Intercambio

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Here are a few great ways to build community between immigrants and non-immigrants, wherever you are! Smile. It’s simple but effective. If someone is struggling with English, speak slowly, clearly, and avoid complex metaphors and idioms. Learning a new language is difficult! If you’ve never done it, try it and you’ll empathize. Learn more about immigrant experiences and why people come here. For many it’s to escape unsafe countries or provide better education for their children. Many face the heartbreaking inability to visit a dying mother, father, or sibling in their native country. Imagine that. Get to know immigrants on a meaningful level by volunteering to teach English with organizations like Intercambio, or others that enable you to connect directly across cultures. These programs that unite communities are models for the world when it comes to positive human relations. Not all immigrants are the same, but most who come to programs like Intercambio are here to learn, work hard, participate, and give their kids educational opportunities they never had. If you want to make those folks feel welcome here, walk the talk and take action today.