February 12, 2024
Rainbow Railroad is excited to partner with the Welcome
Corps program to resettle LGBTQI+ refugees throughout the United States.
Take Action
Support an LGBTQI+ Refugee in the US
What Does Support Look Like?
Do you want to make a difference in an LGBTQI+ refugee’s life? Through a new federal program being implemented by Rainbow Railroad throughout the U.S., you can help queer and trans newcomers access a dignified life free from persecution. The new Welcome Corps program empowers five everyday Americans to come together to welcome an LGBTQI+ refugee into their community. By forming a Community of Care, you can provide critical support for an LGBTQI+ newcomer, helping them with important tasks like finding housing, securing employment, and accessing healthcare and other resources in their first 90 days in the U.S.– with training and ongoing support from Rainbow Railroad. Learn more and apply today.
Learn more about Rainbow Railroad’s involvement with the Welcome Corps program below.
Newcomer Profile: Umar’s Story
Settling into life in Toronto, Umar reflects on the challenges he continues to face, while looking forward to the future he imagines for himself.
“We, as Black queer people, we have to keep pushing for the world to know our stories.”
Growing...
My Path to Sponsoring an LGBTQI+ Refugee with Rainbow Railroad
Thirty years ago, I escaped the war in Bosnia and started a new life, first in the US then in Canada. Now, I’m in a position to help.
Almost 30 years ago, a group of compassionate people came together to help me escape the war in...
February 15, 2024
Finding Home & Creating Belonging
Longjones is a volunteer for Rainbow Railroad’s Communities of Care program. Based in Boston, he is part of a Private Sponsorship Group (PSG) with four other community members who are welcoming an LGBTQI+ newcomer through Welcome Corps. Below, he...
February 12, 2024
