Evidence shows that the USA holds one-in-five of the world’s immigrants
Only half (53%) are proficient English speakers
By 2065, immigrants and their descendants are projected to increase the U.S. population by 103 million people
Over 25,000 newcomers live in Montgomery County accounting for over $560 million in spending power
Recent evidence shows that between 2014 and 2019 the Montgomery County population decreased by 0.5 percent, while the immigrant population grew by 21.6 percent.
Although the foreign-born made-up 4.8 percent of the county’s overall population, they represented 6.0 percent of its working-age population
About AHEAD
Action for Health and Employment’s Access Development (AHEAD) is committed to helping our newcomers succeed both now and, in the future
AHEAD is an IRS 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization
AHEAD empowers newcomers to improve their quality of life through financial literacy and educational support
AHEAD values partnerships with educational institutions, financial institutions, health and social service providers and other nonprofits in order to enhance quality of life for our clients and provide a pathway that benefits both our families and our workforce
Who Are Our Clients
Newcomers of all status’s from all places
Adults and their children
Referrals from local businesses, community leaders and other nonprofit organizations
Our Goal as Partners
Engage newcomer parents in their child’s education
Empower parents to take accountability
Increase participation in school activities
Connect parents with ESL opportunities
Orient parents and students to the American system
Promote STEM course success
How it Works
Referral to AHEAD
AHEAD works as a conduit between the school and family to promote student classroom success and school involvement
