Communities as the heart of welcome
The Sponsor Circle Program is a community-led initiative that supports everyday Americans in taking on the responsibility of welcoming newcomers to their communities.
The responsibility of welcoming is both serious and rewarding. You will take on tasks like finding initial housing, stocking the pantry, connecting children to school, providing initial income support, and helping adults find employment. Sponsorship brings you and your neighbors closer together while providing opportunities for newcomers starting out in America.
As a sponsor circle, you will have access to application support, a growing suite of sponsor tools, and ongoing guidance from welcoming experts.
If you are currently sponsoring a refugee individual or family, you can sign up for Sponsor Support.
Please note, the Sponsor Circle Program does not accept applications from refugees or newcomers.
Sponsor Circles for Refugees – Coming Soon!
Community Sponsorship Hub is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Sponsor Circles for Refugees, a new opportunity for communities to directly support refugees who have already been lawfully resettled in the United States and need a warm welcome from communities like yours. Sign up for updates to be the first to know when the program launches, including details on how you can get involved.
How it works
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1. Communities Circle Up
Bring together at least five adults in your neighborhood to form a sponsor circle. Complete background checks, fundraise, and prepare to submit your group’s application.
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2. Members Make a Plan
Check your knowledge of what is needed to serve as a sponsor circle and prepare a Welcome Plan in advance of welcoming a newcomer. Support in completing your Welcome Plan is available!
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3. Circles Welcome Newcomers
Sponsor circles will welcome the newcomer directly into the community and provide tailored support through the initial integration process.