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The IWC of Akron, Ohio
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About Us
The International Welcome Center (IWC) is a training center for refugees and immigrants who have come to the Akron/Canton area.  Over 10,000 people (mostly from Bhutan, Nepal and the Democratic Republic of Congo) have settled in our communities and need assistance to become productive citizens.  With some education and caring love, these families will become employees, tax paying contributors, and business owners.  In the not too distant future, they will be integrated into our community and will extend the same grace and hospitality to others that was extended to them.

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The International Welcome Center exists to empower the foreign-born in the greater Akron area in their pursuit of happiness. As representatives of Christ, we partner with them to legally navigate the immigration system and integrate into the community through the power of love, service, and friendship.
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Legal Aid

Vital to cultural integration, immigrants and refugees need to know state and federal laws and how to navigate the legal system in order to chart a path to citizenship.  Staff experts will guide them through the information and paperwork process.
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Life Skills

Life in America can be complicated even if a person is born here!  The International Welcome Center's Life Skills program will provide education, training, and collaboration with other refugee/immigrant organizations in areas such as:
    Money Management
    Entrepreneur Classes
    English as Second Language (ESL)
    Tutoring for school age children
    Cooking and Kitchen Skills
    Obtaining Driving Licenses
    Support Groups
Home Goods Distribution
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Welcome Transport

For most refugees and immigrants, transportation is the greatest challenge they encounter as they settle their families.  The International Welcome Center (IWC) will provide transportation to and from the International Welcome Center (IWC) for training as well as to job interviews, doctor appointments and visits to obtain licenses or basic utilities.​
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Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.

Hebrews 13:2

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Together, we can welcome fellow human beings and give them the tools they need to succeed.
Should you have any questions, please contact Edlyn, the IWC Community Coordinator: Edlyn@theIWC.org
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