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Got Your Six Support Dogs 2016-2017 Fiscal Year Annual Report 1

2016-2017 FISCAL YEARANNUAL REPORT

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Individuals who place themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe often face situations that require courage, selflessness, and incredible resolve at a moment’s notice. The intensity of their work can be relentless and can, in some cases, erode their inner resilience, leading to a syndrome called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Most people who survive traumatic events can resume their normal lives over time, but some cannot. Instead, they continue to relive their traumatic experiences through flashbacks and nightmares and feel fragmented and disconnected from society. Trauma survivors are also prone to anxiety, depression, and alcohol or drug abuse—conditions that can become fatal without intervention. In fact, veterans account for about 20% of suicides in the United States!

At Got Your Six Support Dogs, we believe our nation’s heroes should never walk alone. Studies have shown service dogs can provide healing comfort to those suffering from the psychological and emotional effects of PTSD. In addition, our dogs are trained to alert to oncoming anxiety, interrupt night terrors, and even retrieve objects—such as the telephone—in case of an emergency.

With your support, we were able to bring comfort, solace, and support to veterans and first-responders struggling with PTSD. The companionship and aide that our trained dogs can offer cannot be overestimated. In some cases, it will mean the difference between life and death. In others, it will build an important pathway that PTSD victims can travel to become reconnected to the life they once knew before their trauma.

Thank you for your continued belief in our mission.

Nicole Lanahan

Founder and Executive Director


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PROGRAM GROWTH:RESULTS

80% of respondents feel they are better able to understand the emotional needs of loved ones.

100% of respondents feel their relationships with loved ones improved.

Of the recipients who received a Got Your Six Support Dog in 2016

80% of respondents were able to decrease their anxiety medications.

80% of respondents noted a decrease in their feelings of hypervigilance.

100% of respondent who are actively working reported that having a service dog has increased their work performance.

100% of respondents reported an increase in interaction with other people.


PROGRAM GROWTH

Meet: Naithan

“After years of trying to battle PTSD on my own, I knew it was time to try a new method of treatment. Getting a service dog has completely changed my life from where I was a year ago. I can now go out with my family to places without being on the verge of a panic attack or feeling threatened. The companionship has not only helped me, but it has helped my family, who have also had to deal with the effects of my PTSD on them. People who know me have seen a change and everyone who meets Maverick is amazed how well trained he is. I don’t want to think where I would be without my service dog Maverick.” ~ Naithan, Army National Guard

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PROGRAM GROWTH

Meet: Tracy

“When I contacted Nicole from Got Your Six Support Dogs, I had pretty much given up hope in ever becoming the person I was before I had reached my breaking point, mentally. My therapist recommended that I try this organization and I am absolutely ecstatic that I did. Not only have they given me a companion, but they have restored my faith in the human race. I am quite convinced that if anyone will ever get to meet God, it is the people that invest their time and volunteer for this organization. I was skeptical at first, but I have been completely humbled and I stand in awe of what great people are involved in this non-profit organization. I wish I had more time to volunteer, and I wish there was more I could do to help—which is another way they have helped me. I was basically a shut-in and didn’t leave my house (except to go to work) before I got my service dog and met these amazing people. They gave me the drive to want to help others like myself. I had lost that. I am slowly regaining myself back and I believe I owe that to Got Your Six Support Dogs. I love each and every one of the volunteers involved in this organization and words can’t begin to explain what they have done for me. ~ Tracy, Army


PROGRAM GROWTH

Meet: Jonathan

When US Army veteran Jonathan came home from the desert, it wasn’t just the shrapnel in his knee keeping him from leaving the house. Dreams filled with the carnage of war haunted his nights. The fear of roadside IEDs, suicide bombers lurking in crowds, and hidden snipers drove a wedge between him and his loved-ones. Feeling agitated, alienated, and “no longer human,” Jonathan contemplated ending his life.

In 2016, Got Your Six Support Dogs placed a trained PTSD service dog with Jonathan. Having a dog that alerts him to his rising anxiety, wakes him from night terrors, and reteaches feelings of love and affection, Jonathan’s life drastically changed. Jonathan is now able to confidently leave the house without fear. He is holding a job for the first time since leaving the Army, and he even enjoys public outings to amusement parks and WWE events with his wife and three children.



Dear Got Your Six Support Dogs,

My name is Rylee. You gave my Dad Jacie this month. I am writing this letter to thank you for training and giving us Jacie. Before you gave us Jacie, Dad would yell a lot and would be mad at us most of the time, but now that he has Jacie, we can see a difference in him, and it’s only been 21 days so far. He has stopped yelling as much and is a lot calmer. Every night we take Jacie for a walk, and when we get home she automatically starts playing with our other dog. They are getting along really well. Every night around 9 when everyone is settling down, they start their “crazy time” where they play until we put one of them to bed. Thank you for sending us Jacie, I know it’s only been a short time, but Jacie has already changed our lives for the better.

Sincerely, Rylee


OUR PARTNERSDog Food Provided by Bentley’s Pet Stuff

$15,000 and Above

Junior Service Club of Edwardsville Glen Carbon

$5,000 – $9,999

Herman T. and Phenie R. Pott Foundation Carol Martin Trust

$1,000 – $4,999

Happy Tails, Inc.

Secure Data Technologies

United Mine Workers of America Local 2295

Southern Illinois Pet Crematory Service

Select Rehabilitation, Inc.

Veterans Giving Hope

The Pine Room 08-92 American Legion Post 365

Network for Good

Granite City Credit Union

Enterprise Holdings

Edwardsville Community Foundation

Davis Pet Hospital

Mandy Schoen

Kohls Department Stores

Tiki Bar Bass Club

DBA Merger Self Storage

Wanda Muntwyler Foundation

VFW Auxiliary Post #8677

Walgreens

$750 – $999

Washington University

$500 – $749

Fire & Smoke, INC

Triad High School

Anonymous

Pam Locke (and Roxy & Riley) in loving memory of John Locke

Lincoln Driven to Give

$250 – $499

Pitchford Funeral Home

Mystic Vapes

VFW Post 2876

American Legion Riders Post 365

Aesculap, Inc.

Jeff Detachment Marine Corps League

VFW Post 1308

VFW Auxiliary Post 1308

CDC Distributors

Prairie Street Automotive Co

Rich and Susan Gyorkos


FINANCIALSStatement of Financial Position

As of October 31, 2017

ASSETS

Current Assets

Bank Accounts

1010 FCB SIMPLIFIED BUS (XXXXX 8801) 68,055.05

1020 PayPal Bank 648.89

Total Bank Accounts $68,703.94

Other Current Assets

1650 Refund 0.00

1700 Uncategorized Asset 0.00

1750 Undeposited Funds 0.00

Total Other Current Assets $0.00

Total Current Assets $68,703.94

TOTAL ASSETS $68,703.94

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Credit Cards

2020 Heather FCB Visa 6,852.62

2030 Nicole FCB Visa 5,165.56

Total Credit Cards $12,018.18

Other Current Liabilities

2100 Payroll Liabilities

2140 Federal Taxes (941/944) 1,124.60

2150 IL Income Tax 189.02

2160 IL Unemployment Tax 0.00

Total 2100 Payroll Liabilities $1,313.62

Total Other Current Liabilities $1,313.62

Total Current Liabilities $13,331.80

Total Liabilities $13,331.80

Equity

3010 Opening Balance Equity 0.00

3500 Retained Earnings 19,172.34

Net Revenue 36,199.80

Total Equity $55,372.14

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $68,703.94


FINANCIALSStatement of Activity

November 2016 - October 2017

Revenue

4010 Adoption Fee 250.00

4011 Fundraising Revenue 44,908.70

4120 Corporate Employee Fundraising Campaigns 100.00

4130 Fairs and Festivals 1,574.93

Total 4100 Fundraising Revenue $46,583.63

4200 Gift from a non-profit group/club 20,000.00

4300 Gift In Kind Donations 2,600.00

4400 Grant 29,000.00

4570 Memorial Donation 200.00

4620 Refunds-Allowances 49.80

4710 Sales of Product Revenue 11,596.00

4740 Sponsorship 18,175.00

4750 Square Income 7,628.50

4810 Temporarily Restricted Donations 500.00

4850 Unrestricted Donations 83,137.15

Total Revenue $219,720.08

Gross Profit $219,720.08

Expenditures

5160 Dog Acquisition 7,583.50

5170 Dog Boarding 420.00

5180 Dog Food and Treats 2,600.00

5190 Dog Grooming 380.50

5200 Dog Supplies 4,382.66

5210 Dog Trainer 49,207.50

5220 Dues & Subscriptions 640.29

5240 Insurance 938.00

5250 Job Training 370.00

5260 Marketing Materials 1,170.86

5270 Meetings 246.10

5280 Promotional 5,291.27

5290 Rent or Lease 1,445.00

5310 Repair & Maintenance 522.27

5320 Taxes & Licenses 737.82

5330 Therapist Fee 3,200.00

5350 Training Class Scholarship 180.00


5360 Training Supplies 6,776.11

5380 Travel 705.86

5390 Travel Meals 195.88

5410 Veterans Placement/Training 288.37

Payroll Expenses

5420 Outing and Travel Expense 64.06

5430 Veteran Graduation Ceremony Expense 4,897.95

5450 Veteran Hotel Stay 8,275.05

5460 Veteran Meals and Snacks 1,562.88

5470 Workshop Supplies 0.00

Total 5410 Veterans Placement/Training $15,088.31

5480 Veterinarian Expenses 7,633.17

5490 Volunteer Expense 1,516.49

6110 Bank Charges 39.00

6120 Insurance - Liability 168.00

6130 Interest Expense 58.07

6140 Legal & Professional Fees 1,261.71

6150 PayPal Fees 112.22

6160 Square Fees 216.95

6633 Labor Costs 15,625.00

7110 Advertising 640.21

7120 Fundraiser 8,585.00

7130 Merchandise Refund 45.00

7140 Merchandise 9,525.39

7150 Shipping and delivery expense 835.73

8110 Board Meeting 356.44

8120 Office Expenses 8,301.41

8130 Payroll Expenses 41.00

8140 Taxes 2,283.12

8150 Wages 24,000.00

Total 8130 Payroll Expenses $26,324.12

8160 Printed Materials 85.44

9999 Uncategorized Expenditure 109.00

Total Expenditures $183,520.28

Net Operating Revenue $36,199.80

Net Revenue $36,199.80


VISION FOR 2018

In 2018, we’ll continue our mission to place PTSD service dogs with veterans and first-responders—both through our existing programs and through new initiatives. We’ll continue to train and place six PTSD service dogs, expand our owner-trained service dog programs, and invest in growing our volunteer network. One of the new initiatives we hope to debut in the coming years, is an additional class of six trained PTSD service dogs which will be placed with victims of military sexual trauma (MST) who suffer from PTSD, making us the first, and only, organization in the country to do so.

We hope that you will continue your support of our effort for years to come. PTSD is not a temporary phenomenon. As long as our veterans and first-responders place themselves in harm’s way to protect us, there will be the likelihood of PTSD occurrences. Service dogs bring a calming and loyal presence in the lives of those who struggle with PTSD, and it is your assistance that makes this possible.

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