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New Bridges

Immigrant Resource Center

What is New Bridges?

New Bridges is housed in the lower level of the Community Mennonite Church building.

Mission Statement

To address the spiritual, emotional, social, and cultural needs of immigrants in the Shenandoah Valley, empowering them to become interactive participants in the community and congregations.

Purpose/ Goals

  • To welcome immigrants and to assist them in becoming knowledgeable participants in the local community and congregations.
  • To build bridges between immigrant individuals and families and the local social service agencies, congregations, and the community in general.
Board Members Program Director

Gloria Diener, Chair
Byron Peachey, Vice Chair
John Bomberger, Treasurer
Cynthia Hunter, Secretary
Pstr. Armando Sanchez
Adela See
Luke Shrock Hurst
Svetlana Shulgan
Mim Yoder

Susannah Gerber Lepley
70 S. High St.
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Telephone: (540) 438-8295
E-mail: newbridges@verizon.net

Services Offered (in addition to general case management)

English as a Second Language Classes

Offer English as a second language classes when volunteer teachers are available.

Medical Bill Case Management

Assist immigrants manage their medical bills, including but not limited to: organizing bills, calling insurance companies, setting up payment plans, applying for assistance if necessary, and making payment booklets.

Immigration Assistance

Assist immigrants manage the complex system of Citizenship and Immigration Services including: making an assessment of the case, finding out the status of a case, filling out certain forms, and referrals if necessary. This Program is sponsored in part by the Virginia Law Foundation.

Immigrant Learning Tours

Connects immigrants with the native-born population in a meaningful way and teaches what the life of an immigrant is like here in the Shenandoah Valley

Leadership Training

Provides theological, biblical, pastoral and counseling training in Spanish to members of Hispanic churches.

Client Sign-Up

I would like to become a client of NewBridges. Contact Susannah (540) 438-8295

Volunteer Sign-up

I would like to be a part of the pastoral volunteer network.

  • I would like to be part of the professional services volunteer network.
  • I am not interested in volunteering at this time but would like to be kept informed about the NewBridges mission and work through a newsletter.
  • I am proficient in the following languages(s):

Contact Susannah (540) 438-8295

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