Thanks to a District Grant from the Northampton Rotary Club, ILI has expanded volunteer tutor training for those working with immigrants and refugees in our free English classes. Tutors help students improve English skills to navigate life, work, and community in Massachusetts. Join us and make a difference!
Happy Birthday, ILI – 40 years and going strong!
By Steven Budd, ILI Volunteer and Spanish student After retiring some five years ago from college administration, I became a […]
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
Pam Korza was born and raised in Northampton, MA and has never taken for granted its rich history, cultural and […]
ILI’s Highlights of 2023: You helped make them possible!
Free English classes welcome more immigrants and refugees than ever before! It was early 2023 when the MA Department of Elementary […]
Engaging our Volunteer Community through Learning—and fun!
Is there a better way to spend a Saturday morning in early March than picking up some new ways to better serve our community, meet like minded people, and have some delicious snacks?
Volunteer Spotlight: Drew David
Volunteer Spotlight Drew David has been volunteering as a tutor for ILI students since last August. He’s no stranger to […]
ILI board welcomes La Wanza, Dora and Jenni!
Welcome our new board members. We are excited to announce the addition of three remarkable women to ILI’s all-volunteer board […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Sharon Ginsburg
Volunteer Spotlight My name is Sharon Ginsburg and I live in Florida. I volunteer as a tutor for ILI and […]
Learning English and volunteering: a student reflects on connection and community
Learning English and Volunteering Volunteering in the community can play an important part in learning language and culture. Current IEP […]
Erica Avery – October Volunteer Spotlight
Chris Bailey, Volunteer Tutor Coordinator, met with Erica for this interview about her experience and motivation to volunteer with ILI. […]