AmeriCorps members are a vital part of the CNNC’s Thriving at Three program. Thriving at Three’s purpose is to assure that Latino immigrant children in Greensboro have a positive and strong foundation from birth to age three. Thriving at Three program director, Krycya Flores says, “Without AmeriCorps members TAT would … Continued
The Thriving at Three program is requesting your help! We need books, books, books, and more books for new readers from birth to kindergarten ages. Both new and gently used books are welcome! These books will be distributed to our program’s forty children on a weekly basis. Each child will be … Continued
As an AmeriCorps member, you can have exciting new experiences, meet new friends, learn new skills, develop professionally, and so much more. What will you be at the end of your AmeriCorps year? The ACCESS Project is now accepting applications! Apply now at: https://cnnc.uncg.edu/apply/
“I’ve been sewing since I was a child— I would go to the bus stop wearing a dress I had made from a curtain. Sewing is something I’ve always done.” Tawanna Williams Maryland sits in front of a sewing machine as she speaks, guiding a thread through a tiny needle. … Continued
“I am new to this country and was so worried about my daughters not having anything to put on their babies’ backs in this cold season. Then you showed up with a huge bag full of warm pajamas and took my worries away. I will forever be grateful!” Momma Natasha, … Continued
DO YOU KNOW… That the first immigrants who came to what we call North Carolina, came between 10,000 and 14,000 years ago? The first peoples migrated from Siberia, crossing the Bering Straits into Alaska and continued migrating south and east over several centuries. We don’t know what things motivated them … Continued
On a cold and windy Monday morning, CNNC joined with east Greensboro in a march of celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and his legacy. Students from Legacy Crossing and Oakwood Forest Community Centers as well as CNNC Staff, AmeriCorps, and interns numbered over 40 strong. Excited by the … Continued
Sending warm wishes to you and yours this holiday season. As the year comes to a close, we would like to thank you for all of your support of immigrants and refugees in our community.
Norma was facing significant challenges. Her two young boys had both been recently diagnosed with autism, and she was struggling with serious health issues. With limited English, minimal support, and scarce knowledge of how to navigate health and social services in Greensboro, Norma felt isolated and alone. That is when … Continued
The weekly get together of moms and kids is a special part of CNNC’s Thriving at Three program, serving Latina moms and their kids ages 0-4. On Thursday, Nov. 15th, the moms came together for their annual Thanksgiving celebration. The weather outside painted a grim winter scene, full of cold … Continued