Perpetual Emigrating Fund 1849-1887 Perpetual Education Fund 2001
Many converts in foreign countries. Many converts in foreign countries.
Some converts were very poor and Some converts are very poor and need
needed complete assistance; others complete assistance; others need
needed limited or no help. limited or no help.
Some had specialized skills; others Some have specialized skills; others
did not. do not.
Recipients needed help to improve Recipients need help to improve
selves, families. selves, families.
Recipients strengthened the Church Recipients will strengthen the Church
in Utah. in their native lands.
Emigration agents helped emigrants Counselors, loan officers and others
in their own countries. are helping applicants and recipients
in their own countries.
Recipients brought practical job Recipients will learn practical
skills to Utah. job skills in their native lands.
Loans were made to needy, faithful Loans will be made to needy, faithful
Church members. Church members.
Loans were to be repaid once Loans are to be repaid once the
circumstances permitted. individual is employed.