Tango and Tours- A Big Thank You
to International House 2012 Major Donors!
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A special presentation to Tony and Lakana Bikhazi
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About 80 people gathered in the Midwood auditorium on June 14th for an evening celebration in honor of International House's 2012 major donors ($250 and up) to our capital and operating campaigns. Guests sipped wine, tasted hors d'oeuvres, and toured International House's new home at Midwood International & Cultural Center, a home made possible through the generosity of many of those attending. Special presentations were made to Tony and Lakana Bikhazi, co-chairs of the capital campaign; Casey and Anke Mermans, major supporters of International House's ESL and educational programming for many years; and Al and Donna de Molina (in absentia) who made a three-year gift supporting a staff position in the legal clinic. Donors to the capital campaign who contributed $500 or more were also featured on the "Hall of Honor," including several who had contributed at levels that included naming rights for various classrooms and office spaces. The evening concluded with a fiery tango performance by Grace and Tao. We are deeply grateful to all those who have made it possible for International House to provide critical services to Charlotte's international community. Thank you for helping us make a world of difference!
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AmeriCorp Positions Available!
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Are you interested in learning more about education? Do you love working with immigrants? Then join us at International House! We currently have three open AmeriCorp positions:
- Education Assistant (Daytime)
- Charlotte Works SNAP Assistant
- Education Assistant (Evening)
>> To apply, please visit this page to complete and submit the AmeriCorps-ACCESS application.
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Host a Mexican Youth Ambassador!
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20 high school youth ambassadors from Mexico will be visiting Charlotte through the Jovenes en Accion Program between July 20 - August 1. Their program will focus on "youth empowerment, anti-gang violence, and self-expression". We encourage families with teenagers to home host during this time. Hosting teens are welcome to participate in all meetings and workshops.
Individuals and families will welcome guests into their homes, serve as cultural ambassadors in the evenings and weekends, assist with transportation on the weekdays with drop-offs at International House around 9:00am and pick-ups around 5:00pm (carpools can be arranged), and provide breakfast and dinner. A Home Host Orientation will be arranged prior to your guest's arrival.
>> For further questions, please contact Johnelle Causwell at jcauswell@ihclt.org or at 704-333-8099, ext. 121.
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I Have a Dream: Meet Julio
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Family trauma made Julio's* teenage years chaotic, but as a young adult he realized that he could be successful and that U.S. citizenship would be a must. Julio's mother fled Colombia as an asylee and wound up in Ecuador and then Spain where she married his father. When Julio was four years old, he and his family arrived in the United States, but the stress of the refugee experience took its toll on his father. When Julio was seven years old, he returned to Spain with his mother and baby sister. Then at age 12, he returned to the United States to live with his father who had remarried, become a U.S. citizen, and had a new family. With his father working long hours and Julio having significant conflict with his step-mother, his mother's relatives tried to help by taking care of him on the weekends. >> Read More
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We are excited to present "A Children's World of Play" on August 17! We are looking for performers, artists, dancers and volunteers who would like to participate in the music and arts activities. If you are interested, contact Andrea Guzman Campese at childrensworldofplay@gmail.com or 980-333-8545.
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2013
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Midwood International & Cultural Center (1817 Central Ave)
Cost: FREE
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25th Anniversary
Benefit Gala - October 26
Please join us for an evening of dancing, entertainment, and Live and Silent Auctions to celebrate "America the Beautiful" at our 25th Anniversary Benefit Gala!
For Advance Reservations and Information, call 704-333-8099. Corporate Sponsorships Available. Tickets are $150 per person. (A portion is tax-deductible)
Location: The Westin Charlotte
Date:
Time: Six-Thirty in the Evening
Black Tie Optional
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Recent Grants!
Thank you to our generous donors for these recent grants and donations:
Belk Foundation
$25,000
PNC Bank Foundation
$15,000
Duke Energy Foundation $10,000
Sami and Abir Nafisi
$10,000
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Ukrainian
Networking Night
Thank you to everyone who attended our International Networking Night at Brio's last week! Everyone enjoyed meeting the delegation of mayors and city council members from the Ukraine, in addition to the delicious hors d'oeuvres and cash bar!
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News from our Neighbors at Midwood
Universal Institute for Successful Aging (UISAC)
(Room 208, 1817 Central Ave.)
UISAC
is offering:
Yoga with Holly - June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th at 7:30 pm
African Dance -
Saturdays at 5:00 pm
All sessions are FREE.
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