Alabamians for Afghan Refugees
Tax deductible
Update 9.17.21
We've reached our goal! We're so grateful for the generosity of this community. Since we can only support two families at this time, we have stopped accepting donations for this campaign. If you would like to donate to ALIRP's general fund, you can do so here.
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Like many of our friends and neighbors, our hearts were moved as watched the situation unfold in Afghanistan. We knew that so many lives - many of whom have spent the last 20 years helping American forces - were about to be upended. As the only 501(c)3 in Birmingham dedicated to supporting refugees and asylum-seekers, the Alabama Interfaith Refugee Partnership (ALIRP) immediately began exploring ways we could support Afghan refugees making their way to the U.S. to start a new life.
As we explored our options, we learned that the only agency approved by the U.S. State Department to resettle refugees in Alabama (Catholic Social Services in Mobile) does not have plans at this time to resettle refugees fleeing Afghanistan. However, the Atlanta-based Inspiritus Refugee and Immigrant Services program (affiliated with the Lutheran Refugee Resettlement program) will be helping to resettle a large number of Afghan refugees in the Atlanta area starting in September 2021. Inspiritus is seeking sponsors for these families (requiring a commitment of 6 months of sponsorship for $3000).
The ALIRP, in partnership with the Birmingham Islamic Society and the Birmingham Jewish Community, has committed to sponsoring one or more Afghan refugee families through Inspiritus. We are hoping to raise at least $6,000* in order to sponsor at least two families. There may also be opportunities for ALIRP volunteers to provide language instruction to Afghan refugees in Atlanta using social media. To explore volunteer opportunities with ALIRP, please complete our Volunteer Interest form online .
We are excited about this opportunity to demonstrate that Alabamians care about our Afghan brothers and sisters. After spending the last two decades supporting American interests and values, we feel it is the least we can do to show up during this difficult transition and welcome these families into our communities.
To learn more about ALIRP, visit our website here.
To learn more about Inspiritus, visit their website here.
*Any donations above this goal will support general ALIRP efforts.
We've reached our goal! We're so grateful for the generosity of this community. Since we can only support two families at this time, we have stopped accepting donations for this campaign. If you would like to donate to ALIRP's general fund, you can do so here.
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Like many of our friends and neighbors, our hearts were moved as watched the situation unfold in Afghanistan. We knew that so many lives - many of whom have spent the last 20 years helping American forces - were about to be upended. As the only 501(c)3 in Birmingham dedicated to supporting refugees and asylum-seekers, the Alabama Interfaith Refugee Partnership (ALIRP) immediately began exploring ways we could support Afghan refugees making their way to the U.S. to start a new life.
As we explored our options, we learned that the only agency approved by the U.S. State Department to resettle refugees in Alabama (Catholic Social Services in Mobile) does not have plans at this time to resettle refugees fleeing Afghanistan. However, the Atlanta-based Inspiritus Refugee and Immigrant Services program (affiliated with the Lutheran Refugee Resettlement program) will be helping to resettle a large number of Afghan refugees in the Atlanta area starting in September 2021. Inspiritus is seeking sponsors for these families (requiring a commitment of 6 months of sponsorship for $3000).
The ALIRP, in partnership with the Birmingham Islamic Society and the Birmingham Jewish Community, has committed to sponsoring one or more Afghan refugee families through Inspiritus. We are hoping to raise at least $6,000* in order to sponsor at least two families. There may also be opportunities for ALIRP volunteers to provide language instruction to Afghan refugees in Atlanta using social media. To explore volunteer opportunities with ALIRP, please complete our Volunteer Interest form online .
We are excited about this opportunity to demonstrate that Alabamians care about our Afghan brothers and sisters. After spending the last two decades supporting American interests and values, we feel it is the least we can do to show up during this difficult transition and welcome these families into our communities.
To learn more about ALIRP, visit our website here.
To learn more about Inspiritus, visit their website here.
*Any donations above this goal will support general ALIRP efforts.
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Alabama Interfaith Refugee Partnership
Organizer
Birmingham, AL
Alabama Interfaith Refugee Partnership
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