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April Volunteer of the Month: Alastair Churchward

This month, we honor Alastair Churchward as an “everyday hero.” After serving in the Peace Corps, Alastair returned to Atlanta and sought out volunteer opportunities to re-acclimate to living in the United States. For more than a year, Alastair has provided much-needed support in our Pathways to Bright Futures afterschool program by tutoring, participating in recreational activities …

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All Hail Hall

This month, New American Pathways salutes long-time friend Spencer Hall, Editorial Director of Sport Blog Nation (SBNation.com) and renowned editor of college football blog Every Day Should Be Saturday (EDSBS.com).

AmeriCorps Week: Reflections on Service

For AmeriCorps Week, Young Women’s Leadership Program AmeriCorps Service Member Anna Gray writes about her experience working with some of the students from the program in planning for their future: During my AmeriCorps service with the Young Women’s Leadership Program, I make sure our students know about all of their options, from prestigious four- year institutions …

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March Volunteer of the Month: Shelly Roberts

This month, we honor volunteer Shelly Roberts as an “everyday hero.” Through our Family Match program, Shelly tutors two refugees in conversational English every week and diligently seeks any materials and props possible to aid in their learning.  But her work goes beyond teaching language skills: Shelly helps clients navigate their new home by helping …

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New American Pathways Welcomes New Board Member

New American Pathways announces the election of a new member to its Board of Directors: Aisha Rahman, Director of Risk Assurance Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). “Ms. Rahman comes to us via the Taproot Pro Bono Seat Program,” says Chief Executive Officer Paedia Mixon. “Taproot is a nonprofit organization that makes business talent available to organizations …

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February Volunteer of the Month: Chris Hanna

This month, we honor volunteer Chris Hanna as an “everyday hero” in our afterschool program. She helps the kids at one of our elementary school sites with their homework, reads books to them and helps out with various afterschool activities. Our afterschool staff and kids really appreciate her support and the joy she brings to …

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Beena Dahal

Beena Dahal has worked in the Parents as Teachers (PAT) program at New American Pathways since 2013 when the program was part of Refugee Family Services (RFS). In the summer of 2013, Beena became an American citizen and was honored at the second annual Red, White and New event. Beena’s husband – also a new …

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