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Resource Webinar

Meeting the Moment: Welcoming in Challenging Times

This webinar explores how communities can respond to the increasing challenges of disinformation and scapegoating, particularly targeting immigrant communities.

Government and Community Leadership, Safe Communities
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Resource Toolkit

Training: Moving From Individual and Small Group Welcoming to a Whole-of-Community Approach

A training to create a resilient welcoming infrastructure throughout your local community.

Connected Communities, Refugees, Welcoming Standard
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Resource Webinar

Community Sponsorship: Moving from Individual or Small Group Welcoming to a Whole-of-Community Approach

As a result of this webinar, you’ll learn about our exciting new self-paced training and have the chance to hear from representatives from Refugee Welcome Collective, Welcoming America, and Hearts & Homes for Refugees.

Connected Communities, Refugees, Welcoming Standard
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Blog Post

We’re All In: How communities united during Welcoming Week 2024

Now in its twelfth year, with more than 2,006 events and initiatives that took place in 8 countries, Welcoming Week is a message and a movement for communities that are making immigrant inclusion a reality. From September 13-22, communities generated awareness and energy around the need for belonging, while encouraging sustained, year-round welcoming efforts. Rallying…

Connected Communities, Welcoming Week
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Resource Webinar

Language Access Fundamentals

If you are just starting to establish a language access program within your community, organization, or government and want a refresher on basic-level topics, this is designed for you. Part 1: Presentation In part one, participants engaged in discussion and activities to understand the meaning and impact of language access and gain practical skills so…

Equitable Access, Government and Community Leadership
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Resource Webinar

Reimagining Schools: Serving Newcomers, Building Belonging, and Activating Community (Part 1)

Migration and demographic change present an opportunity to reimagine school systems. By prioritizing students’ identity development and community formation skills, we can create equitable environments where all students thrive. Schools are more than just places of education; they also serve as essential community support pillars, offering meals, child care, and health resources. Though schools often…

Connected Communities, Education
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Statement

Standing together against immigrant scapegoating: support for Springfield and Dayton

Together, we can stand against scapegoating and build welcoming communities where everyone belongs. We all deserve to feel safe, welcome, and find a sense of belonging in the communities we call home — whether we’ve just arrived or have lived here for generations. Recent narratives about Springfield and Dayton, Ohio, have once again highlighted the…

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News Press Release

Salt Lake City becomes first Certified Welcoming city in Utah

Salt Lake City, UTAH — Welcoming America, a national nonprofit organization, is proud to announce that Salt Lake City has achieved the 3-star Certified Welcoming designation. The city’s work to connect diverse communities and create an inclusive environment provides a rich roadmap for building a strong sense of belonging within cities. Rachel Perić, executive director…

Certified Welcoming
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News Press Release

The 2024 Global Welcoming Week Campaign kicks off with 600 events across 8 countries

Annual campaign spotlights communities that are fostering belonging through local events, educational programming, and perspective-changing conversations. Welcoming Week, an annual campaign led by Welcoming America and implemented in partnership with organizations worldwide, will take place September 13-22. It kicks off this week with more than 600 events taking place in countries across the globe including…

Welcoming Week
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