Our Impact in 2022

Behind every statistic is a personal narrative of resilience and hope. Our impact is not just measured in numbers but in the lives we touch and the stories we help rewrite. With the support of our donors, here are some proud highlights of the impact we had in 2022:

Supported

218 households, 774 individuals and 507 children in Southern California

Set up job placements

for 49 participants who obtained a total of $1.6 million in combined annual wages

Resettled

30 new Afghan families

Provided

services for 5 undocumented families seeking asylum from Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Palestine and Syria

Hired

previous participants as the foundation's Housing Specialist and Soccer Coach

Curated

monthly park gatherings to distribute boxes of diapers each month - a product that approximately 1/3 of U.S. families can’t afford

The problems we solve

  • Our participants learn to be confident by practicing English while attending workshops and social gatherings hosted by Tiyya.

  • Community and peer support with new and former refugees and immigrants from Tiyya. This is the start of social development and neighbourhood orientation that helps our participants meet new friends and process past traumas.

  • We provide financial assistance with necessities, housing, and transportation.

  • We provide workforce readiness and career placement.

  • Cultural integration, life skills, and community support