June is Immigrant Heritage Month, which gives people across the United States an opportunity to annually explore the nation’s shared immigrant heritage and celebrate the cultural diversity that forms the story of America.
In the last year, a number of immigrants – some with an average of three children – have moved into Bowling Green, according to Mojabeng Kamala, coordinator of Welcome Bowling Green.
Welcome BG is busy helping them navigate the community – from recommendations of doctors, services, registering the children in school, helping with resume writing, job searches and finding where people new to the U.S. can buy food that tastes like home.
“It behooves WelcomeBG to use this month for the visibility of this hard to reach population – really encourage them to come out of the shadows,” Kamala said. “So they can be accounted for and be welcomed as contributing members of the community.”
Bowling Green Mayor Mike Aspacher has issued a proclamation declaring June 23 as Immigrant Heritage Day. On that day from 5-7 p.m., WelcomeBG will host the Immigrant Heritage Celebration at City Park with music, international foods, arts and raffle prizes.
