Wherever there is need, in every corner of the world, we stand with the people of Afghanistan.
Here in the US and starting in the National Capital Area, ARRO connects Afghan refugees with government and non-profit organizations that assist with housing, English classes and other education, job training, legal services and more.
We believe that migration is not just a geographic transition; it is a critical phase of life that requires support, guidance, and empowerment. At the same time, those inside Afghanistan continue to need assistance for survival, recovery, and social growth. ARRO looks forward to expanding its reach and services across the US, the diaspora, and Afghanistan.
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Links to resources in the greater Washington, DC, region (government and non-profits), including counties in northern Virginia and Maryland (adjacent to DC).
Fairfax County Refugee Resources
FAIRFAX COUNTY REFUGEE RESOURCES
County Government
Fairfax County Resources for Refugees – a comprehensive list with contacts for all types of assistance. It also lists support organizations in the county.
Northern Virginia Family Services
Headquarters
3110 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 500
Falls Church, VA 22042
571.748.2500 info@nvfs.org
Multicultural Center, 6400 Arlington Blvd., Suite 110
571.748.2500
Gateway Hub @ The Point at Fairfax
4090 Gateway Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
571.748.2500
Healthy Families Fairfax & Falls Church
571.462.7232
NON-PROFIT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
FISH – Friendly Instant Sympathetic Help – providing financial assistance
1801 Robert Fulton Drive, Suite 120-E
Reston VA 20191
571 267-2977 – Executive Director: Carolyn Amacher
FISH also runs the Bargain Loft thrift store
336 Victory Drive
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-0600
theclosetinc@verizon.net
845 Station St
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-7652
Faith communities can provide vouchers to needy people. Clothing and household items are available at low cost. The Closet also provides some scholarships to local HS graduates in need, and it distributes surplus revenues via small grants to local nonprofit organizations:
Grants: https://www.theclosetofgreaterherndon.org/grants
Cornerstones communications@cornerstonesva.org
A food pantry and more supported by the area faith communities
Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210
Reston, VA 20190
571-323-9555
Margaret Anne Lara, Managing Director, Strategic Projects
Assistance Services and Pantry Program (ASAPP)
11484 Washington Plaza West, Suite 120, Reston, VA 20190
571-323-1400
Affordable Child Care – Laurel Learning Center
11484 Washington Plaza West, Suite 200
Reston, VA 20190
571-323-1414
Hot Meals Service and Hypothermia Shelter
10700 Page Avenue, Suite 160
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-352-5090
Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center
The HNRC provides nonprofit and government services/programming in a variety of areas, including social services, education, health and well-being, and arts and culture. In addition, the Town of Herndon Housing Revitalization programs are offered at this location.
1086 Elden Street
Herndon, VA 20170 – in the Dulles Park Shopping Center
703-435-6830
non-profit organization
Annandale, VA · (703) 979-1240
Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
“Providing very helpful legal services for refugees”
Vienna, VA · (703) 281-7614
Simple, loving charity for the needy of Vienna, Oakton, Dunn Loring, and Merrifield
CHO is an all-volunteer organization that helps by providing
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FAITH COMMUNITIES
All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) Center
ADAMS offers a wide range of support services:
Social Services (ESL clases, food, mental health
Legal & Immigration Support (including free legal help)
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) 703-698-5026
Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington, Migration and Refugee Services (CCDA/MRS) 703-292-2259
Many other faith communities provide assistance, too, and can connect you with area resources.. These are just the largest in the area. More resources will be added as we identify them. Please let us know if you have one to add!
Loudoun County, Virginia
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Prince William County, Virginia
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Arlington County, Virginia
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