Help the Haj Hamad family
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The Haj Hammads are refugees from Syria. They were fortunate enough to immigrate to America after 3 years in a refugee camp in Jordan. They have been here in San Diego for 3 months, and we met them just a few weeks ago. My husband and I are physicians at UCSD in San Diego and are looking to give back. We met through the wonderful organization Hearts4Refugees and have "adopted" the family.
Pictured are three of Mohammed and Qamar Haj Hamad's four children (the youngest did not cooperate for the photo!). Ahmad, to the right of his four year old younger sister Mais is actually 7 years old. He was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or brittle bone disease. His bones fractures easily and his growth is severely affected.
The older two children are in school and Mohammad and Qamar are looking forward to starting English classes this month. They have been so touched by the generosity of our community. I made a small wish list (they did not ask for much) for household items they needed and this was fulfilled within a day by my dear friends at Ali's school. I am hoping to raise funds for them to help with rent of their small apartment and repairs to his donated car as well as other expenses that come up along the way until Mohammad is able to find work. As you can imagine the major barriers are language, lack of references, and his son's medical condition and the care that involves.
Also, for any of you that are local if you have any advice regarding work Mohammad could find please let me know. He has an engineering degree but is willing to do anything that will support his family. They are such a sweet family, we truly feel privileged to be a part of their lives.
Addendum:
I have been asked to give specific examples of how donations will be spent- just a couple of weeks ago Mohammad's car broke down on the way to the hospital with his son. He rented a car to get him to and from the hospital the next few days. The repairs for his car will be $900. He also wishes to buy some items like a laptop and a cell phone for his wife. In addition he needs help covering his rent until he is able to find a job. I'm hoping this amount will keep the family under a roof until he is employed.
The organization Hearts4Refugees suggested that I give the family money gradually as needs arise rather than in one bulk amount and this is what I intend to do.
Much love,
The Fehmis (Nadia, Abbas, Ali and Saniya)
Pictured are three of Mohammed and Qamar Haj Hamad's four children (the youngest did not cooperate for the photo!). Ahmad, to the right of his four year old younger sister Mais is actually 7 years old. He was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or brittle bone disease. His bones fractures easily and his growth is severely affected.
The older two children are in school and Mohammad and Qamar are looking forward to starting English classes this month. They have been so touched by the generosity of our community. I made a small wish list (they did not ask for much) for household items they needed and this was fulfilled within a day by my dear friends at Ali's school. I am hoping to raise funds for them to help with rent of their small apartment and repairs to his donated car as well as other expenses that come up along the way until Mohammad is able to find work. As you can imagine the major barriers are language, lack of references, and his son's medical condition and the care that involves.
Also, for any of you that are local if you have any advice regarding work Mohammad could find please let me know. He has an engineering degree but is willing to do anything that will support his family. They are such a sweet family, we truly feel privileged to be a part of their lives.
Addendum:
I have been asked to give specific examples of how donations will be spent- just a couple of weeks ago Mohammad's car broke down on the way to the hospital with his son. He rented a car to get him to and from the hospital the next few days. The repairs for his car will be $900. He also wishes to buy some items like a laptop and a cell phone for his wife. In addition he needs help covering his rent until he is able to find a job. I'm hoping this amount will keep the family under a roof until he is employed.
The organization Hearts4Refugees suggested that I give the family money gradually as needs arise rather than in one bulk amount and this is what I intend to do.
Much love,
The Fehmis (Nadia, Abbas, Ali and Saniya)
Organizer
Nadia Sarwar
Organizer
San Diego, CA