Fostering Immigrant Integration

Changing demographic, economic, social and political factors make it imperative to integrate limited English-speaking immigrants into our communities.  Opportunities to learn English and contribute to society are key strategies for fostering integration. Through Project SHINE, our work focuses on helping immigrant elders prepare for citizenship, work, acquire health literacy skills, and engage in meaningful civic roles. Read more.

English as a Second Language (ESL) & Citizenship  -  mobilizing college students from diverse disciplines and cultures to tutor older immigrants and refugees in basic English language skills, U.S. history, and civics needed to pass the naturalization exam.  Read more.

Workforce Development  - building teams of younger tutors and older volunteers to provide ESL classes to immigrants and refugees that focus on work place and employment skills.  Read more.

Health Literacy - engaging volunteers of all ages in activities designed to enhance the health communication skills of older immigrants and refugees.  Read more.

Civic Engagement  - partnering with immigrant-serving organizations to develop and expand meaningful civic roles that benefit immigrant and mainstream communities.  Read more.