MLOV works with more than 350 immigrant women, youth, and families in DC, fostering deep relationships with them that often span multiple generations. The ongoing housing crisis and inflation have hit this community hard, with many unemployed and unable to access food and other essential resources. Through its wraparound services, families receive assistance to obtain the social services they need. Educational, career, and leadership training build parents’ skills so they can match with job opportunities, while Know Your Rights presentations equip them to negotiate for better workplace conditions. Some 140 refugee and immigrant youth co-create the afterschool and summer programming they want to engage in. In addition to championing language access through coalition work, MLOV also empowers community members to advocate for issues that impact them and lead the change they want to see.
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