Coming together to lift up our youth Report to the Community 2018 2018 Board of Directors as of 1/19/2018 Scott Thomas-Forss, Board Chair Vice President, Minneapolis Federal Reserve Amy Asche, Board Vice Chair Sales Training Manager, UPS Kristine Oberg, Board Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair VP Strategic Planning, Elavon Wanda Kay Sigurdson, Board Secretary Senior Legal Director, Best Buy Co., Inc. James R. Denniston, Dear Friends: Governance Committee Chair Assistant General Counsel, Xcel Energy In 1970, The Bridge was a grassroots organization built by Sister Rita Steinhagen to Michael Friedman give runaway youth a safe place to sleep. The support of countless supporters helped Assistant Vice President, Hays Companies us build from that foundation into a strong organization helping young people get past Sharon Hughes that first scary night to obtain long-term stability, build life skills, gain employment, and Sr. VP Internal Communications, take positive steps forward. Ameriprise Financial Jim Nikolai This year has been a year of growth at The Bridge for Youth – we renovated our VP, State Government Relations former home to open Rita’s House, expanded our Work Ambassador program, and US Bancorp developed new support groups based on the needs of the young people we serve. Randy Okan We’re passionate about constantly improving our programs to best help runaway and Assistant Director of Finance, homeless youth. Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Mrigasha Patel We would not be able to provide 24/7/365 support to young people without the Sr. Global Product Manager, Medtronic support we receive from our donors, volunteers, and the rest of our community. Brittany Prather It’s thanks to you that our doors have stayed open for 48 years. Whether you have Recruiter, Thrivent Financial been a supporter for decades or have just gotten involved, we are deeply grateful Sarah Sanchez for your generosity. Community Representative, Office of Congressman Keith Ellison Sincerely, Alecia Sanders Social Worker, Children's Hospital Lisa Wilcox-Erhardt Executive VP, Housing and Services Scott Thomas-Forss Michelle Basham CommonBond Communities Board Chair Executive Director Scott T. Wilson Sr. Director Finance, OptumCare Services To provide runaway and homeless youth safe shelter, Leadership Staff assist in the prevention and resolution of family conflicts Michelle Basham, MPA, JD Mission and reunify families whenever possible. Executive Director
Angela Alvarez The Bridge for Youth will be a premier resource for diverse Human Resources Director populations of youth and families needing help by offering: Gladys Estoista Finance Director • Support that empowers • Safe shelter Jenny Harding Development Director • Sustainable tools for success and Christina Heineken-Woodlee restoration of relationships Program Director Vision • When possible, reunification Our Programs and Services
Housing Emergency Shelter - The Rita's House - Our property shelter is open 24/7/365. at 2200 Emerson Avenue has Focusing on family been renovated and re-opened reunification whenever safe to provide rental housing in an and possible, the Emergency intentional community for 18 to Shelter provides temporary 21-year-old youth. While living safe shelter for up to 30 days, in the house, young people paired with supportive services learn independent living skills, tailored to youth and family work with a case manager, needs. and build a rental history.
Transitions - Sometimes Youth Response Center reunifying with family takes some time. Or, returning Crisis phone and text lines home simply isn’t an option. are staffed 24/7/365 by staff and volunteers trained to We could not provide these services without the support The Transitions program of our community, especially our donors - thank you! offers a safe and supportive de-escalate crises, provide Outreach and Support environment for young people support and connect youth ages 16 and 17 for up to and families with resources. Outreach and Support - Our Juvenile Detention Alternatives 18 months—time to work We also host YSNMN.org, a Outreach team connects Initiative - Rather than through issues, plan next mobile app connecting youth with youth, offers educational spend time in jail, first-time steps and build new skills for with available shelter and presentations and is a juvenile offenders stay in the independence. resources in real time. presence at community events Emergency Shelter while to promote awareness of our awaiting their scheduled Rita's House services and resources. court day. Youth explore new strategies and set goals Weekly Support Groups - to move forward in positive Community helps youth stay directions while receiving on track with their goals. The counseling and support. Bridge offers support groups for crime victims, LGBTQ Hennepin County 365 - This youth, work readiness, and program serves youth who more. are ready to live on their own. Case managers support Work Ambassador - Youth youth as they transition have the opportunity to learn to living independently, on the job. Staff help young including advising on money people develop resumes management, identifying and practice interview skills, affordable apartments, and interpreting lease requirements. In 2017, Rita's House was restored and renovated. then build hands-on work In 2018, we're excited to welcome the first tenants. experience and job history.
The Bridge For Youth • Report to the Community 2017 Snapshot
By the Numbers
Here's a re-cap of the year: When they left The Bridge... • Provided emergency shelter and supportive housing to • 73% of youth exited to safe and stable housing. 698 unduplicated youth. • 68% of youth made safer decisions. • Responded to 2,511 crisis calls and 9,171 texts. • 67% identified at least one positive connection with • Provided 658 youth and family counseling and therapy a peer or caring adult. sessions. • 73% were connected to health care. • Offered shelter, case management and legal resources for • 55% reported a better relationship with family. 95 systems-involved (juvenile justice, foster care or child • 72% were attending school regularly. protection) youth. • 69% had increased their life skills • Provided support group sessions with 2,219 attendances.
We appreciate all of our amazing volunteers! Many hands helped with the renovation of Rita's House.
Last summer, we enjoyed marching in the Pride parade alongside the Hyatt. We support all youth regardless of race, disability, or sexuality.
The Bridge For Youth • Report to the Community 2017 Snapshot
Youth served in our Emergency Shelter
HOME COUNTY AGE RACE Other Anoka 10yrs 11yrs Unknown Native Dakota 12yrs Pacific Asian American Ramsey 17yrs 13yrs Islander Caucasian
14yrs
Bi Racial African 16yrs American Hennepin 15yrs
Financial and in-kind donations come in year-round from individuals and corporations. Thank you!
Our youth entrance was remodeled by Curb Crowser at the end of 2017. We love how fresh and welcoming it is now!
The Bridge For Youth • Report to the Community Financial Summary
Statement of Activities Year End September 30, 2017 Statement of Financial Position Revenues & Support For October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017 Contributions & Grants 1,285,122 Greater Twin Cities United Way 363,646 Assets Government Contracts & Grants 1,507,484 Current Assets 1,348,880 Other Revenue 141,832 Property & Equipment (Net) 6,448,946 Gain on Sale of Property 271,707 Other Assets 84,924 Total Revenues & Support 3,569,791 Total Assets 7,882,750
Liabilities and Net Assets Expenses Current Liabilities 280,872 Program Services 2,911,885 Long-term Liabilities 2,917,655 Management and General 236,600 Net Assets 4,684,223 Fundraising 295,535 Total Liabilities & Net Assets 7,882,750 Total Expenses 3,444,020 Balance 125,771 4% Contributions and Grants 8% Greater Twin Cities United Way 36% Government Contracts and Grants 42% Gain on Sale of Property
10% Other Revenue
8% 7% Program Services Management and General
Fundraising 85%
Pabak Sarkar
The Bridge For Youth • Report to the Community Financial Summary
Statement of Functional Expense The Bridge for Youth For the year endedStatement September of Functional 30, Expense2017 For the Year Ended September 30, 2017
Program Services Support Services 2017
Youth Resonse Emergency Transitional Living Volunteers & Total Program Management Total Support Total All & Outreach Services Program Program Interns Services & General Fundraising Services Services
Salaries & Wages 266,485 944,448 481,987 50,430 1,743,350 99,807 190,325 290,132 2,033,482 Payroll Taxes 23,432 80,784 42,529 4,210 150,954 9,201 15,603 24,804 175,758 Employee Benefits 25,004 72,382 36,216 4,319 137,921 21,507 16,971 38,478 176,399 Total Personnel: 314,921 1,097,614 560,731 58,958 2,032,225 130,515 222,899 353,414 2,385,639
Professional Services 16,284 67,322 35,094 1,907 120,606 5,164 19,580 24,744 145,350 Client Program 2,371 41,555 94,632 - 138,558 - - - 138,558 Equipment Repairs 17,000 34,939 18,315 917 71,170 2,548 8,463 11,011 82,181 In-Kind Interest - 31,482 22,798 - 54,280 23,328 3,346 26,674 80,954 Utilities/Prop Tax 8,239 25,848 12,734 1,287 48,108 2,758 3,396 6,154 54,262 Interest 4,062 12,708 11,249 634 28,654 12,315 1,767 14,082 42,736 Insurance 5,547 17,119 8,409 867 31,941 2,739 2,279 5,018 36,959 Office Supplies 2,105 2,453 1,405 243 6,206 19,643 9,142 28,785 34,991 Telephone 1,909 3,380 1,466 29 6,785 18,937 446 19,383 26,168 Client Transportation 1,945 9,393 6,033 - 17,371 - - - 17,371 Postage & Print 1,346 2,222 709 82 4,360 3,995 1,948 5,943 10,303 Meetings & Trainings 1,288 3,385 2,506 1,385 8,564 462 253 715 9,279 Staff Travel & Mileage 598 1,006 1,350 43 2,997 82 119 201 3,198 Amortization - - - - - 782 - 782 782 Depreciation 56,689 187,627 86,867 8,875 340,058 13,332 21,897 35,229 375,287
Total: 434,304 1,538,054 864,299 75,228 2,911,885 236,600 295,535 532,135 3,444,020
Staff members of The Bridge.
The Bridge For Youth • Report to the Community Thank You to Our Generous Donors
Donors listed are for the fiscal year October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. This list reflects payments and pledges made during the fiscal year. We do our best to list all donors accurately. If there are any errors, please contact [email protected].
$100,000+ Amy and Gail Asche Ann and Mark Schulze Michael Root Buuck Family Fund of the Minneapolis Doug and Julie Baker Miriam Seidenfeld Paul and Pat Sackett Foundation Marcia and Brad Ballinger Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Marcetta Scearcy Greater Twin Cities United Way Nancy Bartsch Danielle Steffen Patrick Schwartz Otto Bremer Trust Sanaya Bharucha, MD Kerri Shaughnessy and Ryan Rekuski Maurice Scroggins and Kelly Schroeder Target Foundation Bieber Family Foundation I-Ming Shih Steven Skewes Amy and Paul Biewen St. Louis Park Community and Youth Chad Smude Dr. Mark Bisignani Development Fund Douglas and Kathleen Soderberg $50,000-$99,999 Boutique 78 Julie Sprau Megan Sorensen Timothy and Anne Bechtold Breakaway Academy Foundation Warren and Mary Staley Dick and Sharon Spaen Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Foundation Bremer Bank Stratasys Jeff Spencer and Thomas Thul Community Action Partnership of Suburban Lou and Allan Burdick Strategic Consulting & Coaching, LLC Strong Real Estate & Design, Inc. Hennepin County Willis Cahill Scott and Craig Thomas-Forss TeamStrange Airheads, Inc. John & Denise Graves Foundation Candyland Thrivent Financial Stan and Bev Thompson Pohlad Family Foundation Carpenter Evert and Associates United Health Group Jeff and Karen Travis SuperValu Foundation Jeff Cassady United Parcel Service Nan Upin and Edward Murphy World Childhood Foundation CBIZ Accounting, Tax & Advisory Services Walmart - Community Grant Program Minnesota Vikings Children's Fund LLC Warren Foundation Christopher White Children's Hospitals and Clinics Christi Williams Barbara and Michael Wilkus $25,000-$49,999 Cities 97 Scott Wilson and Liesl Hargens Steven and Priscilla Williams Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Susan Colby and Larry Baill Womack Family Foundation Dennis and Kathryn Wipperling Foundation Colle & McVoy Greg Zick Armatage Neighborhood Association Bernard Cook Jaye F. and Betty F. Dyer Foundation Craig-Hallum Capital Group, LLC $500-$999 East Isles Residents Association Julia Dayton Arcadia Charter School $250-$499 SpartanNash Foundation Michelle Delamielleure Joncas and Raymond Associated Bank Don Acton Joncas Michelle Basham ADP Thomas C. and Mary S. Detwiler Fund Jeanette Bazis and Paul Pirner Heidi Albers $10,000-$24,999 Derek Dorr Larry Berger Mary Alden Anonymous Peter Dowd Ashley Blau Alliiance Beverly Foundation Edina Realty City Lakes Office Lisa Brumm Matthew Alspach Calhoun Area Residents Action Group Edina Realty Foundation Alexander Calingaert and Suzanne Candell Jeanne Andre (CARAG) Edina Realty Maple Grove Office David Cherryhomes Anonymous Cedar Isles Dean Neighborhood The Excelsior Rotary Foundation CoBank Thomas and Jacqueline Archbold Driscoll Foundation Mike and Linda Fiterman Family Foundation Common Sense Building Services, Inc. Athanasiu Family Charitable Fund East Calhoun Community Organization Jim Fournier Jeanne Corwin Sandra and Barry Baines Hawthorn Neighborhood Fredrikson & Byron Foundation Kristi Cousineau Dale Basham Hoeft Family Fund of The Minneapolis Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. Jim and Jodie Crist Dan Berg and Welcome Jerde Foundation City of Golden Valley Jennifer Debrow Inge and Rolf Biekert Jerstad Family Foundation Johnand Megan Haggerty Kristen Denzer Christopher and Carolyn Bingham The Minneapolis Foundation Staff DAF Fund Hayes Family Foundation Marybeth Dondelinger Tanya Boigenzahn Open Your Heart to the Hungry and The Head Family Foundation Bruce Engelsma Joanne and William Bollenbeck Homeless Janis Heaney Nancy and Rolf Engh Steven and Jane Breton Luther I. Replogle Foundation Sarah Houle-Johns Nicole and Eric Frost Christine Brown Corey Sauer Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation Graham Gearing Casie Jo Budolfson The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Sharon and Jerry Hughes Gaylen and Penny Ghylin Charter Bank Jim and Yvonne Sexton Family Foundation Indeed Brewing Company Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Goldberg Sandra and Dan Conlin Wanda Sigurdson Independent School District No. 283 Heather Goodwin Daniel Cooper West Calhoun Neighborhood Association Jeffrey and Amy Jones Joshua Greenwald Sam and Mary Jo Cote Bill and Jane Williams Susan Kline and John Eisberg Dylan Hicks and Nina Hale Joan Countryman Xcel Energy Langwater Foundation Thomas and Pam Hockenberry Paul and Patricia Curran Robyn Leverton Michael and Christina Huck Prisca Cushman John and Judy Lewman Cheryl Ingstad Edward and Sherry Ann Dayton $5,000-$9,999 James Lockhart Jeff and Carmin Janes DC Group Drs. Brenda H. and Norman W. Canedy Ann Longfellow and David Austin Carla Johnson and Tom Turgeant Thomas and Megan Eakins Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation Russell T. Lund Charitable Trust Grace Johnson Cornelia and Dominik Elsaesser Deluxe Corporation Foundation Robert and Mary Mersky Kayla Johnson Marci and Roberto Fabrega Dreadwood Haunted Forest Paul Miller Lois and Richard Kelly Faegre Baker Daniels LLP Edina Human Rights Commission Minnesota Department of Human Services Kowalski's Markets First Christian Church of Minneapolis Kathrine and Louis Hill David Murphy and Kelly Vossberg Kathryn Kraker and Carl Priest Robert and Linda Fisher Margaret H. and James E. Kelley Annie and Rob Nagengast Searcy and John Lillehei Michael and Maryfaith Fox Foundation, Inc. Bernard Nelson Corie Loes Carol Fracassi Kopp Family Foundation Russell and Nancy Nelson Michael Logeais Gillian Frothingham-Gordon RBC Foundation - USA Eric Newman and Janice Gepner Susan Lowum Carolyn and Michael Garris St. Louis Park Family Services Collaborative Brian and Linda Nichols Sara Mehlin McCary and Kevin McCary Kent Getchell Thomson Reuters North American Legal Norwest Equity Partners Suzan McGinnis Joseph Gibbons and John Cullen TJX Foundation, Inc. Kristine Oberg Elizabeth McGrory James Gotfredsen Turner Family Foundation Sean and Belinda O'Connell Nicole Milosevic Susan and John Graber Paul and Betsy Von Kuster Brittany Prather Firouzeh Mostashari and Robert Saeid Alison and Mark Halley Wells Foundation Prince Army Farivar Jennifer Harding Prospect Creek Foundation Samuel and Barbara Murphy Adrienne and Jerome Harty The Elizabeth C. Quinlan Foundation Janet and J. Thomas Nelson Marie J. Harvat $1,000-$4,999 Quota International of Minneapolis Nuveen Investments Peter Heithoff Allina Health Rahr Foundation Brad Orschel and Sarah Hilleren Janene Hersch and John Augustine Jose Alvarez Margaret Rivers Fund Art and Daralyn Peifer Claudia Hines American Express Charitable Fund Robins Kaplan LLC Peter and Lora Pesheck HVG Systems Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Charles Salmen and Russ Testa Colleen Raasch IWJ Charitable Foundation Richard and Sarah Amos Samsara Foundation Mary and Paul Reyelts Draper and Molly Jaffray Anonymous Sarah Sanchez James Rognas David Johnson
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Michelle Joncas Raymond Joncas and Michelle Delamielleure Joncas Suzanne and Tim Lauer Bob LeClair Lieberman-Okinow Foundation James and Caroline Loken Stephanie Luthi-Terry and Paul Terry Matthew Mackall Thomas MacLeod Christine Mandravelis Kathryn Mardis Thomas Masanz Alan Mastbaum Mill City Running Minnesota Women of Today Robert Moen Linda Molitor Jesse Montgomery David and Leona Moore Charles and Penny Moorse Northeast United Methodist Church Randy Okan and Dennis Kearney Coleen Olson Open World Learning Community's GSA C.M. O'Rourke Patrick Plonski Christine Rasmussen Patricia and Daniel Reinke Adrienne Richardson and Patrick Bakdwin Jamie Riedesel Mr. Thomas E. Roethke Aleksandra Rucinska Andrew A. Rzepka and Laurel J. Paller- Rzepka Amy and Scott Sanborn Rashelle Brown Dawn and Rick Germscheid Edward Kennedy Anne Schindeldecker Burns & McDonnell Ann Gettis Karen Kesl Brittany Schmaling David and Shelley Burton Elizabeth Gilbertson Shawn and Heather Klein Randall and Anna Smith Mary Bydlon Kelly Gilbertson James Kleinman Marilu Snodgrass Susie Byers Dennis Gilsdorf Chris Knuteson Lynne Stanley Armando Camacho Girl Scoutt Troop 13550 Mary Kohlkepp Beverly Stirtz John Carpenter Margaret Goetze Donna Koren and Bob Milton Sunrise Banks Terrance Christiansen Mike Goetzmann Andrea Kuenning and Daniel Leisen Mary Thomas Kim Christopher Nancy Golio Christine Kuhn Madisyn Tulenchik Erin Clare Sara Grace Ms. Dorothy Raetz Kunze Caroline Vaaler Community Shares of Minnesota Gina Graf Neroli Lacey Jill Weihrauch David Crane Barbara Grahn Robert and Carolyn Laskey Kevin Werner Hohlstein and Paul Scheriff Cynthia and Ronald Curran Jonathan and Susan Granlund Lance and Linda LaVine Aaron Wever Kathleen and John Curran Jim Gray Jaye and Theodore Lawrence Bradley Wieman Melissa Dahlberg Pamela and William Greene D. Timothy Leinbach and Frances Vavrus Elaine Wyatt Hans and Lynne Dekker David Groenheim Margaret Lin Melissa Dellwo Amy and Curtis Gutoske Erik and Nicole Lindberg Herbert Dick Janet and Phillip Hallaway Jay Lindgren $100-$249 Sarah Dietrich Dawnn Hannover Hollis Lundquist 2309 Grand Associates Cooperative Chris Dokken Louis Harris Barbara Lutz Martha Adolph Michael and Beth Donahue Ms. Monica Hays Richard Maier Beth Holger-Ambrose and Subashini Sara and John Donaldson Edward and Ellinor Hayward Thomas Marek Ambrose Anna Dosen-Hicks and James Hicks Kristen Heglie Lambert Louise Mattson America's Charities Molly Dunning Tom and Mary Heller Margaret McDonald Cullyn Anderson Peter Eckerline Homer Hepworth and Lee Schubert Edward McFalls and Marcia Haffmans Anonymous Nick Ehalt Joan Higinbotham Julie McLeod Lynelle and David Aukes Betty and Michael Elson Paul Hoek Michael and Lynn McNellis Thomas and Kathleen Baldwin Halley and Reed Endersbe Margaret Hoff Larkin McPhee Perese and Deniz Perese Ballinger Leafblad, Inc. Jan Engkasser Jeremie Holmes and Arthur Barlow Martha Meyer-Von Blon and Thomas Meyer Lisa Bargas Britt Erickson Karen Hopps Christina Miller Keith and Debra Becker Kellie Erickson Denis Houle William and Kathryn Miller Lindsay and Gary Bednar John Esch John and Patricia Houston James Moberg Danielle Bedor Julie Estes Andrew Hudnut and Sara Dougherty Navigate Forward Margaret Bicek Cheryl Evans Susan Humiston New Hope Women of Today Karin Birkeland and Lee Mitau Sandra Evanson Alan Husby Richard and Nancy Nicholson Christine Bleyhl Mark Fangmeier and Lindsay Kimball Siri and Todd Hustad Lorraine D. Nickels Mary Louise Bochnak Suzanne and Salah Fattah IBM Employee Charitable Contribution Jim Nikolai Michael Boe Sara Fischer Campaign Tammy Northrup Matthew and Mia Boos Tammie Follett Todd and Kim Jeffers Trisha Ochsner Robyn Borseth Susan and Joe Forster Cheryl Jensen Kenneth Olson Amy Bower Austin and Jon Austin Ruth Foss Julie and Thomas Johns Sharon Olson and Steve Erickson Mary Bradley Peggy Foster Rebecca Johnson Holly Osterland Molly Bradley Lynn Frith Therese Kakalios Tony and Megan Oudekerk Margaret Brandl and James Salutz Cassie Gamble Donna and Michael Kaplan Suzanne and William Payne Michael Brantl Joel and Shantel Gardner Christine Kargel Stephanie Peck Bright Funds Foundation Twyla Geier Mary Keithahn Lukas Peterson Peter Brosius and Rosanna Staffa Laura Geisness David Kelley Ryan Peterson
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$100-$249 (continued) Ashley Anderson James Davies Holly Herbert Daniel Pfarr and Julie Pinomaki Jamila Anderson Carolyn Davis Michelle Heroux Michael and Marti Porter Janet and Dean Anderson Haven Davis Jennifer and Alexander Higano David Pote and Linda Tapsak Kevin and Kristyn Anderson Thomas and Barbara Davis David Hlusak Allen and Ramona Potter Rebekah Anderson and Rich Baker Breanna Dedrickson and Alisa Cohen Daniel Hodge Valri Prince Barbara Annanburton Rebecca DeGeest Mary Hoelscher Barbara Raddatz Anonymous Blue Delliquanti Karen Hogan and Kirsten Olson Maureen Rangen Douglas Armato Dawn DeWars Jacqueline Holmbeck John and Phyllis Reardon Rachael Armstrong Richard and Kathleen Diedrich Jessica Huffman Susan Reinhart Thomas Arneson Faith and Brian Dietz Skye Hustad Annie and Peter Remes James and Mary Arnold Delores Dinzeo David Hyatt Michael Resnick and Linda Bearinger AT&T Lynn and Robert Dixon Abdi Iman Janet Rice and Peter Bachman Nathaniel Atkinson Megan Dolezal Brandie Irwin Jay Roble Joe and Alyssa Augustine Russell and Tana Lee Douville Daniel Jacobs and Cori Baill Lee Roehl and Paul Shapiro Augusto and Debra Avenido Paul Dove Katherine Janes Bill Rossi Egohsa Awaah Steve and Mary Drazan Charles Johnson Craig Roth and Carolyn Bowles Davi and Bridget Axelson Patricia Dunsmore Gary E. Johnson Melanie Ruda and Kathleen McDonough Blair and Jeanette Baalson Sarah Dye Jay Johnson Maureen Conlin Rudd and J. Gordon Rudd Kari Bailey Robert Edelstein and Mary Crowley Linda and Kenneth Johnson Heather and Robert Rykhus Andrea Jasken Baker Etienne Eggers Jane Johnston Sarah Sanchez Mary and Ronald Barczak Ellie's Meditative Movements Robert Jones and Julie Pierce Linda and John Satorius Jessica Barkley-Mohwinkle Andrean Elvert Jocelyn and Pete Jourdan Patricia Schaffer and David Weissbrodt Arthur Barlow and Jeremie Holmes Laura Engelby Carolyn Joyce and Karl Bouvin William Schilling Michael Barnard Christina England Mustafa Jumale Elizabeth Schmieg Jenny Bauer Gloria and Bob Englund Margaret Kaeding Heglie Robert and Lora Schrank Laura Baxley Kyle and Lisa Engstrom Susan Kaplan Ellen Schuller John Baynes and Karen Spruth David Eppler Amanda Kapusniak Patricia and Tom Scott Barbara Beck Mark Erickson and Tiffany Storms Adam Karstensen Heather Selseth Margaret Belew Timothy Erickson Shelley Kasperek Daniel and Traci Shannon Michelle Bell Laurence and Jane Eshleman Arthur and Pamela Katzman Elizabeth Shaw Tammy Beran Nicole Everling Thomas Kelly Cathy Shea Zeke Berg Anne Farniok Emily Kennebeck Karen Shea Inez Bergquist Harold and Joyce Field Kathleen Kennedy-Budge Justin Sherwood Kristin Berns Lonna Field John Kess Mitch Shields James Biederman and Ryan Ballbach Kevin Finnie Lilian Kiilu Julia Silvis Matthew Black FirstGiving Anne Killian Lynnae Skogerboe Rickey Black Kirsten Fjeld Zillmer and Steven Zillmer Christine and John Kitchener Richard Sloss and Dana Barnes Allen Blaich Peter and Julie Flint Emily Kjesbo-Johnson Brenda Smeby and Patrick Hagan Brian Bohman Dennis Flom Khuss KKaba Shannon and Mark Smith Ms. Buzzy Bohn Mari Forbush Jake Knight Shawn Smith Candice and David Bokusky Tim and Leslie Foreman Michael and Ann Kobylarczyk Susan Smoluchowski Maryjo Boughner Clair and Connie Fortner Mary Kokernot Lois Claire Solomon Erin Brine-Doyle Cynthia and Amy Frane-Gower Darcy Koloc Elizabeth Stockton Marit and Tom Brock Marc Freidman John and Susan Kolstad Glenn Strand Sarah and Donald Broin Michael Friedman Jane Korn Patricia Strandness & Bruce Shnider Shannon Brophy Mark Friske Luanne Koskinen Jack Stuart Cynthia Brown Ms. Barbara Frohnert Kowalski's Uptown Market Patricia and Donald Sullivan Erin Brown Wayne Fuller Leigh Kramer Margaret Summers Mollie Brown Amy and Harry Funk William Krueger Jon and Linnea Swenson Tellekson Robin Buller Stephen and Sandra Gaffney Katherine Kust Linda Tate Sharon Bunnell Jane Galbraith Joseph Kuzelka Gary Thomas Byron Women of Today Jesse Gebhardt Margaret Kyle Peter and Frederika Thompson Suzanne Caquelin Lynn Gerhard Julie and Maury Landsman Brian Thyr and Danita Carlson Meghan Casey Sheri Gerhardson Alexa LaPatka William Tresch and Sherry Brooks CenturyTel Diane and Todd Gerhardt Rosemary Lapensky Gerald Tri and Vicki Janisch-Tri Carolyn Cherry Stephanie Gil Beth and Paul Lareau Jennifer Tworzyanski Barbarah Choina Angela Gilchrist Branden Largent Tracy Tyler and Brenda Shores Sandra Chromey David and Clo Mary Girk Chuck Larson Emily Umentum Christopher Churchward Peggy Glaccum Ms. Kathleen Larson United Way of Greater Atlanta Bob and Eileen Clancy Cynthia Goehring Melissa Leach Marcia Urban Jim and Amy Clancy Marci Gohmann Dolores Ledeen Paula and Michael Weiner Tom and Polly Clancy Andrea Goldberg Michelle Lee-Reid Myriam Weinstein William Clancy Janice and Jules Goldstein August Leinbach Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Julie and Bert Clancy-Crosbie Michael Golio Erica Lensink Frank and Frances Wilkinson Patricia Clarke Joy Goodman Erin Lewis Roxanne Wolfe Wendy and David Coggins Megan Gramlow Aaron Lichtov Catherine and Brian Wood Alisa Cohen and Breanna Dedrickson Maria Green Angela Lillehei Holly Woodhull Audrey and John Colasanti Jeanine Gregoire and Jack Laffe Abigail Lindstrom Patrick Yee Cinda Collins Lee Greseth Roger Lindstrom Jeffrey and Charlotte Zurn Nicole and David Colson Maria Concetta Grifoni Craig and Maryanna Litsey Christian Colwell Linda and Gary Grinde Alyssa Lochner Community Health Charities Nicole and Lance Grobe John Lom Up to $100 Peter Connor Joseph Hagedorn Rebecca Lonnquist Sara Aase Stephen and Cindy Conover Kathleen Haney Michelle Lord Wendy Abbott Allen and Rita Corcoran Laura Hansen Rebecca Lucero Stephanie Abrams Raquel and Kevin Counihan Janie Hanson Stephanie Luetkehans Tolu Adeleye Lynn Craig Melanie Hanson Margaret Lund and Christopher Steller Frank Alarcon Allan and Penny Dahl Jeremy Harrill Catherine Lundoff Maria Alderink Peter Dahlberg Estelle Hasert Scott Lykins Theresa Allmacher Ann Danko Catherine Hawkins Angela Mach-Dutton Jeannie Amado Melonie and Burton Danovsky Anne Henderson Romola Madsen AmazonSmile Foundation Anna Davenport Mary Henry Timothy and Dianne Madsen
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Arielle Magnusson Jessica Ryan John Ward Tributes Deborah and William Mague Cathy Sackett David and Nancy Warner Carol Manning Nathan Salzl Jessica Warren In honor of Helen Anthony and John Robert and Mary Manske Alecia Sanders J. Watzke and N. Lutz Bringewatt Anne Marciniak Karen Sandness Troy Weber-Brown Joan and Patrick Toohey Katie Mardis Gabriela Santiago Karlee Weinmann Paula and Michael Weiner Ann Marty Mary Kay and Orville Sauter Shannon Welle In honor of Corey and Alissa Bergman Cali Mastny Benjamin Savard Barbara and Donald Wernli Terrance Christiansen David Mathews Lourdes Schaefer Leann West In honor of Dean C. Erickson Nicole Cheree Matter Wayne Scheck Lisa Whitehill and David Mahoney Britt Erickson Harold Mattke Brandon Schmidt Arwen Wilder In honor of Ada, Lucia, and Owen Robert and Holly McCabe Owen and Dorothy Schott Kathryn and Roy Williams Friedman Mark McCauley Daniel Schriemer Sheri and Ken Williams Anonymous Mamatha McDaniel William Schroeer and Pamela Fickenscher Michael Wilson In honor of Maya Halper's Bat Mitzvah Barbara and Conrad McDougall Stacy Schueller James Winn Mari Forbush Kathleen McKenna Ashley Schumacher Emily Wise In honor of Benjamin Heller Wendy Meck Allison Scott Joan and Wayne Wittman Tom and Mary Heller Miriam Merino Stake and James Stake Diana and Thomas Scott Monica Wittstock and Steven Moore In honor of Jim Hodge Jessica Meza Miriam Segall Lenny and Ann Witucki Daniel Hodge Nicholas Michael Disa Selvog Jill and Erick Wockenfuss In honor of Carol Kast Marian Michaels Albertine Shain Jeanne Wolf Miriam Merino Stake and James Stake Margaret Michaelson Mark Shaw Marsha Wolk and Frank Freedman Ann and Mark Schulze John Michel and Berit Midelfort Thomas and Sherry Sheahan Daniel Wozney In honor of Ben Moberg Brian Mierow Michael Sheils Rachel Wright Leigh Kramer Mary Miles Martin Shimko Scott and Sheri Yarosh In honor of the Monday Night Movie Gina Milham Matthew Shimon Sara Younge Group April Miller Amanda Shopa Allen Blaich Leena Minifie Molly Sikorski In honor of Allison Mondry Kristine Minke Barry Sittlow Gifts in Kind Joan and Wayne Wittman Christine Montroy Kara Skahen Abbott Paint & Carpet Company In honor of Annie Nelson Therese and Douglas Moore Martin Skoro and Roselyn Rezac Dawn Anderson Deborah and William Mague Diane Mountford Michaela Smith Jessica Barkley-Mohwinkle Alan Mastbaum Grace Mueller Kelly Solheim Heather Bergstrom In honor of Pride month Virginia Murphrey Sarah Southerton Shannon Bros Colle & McVoy Mark Murphy Henry Southwich Angie Carciofini In honor of Jake Ross Aric Nelson Sally Sparby Nicole S. 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Johnson Jane Johnston Michael Oneil Claire Stoscheck Lauren Johnson In honor of Winifred M. 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The Bridge For Youth • Report to the Community Whitney (above right) was only 15 “The Bridge was a haven for my it felt like I had been accepted into a when she was legally emancipated. safety and growth when I was in high family outside of my blood.” That big moment was just one step on school,” she said. She graduated with a double major a long path to independence. Whitney spent parts of her junior in Creative Writing and Sociology, Whitney’s mother was an addict, and senior year living at The Bridge, and a minor in Social Welfare. She and Whitney ran away multiple times in where she received counseling for started working part time at Penumbra her early teens because it wasn’t safe trauma and depression. In Transitions, Theatre after graduating, and has to stay at home. During one of those she found a safe place where she worked her way up in the past 2.5 periods, she found her way to The could learn how to take care of herself years to Executive Assistant. Bridge. Counseling helped her return and work toward her goals. She still “It’s taken a lot to get here. I have a home, but the stability didn’t last. remembers the day she received lot of lumps and the scars to show for Finally, she realized she had to her acceptance letter to Augsburg it,” Whitney said. “But looking at where move out in order to move forward in College. I am, I’m proud of what I’ve been able her own life. That’s when she found “Everyone was freaking out with to overcome.” her way to Transitions. me,” she said. “It was really beautiful, We're proud too, Whitney!