As you are helping your refugee partner become self-sufficient, accessing community resources can be helpful for both of you! Check out this list and pass any helpful information on to your partner.
If you know of any great resources not included, please send your ideas to jspea@lssm.org ! Keep checking back for new updates!
GENERAL____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Heart of West Michigan United Way
Use this resource to find food pantries, employment assistance, legal services and more!
The Rapid
Use this online resource to help teach your partner how to use public transportation. You might learn somethingin the process too!
Access Pantry Network
Food pantry directory and resource.
Budgeting
Consider using this presentation for conversations about budgeting.
GRNow and Experience GR
Use these great resource to find upcoming [Free] events in Grand Rapids!
HEALTH & WELLNESS__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parenting classes online (in English)
Health Videos/Resources in your partner's language!
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Local Libraries:
Grand Rapids Public
Kent District Library
Study English, browse the web, look for jobs, brush up on your history, study for your GED-the options are endless and FREE! Locate a library near your new neighbor’s home and help get them acclimated with this incredible service.
There are a plethora of English Language Learning Resources online!
Here are just a few:
Flash cards, more flash cards and even more flash cards
Handouts, grammar, printables
Presentations for more advance grammar concepts
ELL games
Templates for games
More games
Copy and paste these addresses into your browser for more fun!
myenglishpages.com
englishpage.com
rong-chang.com
a4esl.org
learnenglishfeelgood.com
english-4u.de
learn4good.com
manythings.org
typingweb.com
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