In Her Presence

❄️ Happy Holidays from IHP! Sharing some holiday cheer! This past Friday we gathered at Frances Warde for a holiday sing-along. The house was overflowing with joy and good tidings! We wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season full of joy and peace and kindness. Happy Holidays from In Her Presence! Support our work: https://buff.ly/3u6Qik3 Attend our gala in March! https://buff.ly/403kw89

❄️ ❄️ ❄️ Read IHP's December Newsletter! In this month’s newsletter, we are celebrating the accomplishments of our team! From our new registration and testing system for our classes to our meaningful work on supporting maternal health - 2024 was a busy year full of successes and challenges as we worked to meet the needs of our community! However, one thing is clear: when we work together we shine! Read the full newsletter here: https://buff.ly/4gH7ra4

🍕🍕 Class Pizza Party! The Beginner English class at Frances Warde had an opportunity to learn some exciting new vocabulary at their first pizza party today! Teacher Roberta Lictenger planned a class full of experiential learning that incorporated nutrition, cooking, and trying new foods. The class even got to make their own pizzas in the Frances Warde Kitchen. It was a delicious day!

💫 ✨ Save the Date - In Her Presence Gala on 3.13.25! ✨💫 We warmly invite you to join us for a fundraising event and celebration of the incredible collective impact of our community. 2025 also marks the tenth anniversary of In Her Presence and we are looking forward to highlighting the stories and achievements of Maine’s immigrant women and families. Together we shine!! Learn about sponsorship opportunities and get your tickets here: https://buff.ly/3ZZbzN6

💫 ♥️ In Her Words - Raquel Mampinga We love to celebrate the amazing IHP community! Recently we interview IHP student & teacher’s assistant Raquel Mampinga. She shared a bit of her story with us - In Her Words: What advice do you have for others? “This is for you! If you start now, never give up. Keep going, you are capable of overcoming many challenges!” Read more of her story here: https://buff.ly/4fICfax

✨ 🍎 Teacher Sharing Session Good teachers are also students themselves - continuously learning and growing so they can connect with and support their own students in a meaningful way. To facilitate this type of professional development, our group of amazing educators check in several times a year to share ideas and also to problem solve with each other. These Teacher Sharing Sessions were started by teacher Phyllis Klein: “Through the years, I’ve discovered that some of the most fruitful ideas about what to teach and how to teach it have come from conversations with my colleagues.” Read more about what they learn from each other here: https://buff.ly/4fICfax

✏️ 🍎 In the Classroom with Allison Come take a peek into the IHP classrooms! This month, we invite you to visit Allison in her Beginner online class. Students often join class from their phones wherever they are - whether it is from the shelter or in their car. “I’m most impressed with how dedicated the students are,” shares Allison. “They are all showing up on time. They are really committed.” Read more here: https://buff.ly/4fICfax

🌹Blooming & Growing! 🌹 In Her Presence has been chosen for @Hannaford Supermarkets Bloomin' 4 Good program! In the month of December, if you buy a specially marked bouquet of flowers, $1 from each purchase will go to In Her Presence. Head over to the Hannaford Plaza in South Portland to buy the market Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquets of flowers for friends and family – you’ll put a smile on their faces and help us empower immigrant women and families!

✨ Thank You - Merci - Obrigada - Matondo! ✨ We are beyond grateful for the support we received this Giving Tuesday! YOUR support makes a tremendous impact and lifts up immigrant women and their families! Thank you! At In Her Presence, we speak many languages - sometimes there are 7 different languages spoken at Frances Warde House alone! To celebrate our spirit of gratitude today we say thank you in 4 different languages: Thank You (English) Merci (French) Obrigada (Portugese) Matondo (Lingala) Did you miss it? You can always still make a donation to support our work! https://buff.ly/3u6Qik3

♥️ The Most Important Reason to Give Today! In order to lift women up, somebody has to make them a priority. In Her Presence is the only organization that prioritizes immigrant women’s access to education, creating pathways for growth, empowerment, and success. This access extends to their families, too, and we champion all support that leads to successful integration for New Mainers. Please support this important work we do by making a donation today! https://buff.ly/3u6Qik3 #GivingTuesday