Through this community-led program refugees will receive more comprehensive support as they resettle and adjust to living in the US. Community groups will be paired with refugee families to help them as they resettle & integrate into their community. (2/4)
These community groups will provide ongoing support to their refugee partners, helping them as they secure safe and affordable housing, find employment, navigate the healthcare system, and register children for school. Find out more communitysponsorshipfund.org/new-roots-fund (3/4)
The Community Sponsorship Catalyst Fund, established in 2019, has opened a new round of funding. To find out more about this funding opportunity and to apply visit communitysponsorshipfund.org/apply-here-1 . Please note all applications are due by 11:59 pm ET on June 4, 2021. (4/4)
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With the holidays fast approaching, we have the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with friends and family about refugees and asylum seekers. Use these tips are resources to help frame your discussions on why these issues matter: 1/
Be Prepared! Have an understanding of your goal, what you hope to communicate, your own personal anecdotes to match your knowledge, and what kind of counter points you might be able to anticipate. This will help you shape the space for a meaningful conversation. 2/
Engage in Active Listening! This often looks like reflecting back what others are saying in your own words - reassuring that you've heard and understood them - and exercising patience. 3/