CWS-Lancaster is committed to showing welcome to refugees, immigrants, asylum-seekers and other uprooted people within the United States, who are seeking safety and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

We work hand-in-hand with caring churches, organizations, and individuals to provide hope and home to refugees and immigrants from all over the world.

CWS-Lancaster works with partners to give hope, opportunity, and relief to refugees and immigrants and promotes a diverse and welcoming community in Central PA."

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.

Please Donate to PICC!

PICC depends upon your support. Please donate to PICC today to support our advocacy and organizing work to mobilize the immigrant vote, build immigrant leaders, campaign for pro-immigrant policies at the local, state and federal levels, and support the effective implementation of pro-immigrant public policies.