by CAIR Oklahoma | Nov 10, 2023 | Partner with CAIR Oklahoma
Computer Class 101: The Computer Club of Oklahoma City and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City From mid-September through the first week of November 2023, four Afghan women took a basic computer skills class with the Computer Club of Oklahoma City...
by Jennifer Hund | Oct 13, 2023 | Partner with CAIR Oklahoma
Medical Assistance During the summer of 2023, Ruslan Ahasan, Health Equity Coordinator, visited members of the Afghan community to conduct focus groups. During those visits, he learned that many Afghan neighbors faced challenges trying to schedule medical appointments...
by Jennifer Hund | Jul 31, 2023 | Partner with CAIR Oklahoma
Dental Checkup, Assistance, and Flouride Test After multiple visits with the resettled Afghan community residing in OKC, it came to our attention that the dental crisis amongst the community was an acute crisis. Due to the financial challenges, time sensitive issues,...
by CAIR Oklahoma | Jun 29, 2023 | Partner with CAIR Oklahoma
Mayflower Congregational Church: Grant for distributing diapers to the Afghan community In June 2023, over 110 Afghan babies, 40 pregnant mothers, and 15 older children experiencing nighttime accidents received diapers, wipes, and pull-ups through a partnership...
by CAIR Oklahoma | Jun 18, 2023 | Partner with CAIR Oklahoma
Goodwill and CAIR Oklahoma During our first 18 months of providing immediate needs to Afghan newcomers in the OKC metro area, CAIR Oklahoma reached out to the local Muslim community to donate Desi clothing, apparel in styles common to Southeast Asian countries. This...
by CAIR Oklahoma | Apr 20, 2023 | Partner with CAIR Oklahoma
YMCA and CAIR Oklahoma: Eid ul-Fitr Festival In April 2023, Afghan neighbors gathered at the YMCA Rockwell Plaza location for a community-wide Eid ul-Fitr celebration co-hosted by the YMCA and CAIR Oklahoma. This partnership and its impact on the lives of hundreds of...
by CAIR Oklahoma | Nov 10, 2022 | Partner with CAIR Oklahoma
Large interfaith and community effort: Winter Coat/Gear Drive and Distribution In winter 2022, CAIR Oklahoma created a network of 20 interfaith and community groups to participate in our Winter Coat and Gear Drive, providing warm coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and...
by CAIR Oklahoma | Aug 20, 2022 | Partner with CAIR Oklahoma
Large interfaith and community effort: Back-to-School Backpack Drive and Distribution In less than one week in August 2022, seven community and interfaith groups donated backpacks and supplies to CAIR Oklahoma for 186 Afghan children enrolled in Putnam City Schools....
by CAIR Oklahoma | Apr 28, 2022 | Partner with CAIR Oklahoma
Refugee Resource Center: Building an Oklahoman Community of Support Council on American-Islamic Relations, Oklahoma Chapter (CAIR-OK) is a local chapter of a national nonprofit that strives to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding. Our mission is...
