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Empowering
Immigrant &
Refugee Families
Prestige Learning Institute exists to glorify God by educating, equipping, & ministering to immigrant and refugee families, empowering them to thrive in the U.S.
49
Countries
32
Languages
780
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Families
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Who We Are
PLI is a faith-based organization committed to loving and empowering immigrant and refugee families in Houston, TX.
Matthew 22:37-40
What We Do
At PLI, we create a welcoming and safe space for the entire family.
Leviticus 19:34
Impact Stories
Check out how God is impacting immigrant and refugee families through PLI.
Matthew 25:35
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.
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.