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Causes: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, Human Services, Immigration
Mission: Foster cross-cultural relations and meet educational needs
Programs: Esl classes - morning. Three levels of english classes for non-native speakers monday through thursday for the arab immigrant population of bay ridge, brooklyn. These classes have used arabic and english speaking volunteers, and have had an average attendance between 25-50 women each day. (accounts for approximately 65% of expenditures. )
esl classes - evening. Three levels of english classes for non-native speakers monday through thursday, directed for both men and women. These classes, using arabic and english speaking volunteers, have had an average attendance of between 10-30 people each night. (accounts for approximately 25% of expenditures. )
special events. American and arab (as well as african and middle eastern) people get together to learn about each others' cultures. There are holiday parties and days where participants bring native foods and share traditions. (accounts for approximately 10% of expenditures. )