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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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Recommendations for Private Sponsorship Design

Jointly issued recommendations for PRM on the private sponsorship pilot program.
Featured Resource Guidance for Supporting Newcomers
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Guidance for Supporting Newcomers

A helpful list of best practices that can set you and the newcomer you welcome up for success.

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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
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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
  • Guides

Sponsor Fundraising Tips

Expert tips for how to raise funds to support newcomers as they integrate into their new community.

  • Community Sponsorship Hub & Welcome.us
  • Guides

Sample Sponsor Group Structure

There are many ways to structure a sponsor group. This resources offers a sample structure with committee roles and responsibilities.

  • Community Sponsorship Hub & Welcome.us
  • Guides

Sample Home Supply Checklist

List of household supplies to help prepare a home for newcomers.

  • Community Sponsorship Hub & Welcome.us
  • Guides

Sample Budget Template

Budget template to capture initial estimated living costs and help a newcomer establish a budget.

  • Community Sponsorship Hub & Welcome.us
  • Guides

Initial Sponsor Circle Checklist

Timeline and checklist of services needed during the initial period of welcome.

  • Community Sponsorship Hub & Welcome.us