Open Doors English: The Julie Rudd Coulombe Language Program

A committee of the Ithaca Asian American Association, in collaboration with students and teachers from Open Doors English, have created an iconic image for a Virus Has No Nationality campaign. This image, to be made into posters and stickers for businesses and organizations in Ithaca, seeks to promote community support and solidarity for those who have experienced discrimination and prejudice during the COVID-19 global pandemic. We are proud to stand up in support of our Asian community. #strongertogether #inittogether #virushasnonationality #everyoneiswelcomehere #ithacaisgorges #opendoorsenglish

Tompkins County Public Library is continuing thier Wednesday afternoon ESL Conversation group online! If you have some time, check it out!

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! No ODE classes today (Monday, October 12th, 2020). See you tomorrow!Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! No ODE classes today (Monday, October 12th, 2020). See you tomorrow!

Information for Spanish-speaking voters: https://www.vote411.org/es

October is Latinx Heritage Month, and Ithaca has an active celebration! Here is a list of films and events for our community! We love you, Latinos and Latinas! Thanks for making our community beautiful and vibrant! #latinxheritagemonth #ithacaisgorges #strongertogether #opendoorsenglish https://www.culturaithaca.com/latino-heritage-month-2020

Happy first day of classes! We're so happy to be together again! #opendoorsenglish #ithacaesl #englishforall #ithacaisgorges #backtoschool #StrongerTogether #letslearn Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash.

Classes start on Monday! Be ready, like this sweet little miss! Make sure you are registered with Hilary, so your name will be added to your new classes! [email protected]... #backtoschool #opendoorsenglish #englishforall #ithacaesl #UnitedWayTompkinsCounty #ithacaisgorges #strongertogether #letslearn Photo by Kiana Bosman on Unsplash

#watercolor #opendoorsenglish #ithacaesl #englishforall #naturalartists The great Loreto Molina created this vibrant rendering of our ODE logo.

Connect with ODE classes in September. Study English AND French with our unique and vibrant international community. Belong here, together. Watercolor painting by ODE student and artist L. Molina.

We have added a cooking class, and TWO sections of Pronunciation to the Fall Class schedule! Sign-UP today with hboyer,[email protected]!

Catholic Charities will again be offering backpacks and school supplies to income eligible students grades K-12. We’ll also have vouchers available to purchase new shoes! Parents/Guardians must register by filling out this form School Supplies Shoes Order 2020 and submitting it no later than 4:30 pm August 28, 2020 by mailing to 324 West Buffalo St, Ithaca NY 14850 or by e-mailing it to [email protected]... or by calling Leslie at 607-272-5062 ext. 27 and answering the questions over the phone. Items will be available for pick up after September 4, 2020. #backtoschool #catholiccharities #strongertogether Photo Credit: Daiga Ellaby on Unsplash.

Thank you to our ODE students, staff, and community for a vibrant summer, despite unique and unpredictable circumstances. As evidenced by our unity in these difficult times, we are stronger together! Here's a first look at our fall program! More information coming soon! We can't wait to connect again soon! #opendoorsenglish #ithacaesl #englishforall #strongertogether #ithacaisgorges #inittogether #successfulsummer

One of our exciting, successful summer afternoon classes at ODE has been in partnership with Josh Dolan and CCE Tompkins, bringing FREE hands on and online elements of gardening education to our adult English learners across proficiency levels of our program. Loreto M., a Gardening Class participant, shares here her process with Josh to create a new raised bed at her home, and her new seed array for fall food crop planting. #morethangrammar #opendoorsenglish #ccetompkins #ithacaesl #englishforall #languageapplications #strongertogether #ithacaisgorges #lifeskillsforlife #gardeningisfun #seasonextention #letsdigintogether

Do you know about the CFCU/Downtown Ithaca Summer Concert Series? It's free local music every Thursday night at 6PM. Check out our very own Fall Creek Brass Band LIVE now!