White House Task Force on New Americans: Strategic Action Plan on Immigrant & Refugee Integration
In November 2014, President Barack Obama established the White House Task Force on New Americans, a government-wide effort tasked with better integrating immigrants and refugees into American communities civically, economically, and linguistically. This strategic plan outlines the Task Force’s integration strategy for the federal government, including goals and recommendations on building welcoming communities. Welcoming America…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of an Immigrant Entrepreneur
This storybook features the stories of 11 immigrant entrepreneurs in the Rust Belt. Produced by the WE Global Network.
Read MoreLocal Leaders: The Foundation for Welcoming Work
An overview of how the Welcoming model approaches local leadership development. This clip is featured in “Building a Nation of Neighbors,” a video module for bridge-building between newcomers and long time residents, adapted from the documentary Welcome to Shelbyville directed and produced by Kim A. Snyder.
Read MoreThe Story of Welcoming
An introduction to the Welcoming model and how it relates to the community of Shelbyville. This clip is featured in “Building a Nation of Neighbors,” a Shelbyville Multimedia video module for bridge-building between newcomers and long time residents, adapted from the documentary Welcome to Shelbyville directed and produced by Kim A. Snyder.
Read MoreGuide to Immigrant Economic Development
This guide showcases the role immigrants play in economic growth, job creation, and prosperity for their community. Chapters contain best practices, strategies, and models that can inform those working in the fields of economic development and immigrant integration.
Read MoreMore Than One Story card game
More Than One Story is a unique and powerful card game which builds bridges between people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures. This card game offers valuable tool for social workers, teachers, religious leaders, event coordinators, and youth leaders to engage wherever fears and prejudices keep people isolated from those who seem different. More Than…
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