Our Vision:
A vital Southeast Asian refugee community that strengthens Milwaukee’s workforce, families, students, and neighborhoods.
Our Mission:
The Burmese Immersion Project works directly with refugees from Southeast Asia who reside in Milwaukee, WI. Committed to educational and social enhancement, the Burmese Immersion Project empowers refugees to navigate American society, access resources, and become community leaders.
Tonight is our last day of homework tutoring for the 2012-2013 school year! Thank you to all our volunteers and our hard working students!
This is the last week of school! The last day of homework tutoring is tomorrow. Then our 2013 summer program begins June 22!
Come celebrate World Refugee Day on June 20 at 11 a.m. at Pere Marquette Park! Experience new cultures and honor the courage of Milwaukee’s refugees.
Recently, the Burmese Immersion Project hit a stroke of bad luck. The three laptops we use in our classroom were stolen. We use these laptops mainly to look things up on the internet when doing homework, and some students have homework that is entirely online-based.
We are therefore holding a Laptop Donation Drive. We ask that you contact us if you have a gently used laptop you may be willing to donate. It doesn’t have to be fancy; it just needs to access the internet.
Please contact Becca Schultz at (608) 772-9401 or at rebecca.schultz6@gmail.com if you have a laptop to donate.
We thank you in advance for your generosity. Have a very happy spring!
Did you watch The Morning Blend on TMJ4 today? In case you missed it, the Burmese Immersion Project got a shot-out in a wonderful segment about volunteerism in Milwaukee! Watch the interview with Becca from BIP and Bonnie Andrews of the Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee: http://www.themorningblend.com/videos/200294691.html
The Volunteer Center is where the Burmese Immersion Project all started, and we’re proud to be a part of Milwaukee’s vibrant volunteer culture. To volunteer with the Burmese Immersion Project, please feel free to contact us. To find other amazing volunteer opportunities in Milwaukee, visit the Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee to discover the right volunteer match for you!
The Burmese Immersion Project is honored to receive the Inspire by Example 2013 Team Award from the Nonprofit Center of Greater Milwaukee. Click the link above to register for the 31st Annual Volunteer Center on Thursday, April 18th.
The Burmese Immersion Project is run 100% by dedicated, compassionate and energetic volunteers: Bob, Jennifer, Cate, Ling, Wenjun, Andrew, Mary, Ellen, Courtney, Sue, Sarah, Jeni, Scarlett, Connor, Jasmine and many others. You guys are amazing! To join our stellar volunteer team, contact Becca at rebecca.schultz6@gmail.com.
BIP was nominated by Pastor Bridget Flad at Plymouth United Church of Christ. We thank Pastor Bridget and the staff of Plymouth Church for all their support!
The Burmese Immersion Project was honored with a visit from Nate Imig at 88.9 Radio Milwaukee. After his visit to one of our tutoring sessions, Nate put together this piece for 88.9 Radio Milwaukee’s Community Stories feature. Click the link to go to the story page, then hit “play” to listen to the story: http://www.radiomilwaukee.org/stories/education-youth/burmese-immersion-project-helps-refugee-students
Thank you Nate and 88.9 Radio Milwaukee for your support of the Burmese Immersion Project!
