Well, it’s been a busy but fun couple of months! We helped our third Burundian couple get married, which is always a fun and interesting experience.
Our English classes are really becoming more established and students are improving their English speaking skills all the time. We are hoping to have our regular volunteers spend more time with our Burundian friends throughout the week to further enhance their language learning and community involvement. It’s been really exciting to see a few Burundians join us again on Sunday afternoons after time away due to work and family obligations. We are currently serving about 25 Burundian adults and their kids. We’re hoping to continue building deeper relationships with these families so that they continue to feel more and more part of our community.
We are so very blessed to have consistent help from the Coram Deo Church Community, providing us with regular volunteers every week to free people up to develop relationships. They work so hard and we couldn’t continue what we’ve been doing without them! 
On Saturday, June 21, we were able to all enjoy each other’s company at World Refugee Day. It was an incredible event; a lot of the Burundians were able to come and they had a great time. It was so fun to simply have fun with them over lunch, at the children’s carnival, and watching the colorful fashion show. The event was a great success and I think it really increased awareness of the many cultures living in Omaha.
