Why Sewing Classes for Refugees?
Why sewing classes? Why are we spending so much time and energy to keep Make Welcome Refugee Sewing School going? The answer is much bigger …
The Price of Escape
In January, I finished off several books on my reading list. The first, The Displaced, is a collection of essays by refugee writers. The second, Refugee High, …
Our Story
“Can you teach me to sew?” -C. Niang That simple question led to the creation of the Make Welcome Sewing Classes. In the summer of …
Volunteer
Want to volunteer? Our volunteers are the backbone – or in sewing terms, the wonder clips – of our program. They help teach and assist …
We laugh, we concentrate, we celebrate!
Sewing class days are some of the best days of the week for Make Welcome teachers and students. We find ourselves greeting each other with …