Madonna House 405 South 12th Street Quincy, IL 62301 (217) 224-7771 Volume 2 February, 2017 Grow, Thrive and Become Stronger I felt like I had no hope. When I first enrolled in Madonna House Prevention Services, I was depressed and felt like I had no hope. Madonna House Prevention Services lifted my spirits and guided me to the resources that were needed for me to get back on my feel. I am a single mother with 4 kids and pregnant with my fifth child. Madonna House helped me do things independently and was there fore me every step of the way. The assisted me with full time employment when I was only getting part time hours. The assisted me with permanent housing and now I have a four bedroom home for me and my kids. Madonna House assisted me with the resources to obtain financial assistance for housing. They gave me resources to find household items. I can now focus on my pregnancy and children and consider my family a blessing and not feel depressed anymore. I am confident now that I can care for my family. I would recommend Madonna House and Prevention Services to anyone that needs help and guidance. Ms. Patrick 11/11/2016
2 From the Executive Director s Desk: OUR STAFF: Executive Director Joanne Dedert Prevention Director Cindy Grawe Admin Assistant Janet Bent Prevention Advocate Christine Birkemeier Team Lead Paula Rae Johnson Support Staff: Linda Hamman Sheila Griffin Jamey Brown Whitney Asbury Sherina White Our Mission To provide a safe nurturing home environment where homeless pregnant women and mothers with children can break the cycle of instability. Our Vision Madonna House envisions a community where all individuals and families achieve their individual potential through education, income stability and healthy lives. 2017 is here. Have you set your 2017 goal(s)? Make your goals SMART Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-sensitive. Madonna House s Everyday Life Skills Program teaches youth, men, and women to take one step at a time to reach the Yes, I did it step. A weekly donation of $5.00 will empower a family to break the cycle of instability. Set up a re-occurring gift on our web page - www.madonnahouse.net Currently our Everyday Life Skills Program serves men at New Start Rescue Mission and Fishers of Men; youth at Quincy Senior High School 9 th Hour and Quincy Junior High School. Individual prevention services are held at an off-site location. For the past 1½ years, we have piloted the Work Readiness Certificate Program. Madonna House, JWCC and the One Stop (Unemployment Office) are the three sites for individuals to become certified. By sitting on the Work Readiness Team, we are able to collaborate with local employers, other agencies, and assist men, women and youth to break the cycle of instability. We can t do this alone. We need you to take the next step and say Yes, I did it! Donate today and watch your donations improve our great community. Your continued support will also allow Madonna House to expand into other areas where our services are needed. Watch for more details in 2017!! Our programs grow based on community needs and donations. Will you partner with us to make this a better community?
3 FY16 Annual Report The 2015 United Way s Community Assessment identified the effects underemployed, unemployed, poverty and homelessness. Partner with us to empower change and help break the cycle of instability as we continue to enhance our services based on community needs. Our Services Shelter: Emergency & Transitional 945 Shelter Nights 77 Clients 591 Case Management Everyday Life Skills 159 Adults in 96 Groups 56 Youths in Quincy Senior High School 67 Teens Prevention 63 Individuals Provided 167 Case Management Sessions 133 Referrals Food Pantry 4,753 Families 13,794 Individuals Volunteers 1,119.75 volunteer hours 692.10 resident hours FY16 Income / Expense Income Grants, State & Federal Government $424,432 Expenses Program $396,352 Management & General $ 28,905 Fund-Raising $ 38,977 Total Expenses $464,234 Change in Net Assets ($ 50,979) Net Assets, Beginning $158,058 Net Assets, Ending $107,079
5 Long Time Volunteer Judi Maas Our Board of Directors: Joanne Dedert Executive Director Ron Tallcott President Tammy Kruser-Miller Vice President Ashley Harrison Secretary Susan Knoche Treasurer Bobette Cawthon Suzanne Ellerbrock Elaine Fesler Tena Jones Angie Norris William Joseph Vermeire Mark Wiewel Judi has been doing volunteer work with Madonna House since 2011. She has been married to Bill for 40 years. They have 2 sons and 3 grandsons. Judi has always lived in Quincy. She retired after working 40 years with the City of Quincy in the Planning and Development, Zoning and Inspection Department. Judi said, I knew before I retired that I wanted to volunteer at the Madonna House. She volunteers at least once a week at the Madonna House in addition to the Food Pantry at St. Francis once a week. Judi enjoys reading and takes swimming and exercise classes 3 times a week at Quincy College. Judi and Bill also enjoy traveling. Thank you Judi, for your loyalty and willingness to help. Empower Change 2017 September 9, 2017 Dr. William Mitchell Comedy Stage Hypnosis Show SAVE THE DATE!! 7:00 pm 10:00 pm State Room WATCH FOR DETAILS! Prevention Success Story Since I enrolled in Prevention Services, I am now enrolled in College. I started January 2016. Prevention Service actually takes their time to meet with you on a scheduled basis and assisted me with getting grants to pay for my college education. I am excited to broaden my intellectual horizons. Prevention Services treats me with respect and they have a lot of enthusiasm for their clients. They try to help everyone men and women. Prevention Services helped me realize that I do have self-worth and that makes me want to achieve more. Randy
405 S. 12th St., Quincy, IL 62301