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The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt;
I am the LORD your God’. Lev 19:33-34

Garden Happenings 2022
Garden meeting and lunch, pruned grapes, mulched, weeded, hauled topsoil, installed a new walkway . Thank you volunteers and gardeners!


   I realized it has been 1 year since my last update! So much longer than I would like!  It has been an especially busy year for the Glocal team due to the large influx of Afghan refugees to Idaho.  The U.S evacuated 83,000 Afghans to the U.S. in August 2021, as the Taliban took over government control.  As of the end of June 2022, 500+ have made Idaho their home.  This number makes up about one-third of the total anticipated refugee arrival number of 1300 to Idaho by the end of September.  We continue to receive smaller numbers of refugees from Congo, Sudan, Syria to name a few.  For comparison, last year Idaho resettled 331 individuals!
     
Glocal has seen an increased demand in most program.  We have seen God provide in countless specific ways for families through friendship partners, English classes, donations, baby showers and social outings.  The outpouring of welcome and support from the community has been amazing!!! Please read this link for our recent Glocal Mid-Year update.
 

Walkway Installation
Start to Finsh
The Community Gardens continue to be located at two sites; Cole Community Church and Faith Community Bible Church.  So far, we have had our annual garden meeting, seven work teams, and completion of a walkway project.  Sadly, I lost several key volunteers and garden leaders as some moved or had life changes.  But God is so good to provide a new batch of volunteers and garden leaders that met specific needs.  Of course, I continue to have several gardeners that help me watch for and repair water leaks. Above all this continues to be a safe platform of community to share about faith, family, and stories. A highlight for me was our garden meeting where we shared a meal to kick-off the year.  It was a beautiful time of connection between volunteers and gardeners.
 
This year my responsibilities with Glocal have expanded to include processing furniture donations and assisting in Glocal’s Refugee 101 training.  About half of my time has been processing donations and/or delivering furniture.  A huge shout out to my co-workers Nancy and Berna!  They have been an incredible donations team to work with.  Not to mention our amazing volunteers that keep the wheels turning!  God has placed Glocal strategically so we can effectively help the local resettlement agencies.

Many Thanks,
Carolyn Langley
CarolynL@GlocalBoise.org
Personal Note:
Thank you to my financial and spiritual supporters!  I could not do this without you.  I have been working with Glocal for 5 years!  I’m thankful to work with an amazing servant-hearted staff and board (10 staff, 5 board).  Also, wonderful volunteers that have hearts and flexibility to serve. 

I have begun a new part-time job in Dec. 2022 working with indoor plant care for businesses.  This has been a good fit for me and the schedule works well with my Glocal responsibilities.  Also, an opportunity to grow in my plant skills. 

If you wish to support this ministry, please consider donating. Click on 'Donate to Carolyn Langley', then in the drop down menu select 'Give to Carolyn Langley Support'.  
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Ways to Get Involved
In June, Ebifania (pictured left) became a U.S. citizen!  She is in our garden program and a friend.  A huge answer to prayer! Here we are at her citizenship celebration complete with food, speeches, and a few tears.

 
Glocal Staff:
Lorrie Apel
Nick & Laura Armstrong
Berna Bone
Ben Cramer
Mark & Marcia VanSkiver
Catherine Moore (not pic)
John and Nancy Hook
Annie Johnson
Carolyn Langley
Michelle Larson
Melissa Smith (not pic)

 
 
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8715 W. Lancelot St.
Boise,ID 83704

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4444 W. Taft St.
Boise, ID 83703
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