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Announcements brought to you by Cultural Bridges of St. Joseph, a volunteer-run organization and committee of Central Minnesota Community Empowerment Organization. We are dedicated to ease your transition into our community.
Check this space to make announcements that especially apply to our Refugee Neighbors in St. Joseph as well as those whose first language is other than English. Please tell your family and neighbors about this information.
English as a Second Language
We are partners with the St. Cloud school district. Our volunteers offer English as a Second Language for anyone desiring to learn or improve their English skills.
Language assessment will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at Heritage Hall next to the Church of St. Joseph, 12 Minnesota St. Anyone in St. Joseph interested in taking a class must come to this assessment.
ESL classes will start on Monday, Sept. 10. Morning classes will take place from 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Spirituality Center at the College of St. Benedict. Classes follow the St. Cloud school district calendar.
Evening classes will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the lower level of St. Joseph Catholic School next to Heritage Hall.
We are excited to work with you and welcome you to our community. If you have any questions, please contact Dianne DeVargas at 320-345-0593. Please share this message with other refugees and immigrants you know who live in St. Joseph.