Interim Executive Director announcement, our 3rd year anniversary, office reopening plans, and more.
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Writing this, it is hard to believe that 2019 is coming to a close. This year the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center (IWC) has seen remarkable growth across all our programs, completing pilot programs in the iEnglish Project and Immigrant Business Hub. We have formed new partnerships across the state and the country to strengthen our work and learn from others in the field of immigrant integration…
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As summer comes to a close, we are happy to report what we have been doing to advance our mission through our various programs. The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center (IWC) is moving forward with its strategy to collaboratively scale its digital language program, as well as its civic engagement plans for 2019-2020….
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By now you have most likely heard about the recent influx of asylum seekers who have made their way to Portland, Maine. It has been encouraging to see Portland, surrounding cities and the community come together to support these new- comers, both through donations and a desire to volunteer time and services. Times like these remind us of why so many people choose to make Maine their home, and how the #PowerOfWe can make a difference!
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We are excited to share with you how the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center (IWC) is achieving its mission through the implementation of its programs in this first quarter of 2019.