Help Us Support an Afghan Family

Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? I will, with God's help. –Baptismal Covenant

An Afghan asylum-seeking family who arrived in New Haven in 2023 is in urgent need of community support. The father, Faz, approached Trinity for help through Chapel on the Green in March 2023. Since then a team of churches and community members has come together around Faz and his family of five. They are currently unable to receive assistance from any agencies, including Integrated Refugee and Immigration Services (IRIS) due to the family's status and IRIS' capacity.

Here's how you can help:

• Donate Funds: All funds collected through this link will go directly towards supporting the family (including living expenses, legal feels, and saving up for permanent housing).

• Volunteer Drivers: Faz and family need a team of volunteers to take them to food pantries and appointments. Volunteers must have a car that can hold a car seat (provided by the family).

• In-Kind Donations: The family is currently looking for a laptop computer and insulated and waterproof boots (for three girls ages 12, 10, and 3, and mom and dad).

• Social Visits and Outings: We are looking for other families with young kids who might be interested in a playdate with the family. The family has very limited English but are friendly and eager to connect.

For more information, please contact Outreach Coordinator Lisa Levy. cotg@trinitynewhaven.org