Mpls launches new version of 'Welcome Wagon'
Remember the old "Welcome Wagon" that greeted newcomers to the neighborhood? Minneapolis is about to launch a new version.
City officials are scheduled Thursday to announce a new initiative, called "Hello Neighbor."
The program is designed to personally welcome recent immigrants to Minneapolis neighborhoods.
Volunteers will greet new arrivals at their homes and provide them with a gift bag that includes a refillable Tap Minneapolis water bottle, prepaid calling cards, coupons and information about city services.
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About 500 new residents are slated to receive these bags and information during the first year of the initiative.
The program is funded by a grant from the Bush Foundation.
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