Donating to CRIS

Due to an Executive Order suspending the United States’ refugee resettlement program, at this time we are not accepting Welcome Kit items (household goods donations, furniture, or coats) like we have in the past. To provide direct support to CRIS and those we serve during this difficult time, please consider the following ways to give:

Financial Donations

Make a Financial Contribution

Create A Fundraising Page with CRIS

Financial donations made to CRIS are stewarded wisely and may be used to:

Provide emergency rental assistance
Ensure food security
Maintain fair wages for CRIS staff
Support building operations and maintenance

Grocery Grams

Purchase a Kroger E-Gift Card

Grocery Grams are grocery gift cards donated to refugee families facing acute food insecurity. Digital gift cards can be purchased online and sent directly to CRIS’ Pre-Arrival Specialist, Anitha Kavuna, at akavuna@cris-ohio.org, or physical gift cards can be mailed or dropped off at our office (4645 Executive Drive).

Your donation provides immediate relief, with $100 typically covering a week’s worth of basic pantry items for one family of four.

Purchase a WalMart E-Gift Card

Purchase a Giant Eagle E-Gift Card