Annual Report

2014 Annual Report
thank you!
We want to thank all Meta House
donors and supporters.
Your compassion, interest,
generosity, and enthusiasm
has allowed us to stay to the
course and kept us moving
forward. We would like to
acknowledge the following for
their contributions in 2014:
Gifts of $20,000 or More
Bader Philanthropies, Inc.
Charles E. Benidt Foundation, Inc.
Donald W. Baumgartner
Family Trust*
Kelly & Jeff Fitzsimmons*
Fleck Foundation
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation*
M&I Foundation*
John Miller & Brigid O’Brien Miller
Alex Molinaroli
United Way of Greater Milwaukee
& Waukesha County
Zilber Family Foundation*
Gifts of $10,000-$19,999
Anon Charitable Trust
Associated Banc-Corp
BMO Harris Bank
Curt & Sue Culver
Extendicare Health Services, Inc.
Frank L. Weyenberg
Charitable Trust
Charles & Jean Gorham
Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc.
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Insurance Industry
Charitable Foundation
Steven & Debra Koenig
The Milwaukee Masterpiece
Jay Schmidt Group
Gifts of $5,000-$9,999
Anonymous
Christine Culver
Roy & Charlene DeGroot
Elm Grove Junior Guild
Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s
Milwaukee Children’s Village
Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s
Catherine and Walter Lindsay
Foundation Fund
Scott & Kathy Happ
Hydrite Chemical Co.
MGIC
Northwestern Mutual
Pentair Foundation
PNC Financial Services Group
Ralph Evinrude Foundation, Inc.
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C.
Lucy & Jack Rosenberg Donor
Advised Fund of the Jewish
Community Foundation
We Energies Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
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Mission:
Meta House ends
the generational
cycle of addiction by
healing women and
strengthening
families.
dear supporters and friends:
What an incredible year it has been!
We expanded Child and Family services with our Father Engagement Program to
help increase the amount of healthy involvement of the fathers and father-figures
for our clients’ children. We added a primary care clinic, conveniently located within
our outpatient treatment building. The clinic dramatically increases access to primary
care services for our clients and minimizes the time that women are away from
treatment when seeking medical care. We also expanded services and now offer
career development and job readiness services in our new computer lab.
Perhaps most exciting, in 2014, we began work on our newest program, Shorewood
House. Using a six-bedroom property Meta House has owned for 30 years, we are once
again expanding treatment options to meet the needs of our community. Up until
recently, we offered treatment there for our traditional clientele – women who can’t
afford to pay for treatment. Unfortunately, it’s been closed since then and despite our
best efforts, we’ve not been able to find a way to re-open the facility for our traditional
population of women in a fiscally responsible way. It would have been easy to sell the
house and put a little money in the bank, but Milwaukee needs more treatment beds,
not fewer. This house was, and is, licensed for residential treatment and giving up that
license in the face of such great need felt both shortsighted and contrary to our mission.
At Shorewood House, we offer effective, comprehensive substance abuse treatment.
And even better, we are offering gender-specific treatment in a residential house at
about half the price of many private-pay programs. In July 2015, we welcomed our first
client. Shorewood House strengthens our mission by providing services to women
who may not otherwise have access to appropriate residential treatment. We built
Shorewood House not to only to pay for itself, but also to return significant net revenue
to our main campus to support the women and children who don’t have an ability to
pay for the help they need. We hope that within two years, Shorewood House will be a
reliable source of revenue that helps support the work we do every day on our Riverwest
and Housing campuses.
It has been an incredible experience taking this project from start to now, a project
that will help sustain the agency in the long term. In a time when government funding
is declining, we are really excited to diversify our funding stream and bring quality
services to our community. We thank so many of you who’ve helped us move in this
direction that’s so important – not only for Meta House – but also for the thousands
of women in our community whose futures are healthier and brighter.
Amy Lindner,
President & CEO
Brent Tischler,
Board Chair
meta house history
thank you!
1963 “Our Home Foundation, Inc.” began in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to create a place
where women who abused alcohol could be treated instead of being sent to jail. A
home was established at 2843 W. State St. with room to help seven women recover
from alcoholism. The house originally belonged to Mrs. Meta Orth and quickly became
known among its residents as “Meta’s House.” The organization officially adopted the
“Meta House” name in 2000. Since its establishment in the early sixties, Meta House
has celebrated many remarkable accomplishments.
Gifts of $1,000-$4,999
1970 Meta House moves to two homes and gains space for 11 clients.
1985 Meta House purchases the duplex that will eventually become Shorewood House.
1988 Meta House purchases the former St. Casimir convent, adding 30 beds to
Meta House’s program – establishing one of the first residential treatment facilities
nationwide for women and their children.
1997 Meta House acquires the rectory next door to the convent and once again
expands capacity.
1998 Meta House creates outpatient treatment program.
1999 The Transitional Housing program is established to provide women in recovery a
safe and affordable place to live.
2000-2003 Meta House constructs three additional HUD-funded (Housing and Urban
Development) apartments for women in long-term recovery.
2003 Meta House doubles its outpatient capacity.
2004 Meta House expands pregnant and postpartum services.
2005 Meta House earns recognition from President Bush.
2009 Meta House moves its outpatient and administrative building – creating a
campus-like setting.
2010 Meta House establishes a partnership with the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare
and Milwaukee County Children’s Court.
2012 Meta House becomes the first non-hospital substance abuse treatment facility
in Milwaukee to have a smoke-free campus. Executive Director Dr. Francine Feinberg
retires after 29 years.
2013 Meta House celebrates 50 years.
2014 Meta House starts
renovation of the duplex
that will become
Shorewood House.
Deb Ambruso & Karla Lehmann
Anonymous
Astor Street Foundation, Inc.
Ball Corporation
Michelle Battles
Bill Boelter
Brewers Community Foundation
Brookfield Badger Insurance
Anne S. Brooks*
Christy Brooks*
Doris Brosnan & Robert Sullivan
Hon. Ellen Brostrom+
Zachary Brown
Peter & Joan Bruce
Suzanne Buchanan
Tonit Calaway & Hon. David Swanson
Jordan & Liz Caldwell+
Chuck & Corinne Carlson
Claudia D. Carrigan &
Vincent Pyskaty
Stuart & Cheryl Carron
Congregation Emanu-El B’ne
Jeshurun
Amy & Dennis Connolly
Lea Culver
Culver’s VIP Foundation, Inc.
Catherine Donnelly
Dorothy Inbusch Foundation
Kristy Elmore & William Reichold
Janine Emmer & Emily Phillips
Joan Fagan & David Cross*
Steve & Jenny Farr
Christine M. Feuell+
Claire M. Fritsche
Sue Frodl
Scott & Lyn Geboy
Julie Geyer & Sonia Teran
Godfrey & Kahn
Gordon Flesch Charitable
Foundation
James Gramling, Jr.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s
Colton Charitable Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s
James S. Berkes & Mary Beth
Pieprzyca Berkes Fund
Andrew & Julie Gusho
Patrick & Laurel Hansen
Scott & Chris Hansen
Sara Lyn Harris
Herbert H. Kohl Charities, Inc.
Susan Hickey+
James & Christine Hill+
Hugh & Celeste Holly
Hot Yoga Milwaukee
Carolyn Hughes-Hooker
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Johnson Controls
JPMorgan Chase
Kate Kaiser
Raejean Kanter
Kapco Metal Stamping
Juli & Mike Kaufmann
Paul & Pam Keenan
Brenda Kilpatrick*
Kohl’s
Kopmeier Family Fund
Susan M. Kreh & Glen Quarrie
W. Peter Larson
Amy Lindner & Jason Kleist
Georgia C. Littlepage
Madeleine & David Lubar
Pat & Dale Lye
Ron MacDonald & Jerry Gantner
Michelle Maciosek
Manpower Foundation
Kevin Allebach & Beth Martin
Vince & Jan Martin
Monica McElroy-Denissen
Steven & Nancy Miller
Doug & Ginny Mills
Mark Mirsberger
Nancy Morris & Paul Berlin
Kate & Ken Muth
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thank you!
2014 programs & services
Gifts of $1,000-$4,999 (cont’d)
Program Highlight
Ann Navin
Kiki Nimtz
Christopher B. Noyes*
Joseph Pabst*
Rep. Sandy & Allan Pasch*
Deborah J. Patel*
Cathy Perkins & Lance Longo
Ildy & Skip Poliner
PPC Foundation
Kim M. Puterbaugh+
Greg Ripple
John & Deb Scheid
Tony & Janet Schirtzinger
Jim Schleif
Bobbie O’Hara Schmitt*
Mary D. Scholle+
Oyvind & Susan Solvang
MJ & Josh Sparks*
SPX Foundation Matching Gifts
Program
St. John Vianney Parish
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
St. Sebastian Parish
Deb Altshul-Stark & Brian Stark
Stan Stojkovic*
Greg & Erica Storm
David & Paula Strelitz
Jane & Dick Stromwall*
Mike & Joan Sturm
Taylor Family Foundation
Three Holy Women Christian
Women Society
Dani Turer
UBS Wealth Managment Employee
Giving Programs
Christine A. Ullstrup
Unitarian Universalist Church West
United Technologies Matching
Gift Program
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
UPS Foundation, Inc.
Harold Van Groll*
Eric & Wendy Van Vugt
Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church
Jason & Katie Weeks
Kathryn A. Weidner
Mary Wendt*
William Stark Jones Foundation
Woman’s Club of Wisconsin
Foundation
Dave & Betsy Wyatt
Lynnette Zitzke & Dave Barquist
In 2014, Meta House expanded its Workforce Development Program to meet the
challenges presented by a significant change in the GED exam and the technical
skills increasingly needed for the job search. The programmatic evolution, made
possible by Bader Philanthropies, Inc., increased Meta House’s capacity to help clients
overcome barriers to employment and pursue their educational and vocational goals
to become self-sufficient.
The fully-implemented program offers a Literacy Center and Computer Lab in the
outpatient facility and is supported by two staff members: the Literacy Services
Coordinator and the Career Specialist. Services are delivered in one-on-one and
group settings to match the needs, abilities and goals of each client.
Our Literacy Services Coordinator helps women assess their abilities and needs.
She provides basic literacy support and training in computer literacy, typing and
word processing. She assists in GED and college entry test preparation.
“The overall goal is to help women gain an awareness of their abilities and set goals.
It’s so inspiring to watch women begin to believe in themselves as they learn how to
help their kids do homework and gain confidence in their ability to work toward a GED.
Everyday successes truly bolster a woman’s chances for long-term recovery.”
LaShawn Hill, Literacy Services Coordinator
Our Career Specialist conducts job readiness assessments and provides training
and support in job searches, resume and cover letter development, professional
dress, interviewing and job retention. She helps women find volunteer opportunities
and explores apprenticeship and certification opportunities. The Career Specialist
cultivates relationships with local businesses, with the goal of making employment
referrals. She takes women to career fairs and other employment readiness events.
“We’ve made some great partnerships with local employers. We have many women
finding jobs and keeping jobs – they are feeling empowered in the business world.
Women come in dead-scared and after working with us for a while, they leave with
confidence in their skills and what their paperwork should look like – you see a big
difference.” Dawn Baldwin, Career Specialist
Special thanks to all program supporters, including Bader Philanthropies, the
Manpower Group Foundation and Wells Fargo, for believing in the power of education
and employment.
Gifts of $500-$999
American Association of University
Women- Milwaukee Branch Fund
Julie Anding
Anonymous
Douglas & Caroline Ault
Hon. Patrice Baker &
Lisa Vanlerberghe
Nancy File & Jim Beer
Monica Bobbs
Jacqueline E. Boynton
Adam & Krista Brookman
Bridget K. Carey-Ruffin &
R.D. Ruffin
Paul & Michele Charney
Paula Citro+
Jane Collis-Geers
Diane & Tom Cramer
Denise & Tom Curtis
Lisa Danahy
Bob & Jean E. De Vita
Fran W. Deisinger &
Judith A. Markowski
Vickie Delgadillo
Herbie & Jenny Delgado
Christina M. Derra
Diane S. Diel & David R. Zepecki
Catherine Doyle
Steven & Buffy Duback
Francine Feinberg & Edward Rubin
John Florsheim & Lindy Yeager
Eileen Force Cahill
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“The Zilber Family Foundation
strongly believes all people deserve
access to quality treatment, all people
deserve hope. The members of the
Foundation’s board of directors appreciate
the opportunity to support Meta House and
its mission to provide women the help they
need, regardless of their ability to pay.
We know that Meta House helps
women create better lives for
themselves and their children.”
- Susan Lloyd, PhD.,
Executive Director of the
Zilber Family Foundation
2014 programs & services
thank you!
Treatment Settings:
Residential Treatment offers intensive,
24-hour care in a family-friendly
environment for 35 women and 15 children.
Gifts of $500-$999 (cont’d)
Outpatient Treatment allows women
access to an individualized level of care while
maintaining sobriety in their own homes.
Meta Housing offers transitional housing for
recovering women and their children in need
of a safe and affordable place to live, while
still benefitting from outpatient services.
2014 Client Demographics at Admission to Meta House:
8are7mothers
%
9O%
live in poverty
86%
reported having
experienced sexual,
physical or emotional
abuse in their lifetime
(annual income
less than $10,000)
58%
are homeless or
unstably housed
10%
Age:
are
18-24: 11%
employed
25-29: 28%
30-34: 18%
35-39: 11%
40-44: 13%
45-49: 9%
50 and older: 10%
22%
lack a high
school diploma
or GED
Race/Ethnicity:
White (Non-Hispanic): 46%
African-American: 42%
Hispanic/Latina: 8%
Native American: 3%
Other: 1%
Nadya A. Fouad
Janet Garcia
Nora Gierke &
Jonathan Fitzsimmons+
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
HGA Architects & Engineers
Ann Homstad
Jeanne Hossenlopp
Kevin Howley
Dan Jambura
Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s
Judith A. Keyes Family Fund
Lori Julga
Peg Karpfinger & Patrick Moore+
Susan Karpfinger
Mary & Ted Kellner
Daniel & Rebecca Kennedy
Christine & Steven Keto
Susan E. Krause
Susan J. Lancaster
Gil Llanas
Janice & Delos Lutton
Lorraine Mackstaller
Mangen-Kloth Insurance
Molly McDonald*
Kim Metcalf-Kupres
Paul & Pamela Ann Miller
MillerCoors
Mary Moore
Morgan Stanley
Tim & Linda Muth
CJ Neville
Rosemarie J. Nieznanski
Oconomowoc Junior Woman’s Club
John & Lisa Pendergast
Nancy Phillips
Craig & Randy Pierce+
Sarah & Serena Pollack
Lois Randall
Kristine Rappé
Linda M. Raymonds
Nancy S. Reeder
Janice A. Rhodes
Ridgestone Bank
Cynthia Roy
Leslie A. Russell Plamann
Jim & Sarah Schneider+
Ray & Beth Shemanski
Shorewest Realtors
St. Monica Parish
Barbara Stein
Bluzette Stemper
Matt & Angela Thomas
Brent & Melissa Tischler
United Way of Dane County
Kara Vandre-Hebar & Robert Hebar
Kathryn Vaughan
Valerie Vidal
Anne Wal
Matt Wallace
Walter R. Gustin Revocable Trust
Wells Fargo Community
Support Campaign
Robin Wetherbee+
Weyco Group Inc.
Johanna Wilbert
Gifts of $100-$499
Chad & Kristy Afdahl
Amy Afsari
Caroline Agalheir+
Karlyn Agnew
Steven Ahles
Mary Albrecht
Rolf & Cindy Aldinger
American Enterprises International
Janelle Anderson
Marcia A. Anderson
Sally Andrist
David Angst
Anonymous
Susan B. Anthony
Kelly Badalich
Barbara J. Baker
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thank you!
2014 outcomes & results
Gifts of $100-$499 (cont’d)
Lori Baldwin
Emily Bandsma
Pamela E. Barker
Mark & Laura Barnard
Donna Barnes
Bartolotta Catering
Michael and Anita Bartschat
Jessi Bauer-Phipps
Donna & Donald Baumgartner
Cornelia Beilke
Polly S. Belcher
Crystal Benson
Kristin Beres
Christina Berger
Karen & Elliot Berman
Heidi Berres
David & Christina Bertotto
Gordon Bills
Joanne & Rob Bischmann
Marjorie Bjornstad
Anne Blackwood
Angela Blair+
Linda Bobot
Nancy Boebel
Pat Bogenschuetz, CSA
Bohemia Home Design
Mary Boie
Michael Bootzin
Andrew & Sandra Borucki+
Bob & Wendy Bosworth
Michael & Sara Bowen
Hon. Rebecca Bradley
Brady Corporation
Michael & Donna Brady
Emilio & Gabriella Bras
Jill K. Bretzman
Aaron E. Bridgeland
Traci T. Brown
Liz Bruderle-Baran
Eric Buchholz
Diane & David Buck
Margaret Burns
Christine Cacopardo
Christopher M. Cahlamer
Amy Campbell
Margaret Canary
Kathleen E. Carpenter
Amber Carstens
Linda Catterson
Linda Cayan
Mary Cayan
Christine Celley
Craig & Megan Cerbins
John & Kristin Chapman
Stacy Charles
Chortek LLP
Bruce A. Christiansen
Mark Clark
Sue Cleary Koch+
Nicole Coffey
Carla Cohen
Gary A. Coleman
Roberta L. Coles
Kris Collett*
Tim & Marybeth Collins
Community United Methodist
Church of Cedarburg
Dan & Paige Conley
Carrie Cooper
Demitra Copoulos
Maria B. Costello+
Bill & Shelley Cozzens+
Lori Craig
Annette Crandall
John Creighton
Jane Crise
Cross of Life Lutheran Church
Maureen Crowley
Karen Cumblad
Hon. Patricia Curley &
Stephen Jacobs
Brad & Hon. Becky Dallet
Anza D’Antonio
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534
women served
87
of whom
were pregnant
or postpartum
245
children served
14
babies born
to women in Meta House
Average
length of
stay:
105
days in Residential
2014 Wisconsin average:
35 days
105
days in Outpatient
2014 Wisconsin average: 124 days
2014 outcomes & results
thank you!
Gifts of $100-$499 (cont’d)
For the
68 women
who stayed in
residential
treatment over
60 days:
81% of women were abstinent from alcohol and drugs.
78% were discharged to a drug-free location.
99% had not been arrested.
53% of women were employed, enrolled in a training program or had another legal
source of income (compared to 22% at admission).
97% of women reduced or quit smoking.
67% of women had stable housing at discharge (compared to 34% at admission).
100% of the women involved in Child Welfare improved their parenting skills, had
children returned to their care or had increased visitation with their children.
100% of pregnant women who stayed in residential at least one week were linked
to prenatal care.
For the
114
women
who stayed in
outpatient
treatment over
90 days:
76% were abstinent from alcohol and other drugs.
69% were discharged to a drug-free location.
92% had not been arrested.
64% had stable housing.
59% were employed, enrolled in a training
program or had another legal source of income.
For the
“Meta House is great!
I don’t think there’s anything out
there that is as comprehensive as
this. Services have been exceptional.
It works – opening up and being
honest because they don’t judge you.
The strength-based is very true.”
- Christine, Meta House client
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women
who stayed in
Meta Housing
at least
6 months:
82% of the women moved into permanent
housing after leaving Meta Housing.
91% moved to a drug-free location.
91% had an identifiable source of income.
None of the women had been arrested.
91% maintained a reduced level of substance use.
Julie Darnieder
Martha Davis Kipcak
Alice Davis
Sam & Ann DeFrancesco
Deirdre Dempsey+
Mary Kay DeRoche
Ann Derose
Francis Dettloff
Evelyn A. Dickmann
District 16 Youth Ministry
Brian Dix
Kyle Dlabay
Kathleen Dohearty
Debra A. Dolata-Drent
Rob Dominoski
Kathy S. Donius & Paul Kosidowski
Karen Dorece
Robin Dorman
Dr. Corey and Rabbi Shari Shamah
Donor Advised Fund of the Jewish
Community Foundation
Samantha Drane
David & Diane Dray
Heather Dresen
Lee & Liz Duensing
Karen K. Duke
Bryna Dulmes
Patrick Dunks
Kevin B. Dunn
Krista Dunn
Tom & Sandy Dunst
Ellen W. Eckman
Michelle Eggert
Lindsay Emer
Darlene M. Emmer
Missy Engroff
Executive Women International
Suzanne Faase
Carol Fairborn
John F. Farina
Donna Faw
Christine M. Fenske
Irene Fiacchino-Symes
Colleen E. Fielkow
Gena Fischer
James & Barbara Fisher
Daniel & Katherine Flaherty
Heather Flanagan
Terry & Lynn Flanagan
Ryan & Katie Fleming
Paul W. Florsheim
Grace Flynn
Susan Foley
Timothy & Eleanore Foote
Susan Forray
Angela Foy
Paul & Lori Fredrich
Barbara Froemming
Amy Gabrielson
Marija Gajdardziska-Josifovska
Redentor Galang
Judy Garber
Brenda Garbo
Ann Gardiner
Terry Gardner-Smith
Gass Weber Mullins LLC
Joel R. Gaughan
GE Foundation
Kevin Gibson
David & Terese Gingrass
Liz Girsch
Sheri J. Giuliani
Peter Goldberg
Maureen Goldblatt
Bill Gollmar & Suzanne Marchant
Tom & Kate Gomoll
Google Inc.
Erica Gordon
Linda Gordon
Steve & Anne Gorzek
Dorothy Goulart
Nicole Graf
Hon. Laura Gramling Perez+
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thank you!
Gifts of $100-$499 (cont’d)
Jan Graveline
Jim Green
Melissa Greipp
Frances Greiten
Gail Grider+
Cheryl Grimm
Andrea Lynn Gross
Gary & Lana Groth
Janice M. Guetchidjian
Nathaniel Haack
Gary Haertlein
Andrew & Nancy Hagen
Hales Corners Lioness Club
Ken & Anne Hallett
Beth Hanan
David & Heidi Hanson
Clarence Harris, Jr.
Michael & Kathleen Hart
Kathleen J. Hartl
Jeffrey Hartwick
Janeen Hartwig
Holly L. Haseley
Heather Hathaway
Andrew Haugen & Alicia Cardenas
Hawes/Shapiro Family Foundation
Tom & Susan Hefner
Christine Heier
Stacey A. Henderson
Brian & Dianne Henke
Kenneth B. Hensel
Jason & Carla Herried
Scott & Holly Hess
Stephen & Mary Hessel
Mary Hinderliter
Margaret Hintz
Heidi Hoefl
Cathy Hoelter
Darrell Hofland
Caroline A. Hogan
Linda Hogan
Judith B. Holbrook
Tom Homberg
Dominique Hostetler
Sarah Howden
Lori Howley
Sarah Huck
Patrick & Karen Hughes
Mary & David Huntington
INVIVO
Ruth J. Irvings
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Lucas & Carla Jackson
Anne Jaspers+
Steve & Kadie M. Jelenchick
Sharron H. Jewell
Elizabeth C. Joehnk
Marilyn John
Ben & Lecia Johnson
Valerie Johnson
Supervisor Willie Johnson, Jr.
Don Jones
Robert & Nydia Jones
Julie Jordan Brown &
Michael A. Brown
Gary & Marianne Josephson
Joseph & Morgan Jursenas
JW Speaker
Adele Kaferly & Loren Leys
Marcia Kaminski
Kanavas Landscape Management
Kappa Delta Milwaukee
Alumni Chapter
Joe & Debbie Kasle Donor Advised
Fund of the Jewish Community
Foundation
Lisa & Steve Kass
Liam Kelly
Alan Keltner &
Jaqueline Thorne Keltner
Daria Kempka+
Ann E. Kenney
Art Keup
Randi Kiel
Reneé Kielich
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board of directors
officers
Chair:
Brent R. Tischler
Executive Vice President;
Head of Payments & Direct Channels
Associated Bank
Chair-Elect:
Debra Sadow Koenig
Attorney
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Secretary:
Ann Navin
Marketing Program Manager - Web
MGIC (Mortgage Guaranty Insurance
Corp.)
Treasurer:
Sandy Brown
Civic Leader
Ex-Officio:
Bridget Carey-Ruffin
Civic Leader
At Large:
Molly McDonald
Vice President/Client & Community
Relations Director
Office of the Regional President-Wisconsin
The PNC Financial Services Group
Raejean Kanter
Director of Community Relations
The Falk Group
board members
Tonit Calaway
Vice President, Human Resources
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Brigid O’Brien Miller
Civic Leader
Victoria Pryor
Senior Administrative Specialist
Black Cultural Center, UWM
Christine Culver
Senior Director of Development and
Strategic Partners
United Performing Arts Fund
Cheryl R. Carron, MCR
Global Director, Oil & Gas Market Unit
Johnson Controls
Valerie P. Vidal
Attorney
Quarles & Brady LLP
Chad P. Swalheim
Assistant Vice President, Business
Banking
BMO Harris Bank
Leah R. Harrand
Attorney
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Paul J. Charney, CPA
Director-Enterprise Risk Assurance
Northwestern Mutual
Kiki Nimtz
Director of Sales
Kapco, Inc.
Gifts of $100-$499 (cont’d)
volunteer spotlight
Laurie Jacobs
“I was raised to volunteer, at church, nursing
homes, anywhere that needed help. It is an intrinsic
part of me, to help improve the quality of life for
someone. Volunteering at Meta House has been a
great experience. It has given me the opportunity to
learn about myself and to learn about those in our
community and to build new relationships. Overall,
volunteering and helping others causes happiness.”
Dee McGarity
“I really admire the women trying to turn their lives
around, especially for the benefit of their children.
The discipline required to go through the Meta
House program is not easy, and it requires real
commitment and determination. It is a privilege
to be part of that process and hopefully bring
something pretty to women who truly deserve it!”
Linda Catterson
“Bringing much-needed, relaxing activities to the
women is the main reason I volunteer at Meta
House. Once a month I come to the Friday Fun
Group with an assortment of beads for the women
to make bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Usually
they end up making something special for their
children or a family member. This group allows the
women to make something that they might not
be able to afford in a different setting. I’ve also
offered energy work such as Reiki to the residents
of Transitional Housing. It’s wonderful to see people
relax, and forget their physical pains for a while.
Everyone is so grateful you take the time to help
them feel better!”
“One of my favorite things
about Meta House is their
commitment to meeting people
where they’re at, instead of
where we think they should be.”
- Deanna Singh, JD, MBA,
Executive Director,
Burke Foundation
Sarah Kies
Patricia Kinney
Therese Klein
Joan D. Klimpel
Dianne Klopp
Jim & Ellen Kloth
Susan Knox
James Kotowski
Josh & Jenny Kovach
Ellen Kowalczyk
Ann Krautner
Tracy Kreuser
Karmen Kron
Anne Krug
Ann M. Kulow
Blanche Kushner
Margaret LaCourt
Adrian & Carla Langhus
Avrum & Dannette Lank Family
Donor Advised Fund of the
Jewish Community Foundation
Valerie Lapins+
Mary Ann K. Lasky
Laura Miller Memorial Donor
Advised Fund of the Jewish
Community Foundation
Mary Jo Layden
Julie Lemmel
Evan Lenhardt &
Virginia Finn-Lenhardt
Louise & Steven Leuthner
Margaret R. Lex+
Elinor Lichtman
Debra Liebhauser
Claudine Lienau
David & Mary Ann Lillich
Sally Lindner
Dawn Lindsey
Robyn Lippert
Janice Litza
Susan Lloyd
Lori Locke
Grace LoCoco
Rick & Roberta London
George & Angie Longo
Matt & Julia Lorenz
Tracy Luber
Susan Lueger
James & Mary Jane Luterbach
Vincent & Bethany Lyles
Susan MacLean
Eric & Michele Mahler
Jodi Majerus
Lois Malawsky
Robert & Andrea Mandel
Kelly Mangan
Jacqueline Mann
Cheryl Maranto
Patricia Gallagher Marchant &
Michael Marchant
George J. Marek
Shelli Marquardt & Cathy Priem
Marshfield Clinic Research
Foundation
Michelle Falk & Julie Masino
Phil Mattix & Sheila Stafford
Maures Development Group LLC
Ellen M. Maxey
Phyllis May
Sharon May
Amelia McCarthy
Patrick M. McCarthy
Caroline A. McCourt
John & Chris O. McDermott
Mary McDermott-Kessler &
Robert Kessler
Carole McFarlin
Hon. Margaret Dee McGarity
Rachel McGraw & Patrick Brady
Maureen McKale-Wilkie
James & Janet M. McKenna
Carol & James McLain
Marty & Jennifer McLaughlin
Monica McLaughlin & Tim German
Amy McNeely
Brian McQuestion+
Marisol Mendoza
Rachel Mercer
Samuel Mergesky
Mark & Diana Metz
Ann Miletti
thank you!
Elaine Miller & Andrew Schwartz
Patricia Miller
Milwaukee Monthly Meeting of the
Religious Society of Friends
Amy Mineau
Mark & Rita Minsky
Emily Mitchell
Peggy Mitchell
Rosemary D. Monroe
Jennifer Morrison
Jim & Laurel Moschetz
Ann Marie Moss
Kathleen Mulligan-Hansel
Patrick S. Murphy
Alisa Nagle
Peggy Neal
Mary H. Nelson
Shan & Laurel Nelson-Rowe
Paul Neuberger
Allison S. Neumann
Nancy Neumann
Ronni Nivala+
Myron & Rosemary Noble
Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee, Inc.
Peggy Northrop
Paul Norton
Kathy L. Nusslock
Joan O’Brien
Mike & Laraine O’Brien+
Robert & Christine O’Brien
Stephen J. Ohly+
Mike O’Krongly
Shawn Olejniczak
Jerry & Karen Olson
Steven R. O’Neil
Nathan & Danah Opland-Dobs
Amy Ostop
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Candy Owley
Kathleen Pacheco
Judie Papadakis+
Susan Parker
Ann Pasterski
Doug Patch
Sangeeta & Shirish Patel
Dave Patzer
Jerry Patzwald & Chris Lorch
Mike Payne
Ned & Linda Pellmann
Shawn Perrin
Dave & Kate Perry+
Jodie Perzacki
Tom Peterson
Cheryl Pfundtner
Susan J. Pickering
Heide Piehler
Josie Pippenger
PNC Foundation Matching
Gift Program
Chrissie Pokorny
Mandy Potapenko
Katie Praedel
Kathryn Pratscher
Doug & Wendy Proebsting
Pam Prosser
Victoria Pryor
Julie Pubanz
Hal and Marinell Puchalski
Michele & Ronald Puibello
Emily Purton
Bridget Quick
Kathleen M. Quinn
Barbara Rabiego
Julie Ragland
Heather & Austin Ramirez
Gene Reddick
Sam & Signe Reichelt
Janis Reichert
Sherry Reiter
Greg & Mary Ann Renz
Wendy Rheinschmidt
Laura Ricci
Wendy Richards
Robert W. Baird & Co.
Foundation
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Sharon’s story
Sharon woke up Christmas morning to her lowest point – her husband with whom she had
recently separated had been threatening to take their daughter due to her drinking and she
was tired of dealing with the divorce. She was drunk the whole day – she didn’t even get out
of bed. Her daughter was alone and left to go a friend’s house, a safe place. Sharon recalls
not caring about anything, including whether she lived or died. Fortunately, her family
found help and that help was Meta House.
Sharon grew up in a small-town, North Carolina community. As an only child on
a 20-acre property, she learned to be very comfortable with isolation. She felt
pressure to excel at everything – school, Girl Scouts, sports, music – she always
felt like she had to be perfect. She met the boy she’d marry in 9th grade. Much of
their relationship was focused on his career even, from the time they were in high
school planning to build a lab in the backyard. After high school, they parted ways
for college, but remained committed to their relationship. She majored in History
and minored in Business and German and found her liberal arts degree to be
helpful in getting a job wherever they moved. They married in Atlanta, Georgia when
she was 24. From there, they moved to Austin, Texas and later Santa Fe, where their
daughter was born and a few years later, they moved to a Milwaukee suburb. She was a
stay-at-home mom until their daughter went to kindergarten. She was a Girl Scout leader
for her daughter’s troop and an assistant softball coach for her daughter’s team. She finally
began to establish relationships and grow roots in a way she hadn’t before. However, the
stability she felt would soon be rocked when she found out her husband, a college professor,
would not be tenured at his university, leaving their roots in Milwaukee vulnerable.
She tried desperately to control the situation, but the more she tried, the less control she
had. It was about this time when alcohol became a more regular part of her life. Sharon
recalls, “I’d always been a drinker, since my teen years. I partied in college and always
continued to drink – but I was able to function. I used to drink socially, but then I started to
drink every day to relax at night and then it got to be drinking all the time.”
Sharon also began to notice a ‘chatter’ in her head, which the alcohol helped quiet. Sharon
felt like her drinking wasn’t hurting anyone because she would just sit on the couch and
drink, but she didn’t realize at the time that she was emotionally disconnected, quick to
anger and the people around her were always worried about her. When her husband was
offered a position in Georgia, she found herself compelled to stay in Milwaukee. She and
their daughter were settled in a place they jointly felt was home. Her husband moved to
Georgia on his own and despite initially trying to make it work, they soon started the process
of divorce. While they had already started to emotionally drift apart, much because of her
drinking, the stress of their separation took its toll on her.
Her dad came to town to help and he and a close friend coordinated her admission to a
detoxification facility and from there she was referred to Meta House.
Sharon says she “got lucky,” she chose Meta House because of its convenient location,
but found the holistic services offered there to be the difference in her recovery. She’s
been to different outpatient programs that taught her coping skills – but she says Meta
House taught her she was worthy of recovery – Meta House made her want to use coping
skills. Meta House taught her about herself. She’s finally learning who she is, she’s learned
“it is okay to cry, to feel, that [she’s] worthy of sobriety and love.”
The Dual Recovery group at Meta House helped Sharon recognize that
the ‘chatter’ she was experiencing wasn’t right and encouraged her
to seek help. Shortly thereafter, she was diagnosed with Bipolar
Disorder. This diagnosis has deepened her understanding
of herself and the role alcohol has played in her life.
Sharon recently graduated from treatment. She and
her daughter remain in the Milwaukee area, where her
daughter is doing well in school and Sharon works full
time. Sharon enjoys playing soccer and spending time
with her daughter.
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Gifts of $100-$499 (cont’d) Bobbi & Bob Timberlake
your gifts at work
Your donations funded the following
services in 2014:
Art Therapy
Helps clients find healing from their
past traumatic experiences, develop
coping skills, grow in confidence and
strengthen their recovery.
Celebrating Families
Teaches families about addiction,
healthy relationships and positive
communication.
Family Nights
Offer families an opportunity to visit
Meta House, meet staff and clients,
and enjoy an evening of sober fun.
Health and Wellness Program
Provides health education, prenatal
education, smoking cessation support,
nutrition, medication monitoring and
one-on-one nursing consultation.
Parenting Program
Offers parenting education classes,
nurturing classes, individual parenting
coaching and home visits.
Seeking Safety
Helps women learn healthy coping
skills and grounding techniques. It is
an evidence-based program aimed at
reducing symptoms of past trauma.
“I’ve been in and out of
other treatment programs
for 27 years. Meta House is
the best! I’ve never been in
another program like it. Other
programs didn’t work for me.”
- Sandy, Meta House graduate
Ann Roberts
Robyn Vining Photography
Tchernavia Rocker
Donald G. Rodenkirk
Jayne M. Rodenkirk
David & Dorlee Rohlfing
Gloria Rohrdanz
Diane Rondini-Harness
Cindy Rooks
Tammy Roou
Olga Rosales
Lynne Rosenberg
Ben Rothschild
Holly Ryan
Craig & Barbara Sable
Neil & Tere Sackerson
Christine J. Safranek
Rachid & Carryn Sami
Lori Sandall
Dean D. Sarnowski
Roger & Cynthia Schaus
Lisa Schildt
Nanci Schiman
Schiro & Zarzynski
Paul Schlondrop
Jay Schmidt &
Blake McKinney
Tracy L. Schmidt
Maria-Kristina Schmitt
Beth & Mike Schmitz
Colleen M. Schmitz
Amalia F. Schoone
Callan L. Schoonenberg
Robert Schuelke
Rebecca Schulz
Stephen & Ellen Servais
Kristin Severson
Karine M. Sewart
Kelly A. Shannon
Amy Shapiro
Jane Hawes & David Shapiro
Sally Siegel
Jill Simons
Eugene Sinclair
Deanna Singh &
Justin Ponder
SJA Financial Advisory, LLC
Aileen Smith+
Karen P. Smith
Maggie Smith
Tim C. Smith
Jeanne Snow
John & Cathy Snyder
Marguerite Solberg
Eileen Sperl
St. Agnes Parish
St. Patrick Parish Human
Concerns Committee
St. Paul Parish
Kirstin Stahl+
Hon. Carolina Maria Stark
Pamela H. Stark
Eric D. Steele
Thomas Steffen
Tommy Stemper
Gareth Stevens
Wayne & Cherie Stevens
Thomas Stigler
Ralph & Melba Stockhausen
Maggie Stoeffel
Stephen & Peggy Stone
Judy Strauss*
Marianne Streit
Rosheen Styczinski
The Suburban Woman’s
Club of Wauwatosa
Megan Sunderland
Chad & Michelle Swalheim
Janet Tallberg
Judy Tallmadge
Tax Air, Inc.
Ann B. Terwilliger
Solomon Tesfai
Janice Teuscher
Katherine Thompson
Kelli Thompson
Tom & Susy Thompson+
Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans Foundation
Karen Tidwall
Jeffrey Tilley
Bill & Jill Tobin
Ellie M. Travanty
Hon. Mary E. Triggiano
Ellen Trytek
Amy Turim
Timothy & Sally Turner
Susan Tyndall
Robert Paul Ulrich
Gilbert & Rachel Urfer+
Betsy Van Horn
LaShawndra Vernon
Brian Vodicka
Charles G. Vogel
Andrea Wagoner &
Roger Ruggeri
Karen Wahlberg
Elizabeth Walsh
Wanner Sculpture
Studio, LLC
Thomas Warda
Charles J. Wauters
Diane Weaver
Steve Weber
Suzanne Weigel
Sally Weiland
David Weis
West Granville Presbyterian
Church
Julie Whelan Capell
Kimberly W. White
Donald Whitlock
Peter & Jane Wick
Tina Wisialowski
James R. Woods &
Jeanne Chun
Maureen Woyci
Claudetta Wright
Hillary Wucherer
Clarence Wudi
Betsy & Michael Wurm
Kim Marie Wynn
Yoga of 12-Step Recovery
Mark Young
Michael D. Young
Raymond Zellmer
David & Virginia Zerwick
Marjorie Zessar
Dawn M. Zielinski
Edward J. Zlotocha
Charles & Nancy Zunker
Robert Zunker
thank you!
Kimberley & Matt Bayer
Claude & Evelyn Beale
Shanna Beanan
Britt Beck
Scott & Melissa Becker
Lindsey St. Arnold-Bell & Jesse Bell
Austin Bennett
Nell Benton
Sydell & Gerald Bergtrom
Julie Bernarde
Claire J. Berndt
Virginia Besasie
Patty Beyer Robinson
Jessica Beyer
Kacey Bitgood
Sara Blackwood
Kathleen Blanchard
Laureen Blanchard
Danielle Bly
Shelley Bobb
Noelle Bobbe
Donna M. Boehne
Janelle E. Boeldt
Karen A. Bohlmann
Monty Ann Bolfert
Jeanne Bonk
Nicole Bothun
Katharine Bottoni
Kerstin Boudreau
Jane Bowers
Stanley Bowles
Nancy H. Bralick
Enrique & Jennifer Breceda
Michael & Anne Broeker
Anastasia F. Brokmeier
Christine Brooks
Margaret Browder
Doris Johnson Browne
Kelly L. Brunette
Marlene Bruno
Andrea Bruttig
Joan Buccigrossi
Melissa M. Burback
Christine Burgener
Teresa Buss
Jennifer A. Butzke
Other Gifts
Carol M. Caffrey
Melissa Abramovich
Angela Campbell
Amy L. Acherman
Meg Canepa
Kenneth & Carol Adam
Beverly Carey
Mary Beth Adams
Deborah Carneol
Addiction Resource
J.David Carroll
Council, Inc.
Case
Robert & Patricia Albrightson Lisa
Phil Case
Griselda Aldrete
Jean
M. Casey
Rachelle Alioto
Mitra Catalano
Elizabeth Altorfer
Kelly Cavey
AmazonSmile Foundation
Cynthia Chambliss
Maggie Amin
Elizabeth Chandler
Maureen Anderson
Delara Chaoui
Paula Anderson
Sandra Chapman+
Sarah J. Anderson
Virginia A. Chappell
Jennifer Andreas
Dara Chappie
Tracey Andrus
Kim Cheatham
Tracy Anello
Ted & Mary Cheney
Anonymous
Angela Cherubini
Julie Antholine
Tom & Judith Christofferson
Mary Jane Anttila
Ronnie Jean Artero Frederick Crystal Chuckel
Thomas Church
Sonia Rose Axelrod
Nancy E. Clarkin
Betty Jo Azpell
Erin Cleary
Jennifer Bagley
Marc Cohen
Kristine M. Baker
Moira Conley
Melody Baker
Nancy Cook
Amanda Rae Balistreri
Kevin Cookman
Desiree Banks
Jacob Corr
Michael H. Bansemar
M. Costigan
Rosa M. Barillas
Don & Nancy S. Craig
Celia Barrientes
Andrew Cronkright
Caroline Barrow
Carla Lynn Crump
Steven & Judy Baruch
Stephanie Cruse
Amber Bates
Linda Czernicki
Alan & Barb Baumann
Meg Daly
Kimberly M. Bautista
Dan & Donna Danowski
James & Melissa Baxter
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thank you!
2014 financial highlights
Other Gifts (cont’d)
2014 revenue
Jenny C. Deam
Dominic & Barbara Deamicis
Larry & Eileen Dean
Mary Ellen DeHaven
Margaret Derus & Daniel Mork
Jackie Reid Dettloff
Karen Dettmer
Tricia Dobbertin
Mike & Gloria Dolan
Bridget Domaszek
Donges Bay PTO
Mary Lou Donovan
Michael & Barbara Doyle
Tim & Sue Dugan
Marith Duworko
Timothy Dwyer
Jen Ede
McKenzie Edmonds
Deidra Edwards
Maria N. Gonzalez-Edwards &
Rickey Edwards
Rebecca Ehlers
Betty Eichelberger
Dana Emold
Kathleen End
Julie Enslow
Laura Erickson
Alyssa Evans
Jessica Eve
Grace M. Fabisch
Susie Falk
Amanda Falkowski
Nancy Faris
Racheal Faulks
Lisa Fauster
Robert & Linda Fehl
Jeannie Fenceroy
Jane Fero
Margaret Fieldbinder
Susan I. Fields
Edward & Joanne Filmanowicz
Kendra Finco
Bob & Mary Fink
First Business Bank - Milwaukee
Barbara Fitzgerald
Caitlin Flanagan
Amy Flanders
Aaron Foley
Annie Forrer
Erin Fox
Claudia Francis
John & Karen Franckowiak
Sue W. Frazier
Chris Fredrick & Thanh Nguyen
Bridgette Frommell
Julie Gahl
Becky A. Gajevic
Paul & Kristin Galbraith
Bridget Gallagher
Krista Gallagher
Debra Garay
Carrie L. Gartmann
Jessica Gatzke
Katherine Gaumond
Kathleen E. Geiger
Phil Gerbyshak
Liz Germanotta
Jeanne Gilbertson
Barbara & Mark Glazer
Ylonda Glover
Shirley M. Gold
Alan & Rebecca Goldman
Jill & Mark Goldstein
Merilou Gonzales
Ana R. Gonzalez
Mary Goode
Goodshop
Terrence Gordon
Linda Gorens-Levey
Allison Gorrilla
Laura H. Gough
Susan M. Gramling
Anthony & Lorrie Greco
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Contributions:
$482,407
Milwaukee County Funding:
$801,601
United Way Allocation:
$277,576
Program Fees:
$242,773
Foundation Grants: $606,754
Investment Income:
$63,319
Federal Funding: $2,803,348
Rental Revenue:
$42,762
Miscellaneous:
$6,658
In-Kind Specific Assistance:
$75,738
State Funding: $600,000
In-Kind Specific Assistance $75,738
Miscellaneous $6,658
total: $6,000,936
Contributions
$482,407
United Way Allocation
$277,576
Rental Revenue $42,762
Investment Income $63,319
Program Fees $242,773
Foundation Grants
$606,754
Milwaukee
County Funding
$801,601
State Funding
$600,000
Federal Funding
$2,803,348
revenue
2014 expenses
Residential Services: $2,555,851
Outpatient Services: $1,868,956
Meta Housing: $319,054
Administration & Management: $622,304
Fundraising & Development: $354,007
Public Information: $21,296
total:$5,741,468
Fundraising & Development $354,007
Public Information $21,296
Meta Housing
$319,054
Administration
& Management
$622,304
Residential
Services
$2,555,851
Outpatient
Services
$1,868,956
expenses
Other Gifts (cont’d)
Mary Ann J. Greenebaum
Jennifer L. Greger
Ruth Gregory
Shari Gresk
Ginny Gribble
Nicholas & Andrea Grittner
Frank & Judy Grochowski
Danielle Gross
Mary Anne Gross
Kerry & David Grosse
Dick & Susan Hackl
Theresa Halfman
James J. Hamilton
Gina Haney
Mark Hansen
Barbara Hanson
Julia Hanson
Sharon Harding
Erin Hareng
Brad & Ellen Harford
Joan Harms
Rob Harrington
Sen. Nikiya Harris Dodd
Melissa Harris
Jeff Harsch
Jane G. Hasenberg
Beth Haskovec
Robert &
Mary Haushalter
Timothy &
Lynn Hawkins
Randy &
Barbara Heil
Bill &
Kathy Heilbronner
Patricia Hemann
Bill Henke
Danette Heracovici
Jerry Herda
Melissa Herguth
Matt Hermans
Carol A. Herrle
Mary Alice Herzog
Judith Hestoft
Priscilla Hightower
Barbara B. Hill
Scott & Haley Hill
Shannon Hilliard
Deborah Hilton
George & Michelle Hinton
Cathy Hinze
Ali Ho+
Tina Hohman
Angela Holland
Anna Holly
Katie Holtz
Jennifer C. Hong
Michael R. Honkamp, Sr.
Michael C. Horan
Mary Ann Horky
Letitia Hoye
Edith Hudson
Rachael Hughes
Regina Hunter
Kristine Iwinski
Jeannie Jackson
Sally Jackson
Barbara & Wayne Janaszek
Mary Beth Javorek
Kelsey Jeffers
Christie Jenkins
Christine & James Jensen
Jeff Jensen
Ann L. Jentz
Linda Jenzake
Lisa Jezewski
Patricia Jirovetz
Brenda Johnson
Chelsea Johnson
Lindsay Johnson
Sherri Jordan
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Lisa Kaiser
Stacie Kalmer
Kimberly Kane
Laura Kapp
Carmel Karas
Alex Kasun
Jeri Kavanaugh
Gina Kay
Irene Kay
William Keeler
Margaret Keller
Kay Kelly
Keri Kempski
Patricia A. Kennedy
Mary Ann Kenney
Erika Kent
Ronald Kepner
Sarah Kerkman
Steve Kessler
Nancy Ketchman
Audrey Keyes
Mary F. Keyes
Cassie King
Margo Kirchner
Wendy Kitzman
George & Lyn Kleist
Cecilia Kloster
Deloris Kloth
Doris & Luther Kloth
Cathy Kobs
Tim & Donna Kooi
Dennis & Nancy Kostka
Anna Los
Bridget Lozano
Grant & Betty Lubin
Debbie Lubner
Sherry Lueck
Gwen Luedcke
Talea L. Lund
Paulette Mace
Joanne Mack
Milta Maestre-Rawlings &
Thomas Rawlings
James & Ann Maher
Martha Mainland
Barry & Julie Mainwood
Kathy Maki
Courtney Maloney
Barbara A. Margenau
Judy Martel
Glenelle Martens Murphy
Christine Martin
George Martin
Sonya Martin
Spencer Mather
Maggie McAvoy
Kevin McBride
Mary T. McCabe
Michael & Nancy McCabe
Jill McClellan
James McCormack
Michelle McGee
Neil McGinn
Patricia McGowan
Peggy Mead
Katie Meissner
Rich & Sandra Melcher
Jolene Meunier
Steve & Darla Mezera
Sarah Michalski
Darci L. Middaugh
Sylvia Miller
Katie Kowalski
Donald & Constance Moore
Sandy Koziol
Jamie Morgan
Roberta Kraeger
Martha J. Morrison
Terri Kraemer
Meaghan Morrissey
Jenny Kratz
Eleanor R. Moseley
Mary Janet Krauska
Melissa Mowery
Margaret Krei
Lisa C. Mullaney &
Jennifer Krejci
Katherine Rose
Amy Krier
Hector Munoz
Suresh Krishnaiah
Kathy
Munson
James & Mary Krueger
Brian Myers
Kristine Kruepke
Jessica
Namaste
Shane & Sarah Krukowski
Kara Navin
Justin & Julie Krupski
Mary Ann Neevel
Kathy Kucharski
Micki Nelis
Donna L. Kuechenmeister
Jenny R. Nichols
Meg R. Kurlinski
Jane Nickodem
Jessie Kushlan
Courtney Nikolay
David A. Kusnierek
Paul & C. Marie Kustermann Anne Noonan
Nina Nowakowski
Amanda Kutil
Richard & Anita O’Conor
La Fleur Law Office, S.C.
Shemagne O’Keefe Mullins
Charlene Lake
Martha Olla
Mabel Lamb-Stewart
Lisa Olson
Luanne Landgraf
Colleen A. O’Malley-Campbell
Jay Larkey
Kelly O’Neill
Malcolm LeBlanc
Susan Oster
Alison J. Lechner
Pat Ott
Paula E. Lee
Maggie Oulahan
Kimberly Lehmkuhl
Rebecca Owen
Karen M. LeSage
Bernice Padin
John & Candy Lesch
Andrew Palen &
Faythe Levine
Meg Mckenzie Palen
Sherri Lex
Patrocinia E. Panaguiton
Liberty Diversified
Don
& Sheri Pannell
International
Rightie R. Pappenheim
Jessie Lidbury
Sophia Parker
Stephen & Karen Lied
Debra Flynn Parrino
Kathryn Lindbloom
William Parsons
Colette Lindner &
James Trautschold
Judy Patrick
Laura Lines
Alexandria Pearl
James & Leslie Lippe
Jenny Rae R. Pearson
Lan Liu
Phyllis Pellechia
Angelina Llanas
Joan Pendergast &
Jo Swamp
Anthony LoBue
Amratlal & Nalini Gita Lodhia Jeana M. Pennings
Christine
Perales
E.J. & Kindra Loferski
George & Georgia Perdikaris
Mary M. Lohmeier
Ron Perri
Liza Longhini
Jessica Perry
Sherrie Lorbeck
Dan R. Peterson
Amanda Lorenz
Sukey Pett
Richard E. Phelps
Paula Phillips
Sally Piefer
Peter Pierce
Allie Pinkalla
Paul & Kathryn Pisarzewicz
Kristine J. Piwek
Glenn J. Podlesnik
Judith A. Pohl
Jordan & Marie Ponder
Sandra Priebe
Ellen M. Purtell
Mary L. Purtell
Rita C. Qualls
Monica Quesnell
R & R Insurance Services
Sylvana Radmer
Pat A. Rauch
Robin N. Reese
Julie A. Reichert
Chester & Evelyn Rheault
Jacquelyn Rice
Paul Rifelj
Sara Roemer
Anne Roets Brown
Elizabeth Rolinski
Renee M. Rosales
Deborah A. Rose
Harriet Rothman
Alice & Ed Ruffin
Mark & Patricia Ruttum
Mary Ann Sadowski
Lynn Sager
Russ Sagmoen
Jessica Sammataro
Marisol Alamo Sanchez
Katie Sanders
Theodore &
Dorothaya Sarandos
Mary Satkowiak
Teresa Scaggs
Renee Scampini
Victoria G. Schaal
Jeff Schaefer
Lois Schaefer
Lorna Schaefer
Britney Scherwinski
Matt Schmelzer
Carolynn Schmidt
Emily Schmidt
Alice M. Schmitz
Amy Schneider
Daniel & Marilyn Schneider
Diana Schneider
Liz M. Schreck
The Schroeder Group, S.C.,
Heather Schubert
Jim & Mary Sebern
Heidi Seefeldt
Ashley A. Seipel
Nicole Serago
Karin Severson
Connie Sevick
Ross & Catherine Sharkey
Shay Sherfinski
Patricia B. Shirley
Keya Shumpert
John & Linsey Sieger
Jennifer Simmons
Sue E. Simning-Hoeft
Barbara A. Smerz
Dominique Q. Smith
Janis B. Smith
Nancy Smith
Sidnee Smith
Martin & Amber Snow
Jon Sobota
Carolina A. Soza
Katie Sparks
Toni Spott
Greg St. Arnold
St. Matthew’s Congregation
Kathy Staats
Dawn Stachowiak
Jessica Stammer
Travis Starr
Roxanne Staveness
Christine Stelzer
Pat Stelzer
Joseph & Pamela Stemper
thank you!
Patricia J. Stevens
David Stillings
Andrew Stillman
Kosana Stojcevic
Patricia A. Stokes-Hayes
Joyce D. Stoner
Mary Suhfras
Carolyn A. Sullivan
Leigh Sullivan
Melissa Sullivan
Kim Szymborski
Heather Tate
Andrea L. Taxman
Pauli Taylorboyd
The Dickman Company, Inc.
Verne & Carol Thieme
Niel L. Thoreson
Catherine M. Tikkanen
Shary Tran
Lori Travis
Renee Tuinstra
Lynn Turner
Timothy Twaddle
Ulana Tyshynsky
Melissa Ugland
Michael & Maureen Ullrich
John & Margaret Underhill
UnitedHealth Group
Alexandra Urrutia-Comas
Valuation Research Corporation
Dorrie Van Kerkvoorde
Claudia Van Koningsveld
Lisa Vance Coss
Carol Vance
Jennifer Vang
Marsha Vann
Natalie Verette
Joanne Viesselmann
Elizabeth Vitale
Andrea Vodicka
Francis X. Vogel
Dionne Wachowiak
Blanche Wade
Cathi Walker
Cheryl Walkowiak
Gwyn E. Wallander
Ralph & Susan Wehnes
Ruth Weill
Bruce Weiss & Melinda Steffey
Wendy M. Wenzel
Janine & Bill Werner
Lois Wesener & Andrew Kennedy
Richard R. West
Brian Westbrook
Elizabeth Westlake
Whitefish Bay Woman’s Club
Kathleen M. Wieczorek
Bob & Lana Wiese
Kary Wiesler
Peter Wilder
Frankie Williams
Lisa H. Williams
d’Andre Willis
Arlene Wilson
John Wilson
Jodi L. Winn
Wisconsin Boating Club
Andrew Wise
Joshua Wolter
Lance Wooten
Kyle Worcester
Joanne Wurst
Leah Wyant
Jennifer Yerkes
Joan E. Zawikowski
Dean & Debbie Zemel
Terry Zeske
Jacquie Zetting
Taylor Ziegler
Ana Maria Zientek
Peter & Charlene Zierden
Jan Zimmerman
Chad Zitzke
Brittany Zubarik
Nicole Zurawski
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Girl Scout Troop #6262
Girl Scout Troop #8946
Owen Goldin
David H. Gorton
Jonathan F. Gorton
Frank & Judy Grochowski
In-Kind Donors
Ruth Ann Guthmann
Anonymous
Mary Therese Guzniczak
88Nine Radio Milwaukee
Scott & Kathy Happ
Christian & Suzanne Adams Heavenly Babies
Affinity, Inc.
Tom & Susan Hefner
All-American Roofing, LLC Kathy Henry
Alverno College
Hephatha Lutheran Church
Chell Anderson
Susan Hickey
Gerald Anderson
Home Depot
Anodyne Coffee Hot Yoga Milwaukee
Walker’s Point
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Ardent
Indulge Studios
Arena Americas
Infinity Exteriors, LLC
The Aveda Institute of
Lucas and Carla Jackson
Beauty & Wellness
Dorothy-Clare Jacobs
Barewood Furniture
Sandy Jandegian
Daniel & Deidre Barnas
Bartolotta Restaurant Group Juanita Jara
Jimmy John’s
Michelle Battles
Batzner Pest Management, Inc. Johnson Controls
Daphne K. Johnson
Ann Benschoter
Gayle Johnson
April Berends
Gina Johnson
Virginia Besasie
Kappa Delta Milwaukee
Ron & Sandy Besaw
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Alumni Chapter
Kellner
Greenhouses
Birthday Club
Black Girls Run Milwaukee Reneé Kielich
Lisa Kingery
Blue Jacket
Sarah Kirk
Bon-Ton
George & Lyn Kleist
Bottomless Closet
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Shannon Knapp
Heather Koehn
Milwaukee - TABS
Steven & Debra Koenig
Monica Brandies
Christal Korfhage
Julie Bremer
Josh & Jenny Kovach
Jennifer Bretl
Sherrie Krieg
Jason Brzek
Mary Krueger
BethAnn Burazin
Lakefront Brewery
c.1880
Legacy Recycling, LLC.
Bridget K. Carey-Ruffin &
Steve & Mary Frances Lilly
R.D. Ruffin
Sam & Anita Lindner
Jean M. Casey
Samantha Longshore
Celestial Care, LLC
Pat Lorino
Centro Café
Elsie Lovas
CG Schmidt
Heidi Lukinac
Theresa Rae Chojnacki
Ron MacDonald & Jerry Gantner
Christ Child Society
Marcus Theatres Corporation
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Carole McFarlin
Clinic of Obstetrics &
Gynecology
Hon. Margaret Dee McGarity
Ed Clipper & Gloria Dolle
Tom & Maureen McGinty
Colectivo Coffee
Catherine Mettlach
George & Aggie Collura
MGIC
Congregation
Sophia Michalovitz
Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun Milwaukee Admirals
Beverly Conner
Milwaukee Art Museum
Ruth Cordry
Milwaukee Bucks
Corner Bakery Cafe
Milwaukee County Parks
Wendy Cozzens
Milwaukee Jewish Day School
Don & Nancy S. Craig
Milwaukee Wave of Hope
Katrina Cravy
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Bader Rutter & Associates, Inc. Jannis Mindel
Margaret Crowley
Modine Manufacturing
Company
Vijay Cyrus
MODUS
Gregg Davis
Jim & Laurel Moschetz
Ebenezer Child Care
Mt. Zion Missionary
Edible Milwaukee
Baptist Church
El Conquistador Latino
Andrea Murdock
Newspaper
Dennis & Jennifer Myles
Evolution Gastro Pong
Mary Schumacher Myles
Frances Fargie
The National
First Business Bank Milwaukee
Karen L. Nelson
Carol K. Fishman
Willem & Elizabeth
Noorlander
The Flower Lady
Michael & Mary O’Bryne
Eileen Force Cahill
Sara Ochs & Bryan Krentz
Fortress Forms
Leia M. Olsen
Vicki Fox
Pamela Palmer
Sue Frodl
Panera Bread
Beth A. Furumo
Judie Papadakis
Krista Gallagher
Peabody’s Interiors
Megan Garry
thank you!
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Marguerite Curtis
Denise & Tom Curtis
Peggy and Peter Degroot
Greg St. Arnold
Olivia Faivre
Jim Green
Francine Feinberg
David & Dorlee Rohlfing
Jim Schleif
Jane Foley
Hon. Ellen Brostrom
Karen Fox
Pamela H. Stark
Elise and Ben Gokey
Lisa C. Mullaney &
Katherine Rose
Jessica Hartwick
Jeffrey Hartwick
Lenna M. Hathaway
Heather Hathaway
Heather
Ellen W. Eckman
Dana Emold
Jeannie Fenceroy
Mary H. Nelson
Laura Johnson
Linda Catterson
Ellen Kloth
Lisa Schildt
Debra Koenig
Robert & Andrea Mandel
Juli Kaufmann and her family
Enrique & Jennifer Breceda
Dara Chappie
Nancy Ketchman
Karen M. LeSage
Mary H. Nelson
Sandra Priebe
Christine Stelzer
Pat Stelzer
d’Andre Willis
The Kaufmann and
LeSage families
Juli & Mike Kaufmann
Amy Lindner
Linda Gorens-Levey
Amy Lindner & Jason Kleist’s wedding anniversary
Angelina Llanas
Lindsay’s work at Meta House
Steve Weber &
Lindsay Emer
Mary Maloney
Nell Benton
Theresa K. Marian
Katie Meissner
Helen Millard
Anastasia F. Brokmeier
Johanna Molina
Nancy Faris
Mary A. Moore
James M. Licata
Lucy Motley
William Stark Jones
Foundation
My father, John
Barbara Rabiego
My grandmothers
Melissa Ugland
My patients
Janice Litza
Tribute Donors - In honor of: Nancy
Monica McElroy-Denissen
Gene Arndt
Dianne Klopp
Our wedding guests
Lucas & Carla Jackson
The birth of Ava
Laura Miller Memorial Donor Cathy Perkins
Advised Fund of the Jewish
Kate & Ken Muth
Community Foundation
Dorothy Pfaff
CJ Bacelis-Bush &
Robin Dorman
Bill Neville’s Wedding
Megan Pignitari
David Angst
Thomas Warda
Jane Crise
Pinkalla
Chris Fredrick & Thanh Nguyen Allie
Jeanne Gilbertson
Dorothy Goulart
Lisa Jezewski
Ronald Kepner
Jenny Piotrowski
Hector Munoz
Paula Citro
Jerry & Karen Olson
Sarah & Serena Pollack
Judy Patrick
Marjorie Zessar
Sandy Brown
Zephaniah Ponder’s
Charles & Nancy Zunker
6th birthday
The children at Meta House
Tricia Dobbertin
Toni Spott
Patrocinia E. Panaguiton
Christine Culver
Jordan & Marie Ponder
Jeannie Jackson
Deanna Singh & Justin
Georgia C. Littlepage
Ponder
Curt Culver
Fern Puterbaugh
Linda Gorens-Levey
Kim M. Puterbaugh
Rebecca Perry
Pilot Air Freight
Sarah & Serena Pollack
Hal & Marinell Puchalski
Purple Onion
Kim M. Puterbaugh
Nancy Quast
Erin Ranthum
Reach Out and Read
of Milwaukee
RedBrownKle´ Marketing
Communications
Anita F. Reed
Theresa Reed
Janis Reichert
Rosemary Reyes Cuevas
Rinka Chung Architecture, Inc.
Roaring Fork LLC
Rochambo Coffee and
Tea House
Mary Ross
Roundy’s Supermarkets
Wells Fargo
Rachid & Carryn Sami
Jesus & Jennifer Sanchez
Nancy Sands
Eileen Schalk
Carolynn Schmidt
Don Schmidt
Judy Schmidt
Angela Sharpe
Sherwin-Williams
Paint Store #3513
Sista’s Nurturing a Purpose
Judy Spencer
St. Luke’s United Church
of Christ
Ron Staab
Starbucks - Brady Street
Starbucks - Shorewood
Steinhafels Furniture
Stone Creek Coffee Roasters
Connie Stringer
Supercuts / Regis Corporation
Miriam Sushman
Allison Thornton
Winifred Thrall
Threads of Love Quilt Ministry &
Close-Knit Friends Knitting
Ellen Trytek
Barbara Tucker
Renee Tuinstra
United Way of Greater Milwaukee
& Waukesha County
United Performing Arts Fund
Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church
We Energies
Kathryn A. Weidner
Whitefish Bay Woman’s Club
Lisa H. Williams
Wisconsin Business
Travel Association
Wolf Peach
You Are Special
Kim Puterbaugh
Timothy & Sally Turner
Lois Randall
Theodore & Dorothaya Sarandos
Barb Rasmussen &
Robert Scheuermann
Richard & Anita O’Conor
Rhema
Sherri Lex
Jan Rhodes
Diane Buck
Jim Schleif
Alice Rotfort
Jill & Mark Goldstein
Sarah
Rosheen Styczinski
Jan Schlichting
Gass Weber Mullins LLC
Beth Hanan
Jane Schoenborn
Bridget Domaszek
Sabine Schwark
Victoria G. Schaal
Richard J. Stangl
Theodore & Dorothaya Sarandos
Jean Stemper
Patty Beyer Robinson
Anne Blackwood
Jennifer A. Butzke
Lisa Case
Phil Case
Jeannie Fenceroy
Caroline A. McCourt
Peggy Mitchell
Chrissie Pokorny
Katie Praedel
Emily Purton
Matt Schmelzer
Emily Schmidt
Liz M. Schreck
MJ & Josh Sparks
Joseph & Pamela Stemper
Marianne Streit
Erin VanderLoop
Amy McNeely
Diane Wabitsch
Michelle Battles
Mary Wendt
Renee Scampini
The women at Meta House
Stephen & Ellen Servais
Jaime Wooten
Executive Women International
Tribute Donors - In memory of:
Heather Allan
Elizabeth Altorfer
Claude & Evelyn Beale
Monty Ann Bolfert
Crystal Chuckel
Dan & Donna Danowski
Donges Bay PTO
Laura Erickson
Kendra Finco
Holly L. Haseley
Christine Heier
Bill Henke
Dominique Hostetler
Lori Howley
Patricia Jirovetz
Wendy Kitzman
Susan Knox
Laura Lines
Grant & Betty Lubin
Mary T. McCabe
Michael & Nancy McCabe
Martha J. Morrison
Julie Pubanz
R & R Insurance Services
Mary Satkowiak
Lorna Schaefer
Schiro & Zarzynski
Wisconsin Boating Club
Peter & Charlene Zierden
Charlotte Holcombe
Alice & Ed Ruffin
how to get involved
“Life before Meta House was
horrible. I was lost, hungry,
homeless, and pregnant with a
desire to get clean and stay clean.
Now, I’m a responsible, loving
mom and an independent,
hard-working young lady.”
- Shelonda, Meta House graduate
Donate
Make a financial gift or pledge that allows Meta House
to continue essential work in the Milwaukee community.
Donate materials or in-kind gifts needed by our mothers and children to
furnish their homes and rebuild their lives.
Make Meta House part of your estate plans or make a deferred gift (such as
bequests, trusts and annuities) to the agency.
Contribute
Organize a donation drive at your place of worship or office to collect items
for Meta House’s wish list. These drives allow us to provide essential items to
women and children in all of our programs.
Have a party or host an activity honoring Meta House and collect in-kind
donations or raise money. This is a fun way to get together and make
a difference.
Advocate
Learn about the issues that impact our women’s lives and tell others.
Connect Meta House to community leaders, foundations or funding sources.
Your connections help us to continue to provide our comprehensive services
for women.
Volunteer
You can offer your time and talents to our agency and help us keep costs down!
Email: volunteer@metahouse.org for more information.
Visit
Join us at a Meta Moments event! These casual, free events give your insight
into the various issues our clients face and the treatment solutions we offer.
Check our website, www.metahouse.org, for upcoming dates.
Schedule a tour at Meta House to learn more about the programs and services
and to see our mission in action. Call (414) 962-1200 to schedule a tour today.
Stay in touch
Sign up for our e-news and/or newsletter, email volunteer@metahouse.org.
“Like” Meta House and follow our updates on Facebook.
Follow @MetaHouse on Twitter.
thank you!
Tribute Donors - In memory of:(cont’d)
Jeffrey Honkamp
Betty Jo Azpell
Alan & Barb Baumann
Scott & Melissa Becker
Kerstin Boudreau
Marlene Bruno
Nancy Cook
M. Costigan
Dominic & Barbara Deamicis
Sam & Ann DeFrancesco
Michael & Barbara Doyle
Edward & Joanne Filmanowicz
Bob & Mary Fink
Susan Foley
Timothy & Eleanore Foote
Kathleen E. Geiger
David & Terese Gingrass
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Rob Harrington
Robert & Mary Haushalter
Patricia Hemann
Kenneth B. Hensel
Carol A. Herrle
Mary Alice Herzog
Cathy Hinze
Michael R. Honkamp, Sr.
Michael C. Horan
Hydrite Chemical Co.
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Christine & James Jensen
Donna Kuehl
Alex Kasun
Mary F. Keyes
Cathy Kobs
James & Mary Krueger
Paul & Marie Kustermann
Amratlal & Nalini Gita Lodhia
James & Mary Jane Luterbach
Lorraine Mackstaller
James McCormack
Mark & Rita Minsky
Mark Mirsberger
Donald & Constance Moore
Myron & Rosemary Noble
Ron Perri
Judith A. Pohl
Ellen M. Purtell
Mary L. Purtell
Gene Reddick
Ann Roberts
Mark & Patricia Ruttum
Paul Schlondrop
Daniel & Marilyn Schneider
Eugene Sinclair
Marguerite Solberg
The Dickman Company, Inc.
Michael & Maureen Ullrich
Lia’s Legacy
Maggie Amin
Anonymous
Barbara J. Baker
Mary Boie
Mark Clark
Karen Cumblad
Mike & Gloria Dolan
Heather Flanagan
Paul & Pam Keenan
Christine & Steven Keto
Stephen & Karen Lied
Peggy Northrop
Janis B. Smith
Patricia J. Stevens
Lynnette Zitzke & Dave Barquist
Karen Rheault
Andrew & Sandra Borucki
Paulette Mace
Carole McFarlin
Chester & Evelyn Rheault
Gloria Rohrdanz
Tracie
Jim Knorr
Michael John Ullstrup
Christine A. Ullstrup
Karen Vidal
Valerie Vidal
* Denotes Multi-Year Pledge
+ Denotes Sustaining Donors
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all
donor information. Should there be any errors or omissions,
we apologize and ask that you bring them to our attention.
2625 N. Weil Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: 414-962-1200
Fax: 414-962-2305
www.metahouse.org
Facebook.com/MetaHouse
Twitter: @MetaHouse
Meta House is proud to be a
Milwaukee Infant Safe Sleep
Community Partner.
Meta House gives priority
admission to pregnant women.
Meta House provides an
equal opportunity in
employment and service.
Select photographs donated
by Milwaukee Portrait Project
& Linda Catterson
Design services donated by
Janet Scholl Design, llc