Immigration & Refugee Table Talk

National Policies. Local Impact. A Conversation We Need to Have.

Immigration and refugee policies are changing rapidly, and the impact is being felt right here in the Quad Cities.

From uncertainty around immigration status and access to critical resources to disruptions in employment and family stability, immigrant and refugee neighbors are navigating an increasingly complex environment. The recent closure of the Tyson Foods plant in Joslin, eliminating nearly 2,500 local jobs, is another reminder of how quickly changes in our economy and policies can ripple through families, nonprofits and entire communities.

Join OneTable QC for a timely Table Talk exploring what immigrant and refugee families are experiencing right now, what these changes mean for the organizations serving them, and how our nonprofit community can respond.

We'll hear from three local leaders working closely with immigrant and refugee communities:

Ann McGlynn | Tapestry Farms

Jen Osing | World Relief Quad Cities

Amanda Woodruff Jones | Black Hawk College

Together, we'll discuss what's changing, what they're seeing on the ground, where gaps and needs are emerging, and what nonprofit and community leaders need to understand as we navigate what comes next.

Come ready to listen, learn, ask questions and better understand an issue that is deeply connected to the future of the Quad Cities.