Clean Team - Allentown Rescue Mission

Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2013
NOT JUST A HOMELESS SHELTER - WE HELP CHANGE LIVES
Allentown Rescue Mission
Table of Contents
From the Board President……………..
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Gateway Center…………………………..
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Christian Living & Values Program….…..
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Clean Team………………………………
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Housing..…………………………………
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Meals………..……………………………
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Finance…...………………………………
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Fundraising.………………………………
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For more than 100 years, the Mission has been a place
where men have begun to experience restoration with
God, their families and their communities.
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A Message from the President of the Board of Directors
For Annual Report FY 2013
In order to change and grow, our surroundings and paths may need to move
along a new road that’s different from what may have been comfortable for
a long time.
The Allentown Rescue Mission has experienced its share of change in the
past year. We’ve seen familiar faces change, been faced with making tough
decisions and moved in new directions. Our Board of Directors knew that in
this declining economy, we needed to secure our finances and move out of
our comfort zone in order to be able to offer programs and services to the
homeless and needy for years to come.
We made the decision to hire a controller to evaluate our assets and expenses, as well as give us an
overview of what we needed to do to be financially stable moving forward. One of those decisions
involved eliminating our Drug and Alcohol Program and outsourcing to other community resources
that specialize in meeting those needs of our clients.
We sold several of the buildings and apartments owned by the Mission and added new programs,
such as “New Creations of the Allentown Rescue Mission.” New Creations is a transitional housing
program for men with drug and alcohol issues, which fit well into the continuum of care for our
residents. Troubled men now have another viable path from homelessness and addiction to a safe,
clean, sober home, while still residing at the Mission.
We added a new Resource Center to allow homeless men who come through the Gateway
Emergency Shelter access to computers, phones and other resources during the day, to give them
the tools to help themselves out of homelessness. They have access to job search information,
newspapers, bus schedules, self-help books, Bibles, and the ability to contact other Lehigh Valley
programs that are vital to meeting their needs.
We were able to provide food, shelter, programs and services to over 760 men who came to us for
help. Our Clean Team Program was able to offer employment to every homeless man who
successfully graduated from our Christian Living Program.
As a member of the Board of Directors for 21 years and President of the Board for 15 years, I am
proud to say that the Mission is stable, solid and moving forward. We are and will continue to be a
Christian ministry. We are able to do so because of a strong and faithful donor base. While FY 2013
saw many changes, as we continue to look up, we see those changes pointing us in the right
direction.
Blessings,
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Gateway Center
Homeless men who come to the Mission must first be admitted into our Gateway Emergency Shelter and can utilize its services for up to two weeks. Our emergency shelter has an average 14-day stay limit in order to encourage
guests to make a “commitment” to change their lives instead of just receiving a meal and a bed. While they do
receive food, clothing and shelter, they also receive much
more: assessments for needs, referrals for appropriate resources, and an "invitation" to hear the Gospel message
through nightly chapel services. However, no man is ever
turned away because of his race, religion, sexual orientation or beliefs.
FY 2013 Gateway Center Admissions
In FY 2013, 772 individuals were served by the Gateway Center
677 once (GC1)
95 needed services twice this year (GC2)
12%
GC1
GC2
88%
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Christian Living Program
The Christian Living Program is a Christ-centered, residential program. It offers the Gospel
message of Jesus Christ, transitional housing, meals and clothing, Life Skills Education, and
referrals to other service providers. The first eight weeks include full days of classes and group
sessions in Life Skills Education. Students attend morning devotions, evening chapel, and daily
Bible study groups.
Clients receive training for anger management, conflict resolution, communication skills and
healing for damaged emotions. Clients receive basic information about drug and alcohol issues
and receive suitable resources for their needs, including how to stop smoking.
They receive assistance with basic computer skills, resume writing, interview techniques, and
tools to help them find and keep a job. They participate in money management and budgeting
classes to prepare them for a responsible, debt-free life. They will open their own custodial accounts with the Mission supervised by their counselors.
Clients must become involved with a church of their choice for spiritual growth, accountability
and support, and must attend worship services weekly. They’re also encouraged to reestablish
communication with family members to rebuild relationships, when appropriate.
What Makes CLP Successful?
Rescue Missions that teach the Gospel Message of
Jesus Christ are exponentially more successful than
those that do not. Clients who accept Jesus Christ as
their Lord and Savior or who rededicate their lives to
Christ and regularly attend a home church, and participate regularly in a support group such as AA or
men’s Bible study, will rarely return to their former
lifestyle.
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FY 2013 Christian Living Program Enrollment and Completions
(80 participants)
FY 2013 Total Number of Enrollments
80
Dropped Out/Did Not Finish (DNF) 37
Successful Completions (SC)
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Basic requirements for admission to the Christian Living Program (CLP)
*A willingness to change
*An acceptance that one’s current lifestyle has caused his homelessness
*An agreement to comply with the rules and regulations of the CLVP
The Christian Living and Program does not discriminate and accepts men from many belief backgrounds. Being a “born again” Christian is not necessary for acceptance to the
dates are required to attend Bible study and chapel services.
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program. All candi-
In FY 2013, 80 men enrolled in the Christian Living Program.
Christian Living Program
In Fiscal Year 2013, 80 candidates for the Christian Living Program, who agreed in principal to
the goals of the CLP, were assessed for medical health, mental health, welfare, criminal justice
and social security disabilities issues. We partner with the other agencies to address any drug or
alcohol issues. As CLP clients, they participated in 8 weeks of classes including: life skills,
anger management, drug and alcohol relapse prevention, computer and internet classes, resume
preparation, job interview skills, and Bible study. They received formal case management to
guide their progress and worked on community service projects. At the conclusion of the 8week session, each participated in a graduation ceremony.
Job Search and Employment
The CLP graduates begin looking for employment the first business day after graduation. The
CLP computer lab is available for job search and online applications. Once a client has
secured a job, he submits his entire paycheck to his case manager for deposit in his institutional
account. Saving comes first, and all withdraws are approved by the case manager, for essentials
and limited spending money. Some graduates enter the Mission’s 13-week Clean Team
workforce development program , working 28 to 30 hours/week, earning $7.50/hour. Their free
time is spent seeking full-time employment.
In FY 2013, 28 CLP graduates transitioned into the Clean Team (Workforce Development); X
of that total were still employed there on
6/30/2013; X found employment in the
community and were still working; X were
incarcerated; X were unknown.
The Clean Team has an earned its reputation
for employing hard-working, cooperative
and diligent men who are committed to the
task at hand.
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Clean Team
Clean Team participants are homeless clients of the Allentown Rescue Mission, doing real work
improving the condition of neighborhoods of downtown Allentown and other locations in Lehigh
County, usually picking up litter on scheduled routes. They also perform temporary labor work such as
lawn care, snow removal, light construction and home and property cleanouts for more than 50
customers, local companies, churches and event providers in the Lehigh Valley.
The goals and objectives of the Clean Team Program are to help homeless men work their way out of
homelessness by teaching important values and transferable workplace skills needed to become
successful, viable, working members of society. The men learn a work ethic, receive wages, save
money, and eventually move into affordable apartments. The program is geared toward making them
successful, self-sufficient members of the community.
Clean Team program graduates are more competitive in getting a job, and more successful at keeping it.
FY 2013 Employment Results for Clean Team
In FY 2013, 73 workers were employed by the Clean Team
32 completed successfully (S)
21 Remained in program into new fiscal year (R)
20 completed unsuccessfully (UC)
10 substance abuse issues
8 failed to comply
2 Quit/Resigned
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FY 2013 Clean Team Program Completion Rate
In FY 2013, 32 men completed the Clean Team program
Of the 32 completions, by 6/30/13
25 were employed in the community
4 unknown
3 receiving social security disability benefits
FY 2013 Clean Team’s Transferrable Skill Growth
The Clean Team expects its members to demonstrate increased knowledge of
transferrable workplace skills. Every Clean Team Participant Must Know and Practice
These 10 Values:
Percentage of Clean Team Skill Growth
1. Prompt
2. Ready to work
3. Safe
4. Attentive
5. Cooperative
6. Diligent
7. Productive
8. Trustworthy
9. Flexible
100 % of Clean Team Members demonstrated increased
10. Grateful
knowledge of transferable workplace skills
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FY 2013 CLVP Apartment Results
FY 2013
Total CLVP Apartment Tenants Served
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Moved into own apartment/Obtained permanent housing (OPH)
Disappeared (Disap)
Total Dismissals (Dismiss)
Evictions
5
Sent back to dorm
3
Arrested
1
Graduates still renting 6/30/12 (SR)
16
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3
12
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Berean Hall
Berean Hall provides temporary transitional housing for homeless clients who do not have previous issues with drugs or alcohol. It is a safe, clean, supportive environment that helps the clients transition
back into society.
New Creations
New Creations is a transitional housing program for clients with former drug and alcohol issues.
When the Mission made the decision to sell most of its properties which served as affordable
housing for Christian Living Program graduates, we knew our clients would need more time to
transition to a life of sober living. A decision was made to bring the clients back into the Mission into dorm rooms, which fits well into the continuum of care for our residents. Troubled
men now have another viable path from homelessness and addiction to a safe, clean, sober
home. It’s another way the Allentown Rescue Mission is committed to helping homeless and
impoverished men successfully transition to a life of clean living and self-sufficiency!
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Serving the Hungry – Nearly 40,000 Meals
In FY 2013, the Mission continued efforts to provide healthy meals. These efforts include
limited white sugar and adding whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables. Many of the men seeking
assistance have poor eating habits, sometimes resulting in malnutrition and illness. Food costs continue
to increase, making our commitment to providing a balanced diet for our guests and clients a challenge.
Meals Provided in FY 2013 (35,854)
4,085
11%
14,811
42%
16,588
47%
Program
Gateway
Bagged Lunch
Program
Gateway
Bagged Lunch
Total Meals Served
16,588
14,811
4,085 __
35,854
Meals Provided in FY 2013 by Month (35,854)
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAYJUNE
BAG Lunch
Gateway
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Program
Finance
FY 2013 Income Sources
(Excluding bequests)
Contributions
(Cont.)
Government Grants (Gov.)
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Fees
(D & A)
Clean Team Workforce Development Fees (CT)
Foundations
(Foun.)
Community Service Income (CS)
Special Events, Net (SE)
Rental Property Income (Rent)
Investment Income (Inv.)
Misc. Income
(Misc.)
Change in Value of Outside Trusts (COVI)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Subtotal
0
Loss on Disposal of Land, Building & Equipment
Change in Value of Split-Interest Agreements
(0)
(0)
Subtotal
0
Bequests
Total income
0
$0
Cont.
Gov.
D&A
CT
Foun.
CS
SE
Rent
Inv.
Misc.
The Mission’s 2013 Fiscal Year was July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013. The financial information
below is taken from the Mission’s FY 2013 Audited
Financial Statements, prepared by
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Campbell, Rappold, and Yurasits of Allentown, PA in July, 2013.
FY 2013 Program Expenses
Life Recovery Treatment Program (LRTP)
Christian Living Program (CLVP) 0
Gateway Center (GC)
Housing (H)
The Clean Team-Workforce Development (CT)
Total Program Expenses
0
0
0
0
0
LRTP
CLVP
GC
H
CT
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Fundraising
Private donations are the backbone of the Mission’s operating budget, funding 76% of total
income. The following data is based on information from the Mission’s donor giving database
for FY 2013.
Contributions for the FY 2013 are (excluding bequests)
Receipts:
Average Gift:
Number of Donations:
FY 2013 Fundraising Events
The Newstalk 790 WAEB Spaghetti Dinner breaks all records.
This popular annual event is supported and attended by more than 1,000 people and local businesses. Held at the Asbury United Methodist Church in October 2012, this is the most successful annual event in the Mission’s history. It was made possible by Bobby Gunther Walsh and
Newstalk 790 WAEB. As a result, $XX,XXX was raised!
Players of the Stage raised $XX,XXX
Home-schooled students learn about theater and present performances twice a year, and ask
audiences to make a free-will offering to a charity, such as the Mission. In December 2012, the
“The Little Princess” was presented to packed houses, which very generously gave more than
$11,000 to support the Mission.
The “Thanks for Giving” Food and Supplies Drive enjoyed it’s biggest success in November
2012, its 12th year. Hundreds of individuals and groups donated 36,000 pounds of food and
supplies. With a conservative estimate of $2 per pound of food and supplies, this provides
$xxxxx for budget relief. There were cash donations of $x,xxx. Our thanks to the major sponsors that made the event so successful: Giant Foods, Walmart, Rothrock Motors, Jaindl Farms,
Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market, Newstalk 790 WAEB-AM and B104FM.
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Close to 100 volunteers helped
make TFG a huge success!
2nd Annual Taste of the Valley’s Finest
Taste of the Valley guests enjoyed delicious food, live music
and a silent auction.
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Allentown Rescue Mission
Board of Directors
2013 Fiscal Year
Tom Gibson / President
John Kercsmar, C.P.A. / Vice President
John Hinkle, Secretary
Will Hahn / Treasurer
Dean Browning
Dr. Laurence Karper
Kris Kapoor
Brad Osborne
Stuart Smith
Dr. Wayne Stuart
Evett Vega
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