REACTsponsors

Nationwide end-to-end support as a Sponsor Circle Umbrella for Americans who want to enrich their communities and themselves by welcoming refugees, parolees, and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders.

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REACT DC's REACTsponsors Private Sponsorship Program offers a unique opportunity for Americans to directly impact their communities and foster personal growth through sponsorship of refugees and parolees. By REACTsponsors, donors contribute to nationwide end-to-end support systems. Through these initiatives, individuals not only provide essential aid to those in need but also engage in meaningful, hands-on experiences that promote cultural understanding and social cohesion. By donating to REACTsponsors, individuals not only uplift marginalized populations but also actively participate in building inclusive communities and fostering personal enrichment through the power of sponsorship.

Sponsor Circle Program

Help welcome Afghan allies and refugees who have already lawfully resettled to the U.S.

REACT DC serves as one of the five original Sponsor Circle Umbrella organizations, responsible for ensuring that Sponsor Circles meet all program requirements and guiding Circles through the processes involved in carrying out core resettlement responsibilities.

The Sponsor Circle Program is a community-led initiative that supports everyday Americans in taking on the responsibility of welcoming newcomers to their communities.

The responsibility of welcoming is both serious and rewarding. Sponsors take on tasks like finding initial housing, stocking the pantry, connecting children to school, providing initial income support, and helping adults find employment. Sponsorship brings you and your neighbors closer together while providing opportunities for newcomers starting out in America.

Since the launch of the program, more than 4,500 people have contributed to sponsor circles across the country. Join the movement!

Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Ally Brown at all@reactdc.org

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Frequently asked questions

Sponsor Circle Program

The Sponsor Circle Program enables groups of individuals in local communities to form certified Sponsor Circles to provide initial welcome and support to newcomers. The Community Sponsorship Hub oversees the process through which Sponsor Circles are vetted and certified and support newcomers seeking refuge in the U.S. This program provides critical support in ensuring that newcomers receive welcome and support.

Through the Sponsor Circle Program, hundreds of newcomers have been welcomed into communities across the country.

As a Sponsor Circle, you won’t be alone. You will have access to application support, temporary housing credits offered through Airbnb.org, a growing suite of sponsor tools and resources, and ongoing guidance offered by welcoming experts. You will also be connected with a partner organization serving as a Sponsor Circle umbrella. These organizations have deep expertise in resettlement and will provide you with ongoing guidance and support, including answering any questions that you may have during your Sponsor Circle experience.

Explore various resources under the Tools section of the Sponsor Circle website.

Sponsors do not need to be related to a humanitarian parolee seeking refuge to sponsor. To be eligible to apply, you just need to be living in the U.S. with lawful status and have a beneficiary to sponsor. Visit U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for more information.

If you aren’t already connected to a beneficiary in need of support, we encourage you to reach out to groups in your area to see if they can connect you to a beneficiary who is seeking a sponsor. You may also wish to register with Welcome Connect, a platform that connects beneficiaries seeking refuge in the U.S. and people who want to sponsor newcomers and help them rebuild their lives. If you are a certified Sponsor Circle, you can also reach out to your Sponsor Circle Umbrella.