SALAM Celebrate Islam Week April 8th-14th!

by Adam Hendrickson

Standing Alongside America’s Muslims (SALAM)’s Celebrate Islam Week is happening April 8th-14th!  This meaningful event works to both share Muslim culture and educate Missoulians to create an inclusive and welcoming community!

On Monday April 9th the First Presbyterian Church will host the Welcoming Banquet! Dinner will be served and will include delicious dishes made by local refugees. 

Monday April 9th 5:30-7:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church

Doors will open at 5:00, dinner will be served at 5:30

Please purchase tickets in advance for $15 here: 2018ciw.eventbrite.com

There will be guest speakers and Jamal Rahman will be doing a book signing! 

 

Fun and informative events will be happening all week long. To find out more go to:  https://www.facebook.com/events/394912940935609/ 

Attend some of these wonderful events and celebrate the diversity in our community! 


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Volunteer Spotlight

by Adam Hendrickson

Carin is a busy mom of two, but she has found time to support Soft Landing from the beginning. She currently teaches English once a week in our office and is a member of our new Scholarship Committee. She is a natural at engaging English learner’s and making them feel comfortable. We love having her around and are so thankful for the time she has put in to support refugees in Missoula. Thank you Carin!


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March 2 Newsletter

by Adam Hendrickson


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Look, Don’t Look, Look..

That is what I feel like when trying to keep up with the world these days. I usually try my best to keep these newsletters positive, but sometimes the heartbreak is so raw, so deep, that we must pay attention.  The world needs us to pay attention, to look. Congo, Myanmar, Ghouta….others… how do we look there and not see the faces of our own children?  How do we not despair? How do we not feel helpless? So, I don’t have a lighthearted message for you today. With all of they joy surrounding the SLM world in Missoula these days, all of the amazing humans that have enriched our lives and our town, all of the hard work of so many partners, all of the support of such a welcoming community, all of the new and delicious celebrations, we still can’t forget to look… to educate ourselves, to pay attention, and to act when we can.  

In love and gratitude,

Mary Poole

Next Supper Club- March 11!


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Check it out ASAP to reserve your seat.  The last one filled up in 4 hours!

Supper Club in the News

Great Missoulian article about our February Supper Club with Chef Farida Khinjani!

LLC offering another round of English Tutor Training.

This course starts next Monday the 5th!  Call LLC to sign up and gain these useful skills for helping any English Language Learner in your life. 

SLM is hiring!

Do you want to work in a fun, dynamic, energizing (read: a bit cray cray) office AND do amazing things to change people’s lives? Come work for Soft Landing Missoula!

We are hiring a Development and Communications Coordinator. Please check out our website for more info.

Iraqi Cuisine at SLM’s March Supper Club!

by Adam Hendrickson


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Join us at Masala on March 11th for another wonderful night full of culture and delicious food! 

The Soft Landing Missoula Supper Club aims to introduce the incredible culinary talent of Missoula’s newest neighbors and international residents, whose rich and flavorful cooking traditions provide a cultural bridge and enrich our shared community.

This month’s supper club will feature Iraqi food made by the incredibly talented Guest Chef Wasan! 

Iraqi cuisine often combines Ancient traditions with modern influence from neighboring regions. Savory slow cooked meats with nuts, vegetables, and rice, are paired with outstanding sweet and decadent desserts. Herbs and spices set Iraqi food apart with flavors including cinnamon, mint, and dried lemon. Wasan’s menu comes from the Babil region of Iraq and embodies the ancient recipes of Babylon. Delve into this delicious food and deep into Iraqi culture. 


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After the success of the Eat, Give, Love model at last months supper club, we have decided to do it again. Payment will be collected after the meal, but when you pay you will have the option to: Eat: $40 for a delicious family style Afghan dinner, where a portion of the cost covers ingredients and staff time, and the rest goes to the guest chef. Give: $60 gets you the same delicious dinner, but with an additional $20 going directly to the guest chef. Love: $80 gives an additional $40 directly to the guest chef to collectively make this an unforgettable evening! All levels are welcome and appreciated!

A major thank you to Masala for hosting supper club again. We are beyond grateful for the hard work Masala puts in to showcase these incredible chefs! 

Where: Masala – 206 W. Main St., Missoula

When: Sunday March 11th.  Doors open at 5:30pm and food will be served at 6:00pm

Cost: Eat: $40/person Give: $60/person Love: $80/person

How: Call Masala at (406) 926-6444 to make a reservation

Please direct any further questions to megan@softlandingmissoula.org

February 16 Newsletter

by Adam Hendrickson


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Not slowing down…

Why we all thought that things would be a bit quieter after the Holidays is a mystery to me 😉  February has become an extension of an unexpectedly busy January! Soft Landing has been bringing on new board members and welcoming new staff (WE LOVE our new Vista!!!  Please Megan, never leave us!!!). We have spent a fair amount of time focusing inward to increase the resiliency of our organization and continue to explore the constant evaluation of “doing right” by this huge opportunity we have been given to welcome refugees to Missoula.  Of course (and thankfully) the work is never done and our adventures in helping to create an inclusive community are only growing.  We LOVE to see how eager Missoulians are to new experiences and to celebrating all of the beauty that refugee families have brought to this little western city. Keep celebrating, keep loving, keep finding joy.  We will be there right along with you.

In love and gratitude,

Mary Poole


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Big Sky Documentary Film Fest

We are especially honored to sponsor 4 of the 2018 films at the BSDFF!  The New Neighbors Project has been working extremely hard this year to teach and support Missoula refugee filmmakers as they explore life behind the lens to create films about their lives, experiences, and dreams.  Join us Feb 20th at 6p and the 25th at 8:15p – both at MCT.  Find out more here.

February Supper Club!

We are honored to feature guest chef Farida Khinjani and her delicious Afghan cuisine on Feb 25th at Masala.  View the menu and find out how to reserve your spot here. Last month’s Supper Club (featured in this great story) filled up in less than 24 hours so act fast!

Get your sweat on! (and support SLM!)

Revo MT is hosting two community workout fundraisers to benefit Soft Landing Missoula. Get sweaty on Feb 17 and 24th, both at 9a.  More info here. Thanks Revo MT!

 

Announcing February Soft Landing Supper Club!

by Adam Hendrickson


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The Soft Landing Missoula Supper Club aims to introduce the incredible culinary talent of Missoula’s newest neighbors and international residents, whose rich and flavorful cooking traditions provide a cultural bridge and enrich our shared community.

This month, we are honored to introduce guest chef Farida Khinjani and her delicious and traditional Afghan cuisine.

Book your reservation quickly, as space is limited and we tend to sell out fast!

The meal will be served family style at Masala. We are so grateful to Masala to be hosting a supper club for the second month in a row! 

This month we are presenting our new Eat-Give-Love model! Payment will be collected after the meal, but when you pay you will have the option to: Eat: $40 for a delicious family style Afghan dinner, where a portion of the cost covers ingredients and staff time, and the rest goes to the guest chef. Give: $60 gets you the same delicious dinner, but with an additional $20 going directly to the guest chef. Love: $80 gives an additional $40 directly to the guest chef to collectively make this an unforgettable evening! All levels are welcome and appreciated!

Where: Masala – 206 W. Main St., Missoula

When: Sunday February 25th.  Doors open at 5:30p and food will be served at 6:00p

Cost: Eat: $40/person Give: $60/person Love: $80/person

How: Call Masala at (406) 926-6444 to make a reservation

Please direct any further questions to megan@softlandingmissoula.org

Welcoming Community

by Adam Hendrickson

You know you are in a great community when a volunteer stops by to donate these hand stitched welcoming creatures to the next kiddos to walk through our doors and another volunteer walks in with the handmade hat and booties for a new baby! Thank you Missoula.


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Revo MT is hosting two community workout fundraisers!

by Adam Hendrickson

Join Soft Landing Missoula and Revo MT Training Center for two community workouts on February 17 and 24 at 9 am!

Revo MT opened their new training facility in the old Title Boxing space on Kent Ave. They are committed to making a difference in the community. Soft Landing is honored to be featured as their first nonprofit for their community Saturday workouts!

Your minimum $5 donation will get you an awesome hour-long body-weight workout! All proceeds will be donated to Soft Landing Missoula.

Classes are at 9 am on Saturday February 17 and February 24. See you there!

Lifelong Learning Center offers another English Tutor Training

by Adam Hendrickson

Teaching English Language Learners-Volunteer Training

Teaching English to second language learners involves a great deal more than opening a book and learning words, phrases and grammar.  Learn the characteristics of an English Language Learner, explore teaching approaches and gain practical ideas and practice to build your repertoire. This is a great way to prepare for volunteering to be an in-home English Tutor with Soft Landing Missoula.  Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesday, 6-9pm, March 5-14, 2018.

 


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