Key Programs & Community Initiatives
- Welcome Corps
- A U.S. Department of State initiative led by CSH that enables private citizens to sponsor and resettle refugees.
- Expands traditional resettlement infrastructure through local sponsorship groups.
- Provides training and resources for successful sponsorship outcomes.
- Sponsor Circle Program
- Launched as an emergency response for Afghan evacuees in 2021.
- Mobilized volunteers to meet urgent housing, health, and community support needs.
- Continues as a model for scalable sponsorship initiatives.
- Training & Technical Assistance
- Offers trauma-informed and culturally responsive guidance for sponsors.
- Supports both new and experienced communities welcoming displaced populations.
- Includes toolkits, webinars, and consultation services.
- Strategic Partnerships & Advocacy
- Collaborates with resettlement agencies, NGOs, and faith-based groups.
- Advocates for refugee-inclusive policy changes and resourcing at the national level.
- Shares best practices through impact reporting and storytelling.
Community Sponsorship Hub & the Refugee Health Conference
By sponsoring the International Refugee and Migration Health Conference, CSH highlights the connection between social inclusion and health outcomes for newcomers. Their leadership ensures community sponsorship is recognized as a vital pillar in both successful resettlement and the holistic well-being of refugees.
We are proud to partner with Community Sponsorship Hub in building a welcoming infrastructure that begins at the community level and transforms lives nationwide.