Our Impact

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English Conversation Learning

Since 2015, more than 400 participants have strengthened their English skills through the English Conversation Group.
Each year, 40–60 adult learners build fluency, confidence, and practical language skills for daily life.
Childcare is provided through the Early Steps program, enabling parents to fully participate while their children engage in early learning.
The program has become a trusted hub for connection, linking participants to resources in Montgomery County and building a stronger sense of community and belonging.

Since 2011, GBCI has mentored children through its Elementary Mentoring Program, serving more than 1000 students.
These students in grades 1–5 have built stronger literacy, writing, and reading comprehension skills through one-on-one and small-group mentoring.

English conversation learners participating in a mock shopping experience to practice conversational English

Elementary school students with their mentor Carol Tyson in a literacy mentoring session

As of 2025, GBCI has raised $45,000 to support refugee resettlement through NNIA.
$19,000 disbursed to NNIA to help families with rent, utilities, and essentials.
$26,000 remaining to continue meeting the growing needs of refugee and asylum-seeking families.
About 260 families have been served to date through GBCI’s food distribution program.
More than 312,000 lbs of food have been distributed over the past years through GBCI.

Frank Lostumbo, Food Distribution Coordinator, with Epworth food distribution volunteer Oscar Alvarenga

“Mentor Barbara Kilby helps students create an art project.”

75% of students report increased ability to express emotions through art.
65% of students report increased confidence, self-esteem, and belief in their creative abilities.

Since its launch, Early Steps has engaged over 200 families with children ages 0–5 in bilingual, Pre-K learning.
Parents report increased confidence as their child’s first teacher, using songs, stories, and daily routines to build vocabulary.

Early Steps students and their teacher plant peppers and other crops