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News & Events NEWS & EVENTS RMWC In the News 01/06/25 - KGNU Interview: Rocky Mountain Welcome Center prepares to keep immigrants safe 03/18/24 - How To Support New Migrants featuring Diana Higuera Radio Show "Perspectivas" This 30 minute weekly Spanish segment within the radio show "Hablemos Hoy con Rodolfo Cardenas" engages an "expert guest" in a conversation about different themes important to the Hispanic and Latine community. LISTEN RMWC Newsletter February 2025 Newsletter RMWC BLOG See our latest Blog Posts here Forum Series Every quarter, RMWC organizes a forum focusing on a theme relevant to immigrants and refugees. Each event highlights a personal narrative from an immigrant or refugee, complemented by perspectives from a subject matter expert. Previous themes have delved into topics such as "Understanding the Manifestation of Trauma in the Immigrant and Refugee Community" and "Exploring the Identities and Motivations of Southern Border Migrants," among others. Stay updated on upcoming forums by subscribing to our newsletter.

The Rocky Mountain Welcome Center fosters intercultural learning, understanding and integration among immigrants, refugees and the Colorado residents Top of Page About Services Contact Supporting immigrants and refugees in their journeys of integration. Everyone is welcome here. WHO WE ARE The Rocky Mountain Welcome Center (RMWC) is a non-profit organization led by immigrants and rooted in the community, dedicated to promoting intercultural learning, understanding, and integration among immigrants, refugees, and the Colorado receiving communities. At RMWC, we firmly believe that integration is a collaborative process involving immigrants, refugees, and receiving communities alike. We recognize immigrants and refugees as valuable assets to our community. Since 2017, RMWC has been welcoming new immigrants in Colorado. Inspired by the journey of our Founder and Executive Director, Diana Higuera, herself an immigrant, we understand firsthand the challenges and joys of adapting to a new community. Diana's personal experiences fuel RMWC’s commitment to supporting others through the intricate process of settling into Denver's diverse landscape. Central to our mission is empowering the metro Denver immigrant and refugee populations. Our services encompass a range of offerings, from educational programs to social gatherings and culturally sensitive services. We owe much of our success to the strong bonds forged with newly arrived communities, local leaders, and support organizations across our receiving communities. At RMWC, everyone is welcome here. About PROGRAMS CARES Community, Advocacy, Resources and Education Basic Needs Legal Support Mental Health Services Youth Integration RMWC puts families first. We understand that a strong family unit is one of the greatest determinants for personal and social success, and an integrated family is a community asset. Here’s how we help newcomer families: Children Education Services Services CONTACT Send Success! Message received. Contact

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Top of Page Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Remote Learning Lessons Week 1: Welcome Theme The theme for week 1 is Welcome! We will focus on learning to say numbers and letters and spell our names. Watch 10 Dinosaurs Hungry Caterpillar The Abc Song Practice This week practice writing your child’s name with them. Also practice counting from 1 to 10 and saying the ABCs out loud. Week 2: Colors Theme The theme for week 2 is colors! We will focus on learning to recognize and say colors. We are focusing on red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, black, and brown. Watch Color Song Monsters love Colors Vegetable Song Practice Practice naming the color of objects around the house. When your student is ready, you can ask them to find you objects of certain colors. Week 3: Alphabet Theme The theme for week 3 is the alphabet! We will focus on practicing saying and recognizing all the letters in the alphabet. Watch Chicka chicka dr. seuss abc See it say it Practice Sing the alphabet song and practice writing the letters in the alphabet in order and on their own. Week 4: Numbers Theme The theme for week 4 is numbers! We will focus on learning to count from 1 to 20 and count groups of objects. Watch Counting to 10 123 peas counting 1-20 Practice This week practice counting from 1 to 20. Then use fingers to ask how many you are holding up. Then ask your student to count objects around the house. Week 5: Faces Theme The theme for week 5 is faces! We will focus on learning to name all the parts of our faces. These include eyes, nose, mouth, ears, forehead, cheeks, chin, and hair. Watch parts of the face i like myself the 5 senses Practice Practice naming all the different parts of your faces. Then ask your student to point to their eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Week 6: Animals Theme The theme for week 6 is animals! We will focus on learning the names and sounds of animals. Watch animal sounds mixed up chameleon what pet should i get? Practice Practice making animal noises and saying the animals name. We will focus on cat, dog, bird, cow, pig, and horse. See if your student can name other animals. Week 7: Nature Theme The theme for week 7 is nature! We will work on talking about the seasons, as well as plants and other things we see outside. Watch Seasons song nature for kids nature vocabulary Practice Practice naming the seasons and things that are outside such as trees and flowers. Week 8: Bodies Theme The theme for week 8 is bodies! We will focus on learning the names of body parts. We will focus on head, shoulders, knees, toes, hands, feet, arms, and legs. Watch parts of the body this is my body head, shoulders, knees Practice Practice naming parts of the body and singing head, shoulders, knees and toes song. Week 9: Weather Theme The theme for week 9 is weather. We will focus on talking about the weather. We will focus on rain, snow, sun, wind, hot, and cold. Watch How is the weather? Worm weather The snowy day Practice Practice talking about the weather. Each day you can talk to your student about the weather outside. You can also ask your student what type of weather happens in each month. Week 10: Weeks and Months Theme The theme for week 10 is weeks and months. We will focus on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We will also learn January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Watch months story Months of the year days of the week Practice Practice saying all the names of the months and the names of the days of the week. Use a calendar with your student to mark of each day as it passes. You can also talk to your student about which months are in which seasons. Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10

Culture Appropiate Campaigns Culture Appropriate information RADIO SHOW From impromptu face-to-face discussions at RMWC to coordinated communication initiatives, here's how RMWC ensures immigrants and refugees stay informed. All information disseminated by RMWC is culturally tailored to meet the needs of our client population. Learn more about our Radio Show VIDEOS RMWC’s YouTube playlists are chock-full of language and culture-specific videos for immigrants and refugees. Our library includes information on ideas like census and coronavirus. Languages include: Oromo, Somali, Nuer, Nepali, Spanish, Swahili, Dari, Karen, Amharic, Tigrinya. Watch our Youtube Playlist Examples of our campaigns RMWC shares culturally appropriate information on issues-based campaigns such as COVID-19, Census 2020 and Healthy Food for All.

Board members Board members margie thompson Chair Krishna Ravichandar Treasure Nora Martin Board Member ruben Medina Board Member louise el yaafouri Board Member alycia campbell Board Member Testimonial from Margie Thompson , Board Chair: “Executive Director Diana Higuera’s insight, high energy, and creative efforts to build this unique organization have been key to making it a success. RMWC is changing lives, truly “welcoming” immigrants and refugees to their new country.”

Información acerca del Coronavirus y recursos en Colorado Coronavirus - COVID19 Information Recursos Noticias Oficiales: 2-1-1 es un servicio confidencial y multilingüe que conecta a las personas con recursos vitales en todo el estado. Recurso único para las personas de Colorado afectadas por la pérdida de empleo durante la pandemia COVID-19 Ciudad y Condado de Denver Ciudad de Aurora Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de la Ciudad de Denver Página de Facebook del Gobernador Jared Polis Comida: Hunger Free Colorado - Lista de Recursos Mapa de Comida Gratis Mapa de Distribución de Comida Entrega a Domicilio de Cajas de Comida - Benefits in Action Comida para niños de 1 a 18 años Bancos de Comida Comidas Gratuitas para Trabajadores de Bares y Restaurantes Desempleados Atención Médica Clinica Colorado - Visitas de Salud Virtuales por $10 UC-Health - Atención de Urgencias en Forma Virtual Dawn Clinic - Servicios Médicos Gratis para personas que viven en Aurora y no tienen seguro Clinica Family Health - Servicios Médicos, costos varían según ingresos Clinica Tepeyac - Servicios Médicos, costos varían según ingresos DoctorsCare: Asistencia Médica Asequible para Personas hasta los 50 años Otras Clínicas con Costos Asequibles en Denver Otras Clínicas con Costos Asequibles en Aurora Recursos para Adultos de la Tercera Edad: Oficina Sobre el Envejecimiento de la Ciudad de Denver Comidas Sobre Ruedas Agencia de Envejecimiento- DRCOG Comidas Sobre Ruedas - The Senior Hub Recursos para Familia: Recursos a Distancia Alojamiento: Una Guía del Inquilino de Colorado para COVID-19 COVID-19 Español Lo que necesita saber del COVID-19 Detenga la propagación de los microbios Qué hacer si se contrae la enfermedad Lista De Recursos (nacionales y por estado) Actualización de la Oficina del Gobernador en cuanto al COVID-19 (5/28/20) Actualización de la Oficina del Gobernador en cuanto al COVID-19 (5/26/20) Lea y comparta libros digitales gratuitos sobre COVID-19 Actualización de la Oficina del Gobernador en cuanto al COVID-19 (5/22/20) Actualización de la Oficina del Gobernador en cuanto al COVID-19 (5/20/20) Si está embarazada, amamantando o al cuidado de niños pequeños Detenga la propagación de gérmenes Si está enfermo, prevenga la propagación del COVID-19 Lo que usted debe saber acerca del COVID-19 para protegerse y proteger a los demás Guía de limpieza ambiental en relación con el COVID-19 Guía sobre el uso de tapabocas en los negocios Guía para los negocios realizar una detección de síntomas Guía de Recursos de DACA Actualización de la Oficina del Gobernador en cuanto al COVID-19 (5/4/20) Actualización de la Oficina del Gobernador en cuanto al COVID-19 (4/27/20) Actualización de la Oficina del Gobernador en cuanto al COVID-19 (4/23/20) Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre SALUBRIDAD Y COVID-19 Volentes de emergencias Cubrebocas en el servicio alimentario Consideraciones y recursos sobre la enfermedad del COVID-19 para personas on necesidades de acceso y funcionales La enfermedad del coronavirus 2019 Los maestros del año de Colorado ofrecen consejos a seguir Aviso de la orden de salud pública no. 20-20 normas para la restricción de visitas a las instituciones de enfermería especializada, residencias de vivienda asistida e instalaciones de cuidados intermedios Instrucciones para la autocertificación de negocios esenciales Aprobación de operaciones de guarderías nuevas y reubicadas durante el periodo de respuesta ante el COVID-19 Ahora es el momento de hablar de la vida y de la muerte Actualización de la Oficina del Gobernador en cuanto al COVID-19 (4/21/20) Actualizaciones de la Oficina del Gobernador (4/15/20) El Gobernador extiende hasta el 26 de Abril la orden de quedarse en casa - (El Comercio de Colorado) 04/07/20 Digital Library for Children: Biblioteca digital para niños Hablando sobre desempleo, derechos de trabajadores indocumentados, preguntas y respuestas. Video - (Chang Law Firm ) (04/04/20) Orden de Quedarse en la Casa - Video (03/26/20) Recomendación sobre el uso de cubiertas de tela para la cara Cómo hacer de manera fácil una máscara en casa Extienden registro de seguro médico hasta el 30 de Abril - El Comercio de Colorado (04/03/20) Extienden clases presenciales hasta el 30 de Abril. - El Comercio de Colorado (04/02/20) Self Isolation: ¿Cómo auto-aislarte por el COVID-19? Testing Form: ¿Por qué no me hacen la prueba del COVID-19? Self Management: ¿Qué hacer si sospechas tener COVID-19? Quédese en casa, excepto para realizar necesidades esenciales Cómo hablarle a sus hijos acerca del COVID-19 Evictions: Orden que limita los deshaucios, ejecuciones hipotecarias y desconexiones de servicios públicos, y que acelera la tramitación de reclamaciones del Seguro de desempleo para proporcionar alivio al os residentes de Colorado afectados por el COVID-19 Los Residentes de Aurora, Commerce City, Thornton, Highland Ranch Tendrán que Quedarse en Casa desde el Jueves 26 de Marzo (Video) El Comercio de Colorado (03/24/20) Quiere Saber si hay Casos de Coronavirus en sus Alrededores? (Video) El Comercio de Colorado. (03/22/20) Extienden Fecha para Pago de Impuestos (03/20/20) El Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los EEUU Cierra sus Puertas Temporalmente. (03/20/20) ICE Suspende Redadas por el Coronavirus El Comercio de Colorado No Caiga en Estafas del Coronavirus Exámenes y Tratamiento del Coronavirus no contarán como Carga Pública (Video) Noticias Coronavirus 03/18/20 (Video). El Comercio de Colorado Noticias Coronavirus 03/17/20 - 12:00 pm (Video). El Comercio de Colorado

Coronavirus - COVID19 Information COVID-19 Russian 211 Colorado: COVID-19 Информация и ресурсы Универсальный ресурс для жителей Колорадо, пострадавших от потери работы во время пандемии COVID-19 Stay at Home Video Germs: Остановить распространение микробов.

Information about the Census 2020 English Spanish Russian Somali Why Complete the Census? Census: What you Need to know Census 2020 News Census Frequently asked questions Census Fraud Information EN ESPAÑOL Census 2020 FILL UP THE CENSUS

Coronavirus - COVID19 Information ግብዓቶች ለቤተሰቦች: Digital Library for Children: ዲጂታል ላይብረሪ ለልጆች ግብዓቶች: ኮቪድ-19 አጠቃላይ ደህንነት መረጃ COVID-19 Amharic የ COVID-19 ምልክቶችን ለመቆጣጠር በቤትዎ ማድረግ የሚችሏቸው 10 ነገሮች የጀርሞችን ስርጭት ያስቁሙ ዘመድ አዝማድ በአንድ ቤት ለሚኖርባቸው ወይም ብዙ አባላት ላሏቸው ቤተሰቦች የቀረበ መመሪያ ከታመሙ የ COVID-19 ስርጭትን ይከላከሉ እራስዎን እና ሌሎችን ለመጠበቅ ስለ COVID-19 ማወቅ ያለብዎት ነገር በ CVID-19 ወረርሽኝ ወረርሽኝ ጊዜ ለሥራ ኮሎራዶ ለኮሎራዶ ሰዎች የአንድ-ማቆሚያ ምንጭ Stay at Home Video Stay at Home: ለመሰረታዊ ፍላጎቶች ካልሆነ በስተቀር በቤትዎ ይቆዩ Evictions: በኮቪድ-19 ለተጎዱት ኮሎራዶአዊያን እፎይታ ለመስጠት ከኪራይ ቤት ማስለቀቆችን፣ የቤት መውረሶችን እና የህዝብ መገልገያዎችን ማቋረጥን መገደብ እና የሥራ አጥነት የኢንሹራንስ ክፍያ የይገባኛል ጥያቄ ሂደት ማፋጠን ትዕዛዝ Stay at Home: ሲኦቪአይዲ ኮሮናቫይረስ ኮሮናቫይረስ በሽታ 19፡ በኮሮና ቫይረስ 2019 (COVID-19) Germs:በሽታየተጠቁእንደሆነማድረግየሚገባዎተግባራት If you are Sick: ሲኦቪአይዲ ኮሮናቫይረስ ኮሮናቫይረስ በሽታ 19፡ በኮሮና ቫይረስ 2019 (COVID-19) በሽታየተጠቁእንደሆነማድረግየሚገባዎተግባራት

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