Immigration to the Eastern Shore is NOT just retirees moving from the cities to our beloved rural communities.
Join Matthew Peters, Executive Director of the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center of Easton, MD in a discussion about the first 10 years of the Resource Center’s service to the immigrant community here in our local corner of the world.
Matt will open our eyes to the unique demographics of our immigrant community on the Eastern Shore, their needs, and what the Resource Center does to help. He will share human interest stories about some of the immigrants the Center has worked with, as well as his personal reflections of successes and challenges along the way,
What to Expect:
You will gain a better understanding of the demographics of the immigrant community in our region, and hear personal stories about the journey to America and getting established in Maryland. You’ll learn about the unique services provided by the Resource Center to meet the specific needs of the immigrant community, and the path moving forward for immigrants to our area. You may even come away with ideas of how you might help with your own time and talents.
Here is the course recording:
