ACL Afghan Refugee Community

Update April, 2022

Afghan community children at play

Community children hard at work being kids. They enjoy the playground equipment at the parks and can be found there regularly.

By Debra Holm

ACL’s work continues, with Afghan refugees continuing to be brought into the communities of Mojave and Ridgecrest. The community members have been very grateful for the donations and the support they have received.

The biggest news? Three babies are on the way in the next four months! This means there is a need for donations of baby supplies. The items on the list at right are basic supplies. Gift cards would also be a great help — community members can be taken to the local Target or Walmart to purchase items specific to their needs, for instance baby furniture specific to the space available in their home.

BABY SUPPLIES NEEDED

GIFT CARDS (VISA, Target, Walmart) — Gift cards will enable mothers to identify and purchase items for their babies. They can be sent to:

ACL Afghan Housing
Niamatullah Aslami
3264 Rossetta Ave.
House #71
Mojave, CA 93501

  • Bottles and Nipples
  • Bottle Brushes
  • Bibs
  • Burp Cloths
  • Pacifiers
  • Baby Thermometer
  • Crib Sheets
  • Receiving Blankets
  • Crib Blankets
  • Diapers
  • Diaper Pail Liners
  • Diaper Bags
  • Diaper Cream
  • Baby Wipes
  • Soft Towels or Hooded Baby Towels
  • Baby Hairbrush
  • Baby Clothes (onesies, undershirts, blanket sleepers, sweaters or jackets, rompers, socks or booties, hats and caps, no-scratch mittens

A full list of community needs and contact information is available at
https://www.specialforces78.com/afghan-refugee-housing-project/

Community members have been hard at work making repairs and improvements to homes and community grounds. Project Manager Nimo’s wife Nadia accompanies the children to school daily as their translator. Nadia is also working to teach the community women English. She also acts as the distribution manager for items donated to the community.

Community members at work preparing the ground for artificial turf.

Community members at work preparing the ground for artificial turf.

The finished green lawns add lively color and beautify the neighborhood.

The finished green lawns add lively color and beautify the neighborhood.