Letter from the Executive Director

Dear Gii Community,

As we reflect on 2025, one phrase continues to return to me: Together, We Scale Impact.

What began as a hopeful idea became something we lived every day, through collaboration, persistence, and a shared belief in human dignity. This year, because of you, our donors, volunteers, partners, board members, global ambassadors, and staff, Global Impact Initiative nearly doubled its reach.

Through our TXOR-funded programs, we grew from serving 875 individuals to 1,654 program enrollments, with an additional 513 individuals supported through other initiatives. Our work reached 11 countries and communities across the United States, reinforcing that impact is both global and deeply local.

But numbers only tell part of the story.

What truly defined 2025 was the strength of the ecosystem surrounding the people we serve. Together, we did not simply expand programs, we strengthened pathways to stability, independence, and opportunity. Over the course of the year, Gii provided more than $1.6 million in direct client assistance, made possible by a community committed to showing up.

More than 150 volunteers contributed over 40,000 hours of service, offering their time, skills, and dedication. Alongside over $300,000 in financial and in-kind contributions, this collective effort translated commitment into meaningful action.

If I had to describe this year in three words, they would be grateful, inspired, and humbled.

From January 28 through March 17, a sudden federal grant freeze disrupted core funding streams and created uncertainty for the families who rely on us. During that period, we focused on remaining present and responsive. With the support of an emergency fundraiser led by Austin Jews & Partners for Refugees (AJPR) and volunteer mobilization by Shalom Austin, we met directly with clients, distributed gift cards, and maintained continuity of support.

Despite these challenges, 2025 was also a year of growth and momentum. We launched Gii Europe, expanded programs and partnerships, and increased the scope of TXOR-funded refugee services to $3.4 million. Members of our board and global ambassador community received national and international recognition for their leadership and service.

We also strengthened governance by welcoming two new board members—one a Certified Public Accountant with extensive nonprofit experience, and the other an attorney whose firm now serves Gii as a pro bono legal partner.

None of this happened in isolation. It happened because of people—people who believe in dignity, who remain engaged during uncertainty, and who understand that sustainable impact is built together.

Thank you for being part of this community. Thank you for your trust. And thank you for scaling impact with us—one individual, one family, and one future at a time.

With gratitude,
Anjum Malik