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Learning English, Basic
Computer, becoming a chef, job’s club, GED or childcare can be the every day door
for thousand of people going in to The Genesis Center as a basic tool for incorporation
to labor production.
The majority of people, who
start a new beginning through The Genesis Center, are immigrant, but the other groups
are American people, who need a friendly hand to go on.
According the president end
CEO, Don Keel “The Genesis Center serves
over 600 individuals in its adult education and workforce development programs
and up to one hundred children in the childcare program” from more than 35
countries.
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The work started in 1985
for assist refugees from Southeast Asia – Laotian, Hmong, Cambodian and Vietnamese
families, now it help people in different situations and many countries, who
came to The United State looking for a better life, at the same time they want
to integrate in the labor production and be auto sufficient.
Every day, more and more
people arrive to The Genesis Center asking for different classes and services.
They have an excellent team, excellent curriculum and the best intentions to
help. However, they cannot open more sections, because they have a short
budget, according Don Keel.
More workforce programs are
the key to have more capacity to produce things and services in Rhode Island,
but it is indispensable that employer and businessmen be understandable and put
their interest in that as a matter of fact for more efficient workers, more and
best production, and go out as soon as possible to the economic crisis.
Trying to find money for
more sections, The Genesis Center is making a singular and simple event, but
memorable. Save the Date. FOOD FOR
THOUGHT in May 21, 2014!
The Botanical Gardens of
Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, Rhode Island from 6:30 to
9:00 p.m. is the perfect place for the occasion, where is the signature event
of the award-winning Center, which educates, enables, and empowers New
Americans from over 35 countries from around the globe.
“Food for Thought features
Rhode Island’s best chefs and restaurants such as Al Forno, CAV and the
Flatbread Company, as well as the best ethnic restaurants from our Providence
neighborhoods, each cooking their signature dishes. Enjoy live music by Carlos
de Leon Trio and a totally romantic evening in a beautifully lit garden of huge
exotic plants and flowers”. They said in their website.
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The Genesis Center announced
as a special guess skater Michelle Kwan. “We could not hope for a more
internationally distinguished host than Michelle Kwan,” said Don Keel,
President and CEO. She is a brilliant role model and inspiration for millions
of people,” he said. “We are so grateful for her participation in our cause.”
According to the information from
The Genesis Center’ website there are different prices, here: Tickets: $65.00
per person, $110.00 per couple, in advance, or $75.00 per person on the day of
the event. For tickets or corporate sponsorship opportunities call Yvonne at
401-781-6110 ext. 28 or email yes@gencenter.org.
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| Photo: Botanical Garden at Roger Williams Park |
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