Shelterhouse 2014 Annual Report

A letter from the director

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2013-2014 Revenue n Grants $518,046

n Interest $117

24-Hour Crisis Line (toll-free)

n Other $197

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n Operational fees $48,192 n Donations $319,501

n Contributions in-kind $319,138 n United Way $236,074 n Investment income $100,861

Total Support and Revenue $1,542,126

Volunteer Program

180 active volunteers Over 40 community groups Over 15,000 hours Equivalent of seven full time employees Volunteers provide child care, court watch, client transportation, lawn care, painting and building maintenance. In addition, they also staff our crisis line and provide assistance to our business team.

Building healthy relationships, strong families and safe communities.

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Midland 3115 Isabella Street Midland, MI 48640 Ph: 989.835.6771 F: 989.835.7449 shelterhousemidland.org Gladwin 234 W. Cedar Avenue Gladwin, MI 48624 Ph: 989.426.9413 shelterhousegladwin.org

Shelterhouse is partially funded through the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board (MDVPTB), by the Department of Community Health (Crime Victims Services Commission – the Victims of Crime Act Grant), and the United Ways of Midland and Gladwin counties.

© Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 2015

Empower and Educate to Eliminate Domestic and Sexual Violence

Dear Friends of Shelterhouse,

ADVOCACY. COUNSELING. EDUCATION.

SHELTER.

2014 Annual Report

As I sit and look back on the past year, I am flooded with thoughts, memories, and yes, feelings about the many changes and accomplishments at Shelterhouse. I wonder “how did we do so much?” Then I think about all of the people it takes to make so much happen, and I have the answer – a dedicated staff to provide outstanding service; a committed Board of Directors with passion for the mission, a commitment to excellence, and diligence in their process; and a community that cares. For years, I’ve heard many say that if you have a good idea in Midland, it will happen. 2014 certainly proved that true many times over!

Here is a partial list of accomplishments over the past fiscal year: • Opened the Resale Shop • Midland Area Community Foundation S.A.A.F.E. grant (Sexual Assault Awareness for Everyone, working with community partners to better serve people with disabilities) • Hired full-time Volunteer Coordinator • Hired Accounting Assistant Co-Op • Hired part-time Finance Director • Continued work on our Strategic Plan making many client service changes, staff self-care, workload and development improvements • Improvement in documentation process • Started Advocacy Initiated Response in partnership with Midland City and County law enforcement • Was one of the founding agencies for Midland County Human Trafficking Task Force and helped sponsor community education seminars • Improved facility security – adding “the Boot” to further ensure client safety • Most successful Chefs ever • Most successful Year End Appeal ever Above all, we served 2,513 survivors of domestic or sexual violence and provided 4,624 nights of safety to victims.

This year we responded to 73 SANE calls (Sexual Assault Nurse Exams), a two year increase of 109%!

Empower and Educate to Eliminate Domestic and Sexual Violence

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On behalf of the clients, staff and board of Shelterhouse, thank you for your wonderful support during the 2014 fiscal year. Together we are making a difference as we work to meet our mission and support survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

With great appreciation for your contributions,

Janine M. Ouderkirk Executive Director

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Our Mission

To eliminate domestic and sexual violence by providing advocacy, counseling, education and shelter to people in Midland and Gladwin counties.

Shelterhouse served 145 adolescents and children who were sexually abused or affected by domestic violence.

They received support to aid recovery and learned selfawareness, safety skills and empowerment.

Please help us make a difference.

• Volunteer at and attend our events.

Alternatives to Violence Services

• Donate to daily operations, the endowment fund and/or include Shelterhouse in your estate plan or will.

• Donate items such as clothing, toys and household items.

This program helps participants recognize and change violent thinking and behavioral patterns and learn positive and healthy interactions. During the 2014 fiscal year, 77 individuals participated in the Alternatives to Violence Program.

• Spread the word – become a Facebook Fan and tell your friends about the good work we do.

Sexual Assault

Board Members 2013-2014 Officers:

President: Dan Werries, The Dow Chemical Company Vice President: Lorie Mault, MidMichigan Health Secretary: Ann Horowitz, Midland County Circuit Court Treasurer: Ken Arguello, Dow Corning Corporation Immediate Past President: Michelle Noack, The Dow Chemical Company

Members:

Duane Bean, Chief of Police, City of Gladwin Clifford Block, Chief of Police, City of Midland Missie Freier, Chemical Bank Preston Kelly, MidMichigan Health Erin Lauderbach, MCESA, Retired Nena Meath, Northwood University Kate Nigro, The Dow Chemical Company Madhu Rishi, Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists Scott Withrow, Saginaw Bay Underwriters

strong woman.

Children’s Services

2013-2014 Expenses n Salaries and wages $678,878

n Taxes, fringe benefits $146,965 n Occupancy $127,186 n Supplies $93,714

n Communications $24,020

n Specific assistance $15,133 n Staff development $2,556

n Transportation $17,511

n Professional fees $89,731

n Depreciation $50,445 n Fundraising $58,405

n Other $5,652

Total Expenditures $1,310,196

Programs

Domestic Violence

The Domestic Violence Program provides safety planning, court accompaniment, advocacy, counseling and support groups and connection with community resources serving 2,513 individuals in the past year. We provide in-home advocacy for families in our 11 supportive housing units.

Last year we provided 4,624 nights of shelter for 181 survivors staying an average of 26 nights.

The Sexual Assault Program includes free services for crisis intervention, court accompaniment, advocacy, counseling, therapy groups and medical forensic exams through the community-based Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program. This program served 73 individuals and our prevention and education programs reached over 14,000 people during the 2014 fiscal year.

Community Outreach and Prevention

Shelterhouse sponsors, coordinates and hosts many events during both Domestic Violence Awareness and Sexual Assault Awareness months, in concert with local churches, professionals and companies. By reaching out to local schools, we are able to provide preventive education to over 700 adolescents.

The 100 Men Campaign provided an opportunity for men to take a stand to be positive role models and help to end domestic and sexual violence. Financial support from the program will be used to raise awareness and fund educational and preventive programs.

Chefs for Shelterhouse allowed 18 local chefs to showcase their culinary skills and donate an amazing variety of edible creations in order to support Shelterhouse’s programs. The generous donations of area businesses and individuals also made for an exciting Live Auction and Silent Auction. This year’s Chefs was held at The Great Hall.

Girls on the Run offered an after school program in which 183 girls participated. The program helps build character and increases self-esteem, improves body image and increases physical activity in third through fifth grade girls. The program culminates with the completion of a 5K run (3.1 miles).

Shelterhouse Staff September, 2013

Janine Ouderkirk, LMSW, ACSW – Executive Director

Client Advocates:

Savannah Cook, BS Tabitha Spencer, BSW Shannon Tigner, MA, LLP – Gladwin Sue Williams, LLBSW The Group of Substitute Client Advocates

Court Liaisons:

Maureen Barney-McGuire, BA – Gladwin Vicki Wakeman, BS, MA

Therapists:

Carole Calvert-Baxter, LLPC – Volunteer Therapist Angelique Rinearson, LLMSW – Therapist

Program Coordinators:

Mitzi Brown – Volunteer Coordinator Kim Bruce, LMSW – Director of Client and Community Advocacy Nancy Duford – Alternatives to Violence Robin Greiner, BSSW – Shelter and Crisis Services Coordinator Ann Horowitz – Volunteer Director, Girls on the Run Audra Johnson, MA, LPC – Sexual Assault Services Coordinator Nikita Murry, Ph.D, LPC – Clinical Services Coordinator

Business Staff:

Lissa Ames – Finance Director Sue Balcirak, BA – Grants Administrator Brittany Bates – Manager, Resale Shop Jim Forgie – Facilities Supervisor Sue Weimer – Client Data Administrator