By Task Force – Holloman Public Affairs, Task Force – Holloman Public Affairs / Published September 07, 2021
Donations from the local community are being organized in a warehouse at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 4, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan evacuees essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Boyton)
Volunteers from the Salvation Army and the Red Cross organize donations in a warehouse at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 4, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan evacuees essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Boyton)
Volunteers from the Salvation Army and the Red Cross unload shelves in a warehouse at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 4, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan evacuees essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Boyton)
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Editor’s Note: The information within this article is being released on behalf of the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army.
Due to the overwhelming support from the local community, donations for Operation Allies Welcome is at capacity.
Approximately 100 tons of materials has been donated from around the region.
To continue supporting:
- Watch for targeted donations to Afghan evacuees at https://www.alliesrefuge.org/volunteer/holloman-afb and the Holloman Spouses Organization Facebook Page as new needs emerge
- Volunteer with the donation center on base (base access required)
The following Amazon Wish Lists will continue to accept support:
- To support Task Force - Holloman members: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2TVXILKXANKGM?ref_=wl_share
Those who wish to contribute financially can do so directly to any of the following charities:
- The American Red Cross
- The International Rescue Committee
- The Salvation Army
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- International Organization for Migration
- National VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster)
For further questions, contact the Task Force – Holloman Public Affairs at (575) 572-1468