How we support each other
Every service is run by volunteers from our community. If you need help or have a question, please email us at info@felegeghioncommunity.org.
Newcomer support
Moving to a new country or city is hard. Our volunteers have been through it, and we help new families find their footing so they can settle in with confidence.
Email us for helpWhat we can help with
- Finding housing and understanding leases
- Enrolling children in school
- Job searching, resumes and interview practice
- Finding doctors, clinics and health insurance
- Getting to know local services, transport and banking
- Connecting with families who arrived before you
Care in hard times
In the spirit of edir, no family should face illness or loss alone. When hard times come, the community gathers around you with comfort and practical help.
Email us for supportHow we stand with you
- Visiting and checking in on the sick and elderly
- Comfort, meals and company for grieving families (lekso)
- Help coordinating funeral and memorial arrangements
- Support for families facing sudden hardship
- Pointing you to counseling and other services
Culture & heritage
Our traditions keep us connected to home and to each other. We celebrate together and make sure our children grow up knowing where they come from.
Email us to get involvedWhat we celebrate and share
- Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year)
- Meskel, Timkat, Genna and Fasika gatherings
- Coffee ceremonies and community meals
- Music, dance and cultural programs
- Sharing Ethiopian history and traditions with the wider community
Youth & education
Our young people are our future. We help them succeed in school and in life, and grow up proud of both their Ethiopian roots and their new home.
Email us about youth programsPrograms for young people
- Homework help and tutoring
- Mentoring from community professionals
- College, scholarship and career guidance
- Amharic language and culture classes for children
- Youth gatherings, sports and leadership activities
Volunteering
Everything we do is powered by volunteers. Whatever your skills or schedule, there is a way for you to help, even an hour a month makes a difference.
Email us to volunteerWays to help
- Giving rides to appointments and events
- Cooking or delivering meals for families in need
- Mentoring or tutoring young people
- Helping organize holidays and gatherings
- Sharing professional skills: legal, medical, financial, technical