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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDoes anyone know of any organizations looking for housing for Afghan refugees?
I'd be willing to take a family in if needed
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Does anyone know of any organizations looking for housing for Afghan refugees? (Original Post)
LymphocyteLover
Aug 2021
OP
DMV Friends: 2,500 Afghans are expected to arrive and be resettled in the next few weeks. ...
mahatmakanejeeves
Aug 2021
#1
VoteVets has been raising money for the Lutheran Imigration and refugee service
Docreed2003
Aug 2021
#2
mahatmakanejeeves
(68,309 posts)1. DMV Friends: 2,500 Afghans are expected to arrive and be resettled in the next few weeks. ...
Mon Aug 16, 2021: DMV Friends: 2,500 Afghans are expected to arrive and be resettled in the next few weeks. ...
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Please help. They could use monetary donations, as well a donations of gift cards, furniture, spare rooms, storage space, drivers, etc.
DMV Friends: 2,500 Afghans are expected to arrive and be resettled in the next few weeks. Lutheran Social Services (National Capital Area) has put out a call for those willing to assist in resettlement with their time, donations, and efforts.
More here: https://lssnca.org/take_action/afghan-allies.html
More here: https://lssnca.org/take_action/afghan-allies.html
Link to tweet
Jim G.
(14,814 posts)3. I'll Be Glad When We're Able To Rec Posts Like This
LymphocyteLover
(9,395 posts)5. Thanks!
Docreed2003
(18,709 posts)2. VoteVets has been raising money for the Lutheran Imigration and refugee service
Here's a link for them and it details what they're doing and ways to help:
https://www.lirs.org/
LymphocyteLover
(9,395 posts)4. thanks!
OAITW r.2.0
(31,556 posts)6. Want to donate a space for them to be comfortable.
Can accommodate 3-4 for as long as needed.
Leghorn21
(14,024 posts)7. A quick google brought this up, LL
https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/26/airbnb-to-allow-anyone-not-only-current-hosts-to-sign-up-to-house-afghan-refugees/
When they volunteered last week to house 20,000 souls, it was the greatest news ever!! - and I would tend to think they have a good amount of organizational know-how, right, which is crucial in a situation like this
GOOD ON YA, LL
When they volunteered last week to house 20,000 souls, it was the greatest news ever!! - and I would tend to think they have a good amount of organizational know-how, right, which is crucial in a situation like this
GOOD ON YA, LL
Hekate
(100,132 posts)8. "Jewish social services groups kick into high gear as Afghan refugees begin to arrive in US"
Hekate
(100,132 posts)9. "How you can help organizations in CA working to resettle Afghan refugees"
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-08-25/how-you-can-help-afghan-refugees
Mirys List
International Rescue Committee
UC Berkeley Crowdfunding
Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay
International Institute Los Angeles
Newcomers Access Center
Interfaith Refugee and Immigrant Service
I googled afghan refugee resettlement and links for groups in all states came up. Thank you and good luck!
Mirys List
International Rescue Committee
UC Berkeley Crowdfunding
Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay
International Institute Los Angeles
Newcomers Access Center
Interfaith Refugee and Immigrant Service
I googled afghan refugee resettlement and links for groups in all states came up. Thank you and good luck!