Liberty Language Services believes that everyone, regardless of their language ability, should be able to access language services, especially during critical periods in their lives. Since the day that we were founded back in 2011, we’ve been firmly committed to the professional development of interpreters and championing language access.
SafeSpot Children’s Advocacy Center of Fairfax County
Accredited by the National Children’s Alliance, SafeSpot is the only center of its kind for Children’s Advocacy in Fairfax County. They exist to serve those who are victims of child abuse, and their families, through providing a safe and calming environment with kid-friendly support services. Both time and monetary investments go toward the safety and well-being of children in our community.
Providing Pro Bono Legal Interpreters
At Liberty, we’re proud to provide legal interpreters to the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project (DCVLP). DCVLP has been providing free legal and advocacy assistance to domestic violence victims, at-risk children, and other vulnerable individuals. Together, we’ve been able to provide services to over 2,000 individuals each year.
Supporting and Joining as “RAM FAM Member”
Roanoke Area Ministries (RAM House) serves the homeless and others in need. They are the largest day shelter in Roanoke, and they are open 365 days a year. Their safe environment is a refuge for those in need.
The Liberty team supports RAM House by participating in their in-person events and with annual giving.
BRAWS Sponsorships
For over seven years, Liberty has supported the Bringing Resources to Aid Women’s Shelters (BRAWS) organization. Through partnerships with local shelters, schools, and community organizations, BRAWS distributes new, personally fitted undergarments and menstrual supplies to those experiencing homelessness, transitional housing, domestic violence, poverty, unemployment, single-family households, and emergency situations.
University of Maryland’s Language Career Fair Sponsor
For several semesters, Liberty has sponsored the University of Maryland’s Language Career & Internship Fair. Celebrating its 15th annual event, UMD invited organizations looking to hire for part-time, full-time, and internship positions for the Language Services Industry. Students learned how they can build on their interpretation craft through real-life experiences and proper training and credentialing.
Refugees’ First Thanksgiving Dinner
The team at Liberty joined the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) for the 10th Annual Celebration of the Refugees’ First Thanksgiving Dinner. A traditional American-style meal was served along with cultural music, dance performances, and children’s activities.
ECDC works hard to meet the needs of refugees, special immigration visa holders, and asylees within a growing Ethiopian community.
MOM Network
Liberty hosts informational sessions for multilingual group members and sponsors MOM Network’s in-person and virtual events. Some events include recruiting and “Dialogue with Doctors” which includes high school students and allows them to hear inspiring stories of incredible women in the medical profession.
MOM Network is a Network of Mothers Of Muslims who see their role as a pivotal position in the family, while staying true to their faith. Learn about becoming a member of the MOM Network: https://www.momnetworkusa.com/
Bronze Sponsor for the Virginia Patient Safety Summit
On February 24th, 2022, Liberty was a Bronze Sponsor for the eleventh annual Virginia Patient Safety Summit, hosted by the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) Center for Healthcare Excellence. This virtual event was themed “Resilience: The Cornerstone of Virginia Healthcare”, and included programming from national healthcare and safety experts. A notable program addressed healthcare industry worker burnout in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association is an alliance of 110 hospitals and 25 health delivery systems that develops and advocates for sound health care policy in the Commonwealth. Learn more about the Safety Summit here: https://www.vhha.com/communications/vhha-hosts-eleventh-annual-virginia-patient-safety-summit-focused-on-health-care-resilience/
Grants for Speakers of Languages of Lesser Diffusion
An ongoing program at Liberty Language Services that covers the cost of medical interpreter course tuition that is available to speakers of rarer languages, also known as languages of lesser diffusion (LLDs). Just as there are fewer speakers of these LLDs, there are fewer qualified and trained interpreters for their communities who work to bridge language access needs. An example of languages that qualify as LLD include:
Bambara, Bengali, Cambodian, Greek, Igbo, K’iche, Mam, Twi and Wolof.
For more information contact our Interpreter Education Department by sending an email to: education@libertylanguageservices.com or by calling 1-888-746-9108 ext 7.
Gold Sponsor of the Race to Beat Cancer
Liberty Language Services was a Gold Sponsor of the Race to Beat Cancer – October 3rd, 2020
This annual race funds cancer treatment and research at MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s Washington Cancer Institute. Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), the 2020 Race To Beat Cancer was turned into a VIRTUAL RACE ONLY. Participants could run or walk your 1K, 5k, or 10k distance on any day, at any time, and from anywhere during the race window which was open from September 26 – October 3, 2020.
More information and to join Team Liberty: https://runsignup.com/Race/DC/Washington/RacetoBeatCancer5K
$10,000 Donation to the Adventist Healthcare COVID Response Fund
A donation of $10,000 was made to the Adventist Healthcare COVID Response Fund to honor their caregivers and purchase any resources that they may need as this extraordinary health crisis continues. Adventist Healthcare serves an area of Maryland—Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties—which are most impacted by the COVID pandemic.
To learn more, visit:
https://www.adventisthealthcare.com/coronavirus-covid-19/
Donation of $10,000 was made to the Inova Health Foundation
An ongoing program at Liberty Language Services that covers the cost of medical interpreter course tuition that is available to speakers of rarer languages, also known as languages of lesser diffusion (LLDs). Just as there are fewer speakers of these LLDs, there are fewer qualified and trained interpreters for their communities who work to bridge language access needs. An example of languages that qualify as LLD include:
Bambara, Bengali, Cambodian, Greek, Igbo, K’iche, Mam, Twi and Wolof.
For more information contact our Interpreter Education Department by sending an email to: education@libertylanguageservices.com or by calling 1-888-746-9108 ext 7.
$500 contribution was made to ASHA for Women
A $500 contribution was made to ASHA for Women which empowers South Asian women to overcome domestic violence and become self-reliant. They also provide guidance to all South Asian seniors and caregivers in the DC Metro Area. They speak the language, understand the culture and are committed to seeing all groups live in peace and dignity. Helplines are available for seniors and caregivers, as well as for domestic violence.
To learn more: https://ashiyanaa.org/
A $2,500 donation was made to the Wounded Warrior Project®
As a Corporate Champion, Liberty Language Services made a $2,500 donation that supports Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) in their efforts to deliver life-changing programs to over 100,000 wounded warriors, their families, and caregivers. Through support like ours, warriors are able to connect with each other, overcome mental health challenges, lead active and healthy lives, and find rewarding civilian careers. These programs and services are provided at no cost to the warriors and their loved ones.
To learn more, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.