Posts by Welcoming America
Dayton, Ohio, announced as first Certified Welcoming Community in United States
Dayton, Ohio…Welcoming America is pleased to congratulate Dayton, Ohio, for achieving the status of Certified Welcoming, the first city in the United States to earn the merit. Dayton announced the achievement at a City Commission meeting today. “We are proud of the recognition Dayton has earned as being the first Certified Welcoming city in the…
Read MoreEnding DACA is a betrayal of America’s core values; Welcoming America calls on Congress to protect DACA
DACA are our neighbors. They are homeowners, teachers, nurses, scientists, valedictorians, members of our armed forces, and more; they contribute to our economy and our communities. Welcoming America is deeply dismayed by the Trump administration’s announcement to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and urges Congress to lead with moral courage and…
Read MoreWelcoming Economy Innovations: PhillyiHub strengthens local economy
The Welcoming Economies Global Network is a program of Welcoming America and Global Detroit. The Welcoming Economies (WE) Global Network is comprised of more than twenty regional economic development initiatives from across the Midwest working to tap into the economic development opportunities created by immigrants. Denise Williams found her courage negotiating with CEOs at the age…
Read MoreCNN: How immigrants can revive America's blighted neighborhoods
As cities like Detroit and Baltimore struggle to find ways to revitalize their abandoned buildings, a new study has found that immigrants might hold the key to bring new life to blighted neighborhoods. However, entities that manage distressed properties — called landbanks — have ignored them. Most Rust Belt cities have more immigrants who could…
Read MoreAchieving health equity as part of local welcoming efforts
Creating a welcoming community for immigrants can help to create a more healthy community for everyone, and such efforts to create health equity ensure that immigrants and refugees can participate fully and belong. A new paper released today by Welcoming America provides recommendations to help communities pursue a combined health equity and immigrant inclusion agenda.…
Read MoreCelebrating Immigrant Heritage, Building Shared Futures In Global Cities
Chicago’s ambitions to be “the most immigrant-friendly city in the world” made it a suitable setting for rich conversations about cultural heritage and inclusion at the Chicago Forum on Global Cities on June 1-3, timed perfectly with the kickoff of Immigrant Heritage Month, a nationwide celebration of our shared heritage of diverse cultures. Forum panelist Ronnie Chan, chairman of the Hong Kong-based Hang…
Read More50 cities and counties honored at White House
Local innovations to welcome all residents, including immigrants and refugees, are driving cultural vitality, prosperity, and global competitive edge. Today more than 50 U.S. cities and counties were honored at the White House for their innovative and proactive efforts to bring all residents into their community fabric. These communities understand that creating a welcoming environment…
Read MoreCNN op-ed: How refugees help their new communities
“Refugee” is a loaded word. It conjures up images of traumatized people living in crowded camps and inevitably leads to major rifts in national politics. The current debate centers on “Will refugees be allowed in our country?” But this short-term focus often obfuscates a more fundamental one — “What happens to refugees once they arrive…
Read MoreQ&A with Detroit about new Municipal ID program
Municipal ID programs are a great way for cities to break down barriers for residents and impact marginalized communities immediately in a meaningful way, while also creating lasting, positive effects for everyone. Creating a welcoming community is about more than getting to know your new American neighbors, it’s also about establishing tangible policies and…
Read MoreFive ways a police liaison to new Americans could benefit your community
Boise, Idaho, has a thriving refugee population that enriches the community’s social and economic fabric. This Welcoming America member is committed to inclusion and as part of their mayor’s priorities, has invested in a full-time police refugee liaison officer to respond to the unique needs of new Americans. “Law enforcement isn’t just about making an…
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