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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Julian Teixeira
(202) 776-1812
jteixeira@nclr.org
New Bienvenidos project will benefit integration of new Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C.—NCLR is pleased to announce that it has received a significant grant from the Walmart Foundation to help fund the organization’s new Bienvenidos project. The project will provide vital services to the organization’s network of Affiliate organizations that are working to help integrate immigrants in the U.S., allowing these individuals to become citizens and fully participate in and contribute to every aspect of American society.
“We are grateful to the Walmart Foundation for their commitment and support of our new Bienvenidos project,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR. “As the Congress continues to debate immigration reform, we must not forget the millions of immigrants who are aspiring Americans seeking to become U.S. citizens and want to become fully invested in this great nation and continue to contribute to our country's future prosperity.”
The Bienvendios project will continue NCLR’s work to integrate Latino immigrants in the U.S. Working with 10 NCLR Affiliates across the country, Bienvenidos will support English-as-a-second-language and civics classes and provide guidance in citizenship instruction and the naturalization process, including application services.
“The integration programs offered by trusted organizations, like NCLR, help us work together to reduce the social and economic barriers immigrants face every day,” said Lee Culpepper, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Walmart. “Through these partnerships we hope to ultimately enable families to fully participate in the civic and economic life of our great country.”
About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts. By operating globally and giving back locally, Walmart is uniquely positioned to address the needs of the communities it serves and make a significant social impact within its core areas of giving: Hunger Relief & Healthy Eating, Sustainability, Career Opportunity and Women’s Economic Empowerment. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are leading the fight against hunger in the United States with a $2 billion commitment through 2015. Walmart has donated more than 1 billion meals to those in need across the country. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit foundation.walmart.com.
About NCLR
NCLR—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. For more information on NCLR, please visit www.nclr.org follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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