Looking for ways to help refugees, unaccompanied children or asylum-seekers? Donating is always the best way to support our new neighbors, and our “How to Help” tab will guide you to other top needs. Below are our current greatest needs. Thank you for your support!
Looking for ways to support ongoing services?
For more than 100 years, LSSNCA has welcomed newcomers in the D.C. metro area, accompanying families, youth, children, and individuals along their resettlement journey and as they build new lives. Together, we served more than 3,000 people in 2023 from more than 46 countries.
Curious about becoming a foster parent?
Our foster care programs continue seeking new loving homes for unaccompanied children and refugee youth (URM) in Maryland, Northern Virginia and other neighborhoods in the D.C. metro area. Spanish-speaking families and communities are most welcome! Fill out the form below, and we'll be in touch to answer any questions!
Interested in renting to a refugee family?
LSSNCA finds housing for recently resettled families and individuals in Northern Virginia and Maryland, and we're always looking to build new relationships with independent landlords, local property management companies, and national real estate partners.
Looking for where to donate clothing?
We urgently need the following items - please ship or drop them off at our Resource Center:
- Men's clothing - all sizes/styles
- Youth clothing - sizes 3T- 12
- Kids toothpaste
- Infant car seats
- Booster car seats
- Queen-sized blankets
- Baby shampoo/wash
- Can openers
- Lyft/Uber or grocery store giftcards
Want to help someone get to an interview, school, or appointment?
We're always looking for volunteer drivers or Uber or Lyft gift cards.
Cards can be purchased online and emailed to engagement@lssnca.org or mailed to:
LSSNCA
c/o Development
1730 Rhode Island Ave NW
Suite 712
Washington, DC 20036
To learn more about being a driver, click below!
