FY 2016 Annual Report
Celebrating 35 Years of Service to Victims of Domestic Violence
MISSION STATEMENT:
Family Rescue is dedicated to eliminating domestic violence in the Chicago community by
providing comprehensive support services and shelter to victims of domestic violence,
particularly abused women and their children; engaging in advocacy to promote future system
change; and encouraging prevention through community education.
FY2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Members
President
David Offenberg
Treasurer
Johnna Koso
Secretary
Barbara Taube
Honorary Members
Molly Bartlett
Gladys Davis-Carter
Vickii Coffey
Ruben Gil
Carla Jones
Tonikalus Jones
Elaine Lockwood-Bean
Jeff Owen
Carolyn Stenner
Angela Lansbury
Pat Iaconetti
KEY STAFF
Chief Executive Officer
Joyce M. Coffee
Chief Operations Officer
Ana Cruz
Chief Financial Officer
Quadrella Mayfield
Chief Development Officer
Tricia LaPointe
Human Resources Director
Stephanie Scott
Residential Services Program Director
Denise Akapo
Legal Advocacy Program Director
Himagira K. Sarma
PROGRAMS BY THE NUMBERS
Ridgeland Apartments and
Children’s Program (RAP)
In 2016 RAP provided services to:
110 individuals
5,111 hours of direct client
services
22,144 Nights of Affordable Housing Provided
(RAP) is a two-year subsidized, supportive housing
program with an after school program. RAP is a
national model that operates under the theory
women with children who are traumatized by
domestic violence and are then forced into
homelessness face unique barriers in developing
and maintaining a sustainable lifestyle.
Rosenthal Family Lodge (RFL)
(RFL) is an emergency shelter that offers victims
immediate assistance and up to 120 days of shelter. RFL
assists families in breaking the cycle of homelessness due
to violence. RFL provides individual, group and family
trauma counseling, individual case management, and
assistance transitioning to permanent housing. RFL also
houses Family Rescue’s 24-hour bilingual crisis line for
those seeking services any time of the day or night.
In 2016 RFL provided services to:
266 individuals
7,379 hours of direct
client services
12,108 Nights of Safe Shelter
Legal Advocacy Program (LAP)
In 2016 LAP provided services to:
743 individuals
913 client referrals
606 Orders of Protection
3,941 hours of direct client
services
(LAP) offers legal advocacy to its clients at no cost. LAP offers
victims access to key resources necessary to navigate through
the criminal justice system. Advocates act on behalf of victims
and their children, ensuring their safety and rights are
protected under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. Staff
members provide court accompaniment, advocacy with law
enforcement and judicial personnel, assistance in obtaining
orders of protection and crisis counseling.
Agency Statistics
Survivors Served
Hours of Service Provided
Crisis Calls Answered
Orders of Protection Obtained
1,228
18,612
3,635
606
Community Outreach Program (COR)
(COR) offers survivors prevention education and financial
literacy classes to enhance their ability to obtain and
maintain independence. COR offers community-based
support groups for survivors of domestic violence in both
English and Spanish. COR does extensive outreach in the
Latina community, a population often neglected and
underserved, and conducts community awareness and
prevention seminars and workshops related to
understanding the dynamics of domestic violence and
preventing it from continuing.
Area’s We Served
Family Rescue serviced clients from 66 zip codes in the
Chicagoland area. Area’s we served include:
Albany Park
Archer Heights
Armour Square
Ashburn
Auburn Gresham
Austin
Avalon Park
Avondale
Belmont Cragin
Beverly
Bridgeport
Brighton Park
Burnside
Calumet Heights
Chatham
Chicago Lawn
Clearing
Douglas
Dunning
East Garfield Park
East Side
Edge Water
Edison Park
Englewood
Fuller Park
Gage Park
Garfield Ridge
Grand Boulevard
Greater Grand Crossing
Hegewisch
Hermosa
Humboldt Park
Hyde Park
Irving Park
Jefferson Park
Kenwood
Lake View
Lakeview
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Square
Logan Square
Lower West Side
McKinley Park
Montclare
Morgan Park
Mount Greenwood
Near North Side
Near South Side
Near West
New City
North Lawndale
North Park
Norwood Park
Oakland
O'Hare
Portage Park
Rogers Park
Roseland
South Chicago
South Deering
South Lawndale
South Shore
The Loop
Uptown
Washington Heights
Washington Park
West Englewood
West Garfield Park
West Lawn
West Pullman
West Ridge
West Town
Woodlawn
In 2016 COR provided services to:
208 individuals
Offered 213 client referrals
2,181 hours of direct client services
FINANCIALS
Foundations,
Corporations, &
Individuals
$682,590=
24%
Support & Revenue
Government Grants
Direct Public Support
United Way Grants
Other
Special Event
TOTAL REVENUE
In-Kind
$214,129=
7%
United Way $30,000=
1%
Total Support &
Revenue
$2,715,365
Government Revenue
$1,798,603=
62%
1,798,603
896,719
30,000
122,359
53,542
$2,901,058
Other Revenue
$122,194=
4%
Special Events
$53,542
=2%
Expenses
Program & Services
Management & General
Fundraising
TOTAL EXPENSES
Program Services
$2,087,550
2,087,550
487,514
88,125
$2,663,189
Management
& General
$487,514
78%
18%
4%
Fundraising
$88,125
62%
31%
1%
4%
2%
YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK
-210 clients completed
a safety plan for
themselves or their
family.
-Of the 606 clients who filed for
emergency orders of protect,
214 also successfully secured a
plenary order of protection.
Legal Advocacy Program
Community Outreach Program
Rosenthal Family Lodge
Ridgeland Apartments &
Children’s Program
-Of the 236 women and
children that exited Family
Rescue’s Rosenthal Family
Lodge Program in FY’16, 168
moved into safe
permanent housing.
-Of the 34 women and children that exited Family
Rescue’s Ridgeland Apartments & Children’s
Program in FY’16, 30 moved into safe permanent
housing.
-91% were still housed and
living violence-free at the
6-month follow up.
-55.4% of children departing from the program
receiving services from the LCSW showed a
decrease in behavioral and emotional problems.
While 57.1% of children still participating in the
program receiving services from the LCSW showed
a decrease in behavioral and emotional problems.
-32% of clients maintained or
increased their income from
program entry to exit.
-100% were still housed and living violence-free at
the 6– month follow up.
BENEFACTORS
Individuals/Business/Organizations
AAM
Len Ackman
Terri Adam
Alejandro Agonzalez
Denise Akapo
Alphawood Foundation
Nicole Altmann
Altria Companies Employee CommunityFund
Maria Altshuler
Amy Alvarado
AmazonSmile
Margaret E. Annette
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Architrave LTD.
Timothy & Linda Arendt
Jessica Arizo
Randy Armknecht
Art Van Furniture
Ashe Benefits Group, Ltd.
Assurance Agency, Ltd.
Nick Atkins
Robert Auch
Family Rescue’s Auxiliary Board
Sarah Avampato
Keesha B.
John Baertschi
Bank of America
Molly Bartlett
Tom Baumgartner
Roy Bellamy
Geoffrey & Kirsten Belzer
Chris Benfatto
Randall Bergstedt
Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry
County, Inc.
Melvin & Joyce Black
Nancy Blackwell
Megan Bley
Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation
James Blum
Robert Boellner
Sarah Bogle
Suzanne Bogovich
Cynthia Claire Bonnema
Alexis Boucher
Gerene Bovermann
Janet Bowman
Robert W. Boyle
Victor & Brenda Brame
Aaron Brand
Eric and Robin Brandt
Ellen Braverman
Rita Brice & Elise
Harrison
Julie Bronder
James & Carolyn Brooks
Sheila Brown
Missy Brown
BSA LifeStructures
Mark Buonaiuto
Sheila Burgess
Jeffrey Bushofsky &
Veronica Gomez
Lauren Busichio
Bruce R. & Elizabeth H. Bulter
CFW –Young Woman Council
Anna Caffry
Calumet Bakery
Keith Canady
Amanda Carey
Eileen Carlson
Gladys Carter
Jennifer Caslin
William Casper
Cassiday Schade
Donald & Albina Castonguay
Patrick & Jean Catania
Chaddick Foundation
Jim Chiakulas
Leah Chibe
Chicago Foundation for Women
Chicago Metro Battered Wm Network
Anneke Chodan
Church of the Annunciata
CJ Printing
Eddie Clopton
Closerlook Inc.
Andrew Coe
Joyce & Douglas Coffee
Glen & Vickii Coffey
Judith Collins
Gary Collins
Claire Collins
Combined Insurance Company
Sarah Connors
Ryan Convy
John & Nina Cook
Kevin Corbett
Coreymore Foundation
Cormac Benefits Group
Luke Coryea
Thomas & Pamela Cox
Erin Cozens
Cynthia Crane
Timothy Cron
Tim Cron
The Crown Family Philanthropies
Ana Cruz
Cunningham, Meyer & Vedrine, PC
Terry & Judy Dabney
John M. Dangora
Sebastian & Carolyn Danziger
Scott M. & Karen Davis
Melanie Dawe
Michael Dedina
Sandra Del Toro
Robert & Quinn Delaney
Derby Bar and Grill
Katy Dettman
Nicolino Di Benedetto
Thomas & Sue Dienslake
Patricia Dillman
Chiquita Dixon
DLA Piper, LLP
Patrick Doherty
Denise Donnelly
Dononhue Brown Mathewson & Smyth
Tom & Theresa DuBois
Adam Dugan
Wendy Duplechain
Hilary Dutton
E.J. Mullins Company, Inc.
Vanessa Eddy
Mary Einikis
Eisenberg Foundation
James & Rose Ernst
Victor & Angela Evans
Evergreen Tennis Team 4-2
Exelon Corporation
Barbara Fentem
Arthur & Linda Fess
William & Patricia Fisher
Steve Fleischmann & Jane Boyce
Manny & Marilyn Flekman
Ed Flores
Alyssa Fortune
Jamie Fowler-Diaz
Fred J. Brunner Foundation
Amy Fulton
Susan Gaerlan
Bruce Gagala
Michelle Garay-Tiu
Dennis Garlick
Perpetua Gautier
Simon Gee
George M. Eisenberg Foundation
Jay Giallombardo
Ruben & Elizabeth Gil
Heather Gilbert
Allen Ginsburg
Michael Goldston
Martin & Maria Gomez
Jose Gonzalez
Ronald & Julie Gould
Amanda Gourlay
Jean Gratigny
GRC Wireless, Inc.
Jennifer Greene
Susan Grob Lichtenfeld
Brandy Grondine
Ashley Gronzo
Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company
Anna Shea Gunsalus
Marcia Guthridge
Erin Haley
Michael Hannel
Laura Hapke
Jeanne Haran
Cornelius Hardenbergh
Rebecca Harlow
Ryan Harnedy
Harriet Hausman
Zoe Hayden
Kevin and Gayle Healy
Richard Heath & Jennifer Welch
Charles Henri
Becca Henschel
Alex Hernandez
Ed & Margaret Heywood
William G. Holmes
Bernice Hopkins
Jacquelyn Howze
Elizabeth Hsieh
Jill Huletz
Pat & Lisa Iaconetti
Candice Irvine
Irving B. Harris Foundation
Elsie Harrison
Elena Jimenez
David Joel & Susan Holtzman
Rob Johnston
Mary Jones
Carla Jones
Donna Jones
Joseph & Helen Komarek Foundation
Aman Jutla
Ron Kaczmarski
Phillip Kallas
Katherine Kampf & Thomas Lassin
Anthony & Janelle Karnas
Donald Karp
Sidney Hollander & Kay Berkson
Deanna Kennedy
Kristopher Keys
Farryn Kiddoo
KJWW, P.C.
John Klasey & Suzanne Silagi
Frank Knight
Katriena Knights
Michael Kohn
Erik Koltz
Joseph & Helen Komarek Foundation
Barry & Deb Koncel
John & Georgia Korzenowski
Johnna Koso
Jennifer Kossman
James & Celeste Kramer
Jay Krames
Zachary Kroger
Joe Kyle
Kevin & Tricia La Pointe
Angela Lansbury-Shaw
Gregory Lanter
Mariah Lauer
Ariel Marion & Laura Solan
Law Offices of Tom Olofsson LLC
Sarah Learmonth
Bryana Lee
John & Jill Levi
Dwight Lewis
Devin Leyva
Sandy & Susan Lincoln
Mark & Lynne Liss
Liss Charitable Fund
Sarah Lloyd
Lisa Lloyd
Michael & Susan Lockett
Elaine Lockwood Bean
Heather Loresch
Beth Machlan
Stephen & Rosemary Mack
Lynn & Eva Maddox
Hannah Malik
Dan Maloney
Justin Manning
Robert Manson
Daniel & April Marron
Marsh USA Inc.
Tony Marsiglia
Leanne Martin
Martin Whalen Office Solutions
Suzette Martyka
Mary Kay Corporate
Brenda Mathewson
Adam Matsil
Michael & Deborah Matyasec
Nancy McAuley
Latoya McBride
William McCollum
McCormick-Tribune Charities
Jennifer McGillan
Caitlin McKean
Kelly McKenna
Dave McRoberts
Linda Mejia
David & Susan Mendelsohn
Michael Reese Health Trust
Raymond Penn & Michele Herron-Penn
Shannon Miller
Theresa Miller
Ron & Nancy Mitchell
Gene Mitz
Frank Mondia
Ann Montgomery
Don Moss
Benjamin & Christine Murray
Christine Murray
Debra Nafis
Susan Natan
Jessica Newall
Wilma Newchurch
Glenn & Erika Newman
Laura Newton
Amalia NietoGomez
Roland & Terrie Nolen
Northern Trust Charitable Trust
Theodore Novak
Nuveen Investments Holdings
Erika Nyame-Nseke
Anastasia O'Brien
John & Nancy O'Donnell
Kevin O'Hara
Matt O'Malley
Tamsyn Oakes
Jewell K. Oates
Sarah Odeh
Garry Offenberg
David Offenberg
Onion Webster Enterprises LLC
Bob & Bev Otte
Jeff Owen
Owens Foundations
Anthony & Gayle Pacelli
Joel & Lisa Papacek
Bob Passi
Krista Patronick
Emily Paulino
Dick Paulus
Lou & Carol Perri
Alan & Deborah Peters
Dwyane Phillips
Melissa Phong
Lori Piecuch
Attorneys at Law Pierce and Associates
Polk Bros Foundation
Andrew Pomatto
Jiat Ling Poon
Lucy Porter
Jocelin Potash
Shane Powers
Dennis & Cheryl Powers
Tarita Preston
Protiviti
Sandra Prusko
Mary Ann E. Pusateri
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer
Jordan Raess
Ralph's Heating Service, Inc.
Casey Rathunde
Katy Rawdon
Doris Redd
Delmar Reid
Jerry Rhea
Jerry Rice
Stanley Richards
Diane M. Ridley-White
Hillary Rizor
Elizabeth Roa
Robert Morris University Illinois
Lawrence & Karen Robins
Amy Robinson
Megan Rocke
Carissa Rodenbiker
Angelica Rodriguez
John Roller
Benjamin J. Rosenthal Foundation
Jean Rothbarth
Jason & Megan Ryan
Sahara Enterprises, Inc.
Grant Sales
Malka Salomon
Katie Sands
Karen Saulsberry
David & Robin Scanlan
Greg Schiller
Andrea Schmegel
Erika Schnure
Katherine Schroeder
Greg Schultz
Wilbur & Dolores Schultz
Aaron Schuster
Hannah Scott
Kent & Marcia Sezer
Diane Sharis
Jeffrey & Marilyn Sherman
Kyle Shockley
Nancee Siegel
Whitney Siehl
Matthew & Bridget Sipich
Anthony & Cathy Sisto
Nick & Phyllis Sisto
Barb Sloothaak
Ivy Smith
Soroptimist International of Chicago
Patrick Sorrentino
Lisa Sprandel
John & Patricia Sprinkle
John Starczynski
James Staros
Diane Starr
Harry & Marcy Steindler
Frank & Beth Stella
Mark & Carolyn Stenner
Phillip & Leslie Stern
Jeff Stetson
Michael Stewart
Renata Stiehl
Anthony Stompanato
Theresa Strayer
Robert Strupp
Janet Sumrall
Superior Staffing
Todd Porter & Susan Rider
Joseph Sutton
Tim Tardiff
Barbara Taube and Brett Hesterberg
John Taube
Thomas Taylor
Terra Engineering
David Terrell
The Chicago School of Professional
Psychology
The George Sollitt Construction Co.
The Greer Foundation
The Pierce Family Charitable Foundation
Monica Thompson
Leythette Timmons
TJX Foundation
Jackie Tolomeo
Elizabeth Trautmann
Christopher Tyner
Alan Unikel
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and
Southern New Jersey
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
United Way of Suncoast
Unitedhealth Group
Judith Varga
Karl & Irene Varga
Vicky Varga
Nicole Vazquez
Marissa Vicich
Village Practice Management
Neil Vincent
Joseph & Kathleen Vorrier
W.E. O'Neil Construction Co.
W.P. & H.B. White Foundation
Leroy & Karen Wagner
Ursula Wagner
Tim Weidman
Ronald Weinstock
Mike Welbel
Angela Weller
Eric & Corrine Wendell
David Wicik
Derek Wilhelm
Marilyn Willard
Eugene Williams
Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman, &
Dicker LLP
Melanie Wojcik
Anastasia Yorkman
You Go Girl African American Book Club
Michael Young
Claire Ziegler
Zion Lutheran Church
David & Victoria Zurkowski
In Kind
Apostolic Faith Church
AT&T Pioneer
Bank of America & Merrill Lynch
Be Alright
Brenda Bowden
Doris Brooks
Lina Brotherton
Church of the Annunciata
CJ Printing
Closerlook Inc.
Myra Cox
Annette Dattulo
Anderson Dawson
Harry Scott Eala Scott
Exelon Corporation
Janice Fortman
Sherri Freeman
Friends of Beverly
Carla Gordon
Grace Apostolic Faith Church
Shannie Hankins
Harlem Irving Plaza
Health Track
Fran Hurst
Lisa Jenschke Stephens
Darryl Johnson
Patricia Jonikaitis
Teresa Kilbane
Marci Kreiner
Audrey Lewis
Sarah Lloyd
Lisa Lloyd
Love for Children Organization
Samantha Lujen
Theresa Lumpkin
Asfa Malik
Marsh USA Inc.
Bridgette Martin
Mary Kay Corporate
Jeanine McAllister
Moadon Kol Chadash
Vincent Morales
Pamela Moreland-Doup
Mary Moss
Orbit Media Studios, Inc.
Terry Phillips
Lori Piecuch
Pineda Construction
Lisa Rayford
Jernon & Cynthia Redd
Doris Redd
Redheaded Piano Bar
Elsie Harrison & Rita Brice
Jerilyn Ross
Salem Baptist Church
SBB Mission Project
Harry & Eala Scott
Charles Smith
Soroptimist International of Chicago
Dorothy Spencer
Sara Stokes
Risikat Sulaimon
Symone A. Bridges Ministries (S.A.B.
Ministries)
T's Tap P.A.C.
The Safe Haven Network
Leythette Timmons
Lisa Torres
Jessica Verdi
Verizon
Victoria's Secret
Richard Waller
Felicia White
Anthony Williams
Eugene Williams
Kimberly Wilson
W.I.N.E. Psi Phi Inc.
World Kitchen, LLC
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. / XI Mu Zeta
We apologize if any names were
unintentionally omitted. Please contact
Family Rescue if you have comments,
concerns or corrections.