Causes: Adult Education, Education
Mission: The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation is a global, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering, inspiring and impacting the immigrant Latino community. The Foundation strives to strengthen cultural understandings of diverse populations through educational training programs. Our mission and vision are at the core of our beliefs and shapes our work. We are vigorously working to make positive change in our community, our society and our nation. Based on our mission, we developed a set of guiding principles that outline our beliefs; these principles guide what we do, why we do it and how we do it. The work that we do puts the mission into practical terms. We are working tirelessly to give the less fortunate an opportunity to achieve economic success through educational training programs. We are on the forefront teaching immigrants vital skills (English language, citizenship, computer literacy and financial literacy); empowering underprivileged youth to become global leaders and rebuilding communities. Please click here to see a comprehensive list of our programs. The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization with 501 C 3 status granted by the IRS. With its own board, the foundation sets policies and delegate authority to the chairman of the board and president. The board members are instrumental in shaping the Foundations' direction. Staff members, volunteers and interns are committed to the cause and want to improve the lives of Latinos in their communities and nationwide.
Results: In 2008, The Featherstone Foundation received a community service award from Winchester Homes for our “unique ability to make life better for individuals and families in their communities. ” The Featherstone Foundation has also been featured in the U. S. Department of State’s for its impact in the Latino community. Spanish language publications such as Latin Opinion Baltimore Newspaper, Somos Baltimore and Prensa Libre have cronicled our organization. In addition, the Voice of Russia, profiled one of our Peruvian participants Renzo Gonzalez as he produced a resume for the first time during one of our computer literacy programs. For the first time, the participants of our robust computer literacy program learn how to use the Internet, Microsoft Office, create resumes, and sign-up for e-mail accounts. Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive refurbished computers for their homes.
Target demographics: the Latino Community
Direct beneficiaries per year: 40 Latino immigrant parents
Geographic areas served: Baltimore, MD
Programs: » Computer Literacy » Despues de la Clase» English as a Second Language» Financial Literacy » Passport to Success» Pathway to Citizenship» Talents for Talents
Mission: The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation is a global, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering, inspiring and impacting the immigrant Latino community. The Foundation strives to strengthen cultural understandings of diverse populations through educational training programs. Our mission and vision are at the core of our beliefs and shapes our work. We are vigorously working to make positive change in our community, our society and our nation. Based on our mission, we developed a set of guiding principles that outline our beliefs; these principles guide what we do, why we do it and how we do it. The work that we do puts the mission into practical terms. We are working tirelessly to give the less fortunate an opportunity to achieve economic success through educational training programs. We are on the forefront teaching immigrants vital skills (English language, citizenship, computer literacy and financial literacy); empowering underprivileged youth to become global leaders and rebuilding communities. Please click here to see a comprehensive list of our programs. The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization with 501 C 3 status granted by the IRS. With its own board, the foundation sets policies and delegate authority to the chairman of the board and president. The board members are instrumental in shaping the Foundations' direction. Staff members, volunteers and interns are committed to the cause and want to improve the lives of Latinos in their communities and nationwide.
Results: In 2008, The Featherstone Foundation received a community service award from Winchester Homes for our “unique ability to make life better for individuals and families in their communities. ” The Featherstone Foundation has also been featured in the U. S. Department of State’s for its impact in the Latino community. Spanish language publications such as Latin Opinion Baltimore Newspaper, Somos Baltimore and Prensa Libre have cronicled our organization. In addition, the Voice of Russia, profiled one of our Peruvian participants Renzo Gonzalez as he produced a resume for the first time during one of our computer literacy programs. For the first time, the participants of our robust computer literacy program learn how to use the Internet, Microsoft Office, create resumes, and sign-up for e-mail accounts. Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive refurbished computers for their homes.
Target demographics: the Latino Community
Direct beneficiaries per year: 40 Latino immigrant parents
Geographic areas served: Baltimore, MD
Programs: » Computer Literacy » Despues de la Clase» English as a Second Language» Financial Literacy » Passport to Success» Pathway to Citizenship» Talents for Talents
2031 Kennicott Rd, Baltimore, MD 21244
410-864-8493
Education
Baltimore
