Private citizens can now sponsor refugees in the U.S On January 19, 2023, the State Department announced the launch of Welcome Corps, a new U.S. government program that allows everyday Americans to privately sponsor refugees from around the world. Alight is proud to be named as one of the inaugural Private Sponsor Organizations (PSOs) supporting the launch of Welcome Corps, alongside incredible organizations such as Every Campus A Refuge, HIAS, Home for Refugees USA, IRIS – Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services, the International Rescue Committee, Rainbow Railroad, and WelcomeNST. As a PSO, Alight will be responsible for mobilizing, training, and guiding individuals who are interested in becoming sponsors. Alight has deep experience working with volunteers and sponsor groups in the U.S. to welcome and support families displaced by conflict, disaster, or persecution. Through our Alight Guides program, we support sponsor groups through every step of the process. Private … [Read more...] about Become a Welcome Corps Sponsor
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Protected: Welcomer Resources
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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING UKRAINIANS
Meeting displaced Ukrainians at critical moments, thanks to you! Alight is coming alongside Ukrainians on their journey, to help them process, re-orient, connect, and navigate their new reality. We’ve been listening and what we’ve learned has helped us build a human-centered response. … [Read more...] about THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING UKRAINIANS
Be A Welcomer. Sponsor a Ukrainian Family
Families are coming to a new place and beginning from scratch. Sponsorship is the ultimate neighborly act. Sponsors provide day-to-day support to make sure Ukrainian newcomers are welcomed and have the information and tools they need to start a new life in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Be A Welcomer. Sponsor a Ukrainian Family
Alight Flood Response in Pakistan
Historic and Catastrophic Monsoon Flooding The recent devastating floods in Pakistan have left millions of people homeless and one-third of Pakistan underwater. … [Read more...] about Alight Flood Response in Pakistan
Food Insecurity in East Africa
Alight's 5-Country Response As food insecurity impacts more than 40 million people and nearly 10 million children are acutely malnourished or worse, families are feeling out of control. Alight is there with a comprehensive regional response spanning Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Sudan. … [Read more...] about Food Insecurity in East Africa
JOIN US: Chief Marketing & Engagement Officer
If you are looking to be part of a living, breathing, ever-changing organization full of disrupters and doers, we encourage you to learn more about the Chief Marketing and Engagement role at Alight! … [Read more...] about JOIN US: Chief Marketing & Engagement Officer
Doing the Doable for Ukrainian Families
We are diving in and doing what’s possible The war in Ukraine has caused the largest refugee crisis since World War II and has disrupted the lives of millions of people. It can feel overwhelming to think about how to help, or even where to start. … [Read more...] about Doing the Doable for Ukrainian Families
Partnering with Airbnb in Poland
How Alight Is Guiding Ukrainian Refugees to Safe Havens No matter who or where you are, becoming a refugee is overwhelming. It means navigating a new, complex, and evolving world of options, all while fleeing everything you’ve ever known. And for Ukrainian refugees, that trauma—and transition to a new kind of reality—is only just beginning. … [Read more...] about Partnering with Airbnb in Poland
Welcome Home Survey
Hello, hello! At Alight, we want to make sure everybody has a safe, welcoming place to call home. A place that not only provides shelter, but that allows people to thrive, build community and connect with those around them. Together with the Afghan community, we would like to test out a community guide model to allow neighbors and cities to better welcome new community members and for newly arrived individuals and families to feel supported and lifted up when they arrive. We’d love to hear your thoughts! If you can, please complete the short survey below. If you’d like to learn more or share ideas, please email Action@WeAreAlight.org. Hello! Hello! We'd Love To Hear Your Thoughts! 1) Would you be interested in receiving a community tour or guide for your neighborhood? … [Read more...] about Welcome Home Survey