2011 Annual Report of the YWCA of Evansville

The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, and freedom for all.

We Believe ...in protecting and nourishing the uniqueness of women ...in encouraging the growth and development of all girls and women and their families ...in responding to human needs in our community in a timely way with special attention to needs not being addressed by others ...in serving people of all religions, races, and economic levels ...in effecting change through non-violent political and social means ...in promoting the positive power of education ...in being fiscally sound ...in providing a compassionate environment for our constituency.

15,000 nights Over 15,000 nights of safe shelter to nearly 400 women and children

Albion Fellows Bacon and her friends from Trinity Methodist Church established the YWCA of Evansville in 1911 to address the urgent need for clean, safe and affordable housing for women who were coming from the country and outlying towns to Evansville for employment in mills and factories. From its inception, the YWCA has always provided housing and other services for women. It has altered its programs over the years to meet the changing needs of women in our area.

Current programs include a Domestic Violence Shelter, Emergency Housing Program, and a Transition Housing Recovery Program. In addition, the YW serves over 200 at-risk girls through its after-school and mentoring program, Live Y’ers, which culminates in college scholarships to graduating seniors and continuing students. Other YWCA programs include a Summer Fun Day Camp, a Food Pantry open daily, and public programs. a letter from the CEO

Dear Friends,

We are proud to present you with the 2011 Annual Report of the YWCA of Evansville. The year 2011 was an exciting time which marked the 100th birthday of the YWCA. Hundreds of YWCA supporters attended Centennial events including the Founder’s Day Open House, 100 Years 100 Women Reception, Tribute to Achievement, Legacy of Style and the Holiday Luncheon. The love and support that you have given to this organization is extraordinary.

As we embark upon our second century of service, we are still evolving to meet the needs of the community. Every day we deliver life-changing social services for women and children from all walks of life with the goal of empowering women and eliminating racism.

When you think about the YWCA, I ask that you remember one word: Success. Success is what our clients experience because of the hard-working YWCA staff, productive community partnerships and the generosity of our donors. Success ... as mothers and children rebuild their lives and begin to heal from the trauma of abuse; as at-risk girls discover their full potential; as homeless women in recovery maintain sobriety and work towards financial independence … the list goes on and on.

In this annual report, it is our pleasure to share our most recent accomplishments. As we reflect upon our work, we are amazed by the courage and perseverance of our clients and staff as well as the impact your donations have made in our community. Each of you—our individual donors, corporate sponsors, and funding partners—has helped make these successes possible.

We continue to remain focused on stewardship of our resources and your donations and we are profoundly grateful for your generosity. Together, we strive to strengthen our community. Through the ongoing contributions of people like you, we are working to improve the quality of life for hundreds of Evansville area residents and ensure that our second century of service is characterized by the same level of excellence and achievement as our first. Thank you for being an integral part of the YWCA and all that we do.

Sincerely,

Executive Committee 2011/2012 YWCA Board of Directors Sharon Ruder Christy Baker Michelle Jackson President Tammy Barnett Judy Kattmann Amy Barron Barbara Keller Joy Biggs Cindi Beeler Jane Wittmer-Kuhn 1st Vice President Marjorie Blalock Jerrilee Lamar Danyelle Granger Kathy Boyd Dee Dee Leitch 2nd Vice President Stephanie Brinkerhoff-Riley Jennifer Moore Susan Helfrich Susan Daniel Stephanie Morris Secretary Davena Day Rachel Nadeau Elizabeth Barnes Carolyn Egan Chris Richardson Treasurer Ellada Hadjisavva Gwen Sandefur Martha Goldman Cherona Hajewski Joann Schwentker Kim Hermann Pam Hight LaToya Smith Sherrianne Standley Vicki Hubiak Carrie Terry Cindy Fine Sheila Huff Susan Vaughn Lisa Imbler Daniela Vidal Marianna Wright

RACIAL JUSTICE children participate in counseling and support groups. Tutoring and The YWCA seeks to foster opportunities to engage in open dialogue about summer day care is provided for school-aged children. The YWCA also race, racism, and race relations—giving groups and individuals the training provides emergency housing and similar services for women and their and support they need to address these topics in their lives and children who are homeless due to reasons other than domestic violence. communities. Our goal is to encourage women to make their own decisions and to provide the support services they need to implement and follow through In 2011, the YWCA partnered with Evansville’s Celebration of Diversity on those decisions. Distinguished Lecture Series to facilitate community workshops on racial justice, diversity and cultural understanding in conjunction with “The Black In 2011, the YWCA shelter provided 5,304 nights of safe shelter to over Jew Dialogues” performance. This theatrical curriculum addressed 250 women and children. Our compassionate and dedicated staff themes such as stereotyping, hate, faith, self-interest vs. social conscience counseled 523 women and children. Our award-winning legal advocate as well as commonality and differences. A special presentation was also helped 75 victims of domestic violence secure protective orders or coordinated for the students at Bosse High School. navigate the criminal justice system. We responded to over 2,600 calls on our 24-hour crisis and referral hotline. LIVE Y’ERS The YWCA serves an average of 200 at-risk girls each year through the TRANSITION HOUSING RECOVERY Live Y'ers after-school and mentoring program. The goals of the program PROGRAM (THRP) are to delay pregnancy and graduate from high school. The impact of this The YWCA provides a highly structured four-phase residential program for program is well documented. In 2011, 100% of Live Y'ers seniors enrolled homeless women in recovery from substance abuse. In 2011, THRP at Bosse High School graduated compared with Bosse's overall provided approximately 10,000 nights of safe shelter. The typical client graduation rate of 71%. In addition, the pregnancy rate for Live Y'ers in entering our program is unemployed and without resources. She has very 2011 was 0%. This compares favorably with the national overall little contact with her family and has likely lost custody of her children due pregnancy rate for at-risk, minority girls of 15%. to her history of substance abuse. Our case managers immediately begin working with new clients to assess their needs and develop personal The YWCA achieves these goals by establishing a long-term relationship goals for them. Clients create an Individual Development Plan and they with girls that begins in 3rd grade at either Lodge or Glenwood schools review their progress with their case managers. The overall goal for the and lasts until senior year at Bosse High School. Our program is unique THRP clients is that they will comply with all program guidelines, remain in that we work with the girls over a 10 year period. There are many other sober, and complete the program. During this time, clients are attending short and midterm goals to accomplish before we reach the ultimate goal daily NA/AA meetings, meeting with their sponsors, struggling to of high school graduation. Girls in grades 3 - 8 attend after-school achieve/maintain sobriety and seeking employment. Therefore, it is programming at the YWCA where they are provided with swimming imperative that the YWCA provide them with the essentials such as food, lessons, math and science enrichment activities, arts & crafts, cooking, clothing, personal care items, counseling and recovery educational lessons on life-skills, decision making, peer pressure and health. materials.

Beginning in 6th grade, Live Y’ers girls are matched with an adult mentor. In providing support to clients for these basic needs, the YWCA provides a Topics of interest are discussed over lunch with adults who offer guidance foundation for success. Each client is able to focus on her personal goals and support. We follow graduating 8th grade girls to Bosse High School and recovery. We have provided housing and services to several pregnant where mentoring and after-school activities continue through 12th grade. women who gave birth to drug-free babies while participating in this Daily activities include self-esteem building exercises, lessons on life-skills, program. hygiene, health, peer pressure and making good decisions. Girls meet with staff and mentors throughout the year to discuss abstinence, sexuality, In 2011, 75% of the women who remained in the program at least three (3) health issues, and reproduction using age appropriate materials. They months obtained employment or secured income through Social Security learn decision-making skills, how to deal with peer pressure, and Disability. 36% completed the eight month program and 25% remain in participate in a variety of academic activities. the program today maintaining sobriety and employment, completing personal goals, and ultimately planning to move into permanent housing. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER There is a very high recidivism rate for this hard to treat population; The YWCA opened Evansville’s first domestic violence shelter in 1979 in however, in 2011, 88% of the women who exited the program were order to provide a safe, secure haven for women and their children who employed or receiving SSI. are victims of domestic violence. We believe that given a supportive environment free from abuse, victims of domestic violence are capable of developing the strengths and abilities necessary to manage their lives and the lives of their children.

We provide services on a 24-hours/365-days basis. These services include housing, crisis counseling, case management, information and 88% referrals, self-sufficiency counseling, personal care items, transportation, 88% of the women who exit the and on-site health services. Both in-and out-of-shelter victims can access legal advocacy, counseling, and support groups. Children in our shelter are Transition Housing Recovery Program assessed for developmental problems and referred appropriately. All are employed or receiving SSI

2011 Financial Statement

YWCA Ordinary Income/Expense Support/Revenue Program Staff United Way 157,445 stnarG 270,934 Domestic Violence Shelter kramllaH argorP m I n c o m e 0 Director: Mary Watson Other Public Support 243,183 Legal Advocate: Chris Lothamer Children’s Program Special Events 91,770 Therapist/Advocate/Coordinator: Program Service Fees, Rentals & Sales 122,714 Cindy Allega Interest Income 141,664 Children’s Program Assistant: Tillie Christian Miscellaneous 5,949 Case Managers: Total Support/Revenue 1,201,797 Cindy Miller Maggie Tieken Shelter Assistants: Expense Traci Free Spirit Staff Compensation 838,538 Melissa Martinez Professional Fees 15,888 Felicia Murphy Chris Pendley Special Events Expense 39,283 Beverly Tapp kramllaH margorP esnepxE 579 seilppuS 443,38 Transition Housing Director: Dee Lewis Occupancy 122,241 Case Mangers: Copier Expense 8,764 Debra Hicks Travel/Training/Meeting Expense 32,538 Cassandra Smallings Transition Housing Assistants: Marketing/Advertising/Fundraising Expense 9,315 Lynn Kratzer Organization Dues 9,649 Anna Susat Miscellaneous 5,143 Roxanne Weatherford Equipment Purchase 400 Live Y’ers Finance/Service Charge 519 Director: Courtney Edwards Total Expense 1,166,597 Coordinator: Robin Forney Curriculum Consultant: Libby Culiver Assistants: Net Ordinary Income (Loss) 35,200 Deidra Brown Sharon Outlaw Erica Ray Kristen Simms Other Income/Expense Amanda Topper Income snoitubirtnoC detcirtseR yliraropmeT detcirtseR snoitubirtnoC 555,41 Administration Staff tnemwodnE/stseuqeB dnuF snoitubirtnoC 776,65 snoitubirtnoC pihsralohcS snoitubirtnoC 052,22 Chief Executive Officer: Erika N. Taylor Total Income 93,482 Chief Financial Officer: Amy Lindsey Communications Director: Lindsey Hartz Executive Assistant: Janet Keller Expense Receptionists: pihsralohcS esnepxE 528,62 Karen Brandon 26,825 Deidra Brown Total Expense Susan Cravens Shannon Gasque Net Other Income (Loss) 66,657 Devola Reynolds Building Supervisor: Joe Hartmann Housekeepers: Net Income (Loss) 101,857 Venus Coit Juanita Smith Depreciation 74,000 Calendar of Events APRIL Stand Against Racism Personally Speaking April 27, 2012 The YWCA is inviting organizations that believe in a society free of racism to join us in taking a Stand 27 Against Racism by becoming a participating site. To become a site, free of charge, please visit Series www.StandAgainstRacism.org today! Individual tickets $6.00 MAY Special discounts for series tickets. 23rd Annual Tribute to Achievement May 10, 2012 6:00 pm. (Individual tickets $65.00, Donor tickets $100) Swonder Ice Arena The YWCA presents the 23rd Annual Tribute to Achievement honoring individuals who have made an 10 impact in the community in the areas of racial justice or women’s empowerment and the Berkley Ann April 20, 2012 Noon Branson Young Women of Promise scholarship winners. The YWCA Personally Speaking Series presents “Women’s Rights: A Conversation among Susan B. Anthony, Robert Owen and SEPTEMBER Sojourner Truth” a dramatic portrayal featuring The 11th Annual Legacy of Style Luncheon Sue Schriber, Steve Small and Emily Baxter. September 6, 2012 11:30 a.m. (Individual tickets $45.00, Donor tickets $60) The Centre Kick off the fall season with Evansville’s premiere fashion show and luncheon, now in its 11th year, 6 benefitting the Berkley Ann Branson Young Women of Promise Scholarship Fund and other programs of the YWCA. May 18, 2012 Noon The YWCA Personally Speaking Series OCTOBER presents “A Perspective on Early Childhood The Clothesline Project Development: What to Focus On and What to October 1 - 31, 2012 Let Go” presented by Dr. James Schroeder, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Clothesline Project bears witness to violence against St. Mary’s Center for Children and 1-31 women. Each shirt is designed by a survivor herself to represent her personal experience. The shirts are Mrs. Amy Schroeder. then hung on a clothesline to be viewed by others during the month of October as a testimony to the problem of violence against women.

Chalk it Up to Awareness September 21, 2012 Noon October 1 - 31, 2012 The YWCA Personally Speaking Series October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Chalk it Up is a community-wide campaign where presents “In a Pinch: Home Remedies That 1-31 community partners create awareness about domestic violence using sidewalk chalk to draw images, Really Work” presented by Anne Butsch, M.D. facts and statistics about domestic violence. If your school, group, or business is interested in participating, contact the YWCA at (812)422-1191.

YWCA presents “Working Together to Address Concerns October 19, 2012 Noon The YWCA Personally Speaking Series Regarding Domestic Violence” presents “200 Years of Evansville Lies Here: October 4, 2012 8:30 a.m. FREE 4 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The YWCA presents a roundtable discussion highlighting Finding the McGary Burial Ground Beneath the the warning signs of domestic violence, why victims stay with the abuser, safety strategies and how to Streets of Evansville and Other Evansville address concerns. Bicentennial Topics” presented by Dennis Au, City of Evansville Preservation Officer.

YWCA presents “The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children” October 18, 2012 6:30 p.m. FREE October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The YWCA presents educational programming aimed at November 16, 2012 Noon 18 increasing public awareness about the effects of domestic violence on children. The YWCA Personally Speaking Series presents ``USI and New Harmony: Great History, Great Future” presented by DECEMBER Connie Weinzapfel, Historic New Harmony. YWCA Annual “Tastes and Treasures” Holiday Luncheon December 13, 2012 11:30 a.m. (Individual tickets $40, Donor tickets $65) Location TBD Celebrate the holiday season and support the YWCA at the same time! Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch 13 as well as a holiday gift boutique showcasing local merchants.

Eventually I permanently moved in with my grandma, Edwards (YWCA Youth Program Director) my second and it was just her and me. I was 12 years old. From the week of college wanting to sit out a semester and come time I was a toddler I had been very attached to her. home. She calmed me down and talked me into staying at Realistically she is the person who raised me. IU and introduced me to a girl she knew there who helped me a lot that first year. My previous life was the I have to say that for every one of the odds I had against only one I had ever known and despite how ¨crazy¨ it me or the people who worked to impede my progress, I was, I wasn’t ready to give it up. I honestly do not know had some type of program or person in my life that DID how I would have turned out if I hadn’t been a Live Y’er support me, encourage me, or help me in some way. In or without the support I received from my mentor fact, the program that I have belonged to the longest and Amanda Goings and from Ms. Courtney, as well as the that has been a consistency throughout my life is the scholarship assistance. YWCA Live Y’ers after-school and mentoring program. When you are poor and your life is as mine was, it is so ive Y’ers began when I was in the third grade. We would tempting to give up and walk away. Having people and Lgo on a bus to the YWCA after school and do activities. programs that encouraged and supported me changed my We watched educational and exercise videos, spent time life drastically. I didn’t even realize what a difference it on the computer, and had swim lessons in the pool. We made until I was much older and able to appreciate that. played games and got to hang out with our friends. It was very educational, but so much fun we didn’t even realize graduated from Indiana we were still learning. And for my sister and me, it was a I University in December of few more hours that we didn’t have to go home. 2010 with a degree in Spanish and Journalism. I Live Y’ers was perfect for elementary school, but once am now living in Madrid, middle school and high school came, we had a mentor. teaching English at two Amanda Goings was my mentor in high school. I can different bilingual schools. never express how liberating it was to be able to talk to My students are first and someone, especially an adult, and be honest and have her third graders. There are accept me. I was somewhat of a challenge; I had been some whose parents are in expelled from school every other year from sixth grade to jail and others whose parents sophomore year. Amanda did not make me feel ashamed can’t take of them and they or embarrassed about how ¨different¨ my life was. I live with adoptive families. I found in her a person I could laugh with, cry with, and see a bit of myself in them and am so thankful that I am more importantly someone who understood me, whether able to give something back. It is the first time in my life she related to my situation or not. Even when she that I have loved my job and am able to do something to couldn’t relate to some of the insanity in my life, she change someone else’s life. I don’t know where I will be never belittled me or made me feel like a freak simply next year or even a few years from now. But I know where because I had less. Amanda and I still remain close. She is I came from, and I am so fortunate for where I am now. still my mentor but more importantly has earned my I have never been happier. respect and become my friend. To read the full version of Jamie’s story, please visit our website at www.ywcaevansville.org. hen I graduated high school, the YWCA continued Wto help me. Every year that I was in college at Indiana Live Y’ers is an after-school and mentoring program for University I received the Berkley Ann Branson Young at-risk girls in grades 3-12. The objectives are to provide Women of Promise Scholarship. I used the money to buy girls with career and health information, enhance science books, school supplies, and things of that nature. My and math skills, and promote cultural awareness. Our goals for the participants are graduation from high school and junior year of college I used it to pay for study-abroad delay of pregnancy. Annual scholarships are awarded by expenses for the semester I spent in Madrid, Spain. the YWCA to graduating Live Y’er seniors and continuing Coming from a family that was not able to financially post-secondary students. help me, the support from the YWCA helped keep me in school. In 2011, Live Y’ers seniors had a 100% high school graduation rate as compared to the overall Bosse High School graduation rate of 71%. The pregnancy rate for Having that guidance to go to school and get an the 2010-11 Live Y’ers academic year was 0% as compared education and actually doing it was one of the greatest to the national figure of 15.3% for at-risk minority girls. transitions in my life. I remember calling Courtney Centennial Campaign Honor Roll of Donors Corporate Lead Centennial Sponsor Karen Ellerbrook Laurel Vaughn Old National Bank Tricia Hollander Henning Marjorie Vogel Maria Del Rio Hoover Ruth Wahoski Freedom From Fear Sponsor Rita M. Johnson Doris Walker St. Mary's Hospital for Women & Children Lisa and Robert Jones Holly and Andrew Weinzapfel Nancy Stair Patricia and Jonathan Weinzapfel Domestic Peace Sponsor Nancy Traylor Roselle and Harold Weinzapfel Deaconess Hospital and The Women's Hospital Sylvia Neff Weinzapfel Crunchy Wells Mureena Turnquest Wells and Kevin Wells Women Empowering Women Sponsor Justice Seeker Susan and W. John Wetzel Gayle Gerling Pettinga Suzanne Aimone Susan and Steve Worthington Teri and Dave Hollander Albin Marianna S. Wright Tribute to Women Sponsor Bernice M. Bickel Dunn Hospitality Group Joy and Barry Biggs Fifth Third Bank Marjorie Blalock Peace Maker Vectren Claudette Branson Shirley and Santiago Arruffat Jean Denton Brubeck Joan Fedor-Bassemier Dignity Sponsor Lana D. Burton Rita Bauer Alice G. May Charitable Lead Annuity Trust Helen Christian Jean C. Beckman Home Video Studio Ann Cooper Ruth Bernhardt Virginia Copeland Lynda S. Browne Benefactor Sponsors Joan Cox Karen Bryan F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors Cindy and Marc Fine Susan Calovini The Hollander Group Judith Fleck Margaret Connolly Shoe Carnival Susan W. Fox Janet and Pat Duncan Thomas A. and Sharon K. Ruder Foundation Nancy Gaunt Rita A. Eades T.R.U. Event Rental Anne L. Geissinger Sonja Eskind United Companies Geraldine Gerhardt Sylvia Gross Gloria Gibson Sherie Hambidge Contributing Sponsors Martha and Jon Goldman Eleanor Hight Brinker's Jewelers Roie Goldman Shawn and Derek Kelley Courier & Press Tess Grimm Barbara Long Peabody Energy Sharon Hafer Marcia Combs Meeks Cherona Hajewski Glen Ogle, Jr. Friend of the YWCA M. Susan Hardwick Kim and Jeff Ossenberg Breck Logistics Margaret Haynie Dan, Dorothy and Tim Pauli Ferro Corporation Janet Heldt Gail Riecken Lensing Building Specialties Sarah Huber Jacqueline Sartore Locust Street Company Sheila Huff Sue and Jack Schriber Katharine Van Ost Jones Barbara Studwell Jo Ann Laugel Wendy Thomas Peggy Lewis Sandra Waling Individual Alice Morris Shirley L. Weber Centennial Club Roberta Mulzer Ann White Dorothy and Fred Schultheis Mary-Beth Owen Jane Whitehouse Sandra Raben Zion's UCC Women's Fellowship Dignity Enhancer Mary Lue Russler Ruth Bromm Shively & Associates, P.C. Lezlie Simmons Freedom Finder Corinne Smith Anonymous Friend Marjorie Smith Jeanne Carter Elizabeth and J. D. Turner Women Empowering Women Gayle Gerling Pettinga helped kicked off the YWCA Centennial Campaign with a challenge to the community. If 100 women each donated $100.00 by February 1, 2011, Ms. Pettinga would match their contributions up to $10,000. The women of Evansville responded to this challenge and collectively the Women Empowering Women initiative generated $20,000 for the YWCA’s programs for women and children. The YWCA would like to thank the following Women Empowering Women donors: Suzanne Aimone Maria Del Rio Hoover Carolyn Helm Dee Dee Leitch Doris Siegel Sarah Bain Jean Denton Brubeck Kim Hermann Carol Markle Lori Smith Elizabeth Barnes Karen Eastridge Pam Hight Carolyn McClintock Corinne Smith Amy Barron Carolyn Egan Lucy Himstedt Patricia Mitsos Sherrianne Standley Sally Becker Shirley Everett Shirley Hitch Carrie Mogavero Mary Jane Steele Cindi Beeler Rita Eykamp Teri Hollander Albin Jennifer Moore Sabrina Stewart-Thomas Leslie Berger Cindy Fine Vicki Hubiak Stephanie Morris Myra Taylor Ruth Bernhardt Diane Floyd Helen Hudson Lisa Muller Erika Taylor Polly Bigham Kay Forbes-Smith Sheila Huff Roberta Mulzer Stephanie Terry Joy Biggs Neal Franklin Liz Iber Lynn Ogle Patricia Tharp Marjorie Blalock Nancy Gaunt Diane Igleheart Lynn Miller Pease Mary Edith Tharp Claudette Branson Anne Geissinger Lisa Imbler Nell Peyronnin Katharine Van Ost Jones Kathryn Briscoe Martha Goldman Denise Johnson Mollie Pharo Laurel Vaughn Ruth Ellen Bromm Roie Goldman Lisa Jones Robbie Rasure Susan Vaughn Allison Comstock Danyelle Granger Rebecca Kasha Marilyn Ratliff Sylvia Neff Weinzapfel Virginia Copeland Sharon Hafer Norine Keller Lynn Rochon Crunchy Wells Sheila Corcoran Cherona Hajewski Heather Kent Sharon Ruder Patricia Whitehead Nadine Coudret Mary Susan Hardwick Phyllis Kincaid Gwen Sandefur Jane Wittmer-Kuhn Susan Daniel Roberta Heiman Jean Korb Kathy Scheller Jacqueline Woolsey Davena Day Susan Helfrich Ruth Kreuger Joann Schwentker Marianna Wright

75 victims of domestic violence secured protective orders or navigated the criminal justice system 75 with the assistance of our legal advocate The YWCA wishes to thank our many contributors who help us continue our important services to women and girls. Roberta Stahr Society: Jeanne Carter Payne Wealth Partners Virginia Copeland $5000 and above Crescent-Cresline-Wabash Sharon Ruder Courier & Press Genevieve Bootz Plastics Foundation, Inc. Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP DLD Resources Deaconess Hospital and Daughters of Charity-Mater Dei Virginia and John H. Schroeder Karen Ellerbrook The Women's Hospital Daus Family Foundation Dorothy and Fred Schultheis Evansville Vanderburgh Public Dunn Hospitality Group Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis Shoe Carnival Library Foundation Evansville Woman Magazine F A I R, Inc. Sholar Center for Aesthetic R. Joy Fine Fifth Third Bank F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors Surgery & Age Rejuvenation Laquita Foster Essa P. Goebel Foundation First Presbyterian Temple Adath B'nai Israel Nancy Gaunt Raymond and Mary Pelle Goebel G.E. Scott & Associates Thomas A. and Sharon K. Martha and Jon Goldman Holiday Management Foundation Roie Goldman Ruder Foundation Cherona and Thomas Hajewski Sharon and Burkley McCarthy Jingle Hagey Tucker Publishing Group Margaret Haynie Old National Bank Harding, Shymanski & Company, P.S.C. United Companies Tricia Hollander Henning Gayle Gerling Pettinga Susan Helfrich University of Southern Indiana HMR Enterprises Inc. Joann and James Schwentker Kim and Dan Hermann Susan Vaughn Ruth Ann Hyatt St. Mary's Hospital for The Hollander Group Marianna and Robert Wright Indiana Children and Family Women & Children Home Video Studio Services, Inc. Judy Stewart Maria Del Rio Hoover Sustainers: $500 - $999 Ivy Tech Vectren Phyllis Igleheart Suzanne Aimone J.H. Rudolph & Co., Inc. Lisa Imbler Ameriqual Group Jazzy Grooves Benefactors: $1000 - 4999 Lisa and Robert Jones Cindi Beeler Rita M. Johnson Alice G. May Charitable Lead Junior League of Evansville Bill Hudson & Associates Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn Annuity Trust Jean O. and Donald B. Korb Marjorie Blalock Karen Schenk & Associates, LLC CPAs Berry Plastics Corporation Dee Dee Leitch Claudette Branson Barbara Keller Polly Bigham M. E. Albon Foundation Brinker's Jewelers Leadership Evansville Ruth Bromm Mamie L. Young Charitable Trust Browning Funeral Home Melvina Foundation Dolores Browning Carol McClintock Jean Denton Brubeck Lisa and William Muller Bussing-Koch Foundation, Inc. Mulzer Foundation Helen Christian Peabody Energy Gail Riecken Katherine Kleindorfer Deborah Beckman Jo Ann Laugel Connie Romain Jane Wittmer Kuhn Gayle Begley Frances and Charles Leggett Mary Jane Schmitt Lensing Building Specialties Betty Benjamin Tom and Mary Lehman Kathy Schroeder Peggy Lewis Margaret and Bob Bequette Phil Lieberman Sisters of St. Benedict Locust Street Company Leslie and Charles Berger Barbara Long Marjorie Soyugenc Donna and Dr. Mark Logan Bernice M. Bickel Thomas Magan Spiro B. & Patricia C. Mitsos Louis Berman Foundation Karen Bosler Sondra Matthews Foundation, Inc. Mattie and William Miller Almai Branch Jennie McCollough St. John's Episcopal Church Catherine Mitchell Scott and Lori Brizius Joseph and Connie McConaughy St. Paul's Episcopal Church Jennifer Moore Joan Brougham Wendy McCormick Nancy Stair Alice Morris Lana D. Burton Margaret McKinney Sue Stuckemeyer Stephanie and Scott Morris Gayle and Robert Carter Marcia Combs Meeks Nancy Traylor Roberta Mulzer Theresa Chavez Mary Jane Miles University of Evansville Jamie Neel Amy Clements Amaree Miller Warehouse Services, Inc. Mary-Beth Owen Constance Clemmons Avril Miller Patricia and Jonathan Weinzapfel Ann and Don Partridge Community Foundation Alliance, Inc Laurel Mills Sylvia Neff Weinzapfel Sandra Raben Shelia Corcoran Analisa Miranda Women's Council of Realtors Jane Raeber Jack Corn Spiro B. and Patricia Mitsos Betty Worthington Christine Richardson Nadine Coudret Erin Morrison Tracy Van Zant-Zeller Paula Riggs Joan Cox Estella Moss Stephanie Brinkerhoff Riley Susan Curtis N. M. Bunge, Inc. Sponsors: $250 - $499 Diane and John C. Schroeder Ronnetha Darrett Shirley Nunn Carol and Howard Abrams Katrina Seibers Carolyn Daus Lynn and David Ogle Acropolis Greek Cuisine & Spirits Marjorie Smith Arlicia and Clifford Dotson Janet Orr Andrew Erskine Trust Sherrianne and Barry Standley Amy Drake Mary Louise and Robert H. Oswald Diane Arneson Susan and Randy Stuckemeyer Eastminster Presbyterian Church Tim Otte Stacy Barancik Dwann Taylor Susan Enlow Louise Owen Betty Barning Patricia Warner and Andrew W. Tharp Caroline and Howell Fairbanks Susan Parsons Amy Barron Sandra and Stephen Titzer Cindy and Marc Fine Marcia and Leonard Pearson Joy and Barry Biggs Barbara Trockman Judith Fleck Lynn Miller Pease Darren Birge Nancy and Jeff Trockman Flutter, Inc. Sheila Perkins Betty Bowles Sara and David Trockman Susan W. Fox Nell Peyronnin Boyd Electric Elizabeth and J. D. Turner Neal Franklin Kim and Jim Pfender Breck Logistics U.S. Industries Group, Inc. Linda Garrett Mollie Pharo Jennifer Brickner Universal Operating, Inc. Anne L. Geissinger Anna Muriel Pitts Kathy Briscoe Vanderburgh Cty Prosecutor's Office Geraldine Gerhardt Pro-Tex-All Co Charline and Michael J. Buente Laurel Vaughn Gloria Gibson Janet Raisor George Caddick Holly and Andrew Weinzapfel Deborah and Bob Goldman The Rapp Granary-Owen Foundation Peggy Chastain Crunchy Wells Danyelle Granger Mark and Robbie Rasure Yolanda Clemons Jacqueline Woolsey Patricia Griffin Marilyn Ratliff Ann and H. Lee Cooper Zion's UCC Women's Fellowship Phyllis Grimm David and Betty Rice Susan and John Daniel Sharon Hafer Ruby Bloomers Red Hat Society Marjorie Donovan Judy Thomas Hall Felicia Rudolph Carolyn Egan Barbara and Eugene Hamlow Bob and Mary Lue Russler Debra Endress M. Susan Hardwick Gwen Sandefur ERA First Advantage Reality Dorothy Harmon Jacqueline Sartore Escalade, Inc. Maria Harris Irene and William Saucer Evansville Titles 106 Sue Hartig Sharon Saucer-Thomas Rita Eykamp children received Susan Haynie Kathy Scheller Ferro Corporation counseling, developed Roberta Heiman Phyllis and Gerald Schreiber First Federal Savings Bank safety plans, and found Janet Heldt Sue and Jack Schriber Elizabeth and Stanley H. Flittner peace in our safe haven Cynthia and Fredrick Heseman Emilie and Richard Seib Edward and Mary Anne Fox free from domestic Felicia Higgs Ann Shank German American Bancorp violence Eleanor Hight Shively & Associates, P.C. Nancy Grafe Lucy Himstedt Doris Siegel Christine Grider Karen and Keith Hinderliter Lezlie Simmons Tess Grimm Shirley Hitch Cookie Smith Jane Grizzell Patrons: $100 - $249 Holly's House Corinne Smith Ellada Hadjisavva Jill Adams Vicki Hubiak LaToya Smith Hafer Associates Pat Akrabawi Helen Hudson Lori and William Smith Katie Hermann Teri and Dave Hollander Albin Elizabeth Iber Vicki Snyder Jeannie Browning Hester Jane Annakin Lowry Igleheart-Keach Southwestern Healthcare, Inc. HR Solutions Ant Jenny's Knits Michelle Jackson Charleen and Ken Spear Sarah and David Huber Elizabeth Au Judy and Bill Kattmann Gloria Speer Sheila Huff Sarah and Kevin Bain Norine Keller Anne Stallings Diane Foster Igleheart Carol and Bruce Baker Mary Kennard Mary Jane Steele Insuring Resources, LLC June and Sam Baker Patricia and Ron Kimberlin Trudy Stock Katharine Van Ost and Alan Jones Elizabeth Barnes George and Lori Kirtley Barbara Studwell Judy Kattmann Cheryl B. and Charles Bauer Ana Krawec James Sutton Kemper CPA Group Rita Bauer Carolyn Kreighbaum Erika and Matthew Taylor Phyllis and Dr. Robert Kincaid Sally Becker Carl and Deborah Kuebler Myra Taylor Ted Tempel Pam Childers Betty Griffis Betty McKain Carrie Terry Children's Museum of Evansville Sylvia Gross Mary Lee McManus Stephanie Terry E.J. Christopher Marilyn Haley Dorothy Meacham Mary Edith Tharp Sondra Cibull Ruth T. Hall Medical Cosmetic Center Deneen Titzer Stephanie Clark Sherie Hambidge Mindy Meijer Anita Upchurch Earnestine Claybourne Betty Hanson Elton Melton Betty Van Zant Judy Collins Linda D. and Steve Hape Susan Meyer Lee Vernon Sondra S. and Tom Comer Sidney Hardgrave Ginny Mitchell Melody and Joe Vezzoso Margaret Connolly Lily Harris Martha Brent Moody Marjorie Vogel Margaret Conway Elizabeth Hartig Barbara Moorman Charlene Vote Beth Ann Cook Lindsey Hartz Janie Mullen Ruth Wahoski Francie Reitz Cook Karen Heard Rachel Rawlinson Nadeau Doris Walker Angie Cooley Kenda Heath David and Lana Nellis Karen Walker Helen M. Coomes Ellen and John Hegeman Cindy Nevins Charlotte Warren Mary and Murl Crowley Anna Herschelman Phyllis and Millard New Roselle and Harold Weinzapfel Current History Club Janice and Kenneth Heugel Phyllis Newcomb Deborah Branson Wells Charlotte Dahman Pam Hight Sandra Newman Mureena Turnquest Wells and Nancy Dalton Linda Holder Anne Nicholson Kevin Wells Shawn Dana The Home T.E. Extension Catherine Mary Norris Susan and W. John Wetzel Julie Williams Daugherty Homemakers Ellen Norton Jane and Sam Whipple Jan Davies House of Bread and Peace Glen Ogle, Jr. Patricia and Dr. Donald Whitehead Belinda Davis Mary Pat and James Hubert Darla Olberding Jane Whitehouse Davena and George Day Maelynn Foster Hudson Marcia Onnybecker Susan and Steve Worthington Pam Decker Brenda Hughes Kim and Jeff Ossenberg Zoar United Church of Christ Robin Deem Margy and Michael Hungate Lita and Charles Ossenberg Loretta Zygmunt Kimberly Delcoco Betty Igleheart Norma Oswald Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Alohana Jackson Carol and Larry Owen Donors: $1 - $99 Evansville Alumnae Chapter Ladonna Jarvis Knit Witts/Pen Pals Marilyn Adler Marita Dieter Sandra Jewell Vicki Pamelia Carol Ahlering Martha Dilger Heather Johnson Cathy and Peter Paradossi Suzanne Aiken Barbara Disney Pat and Richard Johnson Carol and Roy Parker Ann Almquist Jennie and Sam Downey Phyllis Johnson Mary Margaret Parkinson Karen Alms Janet and Pat Duncan Lauren Jones Annette Parks June Apfelstadt Rita A. Eades Mary Rita and Don Jourdan Lisa and Don Parsons Terry Arnold Evelyne Eickhoff Martha and Donald Julian Karan Pastora Shirley and Santiago Arruffat Martha Eissler Rebecca Kasha Dan, Dorothy and Tim Pauli Patty Avery Abby Elpers Sharon Kazee Holly Dunn Pendleton Christy Baker Barbara Embry Joan Keck Lynn and William Penland Cindi Ball Michael and Susan Epstein Shawn and Derek Kelley PEO Sisterhood A A Chapter Banterra Bank Sonja Eskind Mary F. Kempf Perihan Percinel Tammy Barnett Shirley Everett Denise Johnson Kincaid Ann Peter Charlotte and James Barney Michelle Eykamp Charlotte King Robin and Thomas Phelps Beth Beauchamp Janice Farmer Janice Kinsey Susan and Gary Pierre Jean C. Beckman Betty J. Faver Hannelore Kixmiller Patsy Polley Lisa Bell Joan Fedor-Bassemier Mary Kline Janet Pollock Carolyn and Paul Bennett Scarlet Fields Charlotte Knapp Mary E. and Norris Priest Jean Bernhardt Edna and Robert Fischer Donna Knapp Marvaline Prince Pamela Bernhardt Mary and Kenneth Fischer Cindy Koch Professional Transportation, Inc. Ruth Bernhardt Marilyn Fisher Kathryn Kornblum-Zelle Nancy Prusz Bethlehem United Church of Christ Elaine Flick Janet Kraus Bobby Randolph Jayna Beutler Barbara Flittner Carol Krause Mary Rapoport Jane Biggs Barbara Forman Marjorie Labhart Sue Reel Sandy Bitter John Scott Foster Nancy Lacey Vera Reynolds Camilla Blackford Julie Frazier Cynthia LaCrosse Anne and Frank Richardson Mary Boes Delois Freeman Linda LaCrosse Grace A. Richter Didy Bonger-Brutsch Patricia Freeman Jerrilee LaMar Lois Rini Mary Branson Starr Fryback Brenda Langhorst-Grall Joyse and Nelson Rivers Sharon Bray Katherine Fuchs Deborah Lawless Donna Robinson Linda Brown Joyce Gardner Robyn Legeay Lillian K. Robinson Lynda S. Browne Norma Gaskey Joyce Lindsay Hannah Rodocker Karen Bryan Kalah Georgette-Vowels Lynn and Walt Lowe Madeline Roe Laurie Baiden Bumb Conchita and George Gildersleeve Patricia Lowrey Anna Romain Kay Burgess Patty Given Sarah and Gerald Luebbe Gretchen Ross Phyllis Bussing Barbara Givens Janet B. MacKay Matt Rowe Susan Calovini Angela Grable Jill and David Marcrum Lynn and Ned Rule Dina Campbell Insuk Granholm Nina Matthews Katherine Rybak Capt. Henry Vanderburgh Chapter DAR Judy Graper Elaine McCarthy Darlene and Chester Rycroft Jami Carlson Jane Gray Rebecca McDonald Nancy Sanderson Dorothy and Joseph Carothers Rena Grefe Gloria Lynn McFarland Mary Sayle Judith and Don Carrell Annie and Robert Gregg Patty McGowan Camila Scavuzzo Penny Diaz Del Castillo Julia Gregg Catherine Mcgraw Engel Billie Scheu Lois Schmidt Shirley and Ken Zinn Coldstone Creamery Kip Farmer Design Joan Schmitt Combs Landscape Nursery Kitchen Affairs Lindsay Schmitt Contributions have been made Cook’s on Brewery Bed & Breakfast KnitWitts and PenPals Anna Kathy Schnacke to the YWCA Cool Breeze Bed & Breakfast Komen Race for the Cure Martha Schriver In Memory of: Cork ‘N Cleaver David and Donna Koring Ruby Schroeder Naomi "Coonie" Balding Dakri Sinclair Carla Kratz Jean Schwentker Anna Cluthe Deaconess Hospital Kruckemeyer & Cohn Fine Jewelry Judith Seib Isabella Fine Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Lea Matthews Furniture & Interiors Lisa Seif Elizabeth Randolph Fuchs DiLegge’s Dana Lewis Ruth Seitz Mary Giles Department of Housing and Lia Sophia – Jennifer WIlder Carly Settles Margaret Haynie Urban Development Tom Lilly Ardith Shannon Anita Jameson Department of Metropolitan Lincoln Amphitheater Ella Shelton Ruth McMillen Development Lodge School Staff Joyce Shirley Sara Whitfield Dillard’s Donna and Mark Logan Dee Dee Shoemaker Donut Bank Lollipop Tree Helen Siegel Contributions have been made Droste’s Barb Long Lois Simon to the YWCA ECHO Health Clinic Mary Longtime Dakri Sinclair In Honor of: Carrie Ellspermann Lorenzo’s Bistro and Bakery Joann T. and Richard Smith Cindi Beeler Evansville Convention and Madeleine’s Fusion Restaurant Sandra Smith Genevieve Bootz Visitor’s Bureau Cindy Martin Marylou and William Sonntag Dee Browning Evansville Courier & Press Liza Iaccarino Martin Rita Stagg Nancy Gaunt Evansville Icemen Mary Kay Cosmetics – Sue Hasenour Linda Staley Martha Goldman Evansville Living Joni Matthews Holly Stallings Susan Helfrich Evansville Museum Marcia Matthews Teresa Stanley Dee Dee Leitch Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Deb McNight Tiffany Stepto Shirley McDowell Evansville Police Department Medical Cosmetic Center Jean Stevens Joann Schwentker Evansville Regional Airport Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Stacy Stevens Vi Shively Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Michelle’s Lincoln Avenue Salon Sabrina Stewart-Thomas Sylvia Neff Weinzapfel EVSC Mindful Touch Massage Suzanne Stieler E-Woman Magazine Jackie Monroe Alma Strother The YWCA wishes to thank the FEMA Gina Moore Mary Elise Strouse following organizations and Fifth Third Bank Ashley Murray Ed and Anna Susat individuals for their support. Fifth Third Bank Women’s Network New Beginnings Styling Salon Debra Talley Acropolis Greek Restaurant Fired Up New Harmony Inn Wendy Thomas Albion Fellows Bacon Center First Avenue Car Wash New Harmony Theater Wanda Tinsley Angelo’s Italian Restaurant Flutter Newburgh No Fry Zone Toyota Motor Manufacturing Ant Jenny’s Knits French Lick – Indiana Landmarks Steve Nussmeier Indiana, Inc. Arbonne French Lick – Indiana Railway O’Charley’s United Leasing, Inc. Santiago Arruffat Museum Old National Bank Vanderburgh Medical Alliance Atlantic Crossing French Lick Resort Olive Garden Susan Vanhooser Bachrach Menswear Claire Fox OV Water Sports Lisa Vaughan Banterra Bank Gerling Law Paradise Nail and Spa Mary Ellen Vieth Bar Louie Gerst House Pearl Laundry Theresa Vincent Barnes & Noble Gloria Gibson Penny Lane Coffee House Cheryl Voight Basketkases Gift Shoppe Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana Piece of Cake Nancy Vollman BeautiControl Glenwood Leadership Academy Staff James Porter Annabelle Vote Beaux Cheveux Goldman’s Stores Lu Porter Luella Wagner Sister Jane Berger Birdie Harrison Pump it Up Mary Wagner Black Buggy Ken Haynie Raben Tire & Auto Melissa Wagner Blush Ultra Lounge Jeannie Browning Hester Red Geranium Sandra Waling Board of Directors of the YWCA Karen Hinderliter Reitz Home Museum Amy Walker Bonefish Historic New Harmony Ri Ra Irish Pub Linda and Jack Wambach Bosse High School Staff Holiday Management Foundation Riverview by Firefly Nina Wargel John Briscoe Holiday World Romain Automotive Group Jane Warren Adrian M. Brooks, Sr. Greg Holland Ruby Moon Vineyard and Winery Liz and James Gregory Wathen John Browning Home Video Studio Salon One Shirley L. Weber Bud’s Harley Davidson Hornet’s Nest/Pizza Depot Samuel’s Place Teena Weiland Anne Butsch, M.D. Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Becky and Jim Sandgren Helen Wesselman Café 111 Indiana Department of Health Scentsy Ann White Café Arazu Indiana Division of Family & Children Kristin Schaefer Brenda Wible Jennifer Cahill Indianapolis Colts Will Schnakenburg Eileen Will Cambridge Golf Club It Can Be Arranged Katie Proctor Schiff Lucy Williams Amy Canterbury Ivy Tech Community College Jack Schriber Pat Williams Casino Aztar Dirk Johnson Shannon Aleksandr Salon Marita Wilson Cavanaugh’s Karen Johnston Shoe Carnival Elizabeth and Kenneth Witte Peggy Chastain Bob Jones Sholar Center for Aesthetic Mara Beth Womack Cheeseburger in Paradise Jos. A. Bank Surgery & Age Rejuvenation Elizabeth Woosley China Bistro Junior League of Evansville Showplace Cinemas Rosemary and Bob Yabroudy Diane Clements Just Rennie’s Cookie Co. SMG Evansville Lori Young Club Fitness Zone Jim Keck Soap Solutions – Mary Allen Dorothy Zinn CMOE Bob Keller St. Louis Cardinals St. Mary’s Medical Center We extend our deep appreciation to Regina Lander Jennifer Wilder Southwestern Behavioral Health Care those volunteers who aid us with Mary Beth Leidolf Susan Wilson Bill Spurling Live Y’ers, Shelter Services, Food Annette Lindsey Joy Wright Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates, Inc Pantry, and Committee Leadership. Pam Locker Storytellin’ Mary Ann Allen Karen Loehr Swonder Ice Arena Denise Atkins Lisa Lukens Tagged Designs – Heather Kent Shirley Baker Kristen Lund Temple Adath B’nai Israel TeQuia Barrett John David Lutz eliminating racism Brian Townsend Claudia Beck Yvonne Lutz empowering women Tracy Zeller Jewelry Lisa Beckner Cheryl Martin Tucker Publishing Group Joy Biggs Marcia Matthews Turoni’s Pizzery and Brewery Paula Bone-Rush Joni Matthews ywca United Way of Southwestern Indiana Stephanie Brinkerhoff-Riley Erica Maxey University of Evansville Athletic Dept Charline Buente Krista McDivitt University of Evansville Theater Dept Lana Burton Anne McKim University of Southern Indiana Dr. Anne Butsch Tammy McKinney This 2011 Annual Report recognizes USS LST 325 Museum Amy Casavant Amanda McNary-Bowling all gifts made during the calendar year. Vanderburgh County Drug Court Jennifer Craig Tessa Memmer It is very important to us to recognize Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Dept Va Cun April Mitchell-Nading and thank our donors. Every effort has Vanderburgh County Substance Alma Dabrowski Julie Ann Mooney been made to provide a complete and Abuse Council Gena Daniels Debbie Moore accurate listing. Please call us at Varsity Liquors Belinda Davis Gina Moore 422-1191 if you discover an error. Vertical Excape Patty Daywalt Jennifer Moore Vectren Sylvia Dewault Elyse Morgan Kelly Vogt Amanda Eades Stephanie Morris Walker Studio Holly Edmond Estella Moss Halley Wallace Carolyn Egan Debbie Murray Walthers Golf & Fun Jennifer Eslton Dana Myers Welborn Baptist Foundation Ebony Eskridge-Kiegel Mary Myrick Jonathan Weinzapfel Phyllis Fenneman Shonetta Napier Sylvia Neff Weinzapfel Cindy Fine Angela Noble Mureena Turquest Wells Delia Flores Lynn Ogle Linda White Racheal Gass Cathy Paradossi Jeff Whiteside Nancy Gaunt Melissa Perkins Wildflower Andrea Gentry Theresa Pompey Lloyd Winnecke Melinda Gilliam Chris Richardson Tracy Woodruff Bethany Glazebrook Joanna Richardville YMCA Martha Goldman Cindy Riedford Yoga 101 Amanda Gonterman Lynn Rochon Your PD&S Agent Danyelle Granger Gretchen Ross YWCA Aerobics Class Janet Groves Sharon Ruder YWCA Arthritis Class Jingle Hagey Jennifer Sander Zoup Leslee Hahn Lindsay Schmitt Zuki Japanese Hibachi Grill & Heather Halbrook Shannon Schultz Sushi Lounge Donna Harlow Joann Schwentker Rina Harris Belinda Schutte Courtney Harvey Ardon Smith Susan Helfrich Lori Smith Kim Hermann Anne Stalling Karen Hinderliter Sherrianne Standley Vicki Hubiak Sabrina Stewart-Thomas Sheila Huff Shannon Stigleman Diane Igleheart Ingrid Stovall 523 Phyllis Igleheart Lori Sutton women and children Lisa Imbler Hillary Tawr received counseling Brittany Jackson Matt Taylor Patricia Jackson Genny Tenbarge from the YWCA’s LaToya Jagoe Stephanie Terry DEDICATED Kim Jewell Meagan Thiel and Shelly Johnson Dennie Thompson INCOMPARABLE Ann Jones Marie Tinsley Willard Jones Marian Trapp Domestic Violence staff Sarah Karges Kevin Valadares Judy Kattmann Susan Vaughn Katie Kelley Daniela Vidal Sasha Kendall Melissa Voegel Stephanie Kincaid Amy Walker Amanda Kloeppel Lynell Walton Jewelee Kranning Carol Watson Jerrilee Lamar Patricia Weinzapfel Renae Land Jennifer Whitaker “YWCA Industrial Club trip down Green River Road” Source: YWCA Archives

2011: life. (See next page for a listing of The YWCA benefitted greatly from Ms. a birthday celebration honorees.) These women were honored Pettinga’s initiative and generosity. that lasted all year! at a reception in May and were the focus of our Tribute to Achievement event later Old National Bank was the chief sponsor The YWCA of Evansville opened its in the year. A plaque bearing their of a unique money-making night, 100 doors in 1911, providing refuge and names is now proudly displayed at the Men Who Cook. This culinary event support for women. In 2011, we marked YWCA and is a permanent reminder of featured one hundred local men, each our centennial with a year-long salute to their vision and talents. preparing signature dishes for guests to the founders, supporters, and friends sample. The hugely successful who made our first 100 years possible. Several of our business friends held fund-raiser was one of the most fun and fund-raising events during 2011 to help profitable charity events of the year. The accolades began early, when Mayor us continue our vital work. Allure: An Jonathan Weinzapfel declared March 3, Evening for Women (sponsored by Some supporters reached out to us in 2011, as “YWCA of Evansville Day.” An Evansville Living Magazine; the Sholar unique ways. Wildflower Boutique, for open house followed, where well-wishers Center; and Fox 7), the Bachelor Bash example, donated 100 pairs of new gathered to tour the facility and share (sponsored by e-Woman shoes for our residents. Home Video memories. Some visitors were actual Magazine/Evansville Courier & Press), Studio provided us with a video residents of the YW at one time, and and Greek Night (sponsored by Acropolis memento of three of our major many told stories of the life-changing Greek Restaurant) were enjoyable fund-raising events. Other YWCA time they spent here. evenings that enhanced our presence in backers commemorated our birthday by the area and provided much-needed bestowing generous monetary and Established on the foundation of funding for our programs. in-kind donations. empowering women, one of the YW’s most powerful ventures in 2011 was One of our biggest supporters, Gayle We will be forever grateful to our friends honoring women who have made Gerling Pettinga, encouraged a year of for making 2011 a milestone in the YW’s meaningful and lasting contributions to giving by her Women Empowering history. We look forward to our next 100 our local area. Our 100 Years, 100 Women promotion. If 100 donors years of empowering women and girls to Women campaign identified a contributed $100 each, Ms. Pettinga live safe and independent lives. prestigious group of ladies who made agreed to match their donations. And their mark in virtually all aspects of local our generous patrons came through!