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1 2017 ANNUAL REPORT

2 Dear Friends, OUR MISSION. TRANSFORMING LIVES OF THOSE AT RISK OR VICTIMIZED BY SEXUAL EXPLOITATION Thank you so much for joining the stories of the women and girls served by Wellspring Living. As Wellspring Living seeks to provide transformational services for girls and women who are at risk or victimized by sexual exploitation, it is vital that the community rises to support this important and life-changing work. We are incredibly grateful that you have chosen to invest in the invaluable work happening every day. As you review this Annual Report, we hope you will be encouraged to see the results of your investment. Not TABLE OF CONTENTS. 3. LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4. GIRLS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM 4. WOMEN S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM 5. WOMEN S ACADEMY 5. INSTITUTE 6. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 7. IMPACT 8. BOARD OF DIRECTORS only are we touching lives in Metro Atlanta, but also providing a template for transformation across the globe. The Wellspring Living Board of Directors and Staff sincerely desire to see a world where every victim of sexual exploitation has access to transformative care. By joining the Wellspring Living story, you are helping us accomplish this vision and bring hope to stories worldwide. Yours, Mary Frances Bowley Executive Director

3 60% 86% 81% 73% OF GRADUATES SHOW REDUCED TRAUMA SYMPTOMS DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE STABILITY MEET WITH THEIR MENTORS MONTHLY OF GRADUATES ARE NOW IN EMPLOYMENT ARE EQUIPPED FOR LIVING WAGE JOB COMPLETED THEIR CAREER READINESS CLASSES I have lived most of my life in unhealthy situations and with unhealthy want to be here. Now, I m working on my GED, reconciling with my family, people. The Academy provided me with a case manager, therapist and a gaining living skills and looking into college! I am a new me! community who have supported my goals and a healthy lifestyle. - Carrie - Tamara AGES % OF DEMONSTRATE GROWING CONFIDENCE DEMONSTRATE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR GOALS AND PROGRESS MADE HEALTHY TRANSITIONS INTO THE COMMUNITY OF NETWORKING WEBINARS OF DIRECT CARE TOTAL ORGANIZATIONS TRAINED A court required me to go to the Women s Residential Program Wellspring Living walks us through their experiences while for 60 days, but I stayed a year because I loved it! I am so excited empowering us to make our own decisions. It is reassuring to about what God has done in my life! hear their advice and insight. - Ria - Naomi s House ORGANIZATIONS MENTORED AGES 18+ / INDIVIDUALS / ORGANIZATIONS INSTITUTE WOMEN S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. AGES 18+ I came to the GRP as an emergency placement; I was on drugs and didn t WOMEN S ACADEMY. 83% AGES GIRLS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM.

4 2017 REVENUES. Donations / Fundraising Retail Stores / In-Kind Individual Service Revenue Other 1,950, , , , ,316 4,415, IMPACT. Completely funded capital improvements for facility Closing in on funding a new initiative to serve girls aging out of foster care 2017 EXPENDITURE. Retired over 1/2 of the debt of the Duluth home Program Expenses 3,754,988 88% Management / General 294,104 6% Fundraising and Events 220,537 6% 4,269,629 THE FUTURE. + Open a specific program for girls turning 18 without a safe place to live + Double the number of participants served annually 2017 INTAKE. + Partner with international organizations to provide access to models of transformative services in alignment with the Wellspring Living Academy WOMEN S ACADEMY 76 GIRLS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM 28 WOMEN S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM INSTITUTE 191

5 DAVE ABRAHAMSON PAM ABRAHAMSON, SECRETARY JULIE BATES LEIGH BRASWELL PATRICK BRASWELL STACEY CHAVIS STEFOND HARRIS AMANDA HENE MATT HENE, BOARD CHAIR DAVE MCCLEARY MINDY MILLWARD RYAN MILLWARD, TREASURER AMENA OWENS CHARLES RELEFORD ROBERT REYNOLDS ANSLEY VINSON, VICE CHAIR PAM WOODS LORETTA ZIMMERMAN TRANSFORMING LIVES OF THOSE AT RISK OR VICTIMIZED BY SEXUAL EXPLOITATION 1040 BOULEVARD, SUITE M, ATLANTA, GA WellspringLiving.org