The Arizona Muslim Alliance (AMA) partnered with Arizona hub of Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) to create the Winter Survival Drive for Gaza online campaign. In only a week thousands of donations flooded volunteers’ garages and the HHRD warehouse in Chandler. Folks donated via an AMA online wishlist and through direct monetary donations.
“What really compelled me to be here was educational, looking into the matter because, before Oct. 7, I wasn’t really educated on the Israel-Palestine conflict. After the attacks took place, I learned about the apartheid, colonization, systems of oppression that the Palestinian people have to face and I really felt empathy and compassion. Stay educated, stay informed to help these people, which is why I’m here today,”
said ASU student Cameron Bautista. Bautista said he learned about the drive through social media and showed up at both volunteer dates.
Sumaya Abdul-Quadir, AMA’s program director said, “We have individuals donating, wholesalers who want to donate or sell medical items at cost, diverse communities sharing the cause and joining to donate their time and energy. It really goes to show that more and more Americans are waking up to the oppression and injustices being inflicted on the Palestinian people.”
By the Numbers:
- 561 boxes were loaded onto a truck containing blankets, jackets, tarps, solar blankets, hygiene kits, pads, etc.
- 289 loose items like canes, wheelchairs, tents, and diapers were also loaded
- About 150 total volunteers for two volunteer events to pack and load the supplies.
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