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Welcome Starts With Us

We partner with refugee families as they rebuild their lives in Arizona, providing home essentials and a community that cares.

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Our Mission

The Welcome to America Project (WTAP) empowers newly resettled refugees in Arizona by providing essential household goods, transportation assistance, career path guidance, and community connections to help them begin their new lives with dignity and hope. 

Our Impact at a Glance

Every number represents a family welcomed, a home furnished, and a community strengthened in 2025.

1,013

Saturday Welcomes:

Newcomers

478

Welcome Lights:

Newcomers

3,345

Mobile Clothing Closet Recipients

5,460+

Volunteer Hours

Your Gift Makes a Difference

Our work is made possible by the generosity of caring individuals and community partners. Every donation helps newcomers access the essentials they need to rebuild their lives and reminds them they are not alone. Give once or monthly to help families survive today and truly thrive tomorrow.

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Volunteer & Help Newcomers Thrive

Volunteering with the Welcome to America Project is a great way to support newcomers as they build their new lives in our community. From sorting and packing donations in our Tempe warehouse, there are opportunities for every interest and skill level. Each role plays a vital part in turning houses into homes. Click โ€œVolunteer with WTAPโ€ to explore the many ways you can help welcome our newest neighbors today.

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Thank You Sponsors!

Thank You Sponsors!

Thank you message for 2025 annual breakfast sponsors, featuring logos and names of sponsors in different categories: gold, silver, and underwriting sponsors. The sponsors include SKP, Nancy Okstein, Rich Kraemer, Joan Lowell, and Ed Eisele.

We are deeply grateful to our 2025 sponsors for standing with us in our mission to welcome refugees with dignity, compassion, and hope. Your generosity fuels every furnished home, every item delivered, and every moment of connection that helps families rebuild their lives in Arizona. Thank you for making a lasting impact on the newest members of our community.

Your Support In Action