JFF Joins in Welcoming Refugees to Cleveland

The Junaid Family Foundation is proud to partner with Global Cleveland for Welcoming Week 2023, taking place September 8th-17th. With the goal of making Cleveland a more welcoming place for refugees, Global Cleveland partners with local champions in the city to host events and services to show our hospitality.

As a gold sponsor for this year’s Welcoming Week, the team at the Junaid Family Foundation created a video to display our pride & support for Global Cleveland and the mission to strengthen our city by welcoming our world.

To find more information about Global Cleveland & Welcoming Week activities, click here.

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