How to Support Afghan Refugees Coming to Houston
Many Houston-based refugee resettlement organizations and non-profits support the transition of Afghan refugees and SIVs. These organizations may need donations, volunteers, household items, community sponsors, translators, etc.
These efforts may be supported via the Houston Afghan Resettlement Fund
https://houstonafghanhelp.org/
Additional links for support are below:
The Alliance for Multicultural Community Services
The Alliance requests financial donations, donations of household items, volunteers to host donation drives, and community sponsors.
Website: https://thealliancetx.org/
Ways to Support Our Afghan Allies – The Alliance
To purchase items from their Amazon Wishlist: bit.ly/supportSIV
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston is getting ready to welcome as many as 2,500 Afghans to Houston over the next several months. They seek financial donations as well as household items to furnish apartments and support incoming refugees that may not be eligible for public assistance for the first few months.
Website: https://www.imgh.org/
To Donate: https://www.imgh.org/DONATE/REFUGEES/
To purchase items from their Amazon Wishlist: WISHLIST
Refugee Services of Texas (Houston)
Refugee Services of Texas is working across the state to settle Afghan refugees. The most up-to-date list of their needs maybe found on their Donation site and on their social media.
Website: https://www.rstx.org/locations/houston.html
To Donate: https://www.rstx.org/make-an-impact/
To purchase items from their Amazon Wishlist: WISHLIST
YMCA International Services (Houston)
YMCA International Services (Houston) anticipates serving almost 300 Afghan refugees by the end of September. They seek support to provide a safe and welcoming environment and meet critical needs.
Website: https://ymcahouston.org/
To Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/assistanceforafghanrefugees
To purchase items from their Amazon Wishlist: WISHLIST
An-Nisa Hope Center
An-Nisa is seeking individuals and families to support Afghan families to settle in Houston.
Website: https://www.annisahopecenter.org/
To Donate: https://www.facebook.com/donate/423957415688657/10165533233370322/
To Sign-Up as a Sponsor / Volunteer: SIGN UP
Olive Branch Muslim Family Services
Olive Branch is providing essentials to Afghan refugees in Houston. They are seeking financial donations to support the purchase of household supplies
Website: https://www.olivebranchhouston.org/
To Donate: https://www.facebook.com/donate/179198470946699/4666173300079644/
To purchase items from their Amazon Wishlist: AMAZON WISHLIST
To purchase items from their Target Wishlist: TARGET WISHLIST
Catholic Charities – Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Catholic Charities – Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is collecting donations to help resettle Afghan refugees.
Website: https://catholiccharities.org/
To Donate: https://catholiccharities.org/afghanistan