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2024 Annual Report2 2024 Annual Report2“Strength in unity propels our mission at Building One Community (B1C). When we stand together, we create opportunities, build brighter futures, and empower our immigrant neighbors to thrive. Together, we make the impossible possible.” — Elena Perez

2024 Annual Report 3 we reflect on 2024, one theme stands out—Strength in Unity. This year, amid growth and challenges, we have seen the profound impact of collective action. Your steadfast support has allowed us to strengthen and expand our programs, empowering over 5,100 individuals—a remarkable 11% increase from the previous year. More than just rising participation, we saw individuals embracing multiple services, discovering firsthand the holistic, transformative support that turned a single visit into life-changing opportunities.Beyond our core programs, 2024 was also a year of preparation. As the nation transitioned to a new administration that has a less than welcoming stance on immigration, B1C took a leadership role—not just for our participants, but for our partner organizations and the community at large. Recognizing the challenges that lie ahead, our staff and board worked tirelessly to create events and programs that inform and empower immigrants and their supporters living in this shifting immigration landscape.While navigating uncertainty, we remain committed to this vital leadership role, moving forward together with unwavering dedication. No matter what immigration changes arise, B1C will remain a guiding force, working hand-in-hand with our community to shape a future that is inclusive and welcoming for all. Your support makes this possible, and for that, we are deeply grateful.Strength in Unity is more than a theme; it is the foundation of our work. It is the driving force behind our dedicated team, the collaboration with our partners and supporters, and the resilience of our participants. It is what makes progress possible. Thank you for standing with us.Together, we lead. Together, we advance. Together, we are Building One Community.With gratitude and hope,OUR MISSION: Building One Community’s mission is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families.Dear Friends & Supporters,HON. MARY SOMMER (Ret.) Board ChairELENA PEREZ Executive Directoras

2024 Annual Report4Leadership Transition: Farewell to Anka & Welcome to ElenaIn June, we bid Anka Badurina, PhD, farewell and we warmly welcomed Elena Perez as our new Executive Director. Elena, an accomplished leader and advocate for immigrant communities, brings over 20 years of global experience in marketing, communications, and development, coupled with her personal immigrant journey. B1C continues to make significant progress and is poised to continue its impactful work and build an even stronger future for the community we serve.Yield Giving Award Recipient After a yearlong collective effort from the B1C team and board, we were proud to be selected as one of the highest-scoring applicants in MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving Open Call and received a transformational $2 million gift. This generous funding recognizes our dedication to immigrants and provides us with the financial stability to invest in our programs, services, staffing, and operational needs. With this support, we continue to expand our impact and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.2024 milestones 2024 Annual Report4Strength in Unity, Impact in Action▲▲We Are Stamford Coffee Table BookWe expanded the We Are Stamford initiative with the launch of our official coffee table book, featuring the We Are Stamford photo exhibit.* Through powerful stories and stunning images, the book offers an inspiring look at how immigrants enrich our community—driving economic growth, shaping Stamford’s identity, and contributing their skills and innovation. Available to purchase on our website, it’s a celebration of Stamford’s diversity you won’t want to miss. The We Are Stamford exhibit continues to travel to partner organizations. If interested in hosting, please contact us.▼ * Photos by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist John Moore.

2024 Annual Report 5June 12th Health & Wellness DayB1C celebrated its 13th birthday with the annual Health & Wellness Day, welcoming over 300 members of the immigrant community to access free medical and dental services. The event featured dental cleanings, blood pressure screenings, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, vision screenings, and complimentary haircuts by professional stylists and barbers. Attendees also participated in health education sessions led by partner organizations, covering topics like preventive care and living a safe, healthy lifestyle. With the invaluable support of local partners such as Community Health Center, Inc., the Health Fair ensured healthcare accessibility for all.A New Mural at B1C Graduating senior and talented artist Logan O’Neill from Greenwich Country Day School (GCDS) made a lasting impact at B1C by designing and installing a vibrant permanent mural. His passion for street graffiti art and collaboration with B1C staff resulted in a powerful piece that reflects B1C’s mission to support the integration and empowerment of immigrant families. The mural celebrates the values of Educate, Employ, Empower, and Engage, with themes of diversity and inclusion woven throughout.11th Annual Benefit BreakfastOver 600 supporters gathered for our Annual Benefit Breakfast, a signature event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for immigrant integration in Fairfield County. Attendees included a distinguished group of government officials, community leaders, donors & partners reflecting widespread support for B1C’s mission. Heartfelt speeches highlighted the resilience of immigrants and the transformative impact of B1C’s programs. B1C was honored to have acclaimed author and journalist, Jonathan Blitzer as the keynote address.2024 Annual Report 5▼▼▼

2024 Annual Report6ColloquiumIn September, we hosted our 9th Annual Colloquium centered on “Deconstructing An Immigrant’s Journey and the Forces That Shape It,” bringing together over 200 supporters of B1C for meaningful connections and networking. Attendees watched an exclusive screening of Dr. Oscar Guerra’s film Invisible Wounds: Unveiling Migration Trauma followed by a panel discussion featuring—Dr. Oscar Guerra, Ruth Fajardo, Attorney Renee Redman, and moderator Dr. Sarah Rendon-Garcia—sharing insights into the immigrant experience and integration process.Summer Program: Learning, Fun, and GrowthOur center came alive this summer with 40 students eager to learn and play. Designed for children of immigrants, the Summer Program offered creative reading and math activities supported by teachers and dedicated high school volunteers. Thanks to a strong partnership with Springboard, students achieved an incredible nine-and-a-half months of reading growth in just five weeks. Beyond academic success, the program provided a safe and enriching space for connection and growth. It was a summer filled with learning, memories, and opportunity.(continued)2024 milestones 2024 Annual Report6▼▼

2024 Annual Report 7Welcoming WeekDuring September’s Welcoming Week, we proudly partnered with Stamford Public Schools, The Ferguson Library, and the City of Stamford to highlight the importance of being a welcoming community. Through special events and messages at schools, B1C, and the local library, we united to celebrate our shared strengths and unique differences, embracing the theme “We’re All In” as a guiding principle in our everyday lives. This collaboration underscored the power of diversity and the value of creating spaces where everyone feels they belong. We look forward to making Welcoming Week an annual tradition in the city of Stamford.Community ConversationsAmid post-election uncertainties, we hosted and moderated a “Community Conversation” at the Ferguson Library in Stamford, fostering dialogue and support for the immigrant community. Local leaders and government officials, including Mayor Caroline Simmons, Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero, Chief Timothy Shaw, and Attorney General William Tong, participated in a panel discussion and Q&A focused on addressing fears, promoting inclusivity, and acknowledging community strength. Hundreds attended, demonstrating the unity and resilience of the Stamford community.2024 Annual Report 7▼▲Holiday Toy GiveawayIn December, we hosted our largest Holiday Toy Giveaway yet, bringing nearly 1,600 participants together in celebration. Thanks to the generosity of volunteers, partners, and donors, over 900 toys and books were distributed to local immigrant children. This heartwarming event highlighted the strength of our community and the joy of giving. ▼

2024 Annual Report8Stronger Together: Celebrating Ghouslande’s Journey and AchievementsEmpowering JourneysMeet Ghouslande—a mother of three from Haiti whose journey exemplifies determination and resilience. She moved to the U.S. in 2023 with an impressive background and a relentless drive for success.A college graduate from Haiti, Ghouslande furthered her education in the Dominican Republic, earning a degree in tourism and hospitality management, becoming fluent in Spanish, and excelling in event planning with key roles in top hotels.After arriving in the U.S., Ghouslande seized opportunities to grow. She began with English Language Learning (ELL) classes at B1C and discovered B1C’s Immigrant Entrepreneurship Incubator (IEI) program. Fueled by passion and guided by new resources, she launched an events planning organization offering full-service party planning with food, floral arrangements, and décor.Through B1C’s Immigrant Entrepreneurship Incubator (IEI) she was matched with a mentor

2024 Annual Report 9from M&T Bank who provided critical business advice, while seed funding from the program allowed her to invest in versatile event décor. She also graduated from our Culinary Program led by Chef Ivan hosted at the Stamford PAL (Police Activities League) Center, another B1C partner. Today, Ghouslande balances her growing business, and raising her children. Her immediate focus is expanding her client base through word-of-mouth and social media, with future aspirations of serving corporate clients.Her inspiring accomplishments were celebrated during a graduation ceremony hosted at The Village in Stamford, another valued B1C partner. Stories like Ghouslande’s highlight the importance of community partnerships that create life-changing opportunities for immigrants, empowering them to achieve their dreams and contribute to the local community.At B1C, we are proud to support individuals like Ghouslande and grateful to our partners for making these opportunities possible. ■Stories like Ghouslande’s highlight the importance of community partnerships that create life-changing opportunities for immigrants, empowering them to achieve their dreams and contribute to the local community.“I am so thankful to B1C for helping me start my business and learn English. They gave me the tools and support I needed to overcome challenges and build a better future for my family.” – GHOUSLANDE, B1C PARTICIPANT

2024 Annual Report102024 B1C At A GlanceOur impact since 2011 – served more than 19,000 individuals who speak 52 different languages and originate from 129 countries.5,100+ unique participants in 202411% increasein participantssince 2023We offered more consultations and clinics than ever before 27% increase in attendance25 new citizens880+1,4002,100+Immigration Legal Services GrowthGrowing Our Outreach in 2024Developing English Language Learnersunique participantslearnerssessions offered

2024 Annual Report 11Learning New Skills to Improve Job SearchFamily ServicesVolunteer Support & GrowthAcademic Enrichment530 participants in our workforce development programs A 19% increase from 2023$324K in wages generated by connecting participants to open jobs600+ Needs Assessment conducted$214K economic value of services provided A 55% increase from 202391 elementary school children improved their academic skills14 parent workshops hosted 100+ parents trained in educational related topics15,600+ volunteer hours A 15% increase from 2023$520K+ in economic value of volunteer support 460+ unique volunteers

2024 Annual Report12Thank you, Community Partners! Your collaboration is essential to the collective impact we achieve together. Each partnership strengthens our ability to educate, employ, empower, and engage our community. United in purpose, we create lasting change and build a more inclusive future for all.The Power of PartnershipStrength in UnityThe Aldrich Contemporary Art MuseumAlliance of Chaplains and Law Enforcement American Immigration Lawyers Association, CT ChapterAmericaresBank of America Bartlett ArboretumBoys & Girls Club of StamfordBruce MuseumBrunswick SchoolCatholic Charities of Fairfield CountyCatholic Legal Immigration Network – CLINIC Centro BienestarCenter for Children’s AdvocacyChild Guidance CenterCity of StamfordCoCreate (General Appliances)Community Health Center – CHCCommunity Mindfulness Project – CMPCommunity Fund of Darien – CFDConnecticut Department of Children and Families – CDCFConnecticut Fair Housing Center – CFHCConnecticut Food ShareConnecticut Immigrant Support NetworkConnecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants – CIRIConnecticut Legal ServicesConnecticut State Community College (Norwalk Community College)Crisol AcuarelaCT Students for a DreamDarien High SchoolDepot Youth Center of Darien Domestic Violence Crisis CenterDOMUS KidsEastern Land Management – ELMEnglish Learner Support ServicesFamily Centers, Inc.Family and Children’s AgencyFerguson LibraryFilling in the BlanksGreater Stamford Hispanic Chamber of CommerceGrassroots Tennis and Education2024 Annual Report12

2024 Annual Report 13Greenwich AcademyGreenwich Country Day SchoolGreenwich High SchoolGreenwich United WayGrupo Quetzal Hispanic Advisor of Greater Stamford – HAGSHelp for KidsHorizonsImmigrant Justice CorpsImmigrant Legal Resource CenterIndeedInspiricaIntegrated Refugee and Immigrant Services – IRISInterfaith Council of Southwestern CTJewish Family Services of GreenwichKids Helping KidsKids In CrisisKing SchoolKnights of ColumbusLower Fairfield County Immigration CollaborativeLiberation ProgramsM&T BankMake the Road CTMembers Credit UnionNational Day Labor Organizing Network – NDLONNew Canaan High SchoolNew Covenant CenterNCC FoundationNorwalk ACTSNorwalk Community College Foundation – NCCNorwalk Hispanic Chamber of CommerceNosotr@s CT Open Door SheltersOPTIMUS Health CareOur Lady Star of the Sea ChurchPacific HousePartnership to End Human Trafficking – PEHTPerson-to-PersonPolice Activities League – PALProtecting Immigrant Families Coalition – PIFRye Country Day SchoolThe Rowan CenterThe Village FoundationSacred Heart GreenwichSaint Leo ChurchSilver SourceSimplifyCTSCORE Fairfield CountySocial Impact PartnersSoundWatersSpringboard CollaborativeStamford Cradle to Career – SC2CStamford Health and Social ServicesStamford HospitalStamford Police DepartmentStamford Public Education FoundationStamford Public Schools/Office of Family and Community EngagementThe Wheel RestaurantTalmadge Hill Community ChurchTemple Beth ElTrinity ChurchUnited Parents and Students – UPASVera Institute of JusticeVitaWalgreensWomen’s Business Development Council – WBDCYouth Community Fund of DarienYouth Mental Health AllianceWe apologize for any errors or omissions.2024 Annual Report13Scan to see the full list of 2024 partner programs➜

2024 Annual Report14B1C volunteers’ enormous compassion and effort exemplify Strength in Unity, coming together to build a welcoming and supportive community for immigrants. Thank you to all volunteers for your dedication and compassion.Our 2024 VolunteersScan to see the full list of our 2024 volunteers➜

2024 Annual Report 15$250,000+AnonymousLone Pine Fdn.Yield Giving Fund$100,000–$249,999AnonymousThe Herbert & Nell Singer Fdn.Ms. Maryann KannMr. and Mrs. Bruce KoeMr. and Mrs. Patrick de Saint-AignanThe Steven & Alexandra Cohen Fdn.Your generosity strengthens our community, empowering immigrants to build brighter futures. Because of you, lives are transformed, opportunities grow, and we stand stronger together.$30,000–$99,999Anonymous (2)Connecticut Health Fdn.The Connecticut Project Inc.Fairfield County’s Community Fdn.Dean and Laura GodownGreenwich United WayHispanic FederationThe Inisfad Fdn., Inc.Ruth W. Brown Fdn.Scripps Family Fund for Education and the ArtsState Street CorporationThe Tudor Fdn., Inc$10,000–$29,999Anonymous (3)Mr. and Mrs. William AdamsenApax Fdn.Mr. Mark ArgoshMr. and Mrs. John and Ellie BaiBank of America Charitable Fdn.Berkowitz and Hanna LLCBoehm Family Fdn. Inc.Carlson Family Fdn.Mr. Eugene CelentanoClaire L. Helsing Fdn.The Community Fund of DarienConnecticut Housing Finance AuthorityMr. David Craver and Ms. Vicki Underwood CraverMs. Anne Downey and Mr. Ken WiegandFirst Congregational Church of Greenwich$5,000–$9,999Ms. Sonia Alcantarilla-Medina and Mr. Marcelo GiglianiKerrin and Stephne BehrendPatricia BissetThe Brewer Family Fdn.Mr. and Mrs. Timothy BrownBuilding and Land TechnologyMs. Jane Carlin and Mr. Ben GiffordMs. Marcy Coen SmithOur 2024 Donors – Thank You for Standing with UsMr. and Mrs. Joseph GoldThe Goodnow FundMr. and Mrs. Gregory A. HanleyM&T Charitable Fdn.Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Sally MacGuireMrs. Ann S. MandelNear and Far AidNew Canaan Community Fdn.Mr. and Mrs. Rich OstuwMr. and Mrs. James QuinnRobert & Ardis James Fdn.Silverleaf Fdn.St. John’s Community Fdn.Stamford HealthStanley Family Fdn.Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. StecklerTrinity ChurchHobie and Nancy TruesdellThe Walter Kann Fdn.Ms. Ellen Williams and Mr. Andrew SchultzMr. and Mrs. Anthony YezziMr. and Mrs. José ZepedaEdward Vernon and Grace M. Nunes FundElizabeth Carse Fdn.First Congregational Church of DarienFirst County Bank Fdn., Inc.Mr. James FollettHolly & Noah Lapine Family FundMs. Belle Horwitz and Mr. Jonathan WeinerMs. Tina Kramerthank you

2024 Annual Report16Leon N. Lapine Charitable Residuary TrustLouis J. Casale, Jr. Charitable Fdn.Mayor David MartinMeera and Ashok Vasudevan Fdn.Neuberger Berman LLCMr. Michael Nyenhhuis and Ms. Susie CopleyMr. David Ott & Mrs. Jane OttMr. and Mrs. Miguel PatricioPitney Bowes Fdn.Mr. Christian ReynoldsRidgefield Thrift ShopMr. Frank RodriguezMr. Andrew Schau and Mrs. Madeline Turci SchauMs. Mary Sommer and Mr. Jay SandakMr. and Mrs. John SuhlerUnited Way of Coastal and Western ConnecticutHon. Terrie and Mr. Jay WoodMr. Lawrence Zlatkin$1,000–$4,999Anonymous (6)Ms. Yakut Akman and Mr. Tom DuffyAlticeMr. Calin AtanasiuMs. Anka Badurina and Mr. Roberto SobrinoMs. Maureen BaehrLucy and David BallMr. and Mrs. David S. BarnardMs. Gwen BartonMr. and Mrs. Wells BeckThe Bowling Family Fdn.Ms. Deborah BrennanMr. and Mrs. Rick BrooksJoey and Steve BuckMs. Colleen Burke and Mr. John FlahertyMs. Catherine ButcherAmy and Aldo CabreraMr. and Mrs. Jeremy CageCannell & Spears, LLCCatholic Charities of Fairfield CountyMr. and Mrs. David CharninMr. Kirk ClothierMr. Adhlere CoffyMr. and Mrs. David and Andrea CohenMs. Eilish Collins MainMr. George CookeDrs. Mark and Angeles DamMr. Joseph Dineen and Ms. Anne QuinnMr. Gary Disher and Ms. Marge FisherMs. Jennifer DonnalleyDowney Family Fdn.Mr. Jim DuffyEMWIGA Fdn.Mr. and Mrs. Dave and Margaret EpprechtFerguson LibraryFirst County BankFirst United Methodist ChurchMr. and Mrs. Mark FitzPatrickMr. Ryan Fleenor and Mr. Dan NobleAnne Marie and Patrick FoxMrs. Virginia FoxMs. Josephine Fulcher-AndersonG.A. Castro Construction LLCGE AppliancesGeorge & Grace Long Fdn.Mr. and Mrs. Jon and Lisa GoldHenry and Karen GundersMr. Talay Hafiz and Mrs. Rana Arshed HafizMr. and Mrs. Andrew HansonMrs. Sally HarrisMr. and Mrs. Bruce HellerMs. Debra HertzMr. Khurram NomaniNoroton Presbyterian ChurchOPTIMUS Health CareJennifer and Robert OrlikoffMr. and Mrs. Michael J. O’RourkeRev. Edward PardoeMr. Douglas PennMs. Elena Perez Moreno and Mr. Horst GalloMr. Gerald PollackMs. Martha PuertaMeredith and Eric ReubenMs. Lori RhodesRotary Club of New CanaanMr. and Mrs. William RussellRye Country Day SchoolMs. Maria Isabel SalgarMr. and Mrs. Robert SalomonMr. Ron Salvatore and Mrs. Joanne SalvatoreMr. and Mrs. Oscar SandovalMr. and Mrs. Everett SchenkMs. Gabrielle Schonder and Mr. Vijay IyerMr. & Mrs. Arthur SelkowitzOur 2024 Donors (cont’d.)The Honorable Congressman and Mrs. Jim HimesHolm & O’Hara LLPMs. Suzanne HornMr. and Mrs. Thomas HynesInvest in OthersEliot and Philip JacobsMs. Nancy JohansenDr. Neil KatzMs. Maria KellerMr. and Mrs. Dick KelseyJaideep and Rachel Khanna Fdn.King SchoolMs. Barbara KronmanAlex KruegerMr. John LaneMr. Noah LapineMr. Richard Lawrence and Ms. Laura LeachMs. Jill LaychakCatherine and Robert LoweMr. Saul LuceroMrs. Mary MaarbjergMagna Construction LLCMagnolia BankMr. and Mrs. William MalpicaMs. Julie Kremer and Mr. John MassengillMr. David MazzulloMrs. Carolina McGoeyMs. Deborah McGuireMcKinsey & CompanyMs. Virginia MelvinMembers Credit UnionMs. Susan MirzaMr. and Mrs. Morgan MitchellMoneylingMr. and Mrs. Alfredo MonteroMs. Betsy NagurneyMr. and Mrs. David NelsonNest AgencyShipman & Goodwin LLPThe Simmons Family Fdn.Mr. and Mrs. Steve SinacoreSt. John’s Lutheran ChurchMs. Kristen StopsMs. Julie Thiele and Mr. Paul KempnerMr. and Mrs. James ThomasMr. Todd ThomasTown Fair Tire Fdn.Kevin Treesh and Madeleine RetMs. Mirellise Vazquez and Mr. Thomas BirminghamVeronica BeardVirginia L. Kandetzki Revocable TrustMr. and Mrs. Michael WalshRep. and Mrs. David WatkinsWebster BankMr. and Mrs. Joseph WernerMr. Arthur Wernicke and Ms. Barbara KasmanWofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky, LLP

2024 Annual Report 17$500–$999Anonymous (3)ALC, Inc.AlphaGraphicsMr. and Mrs. Edward BanksMr. Anthony BellomyMr. Adam BirnbaumMr. Mark BonaseraMr. Gerald BosakMs. Lynne BurgessMs. Laura BurwickMrs. Mary Beth BusbyCarmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLPCharter Oak CommunitiesMs. Kathy ChartierMs. Carlyle Chaudruc UpsonCisco Heating And Cooling Pros LLCMs. Anne CitrinMr. Jude CoardMr. Pedro ConejosConnecticut Community BankDr. Annamaria CsizmadiaMs. Mary CyganThe Dean and Laura Davis Family Fdn.Mr. Omar DinarMs. Cathy DonnellyDr. Ahmed EbrahimMs. Kathryn Emmett and Mr. David GolubMr. and Mrs. Gonzalo EscajadilloMs. Christina FagerstalMr. and Mrs. Vagn FausingRobert and Jessica FitzsimmonsGarden Homes FundRabbi Gerry and Dr. Fran GinsburgMs. Leslie GlennMrs. Jovana GobinMs. Roni GoldbergMr. and Mrs. Stephen GrampsMr. and Mrs. William HaidMrs. Kristi HardinDr. Dick HarperMr. Thomas HeagneyDr. and Mrs. Edmund HecklauMr. and Mrs. Eric and Maria HigginsMr. Stephen HoffmanMrs. Betsy HuffineMr. Falgun JariwalaMs. Laura JordanJanet and Donald KingMs. Sarina KulsakdinunMr. and Mrs. Stephen L. LarsonMs. Arielle Levin BeckerLINC-Mid-Fairfield Community Care CenterThe Rev. Mark Lingle and Ms. Marnie SadlowskyMrs. Malena LoucksDr. Tamu and Mr. John LuceroMr. and Mrs. James Lutton IIIMs. Patricia LydonHon. Tracy MarraMr. and Mrs. Andreas MatthiesenMs. Serena MayeriDr. Adele McDowellMCM Marketing FirmMs. Karen McNairMs. Joan MocklerMorgan StanleyMr. Andrew MugicaMr. and Mrs. Anthony MurrayOdyssey Group Fdn.Mr. and Mrs. Jairo OrjuelaMrs. Sara OrozcoMs. Cathy Ranieri and Mr. Yves GadenMr. Richard Recker and Ms. Claudia Poccia ReckerMr. Stefano RedaelliMs. Arisleyda RiehlIsabelle and Remi Marc Claude RiouMr. and Mrs. Jose RiveraLisa and David RogerMr. Timothy RogersMs. Marke RubensteinMr. Vadim RubinchikMs. Cynthia Russell and Mr. John Keith RussellMr. David SailerMr. Marco SalazarMs. Claire Schoen and Mr. Gerard WernerMr. and Mrs. James StewartMr. and Mrs. David SmithMr. and Mrs. Peter Smith$100–$499Anonymous (28)Ms. Marlyn AgatsteinMs. Anstiss AgnewMs. Aamina AhmadMr. Noor AhmedAmeriCaresMargo AmgottAnanta-OM Fdn. LLCMelinda AndersonMr. Bob ArnoldArchangels Greek Orthodox ChurchMrs. Sandra AtanasoffMs. Dorothy BakerMrs. Robin BakerAndrew Banoff and Adriana CamposLisa BairdMr. and Mrs. Bruce BaiterMr. Edward BarbiniLivia BarndollarMr. Josh BartonMs. Nancy BatteyNeil and Nathalie BehrendChristie and Thomas BelknapDr. Donald BerglundThomas BertaMs. Michele BeudertSusan and Suresh BhirudMr. and Mrs. Drew BissetMr. and Mrs. Daniel BlockMs. Susan BlossRep. Matt BlumenthalThe Boehly Family Fdn.Kathleen BordelonMr. Tarun Stewart and Ms. Melinda Barton StewartMs. Carla Tabossi ZugmanRabbi Jay TelRavThorne Family Fdn.Ms. Johnna Torsone and Mr. John McKeonTudor Investment CorporationUnited Memorial ChurchUnited Students and Parents (UPAS)Mr. and Mrs. Joseph VermeerMr. and Mrs. George WarnockRev. Anthony and Benjamin WeismanMr. and Mrs. Bob and Marilyn Wiles-KettenmannWilliam H. Parr & Company, LLPJohn and Susan WilsonMr. Robb BozzutoCarola BraccoMr. and Mrs. Eric BrennanMr. and Mrs. Neil BroderickMs. Karen BrownMrs. Sara BrownMr. William BruckerMs. Lynne BurkeSr. Grace ButlerMr. Angus CameronMs. Jenny CanepaMr. and Mrs. Robert and Michelle CarlsonMs. Jennifer CohenMs. Joan CohenMr. and Mrs. Reuben ChodoshChurch of the ArchangelsClarion Capital Charitable Fdn.Mrs. Moira ColangeloHutton ColeMr. and Mrs. Ron ConarroeConnecticut Institute for Refugees and ImmigrantsMrs. Helen CookMs. Nancy CoughlinCove Point PropertiesMs. Barbara CraneCrane Song Photography, LLCMs. Shelly CryerMr. Nils DahlMs. Kristine DalyDarien United Methodist ChurchMr. Kal DeutschMs. Valeria De Souza PeixotoMr. Greg DiBlasithank you

2024 Annual Report18Mr. Allyn DoddMr. and Mrs. Ronald DomonkosMs. Tiffany DonelsonJeanette DowlingMr. William Downey and Ms. Barbara Karis DowneyMr. Mike DugganEastern Land ManagementMr. Fernando ErrazurizFamily CentersMr. Christopher FarrugioMrs. Bethany FefelovMr. Michael FeighanMr. Ron FernandezMs. Fanny FerreiraMrs. Patricia FilopoulosMonica FilppuMs. Deborah Fins & Mr. Don StraitMrs. Patricia FisherMs. Wendy FosterMr. and Mrs. James FountainMs. Mary Ann FreemanMichael and Ellen FunckMs. Karen GalboMs. Ana GallegosGartnerMr. Ed GeberMr. Patrick GentileMs. Constance GibbGladstein Family Human Rights InstituteMr. and Mrs. Shedd GlassmeyerJeff and Mindy GlickmanMs. Alejandra GomezMr. Albert Gordon, Jr. and Ms. Judith O’Grady GordonMs. Karly GormanMs. Angelica GorrioMs. Karen GottliebMr. and Mrs. Ed GreenbergPJ GustasMr. John GutmanMs. Joanna GwozdziowskiMr. and Mrs. Jonathan HaasMs. Julia HalberstamMs. Christina Hanna, Esq.Mr. and Mrs. James HansfordMr. Garth HarriesMs. Deborah HarringtonMrs. Suzanne HarrisonMr. and Mrs. John HarkinsMr. William Hartz and Mrs. Elisa MoriconiMrs. Kim HealyNicole and Larry HeathMr. and Mrs. William HennesseyMr. and Mrs. Kevan HeroldJudith HelznerMr. Harald HilleMs. Fiona HodgsonMs. Meleisa HolekMr. and Mrs. Jared HolyMs. Laurie HodrickMr. and Mrs. Ivan HorakMs. Rina HoxhaCourtney and William HrycayMr. and Mrs. Zareen HusainMr. Michael HymanMs. Margery IrishMrs. Ellen IsidroRichard and Francoise JaffeMs. Juanita JamesMr. Thaddeus JankowskiMr. and Mrs. Britton JonesMr. Charles JuddMs. Karen JuvonenMs. Nancy KailMr. Scott KalbOfficer Panagiotis KalmanidisMs. Jacqueline KannMichael and Emily MartyMastercardMrs. Kristin MatteMs. Janie McDermottMr. and Mrs. Harry McLachlinMs. Shaena McPaddenMs. Alison MelickMr. and Mrs. Joel MellisMr. Christopher Meyrick Payne and Ms. Donna TatroeRep. David MichelMrs. Regina MioleneMr. Jonathan MofflyMs. Adriana MolinaMr. John Moore and Mrs. Melinda AndersonMr. and Mrs. Terence MoriartyMs. Stacia MorrisMs. Erika MorroVersha Munshi-SouthMr. and Mrs. Brian MurphyMr. Basam Nabulsi, Esq.Ms. Demetria NelsonMs. Roslyn NesinMs. Sarah NeumannMr. Thomas Sidney NewmanMeg and Jeff NewtonOur 2024 Donors (cont’d.)Mr. and Mrs. Daniel KatzHannah and Joy KatzMr. and Mrs. Mark KatzJames KeeshanMr. and Mrs. Patricia and Philip KempMr. and Mrs. Aaron and Annika KennonMs. Barbara KestenbaumMrs. Mary KestenbaumMs. Alice Knapp and Mr. Walter YoungMs. Kathryn KoczanskiMr. Thomas KolenbergMs. Susan KriegerMs. Leander Grayson KruegerMr. David LampertMr. and Mrs. Matthew LaneMs. Susan LaPerlaMr. and Mrs. Bruce LassmanMs. Mary LaurieMr. Richard Lee and Ms. Jane LazginMr. Vincent LeclercqMs. Melanie Pettigrew LeeMrs. Eva LevineMr. John LeydonMs. Naomi LiebermanMagdalen LiveseyEsme LombardMs. Erika LongMs. MariCarmen LosadaJill LucianiMr. and Mrs. Stuart MadisonMs. Andrea Arana MadrigalMs. Grace MaiolaMr. Christopher MalloyMs. Johnnie MalloyLulu MannMs. Grace MarkovitsMrs. Victoria Martin YoungThe Norinsky and Tarnoff FamilyMs. Justyna NurczykMs. Polly O’Brien MorrowMr. Fernando OcampoHon. Thomas ODeaMr. and Mrs. Mike and Donna O’NeillMr. and Mrs. Carlos OnisMs. Barbara OsegueraMs. Eva PadillaMr. and Mrs. Louis PagliaMs. Gabriela ParejaDabbie and Dale PaulsMr. and Mrs. Gregory PayneMr. Juan PazminoMs. Isabel Perez Palacio and Mr. Jaime Lopez de ArangurenPerson to PersonDr. Regina Peruggi and Mr. Jerry McCallionMr. Michael PoloPullman & Comley, LLCMr. and Mrs. Gerald and Barbara RaaschMs. Jeanie RabenKaty and Rod Rahe

2024 Annual Report 19Geraldine RamirezMr. Juan RaveMs. Joyce ResnickMs. Lisa Rich and Mr. Rafael BustoMs. Cynthia RitzlerMr. and Mrs. Andrew and Daniella RizzoMs. Valerie RodriguezFrank and Pia RoeserNancy & Elliott RoseMrs. Annea RosenbergMs. Diane Rosenthal and Mr. Mark DeitchBeth Robins RothMichael and Geralyn RubensteinMs. Sue RutzMichael and Sharon SabiaMs. Jenifer SalaminoMs. Michelle Saldivar and Mr. Bill KelseyMr. and Mrs. John SalisburyJanet and Marc SchneiderMr. and Mrs. Daniel SchwartzMr. John SecorMr. Mark SeifeAnn SenterDr. Steven Shaby and Mrs. Diane ShabyKyde SharoMs. Luci ShawMs. Miriam Burdock ShawChief Timothy ShawMr. Stephen ShealyMr. and Mrs. James SheedMr. and Mrs. Grant SilverMr. Nick SimmonsMs. Judith SingerSMBC CorporationSociety of the Sacred HeartMr. Fred SoffaSandy and Steve SouleMr. and Mrs. Martin SpellmanVincent and Saasha SpezialeStamford Police AssociationMr. Robin SteinMr. Owen StevensMr. and Mrs. Michael and Elizabeth StoneSubway Franchise World HeadquartersRev. Msgr. Edward SurwiloSynchrony Fdn.Ms. Dora Thagouras and Mr. James BuchananMs. Priyanga ThangamariappanMs. Marina ThomasMs. Stephanie ThomasMs. Janey ThompsonMr. Matt Tierney and Ms. Dana OrangeMrs. Mary TobinMr. David TodrinDennis TorresMs. Linda TriplettMr. Aleksandr TroybMr. John VineyardMs. Kate VivancoMr. James VivierMrs. Nancy von Euler and Mr. Peter von EulerMr. George Vos and Ms. Lynn O’Connor VosMs. June WangWee Care Nanny AgencyMrs. Anne WichmanMs. Jaclyn WilliamsMr. Robert WilliamsMs. Monica WooMs. Barbara WoodMr. Ted and Mrs. Christine Yang$1–$99Anonymous (15)Ms. Crystal AmayaApple Inc.Ms. Carol AycothMs. Eleanor BachMs. Deborah BarronMarion BealeLauren and Charles BellmareMr. Raphael BerzMs. Antonia Better-Wirz and Mr. Jeff WirzDr. Terry BlankMr. Jonathan BlitzerMs. Gilda Bonnano and Mr. VargheseMr. Neal BrodskyMs. Gina CalabreseCampbell Soup CompanyMs. Jane CarpenterChelsie CarsonMs. Christa Chu and Mr. Andrew SchmidtMrs. Marie Chu and Dr. German Chu-AquinoMs. Lisa Clyne and Mr. William IppolitoMr. and Mrs. Alan CohenKevin CollinsMrs. Lila CroenMr. and Mrs. John Mr. De RegtEmmanuel DoresteAngel EspanaAnaVivian EstrellaMr. and Mrs. Dan FoxThe Fdn. Source Charitable Fdn.Mr. and Mrs. Alan FreemanPatricia GalindoRiccy GarciaMs. Clara GarveyMr. and Mrs. Harry GellerMrs. Michelle GrullonThe Hackett FamilyMr. and Mrs. Thomas HammSunyi and Misa HuangShelsy HurtadoMr. and Mrs. Ronald JaphaMrs. Kristen Jonesthank youMr. and Mrs. Karen and Robert YostpilleMrs. Carolina ZambranoMs. Katharine Zepeda McFateMs. Sharon ZezimaBo ZhangMs. Glyn ZiemackiMs. Ivonne Zucco and Mr. Anthony SimariMr. and Mrs. Michael ZuckerMr. Matthew and Mrs. Pamela JordanMs. Eleanor KelleyMr. Bernie KettleBrian KingJanet KinneyMs. Bonnie Lam FoosMr. Douglas LaustsenElizabeth & Todd LeboDr. Linshu LiMr. and Mrs. Jami LoMs. Andrea LopezMr. Israel LopezMr. Daniel MacDougallCarolina MaciasMs. Maria Esther MagallanesSuzanne Malloy ZaleskiMs. Domenica ManuliMs. Eve MaugerMs. Brenda McDermottLeshawn McFarlanMs. Kathleen MendezMr. Elbert MetsMs. Alisson MezaHon. Marcy MinnickMs. Sophia MirraMs. Julie MoellerMollet Physical TherapyMs. Claudia MorenoMs. Heloise NanaMr. and Mrs. Philip NegusChinedum NnodumMr. Chris PanzicaSolangel PenaMs. Mary PenistonJesus Ivan Romero Luna

2024 Annual Report20Ms. Sara RosasMs. Lindsey RosslerMr. and Mrs. Barbara and Evan SalopEnnei SinMs. Meg SoffenMs. Tara ThompsonMs. Geraldine UribeMs. Mary Weiss and Mr. Raimundo LangloisMs. Louise WilliamsHon. Jon ZagrodzkyIn-KindAnonymous (2)Mr. and Mrs. William AdamsenMs. Jennifer AielloAvelo AirlinesAvon TheaterMs. Pauline BaileyBank of America Charitable Fdn.Andrew Banoff and Adriana CamposMr. Edward BarbiniMr. and Mrs. David S. BarnardMs. Livia BarndollarMs. Alexandra BaroneMs. Betsy BergmanMr. and Mrs. Jason BlockMr. Robb BozzutoMr. Gareth BrickmanMr. and Mrs. Neil BroderickMr. Carter BrooksBrunswick SchoolAmy and Aldo CabreraMs. Jennifer CalabreseMs. Telma CamargoMs. Ana CapellaMr. and Mrs. Sean CassidyBeth CavanaughMr. Lawrence Cavanagh and Dr. Eleanor RiemerPedro ConejosCourtyard Stamford DowntownCrane Song Photography, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Georgio CuccoloMr. Abelardo Curdumi and Ms. Isabel RodriguezMs. Mary CyganThe Depot Youth CenterMr. and Mrs. Laura and Gordon DevensMs. Anne Downey and Mr. Ken WiegandMr. Brendan DysonMs. Julie FaryniarzMr. and Mrs. Mark FitzPatrickMs. Anne FloundersMs. Wendy FosterMs. Josephine Fulcher-AndersonMs. Nancy FuzesiG.A. Castro Construction LLCGE AppliancesMr. and Mrs. Victor and Carmen GilMs. Maureen GilfeatherMs. Leslie GlennMr. and Mrs. Dean and Laura GodownMs. Rebeca GonzalezMs. Angelica GorrioMs. Angels GrauGreen of GreenwichGreenwich Country DayMr. and Mrs. Andrew HansonMrs. Sally HarrisMr. Harald HilleMs. Mary HritzMrs. Ellen IsidroEliot and Philip JacobsMs. Robyn JonesMs. Nancie Julian and Mr. William ForrestMs. Barri KayeMs. Virginia KeeshanMs. Barbara KestenbaumKing SchoolMs. Julia KremerMr. John LaneMr. and Mrs. Matthew LaneMr. Paul LaverisMr. Vincent LeclercqLe PenguinMs. Kristine LoweMacrae SkyeMagna Construction LLCMs. Annabelle MarvinMs. Maureen MatthewsDr. Adele McDowellMrs. Carolina McGoeyMcKinsey & CompanyMount Snow Vermont New York Comedy ClubNot 4gotten NYOrchestra LumosMs. Catherine OhernThe Oren FamilyMr. Douglas PennMr. Joe Penna and Ms. Katherine SwartchildPeter Suchy JewelersMs. Danelle Ragoonan-StorphThe Residence Inn by Marriott Stamford DowntownMs. Maria ReuscheFrank and Pia RoeserMs. Lizbeth RosasRye Country Day SchoolMs. Cathy SacksMr. and Mrs. Patrick de Saint-AignanOur 2024 Donors (cont’d.)Mr. Bennett SchindlemanMs. Laurie ShippMayor Caroline SimmonsSiren RestoBarMs. Mary Sommer and Mr. Jay SandakSoundwatersStamford Bank and TrustStamford Police Activity LeagueMs. Hilary StarksSterling Farms Golf CourseSt. Leo ParishMs. Kristen StopsThe Strategy Group, LLCStudio ArteMs. Angela TauroTerragauchaAttorney General William TongTown Fair Tire Fdn.Trinity ChurchMr. and Mrs. Hobie and Nancy TruesdellUnited Way of Coastal and Western ConnecticutMs. Mirellise Vazquez and Mr. Thomas BirminghamMs. Liz VictoryThe Village FoundationMs. Rebecca WalkerMr. Bob WardenThe Wheel RestaurantMrs. Anne WichmanMs. Ellen Williams and Mr. Andrew SchultzWNYC RadioWocl Leydon Personal Injury AttorneysMr. Lawrence ZlatkinWe apologize for any errors or omissions.

2024 Annual Report 21For the year ending December 31, 2024For more details, see our financial statements and Form 990 at www.b1c.orgFinancial HighlightsSource of FundsExpanding OperationsLarger Asset BaseAllocationof Funds● Individuals 40%● Programs 82%● Foundations 31%● Fundraising 14%● Government 8%● General & Administrative 4%● Corporation & Organizations 16%● Other 5%* Excludes revenue with donor restrictions● Yield Giving Award ● Revenue* ● Expenses ● Cash ● Investments* ● Yield Giving Award*Investments consist of US Treasury Bills & US Treasury Exchange Traded Funds20202020$6,000,000$5,000,000$4,000,000$3,000,000$2,000,000$1,000,000$0$6,000,000$5,000,000$4,000,000$3,000,000$2,000,000$1,000,000$0202120212022202220232023202420242024 Annual Report 21

2024 Annual Report22Scan to visit our Community Resources website page➜Building One Community: Stronger, Smarter, Here to StayAs we adapt to a new administration, B1C remains resilient, responding to the evolving needs of our immigrant community. We’re doubling down on education, legal support, and public engagement, ensuring immigrants are informed, and heard. With a continued focus on quality services and expanded reach, we’re strengthening our impact.And now, we’re here to stay planting permanent roots—B1C has purchased the 417 Building in Stamford! This milestone secures our future and deepens our commitment to the community. Together, we move forward—stronger, smarter, and more united than ever.#UNITEDWITHIMMIGRANTS

2024 Annual Report 23Board Members2025 LEADERSHIPMary Sommers, Board Chair • Susan Adamsen, Vice Chair • Ellen Williams, Secretary • Patrick de Saint-Aignan, Treasurer • Sonia Alcantarilla • Aldo Cabrera • Omar Dinar • Josephine Fulcher Anderson • Jon Gold • Angelica D. Gorrio • Talay Hafiz • Belle Horwitz • L. Francis Huck • Laura Jordan • Noah Lapine • Dr. Tamu Lucero • Douglas R. Penn • Andy Schau • Terrie E. Wood • Christopher Geotes, Esq., Pro-Bono CounselGretchen Anderson, ELL Director • Gina Atanasoff, Development Coordinator • Katiusca Baldeon, Facilities Coordinator • Leni Borges, Immigration Legal Services Paralegal • Catherine Butcher, Esq., Family and Humanitarian Practice Attorney • Izadorha Cayo, Family Services Case Manager • Sophia Corsaro, Data and Systems Manager • Edrice Domond, Community Navigator • Fanny Ferreira, Program Director • Lupita Figueroa, Office Manager • Paola Idrovo, Esq., Removal Defense Attorney • Olga Lopez, Workforce Development Manager • Israel Lopez, IJC Fellow • Eva Lopez Reyman, Immigration Legal Services Paralegal • Fernanda Moreno Soto, Family Services Case Manager • Patrice Morley, ELL Training Coordinator • Elena Perez Moreno, Executive Director • Adriana Podesta, Esq., Immigration Legal Services Family and Humanitarian Practice Director • Valeta Prendergast, Development & External Relations Director • Jenny Ramirez, Immigration Legal Services Assistant • Renee Redman, Esq., Immigration Legal Services Director • Leonel Restrepo, Facilities Coordinator • Isabelle Riou, Employment Coordinator • Yenny Rodriguez, Facilities Coordinator • Lina Rojas, Outreach and Marketing Coordinator • Estefania Serrano, Data and Systems Coordinator • Jennifer Sierra, Volunteer Manager • Bernadette Sotomayor, Academic Enrichment Manager • Jessica Stone, Skills Development Coordinator • Jonnatan Tovar, Workers Outreach Coordinator • Claire Turner, Grants Manager • Gia Vaccarezza, Academic Enrichment Coordinator • Suzanne Vega, ELL Manager • Valeria Verdejo, Operations Manager • Doris Victorino, Facilities Coordinator • Nijole Vileikis, Family Services Manager • Cristina Villarreal, Immigration Legal Services Paralegal • Suzanne Wind, Communications Director • Margarita Zimmerman, Human Resources Manager • Ivonne Zucco, Deputy DirectorNote: Not all board members and staff included in photo collage.Staff Members2024 Annual Report 23

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