Since the fall of Kabul in August 2021, thousands of Afghan refugees have entered Washington State. For many, the rapid transition to America has left them struggling to adjust to their new communities. 探花精选 Seattle along with local partners found a high need to help families feel safe and comfortable in their new homes.

On Saturday February 21, 2023, 探花精选, and came together to host a Housing and Safety Resource Fair in Federal Way attended by over 70 Afghan adults and children. Families received a group cultural orientation on public safety, such as how and when to contact 911, and how to report problems within their rental units, and then had a chance to meet community partners to learn about local services and resources.

The night included dental exams provided by , ESL connections with , outreach by , presentations and information shared by and resource tables hosted by , ,, and . We were also joined by school leadership from and the . The evening ended with dinner and time for families and community partners to mingle.

Special gratitude to for feeding the community with delicious food for the event, and to the staff at for hosting the event in their space.