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Archived Webinar: Best Practices for Developing a Community-Led ECBO Board
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: September 27, 2023
Topic(s): Community Sponsor/Supporter, Cultural Awareness
Date: September 27, 2023
Topic(s): Community Sponsor/Supporter, Cultural Awareness
This webinar is presented by Switchboard, a one-stop shop for refugee service providers in the United States. Learn more about Switchboard at www.SwitchboardTA.org. Hosted on September 27, 2023 the training was delivered by Drocella Mugorewera, international bestselling author, award-winning speaker, and founder of the Diversity in Action Global Movement; Dauda Sesay, the National Network Director …
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Blog Post: Managing Newcomers’ Housing Expectations
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: September 7, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Housing Orientation
Date: September 7, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Housing Orientation
Amidst rising rental prices, increasing application competition, and a dearth of affordable housing stock, the housing search is difficult. Preconceived notions newcomers may have about the U.S. housing market can further complicate the search for case managers or housing coordinators and the newcomers themselves. Below are a few of the most important facts about housing …
Archived Webinar: Strengthening Family Resilience Among Afghan Newcomers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 31, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management, Family Services
Date: August 31, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management, Family Services
This webinar is presented by Switchboard, a one-stop shop for refugee service providers in the United States. Learn more about Switchboard at www.SwitchboardTA.org. Hosted on August 31, 2023 the training was delivered by Dr. Mary Bunn, PhD, LCSW; Caroline Dilts, MSW, LICSW; Dr. Euijin Jung, PhD, MSW; Farhad Sharifi, MSW; and, Asma Kharooti, MS. Over …
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Archived Webinar: Welcome Corps: How ECBOs Will Play Critical Roles in This New Initiative
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 31, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement
Date: August 31, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement
This webinar is presented by Switchboard, a one-stop shop for refugee service providers in the United States. Learn more about Switchboard at www.SwitchboardTA.org. Hosted on August 30, 2023 the training was delivered by Esmeralda Hoscoy, Associate Director of Support and Oversight at the Community Sponsorship Hub; Basma Alawee, Director of External Affairs at the Community …
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Blog Post: Legal Support for Afghan Newcomers in the Coming Year
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 23, 2023
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Date: August 23, 2023
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
As we begin our third year of welcoming Afghan newcomers seeking safety in the United States, the legal needs of the community have shifted as the initial parole periods end and more Afghans obtain other statuses. This blog post summarizes some of the major legal needs of the Afghan newcomer community and shares useful services …
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Blog Post: Adopting a Family Engagement Model is a Game-Changer
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 21, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement
Date: August 21, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement
After the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, more than 5,000 Afghan newcomers were welcomed to Houston, Texas. For Rupani Foundation, an ethnic community-based organization (ECBO) in Houston, the evacuation posed many challenges but also presented an opportunity to engage with the families we serve in a more meaningful way. This blog post shares some of …
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Archived Webinar: Lifting Community Voices: How the Afghan Mother’s Action Committee Transformed our Approach to Community Development
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 21, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement
Date: August 21, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement
This webinar is presented by Switchboard, a one-stop shop for refugee service providers in the United States. Learn more about Switchboard at www.SwitchboardTA.org. Hosted on August 21, 2023 the training was delivered by Troy Bush Di-Donato; Senior Community Engagement Officer at Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) and Neelofar Ali; Director of Programs at the Rupani Foundation …
Blog Post: Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Answering Frequently Asked Questions for Service Providers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 16, 2023
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Date: August 16, 2023
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Refugee and newcomer clients may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) depending on their age or health condition. However, applying for SSI is a long and complicated process. With contributions from Kara Friesen, Bayle Conrad, Dr. Andrea Green, and Dr. Meera Siddharth, this blog post answers some of the most common FAQs about SSI …
Archived Webinar: Identifying and Reporting Hiring Discrimination against Newcomers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 14, 2023
Topic(s): Employment, Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Employment Rights
Date: August 14, 2023
Topic(s): Employment, Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Employment Rights
Hosted on August 14, 2023 the training was delivered by Liza Zamd, Senior Trial Attorney in the Department of Justice’s Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) and Ramya Sankaran, Trial Attorney in the Department of Justice’s Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) This webinar will help service providers identify and address hiring discrimination, with a …
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Guide: Understanding Individual Development Accounts
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 9, 2023
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Date: August 9, 2023
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Asset building and self-sufficiency are important goals for newly resettled refugees in the United States. Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) can play a vital role in developing financial literacy and independence through matching funds and building assets. This resource, created by Switchboard, will assist service providers in understanding IDAs, their benefits, and provide additional resources.
