Celebrating 20 Years of trusted Leadership 

In 2006, the vision of former First Lady of Indianapolis, Amy Minick Peterson, to create an organization that welcomes and serves all newcomers to Indianapolis came to fruition by the incorporation of Immigrant Welcome Center as a local nonprofit.

Since then, IWC has been a visionary leader committed to providing impactful service and meaningful advocacy for all immigrants. Each day, our diverse and highly trained staff, with support from our board members and volunteers, including Natural Helpers, work tirelessly to break down barriers and ensure equitable access to resources for every Hoosier, born here or not.

This year, as we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we are reminded more than ever, about the relevance of our responsive programming, and the need to amplify Hoosier immigrant voices and protect their rights. We endeavor to walk alongside our clients, partners, and the community members to ensure that our mission and vision become a reality every day.

A special year calls for a special celebration. We plan to celebrate our accomplishments, and thank our founders, Natural Helpers, and many others this fall. This fundraiser will be held in lieu of our annual Spring fundraiser, “Live Local, Think Global.”

This special series will be held throughout the year. We will engage in meaningful conversations with subject-matter experts about issues that impact our communities. All events are free; pre-registration is required. Hybrid options may be available for some events.