The first of an anticipated 115 refugees from Afghanistan who will start new lives in Tallahassee, Florida over the next year have arrived, prompting a need for housing and other assistance, the Tallahassee Democrat reports. The International Rescue Committee, a resettlement agency that helps refugees assimilate as Americans, has welcomed a dozen Afghan refugees since earlier this month. J.C. Torres, development manager for I-R-C Tallahassee, said larger families are among the new arrivals. Torres said the I-R-C is asking for monetary donations for hotel rooms, Airbnbs, and other short-term housing for refugees, who sometimes arrive at Tallahassee International Airport with only 48 hours notice and in need of a place to stay. He said the I-R-C has seen an outpouring of support already for the refugees.

The first of an anticipated 115 refugees from Afghanistan who will start new lives in Tallahassee, Florida over the next year have arrived, prompting a need for housing and other assistance, the Tallahassee Democrat reports. The International Rescue Committee, a resettlement agency that helps refugees assimilate as Americans, has welcomed a dozen Afghan refugees since earlier this month. J.C. Torres, development manager for I-R-C Tallahassee, said larger families are among the new arrivals. Torres said the I-R-C is asking for monetary donations for hotel rooms, Airbnbs, and other short-term housing for refugees, who sometimes arrive at Tallahassee International Airport with only 48 hours notice and in need of a place to stay. He said the I-R-C has seen an outpouring of support already for the refugees.

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