GENEROUS
H E L P I N G S
2015 Annual Report
DEAR FRIENDS,
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PROLOGUE’S MISSION Our mission is to create opportunities for those with behavioral health needs and those experiencing homelessness by
promoting positive change and offering person-centered support in recovery.
For the individuals and families served by Prologue the basic
ingredients are a home, support that builds trusting relationships,
connection to resources for health care, jobs, benefits and
opportunities to build self-sufficiency and self-esteem. Each
person’s circumstance is unique so the additional ingredients
vary to satisfy individual needs and preferences.
through staff training and the arrival of four accessible mini buses.
Two employees gained certification as Mental Health First Aid
Instructors to educate others while reducing the stigma associated
with mental illness. One Voice Northwest, our Recovery Community
Center, completed its first year and was successful in expanding peer
support services to individuals seeking recovery from substance use.
A homeless veteran and his family needed connection to housing but
first had to overcome the suspicions of past involvements that set
him back. The responsiveness of the case manager in our Homeless
Outreach Team (HOT) helped him gain trust and be open to accept
assistance to gain critical resources.
We realize as resources become scarce we must raise funds to meet
needs not covered by grants. Our Prologue Foundation Bull and Oyster
Roast in March was a success, thanks to our generous sponsors,
silent auction contributors and all who came out and supported us.
The Homeless Outreach Program held the annual school supplies and
toy drives to benefit homeless or newly housed families with children.
Our peer facilitators in the day program serve up their knowledge to
others by teaching classes on Spanish, computers, art, games and
exercise. In return they realize their potential and gain self-confidence.
In turn, the recipe for a successful organization is to ensure the
provision of quality driven programs and services that address the
needs and desires of the individuals we serve. In May of this year,
many of Prologue’s programs achieved accreditation through
CARF International, exemplifying our commitment to standards of
excellence in the field of rehabilitation.
We have worked steadily this year to achieve our organizational goals.
A new website was launched in December providing much improved
access and information. Health and safety practices were enhanced
We extend our sincere appreciation to all who support our mission.
Every gesture, both small and large, represents a key ingredient that
when combined becomes a recipe for success.
Warmest Regards,
Kenneth Tabler,
Chairman of the Board
Sendy Rommel,
President & CEO
HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM
ADDING A SPOONFUL OF HOPE FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT
HOT: RESPONDING QUICKLY TO MEET
IMMEDIATE NEEDS
Through expanded funding from Baltimore
County, the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)
was formed with the charge to respond
swiftly to requests from citizens to assist
homeless persons and families and link
them to services. In the past fiscal year,
HOT provided outreach to 319 unduplicated
persons who received 740 face-to-face
visits. HOT visited 612 locations in Baltimore
County including streets and sidewalks,
median strips, wooded encampments,
public libraries and other areas not intended
for residential purposes.
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– JULIA CHILD
PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF
In October, Eric and Wade, HOT case managers,
responded quickly when told that a veteran
was living in the woods with his family. They
investigated and located a family of seven.
The father was an honorably discharged
veteran who had been injured and was
unable to work. The parents sought to keep
the family intact, with children ranging
from the ages of four to seventeen. At first
suspicious; they reported a miserable shelter
experience, felt threatened with charges
of neglect and potential removal of their
children and had not received the services
they sought. HOT worked to gain their trust
and within one week of meeting them,
connected the family with the Veterans Affairs
Homeless Outreach Program; the family
qualified for a VA housing voucher.
HOT Case Managers – Tammy, Wade & Eric
A Recipe for Resiliency
Prologue’s Homeless Outreach Program (HOP) Street Team
had worked with Crystal in the past and she was known at
the Towson Outreach Center where she visited regularly to
launder her clothes. A life-long County resident in her forties,
Crystal was living out of her car in northern Baltimore
County. As the winter temperatures dropped, she
approached Prologue for assistance in finding a
permanent home. Crystal possessed physical
and intellectual limitations plus serious
depression. Her limited disability income and
poor credit history posed a substantial barrier
to qualifying for her own lease. This time, Crystal
revealed a desire to take charge of her life and make
changes that she had declined to address in the past:
she had terminated an abusive relationship, comprehended
that her serious health complications were due to her living situation
and expressed a willingness to relocate to another part of the County
for a fresh start. Crystal’s case manager met with her and proposed
affordable housing options. Crystal determined that subsidized housing
offered the greatest potential for living successfully on her own, and with
the assistance of her case manager, she applied to various projects and
kept interview appointments. The YWCA in Arbutus was impressed with
Crystal’s resilience and commitment to succeed and offered her permanent
housing. Crystal moved into her own apartment a few months later, creating
her own recipe for success.
VOCATIONAL SERVICES &
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
A PINCH OF THIS, A DASH OF THAT
Jean Shank and Michelle Smith’s
purpose is to help people work.
Last year almost one-third of
persons enrolled in the Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Program engaged in
employment, volunteered regularly
or pursued further education. Jean
and Michelle are creative in their
approach; they are always cultivating
contacts, developing jobs and urging
individuals to explore new options.
At times, this may mean that someone
takes an unexpected turn in a job
search. Melissa spent years restricting
her job hunt to one field but discovered
that she had more options once she
widened her search. She accepted
employment and used the skills she
gained from her first job to secure
an even better one a year later with
higher pay, better hours and closer
to home.
SAVORING HEALTHY OPTIONS
WITH THE HELP OF HEALTH HOME
Last year, Terri received a diagnosis of
diabetes. Relieved that she discovered
the cause of her vertigo, she enrolled in
Prologue’s Health Home to learn about
other physical symptoms she would need
to address. The nurse care manager linked
her to support groups in the community
and within Prologue. Terri has changed
her diet by reducing calories, eating more
vegetables and choosing water instead of
soda. She visits the nurse care manager
regularly for weight and blood pressure
readings and consults with her to discuss
controlling blood sugar levels.
Terri is just one example of the 97 people
who were enrolled in the Health Home,
a service offered to those participating
in Prologue’s Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Program to coordinate their health needs
with the goal of providing a “whole person”
approach to increasing wellness. Others
enrolled in the Health Home are aiming
to control hypertension, engage in weight
loss and end tobacco addiction.
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know exactly what your'e nourishing
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with (which for me almost
always includes a healthy dose of
fresh vegetables). It allows you to
feel the natural rhythms of life
in a way that microwaved frozen
dinners never can.
– RICK BAYLESS
”
ONE VOICE NORTHWEST
RELISHING RECOVERY & SERVING IT UP TO OTHERS
One Voice Northwest, Prologue’s Recovery
Community Center offers one-on-one and
group support to individuals in recovery
from addiction and substance use.
hope. I made the decision to stop using drugs
and once I did, I became a mother, a sister,
a daughter and a mentor. I want others to
feel the energy I experience, and I’m doing it.
At One Voice, I am in my element and I’m
getting paid for it. It’s the icing on the cake!”
Program Coordinator Jaanine Smith
recognizes that each person’s path to
recovery is personal. “Hope was given to
me, and I want to give it to others,” Jaanine
says; “I want to be that beacon of light for
people who have no hope, who have nothing.
I remember being in a 28-day rehab and I was
in a group listening to a woman talk — she
was positive and happy and she gave me
The Center is open afternoons and evenings on
Monday and Wednesday and dishes a cafeteria
of offerings that address the spiritual, physical
and behavioral health needs of its members.
Sessions include topics on meditation, nutrition
and relapse prevention. Last year 118 people
attended One Voice Northwest activities.
One Voice Peer Specialist, Susie & One Voice
Program Coordinator, Jaanine
Peer Facilitators – Howard, Chad, Leonard, Julie & Jenneh
(clockwise from top left); Not shown – Sandy, Jasmine & Liam
ADDING THEIR OWN FLAVORS
COLLEAGUES IN RECOVERY
Peers demonstrating recovery by serving
as role models is a blue ribbon recipe!
Debbi Sauers, Director of Prologue’s
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program
(PRP) encouraged volunteers to share
their strengths as peer facilitators. In
the past year, a number of individuals
stepped forward and offered to share
their appreciation and expertise of
Conversational Spanish, Computers,
Math, Dance, Art, Exercise, Games and
Sign Language. After overcoming the
apprehension of being a leader among
peers, the facilitators have reported their
own increases in self-esteem. “It gives
me a sense of accomplishment,” Sandy
reports. Julie says of her group, “I feel a
little nervous. I like to exercise. It makes
me feel good.” Jenneh has offered a
variety of classes this past year. “I love to
teach. It doesn’t matter what it is. I like to
spice it up.” Those attending enjoy it also.
After the groups end and people prepare
to leave at the close of the day, attendees
share their approval and appreciation.
THE ICING ON THE CAKE
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
In October 2014, Human Resources Director
Karen Staley and Quality Improvement Director,
Caitlin Menleigh were certified as Mental Health
First Aid instructors. Mental Health First Aid
is an 8-hour course that teaches participants
how to help someone who is developing a
mental health problem or experiencing a
mental health crisis. The training helps one
identify, understand, and respond to signs of
mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
Mental Health First Aid is included on the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration’s National Registry of Evidencebased Programs and Practices (NREPP). Our
goal is to certify all Prologue employees in
Mental Health First Aid (thus far 50 have been
certified). Prologue plans to offer the training
to other organizations and groups in our
community to improve awareness of mental
illnesses and to decrease stigma.
CARF ACCREDITATION
SEASONING OUR SERVICES
WITH CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS
something you're passionate
“Find
about and keep tremendously
interested in it.
”
– JULIA CHILD
In May 2015 Prologue
earned the highest level
of accreditation through
CARF International. The
programs receiving the
three year approval include the Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Program, the Health Home,
Tim Carroll, Fleet Manager and Safety
Officer, realized a dream come true
with the arrival of four new mini
buses this past year that replaced
the 15 passenger vans. The buses
were awarded through two Maryland
Transportation Administration 5310
grants. The participants of the PRP
are overjoyed with the new additions
which are keeping all riders safe
and comfortable as they travel to
and from appointments, community
activities and the day program.
Mental Health First Aid instructors Caitlin and Karen
(top); Mini buses which were awarded through two
MTA grants (bottom)
the Residential Rehabilitation Programs and
the Supported Employment Program. The
CARF standards will continue to serve as a
foundation to guide Prologue’s organizational
development and commitment to quality
driven services.
PROlOguE/PROlOguE FOuNDATION DONATIONS FY 2015
PROlOguE INC. STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
Without the continued support from the following list of dedicated and committed friends of Prologue, Inc. and Prologue Foundation, Inc., our ability to provide the quality and
quantity of necessary and vital services to our members would be greatly diminished. We sincerely appreciate their involvement and are most grateful for their generosity.
Years Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
CASH DONATIONS
2889 Route 10 LLC
700 Mountain Way LLC
Advance
Anonymous
Ariosa
Richard Bange, Jr.
Brigette Foster Banton
Laurie Bennett
Al Blank, MD
Steven Brown
Donald F. Burke
Canterbury Estates, Inc.
Ruth Carter
Toni Cascio & Ken Tabler
Molly Coffay & Jeff Reilly
Richard Contos
Kathleen Couslin
Kelly & Joe Cranston
Cassandra Davis
Helene Demmer & Family,
Ocean City Charitable
Lead Annuity Trust
Don Dowd Auto Sales, Inc.
Cheryl & John Doyle
Janet & Ben Edelman
Nancy Farmer
Philip Federico
Ruth & Bernard Feller
Forge Pond Developers LLC
Fox Run Developers LLC
Gallagher Benefit
Services, Inc.
Danielle & Alexander Giles
Gordon Feinblatt LLC
Greenbaum Family
Foundation
Shirley Hall
Heidi Hansan
HCF&L
Holly Gardens, Inc.
IHS Long Term Care, Inc.
Debbie Jobson
Linda & James Johnson
Terri Kelly
Terri Kingeter
Sandy Kronstadt
Maxine V. Lehman
Annell B. Livingston
Mohammed Majid
Vladimir Mikhailik
Milford Auto Service Center
Jim Miller, Carroll Care
Pharmacies
Old Dover Road LLC
Sophia Papantonakis
Pineview Homes Inc.
Claro Pio Roda, MD
Powder Mill Heights
Puddingstone
Developers LLC
Helen & William Reichel, MD
Linda Reilly
Fred Schilling
Schochor, Federico &
Staton, PA
Imran Shaukat
Anne Marie Smouse
John Spelman
Kerry Staton
Brian Switzer
Kerrie Thomas
Vail Manor Developers
Mast Ten
Susan & Hutch Vernon
Linda K Wagner
Jeff Wallop, PSA
Steve Witman
Claire Barnes
Marybeth Baughman
Victor Becilla
Joyce Bell
Laurie Bennett
Marcy Bielik
Theresa Bittle
Al Blank
Blue Green Acupuncture &
Bodywork
Bob Davidson Ford Lincoln
Lois & Dan Bowen
Lawrence Brister
DONATION
IN
HONOR
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Alana Brown
OF BETH & BRAD COLE
Byblos Lebanese Cuisine
Mary Atwood
Toni Cascio & Ken Tabler
q DONATIONS IN MEMORY Catonsville Middle
School Staff
OF MARY BILY
Christ Church Parish,
Pat Bily
Caps for the Cold Project
Sendy Rommel
Coco and Buff Salon
GOODS AND SERVICES
Suzy Coffay
Advance Business Systems Molly Coffay & Jeff Reilly
Coffay Family LLC
Amerigroup Employees
Nikki Connelly
Anonymous
Jen Cox
Lauren Appel
Tiffany Davis
Patti Appel
Barbara Donohoe
Assistance Center of
Flagship House of Prayer
Towson Churches Staff,
Volunteers and Sponsors Flamingo Motel
Fullerton Pub, Angad Ahuja
Baltimore Co. Office of
Budget and Finance Staff Melanie Gallardo
Baltimore Co. Detention
Simonee George
Center Staff
Denise Goldberg
Baltimore Co. Public
Joann Gregory
Library - Staff and
Elizabeth Grimes
Patrons of the North
Angela Gustus
Point, Towson and
Beverly & Stu Hancock
Cockeysville Branches
Jeanie Harmon
JoAnne Zawitoski
Fernandez
Ethel Zelenske
Theresa Zeller
Cheryl & Steve Zimmerman
Mark Zimmerman
Employees and Patrons
through the United Way
of Central Maryland
Patrons through the
Combined Federal
Campaign
Anthony Haskins
Lois Hedemann
Tirith Hlavacbeckwith
Judy Jones
Karen’s Coat Closet
Christine Kimball
Kiwanis Club
of Reisterstown
Linda & Bob Klein
Steve Knox
Lazarus Caucus Staff
Beth Lebow
Cierra Lewis
Cathie Lindsay
Linwoods
Macy’s White Marsh
Mall Staff
Caitlin Manleigh
Mar Thoma Church of
Baltimore Congregants
Jeff Martin
Kathy McDermott
Beatrice Mossberg
Noodles & Company
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Pi Omega Chapter
Norma Orman
Kathy Owings
Sharon Palmer
Piney Branch Golf Club
Claro Pio Roda
Mary Pivawer
Mary Porter
David Potembski
Cynthia Pratt
James Psoras
Brenda Queen
Red Run Fitness,
Ryan Schaftel
Regi’s American Bistro
REI
Sendy Rommel
Michelle Ryan
Debbi Sauers
Jennifer Schmitt
Neishall Schulyer
Jean Shank
Beverly & Paul Shimizu
Anne Marie Smouse
Smyth Jewelers
Jackie & John Spelman
Sondra Spencer
The Wine Source
Ain Tripps
Avon Tripps
Beatrice Tripps
Jim Troy
Danielle Turner
Villa Maria – Gonzaga Unit
Andrea Vitale-Lathe &
Joe Lathe-Vitale
Pamela Walker-Cooper
Janice & Michael Wallach
Christy Warble
Tammy Williams
Steve Witman
Patty Yestramski
YWCA Arbutus Permanent
Supportive Housing
Program
Jeff Zachman
Ethel Zelenske
ZYZYX!, Robin & Marty Kelly
* Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and include all donations. We apologize for any errors, and request that you notify us of any omissions and/or incorrect information. Donations are for the period of 07/01/14 through 06/30/15.
unrestricted Revenues, gains, & Other Supports
Program revenue
Government grants
Contributions
Food program
Supportive housing income
Miscellaneous income
Gain on sale of fixed assets
Total Unrestricted Revenues, Gains, & Other Supports
Expenses
Program Services
Community/psychiatric rehabilitation
Residential rehabilitation
Homeless services
2015
2014
$3,933,111
1,996,931
8,189
45,746
33,356
321
11,187
$3,972,160
1,756,781
4,871
51,545
38,665
389
16,313
6,028,841
5,840,724
1,523,993
2,051,279
1,545,140
1,385,937
1,994,720
1,544,993
5,120,412
4,925,650
963,229
975,211
6,083,641
5,900,861
Net Assets
Change in Unrestricted Net Assets before
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Interest Rate Swap
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Interest Rate Swap
(54,800)
(3,212)
(60,137)
6,255
Change in Unrestricted Net Assets
(58,012)
(53,882)
4,862,579
4,916,461
$4,804,567
$4,862,579
Total Program Services
Supporting Services
Management and general
Total Expenses
Unrestricted Net Assets – Beginning of Year
Unrestricted Net Assets – End of Year
This statement has been audited by Handwerger, Cardegna, Funkhouser and Lurman P.A. Complete audited statements with accompanying notes for
Prologue, Inc. can be obtained by contacting the administrative offices of Prologue, Inc. at 3 Milford Mill Road, Baltimore, MD 21208, (410) 653-6190.
PROlOguE AND ITS AFFIlIATED
ENTITIES RECEIVED gRANT FuNDS
FROM ThE FOllOWINg SOuRCES:
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development
U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Transportation
Maryland State Department of Education
Maryland Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene, Behavioral Health Administration
Maryland Department of Transportation,
Maryland Transit Administration
Baltimore County Department of Health
Baltimore County Department of Planning
United Way of Central Maryland
Behavioral Health System Baltimore
(formerly Baltimore Mental Health Systems, Inc.)
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg
Foundation, Inc.
PROLOGUE INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kenneth A. Tabler, Chairman • Sendy Rommel, President • Molly Coffay, Secretary • Steve Witman, Treasurer
Laurie Bennett • Al Blank, MD • Angela Gustus • Mary Porter • Claro Pio Roda, MD
Anne Marie Smouse • Eldon Watts • Ethel Zelenske
PROLOGUE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Sendy Rommel, President/CEO • Molly Coffay, Vice President/General Counsel • Patti Appel, Chief Financial Officer
Karen Staley, Human Resource Director • Stu Hancock, Homeless Outreach Director • Debbi Sauers, PRP Director
Jeff Martin, Health Home Director • Caitlin Manleigh, Quality Improvement Director • Ena Scott-Vegas, Residential Director
Administrative & HOMELESS OUTREACH OFFICES and PsychiatrIc REHABILITATION PROGRAM
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center • 3 Milford Mill Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 • 410.653.6190
Baltimore County Homeless Outreach SiTE
609 Baltimore Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 • 410.653.6190
MARTYlog Wellness and Recovery Center
3 Milford Mill Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 • 410.917.2702 (Info Line) • 410.653.6190
ONE VOICE NORTHWEST RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER
3 Milford Mill Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 • 410.653.6190
Prologue, Inc. and Prologue Foundation, Inc. are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
www.prologueinc.org
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