Many Cultures. One Community.
VISION
To lead in building community with many cultures.
MISSION
To develop the products and services that enable us in
building community with many cultures.
Founded in 1981, The Center welcomes refugees and migrants
as they make their home in the Mohawk Valley region. Our
team is dedicated to providing refugees and migrants with
compassionate support by partnering with community
organizations, local agencies, area municipalities, and
elected officials to ensure a dignified and inclusive
settlement experience. Through ongoing services,
education, and personalized care, we strive to ease
the transition to a new culture, facilitating individual
and family homemaking in our region.
What's Happening At The Center
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Welcome
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Create
Our services create welcome & opportunities for all new neighbors & the community. -
Communicate
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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
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Adult Learning
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Community Education
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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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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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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!
