From May 20-22, Amani Family Services joined a small but mighty group of Hoosiers at the Welcoming Interactive conference in Detroit, MI. This year, the biannual conference from Welcoming America hosted 900 attendees from across the globe in a powerful space for connection and collaboration. We listened to moving stories of resilience and hope, we shared practical tools for engagement and capacity-building, and we learned impactful examples of how immigrant residents play a vital role in the resurgence of our host city, Detroit. In addition to Amani, Northeast Indiana was represented by our friends at The Language Access Lab and The Wabash County Diversity Coalition. Together, we will bring the knowledge and connections we gained from #interactive2025 and work towards building a welcoming and belonging Northeast Indiana where everyone can thrive.

Learn how you can support local welcoming work at amanifamilyservices.org/welcomingfw

Exciting news!

The theme for Welcoming Week 2025 is Stories We Share. Stories are more than just connection points. They’re also catalysts. Save the date: Welcoming Week will take place September 12–21, 2025.

Are you interested in supporting a Welcoming Week event this year? Fill out our interest survey to learn more.

Stay tuned for our full schedule at amanifamilyservices.org/welcoming-week

We partner with immigrant and refugee families and the community to promote safety, encourage personal growth, and foster a spirit of belonging.