+ Sabeen Nasim, former Director of the Office for Globalization shares her experiences in a Moxie Talk with Kurt Jacobs
Meet Sabeen Nasim-Chief Development Officer-Louisville Metro United Way
Born in Pakistan and raised in Southern California, & after only 9 months as Metro United Way’s Director of Major & Legacy Gifts, she rose to this position, having previously served as Director for Louisville Metro’s Office for Globalization-joining the mayor’s team with over 15 yrs. as an experienced leader & public servant from various roles like UPS’ Air Region Public Affairs & Communication Relations Supervisor where she was a liaison for the UPS Foundation; as well as Chief Academic Officer at Berea College; & other positions such as Middle School Math & Science teacher to Project Manager & Assistant Principal in public education.
+ JCPS Adult Education now offering GED classes in Spanish
JCPS Adult Education program is now offering GED classes in Spanish.
For more information, contact jcps.adulteducation@jefferson.kyschools.us.
+ METCO Board approves $840,575 in small business loans
The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) Board recently approved $840,575 in low-interest loans to four small businesses.
The METCO boards meets monthly to review, discuss and vote on applications for small business loans available through Louisville Metro Government. The city’s small business loan, or METCO, programs are administered by the Department of Economic Development.
*See below section on Small Business resources to learn about the METCO program
+ Con Huevos to open fifth location in Norton Commons
A popular Mexican breakfast chain is opening its fifth Louisville location in Prospect, Kentucky, next week.
Mayor Craig Greenberg joined Con Huevos co-owners Jesus Martinez and Izmene Peredo for a ribbon cutting ceremony in their latest restaurant at 10639 Meeting St. in Norton Commons on Wednesday morning.
+ Welcoming America highlights Louisville’s welcoming work
Louisville became Certified Welcoming in 2018 and recertified in 2022. Amos Izerimana, Director of Mayor Greenberg's Office for Immigrant Affairs, spoke with Welcoming America about how recertification was an opportunity to reflect on partnerships and infrastructure that have advanced Louisville’s immigrant inclusion work.
+ Biden administration extends protections for Ukrainians
The Biden administration announced last week that it would grant another year of temporary legal status for some Ukrainians who arrived in the United States before April 25, when the Biden administration rolled out the Uniting for Ukraine program.
On February 23rd, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed a new rule that is open for public comment until March 27. This rule would establish a presumptive condition of asylum ineligibility for certain noncitizens who fail to take advantage of the existing and expanded lawful pathways to enter the United States by scheduling a time and place to present at a port of entry and/or seeking asylum or other protection in one of the countries through which migrants travel on their way to the United States. The departments propose that the rule would apply to noncitizens who enter the United States without authorization at the Southwest border on or after the date of termination of the Title 42 public health order and 24 months from the rule's effective date. This rule would essentially make it harder for asylum seekers to enter the United States.
+ Redesign of Green Cards and Employment Authorization Document.
United States Citizenship and immigration Services (USCIS) announced on January 30 new designs to improve security of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). USCIS began issuing the redesigned cards on Jan. 30, 2023. The new Green Card and EAD designs contain improved technology and designs meant to further secure the documents. Current cards remain valid until their expiration date (unless otherwise noted). Green card holders are encouraged to apply for the new cards.
USCIS updated their guidance in their policy manual to clarify that both asylees and refugees must have been physically present in the U.S. for at least one year when their Adjustment of Status is adjudicated. This new physical presence requirement supersedes the old rule which stated that asylees and refugees must have been physically present in the U.S. for one year at the time they file their adjustment of status application.
Events
+ REACH Effective Marketing Strategies
Saturday, March 25, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The Office for Immigrant Affairs, Small Business team and the Louisville SBDC invite you to participate in a class will providing an overview of how to keep your business healthy, strong and ready for growth!
There is one simple truth. If you don’t have customers, you don’t have a business. Explore strategies for finding the right customers and how best to communicate to them so they will understand why they should buy from you.
South Central Public Library, Community room, 7300 Jefferson Blvd.
Saturday March 25, 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. (Also April 29/ May 20)
Americana will host vaccine events, Americana is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated and boosted now as opportunities to get free vaccines may not be available for much longer.
Americana Community Center, 4801 Southside Dr.
+ Japanese Fisherman Dance Class at Asia Institute- Crane House
Saturday, March 25, 10:00 a.mm - 11:00 a.m.
During this one-hour class, participants can learn from Yuriko Yamamoto, a Japanese cultural Specialist, aboutSōran Bushi (ソーラン節), one of the most famous traditional songs and dance (min'yō) in Japan and practice some basic dancing movements of Japanese Fisherman Dance.
Make sure to join the class wearing comfortable clothing & shoes, and stay hydrated throughout the class!
This class is a family-friendly and free event. Age 8 and up.
+ Attend the 13th Annual Interfaith Iftar
Tuesday, March 28, 7:00 P.M.
Join Muslim Americans for Compassion and Interfaith Paths To Peace for the 13th Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner.
Second Presbyterian Church,3701 Old Brownsboro Rd.
The Office of Housing and Community Development has developed a pilot project aimed at reunifying heirs with family properties in order to grow generational wealth through landownership and to reduce the amount of taxpayer dollars spent annually to maintain privately owned lots.
Metro Government currently mows 1,500 privately owned lots twice a year, many of which are owned by deceased people, and family members are often unaware of the inherited property. By uniting heirs with these lots, the Property Reunification Pilot Program will encourage neighborhood revitalization through new ownership of vacant land.
How could claiming my loved ones' assets benefit myself? You can …
Sell the lot for potential profit
Possibly build a structure, a home, on the site
Pass the property down to future generations
Donate to our Landbank for the development of affordable housing
California Community Center, 1600 W Saint Catherine St.
+ Korea Fiber Art 2023 Reception
Thursday, March 30, 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Korea Fiber Art 2023 Louisville is a continuing exhibition of the Korea Fiber Art Biennale, held in Suwon, Korea in the fall of 2022. The goal of the exhibition is to break down the boundaries between fine art and craft, and to showcase the diverse expressions in fiber art.
The Louisville Visual Art Gallery will be exhibiting artworks during this multi-site exhibition alongside several local arts organizations including KMAC Museum, Hite Art Institute, 21c, Louisville Metro Hall, and Asia Institute Crane House.
+ National event: Sign-up for COABE 2023: Elevate to a Higher Level Conference
April 2-5, Atlanta, Ga.
Registration is open for the Coalition on Adult Education’s (COABE) annual national conference. Join us for our session, “Supporting the Economic Inclusion of Immigrants and Refugees with International Education and Experience,” co-presented by Debra Means-West, WES Global Talent Bridge director of network and resource development, and Valerie Mills, senior program manager at the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, Welcoming Atlanta.
+ The World in Transition Speaker Series: Haiti on the Brink
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Join WAC to hear from Ambassador Foote about his decision and insight into where Haiti stands and what it needs from the U.S. and the international community to be politically viable and provide security for its people.
Moderating this conversation is Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater, former U.S. Ambassador for Jamaica, whose own diplomatic career involved nations in crisis.
The reception will open at 5:00pm and presentation starts at 6pm.
Sign up for a virtual communityIndaba (forum) to share and learn about the needs of our communities and how we can collectively address them. The forum will include sessions on the topics of community organizing; social change; community cooperatives and faith-based partnerships.
This is a 1.5-hour Zoom virtual discussion, created in collaboration with Presbyterian Committee on Self Development of People and Louisville MetroOffice for Immigrant Affairs. The event is for local community partners, volunteers, organizations, faith based entities and anyone interested in the work of engaging with others on issues of community organizing, social change, community cooperatives, faith-based partnerships and how to further this work especially in the context of immigrant communities.
Network together with top level executives in this thoughtful leadership series, designed to provide business professionals insight from some of the most prominent decision makers that shape and influence the changing global economy. This event will provide you access to peers from across the region and from multiple business sectors and to learn from CEO’s that are the brightest and the best in global trade.
The Global Louisville Directory is an interactive online tool that connects the community with institutions, businesses, organizations, and services that speak their language and have a higher understanding of cultural competency structures that reduce anxiety for foreign-born consumers and increase their level of comfort to thrive as a valued resident of Louisville.
Click HEREto register your business, organanization, or service on the Global Louisville Directory.
Global Lou Highlights
Let's celebrate Con Huevos in Louisville! There are many authentic restaurants owned by Louisvillians with a variety of roots whose families brought their delicious cuisine to our city. Here is one of the great restaurants to try celebrating the opening of the newest Con Huevos location in Norton Commons!.
Con Huevos! @Norton Commons: 10639 Meeting St.
Con Huevos! @ Frankfort Ave: 2339 Frankfort Ave
Con Huevos! @ Holiday Manor: 4938 US Hwy. 42
Con Huevos! @ OMNI Hotel: 210 W Liberty St.
Con Huevos! @ Hurstbourne: 2125 Hurstbourne Pkwy.
Check out the international restaurants, and visit the Global Louisville Directory HERE to find more international businesses!
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+ Nadia Nadim, Striker for Racing Louisville and Afghani refugee is honored with Mayoral Proclamation
(Photo & story WAVE 3)
Racing Louisville FC Star Nadia Nadim spoke to JCPS students on Thursday, hoping to uplift and inspire the future generations.
120 English Language Learners from Newcomer Academy took part in the event Thursday morning at the Muhammad Ali Center.
Nadim fled her native country of Afghanistan after her father was killed by the Taliban. She has gone on to make a name for herself by becoming a shining star on both the soccer field and in the community.
Nadim told the students about how she’s been where they are. She said that while the road to success can be difficult, anyone can always accomplish their dreams.
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