Community matters for refugee women
“My heart felt so heavy, teacher. I felt like I could hardly breathe.” I sat after class talking to a student recently about her health …
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It Starts with a Password
Our first digital literacy class for refugee women was a big event. The women came into the classroom, chose a computer and sat down. They …
Vocational Training Expansion
We’re thrilled to announce that Phase 2 of our expanded vocational training program, Make Welcome Refugee Women’s Center, is launching this week! Three new programs …
More than just bags: A Story of Strength and Sustainability
Introducing Our Toiletries Bag Carry your essentials in a bag that carries a deeper purpose. Our toiletries bag is crafted with care by skilled refugee …
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 …
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 …
Provide sewing classes for a refugee woman!
We start with threading the machine. Learning the English words for “thread,” “needle,” and “bobbin.” American teachers also learn the words in our students’ heart …
They’re Not Alone: December Fundraising
When a program grows, funding doesn’t always keep up! Will you join us in providing welcoming community and trauma-informed vocational classes for refugee women?