Buffalo has a longstanding tradition of welcoming immigrants and refugees, whose contributions have fueled the City’s economic growth, population increase, and cultural vitality. But persistent obstacles, especially in language access, prevent many from fully engaging in civic life. This brief calls for a comprehensive language access law, renewed investment in the City’s Office of New Americans, and steps toward achieving Certified Welcoming status to ensure Buffalo remains a …
This report examines assets, challenges, and potential recommendations for supports for refugees and migrants in Buffalo.
This policy brief offers an overview of the 2020 Census: what it is and why it matters for Western New York.