Flanked by a picture of the "Madonna," Rosanna Marcetta waits patiently for the next question. Marcetta plays an integral role in the assistance of immigrants within Camerano.

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Of the more than 200 immigrants who have moved here, all have found places to live and all heads of households have jobs, she says. They come from Romania, Moldavia, Morocco, Albania, Nigeria, South America and other parts of Europe.

Immigrants obtain status in the community through their jobs and also gain confidence in their role as citizens of Camerano.

She stresses the importance of volunteerism and emphasizes that organizations in the network must work together and do the best they can to be open to the immigrants.

The level of volunteerism is important, but so is the ability to listen and respect people who are different, values Marcelli tries to instill in the community. She does what she can to sensitize people to the needs of those who are different, including the more than 200 immigrants. Having just laws, and an open community help make the transition into Camerano easier for immigrants, she says.

Marcelli does everything she can to provide services to make these immigrants feel at home, yet still retain their own beliefs and values so Camerano will be a diverse community open to everyone.

Beatrice Monaci, Rosanna Marcetta, and Tamburo Florina work in the "Caritas," Italian for "charity," an organization that helps provide poor families with everyday goods and needs.

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Marcelli prepares to answer another question regarding her role in the aiding of Camerano's many immigrants.

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Marcelli interacts with her assistant on day-to-day affairs of Camerano's immigrant services.

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