The Samaritan Center collaborated with Ready Set Sew! to support F.R.E.E Refugee Center
Because of generous support from the community, the Samaritan Center was able to partner with Ready Set Sew! to give 5 refugees sewing supplies that will allow them to start a new life. Through our partnership with local businesses, each refugee’s sewing kit only cost the Samaritan Center $716.00.
“For only $716.00 we are changing people’s lives. Because of this donation, these refugees will be able to work and support their families. It’s incredible.” Said Sharon Smith-Hensley the Social Services Director at the Samaritan Center.
Each refugee received a sewing machine, serger, ironing board, storage cart, and 30+ notions and tools necessary to mend and make garments. Students at the F.R.E.E Refugee Center will learn to mend, create, and alter garments. Once they complete the sewing course, the refugees will be able to start new jobs at businesses and boutiques that work with F.R.E.E.
The Samaritan Center is a non-profit social services agency that has impacted the community for 35 years. By providing, rent and mortgage assistance, emergency food boxes, disaster assistance, and more the Center provides help and hope to our neighbors in need. For more information about the Samaritan Center visit https://thesamaritancenter.net/ For more information on Ready Set Sew! visit www.ReadySetSewTN.com and for information about F.R.E.E visit https://freerefugees.org/
Pictured: Erin Ruta (Center), owner of Prarie Wilds a clothing boutique is teaching women from F.R.E.E refugee center how to sew.
Pictured: Dolly Fillman with Collegedale SDA Church (Left) and Tony Dahlberg, Executive Director at the Samaritan Center (Left) get sewing supplies ready for transport.
