Interfaith Refugee Forum
Learn about and discuss refugee resettlement through the lens of faith. Any and all faith-based groups are invited so we can ensure Kansas City is a city of hospitality and welcome for all who come here.
Read MoreImmigration Spotlight Series: Mentorship for Immigrant Youth
Join us in a virtual Facebook live session as we hear from the International Rescue Committee in San Jose about their new mentoring program. Whether you’re a newly arrived refugee, an asylee, undocumented youth looking for mentorship, or your a community member wanting to be an ally and mentor, tune in! The event is free…
Read MoreDomestic Policy and Unaccompanied Minors at the Border
While the situation at the United States border may seem distant to those witnessing its events across the country, there are many ways in which we can all deepen our understanding and provide support from afar. In this webinar, we will discuss how the border is reflective of the ways in which not only foreign…
Read MoreForced Migration from Ukraine; an Overview
Though the Russian invasion of Ukraine began months ago, the refugee crisis within the country is ongoing — over 7.5 million Ukrainians have sought refuge outside their country alongside those already displaced within. What can college students do to help those in need? Join us to understand the relationship between armed conflict and migration, the…
Read MoreWelcoming and the Arts
Art is an essential tool for sustaining and strengthening welcoming work. Join Welcoming America for a discussion on exploring how arts can transform, deepen, and enrich immigrant inclusion work. Speakers: Daniel Valdez, Welcoming America TBA Register for this event HERE.
Read MoreGlobal Migration in Our Era of Climate Change
In an era where one person out of every 88 has been forced to flee their homes, the growing climate change crisis has proven to be a particularly harsh stressor. How can we bring together knowledge surrounding this current wave of refuge and move to assist those in need? In this webinar, you’ll learn how…
Read MoreMobilizing University Resources for Welcome: How to Make Your Campus a Resettlement Campus
How can colleges and universities mobilize their resources in innovative ways to both welcome refugees and provide valuable learning experiences for students? In this webinar, Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) will provide an overview of how to establish a “Resettlement Campus” – i.e. a higher education institution that provides refugees with temporary housing and community integration support…
Read MoreGreater Gainesville International Festival
In honor of UN International Day of Peace and the 10th anniversary of Welcoming Week, Greater Gainesville International Festival: • Information from Local Organizations • Performances, Presentations, and Food Trucks • Keynote Address by Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe • Community I.D. Drive (12-3pm) • “Longest Table” Free Community Dinner (4-6pm)
Read MoreTwo Free Exhibits at Centro de Artes Gallery
The City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture invites you to explore two exhibits at Centro de Artes Gallery, located in San Antonio’s Historic Market Square. On the first floor, artist Leila Hernández’s exhibit La Visa Negra 2.5: Tendiendo los Trapitos al Sol features sustainable, recycled artworks that reflect on the cultural crossover between South…
Read MoreOne People, Many Paths: Sacred Art of Altars
One People, Many Paths: Sacred Art of Altars is the 18th annual artist-based auction fundraiser hosted by Celebration Circle where 60+ artists share their creativity using a hand crafted wooden box, identical in shape and size, 12” x 16”. As the artists express their divine creative inspiration, the boxes are transformed and each completed piece…
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