Expanding Sanctuary: Rough Cut Community Film Screening and Panel
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, join the Office of Immigrant Affairs, Philadelphia Latino Film Festival, and Sotomayor Productions for a local rough cut community screening of the local short film Expanding Sanctuary. Directed by Kristal Sotomayor, Expanding Sanctuary tells a powerful story about community organizing in collaboration with Juntos to limit police surveillance in…
Read MoreBreaking Barriers, Building Bridges through Dialogue and Food
To celebrate the International Day of Peace, Peace Day Philly, The Welcoming Center, and DBHIDS will host this event to promote the wellbeing of refugees and immigrants in Philadelphia. Guest speakers will be invited to speak on relevant topics. Through food and dialogue, participants will be engaged in the discussion about overcoming barriers, healthy integration,…
Read MorePeace Day Philly 2022 – Ending Racism, Building Peace
OIA OPE PCHR UN Temple “End Racism. Build Peace” is this year’s global Peace Day theme. The program will include special guests reflecting upon the theme, music and art making. See below for Run of show. Link to RSVP: https://bit.ly/PeaceDayProgram2022
Read MorePhoto Book Release: Volume II of the Cultural Fabric of Philadelphia
The Office of Immigrant Affairs and the African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA) are celebrating the release of Volume II of the Cultural Fabric of Philadelphia photo book project that provides individual book volumes that give the reader an intimate look at immigrant contributions to the cultural and economic development of our great city.…
Read MoreForced Migration: Trauma, Trends and Solutions
The program will involve 3 speakers with different perspectives related to forced migration and peace. From global trends to local resettlement, how can refugees and immigrants overcome trauma in country and fleeing from violence and find their way to a new life? How does racism play a part in the treatment of different groups of…
Read MoreBenefit Jazz Concert – The Larry McKenna Quartet
Come enjoy terrific jazz and help refugees making new homes in Philadelphia. $10 or pay what you will to benefit programs serving refugees in Philadelphia. Organizations Benefiting from the Concert: Afghan Organization of Philadelphia – https://www.inquirer.com/life/afghans-of-philadelphiaresettlement-evacuees-immigration-20211218.html, New World Association (focus on Ukrainian refugees) – http://russworld.us/ Link to RSVP: https://bit.ly/PDPJazzConcert Philadelphia
Read MoreWelcoming Week 2022 in Erie, PA: “Mayor’s Special Press Conference on Welcoming Week 2022”
This is a special press conference dedicated to celebrate Welcoming Week 2022. The mayor read the Welcoming Week 2022 Proclamation declaring September 9th – 18th 2022 as Welcoming Week in the Erie Region, a place where we belong. The mayor also announced events that are going to happen to celebrate Welcoming Week in Erie, PA:…
Read MoreMid-Autumn Lantern Parade
The Lantern Parade starts at 10th & Vine Street Plaza on Sunday, September 18th.
Read MoreEthio-Philly Mental Health Council, Health & Wellness Fair
Celebrating the Ethiopian New Year, the Ethiopian Community Association is hosting a “Health and Wellness Fair: New Year, New Us.” Discussion topics include: stroke, epilepsy, monkeypox, gastrointestinal cancer (colorectal/liver/gastric), and Hepatitis B and C. There’s free Hepatitis B screening, blood tests, and more!
Read MoreStep up to Citizenship
Find out how to become a citizen at a CitizenshipDay event hosted by American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and HIAS Pennsylvania. The event will help eligible lawful permanent residents apply for citizenship. Link to RSVP: http://www.stepuptocitizenship.com AM session (10:00 am – 12:30 pm) PM session (1:00 pm – 3:30 pm)
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