New Americans Initiative Inc

Our Vision

Civic participation grows through trust, access, knowledge, and consistent support. We meet Kentucky immigrant and refugee communities where they are, building a pipeline from legal stability to civic leadership through trusted partners and strong language access. We use digital storytelling to amplify voices and strengthen belonging, cultivating lasting civic power in communities. Together, we are helping build a more inclusive Kentucky where every voice is heard, valued, and represented.

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen civic power within immigrant and refugee communities in Kentucky by empowering individuals to lead, advocate, and shape the systems that impact their lives.

Our Work

Legal Support

Free legal workshops that help immigrant families complete green card and citizenship applications, navigate the process, and take meaningful steps towards long-term stability and naturalization.

Civic Engagement

Year-round multilingual voter registration, voter education, and culturally responsive, nonpartisan civic engagement programs that empower immigrant and refugee communities to increase voter participation, strengthen turnout, and build lasting engagement across election cycles.

Advocacy

Leadership development, coalition building, and policy engagement to provide tools for community members to become advocates and civic leaders.

Narrative Inclusion

Digital storytelling and media engagement to amplify immigrant voices, strengthen social cohesion, and create a more inclusive environment for civic participation.