Wellspring Administrative Center 225 W. Breckinridge Street Telephone: (502) 637-4361 Fax: (502) 637-4490
www.wellspringky.org Officers and Directors
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Louisville, KY Permit No. 1105
P.O. Box 1927 Louisville, KY 40201-1927
Paul A. Coomes, Chair Dawn Franklin Croft, Vice Chair Phillip J. Keller, Treasurer Meredith Brown, Secretary Robert P. Bordogna Trinity Campisano Rif S. El-Mallakh, MD Rich Freeman William Friel Alan MacDonald Cissy Mills Nancy Neill George W. Rapp, Jr. Jack Trawick Jefferey M. Yussman
www.wellspringky.org
KY’s first CSU named in honor of Wellspring’s first client
Wellspring’s Mission:
To promote the recovery of persons with mental illness through leadership in the development of quality housing and rehabilitation services.
Founding Board Chair
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Philip P. Ardery (1914 - 2012)
Management Team
Katharine R. Dobbins, LCSW Chief Executive Officer kathy.dobbins@wellspringky.org Robert L. Brodbeck Chief Operating Officer bob.brodbeck@wellspringky.org T. Patrick Rhodes, LCSW Director of Programs patrick.rhodes@wellspringky.org Nancy L. Doctor Development Director nancy.doctor@wellspringky.org
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DECEMBER 2014
Celebrating the samuel B. Todd Center - CSU
Honorary Lifetime Members
Nancy B. Bell Barry Bingham, Sr. (1906 - 1988) Roberta Fischer Rev. Richard H. Humke Clifford C. Kuhn, M.D. Malcolm R. Mathews, Jr. (1922 - 2013) Cornelia A. Serpell (1917 - 2011) Jackie Swigart, Ph.D. Bosworth M. Todd, Jr.
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Donate on Giving Tuesday
Dec 2
We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. It’s a simple idea. You can be a part of this global giving movement and make a difference right here in Louisville. Give to Wellspring on Dec 2, no matter how large or small. And then share your donation with your friends, asking them to join you in this celebration of a new tradition of generosity. www.wellspringky.org
On September 22, Wellspring founders, supporters and staff gathered at Kentucky’s first residential, community-based crisit unit, to celebrate its new naming as the Samuel B. Todd Center - CSU. Sam was Wellspring’s first client, and his father, “Bos” Todd was a founding member of the Wellspring Board of Directors. To honor Sam’s memory, Bos and Sam’s brother Jim shared anecdotes and reflected on Sam’s journey of recovery. The setting also provided an opportunity to celebrate the CARF accreditation of Wellspring’s Crisis Stabilization Programs. The atmosphere was one of congratulations, reflections and celebration. Councilman David Seated: James Todd, “Bos” Todd and Joan Todd Tandy provided greetings and proclamations Standing: David Todd, Kathy Dobbins, Steve Perkins from both Mayor Fisher and the Metro Council. A message from Congressman John Yarmuth was presented by Christa Robinson. Edith Bingham donated a wonderful piece of textile wall art, which now graces the entrance foyer. And Cornelia Yankovich concluded the program with a Ralph Waldo Emerson poem of thanks. In honor of Sam’s love for banana splits, an ice cream truck provided Bob Brodbeck and Jan Massey enoying a ‘Frosty Treats’ Ice Cream guests with a welcome cold treat as the sun was setting over the roofline.
“Soup’s on!” for wellspring’s gipp clients “It’s about seeing brightness in our clients’ eyes and smiles breaking through as they become confident in their ability to live in their own apartments,” offers Karan Vertrees, Manager of the Guardianship Independence Pilot Project, or “GIPP,” as it is often called. An initiative of the KY Department of Aging & Independent Living, GIPP assists individuals with mental illnesses move out of personal care homes into less restrictive environments in the community.
GIPP’s Montoya Ware with a client
The GIPP team is dedicated to helping their clients in every way possible – but an ongoing challenge is assuring they have enough grocery money. “GIPP clients’ budgets are so slim that helping them find ways to stretch a dollar is very important.” Karen adds. So, when a friend who knows the ongoing struggle offered to buy every GIPP client a crockpot and a supply of soup mixes, “We were thrilled, of course!” beams Karan. The donor explains “We simply saw an easy way to make a real difference for some folks that deserve all the breaks they can get.” Responds Karan, “This will be a real help in reducing grocery expenses, encouraging more healthy eating habits, and even reducing utility bills. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best of all!”
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You can make the holiday season merry and bright for wellspring clients!
Stuff some stockings with wintertime goodies “Adopt” a program or an individual by providing gifts from a wish list Donate scarves, hats, and gloves for Rx: Housing clients Fill a program’s table with a special holiday meal
Donate gift cards or write a check We need your help to make the season special for all of our clients! Contact Joanne Lloyd-Triplett today to get started: 502.753.1457
recovery in comfort, The Honorable
Order of Kentucky Colonels step up Each year Ardery House opens its doors to thirty or more men and women in need of some support as they gain strength and build the skills needed to become self-sufficient, contributing members of our community. All participants have a mental illness diagnosis; more than 50% also have co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Ardery House provides all participants room and board, life skills coaching, case management, individual & group therapy, and social opportunities. Many thanks to the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels for funding the purchase of some much needed bedroom furniture that will help to enhance Ardery House’s healing atmosphere, and further our clients’ recovery.
“All of us have struggles. Usually family, friends, and faith come together to guide us onto better days. However, there are some in our community who face challenges so overwhelming, they require the care of professionals like those at Wellspring. The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels believes in those you serve, and we believe in Wellspring.Thank you for allowing our 78,000 Colonels from all over the world to contribute to the success of your mission.” Colonel Garry Gupton
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stock the shelves: another successful year! At Wellspring, we are always amazed by the generosity of our friends and supporters. Once again we received stacks of donated Cissy Mills and Jenny Dobbins items for Wellspring clients at the annual Stock the Shelves drive held at Papers Unique. In return for donating an item, everyone received a 20% discount storewide. Many thanks to Michele Montgomery who has hosted this event for Wellspring now for 3 three years and to Jenny Dobbins for spearheading the effort.
Wellspring thanks the Village Anchor!
Wellspring thanks the Village Anchor for another great fundraising evening! Friends and supporters of Wellspring filled the restaurant to bursting on October 26th, enjoying the delicious food and warm company. The Village Anchor donated a portion of sales from the The Brown Family evening to Wellspring.
Thank you... “just because”
Recently I read an article focusing on what are widely regarded as the four most powerful words in the English language. Those words are: You, Free, Because, and Instantly. It immediately struck me that these are words we hear from Wellspring’s clients over and over again. “You saved my life.” “You gave me hope.” “You helped me see a future for the first time in years.” And then there’s free. “I feel like I’m free – like I can make my own decisions about my life. “I’m free from the fears that kept me from even trying for such a long time.” “You’ve freed me from the shame and embarrassment of having a mental illness.” And Because – that’s another one we hear a lot. “Because Wellspring took me in when no place else would.” “I’m here today because Wellspring’s CSU took a chance on me.” “I’ve got a home now, because Wellspring didn’t give up on me, even when I was ready to.” The last word, Instantly, brought it back full circle to you; I instantly saw that it couldn’t be more simple or true – Wellspring wouldn’t exist without YOU. Whether you are a donor, a volunteer, a staff person or a consumer – YOU are key to all that we do and why we do it. Because you care, you commit, and you act on your convictions, we can envision a world that is free of the stigma of mental illness and the barriers to living in a fully open and compassionate community. And the instant that the reality of recovery registers with folks, change happens. Thanks for all the “instants” you help make happen. Please help us keep saving and changing lives, because there’s still so many who need our services. Recovery truly is possible!
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It may only be fall, but here at Wellspring, we’ve already got Derby on our minds! Plan to kick off your Derby season right by joining us on April 21, 2015 for the 17th Annual Derby Preview Party. Where better to celebrate than at Louisville’s iconic Churchill Downs, looking down on the infamous track from Millionaires Row! Did you know that sportswriter, Bill Doolittle, has called the Derby winner for the past three years? You can’t afford to miss his Kentucky Derby handicapping session at this years event! Tickets: $175 per person. Available online or by calling 502.753.1457 Sponsorship opportunities available www.derbypreviewparty.com
Wellspring’s Eric Cecil hosts poetry reading During Mental Health Awareness week Eric Cecil gave an amazing reading of his poetry. It is filled with images of struggle, recovery, joy, frustration and advocacy. Recovery was the main theme though, as he stood before us and shared his personal story of recovery with a very diverse audience. We thank Eric for his willingness to sacrifice his privacy for the greater good.
Derby Preview party kicks off in style
Kathy Dobbins, CEO
WISHLIST
DECEMBER: Adopt a tenant and/or program participants for the Holidays JANUARY: Twin bed sheets & pillowcases, bath towels, washcloths, kitchen towels FEBUARY: Gift cards: $5 and $10 to Kroger, Walgreens, Target & Walmart for Valentines Day treats
From all of us at Wellspring - THANK YOU!
Donations may be delivered to: 225 W. Breckinridge St.
Your gifts are changing lives!
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