2014 Annual Report

20TH ANNIVERSARY
1995-2015
A N N UA L REPO RT | 2015
Dear Friends and Supporters,
My life can be measured in celebrations
of milestones: my grandfather’s 90th
birthday, my wedding some 33 years
ago, the births of our son and daughter.
Executive Director, Edie Rice-Sauer
Each of these big events marks
something wonderful in my life, a moment worth celebrating and remembering.
There are also those smaller events that I refer to when I think about my life
celebrations: the first time I grew a gourd! Sewing my first men’s shirt (not to be
attempted again, mind you!). My son’s catch in right field. Each of these, albeit
miniscule by society’s standards, were moments of celebration and exaltation.
Transitions also has big and small moments, each worth celebrating; all of
those many big and small moments add up to our current milestone-our
20th anniversary!
Each of you can no doubt think back to milestones along Transitions’ life: Miryam’s
House moving from the house on Mission to its current location. I recall the move
of the Hearth community from Howard to 2nd Avenue. That parade of Chester
the ficus tree and the many women who sauntered with him down 2nd Avenue
will forever be embedded in my mind. The establishment of the New Leaf Bakery
Café is another of those major milestones. These are moments of great celebration,
transitory steps in the life of Transitions that you and I participated in, and everyone
can celebrate.
I participated in a major celebration yesterday-the graduation celebration of five
women from our Transitional Living Center into permanent housing. That major
event was also made up of many individual, small celebrations that we see each
day. The graduate’s words I heard at that celebration were small but mighty: “you
believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself; when I wanted to quit you backed
off and let me be until I climbed back on and you never shamed me; I love all the
women in this room, and I never loved women before-in fact I couldn’t stand them!”
The graduation was significant enough. But all the steps in getting to that milestone
were huge and miniscule all at the same time. The steps both large and small are
worth celebrating, and we try to do that each day at all of our programs: the first
successful soufflé’ at New Leaf; tears; walking around the block for exercise.
Yes, it is our 20th. And that is amazing. And thank you for walking these many years
with us. But the true celebrations are those many, many stories of personal insight,
hope and triumph when all appeared to be lost.
So, let’s celebrate – together!
Peace,
WOMEN’S HEARTH
NEW LEAF BAKERY CAFE
A day center in downtown Spokane
where homeless and low-income
women find safety, community and
services, including referrals, recovery
support, activities, art, music, hygiene
supplies, showers, computer/internet
access, voicemail and more.
Job training in the food service
industry, plus support services for
women with barriers to employment.
Catering operation and Café provide
both front and back of the house
culinary training.
“ ” “ ”
Here I can express myself and know I’m
accepted. Despite my mistakes I’m always
welcome here.
This is the first place someone has really
given me a chance.
TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER
MIRYAM’S HOUSE
A residential program with supportive
services for up to 16 single mothers
with children in individual apartments.
Services include case management,
parenting classes, recovery support and
employment readiness services. Onsite
childcare at EduCare helps children
recover from the chaos of homelessness.
Residential program with supportive
services for up to 10 women recovering
from life crises, including homelessness,
domestic violence, incarceration and
addiction. Women live in community
sharing meals and common living space.
Includes a new permanent supportive
housing apartment for a woman ready for
more independence.
“ ” “ ”
TLC has helped me become a better mom, a
better friend; I’ve become a better woman.
PROGRAMS
20 YEARS
We have something to celebrate
and want to share the celebration
with you. Taking time to celebrate
milestones is important in every life,
the life of Transitions and my own life.
Celebrations are the ways we count our
milestones and track our lives. They
bring us joy as we recall them in our
mind’s eye.
If I could tell people anything about
Miryam’s House I’d say the walls are built
of love.
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 (UNAUDITED)
REVENUE
PRIVATE GRANTS
11%
DONATIONS,
FUNDRAISING &
MISC. INCOME
22%
IN KIND
DONATIONS
10%
PROGRAM
FEES
3%
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 5 women obtained employment
• 26 women moved into permanent housing
• 4 advanced their education
EXPENSES
$2,207,282
$2,169,998
FUNDRAISING
2%
TRANSITIONAL
LIVING CENTER &
EDUCARE
36%
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 4 moms obtained employment
• 7 moms advanced their education
• 24 families moved on to permanent housing
TLC OFFSITE PROGRAMS served
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 6 women obtained employment
• 8 women furthered their education
• 45 families moved into permanent housing
$242,515
FUNDRAISING
IN KIND DONATIONS
$220,704
ADMINISTRATION
$293,628
NEW LEAF
$317,503
$716,305
32
WOMEN FURTHERED
THEIR EDUCATION
50 families with 62 children.
PRIVATE GRANTS
PUBLIC GRANTS & FEES
28 residents and 22 active alumnae.
29 families with 56 children, 34 of whom were
enrolled in EDUCARE.
WOMEN'S
HEARTH
21%
$69,313
MIRYAM’S HOUSE served
TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER served
SPONSORSHIP,
ENDOWMENTS
21%
PROGRAM FEES
65
WOMEN WERE
EMPOWERED TO MOVE TO
PERMANENT HOUSING
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 5 women obtained employment
• 4 women advanced their education
• 15 women moved into permanent housing
MIRYAM'S HOUSE
13%
ADMINISTRATION
14%
NEW LEAF
14%
PUBLIC
GRANTS & FEES
33%
WOMEN’S HEARTH served
1,403 women who made 18,724 visits.
More than 59% were homeless.
OUTCOMES
FINANCIALS
84
cents of every dollar received was spent on services directly
benefiting the women and children served by Transitions.
WOMEN'S HEARTH
SPONSORSHIP, ENDOWMENTS
$465,946
TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER
& EDUCARE
& EDUCARE
DONATIONS, FUNDRAISING &
MISC. INCOME
MISC. INCOME
$492,499
MIRYAM'S HOUSE
$44,581
$452,887
$781,870
$279,529
37
WOMEN FOUND
EMPLOYMENT
97
WOMEN RECEIVED
ONE-ON-ONE
VOCATIONAL SERVICES
NEW LEAF BAKERY CAFÉ enrolled
45 women who completed 3,738 hours of
training.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 17 women obtained employment
• 9 women advanced their education
• 5 women moved into permanent housing
1695
‘
WOMEN, CHILDREN
& FAMILIES WERE
SERVED BY . . .
Transitions
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SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
LEGACY OF HEALING
“Right before my Grandmother
passed away she said to me ‘Kathi,
you must be really sick to put that
drug into your body.’ She was
right, I was sick both mentally
and physically. In just two years
of my life my marriage fell apart,
I lost my job, I was evicted from
my home and lost custody of my
daughter, the love of my life.”
“I needed help. While I was out
looking for resources, thinking
about getting my life back together,
I saw a flyer for Miryam’s House
saying it was ‘a place for women
in life crises, a place to work on
healing and transition’ and that’s
exactly what I needed. I needed
to heal from loss and my drug
addiction.”
These memories are from fifteen
years ago and Kathi can recall them
easily. Calling the day she got into
Miryam’s House “the happiest day
of my life.”
While at Miryam’s House Kathi
enrolled in drug treatment,
completed and graduated. She
loved what she learned about
addiction and the science of
brain chemistry. Her counselor
at Miryam’s House suggested she
go back to school and helped her
navigate the process. But this
was only one-side of her growth.
Kathi’s healing included addressing
underlying childhood trauma,
undiagnosed learning disability and
having visits with her daughter.
The counselor at Miryam’s House
helped Kathi find a pro-bono lawyer
that assisted her in getting visitation
rights back. During the decision
“the judge listened to all I was
working on and had accomplished
while at Miryam’s House. He
congratulated me for turning my
life around and told my ex to stop
living in the past.”
“
It gave me hope that there
was a different way to live.
Kathi stopped living in the past as
well. “The caring and respect I was
shown and the encouragement I
received were so impactful and kept
me at Miryam’s House even when
I felt scared and overwhelmed. It
gave me hope that there was a
different way to live.”
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Kathi has now been sober for fifteen
years and working steadily for
eleven years. In fact, Kathi works
at Transitions where she says “I
still feel that sense of respect and
support. I am honored to be a part
of such a wonderful place that really
helps women. I give back what I
was never shown until Miryam’s –
respect and encouragement to learn,
grow and heal.”
SUPPORT US:
Volunteer on our Board, on a committee, or at programs
Kathi Lee at Miryam’s House
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LEGACY OF COLLABORATION
SUPPORT
Community: we believe that the fullness of each person is realized in
relationship with others. This is true for our employees, volunteers,
investors and participants. Our values guide our day to day decision
making and actions – building relationships is mandatory to our mission.
In twenty years of serving thousands of women and their children we have
discovered one sure truth, we can’t do it alone.
There are hundreds of volunteers who staff offices, run life skills classes
or help us track and interpret data. They are often our go to resources
when we have a unique outreach opportunity, an on-site staffing crisis
or maintenance need. They are you. You are our community and
we couldn’t work to end poverty and homelessness for women and
children in Spokane without you.
AmericanWest has been an essential partner to Transitions since 2008,
while serving the Spokane region since 1974. Recent expansions into new
markets in the Western United States haven’t diminished their focus on
making an impact where it counts – they remain true to their community
banking roots. They have supported us with monetary gifts, volunteer time
and in-kind gifts. They have run contests to help spread the word about
Transitions throughout the community and even helped carry in foodbank
supplies on a random Thursday morning. Their facilities team has spread
bark to make our playgrounds safe. They have provided meeting space.
Almost every committee at Transitions has a volunteer from AmericaWest.
Linda Williams, 2015 Chair of Board of Directors
“
As 2015 begins and AmericanWest experiences change, our connection
continues to grow. Our incoming 2015 Chair of Transitions Board of
Directors, Linda Williams, serves as Senior Vice president and Treasurer
at AmericanWest Bank. She shares “I’ve been involved with Transitions
for more than seven years and the feeling that originally drew me to this
organization remains as powerful today – it’s the genuine care for each
woman who passes through the doors. Every story is unique, yet the
common theme here is that everyone matters.”
AmericanWest volunteers making our playground safe
Keith Western, President of Northwest Banking for AmericanWest Bank,
goes on to say “One of the reasons we are an enthusiastic supporter of
Transitions is because of their excellent reputation as good stewards of the
contributions they receive, and their ability to stretch every dollar to help as
many women and children as possible. In my opinion, that’s simply a good
investment.”
Every story is unique, yet the common
theme here is that everyone matters.
”
We agree!
SUPPORT US:
Event Sponsorships, Program Investments, Corporate Volunteer Projects
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LEGACY OF JUSTICE
The process, which is designed
to empower participants for
responsible citizenship by sharing
stories and finding ways to
make social change. The women
learned about each other and
justice issues in their community.
Important issues to them included
understanding legal language and
their legal rights. The concern that
stalking, harassment and sexual/
racial crimes are not being taken
seriously in the courts was a close second. Fairness
in schools for all children was high on the list too
as a secondary issue. Discussion from the women
brought many complaints and anecdotes about being
misunderstood because of living at TLC, having a mixed
race child, or a child with health or behavioral issues,
and having limited access to appropriate health care.
They expressed much frustration at the stereotyping
that has happened to them in their lives: living as a
foster child, living in poverty, parenting early and
young, as well as being considered ignorant or stupid.
The women of TLC chose to focus on the safety of not
only their children, but all children in our community
by addressing pedestrian safety in our school zones.
Children walking to school were surrounded by
speeding cars. Justice Circle members testified in front
of the Pedestrian Traffic and Transportation Committee
and city council representatives about the need to
improve crosswalk safety. Their advocacy bloomed into
success; because of their efforts three schools, including
Finch Elementary where TLC children attend, will have
traffic cameras installed with $142 fines for speeders.
These successes in social advocacy and justice seeking
make successes in their personal lives easier to imagine
and attain.
Listed are the names of those remembered or honored by gifts given to
Transitions during 2014.
2014 Sisters of Providence Jubilarians
Edward Bauer
Sharon Chisholm
Sr Liz Cole, SP
Diane Critchlow
Linda Cunningham
Andy Dodge
Ursula Felice
Mary Lou Girouard
Fran Bauer & Hallenius family
Betty Harrington
Rose Harris
Sr Maureen Healey, OP
Kim Hendrick
Weaver Hess
Hunter
Helen, Laried, & Bill Jenkins
Jayce Keeling
Diane Keogh
Love Ones of Edith Keogh
Robyn Lewis
The Family of Dorothy Luby
Dia & Bob Maurer
Kathy McFaul
Patricia McFaul
Ted McFaul
Sarah McKenna
Ryan & Jeryd Bev Melcher
Jaci Meyers
Sr Joy Milos
Sr Alberta Nett
Ruth Palnick
Marie Pizelo
Dar & Don Raftis
Gloria Ringwood
Frances Rudolf
Patsy Small
Darrelle Volwiler
Peggy & Harvey Walters
Mary Weeks
Sr Marianne Theresa Wilkinson
Lenore Williams
Jerrelene Williamson
Jesse Witkoe
Dennis Wuesthoff, Sr
GRATITUDE
SAFETY
Seeking justice for yourself and
others can be a satisfying life-long
pursuit. Women and children living
in poverty deserve this opportunity
as much as anyone else. So when
Transitions was asked to host a
Justice Circle in partnership with
the Intercommunity Peace & Justice
Center we were eager to participate.
Former Board Chair and United
Methodist Minister Brenda Tudor
stepped forward to become a
trained Justice Circle facilitator and
the journey to justice began at the
Transitional Living Center.
IN MEMORY/HONOR OF
HEARD FROM PARTICIPANTS
“They helped me become the type of mother my son needs.”
“TLC put us on a path to succeed and to having a good life
together as a family.”
“I’ve been enjoying every minute at the Hearth.”
“My family called me crazy and so that’s how I felt. But
at Miryam’s House I’ve learned that I’m not; I’m a
normal human.”
“They’ve helped me realize that I have a future.”
“I definitely feel like I’m found now.”
“I feel like Transitions loved me when I didn’t even
love myself.”
“It’s more than a shelter or transitional housing, I feel like I
have nine sisters and a little niece. Even the staff there doesn’t
draw a huge line, they love us so much. We might fight like
sisters but we love like sisters to.”
“Even though each of us has our own journey we’re doing it
together; it’s a home.”
“We had a class on diabetes and I took it and found out that I
was an undiagnosed diabetic.”
“They teach you how to have a routine, how to be with
your child.”
“Permanent Supportive Housing is the next step. I feel like I’ve
graduated into my own life and I can grow from there.”
Amber and her two children at the Transitional Living Center
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Nancy Fox
THANK YOU
Transitions is grateful to the many individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations
that invest in our work to end poverty and homelessness for women and children in
Spokane. Our intention is to acknowledge every donor who contributed to our efforts in
2014. If your name was omitted, misspelled or appeared in the wrong spot, please accept our
sincere apology and let us know by calling (509) 328-6702. Thank you.
$50,000 AND ABOVE
Community Development
Block Grant, City of Spokane
Continuum of Care ,U S Dept.
of Housing & Urban Dev.
Dominican Outreach Found.
Estate of Tina Anderson
Human Services Grant ,
City of Spokane
Sisters of St Francis of
Philadelphia
Sisters of the Holy Names of
Jesus and Mary
Strong Families Initiative,
City of Spokane
Walmart Foundation
Washington Families Fund,
Building Changes
Women Helping Women Fund
$2,500 - $9,999
AmericanWest Bank
Automated Accounts, Inc.
Avista Corporation
Bank of America
Breean Beggs & Laurie Powers
Columbia Bank
Emilie Gamelin Mission Fund
Exchange Clubs of Spokane
Foundation
I.S. and Emily Fetterman
$10,000 - $49,999
Foundation
Scott & Kim Chaffin
Amy & Joe Galloway
Community Focus Trust
Garco Construction Inc
Conrad Hilton Fund for Sisters Aaron Gibson
Dan & Cindy Hammes
Consolidated Homeless
Carol Haugen
Housing Grant Program,
Itron
City of Spokane
Bill & Ann Jones
Estate of Margaret
Hinnenkamp
Karts 4 Our Community
Pierce Charitable Trust
Gonzaga University
Dr. Jane Rinehart
Harvest Foundation
Rosauers Supermarkets
Homeless Housing Assistance
Rotary Community Services
Act, Spokane County
Tom & Cheri Susens
Mary & Bill Murphy
Raskob Foundation for Catholic The TJX Foundation Inc
Travis Pattern & Foundry Inc
Activities Inc
Robert V Baker Foundation Inc Donald Tuttle
Liz & Dave Ulmen
Single Homeless Outreach
Unitarian Universalist Church
Project, City of Spokane
Dr. Rose Mary Volbrecht
Sinsinawa Dominicans
Westminster Congregational
Sisters of Providence
United Church of Christ
Sisters of St. Francis of
Sondra Wildman
Philadelphia Foundation
Dr. Kathie Yerion PHD
Smith-Barbieri Progressive
Fund
Supportive Services for
$1,000 - $2,499
Veterans Families ,
Mary & Leroy Ashby
Goodwill Industries
Assumption Parish
Title V, Aging & Long Term
Heather Barbieri
Care of Eastern Washington
Tim & Deanna Bax
Pamela Behring & Mike McBride
Berge & Julie Borrevik
Safeway Foundation
Northwest Division
Cathy & George Garber
Michael Gilmartin
Hope Community Srs.
Of Providence
Janice Houk
Maggie Hughes-Smith
Connie Hutchinson
Inland Northwest Health
Services
Linda Jones
Selinger Shone Foundation
Glenda Kohls
Tim & Kathy Brown
Serenity Group Incorporated
Christie Lambeth
Catholic Campaign for Human
Development
Sisters of Providence-- Charity Fund
Andrew & Sheila Leslie
Larry Small
Willie & Debbie Masten
Sheryl Clark
Sharon Spear
Mort Maurer
Pamela Clemens
Spokane Teachers Credit Union
Marian & Wayne Meredith
Melinda Denton
St Augustine Parish
Mary Nellenbach
East Spokane Kiwanis
Mr. Dick & Pat St John
Ron & Karen Orlando
Emde Sports
Diane & Rick Thomas
Mary Jane Para OP
Michael & Lori Fernandez
Rosemarie Thurman
Joan Peden
Phyllis Gabel
US Bancorp
Pepsi Bottling Group LLC
Paula Garske
Becky & Mike Ward
Pam Pyrc
Pat & Larry Garvin
Washington Society of CPA’s
Alicia Quaintance
Goldendale Pregnancy
Resource Center
Linda & Tim Williams
Emmy Quaschnik
Gus Johnson Ford
$500 - $999
Kathy Brooks
Keith Hegg
Integrus Architecture
Mark Iverson & Michaele Dietzel
Meg Jones
Valerie & John Keegan
Mary LaFlamme
Christine Larsen
Jeremy Lewis
Bob & Dia Maurer
Dave & Bobbie McGann
Sally McKen
Sarah McKenna & Joe Snodgrass
Rita & Ron Mickelson
Modern Drywall
John & Lori Moloney
Moran Fence
Jim & Teri Morrison
Movher, LLC
Elaine Myers
National Assoc. of Women
Business Owners
Sean O’Regan
Sr Sue Orlowski SP
Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral
Pasties & Paddles
Lt. Col. Michael & Marilyn Phalen
Pride in Nursing
Sacred Heart Catholic Parish
Sally & Tim Quirk
Jim and Donna Reinbold
Cindy Algeo
Edie Rice-Sauer & Redhawk
All Lines Insurance, Inc
Ruth & Ken Safranek
Carol & Clint Allen
Sue & Jim Shaw
Judy Altig
Rev. Charles Skok
Anastasi, Moore & Martin, PLLC
Robert Smith
Arby’s - Spokane
St Aloysius Parish
Assistants
The Reichel Family
Janice Baker
Dick & Sharon Tiffany
Gary & Glenda Bakken D.D.S.
Barb & Rich Umbdenstock
Richard Baldasty
Cheryl & Steve Vawter
BDO USA, LLP
Washington Trust Bank
Beauty & Bubbly Transitions
Ms. Mary Ann Wilharm
Fundraiser Committee
YMCA of the Inland Northwest
Bernardo-Wills Architects, PC
Beyersdorf-Mulloy Fund
$250 - $499
Joyce & Gary Blazek
Asset Planning & Management, Inc
Julie Banks
Carol Bjork
Jamie Borgan
Patricia Bryant
Buder Memorial Fund
Gerry Bulger
Karen Campbell
Linda Cannon
Drs. Ken & Sharon Cathcart
Catholic Daughters of the
Americas #196
Barbara & Johnny Cox
Ellen Curry
Kathy & Dan Danforth
Marilyn DeCoster &
Richard Smith
Laurel Brink & Diane Washington
Catherine Brown
C&H Foreign Auto Repair
Catalyst Kitchens
Catholic Charities of Spokane
Darcy Cunningham
Deaconess Medical Center
Dr. Dorothy Detlor
Marcia & Tim Dorwin
Kalista & Bill Dubiel
Edge Construction Supply
Linda & Chuck Elmore
ESA Foundation
Patty Dicker
Dr. Mike Donlan
Dr. John Downey
Sharon Curran Forsyth
Ganesh Himal Trekking
and Trading
June Guimond
Resa Hagen
Dr. Michael & Christie Hinnen
Larry & Liann Inman
Bill & Debbie Jennison
Robert Jibby
Journal of Business
Steven & Anne Katsaris
Kelly Kennaly
Edith Keogh
Anita Kernie
Louise Lamontagne
Sarah Layton-Sutherly
Nancy Ledeboer
Robyn & Daniel Lewis
Julie Liss
Yvonne Lopez-Morton
Malpass Law Office, PS
Ann Martin
Todd Mascarin
Heidee McMillin
Dr. Jacob & Colleen Meighan
Amy Meyer
Mount St Joseph
Norma & John Mullen
Claire & Bob Murphy
Patty Nickle
Arlene Patton
Mary Paul
PEO --Chapter AZ
Rev. Kristi Philip
Betty Presnail
Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church
Providence Health & Services
Diane Quincy
RDH Investment Group
Jim Reed
Martha Rough
Kay Rowley
Barrie Ryan
Gina Schrock
Carlene Schwab
Gary Simchuk
Dorothy Simmons
Mark & Annette Skubinna
Robin Smith
Marcia Smith
Kathryn Smith & Erika Jacob
Spokane Falls Comm. College
Claire Steigleder
Dr. Richard & Lois Steury
Truella Stone
Sunni & Jack Strand
Total Security Inc
Maria Trunkenbolz
Brenda Tudor &
Stephen Carlson
Timothy Ulmen
United Way of Spokane
Yvonne Villa
Darrelle & Stewart Volwiler
Steffan Wachholtz
Michael & Jean Walters
Wear Law Office
Steve & Kris Wedel
Dr. Travis & Janice White
$100 - $249
Gwendolyn Akers
Jessica Allen
Allina Health Community
Engagement
American Assoc. University
Women--Spokane Branch
Linda Armstrong
Tammy Arndt
Emily Arneson
Christine Ashenbrener
Barbara Augusta
Judy Avery
Judith Aylward
Dr. & Mrs. Nic Bachhuber
Laura Bacon
Pauline Bafaro
Kolea Baker
Jennifer & Gary Ballantyne
Susan Barclay
Sheri Barnard
Nina Bartlett
Shonna Bartlett
Lynne Baum
Dee & Lee Bayley
Cheryl Beckett
Patricia Bell
Andy Billig
John & Laura Bjorkman
Karl Boettner
Dianne Bongarts
Sherry Britz
Deborah & Kerry Brooks
Penny Brown
Mary Kay & Mike Bryan
Lori Bryant
Bonnie Bush
Judith & Bruce Butler
Julia Calkins
Vicki Camp
Cancer Care Northwest
Judith & Robert Cannata
Shirley Cannon
Carisa Interior Design
Valerie & Gordon Carlton
Lucy & Jerry Cesaratto
Karen & Jay Charbonneau
Christ Kitchen
Tim & Kathy Christie
Sara Clements-Sampson
Dale Cockrum
Alan & Renee Coelho
Sr Liz Cole SP
Robert Cole
Heidi Collins
Jim Colwell
Mary Cooney
Monique & Brad Corigliano
Laurie Crane
Diane Critchlow
Leslie Culley
Dr. Michael Cunningham
Andrew Daniels
Judy Davis
Paul Dehmer
George Detlaff
Eugene Dire
Ann & Jeff Dodge
Michaela Dolina
Laurie Donnell
Jacqueline Donovan
Dow Investors
Karen & Tom Driscoll
Stacie Duenich
Joanne Duffy
Jennifer Duncan
James Dunn
Deloris Duquette
Eileen Edgren
Elsen Family Foundation
Connie Emry
Michele English
Christine Eriksen
Verna Eucker
Steve Eugster
Ione & Karl Felgenhauer
Anne Finer
Kathy & Mitch Finley
Lisa & Craig Fortier
Peggy Frank
Laura Franklin
Pamela Fremd
Jeremy Friedland
Kendel & Peter Froese
Sherry Gaiser
Garske Family
Peggy Gazette
Amelia Genins
Janel Gibson Weeks
Bill & Candi Gilchrist
Dr. George & Lila Girvin
Gregg Godsey
Barbara Greenwood
Devon Greyerbiehl
Mona Griffin
Kari Grytdal
GU Dept. of Counselor Ed.
Carl Guenzel
Albert Gunns
Kenny Hall
Paige Hall
Debra Hanson
Happy 50th Darrelle
James & Sheila Harless
Jan Harris
Robin Hayford
Dennis & Lucinda Healy
Sylvia Hedrick
Marie Heeren
Heylman Martin & Associates
Meredith Hilby
Ruth & Peter Hinz
Chris Hogstad
Renee Hoke
Barbara & Bill Hollace
Dawn Holladay
Dr. Frederick & Karen Hollon
Cynthia & Jeff Holy
Charles Horgan
Rachel & Chris Houglum
Dan & Mary Hughes
Martha Ice
Kathi Jaeger
Judy & Paul Jaremko
Steven Jarvis
Maureen & Frank Johnson
Marty Johnston
Jason Jones
Maureen & Phil Jones
Teresa Kafentzis
Jean Kavanagh
Pat & Janice Keegan
Jayce Keeling
Ann & Gary Kennaly
Mark Kinney
K-L Mfg. Co, Inc
Gary & Nora Klingsporn
Samantha & Tom Kostelecky
Francoise Kuester
Shelly Kuney
Kathleen Lee
Lisa Lee
Joan Leeds
Alan & Sue Lesher
Catherine Leslie
Cindy & Todd Little
Lockwood Family
Randi & Gregg Longmeier
Laura & Steven Lympus
Jonathan Maccahan
Merry & David Maccini
Bill Malloy
Jere Mansfield
Karen Martin
Vi Martin
Bob & Debbie Martinson
Ana Matthews
Frances McDonald
Steve & Nadine McKenna
Carl McMinimy
Kelly McPhee
Betty McWilliams
Charles & Marcia Milani
Steve Miles
Linda & Larry Milsow
Catherine & Daniel Mitchell
Betty Moen
Monastery of St. Gertrude
Marilyn Nelson
Ron & Konny Newcomb
Judy Noel
Pat & Jacilyn Nolan
Fred Oberdorfer
Randi & Tim O’Brien
Shannon O’Brien
Ellinore Odell
Francene Onzay
Ruth Palnick
Rev. Rubye-Lew-Huey Pang
Bob Panther
Jeanne Parker
Roberta Paul
Joan Pearson
PEO -- Chapter EW
M.A. Phillips
Paul & Jane Pimentel
Nicole Pippinger
Annette Plese
Beverly Reed
Lisa Reich
Jim Ringwood
Dick Ripley
James & Gail Robasciotti
Rogue Heart Media Inc
Marilee Roloff
Sonya Rose
Melanie Rose
Dorothy Rosman
Suzanne Rubens
Mary Rudolf
Michael Rynas
Rodney Santos
Laurae Sather
Barbara Savage
Fr Michael Savelesky
Jo & Duane Schafer
Bruce Schmitt
Christine Schnug
Catherine Schuler
Ann Scott & Bill Ettinger
Patti Selden
Sr. Annette Seubert S.P.
Sheffels Family Trust
Ann Sheridan
Maureen Sheridan
Cate Siejk
Cheryl Simpkins
Robert Simpson
Sisters of Providence
Alms Fund
Sisters of the Holy Names
Bishop William Skylstad
Nanette Smith
Cary Snyder
Valerie & Mark Sonderen
Jean Sorley
Patricia Sowder
Tammy Spicer
Spokane Low Income
Housing Consortium
Spokane Regional Health Dist.
Tana St Marie
St. Marks Lutheran
Mary Stamp
Joyce Stefanoff
Jonathan & Ashley Steinhart
Carol & Edgar Stephan
Colleen Stevens
Darby Stewart
Corena Stone-Stretch &
Jerry Stretch
Loris Stupel & Mark Nelson
Margaret & Steve Tammaro
Kathy Tanksley
The First Tee of the
Inland Northwest
Kay & Tom Theis
Patricia Thompson
Nicole Thorson
Tippett Land &
Mortgage Company
Chris & Lori Tochterman
Hon. Linda Tompkins
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Julenne Triplett
Kathleen Turcotte
Patricia & Ed Tyler
Susan & Dean Tyler-Babkirk
Harriet & Sam Van Wyck
Manetta Vanleuven
Chris & Teresa Venne
Susan Vickrey-Morrow
Nancy & Ken Vorhees
George & Rita Waldref
Joy Lynn Walker
Mike Wallace
Sr Mary Bridget Ward SNJM
Washington State Office of the
Attorney General
Debra Watts
Evelyn Wear
Irene Weir
Mark and Susan Weller
James & Jacqueline Welsh
Jordan & Raevyn Welsh
Don & Shirley Whittaker
Teresa Wilhelm
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Women of a Certain Age
Carolyn Woodmansee
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$1-$99
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Alpha Delta Kappa
Gary Anderson
Tim Anderson
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Fred & Jacci Aronow
William Asbell
Joann Auvil
Bonnie Avery
Sr. Barbara Baehr OP
Nancy Barker
John Bartels
Sharon Bartlett
Ardyth Bass
Bob Beck
Kim Becker
Nancy Bell
Suzanne & Lawrence
Bettinger
Vanessa Beyers
Mikki Bieber
Terri Birk
Heidi Blais
Keith Bonertz
Kathie Bonner-Walsh
Dewey & Linda Bordwell
Colleen Bosch
Margaret Botch SP
Flora Bowers
Jerry Boyd
Martha Breneman
Dale Briese
Gabriella Brooke
Olivia Brooks
Angel Button
Thomas Campbell
Bridget Cannon
Carol Capra
Ann Carey
Stacey Chatman
Duncan Chiu
Jim Christensen & Sandi Blake
Emily Clark
Thelma Cleveland
Heidi & Leo Cleveland
Loretta Cobb
Tarena Coleman
Stacie Collier
Karen Conlin SNJM
Carly Cortright
Dave Cotton
Teri Craggett
Jane Crowley
Cris Currie
Brad Cushman
Kristin Danford
KJ Davis
Stacey Davis
Patricia Devries
Lisa Diffley
Corey Digiacinto
Mary Lou DiJulio SNJM
Keith Dimeler
The Diner’s Club
Donya Dodd &
Brandon Quarnstrom
Michelle Domreis
Mary Doucet
Sharon Doyle
Monte Drake
Ordy Duker
Lela Dung
Anne Edmonds
Gay Edwards
Vicki Egesdal
Linda Eitzman
Peggy Ellingson
Donald & Toni Elliott
Mabel Elsom
Sr Lily May Emert SP
Empire Health Foundation
Laura Enquist
Suzee Esmieu
Kathleen Esquibel
Executive Women
International
Express Employment
Professionals
Jim & Joleen Falkner
Ida Felton
Conor Ferguson
Aaron Fielder
Jason Finley
Teresa Forshag
Sara Fortier
Robert Foster
Mary Frankhauser
Ellen Franz
Leslie Fuqua
Shirley Gibson
Susan Gilmartin
Dave Gingrich
Kialynn Glubrecht
Tanner Graboow
Jessica Green
Lisa Green
Kathryn Green
Kathleen Grier
Josh Grigsby
Vitaliy Grishko
Janell Grubb
Theresa Hahn
Wendy Hahn
Mary & Harold Haimerl
Sr. Peggy Haimerl OP
Jan Hale
Christine Halvorson
Betsy Hammond
Mary Harmon
Art & Teresa Hathaway
Lunell Haught & Robert Pyle
Arthur Hayashi
Sr Maureen Healy OP
Jeanine Hendershot
Susan & Jerry Henderson
Kathleen Herzog
Mary Hewett
Arlene Hicks
Marley Hochendonner
Holford Family
Kerry Holiday
Jan Holloway
Barbara Hostutler
Diane Huckabay
April Dawn Hughes
Caydl Hunton
Gabrielle Huycke
Rachel & Gavin Inman
Institute of Internal Auditors
Martina Iribarren
Mick Jackson
Lance & Deidre Jacobson
Frank Janosick
Jack Jennings
Lois John
Lisa Johnson
Christine Johnson
Nancy Johnson
Joy Jones
Barbara Keevan
Kari Kelli
Kim Kelly
Mary Kennedy
Bob Kent
Karen Kent
Rebecca Kessinger
George Kessler
Susan E. King
Brandi Kirk
Claudia Kirkebo
Linda & Dan Kobe-Smith
Jean Labauve
Inga Laurent
Brigitte Lecocq-Harkins
Sr. Clare Lentz SP
Lucy Lepinski
Carolyn Lesser
Laura Lesser
Kathy Lindner
Janet Linhart-Hunter
Donna Linton
Alfredo Llamedo
Marilyn Lloyd
Deniece Long
Mike Lucke
Betty Lukins
Susan Luppert
Sr Julie Macasieb SP
JoAnn Malicki
Regina Malveaux
Eulah Mann
Ami Manning
Marketing Assoc. of Spokane
Scott & Jennifer Marquis
Jennifer Martin
Christopher Martin
Pat Martin
Kristin Mason
Betty Massey
Phuong Matera
Aimee Maurer
Marabeth Mayhew
Mary Ann McCurdy
Lindsey McDonnell
Christopher & Renate McFaul
Kathy McFaul
Marjorie McFaul
Colin McGlocklin
Maria McGrew
Christie McKee
Eleanore McKenna
Don & Terri McKenzie
Jodi McKenzie
Barbara McNabb
Dorothy Mehl
Steve Melcher
Jean Merrill
Sr Laura Michels SNJM
Lori & Patrick Michels
Linda Miller
Crystal Miller, Spokane
County Title
Keryn & Scott Millsap
Sr Joy Milos CSJ
Mission Centered Educ. LLC
Christina Mitma
Nan Mogensen
Mark Mohnkern
Donald & Lois Moller
Melanie Monek
Shaune & Holly Montgomery
Sandra Montgomery
Barbara Morrissey
Bryan & Ysabel Myers
Jan & Dan Myhre
Lois Nagel
Steve Nash
Bonnie & Bud Nelson
Liz Nelson
Margaret Nelson
Martha Nerpel
Brian Newberry
Mark & Judy Newbold
Northwest Farm Credit Serv.
Colleen O’Brien
Charlie O’Connor
Margaret O’Phelan
Elaine Orness
Tara Ostlind
Jeff Owens
Laurie Palmquist
Cheryl Paton
Dana & Marylu Pavlic
Nikki Perry, Connie Kent, &
Mari Tyson
Jill Pestrin
Mike Petersen
Kerry Picard
Sr Ann Pizelo SNJM
Linda Plese
Elizabeth Pontarolo
Charisse Pope
Lea Anne Potter
Ann Price
Geri Proctor
Barbara Proctor
Kay Pupo
Ryan Raynor
Pamela Reilly
Barbara Rice
Elizabeth Rice-Arnold
Betty and Clyde Ries
Sr Shirley Roberg SNJM
Rich Roberts
Milena Robison
Jennifer E Roseman
Amber Rush
Sharon Ann Saito
Shawna Sampson
Linda Santos
Laura Schmidt
Fawn Schott
Lynn Schultz
Jerry Schwab
Deborah Seagle
Kathy & Don Sewell
Mardelle & J.C. Shagool
SR Joan Shea SNJM
Katherine Shipman
Rick Shipman
Cheryl Shoquist
Linda & Steve Shrope
Heather Simmons
Patti Simpson Ward
Jason Skaarvold
Mary Skindlor
Josh & Sara Smith
Gary & Sarah Smith
Cheryl Sontag
Diane Sowers
Shannon Spence
Spokane County Bar
Volunteers Lawyers Program
Sr Sharon Stangler OP
Starbucks
Larry & Zoe Ann Stauffer
Marilyn Stedman
Marcia Strobridge
Craig & Mary Stucky
Ian Sullivan
Timothy Swartout
Richelle Swartz
Christina Tegge
Shannon Tegge
Dave & Joanne Tegge
Liz Tellessen
Virginia Terpening
Sr. Elaine Thaden OSF
Ben Thompson
Pandora Thoorsell
Becky Tiller
Arie Tobler
Rachel Tomsha
Sr Elizabeth Toohey OP
Mary Tracey
Tammy Tracy
Rocco Treppiedi
Trivent Financial for
Lutherans
Julie Tucker
Janelle & Paul Turcotte
Maria Turner
Dave & Johanne Vahala
Jamie & Chaz Valdez
Bernadine Van Thiel
Julie Van Wormer
Teresa Vanairsdale
Shirley Vold
Erika Wade, CPA
Patricia Jean Walker
Tom & Brooke Watts
Fawna Weets
Marc Weiand
Jessica Welsh
John Weslowski
Meagan West
Mary Westerman
Linda Westhaver
Anne Whigham
Jerry & Joan White
Nancy & Chuck Wilbert
Jeff & Amy Wilcox
Sr Marianne Therese
Wilkinson SNJM
Dr. Lynne Williams MD
Lucille Williams
Erin Williams Hueter
Cindy Wilmoth
Lyndia Wilson
Ruth Wilson
Regina Winkler
Karen Winston
Michael Winterfeld
WinWin Network
Women’s Athletic Group
Women’s Council of Realtors
Jackie Worbec
Donna Wueshofft
Donna Wuesthoff
Laurie Yarber
Steve Yoshihara
Brenda Zehm
Judy Zeiger
Leslie Zirker
IN KIND
AAA Travel --Washington
Access Unified Networks
Jeanne Ager
Barb Albin
Alfred’s Away, LLC
Altruistic Adult Family Home
Patty Aman
AmericanWest Bank
AmericanWest Bank
Auditing Dept.
The Arc of Spokane
Stephanie & John Arnold
Kevin & Sandy Aukerman
Auntie’s Bookstore
Ginny Baca
Bill Bancroft
Barili Cellars
Peggy Beckmeyer
Paula Beckner
Wilma Beddow
John Bennett
Bennidito’s Pizza
Ella Berg
Nancy Berger
Jennifer Boehmer
Roseanna Boyd
Terri Boyer
The Brick House Massage &
Coffee Bar
Annette Brooks
Sheila Bruno
Didi Burns
Jessica Butler
Joan Butler
Denise Byrne
John & Maria Cahill
Ashiah Campbell
Forrest Campman
Bob Capes
Lavette Carpenter
Chuck Carter
Caryl Carver
Cathedral of St John
the Evangelist
Catholic Cemetaries of Spokane
Century Link
Katy Charlson
Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints
Christina Clark
Coeur D’Alene Casino
Comrade Studios
Patricia Connell
Costco
Cecilia Cote
Ann Cox
Cravens Coffee Co.
Shannon Cubley
Tom Dahman
Pati Dahmen
The Daily Habit
Vickie Dalton
Dr. Dwight & Linda Damon
Colleen Daniel
Davidson Commodities, Inc
Trisha Davis-Stacy
Yvonne DeBill
Rachel Denk
Margie Dennis
Department of Ecology
Steven Devleming
Janice Dixon
Mary Dombrowik
Donna Douglass
Downriver Golf Course Ladies
9-Hole Group
Downtown Hair Salon
Teresa Droz
Rosemarie Duffy
Christina Dunham
Marsha Dust
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Oaneka Edstrom
JoAnne Elias
Ed Elliott
Gary Enright
Andrea Estes
Exit Real Estate
Paula Fallon
Jo Farrell
Theresa Fears
Finders Keepers Jewelry
First Night Spokane
Jean Flechel
Franz Bakery
Franz Outlet Bakery
Pat Freeman
Frito Lay Inc
Dr. Jodi Funk
Janet Gabrio
Gamma Epsilon Chapter of ESA
Beverly Gardner
Theresa Gee
Anne George
Gonzaga University--Religious
Studies Dept.
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Greencastle Soap Co.
Joyce Gruenewald
Andrew Gutman
David Harris
Jill Harwood
Connie Heston
Jerry Heston
Katie Heylman
Maddy Himmel
Michele Holbrook
Pam Holloway
Holy Family Hospital
Brooke Hooe
Hope Fellowship Church
Horizon Air
Lisa Hoyt
Huckleberry’s
Sara Imbruglio
Incognito Salon
Peter Jackson
Jeannette Jelley
Mary Jett
Jewelry Design Center
Cynthia John
Justin & Melissa Johnson
Marie Johnson
Kathleen Johnson Hart
John Johnston
Lynn M. Jones
Jim & Pat Jungers
Maggie Kadet
Kairos House of Prayer
Kalispel Tribe of Indians
Keith Currie Photography
Diane Kelly
L & S Engineering Associates
Laura Lahr
Monica Lahr
Landmark Restaurants
Morgan Lantz
Terry Larsen
Madelyn Larson
Steve & Eva Larue
Laser Quest
Carol Lawson
Caryl Lawton
Sue Lee
Tanya Leverich
Jean Lind
Bob & Carol Little
Melodie Little
Cathy Lobe
Lolo Boutique
Annette Long
Shannon Luby
Heather Lyons
The Makeup Studio/ Project
Beauty Share
Miles Malinale
Manito Presbyterian Church
Mark Rypien Foundation
Market Place Winery
Sr Eda May
Ed & Dorene McDonald
Heather McFarland
Scott McGann
Chris McGinn
Judy McGrady
Michelle McIntosh
Barbara McKay
Darlene Melvin
Sue Mihalic
Model A Club
Monastery of St Gertrude
William Morkill
Dorothy & Bud Morrison
Mt Spokane Ski & Snowboard
Joyce Mullane
Jeannette Murphy
Kathleen Myers
Diana Nelson
Marian Nelson
North Central High School
Oberto Brands
Off Broadway Family Outreach
Linda Olson
Barb O’Neill
Origin Church
Papa Murphy’s
Paradies Shops
Janice Payne
PEO -- Chapter CH
PepsiCo
Susan Perrett
Sarah Petrino
Phoenix Protective Corporation
JoAnna Plumly
Pounder’s Jewelry
Ann Powers
Pressworks
Sarah Prindle
Prodigy Productions
Simon & Rochelle Prosser
Providence Health Care Mission
Services
Providence St Joseph Care Center
Jennifer Quantock
Sally Ray
Judy Reed
Renatus
Holly Requa
Andi Richter
Patricia & Jerry Ridgeway
River City Brewing
Riverfront Park, City of Spokane
Parks Depart.
Ben Roberg
Rock City Grill
Rebecca Roland
Rosauers
Cindy Rux
Trudy Rux
Salem Arms Community Housing
Phil Salgado
Liz Sanders
Maggie & Larry Santschi
Seattle Mariners
Second Look Books
Selkirk Abbey
Sandra Shaffer
Annie Shiffer
Maureen Shogan
Diane Shuman
Jodi Siemienczuk
Loralee Silverthome
Silverwood Theme Park
America Simon
Sisters of Providence
Roberta Smith
Barbara Snyder
Nancy Sonduck
Jim Sooy
Spokane Chiefs Hockey
Spokane Community College
Spokane Indians Baseball Club
Spokane Symphony
Spokane Veterans
Memorial Arena
Mary Lou Sproul
SPVV Landscape Architects
St Clare Ecumenical Catholic
Community
St Francis of Assisi
St John Vianney Catholic Church
St Joseph Family Center
St Joseph’s Catholic Church
St Mary Presentation
St Peter’s Catholic Church
St Stephens Episcopal Church
Linda Stach
Kelly Stapleton
Starbucks
Jerri Stewart
Jane & Harold Stormfeltz
Anita Stoval
Kelly & Gabe Strine
Irene Supica
Joanne Swierzy
The Swinging Doors
Coreena Tobey
Vicki Tomsha
Total Wine & More
Trader Joe’s
Rebecca Trainor
Triple Play Family Fun Park
Kathy Turner
Darlene Turwe
Umpqua Bank
Audubon Park, United
Methodist Church
Shaunell Vail
Valley Christian School
Cindy Vanhoff
Vino! - Wine Shop
VIP Luxury Limos
Jim Wandler
Ashley Ward
Shelly & John Ward
Jerry Warner
Washington State University
Raelene Watkins
Shannon Weedman
James Weston
Gail White
Wild Walls
Elizabeth Wilkes
Williams Inland Distributing
Char Wilson
Jeanne Witt
Toby Wolf
Women and Children’s Free
Restaurant
WSU Food $ense
LoisAnn Wynt
Yaden Construction Specialties
Janet Yoder
Deb York
Erin Young
Amanda Zahara
BOARD OF MEMBERS
Mary Rathert, OP, Chair
Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters
Judith Desmarais, SP
Sisters of Providence
Esther Anderson, OSF
Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia
Kathleen Hilton, SNJM
Sisters of the Holy Names of
Jesus & Mary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sarah Mckenna, Chair
Washington Trust Bank
Kristin Ankerbrand,
Secretary
Stanford Technology, Inc.
Penny Brown, Treasurer
AmericanWest Bank
Joyce Blazek
Community Volunteer
Kim Chaffin
Community Volunteer
Liz Cole, SP
St. Joseph Family Center
Phyllis Gabel
INHS
Kari Grytdal
Spokane County
Maureen Healy, OP
Providence Holy Family Hospital
Steven Jarvis
BDO USA LLP
Robyn Lewis
STCU
Jennifer McPherson
KeyTronicsEMS
Sr Pat Millen, OSF
St. Joseph Family Center
Pam Pyrc
Associated Industries
Pam Reilly
Windermere Realty
Barrie Ryan
US Bank
Brenda Tudor
United Methodist Minister
Marianne Therese
Wilkinson, SNJM
Community Volunteer
Linda Williams
AmericanWest Bank
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Edie Rice-Sauer
Executive Director of Mission
and Services
Jamie Borgan
Director, New Leaf Bakery Café
Ami Manning
Director, Miryam’s House
Marilyn Nelson
Director, Transitional Living Center
& EduCare
Pat Nolan
Finance Director
Mary Tracey
Development Director
Susan Tyler-Babkirk
Director, Women’s Hearth
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