What It Means to Welcome: Refugee Perspectives on the Way Forward
Welcoming Week is an opportunity for organizations and communities across the country to bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity. Join Refugee Congress, Refugee Council USA, and the Refugee Storytellers Collective for perspectives on what it means to be…
Read MoreParent Camp hosted by Julie Pile
Julie Pile the founder of Parent Camp and Boone County Schools are hosting an educational event for parents and families at the Ralph Rush Development Center from 5-7pm. There will be French, Arabic and Spanish rooms for non-English speaking parents who desire to learn more about the United States education system and how they can…
Read MoreWELCOMING WEEK ILRC TRAINING: IMMIGRATION LAW, DEPORTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT 101, 2022
Presenters Veronica Garcia, ILRC Staff Attorney Krsna Avila, ILRC Staff Attorney Outline In this in-person training geared towards non-attorneys, participants will first receive an overview of common immigration options for noncitizens with a focus on recent policy changes by the Trump and Biden administrations. Participants will also learn about the removal process and some of…
Read MoreLancaster City Welcome Center Unveiling
Join us as we present the newly renamed Welcome Center, plus hear from City officials about what it means for Lancaster to be a Certified Welcoming city and our Certified Welcoming status and enjoy live music and storytelling!
Read MoreClub de la Tercera Edad
¡Acompañene a Cruzada Humanitaria al inicio del Club de la Tercera Edad! Habrá comida, pintura, música, manualidades y más. ¡Venga a convivir! Para más información y reservar su espacio llame a Lolis al 503-960-7995 EVENTO GRATUITO #WelcomingWeek #WhereWeBelong #THPRDWelcomes #BienvenidosaTHPRD #BeavertonWelcomes This is a Welcoming Week: Club de la Tercera Edad – A 55 and better Latinx group led by…
Read MoreImmigration in the Modern Age
Join the World Affairs Council of San Antonio for a program that discusses what immigration means to Texas, the United States, and the rest of the world. This program will break down the influences and effects of immigration. Featuring a conversation with Alex Nowsrath, Director, Economic and Social Policy Studies at the CATO Institute, and…
Read MoreCelebrating Community: Equitable Access for All!
September 14th is all about providing Equitable Access! This is the time for all walks of life to meet people, businesses and organizations in the community and throughout New York City. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with them, learn about all the resources they are ready to provide, and how to get involved…
Read MoreDrop-In Immigration Law Clinics/Clínica de consejo legal de inmigración sin cita previa
Receive free in-person counsel from an immigration attorney. First come, first served; limited appointments available. / Reciba asesoramiento gratuito en persona de un abogado de inmigración. Por orden de llegada; atenderemos a los clientes en el orden en que lleguen. North Fair Oaks: Sept. 17 / 17 de septiembre 10am-1pm Half Moon Bay: Sept. 18 / 18 de septiembre 10am-3pm
Read MoreBelonging & Inclusion Storytimes
Visit a San Mateo County Libraries branch this week to attend special Storytimes featuring books and songs that promote messages of inclusion, tolerance and welcoming for kids. Millbrae Library: Sept. 12 at 10:30am East Palo Alto Library: Sept. 14 at 11am (bilingual – Spanish) San Carlos Library: Sept. 16 at 10:30am Please visit www.smcl.org/events for more dates & locations!
Read MoreSan Mateo County Welcoming Week Proclamation & Video Screening at Board of Supervisors Meeting
The County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors will recognize Welcoming Week, and screen the premiere of our new video Welcome to San Mateo County!
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