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Annual Report 2011

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With your support, VSH served 1,815 individuals in 2011

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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOaRD PREsIDEnT

A Look Back at 2011 – Community Collaboration and Transformation

Dear Friends:

In 2011, the 1,000 Homes Campaign was

launched in Richmond. The purpose of

this statewide campaign modeled after

the national 100,000 Homes Campaign

was to galvanize the community to find

and house the most vulnerable people

who were homeless before they died on

the street. Both of us volunteered in the

Registry Week which meant canvassing

the community between 4 and 7am

and administering a five-page survey

measuring each person’s vulnerability.

What we encountered as we woke

people up from their sleep on park

benches, under bridges and tractor

trailers, and in camps touched us in

profound and life-changing ways. For

the most part, people were responsive

and open to telling very personal things

about their health, mental health, and

substance abuse behavior. We came

away from the experience feeling

exhausted, not just from the early

morning hours, but from the fact that

we were up close and personal to real

people in terrible need. We came away

with a strong resolve that we needed

to provide more permanent housing

so that no one would have to sleep

outside. The Board adopted a vision

to end chronic homelessness in the

communities we serve.

With our renewed focus on taking

people off the streets, in 2011 we

accomplished the following:

� Opened a 21 unit addition, the studios

at south Richmond, with support

from Henrico and Chesterfield

Counties as well as Richmond City;

� Began HomeLink in Richmond,

a housing first program serving

individuals with substance abuse as

well as physical and mental health

issues;

� Began a collaborative partnership to

coordinate all outreach in Richmond;

� Began operating the norfolk Housing

First program serving 60 individuals in

rental apartments in the community;

� Held a Groundbreaking for The

Crossings in Charlottesville; and

� Began working on the launch of the

1,000 Homes Campaign in the south

Hampton Roads region.

The 1,000 Homes Campaign transformed

VsH and communities where we have

a presence by targeting our efforts on

those who are most vulnerable and

who would die if they remained on the

streets. We are solving homelessness

one person at a time as evidenced

by the 21% reduction in street

homelessness in Richmond over the

last 3 years and the overall reduction of

homelessness in the Commonwealth.

This can only happen by collaborating

with the entire community, including

homeless and human service providers,

local governments, the faith community,

and donors of time and resources. We

deeply appreciate the support from all

of you as we collectively work towards

solving homelessness in Virginia.

sincerely,

Alice Tousignant

Executive Director

Leon Shadowen

Board President

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BOaRD, aDVOCaTEs, MIssIOn anD VaLUEs

BoARD oF DiReCToRS

Leon Shadowen, PresidentBrandywine Realty Trust

Russell T. Aaronson iii, Vice President

GrayCo, Inc

Susan H. Siegfried, secretaryOffice of the Attorney General

Scott M. McAuliffe, TreasurerKeiter

orvillee o. BanksCrowne Plaza Hotel

James F. BantaCommunity Volunteer

Fredrick A. Carleton, Jr.US Trust, Bank of America

Kevin J. ChaseSunTrust Bank

John S. Finn, Jr.Dominion First Realty

Houston GrayThe Houston Group, LLC

Steve e. Heretick Stephen E. Heretick, PC

Valerie Holton, PhD, LCSWHolton Consulting

William G. Homiller, esq.Troutman Sanders LLPK.

Shana C. JonesFreemason Street Baptist

Church

T. Preston Lloyd, Jr.Williams Mullen

Tavis B. MaxwellCapital One Financial Corp.

Christopher MooreWriter

Pamela A. PhillipsBon Secours VA/Hampton Roads

Logan SchmidtTowneBank

Loretta TabbWells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Robin WhiteNorthrop Grumman Corp.

Alice TousignantVSH Executive Director

HonoRARy BoARD MeMBeRS

Barbara AbernathyCommunity Volunteer

Arthur C. Hendrick, Jr.Community Volunteer

RiCHMonD CoUnCiL oF ADVoCATeS

Patricia AschCommunity Volunteer

Betsy BighinattiCommunity Volunteer

Karl BrenGreen Visions Consulting

imad DamajVirginia Muslim Coalition for

Public Affairs

James (Jim) DunnBon Secours Richmond Health

System

Bishop Gerald o. GlennNew Deliverance Evangelistic

Church

Dougal HewittBon Secours Richmond Health

W. Barry HofheimerCB Richard Ellis

Laura LafayetteRichmond Association of

Realtors

J. Ryan LingerfeltLingerfelt Companies

Penny Johnson McPhersonWells Fargo

Gilbert M. RosenthalThe Rosenthal Foundation

Robert SleddSenior Economic Advisor to

Governor Bob McDonnell

T.K. SomanathBetter Housing Coalition

Wallace StettiniusRetired Chairman, Cadmus Communications

nancy B. Stutts Wilder School of Govt. & Public

Affairs, VCU

The Most Rev. Walter F. SullivanBishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Richmond

James UkropFirst Market Bank/Ukrop’s

HAMPTon RoADS MiSSion ADVAnCeMenT CoUnCiL

Diana CapilliS.L. Nusbaum Realty Co.

Scott FreemanCentral Virginia Beach Lions Club

C. e. “Cliff” Hayes, Jr. Urban League of Hampton Roads

Daun S. HesterCalvary Christian Elementary

School

Mike JakubowskiTowneBank Norfolk

Sharon nusbaumOhef Sholom Temple

Debbie Schwartz Senior Services of Southeastern

Virginia

neil WalshSacred Heart Catholic Church

Sean WetmoreNorfolk Academy

Carrie WhiteCommunity Volunteer

Steve ZollosExecutive Director of Healthy

Communities, Bon Secours

OUR MISSIONWe end homelessness by providing permanent housing and supportive services.

CORE VALUESHelping Society VsH is committed to helping those in

need attain what is essential in getting

their lives back on track – a home and

personal independence.

Creativity & empowerment VsH uses creative and innovative

problem-solving techniques to empower

our clients in their growth toward greater

self-sufficiency.

Cooperation Through collaborative efforts, we work to

improve our communities and make more

housing available to persons who are

homeless and/or who have disabilities.

integrity In all of our work, we act with honesty

and integrity, and we stand up for our

belief that permanent housing is a proven

solution to homelessness.

economic Security Finally, we seek effective management

of finances to enhance the efficiency and

impact of the organization as we fulfill

our mission.

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GRanD OPEInInG OF THE sTUDIOs aT sOUTH RICHMOnD

Grand opening of The Studios at South Richmond21 new Units

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During the summer of 2011, Craig

Thompson lived in a makeshift tent in

a wooded area of Henrico County. The

aftereffects of a bicycle accident the

previous year left Craig unable to work

and resulted in his homelessness.

Through the 1,000 Homes for 1,000

Virginians – Richmond initiative,

designed to provide housing and

services to the most vulnerable

homeless individuals in Greater

Richmond, Craig was contacted by

VsH staff with an offer to assist him

in getting out of the woods and into

permanent housing.

Immediately following the initial

encounter, Craig began working with

VsH staff to complete the application

process. Within a few weeks, he was

able to make the transition from

sleeping under a tarp to living in his

own apartment, ending over a year of

housing instability.

Today, Craig continues to successfully

reside in his apartment at studios at

south Richmond. On a recent evening,

after watching a news story featuring

homelessness, Craig reflected on his

own experiences and was inspired to

send VsH staff an email to “thank all

of you so much for all that you do.”

He stated his gratitude and immense

respect for the staff at VsH and other

housing agencies for providing him with

“the opportunity for another chance at

success.”

sTORY OF HOPE

1,000 Homes Story of Hope

In 2011, 98% of Hampton Roads Supportive Studio Apartment tenants

maintained permanent housing.

In 2011, 99% of Richmond Supportive

Studio Apartment tenants maintained permanent

housing.

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Thanks for everyone who helped make 1,000 Homes successful!

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2011 DOnOR ROLL

2011 Donor RollVirginia Supportive Housing gratefully acknowledges

the individuals, faith organizations, companies and

foundations whose generosity during the calendar

year 2011 made it possible for us to continue

our work to meet a critical need for permanent

supportive housing. Thanks also to our donors who

gave through the United Way and Combined Virginia

Campaigns and to all who volunteered.

PARTNER $1,000+

anonymous (2)

altria Companies Employee Community Fund

Bank of america Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Bon secours Richmond Health system

Brandywine Realty Trust

Capital One

Charlottesville area Community Foundation (CaCF)

Dena and Chris Moore

Diamond springs

Dominion Foundation

Dr. Henry C. simmons, PhD In Memory of Helen McDonald

Drs. Peter s. Ro

Elevation

Family Holdings, LC

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

First Potomac Management, LLC

First Presbyterian Church

Foursquare Family Life

Franklin Federal savings Bank

Grove Baptist Church, Portsmouth

Hampton Roads Community Foundation

HRH Charitable Fund

Mr. and Mrs. arthur C. Hendrick

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kantner

Mr. and Mrs. E. Lee showalter

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Howell, III

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ukrop

Mr. and Mrs. James F. Banta

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Levin

Mr. and Mrs. Martin W. Ross

Mr. and Mrs. neil Walsh

Mr. and Mrs. Robert sledd

Mr. and Mrs. scott M. Mcauliffe

Mr. Douglas Cummings

Mr. Frank Darpli

Mr. Wallace stettinius

Mr. and Mrs. William G. Homiller

Ms. alice Tousignant

Ms. Linda nash

Ms. Loretta Tabb

Ms. Mary arginteanu and Mr. Larry Robinson

northrop Grumman Corporation

Owens & Minor

Perry Foundation, Inc.

PrecisionRs, Inc.

Progressive Women, Inc.

Richmond Behavioral Health authority

Richmond Jewish Foundation

Rosenthal Foundation

schwab Fund for Charitable Giving

sentara Healthcare

st. Edward Catholic Church

st. James’s Episcopal Church

st. Mary’s Catholic Church

sunTrust Foundation

The Cameron Foundation

The Community Foundation serving Richmond and Central Virginia

The Jackson Foundation

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2011 DOnOR ROLL

The Ukrop Foundation

TJX Foundation, Inc.

United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg

University of Richmond-Bonner scholars Program

Virginia Community Development Corporation

Virginia Conference Branch Missionary society

Virginia Housing Development authority

Virginia nonprofit Housing Coalition

Wells Fargo Foundation

West Charitable Trust

Williams Mullen Foundation In Honor of Russ Aaronson

SUPPORTER $500-$999

Commonwealth Chapel

Corinth United Methodist Church

Gray Co/Gray Holdings, LLC

Loupassi Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Barry s. Merchant

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Villanueva

Mr. and Mrs. James a. Payne

Mr. and Mrs. Leon shadowen, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Linton

Mr. and Mrs. Russell T. aaronson, III

Mr. and Mrs. W. Barry Hofheimer

Mr. and Mrs. William Dvorak, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Houston Gray

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Orrock, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Ryan Lingerfelt

Mr. and Mrs. C. stephenson Gillispie, Jr.

Ms. Kathleen M. Gross

Ms. Margaret a. smith

Ms. nancy W. Kay

Ms. Priscilla H. Cabell

Reverend Kathryn Forest Talley

sacred Heart Catholic Church

southeast Virginia Community Foundation

st. andrew’s Episcopal Church

st. Paul’s Episcopal Church

st. stephen’s Episcopal Church

Trinity Episcopal Church

MENTOR $100-$499

anonymous (4)

Bon air Presbyterian Church

Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign

Dr. alan V. Briceland

Dr. and Mrs. Charles McDowell

Dr. and Mrs. Enrique Gerszten

Grove avenue Baptist Church

IT and Communications Company

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gerardo

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marsh In Honor of Allison Bogdanovic, Keep up the good work, Love Mom and Dad

Mr. and Mrs. Frederic J. Golod

Mr. and Mrs. H. Graham Driver

Mr. and Mrs. J. s. Cole

Mr. and Mrs. James sturgill, II

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bren

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Thomas Booker

Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Bedard

Mr. and Mrs. Rob and shannon Ukrop

Mr. Garland n. Creighton, Jr.

Mr. George E. Braunstein

Mr. Jim Bresson

Mr. and Mrs. John accordino

Mr. Joseph K. Muldowney

Mr. M. Imad Damaj

Mr. Robert L newman, III

Mr. and Mrs. Tavis B. Maxwell

Mr. W. Gary Farrar, Jr.

Mrs. alyssa H McBride

Mrs. Janet G. Walker

Ms. Jody L. smith, TTEE

Ms. Evelyn McCashin

Mr. and Mrs. J. Lincoln sparks, sr.

Ms. Heather s. Orrock

Ms. Joan Hepburn Rhodes

Ms. Judith H. Mernick

Ms. Kathleen D. Headlee

Ms. Kelli D. King

Ms. Linda Kaufman

Ms. Mary Munton

Ms. nagaraja sorma Janga

Ms. nancy Beaman stutts

Ms. nannie B. Johnson

Ms. Pamela Cannon

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2011 DOnOR ROLL

Ms. sarah Knorr With love to Mary & Larry Arginteanu/Robinson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. siegfried, II

Ms. Tare McEachin

new Deliverance Evangelistic Church

new Mount Olive a.M.E. Church

Partnership for nonprofit Excellence

Pitney Bowes

Real Estate Management

River Road Baptist Church

saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral

second Presbyterian Church

skipwith United Methodist Church In honor of Rev. Kathy Talley

sunTrust United Way Campaign

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

United Way of the national Capital area

BOOSTER $50-$99

altrusa International Inc. of Tidewater

Dr. and Mrs. John Oehler In Honor of Grace Sparks

Dr. ardyth J. Lohuis

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Kane

Mr. and Mrs. neal Menkes

Mr. Gregory Overholser In Honor of Allie Keeley

Mr. Harold solomon

Mr. J. Carroll Graham

Mr. John a. Rupp

Mr. Orvillee O. Banks

Mr. Robert L. schneider

Mr. Tim Karn

Mrs. Robin W. autry

Ms. Cinthia s. sok

Ms. Donna Patterson

Ms. Emilie Webb

Ms. Joan P. Dilworth In Memory of John Coleman

Ms. Melissa L. Oliver

Ms. salathia Johnson

Ms. suzanne Bachman

Patterson ave. seventh-day adventist Church

Truist

FRIENd $1-$49

anonymous (3)

Capital One services, LLC

Diamondz are Forever social Club

HIGH Hopes

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. smith, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. P. Christipher Guedri

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson, III

Mr. C. Douglas Melton

Mr. James C. Mosier

Mr. James William Bailey

Mr. Tom Moore

Mrs. alison Jones-nassar

Mrs. allison Marsh Bogdanovic

Mrs. Joanne Yancey

Mrs. Julie anderson

Mrs. Kristin J. Yavorsky

Mrs. Linda Bachman

Mrs. sherry snelling

Mrs. Virginia Brinton

Ms. amanda Jane Long

Ms. Blanch E. Wise

Ms. Crystal Renee stovall

Ms. Elizabeth a. Murdock

Ms. Emily Greenwood

Ms. Lauren M. Weaver

Ms. Helen M. O’Beirne

Ms. Jody R. Mazur

Ms. Katie Chlan

Ms. Lisa G. Wallace-Davis

Ms. Lynn aumack

Ms. shannon Kane Rosser

Ms. shari L. Gomez

United Way of southeastern Pa

Virginia Coalition to End Homlessness

Wells Fargo Community support/United Way Campaign

IN-KINd ANd/OR VOLUNTEERS

all aboard Child Development Center

altria Client services

anointed new Life Baptist Church

Beaverdam United Methodist Church

Benedictine High school

Better Housing Coalition

Bon air Christian Church-CWF salad Group

Bon air United Methodist Church

Bryant & stratton College-Richmond

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Centenary United Methodist Church

Challa Law Offices

Children Incorporated

Christ the King Lutheran

Church of the ascension

Commonwealth Chapel

Dominion Packaging, Inc.

ElderHomes Corporation

Freedom House

Girl scout Troop 275

Girl scout Troop 411

Global Wash, Inc.

Golden Goat

Harris Teeter

Martin’s Food Markets

Medical Billing & Coding Institute

Mr. and Mrs. Danny Bowker

Mr. Chris Moore

Mr. Dan Woods

Mr. Darryl austin

Mr. Don Plass

Mr. Gary Johnson

Mr. Jon McCubbin

Mr. Ott F. Jensen

Mr. Roger Taylor

Mr. Ryan ammann

Mr. scott W. Medina

Mr. William H. neal, Jr.

Mrs. Dana Hatton

Mrs. Lois Blumenstein

Ms. alina Crumpler

Ms. ashley Todd

Ms. Debra Wake

Ms. Diane shearer

Ms. Emily Bramnick

Ms. Jane V. Helfrich

Ms. Mary E. Harrison

Ms. Melissa Mitchell

Ms. nancy Jenkins

Ms. nikki nicholau

Ms. Palmira Couvelha

Ms. Rinequa Davis

Ms. stephanie Johnson

Ms. Tracey Fatzinger

Ms. Wendy Carr

Ms. Yawandale Birchett-Thompson

Mt. Gilead Full Gospel Internt’l Ministries

Office of Volunteerism & Community services

On Hold Marketing

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic school

Riverview Baptist Church

saLsa

spring Creek Baptist Church

starbucks Coffee Company

Third Baptist Church

Trooper aaron n. James

Valleycrest Landscape Maintenance

VCU Chi alpha

Victory Tabernacle Church

Village Bank

Virginia Coordinated Care

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Virginia Hospital & Healthcare association

Virginia Muslim Coalition

Virginia Union University

Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this list. If, however, there should be an omission or error, we express our sincere regret and ask that you bring it to our attention. Please call Virginia Supportive Housing at (804) 836-1050.

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2011 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITyIn 2011, Virginia supportive Housing’s (VsH) revenue was approximately $7.8 million. VsH’s expenses were almost $6.7 million

excluding depreciation. additionally, VsH had approximately $1.6 million in housing construction/rehab costs.

2.3%Administrative

Fees0.7%United Way

8.1Businesses/Corporations/Foundations

Individuals8.5%Developer Fees

5.2 %Medicaid

Reimbursement 0.4%Faith Communities

0.24%Fundraising

5 %Administration

7 %Multi-Family

REVENUES EXPENSES BY PROGRAM

%

1.4%

0.32 %Public Relations/

Marketing

Housing Development

43.1%GovernmentGrants

30.2%Rental Revenuesless Vacancies

43%PropertyManagement

45%Support Services