The result of these efforts was the creation of Neighbors Link Stamford Initiative, a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides a broad range of services designed to accelerate the successful integration of Stamford’s immigrant community into the broader fabric of the City. Services include:
• English as a Second Language Education
• Job Skills Training
• Computer Skills Training
• Leadership Training
• Entrepreneurial Development
• Recreation & Community-Building
• Personal and vocational enhancement
• Employment Referrals (hiring Site & Job Bank)
• After-school tutoring
• On-site help and referrals for personal and family issues such as housing and homelessness, medical and mental health, family budgeting, taxpayer identification numbers, non-payment of wages, alcoholism, domestic violence, immigration issues and other critical concerns.