Daily News | Philly prides itself on welcoming immigrants. Now it wants to make it official.
Philadelphia has long prided itself on being a welcoming city for immigrants — and now wants to make it official.
Cities seeking “certified status” must meet standards for inclusion in government, education, economic development, and safety, as set by the. That organization promotes the creation of communities that are not merely friendly and tolerant but that embrace practices that include immigrants. For instance, officials in Erie say they sought the designation because it would help them “unleash the power of New Americans, create a stronger community, and gain economic advantage.”
The region is home to one of the nation’s largest Ukrainian communities, and they and other supporters have mounted a huge effort to help new arrivals. About 15,245 Ukrainian immigrants live in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburban and South Jersey counties, along with 54,324 people of Ukrainian ancestry.
“As a Welcoming City, we must always say no to hate and violence,” the mayor said. “Rest assured that we stand with our immigrant communities.”
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