RLP Updates
Ramadan Mubarak
Many of the refugees that we interact with regularly are Muslims. For those friends, a very important month has just begun – Ramadan! Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims centered around fasting, charitable giving, self-reflection and prayer. For those 29 or 30 days (depending on the lunar calendar), Muslims fast from all food and drink (yes, even…
Read MoreBrick and Elm Feature
RLP and The PLACE were were featured in the March/April edition of Amarillo’s fantastic Brick & Elm magazine. If you aren’t a subscriber, you can still check out the article online for free. Just click here to start reading!
Read MoreOur Cup of Tea
Rosebuds, cardamom, and cloves sit open on the countertop while water begins to boil in the kettle. The door chimes happily as yet another group of Afghan men walk in wanting to get on the WiFi to connect with family back home. Emma and Sara from WeFindInLove greet them and show them the computer lab…
Read MoreNew Hire
We hired a new Language Services Coordinator!
Read MoreStocking The PLACE
Donate new or gently used toys for our childcare space or shop our Amazon Wishlist!
Read MoreOn the Move
We’ve expanded into a new community center space!
Read MoreCheck your snail mail…
Our December 2021 print newsletter has been mailed!
Read MoreThe Panhandle Gives 2021
Our largest fundraiser of the year concluded last month during The Panhandle Gives campaign. A generous outpouring of giving and support from our community came in the form of around $60,000, which was double our original goal!
Read MoreImminent Arrivals
We are currently supporting the efforts of local resettlement agencies as they resettle over 200 Afghans like David in Amarillo before January. These families and individuals need friends who will step up and be a consistent, familiar face to help them figure out how to thrive in a new place.
Read MorePictures from Open House
Thanks to everyone who joined us at our Open House last month! It was a wonderful chance to celebrate all that God has done to provide as we’ve stepped deeper into service in this city.
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