The Bridge: B5 Learning Center ft. Theresa Roosendaal & Omkalthom Abaker

<p>We sit down with the team at <strong>B5 Learning Center </strong>in Kennewick, an organization serving refugees and immigrants throughout the Tri-Cities through education, relationships, and community. Theresa Roosendaal, Executive Director, and Omkalthom Abaker, Team Read Coordinator, bring a powerful perspective to the conversation. Omkalthom first came to B5 as a refugee and English-language student. Today, she works at B5 helping children through the Team Read program—and her own children are part of the program. Together, they talk about:</p><p>🌍 Starting over in a new country<br>📚 The power of learning English<br>❤️ Finding connection and belonging<br>👧 Supporting children and families<br>🤝 The importance of volunteers and community partnerships<br>🌱 What happens when people move from receiving support to becoming community leaders<br>🏡 What it really means to create a welcoming Tri-Cities</p><p>This is a conversation about more than programs. It&#39;s about people, perseverance, opportunity, and the bridges that connect us.</p><p><a href="https://www.justserve.org/familylearningcenter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">thriveatb5.org</a></p><p>Also connect with B5 on JustServe.org!</p><p><a href="https://www.justserve.org/familylearningcenter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.justserve.org/familylearningcenter</a></p><p></p>