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WE GLOBAL NETWORK 39NEW YORKInternational Institute <strong>of</strong> BuffaloThe International Institute <strong>of</strong> Buffalois dedicated to assist<strong>in</strong>g refugees <strong>an</strong>dimmigr<strong>an</strong>ts overcome l<strong>an</strong>guage <strong>an</strong>dcultural barriers so that <strong>the</strong>y c<strong>an</strong> becomeself-sufficient, productive members <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> community, as well as promot<strong>in</strong>gglobal education <strong>an</strong>d <strong>in</strong>ternationalconnections <strong>in</strong> Western New York.iibuff.orgOHIOGlobal Clevel<strong>an</strong>dThe mission <strong>of</strong> Global Clevel<strong>an</strong>d is toattract <strong>an</strong>d connect newcomers to GreaterClevel<strong>an</strong>d’s opportunities, resources <strong>an</strong>dservices <strong>an</strong>d to cultivate a welcom<strong>in</strong>g placefor all <strong>in</strong> order to <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>the</strong> population <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Clevel<strong>an</strong>d Metropolit<strong>an</strong> Statistical Area.globalclevel<strong>an</strong>d.orgNew Americ<strong>an</strong> Initiative ColumbusMayor Michael B. Colem<strong>an</strong>’s New Americ<strong>an</strong>Initiative was created to give all immigr<strong>an</strong>ts<strong>an</strong>d refugees liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Columbus access tocity services <strong>an</strong>d programs to help improve<strong>the</strong>ir lives. This <strong>in</strong>itiative gives equalopportunity to all refugees <strong>an</strong>d immigr<strong>an</strong>ts<strong>an</strong>d allows <strong>the</strong>m to become responsible,productive residents <strong>of</strong> Columbus.columbus.gov/Templates/Detail.aspx?id=65002Welcome <strong>Day</strong>tonThe Welcome <strong>Day</strong>ton Pl<strong>an</strong> – written by<strong>the</strong> community <strong>an</strong>d endorsed by <strong>the</strong> CityCommission – provides a broad policyframework for creat<strong>in</strong>g a more welcom<strong>in</strong>g<strong>an</strong>d <strong>in</strong>clusive environment for immigr<strong>an</strong>ts.Welcome <strong>Day</strong>ton connects projects alreadyunderway, while also promot<strong>in</strong>g new<strong>in</strong>itiatives, creat<strong>in</strong>g a community-fueled,collaborative agenda to tr<strong>an</strong>sform <strong>Day</strong>ton<strong>in</strong>to <strong>an</strong> immigr<strong>an</strong>t-friendly city.welcomedayton.orgPENNSYLVANIAWelcom<strong>in</strong>g Center for New Pennsylv<strong>an</strong>i<strong>an</strong>sPhiladelphiaThe Welcom<strong>in</strong>g Center for NewPennsylv<strong>an</strong>i<strong>an</strong>s connects newly arrived<strong>in</strong>dividuals from around <strong>the</strong> world with <strong>the</strong>economic opportunities that <strong>the</strong>y need tosucceed <strong>in</strong> our region.welcom<strong>in</strong>gcenter.orgGlobalPittsburghGlobalPittsburgh br<strong>in</strong>gs toge<strong>the</strong>r globallym<strong>in</strong>dedpeople <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pittsburgh regionthrough membership activities <strong>an</strong>dhost<strong>in</strong>g programs. It helps universities <strong>an</strong>dEnglish L<strong>an</strong>guage programs attract more<strong>in</strong>ternational students, <strong>an</strong>d coord<strong>in</strong>ates visitsfor <strong>in</strong>ternational delegations through <strong>the</strong>U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> State.globalpittsburgh.orgSTORIES FROM AMERICA’S RUST BELT

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