2016 Annual Report 2016 ANNUAL REPORT History Mission Nazareth Housing is committed to the promotion of housing stability and economic independence among low-income families and individuals of New York City, through the provision of: homelessness prevention services, emergency family shelter, supportive housing and urgent needs assistance. History 1983 Nazareth Housing founded by Sr. Marion Agnes Daniel, MSBT 1989 Thorpe Family Residence founded by Sr. Barbara Lenninger the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill 1992 Nazareth Housing develops O’Toole Family Residence on East 6th Street as 1993 supportive housing for homeless mothers with Park Avenue Thorpe (PAT) is established by dependent children Thorpe Family Residence to provide long-term supportive housing 1995 Thorpe Family Residence establishes food pantry 2004 NH becomes HUD certified Housing Counseling Agency 2006 In January, Nazareth Housing adds Marion Agnes House to its housing portfolio 2006 In October, Nazareth Housing launches the Housing Stability Support Project 2013 2013 NH Launches Louise’s Pantry Thorpe Family Residence enters into the merger process with Nazareth Housing 2015 Nazareth Housing and Thorpe Family Residence Boards approve merger plan 2016 January 1st, New York State Attorney General finalizes Nazareth Housing and Thorpe Family Residence Merger 1 NAZARETH HOUSING, INC. Executive Letter Dear Friends of Nazareth Housing, The past year has been one of growth and impact and enhance well-being. We plan to expand these for Nazareth Housing as we continue our mission services in the coming year, but wanted to share to prevent and end homelessness. This 2016 these outcomes from 2016: Annual Report provides highlights of the past year, including important parts of the Strategic Plan • All supportive housing residents of high school initiated by our Board of Directors in December of graduation age—all young men of color this 2014. The ongoing implementation of this Plan has last year — graduated from high school in June kept the Board and Staff fully engaged and led to a and were accepted for college studies this fall. number of important accomplishments. • Our supportive housing staff assisted 43% of employable residents to secure employment. On January 1 2016, with the formal approval • One of our mothers earned her college degree of the New York Attorney General’s Office, we while working part-time and taking care of her completed the Plan’s first objective: The merger of two children. Thorpe Family Residence into Nazareth Housing’s corporate and program structure. Our expanded Another focus continues to be improving financial footprint in the Fordham Heights and Belmont literacy and self-sufficiency. To those ends, our sections of the Bronx provides the opportunity to MoneyLab VITA tax program continues to bring bring new services to underserved neighborhoods, tremendous value to our community. Our low- as we continue the work so ably initiated by the income filers have received over $11.3 million of Dominican Sisters of Sparkill. rebates in the seven-year history of the program, with $2.43 million dollars rebated in 2016. With The Plan’s second objective focused on succession the support of the Jim Jacobs Charitable trust, planning and the establishment of three strategic our Furniture Donation Service eased economic leadership positions: Assistant Executive Director, pressures for 318 families, by providing them with Director for Individual Giving and Events and the nearly 700 pieces of furniture and household goods Director for Government and Foundation Relations. and appliances this past year. We invite you to read the profiles of our new senior leaders on page three. All this is possible because of our passionate staff, dedicated Board and you, our donors, supporters We know that supportive housing and prevention and partners. Thank you for your support this past services are proven ways to foster family stability year. We look forward to even greater year ahead! Michael J. Callaghan, c.o. Mary Beth Hogan Executive Director Board President 2 2016 ANNUAL REPORT Strategic Plan Accomplishments Develop Executive Leadership Nazareth Housing continued to expand services Nina Herzog across New York City in Fiscal Year 2016. In Assistant Executive Director order to support growth and expansion, three new Nina has over 20 years’ experience as a senior manager executive leadership positions were created and serving homeless New Yorkers. Previously a vice president are now staffed by passioned and experienced at Housing Works and a consultant, her areas of expertise are evidence-based practices, harm reduction, behavioral professionals. health, outcome data analysis, curriculum development and training, proposal writing and change management. To enhance organizational efficiency and strengthen our core operational activity and services we initiated the Assistant Executive Director position. The AED ensures implementation of effective data gathering, impact reporting, quality of service, and Nicole Pagourgis Director for Individual Giving & Events outcome measurements. With 20 years at the helm of a housing services nonprofit in Los Angeles, Nicole brings a tremendous passion for With the purpose of expanding donor opportunities her work in building resources for our mission. Nicole to support our mission, the Director for Individual coordinates all fundraising events and also works with our individual donors in matching their interests to the important Giving and Events position works to strengthen work Nazareth Housing programs provide each day. existing fundraising strategies while exploring new fundraising arenas and growing the individual donor base Angela Mew Nazareth Housing’s Director for Government and Director for Government & Foundation Relations Foundation Relations supports and develops Angela strengthens partnerships in the government and relationships with city and state governmental foundation sectors to advance our mission and secure resources. Her portfolio includes government contracts, agencies, elected officials and our partnerships foundation grants, compliance reporting and strategic with foundations and institutional philanthropy. communications. Previously, Angela worked in development at the Center for Court Innovation and Capalino + Company. Thorpe Family Residence Merger On January 1, 2016, Thorpe Family Residence, Inc. officially merged with Nazareth Housing, Inc. This merger completed several years of careful planning by the boards of both organizations. Like Nazareth Housing, Thorpe Family Residence was founded under the mission of ending homelessness for low-income families in New York City through stable housing and economic empowerment resources. This merger means the continuation and expansion of services in vulnerable Bronx neighborhoods and flexibility for existing funding sources to be used in both the Lower East Side and the Bronx, depending on changing need. This merger will enable Nazareth Housing to help more families in more communities find economic and housing stability. 3 NAZARETH HOUSING, INC. FY16 by the Numbers... 12,000 At a Glance 10,768* 10,000 7,983 7,983 8,000 7,722 6,723 individuals in services 6,021 3,381 6,000 4,000 households served 732 2,000 received intensive eviction prevention services 0 and kept their apartments FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 *In FY13, Nazareth Housing served 4,200 additional individuals in response to Hurricane Sandy. LifeLab Empowerment Programs MoneyLab 195 $2,425,968 workshops returned to 1,687 low-income families during 1,854 the 2016 Tax Season. LifeLab participants 183 496 families received one-on-one financial coaching kids in YouthLabs 624 families created a budget and built money man- 257 agement skills in HousingLab seminars 966 Louise’s Pantry Food Security in MyLab enrichment programs 160 families served each week at Louise’s Pantry in the Bronx and Lower East Side Community Support 7,680 200+ families served annually volunteers supported Nazareth Housing programs 75,000+ meals provided by Louise’s Pantry 4 2016 ANNUAL REPORT Impact Area Individuals Assisted July 2014-June 2016 Nazareth Housing provides services to individuals in all five boroughs of New York City. Over the last three fiscal years the three zip codes with the most individuals served were: 10458 (1,719 individuals), 10457 (1,651 individuals), and 10009 (1,621 individuals). 14 28 56 205 11 163 39 33 1,719 24 201 1,651 9 151 63 31 69 195 34 18 39 69 62 31 461 59 29 70 81 11 45 65 63 261 41 1 24 20 27 79 31 7 10 2 20 6 42 34 20 11 5 51 16 19 33 22 42 18 1 33 36 22 3 3 61 701 50 14 27 1,621 5 8 13 161 99 15 15 8 17 5 17 14 118 35 25 5 22 19 86 41 92 5 11 97 11 47 93 30 83 121 24 15 15 15 131 145 75 96 197 5 9 3 87 54 156 25 100 84 68 126 87 73 101 24 3 74 30 81 97 17 9 68 82 5 5 NAZARETH HOUSING, INC. Supportive Housing Supportive Housing Works! Since our earliest days as a pioneer organization in the Homesteading Movement in the Lower East Side, Nazareth Housing has been creating and sustaining supportive housing for families and seniors. This past year, we are pleased to have our New York State Supportive Housing Program contract extended to include units in both the Bronx and the Lower East Side. “The support of NYSSHP for our case management services is crucial in sustaining our residents in their housing and on paths to sustainable futures,” said Mildred Perez, Director for Outreach, Prevention and Supportive Housing. Mildred Perez Director for Outreach, Prevention, & Supportive Housing For some households, supportive housing and the Mildred started at Nazareth Housing over ten services it brings will be the long term solution for years ago and currently has over fifteen years of housing and family instability. For others, supportive experience working with chronic homelessness housing is a transitional experience that helps a and at risk households. As Director of Outreach, family overcome barriers that otherwise might have Prevention and Supportive Housing, Mildred been insurmountable.