Springfield Refugee Aid
Helping Ukrainian refugees in the Springfield, Missouri metro area
Ukrainian refugees are coming to the Springfield area
Springfield Refugee Aid was formed by a group of Slavic and American volunteers to help with local relief efforts for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. Springfield Refugee Aid operates in partnership with Prayer in the Square, Bread of Life Slavic Church, and other local Slavic and American churches
This website provides information and opportunities to take action to help people in need of basic necessities, housing, and food
Ways You Can Help
Please consider making a pledge or one-time donation, which will be used to purchase personal items needed for Ukrainian refugees in the Springfield area. If you want to donate new or used items, check out the dropdown list of items needed below. All donations are tax deductible, and receipts will be given from Bread of Life Slavic Church, a 450-member Assemblies of God congregation in Rogersville, Missouri.
Our goal is to help them with donated items, and become less dependent and on their own, as soon as possible.
Items Needed
All New Items:
Socks, Tights, Undergarments
Infant/Toddler Diapers and Wipes
Hair Brushes and Hair Accessories
Hand/Bath Towels
Bedding
Hygiene Essentials: Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Floss, Body Wash, Shampoo, Sponges, Deodorant, Razors, Shaving Cream
Kids Clothing and Shoes
Adult Clothing and Shoes
Household Items
Small Kitchen Appliances
Furniture*
Children's Picture Books
Toys, Bikes, Scooters, Helmets, etc.
*When donating furniture or large items, please contact us first.
Housing Needed
If you can offer a housing for the refugees, a room, apartment, home, or can support rent financially, please give us a call (417) 262-6402.
Furnishing Needed
Furniture
Matrasses
Bedding
Dining Table and Chairs
Small Kitchen Appliances
Washer & Dryer
*When donating furniture or large items, please contact us first.
Used Vehicles Needed
Refugee families in desperate need of used vehicles, to become independent and take family to the store, appointments, school, church, and work, as soon as they receive working permit. If you have a vehicle that is not in use and could be a blessing to a refugee family, give us a call, (417) 262-6402.
We have several families on the waiting list for the supporters (sponsors), if you decided to become a supporter, please contact us, to be connected with the family that you can help come to the United States.
Helping Hand Donation Center
Drop Off Locations
For any questions contact Alina (585) 766-4177 Lilly (503) 705-1737
Nixa Christian Church
400 Northview Rd.
Nixa, MO 65714
During Office Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-12pm, 1pm-4:30pm
Anytime: Drop Box by the Front Door
We are grateful for the place that was graciously offered to us, to store and organize donated items.
It is open for the refugees only, one family at the time, by appointment only.
Please sign-up below to schedule your visit.
Questions?
Contact info@SpringfieldRefugeeAid.com
to get more information on the project call
(585) 766-4177