English in Action

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  English In Action Tutor Orientation Training

  By 1blankuser Published Jan. 11, 2022

  Come learn what it takes to become a volunteer tutor with English In Action and make a difference in someone’s life and an impact in our community. No Spanish language skills or teaching experience necessary. Call 970-963-9200 or email info@englishinaction.org to sign up or for more information.…

• Locations: News By Dyana Furmansky Published Nov. 17, 2021

  Six voices share stories of immigration

  Jorge Montiel, photo by Klaus Kocher.

  They left, to escape poverty, corruption or oppression, as immigrants still do. They took few things with them, aside from their great desire to make a better life for themselves in the United States. Six who found their home in the Roaring Fork Valley made their adopted country better, too.… read more →

• Locations: Español By Dyana Furmansky Published Nov. 17, 2021

  Seis voces comparten historias de inmigración

  Laura Segura, foto por Klaus Kocher.

  Traducción por Dolores Duarte

  Se fueron para escapar de la pobreza, la corrupción o la opresión, como siguen haciendo los inmigrantes. Se llevaron consigo pocas cosas, aparte de su gran deseo de conseguir una vida mejor en los EE.UU. Seis de los que encontraron su hogar en el valle de… read more →

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  Immigrant Voices

  By 1blankuser Published Nov. 11, 2021

  Presented in partnership with English In Action

  Local nonprofit organization English In Action brings its signature storytelling experience, Immigrant Voices, to TACAW. This event provides a unique opportunity for five immigrant community members, including English In Action students, to raise their voices and share a part of their lives with…

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Sep. 15, 2021

  Every migrant, wherever they are, matters

  Sopris Sun reporter James Steindler interviews Ali Noorani during EIA's Summer Benefit on Sept. 7 at the Aspen Art Museum. Photo by Klaus Kocher.

  In this Valley, it’s likely that everyone knows or is acquainted with someone who was not born in the U.S. and does not have legal residency status. As author Francisco Cantú puts it, “The border reaches into every community.” 

  For its annual fundraising benefit on… read more →

• Locations: Español By James Steindler Published Sep. 15, 2021

  Cada inmigrante importa

  Autor Ali Noorani presentó para un evento de English in Action. Foto por Klaus Kocher.

  Traducción por Jacqueline Castro

  En este valle, es muy probable que todos conozcan o estén familiarizados con alguna persona que no haya nacido en los EE.UU. y que no tenga un estatus de residencia legal. Como el autor Francisco Cantú dice, “la frontera alcanza a todas las comunidades”.
  Para… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Dec. 23, 2020

  Mentoring during COVID

  EIA tutoring matches have done their darndest to keep in touch safely. Part of the program’s philosophy is that community blossoms from each relationship within it. Courtesy photo

  While people await the cumbersome rollout of the coronavirus vaccine, many continuously reel from a sense of separation brought on by the pandemic. A few local organizations not only rely on in-person reunions to perform but also to manifest human connections between individuals. 

  Throughout the year,… read more →

• Locations: News By Debbie Bruell Published Dec. 2, 2020

  Partnering up to prevent evictions 

  Many renters take a lot of pride in their home. Photo by Paula Mayer

  With both the national moratorium on evictions and federal aid through the CARES Act set to expire at the end of this month, tens of millions of Americans are at risk of being evicted. Here in the Roaring Fork Valley, a wide range of individuals and entities have… read more →