What We Need

FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED FOR REFUGEE FAMILIES IN ALBANY.


Items should be new or almost new. Please do not bring anything else that is NOT on this list. We will pick electronics (TV, Laptops) from your house. Please write your name and telephone number in the donor list provided at the end of this posting. For any questions, contact Dr. Umar M. Ahmad at 914-475- 8358

Thank you for your generosity.


  • 16″ Pedestal Oscillating Fans -> 40
  • Portable washing machines (Haier 1.5 cu ft, $260 + tax from Walmart) -> 5
  • Meat grinders (Kibbeh machines, $99 + tax from Amazon) -> 10
  • Mobile Phones -> 30
  • Televisions -> 6
  • Laptops -> 16
  • Desktop Computers -> 20
  • Internet subscription per family for 6 months. Approximately $40 per month -> 20 families
  • Chest of Drawers -> 4
  • Backpacks for Kids -> 20
  • School Supplies (notebooks, calculators, pencils etc. ) -> 20 kids
  • WalMart gift Cards for undergarments. Average family members 6). $30 -35 per family -> 40 gift cards
  • Sanitary Napkins -> 100 packages
  • Towel Sets (Bath and Hand) -> 40
  • Bed sheet sets (Will get the precise sizes soon and post it) -> 30
  • Bus Cards (need to buy for bus service in Albany). $20 each -> $20 for 20 people.
  • Gift cards for grocery -> Any amount for 20 families
  • USED CARS (Tax Exemption through Islamic Center of Capital District-ICCD masjid) -> 10