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Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
The main goal of offering English classes is for students to learn to communicate in English and to learn about Lancaster and the culture of the United States. In addition, students will be offered a safe space to engage with other refugees who have had similar experiences as them while also connecting with volunteers and Lancaster locals and finding community here.
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Women’s Global Village empowers refugee women newly arriving to Lancaster to sew craft items together, telling their stories with art and colorful fabrics. The women meet weekly to receive art and business training. Through this program, their skills are valued and they receive income for their craftsmanship. For more information, contact Elizabeth Soto.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m.
CORE provides quality educational support to immigrant students, by using research-based curriculum in a setting that fosters personal connections. For more information, contact Beth Manyara.
Second and third Tuesday of every month, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Sarah Racine and Suzanna Hrishka teach an afterschool art class for teen girls who are refugees and immigrants. The creative process has a therapeutic element that brings restoration, healing, confidence, and resilience. Sarah is a trauma-informed art facilitator/teacher who has lived overseas in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Suzanna is a refugee from Ukraine and a graphic designer. For more information, contact Sarah Racine.
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Host your next event or meeting at Hub450 and make a positive social impact. Your rental allows us to provide lower cost space for programs that support new neighbors, including refugees and immigrants. Rent our Community Room for large conferences, banquets, or receptions (up to 200 people), and/or our smaller rooms for corporate, social, or private events.
Inquire for details about possible discounted rates for non-profit organizations and new immigrant communities. Rentals are available seven days a week, including day and evening hours. Find more information and make a reservation request.
Neighbors Community Center is a program of Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. If you would like to support the work of the community center, we encourage you to make a financial gift securely via the button below.
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call or text 717-803-3503
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