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2018 YWCA Kalamazoo Annual Report YWCA IS ON A MISSION 1
IT TAKES COMMITMENT Dear YWCA Friends and Family As you page through this report we hope you can feel the passion and dedication that underlies all of our work at the YWCA to support the women children and families in our community This past year we have worked intentionally to unwind the struggles of violence and abuse racism sexism and poverty with professionalism and kindness We have focused on meeting people where they are to provide social emotional legal and therapeutic supports Our work to Eliminate Racism and Empower Women encompasses our four strategic areas Caring for Victims of Abuse Improving the Lives of Children Promoting Maternal and Child Health and Advocacy and System Change We are proud to share with you our supporters and donors that the YWCA s growth in the depth of our services is positioning us to not only be leaders in Kalamazoo but in the state and around the nation for our comprehensive services for women children and families We have had several opportunities this year to showcase our work and successes all made possible through the support and contributions of many Thank you for the support and commitment given to us by many of you our community of friends and family through your donations and volunteerism We invite all who read this to learn more about the YWCA and ways in which you can lend your support to help others You make our work possible and for that we are grateful YWCA Kalamazoo Staff Members 2018 Board Of Directors Board Officers Sarah Sandell Chair Heather Haigh Vice Chair Marla Williams Treasurer Martha Upjohn Secretary Board Members Sonia Eden Demarra Gardner Gail Griffin Mary Harper Jen Holder Lara Latham Anita Mehta Sara Nicholson Margaret Patton Lupe Velazquez Cathy Wortham 2 Contents Letter from YWCA Leadership 2 Strategic Focus Areas 3 4 Caring for Victims of Abuse 5 6 Improving the Lives of Children 7 8 Advocacy Systems Change 9 10 Promoting Maternal Child Health 11 12 Financial Position 13 Our Thank You 14 16 Sarah Sandell 2018 YWCA Kalamazoo Board Chair Right Dr Grace Lubwama YWCA Kalamazoo CEO Left 2
IT TAKES COMMITMENT Dear YWCA Friends and Family As you page through this report we hope you can feel the passion and dedication that underlies all of our work at the YWCA to support the women children and families in our community This past year we have worked intentionally to unwind the struggles of violence and abuse racism sexism and poverty with professionalism and kindness We have focused on meeting people where they are to provide social emotional legal and therapeutic supports Our work to Eliminate Racism and Empower Women encompasses our four strategic areas Caring for Victims of Abuse Improving the Lives of Children Promoting Maternal and Child Health and Advocacy and System Change We are proud to share with you our supporters and donors that the YWCA s growth in the depth of our services is positioning us to not only be leaders in Kalamazoo but in the state and around the nation for our comprehensive services for women children and families We have had several opportunities this year to showcase our work and successes all made possible through the support and contributions of many Thank you for the support and commitment given to us by many of you our community of friends and family through your donations and volunteerism We invite all who read this to learn more about the YWCA and ways in which you can lend your support to help others You make our work possible and for that we are grateful YWCA Kalamazoo Staff Members 2018 Board Of Directors Board Officers Sarah Sandell Chair Heather Haigh Vice Chair Marla Williams Treasurer Martha Upjohn Secretary Board Members Sonia Eden Demarra Gardner Gail Griffin Mary Harper Jen Holder Lara Latham Anita Mehta Sara Nicholson Margaret Patton Lupe Velazquez Cathy Wortham 2 Contents Letter from YWCA Leadership 2 Strategic Focus Areas 3 4 Caring for Victims of Abuse 5 6 Improving the Lives of Children 7 8 Advocacy Systems Change 9 10 Promoting Maternal Child Health 11 12 Financial Position 13 Our Thank You 14 16 Sarah Sandell 2018 YWCA Kalamazoo Board Chair Right Dr Grace Lubwama YWCA Kalamazoo CEO Left 2
YWCA Kalamazoo STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS ADVOCACY SYSTEMS CHANGE Create a just community through addressing systems that cause racial and gender disparities PROMOTING MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH Address maternal and child racial disparities with evidence based programs IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN CARING FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE Provide accessible high quality early learning and childcare for families Provide domestic violence sexual assault and human trafficking services ELIMINATING RACISM EMPOWERING WOMEN 3 Stand up for social justice help families and strengthen communities 4
YWCA Kalamazoo STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS ADVOCACY SYSTEMS CHANGE Create a just community through addressing systems that cause racial and gender disparities PROMOTING MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH Address maternal and child racial disparities with evidence based programs IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN CARING FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE Provide accessible high quality early learning and childcare for families Provide domestic violence sexual assault and human trafficking services ELIMINATING RACISM EMPOWERING WOMEN 3 Stand up for social justice help families and strengthen communities 4
CARING FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE Providing domestic violence sexual assault and human trafficking services Thank you for all of your support and help it was exactly what I needed in a time where I felt my worst Client Domestic Assault Program 542 Clients of intimate partner violence received supportive services Sexual Assault Program Therapy 1 626 Hours of therapeutic services were provided to 210 victims survivors of abuse 192 Clients received Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations SANE in a supportive setting through our partnership with Sexual Assault Services of Battle Creek and Bronson Healthcare Human Trafficking Program 1st shelter in Michigan was opened by the YWCA for labor and sex trafficking survivors Supportive services including legal advocacy case management and therapy were provided to 29 clients 5 HOUSING SERVICES CRISIS INTERVENTION 2 102 Calls taken by our 24 hour crisis line from victims friends and family to secure services and referrals 20 889 Nights of emergency shelter and support 636 Legal 126 Clients received 1 086 instances of free legal representation and consultation on family law crime victims rights housing laws personal protection orders and immigration matters 24 hour Crisis Line Advocacy Emergency Response Emergency Shelter Housing Shelter Children received emergency shelter and support 399 Adults A 10 year old victim of sexual assault read a survivor letter in the self care kits she received after a sexual assault exam She immediately looked at her grandma and said How do they know me It was the beginning point in her journey of healing received emergency shelter and support Individual Group Counseling Legal Services Prevention Therapy 6
CARING FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE Providing domestic violence sexual assault and human trafficking services Thank you for all of your support and help it was exactly what I needed in a time where I felt my worst Client Domestic Assault Program 542 Clients of intimate partner violence received supportive services Sexual Assault Program Therapy 1 626 Hours of therapeutic services were provided to 210 victims survivors of abuse 192 Clients received Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations SANE in a supportive setting through our partnership with Sexual Assault Services of Battle Creek and Bronson Healthcare Human Trafficking Program 1st shelter in Michigan was opened by the YWCA for labor and sex trafficking survivors Supportive services including legal advocacy case management and therapy were provided to 29 clients 5 HOUSING SERVICES CRISIS INTERVENTION 2 102 Calls taken by our 24 hour crisis line from victims friends and family to secure services and referrals 20 889 Nights of emergency shelter and support 636 Legal 126 Clients received 1 086 instances of free legal representation and consultation on family law crime victims rights housing laws personal protection orders and immigration matters 24 hour Crisis Line Advocacy Emergency Response Emergency Shelter Housing Shelter Children received emergency shelter and support 399 Adults A 10 year old victim of sexual assault read a survivor letter in the self care kits she received after a sexual assault exam She immediately looked at her grandma and said How do they know me It was the beginning point in her journey of healing received emergency shelter and support Individual Group Counseling Legal Services Prevention Therapy 6
IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN Providing accessible high quality early learning and childcare for families YWCA Children s Center 85 Children received trauma informed high quality childcare designed to nurture a child s unique social emotional development and enrich their early education to prepare them for kindergarten Parent Engagement 103 Parents supported their children by attending family activities Trauma Support 750 Hours of social emotional programs for children living in our domestic violence shelter 7 Tuition Assistance 253 000 provided by the YWCA 92 of children met or exceeded developmental goals TechGYRLS 52 Girls participated in TechGYRLS STEAM programming through spring break winter day camps and after school activities Early Childhood Education Youth Development Programming Organizing Families for Impact High Quality Provider Trauma informed Anti bias Education 9 8
IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN Providing accessible high quality early learning and childcare for families YWCA Children s Center 85 Children received trauma informed high quality childcare designed to nurture a child s unique social emotional development and enrich their early education to prepare them for kindergarten Parent Engagement 103 Parents supported their children by attending family activities Trauma Support 750 Hours of social emotional programs for children living in our domestic violence shelter 7 Tuition Assistance 253 000 provided by the YWCA 92 of children met or exceeded developmental goals TechGYRLS 52 Girls participated in TechGYRLS STEAM programming through spring break winter day camps and after school activities Early Childhood Education Youth Development Programming Organizing Families for Impact High Quality Provider Trauma informed Anti bias Education 9 8
ADVOCACY SYSTEMS CHANGE Creating a just community through addressing systems that cause racial and gender disparities Community Education Training 4 617 Community members participated in 104 presentations I raise up my voice not so that I can shout but so that those without a voice can be heard Malala Yousafzai 70 Staff members attended the Racial Equity Training which focuses on internal transformation to elevate racial equity among staff Prevention Education 2 545 Students attended 102 classroom presentations at local elementary middle and high schools as well as youth organizations colleges and universities in Kalamazoo County Advocacy and Public Policy YWCA Kalamazoo was selected to represent Michigan as 1 of 3 pilot states for an advocacy initiative to eliminate policies and practices that criminalize youth of color Staff spent 29 hours engaging with elected officials to positively affect systems change related to education human trafficking and domestic violence 9 The Presenter did a great job reminding participants of ways we may have biases and how to overcome them Participant Training Community Education Advocacy 10
ADVOCACY SYSTEMS CHANGE Creating a just community through addressing systems that cause racial and gender disparities Community Education Training 4 617 Community members participated in 104 presentations I raise up my voice not so that I can shout but so that those without a voice can be heard Malala Yousafzai 70 Staff members attended the Racial Equity Training which focuses on internal transformation to elevate racial equity among staff Prevention Education 2 545 Students attended 102 classroom presentations at local elementary middle and high schools as well as youth organizations colleges and universities in Kalamazoo County Advocacy and Public Policy YWCA Kalamazoo was selected to represent Michigan as 1 of 3 pilot states for an advocacy initiative to eliminate policies and practices that criminalize youth of color Staff spent 29 hours engaging with elected officials to positively affect systems change related to education human trafficking and domestic violence 9 The Presenter did a great job reminding participants of ways we may have biases and how to overcome them Participant Training Community Education Advocacy 10
PROMOTING MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH Addressing maternal and child racial disparities with evidence based programs Home Visitation Program YWCA Kalamazoo is uniquely positioned to serve a population not eligible for other home visitation programs Our program keeps families engaged before during and after pregnancy and empowers participants to make decisions about their health and their children s health 174 Referrals 543 Participants attended Cradle Kalamazoo educational activities baby showers and other events led by YWCA Kalamazoo of eligible pregnant or parenting mothers were received 242 New enrollments to YWCA s home visitation program WISH a 91 increase from 2017 Clients received services from specially trained social workers nurses and outreach staff Pre natal Care 80 of women of color 70 of women in poverty received services in their first trimester thus improving healthy birth outcomes 11 11 12 12
PROMOTING MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH Addressing maternal and child racial disparities with evidence based programs Home Visitation Program YWCA Kalamazoo is uniquely positioned to serve a population not eligible for other home visitation programs Our program keeps families engaged before during and after pregnancy and empowers participants to make decisions about their health and their children s health 174 Referrals 543 Participants attended Cradle Kalamazoo educational activities baby showers and other events led by YWCA Kalamazoo of eligible pregnant or parenting mothers were received 242 New enrollments to YWCA s home visitation program WISH a 91 increase from 2017 Clients received services from specially trained social workers nurses and outreach staff Pre natal Care 80 of women of color 70 of women in poverty received services in their first trimester thus improving healthy birth outcomes 11 11 12 12
YWCA KALAMAZOO 2018 FINANCIAL POSITION Total Revenue 2018 Gains Losses 4 Other THANK YOU to our Donors Sponsors Members Volunteers You make the difference 76 of every dollar goes directly to programs for the women children and families in our community 2 Program Income 8 as adopted under ASU No 2016 14 Federal Grants 15 United Way 6 Expenses 2018 Contributions 73 Development Building 3 6 Improving the Lives of Children Administration 24 16 Realized unrealized gains losses as determined by market conditions as of 8 31 18 YWCA Kalamazoo programs are supported in part by the following governmental funders City of Portage Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Food and Shelter Program Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Michigan Crime Services Commission1 Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board2 Michigan Emergency Shelter Partnership Program Michigan Department of Education Michigan State Housing Development Authority Advocacy Systems Change Promoting Maternal Child Health 2 9 Caring for Victims of Abuse 41 1 This project Assisting Victims of Domestic and Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking was supported by Crime Victim Assistance Grant Awards 20192306 00 20192430 001 and 20192328 001 awarded to YWCA Kalamazoo by the Michigan Crime Victim Services Commission Michigan Department of Health and Human Services The grant awards totaling 1 138 313 80 of the project comes from the Federal Crime Victims Fund established by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 YWCA Kalamazoo provides the required match in part by the use of volunteers valued at 251 109 est 4 396 hours 2 YWCA wishes to thank the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board The Board for their financial support of this project Points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of The Board 13 14
YWCA KALAMAZOO 2018 FINANCIAL POSITION Total Revenue 2018 Gains Losses 4 Other THANK YOU to our Donors Sponsors Members Volunteers You make the difference 76 of every dollar goes directly to programs for the women children and families in our community 2 Program Income 8 as adopted under ASU No 2016 14 Federal Grants 15 United Way 6 Expenses 2018 Contributions 73 Development Building 3 6 Improving the Lives of Children Administration 24 16 Realized unrealized gains losses as determined by market conditions as of 8 31 18 YWCA Kalamazoo programs are supported in part by the following governmental funders City of Portage Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Food and Shelter Program Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Michigan Crime Services Commission1 Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board2 Michigan Emergency Shelter Partnership Program Michigan Department of Education Michigan State Housing Development Authority Advocacy Systems Change Promoting Maternal Child Health 2 9 Caring for Victims of Abuse 41 1 This project Assisting Victims of Domestic and Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking was supported by Crime Victim Assistance Grant Awards 20192306 00 20192430 001 and 20192328 001 awarded to YWCA Kalamazoo by the Michigan Crime Victim Services Commission Michigan Department of Health and Human Services The grant awards totaling 1 138 313 80 of the project comes from the Federal Crime Victims Fund established by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 YWCA Kalamazoo provides the required match in part by the use of volunteers valued at 251 109 est 4 396 hours 2 YWCA wishes to thank the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board The Board for their financial support of this project Points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of The Board 13 14
Thank you for your support Your COMMITMENT helps serve victims and survivors provide high quality childcare promote racial and gender equity and address maternal issues throughout the KALAMAZOO community IT TAKES YOU I love the YWCA Without it I don t think I would have survived my trauma Client The programs are very uplifting I got my chance to work on myself as an individual and take care of my children Client The future depends entirely on what each of us does every day a movement is only people moving Gloria Steinem 15 16
Thank you for your support Your COMMITMENT helps serve victims and survivors provide high quality childcare promote racial and gender equity and address maternal issues throughout the KALAMAZOO community IT TAKES YOU I love the YWCA Without it I don t think I would have survived my trauma Client The programs are very uplifting I got my chance to work on myself as an individual and take care of my children Client The future depends entirely on what each of us does every day a movement is only people moving Gloria Steinem 15 16
IT TAKES YOU JOIN US IN OUR MISSION TO CREATE REAL CHANGE FOR WOMEN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN KALAMAZOO COUNTY 17 19
IT TAKES YOU JOIN US IN OUR MISSION TO CREATE REAL CHANGE FOR WOMEN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN KALAMAZOO COUNTY 17 19
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