We're humbled and motivated to join hands with Archewell Foundation and Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to ensure that Afghan newcomers are supported and welcomed. Thank you for your generosity and partnership!
Welcome.US
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Welcome.US
@welcomeus
Join the national effort to welcome newcomers seeking refuge in the U.S. as they build new lives & help our communities thrive.
Joined August 2021
- Today, we’re launching Welcome.Us, a national effort to welcome refugees, starting with Afghan families as they get settled and build new lives. Our country is at its best when we come together to support those in crisis. Here’s how we'll make those values a reality.
- Through new humanitarian sponsorship programs, vulnerable newcomers can now find safety in the U.S. with the support of a sponsor. Become a sponsor and offer families forced to flee their homes a pathway to safety. Get started today. Visit welcome.us/connect #BeAWelcomer
- We’re moved by the outpouring of support in all corners of the country. With a generous gift to Welcome.US, Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex join a growing community working to provide our Afghan allies with their most urgent needs.
- We are so honored to receive a generous gift from Archewell Foundation and Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, alongside our partners at @TeamRubicon. Their support will help thousands of Afghan families as they rebuild their lives.
- Now is the time for Americans of all stripes to step up and welcome our new Afghan neighbors. Join us at Welcome.US.
00:00 - Leaving home was one of the hardest decisions Muqadessa had to make. Watching her talk about that fear and uncertainty reminds us why we welcome. But her story is also an exciting example of what incredible people like her will bring to our communities. Welcome, @YourishM!'When the Taliban took over Kabul, I had two choices: I could stay or die' — Watch @HillaryClinton in conversation with Afghan refugee @YourishM Watch NowThis NEXT Presents YES WE DID! The Vital Voices of 2021, in partnership with @VitalVoices: go.nowth.is/next
00:00 - Replying to @welcomeusWelcome.US is honored to have been recognized by Nicholas Kristof’s Holiday Impact Prize and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation as an organization making a real impact on the lives of newcomers in the United States.
- This generous gift from Archewell Foundation will help thousands of Afghan families rebuild their lives in the U.S. To join them in the spirit of welcoming, visit welcome.us to make a donation this holiday season.
- Thousands of Afghan newcomers are temporarily living on military bases, waiting to reunite with family members and travel to their final destinations, but they need our help getting there. Just a simple act of kindness can help complete their journey.
GIF - Replying to @welcomeusLocal non-profits, Afghan-American leaders, former refugees, businesses, and resettlement agencies all over the country are coming together to create a single point of entry for all Americans who want to help support our new Afghan neighbors.
- Replying to @welcomeusJoin the national effort at Welcome.US. Let's rise to the occasion and show the world our commitment to welcoming and embracing our new neighbors starting with Afghan families. #WelcomeHome
- Replying to @welcomeusThrough Welcome.US, you can donate time or resources to the front lines, offer short-term housing through Airbnb.org, or sponsor families seeking safety as they start a new life in your community.
- Today, @POTUS announced that the U.S. will be accepting Ukrainians seeking refuge from violence. Visit our Ukraine Hub to learn how you can help newly arriving Ukrainian families. #beawelcomer: ukraine.welcome.us
