Merrick grew up in Jamaica. He lived in Kingston, worked as a bartender, and loved his job and his community. About thirty years ago, a regular at his job suggested he apply for a work visa and emigrate to the U.S., saying that he could make better money. He helped Merrick complete the application and soon after, Merrick moved to New York City.
Read MoreShawn, who was referred to LVGH by our partners at The Open Hearth Association, earned his ServSafe Food Handler Certificate through our program in 2019 and has been working in The Open Hearth’s kitchen ever since.
Read MoreDarley left her home in Haiti in 2010, following the devastating earthquake. She moved to Mexico, where she attended school and became a nurse. She speaks Creole, French, Spanish and now, is working on her English.
Read MoreJader moved from Brazil to the United States in 2004, but only just found out about LVGH last year. He came to the U.S. seeking new opportunities, but settled into the Portuguese-speaking community early on and got by without ever learning much English.
Read MoreReyna moved to the U.S. from Honduras six years ago. Her sister-in-law found out about LVGH through the community and recommended that Reyna join her here.
Read MoreChamicka has been taking Basic Literacy classes here at LVGH for over three years now, and she has no plans to slow down! “As long as I keep learning more, I’ll keep coming here,” Chamicka tells us.
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