Many Cultures. One Community.
Welcome
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Create
Our services create welcome & opportunities for all new neighbors & the community. -
Communicate
Services to communicate in many languages and improve understanding of all cultures. -
Rebuild
Opportunities for you to rebuild your life: English classes, citizenship, employment, training, and language support.
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15+Languages spoken by The Center staff. We reflect who we are — more than half the staff are former refugees.
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16,500+Individuals resettled since 1981, stopping the population decline in Utica by the early 2000’s
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69%Utica area residents who believe immigration is good for the area.
Transforming Lives
Through Our Community-Centered Programs
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Adult Learning
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Community Education
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COVID-19 Employer Language Assistance Program
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Cultural Competency
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Employment & Workforce Development
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Health Access Program
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Immigration & Citizenship
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Interpretation (Compass Interpreters)
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Making a Connection Program (MAC)
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New American Cities
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Translation (Tone)
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Office for New Americans
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Refugee Resettlement
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Traffic Safety
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Co-Sponsorship Program
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Uniting for Ukraine (Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees)
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Services to Older Refugees Program (SORP)
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The Welcome Center
Our mission is to foster and enhance the welcoming environment in the City of Utica and throughout the Mohawk Valley.
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Unique Co-Working & Meeting SpaceInteract with different languages and cultures from around the world.
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Connect Directly with Diverse PopulationsOver 300 individuals daily.
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Create WelcomeJoin us as we build community with many cultures together.
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Training & Event SpaceFully equipped with computers workstations, private office space, and much more!
