How Resources to Unite Communities started:
Resources to Unite Communities is the product arm of Intercambio: Uniting Communities (Intercambio). Founded in 2000, Intercambio is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Boulder, CO, that trains nearly 400 volunteers to teach 1,200 adult immigrants English annually.
Lee Shainis and Shawn Camden, Intercambio Founders
When my friend Shawn and I first started Intercambio, we spent a lot of time searching for high-quality, user-friendly, and affordable adult English language curriculum and cultural training resources. We couldn’t find anything that met these requirements, so we spent a decade perfecting a curriculum and additional teaching tools to fit the needs of community-based ESL programs like Intercambio. Now you can benefit from our expertise in working with the adult immigrant community.
All proceeds from the sale of these products support our program in Boulder County. Thank you for your support!
Lee Shainis
Executive Director, Intercambio: Uniting Communities
Author, The Immigrant Guide: What Every Immigrant Needs to Know
A little about Intercambio:
- We believe our communities are safer and stronger when everyone can communicate – and it begins with language.
- We believe educating parents leads to an educated family.
- We believe our communities are more prosperous when all people have the opportunity to succeed and give back.
- We believe in having fun!
Our mission is to build understanding, respect and friendship across cultures through educational and intercultural opportunities. We offer:
- Volunteer-taught English classes for adult immigrants.
- Classes and workshops on life skills and citizenship.
- Cultural trainings and events for all community members.