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A family arriving in the Bay Area as refugees has often experienced unthinkable war and trauma and brings little or nothing with them to establish a new life here.  These refugee families have escaped from Afghanistan as the Taliban took over the government in August 2021 and have endured great difficulties in their journey here.  In this new place and these new circumstances, they have been supported through transitional housing.  As they begin to find employment and gain some independence, they are slowly moving out of transitional housing into rented spaces, but are not able to bring anything with them.  They start again with nothing.  Having basic cooking equipment allows the family to move forward a bit and begin the process of adjustment and healing.  

All Good Living Foundation is currently working to support these refugee families who have resettled here in Alameda and are in need of cooking supplies. Each family brings its own story and its own richness to our community, and with these donations, we can support them as they navigate this new chapter of their lives.

Catch the Wave-Tupperware is putting together a selection of Tupperware Brand Products, including Chef Series I Cookware, Cooking Utensils, Microwave Cookware, Tableware, Storage and on the Go.  Selection will be customized by Denise Lum to each family according to their needs.

 

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The family of six is staying in a compact room in a local hotel in Bay Farm.  They had just been sent out of the Military Camp where they stayed for two months after the evacuation. They were one of the thousands of families who were evacuated without any documentation, not even passports. That was one of the biggest challenges they had to face. Dad expressed that he knew he had to get his young daughter to safety at any cost. They waited for days behind the airport with only a pair of clothes until they successfully escaped. 

The girls are looking for a job.  The young brother of the family has already gotten his permit and is trying to get his driving license. All the young adults are attending Peralta Community College. They have rented a house in Alameda but are struggling with paying the rent.