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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.
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Please reach out to our Community Organizer, Yathrip Abdelgadir to learn more about our work and learn how you can join in on refugee and immigrant advocacy work in the Triad area.

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to Ensure the Administration Protects Refugees and Sets a Bold Refugee Admissions Goal for FY 2024
Each September, the President sets a new admissions goal for the number of refugees to be resettled in the upcoming fiscal year (which begins October 1st) in the form of a Presidential Determination (PD). Before setting this goal, the administration is required to meaningfully consult with Congress to discuss its refugee admissions priorities and plans to strengthen and improve the …
TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to Invest in Welcoming Policies, Avoid Government Shutdown
Right now, Congress is negotiating federal funding legislation for the upcoming fiscal year, FY 2024, which starts October 1st. With the September 30th funding deadline on Saturday, there is no agreement that could pass Congress in a timely manner that would fund the federal government starting October 1st. In absence of Congressionally-passed funding legislation, the federal government will shut down. …
TAKE ACTION: Fund Our Communities’ Capacity to Welcome and Integrate Our Refugee Neighbors in Kentucky
Right now, Congress is negotiating federal funding legislation for the upcoming fiscal year, FY 2024, which starts October 1st. This is particularly important because September 30th marks the end of the current fiscal year, and if funding legislation isn’t passed by then, the federal government would shut down. Now is a critical time to call for robust investments in the …
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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.