Stability, opportunity, and belonging for every newcomer family.
Patchwork Global helps immigrant and refugee families in Indiana plan with confidence, find meaningful work, and become part of welcoming communities.
Patchwork Indy is now Patchwork Global. New name, same commitment to newcomer families. Read our story →
Indiana is becoming home to more newcomer families
432,652
foreign-born residents in Indiana in 2023, 6.3% of the state's population
+131.9%
growth in Indiana's foreign-born population, 2000–2023
194,030
Indiana children living with at least one foreign-born parent
Every one of these numbers is a neighbor. We help communities welcome them well.
What every family needs to thrive
Stability
Opportunity
Belonging
Reliable information and practical plans, so families can face complex transitions with dignity and clarity.
The skills, connections, and confidence to find good work, keep it, and grow in it.
Neighbors, congregations, and institutions ready to welcome newcomers as part of the community.
What we do
Four programs and our advocacy work, each building stability, opportunity, or belonging.
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Through volunteer groups we help newcomer families navigate everyday systems, build confidence, and grow a sense of belonging in their new community.
03
We connect immigrant and refugee talent to opportunity through employer training and small cohorts focused on soft skills, leadership, financial education, labor rights, and understanding workplace culture in the U.S.
We offer consultation-based guidance for mixed-status families exploring reunification/relocation and life planning in Mexico.
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We create learning spaces (conversations, cultural exhibitions, training) where people can better understand one another across culture, language, experience, and identity.
01
Build welcoming ecosystems
(IN-NOW Coalition)
We help communities build stronger systems of support, foster shared responsibility, develop cross-sector partnerships, and create sustainable collaboration to successfully welcome and integrate newcomers.
Our impact
2026 SO FAR
Families Together Project
12
families supported in Indiana
4
families supported in Ohio and California
2
families with plans to reunite with loved ones in Mexico
Workforce Culture Lab
30+
immigrants and refugees at our first job fair
75+
job openings offered by employers
1
employer advised on workplace inclusion
Neighbor for Neighbor
2
faith communities mobilized
6
people now better connected to school, health care, and documentation services
+52
organizations and faith
communities mobilized in 2024
+130
volunteers mobilized in 2024 to support refugee resettlement
+995
families served in 2025
+170
leaders from organizations, businesses, and government convened through IN-NOW in 2025
What welcome looks like
Hear from the people walking alongside newcomer families.
What's happening now
There's a place for you here
There are many ways to support newcomers. Find the one that fits you.
Supported by
Dharma
Development
Become a monthly Patchwork partner
A monthly gift gives families support they can count on, and gives our small team the steady footing to plan ahead.
6151 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization · EIN 84-3946829 · Formerly Patchwork Indy