File - Friends of the Children

2015 Annual
Report
Dear friends of Friends,
Friends of the Children is an organization
that breaks the cycle of generational
Dear friends of Friends,
It has been an extraordinary year at Friends of the Children! I am honored and humbled to have spent this year as the
Executive Director, which has only deepened my passion for the work we do and the incredible kids we serve.
The strong, enduring relationships that our youth form with their Friends are what give them the opportunity to realize
their tremendous potential. It wasn’t until I stepped into this new role that I began to fully grasp what we mean when we
talk about kids facing the highest risks. I had heard the individual stories of our youth who experience homelessness,
food insecurity, or drug activity in their homes. With this new line of sight, I’m beginning to understand the extent to
which our youth live these realities every day. As I become more familiar with the trauma our youth face, I continue to
grow in amazement at their resilience.
poverty through salaried, professional
mentoring. We select the children facing
the highest risks and commit to working
with those children from kindergarten
through graduation.
This year we launched our Core Assets initiative, which takes the incredible work that we have done throughout
our history and aligns it with the latest research and innovation around social and emotional learning. We are now
seeing Friends, volunteers, and youth talking in their day to day work about grit, self-determination, problem solving,
and belonging.
One of the creative ways our Friends help youth find a sense of belonging is through engagement with community
partners like Vital Life, a Marquis and Consonus Foundation. From science lessons with Consonus pharmacists to
service learning at Marquis senior care facilities, Vital Life provides incredible opportunities for our youth to learn
professional skills and become part of a multi-generational community.
Cover and Inside Cover Photos: ©Matthew Sorenson
In November, I experienced one of the true highlights of my professional career when we opened our new Rockwood
facility. This building represents the culmination of so much hard work from our volunteers who served on the planning
and fundraising committees, our Friends who provided insights into what would make the perfect building, and our kids
who really helped us shape the vision. We are incredibly grateful for the many generous supporters who gave above and
beyond our expectations to make this dream a reality.
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This remarkable year wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our amazing donors, staff, and volunteers. I’d
like to particularly thank our new favorite volunteer, #8 Portland Trail Blazer, Al-Farouq Aminu, who has visited our youth
twice and bought over 200 Thanksgiving baskets for our families with his teammate, Maurice Harkless.
The children in our program inspire and surprise us every day with their remarkable ability to persevere and work toward
bright futures. Thank you for being a part of their success.
MEGAN LEWIS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Selecting youth in
kindergarten, the first
step in creating
real change.
Our youth face
the highest risks
If a classroom of 30 students were made up entirely of
youth from our program, the youth’s experiences would
look like the following:
28 out of 30
live in poverty
During the spring of each school year, Friends spend six weeks observing kindergarten
classrooms to select new youth for our program. Friends coordinate with teachers
and school staff at our three partner schools to identify youth who show signs of
significant life challenges. Not only do Friends look at classroom behavior and
academic performance, but they also pay attention to youth who come to school
late or infrequently, go hungry, seem sleep-deprived, wear unwashed clothes, or act
withdrawn and isolated. These are all signs that a youth may be experiencing unstable
or harmful situations.
Every child we select has experienced trauma that threatens their long-term
educational and professional success. In fact, the vast majority of our youth are
affected by multiple challenging situations at the same time, like poverty, abuse,
homelessness, and domestic violence. Out of 12 risk factors that we assess, 86% of
our youth experience at least three and over half experience six or more. The early
intervention and consistent, one-on-one support that Friends provide to our youth is
invaluable. “I can’t imagine what it would be like for Julie* if she didn’t have a Friend,”
says a teacher of one of our youth. “Her story of positive change this year is one of
the most drastic I’ve ever been a part of in eight years of teaching, and I’m so thankful
for that.”
26 out of 30
were born to a teen parent
12 out of 30
have been involved in the foster care system
4 out of 30
do not have a stable place to sleep for the night
13 out of 30
are victims of abuse or neglect
12 out of 30
have been impacted by domestic violence
*Names changed to protect program youth
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Our youth know that
they belong
Research proves that youth who engage in formal social and emotional learning not only
show better classroom behavior and greater motivation to learn, but also score higher on
key tests. A Friend’s strength has always been their ability to coach youth to develop the
non-cognitive skills they need to succeed in school and out in the community.
This year, we combined our organization’s 20+ years of practical experience with this
growing body of research to create a structured social and emotional learning curriculum
and deepen our program’s impact. It is our goal that every youth graduate from the Friends
program with nine core assets in place.
One of our youth, Jackson,* has shown tremendous growth in these assets through his
engagement with our partner, Marquis Companies senior care facilities. Jackson’s family
moves around a lot in search of affordable housing, preventing him from developing deep
roots in a community. Jackson’s Friend, Emmit,* started taking him to gardening and
barbecue events at the Marquis Mill Park facility, and Jackson eventually began to build
relationships with the seniors. Staff members at Marquis Mill Park say that their residents
ask when Jackson will be visiting next to read with them or help with a craft project. What’s
more, Jackson has learned more about potential careers as he has gotten to know doctors,
nurses, pharmacists, and activities directors. This exposure to new opportunities and the
sense of belonging Jackson feels when he walks through the doors at Mill Park help buoy
him through times of stress and uncertainty.
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Nine Core Assets
Growth Mindset
Positive Relationship Building
Finding Your Spark
Problem Solving
Self-Determination
Self-Management
Perseverance/Grit
Hope
Belonging
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A space for
every dreamer
Since opening our new program facility in Gresham’s Rockwood neighborhood, our Friends and youth
have poured through the doors to enjoy communal dinners, karaoke sing-offs, cooking classes, and
evenings next to the fireplace with board games and books. This flurry of activity is exactly how we
envisioned the space would be used.
One of the most magical things about our building is that it can meet the many needs and varied
interests of our youth. On a Friday teen night, we simultaneously held a 3-on-3 basketball tournament
in the gym and an anime appreciation night on the big screen in the living room. Darren, a Friend
of 16 years, raves about the facility. “The AV equipment is great, and the living room is homey and
comfortable. My kids are all really impressed with the building. It also makes seeing my youth much
more convenient because 80% of them live in East County, and my older adolescents can easily meet
me there.”
Our East County capital campaign, launched in 2014, successfully raised over $5 million for the
construction of this incredible facility. The building layout was largely driven by youth input. Some
youth wanted new computers, some wanted a full gymnasium, while others wanted an art room. The
common thread weaving through all their dreams was that our youth wanted a safe place to relax, do
their homework, and just be a kid.
To those who supported the campaign, we cannot thank you enough. Your contributions will continue
to impact our youth for years to come as they engage with their Friends and peers in their new home
away from home.
Long-Term
Outcomes
83% of our youth earn their high school
diploma or GED.
60% have parents who did not complete
high school.
93% of our youth avoid the juvenile
justice system.
50% have parents who were incarcerated.
98% of our youth avoid early
parenting.
85% were born to a teen parent.
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Discovering
your spark
Many of our youth do not have computers or access to the internet in their homes.
At a time when technology-related skills are increasingly necessary for academic
and professional advancement, it is crucial that our Friends help level the playing
field by supplementing our youth’s exposure to the digital world. Thanks to a
generous grant from the Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission, we were
able to outfit our Rockwood building with state-of-the-art educational technology
enhancements. We can now engage youth in ways that were not previously
possible, including interactive remote tutoring, video editing projects, and STEMrelated activities.
Social Return on
Investment
By giving youth the tools and confidence they
need to meet our long-term outcomes, the Friends
program is addressing root causes of generational
poverty and marginalization. Achievement of these
goals not only has a life-changing effect on graduates
of the Friends program, but also has a substantial
benefit to society as a whole. For every $1 invested
in the organization, more than $7.60 is returned to
the community as a result of higher wages earned
and lower burdens on social safety nets and the
justice system.
Our Friends help youth to explore their world and use their imagination, curiosity,
and creativity. We want to spark new interests, driving youth to discover strengths
interest. Last year, Jamal* attended our very first video editing workshop, where
$1=$7
he storyboarded, filmed, and edited a video about his life. He now wants to pursue
It makes economic sense.
and passions that may one day unlock their path in life. As our youth enter high
school, Friends increasingly focus on supporting youth in their chosen areas of
a career in filmmaking.
We see all of our youth as future scientists, journalists, computer programmers,
The Harvard Business School Association of Oregon showed that for
every $1 invested in Friends of the Children, the community benefits
over $7 in saved expenses the child would have incurred. Helping one
child saves the community $900,000.
beauticians, and designers. They are all capable of great things, and we will leave
no stone unturned in helping them to fulfill that greatness.
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Life-long,
forever effect
Shortly before graduating from our program, Jesse stood in front of the entire Friends of
the Children staff and thanked his Friend, Mike, from the bottom of his heart. “Friends of
the Children made one of the biggest decisions for my life when they gave me Mike. He
Friends Forever Society & Child Investment Program
Each year, Friends of the Children - Portland works to grow its program and serve more children in
need of a Friend. As the number of benefiting youth increases, the Friends Forever Society and Child
Investment Program are necessary to sustain services for years to come. We thank our generous
donors for being a part of these campaigns.
year’s Friend Raiser. He wanted to make sure others knew how important his Friend has
been in his life and to thank all those that made their life-long friendship possible. Even
though our youth graduate from our program, they never graduate from our hearts.
What has Jesse been doing in the last year? We caught up with him at his job as a package
handler with UPS. He told us about how he loves having a steady job with a company
that offers him room for growth and that he is always receiving positive feedback from his
supervisors. He aspires to one day be a UPS driver. The stability offered by the position’s
sizeable pay is lucrative for Jesse—something he didn’t always have while growing up and
wishes to change for himself.
and the Friends of the Children program. Contact Jim
Lillis at 503.281.6633 or [email protected].
Friends Forever
Endowment Society
Friends Forever
Legacy Society
Child Investment
Program
The following individuals are making a difference by
contributing a cash gift or pledge to Friends of the
Children - Portland Foundation:
The following are supporting Friends of the Children Portland by designating a bequest through their will
or estate plan:
The following individuals and companies have committed
to raising a combined total of over $700,000 in pledges
to support 3-5 years of mentorship for children selected
for the Friends of the Children - Portland program:
has been the single most important person to me, and I don’t know where I’d be without
him. Mike, I hope you know how much you mean to me.” Jesse went on to speak at last
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Thank You for
Your Support!
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$1,000 during the 2015 calendar year.
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Anonymous
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Special Partners
Events | 2016-2017
Volunteer
Individuals and corporate groups can help with office
work, tutoring, building projects & other special needs
ALL YEAR
For more information on our special events and ways to
get involved visit friendspdx.org.
The NW Natural Holidays with
the Trail Band
A 23-year holiday tradition, Oregon’s own Trail Band performs
a selection of classic and modern holiday music in a benefit
concert for Friends of the Children.
DECEMBER 9-11, 2016
Book Buddies
Help improve the reading skills of our youth and volunteer to
be one of our Book Buddies during summer camps. Just an
hour of your time!
JULY & AUGUST
Bowl-a-Thon
Bowlers of all skill levels team up to compete, have fun and raise
money for Friends.
FEBRUARY 11, 2017
KATU School Supplies Drive
In partnership with KATU Channel 2, Friends of the
Children collects school supplies for our youth.
AUGUST
Classic Wines Auction
One of the top ten charity wine auctions in the country!
Friends of the Children is proud to be selected as one of the five
benefiting charities.
MARCH 4, 2017
Thank You for
Your Support!
Holiday Gift Drive &
Adopt-a-Family
You and your team of employees or family can get involved
by leading a toy drive at the office, adopting a family for the
holidays or helping us transport and sort toys.
Friend Raiser
We hope you join us next year for this fun and inspiring event!
MAY 11, 2017
DECEMBER
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Board of Directors
Diana M. Bianco, Chair
Principal, Artemis Consulting
Allyson Harris
Community Leader
Melissa Sircy, Chair
Portland General Electric
Indira Husic
CarePayment
Kara Bader
Community Leader
Jared Holum, Treasurer
Shareholder, Perkins & Co. P.C.
Evan Amano
Campbell Global
Tim Jakubowski
KPMG
Sheelagh Bandettini
Corporate Communications
Director
Portland General Electric
Marina Johnson
Chief Financial Officer,
Vision Capital Management
Dave Anderson
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Kevin Kaufman
CBRE
Brad Boyl
Morgan Stanley Wealth
Management
Kevin Kelly
OnPoint Credit Union
Thomas Braden
Community Leader
Christopher S. Brisbee
President, USI Northwest
Elise Brown
President, Ebi Public Affairs
Ryan Buchanan
CEO and Founder, eROI
Carmen Calzacorta
Partner, Schwabe, Williamson
& Wyatt
Cynthia Campbell
Founder
Duncan Campbell
Founder, Chairman Emeritus
The Campbell Group
Mark Chussil
CEO, Advanced Competitive
Strategies, Inc.
Alyson Day
Global Digital Manager,
Jordan Brand, Nike
Bertha Ferran
Mortgage Consultant,
Penrith Home Loans
Chuck Floberg
Vice President,
Account Executive
Parker, Smith & Feek
Edward Freysinger
Community Leader
Eric Gabrielson
Account Director,
Wieden + Kennedy
Bill Gardner
Director - Sales & Relationship
Management
Morley Financial Services, Inc.
Windi Martin
Partner, Ernst & Young
Alex Miller, Assistant Treasurer
Community Leader
Andy Miller, Vice Chair
Vice President, R. W. Baird
Jay Broudy
KPMG, LLP
Regan Delaney
Slalom Consulting
Jessica Early
Turner Real Estate
Jenna Mooney
Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine
Charlie Floberg
JLL
John Nolting
Oregon/Alaska Region Senior Vice
President, Regional Retail Sales
Leader, KeyBank
Kyle Floberg
Durham & Bates
Jeff Nudelman
VP, General Council,
Harsch Investment Properties
Dave Golda
Providence Health & Services
John Phillips
President/CEO,
Grand & Benedicts
Chantay Reid
Organizational Development
and Human Resources Director,
CareOregon, Inc.
2015 Audited
Financial Summary
Ambassador Board
Alexandra Foster
Nike – Jordan Brand
Matty Hackl
Regence Bluecross Blueshield of
Oregon
Nicole Hillis
CLEAResult
Assets
Operating Revenue
Andrew Nelson
Woodruff Sawyer Company
Brianne Margolin
US Bank
SPECIAL EVENTS
$2,004,958
37%
OTHER
292,863
5%
Jacob Mills
Waddell & Reed
Prepaid expenses
Andrew O’Neal
Brown & Brown Northwest
Kevin O’Neill
M2P Marketing
CORPORATE
624,831
12%
Laura Shipley
Umpqua Private Bank
Gregg Silliman
Hoffman Construction
Larissa Sobolewski
Community Leader
TOTAL
UNRESTRICTED
REVENUE
$5,362,337
Cash restricted for property acquisition
Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
FOUNDATIONS
$1,057,528
20%
GOVERNMENT
$633,939
12%
Jessica Williams
ChefStable
$1,851,447
2,078,484
111,122
820,078
3,403,490
TOTAL ASSETS $8,264,621
Liabilities
INDIVIDUAL
$748,217
14%
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$916,828
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$916,828
Operating Expenses
Fast Friends Scholarship Board
Cash and investments
Pledges receivable
Bruce Schoen
Community Leader
Tim Rasch – Chair
Larry Sherwood & Assoc.
Gunner Ingraham
Community Leader
Jill Abere
Chubb Insurance
Katie Jeremiah
Jordan Schrader
Bob Bayly
Community Leader
Kirk Johansen
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Carolyn Walker
Partner, Stoel Rives
Joan Bearzi
Community Leader
Andy Lewis
Durham and Bates
Elle Weatheroy, MSW
Equity & Diversity Manager,
Portland Police Bureau
Jerry Brodie
Campbell Global
Gretchen Mandekor
Mandekor Lewis LLC
Carmen Calzacorta
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Connor Miller
Chubb Insurance
Bruce Howell
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Lisa Owens
The Owens | Lacey Team
Melissa Sircy
Project Manager, PGE Foundation
Matt Swaim
Vice President,
Construction Services, Nike
Aukjen Ingraham
Cosgrave Vergeer Kester, LLP
Net Assets
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
295,031
6%
FUNDRAISING
COSTS
556,002
11%
PROGRAM SERVICES
$4,080,273
83%
TOTAL OPERATING
EXPENSES
$4,931,306
Unrestricted net assets
Temporarily restricted net assets
Permanently restricted net assets
$2,520,837
4,786,132
40,824
TOTAL NET ASSETS
$7,347,793
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
$8,264,621
FINANCIAL POSITION FROM AUDITED STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2015
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