Certified Welcoming

Strong communities intentionally connect and include people of all backgrounds. As places look to harness the wealth and vibrancy that comes from diverse talents and a global workforce, truly welcoming places can set themselves apart.

Certified Welcoming is a formal designation for cities and counties that have created policies and programs reflecting their values and commitment to immigrant inclusion. This innovative program assesses city and county governments on their efforts to include and welcome immigrants in all areas of civic, social, and economic life in their communities.

With a Certified Welcoming designation, communities distinguish their local efforts, build a competitive advantage, and gain access to opportunities to share their welcoming practices on a regional, national, and global stage.

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Certified Welcoming Places

As of 2024, 24 cities and counties across the U.S. are Certified Welcoming:

City of Baltimore, Maryland

City of Boise, Idaho

City of Champaign, Illinois

City of Charlotte, North Carolina

City of Dallas, Texas

City of Dayton, Ohio

City of Detroit

City of Erie, Pennsylvania

City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania

City of Louisville, Kentucky

City of Nashua, New Hampshire

City of New Orleans

City of Philadelphia

City of Pittsburgh

City of Portland, Maine

City of Roanoke, Virginia

City of San Jose, California

City of Toledo, Ohio

City of Tulsa, Oklahoma

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Lucas County, Ohio

Montgomery County

Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake County, Utah

San Mateo County, California