IMPACT ofrefugees

IMPACT

of refugees IN CENTRAL OHIO 2015 REPORT

Project Funders

The City of Columbus Ohio Small Business Development Center, Columbus State Community College HIAS/TLC Program

Community Partners

US Together - Nadia Kasvin & Tatyanna Minlinda Community Refugee Immigration Services - Angela Plummer World Relief Columbus - Kay Lipovsky Community Relations Commission - Guadalupe A. Velasquez, Abdikhayr Soofe

Project Manager

Guadalupe A. Velasquez, Assistant Director, Community Relations Commission Coordinator, New Americans Initiative, City of Columbus

Community Research Partners

Project Staff Lynnette Cook, Ph.D., Executive Director Megan Johanson, Ph.D., Director of Research and Data Services Devin Keithley, Senior Research Associate Sarah Goodman, Senior Research Associate Becky Zwickl, Senior Research Associate

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CRP is a non-profit research, evaluation, and data center based in Columbus, Ohio, with a mission to strengthen communities through data, information, and knowledge. CRP is a partnership of the City of Columbus, United Way of Central Ohio, The Ohio State University, and the Franklin County Commissioners. CRP is also central Ohio's data intermediary, and a partner in the Urban Institute's National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership. Since its inception, CRP has undertaken hundreds of projects in central Ohio, statewide, and across the country.

CRP Partner Organizations Strengthening communities through data, information and knowledge. City of Columbus United Way of Central Ohio Franklin County Commissioners The Ohio State University

IMPACT

of refugees IN CENTRAL OHIO 2015 REPORT

Published by: US Together, Community Refugee & Immigration Services, World Relief Columbus, and the City of Columbus

"A diverse

city is a

strong

city."

Greetings, The Impact of Refugees in Central Ohio report confirms that the growing new American populations contribute to the cultural richness and enhance the economic growth and development of Columbus. The growth rate of the immigrant/refugee population in Columbus has also posed certain challenges for the city infrastructure in meeting the basic living necessities in a culturally sensitive manner. Some of these challenges include language barriers and education, fair and affordable housing, healthcare and employment. This report helps us to pinpoint these issues in order to better address them. Columbus has always been an inclusive city. We accept and appreciate those from ALL cultures and backgrounds. It's what makes Columbus the best place to live, work and raise a family. Sincerely, Michael B. Coleman, Mayor

Impact of Refugees in Central Ohio

"This report highlights the many

ways, beyond an obvious economic impact, immigrants add to the quality of life in Columbus and

central Ohio."

Dear friends, Columbus is a special place because of our people. We live together, we play together, and when challenges occur, we work together to build a community where all men and women, no matter their nationality or country of origin, can be proud to call `home'. Families come to America for a better life and to escape oppression and persecution. We must reject fear and prejudice and always remember we live in a nation of immigrants that values inclusion and compassion for all. I encourage all Columbus residents to celebrate the daily positive impact immigration has on our community and help us be the most welcoming city possible.

Sincerely,

Andrew J. Ginther, Columbus City Council, President

A Impact of Refugees in Central Ohio

Impact of Refugees in Central Ohio

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