Annual Report - Haven of Grace
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Annual Report - Haven of Grace
serving young families •This past fiscal year (July 2012 – June 2013), The Haven of Grace served 41 mothers and 45 children in The Residential Program—35 families in the main shelter and six families in the Quadrangle Transitional Apartments. •Fifteen mothers gained or maintained employment with the following: Facts of Life Home Healthcare, Walmart, Domino’s Pizza, McDonalds, Active Arms Home Healthcare, Provident, Kohl’s, Maryam Development Center / Child Daycare, Bayada Home Health Care, Shop-n-Save, Bovea Nursing Home and Mother of Good Counsel Home, Convergy’s, Jackson Park Senior Apartments, and New Day Adult Daycare. •Six mothers completed the Employable Woman Series. •Eight mothers moved into their own apartments after graduating from The Haven of Grace. •One mother—Jasmine—maintained residency for two full years in The Haven’s Transitional Apartments. While living on campus at The Haven of Grace, she secured full time employment, paid back over $1,800 in legal debt, purchased a vehicle and moved into her own apartment. We are so proud of Jasmine’s hard work, determination and accomplishments! •Fifty nine graduates of The Residential Program participated in The Haven’s Aftercare Program, attending Mom’s Day Out events and receiving case management, community referrals, emergency assistance and Adopt-a-Family benefits. Brian Bauer, Board Member and Chairman of The Programs Committee, considers it a privilege to serve the young women who come to The Haven of Grace seeking safety, stability and a better life. “Can you imagine being pregnant, having kids and not having anywhere to live…this is who we have the honor to serve at The Haven of Grace,” he says. Brian has spent much of his life helping individuals who struggle to live a healthy life. A Licensed Professional Counselor, he’s worked to help those living with mental illness, mood disorders and addiction. For nine years, he helped to lead an evening shelter for homeless men. Currently, he has his own practice, provides counseling services through a locally owned Employee Assistance Program, serves as a HR consultant and teaches at a local university. Despite his multi-tasking, he finds time to lead The Haven’s Programs Committee, and he is humbled by the task. “I still shake my head when I think of this role and the privilege and responsibility that come along with it; I do not dare think I shoulder this alone…it is an entire Programs Committee with the direction of God that carries this load.” When asked about the committee’s work, and what he’s most proud of, Brian says the committee has worked to have a better understanding of The Haven’s clients, and what their needs and abilities are. “The biggest thing we have grappled with is trying to better understand generational poverty...we have been taking a long hard look at the goals and outcomes we had been striving for and asking ourselves…1) Are these goals realistic and attainable for our residents? 2) Are the goals set up as what is best for the ladies, or what we think is best for them? 3) How can we adequately measure their progress? 4) What is going to make the most difference in the 5-6 months we have them?” There is a new strategic planning in progress and much of it is focused on The Haven’s programs. integrity and trust You’ll hear more on those plans in the coming months. Until then, we thank our many friends for their continued support and their abiding belief in the mission of The Haven of Grace. It’s an impressive opening balance, but we know it needs to grow to provide the kind of financial security The Haven needs. We’re treating the endowment as seed money, investing it prudently, letting it increase through continued fundraising and compounding, and we’re not touching it. In the meantime, we’re renewing our focus on the work of The Haven, our programs. A few months ago we embarked on strategic discussions, something we do every few years or so, to ensure we can do the greatest good for the homeless families in our care. We’re examining all aspects of The Haven experience, from when an expectant mother joins our residential community, to her development of parenting and life skills under our roof, to her ability to make a good and secure life for herself and her family in the rough and tumble of the real world. Which takes us to the balance sheet, where, under “Net Assets,” we’re delighted to introduce a new line item: “Board designated endowment.” Through the generosity of our supporters we’re able to place those words alongside a number exceeding $1.2 million. The gala’s success shines through elsewhere in the financials. Words can’t express our gratitude, nor do the numbers fully capture the enormity of the task Kathy Betz and Barbi Macon undertook in using the occasion of our 25th anniversary to create a Haven of Grace endowment. Throughout the year they broadened and deepened our donor base. They increased the contribution levels of our existing donors. They attracted the support of new friends, and they reconnected us with past supporters. The campaign reached crescendo the night of the anniversary gala, when we officially unveiled the endowment in Sally’s honor and saw even more support pour in. When the house lights came up and the curtain came down on fiscal 2013, the financials recognized more than $1.5 million in annual contributions, more than septupling contributions of the previous year. The financials underlying this annual report help tell the story. In April, we celebrated The Haven’s 25th anniversary and honored one of its founding members, Sally Lemkemeier. In planning April’s evening gala, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown St. Louis, our organizers set out to think big. The event’s success surpassed even their outlandish expectations, and you can see that in the numbers. Revenue from fundraising events for fiscal 2013 more than doubled to $330,284 from the prior year’s $152,339. For the year, The Haven marked a milestone anniversary, hosted its most ambitious fundraiser ever, and established a seven-figure endowment to propel our mission well into the future. It’s through that last feat, the establishment of an endowment, that we can truly say the closing of the books represents the opening of a new chapter. Past really can serve as prologue for the good work of The Haven of Grace. “We are prayerfully waiting for the outcome…to make sure we are on the right path. We want to make the most of the few months that we have them (the clients), knowing we are not only serving them now, but setting them up to receive continued services in the Aftercare program. I pray we can have a realistic approach in what these ladies can learn and what best serves them and their children, so they might have a healthier life. Change happens slowly. I hope each lady leaves learning life can be different for them and their children. We may not see the change immediately, but I am hopeful. Change is possible for everyone. That belief gets me up and moving every day.” We assist each young mother we serve in strengthening the knowledge, skills and resources she needs to deliver a healthy baby, successfully parent and provide for the needs of her children, achieve educational goals, secure employment, and establish permanent housing for her family. Our goal is to help each mother recover from homelessness and the negative circumstances of her past so that she and her children can enjoy a healthy and productive future. The Haven provides a safe, nurturing group-home setting, nutritious meals, individual case management and a comprehensive life skills curriculum focusing on seven core areas: Parenting, Housing, Independent Living, Physical and Emotional Health, Education, Employment and Spirituality. Established in 1988 by members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, The Haven of Grace serves one of the St. Louis area’s most vulnerable populations – women who are young, homeless and pregnant. Words don’t do justice to the groundbreaking fiscal year we just concluded at The Haven of Grace, nor will this note. As a ministry of faith, our mission is to empower young, pregnant women to overcome homelessness and to achieve stability. With expectations of accountability, we provide a nurturing home, educational programs and long-term support for mother and child. The Haven of Grace strives to instill hope, dignity and the pride of independence, one family at a time. By the numbers and the grace of God mission and overview from the president S. Richard Gard, Jr. [email protected] “we let them know they are not alone…” Revenue and Other Support Non-Profit Org US Postage Paid St. Louis, MO Permit 2954 —Brian Bauer – Programs Committee Chairman compassion and respect •Six Haven residents attended post-secondary school at St. Louis Community College, Harris Stowe State College and St. Louis College of Health Careers. •Eleven mothers worked toward their GED. “change is possible for everyone.” July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 —Tiffany Jackson, Director of Programs Fundraisers (17%) Grants (7%) Other (1%) Investment Fundraisers (17%) Income (1%) Grants (7%) Contributions (74%) Other (1%) Investment Income (1%) Contributions (74%) Expenses July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 Contributions . . . . . . $1,482,050 Fundraisers . . . . . . . . 330,284 Grants . . . . . . . . . . . 141,103 Investment Income . . . . . 17,589 Other . . . . . . . . . . . 20,165 Total . . . . . . . . . $1,991,191 Program Expenses (78%) Management and General (9%) Fundraising (13%) Program Expenses (78%) Management and General (9%) Fundraising (13%) Program . . . . . . . . . $683,843 Management and General . . 74,952 Fundraising . . . . . . . . 102,110 1225 Warren Street St. Louis, Missouri 63106 tel: 314.621.6507 fax: 314.241.4913 www.havenofgracestl.org Total . . . . . . . . . . $815,905 Annual Report 2012-2013 Net Assets spirituality and service Beginning of year . . . . . . . $4,257,008 End of year . . . . . . . . . . $5,432,294 *Revenue was significantly higher in 2012-2013 due to donations received and restricted to The Sally S. Lemkemeier Endowment Fund for The Haven of Grace, and a successful 25th anniversary gala. “I don’t think I could have made a better job for myself,” says Tiffany Jackson, Director of Programs and Client Education for The Haven of Grace. Tiffany, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) has worked at The Haven of Grace for three years. She’s worked in social services for over 16 years. Ten of those years she worked in residential settings and three of those she worked with women impacted by domestic violence. “This position combines my passion for homeless women, education as a social worker and experience as a supervisor in residential services.” Tiffany says the women who come to The Haven face personal, professional and societal challenges as they pursue their goals and work toward self-sufficiency. Some of those challenges include strained family relationships, limited support systems, abuse and mental health issues. Because they’ve lived in a state of instability for periods of time, they often have little or no work history. Sometimes they haven’t completed their high school education, and that limits their opportunities. Beyond this, there is a stigma associated with being an expectant, single mother. Fortunately, The Haven of Grace is committed to serving these women “…with respect, dignity and grace,” says Tiffany. “We let them know they are not alone, and that we are here to support them. We work hard to be relevant to the needs of these families, and we serve in a way that values each woman and her experience. Our strength is our ability to make changes. If something isn’t working, we change it. We continually look for ways to provide better service.” One of the things Tiffany would like to see added to The Haven’s programming is an on-staff on-site counselor to help the women deal with some of the traumas they’ve faced in their lives. Government cuts have limited offsite mental health services. “I want each woman to recover from past trauma and issues that have led to, or perpetuated her bout with homelessness.” Her hopes and dreams for the women she serves are many. “Obviously, I would like for them to gain employment, secure homes, become great parents and live healthy, prosperous lives,” she says. I want each mother to become a healthy parent who is able to meet the needs of her children.” Her ultimate goal is that the women are able to someday take the grace and support that was modeled for them at The Haven and give it back to others in need. “I would most love for the ladies to view times of challenge and transition as opportunities for change,” she says. contributors Haven Heroes $10,000+ Katherine and Charles Betz Bonhomme Presbyterian Church Mr. and Mrs. Laurance L. Browning, Jr. Cady Family Foundation Chapman Family Foundation City of St. Louis Homeless Services Dr. and Mrs. John Colwell Commerce Bank Crawford Taylor Foundation Mrs. Elizabeth Danforth Ms. Carol Darnall Equifax Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ford Mr. and Mrs. William Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hamacher Mrs. Herbert A. Haupt Incarnate Word Foundation Ms. Jo Ann Taylor Kindle Sally and Ned Lemkemeier Mr. and Mrs. John F. McDonnell Lee and Mike Moisio Ms. Maebelle Reed Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund Spoehrer Family Charitable Trust The Norman J. Stupp Foundation The Trio Foundation of St. Louis Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Van de Riet, Jr. Walz Family Charitable Fund Linda and Peter Werner Randy and Fiona Woods Miracle Workers $5,000-$9,999 Bank of America Charitable Foundation Mr. James Barton Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bauer Dr. Steven Bigg Blair Financial Services Mr. and Mrs. Philip B. Cady, Jr. Sally and Bill Canfield Cass Commercial Bank Dr. and Mrs. Michael Chabot David and Rita Cornett Dr. and Mrs. W. Claiborne Dunagan Enterprise Holdings Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Donald T. Kukla Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Larson Larson Family Foundation Barbi and Bill Macon The Macy’s Foundation Sander Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schick Mr. and Mrs. David Sherman III St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Watermark Foundation Wells Fargo Advisors Mr. and Mrs. William Vickroy Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Williams Mr. W. Grant Williams III Wolff & Taylor, P.C. Life Savers $1,000-$4,999 Lisa and Tom Acker Mr. and Mrs. Dann Adams Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Van Lear Black Susan Block Block Hawley Commercial Real Estate Boeing Employees Community Fund Mr. and Mrs. Beau Brauer Brinklee Foundation Mr. Stuart Buck Dr. and Mrs. John Buettner Mr. William H. Bunn Mr. and Mrs. Dan Burkhardt Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Burroughs Mr. William R. Cady II Elise R. Cady Cardinals Care Mr. and Mrs. Jean-Jacques Carnal Centene Charitable Foundation Elizabeth and John Christopher Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Scott Collins Mr. and Mrs. Robert Connon Ginger and Bill Cornelius Mr. and Mrs. Steven Cox The Jim Crawford Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Donald Danforth Datacom Solutions Inc. Mr. Paul Daverede Mr. and Mrs. Howard Elliott, Jr. Lee and Jim Elsesser Mr. and Mrs. David Farr Ms. Nahall Fells David L. and Leah Ann Fleisher Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gard Gateway Combined Federal Campaign Louise and Joe Gazzoli Ms. Katherine Gebhard Kim and Scott Gee Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Goettman Ms. Jenifer Goley Mrs. Joan Goodson Bill and Becky Hauk Lissa and Craig Hildreth Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hillhouse Mr. and Mrs. James H. Howe IV Mr. and Mrs. Richard Isaak Ms. Patricia Istwan Ernest and Pauline Jaworski Suzanne and Jim Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Knight Mike and Carolyn Kolman Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Lang Mr. and Mrs. David Learman Mr. and Mrs. David Lemkemeier Ms. Constance B. Lohr Mr. and Mrs. George Love Macy’s Corporate Services Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Mannino Christy Marshall and Michael Gans Drs. Jay and Susan Marshall Mrs. Harriet C. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller Mr. and Mrs. Michael Minton Moneta Group Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morgan Mrs. Nannette Musgrave Julie and Tom Nelson Jim and Judie Neville Mr. and Mrs. C. Hunt Niedringhaus Novus International Inc. Anita and John O’Connell Physician Data Management Ms. Jennifer Pirrie Pott Foundation R. G. Ross Construction Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rackers Mr. and Mrs. Derek Rapp Mary and Frank Rassieur Realtors Housing Assistance Fund Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Reisinger, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mathias D. Renner Ms. Merita Rocklage The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Hays Rockwell Kathleen and Sandy Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Roth The Saint Louis Service Bureau Mrs. Kevin Schaberg Dan and Susan Schettler Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schroeder The Rev. Susan Skinner Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Sneed Ms. Brenda Souers St. Luke’s Hospital Scott and Peggy Stonum Talley Family Charitable Fund Dr. and Mrs. David Theodoro Barb and Sam Toumayan Mr. and Mrs. Greg Trapp Mr. and Mrs. David Truetzel Joanna and Steve Tschudy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tschudy The VonGontard Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. John Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weil Mr. and Mrs. Kris Welhart Ken and Gail Werneburg West County Community Church Eleanor and Bill Wilson Robert and Kathleen Wunderlich Dream Builders $500-$999 Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Batchelor Ms. Barbara Brack Ms. Jane Bryan Centene Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Danforth Ms. Victoria Dillon Mr. and Mrs. James Dohr Mr. and Mrs. Derick Driemeyer Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Dusch Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Fox Mr. and Mrs. Donald Frank Bonnie and Jerry Freeland Dr. and Mrs. William Gay Dr. and Mrs. Laurence Gelstein Ms. Elizabeth Grayson H & H Health Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hadfield Mr. and Mrs. Kurt James Ms. Simone Keel Mr. and Mrs. James Kienker Mr. and Mrs. Brad Koeneman Ms. Leanne Magnuson-Latuda Ms. Maureen Manget Mr. and Mrs. John L. Marlow Phil and Cyndi Miller Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell H. Moran Mr. and Mrs. Michael Newmark Mrs. Marie P. Oetting Mr. and Mrs. Gary Olson Painefree Mission Management Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Potts Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quenon Mr. and Mrs. Grier Raclin Mr. and Mrs. Vincent A. Randazzo Michelle and Denny Reagan Ms. Tammie Ridenbaugh Barbara and John Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Mark Roberts Mr. and Mrs. John Ross Bruce and Linda Ryder Ms. Jeanne Scannell Mr. and Mrs. Todd Schnuck Mr. and Mrs. James Semrad Suburban Journals Old Newsboys Day Ms. Tracey Temanson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas Mr. Steven Tripi Anne and Rolla Wetzel Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wilhelm Mr. and Mrs. Walter Diggs, Jr. Madeline Elkins and Harvey Wallace Elnel Foundation Ms. Cathleen Faris-Guyol Ms. Sue Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. William Fisher Ms. Florinda Fitzgibbon Flanagan Paint and Supply Company Mr. and Mrs. John Flath Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ford Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Gallagher Garden Club of St. Louis Dr. and Mrs. William Goettman Mr. Frederick Hermann Ms. Donna Hobart Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hughes Lisa and Chris Imbs Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Johnston Mr. Jim Kemp Mr. and Mrs. David Kemper Kings Food Phillips, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Kirkpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kowalkowski Carrie S. Marks Stan and Jenny Martin MasterCard Matching Gift Program Dr. and Mrs. Roger Mell Mr. and Mrs. James Metzger Monsanto Fund Ms. Ingrid D. Morovitz Bob and Jill Morris Polly and G. Douglas Nelson Mr. and Mrs. John O’Hara Ms. Wendy E. Olk Olson Family Fund Rev. Daniel and Rev. Anne Pearson Mr. Jonathan Potts Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Rassieur, Jr. The Reliable Life Insurance Company Mr. Jonathan Reycraft Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Riney Mr. and Mrs. Keith Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Steven Rothmel Mr. and Mrs. Jason Saghir Allison and Michael Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schutte Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schwartz Drs. Martha and David Sewall Mr. and Mrs. Mark Shamleffer Ms. Frieda Sommer Mr. and Mrs. Jack Spooner Mrs. Ellen Stanko Dr. Donald M. Suggs Mr. and Mrs. Carr Trovillion Ms. Sarah Trulaske Mrs. James E. Vredenburgh Ms. Cheryl Walker Dr. and Mrs. Willard Walker Susan and Steve Ward Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Wilson III Mr. and Mrs. Clark Wolfsberger Mr. and Mrs. Peregrine Wroth Hand Holders $100-$249 A. Smith & Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Abbott Mr. and Mrs. Joel Allen Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ankney Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Babington Mrs. Walter Ballinger Mr. James F. Barton Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bayly Julie and Lee Bearman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berner Biomedical Systems Ms. Jeanne Brawn Dr. and Mrs. Paul Buse Ms. Margaret B. Cady The Reverend Kelly Carlson Joseph Clarkson Carpenter Ms. Brenda Carrell Mrs. Letah Carruthers Cash Financial Group Michael and Anne-Marie Christopher Mr. William Cook Mr. and Mrs. Jason Cooksey Ms. Rosemary Cooper Mr. Vincent Corica Deborah and Steven Davis Mr. Edward Davis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Duncker EAS Consulting Group, LLC Lola and Larry Finn Mr. and Mrs. Graham Fisher Ann and Jim Fleming Kris Fleming Mr. Joseph Garbacz Mardie and Fritz Gebhard Barbara and Alan George Good Search Ms. Sheila Gramann Mr. and Mrs. John Grote Ms. Emily Gruber Ms. Annette Habig Betty Hall Mrs. Harvard K. Hecker Susan Heitner and Mead Ploszay Mr. and Mrs. Harold Helmkampf Mr. Denny Henson Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Hillman Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holton Mr. and Mrs. Michael Holton Pamela and William Jackson Bettie S. Johnson Mrs. William Jones Tim and Lynn Jones Mr. and Mrs. G. Michael Juenger Mr. and Mrs. Roger Jungclaus Ms. Adele Keim Ms. Tere Keller Cynthia and Douglas Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kootman Mr. and Mrs. Mark LaGrange Sue and Chris Lammert Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lawlor Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mayes Mr. and Mrs. Frederick McConnell Mr. and Mrs. John McCurrach Ms. Joan K. Miller Mr. and Mrs. James Moog Mrs. Edward Mower Sturla and Carole Olsen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O’Neal Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Padousis Mr. and Mrs. John Parish, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Everett A. Pate Mr. Donald Patton Dr. Carlton Pearse Ms. Etta Peters Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Philoptochos Society, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pollnow The Rev. and Mrs. James H. Purdy Stan and Phyllis Pylipow Mrs. Lisa Hoover Rapach Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ready Mr. and Mrs. William Reck III Mr. and Mrs. Clark Reed Erv and Linda Rhode Mr. and Mrs. David Robson Ms. Lina Romero Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rosenbloom Mrs. James Ross Jim and Ellen Rottjakob Marcel and Jane Saghir Ms. Laura Sappington Dr. and Mrs. Edward Schlafly The Rev. and Mrs. Richard Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Steven Schnare Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Schoen Mr. Cliff Schoep Mr. and Mrs. Chad Schrieber Mr. and Mrs. William Schuchat Jane and Mark Schwendeman Ms. Martha Shaffer Ms. Meera Shaik Amy and Courtney Shands Thomas and Bethel Shields Ms. Lise Shipley Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Smith Ms. Ursula Smith Linda and Calvin Solla David and Kathleen Stevens David and Jing Stiffler Stokes Auction Group Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Struharik Ms. Emily Tacony Ms. Kimberly Tate Mr. and Mrs. Todd Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Mark Temkin Mr. and Mrs. Larry Thayer Monica and Curtis Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ulrich Vogel Sheet Metal & Heating, Inc. Mrs. Ann Walther Jason W. Ware Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Welsh Patricia and Mark Wood Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wunderlich Haven Helpers $1-$99 Ms. Therese Abbenhaus Jane and Ronald Armstrong AT&T United Way Employee Giving Mary and Ernie Behnke Ms. Linda Benoist Ms. Caroline Bernson Bethesda Evangelical Church Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brodeur Mr. and Mrs. William H.T. Bush Ms. Jane Byers Mr. and Mrs. Carl Conceller Ann and Bill Corrigan Ms. Nancy Cragg Mr. and Mrs. Steven Crock Mr. and Mrs. David Culver Merry and Tom Dahms Ms. Sandra Kay Darr Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davinroy Ms. Hillary Debenport Mr. Patrick M. Dolan, Jr. Ms. Janet Eichhorn Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elsperman Escrip William Esterhuizen The Rev. and Mrs. William Evans Alexis and Lawrence Fahle Ms. Suzanne Fandel Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fisher Mr. George Fonyo Mr. Flynn Ford Scott and Stacie Franc Mr. and Mrs. Martin Galt III Antoinette and Bob Garagiola Mr. Bryan Garcia Mr. Jerry Garrett industriousness and excellence Hope Builders $250-$499 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson Mrs. William Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Tim Bauer BCLLP Foundation The Reverend and Mrs. J. Stephen Bergmann Betsy and Jack Biggs Mike and Donna Boland Terri and Bruce Bullard Peter and Gail Bunce Mr. and Mrs. Todd Burns Ms. Sandra K. Buschmann Mr. and Mrs. John Camos City Academy Collective at MX Covidien Mr. and Mrs. Steven Cox, Jr. Mr. Fritz Gebhard, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gebhard Mr. Robert Gee Dr. and Mrs. Phillip George Ms. Wanda Glenn Mrs. Ellen Gordon Roberts Ms. Sarah Green Mr. Robert Hagel Ms. Marva Halbert Kristen and Steven Harty Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hawley Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heckman Ms. Michelle Heckmann Mrs. Anne Hetlage William and Susan Holden John and Robyn Huhn Mr. and Mrs. Glennon Hunn Ms. Shelley Kirchhoff Ms. Nancee L. Knipp Mrs. Mary Ellen Krieshok Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lanter Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leach Mr. and Mrs. Jerold Liberstein Mr. and Mrs. William Logan Mr. Steve Maak Mrs. Mary Ann Mastorakos Heather and Alan McLintock Sherri L. Mejia Mr. and Mrs. James Metcalfe Mr. Michael Mohr Mr. Larry Morton Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mosley Mrs. Karen Newcomb Lauren and David Niebruegge Ms. Amy Norris Ms. Adeana Petrillo Michelle and Rick Pfleging Crawford Taylor Foundation Elnel Foundation Enterprise Holdings Foundation Fischer-Bauer-Knirps Foundation Incarnate Word Foundation Larson Family Foundation McFamily Charitable Foundation The Macy’s Foundation Moneta Group Charitable Foundation Monsanto Fund The Norman J. Stupp Foundation Olson Family Fund Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Pott Foundation The Saint Louis Service Bureau Sander Foundation The Sant Foundation TJX Foundation Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund Spoehrer Family Charitable Trust Talley Family Charitable Fund The Trio Foundation of St. Louis The von Gontard Family Foundation Walz Family Foundation Watermark Foundation EDUCATIONAL/RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION GIVING Bethesda Evangelical Church – Women’s Evening Fellowship Bonhomme Presbyterian Church City Academy Philoptochos Society, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church St. Peter’s Episcopal Church West County Community Church SPONSORS OKTOBERFEST TRIVIA NIGHT Presenting Sponsor Cass Commercial Bank Hospitality Sponsor Block Hawley Commercial Real Estate Contest Sponsors Bauer Counseling Keri and Kris Welhart Round Sponsors Nurse Response Jeanne Scannell St. Luke’s Hospital Contributing Sponsors Schlafly Beer TJX Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Pruett Mr. and Mrs. James E. Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Jon C. Rasmussen Mr. and Mrs. Mala Richardson Robin and Thomas Rider Mrs. Debra Rohlman Ms. Gretchen Ross Ms. Amy Scola Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Scott Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Seabaugh Ms. Joleen Shelton Pat and Tom Shipley Mrs. Jean Southall Patti and David Stirnaman Mrs. Shirley Stone Mrs. Theresa Sullivan Terlato Wine Group Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Turley, Jr. Umission LLC Ms. Jane Vacho Mr. Michael Van Oordt Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vickrey Ms. Cynthia Vives, SHCJ, Ed.D Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Voit Mr. and Mrs. Eric Walter Betsy and Tom Waltz Ms. Melinda Webert Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Weigand Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Ms. Sherris Welsh Karen and Mike Wetmore Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Wheeling Ms. Carolyn Whitmore Corporate Giving Blair Financial Services Cash Financial Group Covidien A. Smith & Associates AT&T United Way Employee Giving Biomedical Systems Block Hawley Commercial Real Estate Cass Commercial Bank Centene Corporation Collective at MX Commerce Bank Datacom Solutions, Inc. EAS Consulting Group LLC Equifax Escrip Flanagan Paint and Supply Company Good Search H & H Health Associates Kings Food Phillips, Inc. Macy’s Corporate Services MasterCard Matching Gift Program Moneta Group Novus International Inc. Painefree Mission Management Group LLC R.G. Ross Construction LLC St. Luke’s Hospital Stokes Auction Group Suburban Journals Old Newsboy Day Terlato Wine Group The Reliable Life Insurance Group Umission LLC Vogel Sheet Metal & Heating, Inc. Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Wells Fargo Advisors Wolff & Taylor, P.C. Foundation Giving Bank of America Charitable Foundation BCLLP Foundation Boeing Employees Community Fund Brinklee Foundation Cady Family Foundation Cardinals Care Centene Charitable Foundation Chapman Family Foundation Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation The Jim Crawford Family A GRACE-FULL AFFAIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA Presenting Sponsors Anonymous Cady Family Foundation Moneta Group Gold Sponsors The Betz Family Centene Charitable Trust Commerce Trust Company Rita and David Cornett Equifax Mike and Lee Moisio Susan and David Sherman Wells Fargo Advisors Silver Sponsors Incarnate Word Foundation St. Luke’s Hospital Watermark Foundation In-Kind Sponsors Anonymous Custom Type FOX 2 and KPLR 11 Group 360 Worldwide Image Technologies Corporation Living Art Mirthworks Moth Studios Julie and Todd Schnuck St. Louis Youth Orchestra String Quartet SALLY S. LEMKEMEIER ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE HAVEN OF GRACE Lisa and Tom Acker Dawn and Dann Adams Anonymous (2) Ann F. Babington Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Babington Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Batchelor Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bauer Tim and Amy Bauer The Reverend and Mrs. J. Stephen Bergmann Katherine and Charles Betz Dr. Steven Bigg Betsy and Jack Biggs Mr. and Mrs. Van Lear Black III Susan Block Mike and Donna Boland The Reverend Richard Bormes Barbara and Regi Brack Jinny Browning Bryan Cave LLP Barbara Bryant Brig and Merrill Buettner Hal and Ann Burroughs Mr. and Mrs. William H.T. Bush Mr. and Mrs. Philip B. Cady, Jr. Sally and Bill Canfield The Reverend Kelly Carlson The Christopher Family Dr. and Mrs. John Colwell Commerce Bank The Reverend Cricket Cooper Ginger and Bill Cornelius David and Rita Cornett Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Cox Crawford Taylor Foundation The Jim Crawford Family Don and Susannah Danforth Elizabeth G. Danforth Carol Darnall Marlene and Paul Daverede Carol and Walter Diggs Sally and Derick Driemeyer Terry and Clay Dunagan The Reverend Matthew and Katherine Dutton-Gillet Susan and Howard Elliott Engelhardt Family Foundation Equifax The Reverend William L. and The Reverend Karen P. Evans Mr. Michael Ferrie David and Leah Ann Fleisher Mike and Janet Ford April Ford-Griffin Bonnie and Jerry Freeland Palmer and Richard Gard Frances and Bill Gay Louise and Joe Gazzoli Kim and Scott Gee Mr. and Mrs. William Gilbert Annie and Jeff Goettman Dr. William and Carol L. Goettman Ms. Annette Habig Bill and Becky Hauk Mrs. Herbert A. Haupt Susan W. Heitner Mr. and Mrs. Harold Helmkampf Mr. Frederick Hermann Lissa and Craig Hildreth Joan Hughes Richard and Elizabeth Issak Patricia B. Istwan Ernest and Pauline Jaworski Suzanne and Jim Johnson Francie Jones Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McK. Jones Jo Ann Taylor Kindle Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Kirkpatrick Chris and Sandy Knight Mike and Carolyn Kolman Michael Kowalowski Aaron and Tammy Lang Larson Family Foundation Mary and John Lemkemeier Ned O. Lemkemeier Nikki and David Lemkemeier Constance B. Lohr Kathryn and George Love Lauren and Dave Lowman Barbi and Bill Macon Maureen Manget Vince and Patti Mannino Carrie Marks Christy Marshall and Michael Gans Harriet C. Marshall Nan and John McCurrach Mr. and Mrs. John F. McDonnell Mary McMath and John Schnarre Sherri L. Mejia The Reverend Emily Mellot Cynthia and Walter Metcalfe The Reverend James and Dr. Hope Metzger Jeanne Mattingly Miller Phil and Cyndi Miller Stuart and Mike Minton Michael H. and Lee F. Moisio Marlene and Charles Morgan Bob and Jill Morris John and Nannette Musgrave Jim and Judie Neville Kara and Bob Newmark Michael and Barbara Newmark Elizabeth and Hunt Niedringhaus Wendy Olk Gary and Gail Olson Dr. James and Mrs. Marissa Paine Mr. and Mrs. Everett A. Pate The Reverend Daniel Pearson and The Reverend Dr. Anne Miner-Pearson Dr. and Mrs. Jerome Piontek Jennifer B. Pirrie Estie Pruett Emmy and Jim Purdy Mary and Frank Rassieur Michelle and Denny Regan Mr. and Mrs. Willam F. Reck III Jeanna and Buddy Reisinger Barbara and John Roberts Ms. Merita Rocklage The Right Reverend and Mrs. Hays Rockwell Kathleen and Sandy Rogers Rabbi and Mrs. Joseph Rosenbloom Almira and John Sant Tosca Schaberg Dan and Susan Schettler The Reverend and Mrs. Richard Schmidt Corliss and Paul Schroeder Susan and David Sherman Gretchen G. Smith Gail and Ryan Sneed Bren and Brianna Souers In loving memory of Tiffany Marie Souers St. Peter’s Woman’s Guild Jing and David Stiffler The Reverend David Stock and The Reverend Emily Schnabel Scott and Peggy Stonum Kimberly Tate Barbara and Sam Toumayan Jane and Bob Tschudy Joanna and Steve Tschudy Mr. and Mrs. Herman Tuck III Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Van de Riet, Jr. Peggy and Bill Vickroy Ms. Cynthia Vives, SHCJ Cheryl D.S. Walker Ms. Ann D. Walther Jason W. Ware Richard and Josephine Weil Ken and Gail Werneburg Linda and Peter Werner Mr. W. Grant Williams III Bud and Susie Wilson Eleanor and Bill Wilson The Reverend Anne Wolf-Fraley Wolff & Taylor Fiona and Randy Woods Kathy and Rob Wunderlich volunteers and volunteer groups 1st Baptist Church Bolivar Dawn Adams Chris Anastas Becca Antes Demetria Ballard Darah Ballard Laura Beckert Alveytina Beckett Sara Beka Kathy Betz Marion Black Susan Block Simone Bovell Cathy Brown Hal Burroughs Lisa Cady Taylor Campey Brittany Case Sharron Cernikc Jill Clemens Rita Cornett Sue Cox Diane Dragan Eastview Baptist Church Kelli Eggers-Larson Kristin Fantozzi Justine Fitzgerald Rindy Fitzgibbon Alice Flath John Flath Laquita Fowler Jacquie Franden Danielle Fry Katie Ganz Palmer Gard Gonzaga University Gary Gremminger Michelle Hadachek Kelly Hadfield Becky Hauk Melissa Haupt Taylor Haupt Deb Hawley Meredith Holbrook Margaret Jackovac Phylese Jackson Alicia Johnson Carol Johnson Sonja Johnson Suzanne Johnson Stuart Kendall Jessica Kersting Sue Lammert Tammy Lang Sally Lemkemeier Lauren Little Connie Lohr Kathryn Love Barbi Macon Chad Mandernach Maureen Manget Carrie Marks Angela Martinez Christy Marshall Martina McCline Deb McConnell Deborah McCullen Kirk McCullen Olivia Miller Rachael Miller Bethany Montgomery Deborah Moore Ashlee Preston Candace Quick Grier Raclin Linda Raclin Emily Rapp Anne Reed Jeanna Reisinger Tammie Ridenbaugh Regina Ritter Andrea Robinson Alisha Robinson-Jones Kathleen Rogers Nancy Ross Paulina Sanchez Jeanne Scannell Susan Schettler Leah Schuster Susan Sherman Bob Silvey Kara Sneed Jennifer Sorg-Gremminger Bren Souers Elizabeth Stearns Bryan Stearns Pat Stiffler Danielle Strassner Jeanne Tompras Pam Trapp Stephanie Truetzel Jane Tschudy Gaylon Via Villa Duchesne/Oak Hill School Susan Walia Jan Ware Emily Warren Jessica Wayne Josephine Weil Kathrane Wilson Ashley Winkler Ann Wolfe Fiona Woods Kathy Wunderlich gifts in kind Dann Adams Marquetta Allen Ameristar Casino St. Charles Andrea Andrud Brian Arceneaux Arco Construction Kathleen and Brian Bauer Berean District Ministers & Widowers Auxiliary Josh Bergman Kathy and Chuck Betz Latrice Binion Susan Block Kerry Boudaures Mychal Bridges Brownie Troop 504 Jackie Bryant Connie Burkhardt Cabot Cheese Bill Cady Georgia Cady Cal-a-Vie Health Resort and Spa Yarimar Carrasquillo Gretchen Carver Cass Commercial Bank Cedar Lake Cellars Chase My Love Foundation Christ Community Church Confluence Academy Tim Couch Court Appointed Special Advocates Jandi Cox Lori Davis Sandy Degenhardt Disability Determinations Lisa Dixon Angelina Dobbs Equifax Sharlynee Evans Fannie Mae Kristin Fantozzi FOX 2 Donald Frank Danielle Fry Coni Gilmore Melissa Greene Becky Hauk Mary Hawkins Karen and Edward Hempstead Anne Henges Caroline Holke Ebony Holmes Dale Huff Juanita Jahn Stephanie Jahn Korey Johnson Rolanda Johnson Shalonda Jones Tanis Jones Jessica Kersting King of Kings dignity and diversity Danny Myer Vickie and Lonnie Nelson Newborns in Need Jennifer Newcom Alicia Noddings Operation Food Search Laurie Parker Lakeisha Perry Jennifer Pfefferskorn PRP Wine International Race to Cure Lymphoma Robert Randolph Jeana Reisinger Tanjela Richardson Savile Row Custom Clothier & Shirtmaker Jeanne Scannell Beth Schreiber Kirsten Schultz Lori Shoemaker Annie Soete Sarah Sorenson Suzie and Dave Spence St. Louis the King at The Basillica St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church St. Peters Episcopal Church Joan Stegemann Kelli Stone Marilyn Stovall Chris Sullivan The Tenderloin Room Three Forks Ranch Traditional Congregation Christy Treischmann Troop 1511 Elizabeth Wargo Brian Waters Timo Weiland Westminster Christian Academy Dephine Williams Dylan and Sara Willis Theresa Wills Stephanie Wise World Press Printing Kathy Wunderlich Zion Lutheran Church & School community partners Better Family Life Bonhomme Presbyterian Church City of St. Louis Community Alternatives Equifax Family Resource Center Fashion Delivers Gateway Greening Housing Resource Center Imani Counseling Links, Inc. Newborns in Need Nurses for Newborns Old North Restoration Group Parents as Teachers Planned Parenthood Redevelopment Opportunities for Women St. Louis Learning Disability Association ThriVe St. Louis Trio Educational Opportunity Centers University of Missouri Extension YMCA Youth Education and Health in Soulard adopt a family Circle 6, Bonhomme Presbyterian Church Equifax Fannie Mae Kristin and Anthony Fantozzi Irene Ferguson Shalonda Jones Danielle Johnson Just Us Divvas Brea Kress Kappa League Linsey Lanozo Neiman Marcus Missouri Lawyers Media Moneta Group Nurse Response Kelly Schober Sarah Schreiber Mandy Wallace tribute gifts National Charity League Sara Nelson Karin Nelson Leah Nelson James Nelson Erica Norman Amy Norris Wendy Olk Marissa Paine Maria Piazza Colleen Pickett Mersadies Pitt Kiya Presberry Dawn Koontz Mike Krejcarek Audrey Krieshauser Tammy Lang Linsey Lanoza Leaf Dressing Ann and Randy Lipton L’Ouverture Middle Academy Barbi Macon Photography Bill Macon Georgia Macon Asheya McAlister Mirthworks Every effort has been made to accurately list all contributions. We sincerely apologize for any errors and/or omissions to the these listings. Please contact Sherri Mejia with any corrections at (314) 621-6507 or [email protected]. In Honor of Kathy Betz Rosemary Cooper Sandra Buschmann Barbara and Alan George Betsy and Tom Waltz Mr. and Mrs. Matt Dorsey Ann Walther Mike Dorsey Ann Walther Tim Dorsey Ann Walther Shirley G. Durfree Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leach Richard Gard Julie and Tom Nelson Janet Horlacher Linda Benoist Melissa Haupt Simone Keel Ingrid Morovitz Jimmy Jamieson Sue Ferguson Dr. Barbara Keim Adele Keim Cymone – “I have a go-getter attitude!” Twenty-three-year-old Cymone is expecting her first child—a girl—any day now. She just started her maternity leave, but prior to that she worked full-time for a temp agency that placed her in an assembly position at an Earth City manufacturing facility. For the last several months, she’s taken public transportation from The Haven of Grace in the Old North neighborhood and commuted an hour-and-a-half each way so that she could work, and save, and prepare for her daughter’s arrival. “I have a go-getter attitude, like my Mom,” she says. “I will continue to stay busy and productive.” Cymone has had a tough year. She lost her job and her car, and moved to Arizona to live with her mother. However, when she discovered she was pregnant, there was tension between her and her mom. She was determined to keep her baby. “I’m 23 years old. I felt I could do it.” She moved back to St. Louis to live with relatives. But that didn’t work out either. Cymone found out about The Haven of Grace through Nurses for Newborns. “My nurse told me it is a great program.” Seeking stability and a new life, she contacted The Haven, met with staff members and had a tour of the facilities. She was especially excited by the Transitional Apartment program. “It’s hard to find a place like that (in the community) that is affordable.” Because Cymone has shown such a strong work ethic, she is a candidate for the Transitional Apartment Program, once she’s had her baby, says Programs Director Tiffany Jackson. Cymone plans to return to work, and hopes to go back to school soon to pursue her LPN certificate. A quality education is something Cymone values. She had the opportunity to attend a private junior high school before transitioning to public high school. Her mother worked hard to provide that opportunity for her and her siblings, and Cymone plans to do the same for her daughter. Dr. Richard Lazaroff Lisa and Tom Acker Ned Lemkemeier Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davinroy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lanter Mr. and Mrs. James Quinn Sally Lemkemeier Mr. and Mrs. Walter Diggs Sally and Derick Driemeyer Jerry Garrett Nikki and David Lemkemeier Mr. and Mrs. James Metcalfe Mrs. Edward Mower Polly and G. Douglas Nelson Marie Oetting The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Hays Rockwell The Sant Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Greg Trapp Sally and Ned Lemkemeier The Christopher Family Lola and Larry Finn Frieda Sommer Barbi Macon Katherine and Charles Betz Julie and Lee Bearman Elise R. Cady Margaret B. Cady Mr. and Mrs. Philip B. Cady, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Scott Cady and Kevin Seabaugh Molly Moog Mr. and Mrs. James Moog Marlene Morgan Carol Darnall Dr. and Mrs. Carlton Pearse Lise Shipley Sara von Pollaro Kathleen Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Piers Pritchard Ann Walther Lyndon Pulliam Umission LLC Daisy Riley Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Batchelor Maureen and Paul Roskoph Dr. and Mrs. Roger Mell Tosca Schaberg Carol Darnall Charlie, Ellie and Katie Skinner The Rev. Susan Skinner Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stenger Ann Walther Sarah, Lilly, and Ben Tourville Ann Walther Mr. and Mrs. Mike Trigg Ann Walther Alice Woods Sally and Ned Lemkemeier Fiona Woods Joseph Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. David Culver Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holton In Memory of W.E. Barnes Mrs. William Barnes Carlisle Brigham Mr. and Mrs. David Kemper Elizabeth Bennet Burroughs Katherine and Charles Betz Melissa Haupt Sally and Ned Lemkemeier Barbi and Bill Macon Carrie Marks Robert Galloway Marcel and Jane Saghir Herbert Haupt Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Hillman Ingrid Morovitz Allan Johner Melissa Haupt Francie Jones Barbi and Bill Macon Ellen Landuyt Meriat Rocklage Emerson Lee Therese Abbenhaus Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. David Robson Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Voit Nancy Lindsay Thomas and Bethel Shields Sandra L. Matthews Katherine and Charles Betz Sally and Ned Lemkemeier Barbi and Bill Macon Fiona Woods Winifred Murch Mrs. William Barnes Jack Murphy, Jr. Melissa Haupt Shirley and Jack Murphy Fiona and Randy Woods Janice Meyers O’Shea Sally and Ned Lemkemeier Karen Sewall and Vasiliki Papay Dr. Martha and Dr. David Sewall Joan Rosenbloom Jim and Judie Neville Jane and John Rottjakob Jim and Ellen Rottjakob Jacque Schoep Cliff Schoep Tiffany Marie Souers Brenda Souers Martha Sacra Sveerson Caroline Bernson Dr. and Mrs. John Colwell EAS Consulting Group Sally and Ned Lemkemeier Mrs. William Jones Jean Southall Teralto Wine Group board of directors President Richard Gard Vice Presidents, Development Rita A. Cornett Carrie S. Marks Secretary Janet Ford Treasurer Donna A. Pate Assistant Treasurer David L. Fleisher Consulting Board Members Katherine A. Betz Melissa L. Haupt Sally S. Lemkemeier Members Dawn Adams Brian J. Bauer Harold R. Burroughs Susan E. Cox Kelli Eggers-Larson Janet Ford April Ford-Griffin Becky Hauk Tammy Lang Vince Mannino Christy Marshall Michael H. Moisio Daniel R. Paquin Carlton Pearse, MD Gail Sneed Peggy Stonum Kimberly Tate Kim Tuck Erica Tyson Herbert M. Wilson III Fiona G. Woods Kathy Wunderlich