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Upcoming Events

Inclement Weather Policy:
FIRN activities are postponed when Howard County Public Schools have early dismissal or are closed due to weather.

What is FIRN?

FIRN is a nonprofit organization in Howard County, Maryland that empowers immigrants, refugees, asylees and other foreign-born individuals by helping them to access community resources and opportunities. FIRN provides immigration counseling and citizenship classes, interpreting & translation services, employment counseling, English tutoring, information and referrals, and a variety of workshops.

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On May 4, the 8th Annual American Success Awards dinner was held to honor Howard County’s foreign-born business and community leaders, Dr. Kim B. Kim and Dr. Miyong Kim, Luis Gustavo Mendez, Zack H. Shariff, and Zahid Butt, M.D. for their outstanding contributions to the county’s economy and the community.

The awards, presented by FIRN in partnership with the Howard County Government, Howard County Economic Development Authority and the Howard County Chamber of Commerce, recognizes foreign-born individuals who live or work in Howard County and have made a significant contribution to either their ethnic or general communities.  Award winners have distinguished themselves by either owning a successful Howard County business or achieving a high level of success in his or her chosen profession.