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OUR STORY

IowaWINs Workbook

The IowaWINs workbook is designed to help communities create important and lasting relationships and structures supporting immigrants and refugees in community and be prepared for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) activity or other anti-immigrant activity. ​

IowaWINs Workbook

Fall 2015

​​Syrian Refugee Crisis


September 2015

​First Presbyterian Church creates a community commission to seek local response to Syrian Refugee Crisis

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December 2015

​Making connections across Iowa:  Warm clothes and supplies for older adult ESL students at Lutheran Services

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February 2016 

​Understanding the Refugee Experience
Learning from Catholic Charities and Community Development in Columbus Junction about refugees and immigration


April 2016
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The film shared the story of the Lost Boys of Sudan, the difficulties faced by refugees and how a simple smile, directions, and kindness can help.

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July 2016​

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IowaWINs and LULAC began working together

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September 2016​

New vision focuses on making our community a welcoming place for people from around the world


February 2017

And the people kept coming – over 140 people attended this potluck event enjoying food and conversation across cultures

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May 2017

Over $1,400 was raised at our Soup for Syria Supper


July 2017

 LULAC celebrates 1st anniversary of Mt. Pleasant Chapter with the community in Central Park


August 2017

 IowaWINS (Iowa Welcomes Immigrant Neighbors) brand is created and Facebook page launched
 

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October 2017

 IowaWINS serves up Diversity Chili in Central Park

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November 2017
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 IowaWINS Holiday Bazaar raises funds for Mayan Hands (Guatemala 501(c)3) and for ArtLife Society  (Refugees in Greece 501(c)3)


April 2018
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  International Potluck with Quilts that Unite Us 

​Bystander Intervention Workshop
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​Refugee Simulation


May 2018
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  May 9- ICE Raid

May 10- Prayer Vigil at Henry County Courthouse

​Food Pantry Opens


June 2018
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  Fathers Day Event

Immigration Panel Discussion in Burlington, Iowa


August 2018
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Immigration Summit August 2018

HOW WE HELP

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