Christmas Wish Family #1

Introducing the Samadi Family!

You can be a part of shining the light of hope into this family, forever altering their story in a positive way. Their list of needs (and a few wishes) can be found below. 

If you would like to fulfill a wish or need on the list by donating new or like-new items or by offering your services, please contact Robert Forbes at KLRC by email ([email protected]) or phone (479-238-8599).

If you'd like to mail in a monetary gift such as gift card or cash, please clearly indicate "For Christmas Wish Family #1," somewhere inside or on the package. For checks, please call Robert Forbes at KLRC at 479-238-8599 before mailing to verify/clarify names.

The Story

Imagine living in fear in an oppressive nation with no opportunities and little to no hope of seeing your children grow up in a safe environment. This is exactly what the Samadi family had been enduring before fleeing their home in Afghanistan for safe haven, and a dream of a better life in the United States. 

Arriving in Northwest Arkansas this past March, the nine members of the Samadi family settled into a modest two bedroom apartment. With seven children to raise, ages newborn to 12 years old, their responsibility is enormous.

The Samadi's were nominated by a group of teachers at an elementary school in NWA where three of the children from this remarkable family currently attend. Where the Samadi's came from, only boys were allowed to attend school... Therefore, this is the first time their three girls have ever had the chance to receive a formal education; a privilege they are thrilled to experience! The entire family has fully embraced this opportunity to live a new way of life in Northwest Arkansas.

The group of teachers that nominated the Samadi family have done their best with their limited resources to help however they can with food and clothing, but the need is great. Even still, these teachers have become like family to the Samadi's. Coming from a life of so much hardship, the Samadi's have been humbled by strangers wanting to help, showing kindness, and caring for them. 

Their father made tremendous sacrifices to bring his family here. With the help of a trusted friend, he was finally able to start a new life in the U.S. However that new start meant starting over with practically nothing. No money, no family, no resources. 

Since their arrival, the father has been working overnight shifts at a local chicken plant to support his family. There is one vehicle shared between other families at the factory that are also working night shift. During the day, he helps care for their younger children and their newest addition—a baby born just weeks ago. Despite the many challenges they face, the Samadi family remains optimistic and deeply grateful for the opportunity to rebuild their lives. They now have hope again.

Needs (and Wishes)

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CHILD 1 (Boy) Age: 12      

• Shirt: YL 
• Pants: YL/12 
• ✅Shoes: 7

He loves soccer! His favorite player is Ronaldo. Red and green are his favorite colors.

• ✅Soccer cleats
• ✅Soccer gear
• ✅Ronaldo Jersey
• Laptop
  

CHILD 2 (Girl)  Age: 10

• Shirt: 12  
• Pants: 12  
• ✅Shoes: 4

Black and pink are her favorite colors. She likes sparkly and girly things. She is a girly girl through and through.

• ✅iPad
• ✅Shoes - needs a new pair of tennis shoes but would like others too.
• ✅Volleyball

CHILD 3 (Girl)  Age: 9

• Shirt: 7-8 
• Pants: 7-8 
• ✅Shoes: 2

She likes barbies and baby dolls. She likes Hello Kitty. Her favorite colors are black and red. She likes sparkly and girly things. She likes Polly Pocket. She likes to do crafts.

• ✅Barbies and barbie dream house and accessories
• ✅iPad
• ✅Art supplies

CHILD 4 (Girl)  Age: 6

• Shirt: 6/7 
• Pants: 6  
• ✅Shoes: 1

Her favorite colors are green and pink. She likes Hello Kitty. She likes Polly Pocket and stuffed animals and baby dolls. 

• ✅Barbie dolls and accessories
• ✅iPad
• Wants new clothes

CHILD 5 (Girl)  Age: 5              

• Shirt: 5/6 
• Pants: 5/6 
• ✅Shoes: 10

Her favorite color is pink. She likes baby dolls and Polly Pocket. She likes stuffed animals and barbies.

• ✅iPad
• ✅She wants a pink doll
• ✅Shoes - needs new tennis shoes. She would like other shoes too. 

CHILD 6 (Girl)  Age: 3             

• Shirt: 3-4T 
• Pants: 3-4T 
• ✅Shoes: 8

She likes art/craft things and playdoh. She likes pink, girly, sparkly things. She likes stuffed animals.

• ✅iPad
• ✅Art supplies - loves playdoh, coloring books, crayons
• ✅Baby dolls

CHILD 7 (Girl)  Age: Newborn 

• ✅Baby Swing
• Playmat

All of the kids would like a nice water bottle to take to school with them.

Parent’s Wishes

Mom

• Shirt/Dress - M         
• Pants - M (flowy, elastic waist)         
• ✅Shoes - 8 

Dad

• Shirt - XL
• Pants - 32/34 (straight leg)
• ✅Shoes - 10

Household Needs

• ✅Washer
• ✅Dryer
• ✅Microwave
• ✅Vacuum cleaner
• ✅Stand mixer
• ✅Triple Bunk Bed (or bunk bed with pull out trundle)
• ✅Mattresses
• Couches
• Dining room table and chairs for 8
• Dressers (2)
• TV stand
• Large rug for living room 
• ✅Cleaning and Laundry Supplies

Absolute Dreams

• ✅ Pocketalk Translators (8 total - For kids/teachers to communicate at school and one for parents to communicate with others in our community)
• Car repair/maintenance such as an oil change would be helpful
• Gift Cards to Retail and VISA

Mailing Address for Gifts: 

90.9 KLRC
110 N Broadway St
Siloam Springs, AR 72761