About Us
Our StaffOur Mission
El Pueblo works with and for low-income immigrants across Mississippi to provide services that empower immigrants, especially victims of violence, to live lives of dignity and hope.
Our OBJECTIVES
To provide victim’s advocacy services to people who have suffered from human trafficking, domestic violence, or violent crime
To advocate with and for immigrants for just and humane immigration policies at the local, state, and national levels
To support community-building and the development of leaders and leadership skills within Mississippi immigrant communities
To provide immigration legal assistance to low-income immigrant members of our community
To provide English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, interpretation/translation services, community-building and other services that help integrate Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals into the community
To provide community health workers to serve as a vital link between communities and health care systems
To educate the immigrant community about immigrant rights and immigration law
To sponsor, host and/or participate in events and activities that enhance understanding and acceptance of the immigrant community and uplift the immigrant community
Our Values
Founded as a mission of the United Methodist Church, El Pueblo is now an independent non-profit with three community offices in Mississippi, but our commitment to welcoming the stranger is still deeply rooted in our faith. Throughout the Bible, God calls upon His people to take care of the
most vulnerable among them, including immigrants.
Human Dignity
Social Justice
We believe all people have the right to be treated fairly and have a duty to participate in society, and to seek the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.
Empowerment
We believe immigrants should be equipped with the tools to exercise self-determination and become agents of change to take their rightful place in the community.