Empowerment Post: Fall 2023

Greetings Friends of the English Empowerment Center,


An exciting new season is upon us at the English Empowerment Center. While there are many reasons to be excited for fall, EEC is most excited for the start of our new semester! Our fall classes will begin next week, on September 25 and 26 with over 700 learners enrolled. We cannot wait for a week filled with welcoming new learners, reconnecting with friends, and encouraging learners on their journey to English language proficiency and empowerment. 


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Instructor Spotlight: Roshan Nawid

Roshan Nawid , originally from Afghanistan, moved to the United States in September of 2022 and soon found the English Empowerment Center. Roshan began learning English in 2008 and his English skills were too high for our classes. He was still interested in getting involved and finding ways to practice his English language skills. Initially starting as a class aide, his passion for education and exceptional teaching skills caught the attention of the English Empowerment Center staff. Before long, he advanced to the role of Lead Instructor.

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Free Conversation Class & Continued Learning Between Semesters

At the English Empowerment Center, we understand the great challenges of learning a new language and recognize the commitment of our learners in their English language journeys. While we offer our beginning English classes in the fall, spring, and summer, it can be difficult for learners to maintain all they have learned and to continue their learning during the weeks between class sessions. This is why we strive to provide quality resources for our learners to continue learning during those critical weeks.


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Ways to Support

There are many ways in which you can help build a community empowered by the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Whether you choose to make a donation online, contribute via check or stocks, utilize the Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program (NAP) credits, commit to monthly giving, or consider planned giving options, your support is instrumental in helping us continue our vital work. Additionally, we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities that allow you to get involved and give back to the community. 

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The English Empowerment Center is delighted to announce that we have added a new staff member, Francisco Quesada! Originally from Spain, Francisco is joining our team in our new part-time Data Entry position. As our organization continues to grow, we require more staff assistance to ensure we can continue fulfilling our mission effectively. We are excited to welcome Francisco to EEC and cannot wait to see all that we are able to do together!



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Announcements

  • Do you know someone who wanted to register for class but missed the registrations? They can fill out the Information Request Form to hear about our spring classes. And we encourage them study on their own with USA Learns. 


  • Exciting news! We've just launched our newly designed donation page, streamlined for your convenience. Now, supporting English language learners is just a click away. Every contribution counts—please consider making a difference today! Check it out at www.EnglishEmpowermentCenter.org/donate!


  • We still have NAP Credits remaining! The English Empowerment Center is an approved organization under the Virginia Department of Education's Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), meaning that businesses and individuals who donate cash or marketable securities to the English Empowerment Center may receive tax credits in Virginia equal to 65 percent of the donation. Click here for more information.


  • Sign up for our upcoming BEST Plus 2.0 Training on October 14th and October 17th to learn how and become certified to test English language learners! Click here to learn more. Please email atristan@EnglishEmpowermentCenter.org to register.
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