2013 Annual Report.indd - Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
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2013 Annual Report.indd - Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
www.interlakescap.com A Message from the Board Chairman & Executive Director ICAP’s long-awaited Madison Head Start Center was completed in August, 2013 and hosts 40 eager-to-learn preschoolers in its two classrooms. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on September 27, the commons area of the building was dedicated as the Natwick Room, in honor of Kathryn Natwick. In her remarks at the event, Cindy Dannenbring (ICAP’s Executive Director) said that the honor was appropriate because Kathryn has “dedicated her life to young children.” The Head Start Center is the first building constructed by ICAP in its nearly fifty years in existence, and demonstrates the commitment of the Board of Directors to the agency’s programs and to the community of Madison, where the agency’s administrative offices have been located since the organization was created. Even as the Head Start program experienced a significant milestone with the construction of the new center, other programs have not shared in that triumph. The Weatherization Assistance Program, which has existed since the late 1970s, earlier received a huge increase in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Those funds were available for three years, and the agency served hundreds of residents with weatherization services during that time. Unfortunately, Congress did not choose to maintain that high level of funding, and in fact cut the program’s budget to less than half of what it had been before the ARRA was enacted. That has led to a major decline in the number of homes that can be served – down to roughly 4 to 5 homes per month. The continuing high costs for home heating energy, though, have not declined as the Weatherization funds have, and so residents in the area who could benefit from program services are likely not to have that opportunity unless Congressional policy changes. The South Dakota State Legislature, in its 2013 session, created the South Dakota Housing Opportunity Fund. The Fund was created to serve as a catalyst for the creation of affordable housing and to meet other housing needs throughout the state. ICAP has requested financial support from the Housing Opportunity Fund to allow us to work with homeless and nearhomeless households, in conjunction with other resources provided through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. Most importantly, the Housing Opportunity Fund will serve as a permanent source of financial support for housing activities in the state, which will allow us to look at long-term solutions to pressing housing needs. In summary, 2013 was a year of ups and downs, and 2014 will be interesting, as well. We look forward to the challenges that the future will bring. Sincerely, Dennis Weeldreyer Board Chairman Cindy Dannenbring Executive Director Mission Statement Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership empowers people to live, not just survive. Helping People. Changing Lives. 1 2012-2013 Board of Directors Dennis Weeldreyer, Chairman Brenda Hanten, Vice Chairman Bill Nibbelink, Treasurer Annette Mitchell, Secretary Each county is represented by three individuals; persons from the community, low-income and public sectors. Brookings County - Art Conners, Sarah Lirette, Ryan Krogman Clark County - Brandon Herr, Joey Latunski, Francis Hass Codington County - David Eickmeyer, Tracy Stavick, Brenda Hanten Deuel County - Ronald Boone, Nancy Meyer, Steven Rhody Grant County - Stan Liechti, Edna Englund, Doug Stengel Hamlin County – Marj Schleuter, Julienne Johnson, Douglas Noem Kingsbury County - Natalie Palmlund, Amanda Frazier, Audrey Lembke Lake County – Jim Iverson, Daryl Schubert, Dan Bohl Lincoln County – Dennis Weeldreyer, Jessica Starnes, Jim Schmidt McCook County – Mildred Larson, Sandy Bartscher, Ralph Dybdahl Miner County – Phyllis Kurth, Norma Clemetson, Pat Maroney Minnehaha County – Bonnie Duffy, Dena Morken, Jeff Barth Moody County – Bill Nibbelink, Annette Mitchell, Jerry Doyle Turner County – Bill Hansen, Patti Mahoney, James Adamson Current Board of Directors 2 www.interlakescap.com About ICAP Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership (ICAP) was chartered in 1966 as a private non-profit Community Action Agency (CAA). CAAs were created under the auspices of the Economic Opportunity Act, the legislative core of President Johnson’s War on Poverty. ICAP originally served Lake and Miner counties in South Dakota and has since expanded to include Brookings, Clark, Codington, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Miner, Minnehaha, Moody and Turner counties. The main objective of “community action” is to empower lower-income and elderly people to help themselves out of poverty. Across the board, ICAP staff work with participants to achieve greater self-sufficiency, offering a hand-up, not a hand-out. ICAP’s central office is located in Madison, South Dakota and serves 14 eastern South Dakota counties. For more information about ICAP programs and services, please visit www.interlakescap.com or call the administrative office in Madison at (605) 256-6518. County Service Site Grant County Milbank Clark County Codington County The Promise of Community Action Deuel County Watertown Clark Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. Clear Lake Hamlin County Hayti Kingsbury County We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. Brookings County DeSmet Brookings Miner County Lake County Moody County Flandreau Madison Howard McCook County Salem Minnehaha County Sioux Falls South Dakota Helping People. Changing Lives. Parker Turner County Canton Lincoln County 3 Community Services Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federally-funded antipoverty program. It provides the core funding for ICAP and other Community Action Agencies (CAAs). With these funds, the agency is able to identify causes and conditions of poverty, assist eligible participants in a variety of ways and help individuals and families move toward greater self-sufficiency. Case Management, Emergency Services, Information & Referrals It’s been said before that Community Action Agencies (CAAs) offer a hand up, not a handout. On any given day, ICAP’s Community Service Workers are meeting with local residents in our 14-county service area to do just that. By assessing needs, setting goals and identifying resources, Community Service Workers help guide participants toward greater stability in their lives. ICAP provides assistance for a variety of emergency needs, focusing primarily on utility and housing expenses, and operates the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) for several counties in the service area. This program can help with past-due rent, mortgage or utility payments. ICAP also receives funds for emergency energy needs from MidAmerican Energy’s ICARE program and from the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). Homelessness is often viewed as a problem happening only in big cities. However, we know that homelessness can occur in cities and towns of all sizes. ICAP uses funding from the SD Housing Development Authority to provide security deposit assistance to homeless families throughout the service area. Similar services, along with rent assistance, are provided to residents of Sioux Falls using HOME program funds. Eligible applicants are offered case management to create a self-sufficiency plan with the goal of participants attaining permanent housing. Through their vast knowledge of federal, state, local and private programs and services, Community Service Workers are able to link participants with appropriate resources. These include ICAP’s programs, and, when appropriate, referrals to other providers, thus avoiding duplication. In 2012-2013: 4 • ICAP helped 156 families move toward a better quality of life. • Information and referrals were provided to 9,606 people. • 374 homeless or near-homeless families received assistance to enter permanent housing. • Rent or mortgage assistance helped 191 people. • 2,710 people received food supplies. • 1,496 people were assisted with utility expenses. www.interlakescap.com Community Services Bright Futures Bright Futures is a comprehensive program in Sioux Falls which helps eligible homeless families with children, disabled individuals and the elderly enter permanent housing, become successful renters and move toward self-sufficiency. The City of Sioux Falls identified a gap in the services they offer and reached out to Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, knowing the reputation of the Heartland House program. In fact, one city official has compared the Bright Futures program to an outpatient Heartland House program. ICAP collaborates with the Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission to provide Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) to participants in the Bright Futures program, thus allowing each agency to utilize their strengths. There are several components to “The programs that Inter-lakes offers are very benefithe program, including Security cial to anyone who is willing to learn and change their Deposit/Rent Assistance, Tenant lives. I am very glad that they helped me get back on Education/Case Management, and, if needed, a rent/damage guarantee track to being the person I used to be!!” with the participating landlord. Income-eligible applicants work with ICAP Family Case Managers in all aspects of their lives. From education and training, job search and placement to general living and parenting skills, participants are held accountable and must follow stringent rules to stay in the program. Those who follow through and meet the standards set for them may continue in the program for up to two years. Bright Futures is currently funded by the City of Sioux Falls through the Community Development Department. The Tenant Education & Self-Sufficiency (TESS) program was a predecessor to the Bright Futures program, which debuted in the fall of 2011. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) ICAP partnered with Dakotah Bank, Dakota State University (SIFE), First Bank & Trust, Internal Revenue Service, Sioux Valley Energy and Southeastern Electric Cooperative to provide assistance to low-income and elderly people in filing their income tax returns. This valuable service helped 319 households receive $472,175 in refunds in 2013. In turn, Community Service Workers counseled many families to utilize these funds to pay down debt and take one more step toward greater self-sufficiency. Navigator As part of the Affordable Care Act, ICAP was awarded a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to participate in the Navigator program. This service trains staff to help individuals enroll in health plans on the Health Insurance Marketplace. The role of a Navigator also includes outreach and education efforts, along with helping people apply for health coverage. Helping People. Changing Lives. 5 Community Services Local Projects and Services ICAP’s service area of 14 eastern South Dakota counties includes cities and towns of all sizes, large and small. With such varied population levels come varied needs. One size does not fit all! Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership exists to meet the needs of each county. In many smaller communities, the local ICAP office is the only readily accessible comprehensive service provider. In these areas, ICAP partners with service groups, churches and volunteer organizations to coordinate and provide needed services and supplies. Some programs are offered once per year, while others function year-round. Holiday Activities: School Supplies: Gardens: Volunteer Service Network: 644 gifts given 542 students helped 317 people participated 286 rides provided Volunteers Volunteers provided 143,534 hours of assistance to ICAP’s programs. Garden to Market ICAP piloted the Garden to Market program during Summer 2013 in Lincoln and Turner Counties. Eligible participants obtained vouchers of up to $400 for set-up costs associated with starting a small business selling produce in a local farmer’s market. Acceptable purchases under this program include plants and seeds for produce of an edible nature and items necessary for selling. These may include a canopy, table, food bins, scale, labels and a cash box. The goal for individuals in this program is to increase income, and thus self-sufficiency, as well as to provide healthful food items for their own households. Thrift Stores As daily living expenses continue to increase, more shoppers are turning to alternative sources for their clothing and household shopping needs. ICAP currently operates Thrift Stores in Clark, Miner and Moody Counties. Stores accept donations of used items and offer them to the public at a low cost. Staffed primarily by volunteers, the agency is able to keep expenses down while providing this service. ICAP’s Community Service Workers in these areas are also able to issue vouchers to people in need. ICAP currently operates Thrift Stores in three communities: • The Nearly New Shop in Howard • The Closet in Flandreau • Used 2B New in Clark 6 www.interlakescap.com Housing Programs Weatherization Assistance Program While many programs exist to help those in need pay heating costs, ICAP’s Weatherization Assistance Program takes aim directly at the source of higher heating bills. With rising prices of energy, it only makes sense to make a home as energy efficient as possible. Each home to be weatherized is audited to determine the areas in need of attention. Weatherization Program services include repair or replacement of malfunctioning or non-working furnaces, installation of weatherstripping and caulking, and the addition of insulation if required. Applicants who are elderly or have a disability are the highest priority for services. “Thank you for all you’ve done for me. Your staff and all the contractors were awesome. What would I have done without your help?” “We greatly appreciate all the hard work that was put in to it. You have no idea how much this means to us.” 223 homes were weatherized during the 2012-2013 program year and 144 non-functioning or inefficient furnaces were replaced. HOME Rehab/Repair Program The HOME Rehabilitation program focuses on the needs of people with disabilities, as well as the low-income and elderly to provide home repair and modification services. This program is funded by the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) with HOME program funds allocated to the state by HUD. These HOME funds are used throughout the service area with the exception of Sioux Falls and are made available to qualified applicants on a zerointerest, 5-year decreasing balance loan. HOME Rehab funds helped 10 homeowners modify and repair their homes for health, safety and code compliance in 2012-2013. Helping People. Changing Lives. 7 Housing Programs Mutual Self-Help Housing Program The Mutual Self-Help Housing Program provides eligible participants an opportunity to build themselves new homes by contributing 65% of the labor necessary for the job in exchange for “sweat equity” in the property. An ICAP program coordinator works with applicants to determine eligibility and secure a construction loan from USDA- Rural Development. Additionally, ICAP receives funds from the Housing Assistance Council under the Self-help Housing Opportunities Program (SHOP) to use in developing building lots for participants. Once a group of 3-8 builders have qualified for their loans, they work together under the guidance of a construction supervisor to construct all homes of the group. No participant may move into his/her home until all homes are completed and have passed final inspections. Once all construction is complete, the construction loans are converted into standard 30 or 33 year mortgages. In 2012-2013, 7 families completed new, affordable high-quality homes through the Mutual Self-Help Housing Program. Tyra, age 6, is proud to display a drawing of the new home she and her family completed through ICAP's Mutual Self-Help Housing Program during Summer 2013. 8 www.interlakescap.com Housing Programs Self-Help Housing Rehabilitation Program In communities and rural areas across our service area, residents have identified housing rehabilitation as a need. Homes may have fallen into disrepair and living in them may even be hazardous. In response, ICAP, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development, has created a self-help rehab program to work with low-income homeowners to improve their living conditions. ICAP representatives meet with homeowners to design a plan of action which may include helping residents find loan or grant funding, selecting proper supplies for the project and guiding homeowners to complete the necessary work themselves. Some aspects of the work may require licensed professionals to meet local and state codes and may be contracted out. The Self-Help Housing Rehab program helped 11 low-income homeowners make repairs and upgrades during the 2012-2013 program year. Homeownership Education Program Homeownership has long been a key factor in the self-sufficiency of American families. Unfortunately, in recent years many families have struggled with housing issues because of challenging economic conditions. ICAP’s Homeownership Education Program includes two components to help these individuals. Homebuyer Education (HBE) offers education, pre-purchase and post-purchase counseling to anyone who wants to purchase a home, but may lack the skills and knowledge to do so successfully. HBE is endorsed by HERO (Homeownership Education Resource Organization). Foreclosure Prevention & Mitigation Services (FPMS) assist homeowners who are in danger of losing their homes due to delinquency or default. An ICAP staff member helps participants develop a plan to work with lenders and other creditors to address the variety of needs experienced by the family. This assistance may include help with budgeting, creating and maintaining spending plans, contacting financial institutions to create loan modifications and, at times, easing the foreclosure process to provide the best outcome for the participants. ICAP’s Homeownership Education Program is certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In 2012-2013, 33 households received Homebuyer Education services, and 8 households received assistance through the Foreclosure Prevention & Mitigation Services component. Helping People. Changing Lives. 9 Transitional Housing Heartland House Heartland House is located in Sioux Falls and has become the standard for transitional housing for families with children facing homelessness. By combining affordable apartments and intensive family case management, staff is able to help eligible participants move toward better lives. Family Case Managers work with each family to design and implement a personalized self-sufficiency plan which may include further education, job search and placement, money management, budgeting, general living and parenting skills, health issues and more. Families living at Heartland House must follow the terms of their self-sufficiency plan and comply with the program’s rules. Failure to comply has consequences, up to and including removal from the program. This accountability helps participants develop a sense of self-discipline and find greater success. Heartland House is currently able to house and serve 46 families in two fixed locations and in apartments in the Sioux Falls community. In 2012-2013, 290 people in 88 families were served. “When I first applied for the Heartland House I had nothing. I was …living and sleeping in my car. I so badly wanted to learn how to live as an adult and how not to struggle every single day. I have succeeded in so many areas. In June of this year I obtained employment at a local bank where I have health, dental, and vision insurance. I also have invested in a 401K. I am also a part of the United Way; I donate a percent each paycheck to the foundation. When I first applied at Heartland House these were all just dreams I had, but now I’m living it. Some days I do still struggle with finances, however, with everything I learned at Heartland House I am able to budget and get through each struggle. My son has everything he could ask for. We no longer need state assistance, except my son is on Medicaid. Without the Heartland House I do not know where my son and I would be. And for that; I’m truly thankful.” 10 www.interlakescap.com Child Development Head Start Pre-Birth to Five Head Start is a federally funded program which promotes school readiness through a series of options available to pregnant women, children and their families. With early intervention, Head Start is able to help young children on a path to successful transition to kindergarten. In accordance with South Dakota state laws, each InterLakes Community Action Partnership Head Start site has a transition agreement with the local school district. Known as a national leader in early childhood education, the Head Start Pre-Birth to Five program provides the environment and teaching to help children acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for success in school and for later learning in life. With a strong focus of all aspects of healthy development, including physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, the program includes the whole family in an effort to ensure that children are ready for Kindergarten. Head Start uses a system to monitor a child’s progress toward school readiness, using objectives which measure expected knowledge, skills and abilities needed for school entry. Head Start’s approach to School Readiness is three-fold: • • • Children are ready for school. Families are ready to support their children’s learning Schools are ready for children. Head Start Family Advocates and Teachers are trained to help the whole family find success and become more self-sufficient. Staff may guide parents to find better or more affordable healthcare and dental health options, as well as provide nutritional guidance to assist parents in providing healthier meals and snacks for their families. Parent involvement also includes training in child abuse and neglect awareness, and temperament and science training. In addition, the Head Start Pre-Birth to Five program gives parents opportunities to be involved in developing program policies and activities to enhance their own skills. Program Achievements: 91.4% of Head Start children (ages 3-5) were up to date on medical exams. 99% of Head Start children (ages 3-5) received dental examinations. 63.8% of Early Head Start children (ages 0-3) were up to date on medical exams. 92.9% of Early Head Start children (ages 0-3) received oral examinations either as part of their well-baby exam or through a professional oral examination. The remaining percentage consist of children in utero or those who have not yet developed teeth. 4.6% of eligible children are being served in Head Start and Early Head Start. The average monthly enrollment is 100% for Head Start and Early Head Start. Helping People. Changing Lives. 11 Child Development Head Start Pre-Birth to Five Eligibility is based on family income guidelines, child’s age and/or special needs of the child. Children in foster care and families that receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or are homeless automatically meet the eligibility criteria. Ten percent of funded enrollment may be children from families that exceed income guidelines. In 2012-2013 570 children from 482 families received early childhood development services through ICAP’s Head Start Pre-Birth to Five Program. Head Start To meet the needs of children, ages 3 to 5, the ICAP Head Start program offers center-based, home-based and school collaboration services September through May. Centerbased classes are held in ICAP operated facilities 3.5 hours per day, 4 days per week. Children enrolled in home-based services meet with Family Advocates in their homes for one and one-half hours per week. This option is available to those who may be on a waiting list for a center, live too far from a center to attend on a regular basis or by parent’s choice. To build socialization skills, Play and Learn Sessions (PALS) are also held twice a month. School Collaborations currently exist in seven communities and have been developed to serve children in smaller communities unable to support a full center. Classes are held in public school buildings through arrangements made with the local school system. With all options, ICAP’s Head Start teachers and staff provide inclusive research-based curricula to best serve the needs of each child and family. Parents are strongly encouraged to engage in classroom activities and to continue the development of early reading, math and other skills at home. Head Start provides a comprehensive array of services to help the participating children to develop appropriately. Through regular medical and dental check-ups, nutritional, educational and social opportunities, as well as the combined effort of teachers, staff and parents, children are helped to reach their goals and successfully transition into kindergarten. The total number of children served in Head Start in 2012-2013 was 302 from 273 families. 12 www.interlakescap.com Child Development Early Head Start Early Head Start provides services to pregnant women and infants and toddlers, ages 0-3 years. ICAP Early Head Start services are both center-based (Sioux Falls) and home-based. The Family Advocates assist pregnant women in obtaining comprehensive prenatal care, support them in fulfilling their parental roles and work with each family to best guide them in raising healthy, strong children. Children and parents meet with a Family Advocate weekly and attend socialization activities twice a month yearround. During the 2012-2013 program year, 268 children from 209 families were served in Early Head Start. “My favorite thing about Head Start Pre-Birth to Five is watching my child learn new things and seeing how much she enjoys it!” Transportation Public Transit Public transit systems operated by ICAP provided rides to 1001 people in 20122013. ICAP administers and operates the Public Transit systems in Deuel, Miner and Moody counties. Additionally, ICAP manages the East Dakota Transit program in Madison and the city transit services in Brandon and Dell Rapids. Rides are available on a demand-response basis to all people, regardless of age or income level. Riders over age 60 are asked for a donation, while those under age 60 are charged a fare, which varies by location. ICAP buses increase self-sufficiency and independence to many riders by offering them a reliable mode of transportation. Busy parents depend on ICAP transit to transport their children to preschools and daycares. Rides to doctor appointments, worship services, stores and more are made possible with the services of ICAP’s transit systems. Helping People. Changing Lives. 13 Senior Services 60’s Plus Dining Serving the needs of elderly residents in eastern South Dakota has been a hallmark of ICAP’s services for over (nearly) 40 years. The 60’s Plus Dining program provides well-balanced, low-cost meals and a social outlet to people 60 and older. To serve the varied needs of seniors, the program includes three options: congregate, home-delivered and the Star Card. Congregate dining sites are located in 31 communities and offer nutritious weekday noon meals in dining locations where seniors may gather. Many seniors enjoy these outings so much that, in addition to participating in the meals, they also volunteer with the program. ICAP congregate dining sites located in the following towns: 14 Arlington Clear Lake Howard Stockholm Brookings Colman LaBolt Strandburg Bruce DeSmet Lake Norden Toronto Bryant Estelline Lake Preston Volga Canova Flandreau Madison Watertown Carpenter Florence Milbank White Carthage Hayti Oldham Willow Lake Castlewood Hazel Ramona www.interlakescap.com Senior Services 60’s Plus Dining Home-delivered meals offer those who are homebound the opportunity to have weekday noon meals brought to them in their homes by local volunteers. Not only does this service insure the participant receives healthful meals, it often provides peace of mind to families knowing that their loved one has regular contact with people. Home-delivered meal services are available in the following towns: Arlington Brookings Clark Clear Lake De Smet Estelline Flandreau Henry Howard Lake Preston Madison Milbank Sinai Watertown The Star Card provides a more flexible meal option to participants in three communities. Diners purchase the prepaid punch card and are able to use it in designated local restaurants for a meal any time during the day, seven days a week. Many participants enjoy this prepaid option for budgetary reasons. The Star Card meal option available in the following towns: Brookings Lake Preston Watertown In 2012-2013, 2,080 people ages 60+ received 171,196 nutritious meals through this program. Helping People. Changing Lives. 15 ICAP Programs In The News 16 www.interlakescap.com Helping People. Changing Lives. 17 ICAP Financial Supporters 2013 Thank you to the following partners who gave cash donations of $100 or greater during 2013: 1st Savings Bank 2nd Street Diner Adkins Drywall, LLC Allan & Julie Gross Alliance Communications American Legion Auxiliary, #109 American Lutheran Church, Milbank American Lutheran Church Women, Milbank Amert Construction Company Anonymous Anonymous Architecture Incorporated Avera Medical Group, Tea Bank of the West Barb Desnoyers Belleview Lutheran Church, Howard Be Online Betty Heidemann Betty Sturm Bob’s Electric Bones Elevator Bonnie Kloster Brad O. Peterson Brett & Mindy Norgaard Brookings Area United Way Brookings County Commission Bryan & Sherri Shrank Canton Lutheran WELCA Capital One Services, LLC Cargill, Inc. Carpenter United Methodist Church Central Electric Power Cooperative CenturyLink Citi Foundation Citibank, N.A. City of Clear Lake City of Flandreau City of Florence City of Madison City of Sioux Falls City of Watertown City of Volga Clark Community Oil Clark County Commission Clark County Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Clark Family Dental Clark Rotary Club Clear Lake Kiwanis Club Codington County Commission Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. Connie Struwe Cook Olson Post 217 Ameican Legion Costello Property Management Credit Union Foundation of the Dakotas Crocker Lutheran Church Dacotah Bank Dairy Queen Dakota Ethanol Dakotaland Federal Credit Union 18 Dan & Cindy Dannenbring Dan & Judy Bohl Darin & Ann Johnson DAS Properties Data Systems Dave & De Knudson Dave & Marilou Gilbert David & Lori Olson Dean Foods/Land O’Lakes Denise Fjerestad Deb Konz DeLon Mork Dennis & Kathryn Murschel Deuel County Commission D. Scott & Laurie Thorson Disabled American Veterans, Grant County Duane & Davon Noonan Duane & Ruth Stahl Deuel County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans East Minnehaha County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans East River Electric Power Cooperative Eide Bailly, LLP Eyecare Center, Dr. Mike Brooke & Dr. Jodie Larson Elgethun Capital Management Ellsworth Funeral Home Emmanuel Presbyterian Church Women, Marion Estelline Area Ministerial Association Family Dental Center Feeding South Dakota First Bank & Trust First Baptist Church, Clark First Congregational Church, Sioux Falls First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard, Sioux Falls First Presbyterian Church, Sioux Falls Gary & Marsha Gabrielson Gene & Marilyn Hexom Gerry Elpert, D.D.S. Glen & Verna Lienemann Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus, Centerville Grace Lutheran Church, Willow Lake Grace Lutheran Church WELCA, Parker Grant County Christian Service Council Grant County Commission Great Western Bank Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce Greg & Pam Sands Foundation GSN Insurance Haisch Pharmacy Hamlin County Commission Hamlin Reformed Church, Castlewood Hayti Craft Show Hayti Lutheran WNALC Hansel Plumbing & Heating Heartland Consumers Power District Horizon Health Care, Inc. Interlakes Area United Way James River Equipment Jane & James Peterson Jay Egge Automatic Service Jeff & Sherrie Barth Jeffrey and Mary Jo Murray Charitable Fund of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Jim & Cheryl Iverson Joan Giebink John & Renae Pekas Jon & Beth Knuths Kathryn Natwick Kay Giesel Kent & Cindy Peterson Kenneth & Shirley Claussen Kieffer Oil Company Kingsbury County Commission Kingsbury Ministerial Association Kinzley Funeral Home Kiwanis Club of Sioux Falls Kristen Reese Kristi Schwader Knights of Columbus, DeSmet Lake County Commission Lake County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Lake County International Land O’ Lakes Foundation Larry Green Lee & Tracy Johnson, Hegg Realtors Leone Kannegieter Lincoln County Commission Lit Studios Living Word Lutheran Church, Milbank Lloyd Companies Lori & Mike Kueter Lutheran Men in Mission Lynn Christopherson Madison Community Hospital Madison Family Dental Madison Kiwanis Club Madison Realty Madison Rotary Club Marge & Kyle Bevers Maximizing Excellence, LLC Megan Dahl, in honor of Tim & Kathy Tyler Melanie & Norman Bliss McCook County Commission Mike & Lori Kueter Milbank Community Foundation Miner County Commission Miner County Cycle Club Minnehaha County Commissioners Moody County Child Protection Team Moody County Commission Montgomery’s Furniture www.interlakescap.com ICAP Financial Supporters 2013 Thank you to the following partners who gave cash donations of $100 or greater during 2013: Mutual of America Mutual Med Benefits Nelson Feeds New Hope Lutheran, Hayti Office Peeps Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Anna Circle, Sioux Falls Parker Community Vacation Bible School Pat Bohl Patricia Blume Properties, Vacation Rentals Montana Paul Lansky Pizza Ranch Prostrollo Auto Mall Ralph & Susie Wagoner Randy & Rhonda Pierret Randy Schaefer State Farm Insurance Rebecca & Sedge Freeman Renee & Lewis Weinberg Revillo Farmers Elevator Rick & Glenys Hull Johnstone Supply Charitable Fund of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Risk Administrative Services Rita & Jim Edwards Roger & Judy Johnson Roger Starks Ronald & Victoria Mayrose Robert E. Caselli Salvation Army, Brookings Unit Saputo Employees Scheel’s Scott Fiedler Scott & Sue Scofield Scott & Val Parsley Second Presbyterian Church, Flandreau Service Master Building & Commercial Maintenance Shelly Knuths Shop ‘N Cart Northeast Showplace Wood Products, Inc. Sidney and Mayona Elcock Family Endowment of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Singsaas Free Lutheran Church Sioux Empire United Way Sioux Falls Women’s Alliance of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Sioux Valley Energy Sonstegard Family Sooland Goldwings Southeastern Electric South Dakota Wheat Growers Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls Steve & Joni Cutler St. Christina Catholic Church, Parker St. John Lutheran Church & WELCA, Bradley St. Mary’s Catholic Church Altar Society, Clear Lake St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Clear Lake Sunshine Foods, Madison Taco John’s/KaRY, LLC Target National Bank T.H.O. Theresa Foster Tim & Sarah Wishard Trail Ridge Senior Living Travis Starks Trinity Lutheran Church, Revillo Turner County Commission UMW of Carpenter United Methodist Church Women, Parker United Technologies Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1054 Warren and Shirley Thompson Endowment of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Watertown Area United Way Watertown Community Foundation Weber Abstract Company Wells Fargo Bank Will & Koyla Kruse Winfred Ladies Aid WIPFLI Women of Hope ELCA, Sioux Falls Wunder Seeds, Inc. Zoar Lutheran Church & Missions, Revillo We strive to ensure this list is complete and accurate to the best of our abilities. Please contact us at [email protected] with any errors or omissions. Thank you. Helping People. Changing Lives. 19 Financial Report Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended September 30, 2013 Part I - Summary of Auditor’s Results Financial Statements Type of auditor’s reports issued Unmodified Internal Control over financial reporting: Material weakness identified Significant deficiency Yes None reported Noncompliance material to financial statements noted No Federal Awards Internal Control over major programs: Material weakness identified Significant deficiency No None reported Type of Auditors reports issued on compliance for major programs Unmodified Any audits findings disclosed that are required to be reported in accordance with Circular A-133, Section .510(a) No Identification of major programs: 20 Name of Federal Program or Cluster CFDA Number Community Facilities Loans and Grants 10.766 Community Development Block Grants 14.228 Supportive Housing Program 14.235 ARRA - Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons 81.042 Special Programs for the Aging Title III - Aging Cluster 93.044,93.055,93.053 Community Services Block Grant 93.569 Head Start 93.600 Dollar threshold used to distinguish between Type A and Type B programs $ 300,000 Auditee qualifies as low risk auditee Yes www.interlakescap.com Financial Report Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended September 30, 2013 Findings - Financial Statement Audit Finding 2013-A Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Criteria: An Organization is required to have effective internal controls that are designed and in place to ensure federal expenditures are reported in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA). The Organization is required to include on the SEFA expenditures made during the audit period for all awards provided by federal agencies in the form of grants, federal costreimbursement contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property (including donated surplus property), cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance, food commodities, direct appropriations, and other direct assistance. Condition: The Organization omitted $865,424 of interim construction financing from the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. USDA made a commitment under CFDA number 10.766 for a Community Facilities (CF) loan to finance a new building relating to the head start program. Expenditures for construction were financed by a commercial loan during the construction phase and were converted to a CF loan on November 25, 2013. The loan should be considered Federal awards when expended, and included on the SEFA in the year expended. We advised the Organization of the oversight and the interim construction loan was subsequently included on the SEFA. Cause: The Organization was aware that the Community Facilities loan was required to be reported, but did not realize that the interim construction financing was considered to be federal expenditures in the period the construction expenditures were incurred. Effect: The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards was understated by a material amount. Recommendations: We recommend that the Organization reivew requirements of all new funding sources to ensure inclusion in the appropriate year. Response: The Organization is aware of the reporting requirements and will report any future interim construction loans on the SEFA in the year the construction expenditures are incurred. Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Awards Programs None reported There were no prior audit findings or questioned costs related to the major federal awards programs which are required to be reported for the year ended September 30, 2013. Helping People. Changing Lives. 21 Financial Report October 1, 2012 - September 30, 2013 Federal State $ 1,046,256 City County $ Private 122,332 $ Total 150,594 Areas of Emphasis $ 1,319,182 Community & Emergency Services Community Services Block Grant Case Management Emergency Services Information and Referral Bright Futures Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Local Projects and Services Thrift Stores Affordable Care Act Assistance $ 2,008,491 $ - $ 37,510 $ $ 21,000 $ 200,566 $ 5,000 444,931 $ 4,452,732 * $ 1,631,007 $ 2,046,001 Housing Program Services Weatherization Assistance Housing Rehabilitation Mutual Self-Help Housing Home Rehab/Repair Program Homeownership Education $ Transitional Housing Services Heartland House 666,497 $ 6,088,739 Pre-Birth to Five Services Head Start Early Head Start Head Start Building $ 533,473 $ 12,236 $ 647,195 $ 1,192,904 Senior Services 60’s Plus Dining $ 66,041 $ 198,491 $ 166,393 $ 430,925 Transportation Services Public Transit $ 33,037 $ - $ 11 $ 33,048 $ 8,584,961 $ 359,059 $ 2,833,276 $ 11,777,296 Contract Services Sewer Backup Weatherization Monitoring Coordinated Transit Plan Total Funds Total includes in-kind in the amount of $ 1,562,529 Head Start Pre-Birth to Five = $1,561,034 and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance =$1,495 * This includes $410,951 CDBG funds received for the Head Start building. It does not include $865,424 Construction Loan balance to be financed by Rural Development. More detailed information is available to the public at Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Inc. located at 111 N Van Eps Avenue, Madison, SD 57042. 22 www.interlakescap.com Sources of funds Other 25% Federal/State Funding 75% Uses of funds Housing Programs 17% Tra ns 6% ition Contract Services 0% Senior Services 10% n tio 4% rta al Ho o sp n us ing a Tr Community & Emergency Services 11% Child Development 52% Helping People. Changing Lives. 23 Financial Report Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Inc. Operating Budget 2013 and 2014 PROPOSED BUDGET 2014 BUDGET 2013 24 REVENUE Grants from Government Program Service Fees Non Government Grants United Way Sales General Contributions Investment Income Miscellaneous Revenue Private Foundation Grants Special Events In-kind $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ TOTAL REVENUE $ 12,260,542 $ 11,140,674 EXPENSES Salaries Health & Retire Benefits Payroll Taxes, etc. Professional Fees Supplies Equipment/Renovation Telephone/Internet Postage & Shipping Occupancy Rental & Maint. of Equipment Printing & Publications Travel Training Client Assistance Membership Dues Insurance Interest expense Inkind Depreciation Miscellaneous $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ TOTAL EXPENSES $ 12,410,716 9,692,126 698,711 221,089 210,686 181,656 101,390 36,672 364 9,277 76,250 1,032,321 4,663,903 1,025,541 466,120 282,624 211,366 144,203 69,836 26,591 476,328 26,001 44,300 220,225 117,503 3,237,197 8,400 109,617 14,194 1,032,321 187,202 47,244 79% 6% 2% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1% 8% $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 8,584,833 679,541 222,239 244,125 190,400 101,826 29,373 500 5,250 76,250 1,006,337 77% 6% 2% 2% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1% 9% 4,491,181 988,060 433,399 287,990 201,614 0 67,559 26,327 492,442 26,261 36,000 195,638 117,750 2,553,635 8,400 112,694 42,878 1,006,337 228,504 45,729 $ 11,362,398 www.interlakescap.com THANK YOU Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership is grateful for our partnerships with families & individuals, businesses, schools, churches, clubs, organizations, associations, foundations and local governments in the communities we serve. Together, we help those in need work toward greater self-sufficiency and better tomorrows. To those who contribute school supplies and food pantry items, give gently used items to Heartland House and thrift stores, offer holiday gifts of toys, clothing and food, provide rides to those without transportation, deliver meals to the elderly, read stories to children, and serve others in the multitude of ways that you do …. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of those around you. Helping People. Changing Lives. www.interlakescap.com