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Subject Matter: Cultural Orientation/ Understanding

Breaking Bread, Building Bridges: The Power of Food in Fostering Cultural Integration
In Community Sponsors, Community Sponsorship Staff, Staff - Humanitarian Parolees, Supporters - Humanitarian Parolees, Volunteers

Breaking Bread, Building Bridges: The Power of Food in Fostering Cultural Integration

by on July 12, 2023

Across all cultures, food is about sharing, community, and hospitality; it is an international language that is not spoken, but rather tasted and felt. It’s not hard to understand how food can be used as a tool to help to build relationships around the world. Food is our unspoken ambassador, bringing people from various cultures…

In Community Sponsors, Community Sponsorship Staff, Supporters - Humanitarian Parolees, Universities, Volunteers

Cultural Orientation Toolkit for Community Partners and Sponsors

by on August 17, 2022

The toolkit provides guidance on how to incorporate Cultural Orientation messages into 25 early resettlement services. Integrating Cultural Orientation throughout the service period will help newcomers retain the information that is essential to adapt to their new lives and achieve self-sufficiency.  For more information, watch CORE’s webinar introducing the toolkit. Access and download