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Welcome Corps is a new program through the U.S. State Department that empowers everyday Americans to come together to sponsor refugees. Welcome Corps groups help secure housing and furnishings, greet the refugees at the airport, help enroll children in school, and help adults find employment. We also serve as liaisons to ensure that our new American neighbors have access to health care and benefits and help them get to know their local community. The National Welcome Corps program is suspended until further notice, but our commitment has not wavered.
These shared acts of welcome make it easier for refugee newcomers to adjust to life in the United States and strengthen all of our communities.
We encourage you to get involved.
Sponsoring Refugees.
Strengthening Communities.
What is the definition of a Refugee?
What is the definition of a Refugee?
Refugees are people who have been forced to flee their home country because of war, persecution, or violence. To be granted refugee status, they must establish a well-founded fear of danger or of persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social or ethnic group.
Why was the Welcome Corps Created?
Why was the Welcome Corps Created?
Welcome Corps was created by the U.S. Department of State in 2023. With the launch of the Welcome Corps, the U.S. government made it possible for Americans to sponsor refugees from all around the world. The Welcome Corps created new opportunities for everyday Americans to engage directly in refugee resettlement through private sponsorship, independent of and complementary to existing avenues for volunteering with resettlement agencies. By tapping into the goodwill of American communities, the Welcome Corps will expand our country’s capacity to provide a warm welcome to higher numbers of refugees. The National Welcome Corps program is currently on pause, but our dedication to supporting refugees remains steadfast.
We would love to get your support today!
We would love to get your support today!
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