For nearly half a century, refugee resettlement has had widespread bipartisan support. Why? Because it’s good for the economy, strengthens our communities, and upholds American values of freedom and opportunity for those fleeing persecution. In recent years, sponsorship has given power to local communities and everyday Americans who want to welcome refugees. From the Great…
NEW! APRIL 2025: Guide for Congressional Outreach for Campus Communities Here are a few updates and ways to get involved: Contact your elected officials. This guide provides some tips on making a phone call, sending an email, or filing a case inquiry about your Welcome Corps application. Thousands of Welcome Corps sponsors have been…
President Trump’s Executive Orders regarding vital resettlement programs, including the termination of humanitarian parole programs and indefinite suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program effective January 27, 2025, are a sobering reminder of the challenges faced by those fleeing violence, conflict and persecution. It’s also a moment to reflect on the growing number of Americans…
As we navigate the path forward for sponsorship and resettlement, one thing is clear: welcome is an American value. Community, belonging, and the belief that everyone deserves a safe place to call home remain bedrock values of this country. We know that 7 in 10 Americans support community sponsorship, and 1 in 4 Americans are…
Overview of CSH: Established in 2021, CSH is a dynamic organization dedicated to growing the role of communities in the protection, resettlement, and integration of refugees and other forcibly displaced people. Mobilizing civil society, and the public, private, and philanthropic sectors, and empowering them with resources and access, CSH shapes and coordinates a community sponsorship…
Deadline Extended to Wednesday, July 31! Campuses planning to welcome refugee students at their institutions through the Welcome Corps on Campus for the academic year 2025-2026 can now apply to support their institution’s participation in the Welcome Corps on Campus. Campuses can apply for up to $15,000 per refugee student, which can be used over…
This overwhelming response reflects a profound American commitment to welcome those seeking refuge. In December 2023, the Welcome Corps expanded to allow sponsors to facilitate the resettlement of refugees they have personal connections with, including family members, friends, classmates, and coworkers. Through this expansion, sponsors have now submitted more than 13,000 applications to refer refugees…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2024 CONTACT: media@communitysponsorshiphub.org, press@welcomecorps.org WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the Welcome Corps is celebrating its first anniversary as the flagship program for private sponsorship of refugees in the United States. Through the Welcome Corps, everyday Americans are stepping up to directly support the resettlement of refugees in communities across the country. In the first year…
Community Sponsorship Hub is thrilled to announce our executive leadership team during this historic moment for sponsorship in the U.S. At the helm is Annie Nolte-Henning as CSH’s Executive Director. Throughout her tenure as Interim Executive Director, Annie has demonstrated visionary leadership and a strong commitment to strengthening inclusive programming that puts sponsorship in the…