Refugee Welcome Collective

Collaborating with partners to provide training, resources, and on-demand technical assistance to support quality community sponsorship programs across the U.S.

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👋 Hello from the Refugee Welcome Collective, a #communitysponsorship technical assistance provider for in-depth training programs, weekly learning sessions, resources, and on-demand technical assistance to support CS programs across the U.S. Learn more at https://t.co/FOc5gUxZ8u

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In compliance with this directive, all RWC offerings, such as Lunch and Learn webinars and Sounding Board social learning spaces, are canceled until further notice. Technical assistance booking is also unavailable at this time.

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Due to the President’s Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid, the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration directed Refugee Welcome Collective to immediately suspend work as of January 24, 2025.

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Our newest video is an intro to co-sponsorship, a way of welcoming newcomers that partners volunteer groups with dedicated resettlement staff in their community.

Hear from co-sponsorship participants and learn how to get involved: https://t.co/lTXMCGBAoS

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#ICYMI: We launched the Community Engagement Staff Exchange as an online platform for national & local resettlement agency staff whose roles include community sponsorship and community engagement.

Learn more in our annual training and engagement plan! ➡️ https://t.co/QUZXh82BMV

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Kick off 2025 with our webinar series on advocacy. We'll be sharing tips and tools for staying informed and engaging in everyday advocacy for refugees in your community.

Register now:
12:00 p.m. ET session: https://t.co/rqivL11lTW
7:00 p.m. ET session: https://t.co/Vz45mYfhHa

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Happy New Year from Refugee Welcome Collective! We wish you a happy and safe start to your year.

Keep up with us by subscribing to our bi-monthly newsletter: https://t.co/HTH3vA2CSN

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from RWC! We hope you have a safe and joyful holiday, and we look forward to continuing working together in the new year to support refugees and newcomers in our communities.

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TOMORROW: Join us for a webinar on empowering refugees through inclusive decision-making, valuing their experiences, and promoting autonomy and dignity. Learn how you can foster equitable relationships and provide effective support.

Register here: https://t.co/pKZ7NmH4xw

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NEW: RWC launched the Community Engagement Staff Exchange as an online platform designed for national and local resettlement agency staff whose roles include community sponsorship and community engagement.

Learn more about the Exchange in our annual plan: https://t.co/QUZXh82BMV

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Never miss a training or knowledge sharing session with our training and engagement plan! Learn about upcoming webinars and how you can stay up-to-date on RWC’s offerings throughout the year using this handy plan including a calendar of events.

Download: https://t.co/QUZXh82BMV

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Our annual training and engagement plan for FY25 includes key support resources for Reception & Placement programs that meet you where you are and help you grow to where you want to be with community sponsorship & community engagement.

Download the plan: https://t.co/QUZXh82BMV

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Refugee Welcome Collective is looking for a Program Officer for Learner Engagement.

Learn more and apply at https://t.co/iXI8pZERr8

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Register now to join a Lunch and Learn webinar next week that kicks off a two-part series on advocacy. In this session, participants will gain valuable knowledge and skills to effectively share about refugee resettlement in conversations.

Sign up here: https://t.co/vyXx81qTvR

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In addition to providing resources, training, and learning opportunities, RWC offers technical assistance on relevant topics for community sponsorship and engagement staff, sponsor groups, and refugees paired with sponsor groups.

Download to learn more: https://t.co/QUZXh839Ct

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Keep our annual training & engagement plan handy for an all-in-one quick guide to what RWC has to offer this year, from technical assistance and our event calendar to key program support resources and the new Community Engagement Staff Exchange!

Download: https://t.co/QUZXh82BMV

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Interested in helping newcomers find temporary housing?

Donate your Bonvoy points to the RHS-@MarriottIntl collaboration. During Giving Week points will be matched 5x and later converted into cash donations distributed to resettlement agencies.

Donate:

https://t.co/40NJdtxWSK

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It’s Giving Tuesday!😊

From TODAY (12/3) through 12/10, @MarriottIntl will match all pt donations 5x! Bonvoy points donated to RHS are converted into cash distributed among resettlement agencies to provide short-term housing for newcomers.

Donate now:

https://t.co/40NJdtxWSK

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Join us Monday for this month's Lunch and Learn webinars featuring firsthand stories from refugees on their experiences and how community support helped their integration and sense of belonging.

12 PM ET session: https://t.co/4GT4ebZlbt

7 PM ET session: https://t.co/rqPj16UJi1

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Coming up this month:

11/20 - Centering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Case Management
Register: https://t.co/C4NOOtH42i

11/25 - A Warm Welcome: Refugee Panel
Register for 12:00 PM ET session: https://t.co/4GT4ebZlbt
Register for 7:00 PM ET session: https://t.co/rqPj16UJi1

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📣Join Us on 11/13 for a Webinar on Refugee Housing in Higher Ed!

This webinar, co-hosted by Refugee Housing Solutions, will highlight innovative models of campus housing, including the Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) model.

Learn more and register here: https://t.co/4bvkTzIGjD