Episode 4: REACTsponsors II

In today’s episode we'll welcome back Erin Howe, our REACTsponsors Program Director, and introduce you to Cynthia Rapp Sandhu, one our REACTsponsors. Cynthia Rapp Sandhu lives in Farmington, New Mexico. She holds a Master of Theological Studies degree from Boston University with an emphasis on the role of religion and identity in conflict and peacebuilding. After graduate school, Cynthia briefly worked abroad and then returned to Boston to work in higher education in international affairs and Middle East studies. In 2010 she moved to New Mexico, and for the past eleven years, she has taught courses on history and ethics at San Juan College. She also oversaw the Global Studies Program at San Juan College for three years. She has participated in summer faculty research programs at the University of Oxford, Indiana University, and Harvard University. Cynthia enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two young daughters. Erin and Cynthia are here to talk about Sponsorship, and Cynthia’s experience preparing for Sponsor Circle Program for Afghans and ultimately participating in Uniting for Ukraine program. They’ll go over the highs and lows of sponsoring, discuss the ONE thing they wish people knew about sponsorship and then end with a favorite memory. REACT DC currently has nearly 14+ Ukrainian Sponsor Circles, with ongoing efforts to recruit & hand-match 100 circles to Ukrainians in need by the end of 2022. With a best in class in class Sponsorship Program & a track record of 60+ past & present Sponsor Circles since January 2022, REACTsponsors will be by your side throughout the sponsorship experience. Interested in joining the Welcome Movement & becoming a Sponsor? If you, your family, church, club, team or organization are interested in learning more about Uniting for Ukraine, contact our REACTsponsors Program Director at [email protected] or go to www.reactdc.org/reactsponsors. To help support REACT DC’s efforts Donate Now to have an immediate impact in the lives of refugees. Donations support families in immediate need and ensure support for families still to come. REACT DC, Inc. is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. To stay updated on this channel, check back soon and you’ll see our next episode coming through and until then thank you for taking an interest, and we look forward to broadcasting to you again soon! website: www.reactdc.org email: [email protected] Facebook: @REACTDC Instagram: @reactdcorg Twitter: @reactdcorg LinkedIn: Resettlement Action DC (REACT DC) YouTube: Resettlement Action DC (REACT DC)