A new home for Welcoming America swag
The Welcoming America online store has reopened on Shopify! From T-shirts to magnets, the new store offers the same swag items from our previous store, with some additions reflecting recent campaigns and initiatives. Visit Store Shipping is also more streamlined, with more options on shipping times, no minimums on quantity, and international shipping. With each purchase,…
Read MoreLiz Cedillo-Pereira joins Network Leadership Committee
Welcoming America is pleased to welcome Mary Elizbeth (Liz) Cedillo-Pereira as the newest member of our Network Leadership Committee. Liz Cedillo-Pereira is currently the Chief of Equity and Inclusion for the City of Dallas, TX. She previously served as the Director of the Office of Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs (WCIA) where she oversaw the…
Read MoreAdditional bans on immigration, asylum seekers make America a less healthy place
A healthy America is one that isn’t afraid of immigrants. Just a few days after the Supreme Court declined to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, the Administration released two policy measures that effectively reinforce a ban on aspiring Americans in the name of public health and the economy. The details of…
Read MoreWelcoming International launches website
Welcoming International, a coalition of initiatives advancing inclusion and belonging in localities worldwide, launched its website today. The website is the initiative’s latest effort to expand and celebrate the global footprint of inclusive communities. Through tailored content, information, and resources, the Welcoming International website aims to highlight the impact of inclusion in local communities and…
Read MoreStatement on DACA ruling
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Administration cannot proceed with ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protects nearly 650,000 young adults who came to the United States as a child without documentation or a choice of citizenship. We applaud the decision and celebrate with our network of 200+…
Read MoreWhy welcoming cannot thrive as long as racism persists
Being welcoming is more than being tolerant—it’s having a true respect and appreciation for our neighbors and making sure that, in our culture and in our policies, everyone belongs. Unfortunately, the recent events in Louisville, KY, Minneapolis, MN, and Brunswick, GA show that we still have a long way to go to being a truly…
Read MoreResponse to executive order on immigration during coronavirus pandemic
Yesterday, the President announced that he would temporarily suspend specific types of immigration to the United States through an executive order. Although the details of the order are less sweeping than the original announcement on Twitter, it remains consistent with the Administration’s policy of shifting blame rather than focusing on solutions. This executive order, if…
Read MoreCoronavirus stimulus package needs to do more for nonprofits, immigrant communities
Last Friday, we wrote a message urging members of Congress to consider the impact of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on American nonprofits and local communities, including those with immigrant and refugee populations. With the passage of a $2 trillion stimulus package comes much needed economic relief, particularly in alleviating the…
Read MoreNonprofits, immigrants must be considered in coronavirus stimulus bill
**For our members: we encourage you to share this message with your Representatives, networks, and on social media.** As Congress prepares to vote and pass the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) this Friday, Welcoming America urges members of the House of Representatives to fully consider the bill’s impact on 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and…
Read MoreStatement on the COVID-19 Situation
Dear Community Members, As the COVID-19 virus spreads across the nation and world, I want to inform you about the steps Welcoming America is taking to respond and monitor the situation. Welcoming communities can and will play an important role, modeling how our values drive the decisions we make going forward, and we applaud the…
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