About Us
Our Mission
Aiding in the resettlement of refugees in the city of Charlotte by providing resources, training, assistance and opportunities that encourages and promotes self-sufficiency.
Our Vision
Help refugee families celebrate cross cultures and interconnection to the Charlotte community, while enabling and empowering the families to become community contributors.
Our Board
Executive Director | AMARRA GHANI
Amarra, a first generation American and Charlottean, is Welcome Home's founder and executive director since 2017. She is a volunteer who believes in community investment, access to resources for all and connecting people through culture and community service.
Events Director | Naqash Choudhery
Naqash has been volunteering with Welcome Home for the last 4 years. Naqash is a Charlotte native, born and raised in the Charlotte area. He has been involved with the community from a young age and loves to help wherever and whenever he can. Being a member of the Welcome Home board felt like a natural decision for Naqash.
SecretarY & Food Pantry Director | Saad Haq
Saad Haq, who is also our Food & Necessities manager, has extensive experience working with Charlotte based interfaith organizations as well as organizations like WhyIslam and was a member of the comparative religion committee at Temple Beth El. He is dedicated to building relationships through community service and educational programs.
FinancE Director | RahmatHullah Mohammed
Brother Rahmath has been active in community work in the Charlotte area for more than a decade. He currently serves as our Director of Finances.
Volunteer Director | Rohi MohammeD
Sister Rohi manages and organizes our volunteers and their efforts. She has been an integral part of our work and the Charlotte community.
Donations Director | Safiya Nathir
Safiya started as a Welcome Home volunteer in early 2023 and shortly thereafter joined the Donations Team - a dedicated team that quality checks and process the donated items and keeps the warehouse organized. She also enjoys assisting families at Welcome Home and is proud to be part of the organization’s good work.
Social/WEBSITE Director | ISra Mohamed
Isra is a first generation Afghan American who has also volunteered with Welcome Home in the past as a medical interpreter. She is passionate about equity and the collectives responsibility towards community.