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Team OUR TEAM Diana higuera Executive Director Kristen Conrad Development Director VIVIANA VETHENCOURT Clinical Director rae Ann tucker Youth Programs Coordinator Zarina Ortiz Wellness Coach Jeannette Uriza Mental Health Clinician Rocio Duran Wellness Coach Kirby Petterson Wellness Coach Amin Said Springs Academy Director Ziyad Jara Springs Academy Program Specialist Sitina Sado Springs Academy Soccer Coach Abdirashid Hussein Cultural Navigator Somali Maryam Farhang Cultural Navigator Dari Muktar Said Cultural Navigator Oromo nora Martin Youth Rule the World Instructor Julliana Garcia Programs Manager Karen Shields Bookkeeper

News & Events NEWS & EVENTS RMWC In the News 01/06/25 - KGNU Interview: Rocky Mountain Welcome Center prepares to keep immigrants safe 03/18/24 - How To Support New Migrants featuring Diana Higuera Radio Show "Perspectivas" This 30 minute weekly Spanish segment within the radio show "Hablemos Hoy con Rodolfo Cardenas" engages an "expert guest" in a conversation about different themes important to the Hispanic and Latine community. LISTEN RMWC Newsletter February 2025 Newsletter RMWC BLOG See our latest Blog Posts here Forum Series Every quarter, RMWC organizes a forum focusing on a theme relevant to immigrants and refugees. Each event highlights a personal narrative from an immigrant or refugee, complemented by perspectives from a subject matter expert. Previous themes have delved into topics such as "Understanding the Manifestation of Trauma in the Immigrant and Refugee Community" and "Exploring the Identities and Motivations of Southern Border Migrants," among others. Stay updated on upcoming forums by subscribing to our newsletter.

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English as a Second Language | Literacy in Spanish Top of Page For Linguistic Integration PROGRAMS FOR Linguistic Integration For Linguistic Integration ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Focus Points Our ESL class provided by Focus Points, is designed for refugees who have been in the U.S. for less than 5 years. The funding for this class comes from the Colorado Division of Refugee Services, therefore this class is FREE OF CHARGE for refugees. Focus Points also provides FREE ONSITE CHILDCARE for walking ages kids. Learning english through story listening (letsl) RMWC This innovative method is ideal for people in beginners to intermediate levels. All members of the family can participate, including children. Acquire English through listening to interesting stories. This can also be a complementary class to the traditional methods. REGISTER NOW INGLÉS DE VERDAD RMWC This class is designed specifically for HISPANIC adults who would like to learn English through an alternative method using multi-sensory activities. When: Wednesdays Time: 6 to 8 pm Start Date: 10/09/19 Duration: 10 weeks Cost: $50 Limited Offer Where: RMWC REGISTER NOW literacy for adults in spanish/ alfabetización para adultos en español RMWC This class is designed for adults hispanic immigrants and refugees, who would like to learn how to read and write in their native language. Studies show that literacy skills translate from one language to another with the same alphabet. Coming soon Read More When: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: Morning and Afternoon classes available Registration: On going Basis To register you can make an appointment or walk-in every Monday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PH: 303-292-0770 X-128 kellie@focuspoints.org

Board Co-Chair MEET OUR BOARD Ruben Medina Ciera Gonzalez Board Member Margie Thompson Board Member

Top of Page Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Remote Learning Lessons Week 1: Welcome Theme The theme for week 1 is Welcome! We will focus on learning to say numbers and letters and spell our names. Watch 10 Dinosaurs Hungry Caterpillar The Abc Song Practice This week practice writing your child’s name with them. Also practice counting from 1 to 10 and saying the ABCs out loud. Week 2: Colors Theme The theme for week 2 is colors! We will focus on learning to recognize and say colors. We are focusing on red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, black, and brown. Watch Color Song Monsters love Colors Vegetable Song Practice Practice naming the color of objects around the house. When your student is ready, you can ask them to find you objects of certain colors. Week 3: Alphabet Theme The theme for week 3 is the alphabet! We will focus on practicing saying and recognizing all the letters in the alphabet. Watch Chicka chicka dr. seuss abc See it say it Practice Sing the alphabet song and practice writing the letters in the alphabet in order and on their own. Week 4: Numbers Theme The theme for week 4 is numbers! We will focus on learning to count from 1 to 20 and count groups of objects. Watch Counting to 10 123 peas counting 1-20 Practice This week practice counting from 1 to 20. Then use fingers to ask how many you are holding up. Then ask your student to count objects around the house. Week 5: Faces Theme The theme for week 5 is faces! We will focus on learning to name all the parts of our faces. These include eyes, nose, mouth, ears, forehead, cheeks, chin, and hair. Watch parts of the face i like myself the 5 senses Practice Practice naming all the different parts of your faces. Then ask your student to point to their eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Week 6: Animals Theme The theme for week 6 is animals! We will focus on learning the names and sounds of animals. Watch animal sounds mixed up chameleon what pet should i get? Practice Practice making animal noises and saying the animals name. We will focus on cat, dog, bird, cow, pig, and horse. See if your student can name other animals. Week 7: Nature Theme The theme for week 7 is nature! We will work on talking about the seasons, as well as plants and other things we see outside. Watch Seasons song nature for kids nature vocabulary Practice Practice naming the seasons and things that are outside such as trees and flowers. Week 8: Bodies Theme The theme for week 8 is bodies! We will focus on learning the names of body parts. We will focus on head, shoulders, knees, toes, hands, feet, arms, and legs. Watch parts of the body this is my body head, shoulders, knees Practice Practice naming parts of the body and singing head, shoulders, knees and toes song. Week 9: Weather Theme The theme for week 9 is weather. We will focus on talking about the weather. We will focus on rain, snow, sun, wind, hot, and cold. Watch How is the weather? Worm weather The snowy day Practice Practice talking about the weather. Each day you can talk to your student about the weather outside. You can also ask your student what type of weather happens in each month. Week 10: Weeks and Months Theme The theme for week 10 is weeks and months. We will focus on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We will also learn January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Watch months story Months of the year days of the week Practice Practice saying all the names of the months and the names of the days of the week. Use a calendar with your student to mark of each day as it passes. You can also talk to your student about which months are in which seasons. Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10

The Rocky Mountain Welcome Center fosters intercultural learning, understanding and integration among immigrants, refugees and the Colorado residents Top of Page About Services Contact Supporting immigrants and refugees in their journeys of integration. Everyone is welcome here. WHO WE ARE The Rocky Mountain Welcome Center (RMWC) is a non-profit organization led by immigrants and rooted in the community, dedicated to promoting intercultural learning, understanding, and integration among immigrants, refugees, and the Colorado receiving communities. At RMWC, we firmly believe that integration is a collaborative process involving immigrants, refugees, and receiving communities alike. We recognize immigrants and refugees as valuable assets to our community. Since 2017, RMWC has been welcoming new immigrants in Colorado. Inspired by the journey of our Founder and Executive Director, Diana Higuera, herself an immigrant, we understand firsthand the challenges and joys of adapting to a new community. Diana's personal experiences fuel RMWC’s commitment to supporting others through the intricate process of settling into Denver's diverse landscape. Central to our mission is empowering the metro Denver immigrant and refugee populations. Our services encompass a range of offerings, from educational programs to social gatherings and culturally sensitive services. We owe much of our success to the strong bonds forged with newly arrived communities, local leaders, and support organizations across our receiving communities. At RMWC, everyone is welcome here. About PROGRAMS CARES Community, Advocacy, Resources and Education Basic Needs Legal Support Mental Health Services Youth Integration RMWC puts families first. We understand that a strong family unit is one of the greatest determinants for personal and social success, and an integrated family is a community asset. Here’s how we help newcomer families: Children Education Services Services CONTACT Send Success! Message received. Contact

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