Refugee Task Force

The Refugee Task Force was established in early 2022 to help support recent refugee arrivals from Afghanistan. MAS GLA is a partner of the ANSAR coalition which includes many Muslim organizations supporting newcomers in the greater Los Angeles region. MAS GLA is a community partner in the ASIP program. Through which we helped provide more than $300K in funds towards rental assistance, furniture and utilities for many families through 2022 and 2023. MAS GLA volunteers helped provide Pashto and Dari translation for Q&A sessions between attorneys and refugees. MAS GLA also provided assistance with housing search and applications, moving furniture and providing cosigners for different families and helped families with relocating to other states. In addition, MAS GLA supported at least sixty families in applying for food stamps, Medical care, job search, resume building and other services and worked with LA county to address issues with benefits. We also did grocery and Halal meat distribution.

MAS GLA Refugee Task Force also works with unaccompanied minors, providing Khutab and spiritual guidance.

In 2023, MAS GLA received a $60K funding from the ARSI/AYM program to provide support for refugee families and youth through 2023/2024. Programs included parenting workshops. Carrier day for high school students and parents in Collaboration with CSUN MSA, Summer Camp program for Refugee youth and a full day at the MAS Convention. 

In 2024 MAS GLA received funding through the ARSI/AYM 2.0 programs to continue to provide services in underserved regions of GLA including a mentorship program and workshops through the end of 2025.