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After a long year of hard work reforming the https://t.co/lHQxEAojic website to be accessible in several different languages, the Language Access team here at the OIA was able present their work to the city last Friday. Congratulations to them! 🎉
Since day one, our administration has prioritized becoming a more welcoming, inclusive, and equitable city. On #WorldRefugeeDay, we celebrate everyone who has come to Philadelphia seeking refuge and everyone who has stepped up to support them. #CertifiedWelcoming
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Check out some of the events we have planned, and join us in celebration. https://t.co/mIfTDm32qR
Philly is welcoming asylum seekers who were bused from Texas.
Learn more about our efforts and how you can help by contributing to the Philadelphia Welcoming Fund. https://t.co/fjQ8TZZXim
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Check out some of the events we have planned, and join us in celebration. https://t.co/mIfTDm32qR
.@phillyoia thanks Judy Reitzes at Grannies Respond. Judy is a retired ESL teacher at Community College of Philadelphia who’s been with Grannies Respond for 2 years and helped new arrivals practice basic English vocabulary while they were at the city’s Welcome Center.
@PhillyOIA *Correction Tweet* @phillyoia thanks Angie at Gente de Venezuela, who was the “make it happen” volunteer. Ex: Angie led outings with kids to the Museum & Christmas Village. Angie came from full work days & showed up at the Welcome Center glowing & giving energy.
.@phillyoia wants to thank grassroots volunteers who supported our city’s response to new arrivals who found themselves sent to Philadelphia from Texas in late 2022. In particular, OIA wants to thank a few individuals who made a huge impact at the Welcome Center:
.@phillyoia thanks Clara at the St. Thomas Aquinas Community Center. Clara has led weekly workshops at the Welcome Center about how to navigate new life in Philadelphia, has helped set people up in new housing, & has organized fun holiday & birthday celebrations for new arrivals.
.@phillyoia thanks volunteers from Philly's legal community who supported the response to new arrivals, bussed here from TX in late 2022. Volunteer staff came from orgs like @HIASPA, @NSCPhila, American Immigration Lawyers Association, PA Immigrant Family Unity Project.
The @PhillyOIA Language Access Program team and the Free Library collaborated on the creation of the Language Help Here! Campaign. The campaign's main goal is to provide all residents, regardless of language, access to City services and information: https://t.co/OCY8H0IpVZ
Congratulations to the @welcomingcenter for celebrating 20 years of such impactful work to celebrate and integrate immigrants in Philly!! Shout out to the many Welcoming Center alum shaping our city everyday!! 💜
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.@Congreso1977 tells us, "Lynette volunteers with us as a certified tax preparer for the VITA/TCE program. She ensures individuals have access to programs and services that they may have not been aware of, helping provide a better quality of life." (1/2)
The American Chinese Museum tells us, "Holly has volunteered with us for 4 years & her most significant contribution was in our operations; supporting budgeting, strategic planning, and organizational development. Holly has helped organize and shown up at every event." (1/2)
.@ACANAevents tells us, "For 7 years, Aletha has volunteered as a Health Navigator & Peer Educator. She bridges the gap between clinical medical settings & culturally informed contextualization of medical services. She is an educator, interpreter, accompaniment & leader." (1/2)
We are excited to announce our first Health Screening Day in Northeast Philly! Don't miss AFAHO’s first screening day of the year happening Saturday, May 13th from 10AM - 3PM at 6434 Castor Avenue.
Great news. Philly Africatown Restaurant Week begins today! 🥳
The African Diaspora has been at the core of Philadelphia's social, cultural and economic life for more than two centuries.
Enjoy and see list of participating businesses here: https://t.co/73mNS5nOLF
New opportunity for local organizations: Apply to facilitate a focus group to help improve the language accessibility of the https://t.co/FWJODabYmo website! Submit an application here by April 20: https://t.co/6qiKp55RgP