Welcome Corps

Everyday Americans across the country are stepping up to welcome refugees into their communities. You can change a life — including your own! Learn more about becoming a sponsor at welcomecorps.org.

This back-to-school season, campus communities across the United States are welcoming more than 30 refugee students in the inaugural “class” of Welcome Corps on Campus. Campus private sponsor groups at 17 colleges and universities are helping new students access the resources they need to thrive both in and out of school. Your university or college can join the Welcome Corps on Campus, too! Apply by September 15 to host students in Fall 2025. 🔗 Learn more about sponsoring refugee students at https://lnkd.in/dvVZiiaS

Are you open to helping refugees build new lives in your community? We have an info session you can watch on demand to answer your questions about sponsorship! In these sessions you’ll hear directly from Welcome Corps experts all about sponsorship, how we support sponsors, and how you can apply! Sign up to watch at bit.ly/3LTaIpq

When you become a sponsor, you'll join a group of at least five members in your community who are passionate about making a difference in a refugee's life. Together, you’ll help them settle into your community by finding and furnishing an apartment, securing a job, enrolling kids in school, and accessing essential services. We’ve seen iconic service organizations, faith institutions, veterans’ groups, diaspora communities, and everyday Americans stepping up to welcome refugees from Afghanistan, Congo, Venezuela, Colombia, and beyond. Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET for an application support session ➡️ welcomecorps.org/events #WelcomeCorps

More than 90,000 everyday Americans have answered the call to welcome refugees in their communities. In small groups, private citizens have embodied America’s promise of refuge for people fleeing persecution and violence. Welcome Corps sponsors have helped new neighbors move into homes, enroll their children in school, prepare for job interviews, and start over in the U.S. In turn, sponsors have shared how the experience has changed their lives and communities for the better. Learn how you can join us as a sponsor and change a life (including your own!) by visiting WelcomeCorps.org.

There are many ways sponsors support refugees while they rebuild their lives and create homes of their own in the U.S. — like helping them build a social network of their own and gain a stronger sense of belonging. Community is everything. Change a life — including your own. Learn more about becoming a sponsor at welcomecorps.org.

📣 The Sponsor Fund is extending an incredible opportunity for sponsors applying to welcome refugees they don't know. Apply by August 31, and your group can qualify for 100% of the fundraising requirement to help cover expenses like housing and basic necessities. Sponsors help refugees adapt to life in America and provide essential support during their first 90 days in the United States. Your dedication and compassion, paired with private sector support, can have a profound impact on the lives of those seeking refuge. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gaPanYXf

As the world gears up for the Olympics, we are profoundly inspired by the courage and determination of the Refugee Olympic Team. These athletes have overcome unimaginable challenges and their presence reminds us of the richness refugees bring to our communities. Their journey from displacement to the global stage is a testament to the power of hope, perseverance, and unity. Just like them, you can be a champion for refugees in your community by becoming a sponsor. Join the movement. Champion refugees. ➡ bit.ly/3SmcNhb #RefugeeOlympics #WelcomeCorps #OlympicsParis #Paris2024

Read about the inspiring story of Hanna, Marianna, and Margot, three Ukrainian refugees who found a new home and community support in Utah. “Living in Utah for over a year has been an incredible journey for my daughter and me… We couldn’t have done this without our sponsors’ help, and we are forever grateful.” –Hanna We're proud to be featured in this heartwarming article. Check it out here and learn more about private funding available to help you welcome refugees in your community!

Wil Moreno fled his native Venezuela with dreams of finding safety in a community that would accept him fully as a queer person. With the help of Welcome Corps and the Super Best Friends sponsor group, Wil was resettled in the U.S. and was able to begin building a new life earlier this year. Here in his new home, with his new community, Wil feels safe and seen. This kind of solidarity and support is something that would have been unattainable for him before — as social and political persecution affect countless queer people like him in Latin America.  “That’s why we need organizations like Welcome Corps, which take charge in helping us come here to live the American dream and… make clear that there are places where we can be accepted and not judged for who we are,” he shared. Wil’s story showcases the incredible opportunity everyday Americans have to help change the lives of refugees in need. Learn more about Wil and Super Best Friends’ story at bit.ly/3Y6eLWE.