In September, organizations across the country celebrate both Welcoming Week and Citizenship Day - two events that lift up the power and joy of our diverse communities. See below for a selection of events across the state celebrating and welcoming immigrant and refugee communities in PA. Citizenship Day - Sept. 17:Citizenship Classes in Bucks County - Sept-Nov Sign up for free citizenship and English classes with Welcoming the Stranger. Fall classes begin in September. Register today! Philadelphia Citizenship Day - Sept. 14, 10am-4pm Come to the Community College of Philadelphia for free citizenship information and screening. Eligible individuals can receive free help preparing citizenship applications. For more information, contact Mercedes Nunez-Salgado, dmprobono@gmail.com. Census Champion Training (English & Spanish) - Sept. 17 Make the Road PA is hosting a unique, in-depth training on how to become a Census Champion, a trusted messenger equipped with the knowledge and tools to accurately and effectively answer questions and raise awareness about the 2020 Census. Join the fun in English or Spanish. Welcoming Week - Sept. 13-23:Lancaster Welcoming Week Join PICC member CWS-Lancaster and other local organization in celebrating the diversity of Lancaster! See more event details here! -- "Las Madres de Berks" Documentary Screening - Sept. 26 Philadelphia Welcoming Week Welcoming Week builds common ground in Philadelphia’s communities. It encourages dialogue and forges relationships between immigrants, refugees, and US-born citizens. See the full schedule of events! We've highlighted a few organized by PICC members below. -- Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival with AAU - Sept. 14 -- Join AAU for a Conversation with Eric Tang - Sept. 20 -- Harvest Moon Festival with VietLead - Sept. 22 -- "Las Madres de Berks" Documentary Screening - Sept. 28 York Feria Latina de CASA - Sept. 14 Come celebrate the diversity of Latinx culture with CASA! There will be food, music, activities for kids, and resources for legal consultation, financial education and professional development. |