HOPEInterfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries 2007 Annual Report

25 YEARS OF REUNITING FAMILIES. PROVIDING DIGNIFIED REFUGE. OPENING DOORS TO CITIZENSHIP.

25 YEARS OF REUNITING FAMILIESMy uncle and his family were resettled seven years ago. When I got to Chicago and saw him at the airport, I thought it was a dream. I was crying…and thinking that love is good.” —Champa Sisawat, a refugee from Burma.

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Come along with us. Spend a few minutes to look back and celebrate 25 Years of Hope, a quarter-century legacy of Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries (Interfaith) and our service to Chicago’s refugee and immigrant community.

Allow yourself to be drawn into the experiences of new Americans whose stories of hope and inspiration appear in this 2007 Annual Report. Contained in these pages are examples of peace and triumph in a world of danger and uncertainty. Children, women, and men from all around the world who fled religious and political oppression, torture, and genocide proclaim the prevailing power of hope in the face of peril and vulnerability.

The selfless efforts of Interfaith’s deeply dedicated staff reunite families torn apart by the ravages of war. One easily becomes lost in the thoughtful eyes of young Cecilia, whose long-separated family arrived together at O’Hare from Liberia, now catching her first glimpse of snowfall (opposite page). Interfaith’s commitment to link newcomers with quality services throughout the rich fabric of Chicago’s communities provides warm welcome and dignified refuge for people seeking safety from stormy pasts. Imagine Zainab’s different birthing experience bringing baby Amina into the world within the safety of St. Francis Hospital, where care and resources are plentiful—a far cry from the conditions she faced in Sudan (page 5). For more than a generation, Interfaith has opened doors to citizenship by giving newcomers the tools they need to seize the American dream for themselves and their families (page 6).

Interfaith supports such inspirational people by providing common ground, where those in need draw strength from generous volunteers and donors to rebuild their broken lives. In turn, our new neighbors show us the way to hope again, through their daily triumphs. We are proud to provide that vital refuge—connecting people and creating opportunities that forge partnerships to overcome any fear of hopelessness and despair.

While celebrating our past, look with us 25 years into the future and the promise it holds that the refugees and immigrants we serve today will be, with your help, the leaders of tomorrow in their new community of hope. Come, join us in this noble cause!

With profound gratitude,

Greg Wangerin, Executive Director

Dear Friends,

Employment & Adjustment Services: Assisted 175 refugees, of whom 147 found jobs at nearly 80 Chicagoland companies. Forged partnerships with approximately 20 new employers.

Refugee Youth Program: Provided innovative and educational programs for more than 125 refugee youth in FY2007, giving almost twice as much one-on-one attention per child as compared to FY2006. Offered after-school and in-home tutoring programs to help refugee youth learn English and to achieve academic and social success in school and life. Implemented several new program components, including a soccer league, a girls’ club, a music club, and an early elementary club. Engaged youth during the summer in a wide variety of activities led by professional artists from the Chicago area including pottery, music production, poetry, performance art, dance, capoeira (Brazilian martial arts), and kite-making.

Women’s Empowerment Program (WEP): Provided opportunities for more than 150 women to learn life skills through English Language Training, one-on-one mentorship,

field trips, sewing classes, The New Hope Women’s Sewing Cooperative and The Family Strengthening Project. Mentorships increased by 20% over FY2006 thanks to the more than 80 WEP volunteers dedicated to serving the women in the program.

Senior Services Initiative: Enhanced quality of life for more than 300 elderly refugees and immigrants through translation/ interpretation, accompaniment services, community forums, cultural adjustment classes, and outreach workshops on changing healthcare benefits. Assisted 38 seniors to become new Americans through citizenship classes.

Citizenship Classes: Aided almost 200 individuals in their quest to become new Americans, guiding them through the application process and helping them pass the U.S. citizenship test. Helped 63 individuals become new American citizens.

Immigration Assistance Program: Provided almost 2,000 people with services by our Board of Immigration Appeals-accredited staff in Chicago and Waukegan.

As part of Interfaith’s English Language Training Program, many refugees enjoy working in a local community garden. By joining together to plant and tend flowers and vegetables, refugees find both enjoyment and new friends.

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Welcoming New CommunitiesFor the past quarter-century, Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries (Interfaith) has resettled refugees from around the globe who have escaped war, genocide, and persecution in their home-lands. Last year alone, Interfaith resettled 195 refugees from 15 countries, including new communities such as the “1972 Burundians,” a group that fled violence and genocide in the Great Lakes region of Africa over 35 years ago; and the Burmese, a group consisting mainly of Chin and Karen ethnicities who escaped oppression from a dictatorial military rule. Interfaith provides all newly arrived refugees with cultural adjustment services, English Language Training, and job training and placement to craft the swiftest path to independence in their new homeland.

Providing the Tools and Skills Newcomers Need to Flourish in the U.S.A.Serving individuals of all races, creeds, ethnic and geographic backgrounds, Inter-faith’s 43 dedicated employees, many of whom are refugees and immigrants, speak some 40 different languages and hail from all corners of the world. For this reason, Interfaith is in an ideal position to provide for the unique needs of refugee families through culturally appropriate services.

By engaging sponsors, donors, and volunteers several hundred people strong, Interfaith creates a vibrant, self-reliant community for refugees and immigrants in Chicago. During the past year, nearly 2,500 refugees and immigrants who now call Chicagoland home have

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participated in the following resettlement programs designed to encourage long-term self-sufficiency:

Bilingual Case Management: Assisted 120 families, or more than 350 individuals, who received individualized case manage-ment services in FY2007.

Medical Case Management: Served refugee families requiring specialized medical treatment in FY2007, many suffering from HIV/AIDS, high blood pres-sure, diabetes and malnutrition. More than 95% of all medical cases arriving in FY2007 currently are stable due to timely interventions and individualized attention to treatment. More than 85% of all medical cases attain employment within the refugees’ first six months in the U.S.A.

English Language Training: Helped 340 refugees learn workplace English through classes in four levels. Taught students how to put English language skills into context by learning life skills that ultimately lead to self-sufficiency. Offered classroom instruction, field trips, job readiness training, and one-on-one tutoring for refugees and immigrants who have lived in the U.S.A. for less than one year.

Vocational Training: Offered computer literacy and technical training to 132 adults and achieved a 78% successful completion rate. Implemented new training components that include searching the Internet for employment opportunities, filling out online job applications, and writing thank-you letters to potential employers.

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25 YEARS OF PROVIDING DIGNIFIED REFUGEIn the refugee camps, we had a difficult time. We could not leave or go out to see the cities. We had no jobs. When we came to Chicago, we knew we could improve our lives, our education, our jobs, our freedom.”—Shanaz Khan, a refugee from Afghanistan.

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Forging PartnershipsWith the goal of expanding and strengthen-ing our service to refugees in FY2007, Interfaith not only developed relationships with past collaborators, but also cultivated exciting new partnerships with local businesses, community groups, schools, and congregations of faith.

Interfaith partnered with the Urban Muslim Minority Alliance (UMMA) of Waukegan to establish a Ramadan gift drive that provided food, clothing, cash and household goods to more than 100 needy refugee families. UMMA and Interfaith aim to strengthen and expand this project in coming years. Interfaith also increased its local community partnerships by joining The Chamber for Uptown. With a membership of more than 100 businesses and organizations, The Chamber for Uptown will enable Interfaith to participate in local initiatives, raise awareness of Interfaith’s work in the com-munity, and cultivate new partnerships. Interfaith’s membership in the Organization of the Northeast (ONE) provides new links

to congregations, ethnic associations, businesses, and non-profits interested in building and sustaining successful mixed economic, multi-ethnic communities on the north lakefront of Chicago. Interfaith strongly supports ONE’s mission to build relationships among the diverse groups on the north side and to help those coalitions successfully advocate for resources to serve the whole community.

St. Hilary’s Episcopal Church in Prospect Heights came to the refugees’ aid this past year by establishing Church Pantries for Refugees (CPR), a consortium of churches that collect and donate bedding, household items, and kitchenware needed to furnish apartments for newly arrived refugees. Interfaith clients received much assistance from Kenilworth Union Church, both in the form of monetary support and donations from the church’s food pantry. Additionally, Interfaith started a new partnership with St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church of Glen Ellyn to begin expanding Senior Services Initiative programming in DuPage County.

Africa (106 refugees)BurundiD.R. Congo LiberiaNigeriaRwandaSomaliaSudan

Eastern & Southern Europe (49 refugees)Moldova RussiaUkraine

Eastern & Southern Asia (32 refugees)BurmaChinaSri Lanka

Middle East & Central Asia (8 refugees)Afghanistan Iran

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In FY2007 Interfaith resettled 195 refugees from 15 different countries.

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25 YEARS OF OPENING DOORS TO CITIZENSHIPThe U.S. is the most interesting country in the world. They have great economy, human rights, and equal opportunity. With the help of Interfaith, I want to master English, learn about history and institutions, and gather knowledge to become a citizen.”—Yves Mandutu, a refugee from D.R. Congo.

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Educating Elected Officials and the PublicIn the past year, Interfaith continued its tradition of promoting positive change by participating in efforts to highlight urgent issues affecting refugees and immi-grants and to celebrate their contributions to the community. Through a nationwide initiative by Church World Service, Interfaith hosted Chicago’s Interethnic Dialogue on Immigration, where participants from state and local government, health and social service agencies, labor groups, and ethnic and cultural associations shared diverse views to move toward unity and action on the topic of immigration.

Interfaith led a team of volunteers to raise public awareness of human trafficking by participating in the Illinois Rescue and Restore Day. By engaging in discussions with elected officials in Springfield and Washington DC, Interfaith staff and supporters continued to advocate for increased state funding for refugee services and for a legislative solution to the Material Support Bar in the U.S. Patriot Act, which has prevented thousands of deserving refugees from being admitted into the U.S.A.

In June, 2007 Interfaith partnered with the Illinois Department of Human Services, the City of Chicago, and a dozen other refugee resettlement agencies to celebrate World Refugee Day 2007. The festivities included a luncheon and panel discussion featuring Martha Newton, Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and Luma Mufleh, coach of Atlanta’s Fugees soccer

team, as well as musical performances at the refugee-owned Wild Hare reggae club in Wrigleyville.

In addition to its continued work with DePaul University’s Steans Center for Community-Based Service Learning, Interfaith also provided valuable guidance to Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine by hosting medical students and giving them insight to the special needs of refugees in Chicago. Interfaith extended its commit- ment to educating others by providing internships to students from Trinity Christian College, DePaul University’s School of Public Service, and the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Celebrating 25 Years of HopeOn April 26, 2007 Interfaith marked its 25th anniversary with the 25 Years of Hope fundraising dinner. More than 300 supporters came together to enjoy multi-ethnic cuisine, performances from around the world, and a celebratory program that highlighted Interfaith’s positive impact upon the community over the past quarter-century.

Through the generosity of friends, supporters, and clients, Interfaith raised over $47,000 on a very special evening that Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley proclaimed “Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries Day”. These generous gifts not only help sustain crucial refugee resettlement programs, but ensure that Interfaith will welcome with warm hearts and open arms refugees and immigrants for many years to come.

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Lutheran Immigration and Refugee ServiceIllinois Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityIllinois Department of Public Health

Illinois Conference of United Church of Christ Irving Park Christian Foundation, Inc. Jewish Child & Family Services Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Kraft Employee Fund McCormick Tribune FoundationNorthern IL Conference – United Methodist Church Park Ridge Community Women Polk Bros. FoundationTrinity Christian College – Social Justice Chapter UCC – Wider Church Ministries, Cleveland, OH Urban Muslim Minority Alliance (UMMA) Center Zea Mays Holdings, LLC

First United Methodist Church of Arlington HeightsFirst United Methodist Church of Downers Grove First United Methodist Church of Evanston First United Methodist Church of Riverside Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago Glenview Community Church Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Downers Grove Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Oak Park Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, Elgin Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicago Hope Christian Reformed Church, Oak Park Immanuel Lutheran of ChicagoKenilworth Union Church Lightpost Church, Orland Park Lutheran Church of the Ascension, Northfield Mayfair Lutheran Church, Chicago New Life Christian Fellowship, Oak Park Park Christian Church, Chicago Park Ridge Community ChurchParkway Garden Christian Church, Chicago Presbyterian Church of Western Springs St. Alphonsus Liguori, Prospect Heights St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Grayslake St. Elias Lutheran Church, Chicago

Our Community of Support

Financial contributions from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007We thank the following supporters who have contributed financial and personal assistance to Interfaith’s work for refugees and immigrants. Although space restrictions do not allow us to list every donor, please know that we deeply appreciate your support—whether it be in the form of a monetary donation, an in-kind gift, or time through volunteering. Your support is invaluable to us and to the work we do on behalf of Chicago’s newcomers.

Foundations and Organizations

American Baptist Churches – National Ministries The Bottle Shop, Wilmette Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Chicago Foundation for WomenChristian Church Foundation, Inc. – IndianapolisCoalition of Limited English Speaking ElderlyEvangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) – Metropolitan Chicago Synod Excel Academy, ChicagoThe Field Foundation of IllinoisFresh Farms, WheelingHighland Park High School & North Shore AcademyHoopla CommunicationsIllinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights

Government and Voluntary Agencies

Illinois Department of Human ServicesU.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement/HHSChurch World ServiceEpiscopal Migration Ministries

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Congregational Support

Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Oak Lawn Christ Episcopal Church, Winnetka Christ Lutheran Church, Clarendon Hills Christ Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, IN Christ The Victor Church, Inc. Church of the Brethren, District of Illinois & Wisconsin The Church of the Transfiguration, Palos Park Community Baptist Church, Barrington Community Christian Church of Lincolnshire Congregational Church of Park Manor, Chicago Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Oak Park Cortland United Methodist Church, Cortland East Side United Methodist Church, Chicago Edgebrook Community Church, Chicago Episcopal Cathedral of St. James, ChicagoEpiscopal Church Women of St. Michael’s, Barrington First Congregational Church of Western Springs First Congregational Church of Western Springs – Women’s Society First Congregational Church of Downers Grove First Congregational Church of LaGrange First Congregational Church of Lockport First Presbyterian Church of Des Plaines

Congregational Support continued

$5,000 and Above Adam J. Gleich & Sarah Poole-OsowskiDoug & Lynn Roberts

$1,000 – $4,999 Ron & Karin Balsbaugh Janine & Edward Biskind Bruce & Carole BravermanBridgeview Bank Group Gabrielle BuckleyRobert O. Carlsen Alan & Nadeya KhalilRoss & Kathy Lyman

Susan & Charlie MelidosianDavid & Barbara Pinzur Scott & Judith PollockGail & Charles Price Virginia SheldonThe Helen Sweitzer FamilyGregory & Eliza WangerinPaul & Linda Wangerin

$250 – $999 Laurens V. Ackerman & Monika FranzenAlvin S. Keys CompanyAnonymous Edwin & Barbara Bennett Charles & Marjorie BentonRev. & Mrs. Ben Bishop – Kenilworth Union ChurchEve Biskind Klothen & Kenneth KlothenFelice & Craig Boyer Marilyn Briscoe & Roger Hertel Brian Chapman & Carolyn Norton Neal & Debbie CrouseKeith & Sue DrenglerCarl Easter & Jesus LungKarl & Kelly FrantzMargaret Gadon & John RileyWarren GrimsleyRobert & Ronne HartfieldFranca & Donald HartmanSusan V. Horowitz John & Pamela HultgrenMark & Dawn Jeglum BartuschRev. & Mrs. Ken Johnson

Rev. & Mrs. Monte JohnsonMoeen Khalil Rev. Stephen & Rebecca LarsonJoan & Peter Leech Hope C. Leone Levine & Reid, Inc. Richard J. Maanum & Dona Salyer Rev. Eardley MendisThe Rev. & Mrs. Malcolm L. Minnick, Jr.Jenna & Michael MortonRev. & Mrs. Errol L. NarainNational City BankSusan B. NoyesDr. Richard PorteeRichard & Charlotte RakBarbara RecklingBefekadu Retta & Lily MemuGick & Steve SchmidtStacey & Warren SilverAndrea & Alan SolowJanice & Paul SpringbornMr. & Mrs. Mark Stasik

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St. Hilary’s Episcopal Church, Prospect Heights St. John’s Episcopal Church, Mt. Prospect St. Luke United Presbyterian Church, Downers GroveSt. Luke’s First United Methodist Church, Evanston St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Glen Ellyn St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Park Ridge St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, UrbanaSt. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Barrington

Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, Grayslake Trinity United Lutheran Church, Waukegan Trinity United Methodist Church, Wilmette Union Church of Hinsdale United Church of Rogers ParkUnited Methodist Church, HinkleyZion German Lutheran Church, Brooklyn, NY Zion Lutheran Church French Ministry, Chicago

The children of KUD Bosna gave a stellar performance at Inter- faith’s 25th anniversary fundraiser, Celebrating 25 Years of Hope. In addition to this group’s traditional Bosnian folk dance, attendees also enjoyed performances by the Pan-African Dance Ensemble, Simon and Doleila, and Interfaith’s own Refugee Youth Dance Troupe.

Thrivent Financial for LutheransUSBank Corps Foundation

Mark & Julie WaldenKathryn Wangerin & sonsDavid & Michaela WardJim & Louise Yao

$100 – $249 Rev. Gabi Aelabouni & Meghan C. JohnsonBeatrice AlexanderJoyce & Thomas AllenMessele AsefaHayelom AyeleZiba Aziz Brian Barov & Karen ShermanBahri BatuHakan & Ozgur BerberogluRoyal F. BergRebecca Blank & Johannes KuttnerJean Michel BouchardySean Bradley & Laura SingerJames R. ButschPatrick & Rebecca CahillSteven M. CainPam & Bruce CarlsonScott & Norene ChesebroJohn & Deborah CovingtonNikole & George DolsonJulie Dorfman & Jerry HerstKaren Blyth DrenglerPhil & Sarah FarsalasJames & Anastasia FarsalasKatherine & John FoxJanis FrenchakGeorgianna GleasonRobert & Mary Ann GottliebSoudary Kittivong-Greenbaum & David GreenbaumTerry HartMarilyn HennessyPatrick HiladoGeorge & Arla Hillebrand Jane & Steve HoffmanM.K. & Thomas HoffmanDavid & Heather HoffmannRobert Israelite & Mary NesselerPatricia KallioMarcia & Joe KellnerThe Rev. Dennis & Mary KellyKathleen S. KellyQusai KhalilSarwath KhanTarik KishtaCharles & Bernice Klosterman & Robert Stigger Edward & Norma Koenig

John Koszarek & Liz BeaverJody Kretzmann & Ingrid ChristiansenFrances LimoncelliRoberta LordBruce & Mary Alice LyonDale McClearyDonald & Ann McCordAdrienne Meisel & Rand SparlingFrederick Meyer & Kelly Mogan MeyerMelissa A. MillerDorothy MilneHarold & Roxanne Mitchell Carol MuellerThomas & Mary Jo MulcahyJeffrey Oshana & Sharon PoloniaP.C. Access The Very Reverend William & Mrs. Nancy PercellAnne M. Porowski Earl & Cynthia Rachowicz Leslie & Jim Ritter-Jenkins Thomas & Phyllis Robb Ned & Marsha Robertson Bart & Catherine Rocca Paul Daniel May & Heidi Ruehle-May William Sage The Rev. Michael L. Schnell & Rita K. Schnell Gebru Sebhute Manal F. Shihadeh Marcia Ellen Smith David & Dee Sponholtz Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Spreitzer Jeffrey Stasik James & Joyce Stocker Bruce & Anita Sullivan Fatih Takmakli Jesusa Tan Paul & Elisabeth Trost-Shahata Suleyman Turhanogullari Sue & Rich Walker Adam A. Wangerin Myrtle S. Wangerin Dr. & Mrs. W.M. Wangerin Rev. & Mrs. Walter Wangerin, Jr. Sue & Rick Weaver Tenley Ysseldyke & Lance Hornaday Margie Morrison Zivin

Corporate Matching Gifts

HSBC Community & Philanthropic ServicesJP Morgan Chase Polk Bros. Foundation

We regret any errors or omissions in acknowledging our supporters.

Fredrik & Nikki Will SteinBruce & Jan StruckmanLaurel Tyler & Pete MitchellUrban Studies InitiativeGaye Lynn Hill & Jeffrey Urbina

$250 – $999 continued

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Financial Summary

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Statement of Activities

Year Ended June 30,

Support and Revenue

Individual Contributions

Businesses/Corporations

Government Agencies

Foundations

Special Events

Congregations/Religious Organizations

Board Member Donations

Client Fees

Interest

Other Income

Total Support and Revenue

Expenses

Program Services

Management and General

Fundraising

Total Expenses

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

Net Assets at Beginning of Year

Net Assets at End of Year

2007

59,548

450

1,405,665

106,000

47,943

147,273

6,275

121,452

2,852

16,605

1,914,063

1,703,461

67,381

75,932

1,846,774

67,289

389,216

456,505

2006

56,832

2,226

1,689,511

173,546

27,604

135,766

10,240

53,600

3,423

13,372

2,166,120

2,066,123

12,054

67,774

2,145,951

20,169

369,047

389,216

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Friends who have been following Interfaith’s achievements closely in recent years readily recall the profound impact that the terrorist attacks of 9-11 have had upon refugee resettlement and the overall financial strength of Interfaith. HOPE springs eternal, however, and Interfaith has experienced two consecutive years of solid growth, as reflected by this audited financial statement.

Employers for FY 2007 99 Cent StoreABC Day CareArchitectural Expediting CompanyBest Western HotelBigstonCapital CleaningCentral Can CompanyChase LevyCitgo Gas StationConrad HotelCrowley Yacht YearDahabi ShiirDeli MarketDental FamilyDental ProfileDevon PoultryDrake HotelEffie’s Restaurant O’HareEmbassy Suites HotelEmbassy Suites LakefrontEnterprising Kitchen Erva Tool and Manufacturing Co., Inc.Fairmont HotelFour Seasons HotelGolan’s Moving CompanyGoodwill IndustriesGuadalameda RestaurantHard Rock HotelHilton – O’HareHilton Suites HotelHerrera Construction Co.Home DepotHome Instead Senior CareInterfaith Refugee and Immigration MinistriesInternational Organization for MigrationJames Hotel

Jewel OscoJiffy LubeJudi Cab Co.K-MartKohl’s Lee NailsLoretto HospitalLuxury NailsManufacturer’s News, Inc.Mid America HomeMilic Co.Palmer House HiltonPan African AssociationPanera BreadPau’s Sushi RestaurantPeninsula HotelPoinear’s Parking Co.Presbyterian HomesPrikos & Becker Tool Co.Profile DentalProspect Airport Services, Inc.Sati’s Body ShopScrub, Inc.SearsSignature RoomSkokie DaycareSkokie RestaurantSimmons Engineering Corp.SodexhoStarbucksTake Wood, Inc.Tam DeliTargetTeca, Inc.TJ MaxxTyson/Bruss Foods, Inc.UpackW City Center HotelWater Saver Faucet Co.Whole FoodsWyndham HotelYellow Cab

Interfaith Refugee and Immigration MinistriesThe mission of Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries, in partnership with congregations, organizations, and others in Illinois, is to provide direct services to refugees and immigrants and to encourage involvement in world and domestic refugee issues and immigration concerns.

4753 N. BroadwaySuite 401Chicago, Illinois 60640Phone: (773) 989-5647Fax: (773) 989-0484Web: www.irim.org

Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries is the Illinois affiliate of:

Church World Service

Episcopal Migration Ministries

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service

© 2007 Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries Design: Stasik Design Photography: Beth Rooney Printing: The Fox Company

Joan Worthem President

Ron Balsbaugh Vice President

Pamela Hultgren Secretary

Alan Khalil Treasurer

Gabi AelabouniDavid BeckHakan BerberogluJudy BrossBrian ChapmanMargaret Elin GadonGeorgianna GleasonAnh Ha HoDennis KellyEugene J. KoprowskiRoss Lyman

Board of Directors Eardley MendisErrol NarainScott D. PollockBefekadu RettaJohn C. Rush, Sr.Zaki L. Zaki

Staff

Interfaith 2007

Luul Abdullah* Mohamed Abdurahman Mayom Ashien Mujtaba Asif* Jason Bell* Robert Boyer Malii Brown Clara Castle Aicha Cooper Walter Dankanich Kelly Davis Aldijana Deumic Varmuyan Dulleh Susanna Ebiasah* Elizabeth Fulmer Ermias Ghiliazghi Airon Giron* Jackie Giron Hodan Abdi Habane Jenna Hania*

Nic Halverson Amy HillKim Hillebrand Hannah Hoover Maria Helena Hoyos Arijana Jusufovic Melineh Kano Karim Khan Umar Khan Jody Khorn Soudary Kittivong- Greenbaum* Alla Kolesova Oksana Lexell Susy Madrigal Emina Mahic Oleg Malskiy Alice Marogil Abdirashid Mohamed Claire Mukundente

Maria E. Olmedo Zlata Paratusic Ajshe Qorri Carolyn Rapando Kate Robertson Edisa Rogonja Rick Rybak Rana Saber* Zehra Sarajlic Meagan Schronce* Wilson Shino Helen Sweitzer Anne Timothy Greg Wangerin Michael Wolven

Indicates staff members who departed in FY2007.

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Reuniting families. Providing dignified refuge. Opening doors to citizenship.

Building communities of hope. Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries