Who We Are

Welcome.US is a national initiative built to inspire, mobilize, and empower Americans from all corners of the country to welcome and support those seeking refuge here.

Launched in response to the extraordinary challenge of resettling first our Afghan allies after the fall of Kabul in 2021, and then Ukrainian newcomers displaced by war, Welcome.US mobilizes Americans to help resettle newcomers seeking safety in the U.S.

Our mission is to unleash the desire and capacity of people across America to build a bridge to safety for people seeking refuge in the United States and help them thrive.

Welcome.US Co-Chairs

Four former Presidents and four former First Ladies have joined us as partners in this effort, bringing Americans together in the common purpose of offering safety to those in need of refuge from war, violence, and persecution.

Our Impact

200,000+ newcomers welcomed

with the support of sponsors in over 10,000 zip codes and all 50 states

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$180M in private sector contributions

of goods, services, and funds to support resettlement efforts in the U.S.

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850M+ donated airline miles

with Miles4Migrants; 20,000 free flights bringing our Afghan allies to safety

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68,000 jobs

offered on the Employment Exchange; plus 375+ on the spot job offers at hiring fairs and 1,300 resumes reviewed

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$20M+ in funds contributed

to community organizations, engaging over 22K volunteers and helping nearly 75,000 Afghans

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$18.8M in goods and services

provided through Welcome Exchange; and 10K home setups through the Last Mile program with Amazon

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Welcome.US At a Glance

We’ve been deeply inspired by the desire of Americans—from every corner and every sector of the country—to help. Through these acts of welcome, Americans have been finding themselves, finding each other, and finding again the country and community they believe in—a nation that welcomes, that provides safety and refuge, that helps strivers—as all newcomers are—become new Americans.
Nazanin Ash, Welcome.US CEO

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