All funds received through this campaign will go directly to support our new Afghan neighbors directly including, but not limited to, paying rent, providing furniture and/or household items, providing clothing and/or personal items, and providing legal services for the filing of immigration status.
PLEASE ADD AFGHAN ASSISTANCE IN THE DESCRIPTION
- To Volunteer for any of these 3 jobs listed below please email info@tumm.org and put Volunteer in the Subject.
- How You Can Help
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This will be a marathon, not a sprint, so we’ll need long-term, committed help, whether that is through donations of resources or your time spent volunteering.
Below are the main areas where we anticipate needing you the most:
Furniture – new or GENTLY used furniture will be needed to furnish homes.
Beds are highest priority, then chairs, tables, couches, lamps, etc.
ALL furniture donations should be registered with Catholic Charities at: http://refugeesok.com/afghan/
Special Needs:
If you are in the following fields, you may be uniquely equipped to provide vital services to our new friends:
- Medical – doctors, nurses, clinicians, particularly those who serve uninsured patients
- Mental Health Care – especially those with culturally relevant background/experiences, and/or experience in trauma
- Legal – lawyers, law students, legal support or professionals
- Education – teachers, whether active or retired; school administration, and especially those with ESL/ELL training
- Advocacy – particularly in the areas of disability rights, DV/SA protection, and public policy
- Housing – access to apartments, single-family homes, or duplexes capable of housing families (subsidies and/or other financial assistance may be available)
- Church or Community Center – access to a large space such as a gym or fellowship hall; use of a bus or van
If this sounds like you, send an email directly to aliye@tmmtulsa.org to find out more about the opportunities in these areas.