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
Vice President | Naqash Choudhery
Vice President | Naqash Choudhery
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.
Vice President | Naqash Choudhery
Vice President | Naqash Choudhery
Vice President | Naqash Choudhery
Naqash, also our events manager, 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 | Saad Haq
Vice President | Naqash Choudhery
FinancE Director | Rahmatullah Mohammed
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 | Rahmatullah Mohammed
FinancE Director | Rahmatullah Mohammed
FinancE Director | Rahmatullah 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 & Donations Director | Rohi MohammeD
FinancE Director | Rahmatullah Mohammed
Volunteer & Donations Director | Rohi MohammeD
Sister Rohi manages our volunteers and donations. She has been an integral part of our work and the Charlotte community.
Social/WEBSITE Director | ISra Mohamed
FinancE Director | Rahmatullah Mohammed
Volunteer & Donations Director | Rohi MohammeD
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.