Beatitude House, sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of

Youngstown, is committed to all disadvantaged women and

children. By creating homes, providing educational

opportunities and fostering healthy families, we provide

them with the opportunity to transform their lives.

Milly Aponte

Brent Baker

Father J. Jeffrey Baker

Karen Borkes

Melissa A. Crowley

Sr. Nancy Dawson

Marion Dunham

John Falgiani Jr.

Barbara Fisher

D. Joseph Fleming

Barbara Hierro

Jane James

Leslie Kiske

David Kostolansky

Linda Krieger

Howard Lewis

Rebecca Lowry

Christine Mancuso

Margaret Poole

Sr. Therese Ann Rich

Marian Sebastiano

Annjulie Sitnick

Board of Directors 2013-2014

Dear Friends and Supporters,

This Annual Report gives you a snapshot of the challenges we are meeting

every day at Beatitude House as we offer housing, support,

encouragement and opportunities for growth and skill-building to the many

homeless and disadvantaged women and children who come to us.

Despite the efforts of federal, state and local governments to address

poverty in our communities, in collaboration with community organizations

like Beatitude House, poverty rates in Mahoning, Trumbull and Ashtabula

counties, where we serve, remain high:

Mahoning County 17.1% 39,758 persons Youngstown 33.6%

Trumbull County 16.4% 33,896 persons Warren 32.5%

Ashtabula County 17.2% 16,862 persons

Single mothers 18-24 years old, with small children, as expected, have the

highest poverty rate since many have inadequate education, little or no

employment experience or access to child care, and are on their own for

the first time. The majority of the families we help are these vulnerable young

mothers and their children, many coming from domestic violence,

abandonment or experiencing alcohol and drug addictions or other

disabilities.

This past year we again have been able to offer the compassionate

support and access to multiple resources provided by Beatitude House

and collaborating organizations that allow these women to regain the

dignity they deserve and discover, some for the first time, their own strengths

as they reach for the goals they set for themselves. It is a delight to witness Sr. Janet Gardner, OSF, Executive Director

the change in their children as they realize they are now safe

and surrounded by people who seek only the best for them.

Step by step, we see these courageous women transform their

lives and gain permanent housing and stability for their families.

All of this is possible only through the ongoing support of our

community: each of you, our faithful partners in this effort. This

year we successfully touched the lives of 368 women and their

children. Beatitude House will continue to meet the challenges

of our times and reach out to our most vulnerable ones as we

work together to build a more humane and just society, where

all our citizens can have their basic needs met, where all can

build a better future for their children.

Message from the

executive director

Program Participants 2013-2014 Women Children

Transitional Housing

70 122 Empowers homeless families to achieve stability and obtain permanent housing. We

have 35 apartments in Ashtabula, Mahoning, and Trumbull Counties.

Permanent Supportive Housing

37 61 Offers stability and support to homeless families with a disability. There are 28

apartments in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties.

Services for English Language Learners

22 36 Provides education and outreach services for non-native English speakers. The

program assists women with basic needs and in overcoming cultural barriers.

Beatitude House Green Clean

20 - Worker-owners receive hands-on work experience, job training, and employment

opportunities in this cooperative model, which offers commercial and residential

cleaning services.

149 219 Totals

On any given day,

Beatitude House

provides housing

and support services

for families. 75

July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014

a snapshot The table below offers a snapshot of all of the women and children that have been

touched by Beatitude House over the last year. Through our programs, they receive the

stability and education they need to escape the cycle of poverty. And just as each day

our clients choose to keep fighting for a better future, our donors choose to impact the

community by supporting these families on their journey.

Before this program, I lacked the basic

knowledge to be a healthy mother and

provide for my family. This program

educated me in these areas and I’ve

learned a lot of necessary and vital

information to become a successful,

independent and healthy single mother.

“

-Alicia

Beatitude House Resident ”

zooming in

Transitional

housing

Permanent

Supportive

Housing Beatitude House’s transitional

housing program, A House of

Blessing, is aimed at enabling

homeless families to attain self-

confidence and stability

through affordable housing

and supportive services.

Women and children find

refuge and the strength to

overcome obstacles to their

success in Youngstown, Warren,

and Ashtabula.

Taking a closer look at the goals that are achieved and

obstacles overcome throughout the year reminds us how

important each Beatitude House program is for the individual

participants. These seemingly minor accomplishments quickly

build into lifelong transformations.

Permanent Supportive Housing

opened in 2006 and has since

expanded to offer 28* units of site-

based and scattered permanent

housing in two counties. In addition

to a stable home, this program

provides support services to

homeless women with disabilities

that substantially impede their

ability to live independently.

*Check out the

community collaboration

section on pages 5-6 for

information on the 12

new apartments at the

YWCA Warren.

88 percent moved into permanent

housing

14 women obtained

vehicles

29 found employment

18 continued their education

46 women opened savings

accounts

78% maintained or increased their total income

96% remained in or moved to

permanent housing

83% stayed in the program

for 6 months or longer

Beatitude House

Green Clean has

been a very concrete

extension of the mission of

Beatitude House, investing in

the financial stability of low-

income women, serving as a

springboard to new employment

opportunities, and giving a sense

of self worth and accomplishment

to the company’s employees and

owners. However, in examining the

impact overall and the

projections for the future, it was

determined that the cooperative

model is no longer viable for the

organization, and the Beatitude House

Board of Directors voted to end Green

Clean by June 30, 2014.

Although the company is no longer in

business, Beatitude House is proud of the

women that worked and learned

alongside each other and is blessed to

have employed 75 women and cleaned

for 275 customers over the last five years.

The English Language Learners Program serves

non-native English speaking women and

children, offering vital education and support

as these families grow in their new community.

45 weeks of food giveaways

10 women & 18 children participated in Beatitude House’s Summer ESL Program

More than 90 English as a Second Language (ESL) classes offered

Average wage of Green Clean workers was $9.89

Cleaned for 32 residential customers

15 commercial customers utilized Green Clean services

English

Language

Learners

Program

Collaborating within the communities that we

serve is vital to enhancing our services and

ensuring the families we assist build networks to

area resources that support them upon their

departure. We work closely with existing

organizations to capitalize on local strengths

and increase our participants’ access and

involvement within the community. Over the

past year, several beneficial partnerships have

resulted in quality programs and continuing

benefits for both our clients and other

community members. We are proud to work with

other outstanding agencies to transform the

lives of women and children.

The babies and toddlers at A House of

Blessing Youngstown got a head start last

year through the Baby Brilliant project put on

by the Public Library of Youngstown and

Mahoning County. A facilitator from the library

is onsite monthly, teaching the mothers how to

help their children discover important skills to

become good readers. Six families

participated, with 14 children benefiting from

early reading exposure and encouragement.

Picture: Children also met Clifford on a library field trip!

collaborations community

Baby Brilliant Project

In conjunction with Catholic Charities of

Ashtabula County, Our Lady of Peace Parish,

and Good Karma Kitchen, a 10-week

parenting leadership and advocacy class was

presented to residents and community

members. Lead by Shannon Majewski, Opening

Doors taught positive parenting strategies for

children from birth to age five. Beatitude House

provided childcare during the course and had

six residents graduate the first session.

Picture: Lynn Zalewski, Catholic Charities; Roxie Guthrie,

Good Karma Kitchen; & Sarah Masek, Beatitude House

Opening Doors Parenting Class

During this year’s Summer ESL Program,

Beatitude House teamed up with Catholic

Charities of Youngstown to present a unique

program to children ages 6-16. Steps to

Respect, an anti-bullying curriculum aimed at

teaching children how to respect one another

to help prevent bullying both in and outside of

school, was facilitated by Sarah Luzik. Eleven

children from the Beatitude House’s English

Language Learners Program participated.

Picture: Luzik with two program participants

Through a grant from the Ohio Children’s Trust

Fund, A House of Blessing Warren was able to

offer two series of the Strengthening Family

Program 10-14. The curriculum was offered to

all residents, as well as outside community

members. Its focus is to help parents learn

effective discipline and nurturing skills, teach

youth techniques for dealing with peer

pressure, and endow families with positive

communication skills.

Picture: A mother and daughter show off their certificate

of completion for the program

In May, a ribbon cutting was held to officially

open the 12 new units of permanent

supportive housing at the YWCA Warren. The

W.I.N.G.S. program (Women Inspiring Nurturing

Gaining Strength) is a collaborative effort

between the YWCA, Beatitude House, and

Coleman Professional Services. Beatitude

House provides onsite case management to

residents and is excited to serve additional

women and children in Trumbull County.

Picture: The ribbon is cut on the new facility

Strengthening Families YWCA W.I.N.G.S Steps to Respect

Beatitude House provides services regardless of race, creed, or nationality.

A full copy of the audited financial statements for Beatitude House can be

found online at beatitudehouse.com/events.

Donors for the entire 2013-2014 fiscal year can be found on our website at

beatitudehouse.com/events. Thank you to all those who supported our mission

this past year.

$116,283 SPECIAL EVENTS 6%

$121,540 FAITH-BASED GROUPS 7%

$122,748 OTHER INCOME 7%

$184,944 FOUNDATIONS 10%

$441,052 GENERAL DONATIONS 25%

$810,665 GOVERNMENT 45%

Total Revenue

$1,797,232 TOTAL

$ 775,410 HOUSING AND EDUCATION FACILITIES 41%

$ 775,743 DIRECT PROGRAM SERVICES 41%

$230,046 MANAGEMENT 12%

$125,835 FUNDRAISING 6%

Total Expenses

$1,907,034 TOTAL

To continue focusing on the future and increasing our ability to serve the women and children who need

our help most, we rely on the support of the community and our extremely generous donors. If you are not

already a part of one or more of our giving groups, please consider joining today and supporting this

vulnerable population. For more information, contact the Development Department at 330-744-3147.

As our financial foundation,

the Cornerstone Society makes

possible a brighter future for all of

our clients. Anyone can join with a

donation or donations totaling $1,000

annually, and we invite members to

meet the women and children their

support impacts at our annual

Cornerstone Awards Dinner.

Beatitude House is planning for the future, and we invite

our donors to consider the various ways they can

support the women and children who seek our services.

Planned gifts such as charitable bequests, beneficiary

designations, and gift annuities can support these

families well into the future. Contact your financial

advisor to discuss ways in which you can transform more

lives with a legacy gift to Beatitude House.

Est. 1991

Beatitude House

With a monthly gift to Beatitude House, members of

Home Heroes reinforce the strength of the organization

and sustain the current services offered to families in

need. This consistent source of monthly revenue allows

for a stronger focus on our areas of greater impact,

such as the care and support of our residents. For just

$25 a month, you can help provide child advocacy

and enrichment activities, making a dramatic difference

in the life of a homeless child.

focused on the future

Beatitude House

238 Tod Lane

Youngstown, OH 44504

Address Service Requested

Non Profit Organization US POSTAGE

PAID Youngstown, OH Permit No. 717

Administration 330-744-3147

Sr. Janet Gardner, Executive Director

Transitional Housing Ashtabula: 440-992-0265

Sarah Masek, Housing Director

Warren: 330-399-1971

Keshia Smith, Site Director

Youngstown: 330-746-6622

Sr. Mary Alyce Koval, Site Director

Permanent Supportive Housing 330-792-3644

Kelly Elko, Director

English Language Learners 330-792-3644

Sr. Norma Raupple, Coordinator