Welcoming Refugees Community Service Fair

7200 Arlington Road,Bethesda MD 20814

17 September, 2022

Description

This event will bring organizations that serve refugees together with members of the community who are inspired by the opportunity to support refugee resettlement. Our Welcoming Refugees Community Service Fair is featured as part of Welcoming Week, a nationwide initiative of Welcoming America that encourages communities to be more welcoming to immigrants and refugees. Together we will learn about the experiences of refugees as they make their way towards our community--and celebrate the progress they are making, often against difficult odds. In addition to meeting representatives of organizations that serve refugees, we invite you to join conversations with refugees, long-time residents of the area and newly-arrived, sharing stories about their experiences. Montgomery County has declared itself a “welcoming county” as part of the “Welcoming America” initiative. We’re glad to be a part of the area’s welcoming efforts. Join us to think globally, serve locally, and build community! WCIE and English Now! thank program co-sponsors including the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Montgomery County's Linkages to Learning. This event is free to the public, but please do register for a ticket, and we will send you additional information about about the program. And please let us know if you'd like to help us get the word out about the program -- we look forward to partnering with other people and organizations in the community that care about making refugee resettlement work and encouraging more people to get involved.