We are grateful to…

Dollar General Literacy Foundation for a $15,000 grant for our Family Literacy program. • Seventy eight volunteers who helped students do everything from learning ABCs to earn a GED. Our Volunteer Appreciation event included Burmese folk dancing, raffle prizes, and a dinner of Asian pho prepared by staff under the guidance of teacher Song Xiong.…

Out and About

Thanks in part to funding from Milwaukee Peace Corps Association, students had several outings this semester: Mitchell Park Domes, February 2011– Adult students and preschoolers enjoyed seeing familiar plants from their homes in Africa and Southeast Asia. Most participants had never visited the Domes before, so this was an opportunity for them to learn about…

Congratulations

Bilingual Support Staff Ohmar Win and Najib Shongolo were both awarded scholarships to attend the ProLiteracy Regional conference in Milwaukee. Preschool Instructor Phan Sanford will receive an Outstanding Refugee Contribution and Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families at their Refugee Awards event in the Capitol Rotunda in Madison on June 18.…