Our Impact

500+ immigrants served each year
60+ countries


English language acquisition and civic learning


65 English classes 
1,000 hours of formal English instruction

100% report improved English
98% got closer to achieving their professional goals
80% expanded professional networks
$17,000 average income gain

Thanks to your program, I received not only excellent instruction but also access to essential resources such as food, MetroCards and computers. I now feel more confident expressing myself in English… [and] now have more tools and greater motivation to continue learning and improving.

Wanda, Student from Chile 

Life introduced me to ARNIC, this outstanding school with its excellent programs, teachers, and staff, who helped all my fear and ignorance disappear gradually.

Grethell, Student from Cuba

Career services


130+ hours of individual career advising
360+ hours of professional mentoring

100% of mentees are confident in their ability to find a job at program completion
88% of mentees are confident in their ability to grow their professional networks
23% reduction in unemployment among mentees

My mentor motivated me to turn my weaknesses into strengths. I found not only a mentor but also an angel who was with me through my most difficult moments. She was moved by love and worked hard so that the American dream does not become a nightmare for us. 

Ana, Student from Colombia