MEET THE IRRC

The IRRC brings together over 50 partners from the nonprofit, business, education, faith, public, and private sectors. Guided by an Advisory Council of New US Americans, we work collaboratively to address pressing needs, unlock opportunities, and ensure Greater Lansing is a place where everyone belongs. As a hub for learning and connection, we strive to amplify diverse voices and weave them into meaningful actions that shape the future of our region and the lives of those who live here.
 

* “New US American” is an all-encompassing term that includes immigrants, refugees and their children. It recognizes that newcomer families can both treasure their cultural backgrounds, while also learning from and contributing to their new US communities. It serves to recognize the sacrifice and contribution of first and second-generation immigrants to the United States, and the heritage from which they come.

 

The IRRC Advisory Council elected to add US to the term to recognize the history and feelings of alienation many parts of Latin America experience when “American” is used to solely describe the United States. By adding “US” to New American, we honor the history and identity of our fellow Latin Americans in North, Central, and South America.