New Partnership Announcement

SHC is now a partner organization of the Maryland Office of Refugees and Asylees (MORA)

SHC's innovative multigenerational approach to English Learning is now part of the Refugee Family Education Program administered by MORA. This is a recognition of the great demand in Maryland for programs that are child welcoming, and the focus on removing barriers to accessing English Learning.

SHC is honored to be selected as a MORA partner and we look forward to continuing our work for families in Maryland in cooperation with other MORA partners, local non-profits, and the wider volunteer community.

More Good News!

Coming soon . . . SHC Mobile Classroom

SHC is preparing a mobile classroom unit for launch in 2023! MORA and SHC will bring English learning and family engagement directly to families in local communities.

By partnering with libraries, other non-profits and schools, SHC has always been able to offer programming in local communities accessible to our families. Even so, many families report that lack of transportation and inadequate technology prevents them from participating.

Our mobile classroom will be an accessible way to introduce isolated families to SHC programming and other resources in our community. Stay tuned for more updates!

SHC Board Updates

Thank you Aerlande!

SHC Board president Aerlande Wontamo will step down from the SHC Board after four years of leadership.

Although this ends Aerlande's formal role with the SHC Board of Directors, it is not an end to her connection with SHC and deep commitment to our mission. Aerlande has worked professionally and as a volunteer with local newcomer families for many years and will remain connected to the SHC Family for years to come.

Thank you Aerlande.

Welcome new Board Members!

We are pleased to welcome three new board members to our SHC family. Marcie Bane, Ebony Harris, and Alan Sachs joined the SHC Board this Fall. Welcome!

Friendsgiving with SHC

SHC English Learning

Join us for in-person classes

This Fall through our partnerships with The Gilcrest Center and PGCMLS, SHC families can join us in person for an additional opportunity to practice English and to be introduced to community resources.

Join us in New Carrollton or Glenarden on Mondays, and in Gaithersburg or Rockville on Wednesdays.

Contact SHC for more information on specific times and locations.

Registration for Winter Classes

SHC Class Session Dates

Fall 2022

October 4 - December 16

Winter 2023

January 17 - March 24

Spring 2023

April 24 - June 30

SHC Class Interest Form

SHC classes meet for three 10-week sessions during the year. The SHC Fall English class session is currently full with 230 students enrolled in English Learning, Citizenship, and What's Next, a class to explore workforce training and other English learning programs for students ready to move on from SHC classes.

Current SHC students with regular attendance will continue in the Winter. We will accept new students as space allows for our Winter Session starting in January. New students (not currently enrolled in the Fall Session) interested in joining SHC Winter classes should fill in our form and will be contacted in a few weeks to schedule an assessment.

Our programs are only possible with your support

Thank you for your continued support of SHC!

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Solutions in Hometown Connections is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization located 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.

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