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.
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.
RAM FAM Celebration Event Sponsor
Roanoke Area Ministries (RAM House) celebrated and honored their faithful and dedicated volunteers on October 26th, 2023. The Liberty team participated as a Silver Sponsor and gave acknowledgment to RAM’s volunteers and staff, celebrated the story of RAM House, and participated in a silent auction.
This semi-formal event was the first of its kind for the organization. All proceeds of the event go towards efforts for those facing or who are threatened by homelessness and hunger.
Brews & BRAWS 2023 Event Sponsor
In October of 2023, Liberty was a Premier Sponsor for the Brews & BRAWS event. BRAWS, an organization that provides menstrual supplies and new undergarments to women and children in crisis, held a networking event for involved members, volunteers, and donors.
Members of our team attended the event where they listened to stories of different women in need, met with board members, and participated in music bingo!
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 Sponsor
Liberty sponsored MOM Network’s “Dialogue with Doctors” event on March 30th, 2022. The event hosted high school students and allowed 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.