The holiday season is here, bringing festive fun, time with family and friends, and a chance to reflect on the past year. For many refugees and other immigrants, it has been a particularly difficult and dangerous time. They may be spending the season away from loved ones, hiding in the shadows, or worrying whether they still have a future in the United States.
That’s why we’re bringing you seven ways to help refugees and immigrants this holiday season. As you gather with loved ones, we encourage you to look for ways to spread kindness in your communities at a time when people need it most. Pick one or two (or seven!) ways to celebrate, and share with your family and friends to help us bring hope for the holidays.
How to Support Refugees and Immigrants this Holiday Season
Our 2025 Gift Guide
Give a gift that truly matters. With our 2025 Gift Guide, you can choose the impact you’d like to make for newly arrived families. Whether providing a water filter to a family in Guatemala, covering the cost of groceries for a week, or funding education costs, every gift amount helps fill specific needs of the families we serve and represents tangible support that helps people rebuild their lives with dignity.
The Welcome Shop
Wear your welcome. Our new online store features items like stickers, t-shirts, tote bags, and yard signs that send a clear message: refugees and immigrants are #StillWelcome. All proceeds go towards supporting Global Refuge’s programs. Give a gift that sparks real conversations about our new neighbors, and don’t forget to share photos of you wearing your welcome with the hashtag #StillWelcome!
Messages of Hope for the Holidays
Extend a message of reassurance to our newest neighbors. As part of our annual Hope for the Holidaysâ„¢ program, you can now share a digital message of hope and welcome with those that may be feeling insecure or alone. Every message matters!
Financial Support
Offer support where it’s needed most. General donations are the backbone of our support structure and allow us to respond quickly to urgent needs when they arise. Your gifts permit us to provide the critical support where it’s needed most by refugee and immigrant families as they build their new lives.
Advocacy
Make your voice heard! Join the thousands of advocates urging their representatives to stand up for refugees and immigrants on Capitol Hill by engaging with our Action Alerts. With just a few clicks, you can influence policy decisions and share how you still welcome our newest neighbors..
Share Refugee Voices
Amplify stories that deserve to be heard. Share refugee and immigrant voices across social media platforms and your own networks to help shift harmful narratives toward compassion. Sometimes the most powerful gift to people in crisis is ensuring their stories and their voices are not forgotten. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
Fundraise with Family and Friends
Transform your holiday spirit into collective impact. Create a personal fundraising page and invite people your friends, family, or coworkers to join you in supporting our new neighbors, multiplying your impact.
Launch a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser