We develop relationships with the people in our neighborhood and city who are new to the United States. In addition to the groups listed below, we work closely with the Basic English Service. For more information, contact Adam Van Gelder.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Volunteer ESL tutors help refugees and others who are learning English to improve their English and get to know others as they make a make a home in Grand Rapids. See our Learn English brochure.
Mornings
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Childcare provided
Evenings
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- Childcare: Infant to 5 years old; and 6 – 10 years old
Refugee Task Force (RTF)
RTF collaborates with refugee resettlement agencies in Grand Rapids to resettle refugees who are just arriving in the United States. RTF walks alongside families as they navigate the complexities of a new culture.
Time for Tea
On Friday afternoon during the school year, from 1:00 to 2:30, women from a variety of countries and backgrounds gather to drink tea, eat snacks, do crafts or other activities, get to know each other, and pray.