From the President On behalf of the Board of Directors, administration, staff, participants and families that are served through all of Lawrence Family Development, Inc. d/b/a Lawrence Prospera’s programs, we present this Annual Report which covers July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. This FY23 Annual Report reflects our unwavering commitment to our mission: Strengthening the individuals and families of Lawrence through the development of thriving neighborhoods. Lawrence Prospera is an organization created on meeting the needs of the heavily Hispanic community in Lawrence. That means understanding and evolving as the needs of the community change. After spending the previous fiscal year evaluating and rebuilding programming and services, FY23 was a year of refocused growth for Lawrence Prospera in a post-Covid world. As the year progressed, we launched several new initiatives and introduced enhancements to others. Lawrence Prospera is proud of what we were able to accomplish: • The SISU Embroidery Shop expanded with the purchase of an 8-head embroidery machine and an experienced Embroidery Instructor; • The Quintana Center launched a Conversation English class to keep students progressing with their English language skills; • SISU Basketball evolved from the GRIT program and provided over 300 young people with the opportunity to learn and compete in a safe and fun environment; • The Lawrence Prospera Food Service program continue to grow, taking on clients outside of the Charter School community. In keeping with our mission and history, Lawrence Prospera continues to evolve our programming to ensure we are meeting the needs of the growing and evolving community. As we bring this past fiscal year to a close, we hope that this FY23 Annual Report reflects our commitment to continuing to meet the needs of Lawrence through the mission of Lawrence Prospera and prompts readers and the Board of Directors to share our satisfaction for the future of Lawrence Prospera and its impact on the community. In addition, Lawrence Prospera continues to strive towards professionalism and excellence in all aspects of the organization by being a community-focused, non-profit service agency. Sincerely, John Housianitis, President Lawrence Prospera Ralph Carrero, Executive Director Lawrence Prospera LAWRENCE PROSPERA FY’23 ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 1
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