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Judi Bernstein-Baker and Mindy Maslin will provide an overview of the issues facing immigrants and refugees. The work of the Northwest Immigration Network (NWIN) which is focused on building inclusive communities that protect and defend immigrants and refugees will be highlighted. Further discussion will focus on Welcoming Homes, an organization that matches refugee and asylum-seeking young adults with safe homes and caring families. 

Presenters Bios:   Judi Bernstein-Baker, a retired immigration attorney who facilitates the Northwest Immigration Network (NWIN)  N-WIN is a network of congregations, organizations and individuals in the great Northwest Philadelphia region that protects and defends immigrants and refugees by way of: (1) direct support of refugees and immigrants (housing, accompaniment, social support) (2) community education and (3) advocacy.  

Mindy Maslin is the President of Welcoming Homes. Welcoming Homes finds families who have room in their homes and in their lives to provide a residential environment with opportunities for basic human needs met in a restorative atmosphere.  The program uses community volunteers who assist the youth with school, work, and social integration.