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<h3>9 Community Nonprofit Leaders from 7 States join the Hello Neighbor Network’s 2025 Fellowship Program</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*eCK8uCg846b9Mj3_" /></figure><p>The <a href="https://www.neighbornetwork.io/">Hello Neighbor Network</a>, powered by <a href="https://www.helloneighbor.io/">Hello Neighbor</a>, currently supports 65 organizations across 27 states, empowering leaders who work with refugees and immigrants to address their communities’ unique needs. Through peer support, tailored educational resources, and funding opportunities like our <a href="https://www.neighbornetwork.io/resilience-grants">Resilience Grants</a> program, these organizations are equipped with the tools, expertise, and connections needed to drive meaningful lasting impact.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.neighbornetwork.io/membership">Fellowship program</a> supports nonprofits in their early years, a critical period of development when many organizations face significant challenges. Providing guidance and resources during this time is crucial for building a strong foundation and ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.</p><p>As the Fellowship grows, Hello Neighbor strengthens connections between grassroots leaders throughout the U.S., all of whom make their communities more welcoming and inclusive to immigrants and refugees. The Fellowship program will provide these leaders with meaningful support and valuable opportunities to enhance their organizations.</p><p>These 9 Hello Neighbor Network Fellows represent 7 states across the U.S.:</p><ul><li>Amina Shale, <a href="https://morethanasmilefoundation.org/">More Than A Smile Foundation</a>, Inc., Louisville, KY</li><li>Dauda Sesay, <a href="https://www.mylori.org/">Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants</a>, Baton Rouge, LA</li><li>Jacquiline Medina, <a href="https://www.wellnesswingsfoundation.org/">Wellness Wings Foundation</a>, Dallas, TX</li><li>Khalil Arab, <a href="https://www.combinedarms.us/our-impact/">Combined Arms</a>, Houston, TX</li><li>Lilian Alvarez, <a href="https://homeisherenola.org/">Home is Here NOLA</a>, New Orleans, LA</li><li>Maya Lane, <a href="https://nicerfl.org/">SW Florida Newcomer Immigrant Educational Center (Nicer FL)</a>, Parrish, FL</li><li>Mumtaz Momand, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/San-Diego-Afghan-Connections-and-Cultural-Center/100085471445494/">San Diego Afghan Connections &amp; Cultural Center</a>, El Cajon, CA</li><li>Shayna Landis Bell, <a href="https://ssjnha.org/">SSJ Newcomer Housing Alliance</a>, Philadelphia, PA</li><li>Zeenath Sheikh, <a href="https://icrausa.com/">International Cultural and Relief Association</a>, Hilliard, OH</li></ul><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/576/1*tIeUjf_g9Jz6JvsfVwClnw.png" /><figcaption><strong>About Hello Neighbor Network</strong>: The Hello Neighbor Network, powered by Hello Neighbor, works with grassroots leaders and organizations across the United States serving immigrants and refugees. It promotes greater understanding and connection between new neighbors and host communities and encourages the development of more resilient and inclusive communities by supporting nonprofit organizations and their leaders. For more information, please visit <a href="http://neighbornetwork.io/">neighbornetwork.io</a></figcaption></figure><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=f23ccaa5cbcd" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/hello-neighbor-network/9-community-nonprofit-leaders-from-7-states-join-the-hello-neighbor-networks-2025-fellowship-f23ccaa5cbcd">9 Community Nonprofit Leaders from 7 States join the Hello Neighbor Network’s 2025 Fellowship…</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/hello-neighbor-network">Hello Neighbor Network</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>