Cross-cultural Language Classes

In which borough should your idea take place? Brooklyn

Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?

Sunset Park

Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Limited English proficient individuals

Veterans

Immigrants and/or migrants

People with disabilities

Describe the challenge you want to address:

-speed bumps
-language classes - to learn each other's languages
-train safety is an issue
-some streets feel really dark - more lights/night patrols
-racism
-lots of guns
-people's needs aren't being met as immigrants
- bike lanes
-neighbors knowing each other
-self-defense

Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:

-Language classes for learning each other's language, not English-based classes. For example, sign language, Spanish, Mandarin
-Facilitate community building between immigrant communities not relying on English as the "middle step"

Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:

11220