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Dear John,
Now that we have seen two conventions share their priorities, one thing is clear. Americans seem to agree on wanting to come together to find solutions.
It’s no secret that our country is divided right now. All around us, it seems that polarization has reached an all-time high. We can see it on the news, on the campaign trail, on social media, and even in our communities.
But when you really talk to people, you learn that most Americans don’t want to be divided. We want a more united country – something that is better for all of us.
At the American Immigration Council, we’re combating polarization and building relationships across lines of difference. Here are a few ways we’re making a direct impact in communities:
Supporting the Office of New Americans (ONA) Network [[link removed]]
20 states have stepped up to join the Office of New Americans (ONA) Network. We co-convened this nationwide network to bring together a bipartisan group of state officials to share best practices on immigrant and refugee inclusion.
We provide these offices with peer-to-peer mentoring, coaching and technical assistance, policy analysis, and tailored economic research.
Gateways for Growth [[link removed]]
Communities often want to welcome and support newcomers—but might not have the resources to start. That’s where our Gateways for Growth Challenge comes in.
Local governments, chambers of commerce, and nonprofits can apply for our Gateways for Growth Challenge, a competitive opportunity to receive planning grants, technical support, and customized research reports to help facilitate integration and inclusion.
The Belonging Barometer [[link removed]]
The belief that some people belong—and others don’t—leads to the rampant polarization we see today.
With our partner Over Zero, we launched The Belonging Barometer, a report about the state of belonging in the U.S. The report is accompanied by a tool—the barometer—that helps measure belonging. We encourage local leaders to use this tool to get a better understanding of how their community members feel and improve relationships across differences.
‘New Americans’ Research [[link removed]]
Our “New Americans” research series looks at the positive economic and social contributions immigrants and refugees make to states across the country.
Each fact sheet examines immigrants’ crucial role in their state’s population growth, labor force, business creation, and consumer spending power, dispelling pervasive myths about the impact of immigrants on the U.S. economy and job market.
Together, we can meet across lines of difference and make our country better for everyone. We hope you find these tools and research helpful.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Robbins
Executive Director
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