Welcoming Immigrant Neighbors- Blount Co.
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The Mission:
*To encourage dialogue about issues related to immigrants;
*To build better understanding amount immigrants, their communities, and members of local receiving communities;
*To support and learn from Immigrant communities as they engage in civic and political life;
*To promote more just and reasonable immigration policies;
*To partner and support local immigrants in connecting with community resources;
*and to foster a welcoming atmosphere in which all people are treated with dignity and respect
Get involved! There are many ways to connect, engage, and contribute, including:
*Send us an email to receive occasional email with news and information about opportunities for service and advocacy on immigration issues.
*Learn from your neighbors about the impact of our immigration policies.
*Contact local, state, and federal legislators to advocate for just policies related to immigrants and immigration
*Donate to support critical needs of local immigrant families, community education and awareness programs, and other initiatives.
*Assist with ongoing interpreting/translation needs
Resources for immigrants in East Tennessee and beyond
Resources for immigrants from the Tennessee Immigrant and KRefugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC)
Know Your Rights: What to do if you are stopped by police or immigration agents (TIRRC)
Our Current Initiatives
Accompaniment Teams – Three teams of volunteers are each paired with a local migrant family, befriending and offering a range of different types of support as they navigate our complicated immigration process.
Fundraising for rent and utility assistance for undocumented immigrants during Covid-19: In April 2020 WIN-BC launched our first significant fundraising campaign in order to address the dire financial situation faced by many undocumented neighbors who are not covered by unemployment or stimulus funds. The fund — which raised approximately $10,000 and was supported by over 60 local donors — is providing assistance for rent and utilities in partnership with another long-standing local agency, Good Neighbors of Blount County.
Power of Attorney workshops – Assistance for families to complete Power of Attorney documents designating a caregiver for their children in the event of detention or deportation.
Speakers/programs on immigration issues for faith communities & civic groups ‐ One‐time presentation or a four‐week workshop/study with local speakers, video, etc. designed for faith communities, neighborhood groups, and civic/community organizations. Programs can be tailored to different needs.
Referrals to local resources and information for immigrants – Providing information about immigrant-friendly community resources.
Dental Clinic – Thanks to generous support from local dentists, WIN-BC has coordinated basic dental care for more than 50 local immigrants who are not eligible for other forms of dental assistance have received low-or no-cost dental services over the last year.
for videos sharing of resources with local immigrant communities.
Community Food Connection of Blount County – The Community Food Connection of Blount County is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to reducing food insecurity for citizens in Blount County and helping individuals and families improve their quality of life.
Address: 137 N Calderwood St. / Alcoa, TN 37701
Hours: Monday: 10am-12pm; Wednesday: 10am-2pm; Thursday: 5pm-7pm; Saturday: 10am-12pm
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