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Foundational Giving

The Foundation of Welcome

When your foundation partners with Global Refuge, you join a national movement to welcome and support refugees and immigrants as they rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. Through strategic grantmaking, your investment fuels both urgent response and long-term solutions—from housing and legal services to workforce development and wrap-around care. Together, we can create more inclusive, resilient communities where newcomers have the tools and support they need to thrive.

To learn more, get started, or schedule a Lunch & Learn for your team, email Hannah Freedberg. Let's explore how your foundation can help provide critical support for immigrants in the US, Guatemala, and Mexico.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • With over 85 years of experience, Global Refuge is a trusted nonprofit leader in refugee resettlement and immigrant integration. Our proven track record, national reach, and deep local connections uniquely position us to deliver high-impact programs and drive systemic change. Foundation partners are critical to sustaining and scaling this mission—building pathways to stability, opportunity, and belonging for thousands of individuals and families each year.

  • Your foundation’s grantmaking can support a wide range of high-impact initiatives, including:

         • Welcome Centers – Our one-stop hubs offer essential resources, information, and wraparound support to help newcomers navigate their new lives in the U.S.

         • New American Lending – This initiative provides financial access and guidance to help newcomers start businesses, build credit, and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

         • Legal Services – We ensure refugees and immigrants receive expert legal support to navigate complex immigration systems and secure their rights.

         • International Programming – Through Camino a Casa, Global Refuge offers holistic support to families in Guatemala and Mexico, expanding access to education, employment, and long-term stability, and helping them envision a secure future in their home country.

         • Workforce Development – Our employment services include job readiness training, credential translation, certifications, and direct pathways to employment through our Preferred Refugee Employer network.

  • In moments of crisis, Global Refuge responds swiftly with emergency housing, legal aid, trauma support, and basic necessities. Foundations play a critical role in enabling this work through flexible, unrestricted funding, emergency response grants, or rapid deployment of in-kind resources. Your support ensures we can act quickly and effectively when families need it most.

  • Corporations interested in supporting the work of welcome through Global Refuge can visit our page on corporate partnerships.