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We welcome immigrants as neighbors and leaders. Together, we create pathways to economic growth and strengthen the fabric of our communities. Immigrants Belong 💙

Stay up to date with all that is happening at The Welcoming Center and our work to foster a thriving community through immigrant inclusion.

06/11/2026

More from our programs! 💙 As we wrap up our spring programming, we’re reflecting on the incredible accomplishments of our participants. From graduating from programs and hosting community events to launching business plans and taking bold steps toward their goals, they continue to inspire us every day.

We are so proud of each and every member of the TWC community and grateful to be part of their journey.

06/02/2026

Last week, we celebrated the conclusion of our English for Workplace Communication class. While every graduation is one of the most rewarding moments of our work, this one was especially meaningful because it marked the first graduation as part of our expansion efforts.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible, including our incredible program team, Kennett Library for making every collaboration impactful, and our city partners for providing the funding that allows us to expand our reach. And of course, most importantly, thank you to our participants, who inspire us every day and remind us why this work matters. THANK YOU! 🎉

05/28/2026

Our very own Super Bowl moment 🦅🏆 Thank you to Moro Ojomo for such an inspiring conversation! We know Philly runs on sports, and stories like yours bring our community even closer together.

We also want to give an extra shoutout to for the incredible food, gone in seconds for a reason! 🤗 TWC won’t forget this special day!

05/14/2026

Join us at The Welcoming Center for the launch of our new series, In Common, conversations with leading voices exploring immigration, history, and policy. For our first event, we’ll welcome scholar and author Yoosun Park for a timely discussion inspired by her forthcoming book Social Work, the Americanization Movement, and the Construction of Americans, 1874–1930.

Through the history of the Americanization movement, Yoosun Park will explore how ideas of race, belonging, and immigration have shaped the United States and why those conversations still matter today. Link in bio for tickets! ⬆️

05/05/2026

Philadelphia runs on sports. On May 27, as part of PHL250, we’re bringing that energy to The Welcoming Center with Moro Ojomo! A Defensive Tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, proud Nigerian immigrant, and of course, a Super Bowl champion, Moro brings incredible talent and heart to a game that is embedded in our city’s culture, while reminding us that it’s bigger than any one place. Link in bio for tickets! ⬆️

04/29/2026

Still thinking about this incredible Solas moment! A group of 5th graders took the stage and challenged us all.

“We are taking a stand. We hear the untrue words said about immigrants, and we want a change for our world. We want to model how everyone should be treated, especially those who are new to our country. If a group of middle school kids understands the important roles immigrants play in our community—if we can come together to welcome others—then why can’t the leaders of our country do the same?”

04/23/2026

At Solas, we were proud to honor Jimmy Williams, General President of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, and Lurline McKenzie, a TWC participant and apprentice at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard. Together, their stories reflect the power of union partnerships and the importance of building workforces that welcome immigrants.

As Jimmy shared, “Whether we are raising standards for undocumented workers, workers with work authorization, or workers who were born here, we raise standards for every worker.” Thank you to our incredible honorees for showing what it means to create opportunity, dignity, and belonging for all.

04/16/2026

What a night at Solas 2026! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the strength and contributions of immigrant communities across our region. The words from our honorees and speakers were powerful, reminding us what is possible when we come together. Thanks to all of you, we raised $647,000 to fuel this work. We are so grateful to be in this community with you and excited for our future! Keep an eye out for more photos to come!

03/27/2026

So excited to announce our 2026 Solas Awards emcees!✨We couldn’t be happier to share that they are two of our very own staff members, Elizabeth and Taj. They bring the energy, the heart, and the commitment that define The Welcoming Center. Their dedication to our participants and their advocacy matter now more than ever, and they have a great time doing it! Get ready for an incredible night! 🤗

02/19/2026

Our Immigrants Belong window and lawn signs are officially back in stock! 💙 Proudly show your support by grabbing yours from The Welcoming Center. Every dollar goes directly toward supporting immigrants in our communities.

Help promote advocacy, change harmful narratives, and reinforce the truth that Immigrants Belong. Get yours today and be part of the movement. https://p6xk6y-en.myshopify.com/

Address

211 N 13th Street, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
19107

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12155572626

Website

https://welcomingcenter.org/

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