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Partner with us

Build with the community, not above it

DOREDU grows through partnership. When schools, cities, faith communities, nonprofits, employers, and funders join forces, practical education reaches the people who need it most.

Why partner

Education that actually reaches people is built together

No single organization can close the opportunity gap alone. DOREDU is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings culturally adapted curriculum, trained facilitators, and a learning platform — and pairs them with the reach, spaces, and trust that local partners already hold.

The result is practical education that immigrants, refugees, and underserved neighbors can actually access: in their language, in their neighborhood, on a path to real self-sufficiency.

What you can expect

  • A clear, written scope so everyone knows their role from day one.
  • Shared outcomes and honest reporting — we measure what matters.
  • Curriculum, facilitators, and infrastructure, ready to deploy.
  • Flexibility on format: in person, remote, or blended.

Types of partners

There's a place for your organization

Whatever you bring — space, reach, funding, or jobs — it connects directly to a learner's progress.

Schools & colleges

Extend pathways for adult learners and bridge classroom to career.

Cities & government

Reach immigrant and underserved residents with workforce-ready programs.

Faith communities

Open your doors as trusted hubs where neighbors learn and belong.

Nonprofits

Refer clients and co-deliver services without duplicating effort.

Community centers

Host cohorts close to home in spaces people already trust.

Employers

Build a pipeline of job-ready, motivated talent from your own community.

Donors

Fund the materials, translation, and instruction that remove barriers.

Foundations & funders

Invest in a scalable, outcomes-driven model for equitable education.

How partnership works

A simple model, grounded in respect

Four principles guide every DOREDU partnership — from the first conversation to a thriving program.

We listen first

Every partnership starts with your community's needs — not a fixed template. We learn what's already working before we add anything.

We meet people where they are

Programs run in your spaces, in relevant languages, on schedules that fit real lives. Trust is local, and so are we.

We co-design, then co-deliver

We bring curriculum, facilitators, and infrastructure; you bring reach and relationships. Roles are clear and shared from day one.

We measure and grow together

We track outcomes openly, report back honestly, and scale what works — building lasting capacity, not dependency.

In good company

Organizations building alongside us

City of Everett
Regional Community College
Greater Boston Employers Network
Community Faith Coalition
Immigrant Support Alliance
Neighborhood Community Center

Start the conversation

Let's explore what we can build together

Tell us about your organization and the partnership you have in mind. A member of our team will respond personally.

Tell us about your organization and the partnership you have in mind.