Immigrants and Refugees: How to Make Ames More Welcoming

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Program Details

Join the League of Women Voters of Ames & Story County and Ames Public Library for a presentation by Diane Birt, chair of the Ames Interfaith Refugee Alliance and member of Ames Sanctuary Interfaith Partners.

Ms. Birt will explain the categories of immigrants and refugees in Ames, share stories of these immigrants and refugees, and discuss the needs of asylum-seeking and undocumented immigrants and refugees in Ames. She will also talk about how you can become engaged with the organizations serving these people.

Participate in person or online via Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/AmesLeagueOfWomenVoters


Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and the League of Women Voters of Ames & Story County.

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.