Help Afghan Refugees Build Life in Charlotte

Neighbor the Nations is seeking to raise funds for an Afghan family of six who are resettling in Charlotte, NC, who have received the Special Immigration Visa (SIV). The SIV is for Afghans who worked with the US military and received a favorable recommendation. We are concealing their identities for their well-being, but this family includes a husband and a wife, three sons ages 18-21, and a 16-year-old daughter. If they had not received this permission to find permanent residence in the US, they would be in grave danger.

While we are glad that they are coming to the US and have found safety, it will take a lot of resources and energy to help them create a sustainable, secure, and self-sufficient life. We are seeking to raise $20,000 to help them relocate. There are a number of areas that we are looking to use this money on, with the biggest expense being housing. Their arrival was scheduled for 48 hours after learning that they would be admitted into the country, so our team had to secure safe temporary housing in a hurry. As we find them more permanent housing, we will also be helping them furnish their home in a cost-efficient but comfortable way. Also, the expenses revolving around food, clothing, transportation, and other basic life necessities will continue to add up.

One of our main goals is to help this family become self-sufficient both financially and culturally within the first few months of them being here. It is our priority to see this family shift from a sponsorship to a friendship. Would you please consider being part of this process of aiding a family who has experienced much loss and pain as a result of persecution and oppression? Your contributions are greatly appreciated!

Note: all contributions are tax deductible and all benefits go to the family that is being sponsored by a team of volunteers.