Rocky Mountain Welcome Center

Together, We Build Belonging

Why RMWC Matters

At the Rocky Mountain Welcome Center (RMWC), we believe that when immigrants thrive, Colorado thrives. Every day, immigrant and refugee families rebuild their lives with hope and determination, but also face systems not designed to welcome them. Language barriers, trauma, and complex bureaucracies often stand between safety and stability. We exist because no family should face that journey alone.

The Change We’re Making

RMWC is closing the gaps, one family, one youth, one immigrant neighbor at a time. Because of our work:

• Parents like those in our CARES program now advocate for themselves with confidence.

• Teens in our Youth Rule the World  and Healing through Arts & Nature programs rediscover pride in their culture and envision futures as leaders and changemakers.

• Children entering school after graduating Kindergarten Prep walk through classroom doors ready to succeed.

• Families in our Mental Health programs find language for their trauma, and hope for what’s next.

• Immigrants receiving legal navigation services stay together, stay safe, and stay seen.

When newcomers find their footing, our communities grow stronger, safer, and more connected.

How We Create Change

We act on the belief that integration is a shared journey, between newcomers and the communities that welcome them.

• We listen first. Every program begins with the voices of those we serve.

• We respond quickly. When immigration policies shift, we adapt, launching legal services, mental health workshops, and youth program pathways to meet emerging needs.

• We build capacity. Through partnerships with organizations like JAMLAC, Colorado Asylum Center, and Aurora Community Connections, we equip providers and allies to deliver trauma-informed care.

• We sustain well-being. Even our own staff and partners receive secondary trauma support, ensuring those who serve are cared for, too.

Every workshop, every counseling session, and every conversation is an act of resistance to division and an affirmation of unity.

What We Do

We offer a continuum of culturally responsive programs that help immigrant families stabilize, heal, and belong:

• Case Management, Advocacy, Resources, Education and Systems Navigation (CARES): Connecting newcomers with advocacy, resources, and education to navigate complex systems and build stable homes.

• Youth Rule the World & Healing Through Arts & Nature: Empowering immigrant youth to honor their identities, process trauma through creative expression and connection to nature, and pursue their dreams.

• Springs Academy: Soccer program designed and implemented by the Ethiopian community to build leadership skills and social emotional learning.

• Kindergarten Prep: Preparing children 3-5 years old and families for school success through trust, safety, and joyful learning.

• Legal & Immigration Support: Providing free or low-cost access to legal consultations and USCIS case interpretation.

• Community Education & Engagement: Hosting Forums, cultural events, and training that build empathy and understanding across communities.