Programs

English as a Second Language (ESL):
Student-Centered English as a Second Language classes for adult learners provided Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 PM by part-time staff, student interns, and volunteers. This program is free of charge. Free childcare is provided.
Program Director: Natalia Palomino
Current Directory of Programs found at Literacy Network of Washington

Spanish Literacy/GED Preparation: Updated schedule below:
Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 AM to 12:00 PM at Evergreen Vista Apartments’ Community Center, at 1209 Fern St. SW, in Olympia’s Westside. Monday evenings 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Friday evening’s 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Radio Ranch. This program is free of charge. Free childcare is provided.

CIELO Sewing Project:
This project provides instruction in pattern making, basic sewing skills and alteration techniques on Saturdays and is funded by the Women’s Leadership Council of the Thurston County United Way. These skills may allow students to become self-sufficient through a home-based business or employment. Once the basic course is completed, the women will become part of the CIELO Sewing Cooperative, which takes in sewing-related work from the community.

Proyecto Familia:
Multicultural mental health services team provides family reconciliation services and family preservation services for at-risk families through contracts with the Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) of DSHS. Proyecto Familia offers parenting education classes with curriculums offered in either Spanish or English, according to specific needs. Proyecto Familia is also a resource for obtaining consultations with other family support providers.
Program Director: Griselda Perretz-Rosales

Parenting Wisely:
In partnership with Together!, provide culturally competent parenting classes to the Latino community.
Program Director: Rosa Borja

Support to Leadership:
Develops self-sufficiency for Latino families through development of parent leadership, through information, referral and advocacy education. Individual and family counseling is offered where needed. Support to Leadership works with schools to empower the voices of Latino parents and children. Monthly group meetings are held at Radio Ranch. Other meetings may be arranged through the Program Director.
Program Director: Eunice Santiago

Latino Culture Celebration / Teatro de la Vida Real
Program Director: Leticia Nieto