Ministry Spotlight: Kamila Burgess, Building Hope in the City
Welcome to Real Life . Today's post is the first in a new Ministry Spotlight Series . Join my conversation with . . . Kamila Burgess, Refugee Program Assistant Building Hope in the City When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.” (Leviticus 19:33–34 NIV) Please introduce yourself and tell us about your position at Building Hope in the City. I work with refugees and immigrants. I manage The Hope Center , coordinate volunteers, and direct the Refugee Mentoring Program. The Hope Center is a community center where we provide three levels of free ESL Classes (English as a Second Language) taught by Tri C. We also offer tutoring to those applying for U.S. citizenship. The Center is the only place that provides free childcare (nursery and preschool) so mothe...