Holding on to Hope 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Dear Zamanitarians, A Letter from Our Founder 1 Zaman is such a beautiful word and Your commitment to this cause is stellar, and every day, your generosity makes a difference and advances well-suited for this organization. About Us 2 our mission. Our donors, volunteers, and partners are It means “time” in four languages. the beacon of hope that make Zaman work every day. OUR MISSION 2 It represents the past, the present, By designating Zaman as your Charity of Choice, you CORE ETHICS & VALUES 3 and the future. At Zaman, it’s about allow our families to have a dignified experience at OUR PROGRAMS 4 our Hope for Humanity Center. Our social workers how we spend our time in the offer guided help and stabilize the critical needs in Zaman in 2018 6 stewardship of others who need the moment. Vocational training and literacy classes, MILESTONES 6 us most. along with an array of enrichment seminars, are available when our clients are ready to climb to the BY THE NUMBERS 8 It seems quite natural that everyone would have next rung of the ladder and lift themselves out of FUNDRAISING EVENTS 10 the undeniable right to basic human needs such poverty. The work is critical, and the hope is there. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & VOLUNTEERS 12 as food, clean water, clothing, shelter, education, Zaman has grown from the tragic story of an ailing URGENT NEEDS & SOCIAL SERVICES 14 transportation, healthcare, safety, and the infant to helping nearly 1.9 million people around the employment needed to live a dignified life. This, INTERNATIONAL RELIEF 16 world. We will continue to envision a world where however, is not the case for the many women, every child is sleeping without the pangs of hunger. children, orphans, ill, and elderly you help us serve Financial Summary 17 right here in Southeast Michigan. In 2019, Zaman is embracing a more global presence, further defining ourselves by the hope we bring into The hard truth is that inequality and injustice are Our Partners & Supporters 18 the world. Our new logo design reflects this growing systemic issues deeply rooted in America and around impact. We hope that you continue to work with us as the world. By far, the victims highest in number are Leadership 20 we reach for the highest moral ethic—ending hunger women and children living in extreme poverty. The and poverty wherever it presents itself. Get Involved 21 majority of Zaman’s local families live on an annual income of $10,000 for a family of 4, while the federal On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire poverty threshold is $24,600. With your support, we Zaman family, we thank you for your trust. We promise have made it our daily duty to help break this cycle of to deliver the impact your dollars deserve to benefit extreme poverty and bring hope to these client families. those most in need. Together, we will hold on to hope. Wishing you the best of 2019, Najah Bazzy, RN Founder & CEO Zaman International 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 1 ABOUT US ABOUT US Our Mission Core Ethics & Values Zaman has helped thousands of women and DIGNITY at Zaman manifests itself every day in INTEGRITY at Zaman is the basis for decision making Zaman International is children alleviate the cycle of poverty by our human interactions. We believe women and at every level of our organization. We believe integrity providing basic needs and a foundation for a children deserve a dignified experience that restores is the guiding light that delivers an ethical, trustworthy, committed to facilitating better life. We empower the households we serve self-worth and empowers inner strength. We uphold honest paradigm that our clients, donors, volunteers, and promote self-reliance through training and a person’s dignity when poverty seeks to take it away. partners, and employees can expect every day. change and advancing vocational programs. STEWARDSHIP at Zaman means time. We spend an HOPE at Zaman is the ethos of our work. We exist the lives of marginalized The success of our organization and continued era of time on earth and believe this gift should be to restore hope to humanity. When basic human growth comes from the passion and dedication spent in the service of those who need our support. needs are satisfied, our clients believe in a day better women and children, to our mission shared by our team, volunteers, We demonstrate our stewardship by alleviating than the one before and a promising future better supporters, and community partners. We hope poverty every day and extending our stewardship to than the past. you will join us as we work to break the cycle our donors, partners, and volunteers. by enabling them to meet of poverty one family at a time. COMPASSION at Zaman begins with a commitment essential needs common to a cause greater than ourselves. We are responsive, respectful, and helpful in all our interactions. We listen to all humankind. with love and concern. We exist to provide for the essential human needs common to each of us. We manifest compassion through love, mercy, and equity. hope for humanity 2 ZAMAN INTERNATIONAL 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 3 ABOUT US SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY Our Programs Bayt Al-Zahra Urgent Client Choice Mobile Hot Needs Program Food Pantry Food Pantry Zaman’s flagship initiative provides food, An official partner of Gleaners This critical initiative delivers fresh, clothing, shelter, case management Community Food Bank, this curated food nutritious meals created by the Zaman services, and other forms of emergency pantry allows families to select culturally Culinary Kitchen to home-bound families relief to women and children, senior appropriate and nutritionally balanced in need. populations, and the terminally ill. food each month. Since its founding in 1996, Zaman has helped some of Southeast Michigan’s Plots for Tots B.O.O.S.T. Zaman Culinary poorest families achieve stability and self-reliance. We have grown Infant Burial Program Vocational & Literacy Kitchen substantially from our humble grassroots origins into a leading humanitarian Assisting families that cannot afford a Training Program Our professional kitchen supports proper funeral for their fetus, infant, or B.O.O.S.T. culinary students, while also B.O.O.S.T. is ‘Building Ongoing presence with global reach. As we begin to expand our efforts, we also toddler­­, Plots for Tots provides a free generating revenue for our programs Opportunities through Skills Training.’ burial plot and bereavement services. by providing catering services and hot grow resources and partnerships to better serve our local community. These tuition-free classes help women café lunches. Zaman continues to offer hope to thousands of women and children secure the skill sets needed to enter the job market or start a small business. through our growing network of programs. Meet Up & Eat Up Good Deeds Summer Food Program Resale Shop In partnership with United Way for This low-cost resale shop helps generate Southeastern Michigan, this program revenue to support our programs. provides healthy meals for children Good Deeds also provides a free, from low-income families during the dignified selection experience for our summer months. clients in need of clothes, furniture, and household goods. SERVING NEEDS INTERNATIONALLY Orphan Hope Program Sips of Hope Program International Operating locally and internationally, In partnership with international and Humanitarian Relief Orphan Hope provides basic needs and domestic partners, Zaman supports clean In partnership with International Medical ongoing support for children who have water initiatives around the world. Corps, Zaman helps communities around lost a parent. the world recover from natural disasters and violent conflicts. Volunteers stock the Client Choice Food Pantry at Zaman’s Hope for Humanity Center. 4 ZAMAN INTERNATIONAL Photo: Christopher Boomer 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 5 2018 MILESTONES The Zaman Detroit Run Team spreads Zaman’s mission throughout the world, running in more than 20 countries and over 25 states. They also play an integral role in planning and Renewed Hope for Humanity executing our annual Run Walk Picnic. Photo: Joe Alcodray Grants Received Bayt Al-Zahra International • Community Foundation for (Social Services) Relief Efforts Southeast Michigan • Case Management Assessment begins • Ethiopia - Sips of Hope Water Well • Ford Motor Company Fund Back to client goal-setting • Iraq & Syria - Orphan Hope Relief School Initiative • Master’s-prepared social workers • Lebanon - Barja Water Project • Helen L. Kay Charitable Foundation join the Zaman team to lead • Yemen - Emergency Famine Relief • Islamic Relief USA the department • United Way for Southeastern Michigan • Department welcomes bilingual staff, In 2018, Zaman leadership decided Zaman worked closely with Metro Detroit-based branding agency, Summer Food Service Program including a receptionist and office Recognition Zoyes Creative, to pinpoint exactly what the new look should • United Way for Southeastern Michigan manager/intake specialist • Crain’s Detroit Business Health Care that it was time to turn a new page. convey about the organization. After an enthusiastic workshop Emergency Food & Shelter Program Hero Award • Workforce Innovation Opportunity In the 13 years since the original and wonderful input, the team arrived at a refreshed, welcoming, Community • Georgetown University Building and hopeful new brand. Act Grant (Renewed) Bridges Award Engagement • Esteemed Women of Michigan Award logo was created, Zaman has grown This design aims to elevate Zaman’s logo to better reflect the • Muslims for Peace Humanitarian Award current organization—one with worldwide reach, longevity, B.O.O.S.T. • Zaman’s mission reaches 4,815 new exponentially from a grassroots team • Arab American Business Woman of the and endless heart. It is bold and iconic with the strength of a Building Ongoing Opportunities individuals through community Year Award to one with global reach.