The Little Shop of Kindness/@tlc_nyc embodies a #WelcomeWithDignity, bringing a sense of normalcy & agency to migrants who have lost everything on their journey to safety.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) November 15, 2023
Their shop flooded so they're rebuilding. Pls consider donating! #WelcomeWednesdayshttps://t.co/xKpQQ8JqJP pic.twitter.com/MErSJmI40Z
We applaud @LIRSorg for recognizing the need to help migrant children even after they’ve been deported and are back in their country 🙏🏽
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) November 9, 2023
This is a great example of what it means to really advocate for the dignified treatment of migrants #WelcomeWednesdayshttps://t.co/iEXxgcsQao
It takes a village!
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) November 1, 2023
The folx at @AsylumHosting, w the help of Coloradans, support asylum seekers on their journey towards independence.
With #ColoradoGives season upon us, & early giving starting today, consider donating to this amazing org. #WelcomeWednesdays pic.twitter.com/dSh2Mqfxg2
The New Neighbors Coalition in Jamestown, NY has welcomed 23 families/89 individuals from Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria, & Venezuela!
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) October 25, 2023
It is inspiring to see communities of faith come together to #WelcomeWithDignity! ❤️ #WelcomeWednesdayshttps://t.co/EJjGKqSWo7
This past week TX sent 10 🚌 of migrants ➡️ Denver, 27 ➡️Chicago, 3 ➡️ LA.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) October 4, 2023
In San Diego our partners are working 24/7 to welcome folks dropped off by CBP w/no notice.
YKW, the community is stepping in to provide a welcoming reception- it's what Americans do.#WelcomeWednesdays
"But it's important that we do our work to make sure that these migrants do not feel rejected one more time."
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) September 27, 2023
We applaud the work of LA Welcomes Collective. They continue to come together to receive asylum seekers sent their way by TX. #WelcomeWednesdayshttps://t.co/E82mru5QfR
"The road is a lot safer," said Guylain, a newcomer to Maine from the DRC. "There are a lot of rules you must respect at all cost."
— Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) (@asylumadvocacy) September 13, 2023
He is taking the course to prepare to take the drivers license exam once he gets his #WorkPermit. 🧵 #WelcomeWednesdayshttps://t.co/1tHkTrfN4w
The folks at @JRCHCBuffaloNY are caring for this family as they make Buffalo their new home. This is what it means to be a good neighbor. #WelcomeWednesdays
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) September 20, 2023
Local orgs across the country are showing that the desire to welcome is real in most communities!https://t.co/xxnwUxzkGI
We love to see it, communities stepping up! 💕🙏🏽#WelcomeWednesdays https://t.co/kKqc8xMfIa
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) September 13, 2023
Providing legal rep to ppl seeking safety is how @Lic_Fronteriza of @DMRS_ElPaso does her part to ensure that migrants are treated w/ dignity & respect throughout their asylum process.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) September 13, 2023
Adequate legal representation makes a huge difference in case outcomes #WelcomeWednesdays https://t.co/W3LU14xchv
Yeesssss! Thank you @janschakowsky for recognizing the work of local orgs helping migrants and asylum seekers.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) September 7, 2023
The work of these orgs on the ground is key in helping people seeking safety THRIVE!#WelcomeWednesdays on a Thursday!!! 😘 https://t.co/eJRCmUEaPE
"They come at this incredible time of potential in their lives, ready to work, excited to grow, excited to pay taxes, hire people, contribute,” said Emily, a coach helping asylum seekers start micro-businesses. 🧵#WelcomeWednesdays #LetAsylumSeekersWorkhttps://t.co/2s5LI4SshC
— Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) (@asylumadvocacy) September 6, 2023
A year after Texas started sending buses of migrants to Chicago, the community continues to support people through their process of seeking asylum.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) September 6, 2023
“I hope people remember to have compassion because we don’t know when we will need it.” #WelcomeWednesdayshttps://t.co/rwnOETAahb
"I'm the same as them. Just as I needed help, they need it now. They don't have anything to eat, they don't have clothes, they don't have a place to live, so it fills my heart to be able to help."
— Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) (@asylumadvocacy) August 30, 2023
Watch Michelle's story! ⤵️ #WelcomeWednesdays #WelcomingNYhttps://t.co/wSunHePwI1
As a hurricane barreled towards LA last week, Abbott sent a bus of migrants, including 13 children & a newborn baby straight towards it.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) August 30, 2023
Know what tho? @ImmDef was there to welcome them. #WelcomeWednesdays 🙏🏽 💕 https://t.co/rzaXha5Vl8
Fantastic job helping asylum seekers w/ dignity & love! #WelcomeWednesday #WelcomeWithDignity @tlc_nyc Little Shop of Kindness helping asylum seekers put their best foot forward for a fresh start in NYC https://t.co/21YC742fF3 via @CBSNewYork
— Margaret M Seiler (@MMSeiler) August 23, 2023
“This is a political strategy to make Democratic cities look like they’re helpless…"
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) August 16, 2023
Instead, they're welcoming people seeking safety w/ open arms & open hearts.
🙏🏽 TU, @KarenBassLA & the #LAWelcomesCollective #WelcomeWednesdayshttps://t.co/0DuUd6n0Dz
"Since the arrival of the 36 new Sacramento residents, a coalition of congregations — Jewish, Christian & Muslim — has come together to help them settle in."
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) August 9, 2023
💕 Communities of faith coming together to welcome ppl seeking safety 🙏🏽 #WelcomeWednesdayshttps://t.co/8dkvWaIDP5
Welcoming work often begins south of our border where orgs like @SidewalkSchool + their new project, The Rainbow Connection are providing temporary housing for LGBTQ+ #AsylumSeekers in #Matamoros
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) August 9, 2023
For #WelcomeWednesdays consider donating to this cause!https://t.co/Ea8NjAnedf pic.twitter.com/3kNCzi0nJO
📢 "WE ARE A WELCOMING STATE & A WELCOMING REGION"
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) July 26, 2023
🙏🏽Thank you, @RepPaulTonko for your leadership. We need our elected leaders to speak up against political stunts & make it clear that we can #WelcomeWithDignity.#WelcomeWednesdays #Asylum #HumanRightshttps://t.co/HW8LJKtBTB pic.twitter.com/tUcgVB5hRh
“I was praying for a job like this to help others, like to help the migrants,” said Yanet, who brings food and other necessities to help asylum seekers in Chicago.
— Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) (@asylumadvocacy) July 19, 2023
“I want people to see God in my face, that I can reflect his love for them.” 🧵 #WelcomeWednesdays #ChicagoWelcomes https://t.co/pkyP6L7jLG
On #WelcomeWednesdays, we highlight people who welcome asylum seekers, refugees & other immigrants into their communities.
— Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) (@asylumadvocacy) July 12, 2023
Marysol talks to @FWDus about how Trump's #FamilySeparation policy made her pivot to help asylum seekers navigate a confusing system. ⤵️ #WelcomeWithDignity https://t.co/z2ZMH9L4Vg
Florida flew 49 migrants from Texas to the liberal enclave, Martha's Vineyard, last year. Since then, a few of them have found work, friends and a new life on the wealthy island.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) June 28, 2023
It's a #WelcomeWednesdays story nearly a year in the making! https://t.co/ERvsY5fRF4
"I help with the same passion as if my life depended on it, because for those I help, it does."
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) June 20, 2023
On this #WorldRefugeeDay, we thank our partners, many of whom are refugees too, for helping to #WelcomeWithDignity. #WRD23
Read about more welcoming efforts: https://t.co/pSSlfxnt9X pic.twitter.com/fCqBhfjnqj
#Advocacy for #humanrights is an important part of making people feel #welcome!
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) June 14, 2023
We're here for this #WelcomeWednesdays story! https://t.co/MGLBhVU5Nq
This @nbcnews segment featuring Father Garcia and the volunteers at Sacred Heart Church highlights what we've been saying: volunteers across the country are stepping up to #WelcomeWithDignity. #WelcomeWednesdayshttps://t.co/2mpZU4Pow4
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) June 14, 2023
The new @LIRSorg Welcome Center uses a "quality of life scale" to identify their client's needs, help build their strengths, work on their journey towards their goals and self sufficiency. This is the support people seeking safety need. #WelcomeWednesdayshttps://t.co/Dt6ymyIEvL
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) June 14, 2023
Welcoming ppl seeking safety doesn't happen in a vacuum. It takes a network. These are some of the women in the RGV working together to help #asylumseekers along their journey to the US. Without them, many would have nowhere to go.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) May 24, 2023
Everyday is #WelcomeWednesdays for these women! pic.twitter.com/4mv3ZaseTc
The @RCUSA_DC delegates that we met last week shared with us how easy it is to make someone feel welcome. They've lived through the refugee experience in this country and sometimes the smallest of things made the biggest difference. #WelcomeWednesdays pic.twitter.com/Gjh9QF2U5R
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) May 10, 2023
This week we joined @RCUSA_DC for their Nat'l Advocacy Days on the Hill. It's a #WelcomeWednesdays #LatePost b/c it's important! Advocacy helps communities get the resources & support to #WelcomeWithDignity! Thanks @JohnFetterman, @CoryBooker, @SenMarkey & others for your time! pic.twitter.com/tJ9E1xGsts
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) May 5, 2023
After decades in refugee camps, a resettlement program landed Makambo in Akron. He started the Afro United Football Club to blow off steam & provide an outlet for others. “Soccer is friendship,” he says. That's what it means to welcome. #WelcomeWednesdayshttps://t.co/95FPFOxyr1
— The Young Center (@theYoungCenter) April 26, 2023
Mutual aid is not a new concept for many immigrants & refugees; it’s the base of our social contract. Born in the Congo, Bikabe came to the U.S. as a refugee & today, he is an employment case manager with @iiakron. His story and more on #WelcomeWednesdayshttps://t.co/AADT4lhmeo pic.twitter.com/rLNT1Q90oI
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) April 26, 2023
After decades in refugee camps, a resettlement program landed Makambo in Akron. He started the Afro United Football Club to blow off steam & provide an outlet for others. “Soccer is friendship,” he says. That's what it means to welcome. #WelcomeWednesdayshttps://t.co/nyXYVitQVZ pic.twitter.com/0k6Ckl8mea
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) April 26, 2023
This #ImmigrantHeritageWeek, #WelcomeWithDignity is in DC with @nycpa to defend the right to seek #asylum.
— Al Otro Lado (@AlOtroLado_Org) April 19, 2023
The US must support asylum seekers & our newest neighbors; tell your congressperson we need change! ➡️ https://t.co/wXosrvSYHp#WelcomeWednesdays #ImmigrationNYCToDC
#WelcomeWednesdays: In NYC & other cities across the country, neighbors have come together to show the world what it means to welcome people seeking safety. Learn about the @teamtlcnyc & @granniesrespond "Little Shop of Kindness" https://t.co/cpNiS1DQX2 #Asylum @WelcomeWDignity pic.twitter.com/wZ14KTF7XC
— American Immigration Council (@immcouncil) April 19, 2023
The Rios family made the treacherous trek from Colombia to the US to seek #asylum. A Chicago family is now hosting them. @npnewamericans is getting them the resources they need. YOU can also help by sharing their story + donating here: https://t.co/5mfmGnv9lf#WelcomeWednesdays pic.twitter.com/s2597kNavH
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) April 19, 2023
Why is it important to welcome? We asked people exactly that.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) April 19, 2023
This #WelcomeWednesday we are inspired by these stories to restore + rebuild our #asylum system.#WelcomeWithDignity #ACLU #BorderHumanityProject pic.twitter.com/ebT11dhWRS
Belonging is a fundamental human need. Without a sense of belonging, individuals and communities suffer. With it, they thrive. In honor of #WelcomeWednesdays, we encourage you to read our latest #BelongingBarometer report in partnership with OverZero. https://t.co/WoxwpHelxB pic.twitter.com/b6g5PEPYxk
— American Immigration Council (@immcouncil) April 12, 2023
The Rios family made the treacherous trek from Colombia to the US to seek #asylum. A Chicago family is now hosting them. We're getting them the resources they need. YOU can also help by sharing their story + donating here: https://t.co/QKplJyYXV9#WelcomeWednesdays pic.twitter.com/a9eT0YEb96
— NPNA (@npnewamericans) April 19, 2023
Zoila fled domestic violence + sought #asylum at the border 2 years ago.
— Al Otro Lado (@AlOtroLado_Org) April 12, 2023
When she learned how Biden’s asylum ban would hurt people like her, Zoila and @mujrsunidas mobilized their community to speak out.
Read her story: https://t.co/thapDLtg5A#WelcomeWednesdays #NoAsylumBan
In honor of #WelcomeWednesdays, I want to uplift my #TedTalk around recognizing the collective power of #Refugees ! @WelcomeWDignity @weareallusa https://t.co/hHwMXBZChI
— Basma Alawee / بسمة علاوي (@BasmaAlawee) April 12, 2023
Zoila fled domestic violence and sought #asylum at the border 2 years ago.
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) April 12, 2023
When she learned how Biden’s asylum ban would hurt people like her, Zoila and @mujrsunidas mobilized their community to speak out.
Read her story: https://t.co/Czgc4q6kXK#WelcomeWednesdays #NoAsylumBan pic.twitter.com/72sRlJJYKZ
📢 Last week, a campaign partner needed help. ICE detained his brother & gave him English paperwork for a hearing 10 days away. A young Mayan, he speaks Ixil. We emailed #WelcomeWithDignity partners & @GuerlineMJozef/ @HaitianBridge helped in a big way. A #WelcomeWednesdays 🧵 pic.twitter.com/so8yEy94t0
— #WelcomeWithDignity (@WelcomeWDignity) April 12, 2023