Welcoming Network
It takes a village to make your community a more welcoming place.
Join our network of welcomers to get started.
The Welcoming Network is composed of around 300 nonprofits and local governments working to build more inclusive and welcoming communities in the United States. Led by Welcoming America, the Welcoming Network is both a network and a movement, driven by the conviction that communities make better decisions when residents of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives are meaningfully engaged.
By joining as a Welcoming Network member, you receive the tools, resources, technical assistance, and global community of practice to help communities of all sizes become more welcoming places. In turn, members commit to advancing and institutionalizing welcoming efforts in their community and to share their experience and lessons learned with the network, while receiving training, resources, networking, and leveraged funding.
Stories from the Welcoming Network
Moving from inclusion to belonging: Bridge-building success stories
Belonging is more than a feeling. Belonging means to be fully part of society at large: each of us has our well-being considered and we’re able to design and benefit from institutions and structures that affect our lives. To achieve belonging, inclusion is a key step in the process. Inclusion is all about action. Individuals,…
What We Offer
Who Can Join
Local governments and nonprofits working on immigrant inclusion issues are welcome to apply for membership.
Eligible at this time
Local governments: city, county, or state level
Nonprofits: organizations, libraries, schools, universities
Not eligible to join at this time
National organizations
Businesses
Austin has enjoyed taking our efforts to the next level with a full complement of assistance. Your investment in joining Welcoming America will prove both effective and a cost-efficient solution for making sure everyone feels at home in your community.
Benefits & Dues
Membership comes with benefits including:
- Peer Learning Opportunities: Participate in national and international peer learning offerings, expanding your global perspective and network.
- Expert Training: Gain exclusive access to training sessions led by technical experts, including our language access program.
- Tailored Community Programs: Support in developing customized programs that build a welcoming infrastructure in your community.
- Event and Certified Welcoming Savings: Receive discounts on registration for the Welcoming Interactive conference and Certified Welcoming fees.
- Professional Development: Grow as a professional by serving on the Network Leadership Committee, representing Welcoming America at conferences, speaking on webinars, presenting at the Welcoming Interactive, and mentoring new members.
- Campaign Participation: Engage in national and global campaigns that align with your organization's mission.
- Networking Platforms: Access our exclusive peer networking platform to connect, share, and grow with fellow members.
- Coaching and Strategy Sessions: Benefit from personalized virtual coaching and strategy sessions with Welcoming America staff, peers, and national/international partners.
- And more!
We're restructuring our dues pricing and will share details soon. For questions, contact us at [email protected].
How to Join
Ready to join the Welcoming Network? Submit your application below. Our staff will review your application and follow up with you about next steps.
Our Network Team
All Welcoming Network members based in the U.S. receive a dedicated coach and point of contact at from the Network Team at Welcoming America based on their geographic location:
Briana Broberg
Sorayda Díaz León
Megan Gonzalez
Isaac Grody-Patinkin
Cassie Harding
Molly Hilligoss
Lola Okunola
Anthony Salas
Learn More
Explore more about Welcoming America and becoming a Welcoming Network member.
Contact Us
Have questions?
Contact [email protected]