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LifeWorks is a fearless advocate for youth and families who are seeking their paths to self-sufficiency. Last year, we provided a continuum of 20 different programs to around 6,000 Central Texas families who were struggling with homelessness, abuse, mental health issues, poverty, and parenting at a very young age.

Very few organizations in the country provide this comprehensive breadth of services – or are fundamentally committed to the rigorous quality standards required by our accreditation. Both the depth and excellence we provide requires much more than government and foundation support. We rely on you – our volunteers and donors - and I can’t thank you enough for your partnership.

Last year LifeWorks celebrated the opening of The Works at Pleasant Valley – a 45 unit apartment complex on the campus of the Sooch Foundation Youth and Family Resource Center. Stable housing enables our residents to engage in on-site case management, mental health and employment services to increase self-reliance. Additionally, many residents benefit from the educational opportunities provided by our neighbor, Austin Community College.

Susan’sLetter

In 2014 LifeWorks launched a landmark effort to track the data associated with our clients and programming. This information deepens our on-going commitment to continuous innovation and impact and establishes a set of data we can use to advocate for programs that work. Too often, policy is formed by very general outputs (e.g., 3-6% of youth in foster care ever graduate from college) that tell us there IS a problem, but gives little if any guidance on HOW to solve it. Our goal is to gather statistics that help us define and then effectively address the problem.

Every week, our data becomes richer, and our focus sharper. While LifeWorks is passionate about doing whatever it takes to help our youth, we exercise the discipline with data to help guide that journey so that our services have impact, and YOUR investment shows real, measurable results.

My thanks for your support and your partnership as we create generational change in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable youth and families.

Susan

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LifeWorks is a fearless advocate for youth and families seeking their path to self-sufficiency.

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LifeWorks Counseling Division provides support

for individuals and families who are struggling

with issues such as family conflict, abuse, anxiety,

depression and coping with the stress of everyday

life. LifeWorks is one of the largest providers of

affordable/free mental health counseling in our

community. Last year, 1,841 clients were served

through these programs.

CounselingYOUTH & ADULT COUNSELING 1163 youth, adults, and families served with 87% of clients reporting improvement at case closure.

RESOLUTION COUNSELING 392 clients engaged in learning alternatives to violent behavior and ending the generational cycle of domestic violence.

SHARED PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES 286 youth received mental health services, comprehensive clinical case management, as well as resources to reduce barriers to care, such as transportation assistance and access to medications.

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Housing + Homelessness

LifeWorks Housing Division offers a pathway from

life on the streets to self-sufficiency for runaway

and homeless youth, young parents and youth who

are aging out of the foster care system. LifeWorks

housing continuum is the most comprehensive

program in our community that spans from a

nationally recognized street outreach program and

drop-in center all the way to our new affordable

housing complex. Last year, 3402 clients received

services through this division.

STREET OUTREACH 2848 contacts were made, with 260 youth receiving ongoing services at the drop in center.

EMERGENCY SHELTER139 youth were housed that would have otherwise been homeless. 79% of clients exited to safe and stable housing.

YOUNG PARENTS PROGRAM44 young women and their children received safe housing, nutritious food, case management, and parenting classes. 94% of clients who attended parenting classes increased their parenting knowledge or skills.

TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM 28 youth served that would have otherwise been homeless. 87% of clients exited to safe and stable housing.

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM 83 youth and children served, with 100% of clients exiting to safe and stable housing.

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Education + Workforce

LifeWorks Education/Workforce Division is focused

on breaking the cycles of illiteracy and poverty.

Through these programs, youth and adults can

dramatically improve their literacy levels, obtain

their GED, increase their employability and are set

on the path to self-sufficiency. Last year, 1,339

clients were served through this division.

LIFESKILLS 224 foster care youth took part in classes preparing them for adult life. 93% scored 75% or better on the life skills knowledge

assessment exam at the end of the course.

AFTER CARE TRANSITIONAL SERVICES 352 former foster care youth received case management after exiting the system at age 18. 93% of clients worked or attended school while receiving services. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 66 youth participated in instruction and coaching on obtaining and keeping employment.

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/ESL 414 adults received tutoring in these areas. 67% of clients tested showed a four point increase in TABE scores and 80% of clients tested showed a four point increase in BEST scores.

FATHERS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT 141 young men participated in case management and group sessions focused on keeping them engaged in their child/children’s life. 71% reported they improved their co-parenting role.

GED/LITERACY 142 youth enrolled to complete their GED or increase their literacy levels. 93% of clients in the literacy track showed an increase of at least one grade level in math, reading, and/or writing.

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YouthDevelopment

LifeWorks Youth Development Division focuses

on developing the knowledge and skills needed to

navigate the social and emotional challenges of

adolescence. These services for children and teens

work on creating future goals and recognizing the

leadership potential in each participant. Last year,

2,055 youth were served through this division.

NEXT STEP 996 PreK-8th grade students received instruction and activities to strengthen their social and emotional skills focused on the prevention of substance abuse and violence. 93% of clients participating in at least three sessions of prevention education classes (1-8) or groups (1-8) showed improvement or maintained a high level in social-emotional behaviors.

REAL TALK 857 middle-school youth participated in a program that teaches avoiding risky behaviors, promoting teen health and well-being, and reducing the risk of unplanned pregnancies or STDs.

TEEN PARENT SERVICES 202 pregnant and/or parenting teenagers (up to age 20) participated in case management or parenting support groups. 93% of case management clients did not experience a repeat pregnancy while in services.

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We are committed to innovative problem solving, shared accountability and a relentless focus on achieving real, sustainable and measurable results for the clients we serve.

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Financial Overview

HOUSING/HOMELESSNESS

COUNSELING

10/1/2013 $12,896,614

9/30/2014 $12,874,303

EDUCATION/WORKFORCE

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

MANAGEMENT/GENERAL

FUNDRAISING

GRANTS + CONTRACTS$6,966,152

FOUNDATIONS $1,073,495

CONTRIBUTIONS +SPECIAL EVENTS

$1,454,249

GAIN ON SALE OF ASSET$397,043

INVESTMENT INCOME$406,243

UNITED WAY$115,000

TOTAL$11,104,613

FEES FOR SERVICES $452,263

OTHER$240,168

OTHER

26%

18%

15%

14%

14%

8%5%

REVENUE EXPENSES

NET ASSETS

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Grants + Donations

OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL (INDIVIDUAL GIFTS OF $10,000+)

Anonymous (5)

Bonnie K. Mills

Chellie Stewart

Johnny Holmes

Kathy & Jim Hopke

Kristin & Shaun McDuffee

Laura & David Wieland

Lauree & Jim Bob Moffett

Lauri & Jeff Hahn

Lauri & Kurt Hoff

Linda & Glenn Neland

Lisa & Stuart Thomajan

Lynne Dobson & Greg Wooldrige

Melissa & Colin Rowan

Mimi & Tom Mooney / SACHEM

Pam & Jeff Brown

Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation

Shar & Gene Austin

Trina & Damian Mandola

Trey Halbert

Anonymous (1)

3M Employee Giving

3M Foundation

Abigail’s Fund For Children

Albert Koehler

Allen Kemp

American Campus Charities

Foundation

American Endowment Foundation

Ameriprise Financial, Inc

Amy & Kirk Rudy

Andrew Sekel

Andy Bowman

Angela McDermott

Angela Pringle

Anthony Azar

Arnold Foundation

Arthur J Gallagher

Ascension Health (Seton)

Austin American Statesman

Austin Community College

Austin Community Foundation

Austin Startup Games

Ava Late

Benge-Hury Family Foundation

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

(GIFTS OF $1,000+)

Bury-AUS, Inc.

Capital One

Carolyn Allen

Carolyn Kinney

Cat & Darren Aschaffenburg

Cathy and Dwight Thompson

Foundation

Cathy & Mike Godfrey

Cathy Canter Jennings

Cathy Trifiro

Cenpatico Foundation

CEVA Logistics

Christa Tuttle

Christian Colbert

Christina Sebestyen & James Eadie

Christine Messina

Chubb Federal Insurance Company

Cindy Elstad North

Cirrus Logic

Cloteal Haynes

Coastal Bend Community Foundation

Colleen & Rick Gardner

Connee Sullivan

Craycroft McElroy Hendryx LLC

CSID

Cynthia M Thompson

Cynthia Santarsiero

Darin McNelis

Darlene Fuller

David Furgason

David Gardner

David O Hemphill

Deborah Martin & Robert Sullivan

Dell Employee Giving

Dell Inc

Denise & Jim Offerdahl

Diana & Juan Alcala

Don Griffith

Donald D. Hammill Foundation

Douglas Zullo

DPR Foundation

ECG Foundation

Eileen & Jim Sauer

Elizabeth Newill

Ellen LeBlanc

Emilien Rabin

Entreprenuers Foundation of

Central Texas

EZ Corp Foundation

FactSet Research Systems

Fred Tedesco

Freeport-McMoran Foundation

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Frees Foundation

Funding Passion and Love Foundation

Gail Penney-Chapmond

Gene Francis

GM Central Texas

Grace Foundation

Halona Lukyamuzi - Craven Family

Foundation

Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation

HEB

Helen Gaebler

I Live Here, I Give Here

Ilios Lighting

Impact Austin

Jackie Price

Jacob Pechenik

James Babineau

James Stansberry

James Trey Halbert

Jan Bock

Jane Scott

Jason Belew

Jason Crawford

Jason Rock

Jayna & Barry Burgdorf

Jeff Townsend

Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Smith

Jim Dimeo

JoAnn McKenzie

Joe Pinnelli

John and Mildred Holmes Family

Foundation

Joi & Rich Martin

Jonathan Saad

Julie & Shawn Mack

Karen Brimble

Kelly & Lewis Talbert

Kelly Molak

Kendra Scott

Kendra Scott Charitable Foundation

Kim Brewster

Kimberly Roberts

KPMG Community Giving Campaign

La Condesa

Lary Foundation

Laura Shook

Laura T. Starks

Lead Commercial

LeAnn Paulsen

Leisa White

Libby & Doug Lefeve

Linda & Frank Ginac

Lisa & Fred Smith

Lisa & Paul Terrill

Lisa Curry Gray

Liz Phelan

Liz Seade

Lola Wright Foundation

Lori & Mark Piening

Lorin & Robert Bryce

Lorrie Groover

Lu Ann Bundrant

Lynette Herr

Lynn & Ken McFarland

Marci & Louis Henna

Marie Marshall

Mary Beth Jester

Mary McDowell & Calvin Lin

Mary Willis

Maryann & Paul Bell

Mass Relevance, Inc.

Micah 6

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation

Michelle Stecker

Ming Lim

Miriam & Rick Relyea

Mitch Weynand

Mona & Marc Cannon

Monica Perez

Nancy & Brown Word

Nancy & David MacCabe

Nancy & Michael Ohlendorf

Nancy Scanlan

Natalie & Michael Kennedy

Nate Holmes

Nyle Maxwell Supercenter

Pacey Family Foundation

Pam & Jeff Brown

Partners Financial Charitable Foundation

Patron Tequila

Paul Apolinar

Paul Strelzick

Religious Coalition to Assist the

Homeless

RGK Foundation

Richard Savard

Robert and Karen Harrell Foundation

Romi Lessig

Rona Baizer

Russell Austin

Sachem, Inc.

Sandra & Kevin Brown

Sandy Ensminger

Sarah & Bill Ott

Savard Family

Schoer Trust

Shannon Goldberg

Shanon Disorbo

Shawn Walker

Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation

Signae & Matt Seiler

Silicon Labs

Son of a Sailor

Sooch Foundation

St. David’s Foundation

Stacey Buchanan

Stahl Family Foundation, Inc.

Stephen Schottman

Sue & Kurt Frederick

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Susan Lowe

Susan McDowell & Bob Elder

Susie Matzorkis

Suzanne Rhee Brown

Sway

Swifts Attic

Terri & Chris Von Dohlen

Terry McGinty

Texas Lighting Systems

Thunderbird Junior Golf Foundation

Together Mobile Inc

Topfer Family Foundation

Tracy & Harry Wolin

Travis County Medical Alliance

Tres Aguilas Management LLC

Trisa Thompson

Tyson Tuttle

United Healthcare Foundation

United Way for Greater Austin

Valerie Meddaugh

Virginia Graves Weisz

Waveland Community Development , LLC

Weir Foundation

Women’s Fund of Central Texas

David Wieland (Chair)

Andy Sekel

Angie McDermott

Cloteal Haynes

Fred Smith

Glenn Neland

Harry Wolin

Jason Belew

Jim Hopke

JoAnn McKenzie

Joe Ross

Kendra Scott

Kurt Hoff

Matt Briggs

Mona Cannon

Natalie Kennedy

Patrick Driscoll

Rick Froehlich

Shawn Walker

Stuart Thomajan

Trey Halbert

Trisa Thompson

Susan McDowell (Executive Director)

LifeWorks gratefully acknowledges the hundreds of generous donors (financial and in-kind) who have supported our mission at all levels of giving. We are honored to have you as a partner.

Gifts made between 10/1/13 - 9/30/14 www.LifeWorksAustin.org

2014 Board of Governors