In the wake of the departure of U.S. troops and the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, thousands of Afghan refugees are arriving in the D.C. area, and a number of local agencies and businesses are collecting funds, supplies, and welcoming volunteers to help them resettle.

Maryland and Virginia leaders said the states will continue to welcome Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban. The situation is ongoing and changing rapidly, but local groups are finding ways to help Special Immigrant Visa-holders who arrive at Fort Lee in Virginia.

Here’s how to help:

Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington: The faith-based nonprofit has been collecting items for weeks to help support the Afghan refugees arriving in the region. The collective is accepting donations on its website and has a list of items it’s accepting (no more furniture, though). ACSGW posts regular updates to its Facebook page, including whether more volunteers are needed on a particular day.

Catholic Charities Migration & Refugee Services: The Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington has an updated guide to assisting Afghan SIV-holders and their families. The charity is accepting new household items, new or gently used furniture, and connections to long-term housing. They are also looking for volunteers, donations and items on its Amazon wishlist for the families.

Ethiopian Community Development Council: The Arlington-based agency, established by the U.S. State Department to resettle refugees, is seeking volunteers to help with apartment set-ups, airport pick-ups, and more; as well as donations to help with food, housing, and clothing assistance.

For the Nations DC: The non-profit ministry offers English classes for adults in three locations across Northern Virginia, three days a week, and provides childcare for children ages 0 to 5. “We already have a lot of Afghan students, and would love to serve many more but need volunteers and other resources to add more classes,” says the group’s board president Chris Sicks. The organization is looking for volunteers and accepting donations to help support the students.

HIAS: The Silver Spring-based nonprofit provides humanitarian assistance to refugees and has a list of ways people can help Afghan refugees — including donating, providing housing, and contacting politicians to advocate for their safe relocation.

Homes Not Borders: The non-profit organization has been furnishing homes for Afghan refugees for five years. The group needs couches, dressers, and new mattresses, as well as volunteers and monetary donations.

International Rescue Committee: The group started a Welcome to Maryland Fund to support Afghan refugee families that have settled in the state. “The IRC has resettled more than 16,000 Afghan SIV recipients since Congress established the program in 2006, and is committed to ensuring that these families are given a chance to seek safety and rebuild their lives in the United States,” the group writes online. The group also has an Amazon wishlist for refugees.

Islamic-American Zakat Foundation: The Bethesda-based organization has been providing direct financial assistance to Afghan refugees in D.C. for years, according to its director, Dr. Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad. The group is accepting donations on its website to help further its mission — “to provide assistance for food, shelter, clothing and transportation” to Muslims in the U.S.

KAMA DC: The grassroots volunteer organization has compiled a thorough resource guide, listing ways to donate time, money, or supplies for the Afghan refugees who have arrived and those who are still on the way.

Local businesses: A handful of local businesses are collecting donations. The Berliner and Lapis are accepting drop-offs of new and lightly used items ranging from lamps and kitchen utensils to toilet paper and soap. Ivy and Coney raised more than $3,000 for HIAS. And the Orangetheory Fitness studio is collecting donations of household goods at its Georgetown location.

Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area : The organization welcomed 68 families — about 300 people — and expects at least another 150 individuals to arrive soon, according to its website. LSSNCA is accepting donations but has paused accepting new volunteers due to high response. The donations help arrange for travel from the airport, secure housing for the families, and supply them with groceries, among other needs.

One Journey/NOVA Friends of Refugees: The Northern Virginia-based organizations have created a survey for volunteers to list specific ways they can help resettle refugees. The results will be collected in a centralized database that all the nonprofits can use. Since Friday, more than 200 volunteers have signed up and more than 20 families have offered housing. “We spoke with a number of refugee-helping organizations and learned that the top needs of the nonprofits are housing, volunteers, transportation, and mental health support,” the groups write.

Solutions in Hometown Connections: Executive director and founder Merritt Groeschel says the Maryland nonprofit has welcomed refugees and asylum seekers, connecting more than 300 newcomers from Afghanistan to volunteers over the past three years. Groeschel says the group plans to use its “relationships and community connections to welcome more families soon.” Locals can volunteer their time or donate funds at the organization’s website.

Upwardly Global: The employment and career skills organization has helped hundreds of Afghan immigrants in the U.S. over the past decade and is working to support the incoming refugees. “We are experts in workforce reintegration for immigrants and refugees, with a focus on those who bring international credentials and professional experience,” says Rebecca Neuwirth, Upwardly Global’s executive vice president. “Helping people to arrive and find a way to survive themselves through jobs is critical for people coming in and for all of us.” The organization’s website has a list of employment resources for Afghan refugees and employers looking to support them.

Know of other organizations and establishments helping Afghan refugees resettle in the D.C. area? Email us here and send us the information.