Community Events

This free year-long curriculum is designed to empower foreign-born adult women through language development, mentorship, and real-world learning. , ...

The ELL Foundation’s Recognition Breakfast is our annual fundraiser held each February. Every year, the Foundation invites donors, students, educators, and friends from the community to gather for a meal to celebrate the accomplishments of bright EL students battling adversities, caring and dedicated educators, a , ...

This event showcases youth from the Bhutanese American community sharing their grandparents’ stories. It honors their sacrifices, celebrates their success, and reflects on how these journeys have shaped the youth’s own lives. Through these personal stories, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of re , ...

The workshop includes an introduction to ikebana, a live demonstration by Yuuka Ishiu, and hands-on arranging. Participants will explore creating a harmonious and dynamic floral arrangement. Arrangements and vases can be taken home. , ...

From Spirited Away to My Neighbor Totoro, conjure the animated universe of Studio Ghibli with the spellbinding music of Joe Hisaishi. , ...

A multilingual language exchange where people meet to practice languages in a lively, social space. Inspired by successful language exchange models in major global cities, adapted for Cincinnati. , ...

Join us for the inaugural Evening of Hope & Transformation Gala, an elegant evening of purpose, inspiration, and community impact benefiting Highly Favored Foundation. This special night brings together compassionate supporters, community leaders, and partners to create Double Impact, restoring hope locally in Butl , ...

The workshop includes an explanation and demonstration of the tea ceremony. Participants will then make and taste their own matcha drink and accompanying Japanese sweets called nerikiri in cherry blossom and chrysanthemum flavors. Nerikiri is made from a malleable dough of white bean paste, sugar, and gyuhi (soft rice , ...