CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- At the University of Virginia, one student organization is determined to raise awareness for the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan and help incoming refugees.

The Student Veterans of America at UVA is hosting an Afghan refugee donation drive now until Sept. 10.

On Monday outside of Newcomb Dining Hall, the group began collecting toiletries and monetary donations to be sent to the Charlottesville International Rescue Committee.

Ashley Vanegas, the organizer of the event, says even though they are not actively serving anymore, they still feel an obligation to help out overseas.

"The time and service that we have contributed in the military is still reflecting on us now and we have a continued sense of duty to be of aid and be of service to the humanitarian efforts that are overseas right now,” she said.

The UVA Student Veterans has already raised $500 on the first day of the drive, but the goal is to raise $10,000 for the basic needs of incoming refugees.