Strategic Plan - Village of Hope

VILLAGE OF HOPE
525 Mississippi Ave, Bemidji
751-0722
www.villageofhopebemidji.org
Strategic Plan and Annual Report
2012
WE PROMOTE SELF WORTH AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY
SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES EXPERIECNING HOMELESSNESS
Strategic Plan 2012-2015
Strategic Directions
Program: Continuously improve our model of services
that effectively transforms the lives of families and
communities.
I am pleased to share Ours to Serve
House of Hospitality, Inc. /Village of
Hope’s strategic plan and annual
report with you. Since 1983, Ours to
Serve House of Hospitality has been
an essential resource for our
community. Recent years have placed
greater importance on having strong
communities and families.
This strategic plan was designed to
address challenges and help our
community reverse disturbing trends
of child poverty and family
homelessness.
If you would like information about
our program please contact me at 7510722 ext. 2 or
hennum@villageofhopebemidji.org
Sincerely,
Sandy Hennum
Sandy Hennum
Executive Director
Community: Foster partnerships that create and
implement systemic change to help families and
communities not just survive but thrive.
Organization: Build on our legacy as a high
performance organization, leveraging our passion and
expertise to measurably improve our community.
2012 Statistics
These numbers represent the children and their families whose
lives we have touched and who in return have touched ours.
Crisis Calls Received 244
Individuals Served
143
Families Served
102
Children: 41 ages 0-5, 33 ages 6-12 and 11 ages 13-17
Occupancy Rate: 94% (Cleaning/Maintaining rooms)
Total Days of Resident Care 7,894
Turned away 461 Children, 225 Women and 101 Men
*The less than 1% vacancy rate in Bemidji is the biggest factor
in families finding safe, permanent housing
I. Call to Order
Vision: We will strengthen our community by assisting families in ending
II. Approval of Agenda
the cycle of homelessness
III. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Strategies
QUICK FACTS
Partnerships and Collaboration
Determine and recognize emerging trends
and opportunities and take action to achieve
maximum impact with other committed
organizations and individuals.
Program Development and Leadership
Align and position our services to lead the
field in service delivery and client outcomes.
Board of Directors
President: Scott Thorson
Vice President: Sue Snider
Secretary: Cheryl Yarnott
Treasurer: Diane Baer
Lois Jenkins
Barb Stensland
Riki Scheela
Organizational Development
Develop a high performance culture
throughout the organization to achieve
excellence and maximum impact.
Broaden our Financial Support
Develop new revenue models in order to
respond to emerging trends and ongoing
needs.
Become a Hope Builder
Consider sponsoring a family
$75.00 sponsors 1 night stay
$500.00 sponsors 1 week stay
$2,000.00 sponsors 1 month stay
Consider joining with other
individuals, families, clubs or
organizations and sponsor a
family together
Staff
Nina Devlin
Mike Furer
Amanda Golden
Sandy Hennum
Ashley Hoyt
Nick Roland
Garrett Williams
Who We Serve
Village of Hope serves up to 28
individuals each day in 6 family units.
What We Do
Through case management, resource
assistance, referral and advocacy, we
support families in need and empower
them to solve problems and build hope
for their future.
2012 Financial Report
Total Income
170,564.66
Total Expense 159, 981, 31
Balance
10,583.35
Generous partners in breaking the cycle of homelessness
Individuals
John and Julie Adams
Darlene Bauer
Judith Berg
Jim and Nancy Bensen
Bill and Almina Beyer
Roy Blackwood
Alan Brew
Joy and Dennis Bucholtz
Carol and Ron Carpenter
Betty Christ and Barry Yocum
Kit and Jean Christensen
Dave Goetz Family
Janice Dickson
Rosalie Drahos
January Elliot
Janet Guggenheimer
Lynn Haggerty
Jeanette and John Halcrow
Mark and Nancy Haugen
Jim and Jo Hanko
Ton and Kathleen Hruby
Kathleen and Timothy Hughes
Jill Hill
Louise Jackson
Claudette Kanani
Dave and Sheri Kloha
Phillip and Heather Knutson
Cheryl Kroeger
Diane Labadie
Julie and Michael Lamon
Carol Longfellow
Henry and Peggy Moller
AWG and Anne Nejjar
Loree Pederson
Penny Pokorny
James and Claire Rafferty
Mary Ann Reitmeir
Teresa Ringle
Sally Patterson
Riki Scheela
Donna Schlueter
Trudy Stall
Janet Tiegen
Carson and Barb Stenslund
Lin Busse Ward
Hal and Louise Whilhite
Marty and Linda Wolf
Businesses and Clubs
1st National Bank Employees
Bemidji Lions Club
Bob Sando Agency
Brigid’s Cross
C and C Properties
Cabin Coffee House
Go Ask Rob
Photos by Trish
Confidence Learning Center
K and M Bemidji, Inc.
North Country Snow Mobile Club
Omega Phi Fraternity
Paul Bunyan Cooperative
PEO Sisterhood
People in Business
Performance Athletic Fitness
Renaissance Hearing Center
Sanford Community Endowment
Target
United Way of Bemidji Area
Churches
Bemidji Methodist Women
Calvary Lutheran Church
Clearbrook WELCA
Evangelical Covenant Church
1st Presbyterian Church Women
New Salem Women’s Group
Our Saviors WELCA
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
Women
Starlight Circle, Solway Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid
Donations
Market Place Foods
Calvary Lutheran 4th grade
Giovanni’s Pizza
BHS Honor Society
Beth Timmins
Sara Labraaten
Food Shelf
Northern School
Social Work Program
Out in the Cold
Restore
Floyd and Dorothy Jorgensen
Calvary Chapel
Hubbard Mothers
Terri Mans-Troop 696
American Legion
Nina Devlin
Evergreen Shelter
Explore Chiropractic
Billie Green
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Good Samaritans
Hana Toward
Gerald Torson
Babe City Rollers
Paul and Elaine Iverson
Deanne Zavrol
Malvik Lutheran Church Women
Security Bank
Hope Lutheran Church
Pat Grimes
Roger and Denis Allen
Harlen Stillday
Allen Oman
Steve Christlieb
Diffley Family
Bemidji Local Indian Council
BSU Nursing Students
T and K Outdoors