Transformative Conversations: Nine Insights from Deep Canvassing to Foster Empathy, Counter Bias, & Strengthen Democracy
In this webinar, recorded on Sept. 4, 2024, we take a closer look at each of the 9 insights from the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC’s) recent toolkit, Transformative Conversations. You will hear directly from some canvassers about their experiences in applying these insights during conversations with others. We will also discuss TIRRC’s…
Read MoreGet Out the Vote! Strategies for Effective Voter Engagement and Mobilization
In this insightful webinar, recorded on May 29, 2024, Welcoming America joined with expert speakers from Welcoming Network member Montgomery County, Maryland, and partner Nonprofit VOTE, to share resources, best practices, and first-hand examples related to immigrant voter education, including the organization of town halls and candidate forums tailored to address their unique concerns and…
Read MoreWelcoming at the Polls: How Poll Workers Ensure Accessible Elections for All
Presented in partnership with Power the Polls, this webinar explored the critical role of poll workers in ensuring fair and safe access to the ballot box for all voters. Watch the webinar, recorded on April 24, 2024, to gain insights into: civic participation opportunities available to immigrant communities; the importance and impact of immigrant participation…
Read MoreNew guide aims to build welcoming infrastructure on campuses and local communities
October 27, 2023 — A new guide is available for higher education institutions seeking to welcome and support refugees on campus, as well as engage surrounding communities on refugee issues. The AHLAN Manual (ahlan is an Arabic term to express welcome) was created and published by the Greensboro, North Carolina-based organization Every Campus A Refuge…
Read MoreChampioning the Power and Potential of ‘Natural Helpers’: A Guide
Natural Helpers programs recognize the crucial role immigrant and refugee leaders fulfill as informal “helpers’’ in their communities by formalizing, supporting, and expanding their capacity for civic leadership. This guide presents promising practices from interviews with Natural Helpers program coordinators and lessons learned from the Natural Helpers communities of practice convened by Welcoming America. Three…
Read MoreThree tips for community foundations wanting to advance immigrant inclusion
A new white paper from Welcoming America explores the capacity community foundations have to advance the work of welcoming newcomers into U.S. communities. Through our project and white paper we ask: How are community foundations currently engaging in welcoming work? What are the opportunities for community philanthropy to play an even stronger role in advancing…
Read MoreAdvancing Welcoming through Community Foundations
Recorded on April 13, 2023. Welcoming America, in partnership with CFLeads, explores the ways in which communities can advance welcoming through community foundations. Against increasing levels of global migration, demographic change, and efforts to advance equity and inclusion, community foundations have an interest in — and responsibility to — invest in efforts to create more…
Read MoreGetting Started with Welcoming (webinar series)
This two part webinar series will introduce you to the what, why, and how of welcoming. Whether your community is responding to Afghan airlifts, looking to attract a new plant to town, or launching a diversity initiative, the work begins with connecting the people and resources in your community. We call this work building welcoming…
Read MoreWelcoming America and New York State Launches First of Its Kind Civic Leadership Program for New Americans
New York, N.Y. – Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the launch of the New York State Civic Leadership Program as part of Welcoming Week (September 9-18). The New York State Civic Leadership Program is a partnership between the New York State Office for New Americans and Welcoming America, a recognized national leader in immigrant inclusion.…
Read MoreBoise’s Treasure Valley cooks up deeper ties, belonging for new and long-time residents
In 2020, Welcoming America and its members worked in eight cities to bridge diverse communities and foster a deeper sense of belonging for local residents, including immigrants. This story is part of the Belonging Begins With Us campaign, which was funded in part by the Walmart Foundation. Tecle Gebremichael earned the right to vote as…
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