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ANNUAL REPORT 2014
WE BUILD RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST!
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All Children Need Someone
Who Believes in Them
For more than 47 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph County has operated under the
belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Research confirms
when we invest time and resources into the health and well-being of children the return is
significant. Educational attainment, socio-emotional competencies and avoidance of risky
behaviors are the results.
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ one-to-one mentoring model is a cost-effective way to help children
avoid harmful behaviors and encourage the positive potential all children have when supported
by a caring community.
2014 was an exciting and landmark year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph County. As
the lead partner in the City of South Bend’s Youth mentoring initiative, we were able to raise
awareness, grow our funding base and recruit more mentors for the children on our wait list.
We are very grateful to the Mayor and his administration and Big Brother Gavin Ferlic for their
understanding of the importance of one-to-one mentoring and willingness to advocate for our
community’s most vulnerable children.
We affectionately call our mentors “Bigs”, and our mentees “Littles.” They are very special people
that we are privileged and thankful to know.
Our deep appreciation to the many generous people who have dedicated time, funding and
other resources to help assure that St. Joseph County’s children have a better, brighter future.
Deborah Burrow
Executive Director
Mark Criniti
Board President
Be a part of something!
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Celebrating the
Power of Mentoring!
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Income
8%
Expenses
5%
4%
9%
11%
39%
40%
84%
Foundations & Grants
Special Events
United Way
Contributions
Program
Fundraising
Management
Other Income
Income
2014
Expenses
Foundations & Grants
Special Events
United Way
Contributions
Other Income
Total
$127,065.00
$131,319.00
$30,400.00
$26,286.00
$14,260.00
$329,330.00
2014
Program
Fundraising
Management
Total
$262,309.00
$35,893.00
$14,071.00
$312,273.00
TOTAL NUMBER OF CHILDREN SERVED: 409
56% Male
44% Female
Gender
15% 12-17
85% 6-12
Ages
98%
Single-Parent
Family
89%
Poverty
Income
26%
Incarcerated
Parent
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Youth in Our Program:
Succeed in school | Have better relationships | Avoid risky behaviors
Kids without positive guidance from a mentor are more likely to engage in selfdestructive behavior. Our Littles have a more positive attitude towards the future
and avoid behaviors that are counter-productive to positive growth. When our
Littles bond with their Big Brother or Sister, the impact is life changing.
82 %
Improved or maintained grades
85%
Improved or maintained their educational
expectations of themselves
87 %
Increased or maintained positive peer relationships
94 %
remained consistent or improved risk attitudes
against smoking, drug, and alcohol use.
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Donors Page
Thank you to all of our individual, corporate, and foundation donors. We are honored to
acknowledge our dedicated and generous supporters.
Foundation Partners
AEP Foundation
Altria
Charitable Gift Fund
Community Foundation of SJC
Cressy Foundation
Crowe Horwath Foundation
Florence Carroll Trust
Radiology Foundation
Teachers Credit Union Foundation
Corporate Sponsors
1st Source
Advanced Ophthalmology of Michiana
Aero Machine
Al-Ex Inc
Anthony Travel
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Bendix Coffee
Big C Lumber
Bonefish Grill
Charles Martin Youth Center
Chippewa Bowling
City of South Bend - Mayor Pete
Classic Transport Inc
Crowe Horwath
Culligan of Michiana
Data Gravity
Duley Press
First Response Disaster Specialists
Foley & Small
Global Linking Solutions
Gurley Leep Automotive Family
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Hahn Funeral Home
Kim Gruszynski - Halo Brand Solutions
Hilton Garden Inn / Gillespie Center
Holladay Properties
Inovateus Solar
IRBN Foods
Jordan Automotive Group
Kada Partnership / McDonalds
Kohl’s - Ireland Rd
Kruggel, Lawton & Company
Ladue Curran Kuehn
Lake City Bank
Lock Joint Tube
Martins Super Market
Mathnasium
May Oberfell Lorber
McGladrey
Mentor South Bend
Meridian Title
Midland Engineering
Mike’s Car Wash
Morris Park Country Club
Mutual Bank
Newmark Grubb Cressy & Everett
Northwestern Mutual - Brian Stanley
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
Peltz Services
Place Builders
Policemen’s Federal Credit Union
Quality Dining
Roofing Products International
Samantha Hickey Memorial Foundation
South Bend Brewerks
Senior 1 Care
South Bend Orthopedic Associates
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
State Farm - Ryan Sousley
Sweeney Julian P.C
Sweet Water Interiors
TJ21 Media Group
Teachers Credit Union
Tire Rack Inc.
United Federal Credit Union
We R Xhibits
Zolman’s Tire & Auto Care
Individual Donors
Tom Anderson
Stephen & Louise Anella
TD Ball
Daniel & Laurie Balla
MicheleBanes
Joseph & Marzy Bauer
Patrick Blanda
Amy Bobson
George Bonin
Douglas Bryant
Shawn Carlton
Gene & Pat Cavanaugh
Mary Chmiel
Carolyn Coleman
Pat & Frank Criniti
Carla Crittendon
Tom Daniels
Dan Delgado
William Deluca
John & Priscilla Duman
Mark & Susan Duszynski
George Efta
Mary Jane Elias
Jennifer Engdahl
Alan & Michelle Engel
Kimberly Erby
Dr. Fred Ferlic
Funk Harmony Park
Erin Gaul
Stephen Glick
Beth & Craig Gudeman
Susan & Michael Guljas
Dave Heckaman & Karen Haun
Sandi Heaney
Francine Henley
2014 VIP
DIAMOND
SPONSOR
2014 VIP GOLD SPONSOR
2014 VIP SILVER SPONSORS
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James Himschoot
Judith Hodgson
Bridget Holt
Donna Humes
Steve & Tina Hunter
Eileen Jackson
Katherine James
Janet & John Jenkins
Michael Johnston
TJ & Courtney Jorgensen
Nick & Liz Kanczuzewski
Sean Kelley
Jessica Krassow
Debra Krillenberger
Regina Kring
Deborah Kuehn
Lewis Laderer
Sheila Lehman
Roger MacFarlane
Jim & Kathy Martin
Flora Maxwell
Scott Maxwell
Kathleen May
Luping Wang McGinness
Zachary Miller
Kevin Murphy
Mustaches for Kids’
Pam Nacci
Benjamin Norris
Benjie Paul
James Pauley
Waylon Peterson
Anne Berges Pillai
Vicky Pinckert
Sandi Pontius
Adam Remble
J Richard & LoAnna Rockstroh
Charles & Denise Roemer
Tom & Nicole Ross
Robert & Susan Roule
Andrea Dee Smiddy Schlagel
Dr. Mark Seal
Mikki Dobski Shidler
Kevin T. Smith
Bryan Tanner
Robert Thompson
June Troxel
Thomas Varga
Wilma Veldman
Nelson & Sandra Vogel
Wendell & Nancy Walsh
Gary Wiesel
Babette Zielinski
Sponsor a Match Partners
Zach & Jacki Anderson
Dan & Laurie Balla
George Bonin
William & Shannon Brewster
Lindley & Tricia Burns
Tim & Bonnie Childs
Tom & Susie Creevey
Adam Criniti
Mark & Jenna Criniti
Frank & Pat Criniti
Tim & Carol Curran
Mary Jane Elias
Pam Ender
Dr. Fred Ferlic
Jerry & Diane Graf
Justin & Erin Hanig
Bradley & CherylHartman
Steve & Tina Hunter
Troy & Katie James
Esther Koerber
John & Michelle Kuehn
Geoff & Amy Layman
Stephen & Connie McTigue
Sam & Anna Milligan
Charlie Morse
Kevin & Kathleen Poe
Michael Kinzie & Jacinta Polack
Sam & Cathy Roule
Matt & Brittany Ruszkowski
Kevin Stanley
MichaelStanley
Brian & Kelly Stanley
Bill & Mary Jane Stanley
Rick Torres
Thomas & Anita Veldman
Wilma Veldman
Nathan & Tabitha Zolman
Event Volunteers Mark Anderson
Adri Antonucci
Michele Banes
Julie & Layla Banks
Greg Barrett
Meg Basker
Lindsey Bauer
Grace Beagles
Barb Budgett
Brianna Burdick
Isaac Cabe
Shawn Carlton
Molly Chang
Carol Clark
Melissa DeBroka
Nicole DeLeu
Heather, Emily & Hayley Demler
Glenda Eikenberry
Mary Jane Elias
Pam Ender
Haley Feldman
Joel Girten
Patty Gragg
Erin Heldstab
Kayla Jones
TJ Jorgensen
Michelle Lawton
Jacob Lenfestey
Ashlee Lindahl
Amy Mensah
Kara Mitchell
Ryan Moss
Joni Nedderman
Riley Oehlwein
Doug Osthimer
Sandi Pontius
Cathy Roule
Anthony Sandora
James Schmidt
Katie Schmidt
Braylen Scott
Dave Sizemore
Julie Sparazynski
Deb Starkweather
Kelly Swanson
Alexis Tate
Patty Thornberg
Heidi Tobalski
Claire Tulledge
Nancy Tulledge
Patty Vaznonis
Jennifer White
James Wolf
Hilary Yordy
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Board of Directors
Mark Criniti - President
Brian Stanley - Vice President
Dan Balla - Secretary
Benjie Paul - Treasurer
Members
Russell Ford
Michele Banes
Katie James
TJ Jorgensen
George Bonin
Stacey Weirich
Mary Jane Elias
Shawn Carlton
Sandi Pontius
Dan Balla
Kyle Bossung
Jordan Musselman
Casey Kaniewski
Hilary Yordy
Kevin Poe
TD Ball
Staff
Deborah Burrow - Executive Director
Laurie Morlan - School Mentor Program Coordinator
Debra Walker - Case Manager/Outreach Coordinator
Lisa Tate - Match Support Specialist
Beth Berry - Fund Development Coordinator
Gene Wrobleski - Accountant
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Our Mission:
Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring,
professionally supported one-to-one relationships that
change their lives for the better, forever.
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