• About us

    Mission

    To be the focal point of societal integration for immigrants, refugees, and low-income individuals to help improve the quality of life through education, training, supportive services, and self-development opportunities while increasing awareness of the diverse cultures and heritage.

    Vision

    To achieve peace and reconciliation in Africa, to build a healthy, self-reliant, and educated new generation that brings Africa to the world stage, where its citizens thrive and contribute to the whole world.

    Project Africa is the International Development arm of ETSS, supporting growth and development in Africa with initial projects in Ethiopia, with expansion to other countries through peace and reconciliation, discouraging migration, promoting education, health, and wellness, as well as fostering self-sufficiency. ETSS Project Africa will work with its local partner and affiliate, Jan Education & Peace for People (JEPP). Jan means Giant in the Ethiopian Amharic language. JEPP was registered in 2020 as a Non-Governmental Civic Agency in Ethiopia. Its mission is to bring peace in Ethiopia through cultural negotiation and advocacy, and equip youth with education and job opportunities.

    Story

    Helping new arrivals
    from over 100 countries

    ETSS is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that helps new arrivals from over 100 countries establish roots and gain self-sufficiency in Central Ohio through programs and services.

    Our staff members speak over 50 languages to provide individuals and families with the services they need.

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    20 Years of Service

    ETSS began in 2000 as an outreach organization focused on the Ethiopian refugee and immigrant community.

    Twenty years later, we are engaging individuals and families from over 100 countries and cultures in programs ranging from after-school and summer academic, cultural, and socially competent programs to ESOL, job preparedness and placement, and family and community navigator for health and mental wellness.

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    The Education, Employment, Empowerment (EEE) Program strives to connect New Americans with the skills and support they need to live healthy and self-reliant lives in Central Ohio.

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