Donations

Each year Exodus Refugee Immigration welcomes hundreds of new refugees from around the world to Indianapolis. Refugees arrive at Exodus from Iraq, Congo, Somalia, and Burma, among other countries. We are always in need of financial contributions to help incoming refugees make a successful transition to our city. You can join in welcoming these courageous families and individuals to Indianapolis by making a donation today on our online donation form.

In addition to financial donations, we are always seeking the following practical items to assist incoming refugees:

Household Furniture and Supplies

Exodus is seeking household furniture (#1 need) and household supplies (# 2 need). Due to local clothing closets available to clients, Exodus is not accepting clothing donations at this time. No decorative items will be accepted. We set up approximately 5-10 apartments a week and need furniture and household items for each of them. 

Vehicles

Exodus also receives donated vehicles each year, which directly benefit families seeking self-sufficiency. These vehicles are given to our clients and used for carpooling, potentially benefiting many refugees. This year Exodus hopes to receive four donated vehicles. The Employment Transportation Coordinator ensures the equitable distribution of the donated vehicles to refugee clients for employment purposes. Furthermore, education on the issues involved with owning and driving a vehicle will be provided, along with advocacy for carpooling, and assistance in the transferring of the title.

How to Donate

If you or friends or family would like to donate any of these items, please call Exodus Refugee Immigration at 317-921-0836 and ask for Laurie Cuellar, the Office Manager, or email her at lcuellar@exodusrefugee.org. She will assist you in making arrangements. We will be glad to pick up the furniture items from homes. Household items can be dropped off at our office 1125 Brookside Avenue, Suite C9 Indianapolis, Indiana 46202.

Thank you so much for your generosity!

How to Financially Donate

Fill out our online donation form to donate with a credit card.

Furnishings

  • Set of drawers, shelves or other unit appropriate for storage of clothing
  • Kitchen table
  • Kitchen chair (one per person)
  • Couch or equivalent seating (in addition to kitchen chairs)
  • Lamp (one per room unless installed lighting is present)

Kitchen Items

  • RICECOOKER
  • One place setting of tableware (fork, knife, spoon) per person
  • One place setting of dishes (plate, bowl and cup) per person
  • Pots and pans; at least one sauce pan, frying pan, and baking dish
  • Mixing/serving bowls
  • One set of kitchen utensils (such as a spatula, wooden spoon, knife, serving utensils, etc.)
  • Can opener
  • Baby items as needed (crib, stroller, CAR SEATS, infant clothing, etc)

Linens and Other Household Items

  • One towel per person
  • One set of sheets and blankets for each bed
  • One pillow and pillowcase for each person
  • Alarm clock
  • Paper, pens and/or pencils
  • Light bulbs

Cleaning Supplies

  • Dish soap
  • Bathroom/kitchen cleanser
  • Sponges or cleaning rags and/or paper towels
  • Laundry detergent
  • Two waste baskets
  • Mop or broom
  • Trash bags

Toiletries

  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • One toothbrush per person & Toothpaste
  • Personal hygiene items as appropriate

Appropriate food found at the grocery store:

  • Jasmine Rice
  • Chicken, pork, beef
  • Apples, grapes, bananas
  • Green peppers, onions, garlic, potato, chili peppers(red or green)
  • Whole milk
  • Eggs
  • Juice or soda
  • Cake
  • Cooking oil