named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
English Summer Camp
English language immersion day camp for elementary students, held at Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach. Includes games, arts and crafts, and social activities.
English for Older Refugees
Weekly English conversation and citizenship preparation classes for older refugees, offered in partnership with Catholic Charities and the Henrietta Senior Center.
Job Readiness English
Weekly classes for advanced English learners focusing on workplace language skills, held at Catholic Charities Family and Community Service.
Mini Camp
Short English language sessions for school-aged children held on afternoons when school is not in session at Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach.
Moms & Tots
English language program for refugee mothers and their preschoolers, focusing on learning through play, songs, and stories. Offered at Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach and World Relief Western New York.
Taste of English
Beginner English classes offered monthly at St. Michael's Church in partnership with Rochester Hope, targeting community members waiting at the food pantry.
Women's English Classes
Monthly English classes for women focused on health and life skills, held at Catholic Charities Family and Community Services.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 3 activities
- English language instruction for adult refugees and immigrantsOffers small group English classes for adults with a maximum ratio of one teacher to seven learners, including specialized courses in conversation, citizenship preparation, and job readiness, held in community and workplace settings across multiple locations in Rochester.
- English language programs for refugee women and childrenProvides targeted English instruction through Moms & Tots classes for refugee mothers and their preschool-aged children, offered in-home and at partner sites including Mary's Place Refugee Outreach and World Relief Western New York.
- Women's English and life skills classesOffers monthly English classes for adult female refugees focused on health and life skills, hosted at Catholic Charities Family and Community Services.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- English language summer and mini camps for refugee childrenOperates immersive English Summer Camp for elementary-aged refugee children with educational and recreational components, and Mini Camp during school breaks, both held at Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$73K
Contributions & grants$64K88%
Program service revenue$9K12%
Investment income——
Other revenue$30
expenses
Total expenses$60K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$55K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$15K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauline Rosenberg - President | and Program Director/Teacher | 35 | $35K |
board members · 2
- Amy Stein — Board Member
- Ayan Abdi — Board Member
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Catholic Charities Partner — Employed staff who now teach with Rochester's LACE; shared work in refugee resettlement.
- Catholic Charities Family and Community Services Partner — Partners to host Women's English Classes, Job Readiness English classes, and co-facilitate programs for older refugees.
- Henrietta Senior Center Partner — Collaborates to offer weekly English classes for older refugees focused on conversation and citizenship preparation.
- Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach Partner — Hosts multiple LACE programs including English Summer Camp, Mini Camp, and the initial site for the Moms & Tots program.
- National Council of Jewish Women Greater Rochester Section Network — Shared board membership and community engagement in social justice and immigrant support.
- Rochester Hope Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Rochester LACE to deliver language and cultural support services.
- Rochester Hope Partner — Partners to deliver beginner English classes at St. Michael's Church during food pantry distribution times.
- Spectrum News Partner — Covered Rochester's Lace in a news segment about serving vulnerable student populations.
- St. Michael's Church Partner — Hosts monthly beginner English classes in conjunction with food pantry services provided by Rochester Hope.
- World Relief Western NY Partner — Collaborates with volunteers from Rochester's LACE in supporting refugee populations.
- World Relief Western New York Partner — Collaborates to offer the Moms & Tots program for refugee mothers and preschoolers.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Language and Cultural Exchangemethodology: cultural-integration-supportBy combining language instruction with cultural exchange, we promote community integration and independence for new Americans, because affirming home cultures while facilitating adaptation to American culture fosters belonging and healing.
- Play-Based Intergenerational Language Learningmethodology: play-based_family_learningBy using play-based, family-centered activities to teach English, we strengthen language acquisition and engagement, because intergenerational learning fosters bonding, reduces trauma, and increases motivation for refugee families.
- Relationship-Centered, Conversational Learningmethodology: relationship-centered educationBy using trained instructors in a supportive, relationship-centered environment with a relaxed, conversational model, we improve English literacy and engagement among refugee women, children, and older refugees, because emotional safety and personal connection enhance language acquisition.