Holy Redeemer Church
915 Vine
Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Neighborhood: Center City (Chinatown)
Learners: Chinese Elders
Type of Instruction: Coaching (Assisting in ESL classroom)
Site Supervision: ESL teacher
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Description: Holy Redeemer is a Catholic church that provides services in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Laotian (once a month) during different masses on Sundays. There is also a large school at Holy Redeemer. Most learners speak Mandarin or Cantonese. Knowledge of Mandarin or Cantonese is helpful but not required. The free ESL classes at Holy Redeemer are supported by the Indochinese-American Council, a grass-roots, community-based neighborhood organization for immigrants, refugees and other minorities.
Learn more at: www.holyredeemer.cc, www.iacphiladelphia.org
Other Services and Activities Offered at Site: Cantonese and Mandarin Group spiritual and social events
Public Transportation from Temple University: Take the Broad Street line going southbound and exit at the Race-Vine stop. After exiting, look for the Vine street stairway to the street level. Head east on Vine Street for approximately 4 blocks until you reach 10th Street and turn left. Make a right on Wood St. Continue on Wood Street until you see Holy Redeemer Church on your right. The church is between 9th and 10th on Wood.
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