Refugee Education Center’s Impact
In 2023, the Refugee Education Center welcomed a record number of refugee families to West Michigan - from the 700 kids we enrolled in school this past fall to the 183 children we supported in our early childhood center, BRIDGES, Project Faulu, and high school navigation programs combined. We grew like never before!
1,000+
Individuals Served
More than 1,000 refugee students, family members, and school personnel served across all programs.
90%
Developmentally On-Track
90% of participating students in our 0-3 year-old program are assessed to be developmentally on track.
98%
Improvement in School Readiness
98% of BRIDGES students showed improved understanding of school expectations.
2023 Impact & Outcomes Highlights
50% of the refugees resettled in our state in 2023 were welcomed to West Michigan.
700+ refugee children placed in local school districts.
24 students served in Early Head Start classrooms.
225+ Michigan school personnel provided with cultural education training.
93 volunteers served 1,580 hours.
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