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Community Outreach

Community Outreach Program

 

Aids Limited English Speakers (LES), Immigrants, and their families though Social Services (Individualized support, resources, referrals, and advocacy), Interpretation and Translation in both Spanish and French, and complementary support programs such as Adult Education for Limited English Speakers (GED and Basic Education) and a mom's support group. We support any family or individual who lacks the social, linguistic, or cultural capital to navigate the Bloomington/Normal community.y.

Interpretation/Translation Services

We provide quality interpretation and translation services for medical, legal, educational, legal and other general areas for limited English speakers whose native tongue is French or Spanish. We also provide affordable translation services for documents such as Birth Certificates, Letters, and other documents. Our services extend from individual walk-in clients to major organizations with interpretation or translation needs. For Interpretation or Translation needs, please call 309-829-4807 , or email interpretation@westernavenuecc.org

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Individualized Support

We provide individualized support for limited English speakers through brokerage, referrals, resources, advocacy and other supplemental services that aid and support the client in navigating the community. We accept walk-ins but prefer scheduling an appointment ahead of time. These services are free of charge and can be provided in both French and Spanish. For Individualized client support, please contact: SPANISH – Fernanda Samayoa, 309-829-4807 , or fsamayoa@westernavenuecc.org FRENCH – Fernanda Samayoa, 309-829-4807 , or fsamayoa@westernavenuecc.org

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Adult Education / GED in Spansh

The Adult Education for Limited English Speakers program aims to educate and empower the adult community through tutoring classes provided in Spanish for people seeking their GED certification, as well as adults who are learning to read-and-write or would like to learn basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.). If you, or anyone you know, is interested in either attending or volunteering with our GED, or Adult Education, tutoring program, please call 309-829-4807.

Mamás Hogareñas

The Mamás Hogareñas aims to educate and support Spanish-speaking moms who have a desire to grow in their connection and knowledge of services provided in the community. Mamas meet weekly on Friday mornings from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more information regarding either program, please call 309-829-4807

 

 

 

Community Outreach Program

"[Western Avenue] has always had a safe and friendly environment for my children and me. We can always find answers at the Center. Socorro has helped us in so many ways. She finds a way to point us in the right direction. She doesn’t know all the answers, but will investigate to find it. She always helps everyone. I’m so grateful for Socorro."


-Women of the Mamás Hogareñas Group