Volunteer with English as a Second Language Program (ESL)
Adult ESL Classes
Morning language classes and afternoon job classes help link immigrants and refugees to their new culture. Volunteer as a classroom aide, tutor or help serve refreshments. Contact Chris at
chardy@college-church.org for more information.
ESL Children’s Program
Impact the lives of preschoolers and their parents in this program that not only provides care for infant and preschool-aged children of ESL students, but also introduces them to Jesus through teaching and example. Volunteer as a classroom aide or provide transportation to class for a family with small children. Contact Marilyn at mhuffman@wr.org for more information.
Reach out to Wheaton Square Apartments’ foreign-born residents
Good Neighbor Teams
Moving to the U.S. can be an overwhelming experience. Work as a team to help a refugee family learn English, integrate into a new culture, navigate the medical system and adapt to their work environment. Commit one to two hours a week for six months to help a refugee family transition to living in Wheaton. Contact Chris at chardy@college-church.org for more information.
Relocate to Wheaton Square Apartments
Take the next step in loving your refugee and immigrant neighbors by moving into their neighborhood and becoming a part of their daily lives. Live among the most vulnerable and show them the love of Christ. Contact Chris at chardy@college-church.org for more information.
Reach out to your neighbors and colleagues
Foreign-born Neighbors
Is there a foreign-born family on your street? Invite them to share a meal with your family, build a cross-cultural friendship and share the good news of Jesus Christ. Pray for boldness and opportunity with your foreign-born neighbors.
Foreign-born Colleagues
Do you work with immigrants or refugees? Invite them to lunch, befriend them and learn about their culture and family or ask them to study the Bible with you. Pray for boldness and opportunity with your foreign-born colleagues.
More about our partner organizations in reaching immigrants and refugees.
Deuteronomy 10:18-19 "He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing. Love the sojourner, therefore, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt."