How Will You Make an Impact?

“I wanted to do something truly meaningful that helps others without judgement. That is SRAP!”
— Judy T, SRAP volunteer

Just a few ways you can make an impact

  • Direct Payments

    Make payments directly to Stoughton Utilities + Alliant Energy to cover monthly bills. This frees up SRAP funds to cover rent and other necessities for longer.

  • Gift Cards

    Have a favorite business you’d like to support? Purchase gift cards (like for gas, food, haircut, shoes/clothes) to donate to refugee families who left it all behind.

  • Family Liaison

    Check in with one of our families weekly to determine if they have any needs. You then connect them with the person who can help.

  • Start a Fundraiser

    Fundraising brings attention to the cause and allows you to make a difference. Lemonade stand? Handmade Goods Auction? A portion of your Sales donated? It adds up!

  • Employer Match

    Check with your employer to see if they match gifts for registered 501(c)(3) non-profits. This has the potential to double your gift!

  • Welcome Notes

    Write a note that can be given to the families to know that Stoughton welcomes them. Include children in your efforts by having them include their personalized artwork.

  • Volunteer Time

    There are endless ways you can help. If you have the time and desire to get involved, we need your help! Transporting, organizing, coordinating, making calls, researching, fundraising, social media, photography, heavy lifting… the list goes on.

  • Sponsor a Birthday / Christmas

    The families have left everything behind and have little to no means to purchase gifts for each other. Plan a party like you would for your own child or loved one. A cake, decorations, gift(s), anything to make them feel special during such a trying time.

  • English Tutor

    The refugees arrive with varying degrees of understanding the English language. The sooner they can learn to speak and understand English, the sooner they can make connections, get a job, and feel comfortable in our community.

A few more Ideas…

  • Join and Share the SRAP Facebook Group

  • Donate to our housing fund through GoFundMe. 

  • Become a monthly supporter

  • Welcome gift

  • Books for kids

  • Magazine subscription for kids

  • Send birthday cards

  • Donate new or lightly used household items as new residents arrive (we will post the list of needed items on Facebook).

  • Find out about sporting and other opportunities for the kids

  • Call each week or stop by to check in

  • Be an email penpal

  • Offer to teach a craft or skill

  • Provide a meal

  • Invite them to a meal

  • Alert us to fairly priced available housing

  • Have refugees offer their skills in exchange for donation

Questions? Ideas?

We’d love to hear from you!

Even more Ideas…

  • Establish a partnership with SRAP or other groups to support our new residents.

    Encourage your congregation to volunteer and donate individually.

    Take up a special collection for a a specific need or general donation.

    Host a holiday meal

  • Let us know of available job opportunities

    Raise awareness in your community about refugees.

    Organize a fundraiser or gather monetary and in-kind donations.

    Create a committee to coach and assist families after resettlement.

  • Create art for the families.

    Be a Penpal.

    Host a lemonade stand.

    Sell handmade items (ex. bracelets) and donate portion of proceeds.

  • Offer employment

    Become Community Sponsor

    Educate and encourage employees to volunteer time and funds

    Match employee donations