2013 annual report Rebuilding Lives - Strengthening Communities Helping the Homeless We helped 307 individuals move to permanent housing. We are lighting up lives. About Us The Coalition for the Homeless provides direct supportive services to homeless men and families with children. Since our inception in 1979, the Coalition has helped provide solutions in the District of Columbia that have helped reduce homelessness. The Coalition operates 12 programs including the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center (VWFRC), the central intake office for all families in the District of Columbia seeking emergency housing assistance and shelter. In general, services at the various sites include case management, employment and housing placement assistance, substance abuse counseling, life skills training, substance abuse prevention and social skills development. Clients receive a screening interview prior to admission into programs to ensure they meet program requirements. • • Increase homeless prevention services. Transition individuals and families to affordable permanent housing. • • Goals Increase public awareness and support of homeless issues. Maximize vital educational and job readiness support for homeless citizens. • Provide access to job training and employment placement services. • • Reduce the number of homeless people in shelters. Strengthen and develop partnerships with other organizations. Mission The Coalition’s mission is to help transition homeless and at risk individuals and families to self-sufficiency through housing programs and supportive services. Vision Rebuilding lives through the elimination of homelessness. Message from Chairman and Executive Director Geoffrey P. Lewis Dear Friends, Michael L. Ferrell The Coalition for the Homeless is pleased to present our 2013 Annual Report. The Coalition is a non-profit organization. We rely on financial support from private foundations, corporations, and individual donors. Thank you for your support in our efforts to help homeless individuals and families with children improve their quality of life. For those of you who may have missed our summer newsletter, Geoffrey P. Lewis was elected Chairman of the Coalition’s Board of Directors on March 18, 2013. Mr. Lewis has been a member of the Board of Directors for over 20 years. “I am thrilled to be involved with such an incredible organization,” says Lewis. “I continue to be amazed at the level of dedication and passion exhibited by staff, and supporters of the Coalition.” In January 2013, The Coalition developed a five-year Strategic Plan to guide staff and board members in a clear direction. Our future does not set a new course; it adjusts the Coalition’s direction and prepares us to face challenges and embrace new opportunities. This plan is incredibly important, not only to guide day-to-day operations, but to serve as a road map for longer-term considerations such as expanding the workforce development efforts already undertaken by the Coalition. The hard work of the Strategic Planning Committee (comprised of board members and Executive staff ) should be acknowledged. Taking an excerpt from our fall newsletter: The Coalition is GRATEFUL! Last year we witnessed many individuals and families with children transition from shelter to affordable housing. The Emergency Housing Assistance Program is a life saver. With funding from corporations and foundations we were able to assist families with children who were at risk of becoming homeless to remain in their homes or transition from shelter to permanent housing more rapidly. Following our mission to help the homeless, the Coalition is happy to report that our 5th Annual Jobs, Training and Educational Opportunity Fair was a resounding success. Hundreds of job seekers poured into the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) Boys and Girls Club on September 25, 2013. The fair connected people served by the Coalition and other service providers to various employment and apprenticeship opportunities. Also, we held our first Stepping out for the Homeless™ dance on Friday, October 25, 2013 to help raise Emergency Housing Assistance funds to support families with children in the District of Columbia. The mission of the Coalition is to help transition homeless, at risk individuals and families to self-sufficiency through housing programs and supportive services. Our mission continues to prevail, moving people from shelter to permanent housing is one of our best measures of success. With your continued support, the Coalition is a place for people to rebuild their lives, become stable and achieve success. Thank you again and we hope you enjoy reading the 2013 Annual Report. Geoffrey P. Lewis Chairperson Michael L. Ferrell Executive Director Our Programs Services for Families with Children who are Homeless Central Intake Office for Families with Children Virginia Williams Family Resource Center (VWFRC) is the Central Intake Office for families with children living in the District of Columbia who need emergency shelter and housing. The Center provides families with the opportunity to succeed through prevention of homelessness, exploring ways to keep them in their homes or returning them to former housing; helping them to find immediate new housing without entering the shelter; and providing other services such as public assistance, childcare, and employment. In general, services at the various program sites include case management, employment and housing placement assistance, substance abuse counseling, life skills training, substance abuse prevention and social skills development. Potential clients receive a pre-admission interview prior to approval into the programs to ensure they meet program requirements. Transitional Housing Programs for Families with Children who are Homeless Spring Road Family Apartments is located in a residential neighborhood and is specifically for families with children who have become homeless. Temporary housing is provided in 28 individually furnished apartments with full kitchens. A referral from the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center is one the requirements for placement into this program. Valley Place Family Apartments is located in a residential neighborhood and is designed for families with children who have become homeless. There are 18 furnished apartments with 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. A referral from a family shelter is one of the requirements for placement into this program. - two - Permanent Housing for Families and Individuals Anacostia Road Apartments consists of eight affordable one-bedroom apartments for formerly homeless individuals and families. The tenants are fully independent. A resident manager is on site for those who may need support. Transitional Housing Programs for Men who are Homeless Blair Transitional Rehabilitation Program concentrates on substance abuse counseling, education, financial management, job readiness, employment and housing placement assistance. It can serve up to 85 men. La Casa Transitional Rehabilitation Program is one of the few English Spanish bilingual programs in the District of Columbia. This program can serve up to 40 men. Park Road Transitional Program can serve up to 12 homeless men and referred by area shelters, from the District government agencies, drug rehabilitation facilities, and other social service organizations. Emery Work Bed Program (EWMP) is specifically tailored to the needs of homeless men who are employed at least 20 hours per week or enrolled in a job training program. The primary objective is to assist men in sustaining employment and moving them into permanent housing. Mickey Leland House is a transitional housing program that can serve up to 22 men. The Webster House is a small home-like program in a residential area that can serve up to 12 men. *General Frederic Davison House closed on August 16, 2013. Permanent Housing for Men Sherman Avenue Single Room Occupancy (SRO) provides 10 Single Room Occupancy units for men who were once homeless. Men in this program have demonstrated that they are ready for independent living and prepared to assume appropriate responsibility for their lives. - three - Impact and Accomplishments Emergency Housing Assistance Program for Families with Children During 2013, a total of 23 families with children were provided with emergency housing assistance. The housing assistance funds are used to move families who are homeless into permanent housing by assisting with first month’s rent and security deposits, or to prevent families from becoming homeless. These are families who are about to be evicted from their current home for non-payment of rent, foreclosure of the property, or utilities arrearages. The prevention assistance may include families who are unstably housed, for example, families living with family or friends temporarily due to prior housing evictions, domestic violence, medical emergencies, or loss of job. No checks are written directly to the families. The Coalition monitors families for 12 months after receiving funds to ensure their success. 3,392 families with children served Virginia Williams Family Resource Center Central Intake Office for families with children in the District of Columbia Families were served through various supportive services to include: • Referrals to emergency shelter and affordable housing • Substance abuse education • Employment counseling • Public assistance • Life skills training • Other services included providing diapers, food vouchers, and tokens for transportation. • Housing assistance (including rent arrearages, security deposits, utility payments, and moving expenses) • Mental health services - four - Number of Families with Children Served in Transitional Housing Program # of Clients served Spring Road Family Apartments 42 adults Valley Place Family Apartments 30 adults Moved to permanent housing 66 children 41 children TOTAL SERVED 179 (72 adults & 107 children) 6 adults 16 children 11 adults 16 children TOTAL Moved to Permanent Housing 14 Families (17 adults & 32 children) Number of Men Served in Transitional Housing Program # of Men Served Blair Transitional Rehabilitation Program Moved to Permanent Housing 164 Emery Work Bed Program 67 193 LaCasa Transitional Rehabilitation Program 84 152 Park Road 57 38 Webster House 18 49 Mickey Leland House 32 121 Total 717 Total 258 Employment 39 Part-time [ 167 obtained employment ] 80 Full-Time Full-Time 119 Men 48 48 Heads of Family Household - five - Success Stories From the Program Sites The Coalition believes that every person who enters our program can gain the tools needed to live an empowered life. Outcomes for women and men who participate in our programs are often enhanced confidence, self-esteem and the capacity for positive and effective decision making that can be life-changing. Mateen Thorton Angel Robinson Spring Road Family Apartments Spring Road Family Apartments Mr. Mateen Thorton, a single father and his sixteen year old son live at the Spring Road Family Apartments. Although Mr. Thorton has had many opportunities to obtain employment and in some instances actually became employed, he was not able to remain employed due to being homeless and not having support. During the Coalition’s Fifth Annual Job Fair, Mr. Thornton achieved one of his goals of becoming a driver when United Planning Organization (UPO) offered him a job. With a new job he could begin participating in the Coalition’s client savings plan. Mr. Thorton’s next goal is getting an apartment for him and his son. Ms. Angel Robinson is a 23 year old single parent of a young child who was placed in the Coalition’s Spring Road Family Apartments. She is enrolled at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) working on obtaining her high school diploma. Mr. Jerome Miller, the Coalition’s Employment Coordinator, helped Angel find her first job. After interviewing with a Manager at Denny’s restaurant Ms. Robinson was hired in March 2013 based on her pleasant attitude. - six - Success Stories (continued) Mirza Beg emery work bed program Misty Frazier virginia williams family resource center When Mr. Mirza Beg entered the Emery Work Bed Program he was unemployed and had no source of income. His commitment to moving ahead in his life was evident. Mr. Beg entered the shelter and found part-time employment at a Sbarro’s Pizzeria within a month. In addition, he was accepted into the Medical Assistant Training Program on August 20, 2013. Mr. Beg has been enrolled in training for the past 4 months and is an “A” student and his attendance is excellent. The staff at the Emery Work Bed Program is looking forward to attending his graduation. After becoming homeless Misty Frazier applied for emergency services for her and her son at the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center, the central intake office in the District of Columbia for all families with children seeking emergency shelter and housing. Ms. Frazier was referred to one of the Coalition’s Housing Employment Specialist who helped her set-up interviews to find a job. She was hired at Denny’s Restaurant. As a result of becoming employed Ms. Frazier became eligible for Rapid Re-housing. This program helps individuals obtain housing and provides them with a short-term housing subsidy. Misty says that her life is much better, more peaceful now that she is employed and stably housed. - seven - Community Highlights 5th Annual Jobs, Training and Educational Opportunity Fair As part of the Coalition’s employment placement assistance program, on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, the Coalition for the Homeless sponsored its fifth annual Jobs, Training and Educational Opportunity Fair at the THEARC Boys and Girls Club; an 110,000 square foot state-of-art campus located in Washington, D.C. The job fair connected homeless individuals, lowincome, and veterans served by the Coalition, and other service providers to various employment and apprenticeship opportunities. THEARC is a home away from home for the many underserved children and adults, enabling them to participate in services at a substantially reduced cost or no cost at all. Twenty-one employers and 264 job applicants attended the Fair, with job opportunities available from Miller and Long Construction, Prince Security, US Postal Service, Big Bus Tours, Metro Staffing, Shoe City, United Planning Organization and the employers. This was the best job fair to date! Several participants are now employed and on their way to self-sufficiency! - eight - Community Highlights (continued) Meguiel Merritt, Guest Speaker, former Emery client Kitchen Match, volunteer at Mickey Leland DeAngelo Wingfield, 2013 Employee of the Year IBM of Metropolitan Washington Area, volunteer at Emery Work Bed Program Democratic Governors Association, volunteer at Valley Place Family Apartments Annual Volunteer and Staff Reception The Coalition for the Homeless held its Annual Volunteer and Staff Reception at St. Francis Hall in Washington, D.C. on October 8, 2013. Meguiel Merritt, formerly homeless, and featured in the September 2013 issue of Washingtonian Magazine came out to share his story and offered words of hope and inspiration. DeAngelo Wingfield, Human Service Specialist from the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center was selected as the 2013 Employee of the Year. He was recognized for his dedication and exceptional job performance. Volunteer Service Awards were presented to Kitchen Match, IBM of Metropolitan Washington Area and the Democratic Governors Association for their work with Coalition clients. Employee Length of Service Awards were presented to staff for 5 to 20 years of service. Outstanding Service Awards were presented to several staff for their individual accomplishments at their respective program sites. - nine - Community Highlights (continued) Stepping Out for the Homeless™ The First Annual Stepping out for the Homeless™ Dance held on Friday, October 25, 2013, in support of the Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Program, was a great success. To get everyone moving and grooving, the dance opened with the Merengue with instruction from Mrs. Guadalupe Rother. She’s the lady in the yellow pants in the picture above. The Coalition’s Board Chair Geoffrey Lewis said: This year’s dance was absolutely fantastic and there was a great atmosphere. One of the best parts of the dance is that it was a great way to get in touch with the community. Young professionals came out to party! The DJ played music for all ages. The purpose of the event was to help raise Emergency Housing Assistance funds to support families with children in the District of Columbia who are a risk of becoming homeless or to help them transition from shelter to permanent housing more rapidly. We have much to celebrate, meeting our goal of registering 250 people. The event was sold out! Thank you Citi Flowers for the floral arrangements and all our sponsors, volunteers, individual donors, staff, and board members, for helping make this a very special and successful event. - ten - Thank you to Jocelyn Prince and Emily K. Townley and cast members of the play “DETROIT” for inviting your audiences to be part of our efforts to help homeless individuals and families with children. The funds collected during the play on Friday, October 6, 2013 went towards homeless prevention services for families with children. Thank you to Cooley LLP in Washington, DC for having a coat drive to help homeless families with children. We appreciate your support! - eleven - Thank You to our Supporters On behalf of the board of directors of the Coalition for the Homeless, and the homeless individuals and families we serve, thank you for your contributions during 2013. Without your kindness and generosity, we would not be able to offer as many important programs and services to those who need them most. Thank you to Coalition employees for participating in the United Way Workplace Campaign and other support throughout the year. Foundations The Community Foundation for the National Capital Area (CFNCR) The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region The Connors Foundation Freddie Mac Foundation Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation TJX Foundation Businesses, Organizations, Non-profit and Faith-Based Organizations America’s Charities Belleville High School Key Club Brothers on the Hill Burke Presbyterian Church Calhoun Trash Services, Inc. Capitol Document Solutions, LLC Discount Tree Service, Incorporated The Donohoe Companies, Incorporated Employees Charity Organization (Echo) Ester Simon Charitable Trust Evelyn Buchwick Family Charitable Trust Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Program Good Charity IBM Employee Services Center Innovative Pest Management Katchmark Corporation Lewis Limited Productions Liberty Diversified International Members Give Powered By Just Give MJM Contracting, Incorporated Morgan Wingate & Company, P.C. NAPUS Federal Credit Union Philip L. Graham Fund Priority Security West Incorporated S. Freedman & Sons, Incorporated Trade Center Management Associates Truist (Employee Giving) United Way of Central Maryland United Way of the National Capital Area White & Case, LLP Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Government Agencies Court Services & Offender Supervision Agency D.C. Department of Employment Services D.C. Department of Human Services The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Non-Monetary Donations Citi Flowers Cooley, LLP Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Howard University Hospital & Emergency Room Insights Marketing NeighborWorks America One Project Ropes & Gray, LLP Shriver & Jacobson, LLP White & Case LLP For a copy of the Coalition’s financial statement contact our main office at 202-347-8870 or visit our website at www.dccfh.org. Our financial records are audited by Walker & Company, LLP at 5101 Wisconsin Ave, NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 202-363-9300. - twelve - individual donors Anonymous Donors (35) Trevor Alexander Amy Altman Stephen Altman Norma Andrews Richard Appleton Elizabeth Austin Daniel Bailey Cassandra Bailous Dwayne Baker Margaret Baker Sheila Baker Dauda Balarabe Kawaii Ball Nicole Baptiste Denise Barksdale Melody Barnes Marcia Barringer Karen Barrington Christine Batta Ellen Bayer Pearlstein Herbert Baylor Linda Beckles Rachel Bee Lawrence Beeman Sharon Beeman Anne Benjaminson Colin Berley Carol Blann James Blann Tywanda Bolton Joann Borum Juanita Boyd-Hardy Brenda Bradley Pete Bradley Benjamin Breaux Rene Brent Tom Bridge Malia Brink Pamela Browder Dwayne Brown Larry Brown Raiquel Brown Noah Brumfield Marland Buckner Stacy Burrows Brian Bushwick Deepak Butani Kitty Butani James Byrd Timothy Cama Natalie Carroll Hilary Chapman Toni Clark Laura Cody Armenta Coleman Alma Cosey Kevin Craver Sherri Dalphonse Christine Davies Charlie Davis Chris Davis Elizabeth Davis Joel Davis Kendall Davis Faye Deal Kathy Deboe Brenda Delaney Charles Delaney Katrina Dixon Monika Dobbs Charles Dorsey Diane Dorsey Karen Douglas Mary Dubner Ronald Dubner Charleita Dunmore George Ellis Victor Emenari David Fairweather Joey Farmery Sarah Farnham Beth Feldman Andre Ferrell Izeta Ferrell Michael Ferrell Linda Fields Lois Fisch Nathan Fisher Samuel Fishman Daniel Flatow Theresa Flemming Yolanda Fowler Amiel Francke Helen Francke Edward Franklin Loretta Franklin James Freeny Joan Freeny Jeff Fromuth Ilana Frydman Iziel Frydman Miriam Garcia Lorraine Garcia-Piriz Earl Garner Brian Giles Laurel Glassman Arthur Glover Frances Goldring Joseph Goldring Sally Gousen Sam Gousen David Grady Adrian Graham Shala Graham George Gray Gerald Green Kathleen Greenwald Linda Grodin Ronald Grudziecki Susan Grudziecki Jack Gudes Denise Hammond Emily Hansford Jeremiah Harrison Saied Hashim Yolanda Hawkins Rebecca Heinsen Gary Henderson Regina Hernandez Rebecca Higgins Senita Hill Michael Hinkle Mark Hinman Frank Holland Aminata Ipyana Kevin Ivey Cheryl Jackson Clara Jackson Cynthia James Leroy Jefferson Robert Jefferson Sylvia Jefferson Virginia Jefferson Edward Jenkins Cynthia Johnson Edwin Johnson John Johnson Kevin Johnson Kirk Johnson Cynthia Jones Philip Jones Kimak Kau Gail Kaufmann Pradeep Kaul Susan Kaul Willie Kershaw Bettie Kindred-Williams Ina Kline Shelley Kline David Kon Peter Kovach David Kramer Melissa Kramer Rohit Kumar Emmanuella Langley Danette Lawrence Robert Lever Sarah Leverty Geoffrey Lewis Lisa Lewis Randall Long Patricia Love Margie Lovelace Robert Low Nick Lubovich Mary Lumpkin Ricardo Marquez Kevin Massy Hannah Mazer Michael Mazer Gabrielle McCraney Llewellyn McCraney Katherine McCullough Stuart McIntyre Jennifer Mead William Mead Sally Meadows William Meadows - thirteen - Avi Meyerstein Mark Michael Frank Millikan Desiree Minor Lakeysha Mitchell Aileen Moffatt Kelli Monahan Barbara Moore Jevoner Moore Patricia Morison Rochelle Morrison Steven Morrison Kathleen Moyer Tawanda Mwaisumo Pam Neal Bob Neimeyer Roe Neimeyer Josh Neirman Thomas Nelson Marian Newman Andrew Niebler Elesia Norris Ernest Nussbaum John Nwaogbe Theresa Nwaogbe Frances O’Brien James O’Sullivan Judith O’Sullivan Alfred Oriala Oluchi Oriala James Owens Andrew Papier Senita Parker Tracy Parker Xavier Parker Zachary Parker Erick Parsell Lewis Payne Bernadette Peele Patrick Pendergast Rebecca Pendergast Samuel Peterson Randy Phelps Ryan Phillips David Plocher Libby Pohoryles Louis Pohoryles Yolanda Porche Sheree Pressley Maggie Prieto Gail Quigley Robert Ramsuer Barbara Ray Deidra Reid Mabel Reynolds Pat Rheams Catherine Ribnick Amy Rice Deborah Richardson Wilbur Richardson Max Richman Linda Riera Yvonne Roberts Anwar Rochee Arthur Rochee Mary Rochee Rita Rodriquez Bob Rother Jane Rother Joseph Rother Louis Rother Lupé Rother Rick Rother Sandra Rother Tom Rother Florence Rozansky Beverly Rush Michael Rush Raphael Samuel Lynn Sanvar Shonda Sauls Carol Schnell Melvin Schoenberg Regina Scruggs Jeremy Selengut Bonnie Simon Linda Skalet Steven Skalet Alicia Sosman Girardeau Spann Michael Spratley Michel Spratley Judith Stern Stanley Stern Brenda Stewart Clarence Strain Matthew Suntag Simon Talento Marlene Terrell Dennis Thomas Michael Thomas Sylvester Thompkins Andrew Thompson Vanessa Thompson Mark Toia Melba Trubem Mary Urquhart Eartha Varner Jack Ventura Stephanie Ventura Guy Vouffo Sarah Wade Mark Walker James Walsh Stephanie Walsh Doris Washington Bertram Weintraub Derek Wilkinson Shay Wilkinson Lindsey Williams Sheila Williams Rachel Wold Maxine Young JoAnn Zinn Coalition Leadership Board Officers Mr. Geoffrey P. Lewis Chairperson President, & CEO Lewis Limited Productions Ms. Pamela A. Gibbs Secretary Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Mr. Richard Appleton Vice Chairperson Director Affordable Lending Single Family Sourcing Freddie Mac Mr. Matthew S. Galvez Treasurer Managing Director Platinum Equity The Coalition for the Homeless is governed by a 11-person Board of Directors. We also rely on committee volunteers, all of which are comprised of Board members. Thank you to our Board for their commitment and dedication – they are essential members of our team. Board members Mr Dwayne K. Brown Managing Partner Brown & Company Investment Group, LLC Mr. Marland Buckner Founder & Principal Global Strategic Partners, LLC - fourteen - Ms. Jennifer Cama Program Examiner Majority Staff of the House Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Subcommittee Board members Mr. Peter Gartlan President of Development The Donohoe Companies, Incorporated Mr. Bobby Wade (Retired) Salvation Army Ms. Doris J. Washington Immediate Past Chairman (Retired) Assistant Director Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Senior Staff and development Mr. N. Derek Wilkinson Managing Partner, Boyden Global Executive Search Mr. Michael L. Ferrell Executive Director Mr. James Freeny Director of Operations Mr. John Nwaogbe Director of Finance and Administration Mr. Joseph “Glen” Rother, LICSW Director of Case Management Serivices Ms. Linda Fields Director of Employment and Training Ms. Sheila M. Baker Development Manager Advisory Board Mr. Frank W. Williams Senior Vice President Global Commercial Banking Healthcare and Institutions Bank of America, N.A. Ms. Brigid Quinn (Retired) U.S. Patent Office Senior Management Team - fifteen - Mr. Gerald McCorkle (Retired) Veterans Affairs Coalition Headquarters and Program Locations throughout Washington DC 5 13 Coalition for the Homeless Headquarters located in the Massachusetts House 4 6 1 2 7 3 8 9 13 10 1Mickey Leland 2 Park Road 3Sherman Avenue (SRO) 11 4La Casa Transitional Program 5Spring Road Family Apartments 6 Webster House 12 7Virginia Williams Family Resource Center 8Emery Work Bed Program 9General Frederic Davison House (closed on August 16, 2013) 10Blair House 11 Anacostia Road Apartments 12Valley Place Family Apartments - sixteen - SAVE THE DATe November 7, 2014 washington, d.c. 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