Immigrant Welcome Center

10/19/2026

This year’s 20th anniversary gala, An Evening of Welcoming, would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Thank you to the following sponsors for their contributions:

Visionary: Patrick Corsi

Impact: Eli Lilly and Company, Citizens Energy Group, Indianapolis International Airport, OfficeWorks, and Amy and Bart Peterson

10/16/2026

The Our City, Our Table restaurant list includes local restaurants that offer diverse cuisines. We encourage you to try something new or head back to an old favorite this weekend to support these independently owned establishments. Share on your page to let others know about too!

Check out the list: https://immigrantwelcomecenter.org/our-city-our-table.

10/15/2026

Only a few seats remain for our gala, An Evening of Welcoming: 20 Years and Beyond, set for Thursday, October 29. We encourage you to secure your spot now before they’re sold out.

Purchase tickets: https://ow.ly/5zBX50ZY3J5.

10/14/2026

Our Founder’s Challenge fundraiser continues. IWC Founder Amy Minick Peterson has challenged us to raise $20,000.

Every dollar we raise in October will be matched 1:1 up to $20,000—doubling your gift and enabling IWC to remain a trusted partner and advocate for ALL immigrants.

See what your dollars support and give today: https://immigrantwelcomecenter.org/donate

10/12/2026

On this , we’re taking time today to honor those who were on this land first, those who have always called this place home.

10/10/2026

Recent policies, including ICE surge in Central Indiana have impacted local, independently owned restaurants. Immigrant Welcome Center is launching “Our City, Our Table.”

Whether it’s discovering a new cuisine or returning to a favorite spot, we encourage you to visit and enjoy the diverse cuisines available through restaurants in Central Indiana.

Visit our directory (more restaurants coming soon) to explore options: https://bit.ly/ourcityourtable.

Our City, Our Table invites you to pull up a chair to experience the diverse Indianapolis scene. Choose local and try something new.

10/09/2026

Our next edition of “Need to Know” is covering Senate Enrolled Act 76, a law passed by the Indiana General Assembly this year. While it only went into law in July 2026, we show the effects the immigration-related policies are having on our community.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/us5850ZWl73

10/06/2026

Early voting has started and will end on November 2. In order to make sure voting is accessible to all, we are sharing voting guidelines to know where and how to vote.

10/05/2026

As we continue our 20th anniversary recognition, our founder Amy Minick Peterson has challenged us to raise $20,000.

Every dollar we raise in October will be matched 1:1 up to $20,00—doubling your gift and enabling IWC to remain a trusted partner and advocate for ALL immigrants.

Give today: https://immigrantwelcomecenter.org/donate.

10/03/2026

is hosting Senegalese Day October 3-4 to celebrate the history, traditions, and culture. Check out this special event!