The New Roots Fund, a Seattle-based microloan organization, and the @DioOfOlympia are launching a new community sponsorship program with support from the Community Sponsorship Catalyst Fund. #RefugeesWelcome #CatalystFund communitysponsorshipfund.org/new-roots-fund (1/4)
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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