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Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for New Americans, Immigrants, and Refugees in West Michigan.
Weekly Communications
The West Michigan Welcome Plan is happy to announce weekly communications with the latest updates in our community. Please send Marcial Benavidez (marcial.benavidez@kentcountymi.gov) any communications that you would like to share on Tuesdays by 9am to be shared on the Weekly Wednesday Communication.
Going forward, available communications will be categorized as follows:
- Welcome Plan Updates
- Education and Resources
- Engagement Opportunities
- Funding opportunities
- Job Opportunities
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WELCOME PLAN UPDATES
Global Gathering
The Welcome Collaborative Hosted our first Annual Global Gathering September 16th at Garfield Park! This celebration of culture was day full of dance and music, Check out photos and footage of the event on our Facebook and Instagram
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Grant Writing Workshops
Our first Grand Writing workshops were extremely helpful for participants. Basic grant writing guidelines/Budget information were covered in the first session with a Funder panel and individual one-on-one support during the second session.
Workshop Part One - Education - Monday 9/18/23
Workshop Part Two - Panel with Funders - Tuesday 9/26/23
 Grant Writer Ice Breaker Activity - The 906 - TreeTops Collective/September 18th 2023/WMWPC
EDUCATION AND RESOURCES
Refugee Ministry Mobilization Workshop
Saturday, October 28th 2023 9am-3:00pm
A 1-day gathering of Pastors and church leaders to collaborate on opportunities for working with refugees and asylum seekers in Michigan and beyond.
RSVP by October 20th
whatsapp: +16166175758
email:sepa@truevinechurchmi.org
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Michigan Farmworkers, Service Providers and Growers Conference
Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 8:30am-4:15pm Double Tree Hilton Hotel Grand Rapids Airport4747 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids, mi 49512
Improving health, wellbeing, and Safety for Farmworkers
Register Here
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Reconnecting Families
Armed conflict, international disasters and migration leave millions of people around the globe in urgent need of humanitarian assistance every year. As the world’s largest humanitarian network, Red Cross and Red Crescent teams help reconnect families separated by international crises. More Info
Click on Red Cross Image for a Poster in Multiple Languages!
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KDL New Phone Interpreting Service
Kent District Library now offers live phone interpreting services in more than 200 languages, ensuring greater access to its collections, programs and services. Through the new over-the-phone service, patrons who speak languages other than English are now able to connect with KDL staff members.
Over the Phone Interpretation (OPI)
More Info Here
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Engagement Opportunities
Welcoming Refugees by Renting a Room
Learn more about Supervised Independent Living (SIL). Becoming a licensed foster parent can take multiple months, while becoming an SIL home takes a couple weeks, and there are over 100 youth that could benefit from an SIL home in Grand Rapids.
Register Here
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Dispute Resolution Center
Saturday, October 14, 6-9 pm at The Clique Lanes, 533 Stocking Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
During these challenging times of great polarization, the Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan works diligently to provide a safe space for difficult conversations that can repair relationships and help those involved in controversy to find common ground and a way forward. To continue to provide these services at low or no cost, the Center needs your financial support.
sponsor or donate here - purchase tickets here.
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Funding Opportunities
Barrier Removal and Employment Success
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is accepting proposals for funding to support the removal of barriers to employment and reemployment for at-risk individuals. The Barrier Removal and Employment Success (BRES) Expansion Program funding will facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to increase employment for opportunity populations and hidden talent.
More Info Here
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Want to Join the Collaborative?
 Completion of this interest form will connect you with our coordinator to learn more about the Welcome Plan Collaborative and get connected to a workgoup.
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