2013 Annual Report.indd - Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership

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A Message from the
Board Chairman & Executive Director
ICAP’s long-awaited Madison Head Start Center was completed in August, 2013 and hosts
40 eager-to-learn preschoolers in its two classrooms. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, held
on September 27, the commons area of the building was dedicated as the Natwick Room, in
honor of Kathryn Natwick. In her remarks at the event, Cindy Dannenbring (ICAP’s Executive
Director) said that the honor was appropriate because Kathryn has “dedicated her life to young
children.” The Head Start Center is the first building constructed by ICAP in its nearly fifty
years in existence, and demonstrates the commitment of the Board of Directors to the agency’s
programs and to the community of Madison, where the agency’s administrative offices have
been located since the organization was created.
Even as the Head Start program experienced a significant milestone with the construction
of the new center, other programs have not shared in that triumph. The Weatherization
Assistance Program, which has existed since the late 1970s, earlier received a huge increase
in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Those funds were
available for three years, and the agency served hundreds of residents with weatherization
services during that time. Unfortunately, Congress did not choose to maintain that high level
of funding, and in fact cut the program’s budget to less than half of what it had been before
the ARRA was enacted. That has led to a major decline in the number of homes that can be
served – down to roughly 4 to 5 homes per month. The continuing high costs for home heating
energy, though, have not declined as the Weatherization funds have, and so residents in the
area who could benefit from program services are likely not to have that opportunity unless
Congressional policy changes.
The South Dakota State Legislature, in its 2013 session, created the South Dakota Housing
Opportunity Fund. The Fund was created to serve as a catalyst for the creation of affordable
housing and to meet other housing needs throughout the state. ICAP has requested financial
support from the Housing Opportunity Fund to allow us to work with homeless and nearhomeless households, in conjunction with other resources provided through the Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG) program. Most importantly, the Housing Opportunity Fund will serve as
a permanent source of financial support for housing activities in the state, which will allow us to
look at long-term solutions to pressing housing needs.
In summary, 2013 was a year of ups and downs, and 2014 will be interesting, as well. We look
forward to the challenges that the future will bring.
Sincerely,
Dennis Weeldreyer
Board Chairman
Cindy Dannenbring
Executive Director
Mission Statement
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
empowers people to live, not just survive.
Helping People. Changing Lives.
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2012-2013 Board of Directors
Dennis Weeldreyer, Chairman
Brenda Hanten, Vice Chairman
Bill Nibbelink, Treasurer
Annette Mitchell, Secretary
Each county is represented by three individuals; persons from the
community, low-income and public sectors.
Brookings County - Art Conners, Sarah Lirette, Ryan Krogman
Clark County - Brandon Herr, Joey Latunski, Francis Hass
Codington County - David Eickmeyer, Tracy Stavick, Brenda Hanten
Deuel County - Ronald Boone, Nancy Meyer, Steven Rhody
Grant County - Stan Liechti, Edna Englund, Doug Stengel
Hamlin County – Marj Schleuter, Julienne Johnson, Douglas Noem
Kingsbury County - Natalie Palmlund, Amanda Frazier, Audrey Lembke
Lake County – Jim Iverson, Daryl Schubert, Dan Bohl
Lincoln County – Dennis Weeldreyer, Jessica Starnes, Jim Schmidt
McCook County – Mildred Larson, Sandy Bartscher, Ralph Dybdahl
Miner County – Phyllis Kurth, Norma Clemetson, Pat Maroney
Minnehaha County – Bonnie Duffy, Dena Morken, Jeff Barth
Moody County – Bill Nibbelink, Annette Mitchell, Jerry Doyle
Turner County – Bill Hansen, Patti Mahoney, James Adamson
Current Board of Directors
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About ICAP
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership (ICAP) was chartered in 1966 as a private
non-profit Community Action Agency (CAA). CAAs were created under the auspices of the
Economic Opportunity Act, the legislative core of President Johnson’s War on Poverty. ICAP
originally served Lake and Miner counties in South Dakota and has since expanded to include
Brookings, Clark, Codington, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Miner,
Minnehaha, Moody and Turner counties.
The main objective of “community action” is to empower lower-income and elderly people to
help themselves out of poverty. Across the board, ICAP staff work with participants to achieve
greater self-sufficiency, offering a hand-up, not a hand-out.
ICAP’s central office is located in Madison, South Dakota and serves 14 eastern South Dakota
counties. For more information about ICAP programs and services, please visit
www.interlakescap.com or call the administrative office in Madison at (605) 256-6518.
County Service Site
Grant
County
Milbank
Clark
County
Codington
County
The Promise of Community Action
Deuel
County
Watertown
Clark
Community Action changes people’s lives,
embodies the spirit of hope,
improves communities, and
makes America a better place to live.
Clear Lake
Hamlin
County
Hayti
Kingsbury
County
We care about the entire community, and
we are dedicated to helping people
help themselves and each other.
Brookings
County
DeSmet
Brookings
Miner
County
Lake
County
Moody
County
Flandreau
Madison
Howard
McCook
County
Salem
Minnehaha
County
Sioux Falls
South
Dakota
Helping People. Changing Lives.
Parker
Turner
County
Canton
Lincoln
County
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Community Services
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federally-funded antipoverty program. It
provides the core funding for ICAP and other Community Action Agencies (CAAs). With these
funds, the agency is able to identify causes and conditions of poverty, assist eligible participants
in a variety of ways and help individuals and families move toward greater self-sufficiency.
Case Management, Emergency Services,
Information & Referrals
It’s been said before that Community Action Agencies (CAAs) offer a hand up, not a handout. On any given day, ICAP’s Community Service Workers are meeting with local residents in
our 14-county service area to do just that. By assessing needs, setting goals and identifying
resources, Community Service Workers help guide participants toward greater stability in
their lives.
ICAP provides assistance for a variety of emergency needs, focusing primarily on utility and
housing expenses, and operates the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) for several
counties in the service area. This program can help with past-due rent, mortgage or utility
payments. ICAP also receives funds for emergency energy needs from MidAmerican Energy’s
ICARE program and from the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG).
Homelessness is often viewed as a problem happening only in big cities. However, we know
that homelessness can occur in cities and towns of all sizes. ICAP uses funding from the SD
Housing Development Authority to provide security deposit assistance to homeless families
throughout the service area. Similar services, along with rent assistance, are provided to
residents of Sioux Falls using HOME program funds. Eligible applicants are offered case
management to create a self-sufficiency plan with the goal of participants attaining permanent
housing.
Through their vast knowledge of federal, state, local and private programs and services,
Community Service Workers are able to link participants with appropriate resources. These
include ICAP’s programs, and, when appropriate, referrals to other providers, thus avoiding
duplication.
In 2012-2013:
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ICAP helped 156 families move toward a better quality of life.
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Information and referrals were provided to 9,606 people.
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374 homeless or near-homeless families received assistance to enter permanent housing.
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Rent or mortgage assistance helped 191 people.
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2,710 people received food supplies.
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1,496 people were assisted with utility expenses.
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Community Services
Bright Futures
Bright Futures is a comprehensive program in Sioux Falls which helps eligible homeless families
with children, disabled individuals and the elderly enter permanent housing, become successful
renters and move toward self-sufficiency.
The City of Sioux Falls identified a gap in the services they offer and reached out to Inter-Lakes
Community Action Partnership, knowing the reputation of the Heartland House program. In fact,
one city official has compared the Bright Futures program to an outpatient Heartland House
program. ICAP collaborates with the Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission to
provide Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) to participants in the Bright Futures program,
thus allowing each agency to utilize their strengths.
There are several components to
“The programs that Inter-lakes offers are very benefithe program, including Security
cial to anyone who is willing to learn and change their
Deposit/Rent Assistance, Tenant
lives. I am very glad that they helped me get back on
Education/Case Management, and,
if needed, a rent/damage guarantee track to being the person I used to be!!”
with the participating landlord.
Income-eligible applicants work
with ICAP Family Case Managers in all aspects of their lives. From education and training, job
search and placement to general living and parenting skills, participants are held accountable
and must follow stringent rules to stay in the program. Those who follow through and meet the
standards set for them may continue in the program for up to two years.
Bright Futures is currently funded by the City of Sioux Falls through the Community
Development Department. The Tenant Education & Self-Sufficiency (TESS) program was a
predecessor to the Bright Futures program, which debuted in the fall of 2011.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
ICAP partnered with Dakotah Bank, Dakota State University (SIFE), First Bank & Trust, Internal
Revenue Service, Sioux Valley Energy and Southeastern Electric Cooperative to provide
assistance to low-income and elderly people in filing their income tax returns. This valuable
service helped 319 households receive $472,175 in refunds in 2013. In turn, Community
Service Workers counseled many families to utilize these funds to pay down debt and take one
more step toward greater self-sufficiency.
Navigator
As part of the Affordable Care Act, ICAP was awarded a grant from the Department of
Health and Human Services to participate in the Navigator program. This service
trains staff to help individuals enroll in health plans on the Health Insurance
Marketplace. The role of a Navigator also includes outreach and education efforts, along with
helping people apply for health coverage.
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Community Services
Local Projects and Services
ICAP’s service area of 14 eastern South Dakota counties includes cities and towns of all sizes,
large and small. With such varied population levels come varied needs. One size does not
fit all! Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership exists to meet the needs of each county. In
many smaller communities, the local ICAP office is the only readily accessible comprehensive
service provider. In these areas, ICAP partners with service groups, churches and volunteer
organizations to coordinate and provide needed services and supplies. Some programs are
offered once per year, while others function year-round.
Holiday Activities:
School Supplies:
Gardens:
Volunteer Service
Network:
644 gifts given
542 students helped
317 people participated
286 rides provided
Volunteers
Volunteers provided 143,534 hours of assistance to ICAP’s programs.
Garden to Market
ICAP piloted the Garden to Market program during Summer 2013 in Lincoln and Turner
Counties. Eligible participants obtained vouchers of up to $400 for set-up costs associated
with starting a small business selling produce in a local farmer’s market. Acceptable purchases
under this program include plants and seeds for produce of an edible nature and items
necessary for selling. These may include a canopy, table, food bins, scale, labels and a cash
box. The goal for individuals in this program is to increase income, and thus self-sufficiency, as
well as to provide healthful food items for their own households.
Thrift Stores
As daily living expenses continue to increase, more shoppers are turning to alternative sources
for their clothing and household shopping needs. ICAP currently operates Thrift Stores in Clark,
Miner and Moody Counties. Stores accept donations of used items and offer them to the public
at a low cost. Staffed primarily by volunteers, the agency is able to keep expenses down while
providing this service. ICAP’s Community Service Workers in these areas are also able to issue
vouchers to people in need.
ICAP currently operates Thrift Stores in three communities:
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The Nearly New Shop in Howard
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The Closet in Flandreau
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Used 2B New in Clark
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Housing Programs
Weatherization Assistance Program
While many programs exist to help those in need pay heating costs, ICAP’s
Weatherization Assistance Program takes aim directly at the source of higher
heating bills. With rising prices of energy, it only makes sense to make a
home as energy efficient as possible.
Each home to be weatherized is
audited to determine the areas in
need of attention. Weatherization
Program services include repair or
replacement of malfunctioning or
non-working furnaces, installation of
weatherstripping and caulking, and the addition of
insulation if required. Applicants who are elderly or
have a disability are the highest priority for services.
“Thank you for all you’ve done for me.
Your staff and all the contractors were
awesome. What would I have done
without your help?”
“We greatly appreciate all the hard work that was put in to it. You have no
idea how much this means to us.”
223 homes were weatherized during the 2012-2013 program year and 144 non-functioning
or inefficient furnaces were replaced.
HOME Rehab/Repair Program
The HOME Rehabilitation program focuses on the needs of people with disabilities, as well as
the low-income and elderly to provide home repair and modification services. This program is
funded by the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) with HOME program
funds allocated to the state by HUD. These HOME funds are used throughout the service area
with the exception of Sioux Falls and are made available to qualified applicants on a zerointerest, 5-year decreasing balance loan.
HOME Rehab funds helped 10 homeowners modify and repair their homes for health,
safety and code compliance in 2012-2013.
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Housing Programs
Mutual Self-Help Housing Program
The Mutual Self-Help Housing Program provides eligible participants an
opportunity to build themselves new homes by contributing 65% of the labor
necessary for the job in exchange for “sweat equity” in the property. An
ICAP program coordinator works with applicants to determine eligibility and
secure a construction loan from USDA- Rural Development. Additionally,
ICAP receives funds from the Housing Assistance Council under the Self-help
Housing Opportunities Program (SHOP) to use in developing building lots for
participants.
Once a group of 3-8 builders have qualified for their loans, they work together under the
guidance of a construction supervisor to construct all homes of the group. No participant may
move into his/her home until all homes are completed and have passed final inspections. Once
all construction is complete, the construction loans are converted into standard 30 or 33 year
mortgages.
In 2012-2013, 7 families completed new, affordable high-quality homes through the
Mutual Self-Help Housing Program.
Tyra, age 6, is proud to display a drawing of the
new home she and her family completed through
ICAP's Mutual Self-Help Housing Program during
Summer 2013.
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Housing Programs
Self-Help Housing Rehabilitation Program
In communities and rural areas across our service area,
residents have identified housing rehabilitation as a
need. Homes may have fallen into disrepair and living
in them may even be hazardous. In response, ICAP, in
cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural
Development, has created a self-help rehab program to
work with low-income homeowners to improve their living
conditions.
ICAP representatives meet with homeowners to design a plan of action which may include
helping residents find loan or grant funding, selecting proper supplies for the project and guiding
homeowners to complete the necessary work themselves. Some aspects of the work may
require licensed professionals to meet local and state codes and may be contracted out.
The Self-Help Housing Rehab program helped 11 low-income homeowners make repairs
and upgrades during the 2012-2013 program year.
Homeownership Education Program
Homeownership has long been a key factor in the self-sufficiency
of American families. Unfortunately, in recent years many families
have struggled with housing issues because of challenging
economic conditions. ICAP’s Homeownership Education Program
includes two components to help these individuals.
Homebuyer Education (HBE) offers education, pre-purchase
and post-purchase counseling to anyone who wants to purchase a
home, but may lack the skills and knowledge to do so successfully. HBE is endorsed by HERO
(Homeownership Education Resource Organization).
Foreclosure Prevention & Mitigation Services (FPMS) assist homeowners who are in
danger of losing their homes due to delinquency or default. An ICAP staff member helps
participants develop a plan to work with lenders and other creditors to address the variety of
needs experienced by the family. This assistance may include help with budgeting, creating and
maintaining spending plans, contacting financial institutions to create loan modifications and, at
times, easing the foreclosure process to provide the best outcome for the participants.
ICAP’s Homeownership Education Program is certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD).
In 2012-2013, 33 households received Homebuyer Education services, and 8 households
received assistance through the Foreclosure Prevention & Mitigation Services
component.
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Transitional Housing
Heartland House
Heartland House is located in Sioux Falls and has become the standard for
transitional housing for families with children facing homelessness. By combining
affordable apartments and intensive family case management, staff is able to help
eligible participants move toward better lives.
Family Case Managers work with each family to design and implement a
personalized self-sufficiency plan which may include further education, job search
and placement, money management, budgeting, general living and parenting
skills, health issues and more. Families living at Heartland House must follow the terms of their
self-sufficiency plan and comply with the program’s rules. Failure to comply has consequences,
up to and including removal from the program. This accountability helps participants develop a
sense of self-discipline and find greater success.
Heartland House is currently able to house and serve 46 families in two fixed locations and in
apartments in the Sioux Falls community.
In 2012-2013, 290 people in 88 families were served.
“When I first applied for the Heartland House I had nothing. I was …living and sleeping in my
car. I so badly wanted to learn how to live as an adult and how not to struggle every single
day. I have succeeded in so many areas. In June of this year I obtained employment at a
local bank where I have health, dental, and vision insurance. I also have invested in a 401K.
I am also a part of the United Way; I donate a percent each paycheck to the foundation.
When I first applied at Heartland House these were all just dreams I had, but now I’m living
it. Some days I do still struggle with finances, however, with everything I learned at Heartland
House I am able to budget and get through each struggle. My son has everything he could
ask for. We no longer need state assistance, except my son is on Medicaid.
Without the Heartland House I do not know where my son and I would be. And for that; I’m
truly thankful.”
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Child Development
Head Start Pre-Birth to Five
Head Start is a federally funded program which promotes school readiness through
a series of options available to pregnant women, children and their families. With
early intervention, Head Start is able to help young children on a path to successful
transition to kindergarten. In accordance with South Dakota state laws, each InterLakes Community Action Partnership Head Start site has a transition agreement
with the local school district.
Known as a national leader in early childhood education, the Head Start Pre-Birth to Five
program provides the environment and teaching to help children acquire the skills, knowledge
and attitudes necessary for success in school and for later learning in life. With a strong
focus of all aspects of healthy development, including physical, cognitive, social and emotional
development, the program includes the whole family in an effort to ensure that children are
ready for Kindergarten.
Head Start uses a system to monitor a child’s progress toward school readiness, using
objectives which measure expected knowledge, skills and abilities needed for school entry.
Head Start’s approach to School Readiness is three-fold:
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Children are ready for school.
Families are ready to support their children’s learning
Schools are ready for children.
Head Start Family Advocates and Teachers are trained to help the whole family find success
and become more self-sufficient. Staff may guide parents to find better or more affordable
healthcare and dental health options, as well as provide nutritional guidance to assist parents
in providing healthier meals and snacks for their families. Parent involvement also includes
training in child abuse and neglect awareness, and temperament and science training. In
addition, the Head Start Pre-Birth to Five program gives parents opportunities to be involved in
developing program policies and activities to enhance their own skills.
Program Achievements:
91.4% of Head Start children (ages 3-5) were up to date on medical exams.
99% of Head Start children (ages 3-5) received dental examinations.
63.8% of Early Head Start children (ages 0-3) were up to date on medical exams.
92.9% of Early Head Start children (ages 0-3) received oral examinations either as part
of their well-baby exam or through a professional oral examination. The remaining
percentage consist of children in utero or those who have not yet developed teeth.
4.6% of eligible children are being served in Head Start and Early Head Start.
The average monthly enrollment is 100% for Head Start and Early Head Start.
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Child Development
Head Start Pre-Birth to Five
Eligibility is based on family income guidelines, child’s age and/or special needs of the child.
Children in foster care and families that receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
(TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or are homeless automatically meet the eligibility
criteria. Ten percent of funded enrollment may be children from families that exceed income
guidelines.
In 2012-2013 570 children from 482 families received early childhood development
services through ICAP’s Head Start Pre-Birth to Five Program.
Head Start
To meet the needs of children, ages
3 to 5, the ICAP Head Start program
offers center-based, home-based
and school collaboration services
September through May. Centerbased classes are held in ICAP
operated facilities 3.5 hours per day,
4 days per week.
Children enrolled in home-based
services meet with Family Advocates in their homes for one and
one-half hours per week. This option is available to those who may
be on a waiting list for a center, live
too far from a center to attend on a regular basis or by parent’s choice. To build socialization
skills, Play and Learn Sessions (PALS) are also held twice a month.
School Collaborations currently exist in seven communities and have been developed to serve
children in smaller communities unable to support a full center. Classes are held in public
school buildings through arrangements made with the local school system.
With all options, ICAP’s Head Start teachers and staff provide inclusive research-based
curricula to best serve the needs of each child and family. Parents are strongly encouraged
to engage in classroom activities and to continue the development of early reading, math and
other skills at home.
Head Start provides a comprehensive array of services to help the participating children to
develop appropriately. Through regular medical and dental check-ups, nutritional, educational
and social opportunities, as well as the combined effort of teachers, staff and parents, children
are helped to reach their goals and successfully transition into kindergarten.
The total number of children served in Head Start in 2012-2013 was 302 from 273 families.
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Child Development
Early Head Start
Early Head Start provides services to pregnant women and infants and toddlers, ages
0-3 years. ICAP Early Head Start services
are both center-based (Sioux Falls) and
home-based. The Family Advocates assist
pregnant women in obtaining comprehensive prenatal care, support them in fulfilling their parental roles and work with each
family to best guide them in raising healthy,
strong children. Children and parents meet
with a Family Advocate weekly and attend
socialization activities twice a month yearround.
During the 2012-2013 program year, 268
children from 209 families were served in
Early Head Start.
“My favorite thing about Head Start
Pre-Birth to Five is watching my
child learn new things and seeing
how much she enjoys it!”
Transportation
Public Transit
Public transit systems operated by ICAP provided rides to 1001 people in 20122013. ICAP administers and operates the Public Transit systems in Deuel,
Miner and Moody counties. Additionally, ICAP manages the East Dakota Transit
program in Madison and the city transit services in Brandon and Dell Rapids.
Rides are available on a demand-response basis to all people, regardless of
age or income level. Riders over age 60 are asked for a donation, while those
under age 60 are charged a fare, which varies by location. ICAP buses increase self-sufficiency
and independence to many riders by offering them a reliable mode of transportation. Busy
parents depend on ICAP transit to transport their children to preschools and daycares. Rides
to doctor appointments, worship services, stores and more are made possible with the services
of ICAP’s transit systems.
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Senior Services
60’s Plus Dining
Serving the needs of elderly residents in eastern South Dakota has been a
hallmark of ICAP’s services for over (nearly) 40 years. The 60’s Plus Dining
program provides well-balanced, low-cost meals and a social outlet to people
60 and older. To serve the varied needs of seniors, the program includes
three options: congregate, home-delivered and the Star Card.
Congregate dining sites are located in 31 communities and offer nutritious weekday noon
meals in dining locations where seniors may gather. Many seniors enjoy these outings so much
that, in addition to participating in the meals, they also volunteer with the program.
ICAP congregate dining sites located in the following towns:
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Arlington
Clear Lake
Howard
Stockholm
Brookings
Colman
LaBolt
Strandburg
Bruce
DeSmet
Lake Norden
Toronto
Bryant
Estelline
Lake Preston
Volga
Canova
Flandreau
Madison
Watertown
Carpenter
Florence
Milbank
White
Carthage
Hayti
Oldham
Willow Lake
Castlewood
Hazel
Ramona
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Senior Services
60’s Plus Dining
Home-delivered meals offer those who are homebound the opportunity to have weekday noon
meals brought to them in their homes by local volunteers. Not only does this service insure the
participant receives healthful meals, it often provides peace of mind to families knowing that
their loved one has regular contact with people.
Home-delivered meal services are
available in the following towns:
Arlington
Brookings
Clark
Clear Lake
De Smet
Estelline
Flandreau
Henry
Howard
Lake Preston
Madison
Milbank
Sinai
Watertown
The Star Card provides a more flexible meal option to participants in three communities. Diners
purchase the prepaid punch card and are able to use it in designated local restaurants for a
meal any time during the day, seven days a week. Many participants enjoy this prepaid option
for budgetary reasons.
The Star Card meal option available in the following towns:
Brookings
Lake Preston
Watertown
In 2012-2013, 2,080 people ages 60+ received 171,196 nutritious meals through this
program.
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ICAP Programs In The News
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ICAP Financial Supporters 2013
Thank you to the following partners who gave cash donations of $100 or greater during 2013:
1st Savings Bank
2nd Street Diner
Adkins Drywall, LLC
Allan & Julie Gross
Alliance Communications
American Legion Auxiliary, #109
American Lutheran Church, Milbank
American Lutheran Church Women, Milbank
Amert Construction Company
Anonymous
Anonymous
Architecture Incorporated
Avera Medical Group, Tea
Bank of the West
Barb Desnoyers
Belleview Lutheran Church, Howard
Be Online
Betty Heidemann
Betty Sturm
Bob’s Electric
Bones Elevator
Bonnie Kloster
Brad O. Peterson
Brett & Mindy Norgaard
Brookings Area United Way
Brookings County Commission
Bryan & Sherri Shrank
Canton Lutheran WELCA
Capital One Services, LLC
Cargill, Inc.
Carpenter United Methodist Church
Central Electric Power Cooperative
CenturyLink
Citi Foundation
Citibank, N.A.
City of Clear Lake
City of Flandreau
City of Florence
City of Madison
City of Sioux Falls
City of Watertown
City of Volga
Clark Community Oil
Clark County Commission
Clark County Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Clark Family Dental
Clark Rotary Club
Clear Lake Kiwanis Club
Codington County Commission
Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc.
Connie Struwe
Cook Olson Post 217 Ameican Legion
Costello Property Management
Credit Union Foundation of the Dakotas
Crocker Lutheran Church
Dacotah Bank
Dairy Queen
Dakota Ethanol
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union
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Dan & Cindy Dannenbring
Dan & Judy Bohl
Darin & Ann Johnson
DAS Properties
Data Systems
Dave & De Knudson
Dave & Marilou Gilbert
David & Lori Olson
Dean Foods/Land O’Lakes
Denise Fjerestad
Deb Konz
DeLon Mork
Dennis & Kathryn Murschel
Deuel County Commission
D. Scott & Laurie Thorson
Disabled American Veterans, Grant County
Duane & Davon Noonan
Duane & Ruth Stahl
Deuel County Chapter of Thrivent
Financial for Lutherans
East Minnehaha County Chapter of Thrivent
Financial for Lutherans
East River Electric Power Cooperative
Eide Bailly, LLP
Eyecare Center, Dr. Mike Brooke &
Dr. Jodie Larson
Elgethun Capital Management
Ellsworth Funeral Home
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church Women,
Marion
Estelline Area Ministerial Association
Family Dental Center
Feeding South Dakota
First Bank & Trust
First Baptist Church, Clark
First Congregational Church, Sioux Falls
First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard,
Sioux Falls
First Presbyterian Church, Sioux Falls
Gary & Marsha Gabrielson
Gene & Marilyn Hexom
Gerry Elpert, D.D.S.
Glen & Verna Lienemann
Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus,
Centerville
Grace Lutheran Church, Willow Lake
Grace Lutheran Church WELCA, Parker
Grant County Christian Service Council
Grant County Commission
Great Western Bank
Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce
Greg & Pam Sands Foundation
GSN Insurance
Haisch Pharmacy
Hamlin County Commission
Hamlin Reformed Church, Castlewood
Hayti Craft Show
Hayti Lutheran WNALC
Hansel Plumbing & Heating
Heartland Consumers Power District
Horizon Health Care, Inc.
Interlakes Area United Way
James River Equipment
Jane & James Peterson
Jay Egge Automatic Service
Jeff & Sherrie Barth
Jeffrey and Mary Jo Murray Charitable Fund of
the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
Jim & Cheryl Iverson
Joan Giebink
John & Renae Pekas
Jon & Beth Knuths
Kathryn Natwick
Kay Giesel
Kent & Cindy Peterson
Kenneth & Shirley Claussen
Kieffer Oil Company
Kingsbury County Commission
Kingsbury Ministerial Association
Kinzley Funeral Home
Kiwanis Club of Sioux Falls
Kristen Reese
Kristi Schwader
Knights of Columbus, DeSmet
Lake County Commission
Lake County Chapter of Thrivent
Financial for Lutherans
Lake County International
Land O’ Lakes Foundation
Larry Green
Lee & Tracy Johnson, Hegg Realtors
Leone Kannegieter
Lincoln County Commission
Lit Studios
Living Word Lutheran Church, Milbank
Lloyd Companies
Lori & Mike Kueter
Lutheran Men in Mission
Lynn Christopherson
Madison Community Hospital
Madison Family Dental
Madison Kiwanis Club
Madison Realty
Madison Rotary Club
Marge & Kyle Bevers
Maximizing Excellence, LLC
Megan Dahl, in honor of Tim & Kathy Tyler
Melanie & Norman Bliss
McCook County Commission
Mike & Lori Kueter
Milbank Community Foundation
Miner County Commission
Miner County Cycle Club
Minnehaha County Commissioners
Moody County Child Protection Team
Moody County Commission
Montgomery’s Furniture
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Thank you to the following partners who gave cash donations of $100 or greater during 2013:
Mutual of America
Mutual Med Benefits
Nelson Feeds
New Hope Lutheran, Hayti
Office Peeps
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Anna Circle,
Sioux Falls
Parker Community Vacation Bible School
Pat Bohl
Patricia Blume Properties,
Vacation Rentals Montana
Paul Lansky
Pizza Ranch
Prostrollo Auto Mall
Ralph & Susie Wagoner
Randy & Rhonda Pierret
Randy Schaefer State Farm Insurance
Rebecca & Sedge Freeman
Renee & Lewis Weinberg
Revillo Farmers Elevator
Rick & Glenys Hull Johnstone Supply
Charitable Fund of the Sioux Falls Area
Community Foundation
Risk Administrative Services
Rita & Jim Edwards
Roger & Judy Johnson
Roger Starks
Ronald & Victoria Mayrose
Robert E. Caselli
Salvation Army, Brookings Unit
Saputo Employees
Scheel’s
Scott Fiedler
Scott & Sue Scofield
Scott & Val Parsley
Second Presbyterian Church, Flandreau
Service Master Building &
Commercial Maintenance
Shelly Knuths
Shop ‘N Cart Northeast
Showplace Wood Products, Inc.
Sidney and Mayona Elcock Family Endowment
of the Sioux Falls Area
Community Foundation
Singsaas Free Lutheran Church
Sioux Empire United Way
Sioux Falls Women’s Alliance of the
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
Sioux Valley Energy
Sonstegard Family
Sooland Goldwings
Southeastern Electric
South Dakota Wheat Growers
Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
Steve & Joni Cutler
St. Christina Catholic Church, Parker
St. John Lutheran Church & WELCA, Bradley
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Altar Society,
Clear Lake
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Clear Lake
Sunshine Foods, Madison
Taco John’s/KaRY, LLC
Target National Bank
T.H.O.
Theresa Foster
Tim & Sarah Wishard
Trail Ridge Senior Living
Travis Starks
Trinity Lutheran Church, Revillo
Turner County Commission
UMW of Carpenter
United Methodist Church Women, Parker
United Technologies
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1054
Warren and Shirley Thompson Endowment of
the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
Watertown Area United Way
Watertown Community Foundation
Weber Abstract Company
Wells Fargo Bank
Will & Koyla Kruse
Winfred Ladies Aid
WIPFLI
Women of Hope ELCA, Sioux Falls
Wunder Seeds, Inc.
Zoar Lutheran Church & Missions, Revillo
We strive to ensure this list is complete and accurate to the best of our abilities. Please contact us at
donations@interlakescap.com with any errors or omissions. Thank you.
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Financial Report
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year
Ended September 30, 2013
Part I - Summary of Auditor’s Results
Financial Statements
Type of auditor’s reports issued
Unmodified
Internal Control over financial reporting:
Material weakness identified
Significant deficiency
Yes
None reported
Noncompliance material to financial statements noted
No
Federal Awards
Internal Control over major programs:
Material weakness identified
Significant deficiency
No
None reported
Type of Auditors reports issued on compliance for major programs
Unmodified
Any audits findings disclosed that are required to be reported in
accordance with Circular A-133, Section .510(a)
No
Identification of major programs:
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Name of Federal Program or Cluster
CFDA Number
Community Facilities Loans and Grants
10.766
Community Development Block Grants
14.228
Supportive Housing Program
14.235
ARRA - Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons
81.042
Special Programs for the Aging Title III - Aging Cluster
93.044,93.055,93.053
Community Services Block Grant
93.569
Head Start
93.600
Dollar threshold used to distinguish
between Type A and Type B programs
$ 300,000
Auditee qualifies as low risk auditee
Yes
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Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Findings - Financial Statement Audit
Finding 2013-A
Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Criteria:
An Organization is required to have effective internal controls that are
designed and in place to ensure federal expenditures are reported in the
schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA). The Organization is
required to include on the SEFA expenditures made during the audit period
for all awards provided by federal agencies in the form of grants, federal costreimbursement contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property (including donated
surplus property), cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance,
food commodities, direct appropriations, and other direct assistance.
Condition:
The Organization omitted $865,424 of interim construction financing from the
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. USDA made a commitment
under CFDA number 10.766 for a Community Facilities (CF) loan to finance a
new building relating to the head start program. Expenditures for construction
were financed by a commercial loan during the construction phase and
were converted to a CF loan on November 25, 2013. The loan should be
considered Federal awards when expended, and included on the SEFA in the
year expended.
We advised the Organization of the oversight and the interim construction
loan was subsequently included on the SEFA.
Cause:
The Organization was aware that the Community Facilities loan was required
to be reported, but did not realize that the interim construction financing
was considered to be federal expenditures in the period the construction
expenditures were incurred.
Effect:
The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards was understated by a
material amount.
Recommendations: We recommend that the Organization reivew requirements of all new funding
sources to ensure inclusion in the appropriate year.
Response:
The Organization is aware of the reporting requirements and will report any
future interim construction loans on the SEFA in the year the construction
expenditures are incurred.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Awards Programs None reported
There were no prior audit findings or questioned costs related to the major federal awards programs
which are required to be reported for the year ended September 30, 2013.
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Financial Report
October 1, 2012 - September 30, 2013
Federal
State
$ 1,046,256
City
County
$
Private
122,332
$
Total
150,594
Areas of Emphasis
 $ 1,319,182 Community & Emergency Services
Community Services Block Grant
Case Management
Emergency Services
Information and Referral
Bright Futures
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Local Projects and Services
Thrift Stores
Affordable Care Act Assistance
$ 2,008,491
$
-
$
37,510
$
$
21,000
$
200,566
$
5,000
444,931
$ 4,452,732 *
$ 1,631,007
$ 2,046,001
Housing Program Services
Weatherization Assistance
Housing Rehabilitation
Mutual Self-Help Housing
Home Rehab/Repair Program
Homeownership Education
$
Transitional Housing Services
Heartland House
666,497
 $ 6,088,739 Pre-Birth to Five Services
Head Start
Early Head Start
Head Start Building
$
533,473
$
12,236
$
647,195
$ 1,192,904
Senior Services
60’s Plus Dining
$
66,041
$
198,491
$
166,393
$
430,925
Transportation Services
Public Transit
$
33,037
$
-
$
11
$
33,048
$ 8,584,961
$
359,059
$ 2,833,276
$ 11,777,296
Contract Services
Sewer Backup
Weatherization Monitoring
Coordinated Transit Plan
Total Funds
 Total includes in-kind in the amount of $ 1,562,529
Head Start Pre-Birth to Five = $1,561,034 and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance =$1,495
* This includes $410,951 CDBG funds received for the Head Start building. It does not include $865,424
Construction Loan balance to be financed by Rural Development.
More detailed information is available to the public at Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Inc.
located at 111 N Van Eps Avenue, Madison, SD 57042.
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Sources of funds
Other
25%
Federal/State
Funding
75%
Uses of funds
Housing
Programs
17%
Tra
ns
6% ition
Contract
Services
0%
Senior
Services
10%
n
tio
4%
rta
al
Ho
o
sp
n
us
ing
a
Tr
Community &
Emergency Services
11%
Child Development
52%
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Financial Report
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Inc.
Operating Budget 2013 and 2014
PROPOSED
BUDGET 2014
BUDGET 2013
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REVENUE
Grants from Government
Program Service Fees
Non Government Grants
United Way
Sales
General Contributions
Investment Income
Miscellaneous Revenue
Private Foundation Grants
Special Events
In-kind
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
TOTAL REVENUE
$ 12,260,542
$ 11,140,674
EXPENSES
Salaries
Health & Retire Benefits
Payroll Taxes, etc.
Professional Fees
Supplies
Equipment/Renovation
Telephone/Internet
Postage & Shipping
Occupancy
Rental & Maint. of Equipment
Printing & Publications
Travel
Training
Client Assistance
Membership Dues
Insurance
Interest expense
Inkind
Depreciation
Miscellaneous
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
TOTAL EXPENSES
$ 12,410,716
9,692,126
698,711
221,089
210,686
181,656
101,390
36,672
364
9,277
76,250
1,032,321
4,663,903
1,025,541
466,120
282,624
211,366
144,203
69,836
26,591
476,328
26,001
44,300
220,225
117,503
3,237,197
8,400
109,617
14,194
1,032,321
187,202
47,244
79%
6%
2%
2%
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
1%
8%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
8,584,833
679,541
222,239
244,125
190,400
101,826
29,373
500
5,250
76,250
1,006,337
77%
6%
2%
2%
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
1%
9%
4,491,181
988,060
433,399
287,990
201,614
0
67,559
26,327
492,442
26,261
36,000
195,638
117,750
2,553,635
8,400
112,694
42,878
1,006,337
228,504
45,729
$ 11,362,398
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THANK YOU
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
is grateful for our partnerships with families & individuals,
businesses, schools, churches, clubs, organizations, associations,
foundations and local governments in the communities we serve.
Together, we help those in need work toward
greater self-sufficiency and better tomorrows.
To those who contribute school supplies and food pantry items,
give gently used items to Heartland House and thrift stores,
offer holiday gifts of toys, clothing and food,
provide rides to those without transportation,
deliver meals to the elderly,
read stories to children,
and serve others in the multitude of ways that you do ….
Thank you for making a difference in the
lives of those around you.
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