Our Impact
GBCI's English Conversation Group: A Growing Success
Our English Conversation Group has experienced remarkable growth, expanding from just 5 participants to over 40. We now offer two classes, tailored to different language levels, to better serve our community.
What Our Participants Are Saying:
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100% report significant progress in pronunciation and English speaking fluency.
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100% feel more confident in using English in everyday situations.
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100% have gained valuable knowledge of community resources.
Our Elementary and Middle School Mentoring Programs: Empowering Youth
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Our mentoring programs have grown significantly, expanding from 12 to over 40 students. Through their participation, students have experienced:
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85% feel more confident and better about themselves
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77% feel more optimistic about their futures
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85% feel a stronger sense of importance within their community
In addition, parents have shared positive feedback, with 94% believing the program has:
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Helped their child feel more confident
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Fostered a better attitude toward school
Volunteering with GBCI: A Rewarding Experience
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Our latest volunteer survey, encompassing all of our programs, revealed the positive impact volunteering with GBCI has had on our volunteers:
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94% have developed new interests and abilities
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92% feel their overall health and well-being has improved
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100% have made new friends through their volunteer work
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97% feel better about themselves as a result of volunteering
“GBCI is a way for me to carry out my vocation to build community – both here at Asbury and in our surrounding neighborhoods. GBCI provides Asbury residents and community volunteers continued purpose which is a necessary ingredient to a longer, healthier, and happier life.”
GCBI Volunteer
Awards & Honors
Generations United National Program of Distinction
LeadingAge's 2014 Hobart Jackson Cultural Diversity Award
In January 2020, GBCI was recognized as a Generations United National Program of Distinction.
Founder Hal Garman was recipient of LeadingAge's 2014 Hobart Jackson Cultural Diversity Award for his commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion.
Generations United Intergenerational Innovation Award
Featured on NPR
GBCI won the 2017 Generations United Intergenerational Innovation Award for Courageous Conversations in collaboration with International Cultural Center (ICC).
Courageous Conversations was featured on NPR, Dec. 2016: NPR podcast, Interfaith Voices