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The Welcome Corps is a new program that empowers everyday Americans to come together to privately sponsor refugees.

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Small acts of kindness can create inclusive communities, as shared in our recent webinar with leaders and sponsors. This holiday season, give thanks by giving back. Sponsorship offers resources and support for refugee families. Giving Tuesday was just the beginning—let’s keep

Small acts of kindness can create inclusive communities, as shared in our recent webinar with leaders and sponsors.

This holiday season, give thanks by giving back. Sponsorship offers resources and support for refugee families. Giving Tuesday was just the beginning—let’s keep
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“We have an opportunity to take someone whose human capital would probably have been wasted, or at least not realize its full potential, and bring them here and have them contribute to society in an amazing way.” A quote from ER Doctor Jonathan “Yoni” Azoulai, who is extending

“We have an opportunity to take someone whose human capital would probably have been wasted, or at least not realize its full potential, and bring them here and have them contribute to society in an amazing way.” 

A quote from ER Doctor Jonathan “Yoni” Azoulai, who is extending
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Got your group together but unsure how to divide the work for your sponsorship journey? We’ve created a guide with clear roles and responsibilities to help your team stay organized and effective. Learn more here: welcomecorps.org/become-a-spons…

Got your group together but unsure how to divide the work for your sponsorship journey? We’ve created a guide with clear roles and responsibilities to help your team stay organized and effective. 

Learn more here: welcomecorps.org/become-a-spons…
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Mark Wolff, a French professor at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, worked with his community to support refugees by leveraging local resources and working together. Their collaboration highlights the power of collective action. Learn more about their story here:

Mark Wolff, a French professor at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, worked with his community to support refugees by leveraging local resources and working together. 

Their collaboration highlights the power of collective action. Learn more about their story here:
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Welcome Corps sponsors play a critical role in providing a safe, supportive environment for refugees navigating life in the United States. Watch a recent webinar to learn more about refugee status and key information for sponsors welcoming refugees: youtube.com/watch?v=wjWP1g…

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Sponsorship enriches everyone involved—not just those being welcomed. It deepens your sense of community, broadens your perspective, and creates lasting bonds that transform lives, including your own. What makes your community a special place? Is it the people, the shared

Sponsorship enriches everyone involved—not just those being welcomed. It deepens your sense of community, broadens your perspective, and creates lasting bonds that transform lives, including your own.

What makes your community a special place? Is it the people, the shared
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“The happiest moments are when families are reunited - those airport moments when the whole family is there with signs and they see that person come through baggage claim, I’ve never been so happy to pay $40 an hour for parking.” – Joan Walton, Director of Zaman International, a

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Dr. Shaza Idris is transforming personal experience into community-driven action by sponsoring refugees and inspiring others to do so. With her sponsor group, they recently welcomed two individuals from Sudan to Rochester, Minnesota, reuniting them with loved ones and providing

Dr. Shaza Idris is transforming personal experience into community-driven action by sponsoring refugees and inspiring others to do so. With her sponsor group, they recently welcomed two individuals from Sudan to Rochester, Minnesota, reuniting them with loved ones and providing
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In Jacksonville, Florida, John Filson, a passionate humanitarian, brought his expertise to his local community and welcomed a Syrian family to his Floridian neighborhood with the support of his network and sponsor group. Check out the full story here: welcomecorps.org/stories/from-h…

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Sponsors play a crucial role in helping refugees feel welcomed as they start their lives in America. Read stories from Welcome Corps groups across the country and #ShareYourWhy to help newcomers find belonging. Check out Stories here: welcomecorps.org/news/