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Recent News
RI Pre-K Lottery Now Open for the 2026-2027 School Year
We are excited to spread the word and encourage everyone to participate. The RI Pre-K Lottery is Open! If you have a child who will be 4 years old by September 1, 2026, they may be eligible for this incredible opportunity. Early learning is crucial for a child’s development. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need help with the application process. Let’s work together to support our children’s education! See the flyer in English and Spanish for more details.
Story Spotlight
Story Spotlight
ZITA PAUL, CULINARY ARTS
Zita, along with several family members including her three children, came to the United States in September 2023 as a refugee from Haiti. In November 2023, she started ESOL classes at Genesis Center to improve her English skills. Simultaneously, she enrolled in Genesis Center’s Culinary Arts program with the short-term goal of opening a small eatery specializing in authentic Haitian cuisine. Because Zita worked as a nurse in Haiti, her ultimate goal is to return to a career in healthcare. To that end, she is currently enrolled in Genesis Center’s International Medical Graduate (IMG) contextualized ESOL program, in partnership with the RI Welcome Back Center, to help foreign-trained medical professionals obtain the necessary credentials and licenses to work in the US healthcare system.
With Zita’s unwavering determination, there is no doubt that she will soon be a practicing R.N. here in Rhode Island.