2018 ANNUAL REPORT

PO Box 754215 Forest Hills, NY 11375

2018 ANNUAL REPORT

Our Mission

LifeWay Network joins the global movement against

human trafficking by providing safe housing for women who

have been trafficked and offering education about

trafficking to the general public.

LifeWay Network envisions a world in which human

trafficking is abolished and every survivor is strong,

connected and free.

Introducing the WINGS Mentorship

ProgramLifeWay Network is building on its core strength of meaningful relationships and embarking on a new and exciting phase of program development, the Welcoming and Inspiring New Growth as Sisters (WINGS) Restorative Community Mentorship Program. Our safe house alumnae are still vulnerable after they leave our homes. The WINGS Program will provide continuity of support for the women in our Safe Housing Program, increasing their network and providing essential competencies for them to reach their personal and professional goals. Our mentors and participants will develop a strong relationship characterized by mutual respect and learning, ultimately empowering our survivors to lead independent lives that are strong, connected, and free.

www.lifewaynetwork.org | 718-779-8075 | contact@lifewaynetwork.org

“ What we try to do at LifeWay Network [is] to offer empowerment and healing, to rebuild trust, and try to enter into these relationships with acceptance, consistency of presence, respect, responsiveness, and encouragement. To offer choices, especially in small decisions, so that a person can regain that sense of self-agency and personal power.”

— Sr. Melissa Camardo at the United Nations

“ As a woman of color, I will bring my commitment, resilience, and grit to keep me going… I don’t have to prove to anyone else that I am enough.”

— LWN Resident

“ As a volunteer, I open the door every day to the home that allows them to heal.”

— LWN Volunteer

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New Executive Director

She’s a citizen of the world: Born in South America to an East Indian mother, Marion has traveled and lived in Asia, South America, and Europe. She’s comfortable engaging with speakers of Spanish, Mandarin, and various Caribbean dialects.

She’s got an artistic side: In her downtime, Marion is an abstract painter. Her favorite artist is Jackson Pollock.

She’s finishing up her PhD: Marion’s dissertation is about using the Montessori Approach to create interventions for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia in order to help them live life to the fullest.

Get to Know

Marion Kendall

Cover Images

1 – Sr. Joan Dawber with Freedom Award Honoree Carol Robles-Roman at the Event Towards New Life in May 2018

2 – Celebrating the passage of the Child Sex Trafficking Act with partners from UNICEF, Covenant House, and Freedom Ladder

3 – With University of Miami students on their alternative spring break at the United Nations’ 62nd Commission on the Status of Women

4 – Runners enjoying the beautiful weather at the Race for Freedom 5K in September

5 – Colorful creations made by safe residents during an art therapy session

Sister Joan Dawber

6 – At the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of the United Nations, March 2017

7 – Enjoying the community of the safe houses

8 – With LifeWay alumnae Carmen at the 2016 Event Towards New Life

9 – Relishing the holiday spirit!

10 – With friends and supporters at the 2016 Race for Freedom 5K

2018 ANNUAL REPORT

Dear Friends,

As spring transforms to summer, this season seems like an appropriate time for all kinds of transitions.

LifeWay Network has grown so much as an organization. This year we welcomed our 100th resident into the safe house program and reached over 1,000 people through 23 separate educational program events. This is an ideal time for a fruitful new beginning.

After 12 wonderful, inspiring years building LifeWay Network, I will be stepping down as Executive Director in late July. I am delighted to announce that Marion Kendall will be my successor. Her extensive experience in social services and her passion for supporting vulnerable populations will bring fresh energy and a new perspective to our mission.

I’m also delighted to announce that we are launching a brand new program at LifeWay Network. The Welcoming and Inspiring New Growth as Sisters (WINGS) Restorative Community Mentorship Program will debut this October. WINGS was borne out of conversations with current safe house residents and alumnae, who told us how challenging they found independent living after LifeWay. WINGS will provide a network of support, a healing community, and an opportunity for mentors and participants alike to build on essential life skills and grow in loving relationship. Under Marion’s leadership and the combined talents of our volunteers, residents, and alumnae, WINGS will become another critical extension of our mission.

My heart is very full when I contemplate this new opportunity to serve trafficking survivors in community with the many supporters, donors, volunteers, and friends who have helped us to grow and thrive. It is a real gift to have the chance to work so closely with so many people I admire. I am excited to be continuing this work in a fresh capacity through the WINGS program.

Thank you for your presence in the LifeWay Network community. I look forward to embarking on this new chapter together.

With deepest gratitude,

Sr. Joan Dawber

Sister Joan S. Dawber, SCwith incoming

Executive DirectorMarion Kendall

Lifeway Network2018 Audited Finances

INCOME

Grants $467,352Special Events $154,093Donations $255,426Donated Services and Facilities $301,286Interest, Misc $11,719

EXPENSES

Safe House Program $762,891Education Program $100,915General and Admin $167,586Fundraising $153,426

GRANTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

DONATIONS

DONATED SERVICESAND FACILITIES

INTEREST, MISC

SAFE HOUSE PROGRAM

EDUCATIONPROGRAM

GENERAL AND ADMIN

FUNDRAISING

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