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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 strength in the days ahead will come from leading toward, and not away from, our shared humanity. This election carries…

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Blog Post

Building inclusive communities: Welcoming resources for community foundations

As community foundations increasingly recognize the importance of fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, they are discovering that welcoming is a key dimension of this work that is often overlooked. Also known as immigrant inclusion, welcoming refers to the constellation of practices and policies that create environments where immigrants and refugees are embraced into the…

Connected Communities, Economic Development, Government and Community Leadership
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Resource Webinar

The Role of Policy in Cultivating More Welcoming Communities

What is the role of policy — particularly at the local and state level — in helping integrate veterans, immigrants, and formerly incarcerated people into their communities?

Certified Welcoming, Connected Communities, Government and Community Leadership, Welcoming Standard
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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

Migration and demographic change present an opportunity to reimagine school systems.

Connected Communities, Education
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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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