Building Community
Building Community
Gradually, BCNH helps knit together members of the ethnic communities we serve. When new refugees arrive, one of two resettlement agencies—Ascentria Social Services and the International Institute of New England—meet them at the airport, settle them into an apartment, and get started as new Americans. After a few months, BCNH meets them and begins the longer process of helping them connect to neighbors and organizations. Clients build social capital within their community. BCNH works to establish similar connections across ethnic and national lines, to build tolerant, mutually supportive multi-cultural communities.
Much of this work is best done by volunteers. Join us!