Standing Up to Fear: Building a Welcoming America

Fear divides us—but together, we choose welcoming. In recent weeks, executive orders and policies from the president’s administration have torn families apart, halted refugee resettlement and foreign aid, and cast wide swaths of the American public—including immigrants— as threats undeserving of basic care, safety, and constitutional rights. Lives are being upended, and the harm is…

Read More

More Communities #StandUpForWelcoming as the Welcoming Movement Takes the Spotlight

Together in belonging: Welcoming America

For Immediate Release: February 11, 2025 Decatur, GA — As fear and division escalate nationwide, mayors and community leaders are reaffirming their commitment to making their cities places of belonging, trust, and opportunity. Welcoming America celebrates the growing momentum for inclusive policies that strengthen local economies, create safer communities, and foster meaningful connections across differences. From…

Read More

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 administration sent a stark message: the promise of belonging and thriving in America is not a right we all share,…

Read More