Sponsor a Refugee

The Welcome Corps is a new private sponsorship program from the U.S. government that allows groups of 5 or more people to sponsor and resettle refugees. Sponsors will play a key role in welcoming refugees by preparing initial housing, greeting refugee newcomers at the airport, enrolling children in school, helping adults find employment and more. Sponsors can also offer a sense of belonging and inclusion, making it easier for refugees to adjust to life in the U.S. and integrate into their new communities. 

Becoming a private sponsor is a multi-step process that includes an application, background checks, demonstration of sufficient financial resources and more. Currently, private sponsors can apply to be matched with someone in need of sponsorship. The U.S. government is also working to roll out an option for people to sponsor specific individuals they already know who are in need of resettlement from another country. You can learn more and begin your application process here. 

Private sponsorship opens more pathways for more people fleeing persecution to rebuild their lives and thrive. At World Relief, we applaud the expansion of sustainable, lawful opportunities for those fleeing persecution to find safety in the U.S. 

However, navigating the process of private sponsorship can also come with challenges for both sponsors and refugees. The good news is, you don’t have to face them alone. 

At World Relief, we have decades of experience working with refugees and displaced populations across the globe. We utilize this experience to equip churches and passionate people like you to walk alongside newcomers in the U.S. 

If you are interested in private sponsorship and would like to receive updates on how World Relief can support you in the process, please sign up here. In addition, we will send you a free code for our eLearning course "Navigating Friendships" which will help you learn how to build empowering, long-lasting friendships with those from different cultures.

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