top of page

Welcome to the C.A.R.E Program

Each year, Harrisonburg welcomes 200 men, women, and children who have fled their countries as refugees.

 

Creativity And Reading Education program provides a summer enrichment program that integrates the creative arts, English, reading, and literacy development by utilizing community-based field trips for real-world connections and applications. 

Our Purpose

  • Prepare JMU education students to serve culturally and linguistically diverse students.

​

 

  • Develop strong partnerships between JMU and the local community.

​

 

  • Become a model for supporting refugee children transitioning to US schools.

​

 

  • Create a safe and engaging school experience for newly arrived refugee children. 

bottom of page