Making new best friends since 2016.
Help newcomers feel At Home in the U.S.
“The ache for home lives in all of us, a safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.”
- Maya Angelou
Help Me Feel At Home
For most refugees and immigrants, a chance to come to the United States is a dream. However, resettlement within the United States often comes with misunderstandings and frustrations around a new culture, language, and people. Because of their new circumstances, many newcomers experience an extreme sense of isolation.
The main focus of At Home Humanitarian is to help refugees and immigrants resettle socially within their new home. We do this by providing mentors, shared experiences, support resources, and outdoor exploration opportunities.
Please watch the below video to better understand the journey of one refugee named Joppa and how you might become a friend to others like him.
Our Programs
Mentorships
Mentors are matched with newly arrived individuals and families to help guide them through their new lives. They help find solutions to their mentee’s needs, provide outings and connect mentees to other community resources. Due to COVID, already established mentorships are carried out virtually.
Adventures
Adventures such as camping, hiking, biking, rock climbing, museums, concerts, etc. are often limited for low-income and immigrant individuals. AHH seeks to change that with “Adventures With Allies” which pairs newcomers with outdoor and cultural enthusiasts for monthly adventures.
Experiences
Shared Experiences focus on helping refugees and immigrants get out, explore, and connect. Outings include professional sporting events, museums, family dinners, sightseeing, career exploration days, cooking classes, etc. Due to COVID, we’ve limited the size of shared experiences.
Resources
The AHH Resource Library is designed to help mentors and immigrants access resources that support activities of daily living in Northern California. Like all libraries, it is continually expanded and updated to reflect new information. We welcome all additional resource suggestions!
Retreats
AHH has hosted two incredible Welcome Weekends since 2016. We are grateful for all those who attended, both volunteers and participants, and for all donors. Each retreat provided 100+ refugees and immigrants with a weekend full of fun, adventure, healing, and growth.
Partnerships
AHH provides its programs and services to community partners throughout our service areas. We believe in bridging the gap between all non-profit organizations, government-led initiatives, grassroots efforts, and community members in order to bring about relief.
