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Access research, fact sheets, guides and videos that can support you and your organization engaging in community sponsorship.

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Community Conversations: Creating Welcoming Communities: How You Can Get Involved

Watch a panel discussion about a new era of sponsorship and hear from national leaders and local sponsors on creating welcoming communities. Together, we explore the role of programs like the Welcome Corps in building sustainable support networks and share practical ways communities of all sizes can get involved in sponsorship.

  • Community Sponsorship Hub
  • Video

Community Conversations: Welcome with Pride: Resettling LGBTQI+ Refugees through Welcome Corps

There can be many obstacles during the resettlement experience, which are often made even more challenging when holding a queer identity. Join us in embracing Pride Month with a conversation highlighting the experiences of LGBTQI+ refugees and the critical role of sponsors in creating an accepting and welcoming resettlement experience.

  • Community Sponsorship Hub
  • Video

Community Conversations: Women of Welcome Corps

In celebration of Women's History Month, CSH hosted extraordinary women from different backgrounds who are leading the way in welcoming refugees through Welcome Corps. Tune in as they share their journeys, successes, and the pivotal moments that shaped their work in private sponsorship programs.

  • Community Sponsorship Hub
  • Video

Community Conversations: Dine for Refugees

During this webinar, we introduce the “Dine for Refugees” toolkit providing everything you need to know to plan a successful dinner event including sample materials, conversation guides, and other tools.

  • Community Sponsorship Hub
  • Video

Community Conversations: Understanding the Sponsorship Journey

Join us as we dive into the compelling narratives of Welcome Corps Private Sponsor Organizations and the collaboration that makes private sponsorship a reality.

  • Community Sponsorship Hub
  • Reports

Summary of the Community Sponsorship Recruitment, Training, and Technical Assistance Survey

Community Sponsorship Hub and Refugee Welcome Collective co-designed the Community Sponsorship Recruitment, Training, and Technical Assistance Survey to assess and evaluate current challenges, existing resources, and additional resources for community sponsorship programs.

  • Community Sponsorship Hub, Refugee Welcome Collective
  • Guides

Community Sponsorship Essentials – Partner Onboarding Session

Community Sponsorship Essentials is an interactive user-friendly online training for community sponsorship programs.

  • Community Sponsorship Hub, Refugee Welcome Collective, and Welcome.US
  • Reports

Recommendations for Private Sponsorship Design

Jointly issued recommendations for PRM on the private sponsorship pilot program.

  • IRAP, Community Sponsorship Hub, Niskanen Center, and Amnesty International
  • Guides

Sample Pantry Checklist

A list of recommended items to be included in a family's pantry upon arrival.

  • Community Sponsorship Hub & Welcome.us
  • Guides

Tips for Securing Housing

Best practices for sponsors as they help find and secure housing for newcomers.

  • Community Sponsorship Hub & Welcome.us