The Center for New North Carolinians

Bridging Communities | Empowering Lives

The Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC) promotes access and integration for immigrants and refugees in North Carolina by bridging newcomer populations with existing communities through direct service provision, research, and training. 

1,450

Refugees and Immigrants

were served directly through UNCG Center for New North Carolinian programming in 2023.

182

Adults

received employment services through the AmeriCorps ACCESS Project

100’s

immigrant and refugee youth

are getting caught up and excelling in school with help of the tutoring centers at the Community Enrichment Center and Oakwood Forest.

CNNC is…

  • Community-based outreach initiatives and programming to help immigrants and refugees build their capacity to navigate complex systems in their new home.
  • Research and evaluation studies to educate the general public, track demographic trends, and enhance the quality of service provision.
  • Experiential training and leadership development for all community members through AmeriCorps positions, internships, volunteer experiences, and workshops.
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Americorps Access Project

AmeriCorps ACCESS Project places members with agencies serving immigrants and refugees in order to assist with employment, volunteer coordination, and disaster preparedness

Community Centers Program

Community Enrichment Center and Oakwood Forest Community Centers provide on-site programming such as employment assistance, ESOL, tutoring and health access for immigrants and refugees.

Greensboro Refugee Employment Advancement Team

The Greensboro Refugee Employment Advancement Team – GREAT – is a collaborative effort of local refugee-serving agencies. Church World Service Greensboro (CWS), New Arrivals Institute (NAI), Montagnard Dega Association (MDA), and CNNC work together to support low-income refugees and immigrants in finding and retaining stable, family-sustaining employment.

Immigrant Health ACCESS Project

Immigrant Health ACCESS Project facilitates immigrant and refugee access to integrative care through trained interpreters, case management, cultural diversity trainings for Latino, Montagnard, Vietnamese, Burmese/ Karen, and Bhutanese families.

Immigration Services Program

Immigration Services Program has accredited staff offering high quality, low-cost immigration services, assisting with citizenship, family immigration, permanent residence, Fiancé(e) Petitions, and travel documents.

Interpreter ACCESS Project

Interpreter ACCESS Project operates an interpreter bank to provide health and human service access to individuals with Limited English Proficiency and provides Foundations of Professional Interpretation.

Latino COmmunity Coalition of Guilford

Latino Community Coalition of Guilford brings leaders and community members together to advocate, network, and provides service learning opportunities in the Latino communities of Guildford County.

Thriving at Three

Thriving at Three offers services to at-risk Latino families with children ages 0-3.

122

NEW Citizens

were sworn in with the help of Immigration Services in 2023.

6,635

 non-English speaking patients

have connected with trained medical interpreters in healthcare settings thanks to our Interpreter ACCESS Project.

1,938

Hours

served by our dedicated volunteers and interns

80

Children

are receiving intensive education and case management so that their children will be ready for kindergarten and thrive as students through our Thriving at Three program.

505

immigrant neighbors

received access to health coverage and
connected to health care through the
Immigrant Health Access Project

60

new interpreters

completed the Foundations of Professional
Interpreting Training

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News

February 13, 2024

**Closed** Interpreter Access Program Associate

**This position has been filled.** The Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC) was established to provide research, training, and ev…

December 16, 2022

2022 | Annual Report

You can find the PDF version here. Dear Friends, Another year has come and gone here at the Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC)….

December 16, 2022

2022 | At a Glance

We stayed busy this year at the Center for New North Carolinians! Check out some quick highlights! You can find the PDF version here…

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Help Us Serve Others

Your generous gift will transform the lives of immigrants and refugees, uniting entire communities.  You are giving newcomer families the strength to become self-sufficient, the opportunity to ensure a bright future for their children, and the tools to rebuild their lives.

Thanks to you, the CNNC has served over 2,100 immigrants and refugees.

Your compassionate contribution will make a difference. Your gift to the CNNC goes directly to support our community-based programs, giving newcomers information, tools, and support to make North Carolina their new home.  Make a tax-deductible gift today.

This work would be not be possible without your support. Thank you.