Imagine leaving home with only what you can carry in your hands.
Imagine going to a foreign country, and rebuilding your life there
with no money, no possessions, and no friends.
It would be a frightening experience.
Imagine what a relief it would be to see a friendly face.
To have help from strangers who expect nothing in return.

Helping new Americans start their lives over in our country. Following are four good reasons to become a corporate sponsor.

1. Self-sufficiency through employment within 120 days after arrival in the United States.
2. Promoting community support while decreasing reliance on public assistance.
3. Surrounding newcomers with a community of support to promote healthy social and cultural adjustment.
4. Documenting gifts of cash, in-kind donations, and volunteer hours to ensure support for sponsors and families.

Levels Of Sponsorship

Full Sponsorship, group members will:

• Greet the family at the airport.
• Set up a new apartment.
• Provide for rent and utilities for four months.
• Orient the family to the community.
• Practice English with the family.
• Assist in job placement.

Partial Sponsorship, group members can choose to do any of the following:

• Provide rent or cash assistance to a family for one to four months.
• Provide furnishings for an apartment.
• Provide mentors to assist the family in social, cultural and community adjustment.

Responsibilities of the LSS Refugee & Immigration Programs

• Present the sponsorship program and answer any questions potential sponsors may have.
• Provide training for the sponsors.
• Provide on-going support and consultation to sponsors and refugee families.
• Provide case management and employment services for the family.
• Provide English Language Training.