

Many individuals who convert to Christianity from Muslim, Hindu, or Sikh backgrounds face persecution-even in the U.S. This provides a great opportunity not only to connect with women and form friendships, but also to teach them a practical skill with potential for income generation.

POBLO volunteers offer sewing classes to the women in their communities. Classes provide information on national laws and customs and offer assistance to those studying to take the citizenship test. POBLO volunteers teach citizenship classes to recent immigrants and refugees desiring to be more engaged U.S. By offering these classes in the church, American Christians are having a significant practical impact, as well as providing a positive impression of the Christian faith and opening up opportunities to share the Gospel.
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POBLO volunteers teach English classes to adults and youth, including classes focusing on professional terminology for doctors, nurses, and other fields. Learning English is one of the most basic needs for new immigrants and refugees. We also provide moving assistance through missionaries and volunteers. POBLO missionaries help to identify housing for new immigrants and refugees who arrive in the U.S. Our missionaries distribute these items to immigrant and refugee families in need. POBLO receives food, clothing, and furniture donations from a number of churches and companies around the country. Many immigrants and refugees need assistance with basic needs such as food and clothing.

POBLO helps individuals adjust to new customs, laws, language, food, and other aspects of life in the U.S. Cultural & Social Assimilationįor many immigrants and refugees, adjusting to life in a new country poses many challenges. POBLO missionaries provide assistance with housing, finding employment, transportation, enrolling children in school, and other basic necessities needed to adjust to their new country and new life. POBLO works in partnership with a number of charities to give assistance to refugee families being resettled in Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Texas and Wisconsin.
