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Our Mission

Building One Community's mission is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families.

Our Vision

One welcoming community in which all immigrants are thriving and contributing members.

Our Promise

We deliver compassionate service to make all immigrants feel welcome and to enrich the entire community.

$2.1 Billion

in total net business income is generated by immigrant businesses in Connecticut

0%

of children in the Stamford public schools speak a first language other than English

0%

of Stamford residents are born outside the U.S.

B1C helps immigrants become self-sufficient contributors to the community.

As an organization solely dedicated to this underserved population, our mission of advancing the successful integration of immigrants and their families resonates among clients, donors, and volunteers. We engage the community in our work and in ongoing dialogue about the benefits and challenges immigrants bring to our community.

In more than 11 years,

we have served over 15,250 immigrants

from 117 different countries.

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We are a hub, where volunteers and community partner organizations offer their experience and expertise to local immigrants in a safe, welcoming place, where people learn from each other, and unmet needs are satisfied.

Through Building One Community, immigrants acquire the tools they need to be self-sufficient and successful, strengthening their families and the entire Stamford community in the process.

At B1C we provide free services that educate, employ, empower and engage immigrants and the broader community.

Our programs include:

  • ELL Programs
  • Family and Individual Support Services
  • Parent Organizing Program POWER
  • Immigration Legal Services
  • Workforce Development Program

2022 IN NUMBERS

More than

0

people received services from us.
More than

0

participants attended our English Language Learning (ELL), Citizenship, and Vocational programs.
More than

$0

was given out by the Cash Aid program to our participants.
More than

0

hours of volunteer work were provided to B1C.
More than

0

clients received Immigration Legal Services.

OUR PROGRAMS

Learn English

A common language is essential to being part of a community.

Family and Individual Services

Finding sources of support is crucial for immigrants settling into new lives.

School Services

Parent involvement in the school community helps children succeed.

Adult Literacy

Making sense of many different kinds of communications is a valuable skill.

Learn Skills & Get Hired

Focused, specialized training helps immigrants become employable more quickly.

Immigration Legal Services

Information and support to help immigrants navigate the complicated legal immigration system.

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Ximena
Colombia

I like B1C because it’s a place of support, where they teach immigrants, like myself, how to navigate the Anglo Saxon community.

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Mario
Guatemala

B1C is a place of opportunity for people to get a job and learn English. You get help and guidance on what you need.

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Patricia
Guatemala

B1C is like a big family. They help us in our needs. I appreciate very much the support that they have given me. I have progressed on my English skills.

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Dolman
Guatemala

My experience - they were very lovely, it's a good service, excellent people, they wait on you very well. They always treated me so well.

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Amal
Morocco

B1C set my children and I on the right way, illuminating it with aid and guidance, giving me the tools needed to persist and setting us on a path towards success.

  • Our new flagship location as of June 27, 2022

    417 Shippan Ave, Stamford, CT 06902

  • This location is open

    Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 7 PM
    Saturday & Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM (First Floor only)

  • We are also providing programs at

    75 Selleck St, Stamford, CT 06902

  • This location is open

    Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM
    Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM

Policy Statement on Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

R.E.D.I.

B1C is committed to diversity, equity & inclusion as our core values. 

We Respect the equal dignity of each person with regard to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation and sexual identification and abilities. We strive to build and leverage a diverse, inclusive workforce and workplace, starting with leadership and spreading across the organization. This includes Board, staff, program participants, volunteers, and partners.

We work to achieve these goals both internally and by collaboration with the wider community.

Building One Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Building One Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Stay in touch:

Follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletters.

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May Happenings
Discover our featured programs and events.

Join our Team
We would love to learn more about your talent.

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B1C's 10th Annual Spring Benefit Breakfast
Thank you to all who joined us!

Find out more

The Annual Report 2022 is here
A year of progress where we expanded our impact through a new location and programs.

Read the Report

Upcoming programs and events:

Memorial Day Long Weekend - Operations Hours
No English Classes from Friday 26th through Monday 29th - We'll see you again on Tuesday 30th.
Saturday 27th
  • Shippan Center 1st Floor open from 9 am to 5 pm - Recreational Space
  • Selleck Center - Tech classes Level 1 - ONLY - 8 am to 10 am

Sunday 28th - Shippan Center 1st Floor open from 9 am to 5 pm - Recreational Space
Monday 29th - All our locations will be closed - Happy Memorial Day

Memorial Day Weekend - Horas de Operación

No habrá clases de Inglés desde el Viernes 26 hasta el Lunes 29 de Mayo - Nos veremos nuevamente el Martes 30 de Mayo
Sabado 27 de Mayo
  • Sólo estará abierto Centro Shippan - 1er Piso - 9 am to 5 pm -
  • Centro Selleck - Programa de Información Tecnológica - Nivel 1 - 8 am to 10 am
Domingo 28 de Mayo - Sólo estará abierto Centro Shippan - 1er Piso - 9 am to 5 pm
Lunes 29 de Mayo
- Todas nuestras ubicaciones estarán cerradas - Feliz Memorial Day

Memorial Day Long Weekend – Lè Nap Ouvri

Pap gen Klas Anglè soti Vandredi 26 Me rive Lendi 29 Me. Nap louvri Madi 30 Me
Samdi 27 Me,

  • Sant Shippan Premye etaj la pou Sant Rekreyasyon an ap louvre soti 9 am rive 5 pm
  • Ak Sant Selleck la pou Klass Tech Nivo 1 Sèlman, ap ouvri 8 am rive 10 am
Dimanch 28. Sant Shippan Premye etaj la pou Sant Rekreyasyon an ap louvre soti 9am rive 5pm
Lendi 29 Me. Tout lokal nou yo ap fèmen - Happy Memorial Day
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