Key Findings: 1. Sponsor Participation Is Values-Driven: Sponsors cited strong ethical motivations for engagement, including belief in humanitarian values (30%), concern for the safety of family or friends (29%), faith-based commitments (18%), and the opportunity to support their communities (14%). This aligns with international research showing that sponsorship is rooted in moral obligation, empathy, and…
Community sponsorship is a growing movement across the United States. Over the past year, new and enhanced programs at the local, regional, and national level were rapidly launched in part as a response to the Biden administration’s prioritization of rebuilding and enhancing refugee resettlement through community sponsorship. Earlier this year, Community Sponsorship Hub (CSH) and…
