named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Citizenship Classes
Prepares Arab immigrants for the U.S. Naturalization Test; helped 12 students in 2011 and 20 in 2012 become U.S. citizens
Computer Classes
Provides computer literacy training, with women-only sessions on Wednesdays and mixed-gender sessions on Saturdays
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced ESL instruction with morning and evening sessions Monday through Thursday; serves approximately 135 students annually
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 2 activities
- Provides English as a Second Language (ESL) instructionOffers volunteer-led English as a Second Language classes to Arab newcomers, serving approximately 135 students annually across three proficiency levels, with weekday morning and evening sessions available.
- Provides U.S. citizenship preparation classesOffers citizenship preparation classes to support Arab newcomers in naturalization, with documented outcomes including 12 individuals becoming citizens in 2011 and 20 in 2012.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Provides computer literacy classesOffers computer classes to the community, including women-only sessions on Wednesdays and mixed-gender sessions on Saturday mornings.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$41K
Contributions & grants$41K100%
Program service revenue——
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expenses
Total expenses$39K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$8K
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balance sheet
Total assets$2K
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Net assets$2K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -32.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Paredes | Director, Secretary & Treasurer | 10 | $5K |
board members · 3
- Debbie Moore — Board Member
- Pastor Safwat Atia — Board Member
- Pastor William Redekop — Board Member
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- American volunteers Partner — Volunteers from the American community who provide ESL instruction, citizenship preparation, and personal support to Arab newcomers.
- Churches Partner — Collaborates with churches by hosting groups for cultural exchange experiences.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Citizenship Education for Social Integrationmethodology: citizenship-education-for-social-integrationBy preparing immigrants for citizenship, the organization unlocks access to employment, higher education, and full civic participation, because legal and political belonging is a critical pathway to long-term cultural integration.
- Cultural Exchange for Cross-Community Friendshipmethodology: cultural_exchangeBy inviting external groups (e.g., church communities) to engage directly with Arabic culture, the organization fosters mutual understanding and builds cross-community friendships, because structured cultural exposure reduces prejudice and creates durable social bonds.
- Culturally Appropriate Programmingmethodology: culturally_appropriate_programmingBy designing programs that align with cultural norms—such as women-only computer classes—the organization increases participation and learning outcomes among Arab-American women, because safety and cultural respect are prerequisites for engagement.
- Language Access for Family Engagementmethodology: language-access-for-family-engagementBy teaching English as a second language, the organization enables immigrant parents to function independently in daily life and actively participate in their children’s education, because language proficiency is a foundational lever for family stability and intergenerational integration.
- Relationship-Based Integrationmethodology: relationship-based_integrationBy combining practical services with sustained personal relationships between Arab newcomers and American volunteers, the organization builds trust and bridges cultural gaps, because meaningful integration is driven by human connection rather than programmatic exposure alone.