Jones, a U.S. Army veteran, Catholic filmmaker, and humanitarian, called on Americans to help Afghans who rely on his organization for shelter, food, wood, coal and propane. His project estimates that it costs $2,000 per month for each safe house and $250 per month to provide a family of five with food and heat through the winter.
“We know that the American people want to be involved and we want to show them how to support this urgent humanitarian initiative,” he said. “We have already helped to support safe houses in the region and because of our work, these vulnerable families are coming to us for shelter, food and heat.”
The United Nations warned in September that 1 million Afghan children could die as winter begins. Jones hoped to change that number.
“We will not stand by and let these people die,” he said. “During this Christmas season, there is nothing more admirable or noble than to reach out and provide a home and safety to those in peril of death — a little of our treasured resources will go a long way and will give the gift of life.”
He added, “Please stand with us as we stand with our friends, brothers and sisters in Afghanistan.”
Mustasfa Assady, project manager for the Safe Winter initiative, emphasized the stress placed on families.
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