Saturday, June 12, 2010

Outreach program to encourage citizenship for immigrants

This program has resources for immigrants who are ready to apply for citizenship. English classes, civics and history, and all other information they need to qualify. - - Donna Poisl

L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joins a federal official in announcing partnership offering information at libraries and recreation centers.

By Anna Gorman, Los Angeles Times

Immigrants who are interested in learning English and becoming citizens can now access information at libraries and recreation centers throughout Los Angeles under a new partnership between local and federal officials.

The goal of the program — the first in the nation — is to promote citizenship and strengthen integration through education, outreach and civic participation.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced the partnership Thursday during a citizenship class at Evans Community Adult School near downtown.
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