We are raising funds to support our next-door neighbors, a refugee family of 5 who came to our community in November 2024. Abdullah, his wife, and their 3 young sons relocated from their home country of Afghanistan in search of safety and a better future. They were initially guaranteed 6 months of assistance. They have only received 3. They no longer have any assistance or external resources because of the termination of the U.S. Aid program. Funds collected will be used to either 1) purchase a reliable vehicle to help them commute for work or 2) pay for 3 months worth of rent, water, and electricity.

Abdullah and his family came to North Carolina with the sponsorship of a local refugee relocation organization. An executive order that went into effect in January 2025 suspended federal funding for refugee resettlement agencies and paused the arrival of new refugees. The immediate impact included the termination of contracts with organizations providing essential services to refugees, which includes halting support to Abdullah and his family.

Any contribution is appreciated. We are working closely with Abdullah and his family to navigate their financial challenges and making sure they have the right tools to be as successful as possible given the current situation. Please contact us if you’d like to provide any non-monetary contributions.

Abdullah is fluent in english and previously worked as a translator in Kabul. He has recently gotten a part time job and is commuting using ride-share apps. His wife is caring for their new home and currently learning English. She has actively been applying to jobs within walking distance. (She’s also made us some incredible homemade Afghani Pulao.) Their 3 boys are enrolled in a local elementary school and are frequently found playing soccer in our neighborhood cul-da-sac. (Faces are blurred for privacy reasons).