Welcoming Communities to Host Welcoming Week Celebration on Saturday, September 16
The Welcoming Communities team, that recently joined Welcoming America’s extensive Welcoming Network, is participating in Welcoming Week by hosting a community celebration on September 16th, from 5pm-7pm, at 118 Elliot St. in Brattleboro. The event intends to build community, foster solidarity, and celebrate the start of Fall. Everyone who is a part of, or is involved in welcoming, our region’s growing immigrant community is encouraged to attend.
More information about the event can be found at https://www.welcomingcommunitiesvt.com/welcoming-week-fall-celebration
Learn more about the Welcoming Network: https://welcomingamerica.org/welcoming-network/
About Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC)
The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is a private, nonprofit economic development organization that serves as a catalyst for industrial and commercial growth throughout Southeastern Vermont, including Windham County and the towns of Readsboro, Searsburg, Winhall and Weston. BDCC serves as the State of Vermont’s certified Regional Development Corporation (RDC) for the greater Windham County area. BDCC is one of 12 RDCs throughout Vermont. This BDCC activity was made possible in part by a grant from the State of Vermont through the Agency of Commerce and Community Development. For more information visit: https://brattleborodevelopment.com/
About Welcoming America
Welcoming America is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that leads a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by ensuring everyone belongs. Through the Welcoming Network, we work to change systems and culture by providing communities the roadmap they need to create welcoming policies and share new approaches to inclusion to create an environment where everyone can truly thrive. Visit welcomingamerica.org to learn more.
Press contact
Lola Pak, lola@welcomingamerica.org
Alex Beck, abeck@brattleborodevelopment.com
