Are you new to the United States?
You don't have to face these changes alone. We connect immigrants with volunteer Buddies for FREE to navigate resources and foster friendship. You'll adjust to life here- and thrive.
How It Works
Sign Up
Attend Intro Meeting
Attend Intro Meeting
Get started as an immigrant through a simple form by clicking the button below. You will give some information about yourself to share with potential Buddies. You will then list the areas of support you're interested in receiving.
Attend Intro Meeting
Attend Intro Meeting
Attend Intro Meeting
After signing up through the form, you will then be contacted by a member of our team. We will have a video call with you to learn more about you, your goals, and what you are looking for. We will also explain how the Buddy program works.
Choose Buddies
Attend Intro Meeting
Form Partnerships
We will present you with a list of Buddies that you can connect with. You may choose the ones that fit your preferences based on their information and the areas of help they can provide. You can choose to connect with as many Buddies as you wish.
Form Partnerships
Attend Intro Meeting
Form Partnerships
We will facilitate kick-off meetings where you can meet your Buddies one-on-one and discuss the partnership. You then have the freedom to decide your own activities. We will follow up regularly for feedback and support.
Immigrant Testimonials
Izel, Turkish Immigrant (Houston, TX)
"Joining the Immigrant Buddies program has been incredibly helpful for me. After moving from Turkey to the US, I faced the challenges of adapting to a new culture. Luckily, I met amazing people through Immigrant Buddies who have been a great support. Chatting with them also helped me practice my English. Having a buddy's support during the adaptation process was really valuable, making me feel more at ease and helping me settle in faster. Plus, making local friends through the program kept me social. Thanks to Immigrant Buddies, adjusting to my new life in the U.S. has been much smoother and more enjoyable."
Congolese Immigrant, Refugee (Houston, TX)
"The first time coming into a new country, there is so much to learn about the culture, the city, how to pay for things, how to go to the doctor, etc. But if you don't have anyone to ask it becomes difficult. I believe word of mouth can help you achieve all that. Having a Buddy made my life easy because you get to ask them how to do it."
Trinbagonian Immigrant, Employment Visa (Houston, TX)
"My experience with the program has been amazing. My Buddies have addressed my questions and concerns and was always willing to offer advice and share knowledge and thoughts. I can appreciate this being done since it has helped me along with my transition."
Haitian Immigrant, Refugee (Houston, TX)
"The Buddies are great... I've been to the museum with Jerrod, I've had several calls with Haana for advice and language lessons and it's been good. Rob and I talk a few times... I want to thank you again for this initiative. They are really kind, considerate and helpful."
Iranian Immigrant, Refugee (Houston, TX)
"We had great time together. And almost every other day we are talking. She [my Buddy] send me a couple sites for learning English. And I ask her questions. At all it was perfect for me... thanks for your support."