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Welcoming Immigrants: English for Speakers of Other Languages Classes

The natural next step to our work, engaging in faithful advocacy, is direct service to our communities in need. Our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program serves students both online and in-person in Boston. ... Read More>

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Teaching (More Than) English to Immigrants

AFTDJ is an all-volunteer, interfaith organization. Our remarkably talented volunteers are committed and compassionate, supported by funding from our equally compassionate and generous donors. What begins as an act of service or a straightforward donation is transformed into something deeper: a spir... Read More>

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Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Kate Egan, ESOL Volunteer

For Mary Kate, volunteering has been a lifelong commitment. From working with an Irish aid agency in Uganda to serving with the United Nations Volunteer program in Tanzania, she has long been drawn to supporting others.... Read More>

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Volunteer Spotlight: Susan Bennett

When Susan retired after more than 50 years as a primary care physician, the pace, purpose, and connection that had defined her life were suddenly gone. She found herself facing an unexpected question: Who am I without my work?... Read More>

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Volunteer Spotlight: Rodrigo Chandia, ESOL Teacher

English is Rodrigo Chandia’s second language , so when he first heard about the opportunity to help others learn English, it brought him right back to his own experience of navigating a new language and all the challenges that come with it. ... Read More>

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Sharing the language of love

As we celebrate National Immigrant Heritage Month, we honor the diverse backgrounds of our community members and the journeys that unite us.... Read More>

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Coats for ESOL students

During a particularly blustery spell this past January, Boston’s relentless winter chill posed an unexpected challenge for a group of determined students enrolled in our in-person English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class. Thirty-four Haitian migrants residing at the Boston Rescue M... Read More>

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Celebrating Our ESOL Program Participants

We are thrilled to announce that 58 dedicated students have successfully completed the latest cycle of our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program! Program Highlights This cycle welcomed 96 students who embarked on their journey to learn English. Of these, 26 students received certif... Read More>

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Bringing New Students & Teachers into ESOL

We recently had the chance to sit down with Brendan Murphy, Senior Manager of Business Services at Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), who works with A Faith That Does Justice (AFTDJ) on its English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. Brendan’s role is to evaluate each student’s English com... Read More>

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Volunteer Spotlight: The ESOL Team is Growing

A Faith That Does Justice is growing! We are excited to introduce you to five volunteers who have recently begun working with our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program: Priscila Romero Lopes: Priscila has joined the team as a Student Relationship Manager (SRM). Priscila works with 6... Read More>

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Putting Faith into Action: Helping Newcomers Learn English

Being a person of faith means more than worship and prayer; it also means putting your faith into action. We believe that to truly honor God’s love and intention for a just world, it is up to us to put his words into action to create a world free from injustice. That is one of the reasons we develop... Read More>