Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries 2006 Annual ReportCOMMUNITY

Refugees from Sudan, Baraka Kubaya and his wife Lydia arrived in May 2006 and were sponsored by St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Park Ridge. Baraka currently attends computer vocational training and works at a downtown Chicago hotel.

Dear Friend of IRIM,

Katrina. Darfur. Immigration reform. Interfaith dialogue. Our nation has been preoccupied by thesestories throughout 2006. So has Interfaith Refugeeand Immigration Ministries (IRIM). Many critical issuesand concerns of our time—global, national andlocal—merge right here in our IRIM community. Behindeach story, there are real people who find themselvescaught between larger forces. IRIM’s mission is to support such real people by providing commonground, where people in need come together to draw strength, and rebuild lives. IRIM serves as thecritical refuge—connecting people and creatingopportunities to forge partnership and promote under-standing of issues affecting refugees and immigrants.

Ownership, partnership, and participation in a common cause by smaller social units is, quite simply,what “community” is all about. Once again, this past year IRIM joined countless partners in celebratingcommunity. Shared understanding and interests,whether loosely or closely associated, form the buildingblocks of community. In 2006, IRIM aimed as neverbefore to develop common cause with every facet ofthis gem of diversity we call Chicago. As a result, wehave plenty stories to tell. And IRIM’s stories tell plentyabout who we are, too. They reflect our values. Theydefine our community, and build unity. Here are someof my favorite stories from 2006:

Leap of faith: Last December, the JewishReconstructionist Congregation (JRC), led by memberScott Pollock, stepped forward as a sponsor, barely three days before a Somali refugee family of five landedat O’Hare. While they would have wanted severalweeks to prepare for their first family, in record-timeJRC formed a committee, organized a furniture drive, and assigned tasks to help escort the family to important appointments. In just a few weeks, JRC had succeeded in providing a warm welcome for the family, giving them a head start to learnEnglish, and find jobs. Perhaps most compelling is that, if not for coming together for refugee sponsorship, this new refugee ministry at JRC and the many resulting connections would not exist today. JRC’s members continue to support IRIM’s various programs in countless ways.

Giving back: When I think of empowerment, I think of regeneration. Sanusie, a 15-year old from war-tornSierra Leone, signed up to tutor other young refugeesin our after-school program last fall. That’s quiteremarkable because when he arrived in the U.S. threeyears ago, this amazing young man could neitherread, nor write. Immediately, he was enrolled in theRefugee Youth Program and matched with in-hometutors. Working with his tutors through middle school,he progressed rapidly. He now attends LoyolaAcademy in Wilmette on a full scholarship. Clients who return to become mentors themselves present our community with immeasurable gifts.

Voice: You will see throughout our annual report testimonies from IRIM’s community. Baraka, in a quoteon the opposing page, talks about a weight beinglifted thanks to the IRIM community’s support. Also, nearthe end of our report, Helen shares the importance to her of engaging her children as volunteers. At IRIM,we are accountable to Baraka by providing strong programs, and Helen, through a thoughtful volunteerprogram. We believe deeply that both clients and supporters play key roles in building unity.

It’s said that every picture tells a story—and saves a thousand words. So now let me invite you to turn the page and lose yourself in IRIM’s COMMUNITY of friends, family, and supporters. Let our fantastic pictures do the storytelling. And whether you’re alongtime IRIM friend, or a newcomer to our community,come join us. Be united with us in our common cause.Thank you for taking time to reflect with me on the unifying success stories of 2006.

Sincerely,

Greg WangerinExecutive Director

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An IRIM staff member escorted me to my citizenship interview to help me.When the immigration officer told me my application was approved, I cried so hard I was crying tears of joy, because now I am a U.S. citizen.My wife is now also a citizen. God bless the IRIM agency, its staff, and all their families. Thank you.” —Chiba HomaChiba, 75 years old, is an Assyrian immigrant from Syria. With the help of IRIM’s Senior Services Initiative, he and his wife recently earned their United States citizenship.

A 12-year-old from Burundiholds a “friend” she caught at Angelic OrganicFarms on a fieldtrip. (right)

Seniors learn voters’ rights and responsibilitiesat civics classes in Niles, Palatine, and Skokie. (far right)

Eastern and Southern Asia 2%

Eastern and Southern Europe 23%

Middle East and Central Asia 11%

Latin America 16%

Africa 48%

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IRIM YEAR IN REVIEW

Where are our clients from?

Providing for the Needs of Our ClientsInterfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries (IRIM) hasa 25-year history of helping refugees and immigrantsbegin new lives. Providing for the needs of refugee families through culturally appropriate services, IRIM’sprograms promote empowerment and long-term self-sufficiency. By engaging sponsors, donors, and vol-unteers, IRIM builds unity to create a vibrant, self-reliantcommunity for refugees and immigrants in Chicago.Together, IRIM’s staff of 34 and over 200 volunteersprovided services to some 2,500 clients through our holistic programs and services last year, including:

Employment & Adjustment Services: Assisted 359 clients (approximately 105 families), and found jobsfor 191 clients at nearly 100 Chicagoland companies.

English Language Training: Helped 233 clients learnworkplace English through classes in three levels.

Vocational Training: Offered computer literacy and technical training to 121 clients, and achieved a 75%successful completion rate.

Refugee Youth Program: Guided 103 refugee youth in finding personal, social, and academic success,emphasizing creative and artistic activities.

Women’s Empowerment Program: Provided opportu-nities for 350 women to learn life skills through Englishclasses, mentorship, field trips, sewing classes, andthe New Hope Sewing Cooperative.

Senior Services Initiative: Improved quality of life forover 220 elderly refugees and immigrants throughtranslation/interpretation, accompaniment services,and outreach workshops on changing healthcare benefits.

Civics Classes: Assisted 70 individuals to become new Americans by guiding them through the applicationprocess and to prepare for the citizenship test.

Immigration Assistance Program: Provided 1,021 low-income clients with vital services by our Board of Immigration Appeals-accredited staff in Chicago and Waukegan.

Welcoming New CommunitiesSince 1982, IRIM has provided a warm welcome forrefugees who have escaped terror, persecution, and war. In the last year, IRIM resettled 254 refugeesfrom 19 countries, including newly arrived MeskhetianTurks, a marginalized ethnic group forced out of Soviet Georgia by Stalin in the 1940s. IRIM resettled

49 Meskhetian Turks who had been living in exile inKrasnodar Krai in Southwest Russia. To promote aquick path to self-reliance, IRIM provided newly arrivedfamilies with cultural adjustment services, English language classes and job training and placement.

Forging PartnershipsWith a mission that directs us to engage others in building support for refugees and immigrants, partner-ships form the core of IRIM’s work. In FY2006, IRIMpartnered with dozens of businesses, including ErvaTool and Manufacturing Co., Inc., Embassy Suites, andFairmont Hotel, to place clients into sustainable jobs. In its fifth year, IRIM’s New Hope Sewing Cooperativeexpanded relationships with Enterprise Kitchen and the Jewish Vocational Services, delivering high-quality products while increasing profits for the womenand their families. IRIM also worked with graduate students at DePaul University to launch an online storeon IRIM’s Web site. Partnering with the Department ofCommerce and Economic Opportunity’s Digital Divide

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A Meskhetian Turk familyposes in their first home in America, Rogers Park. (far left)

The Employment Programaveraged 17 job placementseach month in 2006.(left)

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Initiative for the second year, IRIM’s Vocational TrainingProgram and Computer Technology Center providedlearners with computer literacy training in Word, GeneralOffice, AutoCAD, and job readiness training. Volunteers,aged 8 to 80, working as individuals and groups, donatedover 8,500 hours of service to IRIM.

IRIM expanded its community of support by engagingsome 52 congregations of faith and community groupsand 135 individuals to sponsor refugee families, raisingcritical financial, in-kind, and face-to-face support fornewly arrived refugee families. New partners this yearincluded the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation in Evanston, St. Hilary’s Episcopal Church of ProspectHeights, Kenilworth Girl Scout Troop 102, and St. JohnLutheran Church of Wilmette.

Responding to a CallIn September 2005, when Hurricanes Katrina and Ritaleft communities in the Gulf Region ravaged, over7,500 evacuees found themselves in Illinois. Using therefugee resettlement model, IRIM went to work rightaway to ensure that evacuees’ basic needs were met, families reunited, and that they were given links tocommunity resources. By June, our Hurricane RelocationProgram (HRP) had engaged 26 congregations andcommunity groups to assist over 87 evacuee women,men and children to rebuild lives in Illinois. IRIM mobilized resources from the community for the HRP,including $40,000 in cash donations (and much moredirectly to evacuees) for rent, utilities and food, offers ofrent free housing, donated furniture, and countlesshours invested in community orientation, transporta-tion, and neighborly support.

Educating Elected Officials and the PublicIRIM, believing deeply in the power of creating changethrough advocacy, joined various efforts to highlight

urgent issues affecting refugees and immigrants. At the end of March, IRIM traveled to Springfield with refugee clients to advocate for continued state funding for refugees. This team included aMeskhetian Turk who had been in the U.S. less than a year. On May 1, IRIM joined thousands at two rallies—one to support fair and humane immigration policy organized by multiethnic stakeholders, and one calling to end the genocide in Darfur, Sudan,organized by various human-rights organizations. In honor of World Refugee Day 2006, IRIM joined theIllinois Department of Human Services and others to host events including a talk by the UNHCR’s ThomasAlbrecht, cultural performances at the refugee-ownedWild Hare on Clark, and the unveiling of a RefugeeCharter signed by refugees.

Coming Together and CelebratingOn April 27, IRIM organized its first annual fundraiser,Celebrating Communities of Hope, for over 260refugees, donors, community supporters and volun-teers, netting over $16,000 for the work of IRIM. An overwhelming success, the event brought togetherIRIM’s community of refugee sponsors, former clients, volunteers, and donors to raise critical fundsfor IRIM’s mission. Most importantly, the event helped to deepen our community’s network of sup-porters, further diversifying our funding base and ensuring IRIM’s presence in the community formany years to come.

“Words cannot capture our gratitude. This supportspeaks to the depth of thoughtfulness and generositythat our community of supporters has, and will continue to extend to Chicago’s newest refugees and immigrants,” said Susan Horowitz, event committee chairperson.

A 7-year-old Somali girlfinds comfort in playingwith her new mentor at IRIM’s after-school program. (right)

Friends and family joinedIRIM for the CelebratingCommunities of Hopebenefit in April. (far right)

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Sponsors from FirstCongregational Church,Western Springs welcome an Ethiopian family of three at O’Hare. (far left)

English Language Trainingstudents at IRIM’s on-siteclasses in the BridgeviewBank Building. (left)

It is very difficult and sad starting over a new life. But, here in the U.S.,because of IRIM’s programs, I have seen my children improving in schoolwith their English. Our living standards have become good, and now my children can sleep comfortably at night.” —Wafaa KhalafA refugee from Iraq, Wafaa resettled in 2006 with her husband, son, and three daughters. Wafaa currentlyattends beauty school.

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Over 65 11%

Under 18 12%

55–65 8%

18–54 69%

How old are the people we serve?

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The mindset of giving back to the community has to start with our children, and what better way for them to learn than to help others. Asmentors for refugees, we become completely absorbed in their lives, cultures, family and friends, offering our children the priceless educationof how others live, what is important to them, and what is just so unimportant in our lives.” —Helen SweitzerA volunteer since 2004, Helen mentors and tutors with IRIM’s Women’s Empowerment Program and Youth Program, and builds support for refugee sponsorship. Helen lives in Wilmette with her husband, daughter, and two sons (pictured above).

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A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT

American Baptist Churches, National MinistriesAmerican Immigration Lawyers AssociationThe Chicago Community TrustChicago Foundation for WomenCoalition of Limited English Speaking ElderlyEpiscopal Charities and Community ServicesThe Field Foundation of IllinoisJewish Federation of Metropolitan ChicagoIllinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Illinois Conference of United Church of ChristKraft Employee FundLutheran Disaster ReliefLutheran Immigration and Refugee

Service/Presbyterian Disaster AssistanceNorthern IL Conference – United Methodist ChurchPolk Bros. FoundationThe Retirement Research FoundationUnited Methodist Committee on Relief

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Financial contributions from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006We thank the following supporters who have contributed financial and personal support to IRIM in our mission to provide direct services and to encourage involvement on issues affecting refugees and immigrants. Space does not allow us to list every supporter. Whether you provided IRIM or our clients directly with a cash contribution, an in-kind gift, or time through volunteering, please know we deeply appreciate your generosity. Your support,whatever form or level, is invaluable to us.

Government and VoluntaryAgencies

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

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee ServiceIllinois Department of Commerce and Economic

OpportunityIllinois Department of Public Health

Foundations andOrganizations

CongregationalSupport

All Saints Lutheran Church, PalatineThe Episcopal Cathedral of St. James, Chicago Christ Lutheran Church, Clarendon HillsChrist Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, INChurch of St. Benedict Episcopal, BolingbrookChurch of the Transfiguration Episcopal, Palos Park Community Christian Church of LincolnshireDiocesan Center – ChicagoDisciples Home MissionEducational Support Organization, Inc.

The Nourishing Place, Gulfport MSExodus World Service

First Congregational Church of La GrangeFirst Congregational Church of Western SpringsFirst United Methodist Church of Arlington HeightsFirst United Methodist Church of EvanstonFourth Presbyterian Church, ChicagoGloria Dei Lutheran Church, Downers GroveHoly Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicago Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, GlenviewHope Christian Reformed Church, Oak Forest Immanuel Lutheran Church, ChicagoIrving Park Lutheran Church, ChicagoJewish Reconstructionist Congregation, Evanston

The Hurricane RelocationProgram team accepts a check from ChicagoFoundation for Women.(far left)

World renowned “kora” player Morikeba Kouyate,Senegal, performs at IRIM’s April fundraiser. (left)

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Hurricane RelocationProgram Sponsors

Ascension Lutheran Church, RiversideChicago Theological Seminary, ChicagoChrist Community Church, PlainfieldCommunity United Methodist Church, NapervilleCreated to Praise International Ministries, MomenceEast Side United Methodist Church, ChicagoFirst Congregational Church of La GrangeFirst Congregational Church of Western SpringsFirst United Church of Oak ParkFirst United Methodist Church of ElmhurstFourth Presbyterian Church, ChicagoJ.W. James Memorial AME, MaywoodLutheran Church of the Ascension, NorthfieldMater Christi Catholic Church, North Riverside

Riverside Presbyterian ChurchSt. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church, ChicagoSt. David’s Episcopal Church, GlenviewSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church, EvanstonSt. Mary’s Catholic Church, RiversideSt. Paul’s Lutheran Church, KankakeeSts Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church,

RiversideThe South Baptist Church, Mt. ProspectTrinity United Church of Christ, ChicagoTrinity United Methodist Church, WilmetteUnited Methodist Church of RiversideWesley United Methodist Church, Naperville

$5,000 and Above American Baptist Churches (ABC) NationalMinistries

Episcopal Charities and Community ServicesFirst Congregational Church of Western SpringsIllinois Conference of United Church of Christ

Kenilworth Union ChurchLutheran Disaster ReliefDoug & Lynn RobertsSt. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, WilmetteUnited Methodist Committee on Relief

$1,000–$4,999 Ron & Karin BalsbaughJanine & Edward BiskindBridgeview Bank GroupGabrielle M. BuckleyDrs. Compton & Lindsay Chase-LansdaleChrist Episcopal Church, WinnetkaChrist Lutheran Church, Clarendon HillsChrist Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, INThe Church of Transfiguration, Palos ParkCommunity United Methodist Church, NapervilleDisciples Home MissionsFirst Congregational Church, La GrangeFirst Congregational United Church of Christ, DeKalbFirst United Church of Oak ParkFirst United Methodist Church of EvanstonFourth Presbyterian Church, ChicagoMr. & Mrs. James GiancolaGlenview Community ChurchHoly Trinity Lutheran Church, ChicagoHope Christian Reformed Church, Oak ForestImmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chicago

Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, EvanstonAlan & Nadeya KhalilLutheran Church of the Ascension, NorthfieldRoss C. & Katherine M. LymanRon & Peggy NierzwickiNorthern IL Conference - United Methodist ChurchScott D. & Judy PollockMrs. Virginia K. SheldonShepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, GrayslakeAmani ShihadehThe South Baptist Church, Mt. ProspectJan & Paul SpringbornSt. Hilary’s Episcopal Church, Prospect HeightsSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church, EvanstonSt. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Park RidgeSt. Michael’s Episcopal Church, BarringtonSt. Pauls United Church of Christ, ChicagoSt. Thomas The Apostle Church, NapervilleTrinity United Church of Christ, DeerfieldUnion Church of HinsdaleRev. & Mrs. Walter Wangerin, Jr.

CongregationalSupportcontinued

Kenilworth Union ChurchLight of Christ Lutheran Church, ChicagoLutheran Church of the Ascension, NorthfieldLutheran School of Theology at ChicagoMayfair Lutheran Church, ChicagoMoody Bible Church, ChicagoThe Mosque Foundation, BridgeviewNational Ministries – American Baptist ChurchParkway Garden Christian Church, ChicagoPresbyterian Church of Western SpringsPurna Jiwan South Asian Church, ChicagoShepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, GrayslakeShepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, RockfordSt. Clement’s Church, Harvey

St. Elias Lutheran Church, ChicagoSt. Hilary’s Episcopal Church, Prospect HeightsSt. John’s Episcopal Church, Mt. ProspectSt. John Lutheran Church, WilmetteSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church, EvanstonSt. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Park RidgeSt. Luke United Presbyterian Church, Downers GroveSt. Michael’s Episcopal Church, BarringtonSt. Thomas the Apostle Parish Roman Catholic

Church, NapervilleTrinity United Church of Christ, DeerfieldTrinity Episcopal Church, WheatonUnion Church of Hinsdale

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Joyce J. & Thomas D. AllenAmerican Immigration Lawyers Assn.,

Greater Chicago ChapterRonald & June BarnardTom & Diane BarounisRoyal F. BergBethany Christian ServicesBruce E. & Carole BravermanGwen Brumbaugh KeeneyThe Episcopal Cathedral of St. James, ChicagoBrian Chapman & Carolyn NortonThe Coleman FamilyCommunity Christian Church of LincolnshireEdgebrook Community Church, ChicagoEducational Support Organization Inc.Episcopal Church of the Ascension, ChicagoJames & Anastasia FarsalasPhil & Sarah FarsalasFirst Congregational Church of Downers Grove

Georgianna GleasonGloria Dei Lutheran Church, Downers GroveDavid Greenbaum & Soudary Kittivong-GreenbaumRobert HartfieldFranca & Donald HartmanMarilyn HennessyHoly Trinity Lutheran Church, GlenviewHyde Park BankCaryn Jacobs & Daniel CedarbaumJay I. Firman Foundation, Inc.Rev. Monte & Kari JohnsonJohn P. Kretzmann & Ingrid ChristiansenPeter Leech

Levine & Reid Inc.Light of Christ Lutheran Church, ChicagoPam & Howard Lipton, M.D.Paul Littlepage & Cecilia PerezWilliam A. Martin & Beth M. LangeAdrienne MeiselCharles & Susan MelidosianRev. Eardley MendisCecelia MillarNational City BankDavid B. & Kathy J. NeelyKaren & Richard NeumannHanes & Suzanne O’HaganJohn & Heather O’ReillyJulie Osborne & Tim J. O’HaganPark Ridge Community WomenPresbyterian Church of Western SpringsCharles & Gail PriceRichard & Charlotte Rak

Stacey & Warren SilverRichard & Carole SpreitzerSt. Benedict Episcopal Church, BolingbrookSt. Luke United Presbyterian Church, Downers GroveBruce & Jan StruckmanUrban Studies InstituteGregory J. & Eliza L. WangerinMr. & Mrs. Paul WangerinDr. & Mrs. W. M. WangerinRhoda Elaine WaxmanWoman’s Society of First Congregational Church,

Western SpringsJoan Worthem

“I’m doing my part by providingopportunities for newcomersto further their journey in achieving the Americandream,” says Erwin Heyek,President of Erva Tool andlongtime employer partner.(far left)

The Chicago Fire welcomesrefugees to a May soccergame. (left)

$250–$999

$100–$249 Mohammad & Elizabeth AkhtarAll Saints Lutheran Church, PalatineMayom AshienThe Asia FoundationVictoria BadeaHakan & Ozgur BerberogluMs. Rebecca Blank & Mr. Hans KuttnerPaul BounsinhMarilyn Briscoe & Roger HertelJohn A. & Judy BrossJames R. ButschCal-Pete Mobil Service StationCambodian Association of IllinoisJeff & Nita Carlisle

Howard R. & Judith S. CohenRev. Robert & Joyce ColemanAnne CordesDebbie CovingtonNeal & Debbie CrouseMichael W. & Reina DiamondJerry DigilioJerry & Shirley DirksElliott & Associates Attorney, P.C.Erva Tool and Manufacturing Co., Inc.Ismail FersatFirst United Methodist Church of Arlington HeightsBonnie S. ForkoshKarl & Kelly Frantz

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Freemark ConsultingWilliam & Janice FulmerGeoffrey S. GluckRobert & Mary Ann GottliebMr. Jerry M. HerstPatrick HiladoBill & Betty HintchHMS Cabinet Company, LLCAnh Ha and Dang Dac HoJohn and Pamela HultgrenIrving Park Christian Church, ChicagoRobert IsraeliteDr. Kristin Javaras in memory of

Mrs. Aphrodite JavarasJoel S. Miller & Associates, Attorney At LawKoshy John & Daisamma KoshyNeil & Karen JohnsonRev. & Mrs. Ken JohnsonW. Joseph & Marcia L. Kellner

Moeen KhalilSarwath KhanGeorge L. Kiser III & Estella C. KiserLeila KishtaJohn Koszarek & Liz BeaverJorge A. Kurganoff & Judith E. MendelOkkes KutogluLao American Community ServicesRev. Stephen & Rev. Rebecca LarsonTuyet M. LeJennifer LeslieBruce & Gail Ann LevineMs. Roberta LordSanjeev & Shalini LullaLutheran School of Theology at ChicagoJason M. MandelJoshua F. Mark & Pamela MargulesEric and Gloria MatlinDale McClearyDonald MillerJulie MonbergCraig MousinMary Murphy

Rev. & Mrs. Errol L. NarainBarbara J. NewmanXuan & Binhson NguyenLaura C. & Carlton A. OlsonThe Very Rev. R. Robert Orpen, Jr. & Lavinia C. OrpenMr. C. Richard ParkinsParkway Garden Christian Church, ChicagoParroquia Luterana Sagrado Corazon/

Vida Nueva, WaukeganTracy PoyserCatherine Preus & Joe WangerinCatherine L. PriceEarl W. & Cynthia A. RachowiczBarbara RecklingSusan ReidBart & Catherine RoccaMr. & Mrs. Thomas RobbDavid RubmanMr. William W. Sage

Nijaz & Zehra SarajlicSara J. Sayigh & Dr. Mark DreessenSchakowsky for CongressSeminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral

Education, SCUPEMagda & Tawfik SharkasiLaura Singer & Sean BradleyJames and Joyce StockerJoseph P. Skvara & Mary Ann Dyer-SkvaraMarcia Ellen SmithDavid & Dee SponholtzLauraynas Taletas & Jolanta GerulyteJesusa O. TanNancy Thompson & Richard VoorheesJanice A. & Alan R. TravisTrinity United Lutheran Church, WaukeganElisabeth Trost & Paul ShahataAdam A. WangerinLawrence J. Witry & Margaret V. Tomaszek-WitryZaki L. ZakiZion German Evangelical Lutheran Church,

Brooklyn, NYMargie Morrison Zivin

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Refugee sponsors fromImmanuel Lutheran,Chicago and IRIM staffenjoy sharing stories. (right)

Refugee youth perform at the Back-to-Schoolparty at Lifeline Theater in Edgewater.(far right)

Corporate Matching Gifts

Thrivent Financial for LutheransJP Morgan Chase

Polk Bros. FoundationUSBank Corps Foundation

We regret any errors or omissions in acknowledging our supporters.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Statement of Activities

Year Ended June 30, 2006 2005

Support and RevenueIndividual Contributions $ 56,832 $ 20,915 Businesses/Corporations $ 2,226 $ 1,197 Government Agencies $ 1,689,511 $ 1,621,734 Foundations $ 173,546 $ 107,583 Special Events $ 27,604 —Congregations/Religious Organizations $ 135,766 $ 113,656 Board Member Donations $ 10,240 $ 10,700 Client Fees $ 53,600 $ 21,833 Interest $ 3,423 $ 1,163

Other Income $ 13,372 $ 7,640

Total Support and Revenue $2,166,120 $1,906,421

ExpensesProgram Services $ 2,066,123 $ 1,886,003 Management and General $ 12,054 $ 6,137 Development and Fundraising $ 67,774 $ 27,500

Total Expenses $ 2,145,951 $ 1,919,640

Change in net assets $ 20,169 $ (13,219)Net assets at beginning of year $ 369,047 $ 382,266

Net Assets at End of Year $ 389,216 $ 369,047

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Employers for FY 2006

ABT, Accurate Imports, Aerotek, Alex & Brother’s Construction, American Taxi, Asha Salon, Bais YaakovHebrew Parochial, Barnard Ltd., Best Western Hotel - Evanston, Blooming Bud Daycare, Breadsmith,Broadway Body Shop, Capi’s Italian Kitchen, Cardone, Carnival Restaurant, Chicago Hilton Hotel, ChicagoMathematics & Science Academy, Cicero Discount Muffler & Brake, Collins Brothers, Inc., CompassionateCare, Inc., Concordia, Conrad Hotel, Cosi, Cousin’s Incredible Vitality, Cousin’s Restaurant, Covemaker Pack Company, Creative Building, Inc., Cross Cultural Interpreting Services, David Patton Gym, Devon Market,Devontry Workshop, Inc., Diagnostic Medical Services, Drake Hotel, Duty Free America, Embassy SuitesDowntown, Embassy Suites Lakefront, Erva Tool and Manufacturing Co., Inc., Fairmont Hotel, Farmer’s InsuranceAgency,FedEX, G & W Electric Co., Garden Fresh Market, GO Parking, Grossinger Autoplex, Gunaz TV, HeartlandAlliance, Help At Home, Hilton – O’Hare, HMS Host, Home Depot, Hyatt Regency Hotel Chicago, James Hotel,Jewel Osco, Kroll’s Restaurant, Lawrence Furniture House, Lincolnwood Retirement Home, Loyola University,Manufacturer’s News, Marshall Fields, Marshall’s, Meiji Restaurant, Menard’s, Millard Group, O’Hare Bar & Grill,Panera Bread, Peninsula Hotel, Pizza Hut, Prospect Airport Services, Inc., Ras Dashen Restaurant, RavenswoodMedical Professional Group, Realty & Mortgage Co., Reliance Security Services, Renaissance Hotel,Restaurant Bistro, Rolling Meadows Nursing Home, Rosemont Cab, Rosen Management, Scott Pollock &Associates, PC, Scrub, Inc., Shell, Sodexho USA, Standard Parking Co., Switchcraft, Symons, Inc., TJ Maxx,Trinity Hospital, URV Electric Co., Value City, W City Center Hotel, Walmart, Westin Hotel – Downtown, Yellow Cab

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Board of Directors Joan Worthem, President

Ron Balsbaugh, Vice President

Susan Horowitz, Secretary

Alan Khalil, Treasurer

Hakan BerberogluJudy BrossGwen Brumbaugh KeeneyBrian ChapmanCompton Chase-LansdaleGeorgianna GleasonAnh Ha Ho

Ken JohnsonEugene J. KoprowskiRoss LymanEardley MendisErrol L. NarainScott D. PollockZaki L. Zaki

IRIM Staff Luul Abdullah, Mayom Ashien, Jason Bell, Malii Brown, Clara Castle, Walter Dankanich, Kelly Davis, MohamedDayib Sh. Abdurahman, Laura Dyson,*Susanna Ebiasah, Elizabeth Fulmer, Nic Halverson, Hannah Hoover,Maria Helena Hoyos,*Kelley Johnson, Arijana Jusufovic, Melineh Kano, Karim Khan, Judy Khorn, SoudaryKittivong-Greenbaum, Alla Kolesova,*Matt Lang,Oksana Lexell, *Paul Littlepage, Emina Mahic, Oleg Malskiy,Alice Marogil, *Andrea Martiniem,*Asif Mujtaba,*Molly Nelson,*Catherine N-Ibeagha, Zlata Paratusic, Ajshe Qorri, Edisa Rogonja, Rick Rybak, Rana Saber, Maria Sanchez, Zehra Sarajlic,*Meagan Schronce,Wilson Shino, Anne Timothy, Greg Wangerin, Michael Wolven *Indicates staff members who departed in FY2006

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Interfaith Refugee andImmigration MinistriesThe mission of Interfaith Refugeeand Immigration Ministries, inpartnership with congregations,organizations, and others in Illinois, is to provide direct services to refugees and immigrants and to encourageinvolvement in world and domestic refugee issues andimmigration concerns.

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

Interfaith Refugee andImmigration Ministries is theIllinois affiliate of:

Church World Service

Episcopal Migration Ministries

Lutheran Immigration andRefugee Service

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