Refugee Family Support
Donation protected
Updated 2/8/17
Hi all--
Thanks to everyone for your ongoing generosity and support of the Amin family. (See the Backstory below)
Our next goal is to get them set up with transportation. We have received the generous donation of a Mazda minivan from the family of one of Georgia's classmates. However, there are about $1500 in repairs needed to pass smog and put on new tires, etc.
If you are able to donate at this time, proceeds will primarily go toward these repairs. (Any additional donations will be used for general expenses such as rent, utilities, food, supplies, etc.)
Thank you, as always.
Mike
Backstory:
At church on 1/29, some friends let us know of an Afghan refugee family in need of assistance in our area. They are a family of four: dad, mom, and two young children (a 3 year old son and a 5 month old daughter). Hashmat Amin, the dad, served as a translator alongside the US military in Afghanistan, fighting against the Taliban for over 5 years. As a result, his life and the life of his family became endangered. After several years of applying for refugee status, the family was finally able flee the country in mid-January. Unfortunately, they had to escape on very short notice, leaving behind brothers, sisters, parents, and nearly all of their belongings.
With all the recent attention on immigration, we wanted to offer a way for the community to say "you are welcome here.” So we set up the initial gofundme campaign, and the response was beautiful. Donations came in from across the country—including from friends old and new, near and far, and some from friends of friends who we don't even know. Georgia also took it upon herself to tell the family's story in her classes at high school, and as a result received several kind donations, including the Minivan we are getting set up for them.
Throughout the process, the family has been incredibly gracious and grateful to receive this support.
Photos:
Hash when we was working as a translator for the US Army in Afghanistan:
Georgia with Hash and his two kids:
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GoFundMe asked me to specifically respond to the following questions in this campaign description.
1. Who you are: Michael Seagraves
2. Where you're from: Granite Bay, CA
3. Your relationship to the parties you're raising funds for: This is a family of refugees from Afghanistan who I was made aware of through church. We have recently become friends through this effort; I have with met them in person multiple times and we connect daily via phone/text.
4. How the funds will be used (be specific as possible): 100% of funds raised will be used for the support of this family.
5. If you intend to withdraw the money, how you plan to send the funds to the parties you're raising money for or use the money on their behalf: I will personally ensure that all donations are given to the family directly or are used directly for the family's benefit (e.g, car repairs). I am happy to answer any questions.
Hi all--
Thanks to everyone for your ongoing generosity and support of the Amin family. (See the Backstory below)
Our next goal is to get them set up with transportation. We have received the generous donation of a Mazda minivan from the family of one of Georgia's classmates. However, there are about $1500 in repairs needed to pass smog and put on new tires, etc.
If you are able to donate at this time, proceeds will primarily go toward these repairs. (Any additional donations will be used for general expenses such as rent, utilities, food, supplies, etc.)
Thank you, as always.
Mike
Backstory:
At church on 1/29, some friends let us know of an Afghan refugee family in need of assistance in our area. They are a family of four: dad, mom, and two young children (a 3 year old son and a 5 month old daughter). Hashmat Amin, the dad, served as a translator alongside the US military in Afghanistan, fighting against the Taliban for over 5 years. As a result, his life and the life of his family became endangered. After several years of applying for refugee status, the family was finally able flee the country in mid-January. Unfortunately, they had to escape on very short notice, leaving behind brothers, sisters, parents, and nearly all of their belongings.
With all the recent attention on immigration, we wanted to offer a way for the community to say "you are welcome here.” So we set up the initial gofundme campaign, and the response was beautiful. Donations came in from across the country—including from friends old and new, near and far, and some from friends of friends who we don't even know. Georgia also took it upon herself to tell the family's story in her classes at high school, and as a result received several kind donations, including the Minivan we are getting set up for them.
Throughout the process, the family has been incredibly gracious and grateful to receive this support.
Photos:
Hash when we was working as a translator for the US Army in Afghanistan:
Georgia with Hash and his two kids:
***
GoFundMe asked me to specifically respond to the following questions in this campaign description.
1. Who you are: Michael Seagraves
2. Where you're from: Granite Bay, CA
3. Your relationship to the parties you're raising funds for: This is a family of refugees from Afghanistan who I was made aware of through church. We have recently become friends through this effort; I have with met them in person multiple times and we connect daily via phone/text.
4. How the funds will be used (be specific as possible): 100% of funds raised will be used for the support of this family.
5. If you intend to withdraw the money, how you plan to send the funds to the parties you're raising money for or use the money on their behalf: I will personally ensure that all donations are given to the family directly or are used directly for the family's benefit (e.g, car repairs). I am happy to answer any questions.
Organizer
Mike Seagraves
Organizer
Granite Bay, CA
