At this point I'm sure everyone is aware of the massive migrant crisis flooding the shores of Europe right now. The stories are overwhelmingly heart breaking, and I'm sure we don't need another sad story.
(it's ok! someone started him an indigogo and now he and his two daughters are safe, and helping their fellow Syrians)
However among all the chaos, fear and racism, the there are some incredible stories of people stepping up to offer everything they have to help strangers find a better life. Ordinary citizens across Europe are bring supplies, words of welcome, and most amazingly opening their homes to refugees, and fluechtlinge-willkommen is one of my favorite organizations doing just that.
A couple of dedicated individuals started simply by welcoming refugees into their own homes, but saw the need to do more. Now they are working to help place refugees in homes with charitable citizens. What started as just a personal gift has grown into a fully fledged program that has already placed 181 refugees in only the past few months. Your donations go not only to directly help refugees, but to support these generous citizens in their support of their new house mates. Who says 1 person can't make a difference?
Now here are some images of the German people welcoming refugees to brighten up you Friday :)
Refugee children arrive in Germany welcomed by new toys donated by German citizens
German citizens bring supplies to welcome their new countrymen
A refugee family makes it safely to Germany!
A German policeman welcomes a little boy to his new home
The Rundown
I gave $20
Not on Charity Navigator yet
Eligible for Microsoft match yet
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