Creating a pathway to citizenship through integrated support services and contextualized esol

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services awarded a $249,716 Citizenship Education and Training grant (CFDA 97.010) to The Genesis Center, a non-profit educational institution in Providence, Rhode Island. The two-year project will support the Center's efforts to provide integrated social services, English language education, and pathways to U.S. citizenship for immigrants and refugees. Key project activities include citizenship instruction, naturalization application assistance, civics education, and other integration services to help eligible individuals gain the knowledge and skills necessary for successful integration into American society. The Center serves over 600 individuals annually through its adult education and workforce development programs and has received multiple federal and state grants to support initiatives related to immigrant and refugee services, economic development, and community resources.