Women’s Health Training
“After I had my baby, I was so depressed. Every day, so depressed.” M shared this with me, her eyes tired. “I don’t want to …
Craft & Conversation Community Building
Women arrive, with little ones in tow. They pause shyly before tables where American volunteers sit. “Sit here, sit here!” the volunteer encourages them. On …
Digital Literacy Training
Starting in 2025, we’re providing digital literacy training to refugee women, through a partnership with Johnson C. Smith University and the Center for Digital Equity, …
Make Welcome Stocking Project 2024
Each year, we offer a “earn while you learn” unit for our level 2 seamstresses. In this unit, students learn how to read order slips, …
Want to learn more about refugees?
The Church is called to serve and welcome the vulnerable. But what does that mean when it comes to refugees? We’d love to come and …
Learning to See with Compassion
“…a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.” (Luke 10:33b) How often do we …
Sewing Workshop Fundraiser April 2024
When – April 27th + May 4th 9:30 am -12:30 pm**This is a two day class. You will register once and that claims your spot …
December 16th Sew Your Own Stocking Class
Come learn how to sew a stocking and enjoy Christmas tea & treats. In this holiday sewing class, we’ll have precut stocking patterns in a …
In the other’s shoes
Almost every one of our classes has some “frustrating” students in it. These are usually (but not always) the students that know sewing, but don’t speak English. They run ahead on the projects without waiting for the teacher OR looking at the instructions. Inevitably, these students create problems for themselves and have to redo the project.
Vocational Training Launch
She wakes up before dawn to get to work. Breakfast is in the kitchen for her children. She checks the house, locks the door and runs to catch the bus. The hours are short and her paycheck only covers part of her rent. Yet without childcare or paid training options, this precious refugee mom has no other option but to take whatever work she can to keep her family afloat.