Co-Sponsorship Program
Co-sponsorship at ACC Denver creates opportunities for communities to play a key role in supporting refugees and other forcibly displaced individuals as they settle into their new homes.
In co-sponsorship, refugees are paired with groups of volunteers, such as faith communities, businesses, civil society organizations, clubs, and other groups of individuals or friends. The co-sponsor group provides financial support, household donations, and volunteer services to support a refugee family’s welcome and integration.
Co-sponsors can also be ambassadors, helping to foster positive attitudes toward refugees and resettlement in their communities.
Requirements
6-month commitment
A team of at least 5 volunteers
Complete volunteer training with ACC
Fundraise minimum of $2,000 to support the newcomer family
Complete a Nest a Home project (fully furnish a home for the family with new or used household items)
Welcome the family at the airport and partner with ACC to support the family’s integration and self-sufficiency
To learn more and get started, please contact Co-Sponsorship Coordinator Emma Hartmann at emmah@acc-den.org.
“For me, it’s been the most rewarding volunteer work that I have done, and I’ve done a lot of volunteer work. To work directly with the family, to watch them grow and learn to live in a country where they had no idea what it was going to be like - it has been very rewarding.”