Coat & Clothing Drive for Afghan Refugees
Afghan refugee families were evacuated with little more than a single bag. There are 11,000 refugees (approx 4,500 kids and 6,500 adults) now living on US military bases, but the government cannot not get winter clothing to them until February. Let’s give share some warmth and love with them this holiday season.
Zion has partnered with Women for Afghan Women, Commonpoint Queens, and Taking Action Douglaston to provide winter clothing for refugees.
Can you help by donating winter clothing?
Details:
- Brand-New winter coats and warm clothing needed for adults and children as well as winter gear like boots, hats, scarves, and gloves.
- To help with sorting, can you please pre-sort into separate bags: coats vs. boots vs hats/scarves/gloves?
- Drop off at Zion Episcopal Church, Church St. & Orient Ave. in Douglaston. Bins are outside Parish Hall.
- Drop off bins will be available beginning Sunday, Dec. 19 thru Jan. 9th.
Suggested Items (brand-new please):
Winter coats for men, women, and children
Men’s pants (small and medium)
Men’s sweaters, sweatshirts
Men’s shoes (size 8-11)
Women’s shoes (size 6-8)
Women’s shirts, sweaters (long-sleeved, modest)
Sweatpants (men, women, and children)
Underwear (small and medium)
Sports bras (small and medium)
Socks (kids and adult)
Childrens clothing (ages 4-12)
Childrens sneakers and boots (ages 4-12)
Thank you for helping make the transition to America a little easier for these families.
Still looking for a last-minute gift to give?
Donate a new coat, pair of boots, or hats/gloves/scarf in honor of someone! Here is a printable gift-card you can give to let recipients know of your donation.
