In January of 2007, In Every Language, a Louisville-based translating and interpreting service, will offer free translations to French-speaking refugees now living in Louisville. "There are many refugees living in our area with strong educational backgrounds and wonderful work skills that could enrich the Louisville business climate on so many levels," says company owner Terena Bell. "Unfortunately, the documents that prove they have this knowledge aren't in English. So they find themselves in a Catch-22 of sorts--unable to get a job because their transcripts and other papers aren't translated, but unable to pay for translation because they don't have a job."

How You Can Participate

Submit your French-language educational documentation to the In Every Language by January 8th. Documents eligible for translation include transcripts, diplomas, degrees, attendance records, and marriage certificates. To receive the service, drop off your documentation at either Gateway Community Church (United Methodist), the Americana Community Center, or Alliance Francaise de Louisville. Translations will be done on a first-come, first-serve basis and will be available for pick-up at your drop-off center on or after February 1st. Three notarized and certified copies of each translation will be provided free of charge.

If your documents are not eligible for this program, please contact us about paid translation.

How You Can Help

Tell your friends and download a free flyer to distribute in your neighborhood here.