annual report - Family Promise of Brevard

2014
ANNUAL
REPORT
A Community Response to Ending Family Homelessness
Family Homelessness
Families with children constitute the fastest growing
segment of the homeless population, nationally and
locally.
The Florida Council on Homelessness for 2013 notes that
almost half of all persons experiencing homelessness are
individuals in families, and that Florida represents the
third largest population of homelessness in the country.
Unfortunately, when families (who are barely getting by)
financially stumble and have no other resources,
homelessness is a real and frightening possibility.
Family Promise of Brevard
Family Promise of Brevard became incorporated in 2007, operational in September 2013, and is one of 189 Family
Promise affiliates across the county. In Brevard County, we are the only emergency shelter option for families with fathers or for mothers with boys over the age of 12. Thirteen host congregations throughout the county have agreed to
take turns opening their doors to provide temporary shelter, meals, and hospitality to four families (up to 14 people),
one week at a time, four times a year.
During the day, our Case Management Team works closely with the families to assess, address, and alleviate the barriers to obtaining permanent housing. We partner with community agencies to meet our families’ educational, medical,
behavioral health, and financial needs. This unique shelter model mobilizes existing resources within the community to
take a hands-on approach to solving homelessness.
The need for our services continues to grow as more and more families in our community fall into homelessness.
We receive an average of 75 calls a month from families and children sleeping in cars, tents, or unsafe conditions. To
meet this demand, now and in the future, Family Promise is committed to the viability and growth of the organization
and its services to address the needs of family homelessness and advocating for affordable housing in Brevard County.
Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN)
First day of operations, September 29, 2013-December 31, 2014
Emergency Shelter for families with minor children
Provided by 13 Host Congregations; 8 Support Congregations and nearly 600 volunteers:
 Sheltered 30 families (84 individuals; 47 of them children!)
 Average length of stay of only 37 days,
 90% transitioned into housing!
 Number of beds nights: 3,563 and number of meals provided: 10,689.
 Since 2007, we estimate that our volunteers have contributed over 78,000 volunteer hours!
Case Management for families with minor children
Provided by paid staff, volunteers, interns, and nursing students:
 Assessment, housing stabilization, and resource referrals/brokerage
 Mental Health Services
 Parenting classes
 Fiscal counseling
 Health and hygiene
Transportation for families with minor children
Provided by Shirley’s Shuttle, Space Coast Area Transportation, and Brevard County School District:
 Daily transport of families to and from Resource Center and Host Congregations (total of 84 people).
 Daily transport of school-aged children to public school.
 Daily transport of families to/from work and scheduled appointments.
How You Can Make A Difference
Our existing Stakeholders are enthusiastic about our proven approach to helping homeless families, please consider
becoming a new partner of Family Promise to help advance our mission and make a positive difference in the life of a
homeless family:
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Schedule a Tour of the Family Promise Resource Center to learn more about how we help families.
Become a Family Promise volunteer.
Encourage your own congregation to get involved.
Participate in service projects or fundraising events/campaigns.
Become a Board or committee member.
Make a financial contribution in any amount. (Reminder: Some employers may match your gift.)
Your Donation Goes A Long Way
The Family Promise program is extremely cost effective
because we are highly leveraged by volunteer service and
in-kind giving to provide shelter, meals, and staffing.
Donated funds go directly to help homeless and formerly
homeless families with:
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Operational costs of Resource Center
Case management & Aftercare Services
Transportation
Daycare/summer camp
Basic health and hygiene needs
(Family Promise of Brevard is 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit
organization, and gifts are eligible as a tax-deduction.)
Revenue, 2013-2014
General Donations & Special Events
$234,590
56%
Government Grants
$40,595
10%
In-Kind Donations
$142,520
34%
$417,705
100%
Expenses, 2013-2014
Program Services
$188,803
64%
Development
$39,967
13%
General and Administrative
$69,645
23%
$298,415
100%
Unaudited 2013-2014 Revenue and Expenses prepared by Treasurer and reviewed by Financial Committee, approved by Board of Trustees.
Family Promise of Brevard
Resource Center Address: 3505 Murrell Rd., Rockledge FL 32955
Hours: Sunday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Times vary according to congregation, family, and staff schedules. Call for availability.)
Mailing Address, P.O. Box 562666 Rockledge, FL 32956
Phone: 321-209-3391 Fax: 321-877-1599
Website: www.familypromiseofbrevard.org
2015 Board of Directors and Staff
Tara Pagliarini, MSW
Executive Director
Erica Lemp,
Chair
Richard Lovisone,
Past Chair
Hindman Wall,
Golf Committee
Mark Sexton, MSW
Program Services Coordinator
Joseph Wood,
Secretary
Nona Swann,
Development Director
Russ Buchanan,
Golf Committee
Mike Hoenick, MSW
Family Case Manager
Katie Hardin, CPA
Treasurer
Pam Weiger,
Public Relations
Jennifer Sanglang
Al Dandrea
Nancy Dudley
Administrative Coordinator
Mathew McKelvey,
Past Chair
Cynthia Morgan
Carl Plaugher,
Congregational Growth
Doug Holton
Hugh Halsey
Christine Noll-Rhan
Dane Dungee
Founding Congregations & Coordinators
Advent Lutheran
Don Rydeen
Faith Viera Lutheran Church
Cheryl Bornemann
Hope United Church of Christ
Jeanette Johnson
Suntree United Methodist
Bob & Joni VanKley
Church of Our Savior Catholic
Community, Roland Schlierf
First Presbyterian-Palm Bay
Sue Klassen
Riverside Presybterian
Dick Gerhardt
Hope Lutheran Church
Dorothee Jones
Church of Our Savior Episcopal
Christine Garrigues
First United Methodist Church
Cocoa Beach, Pat & Craig Cain
Rockledge United Methodist
Church, Connie Maltby
Church at Viera
Jim Serianni
Emmanuel United Methodist
Church
Nannette Bell
First United Methodist Church
Melbourne
George & Lori Palesh
St. Mark’s United Methodist
Church, Alice Pavlock
Family Promise of Brevard: 2013-2014 Founders
Burgdorff Foundation
Grace Fellowship Church
Tom Dame
Verus Wealth Management
Artemis IT Company
Dottie & Lovi Lovisone
Michael Eubank
Nona Swann
Connors Wealth Management
Mathew McKelvey
Nancy & Charles Flippo
Doug & Kathy Holton
Community Credit Union
Lori & George Palesh
Carol Garcia
Geprge Wagaman Trust
Darden Foundation
Chiffone & Carl Sandberg
Dana & Ray King
Our Savior's Team Ministry
Margaret Heins Foundation
Gabriele Schlierf
Erica & Kenneth Lemp
Our Savior's Catholic School
Sue & James Klassen
Sharon Solberg
Gary Letchworth
Hope Lutheran Church
Cheryl & Fred Mahan
Joseph & Peggy Stickney
Lydia Circle Suntree UMC
Episcopal Church of Our Savior
Pam Weiger & Carl Plaugher
Victory Casino Lines
Victoria & John Mansur
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Wells Fargo
Judith & Roger Winn
Maxine’s Salon & Spa
First UMC Winter Park
Aloha Telephone
Marcia & Anthony Bovio
Medical Staffing Solutions First UMC Cocoa Beach
John & Diane Baggett
Carroll Distributing Company
Donald Bores Sr.
Thomas Cummings
Suntree Viera
Association of Churches
Russ & Joan Buchanan
Terry & James Field
Peggy Quirke
Dixon Health Care
Prudential Foundation
Joni & Bob VanKley
First UMC Melbourne
Faith Viera Lutheran Church
Suntree United Methodist Church
Prince of Peace