
Creating a Refuge in Lawrence, KS
Urgent Needs
Vehicle - A refugee family (2 adults and 4 kids) needs transportation for employment, getting kids to school, and going to English classes. We have a goal of raising $10,000.
Volunteers - We have a small window of time to work on resettling an Afghan family with Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) - those who were helping our military in Afghanistan and have escaped to Pakistan. They have visas ready to travel to the US, but need sponsors. The AIR Board voted to move forward with this opportunity to get one more family out before things close down for good.
We need VOLUNTEERS to move quickly on getting supplies, housing and volunteers in place. We may only have a matter of days. Our furniture and kitchen items have been completely depleted with our last two families. We need everything -- living room furniture, bedroom furniture and beds, dining table and chairs. everything that a kitchen needs. If you can help with any of this please use our contact page to indicate how you can help.
We also need more volunteers for transportation, education, local orientation -- including getting set up for several support programs, healthcare, etc.
Our Purpose
AIR partners with and empowers immigrants and refugees who resettle in Lawrence by assisting with housing, jobs, social services and education.
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