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The Hello Neighbor Network Triples Support of Refugees and Immigrants by Welcoming 16 New Nonprofit Leaders


PITTSBURGH, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2021, the Hello Neighbor Network will triple its support of refugees and immigrants in local communities as it welcomes 16 new nonprofit leaders to the national coalition. The 16 Hello Neighbor Network Fellows will participate in a 10-month intensive leadership program in the interest of furthering their organizational missions to support immigrants and refugees. They will join the eight founding members for professional development, a national convening, and ongoing support as they undertake independent projects to grow and enhance the work of their organizations.

Betsy Bonilla Jimenez Hurst, Founder and Executive Director of HOLA Lakeway in Morristown, Tennessee will join as a 2021 Fellow. She says, "I am excited about this opportunity because I know it will allow me to learn from other nonprofit leaders. This will help me to grow as a nonprofit leader. I am grateful for this opportunity."

Sloane Davidson, Founder and CEO of Hello Neighbor says, "It is with immense pride that we welcome 16 new leaders and their organizations from around the country to the Hello Neighbor Network. We know the best way to heal our country and create more inclusive communities is by learning from each other and supporting each other. I'm confident that this year will be transformative for our new Fellows and their organizations."

Grassroots leaders are more overstretched and isolated than ever in the current political and COVID-19 climate in the U.S. In a challenging atmosphere, the Network enables knowledge exchange, support, and collaborative learning for the next generation of leaders and their organizations to grow and enhance the crucial work they do to fill gaps for refugees and immigrants to truly thrive in their communities.

Laura Erickson, Founder and Executive Director of Ladies Let's Talk in Austin, Texas will join as a 2021 Fellow. She says, "It can feel lonely doing this work and I am looking forward to being part of a network of nonprofits who can count on each other for support and ideas."

A total of 16 new member leaders and organizations join the Network this month:

The Network was convened in 2019 by Sloane Davidson, Founder and CEO of Hello Neighbor (Pittsburgh, PA) alongside eight founding members:

One of the Network's first projects in 2019 was a national research study to understand the impact grassroots nonprofits have in communities. The study found that 100 percent of responding refugees agreed their organization makes people in their community feel more welcome and 92% felt their children had more opportunities after being involved with their organization. The study also found that nonprofits had an outward ripple effect with 97% of responding volunteers saying they advocate for refugee issues at local, state or national levels as a result of working with their organization.

The Network further supports these crucial grassroots nonprofits in their work. Throughout 2020, the Network grew and evolved, kicking off its first of many regrant opportunities in partnership with USA for UNHCR distributing $24,000 for member organizations to address COVID-19 emergency relief in their communities. The Network also partnered with the Ad Council and Center for Inclusion and Belonging for the national Belonging Begins with Us campaign. And it is looking ahead to a new research study in 2021 and continuing to share OpEds and stories on the Hello Neighbor Network Medium publication.

On April 14-15, 2021 the Network will hold its second annual and first virtual convening with opportunities for member and non-member organizations to learn from leading experts in the field and one another. Details will be available on the new Hello Neighbor Network website: neighbornetwork.io

The Hello Neighbor Network is supported by generous partnerships with the Walmart Foundation, USA for UNHCR, The Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh, The Benter Foundation, The Good People Fund, and The Harnisch Foundation to elevate grassroots voices in ongoing conversations about refugees and immigrants in the U.S.

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About Hello Neighbor:
Founded in 2017, Hello Neighbor's mission is to support recently resettled refugee and immigrant families through mentorship and programs designed to support the whole family. Through an innovative model that places community and education side-by-side, Hello Neighbor now supports over 125 families from 13 countries of origin in Pittsburgh plus launched a national coalition called the Hello Neighbor Network bringing together like-minded organizations to further create a sense of belonging and inclusion across the United States.

Contact:
Rachel Vinciguerra                
National Program Manager
Hello Neighbor
[email protected] 
https://www.helloneighbor.io/network 
412-567-3946

SOURCE Hello Neighbor


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