Junior, age 4, had not been exposed to books, and he would literally run away at reading time. Happily, CNNC’s Thriving at Three program changed Junior’s ideas about books. After regularly attending the program, Junior’s mother proudly reports at home, that he picks out his books every day and “reads, reads, reads!” … Continued
The CNNC’s AmeriCorps ACCESS Project still has three quarter-time (15 hrs/week) positions available for those interested in serving immigrant and refugee communities in Greensboro. AmeriCorps is a one-year service commitment and a great option if you are: A current student, or thinking about going back to school — AmeriCorps offers … Continued
Those words spoken by a desperate mother lead to Laura’s interest in training to become an interpreter. Because her mother is not fluent in English, Laura has routinely accompanied her mother and younger brother to the hospital, and knows her presence helps her family as well as the medical staff. … Continued
At the end of September, H’Tuyet Rahlan Joyce stepped down from her role as Refugee Health Coordinator at the CNNC. After 15 years of working and serving the community, we are sad to see her go. Snow, as she affectionately goes by, has served countless Montagnard, Vietnamese and other refugee newcomers … Continued
After 15 years, H’Tuyet Rahlan Joyce or Snow, as she affectionately goes by, will be leaving the CNNC at the end of September. Snow has long advocated for refugees and immigrants, having worked in a variety of positions and programs at the CNNC. She has shared with us her tremendous amount … Continued
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As the 2017-18 service year begins, the AmeriCorps ACCESS Project enters its 21st year of national community service. The ACCESS Project is supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service. We thank UNCG and our community partners for their … Continued
DACA and employment authorization documents will remain valid until their expiration date. This date is found on the I-795 Approval Notice and at the bottom of your Employment Authorization Document. (EAD) New DACA applications are no longer being accepted. If your DACA and work permit expires between September 5 and … Continued
Volunteering with the CNNC is a great way to serve others while building bridges between new and existing communities in the Greensboro area. Volunteers eager to welcome newcomers in our community are needed on an ongoing basis. You can commit to one morning/afternoon a week for three hours to multiple … Continued
Find out why AmeriCorps and the AmeriCorps ACCESS Project are a great way to spend a year! Serve your community Make a difference Gain experience Get professional development Earn an education award And so much more… Members featured: Maha Elobeid (CNNC), Edith Walson (Ashton Woods Community Center), Sydney Gouani … Continued