building a future of success

Live. Work. Play.

Annual Report| Building a Future of Success

NONPROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDWICHITA, KS

PERMIT NO. 711

• Richmond Place was the recipient of an Ad Astra award.• Received $4,000 from the CJ Memorial Golf Tournament to be applied towards a picnic

area for work services. • Employment First Bill, that KETCH heavily advocated for, was passed. • Cargill cares awarded KETCH $20,000.• Ron was nominated for a Governor’s Excellence award and met Gov. Parkinson.• In August of 2010 KETCH partnered with another provider, USD 259, and Vocational

Rehabilitation Services (VR) to respond to a Request for Proposal from the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide technical assistance for starting a Project SEARCH pilot site in Kansas.

• Palette to Palate, a wine tasting and wine/art auction was held for the first time.

Ron Pasmore

Jim Malone

As the KETCH Board of Directors Chairman, I have had the privilege of seeing a year filled with building projects. In one short year, an apart-ment complex was renovated, a new apartment complex was built and property was purchased next to the administration offices. As I reflect on the mission of KETCH, to promote independence for persons with disabilities, I am pleased to share that KETCH continues to live up to that mission, assuring a future of success.

I enjoyed my visit to KETCH in December meeting with staff and persons served and would like to encourage you to visit. We depend on the support of the Kansas Elks Association and the community, working together to assist adults with development disabilities.

During FY 2011 KETCH successfully built a new apartment complex on property we already owned in the midtown area of Wichita. 10th Street Apartments, LLC was developed with federal low income housing tax credits awarded by the Kansas Department of Housing Resources. Midwest Housing Equity Group, Inc. served as the syndicator for the tax credits and Vintage Construction was the developer and contractor. We also received local funding from the Goebel Family Star Lumber Charitable Foundation, Women of Wichita, Spirit Aerosystems Good Neighbor Fund and individual donors for this project. The project consists of ten apartments allowing persons with disabilities to rent at a below market rate. KETCH provides on site services to residents on a twenty-four hour, seven day a week basis.

With the completion of this project, in total KETCH has added sixty apartments to our Community Living program since 2008 by using the low income tax credit program. All of these settings were designed to provide persons of varying levels of disabilities the opportunity to live in their own home instead of a group home setting. The tax credit program assures that the rent will remain affordable to our clients.

I would like to extend my thanks to everyone who helped KETCH make our goal of improving the quality, accessibility and affordability of housing for the persons we serve. We continue to see a need to expand residential choices for persons with disabilities in our community. While their needs may be unique their dream to live independently is not. The desire to live as independently as possible is a goal that the persons we serve and their families share just as anyone who dreams to have a place to call “home”.

Jim Malone Chairman

Fred Badders 1st Vice Chairman

Carla Bienhoff2nd Vice Chairman

Loren AnthonySecretary

Ron LarsonAssistant Secretary

Dan KrugTreasurer

Carl LindseyKEA PresidentKen Schaffer

KEA 1st Vice PresidentLonna Grewing

Ladies Major Project ChairPippa Boone

Ladies Major Project Co-Chair

Board Members: Brenda Harrison Gary Hindman

Sharlou Messerschmidt Frank Springer

Jim Standen

Board of Directors

Kelly10th Street Apartments Resident

In 2011 KETCH celebrated the completion of Country Acres and the beginning of a new project, 10th Street. Apartments These two properties are designed to meet the needs of individuals served by providing affordable and accessible hous-ing opportunities.

independently live

Kelly

My journey has not always been an easy one. As early as kindergarten I had difficulty sitting still or concentrating for any length of time. I was soon diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and was placed in the Special Education program. Once in middle school, I was diagnosed with a developmental disability. Then, at the age of 18, I successfully reached a milestone and graduated from Campus High School. I was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 20. When I started looking at the possibility of moving out of my parents’ home, I first moved into a group home for adults with developmental disabilities. This was more difficult for me than I expected. I began exhibiting challenging behaviors and moved back home with my parents. I was not able to excel in a group home setting because of the behaviors triggered by having roommates. I also found that I needed support to help control impulses and be reminded to do daily living tasks.

I did finally find a way to live independently. This fall I moved into an apartment designed to provide independent living settings, constant staff support, and the proper environment to reduce the occurrence of my behaviors. The opportunity to move into the 10th Street Apartments has allowed me to reach yet another milestone. In this setting, I am able to live as any other adult with real responsibilities.

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k 126 served in day programs

318 served in work and/or employment

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169 served in residential programs

299 served in TCM

In 2011 KETCH was able to expand it’s Encore retirment program by moving to a new location. The individuals served in that program are really enjoying their new space. Several new clients have been welcomed to the program since its move.

In work services, the filters manufacturing line was expanded. Filters production has increased signifi-cantly.

*Some individuals are served in multiple programs.

• Richmond Place was the recipient of an Ad Astra award.• Received $4,000 from the CJ Memorial Golf Tournament to be applied towards a picnic

area for work services. • Employment First Bill, that KETCH heavily advocated for, was passed. • Cargill cares awarded KETCH $20,000.• Ron was nominated for a Governor’s Excellence award and met Gov. Parkinson.• In August of 2010 KETCH partnered with another provider, USD 259, and Vocational

Rehabilitation Services (VR) to respond to a Request for Proposal from the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide technical assistance for starting a Project SEARCH pilot site in Kansas.

• Palette to Palate, a wine tasting and wine/art auction was held for the first time.

building a future of successHome and Community Based Services (HCBS/ Medicaid)Services and Product SalesPurchased Services (Fees and Obligations)Sedgwick County Developmental Disability OrganizationState FundingInvestment & Misc. Other IncomePrivate Donations

$7,697,505 $1,386,991

$874,799 $473,737 $386,512 $336,373 $264,644

$11,420,559 Total

Community Living $4,013,179 Vocational Training $2,127,508 General Administration $1,871,766 Manufacturing $1,078,164 Transportation $751,327 Targeted Case Management $555,406 Job Placement $229,754 Fundraising and Public Education $82,018

Total $10,709,122

67%12%

8%4%4%3%2%

37%20%18%10%

7%5%2%1%

Expenditures by Program

Program Support

73%19%4%2%2%0%

9%38%4%21%21%7%

77%6%3%4%2%2%7%

WhiteBlack/African AmericanHispanic/LatinoAmerican Indian/Alaska NativeAsianOther

Race58%42%

MaleFemale

Gender

Primary DisabilityAgeMR/DDEmotionalNeurologicalOrthopedicHearingVisionOther

Below 2121-2930-3940-4950-5960 & over

Demographics

Jim Malone Chairman

Fred Badders 1st Vice Chairman

Carla Bienhoff2nd Vice Chairman

Loren AnthonySecretary

Ron LarsonAssistant Secretary

Dan KrugTreasurer

Carl LindseyKEA PresidentKen Schaffer

KEA 1st Vice PresidentLonna Grewing

Ladies Major Project ChairPippa Boone

Ladies Major Project Co-Chair

Board Members: Brenda Harrison Gary Hindman

Sharlou Messerschmidt Frank Springer

Jim Standen

Building a Future of Success

NONPROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDWICHITA, KS

PERMIT NO. 711

1006 E. WatermanWichita, KS 67211

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Our mission: To promote independence for persons with disabilities through innovative learning experiences that support individuals’ choices for working, living, and playing in their community.

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My journey has not always been an easy one. As early as kindergarten I had difficulty sitting still or concentrating for any length of time. I was soon diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and was placed in the Special Education program. Once in middle school, I was diagnosed with a developmental disability. Then, at the age of 18, I successfully reached a milestone and graduated from Campus High School. I was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 20. When I started looking at the possibility of moving out of my parents’ home, I first moved into a group home for adults with developmental disabilities. This was more difficult for me than I expected. I began exhibiting challenging behaviors and moved back home with my parents. I was not able to excel in a group home setting because of the behaviors triggered by having roommates. I also found that I needed support to help control impulses and be reminded to do daily living tasks.

I did finally find a way to live independently. This fall I moved into an apartment designed to provide independent living settings, constant staff support, and the proper environment to reduce the occurrence of my behaviors. The opportunity to move into the 10th Street Apartments has allowed me to reach yet another milestone. In this setting, I am able to live as any other adult with real responsibilities.