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Our Mission

Building One Community's (B1C) mission is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families.

Our Vision

One welcoming community in which all immigrants are thriving and contributing members.

Our Promise

We deliver compassionate service to make all immigrants feel welcome and to enrich the entire community.

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OUR PROGRAMS


Learn English

A common language is essential to being part of a community.

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Family Services

Finding sources of support is crucial for immigrants settling into new lives.

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Academic Enrichment Services

Addressing the learning needs of elementary school children to help them succeed.

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Adult Literacy

Making sense of many different kinds of communications is a valuable skill.

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Learn Job Skills

Focused, specialized training helps immigrants become employable more quickly.

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Immigration Legal Services

Information and support to help immigrants navigate the complicated legal immigration system.

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In more than 14 years,

we have served over 22,500 immigrants

from 133 different countries.

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2025 IN NUMBERS

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people received services from us.
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participants attended our English Language Learning (ELL), Citizenship, and Vocational programs.
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increase in Academic Enrichment services attendance.
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hours of volunteer work were provided to B1C.
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clients received Immigration Legal Services.

The Impact of Immigration in Our Community

$2.1 Billion

in total net business income is generated by immigrant businesses in Connecticut

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of children in the Stamford public schools speak a first language other than English

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of Stamford residents are born outside the U.S.

B1C helps immigrants become self-sufficient contributors to the community.

As an organization solely dedicated to this underserved population, our mission of advancing the successful integration of immigrants and their families resonates among clients, donors, and volunteers. We engage the community in our work and in ongoing dialogue about the benefits and challenges immigrants bring to our community.

We are a hub, where volunteers and community partner organizations offer their experience and expertise to local immigrants in a safe, welcoming place, where people learn from each other, and unmet needs are satisfied.

Through Building One Community, immigrants acquire the tools they need to be self-sufficient and successful, strengthening their families and the entire Stamford community in the process.

At B1C we provide free services that educate, employ, empower and engage immigrants and the broader community.

Our programs include:

  • ELL Programs
  • Family and Individual Support Services
  • Academic Enrichment Programs
  • Immigration Legal Services
  • Workforce Development Program

Visit Us

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Ximena
Colombia

I like B1C because it’s a place of support, where they teach immigrants, like myself, how to navigate the Anglo Saxon community.

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Mario
Guatemala

B1C is a place of opportunity for people to get a job and learn English. You get help and guidance on what you need.

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Patricia
Guatemala

B1C is like a big family. They help us in our needs. I appreciate very much the support that they have given me. I have progressed on my English skills.

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Dolman
Guatemala

My experience - they were very lovely, it's a good service, excellent people, they wait on you very well. They always treated me so well.

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Amal
Morocco

B1C set my children and I on the right way, illuminating it with aid and guidance, giving me the tools needed to persist and setting us on a path towards success.

  • Our Main Location

    417 Shippan Ave, Stamford, CT 06902

  • This location is open

    SECOND FLOOR
    Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM
    Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 8 PM
    Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM
    Sunday CLOSED

    FIRST FLOOR - Worker Center
    Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM
    Saturday - Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM

Building One Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

• Annual Report 2024

• Form 990

• Audited Financial Statements 2024

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NEWSLETTERS

Weather Closure Notice:
Due to the ongoing weather conditions, Building One Community will be closed
on February 23rd. On Tuesday, February 24th, we will operate on a modified
schedule. Our Warming Center and Tax Clinic will both operate from 1:00 PM to
5:00 PM. All other programs and services will remain canceled. We will continue
to monitor conditions and provide updates regarding Wednesday's schedule
as soon as they are available.

Aviso de Cierre por Clima:
Debido a las condiciones climáticas en curso, Building One Community estará
cerrado el 23 de febrero. El martes 24 de febrero, operaremos con un horario
modificado. Nuestro Centro de Calefacción y Clínica de Impuestos operarán de
1:00 PM a 5:00 PM. Todos los demás programas y servicios permanecerán
cancelados. Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones y proporcionaremos
actualizaciones sobre el horario del miércoles tan pronto como estén disponibles.

Avi Fèmti Akòz Move Tan:
Akòz kondisyon move tan ki ap kontinye, Building One Community pral fèmen le
23 fevriye. Madi, 24 fevriye, nou pral travay ak yon orè modifye. Sant Chofaj nou
an ak Klinik Taks nou an pral tous de fonksyone soti 1:00 PM rive 5:00 PM. Tout
lòt pwogram ak sèvis yo pral rete anile. Nou pral kontinye surveye kondisyon yo
epi bay mizajou konsènan orè mèkredi a aussitôt ke yo disponib.

Weather Closure Notice:
Due to the ongoing weather conditions, Building One Community will be closed on February 23rd. On
Tuesday, February 24th, we will operate on a modified schedule. Our Warming Center and Tax Clinic
will both operate from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. All other programs and services will remain canceled. We
will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates regarding Wednesday's schedule as soon
as they are available.

Aviso de Cierre por Clima:
Debido a las condiciones climáticas en curso, Building One Community estará cerrado el 23 de febrero.
El martes 24 de febrero, operaremos con un horario modificado. Nuestro Centro de Calefacción y Clínica
de Impuestos operarán de 1:00 PM a 5:00 PM. Todos los demás programas y servicios permanecerán
cancelados. Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones y proporcionaremos actualizaciones sobre el
horario del miércoles tan pronto como estén disponibles.

Avi Fèmti Akòz Move Tan:
Akòz kondisyon move tan ki ap kontinye, Building One Community pral fèmen le 23 fevriye. Madi, 24
fevriye, nou pral travay ak yon orè modifye. Sant Chofaj nou an ak Klinik Taks nou an pral tous de
fonksyone soti 1:00 PM rive 5:00 PM. Tout lòt pwogram ak sèvis yo pral rete anile. Nou pral kontinye
surveye kondisyon yo epi bay mizajou konsènan orè mèkredi a aussitôt ke yo disponib.
Dear B1C Community,

We want to update you on a temporary change to our B1C Yerwood location regarding its closure to asbestos remediation. The safety and wellbeing of our families,
staff, volunteers and community are our highest priorities. We are in close contact with the City of Stamford and will keep you informed every step of the way.

Good news: All ELL classes and services have already been relocated to our Shippan location at 417 Shippan Avenue, and programming continues without
interruption.

We're here to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us at 203-674-8585. We will share updates as we receive them. Thank you for your cooperation.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chè Kominote B1C,

Nou vle ba nou yon mizajou sou yon chanjman tanporè nan lokal B1C Yerwood la konsènan fèmti li pou netwayaj amyant. Sekirite ak byennèt fanmi nou yo,
anplwaye nou yo, volontè nou yo ak kominote a se pi gwo priyorite nou. Nou an kontak sere ak Vil Stamford, epi n ap kenbe nou enfòme nan chak etap.

Bon nouvèl: Tout klas ak sèvis ELL yo deja deplase nan lokal Shippan nou an nan 417 Shippan Avenue, epi pwogram yo ap kontinye san okenn entèripsyon.

Nou la pou reponn nenpòt kesyon nou ka genyen. Tanpri kontakte nou nan 203-674-8585. N ap pataje mizajou yo ak nou depi nou resevwa yo.

Mèsi pou kolaborasyon nou.Estimada comunidad de B1C,

Queremos informarles sobre un cambio temporal en nuestra ubicación de B1C Yerwood debido a su cierre por remediación de asbesto. La seguridad y el
bienestar de nuestras familias, personal, voluntarios y comunidad son nuestras prioridades más importantes. Estamos en contacto cercano con la
Ciudad de Stamford y los mantendremos informados en cada paso del proceso.

Buenas noticias: Todas las clases y servicios de ELL ya han sido reubicados a nuestra ubicación de Shippan en 417 Shippan Avenue, y la programación
continúa sin interrupciones.

Estamos aquí para responder cualquier pregunta que puedan tener. Por favor contáctenos al 203-674-8585. Compartiremos actualizaciones a medida
que las recibamos. Gracias por su cooperación.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dear B1C Community,

We want to update you on a temporary change to our B1C Yerwood
location regarding its closure to asbestos remediation. The safety and
wellbeing of our families, staff, volunteers and community are our highest
priorities. We are in close contact with the City of Stamford and will keep
you informed every step of the way.

Good news: All ELL classes and services have already been relocated to
our Shippan location at 417 Shippan Avenue, and programming
continues without interruption.

We're here to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us at
203-674-8585. We will share updates as we receive them. Thank you for
your cooperation.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Estimada comunidad de B1C,

Queremos informarles sobre un cambio temporal en nuestra ubicación de
B1C Yerwood debido a su cierre por remediación de asbesto. La seguridad
y el bienestar de nuestras familias, personal, voluntarios y comunidad son
nuestras prioridades más importantes. Estamos en contacto cercano con la
Ciudad de Stamford y los mantendremos informados en cada paso del
proceso.

Buenas noticias: Todas las clases y servicios de ELL ya han sido reubicados
a nuestra ubicación de Shippan en 417 Shippan Avenue, y la programación
continúa sin interrupciones.

Estamos aquí para responder cualquier pregunta que puedan tener. Por
favor contáctenos al 203-674-8585. Compartiremos actualizaciones a
medida que las recibamos. Gracias por su cooperación.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chè Kominote B1C,

Nou vle ba nou yon mizajou sou yon chanjman tanporè nan lokal B1C
Yerwood la konsènan fèmti li pou netwayaj amyant. Sekirite ak byennèt fanmi
nou yo, anplwaye nou yo, volontè nou yo ak kominote a se pi gwo priyorite
nou. Nou an kontak sere ak Vil Stamford, epi n ap kenbe nou enfòme nan
chak etap.

Bon nouvèl: Tout klas ak sèvis ELL yo deja deplase nan lokal Shippan nou an
nan 417 Shippan Avenue, epi pwogram yo ap kontinye san okenn
entèripsyon.

Nou la pou reponn nenpòt kesyon nou ka genyen. Tanpri kontakte nou nan
203-674-8585. N ap pataje mizajou yo ak nou depi nou resevwa yo.Mèsi pou
kolaborasyon nou.

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