Giving from the H e a r t A n n u a l Re p o r t 2 0 1 8 S t. V i n c e n t d e Pa u l S o c i e t y o f M i l w a u ke e
Dear Friends, Together, in 2018, our volunteers, donors and friends like you, gave from the heart. Your generosity was felt by the children, families and individuals who found themselves in difficult circumstances this past year. They turned to us for help with life s basic necessities; things that can easily be taken for granted, yet that we cannot live without: food, clothing, and needed furnishings, like beds to sleep in, refrigerators to store food in and stoves to cook on. By the simple act of giving, our volunteers fed, clothed and visited almost 65,000 people with limited means, compassionately responding to their needs. They provided over $1.6 million of goods and services and gave more than 87,962 volunteer hours. They visited 4,188 homes, distributing gift certificates for free merchandise at our stores. Through our two meal sites, over 89,516 hot nutritious meals were served; 15,311 of these were to children. We express our deepest gratitude to our team of friends, donors and volunteers who gave from their heart this past year people whose giving touched the lives of so many children, families and individuals who really needed a helping hand. With your gracious support, we continue our mission to eliminate hunger and poverty in our community. Sincerely, Deborah A. Duskey Deborah A Duskey Executive Director Penelope A. Krafczyk Penelope Krafczyk Board President
Dedicated to the elimination of hunger and poverty in our community History In 1833, Frederic Ozanam, organized a small group of college students in France, in visiting the poor in the Paris slums. He chose St. Vincent de Paul as the patron saint of their endeavors, because of the saint s dedicated vocation to the poor. A decade later, several Milwaukee Catholic parishes established similar groups of volunteers, and a council was formed in 1914, legally incorporated in 1917. The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Milwaukee now has professional staff members, and a large assembly of volunteers, who reach out through one-on -one visits with individuals, as well as facilitating meal programs, and other services that benefit the poor. Our Programs Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Through home visitations, over 750 volunteers establish one-on -one supportive relationships with individuals and families who need basic necessities such as food, clothing, new beds and furniture. These volunteers also provide companionship, a listening ear and compassion. Additionally, volunteers in this program operate food pantries, and visit the sick, the elderly and the imprisoned. The Meal Program: The Milwaukee Council of SVDP operates a free Meal Program at two sites, five nights per week at Harambee Kitchen (2600 N. 2nd St.) and six nights per week at Crossroads Kitchen (931 W. Madison St.). Volunteers from Milwaukee and surrounding communities, of all ages and faiths, give of their time, talent, and treasures in helping to provide, prepare, and serve the meal for those who are hungry in our community. Thrift Stores: Through donated merchandise from the community at large, the SVDP thrift stores, located at 2320 W. Lincoln Avenue, in Milwaukee, and 4476 S. 108 Street, in Greenfield, benefit our friends in need in a number of ways, including, fulfilling certificates for clothing, new beds and household merchandise which are issued by volunteers during the Neighbors Helping Neighbors home visitations. In addition, the stores provide quality merchandise to budget-conscious, and low-income shoppers. Any program revenue generated supports other charitable works of the Society.
Vincentian Services Neighbors Helping Neighbors Vincentians made home visits to individuals and families asking for help and provided needed food, clothing, furniture, and appliances. Groups operated food pantries and visited the sick, the elderly and the imprisoned. St. James Vincentians (pictured left) run a food pantry that served 2,700 people last year. (Above) All Saints Vincentians responded to a high volume of basic need requests. Vincentians also supported our mission by collecting donations and volunteering for our Meal Program and stores.
55,113 People helped G i v i n g f r o m t h e H e a r t 14,106 Visits made 1,477 Vincentians helped to raise over $20,000 for the Meal Program from the Friends of the Poor Walk. New beds given 75,743 Volunteer hours
Meal Program Warm meals for hungry children and adults The Meal Program s two sites were depended upon by the children and adults who ate their evening meal with us. Volunteers from the community and Vincentians helped to cook, prepare and serve hot, nutritious meals. At both sites, guests obtained warm winter outerwear and joined in the fun of various social activities and holiday events. A special visit from the Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo brought smiles to our guests.
89,516 Meals served 15,311 Of those meals served to children 6,019 G i v i n g f r o m t h e H e a r t The Healing Waters Shower Program at our South site provided guests with a hot shower, clean clothing and restored dignity. It was one of only a handful of places in Milwaukee where people, often experiencing homelessness, could take a free shower. Hours volunteered 1,657 Showers taken Volunteers (above) made 500 hygiene packs for our shower guests
Thrift Stores Quality merchandise for our community The SVDP thrift stores catered to the needs of budgetconscious shoppers. Through our stores, people who were given gift certificates by Vincentians had access to high quality, donated clothing, new beds, furniture and household items. All income generated went back into our Meal Program and the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program. This past year we held free holiday and community events for people of all ages to enjoy.
$54,095 Worth of items given by the store 1,843 gift certificate vouchers redeemed G i v i n g f r o m t h e H e a r t Our stores also attracted ecofriendly shoppers and donors who wanted to reduce waste and give a second life to gently-loved items. 11,236 Donation pick-ups We provided skill building opportunities to people with disabilities or who were in work-readiness programs. 6,200 Volunteer hours
Financial Report BALANCE SHEET STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENSES AND CHANGE IN NET ASSETS Assets 2018 2017 Revenue 2018 2017 Cash $454,347 $445,158 Contributions $499,460 $608,086 Investments 3,063,628 2,973,630 Vincentian Services 745,012 794,020 Accounts Receivable 2,988 20,350 Retail sales Less CGS 628,833 834,367 Donated Merchandise - Inventories 226,372 211,058 Store 965,504 926,048 Prepaid Expenses 51,284 45,247 Investment Income 180,468 266,862 Property and Equip 3,831,729 3,977,785 Miscellaneous 94,647 68,213 Other 415,454 388,392 Total Revenue $3,113,924 $3,497,596 Total Assets $8,045,802 $8,061,620 Expenses Liabilities Stores $1,771,174 $1,651,757 Accounts Payable $52,568 $44,865 Meal Programs 306,257 323,355 Accrued Liabilities 84,973 67,769 Vincentian Services 736,302 1,049,738 Mortgage Payable 2,261,703 2,453,187 Admin. 159,968 242,185 Other Payables 465,386 454,850 Total Expenses $2,973,701 $3,267,035 Total Liabilities $2,864,630 $3,020,671 Net Assets $5,181,172 $5,040,949 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $8,045,802 $8,061,620 Change in Net Assets $140,223 $230,561 Expenses Revenue Contributions Stores Vincentian Services Meal Programs Vincentian Services Retail sales Less CGS Donated Merchandise - Store Investment Income Admin. Miscellaneous
Thank you! Thank you to all of our volunteers, donors and friends who helped us reach so many people in our community. We couldn t do it without you! If you would like to volunteer or make a monetary contribution in support of our mission, please contact us: St. Vincent de Paul Society of Milwaukee 9601 W Silver Spring Drive Milwaukee, WI 53225 (414) 462-7837