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Memorial Assistance Ministries
2018 Impact Report
Thank you for making this a caring community.
Letter from the President & CEO
Several years ago, MAM used the theme “Together we are a Caring Community,” and it has truly stuck. Together, we still make a caring community. I have often said the assistance ministry model for social services is brilliant. The combination of people of faith living out their call to love one another, along with professionals from social services creates a space where people who want to help can do so in truly effective ways.
The 2018 Impact Report shows love for our neighbors in action. MAM staff and volunteers are working with their neighbors to support them in their abilities to remain securely housed, maintain employment, develop a career path, understand and manage their finances and learn the English Language. The striking news is that families are excited to access this network of opportunities to master new skills and build a better life for their families.
You, the people who support us financially, play a critical role. Your gift has made all this possible and demonstrates to our neighbors that you believe in their ability to improve their lives – with a little help from MAM. We are proud to share the results of your 2018 giving with unduplicated clients and audited results.
Together, we make a caring community and we are most grateful.
Many blessings,
Martha Macris
MAM President & CEO
At MAM, we know people are whole and capable, but occasionally need their neighbors to walk alongside them to provide support along the way.
25,442 individuals (unduplicated)
from
9,138 families
found help at MAM in 2018.
In 2018 your neighbors were able to:
 Case Management121 Families worked with social workers to overcome their obstacles to stable housing and employment. |  Rent & Utility Assistance1,858 Families remained housed with rent and utility assistance. |  Stay HousedIn 2018, your neighbors were able to STAY HOUSED. |
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 Benefits Applications1,522 Families registered for public benefits to gain a foothold on their journey to independence. |  Medical Help529 People who were sick saw a doctor and/or filled a prescription |  Financial Education & Coaching297 People learned to manage household income in 602 Classes & 206 Coaching Sessions |
 Sort out family finances.In 2018, your neighbors were able to SORT OUT FAMILY FINANCES |  Find relief for emotional challengesIn 2018, your neighbors were able to FIND RELIEF FOR EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES. |  Mental Health Counseling347 people spent 1,841 hours with MAM’s licensed counselors to cope with the effects of trauma, anxiety and the stress of poverty |
 Back to School6,234 schoolchildren were able to buy new school clothing with MAM vouchers |  I Can See182 Children can see clearly with eye exams and eyeglasses |  Provide for their childrenIn 2018, your neighbors were able to PROVIDE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. |
 Immunizations799 Children were immunized through our partnership with Houston Care Van |  Christmas Share604 Children know Christmas joy with gifts and blankets |  Disaster Recovery457 people worked with Disaster Case Managers to assure their homes were repaired, and had furniture, appliances, and air conditioning. |
 Persevere after Hurricane HarveyIn 2018, your neighbors were able to PERSEVERE AFTER HURRICANE HARVEY. |  Learn to speak EnglishIn 2018, your neighbors were able to LEARN ENGLISH. |  English Classes - Blalock823 Adults advanced their English language skills at MAM Blalock |
 Citizenship Classes183 People attended citizenship preparation classes 63 became US Citizens |  Immigration Legal Services712 People worked with MAM immigration attorneys to get work authorizations and take steps towards citizenship |  Make progress toward citizenship.In 2018, your neighbors were able to MAKE PROGRESS TOWARD CITIZENSHIP. |
 ESL Students |  English Classes - Wilcrest967 Non-native Speakers improved their ability to speak English in classes at Literacy Advance |  Employment Services581 People began their new job search |
 Employment Certification Program110 People completed the Employment Certification Program and 68% Found Jobs |  Find a good job.In 2018, your neighbors were able to FIND GOOD JOBS. |  Employment Services402 People found new or better employment |
 Vocational Training97 People took advantage of Vocational Training opportunities |  Transportation VouchersWith gasoline vouchers and Metrocards, 596 people got to job interviews, work or medical appointments. |
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Literacy Advance of Houston
joined the MAM Network of Programs
in November 2018.
2,087
Volunteers
contributed
55,809 hours
of service
WHERE DOES
YOUR DOLLAR GO?
SOURCES OF SUPPORT
STATEMENT OF
FINANCIAL POSITION
Lisa
Lisa grew up without laughter, love or smiles. It was the worst time of her life. Her parents rarely showed any interest and she always felt alone. She learned to do many things on her own and her childhood quickly disappeared.
She eventually dropped out of school and married her high school sweetheart, thinking marriage would cure her years of loneliness. They both struggled to make ends meet on minimum wage jobs. Her marriage ended in divorce and soon after, she found out she was expecting a baby.
Lisa was referred to MAM by her church pastor. Determined to give her baby everything, she enrolled in the Employment Services Program. Lisa was also referred to mental health counseling to heal from the emotional scars of childhood neglect. MAM Family Assistance helped her pay the rent and apply for insurance for her baby. She even enrolled in GED classes at MAM to be a good role-model for her son. Today she is stronger and more confident, making a livable wage with big plans for the future!
After finding help at MAM,
I feel stronger
now than ever before!!