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CALM is a holistic ministry working with families in the Prospect Avenue Neighborhood.
Started in 1996 by a local church and community members
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Where we work Prospect is a
neighborhood of over 400 primarily single-parent, African-American families as well as several Hispanic, African and Asian families who have recently moved to the area.
Includes Blue Ridge Commons
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About CALM Work to address the needs of whole
people and whole families Spiritual, educational, and economic
“Almost 140 children and more than 160 volunteers are involved in weekly meetings -- tutoring, mentoring, eating dinners together, learning the Bible, playing basketball, going on field trips, praying, and just hanging out together.”
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Current Programs for Latino Youth
Grades K-8th are served in after- school tutoring/mentoring
Evening clubs Field Trips Summer Camp K-4
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Current Programs for Latino Adults
ESL Family Literacy – Johnson Elementary
School and the Adult Learning Center
– Over 20 families have participated in past year
ESL Tutoring– Latino adult works with
bilingual volunteer to practice conversation and improve communication.
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Assets of the Latino Community
Strong family structure
Understanding of importance of hard work
Members of churches
Strong cultural identity
Hospitality
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Main Challenges
Face all the same challenges as other low-income families, more isolated and left out
Unfamiliarity with US systems, foreign ways of doing things
Cultural barriers- racism and exclusion Language barriers, problems receiving any services Obtaining documentation Isolation, depression for women
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How will we overcome these challenges?
Building Community Better communication
between schools and families
Increased partnership with social services– Facilitate consistent and
trustworthy connections
Creativity Creciendo Juntos