Update: we expect to receive another family soon. More details soon. . .

In September 2025, a new sponsor group formed and organized to sponsor an additional family. The K family arrived in Indianapolis in December 2025. They are are in the early stages of resettlement as we seek to secure housing and procure basic necessities for them.

Aghan Allies Application

In February 2025, we submitted an application to sponsor a family that had helped the U.S. Forces in Afghanistan. We learned in May 2025 that we had matched with a couple who would arrive in Indianapolis within a few days.

Z and M arrived at in Indiana near the end of May. In July, they joyfully welcomed their first child, an American citizen! They have found steady employment, gotten a driver's license and a car. Both Z and M have rapidly improving English skills.

In September, we sponsored Z's mother to come here as well on her special immigrant visa. We are all thrilled that she can now be here with her children and grandchild.

We connected with A through our sponsorship of Z and M. A arrived in Indianapolis earlier this summer with his wife and one child. His wife is also expecting their second child next spring. He had found a job and completed the complicated process of getting a driver's license, but needed help finding a car. Welcome Pattern was able to find him a working car in good condition and it has been life changing for his family as they build their new life here.

Matching Application

In spring 2024, we submitted a matching application, requesting to sponsor a family with four kids. In August 2024, we "matched" with a refugee family from South America that already has USRAP approval for resettlement to the United States. The A-C family arrived in Indianapolis in late September 2024. Since then, they have found an apartment and both parents have found employment, working alternating shifts to make sure one of them is home with the children. The three oldest kids are enrolled in local schools and learning English rapidly and making friends, even getting involved in extra curricular sports. Their youngest son attends a local preschool three mornings each week. Most impressively, both father and mother have learned to drive for the first time, working hard to obtain driver's licenses. Both parents are also studying English. We have enjoyed celebrating birthdays and holidays together with their family. The A-C family has a very bright future in the U.S. Thank you to the generous donors who have helped to support them as they make this courageous transition to life in a new country.

Naming Application

In March 2024, we submitted our very first application to sponsor a family currently living in hiding in Eurasia. Due to their conversion to Christianity many years ago, the family has been hiding from extremist family members for the past 15 years and there is currently and edict out for their execution if they are found. Our application is currently under review. This type of application to sponsor a specific family is called a “naming” application, and would normally take longer for the family to arrive due to the processes involved in approval by the USRAP.

Update May 2025: This family had their RSC and USRAP interviews in December 2024 and expected to receive final approval and travel plans any day in January. However, all refugee resettlement has been paused by executive order for the time being so their application has been paused. They have fled to another country where they continue to seek refuge and safety.

How you can help.

We estimate it costs at least $12,500 to get a refugee family started in Indiana. If you’d like to donate to help us with our first two families, please donate here. Since we are an all volunteer organization with no overhead, all donated funds will go directly to help with newcomers’ expenses such as rent, groceries, transportation, and clothing.

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Would you like to sponsor a refugee?

If you’re interested in partnering with us to form your own sponsor group in Indiana, please contact us.