ONEMORGAN COUNTY

OneMorgan County (OMC), an award-winning non-profit organization, fosters community cohesion in Morgan County-a predominantly rural area in eastern Colorado. OMC started in 2005, part of a volunteer-based community initiative, spearheaded by Morgan Community College Adult Basic Education staff, to address a long-standing disconnect between the community’s established residents and immigrant population. A disconnect that was due, in large part, to a lack of cultural understanding and distinct differences in languages, cultures, and religions. OMC developed an approach to immigrant integration, based on building trust, shared values, and common experiences to bridge cultural, religious, language, and social differences, resulting in a thriving, cohesive environment.