2018 Annual Repor t

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The vision of Concordance Academy of Leadership is to be a global leader in understanding justice-involved adults, engaging and teaching them effectively, so they can enhance their faith in God, and develop the leadership traits of strong character, wisdom, service, and skills needed to both: improve the vitality and safety of the community and to have joyful, abundant, and purposeful lives.

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Thank you for making 2018 yet another remarkable year for Concordance Academy. Two years ago, we opened our doors to our first class of participants with the ambitious goal of reducing recidivism by 33%. Our dedicated team has done an incredible job perfecting our model while strengthening our programs and services to make this goal a reality.

Throughout 2018 we worked boldly and strategically to reach new milestones as an organization. As you will see highlighted in this report, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do.

In 2018 we operationalized our innovative workplace simulation model, selected the University of Chicago to measure the effectiveness of our model, and gained new relationships with both the Missouri and Illinois Departments of Corrections. Our core mission remained central, and we continued to surpass our goal of reducing recidivism by 33% amongst our participants.

This 2018 growth and refinement has positioned Concordance for successful expansion in 2019 and beyond.

Concordance is helping St. Louis lead the nation in solving the third largest societal issue of our time once and for all. Our services are not only having a direct impact on the participants we serve, but also their children and families, local communities, and St. Louis as a whole.

Concordance is reducing crime and improving public safety, sourcing thousands of jobs for the most unemployable population, fueling an economic stimulus for our region, and stopping the generational cycle of incarceration – preventing millions of children of incarcerated parents from going to prison themselves. This impact starts with reducing re-incarceration, helping lift the financial burden of incarceration so individuals and their families can live joyful, abundant, and purposeful lives.

Thank you for being a part of the Concordance Academy movement.

There is much more to come in 2019!

GRATEFULLY,

DEAR FRIENDS,

DANNY LUDEMANPresident & CEO

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Concordance Academy is unlike any other organization assisting individuals returning from prison. Our 18 month program from pre-release through graduation focuses on three core areas – Behavioral Health & Wellness, Education & Employment, and Community & Life Skills – addressing a multitude of issues through a series of interventions.

OUR SERVICES

Holistic: We deliver an all-encompassing set of in-house services targeting key socio-economic, criminogenic and justice-involvement related factors.

Integrated: We manage the strategic integration of the Academy’s resources and community assets. Plus, we provide a continuity of care from pre-release through post-release.

Evidence-Informed: We employed Washington University’s Brown School to research effective, evidence- and trauma-informed studies that informed the Concordance Re-Entry model.

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PHASE 2:Pre-Release Services within the Prison Facility (approx. 6 months)

• further assessments• Life Plan created• tailored programming• legal services• family support services

PHASE 3:Post-Release / Intensive Full-Day Programming Period (6 weeks)

• eight-hour days of programming• updated assessments• community transition services• NCRC and job readiness training• one-on-one meetings

Half-Day Employment and Programming Period (12 weeks)• four-hour days of programming• workplace simulation • on-the-job training• part-time employment through

Concordance Employment Agency

PHASE 5:Alumni Services

• career counseling• clinical after care

PHASE 1:Interview• DOC provides list of offenders

releasing within a specific time frame• participants selected randomly to

reflect demographics of overall offender population in MO

• Academy interviews potential participants

• LSI-R assessment is given• participants agree to enroll and

sign consents• DOC transfers participants as

needed

6 months 4 months 8 monthsPHASE 4:Employment & Community Life (8 months)

• full-time employment• Employment Agency position• group session once a week• one-on-one meetings with

therapist once a week• job coaching

TIMELINE OF SERVICES

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS

Research shows unemployed ex-offenders are three to five times more likely to recidivate than those who are employed. Concordance Academy’s job readiness and employment model aims to reverse those odds. Every other week Concordance hosts a Job Club to discuss issues that arise in the workplace and plan for future career goals.

83% of our par ticipants struggle with substance use issues, often star ting at a very young age. To better serve our par ticipants and the community, we began housing NA/AA meetings at the Academy. On average, we serve 32 participants and eight community members every week.

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OUR SERVICES: BY THE NUMBERS

563Legal Services RenderedThrough our partnership with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, our legal fellows were able to clear 148 warrants, make 211 court appearances, and resolve 204 cases for Concordance participants.

“I don’t know where I would be without Concordance”Sheila enrolled in the Academy in September 2017 and was released from prison in March 2018. Her dedication to the program, partnered with her drive to succeed has led her to live an abundant and purposeful life. She has a full-time job at TAGG Logistics through the Concordance Employment Agency, earning a living wage with full benefits.

“Concordance helped me get to where I am today. I don’t know where I would be without the classes and help from my Concordance family. Every time I wanted to give up they kept telling me to believe in myself and to always keep moving forward.”

In 2018 we set out to enroll 250 individuals - with our programming, we have seen a tangible and meaningful impact on those we serve. Of the participants, we served in 2018 we can report:

-SHEILA, Concordance Academy Participant

336Wellness Appointments AttendedIncluding checkups, dental cleanings, x-rays, and psychiatry appointments, Concordance assists participants in obtaining insurance or Medicaid; as well as providing payment for their first two medical co-pays.

215Received Substance Use EducationThe foundation of the Academy’s substance use program is a combination based on 12-step and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions which include: Matrix, Match, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, all used to assist participants on their journey.

203Hours Spent with the Academy ChaplainThe Chaplain works directly with our participants to ensure the spiritual and religious needs identified by participants are met, as well as any participant struggling non-spiritually.

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145Obtained EmploymentThe Concordance Employment Agency helped place 50 participants in part-time positions and 95 full-time positions with the help of our industry partners at Schnucks and TAGG Logistics.

2,720Hours of Workplace Simulation CompletedOur workplace simulation utilizes our corporate partners, Schnucks and TAGG Logistics, to provide real-world work experience to help participants polish the interpersonal skills and work habits necessary for professional success.

80Birth Certificates ObtainedNearly one-third of Academy participants need assistance obtaining their birth certificates. The Academy orders and pays for the certificates while the participants are still in prison; thus, the birth certificates are waiting for them on their first day post-release.

“I don’t know where I would be without Concordance”

1,470Hours Spent Studying for NCRC Certificates34 Participants were awarded the National Career Readiness Certificates at varying levels of achievement which assesses employable skills in a variety of areas.

400Hours Spent VolunteeringOur “Out For Good” program gave participants the opportunity to provide 400 hours of community service back to St. Louis through cleaning parks and cemeteries around the city.

The Henry Allen Driving School When Henry started at Concordance Academy his passion for serving our participants was just as contagious as his smile.

Throughout his time at Concordance, Henry has worked one-on-one with hundreds of participants in a variety of ways. Most notably, Henry has taken on the task of teaching our participants how to safely operate a vehicle.

Since January 1, 2018, Henry has successfully helped 45 participants obtain their licenses. His commitment to participant success is inspiring to all Concordance team members.

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YEAR IN REVIEW: A LOOK BACK AT 2018

In February, we celebrated a year of progress and learning by recognizing the accomplishments of our program participants and the contributions of the volunteers who support them at our first annual Recognition Event. This event marked the graduation of our Class One participants and featured keynote speaker, Wes Moore.

In April, dozens of team members and participants went to Washington Park Cemetery in Berkeley to clear overgrown landscaping in the area. To give back to the community, our participants completed a combined 400 hours of community service in 2018.

In July, we launched a workplace simulation through the Concordance Employment Agency. Based on data from our first year of operation, we found participants needed a more gradual entrance into the employment market. The Agency has contracted TAGG Logistics and Schnucks to facilitate job simulation and on-the-job training sessions.

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Friday night Family Suppers have been a tradition at Concordance since inception. In October, participants and their families gathered at the Academy for our annual “Trunk or Treat” themed Family Supper.

In October, we celebrated our fourth annual gala, “A Hallow’s Eve Ball.” With the support of the St. Louis community, we raised $750,000 for the Academy to continue providing critical re-entry services to our returning citizens and their families.

In December, we celebrated the holiday season with our second annual Affordable Holiday Shopping Event. The event gave our participants the dignifying experience of shopping for their children rather than accepting charity, but at prices they could afford. With the help of the community, we had over 300 toys for Academy participants to purchase.

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As of December 31, 2018, we are proud to report the cumulative recidivism statistics for the 262 participants who released from prison:

PLEASE NOTE: Albeit a small sample within a short length of time, the initial indicators of the program show that Concordance Academy programming is working for those participants who are committed to both the pre- and post-release phases. We continue to maintain a reduction in recidivism of our particiants by greater than one-third.

PARTICIPANT SUCCESS IS A VICTORY FOR US ALL

Average # who would recidivate with typical

re-entry services.

Our actual recidivism rate as of December

31, 2018.

Our goal is to reduce by 1/3.

Total participants who had released from prison.

262 64 43 37

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2018 FINANCIAL DATAREVENUEContributionsCollected On Existing PledgesNew PledgesEvent Revenue Total Revenue

EXPENSESBehavioral Health & WellnessCommunity & Life SkillsEmployment & Job ReadinessManagement ExpensesFundraising & MarketingTotal Expenses

NET ASSETS Total Net Assets as of Dec. 31, 2017 Total Net Assets as of Dec. 31, 2018 Increase in Net Assets

$2,942,895$1,369,781$ 884,833$ 953, 896$6,151,405

$2,496,811$1,484,522$1, 080,112$ 853,738$ 182,944$6,098,127

$2,548,062$6,722,504$4,174,442

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Your gift makes a difference. St. Louis is showing the rest of the country the problem of re-incarceration can be solved. With help from the community we can improve quality of life and build healthier, stronger families and communities.

For more information on ways you can suppor t the mission of Concordance Academy, visit concordanceacademy.org or contact us at inquiries@concordanceacademy.com

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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS2018 DONORS Adams, KelvinAlbrecht Family FoundationAmbrosino, Tony & BobbiAmeren Corporation Charitable TrustAnonymousArmstrong Teasdale LLPAscension Health Ministy Service CenterAT&T AspireAT&T MissouriBank of America Charitable FoundationBenjamin F. Edwards & Co.Brandsetter, KathrynBrauer, Stephen & CamillaBurton, RaschelleCaleresCantwell, Phil & JessCarney, TraceCarter Family Fund Castellano, Jim & KarenCella, Ken & MelissaCentene Charitable FoundationChapman, EllieCharitable TrustCharton, ScottCivitasClarkson, Bill & MaryCraig, Andrew IIICraig, DouglasDaniels, JoelDe Wolff, ThomasDinkins, ClarenceDurio, Beau & ShannonEberlein, Tim & KimEckelkamp, PatrickEdward JonesEdwards, Tad & CatherineEichhorn, DavidElizabeth Holloway Woods FoundationEmerson Charitable Trust

Energizer Charitable TrustEnergizer Matching GiftsEnterprise Holdings FoundationExpress Scripts FoundationFarquhar, Tim & LauraFox, Bob & Maxine ClarkFox, Jeff & LottaFox, Sam & MarilynGraybar FoundationGrieve, CatherineGunn, KevinHamilton, Garrick & KatieHansen, Gary & SherryHennessey Development IncHensley, Jon & MelissaHermann CompaniesHixenbaugh, DavidHolekamp FoundationHuber, SusanHughes Leahy Karlovic IncHull, AngelaJ.W. TerrillJohn F. McDonnell Fund of the Greater St. Louis Community FoundationJoseph & Mary Stieven Charitable Family FoundationJSM Charitable TrustKarlovic, Eric & StaceyKeeley CompaniesKetcher, BradleyKowach, David & KerrinKranzberg, Ken & NancyLadue Chapel Presbyterian ChurchLeipholtz, DaveLintz, KathyLiu, AliceLiu, Xiao-YunLoesel, DeborahLombardi, GeorgeLudeman, Danny & ErikaLudeman, Danny & Susan

Ludeman, JoanneLutheran Church of the AtonementMangeot, RichardMara, MichaelMaritzMazur, JefferyMcAtee, Jim & PatMcCarthy, RobertMcClure, Richard & Sharon Buchanan-McClureMercyMeyer, Brand & PamMiller, SteveMinogue, BeckyMoneta Group Charitable FoundationMonsanto CompanyNestlé Purina PetCare CompanyNystrom, Steve & JeanPeachee, TedPeacock, David & JanePeopleReadyPercy, John HowardPetrie, Tom & JanePope, Anthony & ErikoPrudentialRegagnon, StephanieRegional Business CouncilRGA Reinsurance GroupRiney, Rodger & PaulaRitter, Jerry & PeggyRoberts, John & BarbaraRyan, JohnSantoro, BarbaraSaphian, RuthSchnuck, Todd & JulieSchwab CharitableScottrade, Inc.Seals, LindseySmith, Jeff & TheresaSpire, Inc.St. Charles County

St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Community FoundationSteven F. Schankman FamilySteward Family FoundationStifel, IncStorey, CraigTarlton CorpThe Bank of America Charitable FoundationThe Mazur familyThe Oliver GroupU. S. BankWade, SaraWalters, SteveWeiss, BenWells Fargo AdvisorsWendel family Wheeler, ShirleneWilliam T. Kemper Foundation – Commerce Bank, TrusteeWilliams, DavidWorkman, CraigWorld Wide Technology FoundationWrighton, Mark & Risa ZwerlingYoon, Jackie

GALA SUPPORTERS UnderwritersCentene Charitable FoundationFox, Sam & Marilyn Steward, David & ThelmaWells Fargo AdvisorsWorld Wide Technology

SponsorsAmerenAscensionBarbara & John RobertsBenjamin F. EdwardsBryan Cave Leighton Paisner

CaleresCardinalsClaycoEdward JonesEmersonEnterprise HoldingsExpress ScriptsFox, Jeff & LottaGraybar FoundationMarilyn & Sam FoxMason Made McClure, Richard & Sharon Buchanan-McClureMercyRegional Business CouncilRSMSansoneSpireUS BankUS Trust - Bank of AmericaWells Fargo AdvisorsWorld Wide Technology

DonorsAven, Don & Jen Barrs, PaulBeaman, SamBelle, GwenBower, Alex & Susan Bower-LeetBox, Tony & PhyllisBrown, Scott & Emily Bryant, Ed & MaryBujik, John & CherieCampbell, HollyChristian, KentClarkson, AnnaClarkson, Billy & MaryCrissman, Steele & LisaDavis, PatrickDeWolf, Christopher & JaneDolson, Mike & Andrea

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Downing, Kurtis & IrasaEndicott, RobEstes, David & ElizabthFeldman, Rob & AndreaFenske, SarahFinneran, RichFreeman, LauraGatewood, Jordan & JessicaGooch, Teri BethGoodson, Chris & MaryGottwald, Ted & BridgetteGrant, Tom & WendyGriffin, Tim & SusanHalen, MiranHaugen, RobinHead, Alisa & DanHernandez, SalHeumann, GerryHilke, Dan & DebbieHixenbaugh, Matt & CalliHochman, Jeff & SusieJenner, KatieJost, Aric & HeidiKatzman, David & DianeKimbrough, Orv & LatrieceKottmeier, Bob & NeelaKramer, Mark & FlorenceLazar, Marc & KatherineLennartz, Tom & AuroraLents, Don & PeggyLindemann, Jim & AnnLindholm, Neil & KatLogan, CaseyLuster, WilliamMartin, Rob & AlettaMayer, CindyMcDermott, MaliaMcGrath, Con & MaryMcLaughlin, Mike & MaiMerbaum, Marc & Zara

Mersmann, KenMihal, Lori & MarkMoehn, Michael & Lisa NielsenMoore, Chris & LeslieMoraczewski, Eric & KathrynMoramarco, Joe & DonnaMosbacher, Jim & MerryNelson, Scott & CarrieNichols, Greg & LisaNystrom, Steve & JeanPass, Nick & Aubrey DosmannPete, MelvaPeters, Mike & SherryPetrie, Tom & JanePloszay, Jim & MeadPope, Anthony & ErikoPotts, Tony Puzniak, MiekaRandall, Joshual & NicoleRapier, CraigRebstock, CurtRhodes, KyleRueschhoff, Steve & DarcieSchlichter, Andy & PamSeward, Jermal & RachelSheehan, John & MaureenShepard, Greg & BarbShepard, TomSmith, Larry & TonieSmith, Patrick & CrystalSpencer, Dr. Jordan & TinaSt. John, AndreaSteppig, Brad & AmyTallis, Frank & KathleenTarrasch, Michael & LauraTurnbeaugh, Lonnie & MeeganWalston, TylerWooldridge, Tim & BeckyYoon, JackieZaldivar, Brian

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Kelvin Adams Superintendent, St. Louis Public School DistrictAngela Adler Vice President, Express ScriptsLynn Britton President & CEO, MercyScott Carter Senior Vice President, SpireKen Cella Jr. Principal, Branch Development, Edward JonesTad Edwards Chairman, President & CEO, Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.Sal Hernandez Vice President, Enterprise HoldingsSusan Huber Senior Vice President, AscensionTom Irwin Executive Director, Civic ProgressDan Isom Former, Chief of Police, St. Louis CityLaurent Javois CEO, Missouri Department of Mental Health –Division of Behavioral HealthDiane Katzman President, Diane Katzman DesignRusty Keeley CEO, Keeley CompaniesDavid Kowach President, Wells Fargo Advisors

Ken Kranzberg Chairman, TricorBraunRon Kruszewski President & CEO, Stifel Nicolaus & CompanyDanny Ludeman President & CEO, Concordance AcademySteve Maritz CEO, MaritzRich McClure Former Co-Chairman, Ferguson CommissionMichael McMillan President & CEO, Urban League of St. LouisMichael Moehn Chairman & President, Ameren Missouri Michael Neidorff Chairman, President & CEO, Centene Corp.Carrie Nelson Business Consultant

Steve Nystrom Senior Vice President (Ret.), U.S. BankCandace O’Connor Writer

Kathy Osborn Executive Director, Regional Business CouncilLarry Otto President, U.S. BankEriko Pope Vice President Global Marketing, Nestlé Purina PetCareBenjamin Rassieur III Vice President, Paulo Products CompanyKitty Ratcliffe President, St. Louis Convention and Visitors CommissionJoe Reagan Former President & CEO, St. Louis Regional ChamberReverend B.T. Rice Pastor, New Horizon 7th Day Christian Church

Rodger Riney CEO & Founder, ScottradeSusan Sherman Board Chair, St. Louis Fashion FundDavid Steward Chairman, World Wide TechnologyDonald Suggs Executive Editor, St. Louis AmericanRabbi Susan Talve Founding Rabbi, Central Reform CongregationGreg Trapp Retired

Sara Wade Former Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Express ScriptsCaprina Wakefield Former Human Resources Director, RGA Reinsurance CompanyChip Walker Managing Director, Wells Fargo AdvisorsCraig Workman President, Workman Communications Group Jackie Yoon Former President, Bank of America St. Louis

This list included gifts designated to Concordance Academy’s programs for the 2018 fiscal year. We apologize for any errors or omissions from the list.

This list includes board members during the 2018 fiscal year.

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