223: Reigniting Prosperity: How Immigrants Help Revive Communities and Fuel Economic Growth

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Rachel Perić is Executive Director of Welcoming America. Inspired by her family’s refugee story, she has worked for more than a decade to grow the worldwide movement of welcomers and advocate for the power of everyday people to build welcoming communities for all. Rachel has worked throughout her career with local leaders whose innovative solutions to community building in an era of migration are the inspiration for her work and advocacy, and the subject of her published writing in USA Today, CNN, and numerous media outlets. She serves on the boards of RCUSA, the American Visionary Art Museum, and Art and Remembrance.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

Rachel Perić‘s journey inspired by her family’s refugee story and vision for inclusive communities.
Overview of Welcoming America: connecting 300 members across 40 states, aiming for 50 certified welcoming cities and counties by 2026.
Importance of creating neighborly connections and policies to dismantle participation barriers.
Insights into the transformative certified welcoming program, promoting local ownership and engagement.
The role of diverse stakeholders: social services, government, business community, and grassroots efforts.

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