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SEK-CAP Annual Report 2015

All information here within has been

collected and reported by SEK-CAP, Inc.

for the purpose of this 2015 report year.

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SEK-CAP MISSION Address the causes and conditions of

poverty by uniting staff, individuals,

families, and community partners to

provide quality, comprehensive services

through compassionate, respectful

relationships.

About Us

SEK-CAP is a non-profit social service agency,

dedicated to eliminating the causes and effects

of poverty in Southeast Kansas since 1966.

Our rich history of service to the people and

communities of Southeast Kansas

demonstrates the outstanding commitment

and dedication over the years by countless

employees, volunteers, and partners.

Our services are developed to address the

following specific community needs: housing,

utilities, transportation, employment, medical

care, child care, education, nutrition, and

community resource awareness.

As a member of the national Community

Action Partnership representing over 1,000

agencies, we embrace innovation and

encourage civic involvement. We are a leader

in the state of Kansas, one of eight

organizations designated to receive

Community Service Block Grants (CSBG).

Community action changes people's lives,

embodies the spirit of hope, improves

communities and makes America a better

place to live. We care about the entire

community and are dedicated to helping

people help themselves and each other.

Mission, About Us, & Table of Contents | 2015

Table of Contents

Mission ……….……………………………………………..1

About Us…………...……………………………………....1

Early Childhood….……………………………………….2

Housing & Weatherization………..…………..……...4

Transportation……………………..……………………...6

Community Engagement………..…………………….8

Service Area………………..………..……………………10

Awards & Special Recognition…………………......11

Resources & Financial Management……………..12

Governance……..………………………………...……...14 “Small acts, when multiplied by millions

of people, can transform the world.”

~Howard Zinn

Early Childhood Education |

2015

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Our early childhood education program is

available for income-eligible families with

children age zero to five years of age.

Through this program SEK-CAP also

provides:

services to pregnant women from

conception to birth,

opportunities for families to experience

developmentally appropriate educational

activities with their children,

opportunities to strengthen families’

involvement in their child’s education

from the start.

Our Impact

100%

897

1017

302

100%

65%

Children/families served.

Average Monthly enrollment.

Of eligible children living

throughout the region were served.

Of enrolled children received medical and

dental exams.

Parents were involved in activities with their children.

Children prepared for kindergarten.

Early Childhood Education | 2015


“It is easier to build strong

children than to repair broken

men.” - Fredrick Douglass

Early Childhood Staff Employed

Of the 63 teachers employed

with SEK-CAP, 77% have a

secondary degree.

Throughout the Early Childhood Program, health is a primary initiative. We strive

to ensure that every child who enters the program has access to health and dental

care, as well as proper education around the importance of good health behaviors.

This year Early Head Start had a 92% rate of success in ensuring children had access

to both health and dental care; Head Starts’ success rate was 98%.

Program Children served

Early Head Start 419

Head Start 598

Total 1,017

Housing & Weatherization |

2015


SEK-CAP helps low-income individuals

find safe, affordable housing by offering

rental assistance, and affordable rental

homes.

In addition, we offer home

weatherization services to lessen the

strain of utility bills and make homes

safer.

Individuals obtained

safe and affordable

housing.

797

644

Our Impact

342 Seniors maintained independent living.

Disabled people maintained independent living.

140

Homes were weatherized.

Housing & Weatherization | 2015


Who We Served

“...everyone has the right to safe, decent, affordable housing...it is so important that we under-

stand and recognize that a decent, affordable home is basic to survival and basic to a family’s

ability to live…” ~Congressional Record, Volume 148-Part 8, Page 10885

This indicates the percentage of the household

size living in each household we served.

HOUSEHOLD TYPE

This indicates the type of household we served.

Family Size Percentage Served

1 23%

2 21%

3 20%

4 16%

5 11%

6 6%

7 2%

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Transportation |

2015

SEK-CAP is the largest rural

general public transportation

provider in the state. We operate

both fixed-route and demand-

responsive transportation in four

counties in our service area.

This year we implemented the

Gorilla Shuttle on the Pittsburg

State University campus. The

Shuttle will pick up students and

faculty on a fixed route around

the campus.

Our Impact

59,040

Rides provided

1 Resource was created.

Children At Play


Transportation | 2015

Who We Served “Do your little bit of

good where you are.

It’s those little bits of

good put together

that overwhelm the

world.”

~ Desmond Tutu

Of the individuals SEK-CAP

served during 2015, 10%

identified as Hispanic, while

90% identified as Non-Hispanic.

County Rides Provided

Bourbon 3,887

Crawford 52,636

Neosho 1,949

Montgomery 568 Rid

es

Community Engagement seeks

opportunities to work within

communities throughout SEK-

CAP’s service area on planning

initiatives that result in change.


Community Engagement |

2015

Our Impact

2,755

130,021 111,955

Community members

volunteered their time.

Collective total hours were

contributed by those community

members

Of those collective hours were

contributed by low-income

community members.

Community Engagement | 2015


Who We Served

“Alone we can do so little; together we can

do so much.” ~ Hellen Keller

Of those served by SEK-CAP during the 2015 report

year, 58% were Female and 42% were Male. The

charts above and below indicate the breakdown by

percentage of each individuals race and age.

Category Percentage Served

White 75%

Multi-Race 12%

African-American 10%

Native Indian/

Alaskan 2%

Other 1% Rac

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Range Percentage Served

6-11 23%

12-17 13%

18-23 6%

24-44 29%

45-54 12%

55-69 13%

70+ 4%

Age


Our Service Area |

2015

Population Below 50% Poverty Level,

Percent by Tract, ACS 2009-13

Over 9.0%

6.1—9.0%

3.1—6.0%

Under 3.1%

No Data or Data Suppressed

Report Area

This map illustrates SEK-CAP’s Service Area, which

includes the following 12 counties in the southeastern

most corner of the state of Kansas: Allen, Bourbon,

Chautauqua, Cherokee, Crawford, Elk, Labette, Linn,

Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson.

In the report area, 7.21% or 13,275 individuals are living

in households with income below 50% of the Federal

Poverty Level (FPL).


Awards & Special Recognition | 2015

Linda Wilson

Spirit of SEK-CAP

Kristi Rodriguez

Teacher of the Year

Left to Right: Commissioner-Fred Meier, Mayor-

Leonard Caflisch, Vice Mayor-Gary Hogsett, Mike

Passauer

Award for Collaborative Excellence

Rachel Luke

Parent of the Year

Caressa Jenkins

Head Start Parent

Post Secondary Education

Starr Pierce

Beating the Odds, Parent Award

“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known

struggle, known loss and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a

sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a developing

concern. Beautiful people don’t just happen.” ~ Elizabeth Kubler Ross


Resources & Financial Management |

2015

Expenses

Service Expense

Family & Community $465,317

Early Childhood $9,393,657

Transportation $730,847

Housing $2,715,939

Administration $753,282

Total $14,059,042

“An investment in knowledge always pays the

best interest.” -Benjamin Franklin


Resources & Financial Management | 2015

Revenue

Funding Source Revenue

Federal $8,477,387

State $1,893,521

Local $112,426

Other $1,694,462

Contributions/Donations $1,896,879

Total $14,074,675

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Board of Directors

Public Sector

C.W. Betz

Joe Grisolano

Boyd Koehn—Chairman

Private Sector

Steve Fincher

Sharon Morey

Mike Schoenhofer

Low-Income Sector

Autumn Adair

Rachel Luke

Chris Miller

Policy Council (2014-2015)

Ashly Nelson

Pam Smith

Jessica Blevens

Sharaa’ Hockett-Sweat

James Golden

Jared Pittman

Rachel Luke—Chairman

Mary Gilpin

Adam Nading

Amiee Nading

Jolene Main

Kami Evans

Samantha Haywood

Kari Lockhart

Courtney Freeman

Jay Paul Bonner

Missy McAdams

Michael Tush

Annie Tush

Michelle Mosher

Deann McKinnis

Sarah Robinson

Cheryl O’Brien

Ronda Whittington

Mayra Williamson

Smauel Noland

Carole Willing

Samantha Knight

Rejeanne Alomenu

Kathryn Cornell

Tiffani Gist

SEK-CAP, Inc. 401 North Sinnet PO Box 128 Girard, KS 66743 P. 620-724-8204 F. 620-724-4471

Governance | 2015

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