Helping Refugees in Lexington MA and Neighboring Towns
About Us
LexRAP is a group of concerned people from Lexington and surrounding communities calling itself the Lexington Refugee Assistance Program or “LexRAP.” Our focus is to make Lexington a welcoming place for refugees and to help them directly.
Mission
LexRAP is a Lexington-based 501C non-profit organization helping refugees to settle in the United States and to become productive and well-adjusted members of the community. The mission of LexRAP is to support and to assist refugees and asylum seekers into American society. This assistance includes a support network for housing, food, clothing, transportation, health care, education (especially English), employment, and socialization. Beneficiaries of this assistance must have received (or be legally seeking) permission to live in the U.S., either temporarily or permanently.
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2022 LexRAP International Fundraiser Dinner
LexRAP invites you to 2022 LexRAP International Dinner. This event is open to the public and will be an evening of music and food lovingly prepared and served by our Middle Eastern, Ukrainian and Jamaican cooks. Join us on Sunday, November 13th, at Temple Isaiah for a Dinner Fundraiser. Doors open at 5:00pm and Dinner is served at 5:30pm.
Tickets are $50 per adult, $20 for children, and $120 for a family of four. Tickets may be purchased by going to the Eventbrite page HERE. Seats are limited, so reserve now! Proceeds will be used by LexRAP to continue providing direct support to refugee families living in our area. Of course, additional tax-deductible donations will help us further to advance our mission. You can make donations by mail or by using the PayPal link on this page. |
Donate
Tax-exempt donations support LexRAP
initiatives. Online donations will be processed by PayPal. Sustaining Monthly Donation
One time Donation
By Check
Please mail checks made out to "LexRAP" to:
LexRAP PO Box 244 Lexington, MA 02420 Email Don Detweiler with any questions you may have about donations. An Interview with Mustafa Abo-TabikMustafa Abo-Tabik lives in Lexington with his brother, sister-in-law and young neice. When the Covid lock down started, he reached out helping hands and offered his services as a food shopper for folks before all the stores started expanded delivery. He is now enrolled at Minutemen Tech in a mechanic training program and working at the Toyota dealership in Lexington. Click here to read the interview of Mustafa.
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How do refugees get to the U.S and what is LexRAP doing to help with their resettlement?
Current Focus
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LexRAP currently focuses on 3 areas: Hosting Asylum Seekers, Hosting Unaccompanied Minors, and Assisting Refugees who, for any number of reasons, are having difficulties navigating the challenging terrain of adapting to life in the US.
While some may be able to make the bigger commitment of hosting, other volunteers are ready and willing to support their efforts. In addition, we keep a list of agencies working with refuges and asylum seekers – many of these agencies will welcome volunteer help. |
Join Us
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We are currently seeking volunteers to assist in any way possible, with either major or modest time commitments. All assistance is welcome. Complete our volunteer intake form here.
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Stay informed
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Join our email list to stay up to date on current LexRAP events and needs.
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Who We Are
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Officers Marianne Boswell, President & Founder Don Detweiler, Vice President Ingrid Klimoff, Secretary Laura Tandara, Treasurer Board Steve Stulck Pat Moyer Elizabeth Ellen Marianne Boswell Don Detweiler Ingrid Klimoff Naomi Rosenthal Tom Rich Nassma Halaseh Mary Diaz-Przybyl |
