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4C for Children
Provider of training and technical assistance for early childhood caregivers and teachers
Academy of World Languages
A citywide magnet program and Community Learning Center offering classes in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and English as a Second Language (ESL), to prepare students for a globally linked society through excellence in world languages, cultural studies and high academic standards.
African Professionals Network (APNET)
Supports the African Diaspora experience through Networking, Business, Professional Development
AILA Cincinnati Chapter
Ohio Chapter of American Immigration Lawyers Association
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need.
Apoyo Latino: The Greater Cincinnati Latino Coalition
Collaborates effectively as a network of agencies, professionals, advocates and community leaders to improve access to culturally competent services for Hispanics/ Latinos in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Through parishes, schools, hospitals, agencies and institutions, the Archdiocese follows the teachings of Christ that lead to peace, joy and fullness of life
Artworks - Creative Enterprise
Non-profit organization that employs and trains local youth and talent to create art and community impact
Asian Community Alliance
Provides culturally sensitive programs and services to strengthen family & community through awareness, collaboration & advocacy
Asian Food Fest
Asian Food Fest is an annual volunteer-run, free, two-day showcase for Cincinnati’s best Asian restaurants and chefs.
Beechacres Parenting Center
Provides families with parenting programs, services, and expert resources for every stage of life
Bethesda Hospital
Full-service hospital in northeast Cincinnati
Bhutanese Community of Cincinnati
Non-profit, charitable community organization representing Bhutanese people who have resettled in Cincinnati
BLOC Ministries
Faith-based after school programs, women’s ministries, community programs for men, women and families and numerous businesses
Camp Washington Community School
High School Equivalency (GED) and ESL
Catholic Charities
Offers a wide-range of social services to serve people of all faiths and income levels
Catholic Charities - Refugees
Serves refugees who come to the U.S. through the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Center for Community Engagement
Works with students, staff, faculty, and community partners to impact our local community while helping students learn to serve
Center for Holocaust Humanity Ed
Jewish Community relations council.
CGM Mentoring
Provides tutoring for children struggling in school
Christ Hospital
Full-service hospital in Mt. Auburn, with locations around the region
CINBA - Greater Cincinnati Independent Business Alliance
Membership organization supporting independent businesses & non-profits with marketing and development support
Cincinnati Bell Connector
Streetcar service in downtown Cincinnati
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Full-service pediatric hospital
Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center
Educates and organizes low wage and immigrant workers to achieve positive change
Cincinnati Metro
Bus service serving Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio
Cincinnati Muslim Professionals (CMP)
Muslim young professionals organization for career guidance, business contacts and social services
Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS)
Public education for preschool to 12th grade students in 56 schools spread across a 90-square-mile district in southwest Ohio
Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) - Center for English-Language Learners (ELL)
Students and their families who speak languages other than English are welcomed to Cincinnati Public Schools at the Welcome Center for English-Language Learners (ELL). When a non-English-speaking family enrolls in a Cincinnati public school, school staff schedule an appointment for the family with the ELL Welcome Center and requests the services of an interpreter as needed. The Welcome Center is designed to help English-Language Learners achieve high academic standards in English.
Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) - Community Learning Centers
Communities and schools are strongly linked — one seldom succeeds if the other fails. Schools need families and communities that are involved in the education of students; communities need schools that serve as centers of neighborhood life. Toward that end, Cincinnati Public Schools is creating Community Learning Centers (CLCs) in all schools. Since launching in 2002, our CLC model has drawn national attention for successfully engaging community partnerships in school buildings.
Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) Adult Education/Aspire
Cincinnati Public Schools offers Aspire, an adult basic and literacy education programs, with free day and evening classes for adult learners. Aspire is part of the Ohio Board of Regents and the University System of Ohio. CPS' Aspire program (formerly called ABLE), serving adults since the 1960s, receives funds as part of a collaborative partnership with River City Correctional Center, Education Matters Centers and the YWCA.
Cincinnati Red Bike
Bile sharing public transportation system
Cincinnati State ESL Program
Our English as a Second Language (ESL) program helps non-native speakers of English improve their English proficiency through integrated skills courses including: Speaking; Listening comprehension; Reading; Writing; Grammar.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cincinnati State provides student-focused, accessible, quality technical and general education, academic transfer, experiential and co-operative education and workforce development. Offers more than 100 associate degree programs and certificates in Business Technologies, Health and Public Safety, Engineering and Information Technologies, and Humanities and Sciences
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
Membership organization promoting Cincinnati area businesses
Cincy Interfaith
Builds a stronger community through interfaith collaboration
CincyTech
Public/private seed-stage investor whose mission is helping to transform ideas into high-potential technology companies
Cintrifuse
Public/private partnership supporting entrepreneurs who are leading high-growth tech startups
City Gospel Mission
Provides assistance with food and shelter, recovery, at-risk youth and job readiness and placement
Community Action Agency
Through our network of donors, employees and volunteers, we help reduce poverty, increase self-sufficiency and improve the community by providing resources for people to create healthier, better lives and achieve their full potential.
Conversa Language Center
We provide English as a Second Language instruction in a small, friendly environment. Conversa is located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Council on American Islamic Relations
Advocates for justice and mutual understanding of Islam, encourages dialogue, protects civil liberties to empower American Muslims
Education Matters
The English for Speaker of Other Languages (ESOL) program offers classes for individuals from beginner to advanced levels. We also offer GED Preparation: Our goal is to meet each student where they are to earn their GED and move their education forward. We offer both one-on-one and class instruction to meet the needs of different learning styles.
Elder High School Schaeper Center
Evening ESL classes. Classes include basic computer skills.
English Language Services (ELS)
ELS Cincinnati is located on the campus of the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. ELS offers ESL for academic purposes and both intensive and semi-intensive ESL classes.
European American business network
http://eabo.biz
European American Chamber of Commerce
http://europe-cincinnati.com
Fairfield Church of the Nazarene
Fairfield Church of the Nazarene offers beginning and intermediate classes.
Gateway Community College Boone Campus ESL
We offer ESL, GED and associate degrees or a certificate. Many of our programs are especially designed for working adults, with classes on Saturdays and online. https://gateway.kctcs.edu/admissions/information-for/adult-learner.aspx
GCB
Provider of comprehensive behavioral and mental health services
Great Oaks Aspire ESOL Program- Live Oaks
ree English classes are available at Live Oaks and Scarlet Oaks Career Campuses during the school year. The program is for adults who wish to improve and practice speaking, reading, listening and writing skills at a level that is right for them. The classes are designed for lower level students who need basic English.
Great Oaks Aspire ESOL Program- Scarlet Oaks
ree English classes are available at Live Oaks and Scarlet Oaks Career Campuses during the school year. The program is for adults who wish to improve and practice speaking, reading, listening and writing skills at a level that is right for them. The classes are designed for lower level students who need basic English.
Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Builds bridges between the regional business community and Chinese businesses & individuals, locally & internationally
Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise
GCMI is an entrepreneurial education program designed to help individuals and small business owners develop and recognize opportunities for their business. If your dream is to own your business the Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative, Inc. (GCMI) can help. GCMI has developed entrepreneurial training classes specifically structured to help you develop your business model or Business plan, while providing you with access to small business lending, one-on-one technical assistance, and many other small business resources.
Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council
Provider of professional visitor exchange services, extensive global educational programs, international programming & resources.
Hammond Law Group - Immigration Legal Services
Hammond Law Group, LLC is a full-service immigration law firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio. We have a national practice, serving clients located throughout the United States. We began operations in 1991 and since that time have provided representation to individuals and corporations, handling both family and business based types of cases.
Heartfelt Tidbits
Heartfelt Tidbits provides support to refugees and recent immigrants living in Southwestern Ohio by facilitating integration and self-sufficiency through our innovative education, cultural and employment-enhancing programming.
Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA
Promotes the continuing growing and development of the Hispanic/Latino business community in the Tri-State area.
Immigrant and Refugee Law Center
The Immigrant and Refugee Law Center provides access to critical legal services to immigrant and refugee families in the Greater Cincinnati area in order to help create a more welcoming, safer, and more stable community for families.
Immigrant Dignity Coalition
Coalition of 20+ labor, business, civil rights and faith groups working together for immigrant dignity.
Immigration Psychology Services, Inc.
Representing the mental health needs of immigrants and refugees in Greater Cincinnati and beyond.
Income Tax
General Knowledge
Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center
IJPC advocates for peace, challenges unjust systems, and promotes the creation of the nonviolent society.
Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati (ICGC)
The Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati (ICGC) in West Chester, Ohio, is more than a place of worship. Since our opening November 9, 1995, we have come to be known as an organization built on strong interfaith relations, cross-cultural understanding, and service to one and all. Greater Cincinnati Muslims of all ethnicities and backgrounds gather here to pray, socialize and learn. The larger community turns to us as a trusted source of accurate information on Islam and Muslims. Our doors are open to our neighbors, and many who have walked in once have come back several times.
Kenton County ESL
Adult English classes
Lakota Hills Baptist Church Adult ESL Program
Adult English language classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Citizenship classes are also offered.
Latino Ministry Center/ Centro del Ministerio Latino
Provides Adult ESL, Adult Spanish, and cultural awareness and understanding classes
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
To advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States.
Legal Aid Society
Provides legal representation, information, advice and referral for people and families in need of legal help
Literacy Network
Adults, parents or students in need of assistance with basic reading, GED and English for Speakers of Other Languages can find the help and resources they need through the hotline. The Literacy Network can connect callers to over 60 provider agencies in 8 counties through the hotline.
Live-a-Language Foundation
LIVE A LANGUAGE FOUNDATION’S MISSION is to promote World Language proficiency and Cross-Cultural awareness through instruction and immersion activities for Cincinnati Public School students and educators in order to build a world community of respectful and responsible global citizens.
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS) is recognized as a leader in the effort to resettle immigrants and refugees in the United States. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection works with local, national and international organizations to provide logistics and support to the ongoing efforts of welcoming the stranger.
Miami University Middletown English Language Center
Members of the Miami University Middletown English Language Center strive to maximize available assets and their passion for global education to educate, engage, and prepare learners with the language, college, social, cultural, soft, and life skill sets to be successful in America’s higher-education system and become valuable contributing members in the University, local, and global communities and workforces
Multicultural Solutions, LLC
We are a boutique web and graphic design agency located in Cincinnati, OH. We offer professional creative services to individuals, small businesses and non-profit organizations. From concept through completion, we help you use the power of marketing communications to enhance your business. We do website design and development, social media implementation, web graphics, corporate identity, logo design, brochures, book production and flyer design. We deliver beautiful projects all the time.
Municipal Departments support
i.e. city, solicitor, office, and police department
Northern Kentucky University (NKU) - American English Language Program
The American English Language Program at Northern Kentucky University, offers English language classes to improve grammar, writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills. Graduates of our program often go on to study in one of the many undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered at NKU. Students also gain valuable English language skills to perform well on the TOEFL and IELTS tests, improve their career and job possibilities, and develop confidence to succeed in an English language environment.
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Ohio driver license and vehicle registration services
Rahma Community Services - Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati
Rahma Community Services is the social service initiative of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati (ICGC)
Refugee Resettlement Services - Catholic Charities of Southwest Ohio
Catholic Charities serves refugees who come to the United States through the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Refugees come from extreme poverty, violence, or religious and political persecution in their homelands; seeking a better life for themselves and their families.
RefugeeConnect
Greater Cincinnati’s umbrella program that links refugee communities, service providers, and engaged community members.
Robert's Elementary
School based health center.
Saint Leo the Great Parish
We currently teach English to Spanish and Burundi speaking students, but welcome all interested in learning English. We can always use English speakers to help students practice.
Santa Maria Community Immigrant Outreach
Provides participants with English as a Second Language classes or English Language Learners, Spanish literacy classes, child-enrichment groups, Ohio Public Benefits and other community resources, financial education, educational assistance, employment assistance and family support.
Su Casa Hispanic Center - Catholic Charities of Southwest Ohio
The Su Casa Hispanic Center, a program of Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio, serves the Hispanic/Latino immigrants who are seeking a better life for themselves and their families. Some undertake the dangerous journey to migrate to the U.S. in search of a better future, while some have resided in the U.S. for many years.
The Healing Center
The Healing Center offers courses and programs to help increase skills in many different areas, including job and career skill development, computer skills, High School Equivalency tutoring, English (ESL and ESOL), and more. The Healing Center also provides resources like a food pantry, health care, and financial literacy workshops.
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
The Library values free, open, unrestricted access to its collections and services. We are committed to connecting our customers to the ideas, information and materials they wish to explore in a friendly, nonjudgmental manner. We strive to offer materials, programs and services that represent the needs of our diverse population.
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County - Adult ESOL Services
Practice conversational English and survival vocabulary in the relaxed atmosphere of a conversation group. Registration is not necessary.
Transformations CDC - Latino Ministry Commission
We offer ESL, Conversation classes, and a learning club. We also have a Women's Group and provide advocacy.
UC Immigration Resources
VISA and immigration information for students
University of Cincinnati - Center for English as a Second Language
The Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) is the academic unit which provides ESL courses to international graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Cincinnati. As an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program, we serve the ESL community by providing high-quality English language courses in an authentic learning environment where students are immersed in academic and social cultures. The ESL courses are designed to support students to succeed in their academic endeavor and to adapt to life and work in the United States.
Warreb County Career Center - ESOL
ESOL class is designed for the adult who does not speak English as his/her native language. Interactive, small-group instruction emphasizes the essential skills of reading, writing, math and conversational English. Students will also learn about American culture and traditions. Citizenship preparation is provided.
Warren County Career Center - Adult, Workforce, and Community Education
We are committed to helping adults achieve educational and career goals. WCCC's outstanding Adult Technical Training Division is fully accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and operates as a University System of Ohio educational provider through the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Xavier University - Intensive English Language Program
The mission of the program is to provide intensive English language instruction and academic training for international students who intend to enter American universities or improve their ability to use English for professional purposes.