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MEET FLAVIO....TODAY, HE IS A COMMUNITY LEADER WHO TRAINS OTHERS IN ESSENTIAL LIFE-SAVING SKILLS.

Flavio’s adventure to the U.S. began a few years ago when he left his nursing career in Chile. In search of a better life for his family, he arrived in a new land filled with dreams and uncertainties, ready to rebuild from the ground up.

B1C became his support network. Enrolling in a CPR class, Flavio quickly mastered the skills to become a certified instructor full-time. His determination and hard work soon led him to teach CPR classes nationwide, including at B1C.

But Flavio didn’t stop there. He joined B1C’s Immigrant Entrepreneurship Incubator (IEI) Program and was paired with a mentor who supported his entrepreneurial dreams. He also signed up for English tutoring classes to improve his English. With guidance, Flavio began creating his own business, merging his passion for healthcare with a desire to give back.

Today, Flavio is a community leader who trains others in essential life-saving skills. Flavio’s leadership has allowed hundreds of students to earn higher wages with their CPR certificates in hand.

Flavio’s example is a testament to resilience and the possibility of what can happen when you enable others with the tools they need to succeed.

Support changes lives, fuels economic growth, and strengthens our community!

Message from Board Chair and Executive Director

Dear Friends,

The demand for jobs often filled by immigrants is skyrocketing. For instance, skilled healthcare positions are projected to grow by 20.7%, adding 820,500 new jobs by 2033*. Building One Community (B1C) empowers immigrants with vital skills to seize these opportunities across various sectors, including healthcare, landscaping, culinary arts, construction and more. It’s a win-win—enhancing career prospects for immigrants while filling essential roles in our economy.

Consider Flavio’s inspiring story. After leaving his nursing career in Chile, he discovered a new path at B1C. Here, he learned CPR, became a certified instructor, improved his English, and launched a business through our Immigrant Entrepreneurship Incubator (IEI) Program. Now, he’s not only a successful entrepreneur and community leader, but also an agent of empowerment, helping others earn higher wages and secure meaningful jobs, equipped with the life-saving skills and CPR certificates they gained from his training.

Since our inception, B1C has advanced the integration of over 18,000 immigrants and their families. Your support can transform challenges into opportunities for many like Flavio, giving them the tools to succeed and give back.

Please donate today to help us continue providing life-changing services. Together, we can create ripples of empowerment, change more lives and strengthen our economy.

Be The Lifeline. Support B1C’s Annual Appeal.

With gratitude,

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Elena Perez
Executive Director

Eleanor Riemer
Board Chair

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Memorial Day Fin de Semana Largo

Sábado, 24 de mayo
• El Centro Selleck estará cerrado.
• El Centro Shippan operará normalmente
de 9 am a 5 pm.

Domingo, 25 de mayo
• El Centro Selleck estará cerrado.
• El Centro Shippan operará normalmente de 9 am a 5 pm.

Lunes, 26 de mayo
• El Centro Selleck y el Centro Shippan estarán cerrados.
Reanudaremos las actividades en ambos Centros
durante el horario regular el martes, 27 de mayo.
Les deseamos un buen fin de semana largo.

Weken Long Memorial

Samdi, 24 Me
• Sant Selleck ap fèmen.
• Sant Shippan ap fonksyone nòmalman
soti 9 am pou rive 5 pm.

Dimanch, 25 Me
• Sant Selleck ap fèmen.
• Sant Shippan ap fonksyone nòmalman
soti 9 am pou rive 5 pm.

Lendi, 26 Me
• Sant Selleck ak Sant Shippan ap fèmen
Nou pral rekòmanse aktivite nan tou de Sant
yo nan lè nòmal nan Madi, 27 Me.
Nou swete ou yon bon Weken Memorial.

Memorial Day Long Weekend

Saturday, May 24th
• Selleck Center will be closed.
• Shippan Center will operate regularly
from 9 am to 5 pm.

Sunday, May 25th
• Selleck Center will be closed.
• Shippan Center will operate regularly
from 9 am to 5 pm.

Monday, May 26th
• Selleck Center and Shippan Center will be closed.
We will resume activities at both Centers during
regular hours on Tuesday, May 27th.
We wish you a good Memorial Day Weekend.

Memorial Day Fin de Semana Largo
Sábado, 24 de mayo
• El Centro Selleck estará cerrado.
• El Centro Shippan operará normalmente
de 9 am a 5 pm.

Domingo, 25 de mayo
• El Centro Selleck estará cerrado.
• El Centro Shippan operará normalmente de 9 am a 5 pm.

Lunes, 26 de mayo
• El Centro Selleck y el Centro Shippan estarán cerrados.
Reanudaremos las actividades en ambos Centros
durante el horario regular el martes,

27 de mayo.
Les deseamos un buen fin de semana largo.

Weken Long Memorial

laSamdi, 24 Me
• Sant Selleck ap fèmen.
• Sant Shippan ap fonksyone nòmalman
soti 9 am pou rive 5 pm.

Dimanch, 25 Me
• Sant Selleck ap fèmen.
• Sant Shippan ap fonksyone nòmalman
soti 9 am pou rive 5 pm.

Lendi, 26 Me
• Sant Selleck ak Sant Shippan ap fèmen
Nou pral rekòmanse aktivite nan tou de Sant
yo nan lè nòmal nan Madi, 27 Me.
Nou swete ou yon bon Weken Memorial.

Memorial Day Long Weekend

Saturday, May 24th
• Selleck Center will be closed.
• Shippan Center will operate regularly
from 9 am to 5 pm.

Sunday, May 25th
• Selleck Center will be closed.
• Shippan Center will operate regularly
from 9 am to 5 pm.

Monday, May 26th
• Selleck Center and Shippan Center will be closed.
We will resume activities at both Centers during
regular hours on Tuesday, May 27th.
We wish you a good Memorial Day Weekend.

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