Spanish speakers resettling in the United States now have a new IRC resource for information as they adjust to their new communities. To better serve the growing needs of newcomers in the United States, CORE’s Settle In project expanded its social media information services to support Spanish-speaking refugees through two-way messaging and content on Facebook. […]
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We are embarking on a redesign of the CO Resource Exchange website, and we need your input to make it a success! As someone who uses our site, your feedback is crucial in helping us understand what works well, what could be improved, and how we can better serve you and our community. We invite […]
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CORE is excited to offer two upcoming webinars to support Cultural Orientation providers in using The Road Ahead, a domestic Cultural Orientation curriculum. Over the last year, many providers have started using The Road Ahead as their foundational resource, streamlining and strengthening their programming. These webinars are intended for domestic resettlement staff, with a focus […]
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Did you miss the recent Settle In live events focused on housing and children’s education? We have recordings available! Settle In live events serve as an additional way for newcomers to receive post-arrival Cultural Orientation messaging. Share events with newcomers or incorporate the video during Cultural Orientation sessions where appropriate. Upcoming Live Event: Emotional Health and Well-Being On […]
“CORE learning has increased not only my knowledge but also provided me with techniques on how to deliver effective CO. Moreover, I have learned how to provide the CO O&Is clearly in creative ways.” – Survey respondent At CORE, we pride ourselves on continuously improving our training and resources. CORE staff use data from a […]
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In February 2024, CORE hosted two Cultural Orientation Knowledge Exchange Workshops in Chicago, IL, and Silver Spring, MD, which provided space for in-person collaboration and knowledge sharing among domestic resettlement staff. We would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all participants, partners, and stakeholders who contributed to the success of these workshops. The workshops brought […]
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CORE is excited to release translated slide decks for the domestic CO curriculum, The Road Ahead! The presentations are now available to download in Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Kinyarwanda, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Ukrainian, in addition to English. Six months ago, CORE launched a new domestic Cultural Orientation (CO) curriculum, The Road Ahead. The curriculum […]
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Did you miss the January Settle In live events providing an overview of the tax system in the United States? We have recordings available! Understanding Taxes Part 1: Taxes in the U.S. In Part 1, we covered different types of taxes, what taxes pay for, and how we pay taxes throughout the year. Watch the […]
As we complete another great program year at CORE, we want to hear feedback from individuals like you! Help our team make our next program year even better by filling out this 15-minute anonymous survey before Tuesday, March 26th. Tell us: what does CORE do well, and what areas can we improve? What would you […]
How can I keep myself and my family safe at home? What is a lease? What types of rental housing are there in the United States? These questions and more are central to conversations about housing during Cultural Orientation with refugees. Discover new housing resources to help you answer these and other questions. Resources were […]
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