2021 Media Coverage
Philly’s traditional Christmas Village shines with a ‘liberating’ new attraction – WHYY, November 26, 2021
3 Philly nonprofits are getting money to help boost the digital literacy skills of the people they serve – Generocity, September 30, 2021
3 Philly orgs are getting corporate money to boost digital literacy skills – Technical.ly, September 29, 2021
The Welcoming Center Launches Engaging Immigrant Talent Toolkit – Philadelphia Neighborhoods, July 12, 2021
Hiring from the immigrant talent pool: Awareness, responsibility, and accountability – WorkingNation, June 18, 2021
South Philly Mexican businesses come together to raise COVID-19 relief funds – WHYY, February 20, 2021
New business association seeks to raise funds for Mexican merchants in South Philly during the pandemic – The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 12, 2021
What’s in a name? The Welcoming Center renews mission to help new local immigrants – The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 27, 2021
How three Philly groups are raising mental health awareness in immigrant communities – The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 26, 2021
The chorizo maestro of South Philly, Raul Aguilar-Perez, makes a comeback – The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 15, 2021
2020 Media Coverage
Beyond the promotora model: These projects are focused on immigrant wellness in culturally distinct ways – Generocity, July 16, 2020
Nonprofit supports immigrant-owned businesses – The Temple News, February 26, 2020
WES supports Philadelphia initiative – The Pie News, January 22, 2020
Philadelphia wants to connect more employers with its immigrant talent – Al Dia News, January 16, 2020
City launches program to improve job prospects for immigrants in Philly – KYW Newsradio, January 15, 2020
Philly launches citywide immigrant workforce initiative – Metro Philly, January 15, 2020
This free, Philly-based start-up accelerator program is accepting candidates now – The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 13, 2020
2019 Media Coverage
Philly Global Startup Accelerator opens enrollment for new cohort – Philadelphia Magazine, November 13, 2019
University City Science Center-backed accelerator seeks applicants looking to expand in India – Philadelphia Business Journal, October 29, 2019
Ecuadorian entrepreneur sells hats to promote Ecuadorian heritage – Al Dia News, September 12, 2019
Crafting a Future – The Philadelphia Citizen, August 15, 2019
Semra Filikçi’s year of living resolutely – Generocity, July 11, 2019
Mariam Ibrahim wants to increase English classes in Northeast Philadelphia – Generocity, June 30, 2019
Escaping Zurnita’s box: An Indonesian immigrant’s journey to find community – Generocity, June 29, 2019
Building immigrant leaders in Philadelphia – Al Dia News, June 26, 2019
University start-ups gain global reach without leaving home – Technology Transfer Tactics, April 10, 2019
How Philadelphia Entices the Best Immigrant Entrepreneurs to Start Businesses There – Inc., March 20, 2019
The Ultimate Guide to Startup Accelerators and Incubators in the Philadelphia Region – Philadelphia Magazine, January 28, 2019
TEDxPhiladelphia’s first event of 2019 declares: ‘We are all immigrants’ – Generocity, January 17, 2019
2018 Media Coverage
15 changes Philly needs most in 2019 – philly.com, December 28, 2018
How a Syrian refugee found the American dream at Reading Terminal Market – Billy Penn, October 25, 2018
Refugee went from janitor to vendor at Reading Terminal Market in a year – philly.com, October 24, 2018
Peter Gonzales: Living a mission to serve immigrants in Philadelphia – Al Dia News, October 11, 2018
Why the Global Startup Accelerator wants startups to get worldly – Technical.ly, October 2, 2018
Leaving New York to Find the American Dream in Philadelphia – New York Times, July 20, 2018
Welcoming immigrants: The work of key makers – Al Dia News, June 15, 2018
I Love My Job: Stop telling immigrants to get in line, says Welcoming Center CEO Peter Gonzales – Philadelphia Magazine, May 25, 2018
The Citizen Recommends: 2018 Solas Awards – The Philadelphia Citizen, May 2, 2018
Brain waste: Immigrants with foreign degrees find U.S. employers reluctant to hire them – philly.com, April 6, 2018
12 Philly immigrants who are ready to mobilize – Generocity, February 26, 2018
Trust and citizenship in the Trump era – The Philadelphia Citizen, February 21, 2018
Redefining civic participation, one new leader at a time – Generocity, February 9, 2018
For immigrants, civic engagement is essential to success – Generocity, January 2, 2018
2017 Media Coverage
New Pa. coalition: The economy needs immigrants – Philadelphia Inquirer, December 6, 2017
Pro-reform group touts data showing immigrant economic impact in Pennsylvania – Penn Record, December 6, 2017
This Philly Venezuelan wants to encourage ‘participation, not isolation’ among immigrants – Generocity, November 29, 2017
These are the 3 big barriers for immigrants seeking citizenship – PhillyCAM, November 10, 2017
Power Moves: 9 hires, awards and board appointments at Philly nonprofits – Generocity, November 8, 2017
Why citizenship? For this Chilean immigrant, Philadelphia is home – Generocity, October 30, 2017
Thanks to $500K, these nonprofits are teaming up to launch a Global Startup Accelerator – Generocity, October 25, 2017
Backed by $500K, this upcoming program will help startups go global – Technical.ly Philly, October 24, 2017
Welcoming Center’s new Immigrant Leadership Institute is offering pathways to civic engagement – Generocity, September 26, 2017
How Trump’s Restrictive Immigration Plans Are Affecting Philly – Billy Penn, August 15, 2017
The Best Countries to Be an Immigrant – U.S. News & World Report, July 10, 2017
Northeast: Brain Waste Drags Down Immigrants and Economy – Philadelphia Neighborhoods, July 7, 2017
This Workforce Program Is for Immigrants Who Can Speak English and Have Degrees – Generocity, May 31, 2017