Annual Report - Sojourner Truth House

SOJOURNERTRUTHHOUSE
2013 Annual Report
Reflections Ripples
Realities
a message from Executive
Director, Sister Peg
Spindler, CSA
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Partners in Creating
Health and Caring for
the Community
Northwest Indiana Area
Health Education Center
and Purdue University
Calumet provide services
to Sojourner Truth
House clients
Time Talent Treasure
Donor Listing
How your support allows
Sojourner Truth House to
serve an average of 2,081
clients monthly
Donors that contributed
$100 or more in 2013 are
listed beginning on page 8.
Those contributing $1–$99
and in-kind donors are
recognized on our website
at sojournertruthhouse.org
page 5
page 8
page 3
In 2013, we provided...
An average of 2,081 clients received some form
of assistance monthly + A total of
612 shelter
clients received emergency services + Clients
were provided transportation a total of
14,985
times, which allowed them to go to job interviews,
search for housing, attend counseling sessions, or
visit the doctor + A total of 13,963 meals were
served + Food was distributed
24,354 times
to individuals and 8,069 times to families
Honoring a Legacy of Learning
Mary Nemeth established the William Sims Memorial Library at Sojourner Truth House.
Mary’s a founding member of Catherine Kasper Society, the planned giving society for the
benefit of Poor Handmaid ministries.
Mary Nemeth grew up in a home committed to service. Her
father served our country as a U.S. Marine, and her mother taught
her family the importance of helping others, leading by example.
Mary learned about Sojourner Truth House through a Womenade
gathering at a friend’s home, and began volunteering her skills
to provide hope and help for homeless and at-risk women and
their children.
Two years ago, Mary’s brother, William, passed away. He was an
avid reader. As a way to honor his memory and legacy, Mary made
a donation to establish the Sojourner Truth House library and
support literacy activities with clients. “After I began my work
there, I was impressed with all the work being done by the staff
and volunteers. I realized how fortunate I was to have been
given so many educational opportunities, including easy access to a
variety of books. Because of this and my elementary teaching
experience, I felt it was important to have easy access to books.
Friends, family, and neighbors have all helped the idea of a library
become a reality.”
Her dedication to Sojourner Truth House is unending. She has
expressed an intention to contribute to this ministry in perpetuity
through outright gifts as well as a designated gift from her
estate. In this way, she can honor the legacy of learning and service
rooted in her parents’ example by inspiring a love of reading and
self-improvement for clients.
410 West 13th Avenue Gary, IN 46407 (219) 885-2282 www.sojournertruthhouse.org
You inspire me! Every time you support the ministry of
Sojourner Truth House, you create life-changing opportunities
for discouraged mothers, their children, and depressed
women. You give them hope. You make it possible for them
to inch closer to knowing how beautiful they really are. Time
and time again, these women share how they are strengthened
through education and how they’ve begun to believe in
themselves again.
Each day at Sojourner Truth House a light bulb goes on for a
client-- a young mother sees how changing her behavior
improves the relationship with her children, and another
woman who has been abused experiences what love and
respect feel like when she walks through our doors. We are
blessed by these many women who choose to engage in the
positive opportunities that your gifts make possible.
Sojourner Truth House has offered me many opportunities
to grow and change as well. The commitment of our staff,
volunteers and Board members inspires me to keep going, to
keep serving. The resilience of the women and children who
begin to blossom here challenges me to be a better person.
The generosity of folks like you, our donors, has me catching
my breath when I open your contribution envelopes.
2013 Board of Directors
Sister Judian Breitenbach, PHJC;
Chair through February
James Huson; Treasurer
Judith Stanton, Esq.; Secretary;
Chair March–present
Pat Kelly
Susan Cohen
Rev. Dr. Alfred Johnson
Pat Pullara
Sister Cathy Schwemer, PHJC
Sylvia Collins
Damion Smith
Denise Dillard
James V. Donovan
Sister Peg Spindler, CSA;
Ex-Officio
Sister Michele Dvorak, PHJC;
Joseph Thoesen
Provincial Leadership July–present
Dr. Chantal Walker
Sister Nora Hahn, PHJC;
Chelsea Whittington
Provincial through June
Sister Carleen Wrasman, PHJC
Rev. Charles Hensel
Pamela Yttri
And you have opportunities too. Every time you write a check
to our ministry, put some cash into an envelope, form a team
of family and friends for the Walk, or donate food and personal
hygiene items, you create real opportunities for change.
Whether you realize it or not, your financial and in-kind gifts
ripple out beyond these walls into a community made a little
better for each family re-housed, each family re-united, each
woman employed or educated a little more.
I am amazed and grateful for the growing network of good
people who believe in the mission of this place. There are
more of you every year, and more of you are upping your
game. Together we’re turning the tide of homelessness and
poverty through one family or one woman at a time. Each
year, each day is another opportunity to do what Jesus did. I
know we are inspired when you show up to help. We hope
you are inspired, too.
Taking Steps to End Homelessness
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Sojourner Truth House
410 West 13th Avenue(13th & Madison)
Gary IN 46407
Registration: 8:00AM
Walk begins: 9:00AM
Thank you and blessings!
Thank You To Our “Early Bird” Sponsors
15th ANNUAL
Sister Peg Spindler, CSA
Sojourner Truth House Executive Director
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Register or donate today at
www.walkforsth.org
or by calling
219-885-2282 ext. 109
Proceeds will benefit Sojourner Truth House, a ministry of the
Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ.
SOJOURNERTRUTHHOUSE
Annual Report
Making Me
Whole Again
Miss Dee,
Sojourner Truth House Client
“I was just broken and Sojourner is one of
the pieces that He put back in my life to
make me whole again.”
Three years ago, Miss Dee was homeless
and suffering from a 20 year drugaddiction. Today, through God’s work
and her learning and growth at Sojourner
Truth House, she transformed her low
self-esteem into a profound love for
herself and other women in need.
“I had to get to the root of what was
hurting me and one of those things was
abandonment. What I did was... I was
using drugs for over 20-some years, and
what I couldn’t do in the last 20 years
God has done in the last 2 ½ years.”
Miss Dee participated in recovery groups,
parenting groups, yoga classes, and she
received regular treatment for severe
depression through Edgewater Systems.
“I went to whatever group I could get in
because they showed so much love and
that’s what I was really missing – love –
and I found it here. It was just awesome.”
Now Miss Dee helps other at-risk
women find housing, and she speaks
publicly about her growth through the
Phenomenal Woman program. Her
goal is to embrace and empower other
women. “It’s a domino effect, and I really,
really love that.”
Partners in Creating Health
and Caring for the Community
Highlighting a Partnership between Northwest Indiana Area Health
Education Center (AHEC) at Purdue University Calumet (PUC), Purdue
University Calumet College of Nursing, and Sojourner Truth House
Seven years ago, Lynn Olszewski, RN, MSA, Director of AHEC and a former Ancilla Systems
employee; Lynn Miskovich, NNP, ANP-BC, APRN, Associate Professor of Nursing at PUC;
and Sister Kathleen Quinn, a Poor Handmaid and volunteer at Sojourner Truth House,
initiated a caring partnership between students in the nursing program and the clients of
Sojourner Truth House.
Each week, nursing students provide basic healthcare screenings and prevention checks
for women and children receiving services at Sojourner Truth House. This collaboration
draws on expertise and support of the Northwest Indiana Area Health Education Center
and Purdue University Calumet College of Nursing. “Those with acute and/or chronic
illness are often not in a position to search for work, attend school, or become engaged in
productive activities that facilitate movement out of homelessness,” says Miskovich. “We
must first address the client’s mental and physical health care needs, thus allowing each to
fully participate in the programs provided at Sojourner Truth House.
Students provide healthcare screenings for blood pressure, height, weight, body mass
index, vision, lung function, glucose, hemoglobin and total cholesterol. They then provide
education tailored to the needs of the individual clients. In a three year period, these
wellness checks have helped to identify more than 2,000 potential health abnormalities.
“My goal is to instill in students an awareness of the unique needs of the vulnerable and
provide tools to identify resources. While I strive to prepare knowledgeable, proficient
healthcare providers, it is my hope that each will exhibit a philosophy of care.... I hope to
inspire a professional commitment to advocacy and service within vulnerable populations,”
comments Miskovich. Through the years, students have become more involved with
Sojourner Truth House by fundraising, participating in the Walk for Sojourner Truth
House, and collecting baby sundries and personal care items. More importantly, though,
many students have examined their career options choosing to work with underserved,
vulnerable populations.
“One cold morning several students and I arrived at Sojourner Truth House to find a
homeless woman sleeping outdoors,” continues Miskovich. “All she owned was being
worn! The nursing students and I provided a physical examination and required care that
prevented an unnecessary trip to the emergency department. The client was then taken
into the “fold” at STH and provided with necessary resources to begin the journey out of
homelessness.”
Miskovich is inspired by the staff and volunteers who welcome and care for the women and
children of Sojourner Truth House. “Clients are nurtured, yet given the tools and personal
responsibility.”
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Personal, Spiritual, and
Community Growth
Cheryl Gojko, Yoga Instructor,
Volunteer, Donor, Fundraiser, Walk Team Captain
“There’s something about teaching yoga at Sojourner Truth House
that truly inspires me to be a better person. It always makes me
think of how I’m living in the world. Reminds me of hope. You’ll get
through anything.”
Cheryl Gojko started her yoga career and volunteer involvement
at Sojourner Truth House ten years ago when she began offering
yoga classes to clients and staff members. She’s inspired by the
steady encouragement that clients receive when they walk through
the doors. Through their participation in the programs, the women
of Sojourner Truth House learn to “lean into” helping other
people and rejoicing in others’ success as well as their own.
“In 10 years of teaching these women, I’ve noticed that some come in
very hardened, but by the time they are in the Transitional Outreach
Program Participants (TOPPS), I see softening. There is camaraderie
here. They laugh more, smile more, they are more extroverted.”
A Good
Community
Feeling
Lillie Calhoun (“Miss Lillie”)
and Cheryl Keller,
Mother/Daughter Volunteers
Even through her own personal loss and the pain of losing her
father, Cheryl found encouragement from the women of Sojourner
Truth House as well. “When I walked through something in my
own life that was challenging, I was reminded of the courage and
endurance of these women. I felt like ‘they grew me.’”
Cheryl translates this personal growth into building more financial
support for the organization. She raised more than $1,600 at her
church for Sojourner Truth House, and she leads the “Holy Spirit
Hopefuls” team in the Walk for Sojourner Truth House. She has
been amazed by the unbelievable support and generosity.
“Look into your heart; decide what works
for you. Observe it, watch it, and stay
connected to what you give to.”
Miss Lillie and her daughter Cheryl both
reached out to Sojourner Truth House as a
result of loss in their lives. Miss Lillie lost her
husband in 2006, and at the encouragement
of a friend, she began volunteering, giving
herself to help someone else. Cheryl first
contributed to STH as a way to honor the
death of her friend’s son. Soon, she too, was
drawn quickly into the community.
“I’ve taken ownership of keeping the files in
order,” says Cheryl. “I get a good community
feeling when I’m here. And I get some hugs
sometime.” Miss Lillie comments, “When I
walk in, people start saying, ‘hi Mom’ and
‘hi Grandma.’ I start my shift by visiting
people.”
Miss Lillie and Cheryl know firsthand how
appreciative and transformed the clients are.
“The classes they offer the women are
wonderful,” says Cheryl. “They are given
tools to change all kinds of things in their
lives.”
From yoga to parenting, nutrition, health
assessments, childcare, furniture, and so
much more, STH provides women with the
resources and encouragement to change
their lives and their families. “One thing I
can say as a volunteer is that I can see how
the money is spent,” says Cheryl. “The
money goes to helping clients. These are
needs. Not a luxury. Needs.”
For an opportunity to contribute to creating
a positive community for homeless and atrisk women and their children, visit us online
at sojournertruthhouse.org.
OUR FINANCIALS
Fiscal Year 2013
Sojourner Truth House appreciates every donation of time and money to help achieve our mission of providing
assistance to homeless and at-risk women in our community. We want you to know your gift is used efficiently
toward that goal.
48% Community Support Services
(includes food)
54% In-kind Food
Donations
INCOME
$857,332
27% Donations
10% Special Events
EXPENSES
$1,434,148
20% Household, Transportation
& Facilities
14% Program Services & Outreach
8% Grants
10% Homeless Case Management
1% Other
4%Administration
4% Volunteer Services
Sojourner Truth House is a ministry sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ.
The Poor Handmaids fund the shortfall of expenses in excess of income. In order for the ministry to continue to serve the homeless and
at risk women in need, the Poor Handmaids will continue to aid Sojourner Truth House, but at a lesser amount each year. It is our hope
that you, as donors and friends, will work with us to compensate for the difference as well as provide for future growth.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Sojourner Truth House (STH). Our loyal volunteers have helped us to make a real difference in the lives
of homeless and at-risk women in need. In fiscal year 2013, our dedicated volunteers donated a total of 7,638 hours which equates to
$164,632.00 of “donated” time. The chart below outlines how volunteer hours were spent at STH.
2013
Volunteer
Hours by
Assignment
Interviewer
Food Pantry
Office Assistant
Kitchen
Clothes Closet
Mover
Nursing
Maintenance
Driver
Special Events
Receptionist
Data Entry
Childcare
Community Outreach
Ways to help
To learn more about volunteer opportunities at STH, please call (219) 885-2282 or visit sojournertruthhouse.org and click on
“How to Help.” Sojourner Truth House gratefully accepts donations of cash, check, credit card and stock. Give securely online at
sojournertruthhouse.org. Or, mail your gift to: 410 W. 13th Ave, Gary, IN 46407
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Womenade Turns 10!
Susan Cohen, founder of Womenade Fund benefitting Sojourner Truth House
In 2003, Susan Cohen held an event to support Sojourner
Truth House with the goal of bringing together local women in
an atmosphere of generosity and hospitality. She learned of this
initiative while researching a national “women helping women”
group called Womenade and learned that its fundraising model
could be applied to the emergency needs for the women of
Sojourner Truth House.
From the first Womenade gathering, when a core group of women
hosted a dinner in someone’s home, to the growth of additional
at-home or public-venue Womenade events, more than $50,000
has been raised from this simple plan. Cultivating hundreds of new
friendships and building awareness of the impact STH has in the
community have also been byproducts.
These get-togethers can be hosted by either an individual or group;
events can be scheduled during the day or in the evening. Typically,
invitees are asked to bring hors d’oeuvres to share as well as a
financial contribution.
Womenade celebrated its 10th anniversary on October 7, 2013 at
the Marshall Gardner Center for the Arts in Gary. More than 70
women (and a few men) joined in for this special celebration of ten
years of women supporting women.
Also in 2013, Susan was recognized as Outstanding Individual
Philanthropist by the Northwest Indiana Association of Fundraising
Professionals for her initiative in starting Womenade in northwest
Indiana.
“Susan’s huge and ongoing commitment is something I have
relied on for years without disappointment,” Sr. Peg said, noting
that Susan is seldom far away from the next philanthropic idea,
fundraising event or volunteer effort. Susan originally volunteered
in Sojourner Truth House’s kitchen and later in the household
department. Susan’s attention to detail “got that place organized
in no time,” Sr. Peg said.
“Give the world lemons to make lemonade. Give the world a woman like Susan Cohen
to make Womenade… and a whole lot more.” — Sister Peg Spindler, CSA
For the last five years, Pat Pullara and the
Greater Northwest Indiana Association of
REALTORS® (GNIAR) have raised money and
participated as a team in the Walk for
Sojourner Truth House. GNIAR members are
committed to addressing the problem of
homelessness in Northwest Indiana.
Pat Pullara with Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson
Pat Pullara
Chief Operating Officer,
Greater Northwest Indiana
Association of REALTORS®
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“A safe and clean apartment for each client is
the opportunity to change her life for the
better. I can see the success rate of clients
going through the programs at Sojourner
Truth House. They rebuild their selfconfidence, gain practical knowledge of the
business world, address health needs, and are
accountable for their steps to independence
by a caring, loving group of staff members…
Sojourner Truth House provides the safety
net when they falter…”
Pat learned about the tremendous needs of
homeless women and their children by
attending a Coffee & Conversation program
at Sojourner Truth House.
Since then, she has invited friends, colleagues,
and GNIAR members to visit with Board
members, clients, and Sister Peg Spindler
during these regularly scheduled conversations.
“Any pre-conceived notions I had about how
one could end up needing services from
Sojourner Truth House vanished. I was taken
on a tour of the facility and marveled at how
much was accomplished with so limited space
and staff.”
Although Pat recently retired from GNIAR,
“Sojourner Truth House has become my
primary personal mission… and I plan on
increasing my fundraising activity for the
future.”
If you would like to experience Coffee &
Conversation for yourself or for a group of
family, friends, or coworkers, please call (219)
885-2282. Additionally, you can sign up to
participate in the Walk for Sojourner Truth
House scheduled for June 14 by registering at
www.walkforsth.org.
Blessings Every Day
Bertha Harlan, Monthly Donor and Volunteer
Bertha Harlan began sharing her blessings with the women of Sojourner Truth
House almost 15 years ago. In her late sixties, recovering from breast cancer and
the loss of her husband, Bertha felt it was important to focus on helping other
people, so she volunteered in the kitchen, cooking and serving clients. “I saw the
work that the Sisters did and the people that they helped. It’s just such a beautiful
thing. I pray every day for them, that they stay strong and keep helping people.”
Bertha is inspired by the success of Sojourner Truth House clients. “When one
accomplishes their goals or gets a job... One was a beautician, one was a registered
nurse, I think. There are so many I can’t even name all of them. One time we
were in the yard and this woman ran through waving a paper and it was her CNA
certificate. She was so happy.”
Now in her eighties, Bertha no longer works in the kitchen. Instead she makes a
monthly financial contribution and encourages family and friends to give money
and personal hygiene supplies. In lieu of gifts for her eightieth birthday, her friends
contributed 1,275 pounds of travel-sized soaps, shampoos, and other personal
items for the women at Sojourner Truth House. “We experience so many
blessings every day. It’s amazing to me how blessed my family has been. I believe
that you never do for people that you don’t get back. Everything we put out – my
husband and I – God has more than given us back.”
When asked about Bertha, Sister Joan Fisher, PHJC, one of the founders of
Sojourner Truth House, had this to say: “I have a picture of Bertha in my mind. I
can see her so clearly, working and bustling around in the kitchen. She was one of
our first volunteers. She was so faithful. Her specialty was red velvet cake. Bless
her for all she did!”
Heart of a Donor
Pam Yttri, Board Member,
Major Donor
Pam was introduced to Sojourner Truth House (STH) by her dear friend Claudia
Govert, who has volunteered at STH for years. Claudia invited Pam to Coffee &
Conversation to learn more about STH. There she recalls hearing a client who
had a master’s degree from a prestigious university speak candidly about her
struggles. It became apparent to Pam how vulnerable we all are. She shared, “We
need to take care of each other. That’s why we’re here.”
Pam joined the STH Board of Directors in 2009. She loves that the board is
actively involved in helping clients transition from one lifestyle to another. “We
are becoming the best board that we can be. We don’t just show up for meetings.
We invest our time, treasure and talent.” Pam thinks it’s important for people to
understand that although STH is a ministry sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of
Jesus Christ, “They serve everyone. They are not specific to a religion or walk of
life. They offer the clients opportunities they may otherwise not have: education,
help for addictions, counseling, and a chance to complete a GED. I like that it is a
hand up, not a handout.”
Pam comes from a charitably inclined family. Her parents, Francis and Elsie Meyer,
set that model for her; that’s why she has a propensity to give from the heart.
Through the Francis and Elsie Meyer Charitable Trust, she and her sisters are able
to honor their parents’ legacy to make a difference from the heart. “Sojourner
Truth House is where MY heart is.”
HOW
WE SERVE
We serve three groups
Community: Community clients are women,
children and men who are housed but in need
of basic assistance. Some have recently lost their
jobs or have been evicted. We are their advocates
and their listening ears, providing:
• Interviewers to identify their needs
• Referrals to other agencies
• Access to our food pantry and clothes closet
for women
• Health screenings and referrals to local clinics
Sometimes these basic services are all clients need
to get back on their feet.
Homeless:
These women have real barriers
that must be faced. Our services help clients
overcome homelessness:
• Case management and individualized goal
setting
• 19 psycho-therapeutic groups to identify and
overcome the root causes of instability
• Referrals for mental health/addiction services
if needed
• Child supervision as clients work through
the program
...as well as basics like food pantry and clothes
closet, telephones, laundry facilities, daily breakfast
and lunch.
Outreach:
We address the spiritual, mental,
social, financial and personal concerns of women
who have transitioned into their own homes.
Many of these women have endured generational
poverty, mental illness, substance abuse, domestic
violence and/or personal tragedies. The Outreach
Program equips them with the skills and resources
needed to become self-sufficient and to become
positive contributing members of the community.
STH participants attend daily therapeutic and life
skills groups to obtain the tools they need to move
towards a life of stability.
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GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS
2013
Sojourner Truth House wishes to thank the following individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations whose financial support
during fiscal year 2013 helped to extend the mission of Sojourner Truth House. Through your generosity, we were able to create
opportunities and inspire change for homeless and/or at-risk women in need.
The Gift of Independence
$10,000.00 +
BMW Constructors
Philanthropic Fund,
Indianapolis Foundation
Francis Meyer Charitable
Lead Unitrust
Mark and Jamelyn Griffin
Henry Rietman Trust
John W. Anderson Foundation
Lake County Substance
Abuse Council
The Gift of Confidence
$5,000.00 +
Congregation of Sisters
of St. Agnes
Diocese of Gary
Geminus Corporation
Barbara Kubiak
Joseph and Lisa Skozen
Strack & Van Til Warehouse
The Gift of Belonging
$1,000.00 +
ArcelorMittal Matching
Gifts Program
Kenneth and Rita Backe
Anne and Lionel Cohen
Community Foundation of
Northwest Indiana, Inc.
Anna Davis
Dell Direct Giving Campaign
Diversified Marketing
Strategies, Inc.
Fabian Dohmes and
Heather Spindler
Michael and Marilyn Dolder
Thomas and Jen-Mei Dorris
Dyer Construction
Company, Inc.
First United Methodist Church
Francis Beidler Foundation
Claire Gagan
Claudia Govert
Greater Northwest Indiana
Association of Realtors
Indian Medical Association
of Northwest Indiana
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J Co. Properties, LLC
Watson Elementary
Student Council
Beth and Dave Kaminski
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. Beta Rho Chapter
Louise Karwowski
Oliver King, Sr.
La Befana Records
Laura Langel
Marian Catholic High School
Students & Faculty
Karen and Robert McMahon
Mornette McShane
Midwest Refrigeration Corp.
Toni Mola and David Block
Thomas and Kathleen Molnar
Mortar Net USA, LTD.
National Christian Foundation
Greater Chicago
New Centaur, LLC
Peoples Bank Community First Group
Pi Sigma Phi SororityUpsilon Chapter
Myrna Quinn
Sharon Rezmer
Robert J. Spolyar
Attorney at Law
School of Nursing Student
Nursing Club at Purdue
Calumet
Service League of
Northwest Indiana
Mary Ann and Gary Shacklett
Society of the Precious Blood
St. Catherine Hospital
St. Mary Medical Center
St. Mary’s Men’s Club
St. Timothy
Community Church
Penny and James Starin
United Federal Credit Union
Westminster Presbyterian
Church of Munster
Johnny Wilson
Thomas and Susan Witt
The Gift of Healing
$500.00 +
219 Riders
Advantage Health
Solutions, Inc.
Agape Tabernacle, Inc.
Ancilla Mission Club
PHJC Bazaar
Frederick and Judith Arand
Norbert and Gertrude
Arentsen
Gervaise Bastian
Donna Beckman
Calvin and Catherine Bellamy
Katherine Bober
Carol Bowman
Calumet Township Trustee
Sylvia and Tom Collins
Employees of Community
Hospital
Anthony Costello and
Cindy Brito
Crown Point Community
Foundation, Inc.
Danny Ditola State
Farm Insurance
James Donovan
John and Kathleen Dunn
Vincent Engelman
Forest Ridge Academy, Inc.
Gold Rush Girls
Hall, Render, Killian, Heath
& Lyman, P.C.
Ian and Peyton Hardaway
Carol Hardwick
Bertha Harlan
Robert and Nancy Hechlinski
Jim and Claudia Huson
Hy-Speed Car Wash, Inc.
I.L.A. Local 1969 AFL-CIO
IUN Bi-Weekly Staff
Organization
James Meyer & Associates, P.C.
William and Ulrike Jannausch
Rev. Dr. Alfred and
A’Lelia Johnson
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. Epsilon Omicron Chapter
Theresa Lee
Loomis Sayles & Company L.P.
Mona and Fazio McCormick
Marcia and Leigh Morris
Fr. Joseph V. Murphy
Kathryn Murphy
Edmund and Lynn Naspinski
Northern Indiana Alarm Co.
Novak Family Foundation
Kathy and Stephen Pasek
John Pelkey and Patricia
Hofstra-Pelkey
Joyce Phipps-Nutt
Powers & Sons Construction
Company, Inc.
Ophelia Prince
Puntillo and Crane
Orthodontics, PC
Timothy Raykovich, MD
Patricia Rees
Ines Sanchez
Verne P. Seehausen
Snow and Ice Pros, Inc.
Society of Nurses
in Advanced Practice
Tom Sourlis and Sue Eleuterio
St. Vincent De Paul Society
St. Vincent De Paul Society of
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Judith Stanton, Esq.
Student Government of
Munster High School
Jake and Diane Sullivan
Rev. James and
Claudia Swarthout
The Pangere Corporation
Dorse Thomas
Jack and F. Judith Tonk
Paul and Charlene VanSickle
Pamela Yttri
Lillian and John Zaborske
The Gift of Shelter
$100.00 +
Robert Acosta
Advanced Dental
Ahepa 78 Housing Corp.
Valerie Allen-Broadnax
Allied Venture LLC
Patricia Alt
Altrusa International of
the Indiana Dunes
American Freedom
Insurance Company
American Legion Post #279
Ameristar Casino of
East Chicago
Ancilla College Volunteers
Marshall Anderson
Aspire Charter Academy
Augustana Lutheran Church
Congregation
Ann and Larry Baas
Robert and Judith Backe
Stephen and Joan Backe
Oliver Bacott
Judy Ball
Doris and John Ban
Dr. Rose M. Banks
Daniel and Peggy Barger
Jean Bargeron
Barbara Barron
Leo and Cynthia Barron
Paul Nicksic and Nancy Barwig
Sharon Baudry
Guadalupe and Michael Becze
Maxine Bednar
Nicole Bennett
Bethune PTO
Big Daddy’s Bar-B-Que LLC
Lucille Birschbach
Suzanne and Gerald Bishop
Ronald and Margaret
Bissonnette
Stephen and Eleanore
Bolanowski
Herman and Arnita Borders
Jeffery and Kathleen Boswell
Jean Bowman
Joanne and Ronald Boyer
Sandy and Bruce Boyer
BP America, Inc. The Fabric of America Fund
BP Whiting Business Unit
William Brennan
Marsha and Gary Brooks
Angelique Brown
Emma Brown
Eugene and Edith Bujdoso
Gene and Wanda Burkat
Stephanie Burnett
Kimerly Camacho
Judith Candiano
Christopher Carswell
Perry and Susan Cartwright
Veronica Castillo
Catherine’s Cottage
Catholic Charities
Catholic Student Center St. Teresa of Avila
Carla Cherry
Patricia Childers
Choices! Counseling Services
Christ Baptist Church
Tom Collins
Congregation of St. Agnes
Construction Advancement
Foundation of Northwest
Indiana
Monica Conway
Patricia Cooke
James Cooper
Edith and Terry Cothran
Kevin Coulter
Jeanette Cowan
Mark Cregger
Betty Daniel-Lanie
Susan Davey
Darren Davis
Alice and Kenneth Dawson
Patricia and Harold De Neal
Jack Denges
Dr. Robert and Lydia
Dershewitz
Dr. Raymond and Donna
Doherty
Diana Donnell
Donald Dowling
John and Rose Dubec
Thomas Eaton
Lativia Edmond
David and Marie Edmonds
Jeffrey and Jane Edwards
Joann Emery
Mary and Paul Engelman
Deacon Gregory G. Fabian
Faith Church
Family Dental Care PC
Katherine and Edwin
Fesenmyer
Marlies and Andrew Fetsch
First Catholic Slovak Union
of USA
First Christian Church
First Unitarian Church
of Hobart
Nancy and Dennis Fitzgerald
Anna Flores-Martell
Mary Flynn
Tanice Foltz, Ph.D.
Mary Ann and George Fortney
Kimberly and Larry Frank
Melissa Frank
Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson
Sara Funck
Carolyn Gabor
Drs. Gustavo and
Rebecca Galante
Karen Galvin
Gayla Time Costumes LLC
Ginger Geary
Tamara Gilkey
Joanne and James Ginley
Ginter Realty Inc
Cheryl and Peter Gojko
Melvin and Kathleen Goldman
Stasia and Fernando Gomez
Melissa Goodwin
Janet Gorman
Patrick and Carolyn Gorman
Lea Govert
Freida and Daren Graves
Gretchen Greene
Sue Grossbauer
Stanley Grudzinski
Peggy Guernsey
Mary Haas
Ruth Haller
Emery and Natalie Harlan
Jeffrey and Mary Hartz
Hasse Construction
Company, Inc.
Anthony and
Catherine Hausfeld
HealthVisions Midwest
Rev. Charles and Sarah Hensel
Shirley and Gregory Herold
Duane and Leonore Hibbs
Francine Hintz
Holy Angels Choir
Edward and Patricia Hren
Catherine Huber
Deacon Richard and
Judith Huber
Joseph and Patricia Huerta
Patricia Huerta
I.L.A. Local 2038, GLDC
Iron Workers Local No. 395
Kevin and Kymm Ivey
Clinton and Loistine Jackson
Beth Jaworski
Jelly Pancake House
Customers
JLK Cleaning & Maintenance
Service, Inc.
Allen and Nancy Johnson
Bob Johnson
Lawrence Johnson
Leonard Johnson
Wallace Johnson
Arlisher L. Jones
Brenda Jones
Mary Jones
J.G. Jurasevich
Sandra Kania
Connie Kann
Kappa Kappa Kappa- Zeta PSI,
Dyer, Schererville, St. John
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. Zeta Psi Associate Chapter
Cindy and Kenneth Keilman
Kenneth and Cheryl Keller
Patricia Kelly
Linda Kennedy
Dennis and Sharron Kenning
Mary Ketchmark
Suzanne Killmer
Kiwanis Club of Gary
Stephen Kline
Knights of Columbus
OLOS Council 12149
Daniel and Valerie Kolodziej
Richard and Sylvia Komyatte
Janet and Walter Kopacz
Kostidis Chiropractic Clinic
Thomas and Barbara Kozlowski
Marilyn Krusas
Sr. Florence Kuhn, PHJC
Ed and Joan Kulesa
Dorothy and Don Kurtz
Anne Lacko
Aldo and Rebecca Largura
Lee Construction
Management, Inc.
Charles and Mary Lee
Kent and Shirley Lindquist
Julia Long
Lutheran Women’s Missionary
League - Gary Zone
Vernita Macklin
Thomas and Laura Maginot
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Patrick and Laurie Maloney
Michele Manoski
Georgianna Marks
Elvira Martinez
Carol Mason
Anthony and Patricia Massa
Jennifer May
Thomas and Marta McCobb
Charles McCormick
Michael McGee
George and Mary Ann
McGuan
Joan McInerney
Catherine McReynolds
The Most Reverend
Dale J. Melczek
Tashena Melton
Midwest Specialty Metals, Inc.
John and Mary Mirro
Edward Misch
Rev. Thomas E. Mischler
James and Karen Miskovich
Lynn Miskovich
Joseph Modic
Linda and William Monahan
Shirley Moorehead
Juana Mooring
Morning Star Chapter 5 Order of Eastern Star
Donald Morrison
Richard and Sylvia Morrisroe
Mt. Zion Missionary
Baptist Church
Philip and Camille Mueller
Joan and Larry Murphy
Sheila Murphy
Denise and Ikeadi Ndukwu
Ruth Needleman
Thomas and Doris Nichols
Northwest Indiana
Reinvestment Alliance
Corrine Nosich
Irene Nowell
Margaret and Alan O’Connor
David and Rose O’Malley
Thomas Oram
Order of AHEPA Lodge 78
Bro. Robert E. Overland, FS
Martha and Edward Palmateer
Sherron and Michael
Pampalone
Steve and Georgiann Pangere
Paul and Mary Panther
Alan and Mary Paquin
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Rev. Michael Pauly
Dorothy Pavlakovic
Chuck Pease
Karen and John Petalas
Marabeth and Richard
Petermeyer
Sr. Alphy Phillip, CMC
Dolores Phillips
PHJC Associates East 3 Region
Andrew and Melissa Piazza
Pilgrim Rest Missionary
Baptist Church
Linda and William Pointer
Matthew Pool
Powers Realty Inc of NWI
Joyce Price
Patricia Pullara
Sr. Kathleen Quinn, PHJC
Radcliffe Family Dental, LLC
Gene Reese
Maggie Reister-Walters and
Tom Walters
Thomas and Diane Reitter
Bernice and F.C. Richardson
Veda Roberts
Mark Robinson
Councilwoman Carolyn Rogers
David Ross
Joseph Ruda
Susan Rutsen
Mary Catherine Rzetelny
Sharon and Douglas Sanicola
Dorothy and Richard
Scarborough
Schepel Buick GMC
Gerry and Mary Scheub
Nancy Schmitz
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schuljack
Donna Sekulich
Service League Association of
Hammond
David and Margaret Sevening
Charlotte Sgambelluri
William Shields
Donna and Ronald Sikorski
Billy and Karen Simmons
Gayle and Albert Simnick
Judith and John Skafish
Earl and Roberta Smith
James Smith
Society of St Vincent De Paul St Bridgets Church
Carolyn Sojka
Mary and John Sokit
Sons of the American Legion
Miller Dunes Post 279 Inc.
Janice Spencer
Kathleen Spindler
Sr. Peg Spindler, CSA
St. Bridget - St. Anne
Confraternity
St. Catherine Convent
St. Catherine Hospital
Auxiliary
St. Joan of Arc Christian
Concerns
St. Katherines Philoptochos
St. Mary’s Altar and
Rosary Society
St. Mary’s Family Services
St. Michael the
Archangel School
St. Michael’s Parishioners
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church
Timothy Stabosz
Margaret Mary Stahura
Francie and Fred Stamate
Louis Stewart and Doris
Thompson-Stewart
Paul and Bernadette Subia
Judy Sullivan and Brian
Hannigan
Jacquelyn and Ted Sumara
Swartz, Retson, & Co., P.C.
Stuart Sweet
William and Melanie Switzer
James and Mary Szubryt
Thomas and Jackie Taglia
Barbara and Claude Taliaferro
The Grossbauer Group
Thea Bowman Leadership
Academy - Parent Teacher
Comm. Assoc.
Joseph and Helen Thoesen
James and Lillian Thomas
Ann Thompson
Brenda Thompson
William Thompson, Esq.
Thornburg Investment
Management
Patricia Toney
Milt and Linda Triana
Ultra Foods
Akilah Underwood
United Male Chorus
US Insurance Services, Inc.
Sr. Judith Vander Grinten, CSA
Joann Vanek
John Vinzant and Linda Murphy
Kenneth Walker
Anne and Rudolph Walsko
Dorothy Weber
Gregory Weber
Robert and Catherine Welsh
Barbara and Richard Whitlow
Williams Chapel Church of
God in Christ
Braden Wilson, Jr.
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers
of Indiana
Women On The Move
Patricia Wozniak
Sr. Carleen Wrasman, PHJC
Katherine Wyatt
John Yelkich
Sally and Al Yetsko
Jean Zajac
Lillian Zajac
John and Julie Zandstra
Betty Zelenak
Todd and Marty Zeltwanger
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc
Michael and Maureen Zimmer
Elizabeth Zougras
The following donors
made a generous gift to the
Womenade Fund during
the Legacy Foundation’s
Lake County Gives campaign.
With a generous grant from
the John S. and James L. Knight
Foundation, Legacy Foundation
awarded a match for all
donations made. Thank you
to these special donors.
Leo V. Barron
Thomas Eaton
Lawrence Gingrich
Frank A. Marquez
James Meyer
Toni D. Mola
Mary Roos
Terry Sanders
Sister Peg Spindler, CSA
Sister Carleen Wrasman, PHJC
Sojourner Truth House
gratefully accepts donations
via cash, check, credit card
and stock.
Give online at
sojournertruthhouse.org
In Memory of Sister Judian
Sister Judian Breitenbach, PHJC | October 22, 1930 – March 7, 2013
Sister Judian Breitenbach, PHJC, died March 7, 2013 at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson,
Indiana. Sister Judian was originally from LaPorte, Indiana and entered the Poor Handmaids of
Jesus Christ congregation in 1950. She was involved in the nursing profession for many years, and
served on the boards of several PHJC ministries. In 2002 Sister Judian opened the Namaste
Center where she was committed to the wellness and healing of individuals and an advocate
for holistic healing. In addition to her ministry at Namaste Center, she was the chairperson of
Sojourner Truth House Board at the time of her death. Sojourner Truth House is fortunate
to have had the leadership of Sister Judian. We are deeply grateful for her many years of
service. She will live in our memories forever.
“I met Sister Judian, during the years she was Chairwoman of
Ancilla Systems. She was a dedicated and visionary leader during
an earlier period of change and turmoil in the health care mission.
She maintained the values of traditional medicine, but was open to
exploring the contributions that alternative approaches to healing
could provide. Her most remarkable qualities were her faith,
her of ability to connect with people on multiple levels and her
unrelenting optimism regarding human nature and the future of
mankind.” –Rich Sanders, Esq., Vedder Price
“I came to know Sister Judian as decisive but always open to
different ways of thinking about things. She saw that everything
was coming to wholeness and that we were supposed to help that
along in our various ministries and roles. She saw that happening
in individual lives and in the human community. Sister Judian’s
personal radiance came from her own growth toward wholeness,
I think. Wholeness could be contained in the moments you were
in one-on-one conversation with her or in a Board meeting or in
the experience of the Universe as abundance as she was fond of
pointing out. Sister Judian will always remind me of St. Irenaeus’
words: “The Glory of God is man or woman fully alive.”” –Sister
Peg Spindler, CSA, Executive Director, Sojourner Truth House
“Sister Judian devoted her life to the physical and spiritual health
and well-being of all with whom she dealt….and especially those
who were also “financially impaired”. Sojourner Truth House was
a perfect fit. With a smile in her eyes that matched the smile in
her heart Judian was tireless in service to our Board as well as to
our clients until almost the very last of her days on earth. We are
blessed to have known her… and we miss her!” –On behalf of the
board by Judy Stanton, Esq., Chair, STH Board of Directors
“Sister Judian’s wisdom, kindness and love were expressed
through the art of healing which she continued to expand and
deepen throughout her entire life. Her abiding hope and deep
trust that the energy gathering in the universe to bring about a
new consciousness was a divine energy, was indeed the Christ
gathering all things to himself.” –Sister Linda Volk, PHJC
“The first things you noticed about Sister Judian were her striking
blue eyes. She would look at you with her deep penetrating
presence and become totally absorbed in you and what you were
saying. Her comments were always bold, loving and holistic. I met
Sister Judian 20 years ago. Over the years I saw her spiritual joy and
childlike enthusiasm become a part of everything she did. There
was no distinction or separation. My last conversation with her a
few weeks before she departed was about making the transition
from this life to the afterlife. In her sparkling radiant blue eyes I am
sure she saw no difference.” –Laura Evans, Valparaiso IN
“Sister Judian’s favorite dress was a bright yellow, cotton, flowing
gown she purchased in Mexico when providing a workshop for
our younger Sisters there. She loved to wear the dress when she
danced at prayer celebrations and just whenever she danced. With
that dress and with her whole life she taught all of us so much
regarding exuberance and passion for life, a healthy life. She sought
wholeness in body/mind/spirit, creatively and enthusiastically
addressing the challenges of each day. All that she held dear – the
Namaste Center, Sojourner Truth House, Poor Handmaid life –
was buoyed by her energy and convictions and drive for healing
and wholeness. We miss Judian yet – but her passion still dances in
our memories along with all the good works she left as her legacy.
In my mind’s eye I see her in eternity, dancing like sunshine before
God right now.” –Sister Judith Diltz, PHJC, Provincial
“As one of her last official acts as Board Chair, Sister Judian
approved my hire as Development Manager/Executive Support for
STH. I immediately felt a warm, embracing bond with her and still
think of her often. My most profound sadness is that I was not able
to spend more time with and get to know better one of the most
unique, inspiring and special women I have ever met. I wish I could
have known her longer and better but feel blessed to have met
her.” –Sherita Brewer, Development Manager, Sojourner Truth House
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MISSION, VISION
& VALUES
410 West 13th Avenue, Gary, IN 46407
Our Mission
Sojourner Truth House is a ministry of hope and help for homeless and at-risk women and their children
sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. Through hospitality, advocacy, integrative services and
collaboration, participants improve their quality of life and that of the community in a safe, trusting environment.
Our Vision
Sojourner Truth House is a village of hope that empowers women and their children. Our unique model of
service and collaborative actions inspires the human spirit so that participants can improve their quality of life and
become contributing members of their communities.
Our Core Values
We believe that our four core values flow from joyful service to all, especially the needy and underserved. These
values are Openness to the Spirit, Community, Simplicity, and Dignity and Respect for all.
The Road to Self-Sufficiency
Every day, Sojourner Truth House helps women on the road to self-sufficiency with services such as
rides to interviews, computers to fill out job applications, medical screenings, life skills groups, and more.
Lives Transformed
“It’s full of inspiring people that are willing to help you, no matter what. They’re truly a blessing.” —Shai
“Sojourner has been my village. They’ve done everything from feed me and clothe me to empower me. I came here in broken pieces;
they helped put me back together.” —Ruthinia
“These sisters saved my life. I came from homeless to beautiful.” —Lora
www.sojournertruthhouse.org
The Grossbauer Group is proud to support Sojourner Truth House with an in-kind donation of annual report layout.
Dr. Allan and Patricia Abramson
Jeffrey Adams
Jan Adler
Ryan Adler
Mary Affeld
Yeti Akinyemi
Tamara Aldrin
Marvin and Judith Allison
Allstate Giving Campaign
Ambrosia Knutson Associates, Inc.
Benjamin Amenta
Ardith and Kenneth Anderson
Delon Anderson
Janet Anderson
John and Mary Anderson
Sheila Anderson
Juan Andrade
Mary and David Andrews
Crystal Angeles
Sandra Appleby
Joe and Rose Aquino
Aubrey Archer
Leo and Kathleen Arellano
Paul De Bie and Mary Argenta
Diane Artis
Eric Baggett
Michael and Jeanne Baird
David and Noreen Baker
Nara Baker
Rosemary and Richard Balczo
Antoinette Baldin
Hilda and Bobbie Banks
Mary Banks
Saul Barbosa
Mary Barenie
Thomas and Frances Barnes
Joan and Darrin Barwig
Andy Baughman
Ruthie Beard
Harold Beckwith
Marie Becvar
Kenneth Bednar
Quinnesia and John Bell
Lori Benford - Bryant
Sam and Maria Benjamin
Carolyn and Keith Benman
Alma Bennett
Thurlene Benton
Renee Berkowitz
Jill Berry
Diane Besson
Cherry Bethel
Eunice Bethel
Sister Laurette Betz, RSM
Hazel Bieker
Roberta Biggott
Karen Bilski-Petalas
Veetia Blair-Davis
Carlotta Blake-King
Carol Blakemore
Ben Blohm
Lynn Bloom
Judith Bobber
Mark and Jeanne Bobonick
Sister Patricia Bogenschuetz, CSA
Peter and Cathryn Bomberger
Holly Bonavia
Diana Booher
Jay Borns
Shirley and Alfonzo Borom
Leila Botts
Kathy Bova
Shawn Brain
Diane Brannagan
Louis and Angeline Bravos
Sherita Brewer
Sister Pauline Bridegroom, PHJC
Phyllis and Michael Brizic
Pamela and Joseph Broadaway
Walter and Alice Brooks
Ava Brown
Bobbi Brown
Councilwoman Mary Brown
Sheri Brown
Martha Brubaker
Erma Bruce
Lipe Bryant
Carol Budgin
Patricia Bugos
Karen and Amon Bulilan
Susan Burigo
Rita Burke
Twyla Burks
Garnet Burns
LaSonia Cable
Lillie Calhoun
Dolores Callahan
Dave Campbell
Jean Campbell
Myrtle Campbell
Mary Anne Cannon
Career Success Services
William and Dorreen Carey
Juanita Carter
Mark and Karen Carter
Tiffany Carter
India and Anthony Castaneda
Jean Castor
Herlinda and Sergio Castro
Genevieve and Michael Catchur
Sister Barb Centner, RSM
Diane and William Cetera
Jerome Chandler
Kenneth and Lillian Chapman
Julia and David Chary
Versie Chatman
Alex Cherry, Jr.
Tom and Kenna Childress
Mary Cioe
Kristine Clark
Elnora Cleveland
Mamie Clifton
Barbara Cohen
Patricia and Howard Cohen
Richard Cole
Johnny Coleman
Karen and Bryan Coleman
Margie Davis
Carol Dunn
Willie and Elasie Coleman
Shannon Davis
Daniel Dunn
Sharon Conatser
Shirley and Jesse Day
Mary Dustin
Concrete Beginnings, Inc
Paul and Mary De Bie
Sister Michele Dvorak, PHJC
Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes - Unit Julie
319 Deal
DW & P LLC Debtor-In-Possession
Danna Conley
Jonni Dean
Fr. Michael W. Dwyer
Sister Rosemary Connelly, RSM
Sheila and Anthony DeBonis
Lisa Eckberg
Kris Conrad
James and Kalliope Dedelow
Edgar Lomax Company
Debra Conti
Jennifer and Charles DeLlorto
Mary Edwards
Carol Conway
Udotcy Deloney
William Eisman
Renee and John Cooper
Donald Demchuck
Elaine's Resale Shop
Annetta Copeland
Patricia DeMunck
Mary Emig
Clara Coppinger
John Dennis
Mary Beth Engelbride
Robert and Iona Corley
Bessie Dent
Paul Engelman II
Wanda and Vincent Corsello
Louis and Patricia Deporter
Roger Erwin
Joseph and Aurelia Costanza
Barbara Deramona
Anthony and Susan Escher
Rolanda Cox
Donald and Gail Derrow
Britne Ester
Jacqueline Crawford
Kevin Derrow
Gene and Paula Estill
Tiana Creal
Elizabeth Diaz
Carla Estrada
Kathleen and John Crise
Ann Marie Dillon
Bruce and Delores Evans
Melisa Crisler
Christopher and Megan Dilts
Alice and Allan Ewert
Victoria Crockett
Geneie and Matt Dilts
Marian and Michael Farina
Patricia Cronin
Rose and Rodney Dobbins
Kathleen and Terry Farris
Amanda Cuellar
Norma Dobrzynski
Belia and Jeffrey Farver
Andrea Cuellar
Susan Dominik
Greg Fayson
Culture Club
George Domoras
Judith Feldt
Lisa Cundiff
Candice Donald
Hector Feliciano
Curves
Cimeon Donald
Debbie Ferguson
Shirley Cusick
Donald J. Smith, CPA, P.C.
Erica Ferrell
Carl Cuttone
Philip and Diane Doolen
Dionn Finchum
Krystina and Lionel Cuza
Earlene Douglas
Cindy Finley
Cyrus Properties
Ralph and Julie Dowd
Linda and Rodney Fisher
Jeanne Daniels
Victoria and Michael Doyne
Mary Fishman
Jessie and Edward Daniels
Nancy Draper
Patricia Fishman
Sherri Danzig
Shirley Drayton
Nikolaos Fitousis
Dianna Darden
Kenneth Dreiling
George and Angeline Fitusis
Darius Girenas Unit - American Legion Auxiliary
James Griffin and Angela Drummond-Griffin
Fred Flores
Edward and Carol Dartz
Edmund and Monica Drzewiecki
Michelle Flores
Steven Dattilo
LaJoi Dube
Sarah Florkiewicz
Jennifer Davies
A.J. Ducre, Jr.
Leslie Fontanez
Betty Davin
Herbert and Trudy Dunaway
Chandra Foreman
Jerald Davis
April Dungy
Kris Forma
Jane and Richard Foster
Sonya Francis
Martha Franco
Vicky Gadd
Vera Gaines
Esperanza Garcia
Saul Garcia
Rocky and Debra Gardner
Joan Garrity
Sara Gary
Sherry Gasparovic
Norma Gates
Janice and Edwin Gatons
Fr. Patrick Gaza
Kimberly and Jeremy Geddes
Rev. Robert P. Gehring
Margaret Gelks
Dr. John and Jennifer Gerber
Joyce Gertz
Gina Gianikos
Jack Gianikos
Nick and Maureen Gianikos
Vivian Gibson
Donald and Alice Giedemann
Robert and Mary Ann Gill
Joseph and Christine Gillette
Frances Ginther
Margaret and Allen Girnus
Teresa Glotzbach
Edward and Christine Gniadek
Tom Gober
Margaret and William Goddard
Richard and Patricia Gonzales
Janet Gornick-Adams
Henry and Rebecca Govert
Helen Goy
Kathleen and Paul Grapperhaus
Helen Grata
Eva Gray
Lois Gray
Great Lakes Cafe
Greater St James AME Church
Donald Greene
Nicole Greene
Florence Greenwood
Marcella Gregory
Judy and John Gresko
Brenda Grey
Lydia Griffin
Jane and Donald Grimaldi
Phyllis Grosskurth
John Gruenenfelder
Barbara Grusak
Stanley and Donna Grzych
Dolores Guerrero
Carol Gumulauskis
Jean Gustafson
Rita and Kevin Guydon
Rosemary Haber
Dr. Isam Haddadin
Nate Haden
Sister Nora Hahn, PHJC
Sharon and William Hall
Leanne Hamilton
Terry Hammond
Charius and Sharon Haney
Leslie Hanna
Cynthia Hannon
Colleen and William Hansen
Nancy Hard
Steve Harman
Bridgett Harris
Annette Harrison
Nancy Hartman
Jill and Todd Hartog
Steve and Molly Hartwig
Gwendolyn Hatcher
Virginia Hathaway
Loretha Hawkins
Terri Hawkins
Katie Hayes
Lisa Hayes
Clattye Headen
Vivian Heard
Margie Heck
Judith Heilman
Joy Heine
Dianne and John Henderson
Sister Margaret A. Henss, PHJC
Jim Herbert
Helen Hernandez
Deborah Herrod
Sarah Highlen
Highly Flavored, Inc.
Geraldine Hill
Mary and William Hills
Melanie Hines
Adeline Hodge
Leah and Patrick Hogan
Henry Hoge
Carole Holcomb
Oscar Holden
Dr. Annie Holland
John Holliday
Shirley Holliday
Thomas Holman
Jacqueline Holmes
Nathan Holmes
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Nicholas and Katherine Holzmer
Helen and William Hoock
Ardell Hood
Christine Hoover
Amber Horbovetz
Dr. Edwyna Hord
Darlene Horde
Dorothy Hostetler
Elaine Hough
Nina Hruska
Joyce Hudemann
Tina Hudson
Ruth Huisenga
Patricia and Richard Huizenga
Emma Hunt
Debbie Husek
Dorris Hutchens
Hy-Speed Car Wash Customers
Thomas Kayes
Pam and Steve La Grassa
Cynthia Ifft
Linda and Vitas Kazragys
Paul and Janice La Reau
Rosalie and Joseph Isaacson
Michael and Robin Keen
Dollie LaBroi
Lucy Isbell
Diane Kellenburger
Therese Lahart
Sister Nkechi Iwuoha, PHJC
Lauren Kelley
Roger Lain
Betty Jackson
Lawrence Kelley
Mary Laird
David and Meridy Jackson
Kenya Kelly
Lake Street Gallery
Juanita and Charles Jackson
Timothy Kelly
Jordana Landecho
Linda Jagnow
Barbara Kemler
Dale Lane
Helen Jakovljevic
Kathryn Kemp
Kathryn Langley-Arnold and Patrick Arnol
Linda Jancaric
Amalia and Robert Kendall
Adilia Lara
Nicole Janovsky
Kathleen Kenney
Emily Larson
Karen Jensen and Kurt Oldenbrook
William and Marilyn Kessler
Robert and Janet Larson
Robert Jessen, RN
Carol Keyl
Ilene Lashay
JHGM Vending
Fred Kidd
Linda Lauer
Debra Johns
Diane and John Kilarski
Hope Laureano
Eugene Johnson
Yolunda Kincade
Dale and Susan Law
Michelle Johnson
Patricia and Paul Kincaid
Law Office of Roy Dominguez
Natlynn Johnson
LaVetta Kirksey
Law Offices of Thomas C. O'Donnell
Rebecca Johnson
Karin and John Kirulis
Vern and Doris Lawson
Ross and Edwardene Johnson
Christine and Raymond Klus
Judith Lawson
Sunday and Ronald Johnson
Knights of Columbus - Marquette Council #3631
Judith and Eli Lazar
Monica and Edward Johnston
Diane Koch
Barbara Lazzaro
Timothy Johnstone
Matthew Kochevar
Janice Leach
Lorre Joiner-Williams
Sister Jeanne Koehler, PHJC
Connie Leal
Ella Jones
Peggy Kolarik
Joseph and Beth Leffelman
Jill Jones
Cassandra Kormendy
Legacy Foundation, Inc.
Mark Jones
Kathi and Marc Kornblith
Annette and Harold Lenoir-Johnson
Marvin and Winifred Jones
Joan and Richard Kosanke
Betty Lewis
Marion Joseph
John Kostides
Reatha Lewis
Sue Pepper Joys
Theo and Sharon Koulianos
Anna Libby
Amanda Jozaitis
Edward and Sandi Kozlowski
Sister Ann Linzmeyer, PHJC
Carol Lee Junge
Eileen Kranz
Lisa M Thompson LLC
Mary Junglas
Paula and Gregory Kraus
Rich and Sandy Litavec
Michael Jusko
Rita Krilich
Lonie Lohse
Nick and Helen Kaiafas
Donald Kroah
Diane Lomax
Susan and George Kallimani
Edward and Joan Krol
Danielle Lopez
Lara Kalwinski
Ann Kulow
Edward Lumpkin
Diane Kania
Sister Barbara Kuper, PHJC
Gail Lurie
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. - DBA Gary Associates
Kathleen
of Beta
Kutie
Rho
Joe Macklin
George and Elaine Karras
L&R Innovative Solutions, LLC
Julianne Maher
Richard and Mary Kauffman
Elizabeth La Duke
Stephanie Mahone
Lakia Manley
Paul Manley, Jr.
Tanya Mari
Diane Markley
Ruthie Markovich
Francisco Marquez
Frank Marquez
Irene Marquez
Rita and Ted Marshall
Nicole Martelly
Angie Martin
Linda Martin
Martha Martinez
Ann Martinmaki
Rebecca and David Mason
Julie Masterson
Stanley and Jean Mastey
Jim Mattes
Lillian Mattes
Rick Mattes
Matuszak Enterprises, Inc.
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Carolyn McCrady
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New Era District Assoc - District/State PN
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Mayra Ponce
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Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
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Smith Medical
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Margie Trevino
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Lashaun Woods
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Elizabeth Wright
Rachael Wright
WSI Marketing
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Rose Zych
21st Century Scholars IUN
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Ahepa 78 Housing Corp.
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Burlington Coat Factory
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Anne and Lionel Cohen
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Comfort Inn
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Barbara and Stanley Dabrowski
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Mamie Daniel
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Arnetta Davis
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Patricia and Harold De Neal
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Anna Flores-Martell
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Brenda Grey
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William and Marie Gruszka
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George Hamadej, Sr.
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Indiana University Northwest
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Jesus Is Alive Ministries
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Jewel/Osco
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Sylvia Medellin
Jobs for American Graduates
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Lake County Sheriff's Department
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Lake Street Beautification
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Lew Wallace Stem Academy Honor Soc.
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Danielle Jones
Dwight and Pamela Ligon
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Joseph Modic
Charlene Joyce
Jacquelyn Lott
Modrak Products Company, Inc.
Mary Junglas
John Louis
Thomas and Kathleen Molnar
Paul and Letitia Junigan
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Sr. Monica Justinger, CSA
Naomi Lyles
Betty Moody
George and Susan Kallimani
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John and Lola Madrigal
Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church
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Male Chorus Boosters
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Roxanne Morton
Dennis Keilman
Nikko Mapson
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Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
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Patricia Kelly
Martin Farms
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We the
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John Mathews
Nat’l Residence Hall Purdue Calumet
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Mcauley Clinic
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New Age Design
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New Mt Moriah Missionary Baptist
Laretha Rapp
Michael Nicolai
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Dushan Nikolovski
Shirley Reaves
Karen Nolan
Regency Beauty Institute
Northern Indiana Alarm Co.
Yolanda Relf
Northwest Indiana Suicide Prevention CouncilThe Revolution Church
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Patty Nuzzo
Ridge United Methodist Church
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Ogden Dunes Women's Club
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Tavetta Patterson
Millicent Ross
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Tina Roth
Theresa Pavca
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Regina and Joseph Rurode
Charles Payne
Catherine Rusin
Geraldine and Gerald Pearman
Ruth Circle Trinity Baptist Church
Versie Peels
Deb Ruzycki
Denise Peoples
Zita Salcedo
Luz Perez
Terry Sanders
Amy Perry
Thelma Saunders
R Peterson
April Schafer
Chris Petro
Sr. Mary Louise Scheurell, CSA
Ray Philipps
Kathryn and Alvin Schmidt
PHJC Ministry Center
Cynthia Sciacca
Margaret and Theron Scissom
Pi Sigma Phi Sorority-Upsilon Chapter
Pilgrim Baptist Church
Gwendolyn Scott
Richard and Debbie Scott
Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church
Marty Semrow
Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Sisters
The Post-Tribune
Merry and Dennis Senchak
Janet Potasnik
Senior Citizen's Friend Club
Ashley Powell
Luz Severa
Power-Light
Sheba Chapter 81
Delores Y. Pratt
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Cyndee Prisby
SHRM Purdue University
Progressive Community Church
Shanese Sibley
Purdue Calumet Women
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Purdue Experiential Learning Team
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Queen of Sheba Grand Chapter
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Sharon Sitarz
Mattie Slay
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Donald T. Smith
Donya Smith
Eileen Smith
Jenna Smith
Margie Smith
Michael and Martha Smith
Robert Smith
Tiffiny Smith
Shaquantalia Smothers
Snow and Ice Pros, Inc.
Society of Nurses in Advanced Practice
Society of St Vincent DePaul
John and Mary Sokit
Priscilla Somerville
So. Suburban Pregnancy Cnslng Cntr
Southlake Church Of The Nazarene
Janice Spencer
Jerome Spencer
Rich and Marilyn Spisak
Pearlette Springer
Rhondalyn Springer
St Michael Church (Faith Formation)
St Peter's Lodge
St. Ann of the Dunes
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
St. Helen's Philoptochos #2034
St. John Baptist Church
St. Luke AME Church
St. Mary Medical Christian Awareness
St. Mary of The Lake
St. Mary Parish
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Family Services
St. Michael the Archangel Parish
St. Michael the Archangel School
St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church
St. Monica and St. Luke
St. Patrick Church
St. Teresa of Avila
St. Teresa of Avila Student Center
St. Thomas More
St. Timothy Community Church
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
Sharon Stack
Beverly Steele
Katie Stefanich
Joy Stelte
Greg Stephan
Stepping With Style
Anderia Steward
Willean Stewart
John and Judith Stiles
Annette Stokes
Mark Strimbu
Florence Strong
Super 8 Motel
Survivors Helping Hand
Shari Szulczewski
Frances Szymanski
Becky and Tom Talaga
B Taylor
Terrell and Marnita Taylor
Vivian Taylor
Teacher's Credit Union
LaShonda Terrell
Steve Thigpen
Helen and Joseph Thoesen
Sr. Pamela Tholkes, PHJC
Carmen Thomas
Dorothy Thomas
Fr. Thomas
Wynetta Thomas
Carolyn Thompson
Tonja Thornton
William Todd
Kayes Tom
Russell Tomjanovich
Esther Tonevich
Patricia Toney
Top Ladies of Distinction (NWI)
Nickolas and Diane Tournis
Kay Trapp
Dorothy Travis
Tri Kappa
Trinity United Methodist Women's Grp
Florzell Triplett
Triumphant Transitions, Inc.
Ingrid Turner
Mildred Turner
United Auto Workers Local 588
Beverly Vaughn
Crystal Vavgan
Vermillion Enterprises
Tsehai Viaud
Video Palace
Mary Vollmer
Rose Wallace
Walmart
Josephine Ward
Vevee Ward
Reynelda Ware and Marion Iverson
Earnest Wash
Barbara Washington
Tziporah Water
Naomi Wattles
Joan Wayo
Linda Webb
Brian Weihe
Chaun Welch
Brian Wells
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Westminster Preschool
Rosanna Whetstone
Bonnie White
Stephanie White
Whiteco Industries
Cheryl Whiting-Hoskins
Valarie Wiley
William S. Anderson D.D.S.
Fran Williams
George and Ashleigh Williams
Janice Williams
Kay Williams
Lester Williams
Shaunda Williams
Sheila Williams
Veronica S. Williams
Williams Chapel Church of God in Christ
Gloria Wilson
Laura Wilson
Tabitha Wilson
Everett and Tracy Winborn
Joe Winfrey
Sister Carleen Wrasman, PHJC
Marybeth Wright
Yolande Wyatt
Zijia Xiao
Tiffany Yorek
Tricia Yugo
YWCA of Gary
Jennifer Zgorka
Dennis Zoladz
Rita and Francis Zurawski