RAISE Community

05/11/2026

🏠New neighbors are coming to Joplin! 🏠
RAISE is welcoming new refugee families to the Joplin area! Let’s help them feel at home! We are accepting donations to set up their new space before they arrive. ❤️

✨ How you can help:
All items donated will be set up in their homes by our staff prior to arrival.

🛒 Shop our lists:
Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/lists/wishlist/a3b1f80d-a8b2-46d6-b75b-0630e4b7d617
Amazon: https://a.co/2QlJoIO

🛋️ We also accept gently used items such as:
Dressers, couches & chairs, kitchen tables & chairs
Kitchen utensils, pots & pans, dishes, silverware, baking dishes, mixing bowls
Coffee makers, tea kettles, lamps, end tables
Bedding (twin or queen), TVs, and most home goods

💌 Questions or donations? Please reach out—we’d love your help! Let’s come together and make their first days in Joplin welcoming! 🌟🤗

05/02/2026

Potluck Party Time! See you all at 4:00 park. 🥳🕺🏽💃🏽

04/26/2026

Come join us Saturday May 2!

04/22/2026

Party postponed to Saturday May 2 4:00-7:00

04/20/2026

Please join us this Sunday for our international potluck!

04/08/2026

03/24/2026

While parents are working hard to learn English, their little ones are learning, playing, and growing right alongside them 💛

At RAISE, we also teach children ages 5 and under in our ELL program—and we want to make sure they have snacks to keep them happy, comfortable, and cared for during that time.

We’re currently collecting gift card donations (Walmart, Aldi, Sam’s, etc.) to help us purchase snacks for these kiddos.

If you’d like to support:
https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3281352

You’re not just giving snacks—you’re supporting families as they build a better future. 🌎✨

Help me spread the word about Refugee And Immigrant Services & Education. Together we can make a difference.

01/25/2026

❄️🏠New neighbors are coming to Joplin! 🏠❄️

RAISE is welcoming new refugee families to the Joplin area! Let’s help them feel at home! We are accepting donations to set up their new space before they arrive. ❤️

✨ How you can help:
All items donated will be set up in their homes by our staff prior to arrival.

🛒 Shop our lists:

Amazon: https://a.co/2QlJoIO

Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/lists/wishlist/a3b1f80d-a8b2-46d6-b75b-0630e4b7d617

🛋️ We also accept gently used items such as:

Dressers, couches & chairs, kitchen tables & chairs

Kitchen utensils, pots & pans, dishes, silverware, baking dishes, mixing bowls

Coffee makers, tea kettles, lamps, end tables

Bedding (twin or queen), TVs, and most home goods

💌 Questions or donations? Please reach out—we’d love your help!

Let’s come together and make their first days in Joplin warm, cozy, and welcoming! 🌟🤗

01/06/2026

We want to say THANK YOU to those who have donated so far, we truly appreciate you!

RAISE will soon be welcoming new refugee families into our community! ❤️
As these families begin their new lives here, we are asking for your support to help us prepare their homes with essential items.
We’ve created an Amazon Wish List with items these families will need right away. If you’d like to help, you can donate directly through the list here:
👉 https://a.co/2QlJoIO
All donated items will be shipped directly to RAISE, and our staff will ensure each home is fully stocked and ready to welcome these families. Thank you for helping us create a warm and supportive start for our newest neighbors!

01/05/2026

RAISE will soon be welcoming new refugee families into our community! ❤️
As these families begin their new lives here, we are asking for your support to help us prepare their homes with essential items.

We’ve created an Amazon Wish List with items these families will need right away. If you’d like to help, you can donate directly through the list here:
👉 https://a.co/2QlJoIO

All donated items will be shipped directly to RAISE, and our staff will ensure each home is fully stocked and ready to welcome these families. Thank you for helping us create a warm and supportive start for our newest neighbors!