Inclusive communities don’t just happen; they require intentionality and collaboration. At the forefront of this work is Welcoming America, a national nonprofit that supports communities in building a welcoming society where every person, including immigrants, can fully contribute to and shape our shared prosperity.
Their work is guided by a comprehensive goals-oriented framework called the Welcoming Standard. In alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Welcoming Standard outlines the core of what it means for a community to be truly welcoming, ensuring the sustainable implementation of welcoming principles and practices.
Join our conversation with representatives from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the Michigan Immigrants Rights Center, and Welcoming America to learn how community philanthropy and multi-sector stakeholders can collectively build inclusive, welcoming communities where everyone can belong, thrive, and prosper.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Hear how community foundations have been engaging in welcoming work in Michigan.
- Explore how the SDGs can inform the work of building welcoming communities.
- Hear from philanthropic leaders and on-the-ground practitioners about how to expand our collective capacity to welcome.
Speakers:
- Daniel Valdez, Welcoming America
- Surabhi Pandit, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
- Christine Sauve, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
- Michael Layton, Johnson Center for Philanthropy