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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

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Making a Difference in Butler County Since 1900

Mission: YWCA Hamilton, Ohio, is dedicated to eliminating racism,

empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity

for all.