🏙️On #WorldCitiesDay we spotlight the role of public art in welcoming. 🎨This new mural in City of Seattle shares a message of hope and belonging for refugees. Created by USA for UNHCR, Artolution, Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, local artists, joined by Mayor Bruce Harrell & Kelly T. Clements.

Our Youth and Neighborhood Engagement Workers have completed their bootcamp and are ready to show up for the neighborhood. Look forward to seeing our youth support in activations and clean-ups this year! Send them congratulations in the comments :) #RBAC #RainierBeach #Seattle

Seattle judge blocks Trump’s refugee ban seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p… via The Seattle Times

“On behalf of the City of Seattle, I’d like all of our refugee community to know that we see you, we support you, and we love you.” Greg Wong, Deputy Mayor Bruce Harrell refugeerights.org/news-resources… 📷 IG: @wadedotphoto

Jenifer Chao arrived in the United States as a refugee, grew up in Seattle's Central District, and now leads Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. She has a family history of advocacy and said her goal is to help neighbors connect to their government and each other. ⁠ City of Seattle

Ready to Work (RTW) is more than a class, it’s a community! For many immigrants and refugees, adjusting to a new country can feel overwhelming. But ACRS' RTW, with support from Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, is here to help! Full 2017 feature: youtu.be/VNRn5HGVvOg

Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program is a model for inclusive elections – empowering voters and candidates from all backgrounds to participate. Renewing it reflects our commitment to a political process where every voice can help shape our city's future. harrell.seattle.gov/2025/03/10/may…

#dwothursday Seattle joined multiple States as the first City to pass a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in 2018. Learn more about the history of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights and Domestic Workers Ordinance seattle.gov/laborstandards…

100 days into the federal administration, OIRA and the City of Seattle reaffirm our welcoming values. We're proud to partner with NPNA and other Cities and Counties, in sharing the belief and message that immigrants are our neighbors, friends, and leaders in Seattle.