Month: October 2022

10 Ways to Support Immigrants and Refugees #2: Gain Experience

October 7, 2022

Welcome to the ninth post in the “10 Ways to Support Immigrants and Refugees” series!

#2: Gain Experience

Although immigration and refugee issues affect many Americans, they do not directly affect all of us. Because of this, it can be difficult for those who care about human rights to feel connected to immigration rights issues. A way to combat this is to gain personal experience volunteering for or communicating with refugees and immigrants. Many organizations offer opportunities to connect one-on-one with refugees, such as Samaritas‘ tutoring program and the Refugee Outreach Collective’s Global Classroom program.

When interacting directly with immigrants and refugees, it can be helpful to learn some basic terms in the language they are most comfortable with. In my experience working with a refugee partner from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, learning a bit of Swahili made her feel included and more comfortable with me. Even a simple “hello” in their primary language will help you build a meaningful relationship with your partner.

How do you stay updated on issues affecting immigrants and refugees in your community and across the globe? Let us know on our social media!

Instagram: @puente.ci

Facebook: @PuenteCulturalIntegration

– Annaliese Fowler, Puente CI Data Analyst

Chelas con Contratistas 4.Oct.2022

October 3, 2022

This was one of our most successful events since we launched Business Alianzas (post-COVID).

Almost 60 attendees joined us for Cheers! and Chelas on October 4th, 2022 from 5-7:30pm + after party! The Puente Team registered 17 Immigrant contractors for our upcoming Bilingual Lead Abatement Training in November.

The Bilingual Panel: Resources & Opportunities (Recursos y Oportunidades) was very well received.

We broadcast the panel live on Puente Facebook. You can watch the video here:

Bridget Espinosa, Puente CEO was the moderator:

  • Steve Cato, City of Detroit HRD – Chief Compliance Inspector
  • Sonia Alvarado, City of Detroit HRD – Lead Inspector
  • Patrick Beal, Detroit Training Center – CEO
  • Melissa Rios, Detroit Land Bank – Procurement Manager

In addition, we were featured on the front page of El Central Hispanic News on Thursday October 6, 2022.
Un artículo bilingüe fue publicado en la portada de El Central Hispanic News el jueves 6 de octubre, 2022.

Bilingual Contractor Training Program

El equipo de Puente actualmente está inscribiendo para sus próximos cursos bilingües que se llevarán a cabo del 7 al 11 de noviembre del 2022 y nuevamente en febrero. La fecha límite para inscribirse es el 17 de octubre. Todos los trabajadores de habla hispana en Metro Detroit son elegibles para presentar una solicitud.

Se puede encontrar más información en businessalianzas.org/events 

o comunicándose con
la Gerente General de Puente
Yazmin Payan, al 313-349-0089 o por correo electrónico a team@puenteci.com.

Original Invitation:

Únase a nosotros con una merecida bebida después del trabajo el martes 4 de octubre. 🍻🍸🍹 Tendremos Cheers con Business Alianzas seguido por Chelas con Contratistas

📍 La Palapa (1633 Lawndale St, Detroit, MI 48209)

Agenda:

  • 5:00-6:00 pm Cheers! con Business Alianzas
  • 6:00-7:00 pm Chelas con Contratistas
    • Panel Bilingüe: “Recursos y oportunidades”
      Expertos hablarán sobre los recursos y oportunidades disponibles para aquellos que están certificados en reducción de plomo.
    • Registro para la reducción de plomo noviembre de 2022

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Contractors, don’t miss out on this networking event! 

Join us for a well-deserved drink after work on Tuesday, October 4th. 🍻🍸🍹 We will be hosting Cheers with Business Alianzas followed by Chelas con Contratistas (Beers with Builders) 

📍 La Palapa (1633 Lawndale St, Detroit, MI 48209)

Agenda:

  • 5:00-6:00 pm Cheers with Business Alianzas
  • 6:00-7:30 pm Chelas con Contratistas
    • 6:30-7:15 pm Panel Bilingüe: “Recursos y Oportunidades”
      Experts will talk about the resources and opportunities available to those who are certified in Lead Abatement. 
    • Registration for Lead Abatement Nov 2022