Building a Nation of Neighbors

Welcoming America is a nonprofit leading a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by ensuring everyone belongs, including immigrants. Learn more about how we connect a broad network of nonprofits and local governments and support them in becoming truly welcoming places.

Inclusive economic recovery: Sparking immigrant entrepreneurship in California’s Central Valley

As the U.S. economy faced uneven recovery timelines from the coronavirus pandemic – with some sectors enduring complete shutdown while others experienced slow recoveries – many immigrant communities encountered additional stresses from the lack of access to services and federal relief funding. This includes immigrants living in the Central Valley of California. Approximately 900,000 immigrants…

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Ways to be welcoming for World Refugee Day 2022

June 20, 2022

Today marks the 21st anniversary of World Refugee Day. Internationally designated by the United Nations, World Refugee Day serves as a commemoration of the brave journey made by millions of individuals forced to flee their homes and a reminder of the importance of providing welcoming spaces to help them rebuild their lives in safety. This…

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Resetting our vision for America

June 29, 2022
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#Interactive2022 Recap

May 26, 2022
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Statement on recent mass shootings and asylum policies

May 25, 2022

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