In 1998 Holy Trinity established an outreach program to the Hispanic community of Danbury. With its immigrant history, Holy Trinity is especially sensitive to the needs of those new to this country. Becoming proficient in English is viewed as the primary obstacle to economic stability for many immigrants. For this reason, the All Saints Language Camp was established.
Each year 30 or more students from the Danbury area spend an intensive week sharpening and polishing English language skills with volunteers from Holy Trinity. The camps are held at sites such as Camp Nazareth, the diocese youth camp in Delaware Township, Pennsylvania or the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Retreat Center in Garrison, New York. Scholarships are available for students needing financial aid.
In addition to this camp, the church offers free periodic classes offering English as a Second Language Training to several dozen students. Response to these programs has been overwhelming, and classrooms are filled to capacity. The program is a resounding success and yet more is needed.
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