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Responding to COVID-19
Friends, In this moment of great uncertainty, we are thinking of you, your staff, and the communities you serve. While the COVID-19 pandemic is still unfolding, one thing is certain: The current public health crisis and related economic disruptions are disproportionately impacting those who are both essential to our communities and most vulnerable in them. […]
WES Mariam Assefa Fund and Tarsadia Foundation Announce the Opportunity Challenge: $1 Million to Uplift Immigrant Communities
New Funding Opportunity Seeks Solutions to Support the Success of Immigrants and Refugees NEW YORK – March 10, 2020 – The World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund and the Tarsadia Foundation today announced a joint $1 million grantmaking initiative to support the success of immigrants, refugees, and their communities nationwide. For more information and […]
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians Launches Program to Engage Immigrant Talent
On January 15, grantee partner the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians launched its Engaging Immigrant Talent Initiative at an event with the Mayor of Philadelphia. The 18-month program, in partnership with Philadelphia’s Office of Workforce Development, aims to advance employer-informed immigrant workforce integration. With support from the WES Mariam Assefa Fund, the initiative will encourage employers to hire immigrant talent in Philadelphia and develop a […]
Announcing Fund’s First Grants to Support Immigrant and Refugee Employment Initiatives
The WES Mariam Assefa Fund today announced the award of USD$1.2 million in grants toward its goal of catalyzing economic opportunities and advancement for immigrants and refugees in the U.S. and Canada. The grants have been awarded to five organizations in the U.S.: the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation, Jobs for the Future (JFF), Mission […]
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