New Americans

New Americans

New Americans Ministry Team at First Presbyterian Champaign, IL works to translate God’s Word and the policies of the national Office of Immigration Issues of the Presbyterian Church (USA) into action. The team supports advocacy initiatives of Presbyterians For Just Immigration.

New Americans partners with The Refugee Center, CU-FAIR (Friends and Allies of Immigrants and Refugees), New Americans Welcome Center (University YMCA), C-U Immigration Forum, Immigration Project , SHED, and other regional organizations. It coordinates

We Are All Immigrants

Welcome To Canada

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and The Refugee Crisis

We Choose Welcome

Dreamers Do What They Can Do

Life of A Refugee

Simulation of Refugee Experience from NPR

Welcoming America

Welcoming America Week is September 16-25. Champaign County will celebrate at the Urbana Free Library on September 24. Watch of special activities for families.

Matthew 19:14

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

No Country For Lost Kids

No country for lost kids.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/country-lost-kids/

Children on the Run

“I am here because the gang threatened me. One of them “liked” me. Another gang member told my uncle that he should get me out of there because the guy who liked me was going to do me harm. In El Salvador they take young girls, rape them and throw them in plastic bags. My uncle told me it wasn’t safe for me to stay there. They told him that on April 3, and I left on April 7. They said if I was still there on April 8, they would grab me, and I didn’t know what would happen. . . . My mother’s plan was always for the four of us – her, my two sisters and me – to be together. But I wasn’t sure I wanted to come. I decided for sure only when the gang threatened me.”

Deportations Top 2 Million - Community Protests

Help Available at Empty Tomb

Short on money and long on expenses. Here are some ways to stretch the budget when you need some help. No need? Then tell your friends and neighbors.

Food every three months. Call Tracy at 356-7565 for a delivery of free groceries every three months.

Prescription drug costs. If you have no health insurance and need a prescription call Tuesday morning to 356-2262 between 0900 and 1130. You can get some money help every three months.

Rent or electricity. Call at 0900 Monday for help up to $30.00 for rent or utilities. 356-2262.

Free clothing and household items go to Empty Tomb at 301 N. 4th Street on Monday through Saturday at 1:00 PM.

Free baby items. Call 356-2262. Diapers are available every two weeks.

Monday-Thursday 1:00 PM -3:00 PM Free child care age five and under. Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-11:-00- no child care.

Room 204

English For Adults Free

Inglés Para Adultos Gratis

성인을 위한 영어 무료

Anglais pour adultes gratuits

英語為成人釋放

First Presbyterian Church

302 W. Church Champaign

Buses: Orange, Gray, Lavender, Brown

Ph: (217) 356-7238

info@firstchurchchampaign.org

The Dream Is Now

For Amber Waves of Grain

Recent immigrants work our fields to keep U.S. food costs low. Eleven hours a day in the July and August sun is work much needed and managed with joy at $9.00/hour when families need food and shelter. Even those who practiced professions a few months before thank God for work in America and the beginning of a new life.

Three of our ESL students recently joined this crew to work through November. Comprehensive immigration reform will continue to bring enormous benefits to the U.S. economy with a young work force no longer available from U.S. citizens.

ESL Break Time

Weekday ESL break time allows a few minutes of conversation in native language, rest and refreshment. Thanks for bringing snacks for the students.