Initiatives
Welcoming America leads and administers campaigns, programs, events, and other initiatives that advance welcoming and inclusion around the world. Check out a full list of our current and past initiatives to learn more about our work.
Learn about the national campaign we are leading with the Ad Council and American Immigration Council to foster a more welcoming nation where everyone can feel they belong.
Open to local governments, the certification program provides a roadmap for communities to put inclusion and welcoming at the forefront of its policies and practices.
In partnership with the American Immigration Council (formerlyNew American Economy), the program offers a competitive opportunity for public and private organizations to apply for support in facilitating local immigrant integration and inclusion.
As part of our commitment to rural communities, we offer technical assistance, coaching, and complimentary membership to the Welcoming Network on a selective basis to those committed to building inclusive and welcoming communities.
In partnership with Global Detroit, learn about this competitive opportunity for Welcoming Network members and their partners to advance economic inclusion and local economic development for immigrants.
The Welcoming Interactive highlights successful practices and inspiring stories about immigrant inclusion, spanning the programs, policies, and partnerships in the Welcoming Standard and beyond.
Welcoming International is a coalition of initiatives advancing inclusion and belonging in localities worldwide. As part of Welcoming America, Welcoming International supports and connects civil society and government institutions that are advancing inclusion at the local level around the world.
Access all of our resources that work to ensure refugees are welcomed and given the best chance at success in their new homes. Our resources cover a wide range of topics, including: community sponsorship, refugee leadership, communication and resettlement strategies, and housing.
Be a part of our annual celebration of communities around the world becoming more inclusive and more welcoming places.
Past or Paused Initiatives
Building Welcoming Communities Campaign
Resilient Rapid Response Initiative
Receiving Communities Initiative
Welcoming Cities and Counties
Welcoming Communities Transatlantic Exchange
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