Recently 15 Iraqi interpreters and their families have immigrated to the Lewiston/Auburn area on a special immigration visa. These interpreters worked with the U.S. Army in Iraq including some Maine guardsmen. In order to obtain the visas they had to be endorsed by U.S. soldiers and high levels of command and also went through extensive security checks. Many of these men left Iraq as their lives were endangered after working with coalition forces.

By becoming an English Conversation Partner through Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin and volunteering an hour a week, you can help these Iraqi families and other immigrants improve their English and learn about life in Maine. Please volunteer by calling Mary at 333 6601 X 1323.

Mary Schneckenburger, Program Coordinator, Literacy Volunteers- Androscoggin, Auburn Hall 3rd floor, 60 Court St., Auburn, 333 6600 X 1323, mschnec [at] juno [dot] com