For the Nations DC

Daniel* came to the US with his family to seek a new life, but instead he found heartbreak. His wife left him and he had to care for their two young sons alone. He wanted a better job to provide for them, but his English skills were minimal. His sons were distracted by the wrong friends in school and struggling in their studies. God led him to classes at For the Nations DC and shared his concerns with his teacher. Not only did he receive help in studying English, he and his sons were welcomed into a community where they could thrive together! You can help your new neighbors to learn English, get practical help, and build relationships so that their whole family can flourish. Give today at FTNDC.org. * A pseudonym. Credit: For the Nations DC stock photography. Used with permission.

Many refugee and immigrant families have left everything behind to start life fresh in the U.S. They face daily challenges with courage and determination. You can make a gift this Giving Tuesday to support refugee and immigrant families in the DC area. Your gift to For the Nations DC can help provide practical help like ESOL classes as well as the encouragement that your new neighbors need as they build new lives.

Do you want to help children to thrive? We're hiring one part-time childcare worker at our Alexandria site. We provide free childcare for the children of our adult ESOL students, which allows parents to focus on their English classes and helps their children to flourish. In this role, you are responsible for providing a safe, loving, and enriching experience for children from many cultures who are living in the northern Virginia area. Share this post with anyone who may be interested or send us a message for more details.

We are committed to loving our new neighbors in the Washington D.C. area: people from every nation, from every language, and from every culture. We are motivated by our Christian faith in all we do, whether we're studying English together, practicing reading, or writing a resume. It is our privilege to call our students and their families our friends. We're committed to offering hope and help to our neighbors no matter what. To learn how you can get involved, visit?ftndc.org.

When people are learning English, they are often afraid to make mistakes. That's why we create a supportive, welcoming place for students to learn at For the Nations DC. Learning English in community not only improves the students' ability to read and write, but it also provides the supportive relationships that all of us need to reach new milestones! We can laugh when we make mistakes--rather than feeling ashamed--and celebrate every success together. #ESOL #refugees #ELL

Grateful for the opportunity to represent For the Nations DC at First Baptist Church of Alexandria this weekend! This faithful church partner generously shares their space so that we can provide adult ESOL classes to our new neighbors in Alexandria, Va. That is the beauty of partnership: working together to meet the needs of our community. We get to do this work together! To learn more about partnering with FTNDC, please send us a message. We’d love to grab coffee with you and talk more. #ESOL #refugees #NOVA

Fall classes start next week! We missed our students over the summer and can’t wait to see them again for another year of learning. They are excited too. Here’s what a returning student told one of out teachers: “I am very excited to go back to school. I miss the atmosphere of friendship and study, and I miss the place and everything ????” #ESOL #refugees #adulteducation

Our website at ftndc.org is down temporarily. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to get it up again. Below are useful links and contact information. ? To submit a volunteer application for a teaching role, please visit https://lnkd.in/erPcrzke ? To submit an application for Kids Club helper, please visit https://lnkd.in/epgaH-gq ? To make a donation, please visit https://lnkd.in/ePSyy8GT

Meeting the needs of refugees and immigrants in our community would not be possible without our incredible team of volunteers. Volunteers at FTNDC can serve as - English teachers - Classroom assistants - Childcare helpers - Resume-writing and life skills coaching helpers - Children's literacy helpers And so much more! By building relationships, we can provide practical help to our new neighbors and build deep relationships that make them feel at home. We're always looking for more volunteers! Please message us to learn more.

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we honor the determination, courage, and perseverance of millions of refugees worldwide. We pray for an end to the violence that has driven them from their homes and that they will find a safe place where they can thrive. At For the Nations DC, we are privileged to call refugees our neighbors and our friends. You can provide refugees in the DC area with much-needed English classes and other practical help by giving to For the Nations DC today.