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 (e.g. faith communities, businesses, civil society organizations, clubs, groups of individuals) who provide clearly defined financial and in-kind contributions and volunteer services to support a refugee’s welcome and integration over a set period of time. Co-sponsors are also ambassadors, helping to foster positive attitudes toward refugees and resettlement in their communities.
ACC's Co-Sponsorship Program requires that a team of at least 7 volunteers walk alongside a family for 9 months, provide at least $3000 in financial support, and “Nest a Home” for the family. The team will welcome the family at the airport and work intimately with ACC and the family to support them as they settle into life in Denver.
Next Steps
If you are interested in forming a co-sponsorship team and welcoming a refugee family, please read over the documents linked below.
Understanding Co-Sponsorship
Read through this big picture, two-page info sheet to gain a better understanding of the program requirements and the steps you’ll take to become a co-sponsor team.
Planning for Co-Sponsorship Info Sheet
Organizing for Co-Sponsorship
Read through this application to gain a more in-depth understanding of what organizing a co-sponsorship team entails.
To learn more, please complete the interest form below!
“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.”