The First Days and Months
Serving as a friend and guide to your community for a newcomer can be deeply rewarding.
Find out how to support newcomers as they enroll in language classes and school, look for jobs to provide for their families and re-start their careers, and begin to rebuild their lives as part of your community.
First Months Guides and Toolkits
Pre & Post Arrival: How to Prepare
Complete list with a timeline of key services and suggested activities for sponsors during the initial period of a newcomer’s stay in the United States.
See moreFundraising Tips and Tools
Newcomers may need initial financial support to get on their feet. Read tips for how to raise funds to support newcomers as they integrate into their new community.
Read moreHome Supply Checklist
Help make a house a home! Review a list of household supplies to help prepare a home for newcomers.
See the suppliesCost of Sponsorship
Watch this 2-minute video of Kelly, an experienced Welcome.US sponsor, sharing her experience about the costs associated with sponsoring someone seeking safety.
Watch nowIn-depth FAQS: Detailed guidance on supporting newcomers during their first months
Connecting to State and Local Services
Find out about services that may be available to support sponsors and newcomers in your city or state.
Local and State Services for Cubans, Haitians, and Ukrainians
Guidance for connecting to local and state services for Ukrainians who arrived before October 1, 2023, Cubans, and Haitians
Learn moreLocal and State Services for Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
Guidance for connecting to local and state services for Nicaraguans and Venezuelans.
Learn moreGuides to Resources Available in Several U.S. Cities
These metro-specific toolkits will help sponsors and newcomers navigate local services, benefits, utilities, education, English classes, and more in a number of U.S. cities.
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BE A WELCOMER
Discover how rewarding it can be to welcome newcomers into your community.
