The Welcome Corps is a new program that empowers everyday Americans to come together to privately sponsor refugees.
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Since we launched @WelcomeCorps more than 100,000 Americans from communities in all 50 states have answered the call to help thousands of refugees become our new neighbors. To all the sponsors who have helped find them homes, enroll in schools, and pursue their dreams: Thank you.
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Finding refuge: The diverse faces of resilience in America.
The strength of a nation lies in its ability to embrace its diverse citizens, offering them the refuge and opportunities they seek
World Refugee Day Opinion by dan Friedman for Refuge America.
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On this #WorldRefugeeDay, I joined @graytelevision to share the incredible progress of @welcomecorps. More than 87,000 Americans in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico have stepped up to form private sponsorship groups to welcome refugees and uplift their communities.
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Today, we celebrate #WorldRefugeeDay2024! Join us in welcoming refugees with open hearts and minds. Watch our video and spread the word. Together, we can make a difference. #AfghanEvac #WelcomeRefugees
Sign up today for @WelcomeCorps and visit afghanevac.org/resources for more.
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Thanks @TheBushCenter & @NiskanenCenter for hosting a dynamic conversation with @LIBREinitiative, @TxMWF, @welcomerefugee, & others on long-standing 🇺🇸 bipartisan leadership in refugee resettlement. Thru @WelcomeCorps, private Americans are welcoming refugees in all 50 states & DC.
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Honored to speak at @WelcomingUSA’s #Interactive2024 in @CityofDallas about the shared American value of welcoming refugees. @WelcomeCorps invites everyday Americans to participate directly in refugee resettlement.
ALT Assistant Secretary delivers remarks.
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NEW DATA: 3 months into the expansion of Welcome Corps, more than 13,000 sponsor groups — 65,000 Americans — have submitted applications to resettle refugees they know.
11k more applications are in progress. MN, WA, TX, CA, & OH are the top states. niskanencenter.org/65000-peo…
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65,000+ across the United States have formed @WelcomeCorps sponsor groups in all 50 states & DC. This overwhelming response reflects a profound American commitment to welcome those seeking refuge.
NEW DATA: 3 months into the expansion of Welcome Corps, more than 13,000 sponsor groups — 65,000 Americans — have submitted applications to resettle refugees they know.
11k more applications are in progress. MN, WA, TX, CA, & OH are the top states. niskanencenter.org/65000-peo…
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Today, the IRC announces the launch of the Welcome Corps Support Line, a new initiative to support everyday Americans in navigating the resettlement process for refugees sponsored through the Welcome Corps.
Learn more: rescue.org/press-release/irc…
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The Biden Admin launched the Welcome Corps to mobilize neighbors to help settle refugees in their communities.
In one year, 15,000 Americans welcomed 7,000+ refugees.
It symbolizes our country's spirit of generosity & inclusion. Consider participating! welcomecorps.org/
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More than 15k Americans have opened their hearts in @WelcomeCorps' first year and applied to help 7k refugees from around the world seeking freedom and safety. The program is a success because Americans are stepping up to welcome new neighbors into their communities.
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Today, we a celebrating the 1️⃣ year anniversary of @WelcomeCorps, a program that empowers everyday Americans to welcome refugees arriving through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
Learn more about this amazing program & how you can sponsor a refugee.
welcomecorps.org/get-started…
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Join us in celebrating a remarkable year of compassion, innovation, and community. The @WelcomeCorps has redefined what it means to provide a safe and welcoming home to those seeking refuge in the United States.
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“Today we celebrate one year of everyday Americans coming together to sponsor refugees. Welcome Corps has expanded resettlement capacity, brought together families and friends, invigorated communities, and showcased this country’s spirit of welcome."
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Happy birthday, @WelcomeCorps! In just 12 months, groups of private Americans have shown the power of community as they greeted refugees at the airport, secured housing, enrolled children in school, and signed up to support 7K+ new neighbors settle into life in 🇺🇸.
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We take reports of fraud seriously and are committed to investigating and blocking users engaged in suspicious activities.
Beware of anyone who asks for payment to complete your application.
For more information visit → welcomecorps.org/resources
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Stay safe online! 🚨
Access to the Welcome Corps and its resources is entirely FREE. Never pay anyone who claims they can expedite your application or provide access to the Welcome Corps for a fee.
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Change a life, including your own. Join Ameen Aswad and our community of private sponsors supporting refugee resettlement.
Learn how you can get involved by visiting welcomecorps.org.
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Last month, a #refugee family from the #Congo got a warm welcome by their sponsor group in Worthington, MN.
They were the first refugees to be privately sponsored by Americans through the @welcomecorps program!
For more info on the #WelcomeCorps: irisct.org/welcome-corps.
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So proud of our client Shadi for telling his story 💛
Must-watch this #WorldRefugeeDay:
WORLD PREMIERE on #WorldRefugeeDay: “Shadi” tells the powerful story of a Syrian refugee newcomer who was forced to flee his home and has resettled into a welcoming community in Montana.
youtube.com/watch?v=JaLrokmG…
You too can welcome.