Wishing a peaceful Bodhi Day (Rōhatsu) to all observing in #LdnOnt and #Middlesex! 🌿
Today marks the Buddha's enlightenment: a time for reflection, meditation, and kindness. We are proud to be a community rich in diverse traditions.
#LMLIP #WelcomingCommunity
Last night's 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Human Migration Institute took me back to Grand Opening of Paul & Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building. Next April will be its 20th Anniversary. www.pbs.org/video/paul-a... #Immigration #Refugees #ORR #WelcomingCommunity #PaulWellstone
Our new survey reveals a fascinating paradox about what makes a community truly welcoming. Newcomers in rural Middlesex report a stronger sense of belonging, even while facing more discrimination.
Read the story in our new Round Up, plus job news & more: buff.ly/cgERN5U
#LdnOnt #WelcomingCommunity
For practitioners in immigrant & refugee services: Join a French-language webinar on Sept 17 at 1 PM to discover a new digital tool that makes project evaluation simple and effective. Hosted by the Réseau en Immigration Francophone CSO.
Register here: buff.ly/0SROQHp
#WelcomingCommunity #LdnOnt
One of my main #MLKDay activities - organizing the notes and next steps from our recent meeting of groups / individuals interested in supporting our local immigrant community and preparing for challenges that may be ahead. #welcomingcommunity #collaboration
Great to hear of the success of a recent teen clothing swap at the Woburn Public Library! Organized by one of our SCI #AmeriCorps Fellows. Extra clothing was donated to local Haitian families we've been supporting.
#WoburnMA #communitybuilding #welcomingcommunity #libraries
