Engaging with refugees and newcomers to build better communities.
SHC Alumna gets scholarship award
from The Herb Block Foundation!
We are thrilled to share the news that Zainora Babayee was recently selected as a recipient of The Herb Block Scholarship award. The scholarship will provide assistance with her studies at Northern Virginia Community College. This is an awesome opportunity and recognition of her hard work and talent. Read more about Zainora's story here.
Welcome to new and returning teachers leading classes at the Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Landover and Rock Creek locations: Julie Kiersky, Domi Long, Martha Pien, Tarsheka Thompson, Amanda Wise, Amal Abuldood, and Muska Stanakzai as well as volunteers Susan Fox, Jessica Kang, Kathy Phelan, Karen Simon, Laila Sultan and Jennifer Taylor.
SHC group class students will be invited to a field trip to the National Air and Space Museum on March 25. Volunteers are needed so that we can assist students and their children with travel to and from the museum by public transportation. Please RSVP here to volunteer.
At the start of each class, SHC shares helpful information about events or resources that could benefit students and their families: free coat drives, ESL job trainings, free help with tax preparation, etc. If you have a resource to share, you can email it to us at info@shconnections.org.
Homework Helpers for Elementary-school children is a steady SHC feature on Saturdays 10:00-12:00pm. To volunteer to tutor children, sign-up here. Homework Helpers do not need prior tutoring experience but should be willing to tutor about once a month.
Pathways to Citizenship
Information and Q&A around helping families with the U.S. application for naturalization process.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 7:00-9:00pm
St Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 5450 Massachusetts Ave. Bethesda, MD
Volunteer Information and Orientation Session (register here)
Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 12:00-1:00pm
SHC Learning Center, 4318 Hamilton St, Hyattsville, MD
Introductory Tutor Training Workshop (register here) Tools for new tutors working with English Language Learners.
Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 1:00-2:30pm
SHC Learning Center, 4318 Hamilton St, Hyattsville, MD
SHC Classes Spring 2020 (SAVE THE DATE) Registration Week
April 14-17, 2020
Get on Board!
SHC is searching for excellent Board Member Candidates! If you are interested or if you know someone who is passionate about our mission, please nominate them by using this form. Email info@shconnections.org for questions.
Surprise Valentines!
Hush, it's a secret! Next week, students will receive a surprise Valentine card in the mail from SHC teachers. Just like the cookies our volunteers bake and deliver over the winter holidays, these small touches help our families feel welcome and connected to our larger community.
Tutor challenge
Turn the tables for Valentine's day and learn to say "I love you" in your English student's native language! Here are ways to express your love and affection in different languages.
Our mailing address is:
4423 Lehigh Rd, Ste. 458, College Park, Maryland 20740
Solutions in Hometown Connections is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization in Maryland. Our EIN is 82-1942936. A copy of the current financial statement of Solutions in Hometown Connections is available by emailing info@shconnections.org. Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis MD 21401, (410) 974-5534.
