“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
Professional interpreters provide such an important and valuable service. They serve to connect clients and providers through language and cultural brokering. And just like other professions, interpreters have a code of ethics they must follow. The Interpreter ACCESS Project at UNCG’s Center for New North Carolinians has been providing its … Continued
As she completes her third term with the ACCESS Project, AmeriCorps member Ghaisha Yahaya-Mohamed proudly announces that she has accepted a job offer with Church World Service’s Greensboro office to continue doing what she loves – “impacting the lives of the most vulnerable among us by restoring and renewing their hope, … Continued
Monsters to Destroy: A Humorous Multimedia Talk by Ben Tumin Thursday, August 23, 7pm Guilford College Dana Auditorium Shift Worlds: Displacement and Forced Migration In Modern Times Friday, August 24, 9am-5pm Registration begins at 8:30am UNC Greensboro Alunmi House, Virgina Dare Room Register here Join the CNNC, Guilford College and … Continued
“Can you help us get to America?” This was a question I heard over and over again on a recent trip. In May, I joined eight other students and professionals from Greensboro on a ten-day excursion to Bangkok, Thailand, to study and learn about the refugee situation in the … Continued
Ramadan, the most holy month of the Muslim calendar, has just come to a close. Ramadan is a time to dwell on the world’s suffering, those who are hungry and thirsty and homeless and in danger. One pillar of Islam is charity. Ramadan reminds people to remember our obligation to … Continued
Everybody loves Mr. Pete. He makes reading and books come to life for our Thriving at Three (TAT) families at the Greensboro Public Library. When he plays his guitar and sings, he understands that some children will touch his guitar. After all, they are preschoolers – tactile learners by nature. … Continued
Annually, the CNNC AmeriCorps ACCESS Project places members with partner agencies all over the state. Eager to serve the immigrant and refugee community, members make a year commitment. You too, can have an impact on your community. Find out why AmeriCorps and the AmeriCorps ACCESS Project are a great way … Continued
For several years, CNNC staff have been involved with the Association of Immigration and Refugee Services Professionals (ARSP) formerly Association for Refugee Service Professionals. This group provides the space for professional growth as well as emotional support for the well being of its members. ARSP disseminates and highlights best practices … Continued
Keeping up with AmeriCorps members after they graduate is inspiring. Alums continue to have a lasting impact in their communities, as well as across the state. The CNNC is proud to have 11 staff who originally served as AmeriCorps members. Their good character, program-planning skills and cultural awareness make them … Continued