IN-NOW
THE INDIANA NETWORK OF WELCOMERS
On July 17, 2025 we launched the Indiana Network of Welcomers (IN-NOW) with over 60 leaders across sectors. The launching was hosted by Patchwork Indy and the University of Indianapolis Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement, with special thanks to our sponsor, Welcome.US.
Communities across Indiana are changing. Newcomers are arriving with skills, experience, and potential, but systems are often fragmented, making integration harder than it should be.
At the same time:
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Employers need talent
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Communities need growth
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Institutions need alignment
The opportunity is there, but it requires coordination. IN-NOW exists to bring people together to make that coordination possible.
IN-NOW is not a program, it is a network. Is a growing coalition of leaders working together to build stronger, more connected communities across the state.
Mission
Building connected and holistically integrated communities for all.
Vision
A statewide ecosystem where newcomers, communities, and institutions work together—and everyone has the opportunity to thrive
Your Role
Your leadership, perspective, and commitment shape this movement
You can be part of IN-NOW if you are:
A nonprofit or community organization
Working directly with diverse populations
A policymaker or public official
Shaping systems that impact communities
A faith leader
Building connection and support at the local level
A business or employer
Supporting workforce development and community growth
An educator or institutional leader
Supporting access, opportunity, and inclusion
A community leader
Someone who is actively supporting others, building connections, and creating change—whether or not you are part of an organization
Leadership doesn’t require a title.
If you are already showing up for your community, your voice belongs in this network.
How to get involved
Be part of the change happening across Indiana.
Sign up to join IN-NOW