Saving & Transforming Lives…Ending Domestic & Sexual Violence
2013 Annual Report
PARTNERS… THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS
Message from the President and CEO
Partners — The Key to Sustainability
In 2013 we expanded the agency’s possibilities to assist more people by broadening our
geographical area to include Chambers County, a strategic decision made directly from our mission
statement. And expand the possibilities we did! We secured funding from a Victims of Crime—
Criminal Justice Grant through the Office of the Governor as well as the United Way of Baytown
to support this growth. This new funding, along with generous community support, made it
possible for Bay Area Turning Point (BATP) to establish a satellite office in Anahuac, Texas and
hire two new staff members to concentrate on building our presence in Chambers County. Later,
you will read an overview of some of our accomplishments and about those who relied upon
BATP for assistance.
Another initiative BATP added last year was our Housing Program. We added Housing Specialist
staff to assist clients in obtaining permanent housing. Securing a grant from City of Houston
Community Development Department positioned us to help pay portions or all of a family’s rent,
deposits and utilities while they regained their stability and became able to cover these costs on
their own. We have celebrated the success of many families through this program and have the
honor of seeing first-hand the difference this service makes in their lives.
While we are proud of BATP’s continuing efforts to serve our communities, we are also keenly
aware of our responsibility to be vigilant in identifying new or ongoing needs and analyze the
agency’s capacity to respond. This is why our staff and Board of Directors do annual strategic
planning. We want to make sure that we continue to be the resource that our community needs,
has come to expect, and that we will continue to merit your confidence and support. We have
years of experience in removing barriers for victims and breaking new ground to provide safe
refuge, advocacy, recovery options and solutions to curtail violence. We bring this experience to
each new challenge and possibility.
The Partnership you give to BATP, both financially and through relationships of volunteering and
collaboration, supports our operating and service delivery budgets today and expands future
possibilities for BATP to contribute to society’s health and well-being. 2013 was another year
marked with demonstrable public benefit rendered by BATP. We thank you for helping us to be
strong and sustainable. Our Partners, and those that we serve, can count on us to continue to
learn from our experiences and use what we learn in an effective and prudent manner to remain
the most comprehensive resource in the area.
Reviewing this year’s Annual Report, I hope it helps you to see how BATP utilizes your
investments and that you are proud to support our vision of saving and transforming lives. Your
investment is critical to this vision becoming a reality for many adults and children. Partners are
the key to our sustainability. Please do not hesitate to let me know when you have questions,
ideas, or a desire to explore how your role can expand with BATP. We welcome your
participation.
Thank you, Diane Savage
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Board Of Directors—Key To Our Commitment
The Board of Directors knows that it is you, our agency’s partners and supporters, who are the keys to our success.
On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank you for your contribution to another very successful year in the life of
BATP, where we stand in the gap to serve those in need in our community. This past year, the Board instituted several new initiatives designed to maintain the strength of the agency for years to come. These initiatives were centered
on the Board’s central purposes of maintaining and guarding the agency’s mission, setting the strategic direction, and
ensuring the long-term viability of the agency to save and transform lives. You helped us meet new opportunities to
expand our services and meet more needs as we continued to focus on ending domestic and sexual violence in our
community. Please know that we have the deepest appreciation for partners like you who are keys to making it
possible to carry out that mission. Kiley Wren, Board Chair, 2013
The key to the success of Bay Area Turning Point can be measured by the passion and commitment of the collective
effort of all the individuals that support the mission of the agency. For more than 22 years, dedicated staff, selfless
volunteers and devoted Board members have worked together toward saving and transforming lives and ending
domestic and sexual violence. We applaud the leadership of the 2013 Board and will continue to build upon their
accomplishments. In an effort to safeguard the financial future of the agency, the Board will explore secure options of
streaming income. Our current Board members have a wide array of specialty talents that include Finance, Marketing
and Communications, Human Resources, Fundraising and Event Planning. We will continue to recruit new Board
members to add to the diverse talent. We will also continue our efforts to market the impact that BATP has in the
community by expanding and updating our branding and service initiatives. It is a pleasure and honor to serve as the
Chair for 2014 and to be associated with BATP, an agency, that with the help of all that support it, makes a difference
in the lives of those we serve. Wendy Melchor, Board Chair, 2014
2013 BATP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kiley J. Wren, Chair—Aerospace Manager, Wyle Technology & Engineering
Robert “Bob” H. Heselmeyer, Immediate Past Chairman—Retired Engineer, NASA
Mike Beck, Vice Chair & Treasurer—Risk Advisor, Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates, Inc.
Lee Swindler, Assistant Treasurer—Program Manager, Maverick Technologies
Wendy Melchor, Secretary—Vice President of Human Resources, Perry Homes
Myrna J. Baker—Houston Methodist St. John Hospital, Business Development/Physician Recruitment
Winnifred L. “Susie” Hebert—Community Engagement Specialist Chevron
Genie Bopp—Vice President, Human Spaceflight Wyle Science Technology and Engineering
Gloria A. Salinas—Lockheed Martin Exploration & Protection Solutions
Sherri Matula—Educational Consultant
Rita Armstrong—Realtor RABR, SRES, FSS, ePro, ,Certified Negotiation Specialist, Better Homes & Garden
Real Estate
Carla Medlenka - Publisher, Editor-in-Chief Communities Creating Change Magazine
2014 BATP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wendy Melchor, Chair—Vice President of Human Resources, Perry Homes
Kiley J. Wren, Immediate Past Chair—Aerospace Manager, Wyle Technology & Engineering
Lee Swindler, Vice-Chair and Treasurer—Program Manager, Maverick Technologies
Mike Beck, Assistant Treasurer—Risk Advisor, Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates, Inc.
Gloria A. Salinas, Secretary—Retired, Lockheed Martin Exploration & Protection Solutions
Allen D.. Baker—RBC, Financial Advisor
Winnifred L. “Susie” Hebert—Community Engagement Specialist Chevron
Robert “Bob” H. Heselmeyer—Retired Engineer, NASA
Genie Bopp—Vice President, Human Spaceflight Wyle Science Technology and Engineering
Sherri Matula—Educational Consultant
Rita Armstrong—Realtor RABR, SRES, FSS, ePro, ,Certified Negotiation Specialist, Better Homes & Garden Real Estate
Carla Medlenka - Publisher, Editor-in-Chief Communities Creating Change Magazine
Anita Hrabal, - Manager of Information Technology, Jacobs Engineering
Marc B. Marquez, MBA—Financial Advisor, Escayg and Associates
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Mission
Impact—2013
Bay Area Turning Point, Inc. provides
recovery services for survivors of family
violence and sexual assault and facilitates
violence prevention strategies for
societal change in partnership with our
community.
Shelter: 286 adults, 247 children
Shelter Days Provided: 20,141
Shelter Meals Served: 80,000
Shelter Childcare Hours: 19,631
Vision
Hotline Beneficiaries: 10,812
Advocacy Accompaniments: 233
Peace for every woman, every child,
every man, every day.
Violence Prevention Participants: 3,438
Primary Program Goals Impact—1991—2013
Shelter - Saving Lives
Be a safe haven to adults and children
who are experiencing crisis and shattered
lives, when home is no longer safe or an
option.
Shelter: 4,515 adults, 5,098 children
Shelter Days Provided: 304,885
Shelter Meals Served: 1,342,229
Shelter Childcare Hours: 222,606
Self Reliance - Transforming Lives
Hotline Beneficiaries: 108,967
Provide restoration services to child and
adult victims of domestic and sexual
violence. Work towards eliminating
violence through prevention.
Advocacy Accompaniments: 3,283
Violence Prevention Participants: 11,647
Program Services Overview
Shelter:
Housing; Food & Nutrition; Medical Assistance; Transportation; Clothing;
On-site Licensed Childcare; Restoring Dignity.
Self-Reliance:
24-hour hotline; 24-hour victim accompaniment to Emergency Room, Police
Departments, Court or The Office of the District Attorney; assistance with obtaining Protective
Orders and Crime Victim’s Compensation; Case Management; Educational Classes; Support
Groups; Individual therapy; Employment Counseling; Violence Prevention; Housing Assistance.
Partners -Key To Improving Community Health
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Partners - Key to Positive Results
A woman in Bay Area Turning Point’s shelter worked for eight months, trying to get her
identity changed. Throughout her marriage she was physically, verbally, and sexually abused.
The violence escalated when her husband shot her in 2005. She survived and he went to jail. She
began to build a new life. After he was released he began harassing her family and friends to tell
him where to find her. In spite of her being able to get a Protective Order, she lived in fear that
he was lurking at every turn. Every shadow put her right back to the night she lay battered and
bleeding from his fists and gunshot. Unfortunately, one of her children, now an adult, told her
father where her mother was living. Upon learning this, she immediately called BATP and came
into our shelter. She was terrified to leave shelter due to him possibly finding her again . She knew
that he would carry out his promise to kill her.
While in shelter, she worked with Carrie Enriquez, BATP Legal Advocate, to get her name and
social security number changed. In October 2013, Carrie asked AVDA (Aid to Victims of
Domestic Abuse) to take the case. AVDA primarily handles divorces, custody, and protective
orders, but after talking with BATP’s client, they agreed that this case was a matter of life or death.
The outcome of partnering with AVDA is that she was able to make the legal changes so critical to
preserving her life. This courageous woman is hopeful that at long last she will be able to safely
move on with her life. This may not have had such a positive outcome without BATP’s
collaboration with ADVA. It is but one example of the critical need for collaboration and
networking – forming community partnerships to expand the scope of solutions to violence.
Bay Area Turning Point extends appreciation to AVDA and to all of our community
partners who share our commitment to helping victims become survivors.
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S. and her three children came to BATP to flee family violence and sexual assault in November
2013. She worked diligently with her case worker to set goals that would lead her to obtaining a
new future. She was a positive influence for the clients around her by staying positive and moving
forward towards her healing and recovery. After spending just six weeks in shelter, she
transitioned to BATP’s Housing Program where she has worked closely with Treniece Harris,
BATP Housing Specialist, to set goals for a changed life. She is currently maintaining two full
time jobs—being a single parent and being employed in a field where she saves lives every day in
spite of her own personal hardship.
Upon entering BATP’s Housing Program she expressed interest in securing her future by
becoming a Registered Nurse but had encountered many obstacles, especially that of being
trapped in violence. However, this determined young woman persevered and will start nursing
school in the fall of 2014. After three months in the Housing Program she has established
savings and has started to pay on her own rent. Bay Area Turning Point is honored to be a part of
her journey and knows that the determination, confidence, and leadership abilities she possesses
will be paid forward. in our community We are also honored to have a contract with City of
Houston Community Development Department which allows BATP to provide families with
financial assistant for deposits, rent and utilities so they can repair shattered lives.
S. proves that with a hand up, not a hand out, dreams and peace can be recaptured.
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Volunteers—Key to Our Foundation
Star Toyota has led BATP’s Community Food
Drive for nearly two decades—supporting our need
to serve three meals daily and to provide food boxes
to non-residential families. Saying thank you seems
too little to say to Carolyn Hibbard, Marvis
Carmichael and to the team at Star Toyota. Their
impact has been so tremendous! Carolyn not only
uses her staff and Star Toyota trucks to haul food
from Kroger back to the center—she uses her best
vehicles. Her passion is unmatched. Marvis never
forgets the needs of BATP, calling us anytime he
sees an opportunity that will benefit our mission.
These are not only true friends and Partners to
BATP, their leadership and commitment has fed
thousands of adults and children in our community
who come to BATP for assistance. They are some
of our silent heroes—making sure we can
accomplish the challenge of providing nearly 100,000
meals every year!
The Compliance Department has
benefited greatly from the assistance of
volunteers. With their help, we are able
to get the massive details of our service
delivery entered into our data bases
efficiently. Wendy Phillips has
especially benefited the department
with her ability to quickly grasp
concepts, enter the data timely and
with accuracy. She asked relevant
questions to catch errors and possible
omissions. Wendy committed to a
schedule and when she was unable to
come she adjusted her schedule to
make up for that time.
THANK YOU! You are a true
reflection of "Partners- The
Key to Success".
BATP has always relied on volunteers.
Many have stepped forward over the years
to serve our mission in many capacities.
Some have performed manual labor, some have
put their creativity to work to make
our shelter a nicer place, some have helped
to raise critically needed money, some have
served as leaders on boards and committees.
Some have been hands-on to respond to an
outcry for help. A hotline volunteer is often the
first lifeline for someone in crisis. The
volunteers listen as if that one caller is the only
one in the world. They help callers develop a
plan and to get to our shelter or other service.
Volunteers in Children’s Services rock babies,
teach life lessons, supervise field trips, clean,
lead safe play activities and, perhaps best of all,
listen to the children. The children in our
center come to believe that they matter—that
they have a voice—and potential…because
volunteers tell them so and show them
in every way. THANK YOU!
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Chambers County Expansion
Partners—a Key to Cultivation
Last year BATP announced its expansion to serve Chambers County, a
population of 36,000+. BATP is proud to report its significant and on-going impact in
assisting victims of violence in Chambers County since February 2013. We value the
many collaborative Partnerships we have cultivated such as the Chambers County
District Attorney’s Office, Chambers County Sheriff’s Department, Bayside Community
Hospital, Anahuac I.S.D., Barbers Hill I.S.D., Mont Belvieu Police Department, Judge
Randy McDonald, The Wellness Center at Bayside Hospital, Bayside Hospital Mobile
Health Unit, Eagle X-Ray, The Anahuac Lions Club, The Escape Center and more.
Even the first few cases handled by BATP proved again that violence is no
respecter of age, gender or economic status. Our first case was that of a sixteen year old
male who was beaten by his stepmother. Our second was a seventeen year old female
who had been beaten by her stepfather. Our third was a woman who contacted BATP
from her hospital bed after being physically and sexually assaulted by her husband. And
more persons who needed assistance began to know that BATP was now in their area to
help.
Responding to the needs, BATP developed a mobile therapy protocol with area
school districts to provide therapy to students on their own campuses. We worked with
the Chambers County District Attorney’s Office to ensure victims receive information
about their rights and options as well as hands-on assistance in obtaining a Protective
Order. Today BATP is working to sustain collaborations and to forge new relationships
in order to serve Chambers County in the most effective manner.
We want to extend our appreciation to you for standing beside the organization
when we grew to add another area of need to our service reach. Our long-time friends
in the Greater Bay Area and our new friends in Chambers County provide the support
and networking that gives BATP the capacity to make strategic decisions that will save
and transform many lives.
During the past year we have been extremely pleased to have the services
provided by Bay Area Turning Point available to the residents of Chambers County.
In prior years, Chambers County residents were required to travel outside of the
county to receive basic victim services. The services provided through
Bay Area Turning Point have been an invaluable resource to our county
and our community. Not only has BATP established a local presence,
the services provided are ones that were previously not available. Prior to
BATP, victims had little or no resources available to help. These are
gaps that have been repeatedly addressed in various Community Plans
and are finally being met by the presence of BATP in Chambers County.
Eric C. Carcerano, Assistant District Attorney &
Community Plan Coordinator Chambers County
February 10, 2014
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Question: When is a dollhouse not a dollhouse?
Upon walking through the door of the
Chambers County therapy office for
the first time in mid-February, I saw
this furnished dollhouse…
It was big, sturdy, FREE, made of
sustainable, harvested wood...and
pretty darn boring.
After a weekend of cutting, sewing, and pasting with the help of a crafty friend, the
dollhouse now looks like this…
The results are ten times worth the effort. For a child in therapy, a dollhouse might be a
safe place to reenact and process a hurtful past that she cannot begin to describe with
words. It might represent the happy home a different child is only just now daring to
imagine. Or it might be the favorite toy that helps yet another child remember how to lose
herself in just being a kid. The language of children is play, and an inviting object that
inspires children’s play during therapy is a lexicon of exploration, feeling, and healing.
Question: When is a dollhouse not a dollhouse?
Answer: When it is a BATP dollhouse.
Here, it is a whole universe!
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Amy Price,
LPC Intern
2013 Financial Overview
REVENUE
BY SOURCE
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Resale Shop
EXPENSES BY
PROGRAM
Fundraising
Management & General
Self-Reliance
Shelter
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
The Key - Partner Support
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BAY AREA TURNING POINT, INC.
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 890929
Houston, Texas 77289-0929
Crisis Intervention Center
210 South Walnut Street
Webster, Texas 77598
281. 338.7600
Chambers County Office
2202 S. Main
Anahuac, Texas 77514
409.267.4337
BATP Resale Shop
18207 Egret Bay Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77058
Open Tuesday—Saturday
10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
281.957.9910
Shelter: Confidential
24-HOUR HOTLINE
281.286.2525
A Safe Place to Begin the Journey to Peace
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