Starr Commonwealth partners with U.S. Federal Government to provide safe haven for displaced children.
In response to an urgent request from the U.S. federal government, Starr Commonwealth is opening its Albion campus to help alleviate the developing humanitarian challenge at the southern border.
Starr has signed an agreement to allow for children to be housed at its 350-acre campus, providing temporary shelter for 240 unaccompanied migrant children ages, as it works to unite them with their family or sponsors.
To protect the safety of the children, Starr has been asked not to share certain details about their arrival and care. Starr expects each child will stay 30 days or less. All children will be screened for COVID-19 prior to traveling to Michigan. They will also be screened for COVID again upon their arrival to campus. Those testing positive will quarantine in one of two cottages on campus.
“We’ve been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the Albion community and beyond, with so many kind and generous organizations and people reaching out with offers of help and messages of encouragement. We are deeply grateful for the warm welcome they have received from so many.” How can the community help?
Our generous community can help by: • Remembering the children and their families in your prayers. • Purchasing from our Wish List through Amazon Smile. • Designating Starr Commonwealth as your charity partner on Amazon Smile. • Making a cash donation. • Holding a third-party event in support of Starr Commonwealth. • Drop off donations at Reclamation Community Center. • Only new items Basketballs, clothing with tags on, Spanish to English dictionaries, yard games, crafts, board games, life-size Jenga (Amazon), blunt end scissors, coloring books, crayons. Please, no used items, no war games or toys, no food. Click here for the Amazon Wish List
We would love to see all of you at our building at 1014 Maple St at 10:45am every Sunday. Please be prepared to mask up and social distance.
We will also be live streaming our services at the same time on our Facebook page. A copy of the most current service will be posted on this page by 5pm each Sunday. If you would like to see previous sermons/services, please go to our Sermons Page.
Welcome to Reclamation Church and Community Center! Formally known as Albion Free Methodist Church. We’re here whether you’re looking for a home church or just traveling in the area! We are a non-judging, loving church that’s open to all people. Please come as you are, both in wardrobe and in life. Love God. Love People. Make Disciples.
