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Please Help: Afghan Refugees Need Clothing. Now.

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2021September 11, 2021 12 Comments

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As we reflect upon the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we are confronted with a new challenge directly related to the string of events those aircraft hijackings unleashed. Today, as the U.S. seeks to resettle Afghan refugees who fled Taliban rule, we have an opportunity to help people in urgent need.

Afghan Refugees Need Clothing – A Very Worthy Cause

My fellow travel writer Ariana Arghandewal is from Afganstian. On Instagram, she shares:

I’m at Fort Pickett in Virginia, working as a translator for newly arrived refugees. These people have been here for two weeks with just the clothes on their backs. There are pregnant mothers carrying children around bc they have no shoes. There hasn’t been distribution of clothing or shoes – just hygiene kits. They desperately need everything. Hair brushes are always flying off the shelves and virtually everyone I meet is sunburned but there’s no sunscreen.

You can help in two ways: 1. Use Amazon Smile to order supplies. 2. Send me cash via Venmo and I’ll do a Walmart run for essentials (I’ll post receipts afterwards). This ensures things get distributed ASAP. My Venmo handle is @pointchaser

If you watch her Instagram story, you can see that this is the real deal. There are no middlemen, no fluff, and no “overhead” expenses. 100% of everything you donate will go to Afghan refugees who have literally nothing but the clothes on their back.

It’s a reminder that even as we remember tragedy, death, and loss, we (Americans) are greatly blessed to live in a nation of abundance. When was the last time you wore the same outfit for two weeks or had no shoes to walk on?

Therefore, I urge you to join me in supporting this worthy cause. This is patriotism – we show our love to our country, by caring for our neighbors in need. Today, our new neighbors from Afghanistan need help.

image: United Airlines

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Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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12 Comments

  1. Dave Edwards Reply
    September 11, 2021 at 10:10 am

    If anyone feels they have extra money they want to part with there are plenty of people here than can use it. The recent victims of Hurricane Ida could use it and are American citizens.

    “ When was the last time you wore the same outfit for two weeks or had shoes to walk on?”

    Never to the first question, everyday to the 2nd. Am I missing something here?

    On a day where we have to listen to the liberal media work their magic by referring to the Muslim Terrorists on September 11th 2001 as “Religious Fanatics” I’m not feeling too generous toward an Islamic cause. But hey, I’m sure that’s just me.

  2. Britt Reply
    September 11, 2021 at 10:50 am

    Thanks for sharing a way to help.

    @Dave Edwards share a great way to help and I’m sure people would donate, I know I would.

  3. derek Reply
    September 11, 2021 at 11:23 am

    There is a huge surplus of clothes in America. Maybe not in Doha, Qatar. Where is Goodwill and the charities with clothes dumpsters?

    • derek Reply
      September 11, 2021 at 11:28 am

      These kids and young people need to be indoctrinated and treated well because they are needed to infiltrate terrorist cells in 10 years time. A blond boy from Kansas won’t do. The Taliban is waging a holy war against America and they are willing to fight 800 years. 20 years is just a drop in the bucket.

  4. Rjb Reply
    September 11, 2021 at 11:52 am

    Still not clear why translators are needed for the translators? Can’t blame them for wanting to leave sh*thole Afghanistan but what exactly have they done to earn the gratitude if Americans? Perhaps we can feed them, clothe them, get them healthy and deliver them to country they would feel more comfortable in?

  5. Carter Reply
    September 11, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    The government is already giving them housing, food stamps and $2275 monthly for each of them while us Americans need help struggle. Kiss my @&# and F&@% them terrorist!!

  6. Jackson Waterson Reply
    September 12, 2021 at 3:01 am

    This is disgusting. 100 million White Christians are near poverty level and economically disenfranchised and disempowered through anti white discrimination and non western immigration. They get nothing but excessive regulations, bureaucracy, and tax bills. Illegals and afghani collaborators get welfare checks, free tuition, food stamps, free phones, and corporate America jumps to provide them clothes, Airbnb accommodations, and entertainment.

    Carter is right.

  7. 23H Reply
    September 12, 2021 at 7:14 am

    So much ignorance, hate, and inhumanity in these comments. I’m disgusted.

    • Jorge Paez Reply
      September 12, 2021 at 9:09 am

      Amen. Jesus is crying…..

  8. Jorge Paez Reply
    September 12, 2021 at 9:10 am

    Thanks for information. Money sent.

  9. PM1 Reply
    September 12, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    Thanks for the information Matthew. I was moved by the plight of these people and offered temporary space in my house to some of the charities organizing the settlement of these refugees. Not sure how that will play out as they would prefer empty houses/apartments (which I don’t blame them for). I wouldn’t mind donating a LOT of almost new clothes either. Do you know of clothing drives in other cities?

  10. emercycrite Reply
    September 13, 2021 at 9:22 pm

    I highly doubt the clothing donated will reach their intended recipients.

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