many cultures, many voices, one heart
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FaithAction is dedicated to forming a united community of many cultures. We reach out to immigrants and refugees with language and citizenship classes, and problem-solving.We also provide seminars, workshops and conferences to encourage open-minded and open-hearted Americans.TRANSCRIPT
Working for Unity
Celebrating Diversity
An introduction toAn introduction tothe mission and work ofthe mission and work of
FaithActionFaithActionInternational HouseInternational House
Mission StatementMission StatementFaithAction International House
is a center for cross-cultural learning and service. We are creatinga united community of many
cultures.
People of different nations and religious People of different nations and religious traditions work together through FaithAction traditions work together through FaithAction
International HouseInternational House
in order to form an inclusive in order to form an inclusive multicultural community.multicultural community.
We provide opportunities for cross cultural learning . . .
. . . and service to one’s neighbors from around the world.
“We help people
transcend religious,
ethnic, and cultural
barriers.”Dr. Mark Sills
Executive Director
Forming a united Forming a united communitycommunity
Multicultural Girl Scout Troops 357 and 1273
Multicultural Social Events
Culturally DiverseCare Teams
Cross-CulturalSeminars and
Workshops
English Tutors
Director Immigrant Assistance Center
“We assist and empower refugees
and immigrants from many
different nations around the world.”
EmpoweringEmpowering immigrants throughimmigrants through
Help navigating systems of
services
Citizenship Preparation
English Classes
Consular Services
Healthy Housing
Program
“FaithAction always celebrates diversity!”Mattie Williams,
Director of Volunteers
Our “Care Teams” are ethnically and culturally diverse groups that wrap loving arms of care around families going through a crisis.
Our volunteers are often drawn from within the refugee and immigrant communities we serve.
You can find refugees and immigrants teaching and serving the native born in language classes.
We teach:
ArabicSpanishFrenchChinese
“We build capacity for
cross-cultural communication”Rebecca Burrell, Language
Program Coordinator
One-on-one peer tutoring in English and Foreign Languages through the “Language Exchange” volunteer program
Free English Classes (with child care) for
Refugees and Immigrants
A Family Resource
Center with materials in
eight languages.
Helping members of our diverse Helping members of our diverse society communicate!society communicate!
We foster multicultural unityWe foster multicultural unity
through community eventsthrough community events
World Religions
Day
Annual Observance of
International Day of
Peace
Annual Observance of the
Multicultural Thanksgivin
g
Annual Observance of a
We invite you to join us!
Help us strengthen our programsHelp us strengthen our programs&&
serve more peopleserve more peoplewith your gifts of time and money!with your gifts of time and money!
Thank you!Thank you!We look forward to your involvement and
your support of our mission.Call us anytime to discuss your ideas or
questions – 336-379-0037 or email
www.faihouse.org