Afghan Info Night Thursday, Jan. 13th, 7pm 20 Arco Drive (Toledo, OH 43607) We are in the midst of a crisis and an opportunity. The crisis is the Afghans who have fled their country. This opportunity could shape the way the United States resettles refugees for decades...
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Happy New Year!
Andy’s Year-End Message
Give at https://waterforishmael.kindful.com/ 2021 is almost gone! Will you help immigrant, refugee and Afghan families begin the New Year with the support of Christian friends? Your gift now will mean that an immigrant will loved through expressions of welcome and...
Giving Tuesday 2021 Results
Thanks for participating in Giving Tuesday! Well, with your help, we did it! But blew our goal out of the water. Our goal: $1,000 made up of $5 gifts Results: $8,063!!!
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We have so much to be thankful for. To see a graphic representation of what we're thankful for, check out the WFI Annual Report 2021.
An 8 Year Journey
At first, their lives are in upheaval. They face challenges we may not understand. There are language and cultural barriers. Yet, Jesus calls us to welcome and love them whether our paths intersect for a few days or for years. Wally was a mechanic for the troops in...
What You Gave Tonya This Past Year
Tonya didn't want to study online. Tonya’s family came here from Egypt 2 years ago. Although she is highly educated, she knew little English. In spring 2020, COVID restrictions forced adult education classes online, including Tonya’s - for a while. The problem is...
RSVP for WFI's Annual Fundraiser RSVP by Oct. 10th! Seating is limited. Oct. 21st, 2021, 6:30-8:30PM at Grace Church (3700 Dorr St.) Enjoy a dinner on us, receive a ministry update, hear from James Cha, and support the work of Water for Ishmael. About the Speaker: ...
THANK YOU International Dinner Sponsors
Happy New Year!
A Short Story
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
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...