Partners
In January 2023, the U.S. Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched the Welcome Corps. This groundbreaking new program is made possible through the joint work of various partners working alongside government agencies.
The Consortium
Consortium partners
Funded by the State Department, the consortium is led by Community Sponsorship Hub. Consortium partners bring expertise in refugee resettlement and protection, working together under a cooperative agreement with the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
Partner organizations
Private Sponsor Organizations (PSO)
Every Welcome Corps sponsor group is paired with a Private Sponsor Organization that helps guide the group as they prepare for and receive refugees. These organizations are local, regional, and national organizations with expertise in refugee resettlement that act as coaches throughout the process. They recruit sponsors, offer application support, provide ongoing mentorship, and collect post-sponsorship reporting.
Recruitment organizations
Recruitment organizations take advantage of a more informal opportunity to support the work of the Welcome Corps regardless of their size, location, or past experience. These organizations work to spread the word about the Welcome Corps within their own networks and communities.
Colleges and employers
Colleges and universities
A first-of-its kind program for refugee students, Welcome Corps on Campus provides a path to permanent legal status in the United States for refugee students. Participating U.S. higher education institutions enroll refugee students in degree programs, and campus sponsor groups commit to supporting their resettlement through private sponsorship. Together, they play an instrumental role in refugee students’ journey towards long-term integration in the United States.
Employers
Welcome Corps at Work provides innovative solutions for both U.S employers and skilled refugees overseas. Through this program, the Welcome Corps matches qualified refugees with U.S employers, providing them with concrete job offers. These refugees can then be safely admitted to the U.S, where they will be welcomed by a local sponsor group who commits to supporting their resettlement.
