INTERNATIONAL WIVES CONNECTION (IWC)

Many international students and scholars bring their wives and children to the U.S. when they come to study or do their fellowships.  If the wives are not students, they often feel lonely and isolated.  Not able to study or work, they often are in their apartments and homes alone, or alone with their children day after day.  Most of these women are used to be surrounded by family back home with lots of emotional and practical support.  Perhaps in their home countries they had access to public transportation which allowed them to do all their shopping independently.  Few U.S. campuses or cities have adequate mass transit.  

IWC is here to help international wives build significant friendships that will help provide a loving community for them.  The IWC gives them opportunities to practice their English and learn about the US culture in a loving environment.  It enables them to get practical help and support in adjusting to the US. 

We want to come alongside international wives and their families, and help provide the friendship and support that they need to help make their time here the best it can be!  With lots of support, warmth and love, and true friendship.  We hope these friendships will last a lifetime!

INTERNATIONAL WIVES and AMERICANS VOLUNTEERS - Please contact Carol Douglass or if you are interested in being a part of this wonderful program.