Information Session

Interested in sponsorship? Watch this on-demand information session and Q&A hosted by Welcome.US staff and Amy, an experienced sponsor.

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Start your sponsor journey

You may have heard that sponsorship is a lifeline to safety for refugees. But how does it work? What does it mean to be a sponsor? Get your questions answered with our on-demand Information Session. Watch anytime, anywhere to learn what sponsorship involves and how you can get started.

Hear from Amy Kasari, a sponsor who formed a group with her church in Oregon to welcome a refugee family.

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What to expect

Amy and Welcome.US staff give a dynamic 30-minute presentation about private sponsorship, followed by a time for questions that will be answered by Welcome.US staff and experienced sponsors. You will learn:

What it means to sponsor
Who is seeking safety right now
How Welcome.US supports sponsors throughout their journey
How to qualify for financial support, including up to $3,000 in grants or flights
What the process is to become a sponsor
Plus, tips on fundraising, addressing language barriers, and more.

Who should watch

People who live in the United States and are interested in sponsoring a refugee displaced by war, violence, or instability.

Whether you're considering sponsorship, or simply want to better understand how the process works, this event is for you.

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Interested in sponsorship? Watch this on-demand information session.

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Who we are

Welcome.US is a national initiative built to inspire, mobilize, and empower Americans from all corners of the country to welcome and support those seeking refuge here.

Launched in response to the extraordinary challenge of resettling our Afghan allies after the fall of Kabul in 2021, and then Ukrainian newcomers displaced by war, Welcome.US mobilizes Americans to help resettle newcomers seeking safety in the U.S.

Our mission is to unleash the desire and capacity of people across America to build a bridge to safety for people seeking refuge in the United States and help them thrive.

"I’d say to people: Take the leap [to become a sponsor], because you won’t be alone. There’ll be lots of people to catch you and help you and hold you and make this work."

Elizabeth, Sponsor

“It's super fulfilling. And it really has brought a lot of joy to my life.”

Angie, Sponsor

"Sure, you will have to do some work, help out, and probably fill out more papers than you want to, but at the end of your life would you rather be well rested, living an easy life, and alone, or exhausted, tired but surrounded by friends knowing you helped where you could?"

Dave, Sponsor