New Neighbors Program
Making a big place feel small by bringing newly arrived and local families together
Our New Neighbors program pairs our open and excited local families with newly arrived families to give them a comfortable beginning in their new environment! It is a pivotal component of our mission to show refugee and immigrant families the ‘long welcome’, because there are many barriers when arriving in a new country. Our local families act as advocates to make families feel more comfortable in their new home.
Local families connect with new neighbors by visiting them in their home, inviting them for dinner, and helping them navigate their community and their new life. This may look like taking the new families to parks, libraries, local sites, museums, or the grocery store. The local family may assist with teaching them how to navigate the bus system, registering their children for school, and other nuances that come with living in a new environment.
As the need arises, local family members may join the new family on visits to referrals they receive. This assists in making the new family more comfortable with reaching out to these referrals.
Most importantly, this program is an opportunity for two families to come together to share cultures, stories, and create lasting memories.
Volunteer With us!
New Neighbors Program
We are looking for commited and excited local families to connect and assist a newly arrived family! Families who choose to participate in the New Neighbors program are connected with a refugee or immigrant family in need of assistance. Responsibilities will be agreed upon after connecting two families together.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- Connect over shared activities in the city
- Visit and host family dinners or game nights
- Guide families through school and transportation systems
If you're interested in volunteering for this program sign up here and check out our volunteer resources.
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