Are you interested in helping people being evacuated from Afghanistan?
We are so grateful for your interest in supporting women, children, and families in need. Please review our frequently asked questions below. If you would like to be notified about any updates, please complete the form to be added to our interest list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has anyone arrived in AriZona yet due to the current crisis in Afghanistan?
Afghan evacuees have arrived at our offices in both Phoenix and Tucson. So far, we have welcomed over 500 Afghan evacuees at our offices, and most of these individuals have found employment and permanent housing.
What can I do now to help refugees arriving in Arizona?
Financial gifts allow us to act swiftly to welcome new arrivals. Click here to make a donation to support the refugee resettlement program.
Our biggest needs for items can be found on our Amazon Wishlist here. Gift cards to Walmart, Fry’s, and Safeway allow refugees to purchase items that they need upon arrival. Donations can also be shipped to our office at 2502 E. University Dr., Suite #125, Phoenix, AZ 85034.
The response to our call for volunteers has been incredible. You can complete a volunteer application here. We are so grateful for your interest in helping our newest neighbors.
If you are applying to be a co-sponsor with a group of volunteers or your church congregation, please let us know that you would like to be added to the interest list here for Phoenix and here for Tucson.
Now that more people have arrived, advocating for a clear path to permanent residency for Afghan evacuees is another way to help out. Contact your legislators through a form from the Episcopal Church here.
Email is the most efficient way for us to update you as needs arise and change. Please sign-up below for our interest list to receive updates from us.
Can I host a refugee in my home?
We are unable to house refugees in private homes. We are looking for rental properties in Phoenix and Tucson, typically a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment. Find out more about that need here.
Can I donate clothes, Household goods, or furniture?
We do not accept donations of clothing, used towels, or used sheets. When setting up refugee apartments, we prefer to use new items to welcome the family. Furniture donation pick ups are currently being scheduled two to three weeks out.
Can I foster a refugee child?
No, LSS-SW does not offer this program currently. However, Catholic Charities finds caring foster homes for unaccompanied minors which are foreign-born children in the United States without parents or legal guardians. This includes refugee children who have lost or become separated from their parents and relatives due to war or persecution. You can find out more about how to become a foster parent with them here.