purpose
Mar. 21, 2018 8:05 am
Just-fired New Sanctuary Movement staffers are speaking out against the immigrant org’s ED
A former accompaniment coordinator and two former community organizers say they were fired in "blatant retaliation" for criticizing NSM cofounder and Executive Director Peter Pedemonti following a February interaction with an ICE agent.
method
Feb. 28, 2018 7:51 am
New Sanctuary Movement on activism from ‘a place of abundance’
APIARY Magazine interviewed leaders from the immigrant rights organization for its sanctuary-themed issue.
people
Feb. 26, 2018 12:50 pm
12 Philly immigrants who are ready to mobilize
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians' civic engagement training program, Immigrant Leadership Institute, just graduated its first cohort. Here's what its participants learned.
method
Feb. 9, 2018 12:55 pm
Redefining civic participation, one new leader at a time
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians' Nicole Pumphrey challenges Philadelphians: What will you do to support civically engaged immigrants?
funding
Jan. 11, 2018 11:09 am
After federal cuts, Philly funders are stepping up for this refugee service nonprofit
2017 was rough for Nationalities Service Center. Here's how it's rallying in 2018, thanks to support from local donors and foundations.
method
Jan. 2, 2018 10:30 am
For immigrants, civic engagement is essential to success
It's about more than voting, writes Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians' Manuel Portillo: It's also economic security and making real change in their new home.
purpose
Dec. 7, 2017 8:00 am
Sanctuary cities 101: Why they matter and how Philly came to be one
And a detailed timeline of the three-year battle to keep it that way.
people
Nov. 29, 2017 11:48 am
This Philly Venezuelan wants to encourage ‘participation, not isolation’ among immigrants
Guillermo López has lived in the city for two years. Here's why he wants to become a U.S. citizen and help educate others in the immigrant community about the benefits of naturalizing.
method
Nov. 13, 2017 12:56 pm
Juntos just formed Philly’s first Community Resistance Zone for immigrants’ rights
Over the weekend, the activist organization helped almost 150 volunteers register 500 South Philly residents as advocates.
people
Nov. 10, 2017 8:40 am
These are the 3 big barriers for immigrants seeking citizenship
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians' Katherine Prieto-Celis and Manuel Portillo share how the Immigrant Leadership Institute is helping participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to break them down.