Sawa Sawa Collective - Northeast Wisconsin

10/06/2026

STANDING WITH REFUGEE FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS — YOU MADE THIS POSSIBLE!

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has donated and stood with refugee families during this difficult time.

A special thanks to Green Bay Community Church for standing alongside refugees in Northeast Wisconsin as many families face the loss of critical benefits and resources.

Because of your generosity, Sawa Sawa was able to provide culturally appropriate food to 250 people—enough food to support families for an entire month.

For many refugee families, losing benefits such as FoodShare/SNAP and health coverage can create an overwhelming burden. Depending on their immigration status and eligibility, some refugees may no longer qualify for certain public benefits, including food assistance and health coverage such as Medicaid.

At the same time, families are trying to pay rent, care for their children, cover other basic expenses, and make ends meet.

Losing benefits, caring for a family, and not having enough income to meet basic needs have put many members of our community in an extremely difficult situation.

This is why your support matters.

When families are going through a difficult season, we believe our community should stand together and make sure no one has to face hunger alone.

WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS
Your support can make an immediate difference:

- $15 can help provide cultural appropriate food for one person for one week.
- $60 can help provide cultural appropriate food for one person for one month.

You can also purchase acceptable culturally appropriate food items and arrange a drop-off with a member of our team. see the acceptable food bellow.

Every contribution matters. Whether you give $15, $60, a gift card, or food, you are helping a family get through a very difficult time.

HOW TO HELP

- Donate online through our website: https://www.sscollective.me/support-us

- You can also mail a check, Walmart gift card, Sam’s Club gift card, or Costco gift card to:

Sawa Sawa:
PO Box 10104
Green Bay, WI 54307-0104

To everyone who has already given: THANK YOU. Your generosity has helped put culturally familiar food on the tables of 250 refugees in our North East Wisconsin.

And to everyone considering a donation: there is still a great need.

Let’s continue to stand together, care for one another, and make sure our refugee neighbors know that they are not alone. ❤️

Thank you for standing with our community.

For additional information, email. [email protected] or [email protected]

09/28/2026

Green Bay Refugee Quarterly Consultation

Last Friday, my brother Said from COMSA, our friend Susie, and Sawa sawa were honored to host the Green Bay Refugee Quarterly Consultation.

We were happy to welcome representatives from many agencies and organizations that work with and support refugees in the Green Bay community.

It was a wonderful opportunity to come together, share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and continue working toward better support and services for refugees and their families.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to this important conversation!

08/31/2026

Tickets are available today for the 2026 Ubuntu Gala! This year, our African community will teat attendees with a musical experience unlike you've ever seen!

Learn more and get your tickets today: https://givebutter.com/c/ubuntugala26

08/14/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE!
The Ubuntu Gala returns Friday, November 13, 2026, with an unforgettable new experience:

✨ RHYTHMS OF HOPE ✨
This year, we’ll share the hopes, dreams, faith, and journeys of African refugees in our community through an original musical presentation featuring storytelling, song, and live performance.
Come early to explore our African Market, enjoy authentic African cuisine, and then experience an evening celebrating the people, cultures, and stories that make our community stronger.

📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
📍 Green Bay Community Church

Hope has a rhythm. Come experience it with us.

More details and registration coming soon!

06/02/2026

We are growing! Interested in being part of an agile and faith filed team making a difference in our community? Apply today!

🌍 Help Build a Community Where Everyone Belongs

Sawa Sawa Collective is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to help us empower African refugees in Northeast Wisconsin through connection, mentorship, education, and opportunity.

At Sawa Sawa, we believe integration is a two-way journey. We walk alongside newcomer families as they build thriving lives while strengthening the broader community through relationships, understanding, and mutual transformation.

Our vision is to empower African refugees for their economic, spiritual, and cultural integration, enabling them to thrive together.

As our Volunteer Coordinator, you will play a vital role in making that vision a reality by:

• Recruiting and welcoming new volunteers
• Providing orientation and training rooted in cultural humility and respect
• Matching volunteers to meaningful opportunities based on their gifts and availability
• Supporting volunteers with encouragement, accountability, and care
• Building systems that ensure families receive consistent, high-quality support

This role is ideal for someone who leads with compassion, communicates clearly, values organization, and believes in the power of relationships to change lives.

⏰ Approximately 10 hours per week

More than managing volunteers, this person will help cultivate a community where dignity is honored, friendships are formed, and people from different backgrounds thrive together.

If this sounds like you—or someone you know—we would love to connect.

📩 Learn more and apply: https://www.sscollective.me/volunteercoordinator

Please share to help us find the right person to join this important work.

05/26/2026

🤝 Help Make the Ubuntu Gala Possible

The Ubuntu Gala is one of the most important nights of the year for Sawa Sawa Collective—and it only happens because people in our community step forward to help create it.

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about community, hospitality, fundraising, event planning, networking, sponsorships, auction support, marketing, and making a difference.

Join us for an informational meeting to learn about the different Ubuntu Gala committees and discover how you can get involved.

📅 June 16, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Green Bay Community Church, Room 206

There is no commitment required—just come learn, ask questions, and explore how your talents can help create an unforgettable event that supports African refugee families in Northeast Wisconsin.

Together, we can build a powerful evening that celebrates community, connection, and opportunity.

Please share this post with friends, colleagues, and community members who may be interested!

05/26/2026

🌍 Help Build a Community Where Everyone Belongs

Sawa Sawa Collective is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to help us empower African refugees in Northeast Wisconsin through connection, mentorship, education, and opportunity.

At Sawa Sawa, we believe integration is a two-way journey. We walk alongside newcomer families as they build thriving lives while strengthening the broader community through relationships, understanding, and mutual transformation.

Our vision is to empower African refugees for their economic, spiritual, and cultural integration, enabling them to thrive together.

As our Volunteer Coordinator, you will play a vital role in making that vision a reality by:

• Recruiting and welcoming new volunteers
• Providing orientation and training rooted in cultural humility and respect
• Matching volunteers to meaningful opportunities based on their gifts and availability
• Supporting volunteers with encouragement, accountability, and care
• Building systems that ensure families receive consistent, high-quality support

This role is ideal for someone who leads with compassion, communicates clearly, values organization, and believes in the power of relationships to change lives.

⏰ Approximately 10 hours per week

More than managing volunteers, this person will help cultivate a community where dignity is honored, friendships are formed, and people from different backgrounds thrive together.

If this sounds like you—or someone you know—we would love to connect.

📩 Learn more and apply: https://www.sscollective.me/volunteercoordinator

Please share to help us find the right person to join this important work.

02/07/2026

Today our Board of Directors came together for our annual Board Retreat to worship, pray and plan for 2026.

We are grateful for all of the community support. We are prayerfully thanking God for his provision and committing to support our African Refugee families in 2026 with love and grace.

Thank you to St. John's Ministries for hosting us.

01/03/2026

🚨 Last Chance to Join Circles of Care

Our year-end giving auction closes TONIGHT at 6:00 PM. This is your final opportunity to place a bid or make a gift that helps surround newcomer families with care, connection, and belonging.

Every bid. Every gift. Every act of generosity strengthens a Circle of Care.

🔗 Bid or give before time runs out:
https://givebutter.com/c/CirclesofCareAuction/auction

12/29/2025

⏳ Circles of Care is coming to a close.

Our year-end giving auction ends January 3 at 6:00 PM, and there’s still time to be part of something meaningful.

Every bid and every gift helps surround newcomer families with connection, dignity, and belonging. Whether you’ve been watching the auction or are just joining us now, this is your moment to step into a Circle of Care.

🔗 Bid or give before the auction ends:
https://givebutter.com/c/CirclesofCareAuction/auction

Because everyone deserves a circle of support.