Welcoming Our Neighbors from Afghanistan
Vanguard Skin Specialists is a medical practice that believes in making a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. We believe that America’s greatness does not only exist in our global might but also in our power to love our neighbors. . . even when they are strangers.
We hope you will join us in welcoming our new neighbors.
About Afghan Evacuees
How You Can Help
Monetary donations provide the greatest flexibility and fill a significant need. Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains (LFSRM) is one of three resettlement agencies in Colorado and the sole refugee resettlement agency for Colorado Springs.
Vanguard Skin Specialists is partnering with LFSRM to raise funds for resettlement of Afghan evacuees in Colorado Springs.
For every dollar you donate, Vanguard will match your donation.
You will be directed to the Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains website to donate. Vanguard Skin Specialists is matching donations 100% up to $100,000 in total.
Other Ways to Contribute
In addition to providing monetary donation, you can also assist with much needed resources.
- Volunteer your time to become a cultural mentor, tutor, or on-call volunteer to help with move in's. Starting at an hour a month, you can help welcome a family.
- Donate new or gently used items to help give refugees a warm welcome. Here is the list of needed items in Colorado Springs.
- LFSRM is in need of long-term storage space (2,000 to 5,000 square feet) that can be readily accessed throughout the day and is centrally located in Colorado Springs. Please contact LFSRM.
Vanguard Skin Specialists and Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains are grateful to KOAA News 5 for promoting our fundraiser for Afghan refugees. Tune in to KOAA News on November 16th to learn more.
Why Helping Refugees Matters to Us
Colorado Springs Gazette – September 2021
Refugees who have lived in Colorado Springs for a while explain why it isn’t easy. Dr. Vinh Chung shares, “I’m here today because a group of people cared and saw us as people, and not a just a problem.”
Denver Post – September 2021
Guest columnist Dr. Vinh Chung shares why Afghan refugees need America’s generous spirit.
Colorado Public Radio – October 2021
Lutheran Family Services and Dr. Vinh Chung talk about the process of refugee resettlement in Colorado and the experience of a refugee.
You will be directed to the Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains website to donate. Vanguard Skin Specialists is matching donations 100% up to $100,000 in total.