Certified Welcoming
Strong communities intentionally connect and include people of all backgrounds. As places look to harness the wealth and vibrancy that comes from diverse talents and a global workforce, truly welcoming places can set themselves apart.
The Vision
Strong communities are ones that connect and include people of all backgrounds. By doing so, communities–and those who live there–will meet their highest civic and economic potential. As places look to harness the vibrancy that comes from diverse talent and a more global workforce, welcoming and inclusive communities will set themselves apart.
Smart local government leaders across the country are already working to gain this competitive edge. Certified Welcoming provides an exciting new avenue for measuring, promoting, guiding, and validating these efforts.
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Certified Welcoming Places
As of 2024, 25 cities and counties across the U.S. are Certified Welcoming:
- City of Baltimore, MD
- City of Boise, ID
- City of Champaign, IL
- City of Charlotte, NC
- Cuyahoga County, OH
- City of Dallas, TX
- City of Dayton, OH
- City of Detroit, MI
- City of Erie, PA
- City of Lancaster, PA
- Louisville Metro Government, KY
- Lucas County, OH
- Montgomery County, MD
- City of Nashua, NH
- City of New Orleans, LA
- City of Philadelphia, PA
- City of Pittsburgh, PA
- City of Portland, ME
- City of Roanoke, VA
- City of Salt Lake City, UT
- Salt Lake County, UT
- City of San Jose, CA
- San Mateo County, CA
- City of Toledo, OH
- City of Tulsa, OK
Strong communities intentionally connect and include people of all backgrounds. As places look to harness the wealth and vibrancy that comes from diverse talents and a global workforce, truly welcoming places can set themselves apart.
Questions? Contact Us
For any questions or concerns related to Certified Welcoming, please reach out to certified@welcomingamerica.org.