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Non-Profits: The Unsung Heroes of Lancaster
Our founder and CEO, Michelle Salinas, likes to joke that we’re not technically a non-profit, but we practically operate like one. That’s because we at Your Language Connection care about our Lancaster community and actively work to invest in its residents. Our...
The Overlooked Need for Language Access in Local Services
Community-based organizations are often the first point of support for people navigating major life transitions, finding stable housing, accessing recovery services, or preparing for employment. These services change lives. But too often, one critical barrier stands...
New Year, New Connections: Language That Strengthens Care
A new year is a good time to refocus on what matters most: people, understanding, and community. At Your Language Connection, this has always been our focus. Clear communication doesn’t just help an appointment go smoothly, it reduces stress, builds trust, and helps...
Why In-Person Interpretation is A Best Practice for Patient Outcomes
For many of us, moving toward an increasingly digital life is now just part of our routine. There are more and more telemedicine visits; however, when a doctor’s visit happens in person, the interpreter should be there in person as well. Having an in-person...
The Gift of Language: Building a Brighter 2026
It’s the time of year when your inbox is never fuller, bursting with ads reminding you how many shopping days remain. So amid this flurry, let’s pause for a second to think about the wrapping, light, gifts and warmth that give meaning to this season. It’s easy to get...
A Year of Gratitude, Growth, and Giving Back
As 2025 comes to a close, Your Language Connection (YLC) celebrates a year filled with connection, impact, and heartfelt gratitude.This year marked 25 years of empowering communities through language, and what a milestone it’s been! From our anniversary celebration to...
A Year of Grace: Why Language Still Matters
A recent assignment saw me interpreting for an older gentleman in a tense situation, with his adult daughter looking on. She spoke both Spanish and English, and after the assignment, she told me a few things. First, she remarked how professional my language skills...
A Season of Gratitude at YLC
As the season of gratitude arrives, Your Language Connection is taking a moment to reflect on what truly matters, the people, partnerships, and purpose behind everything we do.This year, we’ve had the privilege of helping families understand, students succeed, and...
Honoring Hispanic Heritage: Our Founder’s Local Favorites
At Your Language Connection, language is more than words, it’s about dignity, connection, and belonging.Since we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, our founder, Michelle Salinas, would like to share some of her personal favorite Hispanic-owned businesses in...
Human Connection Still Wins in a High-Tech World
In these days of a whirlwind of change, where what seemed like science fiction a few years ago is now strapped to our wrists, we tend to get caught up into thinking that technology is what changes our lives. But as the fall leaves and shorter days remind us of...