How to Help

Helping a refugee resettle can be a years-long commitment. It requires the coordinated action of a broad support network, and the compassion of everyday people like you—who understand that no one asks to be a refugee, and who commit to helping them overcome traumatic pasts and move toward a more stable future.

Please consider joining us. Refugees arrive in San Diego with their memories, their hopes and a few belongings. Together we can help Welcome them Home.

Your Contribution Will:

• Assist with educational, vocational and training fees.

• Provide required books and manuals.

• Purchase tools required for trade.

• Assist with transportation expenses to commute to school or work.

  $50 - Provides clothing for job interviews or necessary uniforms.

  $84 - Provides a monthly bus pass to commute to school or work.

  $140 - Covers GED/academic testing expenses.

  $360 - Offsets the costs of books for a semester.

  $500 - Supports licensing exams and professional fees.

  $1,000 - Helps purchase tools for a vocational pathway.

  $2,500-$5,000 - Provides scholarships for educational programs and training to ensure a brighter future.

Supply Drive

Refugee families arrive with their hopes and dreams. leaving behind everything they know, fleeing violence and chaos in order to build a better life for their children. Welcome Home is hoping to make their transition a bit easier by providing whatever items are most needed. If you would like to help, please consider hosting a drive or donating the items listed below:

• Dryer Sheets

• Laundry Detergent

• Toothbrushes

• Toothpaste

• Deodorant

• Toilet Paper

• Shampoo/Conditioner

• Mouthwash

• Feminine Hygiene Products

• Dish Soap

• All Purpose Cleaner

• Sponges

• Dental Floss