Mission
To provide comprehensive resettlement assistance to endangered wartime allies who served U.S. interests in conflict and war zones.
EIN 85-1918996
EIN 85-1918996
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We're honored to be one of the 39 orgs awarded a Welcome Fund grant by Welcome US. Together, we're supporting Afghan newcomers in rebuilding their lives in the U.S. Learn more at welcome.us/welcomefund
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Keeping Our Promise is the 2022 Winner of the Best of Rochester Award in the category of Non-Profit Organization!
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Our wartime allies Resettlement program
Thanks to our community partners and volunteers, Keeping Our Promise, Inc. offers the following resettlement services to help our wartime allies:
- Finds and furnishes apartments for newly-arrived families.
- Welcoming Teams provide a smiling face and help new arrivals learn about our wonderful museums, parks, and natural beauty of the Western New York region.
- Explores skilled-trades training with every adult, and assists with enrollment and training programs.
- Helps with referrals to employment services.
- SIVs are eligible for up to $500 toward their first car insurance payment and access to a car loan through the New American Loan Program, with 25 volunteer hours with KOP and the Afghan community.
- Works with local programs offering free skilled trades programs and English classes for families who need extra help.
- Offers a children's horse riding program and camp where they may meet other SIV children with shared experiences, and to learn that they are not alone.
- Facilitates driving lessons and 5-hour pre-licensing course to the primary SIV and their spouse, while grant funds are available.