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Polk County Board of Supervisors approves new immigrant and refugee welcome center

^{Published on 2024-12-17 16:01:19 - MSN}
 

• A new immigrant and refugee welcome center is coming to Des Moines after receiving approval from the Polk County Board of Supervisors. The board unanimously approved the welcome center, Global Neighbors,

The Polk County Board of Supervisors has approved the establishment of a new Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center in Des Moines, Iowa, aimed at supporting the integration of immigrants and refugees into the community. This initiative, led by the Iowa International Center, will provide essential services such as language classes, job training, and cultural orientation to help newcomers adapt to life in the U.S. The center is part of a broader effort to address the needs of the growing immigrant population in Polk County, which has seen an increase in diversity over recent years. The project has received positive feedback for its potential to enhance community cohesion and economic development by facilitating the successful resettlement of immigrants and refugees.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/polk-county-board-of-supervisors-approves-new-immigrant-and-refugee-welcome-center/ar-AA1w2Lne ]

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