Meet the Alizadah family! Mom & Dad have two sweet little boys, ages 5 years and 5 months. They recently arrived from Afghanistan, and resettled in Concord, California. Mom was a dentist in Afghanistan, and Dad was a reporter for the news. Dad is now taking English class, while Mom is taking some time off to bond with her new baby boy. Mom says that a special talent of hers is making connections and establishing relationships in her communities, and she is looking foward to doing that here in her new home.
Majidi Family
Meet the Majidi family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their nine children, ages 2 to 18 (including a set of twins!). Dad was a psychiatrist in Afghanistan and Mom stayed home with the kids. They are all starting to settle into their new community in Virginia, and Mom has already started taking English classes with her local social services organization. The family is especially in need of bedding so all of the kids can get a good night's sleep as the school season begins.
Faizi Family
Introducing the Faizi family! Mom and Dad have one daughter, who will celebrate her 8th birthday this November. The Faizis recently arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in Virginia, where their daughter was able to begin school again. Dad would also like to begin studies here in the US, with an eventual goal of becoming an electrical engineer. Most of all, the family is excited about their future here and very grateful for the opportunties they have had. This family is also in critical need of beds and bedding as they settle into their new home.
Barakzai Family
Welcome to Anaheim, Barakzai family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their 3 year old son and 10 and 6 year old daughters. 10 year old Sara is excited about her new home and is looking forward to doing her favorite activities there like painting and eating pizza! She wants to be a dentist someday, but for now she is hoping for a comfortable bed in her new room so she can get a good night's sleep and study hard at school.
Mohammadi Family
Meet the Mohammadi family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their 12 and 5 year old sons, and resettled in Northern California. 5 year old Ehsan and 12 year old Amir love to be outside riding bicycles and playing soccer, and Amir has already started school. They are both really hoping for comfortable beds for their new room, as well as a desk and chair for Amir to have a quiet study space.
Aman Family
Meet the Aman family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in Sacramento with their 3 kids, ages 4-7. Their 6 year old, Muhammad, wants to be a doctor when he grows up so he can help all human beings. His parents say that he is very shy but that he loves to be with his family, who make his heart sing. He and his siblings are all really hoping for bicycles so they can get outside and play with their new friends, and for a dining table to eat family meals together.
Rahimi Family
Welcome to Sacramento, Rahimi family! Mom and Dad have 2 girls, ages 6 and 2. They recently arrived from Afghanistan, where Dad worked as a procurement officer in a US construction company, and Mom stayed home with the girls. Dad prides himself on being a very honest person, and dreams that he could own his own restaurant some day. Most of all, he dreams of a better future for his family, and is grateful for the support they have gotten from their new neighbors in the US.
Masah Family
Meet the Masah family! Mom & Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan and resettled near Sacramento, California with their 7 year old daughter and 3 little boys ages 6, 3, and 9 months. Dad worked in passport control at an international airport and is excited to begin taking English classes here in the US alongside his wife. He hopes to recieve a laptop so he can begin looking for new job opportunities in his new community, and the whole family is in need of bedding as they settle into their new home.
Hatam Family
Welcome to Virginia, Hatam family! Mom and Dad have a big family, with 6 kids ages 1 to 14. They recently arrived from Afghanistan, where Dad worked as a Civil Engineer, and enjoyed studying mathmathics. Mom is looking forward to her English lessons as the kids head back to school in their new community, and also is hoping to recieve a sewing machine so she can sew clothing for her family and continue her traditional crafting. The kids also have hopes of recieving bicycles so they can get outside and play with their new friends in the neighborhood!
Ansari Family
Welcome to Sacramento, Ansari family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their 6 year old son and 5 year old daughter. Dad was an electrical engineer in Afghanistan and is looking to restart his career in his new community. The family loves to go to the park together and enjoy special treats like ice cream, and they have a lot of hope for a good future togethere here in the US. They are especially in need of a laptop for Dad to seek new job opportunities, and a sewing machine for Mom to continue her traditional craft.
Mosawi Family
Meet the Mosawi family! Mom and Dad have 2 boys, ages 3 and 5 months. They recently arrived from Afghanistan, and resettled in California. Mom has a dream of going to school for nursing here in the US, and is going to begin English lessons soon to take the first steps on that path. She loves to study biology and is passionate about her education. Their family is really in need of bedding and kitchen items as they settle into their new home, especially a crib for their little one.
Abid Family
Welcome to Virginia, Abid family! Mom, Dad, and their 5 children just arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in the Alexandria area. They have 4 boys who range in age from 3 to 12, ans one little girl who just celebrated her first birthday! Mom worked as a nutrition counselor back home, so being able to cook fresh, nutritious food for her family is very important to her. The kids also have hopes of recieving bicycles so they can get outside and play with their new friends in the neighborhood, and use them to get to school in the morning as well.
Rashidi Family
Welcome to Sacramento, Rashidi family! Mom & Dad have three boys ages 4, 9, and 10 as well as a 7 year old daughter. They recently arrived from Afghanistan, where Dad worked as a project manager and Mom stayed home with the kids. Mom is now taking English class in her new community and really looking forward to new opportunities here. The whole family loves to get outside as well, playing football together and having picnics. They are especially in need of bedding and kitchen items for their new home, as well as a laptop for job searches and education.
Rahmani Family
Welcome to the Bay Area, Rahmani family! Mom and her 25 year old daughter recently arrived together from Afghanistan, and resettled in Fremont. Daughter is looking forward to being a student here, and they are both taking English classes as well. They are really in need of household basics, as their apartment is currently empty, as well as a laptop so that they can seek out jobs and education here in the US.
Kakar Family
Meet the Kakar family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their 4 children, ages 2-17, and resettled in Southern California. Dad worked as a architect in his home town, and says his favorite subject in school was geometry. Dad is currently taking a English class at their local community college, and Mom is looking forward to beginning an online English class soon.
Rahmani Family
Welcome to Texas, Rahmani family! Mom and Dad have 2 little girls, ages 3 and 6, and they recently arrived from Afghanistan. In Afghanistan, Mom stayed home with the kids while Dad worked as a teacher, but she is really looking forward to starting a career here in the US. Her dream is to be a strong and financially independent woman. Both Mom and Dad are taking English classes in their new community and are excited for what the future holds for their family. They are especially in need of bedding and kitchen items for their new home, as well as a laptop to begin looking for jobs and working on their resumes.
Qazizada Family
Welcome to California, Qazizada family! Mom and Dad have four children, ages 2-10, and they recently arrived from Afghanistan. Dad worked as a police officer back home, and Mom stayed home with the kids. Both Mom and Dad are looking forward to fresh opportunities in their new community and are already enrolled in English classes. They are especially in need of bedding and kitchen items as they get settled into their new home, as well as a laptop so Dad can begin to look jobs here in his new city.
Miran Family
Fayeq Family
Meet the Fayeq family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their three little ones, ages 8, 6, and 4. Mom and Dad both worked in the judicial system in Afghanistan as judges, as are now both taking English classes together as they settle into their new community in Virginia. Dad says his heroes are actually his children, and he is so thankful for the opportunities they will have here. The family is especially in need of bedding at this time, and greatly appreciates the support.
Azizi Family
Meet the Azizi family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their children 22, 21, 18, 14 &13 years old. The Mom is housewife & the Dad is Chef with USA company for 25 years and with US Embassy , as are now both taking English classes together as they settle into their new community in Massachusetts. The family is especially in need of bedding and electric scooter for their sick son, and greatly appreciates the support.