“I’m not sure I can do this, I don’t speak English very well.” Khadiga was very anxious. This would be her first job interview in her new home and she was still learning English. She had submitted the application to work at the local packaging company just a week before … Continued
Tila was in rough shape. She had recently lost her job at a Wilkes County poultry plant. Finances and concerns about how to best raise their four children in a new country added more stress to her marriage. Then she got sick…. really sick. To make things worse, losing her … Continued
What does citizenship mean to you? To Mon Pati, becoming a U.S. citizen is not only the next step in her immigration process, but it means the world to her. Imagine having your citizenship taken away. Mon doesn’t have to. Mon’s citizenship in her home country of Bhutan was revoked … Continued
The holidays and the end of the year are a time when many of us are moved to give to support issues and organizations that align with our values. It’s an opportunity for you to make an impact in your community. You can support your newest neighbors this Giving Tuesday, … Continued
The open enrollment period for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (or Obamacare) is open now, Nov. 1st and through December 15th. If you are currently without insurance, or need to renew an existing Marketplace plan, now is your chance! Two events locally to find out more information: Nov. 9, … Continued
Meet Tawanna Maryland: The Mastermind Behind the Mystery Summer Camp Program By Tyrelle Lee, Human Development and Family Studies Intern at CNNC Fall 2018 AmeriCorps Member Tawanna Williams Maryland is passionate and driven in her stance to provide immigrant and refugee communities with extraordinary access to a better life. Partnering … Continued
Oakwood ESL Academy By Salwa Majeed, CNNC Summer Volunteer, UNCG Graduate Class of 2018 For two weeks in July, the volunteers and coordinators at the Center for New North Carolinians helped host ESL Academy (English for Speakers of other Languages). By organizing hands-on learning activities, field trips, and games, many … Continued
ESL Academy By Gillian Belcher, Summer intern 2018, Bachelor of Social Work student at Niagara University, Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty I had the opportunity to spend my summer with the CNNC’s Community Centers. The community centers try to mix fun and educational programming for the kids. I had the … Continued
Youth Writers’ Camp By Salwa Majeed, CNNC Summer Volunteer, UNCG Graduate 2018 If you walk around the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s campus in the middle of July, you’ll find the grounds filled with children and young adults. Many of them are participating in different summer camps, where they’re … Continued
“We Are Better Together” By Tyrelle Lee CNNC Intern Human Development and Family Studies Major, expected graduation, Dec. 2018 It was a pleasure witnessing our fellow agencies come together at the Unity Festival and Walk to celebrate the diverse cultures of Greensboro on a Saturday in the middle of August. … Continued