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GET INVOLVED

VOLUNTEERING

  • Advocate and give time: drive refugees to appointments, job interviews, sourcing supplies, etc.

  • Volunteer to be a member of the nonprofit if you have skills in fundraising, organizational management and finances.

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SPONSORING

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  • Contact the West River Resettlement board to request to be a sponsor

  • Create an account at www.uscis.gov

  • Complete form I-134A for each refugee, even children.

  • Collect photo of passports, date of birth, place of  birth, current residence, and 750 essay on why the person deserves to come to USA. A current email is very important as USCIS will use this for notifications.

  • Browse the Sponsor Support page, and find helpful information on government websites listed. Our members will help you throughout the process.

DONATE GOODS

  • Housing: provide temporary housing for refugees-in your home, or other housing.

  • Household furnishings: Refugees come with 1 suitcase. They need all things to establish a home.

  • Help source equipment and clothing for jobs.

  • Secure a vehicle for transportation.

  • Donate money to West River Resettlement, to help with housing, cell phone accounts and any other steps in establishing a safe home in the Rapid City area.  

  • Donate airline miles to help alleviate airfare costs for refugees coming to South Dakota

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