AAFSC fills in the gaps by offering classes on U.S. citizenship, English language, parenting, mental health and more. 'We try to cover everything,' Aloubane said. 'The information, the resources, whatever they want to know about the new country.'
Upon arriving in the U.S., asylum seekers often need basic essentials: toiletries, clothing, shoes and food. AAFSC provides these through food distributions, including non-food items. 'They need everything. When I say everything, that means everything,' Aloubane said.
The organization also offers legal help, emotional support, and a sense of home for migrants. 'Our agency, for our clients or our students, is like a second home,' Aloubane said.
AAFSC aims to provide asylum seekers with a place where they can feel a little bit better about themselves and the world around them. 'That's the most important thing we can offer people here,' said Paul McKenney.
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