Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)
Expanding the Resource Directory for Immigrant and Refugee Communities at The Branch
Publication Date
Spring 5-4-2023
College
University College
Department
Honors Program
BURS Faculty Advisor
Dr. Mary Pethel
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Abstract
The Branch of Antioch is a nonprofit that serves many immigrant and refugee clients. These clients are in need of a comprehensive list of resources to fully address the intersectional barriers. It was noted that underserved communities have a lack of access to substantial resources involving legal aid, housing, and mental/physical health due to a lack of knowledge or language-based accessibility. By categorizing the most pressing needs of the clients and cross referencing them with the resources in the greater Nashville area, our group created a list of current resources with a point of contact for clients. After curating and compiling this directory, we created a brochure of the most useful organizations that offer aid to immigrant and refugee communities. The brochure was translated into four distinct languages that are commonly spoken at The Branch: Arabic, Spanish, Farsi, and Kurdish. Finally, a digital version of the brochure and the full online directory will sustainably live on The Branch’s website.
Recommended Citation
Patricia Leavy, Research Design: Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, Arts-Based, and Community-Based Participatory Research Approaches, 2017. Aimee Hilado and Marta Lundy (eds.), Models for Practice with Immigrants and Refugees: Collaboration, Cultural Awareness, and Integrative Theory, 2018.
