Community Sponsorship
Ambassadors of Welcome
Community. Partnership. Friendship.
Welcome newly arrived refugees to Northern California through community sponsorship. As a community sponsor, your group of 7-10 becomes a partner with CWS Northern California to greet a refugee family at the airport, assist them in securing and furnishing initial housing, connect them with local services, and show them all of the things that make our community so special!
Community Sponsor Interest Form
Groups of Support
Group Basics
- 7-10 Members
- Community Group or Faith Community
- 4 Month Commitment
- Partnered with 1 Client Household
- Provide Social Support toward their goals of self-sufficiency
- We can help you fundraise
Community Sponsor Interest Form
Social Support
During the 4 month commitment, Community Sponsor groups support their refugee partner as they adjust to their new community. Community Sponsors help their partners navigate their new neighborhood and city, pay their bills and rent, make medical and social services appointments, and work toward other goals developed by the client's CWS Case Manager.
Financial Support
Community Sponsor groups support their refugee partner with financial assistance. This financial support is a critical part of the partnership and is designed to cover 3-4 months of the clients rent and utility payments. Clients often arrive with limited resources and this financial support allows them to focus on the immediate tasks of language learning, cultural orientation, and employment.
Ready to Learn More!
Community Sponsor Interest Form
If you are ready to make a difference in the life of a newly arrived refugee family, complete this Interest Form to introduce yourself. We will follow up with more information and next steps.
Donate
CWS is committed to showing welcome and providing steadfast support to refugees, immigrants, asylum-seekers and other uprooted people within the United States, who are seeking safety and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.
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