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Protecting Welcome
Church World Service works alongside our supporters to make sure Congress and the White House do what’s right. Without you, real change isn’t possible. Through your calls to action, we make a difference for those who need it most and ensure we live up to our promise as a nation.
Get Involved
Please reach out to our Community Organizer, Yathrip Abdelgadir, to learn more about our Community Organizing activities and join in on refugee and immigrant advocacy work in the Triad area.
TAKE ACTION: Stand With Stranded Refugees as Trump Plans Historically Low Refugee Admissions Ceiling
On October 3, multiple reports stated that the Trump administration is planning to set the refugee admissions target for Fiscal Year 2026 at 7,500 – with the vast majority of slots reserved for white South Africans. Should it go forward, the move would effectively close the door to the tens of thousands of already approved refugees who have been waiting …
TAKE ACTION: Tell Your State Elected Officials to Stand with Refugees and Other Newcomers in the Wake of SNAP Cuts!
Right now, states across the country are preparing for widespread cuts to basic food assistance as a result of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), with more than 22 million individuals and families at risk. Among those directly impacted by the bill’s historic cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are recently-arrived refugees, asylees, and other humanitarian …
TAKE ACTION: Urge Your Elected Officials to Condemn DHS Plan to Incentivize Unaccompanied Children’s Departure
Right now, reports indicate that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials are beginning to implement an initiative to financially incentivize unaccompanied immigrant children to agree to abandon their legal rights to seek safety and leave the United States. Reports indicate that as of October 3, DHS has begun to offer a $2,500 stipend to children in Office of Refugee Resettlement …
Additional Resources
Refugee Council USA
RCUSA promotes efforts to protect and welcome refugees, asylees, asylum-seekers, and other forcibly displaced populations.
RCUSA is a diverse coalition advocating for just and humane laws and policies, and the promotion of dialogue and communication among government, civil society, and those who need protection and welcome.
