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Unique Tax Advantages for 2020
December 1st is Giving Tuesday!
Jenn’s class is filled with immigrant children preparing for Kindergarten. Some are solidifying English as their second language. Some are adjusting to how American school systems function. Some are learning to play well with other children who don’t look anything...
WFI’s 2020 Annual Report
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WFI’s Video Recording 2020!
Did you miss our Annual Fundraiser? Want to watch the video recording featuring RZIM's Brandon Cleaver? Watch a short, fun clip of some of our clients, then purchase your ticket! Click here to purchase the recording Click here to purchase the recording Special thanks...
Annual Fundraiser with RZIM’s Brandon Cleaver
Purchase your tickets here before Oct. 10th. We're honored to have RZIM's Brandon Cleaver join us for our fall fundraiser this year. From Detroit and now on the RZIM team, he's someone you will want to meet. Thursday, October 22nd, from 7-8 pm at Westgate Chapel in...
No Virus Can Stop That!
Rita left the turmoil in Sudan two years ago. She is fierce about doing what she needs to do to make a better life for her children and eventually, become a contributing citizen. But Corona Virus hit... "Mom, what does this mean?" "Habibi, I don't know." For...
What happened to WFI during COVID-19
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Because of you, we’ll soon be serving more people
Anna looked like she would cry when we told her there is no space for her children in American School for Children. Not only did this negatively affect her children, she could not go to the adult English classes. They would remain isolated by their lack of English....
Because of you, Henry is changing
Most of the young children in our program have never been away from their mothers. Many struggle with the transition. But Henry presented unique challenges. He could go from friendly to aggressive, even violent, in seconds. His sweet mother was at a loss. “That is...
Empowering English Language Learners
We're honored to be featured for our work with English Language Learners.
2019 Banquet Results
Haven't had a chance to join us in our Vision for 2020? There's still time! We asked for and what we've received: 20 churches increase their engagement - 9 expressed interest 20 new monthly donors - 3 new monthly donors, 12 promised, 6 interested, 3 business...
Real Life with Real People
Lack of language affects more than what meets the eye. Not being able to say; “hello, how are you?” is one thing. Not being able to help your family meet their basic needs is a whole other issue. This summer, our American School Evening program is striving to help...
You Learned THAT in school??
Yusef asked as he watched his wife, Kazima. She’d leaned in toward their preteen son, looked him right in the eye, and told him, “It’s okay to feel angry, but it’s not okay to yell and throw things.” She took a breath. “But if you want, you can ask to walk away for a...
Largest Church Offering
Our dream of a permanent home for all the programs of Water for Ishmael continues to take shape. We were absolutely floored that Findlay E-Free Church cared so much to adopt our building need as their special Christmas project. They raised $43,768! Did you know that...
More Motivated Students
The halls were filled with warm greetings and lots of hugs as women and children gathered to register for “Spring” classes. As of this writing, 44 ladies are enrolled for the current semester with 31 of their preschool children for our morning program. Our evening...
Directions to the5
Drive to DSW at the Franklin Park Mall (Sylvania Avenue side), drive up the ramp beside DSW, go through the parking garage and come out to the parking lot by the movie theater. There is an orange building across the parking lot from the movie theater. Go to the orange...
Celebrating Amir’s Successes
This is Amir. His family of 7 moved here from Sudan a year ago this summer. Each member of his family is enrolled in one of our programs and they have been with us through their first summer, fall, winter, and now spring. Amir is an accountant but wasn’t able to find...