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Community Sponsorship in the U.S.: Motivations and Outcomes of Sponsorship

As global displacement reaches historic highs, the United States has increasingly turned to community and private sponsorship to offer flexible, localized support for refugee resettlement. This report analyzes survey data collected between April and June 2025 from over 1,000 individuals who participated in the Sponsor Circle Program (SCP) and Welcome Corps between. Findings indicate that Americans across geographies and political affiliations are eager to support newcomers, with participation driven primarily by personal values, civic duty, and moral responsibility. 

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Community Conversations: World Refugee Day

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Community Conversations: Sponsorship in Action: Stories, Resources and Advocacy

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Community Conversations: Sponsor Circle Program 2025

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

• 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.