My Nonprofit Reviews

The Opening Word Program has been in operation and accepting students for about thirty years. The students are immigrant women from various countries.
They want to learn to read, write and improve their English speaking skills.
They strive to advance their life in America. However, in this program they gain
so much more! They gain an appreciation of their new language through enrichment in reading, poetry, writing and the telling of their personal stories.
They get practice and hone in on computer technology, math and practical skills.
This Includes resume preparation as well as study to obtain citizenship status.
I have been a volunteer in this program for nine years. It has been a joy to watch the women grow in self confidence and accomplishment. It is a gratifying and rewarding experience observing their progress and their leaps to the next level.
The women are excited and appreciate this opportunity. They are determined to do their best because they see a future for themselves and their families.
They inspire their teachers with their perseverance and resilience.
Their participation in this program helps them form a new community of friendships that support one another.
I couldn’t imagine a more distinguished, successful program than the
“Opening Word.” It offers Hope and Promise to tomorrow’s future generation
of women; investing their new knowledge and skills in themselves and ultimately in America!