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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.

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
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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
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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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Saloua and son with her nutrition certificate
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With your support, single mothers like Saloua feel safer

June 28, 2022

Saloua's routine trip to her home country of Morocco became an ordeal when she found herself facing a difficult custody and immigration situation. She turned to the U.S. Embassy, but without knowing English, she couldn't get help until she found someone with the patience to translate for her. When she finally made it back to …

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Sarah headshot
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You gave Sarah the “best gift” of literacy

May 24, 2022

It can be easy to take routine tasks like understanding street signs, applying for jobs or filling out medical forms for granted. Imagine how much harder it would be to get through a day if you didn’t speak the local language and you couldn’t read or write. For new Americans who didn’t have the opportunity …

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Elisangela with an American flag
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Your support changed Elisangela’s life

April 28, 2022

Nearly 100 percent of The ILC's Citizenship Class students earn their citizenship. This achievement transforms their lives in amazing ways. Today, I want to share with you just a few of the ways your support has changed the life of our student Elisangela, a new American citizen. She can participate in the civic process. "I'd …

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Luiz and Gilda
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Friend, Luiz has a kind message for you

March 30, 2022

Thanks to your support, Luiz and his wife Gilda were able to study English and prepare to become U.S. citizens at The Immigrant Learning Center. Luiz became a new citizen in February, and before he left The ILC, he shared some kind words for the teachers and volunteers who helped him, all of whom he …

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