“People wanting to help SIVs (Special Immigrant Visa) resettling in the DC area from Afghanistan”

Thanks to Kirsten, Tom and everyone else for sending:

“This group is expecting a surge of SIVs to resettle – might be a way for people to help instead of feeling helpless”

Also:

“2,500 Afghan Allies are being evacuated and are arriving in Northern Virginia. Click here to take immediate action to offer welcome and aid.”

Elevating this thread for all my Capital Region friends. Multiple orgs looking for help/support as the region prepares to welcome Afghan allies, now refugees. Just donated but more can be done through volunteer opportunities – esp driving & setting up homes.@PoPville https://t.co/pVvsGbovkA

— Tom Wood (@tom_wood94) August 16, 2021

Also:

“IRC also resettles a lot of SIV holders through the Silver Spring office and has been working at Fort Lee. Ways to give, volunteer, etc are on the Silver Spring page:

https://rescue.org/united-states/silver-spring-md

Donate: https://www.rescue.org/announcement/how-donate-silver-spring

Gift cards for new arrivals: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3ULVWQQI3TPPD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws_JcDOybSR5ZF6K

Volunteering Opportunities: https://www.rescue.org/volunteer-opportunities/silver-spring-md and then fill out form to sign up for upcoming orientation https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmJUvE_Pa7ZjZI5R6ATvLj9XnXKvRB6U889IdIMWyFjYN5kg/viewform”