
GET INVOLVED
VOLUNTEERING

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Advocate and give time: drive refugees to appointments, job interviews, sourcing supplies, etc.
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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
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Create an account at www.uscis.gov
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Complete form I-134A for each refugee, even children.
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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.
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Browse the Sponsor Support page, and find helpful information on government websites listed. Our members will help you throughout the process.
DONATE GOODS

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Housing: provide temporary housing for refugees-in your home, or other housing.
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Household furnishings: Refugees come with 1 suitcase. They need all things to establish a home.
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Help source equipment and clothing for jobs.
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Secure a vehicle for transportation.
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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.
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Donate airline miles to help alleviate airfare costs for refugees coming to South Dakota