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After budget cuts weakened U.S. refugee resettlement agencies, thousands of American families offered to host Afghans fleeing the Taliban. Encouraged by displays of compassion, the government is turning this volunteer hospitality into an official program.
With refugee resettlement agencies overwhelmed after being gutted by the Trump administration, thousands of Americans heeded the call to help Afghans restart their lives in far-flung towns across the United
SAN DIEGO (AP) — When nearly 80,000 Afghans arrived in the United States, refugee resettlement agencies quickly became overwhelmed, still scrambling to rehire staff and reopen offices after being gutted as the Trump administration dropped refugee admissions to a record low.
With refugee resettlement agencies overwhelmed after being gutted by the Trump administration, thousands of Americans heeded the call to help Afghans restart their lives in far-flung towns across the United States with little to no immigrant populations
Neighbors, co-workers, faith groups and friends have banded together in "sponsor circles" to help Afghans get settled in their communities.