Power the Movement to Welcome the Stranger
At WelcomeNST, we believe community is a powerful force for change. Your support helps us mobilize communities to form Neighborhood Support Teams—to secure housing for immigrant and refugee families, connect them ​to jobs and schools, and guide them toward self-sufficiency.
Why Support WelcomeNST?
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100% Privately Funded
The generosity of individuals, families, and foundations is what fuels us. Every dollar has a direct impact.
Proven Success
We've mobilized 4,500 volunteers across 37 states to welcome over 1,000 refugees  from Kenya to Myanmar to Afghanistan to Guatemala and all over the world.
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Multiplier Effect
For every $1 you donate to enable WelcomeNST to find, train and mentor an NST, they will raise $3 in direct support for a refugee family. ​​
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DONATE TODAY
START A FUNDRAISER
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Donate today!
Give once. Give monthly. Give in memory or in honor of someone special. Give in the way that works best for you. No matter how you give, your generosity will go a long way in helping refugee families.
Donate online
With a recurring monthly donation, you provide continuous support that helps refugee families find safety, stability, and a welcoming community. Every month, your generosity makes a difference!
Donate by check
If you'd like to donate by check, please include the address where you'd like an acknowledgment sent and note any specific designation in the memo line.
Mail to:
WelcomeNST, Inc. 
11 Apex Drive Ste 300A-6012
Marlborough, MA 01752 
Donate by Donor Advised Funds
Should you wish to contribute through a Donor Advised Fund, please contact Carol Zimmerman at czimmerman@welcomenst.org.
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EIN: 85-1674143
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IMPORTANT NOTE: WelcomeNST, Inc. could also be listed under our former name of "Project M25"(FYI, this was the original 501c3 of the Edwards family, named after Matthew 25 in the New Testament)
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Start a fundraiser!
Want to magnify your impact? Rally your network to support refugees by launching a personal fundraiser. We’ll equip you with all the tools you need to get started.
Rally your community for refugees: Start your WelcomeNST fundaiser
At WelcomeNST, our mission is to unleash the power of community to offer refuge to refugees and immigrants. Our private resettlement program relies on dedicated “super-volunteers” who form NSTs, guiding refugee families from pre-arrival to self-sufficiency.
WelcomeNST's role in your fundraiser
Behind every successful NST is WelcomeNST, dedicated to making it all possible. Our team seeks out passionate neighbors just like you who have the dedication and ability to lead NSTs, ensuring every refugee family is met with a well-prepared, committed team. This isn’t a passive role—WelcomeNST provides hands-on mentorship, thorough training, and continuous support to ensure NSTs can confidently guide refugee families to independence. Beyond training, we also build strong partnerships to carefully identify refugee families in need and match them with the right NST.
The impact of your fundraiser
​Every NST secures housing, organizes community support, and raises money to assist families in building new lives. By fundraising, you play a key role in making this possible.
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It costs $3,500 to empower an NST by recruiting, mentoring, training, and supporting them.
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Once recruited, each NST raises additional funds, typically a minimum of $2,500 per person welcomed or $10,000 per family of four, multiplying your investment many times over.
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Your $3,500 investment transforms into $10,000 of direct support for refugee families, ensuring that they have the necessary resources to build a new life. Your investment grows exponentially!
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How it works
1. Set up your fundraiser and set a goal
It takes just minutes to get started! Click “Get Started Now”, fill in your information, set a goal (we recommend at least $3,500), and your campaign will be ready to go.
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2. Spread the word
Share your fundraiser with friends, family, and colleagues. Add a personal message to inspire others to contribute.
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3. See your impact
You’ll receive an email each time someone donates. Be sure to thank your supporters and track your progress using your fundraiser page. 100% of the money you raise goes directly to recruiting and supporting more teams!
For assistance, please send an email to Carol Zimmerman at czimmerman@welcomenst.org.
Other ways to give
There are many ways you can help contribute directly to our mission. Whether you want to give through ACH transfer, give gifts of life insurance policies or appreciated assets like stocks, bonds or real estate, every contribution helps us welcome and support more refugee families. If you have any questions, please contact Carol Zimmerman at czimmerman@welcomenst.org.
Thank you for making a difference!
Your kindness and generosity help transform lives every day. However you choose to give, we’re deeply grateful for your support.