We make lists to provide essential household items make new arrivals’ new homes safe, functional and comfortable for the family, with autonomy to choose items based on taste, color preference, comfort and individual family needs. Over $1,000,000 in housewarming gifts have been gifted from family to family through the Miry’s List family lists since 2017.
Thank you for putting your attention, energy, and dollars towards helping them!
How to Shop the Lists
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Our goal is to fulfill each families list in partnership with our hive of helpers, our generous donors. Miry's List assumes no responsibility for any gifts given through the family Wishlists.
Featured Lists
Meet the Mamoodi family! This young couple recently arrived from Afghanistan and have resettled together in California. They don't have any children yet, but are excited to embark on their new adventures here in their new home as newlyweds. They are hoping for some kitchen items for their apartment, so they can cook and enjoy meals together as they did back in Afghanistan.
Introducing Neyaesh Khadem and the Khadem family! The Khadems recently arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mom and Dad have three children, ages 2, 7, and 11, and Neyaesh is the oldest. She is very excited to attend school here in the the US, as she hopes to become a doctor someday, and especially one that helps new mothers. Her favorite things about herself are her kindness and strength.
Introducing the Hashimi family! The Hashimis are Mom, Dad, and four little ones, ranging from new baby to kindergarten age. They recently arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in California. They are especially in need of beds, beddings, and baby items for their newest baby boy as they settle into their new home.
Meet the Hamidi family! Mom, Dad, and their adorable toddler son recently arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in California. They have loved getting to know their new neighborhood and enjoy going on picnics together in the local park. They are especially in need of beds, bedding, and a car seat for their little boy to keep him safe.
Introducing the Muradi family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their two little ones: a toddler son and preschool aged daughter. They resettled in Maryland and are building community there in their new neighborhood. Dad is especially enjoying East Coast pizza! This family is especially in need of carseats and a stroller for the kids, as well as beds and bedding as they navigate the cold winter months. Thank you for helping!
Introducing the Amiri family! The Amiris are Mom, Dad, and 4 kids ranging from preschooler to preteen.they recently arrived to the US from Afghanistan, and resettled in California. Their oldest son shared that loves to paint and hopes to become a famous artist one day. He loves living in California because he can go to the beach with his family, which is one of his favorite things to do. They are in need of beds for their new home, and the kids have especially asked for a bunk bed to share with their siblings.
Meet the Daryabe family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their three elementary and middle school aged children. They resettled in California, and are happy to be in a place where they can build community. Dad was a civil engineer in Afghanistan and is looking forward to continuing education here in the US to get back into engineering. His oldest son is also studying hard at school in hopes of becoming an engineer like his dad! All three kids are enjoying their new schoool and looking forward to making new friends as they settle into their new home.
Welcome to California, Sahak family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their 5 school aged children. Their youngest says she loves her new neighborhood and school, with her new favorite subject being English. She has been enjoying making new friends, riding scooters with them, and building her language skills by talking and playing with other kids in her community. Her family is so happy that she can follow her dreams here, and grow up to have the career in medicine that she hopes for.
Meet the Bromand family! Mom, Dad, and their two elementary aged little ones recently arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in California. Their youngest says that she loves her new city, and hopes to visit an American amusement park someday! She is in need of a bed in her new home, and hopes for a bunk bed to share with her brother.
Meet the Hameedi family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in Virginia with their two preschool-aged boys. Dad worked in security in Afghanistan and is hoping to find a similar role in his new community. This family is especially in need of beds and bedding, as well as car seats for the boys as they settle safely into their new home.
Welcome to California, Payam family! The Payam family is a big, happy family of 8- with 6 kids ranging in ages from toddler to teen. Dad was an electrical engineer in Afghanistan, where the family recently resettled from, and Mom stayed home with the kids. Mom is now taking an English class in her new community, and excited for the new learning opportunities available to her here. She also loves to sew and has a sewing machine on her wishlist, hoping that she can continue her beloved craft here in her new home. The family is also in need of beds and bedding as they settle into their new home.
Introducing the Esteqlal family! Mom and Dad have four children: an elementary aged daughter, preschool aged son, and twin baby girls! They recently arrived from Afghanistan, where Dad proudly served as a security guard for the US Embassy. His oldest daughter says her Dad is her hero! She also shared that she loves running and playing with her little brother, and she hopes to make a lot of new friends in her neighborhood! She and her family are still in need of beds and bedding in their new home, and her baby sisters especially need cribs and carseats. Thank you for helping!
Meet the Ahmady family! Recently arrived from Afghanistan, the Ahmadys are Mom, Dad, and 3 kids ranging from toddler to preteen. They've resettled in California, where the kids love exploring new parks to play soccer together in. Dad was a teacher in Afghanistan and Mom was a student in college, even while she was a parent. She is going back to school here in the US as well and her kids are looking forward to studying together with her!
Meet the Haroon family! The Haroons are Mom, Dad, and their 4 kids, ranging from preschool to middle school. They recently arrrived from Afghanistam, and resettled in California. Mom was a teacher in Afghanistan, and her daughter has a dream to be one someday too! Their whole family is very grateful to be able to continue the education of the children here in the US, so that they can follow their dreams.
Welcome to California, Noori family! The Noori family is a big, happy family of 7, with 5 kids ranging in ages from middle school to young adult. Dad was a Shopkeeper in Afghanistan, where the family recently resettled from. Mom stayed home with the kids. Mom & Dad are now taking an English class together in their new community. As they settle into their new home, the Noori family is in need of beds and bedding to make their space comfortable and welcoming. Any support you can offer would greatly help them feel at home in California.
Meet the Rahmani family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their three adult sons and resettled in Maryland. They are finding their footing in their new community, but are in need of both bedding and bath items, essentials for any new home, and they appreciate the outreach of support they have already recieved from the Miry's List community.
Meet the Amiri family! This loving household includes Mom, Dad, and their four children: two young adults, a teenage daughter and preschooler. Recently arrived from Afghanistan, the Amiri family is now settling into their new home in California. Mom and Dad are eager to improve their English skills and are searching for language classes in their community. Dad previously worked as a mechanic and looks forward to finding opportunities in his field as well.
Welcome to Washington, Ebrahimkahil Family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with 3 kids,ranging from toddler to kindergarden age. Their oldest wants to be an engineer when he grows up, and shared that in the future his biggest goal is to serve humanity. He loves making new friends and and hopes to share some ice cream with the kids in his new neighborhood very soon.
Meet the Sherzai family! This vibrant household includes Mom, Dad, and their five children, ranging from elementary school to high school aged. The Sherzai family recently arrived from Afghanistan and is now settling in California.Mom and Dad are actively taking English classes to adapt to their new environment, and Mom hopes to acquire a sewing machine to continue practicing her traditional craft. As they build their new life, the family is in urgent need of beds and bedding to make their home more comfortable.
Meet the Pineda family! Mom, Dad, and their teen son recently arrived from Guatemala, and resettled in California. They are so happy to be a part of their new neighborhood, and have already gotten to attend some local community events. This family is especially in need of beds and bedding as they settle in to their new home, as well as kitchen items so they can create a taste of home in their new kitchen. Thank you for helping!
Introducing the Abbara family! Mom and Dad have 3 little ones under the age of 5. They recently arrived from Syria and resettled in California. Dad used to own his own business as a store owner in Syria, while Mom stayed home with the kids. They are now both taking English classes together and feeling excited about new opportunities here in California. The Abbara family is in critical need of beds and bedding as they settle into their new home, and are very grateful for all of the help they have recieved.
Introducing the Sediqi family! Mom and Dad have three little boys, and recently arrived from Afghanistan. They resettled in California and both Mom & Dad are taking English classes. Mom was also a student in Afghanistan and is looking forward to continuing her studies at the local community college. Their family is in need of beds and bedding, and really appreciates all the support.
Welcome to California, Amini family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their toddler son and preteen daughter. Both Mom & Dad are taking English classes and looking forward to getting to know their neighbors more. The kids also love that their apartment building has a swimming pool and can't wait to swim again next summer! The Amini family is especially in need of beds and bedding as they settle into their new home.
Meet the Faqiri family! Mom and Dad have four kids; two preteens and two teens. They recently arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in California. Dad used to work as Engineer, and his kids consider him their hero. Their oldest son is looking forward to attending college here in the US and hopes to become a doctor someday and finally reach his goals. They are thankful to be together here in their new home, and are most in need of beds, bedding, and kitchen supplies as they set up their apartment.
Introducing the Fayez family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their four boys, ranging from preschool to high school. They have resettled into their new home in Virginia, where the kids have recently started school. Mom went back to school as well, enrolling in a neighborhood English class! The Fayez family is in need of bedding this winter, especially as the Virginia weather grows colder, as well as a stroller for their preschooler so he can easily get around when the family has errands to run.
Meet Zaitona Hashimi and her family! Zaitona is 12 years old and recently arrived here from Afghanistan with her parents, as well as her 5 brothers and sisters. They recently resettled in Washington state, and the kids have begun school there. In fact, Zaitona loves school so much, she wants to be a teacher when she grows up, just like her mom. She loves to learn about history and also loves to draw in her free time. Zaitona and her family are especially in need of beds and bedding this winter, and a small heater for their apartment.
Introducing the Hosainy family! Mom, Dad, and their 4 kids, ages 6-13, recently arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in southern California. Dad was a community organizer and teacher in Afghanistan and is looking forward to finding community here in the US. He and his wife are both taking English classes and the whole family has begun to make friends. The family is also in critical need of beds and bedding as they settle into their new home this winter.