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Honoring the Past. Welcoming the Future.

Become one of               Welcomers helping newcomers build lives of dignity, stability, and belonging.​​
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America's Story Continues

For                years, immigrants, refugees, newcomers, and their descendants have helped shape the story of the United States. They have built communities, strengthened churches, started businesses, served their neighbors, and contributed to the growth of this nation.
As America celebrates its             th anniversary, The Welcome Network invites you to honor that legacy by helping welcome the next generation of newcomers. Our goal is simple:

250 Welcomers × $250 = $62,500.

 
Together, we can continue creating pathways to belonging for immigrant and refugee families throughout our region.
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​DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT

A generous donor has committed to matching gifts dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000.
That means: Your $               gift becomes $500!​​​
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​Honor an Immigrant

Many of us are here because someone came before us. When making your gift, we invite you to honor:
  • An ancestor
  • A parent or grandparent
  • A newcomer friend
  • A refugee family
  • Someone whose journey helped shape your story
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You may also submit a photo, a short story, and/or a dedication message.​ Selected submissions may be featured throughout the year as part of the 250 Welcomers campaign. 
SUBMIT A STORY AT STORIES@THEWELCOMENET.ORG
Positive Stories Project | Abbas – A Story of Perseverance and Service
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Positive Stories Project | Rev. Jon Nitta – A Story of Memory and Hospitality
10:26
Interview with Julia Sheets
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Come to the Table: The Welcome Home (Asylum-Seeker Care)
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Stories of Welcome

The story of America is still being written. Throughout the year we will share stories from: Positive Stories Project, Welcome Homes, Refugee Resettlement, Volunteer Hosts, Legal Services Clients, Community Partners, etc. These stories remind us that welcoming newcomers is not only part of our history—it is part of our future.
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Become One of                 Welcomers

Together we celebrate 250 years of contributions from immigrants and their descendants.
Together we help write the next chapter.
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*250 Welcomers is a year-long campaign of The Welcome Network celebrating America's 250th anniversary through welcome, belonging, and community.

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Hammond, IN 46327
 

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Lansing, IL  60438

Email: info@thewelcomenet.org

Phone: (219) 276-3764

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