annualreport - Degage Ministries

our ministry for 2012
Dining Room
Seven days a week, breakfast and dinner meals are
provided. Meals are offered at a low cost with the intent
of promoting dignity and responsibility.
Hygiene Facilities and Basic Needs
A place to brush your teeth, do your laundry, iron your
clothes, comb your hair, use the restroom, and wash
your hands—all simple tasks, but tasks that can be
impossible if you don’t have a place of your own.
Resource Office
Patrons receive assistance in many areas, including:
Prescription co-pays
Job searches
Transportation needs
Clothing or furniture needs
Referrals for health, dental and eye care needs
Substance abuse treatment referrals
Appointment scheduling
Completion of paperwork and applications
we need you!
Degage Ministries is blessed by the large number of
individuals who partner with us in meeting the needs of
those we serve. Please consider one of the following
ways of getting involved:
Contributing monetarily
Donating products
Organizing a patron event
Volunteering time and talents
Attending a major fundraising event
Praying for our patrons and staff
Learn more at www.degageministries.org.
ID Office
Obtaining legal identification is a necessary milestone in an
individual’s pursuit to become self-supporting. Well-trained
staff work alongside individuals through the process of
obtaining a State of Michigan ID and/or birth certificate.
Learn how you can help our ministry.
Open Door
Open 7 nights a week, the Open Door provides a safe
haven during the overnight hours to 25-30 women in crisis.
Food Pantry
Heartside residents are able to select the food they want
in the quantities they need.
Building Community
Helping patrons escape the monotony of everyday life on
the street, monthly special events such as holiday parties,
trips to the beach, fishing, a musical performance or a
sporting event are offered.
To reflect the love of Christ to all who
come through our doors by building
relationships and offering programs
that foster dignity and respect.
Degage Dollars
40 jobs are available daily allowing patrons the opportunity
to earn vouchers towards a meal or services at Dégagé
Housing Office
Staff & volunteers are available to assist individuals in
securing safe, affordable housing.
144 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4216
Phone: (616) 454-1661
www.degageministries.org
2011
annual report
Simple gestures ...powerful results.
our highlights
400 – 500
Opened Housing Office in June 2011
Number of people who came through our doors every day.
9,842
Over night stays.
337
Dégagé expands hours to allow for a safe, warm
environment from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. during winter months.
52,476
Showers taken.
new
housing office!
1,011
Visits to Dégagé’s new Housing Office.
1,096
Long distance phone calls made to connect with family.
54,966
Pounds of food purchased at Second Harvest Gleaners
for distribution through our Food Pantry.
1,200
Income
52%
22%
11%
Church
15%
Foundation
Business
Expenses
Individuals
76%
Transportation
Meals served.
10,927
In only 6 months, over 1000 visits were made to
Dégagé’s Housing Office. Each person is given
individualized assistance ranging from meeting with
landlords, filling out forms, reviewing past credit history,
etc. For those moving from a shelter to permanent
housing, assistance is given with pick up and delivery of
donated furniture. Volunteers work with those who
have secured housing to help ensure sustainability.
Warming Center
State of MI ID’s obtained.
our gifts
our achievements for 2011
Volunteers who helped fulfill our mission.
Parameters are expanded for distribution of bus tickets
for job searches and medical appointments.
Dégagé Dollars
Work program expands allowing patrons additional
ways to earn Dégagé Dollars which can be used for
any service in our facility
Food Pantry
The Food Pantry expands from being open twice a
month to being open weekly.
15%
9%
Fund Raising
Management
& General
The above figures represent preaudited financial statement data.
Audited financial statements are
available upon request.
Support Group
Narcotics Anonymous support group expands from once
a week to twice a week.
Food & Fitness
A Health Depot is now offered weekly and more healthy
food options are available in the Dining Room.
thanks for your
support!
Programs