Kesley White Kelsey joined the CNNC and the Immigrant Health Access Project in February 2017. She first became interested in public health social work as a teenager, when she spent hours reading Where There Is No Doctor, a well-known handbook for global health workers. During college, Kelsey had opportunities to … Continued
We invite you and your youth groups to stand proudly for “presence.” We identify with our refugee/immigrant youth and families that they prevail – seeking sufficiency, literacy, and respect. Over half of the world’s refugees are children. They may have witnessed or experienced violent acts and, in exile, are at … Continued
“I have loved sharing incredible food with my new colleagues & community members!” Kelsey White “Building relationships that will help us to continue serving the community.” Judy Herrera “I look for fulfillment in the face of every volunteer.” Tawanna Williams Maryland “Hosting a mini-career fair for our AmeriCorps members to … Continued
Greetings Friend of CNNC, 2017 has been a year of change. From the federal level down to the local level, these changes affect the way we do our work. Changes to the national refugee resettlement process have greatly affected the clients we serve, their family members overseas, and our partner … Continued
We build community. When moms gather together, blessings are shared. It was quite the lunch. Roasted chicken next to taquitos, pumpkin pie alongside tres leches, green bean casserole sharing a plate with Mexican rice… The company was just as varied. Young mothers with children in their laps, church ladies extending … Continued
Unexpected gifts… After living in a refugee camp for 16 years, Shukrani’s family received a gift: life in the United States. Shukrani’s heart was full. His family was safe, and he was thankful for the opportunities Greensboro held. Now he needed a job to support his family. “The Community Center can … Continued
“W-A-S-H-I-N-G-T-O-N.” – Akuol Akuol was struggling learning to spell the word “Washington.” She had been studying for her citizenship exam for months. This would be her second attempt. Akuol attended evening English classes taught by Cynthia, a CNNC AmeriCorps ACCESS member. Despite Akuol’s long work days, she always made it … Continued
“What my teacher puts on the board, I cannot see.” — Win Win Aye Win Win, a 6th grade student active at the Glen Haven Community Center, shared with a CNNC intern that she was having difficulty seeing in the classroom at school. Having been in the country less than … Continued
#GivingTuesday is today, November 28th. You can impact and transform lives in our community. Read about the impact your support can have: For Win Win Aye. For Akuol. For Shukrani. For Marisela. You can change lives by helping the CNNC reach its goal of raising $5,000 today, November 28th, and $15,000 by the end of the … Continued
Help AmeriCorps ACCESS Members with a school supply drive benefiting the Guilford County Teacher Supply Warehouse! ACCESS has partnered with the Guilford Education Alliance to collect donations of much needed items. Drop donations off at: CNNC’s main office, 915 W. Gate City Blvd. Suite A, Greensboro, NC 27403 by Friday, November … Continued