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Dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Who We Are About
Annual Report 2012-2013
Creating Momentum for the Future
Many people speak of changing tomorrow but what does that look like, where does one begin? We all hope for a brighter, better tomorrow. At the YWCA Hamilton, we envision and hope for a tomorrow that is violence-free, where racial and gender injustice is something of the past. We hope for a tomorrow where young people of all backgrounds and neighborhoods are safe and have equal access to education, healthcare and job opportunities; a tomorrow where young mothers have the support system they desperately need to care for and raise their children; a tomorrow where many of our services are no longer needed.
We are working to create this brighter tomorrow. We know that this tomorrow which we envision is not a given. It takes hard work and dedication from an entire community. We know that positive change takes time and begins with one small step. We work on taking those daily, small steps towards great change- change that will last for future generations, change that will create momentum for the future. Today, we are building a foundation for future generations.
As we recap the year 2012-2013, we will share successes, program strengths, celebrations, local activities and new projects. As we reflect on the previous year, we are reminded of our audacity to hope that as we press on with our work in the Butler County area, we are creating momentum for a brighter future.
For those who have joined us, we thank you for your vision. The promise of your partnership encourages and empowers us to press on. We ask that you continue walking alongside us as we boldly hope for a brighter tomorrow and work to “create momentum for the future…”
Kathy Dudley Sherrie Bluester YWCA Hamilton Board President YWCA Hamilton Executive Director
Creating Momentum
2012-2013 Donors, Supporters and Funders
Corporate/Organizational AbiBow Recycling LLC Altrusa Club of Hamilton Baker & Associates CPAs Catholic Healthcare Partners Christian Women Connection Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati Hamilton Fairfield Newcomers
Club Kiwanis Club of Fairfield Love Ministries, Inc. M&S Real Property Investment Miami University Queen City Lady Riders RCF Group TBN Women Tedia Company Inc. United Heartland Insurance
Churches First United Methodist UMW-
Middletown Grace United Methodist Women Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Oxford Presbyterian Women St. Matthew Lutheran Church St. Maximilian Kolbe The Presbyterian Church
United Way Butler County United Way United Way of Greater Cincinnati United Way of Oxford & Vicinity United Way-Designated Contributions
Foundations Avon Foundation for Women Fifth & Pacific Foundation Greater Cincinnati Foundation Hamilton Community Foundation Middletown Community Foundation Ms. Molly Foundation Oxford Community Foundation Verizon Foundation Warren County Foundation West Chester Community Foundation
Government Butler County Marriage License Fees Butler County Mental Health Board City of Hamilton Connected Nation Dept. of Health & Human Services Dept. of Housing & Urban Development Emergency Food & Shelter Ohio Attorney General-Crime Victims Assistance (VOCA, SVAA) Ohio Jobs & Family Services Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (FVP, FVPS)
Individuals Claudia Abercrumbie Sue Adkins Nabila Ahmad Shagufa Ahmad Shakila Ahmad Shabana Shakir Ahmed Sarwat Ahsan Umama Alam Yasmeen Allen Victoria Amundson Erum Ansari Ann Antenen Sherry Armstead Pakeeza Nawaz Asghar Cyma Ashraf Afreen Asif Humaira Aslam Saeeda Nadir Baig Salim Bakali Pat Brown Ellen Campbell Kathy Carmack Yolande Chan Shazia Chaudhry Saba Chughtai Sr. M. Pascaline Colling Linda Dixon Jeanne Dodd Rubina Dosani
A special thank you to our partners in the community, who share their resources, their expertise and their time to help ensure
that we provide our very best for those we serve. It is always our intention to thoughtfully and appropriately credit our
generous donors. Please contact us at 513-856-9800 if we made an error or omission.
Individuals Cont. Kathy Dudley Ercel Eaton Diane Eversole Vaden Fitton Laima Fox Elizabeth Gage Elaine Garver Jill Gaynor Leo Geiser Caroln Giar Jane Rose Green Daniel Hare Zakia Hasan Deloris Rome Hudson Jolynn Hurwitz Pat Irwin Jacqueline Jewett Sherwin Kane Cleo Ketay Huma Khan Evalie Koehler Kelli Kurtz Conrad Leslie Heather Lewis Patricia Madyda Ghazala Malik Shahla Mallick Joan Dee Markle
Ruth Maurer Janie McCauley Mary Lou McCormick Katie McNeil Eunice Meadows Christopher Meier Pat Miller Sibyl Miller Kimberly Mitchell Maleha Moqeeth Marie Munir Hengameh Nassef James Neidhard Susan O’Neill Oyinkansola Ogunrinde Patrica Oney Jackie Parrish Deborah Pawling Lynn Peterson Sadiqua Rahman Gihan Abdel Razik Patricia Ann Renners Shirley Rudd Frances Sack Asma Saeed Wardha Safdar Deborah Sandlin Ashraf Savani
Mary Kay Schmeing Nancy Schwab Zeinab Shaath Schwen Shahin Shareef Sabah Siddiqui Saima Siddiqui Haris Sih Kiem Pwee Sie Sih Mary St. John Hillary Stevenson Sufia Sultan Khalida Tanveer Jill Tapp Tari Tharp Karen Underwood-Kramer Javaria Usmani Alana VanGundy Germaine Vonderhaar Senarath Waginasekara Joan Witt Fan Zhang Anila Zindani
Donors cont. & Members
Members Myra Beckman Brenda Blanton Stephanie Bower Jamie Bradner Shawna Cabanas Charlene Clay Angela Cupp-Ingrim Kathy Dudley Kristine Ennis Amber Gutzwiller Cheryl Hailstones Elizabeth Hayden Deloris Rome Hudson Leslie Jewett Molly Karol Sharon Keltner Linda Lawson Sibyl Miller William Miller Margaret Moore Tina Osso Karlynn Reeves Rhiannon Riethmaier Jessica Roach Tammy Robertson Kelli Spurlock Jennifer Stewart MaChelle Stone
Patricia Turner Alana Van Gundy-Yoder Queenie Washington Lisa Wilson Joan Witt Margaret Witt
Salute to Women
Each year the YWCA Hamilton recognizes the accomplishments of women from within the Butler County community.
These women embody the mission and vision of the YWCA Hamilton.
2012 Outstanding Women of Achievement
Lynnette Heard
Linda Marchetti-Moorman
Lee Sanders-Woman of the Year
Sheree Young
Homa Yavar
Tari Tharp
Alana VanGundy
Financial
Total Revenue $1,464,263
Program Expense $1,420,644
Management & Fundraising Expense $212,346
Current Year Loss $(168,727)
Unrestricted Net Assets $468,396
Restricted Net Assets $809,659
Total Net Assets $1,278,055
(Expense figures include depreciation)
Notes: 1. Audit by Stephenson & Warner Inc., September 26, 2013 2. Administration/Fundraising rate per tax return (990)=7.90%
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
People Served
DESCRIPTION NUMBER SERVED
Dove House
Adults 58
Youth 34
Crisis Lines (includes referrals) 2200
Girls Inc.
Youth 140
Literacy
Youth 300
Adults 317
Teen Pregnancy Prevention (FOCUS)
Youth 449
Residence-Goodman Place
Adults 26
Residence-Permanent Program
Adults 4
Residence-Transitional Program
Adults 28
Total 3556
Education Programs
Economic Empowerment
The YWCA does more than help people find jobs. It gives adults the life skills they need to reach economic empowerment. This is done in a number of ways - through education and training, specialized employment services and career development workshops.
When adults and families are economically empowered, they are prepared to handle future economic opportunities and challenges.
Our staff help clients draw on their own strengths and experiences, teaching them how to market themselves and navigate the job market.
The Economic Empowerment program served 275 adults through computer classes, benefit bank sessions, employment workshops, and one on one employment assistance.
“Being a part of the job search program at the YWCA Hamilton helped me to determine my next career after
being laid off from a job of 25 years.” -Participant
YWCA Literacy Program
The Literacy Department provided the community
with over 3000 units of service. Throughout the year,
317 adults benefited from adult education, reading and GED classes.
The Literacy Department worked outside the walls of the YWCA Hamilton to provide services at Serenity Hall, Sojourner, Hamilton City ABLE, and Presbyterian Headstart.
The youth division of the department provided over
300 students with reading assistance, after-school tutoring and through additional programs held within Butler County. Students were served at the YWCA Hamilton, New Miami Elementary, Linden Elementary, Crawford Woods Elementary and Fairfield City Schools.
“The tutoring program offered by the YWCA has allowed our son to reach his potential; his growth and understanding of all subjects has been amazing to see as parents. The confidence that he shows when taking on new homework and new subjects lets us know that the tutoring is having an impact. We are grateful and thankful for this program.” -Parent of tutoring participant
Housing/Shelter Programs
YWCA Residence Programs
The Residence Department provides three safe and affordable housing programs for women in Butler County.
Goodman Place provided housing for 26 clients during the last year. During the reporting year, the program added Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) which provides goal-oriented and individualized supports that focus on improved self-sufficiency.
The Permanent program served 4 women. Women in this program have graduated from the Goodman Place program or the Transitional Housing program.
The Transitional program provided housing and
independent living training for 28 women, who would otherwise be homeless.
“I would be on the street if it weren’t for the YWCA Hamilton. The Goodman Place program helps you set and meet your goals. They help you get back on track and give you guidance to get the skills you need to get your own place.” -Goodman Place Client
YWCA Dove House
Dove House provides services and shelter for survivors
of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour crisis
hotline, advocacy for victims, training to increase self-
sufficiency, and a survivors’ support group. Dove
House provides educational and outreach programs to
both educate the community about the cycle of
domestic violence and to give victims the support and
encouragement to seek help. In-school programs to
promote healthy relationships are also offered.
In the last year, Dove House housed 36 women and 11
children in the shelter. The crisis line received 2,200
calls. Through programs at schools and community
centers, 23 youth were served. 22 survivors of
domestic violence were served through Options
support group.
“Leaving was the scariest thing that I have ever done,
but I now experience a new freedom that I have never
known.” -Dove House Client
Girls Incorporated at YWCA Hamilton
In our 3rd year, Girls Inc. at YWCA Hamilton served
nearly 140 girls in Butler County.
After school programs were offered at Crawford Woods Elementary and Family Resource Center; in school programs were held at New Miami Elementary. Additionally, girls were served at the YWCA Hamilton
through an 8 week summer program and at the Girls Inc. Conference. Through these programs, girls developed new abilities in science, technology, engineering, and math; they acquired skills to resist negative peer pressure and built leadership skills among many other important life skills.
Volunteers, community members and college students who assisted with the programs provided the girls an opportunity to form healthy relationships with caring adults.
“I liked everything about Girls Inc. I learned how to make better decisions that will benefit me and the people around me. Since I’ve joined Girls Inc., I’ve noticed I’m a lot happier and I feel better about myself.” -In school participant, 7th grader
YWCA Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
The FOCUS curriculum has been implemented through successful partnerships with area high schools, community organizations and other social service agencies throughout Butler, Hamilton, Montgomery and Warren Counties.
For the annual reporting period, through YWCA Hamilton staff and Miami University Nursing
students, the FOCUS program was implemented at 23
sites and served 449 participants.
“I felt this program allowed us to be very open with ourselves in a safe environment.” -FOCUS Participant
“They [community educators] didn’t mind listening or answering any questions we had.” -FOCUS Participant
Youth Programs
Connie Baker Jean Baker
Whitney Benson Sherrie Bluester
Beverly Boyd Francine Burns
Christa Carnahan Jamie Cheshier
Geneda Cox Ginny Cox
Maggie Estes Ron Evans
Scott Fuhrman Marie Gagnon Myrna Gibson
Janet Markoff Ada Nance
Alicia Olson Kirsten Puska Benita Quinn
Francine Reese Helen Rogers
John Ross Nancy Schwab
Roni Slone Lisa Smith
Sandy Spenny Clarissa Stokes Ashley Townes
Donna Urraymen Jennifer Wilson
Staff & Board
Sylvia Glazier Beverly Graf Karen Grantz
Denise Harrison Bill Heinrich
Carla Hurwitz Marcie Jennings
Leslie Jewett Rachel Jewett Krista Joseph Jennifer Kell
Jennifer Kingsley Sarah Kinley
Jennifer Kruger Millie Kuth
Dimitria Malone
2012-2013 Staff
2012-2013 Board of Directors
Kathy Dudley-President Megan Katic-Vice President Theresa Kulbaga-Secretary
Mary St. John-Treasurer Deloris Rome Hudson
Cynthia MacBurney
“Working at the YWCA Hamilton presents everyday opportunities for me to be inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and the quiet dedication of those I work with to empower and improve the lives of others.” -Jen Kruger, Staff
“I chose to work at the YWCA to share my love of learning and promote literacy to develop lifelong learners in Butler County. Literacy opens the door to countless possibilities and chances for youth and adults to empower themselves.” -April Hamlin, Staff
“I am involved with the YWCA because of its holistic approach to female empowerment. From supporting women at their darkest moments through the domestic abuse program to building the next generation of young female leaders through Girls Inc., the YWCA Hamilton is the local organization for women's issues.” -Liz Hayden, Board Member
“It is a true privilege to be able to support women navigating through this challenging journey called life.” -Christa Carnahan, Staff
“I volunteer my time at the YWCA because I believe in the powers of kindness and knowledge to combat social injustice and I enjoy the opportunity to join them to that end. Through the elimination of racism and empowerment of women, girls and families the YWCA works to create a community that is better informed, more socially aware and representative of the strength and power found in the unique characteristics of all its members.” -Michelle Minette, Board Member