Our July Newsletter

Dear Community,

In a world where division and polarization is a threat, the power of coming together as a community cannot be overstated. When we embrace our differences and work towards a shared vision of a better future, we can overcome even the most significant challenges and build a more just and equitable world for all. Please join us in celebrating our latest endeavors in bringing the community together, which without your support would not be possible.

Be well,

Alesis Thomas

Citizenship & Civic Engagement Director

Looking Forward

New Mainers On Stage:

August Edition

Join us for the New Moon Ensemble: live dance and drumming of Guinea, West Africa

with special guests Theo Martey and Sayon Camara

Friday, August 4th @ 6:00 pm

Congress Square Park

FREE EVENT

Visit our Event Calendar

Women Lead Launch

Our Women Lead program is official!

On Thursday the 27th, we gathered on our third floor to inaugurate our new community gathering space and officially launch Women Lead. It was a pleasure to be joined by community allies to celebrate the commencement of these exciting new ventures and to feel such vibrant energy bringing life to our new space.

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Digital Literacy

We are immensely thankful to Saihaj and Sarah for getting a new Digital Literacy class up and running here at IWC. The room is always so lively and engaged when they're teaching! With gratitude to these two, our community members are able to better prepare themselves for learning English online, find more job opportunities, and become comfortable with resources available in the digital context.

Join us in welcoming our new staff members!

Saihajpreet Kohli

Saihaj will primarily be working on our 3rd floor as a receptionist – greeting visitors and overseeing our new social café – as well as working alongside our team of Community Navigators. Check out his bio to learn a bit more about her. Welcome, Saihaj!

Sarah Cartmell

Sarah joined IWC as an ESOL teacher, and will be focusing on our new Digital Literacy program that we now offer our language learners. Check out her bio to learn a bit more about her. Welcome, Sarah!

Almas Shir

Almas joined IWC as an ESOL teacher, and will be teaching classes both on-site and in the community, as well as helping our Women Lead participants have the language to thrive in the program and beyond. Check out her bio to learn a bit more about her. Welcome, Almas!

Community Partner of the Month!

The Immigrant Welcome Center would not be what it is today without the collaboration and support from other community providers. Each month, we highlight a local organization that we wish to show our immense gratitude towards for our existing partnership and believe deserves recognition for their dedicated work of lifting up our New Mainers and beyond.

Thank you, Locker Project, for providing us with an abundance of delicious fruit and snacks this month and every month!

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View our current job openings and information regarding how to apply.

Job Openings

Thank you to all our volunteers for your support!

Interested in volunteering with IWC? We'd love to have you! Fill out the form on our website to tell us more about you. We'll be in touch as opportunities arise.

Currently, we are looking for ESOL volunteers who would be willing to help out either in our iEnglish lab or during one of our community classes. If you are interested in volunteering with our iEnglish program, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, annastasia@welcomeimmigrant.org.

Check out our Volunteer Form

Your Contribution Matters

The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center is a vital link connecting New Mainers with the opportunities our community offers. We help them to help themselves – to attain English fluency, prepare for a job interview, attend college, shop for nutritious food, vote, start their own business, apply for a bank loan and become a US citizen. IWC helps today’s traumatized newcomers become tomorrow’s dynamic leaders.

Your support allows our programs to continue responding to the needs of our new neighbors and expand to accommodate all the new arrivals. Your contribution makes a difference in their lives. Please consider a gift to The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center.

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