Food Scarcity for Immigrant Neighbors
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Hundreds of immigrant families in Lincon are losing their SNAP benefits because of federal changes, causing a crisis for many of our New American neighbors. WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Eric Savaiano with Nebraska Appleseed about the impact on local families and how the community can help.
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Resilience in Action: Marcela Inzunza
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Lincolnite Marcela Inzunza shares about her immigration journey from Mexico, from tragedy and hardship to healing and growth. Today she is a community advocate and leader serving other newcomers.
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Helping Neighbors LNK
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As immigration changes continue to impact our communities, a group in Lincoln is working to support local families.
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Lincoln Literacy: Learning English as a bridge to flourishing for newcomers
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The team from Lincoln Literacy talks about the value of English learning for New American neighbors. From the liberation of language acquisition to job training to community building, Lincoln Literacy’s team helps newcomers to flourish.
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ECHO Collective
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WelcomingLNK Radio chats with the ladies of ECHO Collective, a unique Lincoln nonprofit that develops women immigrant entrepreneurs. The success of ECHO entrepreneurs is helping Lincoln families thrive by growing financial independence and essential community for newcomers.
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Cultural Centers of Lincoln
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WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Tom Randa and Sheila Dorsey Vinton about the new Cultural Centers building coming to Lincoln, a culmination of years of collaborative community work.
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Domestic Violence is a Community Issue
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Domestic violence is an issue that impacts the entire community, but there are particular challenges than can make it even harder for immigrant families. We talk with experts from Voices of Hope and the Asian Community & Cultural Center to learn how advocates help survivors find a path to safety and wholeness.
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Asian Community & Cultural Center: Harvest Moon Festival
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From China to the U.S., Rebecca Reinhardt of the Asian Center shares her story and talks about her work as a Chinese community advocate and a cultural bridge to Lincoln.
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Certified Welcoming
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Certified Welcoming! We did it! What is it? How did we earn it? What does it mean? Lisa talks with Sheila Dorsey Vinton, Executive Director and CEO for the Asian Community & Cultural Center and Christa Yoakum, Lancaster County Commissioner and Senior Welcoming Coordinator with Nebraska Appleseed, about Lincoln’s recent achievement earning a 4-Star Certified Welcoming designation.
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Lincoln Public Schools
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Dr. Marco Pedroza and Dr. Laura Salem with Lincoln Public Schools join us to share about the many ways the LPS team supports New American students and families.
info_outlineLincolnite Marcela Inzunza shares about her immigration journey from Mexico, from tragedy and hardship to healing and growth. Today she is a community advocate and leader serving other newcomers.