September 15
Immigrant Welcome Center Events
Community events bring people together in unique and engaging ways to help weave the experiences of immigrant neighbors into the services and resources offered.
Upcoming community Events
Power Partner Conversations: Connecting Communities Through Language Access and English Learning
Indianapolis Public Library - Nora Branch
8625 Guildford Ave., Indianapolis 46240
Join IWC and the Indianapolis Public Library – Nora Branch to discuss recent federal changes affecting English learners and explore how community members, organizations, and service providers can work together to reduce language barriers. Together, we’ll discuss ways to build more welcoming, accessible communities where everyone feels understood, empowered, and valued.
Event is free, but registration is required. Panelists to be announced soon.
Power Partner Conversations bring together community leaders and subject matter experts to explore critical issues affecting immigrant communities—and to strengthen collaboration among partners working to meet those needs. The 2026 Power Partner Conversation series is generously sponsored by the MIBOR REALTOR® Association.
An Evening of Welcoming: 20 Years and Beyond
Indiana Roof Ballroom
140 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
A special year calls for a special celebration. We plan to celebrate our accomplishments, and thank our foundering board members, Natural Helpers, and many others this fall.
An Evening of Welcoming: 20 Years and Beyond will be held on Thursday, October 29 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom with doors opening at 5 p.m. Early bird tickets are now on sale through Wednesday, April 8.
This fundraiser will be held in lieu of our annual Spring fundraiser, “Live Local, Think Global.”
Legal assistance events are core to Immigrant Welcome Center's push to make sure our neighbors have access to the legal resources they need to make this neighborhood, this city, and this country their home.
Upcoming legal assistance Events
Naturalization Clinic
Eastside
Volunteers will assist Lawful Permanent Residents who are eligible to complete their N-400 application for free.
Morning appointments available; Registration is required.
To register, please contact Giovanni Rivera at [email protected].
Citizenship Classes
Northwest Indy
Students will prepare for their journey to becoming naturalized U.S. citizens. These free classes will last 6 weeks — 5 learning sessions, 1 review and mock interview session.
Registration is required.
Classes include:
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- In-class worksheets
- Homework assignments
- Mock interview and review
To register, please contact Giovanni Rivera at [email protected].
English Language events offer community members the opportunity to learn how to read, write, and comprehend English, and engage resource providers in expanding language accessibility.
Upcoming LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE Events
Fall Pathway to Literacy Class
A recurring, 15-week free series of English Language Learning classes designed for adults with education less than a high school diploma. To enroll, refer a learner at the link below.
Classes are held in partnership with Indianapolis Public Library and Hawthorne Community Center.
For more information, please contact Cecilia Meh at [email protected].
