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Community Sponsorship Manual
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Community Sponsorship Manual

This Community Sponsorship Manual provides knowledge and advice for community sponsors embarking on the co-sponsorship experience. Paired with knowledge from fellow group members, community, and newcomers, this manual is a guide to approaching sponsorship skillfully and thoughtfully.

  • Community Sponsors
  • Lunch and Learn

Parastoo: The Inspiring Story of a Young Afghan Woman’s Journey

Parastoo is a coming-of-age story that follows Farzana, an Afghan refugee, through the growing pains of young adulthood, the unpredictable asylum-seeking process, and her inspiring journey from amateur actress to theater director. This Lunch and Learn explores the story behind the documentary film and provides a special preview.

  • Community Sponsors
  • Training

Domestic Medical Screening

This video tutorial provides an overview of the Domestic Medical Screening, guidance on how to schedule an appointment for the screening, and a few recommendations for preparing for the appointment.

  • Community Sponsors
  • Lunch and Learn

March 2024 Lunch and Learn Schedule

Use this interactive PDF flyer to read about and register for RWC Lunch and Learn sessions taking place in March 2024.

From Sponsors to Advocates: Widening the Welcome
  • Community Sponsors
  • Lunch and Learn

From Sponsors to Advocates: Widening the Welcome

Hear about the personal experiences of a sponsor group in the Midwest that has welcomed numerous newcomer families. Situated some distance from the nearest resettlement office, this group has made connections in the community to help facilitate the families’ initial reception and longer-term integration.

Housing Tips for Refugee Newcomers: Tenants’ Rights & Responsibilities
  • Community Sponsors
  • Lunch and Learn

Housing Tips for Refugee Newcomers: Tenants’ Rights & Responsibilities

This webinar with Refugee Housing Solutions teaches participants about tenants’ rights and renter responsibilities during a lease term.

  • Community Sponsors
  • Lunch and Learn

February 2024 Lunch and Learn Schedule

Use this interactive PDF flyer to read about and register for RWC Lunch and Learn sessions taking place in February 2024.

  • Community Sponsors
  • Impact

Co-sponsorship in Practice: Refugee Newcomer Feedback FY23 Webinar

In this webinar, the RWC team delves deeper into the findings of the Co-sponsorship in Practice: Refugee Newcomer Feedback FY23 report, discusses their implications, and answers participants' questions.

Keeping Communities Safe: Equipping Sponsors and Volunteers with Safety and Awareness Training
  • Community Sponsors
  • Lunch and Learn

Keeping Communities Safe: Equipping Sponsors and Volunteers with Safety and Awareness Training

Given that tragic events abroad have fueled tensions at home, this session aims to empower community sponsors, volunteers, and resettlement office staff on basic safety and situational awareness when out in the community with refugee newcomers.

Housing Search Tips for Refugee Newcomers
  • Community Sponsors
  • Lunch and Learn

Housing Search Tips for Refugee Newcomers

Refugee Housing Solutions gives expert advice for refugee newcomers, community sponsors, volunteers, and resettlement office staff on how to search for safe, sanitary, affordable housing in a challenging housing market.

  • Community Sponsorship Staff
  • Universities

Every Campus a Refuge (ECAR) Frequently Asked Questions for Resettlement Agencies

This FAQ document from Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) answers questions resettlement agencies may have about what ECAR is, how partnerships with ECAR work, and other commonly raised concerns.

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