Posts by Welcoming America
Announcing advisory group selections to review Welcoming Standard
Welcoming America, a national nonprofit organization leading a movement of inclusive communities, announces two advisory groups to lead the 12-month review of the Welcoming Standard, the guiding set of principles that outlines the core of what it means for a community to be truly welcoming, particularly in terms of immigrant and refugee residents. The Content…
Read MoreWelcoming America announces "Belonging Begins With Us" campaign
National initiative encourages welcoming attitudes and actions in communities across America Decatur, GA, December 3, 2020 – Welcoming America today announced Belonging Begins With Us, a national campaign dedicated to fostering a more welcoming nation where everyone feels that they belong, regardless of their background or where they were born. Led by the Ad Council,…
Read MoreCity of Erie, PA latest to join Certified Welcoming places in America
Welcoming America is pleased to announce the City of Erie’s achievement in becoming Certified Welcoming, joining just 10 other communities in America that can call themselves truly welcoming places. “Welcoming America applauds the City of Erie for its strong efforts to build a welcoming environment to fuel economic growth and upward mobility for all residents,” said Rachel…
Read MoreAnnouncing the latest cohort of the Gateways for Growth Challenge
The Gateways for Growth Challenge announces its fourth cohort, forming a network of 71 localities deploying economic research and multi-sector welcoming plans to forward inclusion and economic opportunity for all. DECATUR, GA & NEW YORK, NY – Today, New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America are pleased to announce that 19 localities will receive a…
Read MoreCharting a new path forward
Today is a bright day for American democracy. As millions of people, including new Americans, cast their ballots, worked polling stations, or helped their neighbors navigate the voting process—all during a pandemic—we reaffirmed the importance of the democratic process, one in which everyone has a stake. We also witnessed one of the most diverse elections,…
Read MoreA Play-By-Play: Global Detroit’s 2020 Election Sprint
As the election season progresses and communities look to boost voter engagement, Welcoming Network member Global Detroit is sprinting toward Election Day with programming that ensures all can vote. In this blog, Steve Tobocman, Executive Director at Global Detroit, shares what they’ve been doing in Michigan. Election rules can be hard, but helping our communities…
Read MoreResilient Responders: Engaging immigrant leaders, sharing facts through videos in Ohio
As the pandemic began escalating in early 2020, the Welcoming Network mobilized in communities from Vermont to Texas to meet the pressing and often overlooked needs of immigrant and refugee communities. Through our Resilient Rapid Response Initiative, see how our members rose to the occasion and responded to community needs in this “Resilient Responders” blog…
Read MoreResilient Responders: Making COVID-19 information, transit updates more accessible in St. Louis
As the pandemic began escalating in early 2020, the Welcoming Network mobilized in communities from Vermont to Texas to meet the pressing and often overlooked needs of immigrant and refugee communities. Through our Resilient Rapid Response Initiative, see how our members rose to the occasion and responded to community needs in this “Resilient Responders” blog…
Read MoreStrengthening connections, financial access in Vermont through COVID-19
As the pandemic began escalating in early 2020, the Welcoming Network mobilized in communities from Vermont to Texas to meet the pressing and often overlooked needs of immigrant and refugee communities. Through our Resilient Rapid Response Initiative, see how our members rose to the occasion and responded to community needs in this “Resilient Responders” blog…
Read MoreMobilizing immigrant mothers in Georgia to sew masks, spread facts
As the pandemic began escalating in early 2020, the Welcoming Network mobilized in communities from Vermont to Texas to meet the pressing and often overlooked needs of immigrant and refugee communities. Through our Resilient Rapid Response Initiative, see how our members rose to the occasion and responded to community needs in this “Resilient Responders” blog…
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