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Currently more than 40,000 Burmese have settled in Indiana, and about 30,000 call Indianapolis home. They predominantly live on the south side of Indianapolis, with smaller communities living in different parts of Central Indiana. The community is expected to be growing as well as its needs. Additionally, BACI has also been serving other refugee and immigrant populations such as those from Afghanistan, Ukraine, and and many other countries of origin.

Consequently, BACI has become a vital community resource hub in assisting these populations with their self-sufficiency and success. It has served 25,000+ refugees and their families already.

Advocacy: we advocate for refugee protection & successful community integration through active engagement with comprehensive stakeholders including individuals, families, faith-based organizations, community based organizations, businesses, elected officials, policy makers either for more resources or system and policy level changes conducive to advancement of newcomer communities, sustainability and long-term development as well as democracy and human rights in Myanmar (Burma).

Upward College Program (UCP): we help area high students with their college and career readiness and prepare them for future successes.

Employment & MicroEnterprise Development Program (EMED): we assist newcomers in becoming self-sufficient economically through job placement and training, which allows them to give back to their communities.

Civic and Cultural Education Program (CCEP): we help empower new Americans with security in their rights and liberties through English, Civic Education, and Naturalization services.

Resettlement Programs and Basic Need Assistance Program: Our resettlement programs give families a new start in Indiana. In addition to providing assistance with their resettlement and basic needs, we also provide long-term immigration services. Programs include: health screening and mental health support services, immigration related assistance, public assistance applications, housing and transportation assistance, finding and registering for English classes and transportation, job placement, career counseling and more. Our goal is to help our new neighbors become self-sufficient as quickly as possible so that they are fully integrated into their new community more fully and meaningfully in sustainable ways.

Community Health and Wellness Program (CHWP): To help address the emerging needs in the community particularly in light of the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic, we launched the Community Health and Wellness Program (CHWP) in 2022.

CHWP promotes a healthy community and the wellbeing of members of the community by helping address the issues surrounding mental health, behavioral health, physical health, social emotional health and others.

BACI Campus/International Community Center Buildings: To strengthen our unique position of being a preeminent resource for creating a stronger, more culturally integrated community for everyone, and to create a HOME for All, a Campus to serve the community better with greater impact, we are developing a community center. We need your partnership, support and participation. Give today via PayPal or with a Debit or Credit Card:

Here are some other ways to give today:

1) QuickPay® with Zelle® transfer to: 317-739-9234
(Please include the program/project name in your Note/Memo)

2) Venmo: 317-260-6743
(Please include the program/project name in your Note/Memo)

3) Donate via PayPal

Donation with a Debit or Credit Card accepted.

Or

4) To give by check, mail to:

Burmese American Community Institute
4925 Shelby Street, SUITE 200, Indianapolis, IN 46227

Donations are 100% Secure & Tax Deductible

100% of your donation goes directly to the programs and services that benefit refugee children and families as they start their new lives.