Mission + Vision + Values 

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• Our Mission
• To be a trusted partner and advocate for all immigrants.
• Our Vision
• Every immigrant in Indiana is thriving.
• Values
• Equity • Accountability • Collaboration • Trust

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What does IWC Do?

Immigrant and Refugee Support�Natural Helper Program 

• “Natural Helpers” are volunteers who assist immigrants and refugees transition to life in Indianapolis. As immigrants themselves, they understand the challenges that come with moving to a new place, such as learning a new language, finding employment, and establishing their home in the U.S. Reuben Education Series Every year, Immigrant Welcome Center through its Reuben Education Series convenes multiple live discussions on topics ranging from immigration policy to public health, language access to housing, where immigrant leaders share their thoughts and expertise with the community.

Joanna Lopez

Natural Helper Coordinator 

Jlopez@immigrantwelcomecenter.org

Join Our Team�How to Become a Natural Helper

• Program Requirements and Enrollment Process 
• Have a passion for serving the immigrant community 
• Be an immigrant from another country or child of immigrant parents
• Must speak English and at least one other language
• Apply for the program https://forms.office.com/r/GVr3ZdxVRi
• Be able to attend a 2-day orientation via Zoom – Next Orientation Feb. 19th and Feb. 26th, both days from 9am-2pm. We only offer the training twice a year. 

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English Language Literacy

The English Language Literacy program is focused on creating, providing, and sustaining English classes for those immigrants who are beginning learners. Recent Immigrant Welcome Center research revealed the need for more classes for learners with limited schooling and literacy skills and more training for teachers. Our goal is to get these learners to the starting line.

Ginger Kosobucki, English Learning Director 

gkosobucki@immigrantwelcomecenter.org

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Adult ELL Pathway to Literacy

NATURALIZATION & LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Citizenship Support

• Immigrant Welcome Center offers citizenship classes to help prepare Lawful Permanent Residents for the next step of becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. Classes include an interactive workbook, practice exams, and mock interviews.
• Citizenship Support Immigrant Welcome Center offers free assistance with the N-400 Application for Naturalization to Lawful Permanent Residents. Our partners at Citizenshipworks join us for quarterly workshops that connect aspiring U.S. citizens to volunteer attorneys.

Adejoke Awolusi

Legal & Naturalization Services Coordinator

aawolusi@immigrantwelcomecenter.org

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Community Partner Support

Agency Consultations 

Immigrant Welcome Center offers one-on-one consultations to local agencies who are looking to increase their capacity to assist immigrant and refugee populations. 

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Navigating Culture and Bias Training

These highly interactive and challenging workshops provide local organizations with an opportunity to unpack layers of culture, privilege, and power while identifying how these concepts create opportunities to work effectively with immigrants and refugees. The workshops shed light to how we build belonging communities in Indianapolis and beyond. 

Questions? 

Joanna Lopez, Natural Helper Coordinator

Email:Jlopez@immigrantwelcomecenter.org

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IWC Website:https://www.immigrantwelcomecenter.org/

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Immigrant Welcome Center Connect:

 https://www.immigrantwelcomecenter.org/resources/

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Client Helpline: 1-866-711-1342