LEADING KNOWLEDGE: LOCAL IMPACT
UNLEASHING THEIR POTENTIAL
2012 ANNUAL REPORT
STARR COMMONWEALTH
VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES
In 1913, the Creed of Starr Commonwealth was created. Today, we continue to take to heart what Floyd Starr so compassionately penned that day as his core belief and the foundation of our organization, "there is no such thing as a bad boy."*
VISION: Actively engage with communities worldwide to develop the greatness in every child.
This core belief is represented in our mission, vision and core values. The values we seek to nurture and live by are honesty, compassion, respect, responsibility and fairness.
MISSION: Create positive environments where children flourish.
It is these core values that guide us and allow us to continue to build upon Starr's strength-based treatment philosophy and provide hope for today's children and families. *Starr Commonwealth changed the statement to read, “There is no such thing as a bad child” to reflect the care of girls as well as boys.
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James has plans – having learned to manage his Asperger’s he knows what he can achieve. His love for music led him to participate in Starr’s popular All-Starr Choir. Next, he began singing in the choir of a local church. It was there he began thinking about a career in youth ministry. “I realized that people of faith had always been there for me and I saw that I could be there for others.” One of the hallmarks of Starr’s treatment philosophy is the importance of making spiritual connections.
Letter from the President and Executive Team As Starr approaches its 100th year of helping children and families flourish, there is more temptation than ever to look back at what our organization has achieved, including the thousands of lives touched, even transformed, by our work and the vision of our inspirational founder, Floyd Starr. However, while we will certainly celebrate our proud history, our minds are fixed firmly on the future and ensuring the next 100 years are even brighter for Starr and for children and families around the world.
Martin L. Mitchell, Ed.D. President Chief Executive Officer
We know that Starr’s next century will be very different from its first. The societal needs for human services are as great as ever, but the ways in which they are met must change. Clients want services to be flexible and delivered in their community, their home or online. Publicly funded infrastructure is being reformed in the areas of juvenile justice, child welfare, education and health. More than ever there is a convergence between the private, public and nonprofit sectors when it comes to tackling social problems and improving lives. With these changes, we are presented with challenges but also great opportunities. Already, Starr is responding to these emerging needs and has built innovative models so our strength-based approaches can benefit children and families across the U.S. and in many countries around the world. The Starr Global Learning Network, in particular, with its unique blend of trauma-informed care, resilience in youth and racial healing, is supporting the development of thousands of professionals each year and continues to expand its sphere of influence. In a world where, too often, vulnerable children are stigmatized and dismissed as a problem, Starr is increasingly applying its rich knowledge and its fundamental belief that there is no such thing as a bad child to prevent the development of behavioral and emotional issues in young people. The Starr Detroit Academy is a shining example of this, with more than 500 children benefiting from an education that is wrapped in Starr’s unique approach to child welfare and development. Starr continues to expand its work in the areas of prevention and education. It is remarkable that, from a ramshackle barn purchased by Floyd Starr in 1913, our organization has grown to the extent that it reached over 1.5 million people globally in FY 2011-2012. This exceeded our goal of reaching 1.3 million people, and we are very proud of this achievement.
Wm. Chuck Jackson, MA Executive Vice President Chief Clinical Officer
Christopher L. Smith, BBA., CPA Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth A. Carey, MSW Executive Vice President Chief Strategy Officer
Starr is making great progress in strengthening its position as a global knowledge leader and an industry leader in the design and delivery of transformational programs for children and families, and we know that none of this would be possible without the generous support or our donors, partners, colleagues and friends. Thank you to everyone who contributed to Starr’s significant impact in 2012. Gary Q. Tester, MRC Executive Vice President Chief Development Officer
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Starr Detroit Academy It is an unfortunate reality that Detroit is home to some of the lowest performing schools in the United States. According to the Detroit Public Schools, its graduation rate was approximately 62 percent in 2011. Although it has risen slightly in recent years, it is still well below the national average of 72 percent and the Michigan average of 79 percent. One of the beliefs at Starr is that every child should have access to a quality education. To make that goal a reality, Starr embarked on a new endeavor near the east side of Detroit in 2012. Starr Detroit Academy, an open-admissions charter school located in Harper Woods, opened in September 2012 with over 500 children enrolled, offering educational services to k-5 students. After a highly selective process, Starr received authorization in September 2011 for charter school operation from Central Michigan University. The academy’s daily operations are overseen by a management company, Starr Educational Services. Starr Detroit Academy is made possible, in part, by the legacy of Children’s Home of Detroit, which ended its services in 2008. Starr Commonwealth, as successor to the property owned by the 172-year-old organization, pledged to reinvest CHD resources into services for youth in the metropolitan area by establishing a committee called Vision Detroit. Larry Givens, Chair of the Vision Detroit Committee and a member of the Starr board of trustees, is dedicated to creating a culture of success, thus changing the perception of schools in Detroit. “Detroit is an area with many underserved and at-risk youth,” Givens said. “By making college and academic achievement a priority for children and families early on, the likelihood of our youth succeeding throughout their lives is exponentially greater.” The mission of Starr Detroit Academy is to prepare students for academic mastery, college, work and life. To achieve this task, children will develop a strong character, self-confidence and a deep awareness of their strengths, interests and abilities. Building a strong foundation in the core subjects through a college preparatory curriculum will also provide students with the skills needed to flourish in high school and beyond. Using the strength-based model of positive youth development pioneered by Starr, the academy provides individualized instruction aimed at meeting students at their achievement level. This program, Response to
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Intervention, offers teacher-led, small-group interventions that keep students engaged and on track with the idea of meeting grade level standards and closing the achievement gap. “These kids need as much time at school as possible,” said Jim Hall, President of the Starr Detroit Academy School Board. “Using strengthbased practices as well as other tools, we are positioned to offer our students access to firstclass academic and extracurricular programs.”
Starr Detroit Academy in Harper Woods opened in September 2012
But high-level student achievement is impossible without a devoted staff. Starr Detroit Academy features frequent professional development opportunities, which allows team members to be informed on best practices and leading-edge curriculum standards, keeping Starr Detroit Academy ahead of the curve. Some additional features of the academy are an extended school day, top-notch athletic facilities, an art and music program, an unyielding focus on partnering with parents to ensure their child’s success, and many more aspects intended to help the children of Detroit reach their full potential. “For Starr Detroit Academy and our students to flourish, we need everyone involved to have an unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Dr. Jim Pelt, Chair of the Starr Educational Services Board. “Starr Detroit Academy is just the beginning for these children. Our program can start equipping kids with the skills they will need to succeed for the rest of their lives.” Starr Detroit Academy is located at 19360 Harper Ave., in Harper Woods, Michigan. For more information on Starr Detroit Academy, visit www.starracademy.org.
The mission of Starr Detroit Academy is to prepare students for academic mastery, college, work and life.
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We appreciate the following individuals, foundations, groups, businesses and organizations who have made donations of $500 or more to Starr Commonwealth during the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Individual Donors: Highlighted names indicate legacy gifts Mrs. Mary E. Abeles Mr. and Mrs. Earl Adamson Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Allen Mr. and Mrs. Raymond I. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Ira B. Artman Mr. Oduwole Bakare Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Baker Mr. Mitch H. Banchefsky Estate of Ursula Behr Henry Benjamin Estate Mr. and Mrs. Scott G. Bennett Mr. & Mrs. James D. Benseler Dr. Christopher G. Brown Mr. and Mrs. F. Nathan Bryan Howard W. Burns Trust Mr. Michael Young and Mrs. Elizabeth Carey Mr. Paul E. P. Carlson Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin G. Chapman Ms. Melissa E. Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Douglas K. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Randy L. Copas Mr. and Mrs. Gary Crist Estate of Theresa Davis Mrs. Rebecca Davis Mr. and Mrs. John R. Dickerson Miss Nellie J. Drake Mr. and Mrs. Keith Dufrane Mr. and Mrs. David Dunshee Mr. Donald Efremoff Ms. Elisa Elliot Mr. and Mrs. Melvin D. Ely Mr. Donald Erickson Estate of Harold Fassold Estate of Ruby Fassold Mr. Parker T. Feldpausch Mrs. Jane D. Ferger Mrs. Walter Fisher Mrs. Shirley Flanagan Barbara Garrett Trust Mr. Robert W. Garthwait Mr. and Mrs. Martin K. Gaudiose Estate of Warren Genee Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Gerholz Mr. and Mrs. William R. Gillam Mr. and Mrs. George D. Goodman Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Gould Mr. and Mrs. James R. Greene Eugene B. Hamilton Trust Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hartzell Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hastings Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Hepp Drs. Richard W. and Susan Hill Mrs. Joan Hinkamp Mr. and Mrs. William W. Houghton Mr. and Mrs. William C. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. David L. Johnson
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Mr. and Mrs. Ted F. Johnson Ms. Jenny L. Klitch, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. James Klungness Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kolassa Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Rowan Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. LaFleur Dr. George H. Lauff Mr. and Mrs. John W. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. John Lawter Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Leach Dr. Pamela A. Lemerand Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Lenkey Mr. Ronald Lewis Drs. Michael and Marcia Liepman Dr. Hanmin Liu and Ms. Jennifer Mei Mr. Austin D. Bryan and Ms. Ann Longfellow Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Maldegen Mr. Lynn S. Mathews Dr. Larraine Matusak Dr. and Mrs. Russell G. Mawby Mary McVicar Mr. James S. Merchant Mr. Michael E. Mickunas Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. James A. Moore Estate of Minnie Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Larry Murray Dr. Linda M. Muul Mrs. Maria Francesca Myers Dr. and Mrs. Don Nelson Dr. and Mrs. Arlin E. Ness Pastors Randy and Karen Parlor Mr. Richard A. Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Pettengill Mr. and Mrs. Roger M. Pitzer George J. Pohl Zora B. Pohl Mr. Charles Porter Mr. Mike Sayre and Ms. Susan Porter Sgt. Donald E. Potrafka Mr. and Mrs. Donald Raithel Ms. Kory L. Ralston Dr. and Mrs. David Reimann Mrs. Margaret A. Riecker Mrs. Margaret Rink Mr. Reni Rocco Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Roeder Mr. Denis Royston Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Schafer Estate of Evelyn Schwarz Estate of Gertrude Schwarz Mr. Jared C. Scofield Estate of Maxine Sigafoose Mr. and Mrs. John S. Slavens Dr. Daniel Smith and Ms. Angela Murray Estate of David H. Smith Ms. Joyce Soebbing Mrs. Charlotte Southwick Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Speirn
Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Spence Dr. William Steele Mr. and Mrs. Erick Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Verne Sutherland Mr. Gary L. Taylor Dr. and Mrs. Kurt E. Tech Mr. and Mrs. Kurt O. Tech Mr. and Mrs. Gary Q. Tester Mrs. James C. Tyler Dr. and Mrs. Warren Van Wicklin Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Vande Vusse Mr. Don Vermeulen Estate of Lima Vires Dr. Charles W. Walton Mr. Jonathan Weaver Mr. Harvey M. Weitkamp Alma L. Weixelbaum Mr. and Mrs. Keith Whann Estate of Catherine C. Yarnelle Mr. Frankie A. Zanetti
Foundations, Corporations, Groups and Organizations: Accenture Albion Community Foundation Alliance for Children & Families American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Anna Paulina Foundation Battle Creek Community Foundation Black & Veatch Corporation Bob Evans Farms, Inc. Bricker & Eckler LLC Chemical Bank Shoreline Children’s Home of Detroit Cleveland Indians Columbus Crew Soccer Foundation Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Crispin Porter + Bogusky Detroit Industrial School Dollar General Literacy Foundation Edward E. MacCrone Private Foundation Emerson Network Power Enterprise Holding Foundation Ernst & Young Fitch H. Beach Charitable Foundation Foursight Foundation Franke Center for the Arts Frederick S. Upton Foundation Giorgio’s Restaurant Hannah Neil Center Foundation Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation Harry C. Moores Foundation Hartzell-Norris Charitable Trust Heart of Illinois United Way Heiner’s Bakery Inc.
Helen L. Kay Charitable Trust Howard & Howard Attorneys, P.C. HP Foundation Ice Miller J. F. Ervin Foundation Jasam Foundation Jessie R. Stewart Trust Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kellogg’s Corporate Citizenship Fund L. M. Electric Leo Yassenoff Foundation Limited Brands Foundation Longfellow Investment Management Company Loraine and Melinese Reuter Foundation METRO Solutions MGM Resorts Foundation Michigan Department of Education Nationwide Insurance Nationwide Insurance Foundation Nina B. Pohlman Fund North Congregational Church Northern Trust O.P. & W.E. Edwards Foundation Ohio State Fair Post Foods, LLC Primore, Inc. Rite-Way Industrial Service, Inc. Rotary Club of Albion Taft, Stettinius & Hollister Target Corporation The Cleveland Foundation The Columbus Foundation The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation The Mercator Club The Reinberger Foundation The San Francisco Foundation The T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving The Troy Foundation Time Warner Cable, Inc. Truist Tyler-Little Family Foundation U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) U. S. Department of Justice United Way of Central Ohio United Way of Delaware County United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region W. K. Kellogg Foundation Walter and Marian English Foundation Woman’s National Farm & Garden Association
Champions for ChildrenSM The good work of Starr Commonwealth would not be possible without many friends giving at all levels during their lifetime and beyond. Starr Commonwealth’s Champions for Children recognition society was created to recognize this support and celebrate those who help us transform the lives of troubled children and families. All costs associated with our three stewardship programs are underwritten by special friends who join us in saying, “Thank you for caring!”
The following donors reached the next level of accumulated giving and qualify for new milk bottles in the 2011 - 2012 fiscal year.
Milk Bottle 1 Summary of Gifts $2,500 - $4,999 Individuals: Mr. Mitch H. Banchefsky Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Baker Mr. and Mrs. William H. Culp Mr. Donald Erickson Mr. Millard Harman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ted F. Johnson Dr. Pamela A. Lemerand Dr. Hanmin Liu/Ms. Jennifer Mei Mr. and Mrs. James A. Moore Dr. Linda M. Muul Dr. and Mrs. Don Nelson Mr. Mike Sayre/Ms. Susan Porter The Rev. Dr. Ruth H. Strang Ms. Mary Jane Voelker Organizations: Detroit Industrial School Howard & Howard Attorneys, P.C. Foursight Foundation HP Foundation Post Foods, LLC Primore, Inc. The San Francisco Foundation Tyler-Little Family Foundation Taft, Stettinius & Hollister
Arlin E. Ness Circle “There are no disposable kids.” Named after Starr Commonwealth’s President Emeritus, this recognition society remembers our history as a working dairy farm and symbolizes our work of nurturing children’s bodies, minds and spirits. Each bottle represents $2,500 of accumulated gifts to Starr Commonwealth. Receiving eight bottles represents total accumulated giving of $20,000 or more.
Milk Bottle 2 Summary of Gifts $5,000 - $7,499
Milk Bottle 4 Summary of Gifts $10,000 - $12,499
Milk Bottle 8 Summary of Gifts more than $20,000
Individuals: Mr. and Mrs. Douglas K. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Gary Crist Mrs. Rebecca Davis Mrs. Shirley Flanagan Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Gould Drs. Michael and Marcia Liepman Mr. Lynn S. Mathews Dr. Jo Anne F. Milburn Mr. Frederick R. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Speirn Mr. Michael Young/ Mrs. Elizabeth Carey
Individuals: Mr. and Mrs. William C. Jackson Mrs. Margaret Rink Mr. Jared C. Schofield
Individuals: Mr. and Mrs. Keith Dufrane Mr. and Mrs. Kurt O. Tech Mr. and Mrs. William Traver
Organizations: Edward E. MacCrone Private Foundation United Way of Delaware County
Milk Bottle 3 Summary of Gifts $7,500 - $9,999 Individuals:: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Hepp Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Leach Organizations: Limited Brands Foundation
Organizations: Albion Community Foundation The Reinberger Foundation
Milk Bottle 5 Summary of Gifts $12,500 - $14,999 Organizations: Sedco, Inc.
Milk Bottle 6 Summary of Gifts $15,000 - $17,499 Individuals:: Mr. and Mrs. John Lawter Mr. and Mrs. Erick Stewart Organizations: American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Nationwide Insurance
Milk Bottle 7 Summary of Gifts $17,500 - $19,999
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When I first arrived here at Montcalm School, I did not want to listen to anyone because I knew that if I did, that things would change – and I wasn’t ready for change. So I chose not to listen and it really didn’t get me anywhere. I realized it was important to listen and I figured out that it helps a great deal. It is helping me grow inside and helps me grow with my friends. - Tyler
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I wanted to write and thank everyone at Montcalm for all you have done for Morgan and our family. When families are struggling, it is such a relief to find a school like yours that can help. You really helped us through many important decisions and showed us that waiting for Morgan to go through all the “steps” was the best approach. We feel so optimistic about her future. We really believe that we have “the daughter we love” back again. - Sheryl Quigley (Mother)
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Floyd Starr Founder’s Circle “There’s no such thing as a bad child.” Floyd Starr Founder’s Circle recognizes friends who give to Starr Commonwealth through their wills or estate plans. Members receive a beautiful replica of the statue “Floyd Starr with a Boy” that graces the entrance of our Albion campus, as well as other benefits. Floyd Starr Founder’s Circle celebrates “Uncle” Floyd’s dedication to children, and the dedication of those who continue to support his vision.
Legacies: Several friends passed away last year and remembered our children in their wills and estate plans. We will never forget them. Ms. Ursula Behr Mr. Marvin Colness Mr. Robert Davis Mr. J. Dean Eckersley Mrs. Ruby Fassold
Ms. Evelyn Schwarz Mr. Richard Sturgis Ms. Lima Vires
Will Inclusions: We are pleased to recognize our friends who have informed us that they have included Starr Commonwealth in their wills and estate plans.
Mrs. Pearl Albert Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Allen Dr. and Mrs. Rick E. Amidon Mrs. Lavonne G. Bauer Mr. and Mrs. Bruce H. Bellard Mr. Jim Bolton Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Buhler Mrs. Helen Z. Bunker Mr. Paul E. P. Carlson Mr. William E. Chapman
Mrs. LaVerne Colness Ms. Julia Crenshaw Patterson Mrs. Theresa Davis Ms. Nellie J. Drake Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Higby Mr. Ronald Hooker Miss Ruth J. Husung Ms. Diana S. Langley Mr. and Mrs. Calvin A. Lehman Mrs. Geneva Leonard Mrs. George W. Maddox Mrs. Beryl H. Martin Mrs. Mary E. Marxen Dr. and Mrs. Russell G. Mawby Drs. Thomas and JoAnne Milburn Mr. Kenneth Miller Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Arlin E. Ness Mrs. Richard Owen Mr. Richard A. Patterson Mrs. Ruth B. Phillips Prof. Richard L. Pinkerton Mrs. Sylvia S. Richey Mrs. Grace Sagendorf Mrs. MerryAnn L. Sauls Mrs. Ann J. Simpson Mr. Roger K. Smiley Mr. and Mrs. Christopher L. Smith Mr. William K. Stoffer Mrs. Mary M. Wagoner
Camp Ready Readers receives grant from Post Foods, LLC Starr Battle Creek received a $1,500 grant from Post Foods, LLC in Battle Creek, Mich., for its Camp Ready Readers summer program. “We are thrilled to receive this generous grant from Post Foods,” said Nate Cox, Supervisor of the Suspension Center and Day Treatment programs. “This program does many great things for these students, giving them skills that help them as they continue their academic journey.” Camp Ready Readers is a free program for K-5 students, offered in three-week sessions over the summer.
Last summer, Starr Battle Creek provided the reading camp to over 85 children. In addition to the educational aspect of the camp, students received free lunches, a free camp T-shirt and participated in outside games and activities.
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Certified teachers and clinicians engage children in many fun-filled activities, including Zoo Phonics, a multi-modal curriculum that teaches students the fundamentals of the English language in both reading and writing.
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Starr Global Learning Network From Starr’s rigorous strategic planning process in 2010, came a new vision for the organization. Since then, Starr has been actively engaging with communities worldwide to develop the greatness in every child and the Starr Global Learning Network is leading the way. Starr has built a broad range of programs aimed at creating positive environments where children flourish. Three of these, Glasswing, The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC) and Reclaiming Youth International (RYI), make up the Starr Global Learning Network. These member programs train professionals in innovative best practices around treating children and families who have experienced trauma, building resiliency in children and adolescents, and delivering racial healing seminars for individuals and organizations. Formerly the Starr Institute for Training, the Starr Global Learning Network changed its name in 2012 to better align with Starr’s vision to establish a worldwide network of industry experts providing professionals with leading-edge tools and techniques to care for children and families. Starr has always operated with the unwavering belief in the oneness of humankind. In 1996, that belief took the form of a racial healing initiative, later named Glasswing. This program stresses a series of shifts in perspective, with the aim of enabling participants to self-identify the impact of racism in their lives and what they can do to overcome cultural challenges which are a daily reality in our communities. Many organizations, including Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kellogg and Western Michigan University, have experienced the value and team building power Glasswing can have. Unfortunately, events like the tragic school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., in December 2012 illustrate the need for trauma intervention and consultation. TLC responded to this tragedy immediately, offering tips and resources to the families and community of Newtown. As man-made and natural disasters continue to devastate communities around the world, TLC and its trained professionals will be ready to help the victims return to normalcy in the days and weeks following these events. Extreme events like this represent only a small part of TLC’s caseload, as the day-to-day challenges that millions of individuals experience, such as bullying and bereavement, are all too often trauma-inducing and require TLC’s proven approach. Reclaiming Youth International offers programs for professionals who help youth in conflict over challenges in school, family or with self. RYI uses the Circle of Courage®, a model of positive youth development built around meeting the four basic needs of all children: belonging, mastery, independence and generosity. Through RYI, childcare professionals are equipped with the tools needed to help children feel empowered. These knowledgeand skill-building trainings are offered for teachers, counselors, youth workers, juvenile justice personnel, faith-based providers, alternative schools, residential program staff and more. The Starr Global Learning Network has already trained professionals in all 50 states and over 60 countries. Expanding into more communities across the country and around the world will allow Starr to increase its reach, with the objective of positively impacting the lives of children and families everywhere. Glasswing, TLC and Reclaiming Youth International are just three of the programs that will help to achieve this ambitious goal.
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Demographic Living Arrangement At Intake Adoptive Home Chemical Dependent Inpatient Detention Family Friend’s Home Foster Fam Grp Home (4 Yth) Foster Family Group Home Homeless Hospital Incarceration, Adult Independent, Peers (Unsuper) Parent Home Psychiatric Hospital Relative Home Residential, Private Residential, Public Self Shelter Supervised Independent Living Unknown Total
Gender
Frequency Percentage 104 4.67 1 .04 242 10.88 Males Females 18 .81 74.2% 25.8% 7 .31 199 8.94 34 1.53 16 .72 Frequency 12 .54 F 574 3 .13 M 1651 5 .22 Total 2225 1195 53.71 20 .90 201 9.03 Ethnicity 95 4.27 1.3% 8 .36 .4% 8 .36 2.5% .2% 25 1.12 5.8% 20 .90 12 .54 2225 100% 2,225 100%
Legal Status At Intake 40.3% 49.5% Frequency Percentage County Mental Health Ward 32 1.4 County Ward Abuse/Neglect 65 2.9 County Ward Delinquent 395 17.8 • African American 1101 Dual Ward 12 0.5 • Caucasian 897 Legal Guardian, Not Parent 81 3.6 • Multi-Ethnic 129 MCI Ward 62 2.8 • Hispanic 55 Parent Responsible 850 38.2 • Other 29 Probation 153 6.9 • Asian 10 Responsible For Self 11 0.5 • Native American 4 State Ward Abuse/Neglect 31 1.4 Total 2,225 State Ward Delinquent 26 1.2 Temporary Court/County Ward 507 22.8 Total
2,225 100%
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Clients Served Number Served by Program ALBION Juvenile Justice Residential 116 Sexually Reactive Youth (SRY) 69 Inpatient Substance Abuse 73 Abuse/Neglect 18 Montcalm School for Boys 81 Montcalm STL - Crossroads 23 Montcalm School for Girls 41 Montcalm After Care for Boys 2 Montcalm After Care for Girls 1 BATTLE CREEK Intensive In Home 224 Suspension Center 214 Day Treatment 24 Credit Recovery 24 Healthy Start 2 Treatment Foster Care 181 Supervised Independent Living (SIL) 15 Camp Ready Readers 83
Treatment Outcomes Youth Status 12-Month After Discharge – All Starr Services Percentage 100 80
88%
85%
3. Drug/Alcohol Free 40 20 0
1
2
Percentage 100
82%
81% 62%
3. Drug/Alcohol Free
40 20
1
2
Percentage 100 80
91%
86%
1. Conviction Free 2. Passing School
60
66% 3. Drug/Alcohol Free
40 20 0
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Youth Status 12-Month After Discharge – Community-based Services
Number Served by Type All Starr 2,225 Residential 607 Community-based 1,618
1. Conviction Free 2. Passing School
60
0
DETROIT RTRS New Boundaries 180 Treatment Foster Care 77 Supervised Independent Living (SIL) 35 Outpatient Substance Abuse 131 Youth Assistance Program (YAP) 69 Total 2,225
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Youth Status 12-Month After Discharge – Residential Services
80
COLUMBUS Treatment Foster Care 82 Adolescent SRY 43 Delinquent Residential - New Paths 43 STL My Place 46 After Care 231 Emergency Shelter Care 97
2. Passing School
73%
60
1. Conviction Free
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Treatment Outcomes Level of Restrictiveness, Placement at Discharge Less Equal All Starr 84.2% 8.9% Residential 90.1% 4.2% Community-based 68.7% 21.4%
Percentage of youth released to a Family-Like* setting Family Placement All Starr 83.1% Residential 58.9% Community-Based 91.1%
More 6.8% 5.7% 9.9%
*released to live with parents, relatives, foster and adoptive parents
Level of Restrictiveness at Discharge – All Starr Services Equal 8.9%
Average Length of Stay – Months # Months All Starr 7.59 Residential 7.16
More 6.8%
Less 84.2%
Numbers Served Trend 2002-2012 – All Starr Programs 2500 2000
Level of Restrictiveness at Discharge – Residential Services More Equal 5.7% 4.2%
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1904
1848 1583
1458
1500
1423
1536
2225 1940
2003
1656
1000 500 0 02
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Less 90.1%
Level of Restrictiveness at Discharge – Community-based Services More Equal 9.9% 21.4%
Less 68.7%
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States Served (23) California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio
Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Washington Washington DC Wisconsin
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20
07
20
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20
09
20
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20
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Countries Served (6) Mexico Spain Lebanon Egypt Haiti Switzerland
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Lives Impacted by Starr Commonwealth FY 11-12
Understanding Our Impact
Total Impact: 1.5 million Goal: 1.3 Academy – 1K Direct Services – 6K Training – 958K Electronic – 400K
3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000
Publications – 145K GOAL
1,508,005 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 FY11-12
FY12-13
FY13-14
12-Month Post Discharge Satisfaction Measure Percent of youth who feel that their relationship with their families is improving 80% rated themselves as better off than before they entered Starr’s care. Average Age (at intake) 13.53 yrs
To calculate Impact we began with the understanding that our scope of influence is larger than actual numbers served or head counts. Currently our Impact figure describes individuals that we likely influence with our philosophy or treatment effects. Through our Impact measure we simply attempt to quantify the individuals that are impacted or influenced by Starr. We have applied some simple logic to arrive at a number for those Impacted or influenced by Starr efforts. Publication Impact Logic: Individuals who are exposed to our philosophy or techniques are likely to share that information with others. Publication impact is calculated by generating counts from each media distribution and dividing that by the period (monthly). Includes, Circle of Courage Publications, Starr News, Montcalm Messenger, Starr Points. Electronic Impact Reclaiming Electronic Journal, Reclaiming Electronic Newsletter, Facebook (RYI, COC, Starr, TLC), TLC Blog, TLC Focus E-blasts, Montcalm Website Inquiries Training Impact Logic: Individuals trained will then apply that training to their stakeholder group. Training impact is calculated by generating counts from each training institute then applying some logic to that data, based on the job or professions of those we train. Direct Service Impact Logic: Families, staff and foster parents are influenced in addition to the youth that are served by our programs. Youth numbers are generated for each program and then multipliers are run against student counts. Multipliers are based on average family size and the assumed relationships of youth with their family. A conservative count is applied to residential and STL due to anticipated quality of family relationships. Average family size is 2.6 for our programs. Starr Detroit Academy Logic: We apply the average family size multiplier (2.6) to the staff and students at Starr Detroit Academy.
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I found myself overly concerned with my appearance and popularity. I started to fall into peer pressure to maintain my status and began drinking and smoking. I was used by boyfriends and lied to my parents. I took an overdose and landed in the hospital for three weeks with liver damage. During the time I’ve been with Starr, I realize that this is exactly the change that I needed. I’m learning to take responsibility for my actions. – Annie
TLC receives grant for online military family resource A lack of understanding can often leave military veterans feeling isolated and helpless upon returning home from deployments. Through a $20,000 grant from the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc., The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC), a member of the Starr Global Learning Network, is changing this troubling trend. The grant is being utilized in the form of a web-based service called, “Trauma Resource Center for Military Families and Professionals.” This resource is a one-stop website for useable, age-specific information. Because many people do not seek help due to the cost, this service is free for families. TLC aims to help families get the necessary guidance regardless of their financial situation.
Typical grief and trauma responses are included, as well as information on how parents can help their children cope with concerns or feelings they may have. This consists of downloadable activities and worksheets to engage children and calm their anxieties. Links to other helpful websites are provided as well. Many veterans find it difficult to get help from practitioners outside of the military. With the grant from the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc., TLC is striving to make the psychological and physical drain on military families more manageable.
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“Being able to offer our military veterans a free service to help them, as well as their families, deal with the trauma of war is invaluable,” said Caelan Kuban, Director of TLC. “We are so grateful to the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation for helping us make this tool available to our veterans.”
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Gladsome Circle “There’s no such thing as a bad child.” Gladsome Circle recognizes our friends who fund named endowments, endowed scholarships, charitable gift annuities and charitable trusts. These planned gifts secure the future financial stability of Starr Commonwealth. Each member of Gladsome Circle receives a limited edition print of “The Old Barn,” depicting Floyd Starr’s original barn and the story of its significance, as well as other benefits. Gladsome Circle celebrates the ongoing mission of Starr Commonwealth and our friends who ensure that our services are available to children in need as long as these services are needed.
Named Endowments: We are pleased to recognize our friends who have fully funded named endowments and endowed scholarships for Starr Commonwealth. The income from these gifts is used to provide services and scholarships, while the principal is kept intact. Charles & Russell Amidon Endowment Fund Norma T. Anderson Endowment Fund John M. Ankrum & Murphy Swindell Endowment Fund Mildred Asselstine Endowment Fund Lee and Merle Baker Endowment Fund Kathleen Barnett Endowment Fund Robert O. & Edna I. Barstow Endowment Fund Lillian H. Beach Endowment Fund Roy W. Watula & Ernest C. Beckman Endowment Fund Jim & Wanda Bolton Endowment Fund Irma M. Bradley Memorial Endowment Fund Fred M. & Maude Brakeman & Blanche VanDyke Endowment Fund Brasseur Family Endowment Fund Louise R. Breisch Endowment Fund Ellen & Erwin Breternitz Memorial Endowment Fund Kenneth A. Brower, Sr. Memorial Endowment Fund Ashel G. and Dorothy J. Bryan Endowment Fund Garth M. Bryan Endowment in Memory of Jesse & Myrtle Bryan Fred C. & Dorothy A. Buhler Endowment Fund Phyllis C. Clark Endowment Fund Edward S. Coe Memorial Endowment Fund David & Edie Cole Endowment Fund Alice N. Coleman Endowment Fund Lucille Beebe Coles Endowment Fund Marvin L. & Laverne I. Colness Endowment Fund Grace Oliver Colter Endowment Fund for Oliver Cottage Marjorie S. Cowherd Endowment Fund Bettie & Jim Cox Memorial Endowment Fund Alton D. & Phyllis Crandell Endowment Fund Robert C. & Theresa L. Davis Endowment Fund Julia Dalrymple Memorial Endowment Fund * Jeannette A. Davis Memorial Named Endowment Leland F. & Gertrude A. Deibele Endowment Fund Dent Family Endowment Fund David W. & Amanda B. Deshler Endowment Fund Theodore S. & Adelaide M. Diehm Endowment Fund Marion & John Dix, Sr. Memorial Endowment Fund *
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Anna & Raymond Dowden Endowment for Fine Arts Hugh C. & Marian W. Downer Endowment Fund William F. & Mary F. Earle Endowment Fund Elsie & Carl Eggebrecht Endowment Fund Patricia Ann Ellis Endowment Fund For Tomorrow’s Children Endowment Evelyn M. Fry-English Endowment Fund Gary R. & Betty E. Faircloth Endowment Fund Martinus Faircloth Memorial Endowment Fund Elsie M. Farley Endowment Fund Clarence E. and Harvey D. Fassold Endowment Fund I. Janet Field Endowment Fund Dorothy Jean Fowler and Elizabeth Leone Heaton Endowment Fund J. Deloras (Cashman) Friderichsen Endowment Fund Edna A. Frobenius Memorial Endowment Fund Helen M. Gager Endowment Fund Susan & William Gillam Endowment Fund M. Gene Smith and Joseph J. Gondol Education Endowment Fund George & Judith Goodman Endowment Fund Evelyn Shores Hall Endowment Fund C. M. Hargraves Family Memorial Endowment Fund Harold and Ruth Hicks, Sr. Endowment Fund Dale & Rita Hollandsworth Music and Art Therapy Endowment Fund * William Johnston & Ronda Stryker Endowment Fund Helen E. Jones Endowment Fund Robert A. & Anita M. Junker Memorial Endowment Fund Calvin W. & Mary E. Kalte Endowment Fund Howard W. & M. Josephine Kern Endowment Fund Sophie C. Kunz Endowment Fund Charles W. & Alma M. LaFleur Named Endowment Andrew & Greta Lamberson Endowment Fund Jerry Neil Lantz Memorial Endowment Fund William C. & Gladys E. Larson Endowment Fund Lauff Family Endowment Fund Frances Lehmann Memorial Endowment Fund * John & Judy Lore Endowment Fund Betty Lowman Memorial Endowment Fund * Carl G. & Betty L. Maple Endowment Fund Ruth & Russ Mawby for Continuing Education Named Endowment Ruth & Russ Mawby for the Fine Arts Named Endowment Edward F. & Sarah McCauley Family Endowment Fund Donald J. & Dorothy C. McIntosh Endowment Fund
Chandan Mehta Endowment Fund Mary L. Melvin Endowment Fund Peter J. E. Mitchell Endowment Fund Phyllis Mitchell Memorial Endowment Fund Stewart Payne Moffatt Endowment Fund for Payne Family Cottage Francis E. Morse Endowment Fund Arlin E. & Barbara A. Ness Endowment Fund Keith O. Palmer Endowment Fund Verne and Marlene Plassman Endowment Fund George and Joan Staudt Pracy Memorial Endowment Fund Glen & Joan Rager Endowment Fund Margaret Ann Riecker Endowment Fund George & Sandy Ropp Endowment Fund William Sallach Memorial Endowment Fund * Gail M. Seitz Endowment Fund Herbert & Christine Sellers Memorial Endowment Fund Chad M. Shelton Memorial Endowment Fund Charles E. Shontz Endowment Fund Lora M. Sims Endowment Fund Doris E. Slater Endowment Fund Christopher L. & Cathy L. Smith Endowment Fund Jessie L. Soars & Janet Soars Platt Endowment Fund Spade Family Endowment Fund Virginia Z. Spieth Endowment Fund David & Elta Starr Endowment Fund Edward S. & Clara H. Starr Endowment Fund John F. Starr Endowment Fund Paul Stearns Named Endowment Fund William K. Stoffer Endowment Fund Milton & Ella Stover Endowment Fund Richard W. & Jonsie M. Sturgis Endowment Fund Margaret I. Syring Endowment Fund Vivian B. Tate Endowment Fund Dr. Carl S. & Florence Taylor Endowment Fund Kurt O. Tech II Endowment Fund Wilbert and Mary Thiltgen Endowment Fund Eunice & Roger Thompson Endowment Fund Joseph A. & Judith S. Valentine Endowment Fund
Warren and Maria Van Wicklin Endowment Fund Madeline G. & Leonard O. Weidman Endowment Fund Robert Reino Williams Endowment Fund Ralph Lindsay Williamson Memorial Endowment Fund Haslet H. Wilson Endowment Fund for Fine Arts Wayne L. Yanz Endowment Fund John E. & Catherine C. Yarnelle Endowment Fund Harold H. & Geneva B. Youngs Endowment Fund * Restricted to the Hannah Neil Center Foundation
Scholarship Funds: Charles and Evelyn Munford Scholarship Christian and Emma L. Breisch Scholarship Clyde and Kathy LeTarte Scholarship Fund Collins Carter Scholarship Earl F. and V. Eileen Payne Scholarship F. Floyd Kent Scholarship Floyd Starr Scholarship Frederick and Anne Raisch Scholarship Harry C. Moores Scholarship Herbert J. and Ruth Ann Richmond Scholarship Jane and Dwight Weber Scholarship John D. and Ruth Gillman Scholarship Fund Lou Ann and Russ Mawby Scholarship Fund Mildred J. Carter Scholarship Miriam and Samuel Crowder Memorial Scholarship Richard A. and Clara M. Patterson Scholarship Fund Ruth N. and William B. Pierce Scholarship Thomas E. and Gayle J. Kolassa Scholarship Fund Thomas Metz Kent Scholarship Thomas T. Lloyd Scholarship Timothy A. Ness Memorial Scholarship Mark and Elizabeth Schmidt Scholarship Mary Towler Scholarship Ubuntu Scholarship Fund Wayne L. Yanz Scholarship Fund
Starr Detroit Academy changing lives on Detroit’s east side Starr Detroit Academy, a K-5 public charter school located in Harper Woods, was awarded a $250,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation. The grant is part of a foundation initiative, The Public Charter Startup Grant Program.
“The Walton Family Foundation’s generous grant will assist us in creating positive change in Detroit,” said Jeremy Vidito, School Director of Starr Detroit Academy. “As we move forward with this very important work, we are fortunate to have their support. With the foundation’s help, we can change the lives of children and families in Detroit, helping kids attain the ultimate goal of receiving a college degree.”
GRANTS
The foundation’s goal is to invest in programs that allow parents to choose high-performing schools as a way to create competition in public education. Organizations chosen to receive the grants are primarily serving low-income areas in targeted geographic locations with the ability to significantly raise student achievement. The academy’s mission is to prepare students for academic mastery, college, work and life.
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Starr Commonwealth to use grant for guitars as part of Fine Arts program Starr Commonwealth received a generous grant of $3,500 from the Loraine and Melinese Reuter Foundation for its Fine Arts program to purchase guitars. This award will assist Starr in continuing to provide a top-notch music therapy program, led by a licensed music therapist.
“Some children are more comfortable than others in group meetings or one-on-one counseling,” said Jeff Cornhill, Starr’s licensed music therapist and Director of Fine Arts. “But others respond to different methods of therapy, including the use of music. I feel that Starr provides a great opportunity for all children to grow and gain confidence in themselves, no matter their learning style or what they feel comfortable with.” Starr’s Fine Arts program includes music therapy, performing opportunities and the All Starr Choir, a group of talented youth singers and musicians, among others.
UNLEASHING THEIR POTENTIAL
GRANTS
Caring for youth with a vast array of emotional, social and academic challenges for 100 years has taught the organization that a diverse group of children respond to different methods of treatment. Music therapy provides an outlet for youth who may not feel comfortable using other treatment approaches.
When I first came to Starr Columbus, I was a young, shy, depressed, soft spoken, keep to myself kind of kid. I started to look at the Starr staff like they were mother and father figures in my life. They paid the way for me to attend college tours, and they also paid the way for me to take my G.E.D test. My relationship with my father has improved. I’ve learned that there are people out there who do care for others, and that it is never too late to turn your life around. – Javon
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UNLEASHING THEIR POTENTIAL
I am a senior in high school. Before coming to Starr Commonwealth, I never believed in myself and relied on others for my identity. I had a horrible self-image problem. At one point in my life, I allowed two guys to lead me down a negative road that continued for two years. I tried to escape all of my hurt, anger, and frustration by turning to alcohol. This escape almost cost me my life. Since I have been at Starr, I have learned to appreciate myself for who I am and not what other people think. – Liz
Starr Commonwealth awarded grant for pool renovation Starr Commonwealth received a $30,000 grant from the Helen L. Kay Charitable Trust to assist with renovations to the pool in the Towsley Center for Recreation on the Albion campus. The pool, built in 1990, is an integral part of Starr’s Physical Education program. It is used on a daily basis by Starr staff and students. The pool helps to ensure that each youth learns to swim and receives instruction in water safety.
“The pool renovations improve safety for both staff and students,” said Rich Mattea, Supervisor at the Towsley Center. “It’s such an important aspect of our physical education program, and these repairs allow staff and students to enjoy the pool for years to come.” Physical activity is a critical portion of Starr’s treatment model, as the organization is focused on physical, emotional and psychological wellness.
GRANTS
Repairs included removal of the existing pool deck and drainage, installing a new drainage system, pouring and finishing concrete and installing new ceramic tile.
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Officers
Board of Trustees
Martin L. Mitchell, Ed.D. President Chief Executive Officer
Kyle Caldwell, Chair Program Director Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI
Wm. Chuck Jackson, MA Executive Vice President Chief Clinical Officer Christopher L. Smith, BBA., CPA Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer Elizabeth A. Carey, MSW Executive Vice President Chief Strategy Officer Gary Q. Tester, MRC Executive Vice President Chief Development Officer
Governance and Oversight Board attendance for fiscal year 2012 was 72%
Michael Leach, Vice Chair Chief Financial Officer Nationwide Insurance Columbus, OH Tom Kolassa, Secretary Senior Vice President Hub International Battle Creek, MI Honorable Eugene A. Moore, Immediate Past Chair Chief Probate Judge (Retired) Oakland County Pontiac, MI Wally Bakare Vice President, Operations Time Warner Cable Mid Ohio Division Columbus, OH
Trustees Emeritus George A. Goodman Ypsilanti, MI Jack Kresnak Journalist / Child Advocate Livonia, MI Dr. Pamela Lemerand Professor Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Albert Little Vice President and Business Development Officer Greenleaf Trust Kalamazoo, MI William C. Rands Managing Partner Sagres Partners, L.P. Grosse Pointe, MI
Michael J. Gable Human Resources Executive Orlans Associates, PC Troy, MI George D. Goodman Executive Director (Retired) Michigan Municipal League Ann Arbor, MI Dr. Russell G. Mawby Chairman Emeritus W.K. Kellogg Foundation Battle Creek, MI William K. Stoffer Chairman and CEO Albion Machine & Tool Co. Albion, MI
Cornelia Romanowski Educator Shavertown, PA
Honorary Trustees Scott Bennett Vice President UBS Financial Services Birmingham, MI
Erick Stewart President Stewart Industries LLC Battle Creek, MI
Ralph J. Burrell President and CEO SymCon, Inc. Detroit, MI
Gary Taylor Owner Taylor Auto Sales Inc. Van Wert, OH
Percentage of Contributions Spent on Fundraising
Craig Carrel President and Partner Team 1 Plastics Albion, MI
Bruce Vande Vusse Attorney Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C. Farmington Hills, MI
Starr Commonwealth is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity. With a focus on efficiency, Starr is pleased to report that in 2011-2012, less than 17 cents of each dollar raised was used for fundraising expenses. The national average is 24 cents in the dollar. That means more of your dollar directly goes toward the benefit of children and families benefitting from Starr programs and services.
Dr. Velma Clay Director of Equal Employment Opportunity (Retired) Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Battle Creek, MI
George Wilson General Agent Wilson Insurance Services Gilbert Wiseman Agency Flint, MI
Starr Commonwealth Board of Trustees meets regularly to review performance measures of our organization including budgets, fundraising practices, financial policies and program quality.
Margaret Starr Leutheuser Daughter of Floyd Starr Haverford, PA
Honorable John Hallacy District Court Judge 10th District Court Battle Creek, MI Lawrence Givens Blackmond and Givens, Inc. Southfield, MI
Anne Willson DuprĂŠ Granddaughter of Floyd Starr Toronto, Canada Diana Starr Langley Montecito, CA Sylvia Starr Richey Granddaughter of Floyd Starr Seal Beach, CA
President Emeritus Arlin E. Ness President Emeritus Anthem, AZ
*All Officers and Trustees can be reached at the following address and phone number: Starr Commonwealth 13725 Starr Commonwealth Rd. Albion, MI 49224 517.629.5591
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Financial Summary Starr Commonwealth Statement of Activities for the year ended September 30, 2012 000 omitted 2% 12%
42%
18% 24%
61% 7%
8%
1% 7%
4% 14%
Expenses
Revenue
• Agency Fees • Contributions • Investment Income Appropriated • Non Operating and Other Income* Total
24,417 2,877 3,172 9,626 40,092
• Residential Treatment Services • Community-based Services • Home Based Services • Clinical Support • Leadership & Training • General & Administration • Fundraising • Other Expenses** Total
Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Net Assets Net Assets Net Assets Change in Net Assets for year ended September 30, 2012 83 (3,923) 808 Net Assets - Beginning of Year 1,398 12,759 53,070 Net Assets - End of Year 1,481 8,836 53,878
18,297 6,186 1,743 202 2,894 7,703 910 5,189 43,124
Total
(3,032) 67,227 64,195
Notes: *Non-operating and other income consists of interest, dividends, and capital gains net of investment income appropriated for operations, changes in the value of perpetual and remainder trusts, and transfers from Temporarily Restricted to Unrestricted Net Assets. This is an unaudited summary financial report. A complete audited report, including the opinion of independent certified public accountants, is available upon request.
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