Welcoming the Stranger is a local non-profit in Langhorne, Pa., that offers English As A Second Language, Computer Skills, and Citizenship Preparation classes to new immigrants and refugees. Their mission comes from the Gospel of Mathew to, "...welcome the strangers amongst us..."
I had the good fortune to reach out for help from these wonderful people when friends from Asia arrived with the intention to obtain Green Cards, and ultimately become American citizens. Their English speaking skills were not great, and they were able to join a two night a week class to learn the spoken word. The classes they attend are held at Morrisville High School, but there are also day classes in Langhorne.
The open heartedness of these volunteers is truly inspiring. Rain or shine, they show up to teach, often with more teachers than students. Their classes are lively and interactive. The compassion demonstrated for their students is exceptional. People from the four corners of the globe attend. In the particular group my people are in, there are students from Brazil, China, Turkey, Ukraine, Georgia and Haiti.
It is great to know such good people are out there! read more