Annual Report 2012

our mission
YWCA St. Paul is dedicated to eliminating racism,
empowering women and promoting peace, justice,
freedom and dignity for all.
Through programs and services in Housing & Supportive Services, Youth Development, Health & Wellness
and Skills for Life & Work, YWCA St. Paul is changing
minds, bodies and lives.
Service Area
Collaborating with a broad east metro referral
network, YWCA St. Paul anchors the SummitUniversity community and reaches out to its
neighbors in Greater St. Paul.
Board of Directors
Officers
Deborah Montgomery, President
Robin Hickman, Vice President
Kathy Clements, Treasurer
Theresa Neal, Secretary
Members-at-Large
Susan Ault
Todd Axtell
Renee Dotson-Gill
Toni Duberry
Kerry Geurkink
Steve Halvorsen
Shawntera Hardy
Beverly Jones Heydinger
Allen Krug
Lisa Lissimore
Mickey Moore
Melissa Weldon
defying
the odds
2012 Annual Report
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service levels
letter from the president & executive director
Housing & Supportive Services
Helped 855 people (310 families)
to combat homelessness.
During 2012, whether you came to the YWCA looking for help overcoming racial disparities, homelessness, a difficult job market or expanding
waistline, you joined a community determined to defy the odds. Driven
to improve their lives and bolstered by community support, more than
6,200 people worked to change their minds, bodies and lives at the
YWCA St. Paul last year.
Youth Development
Empowered 511 youth to reach
their full potential.
Health & Wellness
Put better health within reach for
more than 4,500 people.
They accomplished amazing things. Some overcame homelessness;
others earned new credentials. Many underwent a physical transformation and all began to realize their potential. Despite a challenging
economy, an affordable housing crisis and a host of statistics that said
they couldn’t or wouldn’t – they did.
Deborah L. Montgomery
Each of them reminds us of the possibilities. If you have 150 pounds to
lose; if you are starting over with nothing; if the research says kids like
you don’t make it; if you are facing seemingly impossible odds – you
can do it. You can improve your quality of life and at the YWCA, you’ll
find help reaching your goals.
Skills for Life & Work
Helped 395 people to build basic
skills and overcome barriers
to education, employment and
self-sufficiency.
During 2012, more than
6,200
people changed their
minds, bodies & lives
at the YWCA St. Paul.
In the following pages you’ll meet a young mother who found help conquering homelessness; a teen who is determined to bridge the achievement gap; a woman who overcame obesity and a sedentary lifestyle;
and a woman who is thriving in a difficult job market thanks to new skills.
With this report we celebrate not only achievement and tenacity, but
also your support. Our members, donors, funders, volunteers and
community partners help make every success possible. On behalf of
those featured in this report and the thousands of stories still to come,
thank you for helping us to defy the odds. Thank you for investing in the
women, children and families we serve.
William L. Collins, Jr.
Sincerely,
Deborah L. Montgomery
President, Board of Directors
William L. Collins, Jr.
Executive Director
“ I want to make
[a] better future.”
.Rozan,
Transitional Housing Program Participant
housing&
supportive
services
YWCA St. Paul combats homelessness by providing affordable housing and
housing-related services for homeless women, children and families. More than
simply providing a place to live, our programs and services empower families to
stabilize their lives, build new skills, decrease their dependency on emergency
services and keep their families united and safe.
Core Programs & Services
Building New Lives for Homeless Women & Children
Transitional Housing Program (THP): Creates a path out of homelessness for
single parents and their children. Families spend up to 24 months building skills
and stabilizing their lives while living in one of the three YWCA Transitional
Housing sites.
Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness
Family Intervention Program (FIP): Empowers families facing multiple challenges
to eliminate their dependence on emergency shelters and to secure/maintain
housing in the community.
Positioning Families to Succeed
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH): Combines safe, affordable housing and
supportive services to help families who have experienced long-term homelessness to build stable, productive lives.
Fighting Homelessness
One Family at a Time
As a 20-year-old mother of two, Rozan
fled Lebanon as a refugee. She arrived
in the United States speaking no English and with only one year of education
(kindergarten). Determined to build a
better life for herself and her daughters,
Rozan enrolled in the Permanent Supportive Housing Program where she
found both a place to call home and
the help she needed to move forward.
Today, Rozan’s dreams for her family
are coming true: she is working toward
earning a GED and both her daughters
are excelling in school.
Helping Families Move Beyond Crisis
Rapid Re-housing: Reduces the length of emergency shelter stays by providing
a jumpstart of supportive services and other resources that empower families to
move out of shelters and into stable housing.
To learn more about Rozan’s success,
watch her video at www.bit.ly/YWRozan
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“ The YWCA has
helped me to
actually want
to do something
with myself.”
Khalique, IMPACT Program Participant
.
youth
development
Empowering At-Risk
Youth to Reach Their
Full Potential
Equipped with the talent to go far,
Khalique needed extra support to help
realize his potential. As a participant
in the IMPACT program he explored
post-secondary options, developed
his leadership skills and gained paid
work experience. With ongoing encouragement and support from IMPACT,
Khalique is working to complete his final
high school credits and plans to attend
Inver Hills Community College.
Our Youth Development programs empower youth ages 8-24 to build bright futures.
Within our walls, youth are safe and supported as they overcome challenges, build
new skills, gain experiences and develop the habits and attitudes that will help
them to achieve success in the classroom, workplace and community.
Core Programs & Services
Promoting Positive Choices
Youth Achievers Program (YAP): Equips at-risk youth ages 8 -14 with the skills,
attitudes and experiences they will need to succeed and grow. After-school and
summer programming focuses on life skills and academic enrichment, and healthy
minds/bodies.
Keeping Teens in School and Focused on the Future
IMPACT: Prepares at-risk youth ages 15-24 for post-secondary education, training and work. Activities focus on expanding aspirations, building academic skills,
fostering personal /social responsibility and improving work readiness.
Special Projects
Helping Youth Grow Strong, Fit and Healthy
Youth in Motion (YIM): Combats the growing problem of childhood obesity and
type 2 diabetes by helping youth ages 11-18 to build active, healthy habits.
Youth meet regularly for fun classes and activities led by fitness professionals.
The program is administered by the Health & Fitness Center and serves youth
enrolled in YAP and IMPACT.
Providing Program Leadership
YWCA St. Paul partners with schools and community organizations to facilitate
services for youth and to provide program leadership. 2012 projects included an
Evening Learning Center, Weekend Learning Center, summer fitness challenge
and an afterschool enrichment program.
To learn more about Khalique’s success,
watch his video at www.bit.ly/YWKhalique
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“If
I could lose
that weight …
what else can I do
with my life?”
.Lindsay,
Health & Fitness Member
health&
wellness
The Health & Fitness Center (HFC) offers a wide variety of individual and group activities to support good health. A welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and professional
staff empower people of all ages to live an active lifestyle, prevent and manage
chronic medical conditions, reduce stress and grow strong in both body and mind.
Core Programs & Services
Providing More Than a Workout
Health & Fitness Memberships: Grant unlimited access to the HFC’s cardio and
strength training equipment, pool, sauna and group fitness classes. Frequent fitness discounts and financial assistance help keep fitness affordable.
Keeping Members Moving and Motivated
Group Fitness Classes: Led by certified instructors and free to members, Group
Fitness classes offer a range of fun and challenging workouts.
Expanding Options and Providing New Choices
Specialty Fitness Classes: Offer specialized and / or advanced instruction to members and non-members of all ages.*
Building Skills and Welcoming the Community
Putting Better Health
Within Reach
At 55 years old, Lindsay was obese
and was tired all the time. Determined
to make a change, she started slowly–
her assignment was to complete three
minutes of exercise daily. She added
more time every week and within a
year, completed her first 5k. The next
year she finished her first triathlon and
has now competed in more than 100
events! As she discovered her inner athlete, Lindsay not only lost 150
pounds, but also transformed her life.
Aquatics Program: Provides expert swim instruction, coaching and water exercise
as well as opportunities for lap swimming, competitive swimming, open swim and
pool rental.*
Helping People Reach New Heights
Personal Training and Fitness Services: Provide instruction, support and coaching
to help individuals meet their fitness goals. A variety of training packages and assessments are available and delivered by nationally certified personal trainers.*
Investing in Health, Investing in Community
Financial Assistance and Outreach: Make healthy living accessible to individuals and families in the wider community as well as those enrolled in YWCA social
service programs.
*Additional fees apply for optional services.
To learn more about Lindsay’s success,
watch her video at www.bit.ly/YWLindsay
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“It
has opened
up so many doors
for me.”
Eritrea, Driven to Succeed Participant
.
skills for
life&work
Building Skills to
Support Achievement
and Self-Sufficiency
Skills for Life & Work empowers people to build skills and overcome barriers to
employment and self-sufficiency. Providing employment and training services,
the department helps people to experience success and provides ongoing case
management, training and support as they strive to gain new credentials, maintain employment or move from welfare to work.
Laid off from her job and facing a difficult job market, Eritrea knew it was
time for a change. By enrolling in the
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Training Program at the YWCA St. Paul,
she earned a Class B CDL. Her new
credential helped qualify her for a
good paying job with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation, where
she works part-time while pursuing her
degree in transportation and logistics
management.
Core Programs & Services
Moving People into Work
YW Works (YWW): Breaks the cycle of poverty by helping people move from
welfare to work. As a contractor of Workforce Solutions, a department of Ramsey
County, YWW delivers culturally-specific employment services to African American
participants of the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP).
Building Success in the Workplace
YW Jobs (YWJ): Provides customized services and ongoing support focused on
helping participants overcome barriers to obtaining and sustaining employment.
Serving both job seekers and area employers, YWJ makes good employees
easier to find and good jobs easier to keep. Upon referral from a partnering organization, services are available to social service participants in good standing who
have completed prescribed work readiness training.
Special Project
Driven to Succeed
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training Program: Helps people train for and
obtain a CDL so that they can improve their employability and earning potential.
The short-term project provides training at no cost to eligible participants.
To learn more about Eritrea’s success,
watch her video at www.bit.ly/YWEritrea
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Based on the 2012 Audited Financial Statement:
Summary of Financial Activity
Public Support & Revenue
Public Support
Contributions United Way
Government Grants
$1,011,221
$603,560
$1,669,634
$3,284,415
Total Public Support
Revenue
Health and Fitness Center
Program Service Fees & Miscellaneous
Rental Income
Investment Income
Debt Forgiveness
Total Revenue
$2,481,464
Total Public Support & Revenue
$5,765,879
$55,848
Expenses
Program Services
Total Program Expenses
Supporting Services
Earned Income 43%
Government Grants 29%
Housing & Support Services
Youth Development
Health & Wellness
Skills for Life & Work
Special Projects
Public Support & Revenue
$1,535,415
$613,193
$210,233
$66,775
2012 financials
$2,269,080
$972,937
$1,498,090
$749,429
$201,963
Contributions 18%
United Way 10%
$5,691,499
Fundraising
Management & General
Total Supporting Services
Expenses
$255,916
$361,097
$617,013
Total Expenses
$6,308,512
Change in Net Assets*
($542,633)
Balance Sheet
Assets
Current Assets
Property and Equipment
Total Assets
Liabilities/Net Assets
Current Liabilities
$1,535,927
$8,199,024
$9,734,951
Long-term Debt
Net Assets
$362,845
$6,724,375
$2,647,731
$9,734,951
Total Liabilities/Net Assets
*Reflects $636,000 in depreciation including $317,512 on housing units
for homeless families where contracts stipulate no interest and no principal payments are due for the term of the loan. Excludes multiple year
grants where revenue was recognized in a previous year.
Supporting documents including the 990, Audited Financial Statement and the Community Impact Report are available online at
www.ywcaofstpaul.org or by calling Stephen Bates at (651) 222-3741.
Housing & Supportive Services 36%
Health & Wellness 24%
Youth Development 15%
Skills for Life & Work 12%
Management & General 6%
Fundraising 4%
Special Projects 3%
375 Selby Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
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