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Welcoming Week expands into Italy
A Global Collaboration with Sale della Terra, the Benevento Community Foundation, and Welcoming America Press Release in Italian Decatur, GEORGIA – Welcoming America, a national nonprofit organization in the United States, is excited to announce…
La Welcoming Week Sbarca in Italia
Una collaborazione globale tra Sale della Terra, Fondazione di Comunità di Benevento e Welcoming America Comunicato Stampa in Inglese Decatur, GEORGIA – Welcoming America, organizzazione no-profit statunitense, è entusiasta di annunciare la prima edizione della…
Crete, NE, earns Certified Welcoming designation for its commitment to inclusion and belonging
Crete, NEBRASKA — Welcoming America is proud to announce that the City of Crete has earned the 2-star Certified Welcoming designation, affirming its commitment to ensuring that all residents—regardless of where they were born—have the…
Announcing the 2025 Rural Welcoming Initiative Participants—Rural Communities Lead the Way
Rural America is changing. Across the country, we’re navigating shifting demographics, economic transitions, and growing divides. But rural leaders aren’t backing down—they’re embracing inclusion, opportunity, and connection. Since 2020, the Rural Welcoming Initiative (RWI) has provided…
Communities Are Still Welcoming—Let’s Help Them Thrive
It’s been a tough week, with challenges that have shaken us to our core. This week’s inauguration reaffirmed the importance of standing up for welcoming. The recent wave of executive orders issued by the new…
Stand Up for Welcoming: Take Action Against Anti-Immigrant Threats
With the inauguration, we’re seeing a rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric and actions targeting local leaders for their commitment to welcoming and inclusivity. Over 200 cities have already faced threats for standing up for immigrants, refugees,…
Navigating the future post-election: we’re here for each other
Grounded in shared humanity, we are committed to fostering belonging and building stronger communities. Yesterday, the American public cast their votes and re-elected former President Trump. Regardless of our reactions—celebration or mourning—one truth remains: our…
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…