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New American Stories

The monthly email newsletter New American Stories gives supporters an inside look at how The ILC students’ lives are affected by learning English. Join the mailing list here.

Maria Luz
eNewsletter

You helped an asylum seeker become a citizen

July 13, 2023

Immigrating to the U.S. is challenging under the best of circumstances, but it can be especially harrowing for an asylum seeker. When Maria Luz, a Salvadoran American student at The ILC, crossed into the United States, she, her husband, and their two sons faced an uncertain future. Happily, Maria Luz was able to successfully apply …

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Yveline
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You helped a dream come true

June 22, 2023

When Yveline came to the United States, she spoke almost no English. She took pride in helping people as a nurse midwife in Haiti, and it was hard adjusting to a life where she felt that "no one can help me and I can't help anyone." She wanted to go back. Her mother encouraged her …

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Rachida
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Rachida had a brighter Mother’s Day thanks to you

May 24, 2023

This Mother’s Day, as I celebrated the memory of my own mother, it occurred to me that, for me, Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day) is also The ILC Day. That’s because I created The Immigrant Learning Center to help parents like my own who struggle to make a good life for their children in this …

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Xiaolan
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Xiaolan says, “I feel so warm and accepted in this country”

April 28, 2023

Like many new Americans, Xiaolan felt isolated when she first moved to the United States. She didn't speak English and stayed at home with her children, unable to find a job or new friends. With our English classes and Next Steps classes, The Immigrant Learning Center was able to help her with these challenges. She …

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Martilinda
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Martilinda says, “I have dreams, but the dreams are still inside me.”

March 29, 2023

Martilinda came to the United States from Cape Verde for her 10-year-old son's sake. "I wanted to give my son a better life, and I believe he has a good opportunity in this country … and he is more safe," she explained. Her hopes for her own future looked less promising. Her five years as …

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Liliana
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Liliana says that giving people a voice is a blessing

January 23, 2023

Like many immigrants, our student Liliana had to start her career over when she immigrated to the United States from Argentina. She came to The ILC hoping to strengthen her English skills and figure out what she would do next. When our "Next Steps" teacher connected her to a medical interpreter training program, she knew …

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Marilou and Cathy
eNewsletter

Your support and her determination proved the American Dream is still alive

October 26, 2022

Becoming a citizen is hard for anyone, but it can pose special challenges for new Americans with disabilities. During Disability Awareness and History Month, I want to introduce you to Marilou, a Filipino American student at The ILC, who is one such new American. Marilou is hard of hearing, speaks with a speech impediment and …

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Xuguang
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Your support allowed Xuguang to support our democracy

September 27, 2022

When Xuguang heard that poll workers who spoke Mandarin, Cantonese and English were needed for his local primary election, he leapt at the chance to help. "In my country, the people, we no have this right. But in the United States, the people ... you can go to the vote. You have this right," said …

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Mariagrazia holding an American flag after becoming a citizen
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Mariagrazia wants to thank you

August 23, 2022

For Italian American student Mariagrazia, her motivation for enrolling at The ILC was simple. “I need to improve my English because one day I want to talk to the people. They’re on the other side of the window. I want to open the window and talk to them," she said. Ultimately, The ILC classes offered …

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Isaac
eNewsletter

Isaac got his first full-time job with your support

July 26, 2022

When Isaac first came to the U.S., he struggled. Not speaking English meant he couldn't do things he took for granted in Brazil, like make friends, find a full time job or even go to the movies. Luckily, his mother is a former student at The Immigrant Learning Center. She told him that he should …

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