REFUGEE EDUCATION CENTER
2130 Enterprise St SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 www.westmirefugee.org

Total Revenue
$1,159,857
Total Expenses
$1,188,759
Net Assets
$948,887

Organizations Filed Purposes: To support refugee children and families to gain the necessary skills for seamless and successful integration into the community through providing comprehensive educational support and youth development services, along with fostering cultural knowledge and understanding.

K-12 Services - Comprehensive support for K-12 refugee students that a) expose participants to new topics, themes, and culture they will encounter in their new school in an effort to prepare students to enter and excel in the classroom; b) prepares high-school students through individualized support in order to complete high school and transition successfully into continuing education or job force; c) tutors and mentors students to supplement literacy, language development, socio-emotional well-being, and STEM/STEAM courses through after-school programming, peer-group learning, and individualized tutoring. 278 students were served in 2019.

Early Childhood Education - Consisting of a center-based and home-based approach, provide children of refugee background, aged 0-5, with culturally responsive and multi-lingual pre-K. Its' primary purpose is to support the children's development in order to match the development of American born peers. Additionally, this program creates economic opportunities, for refugee adults through direct employment, and for those who are learning or working elsewhere and are in need of quality childcare. 134 children were served during 2019.

Family Support - Service to provide parent and caregiver school orientation, school enrollment aide, and assistance with parent-teacher conferences and parent/student workshops. Additionally, referral services are provided to families and individuals to Refugee Education Center programs and services as well as our partners' direct service programs and/or other state- funded benefit programs. Household and family stability support is central, addressing issues of health, education, and economic stability. 822 people were served during 2019.

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Susan KragtExecutive Director40$74,769
Esaw KurbanDirector0.5$0
Swithina MbokoDirector0.5$0
Mike RothDirector0.5$0
Rima ShawDirector0.5$0
John HarringtonDirector0.5$0
Rebecca ChabotSecretary0.5$0
Nichole NorthernTreasurer0.5$0
Lynn SchmollVice President0.5$0
Blerta BushatiPresident0.5$0

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