Care to Translate enhances communication in Carpenter’s Shelter Clinic

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Carpenter’s Shelter, a homeless shelter in Virginia, United States. This collaboration will see the implementation of Care to Translate’s app in the free clinic within the shelter, aiming to improve communication between patients and staff when language barriers are present. Carpenter’s Clinic will implement Care to Translate’s translation app to better serve its diverse patient population. 

Founded on the principles of respect, dignity, and community engagement, Carpenter’s Shelter is committed to helping the homeless achieve sustainable independence through shelter, guidance, education, and advocacy. The organization listens to the needs of the community and promotes social innovation to create a supportive environment where individuals can rebuild their lives.

Carpenter’s Clinic will start using Care to Translate’s translation app to better serve its diverse patient population. Jamie Ergas, Deputy Director of Carpenter’s Shelter, shared her thoughts on the new partnership:

"Our clinic serves an underserved population, and it looks like Care to Translate’s app is going to fit well with our clinic’s needs. Effective communication is essential in delivering quality healthcare, and this tool will be a great asset to our team."

Maja Magnusson, CEO of Care to Translate, also emphasized the value of the partnership:

“We look forward to working with Carpenter’s Shelter to support their efforts in providing essential medical care. By integrating our translation app into their clinic, we aim to make communication easier and more effective, ultimately benefiting the patients they serve.”

About Carpenter’s Shelter

Carpenter’s Shelter is a nonprofit homeless shelter located in Alexandria, Virginia, and it provides a comprehensive range of services, including a free clinic, which offers medical care to those in need. Carpenter’s Shelter strives to create a supportive community where individuals experiencing homelessness can rebuild their lives and regain self-sufficiency.

Carpenter’s Shelter supports families and individuals experiencing and at-risk of homelessness to achieve sustainable independence through shelter and housing placement, guidance, education, and advocacy. Each year, more than 700 homeless and formerly homeless men, women, and children access Carpenter’s Shelter’s services. Carpenter’s Shelter’s ultimate goal is transitioning those they serve to permanent, sustainable housing.

To learn more about Carpenter’s Shelter’s impact in the community, please visit CarpentersShelter.org.