about us

Why We Exist:
Our mission is to collectively serve international students, scholars, and their families by providing valuable services and activities. We work to complement the International Student Offices at local colleges and universities throughout the Boston west area. These services are intended to benefit not only the individuals involved, but also their academic institutions, the United States as host country, and the entire global community, of which we are all members.
What We Do:
The services we offer consist primarily of friendship partners, holiday host families, seminars, tourism, and ESL classes (conversational and academic). Spiritual activities such as Bible studies and church participation are also offered for those who are interested.
How We Serve:
We serve in accordance to the NAFSA Code of Ethics and help internationals of all religions, ideologies, and lifestyles. The responses of these students have been overwhelmingly positive for genuine and unconditional hospitality.
Privacy Policy (click here for details)
Donations:
Your donations are instrumental in supporting the work we do, and we are grateful for your support. Most of our services are offered for free, although we do charge a small fee for some events. We are under the fiscal sponsorship of Emmanuel Gospel Center, which is a registered non-profit organization. Donations can be made several ways:
1. Give a secure donation online by clicking on the “Donate” button.
2. Send a check. Please make the check payable to Emmanuel Gospel Center and write “BISM” on the memo line. Please mail your check to:
Emmanuel Gospel Center
P.O. Box 180245
Boston, MA 02118
3. Give recurring gifts by credit card. Please call Emmanuel Gospel Center at 617-262-4567 and ask for Charlotte Schulz.
Contact us by writing to bill.coolbaugh@gmail.com
Our mission is to collectively serve international students, scholars, and their families by providing valuable services and activities. We work to complement the International Student Offices at local colleges and universities throughout the Boston west area. These services are intended to benefit not only the individuals involved, but also their academic institutions, the United States as host country, and the entire global community, of which we are all members.
What We Do:
The services we offer consist primarily of friendship partners, holiday host families, seminars, tourism, and ESL classes (conversational and academic). Spiritual activities such as Bible studies and church participation are also offered for those who are interested.
How We Serve:
We serve in accordance to the NAFSA Code of Ethics and help internationals of all religions, ideologies, and lifestyles. The responses of these students have been overwhelmingly positive for genuine and unconditional hospitality.
Privacy Policy (click here for details)
Donations:
Your donations are instrumental in supporting the work we do, and we are grateful for your support. Most of our services are offered for free, although we do charge a small fee for some events. We are under the fiscal sponsorship of Emmanuel Gospel Center, which is a registered non-profit organization. Donations can be made several ways:
1. Give a secure donation online by clicking on the “Donate” button.
2. Send a check. Please make the check payable to Emmanuel Gospel Center and write “BISM” on the memo line. Please mail your check to:
Emmanuel Gospel Center
P.O. Box 180245
Boston, MA 02118
3. Give recurring gifts by credit card. Please call Emmanuel Gospel Center at 617-262-4567 and ask for Charlotte Schulz.
Contact us by writing to bill.coolbaugh@gmail.com
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