Welcoming America cited Roanoke’s network of local and governmental partnerships that help refugees and immigrants be included in the community and prosper. Between 2012 and 2017 the immigrant population grew by 8.6% to 11,842 in Roanoke, Salem and Roanoke County.
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“The Champaign community has a long history of welcoming immigrants with open arms and helping them to settle into our wonderfully diverse city,” said Mayor Deb Feinen.
Dayton–the nations first official Certified Welcoming city–has earned renewal of the status. Dayton was first awarded the nations first municipal certification in 2017.