Sponsor refugee families' first steps

toward stability and belonging

When refugees arrive in the U.S., they face more than paperwork and policies. They’re trying to create a sense of home in a place where everything, from the language to the streets, feels unfamiliar. ICNA Relief invites you to walk alongside them in that journey. Whether it’s a furnished room, a stocked kitchen, or a way to get to work, your sponsorship can provide refugees with
what they need to begin again with dignity.

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Home Matters

Home is more than four walls, it’s comfort and stability. But would you feel at home if you didn’t have the ability to meet everyday needs with confidence? For newly arrived refugees, that is the struggle they face when even the basics can feel out of reach. Some arrive with children, unsure of how to find food, housing, or a way to get to their next appointment.

ICNA Relief offers practical, targeted support that makes those early days easier. Welcome Home Packages provide essentials like rent support, groceries, and furniture to help families settle. Transport Packages offer access to local transit or donated vehicles, helping people reach jobs, schools, and services.

These aren’t luxury items, they’re what make daily life possible, and your sponsorship can put them within reach.

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Sponsor Stability

$250

Helps with groceries, rent, or a monthly bus pass

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$500

Supports home setup or reliable local transportation

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$750

Furnishes a family’s home or covers auto-related needs

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$1500

Sponsors a full Welcome Home or Transport Package

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Why Sponsor Refugees?

ICNA Relief has long worked to support vulnerable families across the country, especially for refugees. From housing support to case management, food aid to local resettlement partnerships, ICNA Relief builds long-term solutions rooted in care and community.

Every sponsorship is designed to make giving simple, specific, and personal. So you can directly support refugees starting over in the U.S., not with one-size-fits-all aid, but with packages that reflect their real needs and next steps.

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    Case Study 1:

    MUSTAFA, CASE MANAGER IN CHICAGO

    Mustafa begins each day with a simple mission: to help refugee families rebuild their lives from the ground up. Some days, he helps a father secure his first job. Other days, he walks a mother through a child’s first doctor’s appointment. Each step, however small, moves a family closer to stability.

    Mustafa’s work isn’t easy. He faces language barriers, complex systems, and families carrying deep trauma. But he’s not just filling out forms, he’s building trust. He partners with local clinics, schools, food pantries, and community groups to create a safety net that lasts.

    When a child smiles on their first day of school, or a family gets the keys to their first apartment, it’s clear: the work is working.

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    Case Study 2:

    Misael and Christian’s Family

    “When we had no one, ICNA Relief welcomed us with open arms.”

    That’s how Misael Eliud and Christian Mutabazi describe the beginning of their journey in the U.S. ICNA Relief provided their family with safe housing, access to healthcare, education support, and the confidence to build a new life.

    It wasn’t just the essentials that made the difference, it was knowing someone was there to help them take the next step.

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    Case Study 3:

    After Hurricane Ida, a Refugee Again

    One young Refugee, resettled in the U.S. as a child, found herself displaced again after Hurricane Ida. Her family moved from gymnasiums to hotels. They lost nearly everything.

    But one day, she remembers, they were invited to a community event. There were games, food, animals, and other Refugee families. “I didn’t feel like a refugee that day,” she said. “I felt like a normal kid.”

    That’s the kind of memory your support with ICNA Relief creates, bringing feelings of joy and a sense of community.

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    Case Study 4:

    Fatima and the Call That Stayed With Her

    When Mohamadullah arrived in the U.S. with his wife and three young children, he believed he had found safety. But weeks later, federal funding was cut. A notice from the leasing office warned they’d be evicted in two days.

    His voice on Fatima’s voicemail, his ICNA Relief caseworker, was filled with fear: “Please help me. I don’t know what to do. You’re the only one I can turn to.”

    That night, Fatima lay awake, thinking about what it means to feel alone in a new country with no money, no language, and no idea what comes next.

    She wasn’t just moved, she acted. And with the right support, that family stayed in their home.

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