Become a Sponsor
Corporate Sponsorship
Imagine leaving home with only what you can carry in your hands. Imagine going to a foreign country, and rebuilding your life there with no money, no possessions, and no friends. It would be a frightening experience. Imagine what a relief it would be to see a friendly face. To have help from strangers who expect nothing in return.
Helping new Americans start their lives over in our country. Following are four good reasons to become a corporate sponsor.
- Self-sufficiency through employment within 120 days after arrival in the United States.
- Promoting community support while decreasing reliance on public assistance.
- Surrounding newcomers with a community of support to promote healthy social and cultural adjustment.
- Documenting gifts of cash, in-kind donations, and volunteer hours to ensure support for sponsors and families.
Levels Of Sponsorship
Full Sponsorship, group members will:
- Greet the family at the airport.
- Set up a new apartment.
- Provide for rent and utilities for four months.
- Orient the family to the community.
- Practice English with the family.
- Assist in job placement.
Partial Sponsorship, group members can choose to do any of the following:
- Provide rent or cash assistance to a family for one to four months.
- Provide furnishings for an apartment.
- Provide mentors to assist the family in social, cultural and community adjustment.
Responsibilities of the LSS Refugee & Immigration Programs
- Present the sponsorship program and answer any questions potential sponsors may have.
- Provide training for the sponsors.
- Provide on-going support and consultation to sponsors and refugee families.
- Provide case management and employment services for the family.
- Provide English Language Training.
