EXODUS WORLD SERVICE

aka Exodus, EWS   |   Itasca, IL   |  www.exodusworldservice.org

Mission

Exodus World Service mobilizes the Christian community to welcome refugees. We do this by educating churches about refugee ministry, connecting volunteers with newly arriving refugees through practical service projects, and equipping leaders to advocate on behalf of refugees.

Ruling year info

1989

Principal Officer

Ms. Susan Odom

Main address

PO Box 620

Itasca, IL 60143 USA

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EIN

36-3604920

NTEE code info

Ethnic/Immigrant Services (P84)

IRS filing requirement

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

New Neighbor Programs

When you become a New Neighbor, you are helping to ease the loneliness and isolation that many refugees experience when moving to a new country. The New Neighbor programs work to address cultural hurdles such as language, academics and citizenship, but also pave the way for beautiful, mutual friendships. These programs include New Neighbor, New Neighbor for Youth, New Neighbor Conversations, and New Neighbor Citizenship.

Population(s) Served
Immigrants and migrants

When refugees arrive in the U.S., they only have what they can carry. While refugees receive three months of help through a resettlement agency, starting over from scratch is daunting, both financially and emotionally. Through the Pack programs, volunteers can make a huge difference by providing essential supplies, food, and most especially, a warm welcome. Programs include Welcome to America! Packs, Grocery Care Packs, and Baby Care Packs.

Population(s) Served
Immigrants and migrants

Exodus offers a variety of education opportunities that allow participants to learn about refugees and cross-cultural experiences. Programs include Engaging with Refugees: Cross-Cultural Training, Fleeing For Your Life: Refugee Journey Simulation, Who Is My Neighbor? Study Guide, and periodic Book Clubs for adults and youth.

Population(s) Served
Immigrants and migrants

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Financials

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EXODUS WORLD SERVICE

Board of directors
as of 3/23/2021
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Jennifer Merck

All Souls Anglican Church, Wheaton


Board co-chair

Jim Elliott

Moody Bible Institute

Laurel Nicholson

Aon, Investments

Christopher Donato

Trinity International University,

Jennifer Merck

All Souls Anglican Church

Jim Elliott

Moody Bible Institute

Anne Lewis

Arch Insurance Group

Noah Toly

Wheaton College

Mehret Asgedom

Wheaton North HIgh School

Christina Calderon

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Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 03/23/2021

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 03/18/2021

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Data
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.