NGOs at Fort Lee have enough donations to sustain Afghan families

Photo By Staff Sgt. Evan Ruchotzke | Volunteers for ask-Force Eagle at Ft. Lee Va., helps sort donated clothing Sept. 10, 2021. Non-Governmental Organizations at Fort Lee say they have received enough donations to sustain the Afghan families transitioning through the post. The Department of Defense, in support of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State, is providing transportation and temporary housing in support of Operation Allies Welcome. The initiative follows through on America’s commitment to Afghan citizens who have helped the United States, and provides them essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan.  

FORT LEE, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

09.13.2021

Story by Jefferson Wolfe 

Operation Allies Welcome - Operation Allies Refuge   

FORT LEE, Va. — The State Department and Non-Governmental Organizations at Fort Lee say they have enough donations to sustain the Afghans and their families for some time, and won't be accepting any more starting Sept. 13, 2021.

The Fort Lee Religious Support Office has been assisting in the collection of donations, along with a host of volunteers, but they will no longer be receiving drive up donations.

"The outpouring of love and support from the Virginia community and around the nation in response to Operation Allies Welcome has been overwhelming," said Chaplain Col. Thomas Allen, senior command chaplain for Fort Lee, who has been working with the NGOs and volunteers to collect and process donations. "Your contributions and donations of love and support have been greatly appreciated and used. Thanks so much for all of your help with this important mission."

The State Department has provided the list below of the Resettlement Agencies that will be helping Afghan evacuees find permanent residence in the United States, Allen stated.

They include: Church World Service, Ethiopian Community Development Council, Episcopal Migration Ministries, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, International Rescue Committee, US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, and United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

• Date Taken: 09.13.2021
• Date Posted: 09.14.2021 12:28
• Story ID: 405116
• Location: FORT LEE, VIRGINIA, US