AUSTIN, TEXAS

NEXT ELA MEETINGS:

Tuesday March 5, 2024 - 9:30 am

Tuesday April 2, 2024 - 9:30 AM

TUESDAY MAY 7, 9:30 AM

Contact Sharon Hampton (512-791-2060) for more details about the training location.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CUP OF NATIONS

Cup of Nations is an annual international soccer tournament focused on celebrating the diversity of Austin and connecting Internationals with local churches.  We have hosted two Cup of Nations events and plan another one for April, 2024.  Volunteers form "fan clubs" for the teams. Fan clubs are groups of 5-10 people who would be partnered with an ethnic tournament team with the hope of making relational connections for long term friendship.   Stay tuned for more details on next year's event!

There is also a plan for a smaller, regional competition of 3 or 4 teams for the fall of 2023.  More information to come! 

ABOUT

Our mission is to promote bridge-building efforts through education and service at the intersection of culture and faith.

We are a community who enjoys friendships with people from different ethnic and national backgrounds, valuing each person with dignity and respect. We promote opportunities to learn and share among each other, deepening understanding and strengthening relationships. Some of these ways include helping one another, especially those who are new to the United States. It is our desire that the programs we offer will help to serve the well-being of each individual involved.

PROJECTS

ENGLISH language ambassadors (ELA)

English lessons are provided by and for adult women and men. The teachers are native-English speakers and use a standard curriculum in which they have been trained. Lessons are provided in the homes of the students. Most often, two teachers will come together to the home so that a master teacher may provide training for a new teacher. In this way, many more people have the opportunity to learn English and develop friendships.

Afghan communities are waiting for ESL help. Volunteers are needed! Please contact Sharon Hampton at 512 791-2060 for more information.

student TUTORING

Parents who are learning English often find it challenging to help their children with their schoolwork; therefore, we offer to provide tutors who may help. Our tutors are sensitive to cross-cultural needs and are equipped to help with students’ academic achievement. All of our tutors receive training and security background checks before being paired with students. By providing tutoring, we desire to serve and bless the families who are our friends.

trauma healing

Many of our friends come to the United States after experiencing some very difficult things in their lives. The wounds of the past are often challenging to overcome, so we desire to walk together in the journey of healing. We provide opportunities for people to join trauma healing groups within a safe environment, offering support, encouragement and hope.

sports

Recreation is beneficial to our overall well-being, especially as we participate with others. Football, known as soccer in the U.S., is the most popular international sport, so teams of men from different countries are coming together in Austin to prepare to compete in a tournament called Cup of Nations.

get in touch

If you are interested in participating in one or more of our programs, or if you have any questions, please contact us. We would love to connect with you.