Career Pathways
We wrapped up our Professional Career Development Workshop led by Nidal Khaznadar from ChinUp. This impactful program featured seven insightful sessions, equipping participants with skills in resume building, job hunting, interview techniques, salary negotiation, and networking. A total of 35 participants from diverse backgroundsbenefited from this initiative, and we are thrilled to share that at least three participants secured jobs by applying what they learned during the workshops. Congratulations to all, and a huge thank you to ChinUp for their dedication!
Partnership Spotlight
Mozaic proudly partnered with Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) to assist an unaccompanied minor newly arrived in the U.S. Through this initiative, we furnished his bedroom and provided essential items, including household goods, hygiene kits, and winter clothing, ensuring he had a warm and comfortable start in his new home.
Kareem Between
We had the pleasure of hosting National Book Award Winner, Shifa Saltagi Safadi, for a virtual author event on January 24th at the Mozaic Center. She captivated our young audience with readings from her books, including Kareem Between, and gave an exclusive preview of her upcoming release, The Gift of Eid. Participants enjoyed a lively Kahoot game with prizes and later created vision boards inspired by Shifa’s work. Refugee families received gifted copies of Kareem Between, while others had the opportunity to purchase signed copies.
If you’re interested in a signed copy, reach out to Mozaic! You can also pre-order The Gift of Eid here: https://shifasafadi.com/the-gift-of-eid/
Classes Resume!
Our youth and children’s classes resumed this month!
- Youth meet on Saturdays for the Morals and Manners class, where they explore essential values through Islamic teachings.
- Elementary-aged students meet on Wednesdays to learn lessons from the history. It has been a joy reconnecting with our young learners and watching them engage enthusiastically in their studies!
Sewing Studio Reopens
Mozaic’s Sewing Studio reopened this month, welcoming back enthusiastic participants eager to learn, create, and build friendships. As their language skills improve, students are practicing English conversation while collaborating with friends from diverse cultural backgrounds. Thank you to our dedicated instructor for her patience and guidance in making this program a success!
Join us for a heartwarming evening of delicious food, community spirit, and giving back! On Saturday, March 8th at 5:30 PM in Sterling, VA, we host a special Ramadan Iftar Fundraiser to support our incredible refugee chefs.
Indulge in a mouthwatering Iftar prepared by the talented chefs from Mozaic’s Refugee Kitchen. Let’s break bread together and empower refugees to build brighter futures.
Grab your tickets now and be a part of this meaningful experience! Bring your kids! Children’s program is available for the event duration for children under 12 years old!
Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1216932902069?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thank you for being a part of our community!
