GIVE TODAY

TO SUPPORT CRITICAL SERVICES FOR REFUGEES

MAKE A GIFT TO SUPPORT FAMILIES

Donate today to support critical services for refugees arriving from Afghanistan and all over the world. Your gift will directly address refugees’ most urgent needs and equips our staff to help refugees feel safe, adjust to a new environment, support their families, and gain the skills to eventually become self-sufficient and participate in their new communities.

At this time, we do not have a need for donated items, clothing, and furniture. Due to limited space and staff, IILA cannot store and coordinate donated items. The best way to provide us with the greatest flexibility to address refugees’ most urgent needs is with a monetary donation.

Your gift of any amount will support:

• Resettlement costs, including initial meals, transportation, housing, and other set-up expenses
• Basic necessities, including rental assistance, bus vouchers, phones, laptops, and school materials
• Health services, including physical and mental health screenings
• Social services, including language programs, job training and search, and child care

Designate your gift to Act Now for Afghan Allies for the current crisis in Afghanistan or to the Refugee Fund to provide broad operational support to IILA refugee services. Make a secure online donation to support refugees here.

SPONSOR A REFUGEE FAMILY

Family Sponsors help cover critical expenses for a specific family during the first six months of their resettlement. These first months are crucial to helping the family successfully start their new lives, find community and purpose, and ultimately become self-sufficient. IILA can share periodic updates on how the family is doing and other details that the family provides. 

Whether you are an individual, family, business, faith group, social association, sports league, or a group of friends, your group can come together to pool resources and make a huge difference in welcoming our Afghan allies. Learn more how you can sponsor a resettling Afghan family.

HOUSE REFUGEES

THROUGH RENTING LONG-TERM 

RENT A HOME TO REFUGEE FAMILY

While LA is full of opportunities for resettling families, it is an expensive place to live. Credit checks, proof of income, and rent deposits present high barriers for refugee families seeking a permanent home. IILA provides temporary rental assistance, but we also need landlords willing to waive or reduce these requirements. Safe and stable housing is a critical first step for refugees to rebuild their lives. Learn more how landlords can rent property to refugees.

EMPLOY REFUGEES

TO HELP FAMILIES BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT

In addition to getting families resettled safely in Southern California, a major priority is equipping families with the skills to become fully self-sufficient participants in our society and economy.

Federal aid is intended to be temporary until the refugees are able to find employment. IILA’s Match Grant employment program works closely with refugees to provide career preparedness training, but we rely on the community to offer job placement opportunities.

From mom-and-pop shops to large corporations, we are looking for employers with positions for refugees to gain skills and experience to support their families. While many refugees have education and work experience, entry-level positions are important first steps to restarting their careers, including:

• Data-entry or clerical duties in an office
• Food preparation or service in a restaurant
• Logistics for a shipping or warehouse operation
• Positions with on-the-job training in manufacturing

VOLUNTEER

TO ASSIST WITH REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT