Category: Refugees/Newcomers

Ukrainian Sponsor Groups

by on December 16, 2022

CWS Private Sponsor Groups – Uniting for Ukraine The Role of Sponsor Groups Unlike other refugee populations, Ukrainian humanitarian parolees are not eligible for certain resettlement services that local agency offices provide, Instead, private sponsors provide these services, which includes help with finding housing, benefits applications, school enrollment, and making appointments, among other tasks. Private…

Welcome to Your New Home – An Illustrated Guide

by on December 16, 2022

Download PDF – English Download PDF – Russian This has been written as a collaborative effort between the African Community Center in Denver, Colorado and Mercy Housing, Inc. Illustrations and conceptual design have been provided by Carol Kimball. The African Community Center is a program office of the Ethiopian Community Development Center (ECDC) based in…

Ukrainian Housing Resources

by on December 16, 2022

This downloadable one-pager includes seven resources for folks looking for housing as a Ukrainian or supporting a newcomer.   ORR: Find Local Resources Office of Refugee Resettlement – Find local resettlement agencies and resources in your state. AffordableHousing.com This housing platform allows you to search affordable housing units in your area HUD: Resource Locator U.S….

Housing Initiatives for Ukrainian Newcomers

Housing Initiatives for Ukrainian Newcomers

by on December 15, 2022

DOWNLOAD PDF   Uniting for Ukraine Overview Uniting for Ukraine provides a pathway for Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members who are outside the United States to come to the United States and stay temporarily for a two-year period of parole. Ukrainians participating in Uniting for Ukraine must have a supporter in the United…

Q&A with World Learning’s Joel Colony

Q&A with World Learning’s Joel Colony

by on November 15, 2022

In his role as Vice President of External Engagement and Advocacy, Joel Colony oversees his historically innovative institution’s global policy, strategic partnerships, and external affairs to ensure that World Learning is current and relevant in pursuit of its mission: to enhance the capacity and commitment of individuals, institutions, and communities worldwide to create a more…