I had the great pleasure to photograph an event for RRISA last week where they invited different organizations, churches, companies, and politicians to learn more about their work in resettling refugees here in Atlanta. Check out their website to learn more about what you can do! I was first introduced to this organization through our church in hopes to reach out to our local Atlanta community. It's so crazy how much you can do to serve right in our own backyards if you only allow yourself to be available to do it.
Working with the community, RRISA strives to improve the plight of displaced and uprooted people. RRISA answers the humanitarian call to serve those fleeing from persecution, war, famine and extreme poverty. Their mission is to help refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, and Cuban/Haitian entrants resettle in the U.S. and regain self-sufficiency. (Taken off their website)
What's so cool about these types of organizations is that you can work with them right here in the community that you live. You don't have to go overseas to help out. You can give monetary donations as well as furniture and clothes. You can also get more personal and help out with assisting the families in adjusting to the U.S. or in tutoring English. Not only will it be a blessing to them, but I can assure that it will be a huge blessing to you too.
It's all about thinking globally, acting locally. Here were a few photos from the night. The first one I shot right before the event of the church right next door.
2 comments:
nice pics!! reaching out and volunteering is a great way to give back to the community. you really can't do too much to help those in need. :)
So maybe we can figure some other stuff to do in the community too while I'm there. :P Not that I'm trying to *compartmentalize* But I'd also like to check it out.
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