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Working for Unity Celebrating Diversity
An introduction to the mission and work of FaithAction International House
Mission Statement FaithAction International House is a center for cross-cultural learning and service. We are creating a united community of many cultures.
People of different nations and religious traditions work together through FaithAction International House in order to form an inclusive multicultural community.
We provide opportunities for cross cultural learning . . . . . . and service to one’s neighbors from around the world.
“ We help people transcend religious, ethnic, and cultural barriers.” Dr. Mark Sills Executive Director
Forming a united community Multicultural Girl Scout Troops 357 and 1273 Multicultural Social Events Culturally Diverse Care Teams Cross-Cultural Seminars and Workshops English Tutors
Director  Immigrant Assistance Center “ We assist and empower refugees and immigrants from many different nations around the world.”
Empowering   immigrants through Help navigating systems of services Citizenship Preparation English Classes Consular Services Healthy Housing Program
“ FaithAction  always  celebrates diversity!” Mattie Williams, Director of Volunteers
Our “Care Teams” are ethnically and culturally diverse groups that wrap loving arms of care around families going through a crisis. Our volunteers are often drawn from within the refugee and immigrant communities we serve. You can find refugees and immigrants teaching and serving the native born in language classes.
We teach: Arabic Spanish French Chinese “ We build capacity for cross-cultural communication” Rebecca Burrell,  Language Program Coordinator
One-on-one peer tutoring in English and Foreign Languages through the “Language Exchange” volunteer program Free English Classes (with child care) for Refugees and Immigrants A Family Resource Center with materials in eight languages. Helping members of our diverse society communicate!
We foster multicultural unity through community events
World Religions Day Annual Observance of
International Day of Peace Annual Observance of the
Multicultural Thanksgiving Annual Observance of a
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Many Cultures, Many Voices, One Heart

  • 1. Working for Unity Celebrating Diversity
  • 2. An introduction to the mission and work of FaithAction International House
  • 3. Mission Statement FaithAction International House is a center for cross-cultural learning and service. We are creating a united community of many cultures.
  • 4. People of different nations and religious traditions work together through FaithAction International House in order to form an inclusive multicultural community.
  • 5. We provide opportunities for cross cultural learning . . . . . . and service to one’s neighbors from around the world.
  • 6. “ We help people transcend religious, ethnic, and cultural barriers.” Dr. Mark Sills Executive Director
  • 7. Forming a united community Multicultural Girl Scout Troops 357 and 1273 Multicultural Social Events Culturally Diverse Care Teams Cross-Cultural Seminars and Workshops English Tutors
  • 8. Director Immigrant Assistance Center “ We assist and empower refugees and immigrants from many different nations around the world.”
  • 9. Empowering immigrants through Help navigating systems of services Citizenship Preparation English Classes Consular Services Healthy Housing Program
  • 10. “ FaithAction always celebrates diversity!” Mattie Williams, Director of Volunteers
  • 11. Our “Care Teams” are ethnically and culturally diverse groups that wrap loving arms of care around families going through a crisis. Our volunteers are often drawn from within the refugee and immigrant communities we serve. You can find refugees and immigrants teaching and serving the native born in language classes.
  • 12. We teach: Arabic Spanish French Chinese “ We build capacity for cross-cultural communication” Rebecca Burrell, Language Program Coordinator
  • 13. One-on-one peer tutoring in English and Foreign Languages through the “Language Exchange” volunteer program Free English Classes (with child care) for Refugees and Immigrants A Family Resource Center with materials in eight languages. Helping members of our diverse society communicate!
  • 14. We foster multicultural unity through community events
  • 15. World Religions Day Annual Observance of
  • 16. International Day of Peace Annual Observance of the
  • 18.
  • 19.