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P O Box 1478 Solvang, CA 93464 OUR LOCATIONS Solvang Service Center 545 North Alisal Road, Suite 102 Solvang, CA 93463-2606 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1478 Solvang, CA 93464-1478 Office: (805) 686-0295 Fax: (805) 686-2856 Email: [email protected] Buellton Family Resource Center Jonata Elementary School Campus 301 Second Street, Room 31 Buellton, CA 93427-6801 (805) 688-4222 Ext. 2233 Email: [email protected] Oak Valley Elementary School Campus 595 Second Street Buellton, CA 93427-6801 (805) 688-6992 Email: [email protected] Santa Ynez Family Resource Center Santa Ynez Elementary School Campus 3525 Pine Street, Room D Santa Ynez, CA 93460 Phone (805) 686-7356 Fax (805) 686-7376 Email: [email protected] Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Campus Student Resource Center (Pirates Cove) 2975 East Hwy. 246 Room L-5 Santa Ynez, CA 93460 Phone (805) 688-6487 Ext. 3329 Fax (805) 693-0672 Email: [email protected] Solvang Family Resource Center Solvang Elementary School Campus 565 Atterdag Road, Room 7 Solvang, CA 93463-2690 Phone (805) 693-8127 Fax (805) 693-8128 Email: [email protected] Los Alamos Family Resource Center Olga Reed Elementary School Campus 480 Centennial Street Los Alamos, CA 93440 Phone (805) 344-3172 Fax (805) 344-4041 Email: [email protected] PHP Thrift Store 1980 Old Mission Drive, Suite C2 Solvang, CA 93463-2262 (805) 686-9897 Email: [email protected] OUR STAFF ANNUAL REPORT DESIGN DONATED BY UVA DESIGN STUDIO-COVER PHOTO BY KRISTEN BEINKE Solvang Service Center Dean Palius, CEO Justin Wilkins, Operations Manager Mary Conway, Youth Coalition Director Joette Reyes, Food Program Coordinator Erica Valdés, Associate Development Director Valerie Waling, Fiscal Manager Tammie Fulmer, Fiscal Assistant Marisela De La Cruz, Administrative Assistant Dayana Zepeda, Emergency Services Coordinator DeLynn Jacobsen, Prevention Educator Rena Smith, Clinical Supervisor Buellton Family Resource Center Sandra Zepeda, Family Services Advocate Jack Crouch, Driver/Clerk Diseily De La Cruz, Clerk Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Student & Family Resource Center Hector Garcia, Youth Resource Specialist Solvang Family Resource Center Claudia Diaz-Muñoz, Family Services Advocate Los Alamos Family Resource Center Joette Reyes, Youth Resource Specialist Claudia Diaz-Muñoz, Family Services Advocate Santa Ynez Family Resource Center Arcelia Sencion, Director of Health Care and Social Services Sandra Zepeda, Family Services Advocate Thrift Store Kim Morrison, Manager Alejandra Hernandez, Lead Clerk 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

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Page 1: 2014 Annual Report

P O Box 1478Solvang, CA 93464

OUR LOCATIONS

Solvang Service Center545 North Alisal Road, Suite 102 Solvang, CA 93463-2606

Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1478Solvang, CA 93464-1478

Office: (805) 686-0295 Fax: (805) 686-2856Email: [email protected]

Buellton Family Resource CenterJonata Elementary School Campus301 Second Street, Room 31 Buellton, CA 93427-6801(805) 688-4222 Ext. 2233Email: [email protected]

Oak Valley Elementary School Campus595 Second Street Buellton, CA 93427-6801(805) 688-6992Email: [email protected]

Santa Ynez Family Resource CenterSanta Ynez Elementary School Campus3525 Pine Street, Room DSanta Ynez, CA 93460Phone (805) 686-7356Fax (805) 686-7376Email: [email protected]

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School CampusStudent Resource Center (Pirates Cove)2975 East Hwy. 246 Room L-5Santa Ynez, CA 93460Phone (805) 688-6487 Ext. 3329Fax (805) 693-0672Email: [email protected]

Solvang Family Resource CenterSolvang Elementary School Campus565 Atterdag Road, Room 7 Solvang, CA 93463-2690Phone (805) 693-8127 Fax (805) 693-8128Email: [email protected]

Los Alamos Family Resource CenterOlga Reed Elementary School Campus480 Centennial Street Los Alamos, CA 93440Phone (805) 344-3172 Fax (805) 344-4041Email: [email protected]

PHP Thrift Store1980 Old Mission Drive, Suite C2 Solvang, CA 93463-2262(805) 686-9897Email: [email protected]

OUR STAFF

ANNUAL REPORT DESIGN DONATED BY UVA DESIGN STUDIO-COVER PHOTO BY KRISTEN BEINKE

Solvang Service CenterDean Palius, CEOJustin Wilkins, Operations ManagerMary Conway, Youth Coalition DirectorJoette Reyes, Food Program Coordinator Erica Valdés, Associate Development Director Valerie Waling, Fiscal Manager Tammie Fulmer, Fiscal Assistant Marisela De La Cruz, Administrative Assistant Dayana Zepeda, Emergency Services CoordinatorDeLynn Jacobsen, Prevention EducatorRena Smith, Clinical Supervisor

Buellton Family Resource CenterSandra Zepeda, Family Services AdvocateJack Crouch, Driver/ClerkDiseily De La Cruz, Clerk

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Student & Family Resource Center Hector Garcia, Youth Resource Specialist

Solvang Family Resource CenterClaudia Diaz-Muñoz, Family Services Advocate

Los Alamos Family Resource Center Joette Reyes, Youth Resource SpecialistClaudia Diaz-Muñoz, Family Services Advocate

Santa Ynez Family Resource Center Arcelia Sencion, Director of Health Care and Social Services Sandra Zepeda, Family Services Advocate

Thrift Store Kim Morrison, ManagerAlejandra Hernandez, Lead Clerk

2014 ANNUAL REPORT

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CONTENT03 Vision, Mission, & Board of Directors

05 Executive Statement and Volunteer of the Year

07 Client Story and Program Highlight

09-10 Programs & Services

13-15 Friend & Fundraising

15 Women’s Independent Giving (WIGS) and Volunteering

16-17 Financials

18-19 Donors and Supporters

20 Locations and Staff

OUR VISIONPeople Helping People has a vision that all men, women and children in our service area have the opportunity to attain self-sufficiency with dignity, are able to fulfill their potential, and live in a healthy community.

OUR MISSIONPeople helping People is dedicated to improving the lives of men, women, and children in the Santa Ynez Valley, Los Alamos, and sorrunding communities by furnishing comprehensive integrated family and individual support services, and acting as a catalyst for positive community change.

Becky Barieau, President

Michael Balaban, Vice President

Lorraine Rowden Neenan, Secretary

Kros Andrade

Joan Bradshaw

Elizabeth Crump

Francisca Escobar

Mary Ann Evans

Phyllis Hennigan

Nancy Eklund Hunsicker

Hilda Navarro

Jeff Olsson

Rachel Pace

Greg Paraskou

Jim Richard, Emeritus

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Looking backward, the 2013-14 fiscal year could be characterized as a period when we further tightened, nay, cinched our belts. For the prior two year ends, PHP accrued small deficits paid for by a small surplus in a prior year. Another deficit would have required PHP to borrow and negate the Board’s resolve to develop reserves to avoid future borrowing during negative financial cycles or in case of an unexpected expense or revenue loss. To accomplish these two objectives, PHP reduced staffing through vacant positions and reorganized some functions. This resulted in staff, especially managers, accepting higher workloads in order to sustain the agency. Happily, all staff performed admirably, continued to provide quality services, and contributed the first funds to operating reserves in years. See page 17 for Financial Statements.

Looking forward, the Board and staff will be developing a new three-year strategic plan this fall to guide the agency. High on the list of strategic priorities will be activities that add to a sustainable future for PHP. Incorporated into this plan will be administrative tasks including CEO succession planning, development of a marketing plan, and staff and Board training. On the client service side, PHP will be continuing to develop individual and family mental health wellness services especially focusing on school-aged children and their families. Those services will be fully integrated into PHP’s healthcare basic needs programs and school-based Family Resource Service Centers. See page 7 for program highlights.

Nancy Hunsicker has served on the PHP Board of Directors since 2010. Prior to being drafted as a Director, Nancy was one of ten founders of the Valley Women’s Independent Giving Society (WIGS) which she has served as chair since inception. As Chair, she plans each year’s member recruitment campaign and annual luncheon. It is at the luncheon that members vote on how to spend their cumulative donations on PHP services. WIGS has donated over $210,000 to PHP since 2009. If that were not enough to earn Hunsicker accolades, she has also chaired PHP’s prestigious Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic for its three year run raising in excess of $110,000 to support PHP’s basic needs and youth programs.

The outcome of this past year’s Polo Classic shows Nancy’s dedication to PHP and determination. Earlier in the year, she announced that she could not make as full a commitment to chairing the event as she had in the past due to other obligations. While the PHP Board took steps to shore up event committee leadership, any concerns for the quality of the event disappeared upon Nancy’s return to volunteering for PHP. Nancy was a whirlwind, redoubling her efforts and producing an elegant event with over 700 in attendance and a 30% increase in net profit.

EXECUTIVE STATEMENT

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

NANCY IS A GREAT AMBASSADOR FOR PHP AND A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERISM!

I read the article in the SYV News about all the good things you are trying to do at PHP. It is comforting to know that you are able to help so many people who are in desperate need. I know that there are many families who are on the edge of losing what they have been working hard to preserve. You and all your wonderful volunteers should be proud of yourselves for making such a difference in so many lives.

I hope my contribution will help you continue in your good works. Sincerely, T. C.

If that were not enough to earn Hunsicker accolades, she has also chaired

PHP’s prestigious Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic for its three year run raising

in excess of $110,000 to support PHP’s basic needs and youth programs.

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Mrs. P. was always the one to help. She was a volunteer aiding seniors in many ways. She is 77 and lives with her husband in a small apartment. They have four children who live out of the area. Mrs. P. had been juggling payments in order to pay her medical and dental bills which had gone to collections. She was overwhelmed by collectors. They have Medicare and a supplement but still had out of pocket expenses. They receive Social Security benefits but just can’t make ends meet.

When Mrs. P. visited PHP, she felt embarrassed and repeatedly stated that there were others that needed help more than her. She could not pay her rent and was already a month behind. One of PHP’s Family Services Advocates met with Mrs. P. and assured her that she was worthy of PHP’s assistance. The Advocate calculated her debt, prepared a budget, and together they developed a debt repayment plan for each debt. Each debt holder was contacted to obtain agreement with the repayment plan. PHP made rent payments to prevent their eviction and enrolled them in PHP’s Food and CalFresh Supplemental Nutrition Programs. PHP is working with her to address her husband’s progressive medical condition and with her PHP Advocate she is exploring care options. PHP linked her to the Alzheimer’s Association for information and support. PHP also purchased a Medic Alert and Safe Return bracelet for Mrs. P’s husband.

Mrs. P. has gained some control of her finances. However, she remains financially vulnerable. She is very thankful to be connected to PHP.

In an unpredictable charitable funding environment, PHP continues to find imaginative ways of squeezing the most services out of each dollar available. Last fiscal year, PHP began a reorganization of its counseling services to better meet the demand for services and reflect its philosophy of addressing the needs of clients in a holistic way. PHP wanted to emphasize the importance and value of mental health wellness as an integral part of overall healthcare, as important as medical and dental prevention and treatment. Prior to reorganization, counseling hours were limited in scope and nature; the wait for services could be as much as 4 weeks and service was limited to children 0-5 and their families.

In early 2014, a plan was developed to overhaul the program and staffing model. Existing funds were used to hire a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to oversee all clinical services, as well as to supervise a diverse team of 5 pre-licensed professionals (interns). This change resulted in a higher level of care, increased availability of low or no-cost mental health services, and the implementation of an evidenced based parent and child support program known as “Nurturing Parenting.” This curriculum is designed and proven to improve the relationships between parents and children. In addition to improving the quality and quantity of services, the new wellness approach has opened the door to new partnerships to provide a full-time mental health counselor to students and families at the high school and to expand outreach and services to the Spanish language speaking community.

CLIENT STORY

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

LAST YEAR PHP HAD AN EXTENSIVE WAIT LIST FOR

MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS SERVICES. THE NEW PROGRAM

DESIGN ADDRESSES THAT NEED.

MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS

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It is PHP’s goal to improve individual, family and community wellness. We take a holistic approach by considering an individual’s or family’s overall basic and support needs; we extend a “hand up” to maximize self-sufficiency. PHP has a model service delivery system, integrating services for infants, children, youth and adults into a “one stop shop” that has multiple neighborhood access points. Clients can make a single contact with a PHP Family Service Advocate at one of five school-based Resource Centers or the Solvang Service Center in order to access any of PHP’s 18 program services and/or to receive help in obtaining services from other non-profit or government agencies. This system mini-mizes costs, reduces the burden on clients to make multiple requests for help, and optimizes reaching those who need assistance.

Groceries for income qualified families are available from PHP in Solvang and Los Alamos every other Thursday year-round. Limited quantities of groceries are available from Albertson’s “Fresh Rescue” and “Santa Ynez Valley Vegetable Rescue” at the PHP Service Center. PHP promotes and enrolls income qualified families in CalFresh (formerly food stamps). At PHP, we believe that nutrition matters and therefore we sponsor parent classes on the subject and partner with St. Marks Church and Chef Molly Ballantine to offer family centered “Cooking Counts” classes. For more information: [email protected].

Last year, PHP prevented 20 families, including 28 children, from becoming homeless.

OUR PROGRAMS & SERVICES

FOOD

EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS

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COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCESS RESOURCE TEAM CHILDREN & ADULT DENTAL FUNDSPHP brings vital healthcare services to those without insurance and those who are underinsured. Local doctors, dentists, counselors, pharmacies, and labs furnish free and/or discounted services to PHP clients. PHP Dental Funds are self-insured plans requiring sliding scale re-payments based upon client income.

PHP can furnish financial and other assistance to prevent homelessness and to intervene in crisis situations. Services include:

Rent/Mortgage AssistanceMoving ExpensesTemporary ShelterFood/Meals

TransportationUtility PaymentsHousehold Goods and Clothing

MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESSPHP has employed an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist (M.F.T.) to supervise interns completing advanced degrees and who need to complete hours of practice toward licensing. With additional interns, PHP can expand counseling services for students and their families at the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District and from its Solvang Service Center. Services are fully integrated with PHPs social services programs. PHP is also offering “Nurturing Parenting,” an evidenced based parent and child support program. This curriculum is designed to improve the relationships between parents and children.

INSURANCE ENROLLMENTPHP and its Family Service Advocates are qualified as Certified Enrollment Entity and Certified Enrollment Counselors respectively and enroll qualified individuals in Covered California, State MediCal and County Healthy Kids health insurance programs.

HEALTH CARE SERVICES

“Although critical to quality of life, we know that it is not enough to help clients obtain health insurance. We need to educate clients on how to use and keep it to improve their health and the health of the overall community. Arcelia Sencion, PHP Director of Health Care

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“Without the additional food from PHP’s program and their help in enrolling my husband and me in CalFresh, we simply

would not have enough to eat.” -Retired Buellton Senior

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTIONPHP’s ADCAP (Advocates for Domestic & Child Abuse Prevention) program is the only domestic violence prevention/intervention program serving the Santa Ynez Valley and surrounding areas. Certified PHP Advocates respond to calls from the Sheriff’s Department twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Advocates provide immediate intervention and support to the victims of the violence. Short term help may include medical attention and shelter. Longer term assistance may come from PHP’s other direct service programs or help with successfully navigating the criminal justice and family law systems.

CHRISTMAS FULFILL-A-WISHFor the past 18 years, PHP has operated the Fulfill-A-Wish program. Each year, nearly 100 families, including 300 children in need are furnished holiday gifts, clothing and toys. Donated items are displayed in a holiday “boutique” and parents are given the opportunity to select items based on their needs and family size.

FAMILY STRENGTHENING At some point, most families will face difficulties and challenges. Whether these challenges are a result of job loss, poor health, physical abuse, alcohol or drug use, or mental health issues, at these times, family members, including children, face enormous stress placing their emotional and physical well-being at risk. PHP can help by working with families to develop a strength based plan to connect them to services. The goal is to provide services until the family is stable and has the resources to thrive.

PARENT EDUCATIONPHP facilitates parent education and support groups that provide information about child development and positive parenting strategies.

ADVOCACYPHP staff members assist individuals and families with healthcare questions, school related issues, and government and business forms.

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY YOUTH COALITION PHP has received two federal grants to help prevent and reduce alcohol and other drug use among our Valley Youth by implementing proven prevention strategies and joining with communities across the United States to protect youth from the devastation of substance abuse. The Coalition is also committed to building and strengthening its own local collaboration in order to change norms around the acceptance of underage substance abuse. The Coalition includes the Youth Action Council, a teen advisory group and active club at the high school. The Council works with their peers to promote healthy lifestyles.

STUDENT PREVENTION ACTION NETWORK (SPAN) PROGRAMThis alcohol and drug prevention program is designed for 7th and 8th grade students and is implemented in a classroom setting during the school day at Los Olivos, Jonata and Santa Ynez Schools. A PHP Prevention Educator teaches a nationally recognized life skills curriculum, supervises a Peer to Peer Mediation program and implements Generation Kind (Gen K) clubs on the junior high campuses. These programs equip students with the knowledge and tools necessary to avoid the harms associated with alcohol and other drug use so that students can be successful in school and life.

MENTORINGIn partnership with the Santa Ynez High School District, PHP staff closely monitors the progress towards graduation of 50-60 “at risk” students. The grades and credits of these students are reviewed on a regular basis and the mentor offers career guidance, homework assistance, coaching, role modeling, and access to PHP basic needs and support services before, during and in the after school hours.

LOS ALAMOS YOUTH PROGRAMPHP has formed a new partnership with the Los Alamos Sr. Center and the Los Alamos Foundation to continue the year-round after school program designed for middle and high school students. Twelve to fifteen eighth to twelfth graders will attend the daily program now housed at the Sr. Center. The program focuses on academic improvement and features computer education, leadership training and recreational activities to supplement homework assistance and tutorials. Last year with funding from the Los Alamos Foundation, students continued to develop a video/oral history of Los Alamos.

CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES

During the past three years, 160 students enrolled in mentoring, and 95% of eligible students have graduated.

For more information on the Coalition or alcohol and drug prevention visit: syvyouthcoalition.org.

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FRIEND & FUNDRAISINGSANTA YNEZ POLO CLASSICOn Saturday, July 19th, 2014, the JB Polo Ranch in Buellton hosted the 3rd Annual Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic benefiting People Helping People. Over seven hundred fifty (750) guests once again enjoyed a fast paced polo match featuring professional players Joel Baker, Francisco Escobar, Mathew Gonzales, Tom Barrack, T.J. Barrack, and Mariano Fassetta. Newcomer, Team Happy Canyon Vineyard, defeated two-time defending champion, Team Platinum Performance, on an exciting last second goal.

Over 240 sponsors, patrons, and VIP guests started the event with a reception featuring sparkling wine from Lucas & Lewellen and appetizers from Field to Table. The reception was followed by a sit down luncheon accompanied by wines from Happy Canyon Vineyard. Both VIP and General Admission guests also participated in a Hat Contest with winners earning beautiful gift baskets.

More than 500 general admission ticket holders also attended the Classic. For only $10 ($5 children), guests viewed the match from the north side of the polo field, sat in stadium type seating, and were able to purchase food, soft drinks, beer and wine.

The 4th Annual Polo Classic is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2015. For more information, check the PHP website at www.syvphp.org/events/poloclassic.

VINO DE SUEÑOSVino de Sueños, “Wine of Dreams,” is a wine brand conceived by the non-profit human services organization, Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People (PHP), and a small group of premium Santa Barbara County vintners. This group wanted to celebrate and make a difference in the lives of vineyard and farm workers who are the very heart and soul of the County’s agricultural economy and more specifically, the vineyard and wine businesses. Founding participant wineries of Vino de Sueños include Alma Rosa, Buttonwood, Clos Pepe, Feliz Noche, Foxen, Longoria, and Presidio.

The Vino de Sueños (VDS) wines are sold at an annual “Release Celebration” in order to raise funds to give workers and their families the assistance they need during difficult economic times. PHP administers the funds to furnish basic needs (food, rent, and utility assistance) and family support services (counseling, healthcare access, youth after school programs, parent education, and scholarships). Services are directed to giving families a hand-up to achieve their dreams of a better life.

On November 2, 2013 the 6th Annual VDS Release Celebration was held at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott and was attended by over 300. Donor wine makers included Alma Rosa, Buttonwood, Fontes & Phillips, Foxen, Longoria, Quail Crossing, Qupé, Rideau, Riverbench, Sanford, Standing Sun, Stolpman and Vogelzang. Artists who contributed original works for unique VDS labels and the silent auction were Kari Crist, Jim Farnum, Rebecca Gomez, Michelle Griffoul, Renee Kelleher, Darby Holden, Christina LoCascio, Zoe Nathan, Karina Puente, Suzan Hamilton Todd, and Seyburn Zorthian.

The event also featured live music, a lifestyle items auction, and wonderful appetizers from La Bodega De España, Ballard Inn & Restaurant, and New West Catering.

For more information and tickets for the 8th Annual (2015) Vino de Sueños event on November 7th, visit: www.vinodesuenos.com

Nearly 25% of PHP’s 3,700 clients work in agriculture. PHP’s Vino de Sueños event show cases the important contribution these workers make to the economy of the Valley and Santa Barbara County.

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THRIFT STORE Treasures abound at PHP’s Thrift Store which has been recognized eight times as “The Best Thrift Store in the Santa Ynez Valley” by the “Valley News” Readers Poll. The Store is located in the Valley Plaza, corner of Hwy 246 and Alamo Pintado Road. The store serves PHP as both a revenue source and a warehouse from where we can help those in need of clothing and housewares. Store Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10-5 and Sun., 10-4.

WINE COUNTRY BIKE TREKOn June 20th-22nd, 57 riders rode up and down the rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley wine country to benefit People Helping People. The WCBT is a ride at your own pace three-day bike ride featuring either a 30 or 50 mile fully supported route each day. Entrants can ride all three days or choose just a 30 or 50 mile ride on Saturday. Three-day riders can camp at Midland School which is the home base for the ride. One and three-day riders pay a registration fee based upon the number of days to be ridden. In addition, riders are encouraged to seek pledges from friends and family members for miles ridden in order to raise additional funds for PHP. Riders with pledges compete for valuable prizes based upon the amount they raise. The event includes catered dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings accompanied by live music, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday and a BBQ lunch on Sunday. Multiple safety and gear stops with food and drinks are staffed and radio equipped safety cars rove the daily routes.

This group was founded in 2009 to give local women an opportunity to pool their funds in order to have a greater impact on making a difference in the lives of those with limited resources. The WIGS, now composed of 38, donated $34,500 and voted at its annual luncheon in March to make substantial contributions to PHP to reduce domestic violence, counsel children, mentor teenagers, and furnish additional services to seniors.

Volunteers change lives and have life changing experiences at PHP. Each year PHP enlists the support of more than 300 volunteers who donate more than 13,000 hours or 6 “man” years annually. PHP just wouldn’t be PHP without all of the volunteers that lend a hand and their heart!

PHP has numerous on-going projects, and special event opportunities for folks who want to help. From mentoring a child, assisting a family in crisis due to domestic violence, delivering groceries to a senior who is shut in, or setting up a fundraiser, your assistance is welcome. You will be amazed at how good it feels to give of your time.

Contact us at 686-0295 or e-mail [email protected]. We are happy to make an appointment to discuss your desires, talents and available time.

DINE & DONATEIn October, each year PHP celebrates “World Food Day” with a campaign to fight hunger. Even in the U.S. and in our own backyard, many children and adults have to worry where their next meal will come from. Local businesses participate in a Dine (Taste) and Donate fundraiser in mid-October and contribute a portion of their proceeds to support PHP’s Food Program. The objective: “No Child Should Be Left Hungry.” In October 2014, the following businesses participated:

WHAT IS YOUR LEGACY?

PHP relies on funds raised at its events to sustain critical services for individuals and families. Attendance at an event is an enjoyable way to help.

It’s easy to help, it’s fun and you may change a life.

Like PHP? Follow us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/syvpeoplehelpingpeople

In 2015, the ride is scheduled for June 26-28. For registration or information visit: winecountrybiketrek.com

For more information on membership in and the mission of WIGS visit: www.valleywigs.org.

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FINANCESSTATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 2013 (Audited)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 2013 (Audited)

Support Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted

Total %

Contributions, Grants, Contracts & Events $1,009,708 $103,833 $1,113,541 50.3%In -Kind Contributions $668,193 $ 0 $668,193 30.2%Special Events net of expense $105,134 $57,600 $162,734 7.3%Total Support $1,783,035 $161,433 $1,944,468 87.8%

RevenueThrift Store Sales $243,937 $ 0 $243,937 11.0%Other Revenue $26,266 $ 0 $26,266 1.2%Total Revenue $270,203 $ 0 $270,203 12.2%

Net Assets Released From Restriction $146,627 ($146,627) $ 0 0.0%Total Support and Revenue $2,199,865 $14,806 $2,214,671 100%

ExpensesProgram Expenses $1,874,036 $ 0 $1,874,036 91.1%Supporting Services

Fundraising $137,254 $ 0 $137,254 6.7%Administrative $46,673 $ 0 $46,673 2.3%

Total Supporting Services $183,927 $ 0 $183,927 8.9%Total Expenses $2,057,963 $ 0 $2,057,963 100%Change in net Assets $141,902 $14,806 $156,708Net Assets at Beginning of Year $379,092 $146,627 $525,719Net Assets at End of Year $520,994 $161,433 $682,427

ASSETSCurrent Assets

Cash & Cash Equivalents $100,399

Contracts Receivable(net allowance of $4,490)

$283,239

Pledges Receivable $ 0

Grants Receivable $45,000

Other receivables $33,397

Inventory $25,784

Other Assets $29,392

Total Current Assets $517,211

Property and Equipment $498,531

Total Assets $1,015,742

36%

23%

3%6%

FAMILY SERVICES

GOVERNMENT

IN-KINDDONATIONS

SPECIALEVENTS

THRIFT STORE

OTHER

FOUNDATION AND

GRANTS

SCHOOLS

CONTRIBUTIONS

BASIC NEEDS YOUTH PROGRAMS

GENERAL& ADMIN.

FUNDRAISING

HEALTHCARE

14%

18%

WHERE YOUR $’S GO

WHERE OUR $’S COME FROM

“We are proud once again to announce that our overhead, including both fundraising and administrative costs, is an extremely low 9.0%, a reduction from 9.5% in the prior year. In addition, PHP established a reserve policy and made its first, albeit small, contribution to reserves in fiscal year 2013-14.” Becky Barieau, Acting Treasurer

“PHP has very strong internal controls and structure.”Melissa Petersen, C.P.A., Auditor

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LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Current Liabilites

Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses

$80,675

Accrued Payroll & Related Expenses

$53,658

Deferred Revenue $6,041

Current Portion Note Payable $13,200

Current Portion Mortgage $7,203

Total Current Liabilities $160,777

Long Term Liabilities

Note Payable $6,398

Mortage Loan $166,140

Total Long Term Liabilities $172,538

Total Liabilities $333,315

Net Assets

Unrestricted $491,098

Board Restricted Reserves $29,896

Temporarily Restricted $161,433

Total Net Assets $682,427

Total Liabilites & Net Assets $1,015,742

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DONORS & SUPPORTERSHumanitarian $25,000+Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Ynez Band of Chumash IndiansSanta Ynez Valley FoundationThe Roy & Ida Eagle Foundation

Sustainer $10,000 to $24,999Happy Canyon VineyardsMontecito Bank and TrustPlatinum PerformanceThe Ann Jackson Family FoundationThe Fredric E. Steck Family FoundationWood Claeyssens Foundation

Patron $5,000 to $9,999American Medical Association FoundationCottage Health SystemsFirst BankGerald and Joan DorenHildegard Balin Charitable TrustSanta Barbara County Vintner’s FoundationSanta Ynez Valley Marriott

Benefactor $1,000 to $4,999Becky Barieau and William P. WathenCarol McCurdyCherise Lund Osha (Forever Posh)Coastal Vineyard Care AssociatesConstance LundDale S. Johnson Family Administrative TrustDavid and Nancy HunsickerGary and Anna NettGeneral Pavement Management, Inc.Gerry ShepherdGregory and Sandra T. SimonGreg ParaskouHamlet InnHarold M. Williams and Nancy Eng-landerHeidi RabelHitching Post IIJames Q. RichardJoan Bradshaw and Fred GalloJoseph and Katie RussellKelly DixonLatkin Chartiable FoudationLos Alamos FoundationLos Olivos Rotary Club FoundationMarborg IndustriesMichael and Carolyn BalabanMichael and Phyllis HenniganMike and Sandra FochtMila and Ron Hart

Mitchell and Suzanne Voss (Voss Family Trust)Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nagler (Nagler Family Fund)Neil and Karla ZuehlkeNew Frontiers Natural MarketplaceOwen SchaferPamela PilcherPatricia Haskell-HateleyPhillip & Melinda PonPriscilla HigginsRabobank, NARachel PaceRobert and Paula WeissRon and Shirley HeckSandra and Giovanni MastromonacoSanta Ynez Feed & Milling Co, Inc.The Hay FoundationThomas and Teresa Bernard, TTeeTom and Nancy Elsaesser FoundationVikki Hunt

Partner $500 to $999 Alice Olla (Rockin AJ Ranch)Alvaro FernandezCandace WaldronCarol P. JohnsonCarolyn RothCatherine FirestoneCharlotte BredahlClaire HanssenDante and Jeannette WebsterDon PopmaEdward KushnerElisabeth GalvinFoxen Vineyard Inc.Jan RomeJohn NussJulie KirbyKathie and Mike GordonKatie DabneyLee and Linda RosenbergLee Anne Meinhold-KeeseLeigh and Richard LaymanLewis and Genevieve GeyserLindalee BaumgartenLinda Stafford BurrowsLisa Seger InsuranceMelina PyleMelinda JohnstonPat RobertsRichard and Mary CoffinRick R. RochelleRobert and Ragnhild ReifRudy and Wendy EislerSandra and Anthony Slobig

Santa Barbara County Vintner’s AssociationSharon Tate KlineSidney and Karen GoldsteinSt. Marks Episcopal ChurchStolpman Vineyards, LLCSusan CobbSY Kitchen

Supporters $250 to $499 Bill and Karen BernsteinCarson and Sharon SchellerCharles and Joan HammondChris and Mireille MillsClassic Plans USADavid GoldsteinDonald and Nancy WergelesDoris and John MoxleyGerald and Christine Di PegoJeanne & Stewart JohnstonPatricia MurphyRichard G. Quick and Marsha LefkovitzTerry and Antoinette McQueenThe Vineyard HouseVeronica Sandoval

Supporters $100 to $250Ben and Terry AmesBob Nettles and Margaret DucharmeCraig and Linda ScottDavid and Ellen L. GoldsteinDean PaliusDennis and Marcia DeeringDiana and Allen DeforrestElizabeth AvilaFontes and Phillips WinesFresco Valley CafeGinger Ryan and Peter KelseyGrace PachecoGreenhouse CafeGuy R. WalkerHerbert W. BundgenHolden FoundationJack and Linda GordonJanie FlammerJennie and David BradleyJoan Davidson and John SchnittnerJoe and Sylvia CentenoJohn Buttny and Bette RobinsonKarl SachenKatheryn A. MullinsLonghorn Coffee ShopLos Olivos CafeLuke JauholaMarc and Sandra BierdzinskiMarguerite B. Graham

Marjorie Popper and John EvartsMarna Pasgaard & Dwight McCannMichael and Nancy LippmanPeggy BriertonRichard and Pamela SmithRichard Longoria WinesRobert and Sally CorlettRobert L. KorteRobyn KovalS and A Petronakis Family TrustSouthland Properties

Steve’s Wheel & TireSteven Wayne Dixon, MDSusan ElaineThe Solvang RestaurantTower PizzaTrattoria Grappolo, LLCViking Garden RestaurantVincent and Sandra SullivanWandering Dog Wine BarWilliam and Mayra PetersenZora S. Shinn

NOTICEThe donors and supporters listed above helped support PHP’s operations between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact us at 686-0295 with correc-tions. Due to space limitations imposed in order to reduce printing and postage costs, PHP’s many generous donors below $100 could not be listed. For this we apologize!

Albertson’sAlma RosaA-RU, Inc.Au Bon ClimatThe Baker’s TableMichael and Carolyn BalabanDr. Dennis BalesMolly BallantineBallard InnBuellton Medical CenterBuellton Recreation CenterBuellton Union School DistrictButtonwood Farm WineryCal GladsCircle J.B. Polo RanchCloverlane FoundationCollege School DistrictCottage Health SystemsDirect Relief InternationalE.A. CrumpElite Party RentalsMary Ann Evans, P.hD.Fiddlehead CellarsFirestone Walker Brewing CompanyFontes & Philips WineryFoxen Winery & Vineyard

Michael and Kathie GordonGraphic Systems PrintersMichael and Phyllis HenniganHousing Authority of County of Santa BarbaraJ. Ludlow VineyardLa Bodega de España Lois Craig, LPCCLongoria WinesLos Olivos GroceryLos Olivos School DistrictLucas & LewellenMark MattinglyMission Santa InesNew Frontiers Natural MarketplaceNew West CateringOrcutt Union School DistrictOwens, Jakkola, & ThoreDean Palius and Kim MorrisonPam PilcherPark Central Web DesignPat RobertsQuail Crossing VineyardQupé Wine CellarsHeidi RabelRichmond ProductionsRideau Vineyard

Riverbench Vineyard & WinerySanford WinerySanta Barbara County FoodbankSanta Ynez Band of Chumash IndiansSanta Ynez Tribal Health ClinicSanta Ynez Valley “Veggie” RescueSanta Ynez Valley MarriottSanta Ynez Valley Union High School DistrictSocial StrategiesSolvang Properties, LLCSolvang School DistrictSt. Marks ChurchS.Y. KitchenStanding Sun WinesStolpman VineyardsTapp PrintersTerravant Wine CompanyThe Hitching Post II Trattoria GrappoloUva Design StudioValley GardnerVogelzang VineyardWindmill NurseryBill WathenDr. Debbie Weinstein

MAJOR IN-KIND DONORS Many donors contribute professional services (medical, accounting, computer), goods (food, clothing, etc), or other items (space) to PHP. Without these items PHP would not be able to provide the breadth and depth of services that it does. We are pleased to acknowledge all of you that make these donations and to provide a list of Major (over $1,000) In-kind Donors.

CONTRIBUTIONS If you would like to invest in the work of Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People, please send your tax deductible contribution to: Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People P.O. Box 1478 Solvang, CA 93464 or visit: www.syvphp.org.

PHP can accept contributions in the form of cash, real estate, securities, life insurance, retirement funds, and planned gifts. Contributions to PHP qualify as charitable deductions for income tax purposes and may help to reduce tax liability. You should consult an attorney and/or financial advisor for specific tax information applicable to your specific situation. PHP’s Federal tax identification number is: 77-0338060.

For more information, contact [email protected] or Erica at 686-0295 x109.

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