Here is an overview of our impact in 2023. Thank you to being a part of our story being written by praying, mentoring, tutoring, and giving financially. Our story is still being written and YOU can be a part of it.
Our work is in 4 areas: Aid, Training, Service, and Empowerment.
AID GIVEN IN 2023
- MIGROS AID GLOBAL: Provided immediate aid and 12+ houses for refugees in Turkey Earthquake
- Provided aid to over 150+ refugee families in Indianapolis in the year with clothing, furniture, and food
- Provided assistance for the funeral expenses of a refugee man who tragically died in a car accident & rental assistance to an Afghan widow
- Provided rental assistance to 12 families on Giving Tuesday
- 193 backpacks distributed for refugee students returning to school
- 1,423 pounds of produce given free to refugee families in our garden
- 180+ coats given away at winter + Laundry supplies to 50+ families
TRAINING OFFERED IN 2023
- Migros 101 met 3 times with 16 people in attendance.
- 4 Cross-Cultural spiritual retreats with 18 people attending.
- Christian Youth Fellowship. Sponsored and help organize a one-day Christian conference for 75+. Refugees came from Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky to attend
- Provided Mentor training and launch of online Life Skills Curriculum as ongoing resource
SERVICE IN 2023
- 110+ volunteers served throughout the year
- 35+ Volunteers served @ CARE Club
- 40+ volunteers total who served tutoring at Migros Aid Academy
- We average 33+ people weekly who serve on Tuesday or Thursday nights
- 25+ Migros Mentors who help and encourage refugees that we have connected
EMPOWERMENT in 2023
- CARE CLUB met 39 times on Thursday evenings. 50+ attend
- Migros Aid Academy – met 37 times (37 students, 17 who come consistently)
- 2 Youth Camps – partnering with local churches
- Community Garden provided mentoring work opportunities
- Migros Mentors meet and help offer support to 25+ refugee families
- Provided vocational training to refugee teens through mulching, & leaf removal
