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Many Ukrainians who found safety in the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) humanitarian parole program are reaching the end of their initial parole period. Our on-demand webinar, featuring Executive Director and attorney Anne Smith of the Ukraine Immigration Task Force, answers common questions about re-parole, which is the process of requesting an extension of humanitarian parole status. ✅ Learn what re-parole means ✅ Find out how to prepare an application ✅Get information on other legal pathways 👉Watch the full recording here: bit.ly/U4UReParoleWebinar #BeAWelcomer #U4U #HumanitarianParoleSponsorship #UnitingForUkraine

📣We know you have questions—and we’re here to answer them. Join us this Thursday, Oct. 16, for our next Welcome.US at the Table webinar: Immigration Policy and Legislation Round-Up with an extended live Q&A. This month, we are partnering with We Choose Welcome and Hope Immigration to feature experts who will share insights on the four primary categories of immigration: family, employment, diversity visa, and humanitarian. Stick around after their discussion for an extended live Q&A, directly answering your questions. Register: https://lnkd.in/e7gUsRHq

All acts of welcome are meaningful, and now you have a way to recognize Welcomers making an impact in your community! Nominate a Welcomer today for The Heart of Welcome recognition and help shine a light on their inspiring work. Maybe you know someone like Michael, volunteering at his local church to welcome newcomers, or like Keith, mobilizing his neighbors with yard signs in support of Ukrainians. You can find Welcomers at the heart of every community. 👉Learn more about the honor, and nominate a Welcomer here: https://lnkd.in/ep56bvxn #BeAWelcomer #WelcomeUS #TheHeartOfWelcome

The Zaki family recently began their new life in Iowa thanks to the hard work of No One Left Behind, support from the Welcome.US Sponsor Fund, and the compassion of the Pattons and their sponsorship group. When policy changes ended a Welcome Corps sponsorship opportunity, Jane Patton didn’t sit in her disappointment—she did whatever she could to provide her support elsewhere. After discovering the opportunity to sponsor Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, their sponsor group went to work. By April, they welcomed the Zaki family. Through the kindness of their community, the Zakis are now thriving: starting school, finding jobs, and adjusting to their new home. 👉Read their full inspiring story here: https://lnkd.in/eBr3JFWP 📣Learn more about the Welcome.US Sponsor Fund opportunity: https://lnkd.in/er75YBnf

In Columbus, Ohio, MY Project USA is protecting vulnerable youth and strengthening families. After learning that girls in her community were being trafficked, Zerqa Abid founded MY Project USA, which has now grown into the most extensive Muslim social services nonprofit in the state. Today, they serve thousands of people a month, offering extensive programs that include food services, ESL classes, health services, and even a championship-winning soccer league. This month, Welcome.US sat down with Zerqa to learn how MY Project USA builds safer futures for youth. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ej3iNBAi

What does it take to turn an everyday conversation into a moment of real connection? Deep listening. Deep listening is a powerful tool that helps us build bridges through meaningful connections. Our new toolkit is designed to help Welcomers like you build relationships through conversations that encourage reflection and empathy. Inside, you’ll find: ✅Practical steps for deep listening ✅Conversation starters that spark reflection ✅Content recommendations Explore → https://lnkd.in/esfui-RE #WelcomeUS #BeAWelcomer #DeepListening #CommunityEngagemen

⏳ The Welcome.US Sponsor Fund to support Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders closes applications on Oct.15. This grant initiative is designed to financially support sponsor groups who want to match with Afghan SIV families and support them in establishing their new lives in the U.S. To be eligible, you must be sponsoring a family through the Sponsor Circle program. Grants from the Sponsor Fund can provide additional financial resources to strengthen your sponsorship journey. The funding opportunity closes Oct. 15—don’t miss your chance to apply. 👉 Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/er75YBnf

🎉 We’re celebrating a milestone moment with our partner Lyft! Since 2017, the Lyft Round Up & Donate program has contributed $42 million to charities like Welcome.US. Through Round Up & Donate, Lyft gives riders an easy way to support the Welcome.US mission. We are grateful for this opportunity and the support of Lyft riders! Learn more about Lyft’s contributions below, and sign up so you can Round Up & Donate while you ride. 👉Lyft’s official announcement: https://lnkd.in/ebfQvZA3 👉Round Up & Donate: https://lnkd.in/estkvbqd #RoundUpandDonate

🏡One simple gesture can spark awareness and spread welcome. Get your yard sign today. By displaying your “Welcome starts here” yard sign, you make it easier for your community to access resources, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved in supporting newcomers. With a $50+ donation, you’ll receive your yard sign and join Welcomers across the country who are making welcome visible in their neighborhoods. 👉Get your sign now https://lnkd.in/emBWs4QW P.S. Already have your sign? Share a photo on social media and tag us using #WelcomeStartsHere #WelcomeUS #BeAWelcomer

Welcoming starts with us. Whether you’re new to welcoming or sharing our resources with your network to help grow the movement, you can access the tools and resources to make a difference today. Our new Welcomer starter kit includes ways you can: ✅ Engage with your community. ✅ Learn more about newcomers. ✅ Join networks of other Welcomers. ✅ Spread the word about sponsorship. You have the power to make a real impact in newcomers’ lives. Explore the resource: https://lnkd.in/eCTHkC65 #BeAWelcomer #CommunityImpact #NewcomerSupport