| Last updated on January 2, 2008 |
Join with the community to provide education and comprehensive services which empower individuals and families of diverse cultures as they move toward self-sufficiency.
Description:
The Genesis Center is a multi-service organization offering a full range of services to immigrants and refugees from twenty-six countries.
Current programs include:
- English for speakers of other languages
- Pre-Employment training, internships an job placement
- Computer literacy
- Job training in culinary arts, office skills/
clerical, certified nursing assistants and teacher
assistants
- Math, consumer education and basic survival skills
- Intergenerational literacy and parenting skills
- Early Childhood Education Center for children ages
six weeks to five years of age
- Worksite literacy at eight business sites throughout
the state
- Health education, information and referrals services
- Intensive case management and referrals
History:
The Genesis Center is a community-based school and support center founded in 1982 for immigrants and refugees. The Center has now served over 5,000 students from over 26 countries. Genesis is a support center for students and their families helping to ease their transition to American life.
Contact people:
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Pheamo R. Witcher, Executive Director, 401-781-6110, (email)
Rita Silva, (401) 781-6110, (email) |
Office fax number: (401) 461-8788
Address:
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620 Potters Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.gencenter.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Handicap accessible? |
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Yes
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| Interests Served: |
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Solutions for Children, Youth, Families, Building Adult & Neighborhood Independence
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| Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers? |
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No
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