Dear Friends of Madonna Mission,
I am delighted to share Madonna Mission’s Annual Report for 2023, a year of tremendous growth with so much to celebrate. Along with our growth, we are proud to share with you the evolution of our programming over the last year and the stories of successful acclimation of newcomers into their new community.
Globally, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) anticipates a 20% increase of refugees in need of resettlement services in 2024. In 2023, enrollment in Madonna Mission classes increased by 54%, and we expect this growth to continue. As always, Madonna Mission will continue to open our doors as a safe and compassionate space where women and children learn English skills, understand cultural norms, and build a future through our academic programs. We are so grateful to have had the extra space that St. Jerome’s has offered these past 3 years. Thank you for your support in making that happen. Believe it or not, in a few short years we have already outgrown our space here. We continue to address the needs of space creatively, working within our limitations, as we endeavor to not turn anyone away. Not only do we need to adjust to our growth in enrollment, we also want to respond to the requests of our clients by expanding needed educational programs such as job training skills. As we look ahead to continue our mission of empowering through education and community, we are proud of what we have accomplished and resolute in our determination to continue to build a sustainable home for Madonna Mission.
Please enjoy our Annual Report with pride and a sense of shared success. We could not have done all this without you.
Executive Director
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