Last week, Settle In received a Silver Anthem Award under the Humanitarian Action and Services category. The Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange (CORE) team is honored to receive this award and humbled by what it represents. We also want to recognize and thank all of those that have been great partners, collaborators, and supporters of this […]
Do you deliver Cultural Orientation? Are you looking for specific Cultural Orientation resources? Would you like direct assistance navigating CORE’s website and library of resources? CORE is now offering 30-minute virtual consultation calls to resettlement agencies, community-based organizations, and sponsorship groups working with newcomers to learn how to navigate and find specific resources on CORE’s […]
It’s not too late to register for CORE’s upcoming 90-minute webinar, How to Use Settle In in Cultural Orientation Delivery. CORE staff will guide attendees through an interactive exploration of the Settle In digital properties, strategies for utilizing Settle In, and scenario-based discussions. This webinar is for any individual involved in delivering Cultural Orientation messaging, […]
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Health is one of the most popular topics accessed by providers and newcomers, as revealed through recent stakeholder surveys conducted by the Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange (CORE). Critical to responding to this need has been the partnership between CORE and the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM). Since 2021, CORE and NRC-RIM […]
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Are you interested in learning how to integrate CORE’s Settle In resources in your Cultural Orientation delivery? Join CORE for a 90-minute webinar at 11 am EST on Tuesday, February 14, to receive an interactive overview of CORE’s Settle In digital properties, including how to navigate and find newcomer-facing resources. Register here. During the webinar, […]
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You can now access new resources covering essential topics around Cultural Adjustment. Find a new chapter on the Settle In app (desktop, Apple, Android) and a new fact sheet, video, and podcast on the Settle In website. These resources support refugees in learning about the phases of cultural adjustment and life in the United States. […]
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CORE recently completed user testing of the newly approved, updated, and revised Overseas and Domestic Cultural Orientation Objectives and Indicators (O&Is). The purpose of the user testing was to: Verify if the language and wording of the Updated O&Is is clear and providers know how to implement the O&Is with newcomers; Assess and identify provider […]
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Do you want to learn more about Ukrainians arriving in the United States? CORE recently released a Ukrainian Backgrounder, available in both an abbreviated web version and a more detailed, downloadable PDF. This backgrounder provides a brief overview of Ukrainian history, an exploration of the current crisis, pathways to resettlement, and considerations when delivering Cultural […]
Are you onboarding new Cultural Orientation providers or volunteers? Or maybe you are a long-time Cultural Orientation provider looking to brush up on your skills. Or perhaps you wanted to take CORE’s courses but haven’t made time yet. Whatever your role or schedule, we encourage you to take advantage of CORE’s online courses today. Register […]
This year, Canopy Northwest Arkansas (Canopy NWA) has taken community engagement and Cultural Orientation to the next level. With 95% of arrivals at Canopy NWA matched with support teams, the organization’s early resettlement service model means that community members work alongside the case management team. Over the past four months, Canopy NWA has also worked […]
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