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Welcome Teams
At Dwell Mobile, we're excited to be expanding our services to begin supporting newly resettled refugee families as they start to call Mobile their new home.
Picture landing in a world that's entirely foreign to you—where the language, the customs, and even figuring out how to find basic resources are huge hurdles. Now, picture this journey softened by the gracious embrace of a community eager to help you achieve self-sufficiency. At Dwell Mobile, we've seen the powerful impact of collaboration among our Hispanic, Arabic, and African communities, alongside long-time residents of Mobile, and various local organizations in enhancing the services we provide to our new neighbors. And we're inviting you to join this rewarding mission with us and be a part of our Welcome Teams.
More established Mobilians often have access to a wealth of professional resources, housing assistance, educational support, and navigational help through the local systems. These are invaluable as we seek to provide refugees with the foundation they need for a successful start in their new life.
Our Immigrant Communities bring a unique and equally vital set of contributions. The shared experience of being new in a foreign land, the understanding of cultural nuances, language support, and the simple yet profound act of offering friendship and support play a crucial role in helping new families feel truly at home.
By joining our Welcome Teams, you'll have the opportunity to offer your unique talents and resources in a variety of meaningful ways:
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Gathering Essentials
Families coming require a lot of material support. Working closely with our case managers, you'll help gather the household items, clothes, and other necessities that make a house a home.
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Culturally Appropriate Welcome Meal
Sharing a meal is a universal sign of welcome. You'll have the chance to prepare or arrange a culturally appropriate meal for the family upon their arrival, making their first day as comfortable as possible.
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Airport Welcome
Be the first friendly faces our new neighbors meet, creating a memorable and reassuring welcome right from their first moments in Mobile.
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Transportation Support
Assist with driving to important appointments, helping ease the logistical burdens with all that is required as families arrive.
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Community Connections
Leverage your personal and professional networks to help find housing, employment, and introduce new neighbors to other community resources. Your connections could be instrumental in paving the way for a family's new beginning.
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Friendship & Meals
Beyond the logistics, it's the human connection that truly makes a difference. Share meals, introduce them to others in the community, and simply be a friend to someone in a new land.
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Give Financially
We are committed to the mission of refugee resettlement, fully aware that grant funding does not cover all the costs of this program. Your generosity empowers us to joyfully provide essential services without the burden of financial strain, ensuring we can continue to offer a warm and effective welcome to every family.
At Dwell Mobile, we believe that resettlement is not just about providing for physical needs but also nurturing a sense of belonging. Joining a Welcome Team is more than just a commitment to help; it's an invitation to grow, learn, and be enriched by the new connections you'll form. Every family that arrives brings with them their own beautiful gifts—cultures, stories, and traditions that, when shared, bless us all. Through working together, not only do we help new families build a brighter future, but this helps us all grow and be better neighbors, not just to the newest members of our community but to everyone around us.
Joining a Welcome Team involves a deep commitment to cultural sensitivity and inclusion, which is crucial in assisting newly resettled refugee families. We are prepared to provide feedback and support to help ensure interactions are handled with empathy and respect.
If you're part of a family, church group, circle of friends, or simply an interested individual with a desire to help others, we invite you to consider clicking below to become part of a Welcome Team. Together, we can ensure that Mobile is more than simply a place on a map for our new families; it's a place where they're loved, supported, and given a foundation for a beautiful future.