This program is designed to connect families to services and programs in the community by bridging obstacles to their access. SHC provides reliable, easy to understand information about resources and services available in each county. Simply providing information about resources may not ensure that families coming from low literacy backgrounds, suffering from trauma, or overwhelmed with the pace of adjusting to a new culture are able to access programs designed for their families. The SHC Community Connections program staff and volunteers use multiple ways to connect to families and communicate information to groups and one on one when needed.

SHC hosts a potluck Friendsgiving celebration the weekend before Thanksgiving. This is a community event where all can come together to learn about the welcoming tradition of Thanksgiving and celebrate together as new Americans.

SHC celebrates the anniversary of the organization’s formation with a birthday party to which all are invited. This year's event included the distribution of new books and puzzles for children at the party.

SHC Field Trips introduce our students to greater Washington DC and how to use public transportation. Past trips have included Smithsonian museums of Natural History, American History, the Botanical Garden, and the US Capitol. SHC partners with the Smithsonian for guided tours designed for English learners when possible.