Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama — along with former first ladies Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama — are teaming up to aid in a massive, bipartisan effort to welcome and support Afghan refugees.
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama -- along with former first ladies Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama -- are serving as honorary co-chairs for the group Welcome.US.Welcome.US, the group said in a news release, is aimed at engaging"all Americans to welcome and support refugees, beginning with the individuals and families who fled Afghanistan" following the American withdrawal from the nation in recent weeks.
" Also among those efforts, the group said in the news release, are support for housing via Airbnb; meals via Instacart; grants from Walmart, Starbucks and Microsoft; and ad credits from Facebook to promote the organization."Thousands of Afghans stood with us on the front lines to push for a safer world, and now they need our help," the Bushes said in a statement on the organization."We are proud to support Welcome.
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