ST. JAMES ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Helping adult refugees and immigrants learn English and become U.S. Citizens
St. James ESL Program
Our mission is to promote an inclusive society and advance justice for refugees and immigrants through education, advocacy, and by helping the most isolated refugees and immigrants to learn English, become citizens and connect to community resources.
“While we do not support illegal immigration we are committed to helping all persons in need regardless of their legal status...Our goal as a community of disciples is comprehensive immigration reform to provide legal pathways for family reunification, guest workers and those seeking citizenship.
We will reach out to all persons in need, including immigrants, regardless of their legal status.This is nothing new. The Archdiocese of Seattle has a consistent and longstanding commitment to justice based on our belief in the dignity of all persons.
-- Archbishop Brunett
"Before, I have questions I cannot ask. Now, I raise my hand, I have my questions. My dream is to take the questions, lead a discussion."
Lupita's ESL story...>>
This Week's Headlines
- Recession causes shifts in U.S. immigration trends
- Democrats plan limits immigrant aid
- Accidental deportation in Miami
Young Lives on Hold
High school graduates ineligible for legal employment
The legal paradox of undocumented youth...>>
Fixing A Broken System
Immigrant detention centers fail to meet minimum standards, affecting right to due process.
Immigrant detention centers...>>
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) calls on President and Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform before the end
of 2009.
Catholic Bishops for immigration reform...>>
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About St. James ESL
The St. James English as a Second Language Program (SJESL) is a 501(c)(3), non-sectarian, volunteer and community-based organization that provides free English instruction and Citizenship assistance to low-income adult refugees and immigrants in Seattle and King County, Washington. Founded in 1975 with one tutor and one Vietnamese student, SJESL has grown to serve students from 37 countries in all parts of the world. In 2004-2005, 120 volunteers provided 150 students with 8,000 hours of English instruction.
Catch up with SJESL...
- Crossing Borders: Migration, Theology and the Human Journey
- SJESL Goes to the White House
- A Visit from the Governor
ESL Advisory Board
Fawziah Al-Hlaly / Robin Bruchas / Sherry Feng / Jon Gass / Christina Greene / Rahul Gupta / Chris Mercado / Ana Mikel / Joyce Mork-O'Brien / Alex Perepechko / Joe Varano / Samantha Welte