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/global/socialservices/home.page 2024-09-17 2024-09-17T12:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Jacob Mills [email protected] Miami-Dade County celebrates Welcoming Day and Citizenship Week with Resource Fair for immigrants The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department’s Office of New Americans (ONA) is excited to announce the Welcoming Day Celebration, set to take place on September 18, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Miami Dade County Public Library Miami Downtown, 101 W Flagler St, Miami FL 33130. This event is dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the invaluable contributions of immigrant cultures to our vibrant Miami community. The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department’s Office of New Americans (ONA) is excited to announce the Welcoming Day Celebration, set to take place on September 18, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Miami Dade County Public Library Miami Downtown, 101 W Flagler St, Miami FL 33130. This event is dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the invaluable contributions of immigrant cultures to our vibrant Miami community.  The day will feature welcoming remarks at 11:00 a.m. by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Commissioner Marleine Bastein, and Commissioner Keon Hardemon. The resource fair will have over 20 organizations providing essential services to the immigrant community. Attendees will have access to free healthcare services, including health screenings and consultations. Legal assistance will be available to address immigration and legal matters. Additionally, there will be opportunities to learn how to start a business.  The Welcoming Day celebration will showcase inspiring stories from community members who have made significant impacts through their resilience and achievements. Attendees will also enjoy a variety of cultural performances, highlighting the rich and diverse heritage of our community. ONA leads, supports, and manages a range of programs that increase access to legal services, integration, and empowerment for Miami-Dade's immigrant communities.   We invite all members of the community to join us in celebrating the cultural richness that immigrants bring to Miami. This event promises to be a meaningful and engaging experience for all who attend.  For more information or to confirm your attendance, please contact our office (305)636-1010. For up-to-date information and schedule of activities go to: www.bit.ly/onamiami  no List in formation Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Miami-Dade County District 2 Commissioner Marleine Bastein Miami-Dade County District 3 Commissioner Keon Hardemon Office of New Americans of Miami-Dade County Over 20 Community Organizations serving the immigrant community, as well as diverse Cultural performances   Miami-Dade County Welcoming Day Celebration and Resource Fair Main Library, 101 West Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130 09 18 2024 11 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Community Action and Human Services 1 rel1726580340457378 Community Action and Human Services Overtown Transit Village North 701 NW 1st Court Miami 33136 Ameiyt Morales [email protected] 786-469-4609 local county miami-dade department department Community Action and Human Services Contact Us /global/socialservices/contact.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department Empowering families, individuals and communities through the provision of comprehensive social services. 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MIAMI-DADE ( September 17, 2024 )–

The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department’s Office of New Americans (ONA) is excited to announce the Welcoming Day Celebration, set to take place on September 18, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Miami Dade County Public Library Miami Downtown, 101 W Flagler St, Miami FL 33130. This event is dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the invaluable contributions of immigrant cultures to our vibrant Miami community.

The day will feature welcoming remarks at 11:00 a.m. by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Commissioner Marleine Bastein, and Commissioner Keon Hardemon. The resource fair will have over 20 organizations providing essential services to the immigrant community. Attendees will have access to free healthcare services, including health screenings and consultations. Legal assistance will be available to address immigration and legal matters. Additionally, there will be opportunities to learn how to start a business.

The Welcoming Day celebration will showcase inspiring stories from community members who have made significant impacts through their resilience and achievements. Attendees will also enjoy a variety of cultural performances, highlighting the rich and diverse heritage of our community. ONA leads, supports, and manages a range of programs that increase access to legal services, integration, and empowerment for Miami-Dade's immigrant communities.

We invite all members of the community to join us in celebrating the cultural richness that immigrants bring to Miami. This event promises to be a meaningful and engaging experience for all who attend. For more information or to confirm your attendance, please contact our office (305)636-1010. For up-to-date information and schedule of activities go to: www.bit.ly/onamiami

Who:

List in formation Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Miami-Dade County District 2 Commissioner Marleine Bastein
Miami-Dade County District 3 Commissioner Keon Hardemon
Office of New Americans of Miami-Dade County
Over 20 Community Organizations serving the immigrant community, as well as diverse Cultural performances

What:

  Miami-Dade County Welcoming Day Celebration and Resource Fair

When:

September 18, 2024 — 11:00 a.m.

Where:

Main Library, 101 West Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130

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Overtown Transit Village North
701 NW 1st Court, Miami, FL 33136