Hello, hello! At Alight, we want to make sure everybody has a safe, welcoming place to call home. A place that not only provides shelter, but that allows people to thrive, build community and connect with those around them. Together with the Afghan community, we would like to test out a community guide model to allow neighbors and cities to better welcome new community members and for newly arrived individuals and families to feel supported and lifted up when they arrive. We’d love to hear your thoughts! If you can, please complete the short survey below. If you’d like to learn more or share ideas, please email Action@WeAreAlight.org. Hello! Hello! We'd Love To Hear Your Thoughts! 1) Would you be interested in receiving a community tour or guide for your neighborhood? … [Read more...] about Welcome Home Survey
Archives for March 2022
Four Inspiring Ways People are Standing with Ukraine
Watching the crisis in Ukraine unfold can feel overwhelming and makes one ask the question, “What can I do to help?” We’ve complied 4 inspiring stories of people who are Doing the Doable to make a change and assist Ukrainian refugees. … [Read more...] about Four Inspiring Ways People are Standing with Ukraine
Donate Crypto Currency
Alight is Now Able to Accept Donations of Cryptocurrency! Use the widget below to donate cryptocurrency to Alight in three easy steps! Your donation of cryptocurrency will support Alight's mission to build a meaningful life for and with the displaced. When Alight finds people displaced from their homes, countries, or lives, we focus on their basic needs. That's essential. But that is living - it isn't a life. A life is filled with joy, dignity, connection and purpose. And that's what we aim to build. In addition to our programs in 19+ countries around the world, support for Alight also supports our emergency response efforts...crises like Ukraine, Afghanistan and the global COVID-19 pandemic. Tax Benefits of Donating Crypto Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event. Donors do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated crypto that is donated and can typically deduct the fair market value of the donation on their taxes. This often makes Bitcoin, Ethereum and … [Read more...] about Donate Crypto Currency
Ukraine Response
Over the past year, the war in Ukraine has destroyed cities, separated families, and forced 25% of the population to leave their homes. 8 million Ukrainians have fled to neighboring countries, while 6 million are internally displaced. … [Read more...] about Ukraine Response