LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHAIR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR G. ROBERT WATTS AND BOARD CHAIR CARMINE ASPARRO
Anniversaries are significant milestones. For an organization whose sole focus is on homeless people, a 30th anniversary comes with mixed emotions. In an ideal world, Care for the Homeless would not be needed, but unfortunately, you know how much this organization IS still needed. With your support, we continue to fight homelessness by delivering highquality and client-centered healthcare, social services and shelter, and by advocating for policies to end homelessness. Our former Board Chair, Professor Harry M. Rosen, Ph.D., passed away in 2015, but his dedication to making health care available to all continues to inspire our efforts. Thanks to leaders like Harry, we have accomplished much over three decades, and Care for the Homeless will continue to be at the forefront of responding to the homeless crisis in NYC – operating 30 medical clinics, a shelter, and a mobile health clinic for our homeless neighbors. This annual impact report focuses on selected accomplishments in 2015, our 30th anniversary year, including: • The Mobile Health Clinic rolled out onto the streets of the city, expanding services in the South Bronx. Over 3,400 individuals received vital health services including: HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C rapid testing; health education information; health insurance enrollment; and referrals to nearby CFH clinics for primary care services. • Collaborating with Baruch College, CFH organized a successful one-day NYC Homelessness Policy Symposium. City Council speaker Melissa MarkViverito, a dedicated advocate for the rights of homeless people, delivered the keynote address. CONTINUED ON INSIDE FLAP
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• The city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene praised our Health Education team, which received perfect scores on its audits, for “the creative and successful ways we are meeting the needs of the homeless population.”
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• Our shelter for homeless women, Susan’s Place, succeeded in placing almost 100 residents in suitable housing.
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CARE FOR THE HOMELESS IS NOW IN 30+ LOCATIONS IN BROOKLYN, THE BRONX, MANHATTAN AND QUEENS.
• We delivered 30% more dental visits to homeless children, women and men than in 2014.
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• Our annual gala – the 30th Anniversary edition – contributed vital unrestricted funds to ensure that the needs not covered by other sources of funds are met. Thank you to our generous gala sponsors and guests!
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THORPE FAMILY RESIDENCE
FRANKLIN WOMEN’S SHELTER
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CROTONA PARK TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
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We meet homeless people where they are. Clinics are co-located in homeless shelters, soup kitchens, SROs and drop-in centers, collaborating with nonprofit partners city-wide.
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WILLOW AVENUE FAMILY RESIDENCE YORKVILLE COMMON PANTRY
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SUSAN’S PLACE
G. Robert Watts
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Our 200-bed shelter for homeless women, Susan’s Place, is a one-stop shop for clients to get all of the help they need for a stable future.
Carmine Asparro
CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-16
PRIMARY CARE
ALL ANGELS’ CHURCH
Carmine Asparro CHAIR
DENTAL CARE
David Florman
Dental care is one of the biggest unmet needs for homeless New Yorkers. Our Dental Program treats the serious impact of poor oral hygiene and trauma.
VICE CHAIR
Linda S. Riefberg, Esq. TREASURER
CFH PARTNER CO-LOCATION
URBAN PATHWAYS HALLET’S COVE
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All clinics offer primary care and case management by a medical team, including physicals, vaccinations, management of chronic diseases, referrals to specialty care such as podiatry and dental, counseling and non-emergency issues.
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BRIARWOOD FAMILY RESIDENCE
Homeless children are sick four times more often than those who are housed. We help keep kids healthy and in school.
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BOARD MEMBERS EMERITUS Daniel Baldwin Lee H. Perlman, FACHE Dennis Dickstein Beth C. Weitzman, Ph.D. Delise Du Pont James F. Woods Timothy Q. Karcher Barbara E. Knecht Toby Koren, R.N. Jim Mutton, LMSW Noreen Nelson, Ph.D., C.N.S., R.N. Dana E. Sherwin, FACHE Derek van Straaten
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HEALTH EDUCATION
Thousands of patients receive support through education and counseling on heart health, cancer screening, diabetes, HIV Awareness, smoking cessation, health insurance enrollment, and more. MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
CFH’s team of mental health professionals and substance abuse counselors provide holistic care and wellness programming with the goal of empowering the client through evaluations, therapy, treatment and group sessions.
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NEW YORK CITY RESCUE MISSION
JAMAICA FAMILY ASSESSMENT CENTER PETER JAY SHARP CENTER FOR OPPORTUNITY
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The Mobile Health Clinic provides primary care and other health services to street homeless persons and to facilities where an on-site clinic is not available. 2
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BUSHWICK FAMILY RESIDENCE
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Michael Ziegler
CFH does not manage each site, but operates a licensed clinic within each location
CARE FOR THE HOMELESS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
PEDIATRICS
Aria Finger
SAFE HAVEN SOUP KITCHEN
WESTCHESTER TRANSITIONAL RESIDENCE
JACKSON AVENUE FAMILY RESIDENCE
BROADWAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
OUR PARTNERS
With our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude,
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HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM
Care for the Homeless fights homelessness by delivering high-quality and client-centered healthcare, human services and shelter to homeless individuals and families, and by advocating for policies to ameliorate, prevent and end homelessness.
All of the above and so much more was possible thanks to you, our donors and partners. Your continued support of our work to provide quality services to homeless individuals and families and to end homelessness, provides daily inspiration to our board, volunteers, staff and clients.
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CARE FOR THE HOMELESS: DONOR PROFILE Jacob Baskin made his first gift to Care for the Homeless in 2011 and has been an annual donor ever since. A 29-year old software engineer who lives in Brooklyn, he is a great example of today’s donors who do their “homework” before choosing the recipient of their support. Jacob graciously agreed to answer a few questions about being a CFH loyal donor.
Q. Why do you continue to support the organization? A. The work continues to be necessary and I hope that my support can continue to be valuable.
Q. How did you first learn about Care for the Homeless? A. I was discussing how hard it was to find effective organizations in New York focusing on homelessness, and a friend of mine who works in public health suggested strongly that I check out Care for the Homeless based on the work that you do.
Q. What would you say to someone to encourage them to support CFH? A. Improving the situation of New York’s homeless population is every New Yorker’s responsibility, and CFH provides highly impactful care to the people who need it most. As long as we continue to live in a society that leaves some people in dire straits, I hope that we can continue to come together and address the problem as best we can.
Q. What made you choose CFH as a recipient of your support? A. I think everyone has to do their part to care for the most needy people in their community. One of the ways I do this is by supporting Care for the Homeless. There are real gaps in the services that are provided to New York’s homeless population, and I hope that by giving to CFH I can help fill them.
Thank YOU, Jacob, for sharing your thoughts. You are a wonderful example of generosity and you ARE making a difference in the lives of NYC’s homeless population, like so many others who make our work possible.
Q. What motivated you to make your first gift? A. I make a budget for all of my giving every year, and after looking into the options for homeless services in New York, I decided to allocate some of it to CFH.
CONSUMER GAYLE DORSKY, PROUDLY DISPLAYS HER AWARD AS THE WINNER OF THE SUMMER SOLSTICE WRITING CONTEST.
DEMOGRAPHICS
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POLICY AND ADVOCACY Our policy team had a productive and busy year. With the support of passionate friends and advocates for the rights of homeless persons, below are a few selected highlights for 2015.
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Through their efforts, the policy team and many likeminded advocates:
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• Empowered and facilitated client leaders in speaking with their elected representatives in City Council, the state legislature and in Congress, including advocacy in Washington, DC.
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NYC COUNCIL SPEAKER MELISSA MARK-VIVERITO AT THE 2015 HOMELESS POLICY FORUM
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Memorial Day, Summer Solstice Success Celebration, World AIDS Day and other events.
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Clinic visits at 30 sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx and Queens
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• Completed a CFH client advocate-training initiative, certifying a number of client leaders to participate in our CFH Speakers’ Bureau program, and facilitated many presentations by the Speakers’ Bureau in the community.
• Held several successful public education advocacy events, including our annual Homeless Persons’ 0
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• Held a very successful citywide Homeless Policy Forum at CUNY’s Baruch campus, with City Council Speaker, Melissa Mark-Viverito, delivering the keynote address.
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• Completed a new agenda setting process resulting in our 2015 CFH Agenda to End Homelessness, with participation by stakeholders including client leaders, CFH Board and CFH staff.
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SERVICE PROFILE: DENTISTRY
2015 PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
Most people don’t look forward to sitting in a dentist’s chair with bright lights beaming down on them, but for homeless people, access to a dentist can be a genuine relief of pain and discomfort. For the past two years, Dr. Sonia Gray has served as Dental Director for Care for the Homeless (CFH), treating a population vulnerable to a variety of oral health issues, including missing or decayed teeth, a painful medical condition that can seriously erode one’s self-image and hamper the ability to secure employment.
THANK YOU! Care for the Homeless values ALL our supporters. Care for the Homeless values ALL our supporters. However, to save on the cost of printing, direct more of the dollars raised to fund services, and acknowledge more of our wonderful individual donors, we are recognizing you on our website. Individual donors who contributed during January – December 2015, including tribute gifts and in-kind donations, can be found by visiting the “Who We Are” section at wwww.careforthehomeless.org. Care for the Homeless is thankful for the generous support we received between January – December 2015 from the following institutions and government agencies. 87¢ of every $1 contributed directly funds critical services for thousands of our homeless neighbors in New York City.
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Helen Hoffritz Charitable Trust Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation van Ameringen Foundation
New York State Department of Health – Indigent Care U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: HRSA, Bureau of Primary Care, Section 330(h) Health Care for the Homeless HRSA, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Ryan White Part C
$10,000-$24,999 Frenkel & Company Greater New York Hospital Association Ventures, Inc. Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund The Hyde and Watson Foundation New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund, Inc. Rose M. Badgeley Residuary Charitable Trust
FINANCIALS Consolidated Statement of Activities Year Ended December 31, 2015
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DENTAL DIRECTOR DR. SONIA GRAY EXAMINING A PATIENT AT SUSAN’S PLACE.
returns to Dr. Gray for regular check-ups. “Our people are trying to get back into society,” explained Dr. Gray. “Some have lost their job, others have been incarcerated, and they can’t smile – or worse yet, they can’t chew!” Their appearance can also make them avoid interacting with others, which intensifies the isolation of homelessness. Good oral hygiene can restore a person’s ability to smile, chew, taste, and express themselves. Today, Philip is very grateful for Dr. Gray’s “pleasant spirit and efficient care.” He has since found employment, secured housing, and also works with CFH as a homeless advocate on the Consumer Advisory Board.
Fifty-seven year-old CFH client Philip Malebranche had not received dental care in a decade before seeing Dr. Gray in 2014. By the time Philip visited Dr. Gray, he was suffering from a severely damaged tooth that required a root canal be performed by an endodontist. Dr. Gray linked him with a specialist, and after completing the treatment, he 0
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For homeless people, addressing toothaches is often secondary to the search for shelter and food. The most prevalent oral health problem among homeless persons is gum disease, a primary cause of missing teeth, and by the time Dr. Gray sees most of her patients, the disease is advanced. Persons with little control over their food options already face incredible difficulties meeting their dietary needs. And individuals suffering from missing teeth face significantly limited food choices available to them. Moreover, they typically have limited access to basic items needed for good dental care such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss. Malnutrition, coupled with limited access to proper dental care, predisposes homeless people to serious oral disease.
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Altman Foundation Leon Lowenstein Foundation
Homeless individuals are twelve times more likely than housed individuals to have dental issues, and those in unstable housing, such as at a motel or at a friend’s home, are six times as likely to have dental issues. CFH recognizes the importance of oral health and provides dental care to homeless people who are often uninsured and living in shelters or on the street. Dr. Gray sees patients at two dental clinics operated by CFH, Susan’s Place and Part of the Solution, both in the Bronx, providing cleanings, screenings, extractions, x-rays and restorative services.
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At Care for the Homeless, we believe that like all health care, dental care is a right and it is definitely necessary for good health. “Everyone deserves good teeth,” said Dr. Gray. “It’s my passion to help those that need it most.” Now that’s something to smile about. I
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REVENUE AND SUPPORT
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Colt Holdings LLC & Andrew Greenberg EmblemHealth Healthfirst Institute for Family Health Interstate Foods, Inc. P&G Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Proskauer Rose LLP Something Digital UBS WellCare of New York West Side Foods, Inc.
Grants and Contracts $14,731,401 Medicaid and Medicare Fees $2,732,418 Miscellaneous Revenues $14,002 Contributions and Special Events $817,078 Total Revenue: $18,294,899
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EXPENSES
Advanced Medical Billing Systems, Inc. AlliedBarton Security Services The Benevity Community Impact Fund The Cozen O’Connor Foundation, Inc. Florman Tannen LLC Healthcare Engineering Service Solutions HealthPlus Amerigroup IJR Consulting Corp Larchmont Temple The Larry David Foundation, Inc. MetLife Foundation’s Volunteer Ventures Program Metzger-Price Fund, Inc. Pitta Bishop Del Giorno & Giblin LLC RCHN Community Health Foundation Sanofi Foundation for North America There’s Always Love Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church - Women’s Organization UnitedHealthCare Community Plan The Wolf Family Foundation
Program Services $15,114,499 Supporting Services $2,124,408 Total Operation Expenses $17,238,907 Depreciation and Amortization $691,780 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS Operations $364,212 Complete financial statements, audited by Loeb & Troper, LLP, are available upon request to Care for the Homeless. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this list of our generous donors. Please accept our apology and alert us of an error by emailing info@cfhnyc.org or calling (212) 366-4459.
$500-$999 EILEEN FISHER Metropolitan New York Synod Women of the ELCA National Christian Foundation Silicon Valley Community Foundation 2
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