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Who We Serve
Immigrant and refugee families are moving to Houston in search of a peaceful and prosperous life.
In the past decade, the immigrant and refugee population in the Greater Houston area rose by 32 percent. The total number of immigrants and refugees reached 1,657,000 in 2021. By providing accessible services in the context of deep relationships, PLI is walking alongside these families as they settle into their new homes.
Rise in the immigrant and refugee population in the Greater Houston Area during the last decade.
Total number of immigrants and refugees in 2021.
57
Countries
38
Languages
2100
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Clients
What We Do
We equip families to thrive physically, emotionally, and spiritually through accessible programs and meaningful relationships, embracing the call to treat the sojourner as one of our own and to love them as ourselves, just as we were reminded in Leviticus 19:34: "You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God."
Take Action
We invite you to be part of something bigger—a mission where every action can reflect God’s love and bring holistic change to immigrant and refugee families. Are you ready to make a difference?
Pray
Join hundreds of others in praying for holistic transformation within immigrant and refugee families. Your prayers can bring hope and healing.
Give
Make a difference through monthly donations, one-time gifts, or contributions of stock, goods, or services. Your generosity provides accessible services, hope, and community for families in Houston.
Volunteer
Become a part of our volunteer team! Whether as a teacher, mentor, or home visitor, you can make an eternal impact on the lives of immigrant and refugee families.
Advocate
Help us spread the word! Introduce us to small groups, volunteers, or financial supporters. Share our mission on social media and amplify efforts to support these families.
Impact Stories
Check out how God is impacting immigrant and refugee families through PLI.
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Salma
ESL student
PLI has helped me with a lot of things. Before I didn’t speak English. Now I can read and write. I used to go to the store with my husband, but now I can go alone. It's good. It has helped me become more independent. I can also help my daughter with her homework. My mom is sick and I can send her money to buy medicine and anything she needs. Now I can help my family. I am very happy and proud that I can help them.
Waseem
Men's Community
It was sad for us to have a new baby here in the US, without our family. One of the happiest moments that my wife had was when PLI had a baby shower for her. It was an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. In Afghanistan, when a baby is born, friends and family celebrate together. We had been thinking about this and how we don’t have many relatives. But, PLI provided this to cover those things that we expected. It was more than we expected. It was a very good experience for me.
Afshan
ESL Student
I am very shy, when I come to PLI, I feel more confident. Ms. Angela has me discuss topics. I am not shy anymore. I can speak more relaxed now, thanks to my teacher.
Amani
ESL student
We had a PLI Essay contest. My main goal was to participate, not to win a prize. I studied budgeting, a topic I had never read before. It was the first time I had typed an essay on a computer. We spent 3 days to do that and my teacher was very helpful. Mrs. Danielle called and said I got 1st position. I can’t explain how I felt. I had water in my eyes. My whole family couldn't believe it.
Sadia
ESL Student
I want to continue in my field, but language is my problem. I haven’t felt comfortable until now. PLI staff is very friendly and are close to their students. They are good teachers. They don’t teach everything too fast. Another issue I have is that I have a little one, and PLI has a nursery. I was comfortable to be in class.
Empowering immigrant and refugee families
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Salma
ESL student
PLI has helped me with a lot of things. Before I didn’t speak English. Now I can read and write. I used to go to the store with my husband, but now I can go alone. It's good. It has helped me become more independent. I can also help my daughter with her homework. My mom is sick and I can send her money to buy medicine and anything she needs. Now I can help my family. I am very happy and proud that I can help them.
Waseem
Men's Community
It was sad for us to have a new baby here in the US, without our family. One of the happiest moments that my wife had was when PLI had a baby shower for her. It was an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. In Afghanistan, when a baby is born, friends and family celebrate together. We had been thinking about this and how we don’t have many relatives. But, PLI provided this to cover those things that we expected. It was more than we expected. It was a very good experience for me.
Afshan
ESL Student
I am very shy, when I come to PLI, I feel more confident. Ms. Angela has me discuss topics. I am not shy anymore. I can speak more relaxed now, thanks to my teacher.
Amani
ESL student
We had a PLI Essay contest. My main goal was to participate, not to win a prize. I studied budgeting, a topic I had never read before. It was the first time I had typed an essay on a computer. We spent 3 days to do that and my teacher was very helpful. Mrs. Danielle called and said I got 1st position. I can’t explain how I felt. I had water in my eyes. My whole family couldn't believe it.
Sadia
ESL Student
I want to continue in my field, but language is my problem. I haven’t felt comfortable until now. PLI staff is very friendly and are close to their students. They are good teachers. They don’t teach everything too fast. Another issue I have is that I have a little one, and PLI has a nursery. I was comfortable to be in class.