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Local Alameda Haitian Refugee Family Needs Our Support

Item Number: 808

Estimated Value: 600 USD
Buy Now Price: 25 USD
Quantity Available: 0
Sold: 3 – Purchase History

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Item Description

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. This refugee family escaped from Haiti and has 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.

Item Special Note

Mom, two daughters (ages 9- and 11-years old), and an infant son are immigrants from Haiti. Pregnant at 7 months, Mom and her daughters found their way from Haiti to South America, and finally to the US border at Texas. Her husband and 7-year-old son are to follow once they save enough money for the trip. Mom and her daughters were allowed into the US on asylum status, and found themselves homeless in Oakland. The Workers Agency heard of their plight and put together a group of supporters for them. Mom had her baby while staying in a shelter with many other homeless people. They are now in an apartment in Alameda, with the help of Shelter in Peace.