Here for Good campaign

USCRI's Here for Good campaign celebrated the valuable contributions of refugees and immigrants to American life. Over the course of 5 weeks, Here for Good…

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USCRI's Here for Good campaign celebrates the contributions of refugees & immigrants to American life.

For 237 years, our country has been touched and enriched by newcomers. They come here with good intentions. They add so much to our society. Neighbors welcome & support them in their new home. Join us as celebrate the ways in which new Americans have enriched our nation, our culture, and our neighborhoods. Are you HERE for GOOD?

"The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work." -Harry Golden Refugees arrive in neighborhoods all across America ready to work hard, learn quickly, and become contributing members of their new homes. Here: Yvette works a housekeeper, while also being a diligent student.

Too much!! Thanks for injecting some Here for Good cuteness into the day, International Institute of Erie! These young newcomers to Erie are excited to share USCRI's new "Here for Good" message. Re-pin this picture to help them spread the word. Spread, Thankful

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Too much!! Thanks for injecting some Here for Good cuteness into the day, International Institute of Erie! These young newcomers to Erie are excited to share USCRI's new "Here for Good" message. Re-pin this picture to help them spread the word.

HOPE

Human needs don't have a hierarchy. Who's with us? RE-PIN this badge if you think HOPE is something worth fighting for.

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Calling Pennsylvania their new home, newly-arrived refugees are Here for Good. New arrivals in Erie's ESL class are excited that they are here for good.

Laying down roots in more ways than one = HOPE. Refugee women from Common Earth Farms are HERE for GOOD and they've the bok choy seedlings to prove it! We hope these little guys grow!

Where can you find good baba ghanoush? Most likely, at a store owned by refugees or immigrants in your hometown. This pic shows Areef's baba ghanoush-selling family. What's YOUR favorite internationally-inspired food?

It isn't always EASY to stand up for good. But you're not concerned with what's easy, are you? Re-pin this badge on your page and show 'em what courage looks like.

Do you know that immigrants are twice as likely as US-born citizens to start a new business? Truth.

Some children are born in refugee camps and never know life outside the fences. Our warehousing campaign offers alternatives to the refugee camp model. RE-PIN this photo if you think there must be a better way.

As Americans, many of us look forward to the weekend as a symbol of freedom, the end of the work week. Worldwide, the daily struggle for freedom is real. What country in the world do you think is struggling the most to achieve freedom? Symbols Of Freedom, Countries Of The World, Freedom, Achievement

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As Americans, many of us look forward to the weekend as a symbol of freedom, the end of the work week. Worldwide, the daily struggle for freedom is real. What country in the world do you think is struggling the most to achieve freedom?

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“When deeds speak, words are nothing.” Pierre-Joseph Proudhon - When refugees arrive at US airports, there's always an interpreter present. But more importantly, Americans welcome refugees with hope, a new home, and warm smiles. Pictured, a refugee girl arrives to the United States.

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All over the USA, newly-arrived refugees are spending the first weekend in their new neighborhoods. They're discovering their local library, farmers' market, and saying hello to their new neighbors. What's the first thing you do on Saturday mornings?