Skills for Change: The Professional and Teen Volunteer Experience
At ELOI , we don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all” volunteering. We believe that every person—from a high school student to a retired professional—has a unique set of skills that can be leveraged for the greater good. Our volunteer programs in the USA and at our home-base in Uganda are designed to be mutually beneficial, offering life-changing […]
The Anchor of Stability: Why Your Home is the Key to Integration
The transition from a detention center or a temporary shelter to life in a US community is one of the most vulnerable moments in a New American’s journey. Without a stable address or a support network, even the most resilient individuals risk falling through the cracks of the legal system. Our “Host an Immigrant” program […]
A Life Renewed: The Transformative Power of Post-Recovery Support
Addiction is often a disease of isolation, where individuals lose their connection to their community, their family, and their own sense of worth. At ELOI Inc. (USA), we believe that the final and most crucial step of recovery is the restoration of purpose. Our Post-Recovery Support program is designed for young people who have […]
Challenging Injustice: The Core of Our Human Rights Advocacy
At the heart of ELOI Inc. (USA) is a commitment to the fundamental truth that all people deserve to be treated with dignity, regardless of their country of origin. However, the reality for many New Americans is a far cry from this ideal. For those arriving in the United States seeking relief from persecution, […]
Igniting Our Lights: Pastor Tendo Steven on Faith, Family, and Immigration Justice
On Thursday, December 18, our community gathered for a moving “Peaceful Vigil” to “Ignite Our Lights” in honor of International Migrants Day. Held on the front steps and lawn of the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington , the event was a call to action to protect migrant workers’ rights, promote fair treatment, and recognize […]