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2025 Annual Report: Walking Alongside our Westside Neighbors since 1967

Our 2025 Annual Report showcases both stories and statistics, including that of Shanicka, who came to The Other Way Ministries looking for childcare. Our team realized her needs went beyond childcare, and we were able to help her find transitional housing, steady employment and a vehicle. She’s now working on her next big goal: preparing for home ownership.

Some of last year’s numbers really help tell our story of service and support:

  • Our Little Lights Childcare Center provided peace of mind to 35 families whose 50 children received “genuine heartfelt care.”
  • Our Resource Program fielded nearly 2,000 request for assistance with housing,rent, utilities, food and other basic needs.
  • Our Food Pantry received nearly 12, 750 pounds of food from the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, nearly triple the amount collected from the year before.
  • Nearly 80 volunteers donated a total of 6,648 hours to support our programs.

We are grateful to all who helped make this possible: our amazing staff, incredible community partners and dedicated volunteers.

Read more stories of impact in our 2025 Annual Report.

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