Building out a page of great links regarding needs related to...

Immigration, Refugees, Languages 

hashtag = #indymulticultural 

Languages:  We've started a new COLLABORATIVE google-doc compiling Language/Cultural ideas, links, and key connectors in Indy metro area.

Special Resources re Afghanistan (and Ukrainian) Refugees:

(Sept. 20, 2021 story) 

• St.Lukes UMC & Second Presbyterian - developing Welcome Teams. 
• @SendRelief - resource link - 
• @WheatonHDI - 
• National Immigration Forum's - Fact Sheet re Afghanistan Refugees / Risk  
• Great info from ChristianityToday Magazine article(s):   
• #indymultural hashtag might help you find resources. 
• Cindy Irwin - active translator re Camp Atterbury - tutoring locally in 46240.
• North Central Church of Christ - local tutoring (?)
• College Park Church - host some families. 
• Faith Church - language assistance. 
• Exodus Refugees - Resettlement  
• Excellent video talk by Heidi Smith re Refugees & resettlement here.  
• Catholic Charities - Refugees programs -  
• Short video:  Walk a Mile in My Shoes (Excellent!) - by Joree - sponsored by COIN  
• SponsorCircles.org - neighborhood strategy to create a group of 5 to support newcomers. 
• Contact @ReadyIndy - Local chapter of Christian Emergency Network  
• Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic - assisting re legal work -  
• Immigrant Welcome Center?  Newcomer School?   

Known Christian Resources here:

• Immigration Resources compilation - watch Matt Meier's short video overview. Then connect !
• Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic - @NCLegalClinic - voluntarily providing legal resources.
• Administer Justice location on Near Westside - 
• Immigration Connection - network - Indy locations?  
• Faith Church - @FaithLiveItOut - English Classes - Also weekly operations in #LakesidePointe apts neighborhood  
• BACI - Burmese-American Community Institute  
• Immigration Alliance (nationally)  
• Evangelical Immigration Table (nationally) -  
• Faith Hope & Love -- especially helping re Food Pantries -  

Other Affiliated Resources:

• Coalition for Our Immigrant Neighbors (COIN) - @Indy_COIN -
• List of Service Providers & Resources (fantastic list!) -
• Video:  Walk a Mile in My Shoes (Joree) - 
• InterCambio.org - offers Citizenship Classes Online - 4 times per year.