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For people who favor rebuilding relationships SPRING 2021 Our Heritage—vol. i, no. 3 Our andHeritage restoringFor hopepeople for our who youth. favor rebuilding- relationships and restoring hope for our youth. AUTUMN 2018 The Herman R Story Wernle provides intensive residential treatment in a secure setting for severely emotionally disturbed youth who suffer primary psychiatric challenges such as mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, self-destructive behav- Zippyiors, Arrives eating disorders, at Wernle thought/dissociative disorders, and a On Februaryhistory 2nd, 2021,of trauma. we were able The averageyou to Zippy. length We needed of stay an additional is typically to bring Zippy to his new home. It was multi-passenger van to transport our a beautifulbetween day; the sun6 and was brightly12 months. youthMany and find you rose themselves to the challenge in a juve- shining,nile and Idetention think there was facility. an actual helping us to raise over $25,900. Your smile on Zippy’s face as he was driven generosity covered the complete cost onto our campus. of the purchase as well as helped us take care of the license and insurance. We offer a heartfelt “thank you” to everyone who contributed. It was in the From everyone here at Wernle, includ- fall of 2020 when we first introduced ing Zippy, thank you! You are amazing!

Superbowl Champion Justin Tuck comes to Richmond

Justin is a Private Wealth Advisor in the Partners succeed and hope). Justin sits on the Board of Coverage Group. He joined Goldman Sachs in the Pure Edge Foundation, a foundation focused 2018, after earning an MBA from the Wharton on bringing health and wellness to underserved School at the University of Pennsylvania and children, and The Vera Institute of Justice whose an undergraduate degree from the University of mission is to drive change and urgently build Notre Dame. and improve justice systems that ensure fair- ness, promote safety, and strengthen commu- Prior to joining the firm, Justin played in the nities. Justin lives in New Jersey with his wife National Football League for 11 years. Justin is Lauran and two sons, Jayce, and Jonah. a former Captain and 2X Super Bowl Champion with the New York Giants. Justin co-founded We are honored to name Justin Tuck as R.U.S.H. for Literacy, a foundation to encourage National Honoree for our 2021 Catalyst4Change low-income youth to R.U.S.H. (read, understand, Event. Justin Tuck

-Save The Date- Catalyst4Change 2021 Thursday September 23, 2021 2X Super Bowl Champion & Former NFL Giant Justin Tuck SCHEDULE A WERNLE CAMPUS TOUR We welcome the opportunity to show you our 90-acre campus and introduce you to some of our youth and staff. During your visit to Wernle, you’ll experience our warm and welcom- ing atmosphere. You’ll be able to tour a residential hall, the Lingle Wellness Center, and the new Hawk Center. One of our friendly and knowledgeable development staff will provide a presentation of our 140-year history and our plans for the future. Please email us at [email protected] or call 765-993-2506. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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All the youth at Wernle are exceptional, to college, he was overwhelmed at the but occasionally someone stands out task of enrollment. Staff from Wernle just a bit more. Brian came to Wernle helped him navigate the system, assur- in April of 2020 and is 17 years old. ing him that he would be successful. You may recall reading about him in our Then, Wernle provided him with a new 2020 Graduates piece. laptop and speakers needed for virtual learning. Brian continues to get aca- Brian graduated as a junior in May of demic support from Wernle staff and 2020 and is now enjoying success in our Title One Specialist. college. He has successfully complet- ed his first semester, was accepted Brian says the most important thing that into the Indiana Honor Society, and is he has learned at Wernle is that you moving through his second semester. cannot allow people to determine who In addition to attending school full time, you are based on your past. He says, he works part-time. Brian is a deter- “The past is the past. I’m looking to the mined go getter. “I know what I want, future.” Thanks to everyone who sup- GIRLS STAFF SECURE UNITand Wernle has helped me get there,” ports our mission, it is because of you Case Statement says Brian. that Brian now enjoys success. Our girl’s residential unit, Maley Hall, contains a private secure section and a Girl’s Residential Intensive Treatment (G.R.I.T.) program. Both of these programs are vital to the services we currently provide our residents. However,Once there Brian is a need knew for athat step- he wanted to go down unit that would be similar to what we currently provide for the boys on our campus. By adding the new unit, we will be able to provide a complete continuum of care for our young ladies that is more comprehensive in meeting their needs.

The new unit would allow our girls who have successfully progressed in their treatment to Joinmove to aUs unit where as they wewould have Prepare more independence, to enhanced Meet programing, the Urgent Needs of the Future and the opportunity to advance in their independent living skills, allowing them continued growth. While child abuseLEARNING reporting CENTER statis - ministers, etc., did not have access This unittics would fell provideas much 10 additional as 40% beds across and be the adjacent to Maley children Hall. Additionally,due to everyone shel- • Help us renovate what exists on Case Statement the new unit would increase our ability to serve girls by increasing our capacity. Maley our campus. Hall isnation typically in full 2020, with a waiting it was list not due becauseto the great need intering our region. in place. The need Sadly, to what has For more than a century,provideabuse additional the washighest services not point happening, is critical on our due campustoit thewas increasing was occupied demandhappened for byservices. theis that original the severity of • Help us build so we can serve administration building.because Since the those building’s who usually demolition report in 2019, thatabuse location and ischildhood now deaths have more children and families. being considered for a new state of the art learning and education center. While this it, teachers, daycare workers, risen, as reported by hospitals and • Help us expand our programs concept is still being developed in detail, we are certain that the need for suchthe Centera for Disease center is important. Most of our youth do not come to us possessing sufficient life skills to so that we are better prepared Control. live independently. Basic skills such as banking, interviewing, and social interaction are and equipped to stand in the gap. deficits for our youth that we must help them overcome. As we begin to move • We cannot do it without your The proposed concept will add the next layer to our campus wide continuumback of care.into community, the generosity and compassion. We must capitalize on every opportunity to heal, educate, and transform theDepartment lives that of Social • We need you, perhaps now more we are privileged to touch. Even though the concept is still being created, we wanted Services is bracing, and than ever as we prepare to heal to present this future opportunity for your consideration. We need partners who REPLACE FENCE WITH NEW 12' HIGH SECURITY FENCE WITH CURVED warning facilities such as and reveal God’s love for recognize that the young people that we care for are our future andTOP SECTION we must be strategic and intentional in providing them every opportunity for success.CONCRETE PAVEMENT Wernle, to prepare for an generations to come. enormous influx

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After not being able to host our We will be sharing success stories Sponsorships are now available! annual fundraising event in 2020 from our youth; you will have the They are a great way to partner due to the COVID 19 virus, we opportunity to bid on both silent with our mission and gain great are planning an exciting event for and live auction experiences and publicity for your business. Cat- 2021. With our dynamic National support our 140+ year old mis- alyst4Change is made possible Honoree Justin Tuck and many sion of changing lives. Wernle by our sponsors and candidly, we other worthy honorees, we are is growing, and you will have the would not be successful without planning for a great evening full of opportunity to leave your legacy them. Please consider signing fun, food, and fundraising. on our campus, changing lives for up now for your sponsorship so generations to come. we can promote our partnership throughout the year.

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SCHEDULE A WERNLE CAMPUS TOUR We welcome the opportunity to show you our 90-acre campus and introduce you to some of our youth and staff. During your visit to Wernle, you’ll experience our warm and welcom- ing atmosphere. You’ll be able to tour a residential hall, the Lingle Wellness Center, and the new Hawk Center. One of our friendly and knowledgeable development staff will provide a presentation of our 140-year history and our plans for the future. Please email us at [email protected] or call 765-993-2506. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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wernle.org 1 WERNLE 2000 WERNLE ROAD NON-PROFIT BOARD WERNLEOF DIRECTORS 2000P.O. BOX WERNLE 1386 ROAD ORGANIZATION RICHMOND, INDIANA 47375-1386 U.S. POSTAGE BOARDSandie OF Rowe, DIRECTORS Chair P.O. BOX 1386 RICHMOND, INDIANA 47375-1386 MattSandie Gilmore, Rowe, Vice Chair Chair PAID Return Service Requested CINCINNATI, OH FrankMatt Gilmore, Eck, Jr., ViceTreasurer Chair PERMIT NO. 215 Return Service Requested FrankEd Zumstein, Eck, Jr., Secretary Treasurer Roland CutterEd Zumstein, SecretaryWillis Bright Chris Hunt Amy Hoyng Victoria Lutz David McNamee Charlotte Maley Rev. Robert Swanson Ron Westerfeld Gabrielle Saunders-Hudecek Rev. John Walker William Salvi Jeff Slyman Aaron Speakman Bryan Hawk Dennis Perkins Thomas McCabe Bethany Reid Ex Officio Darrell Gordon, CEO/President Ex Officio DarrellMISSION Gordon, CEO/President Wernle is a MISSIONfamily-focused, child-centered Wernleagency providingis a family-focused, opportunities forchild-centered the growth agencyand development providing opportunities of troubled forchildren the growth and andtheir developmentfamilies—individually, of troubled interpersonally, children and theirand socially—throughfamilies—individually, caring interpersonally,programs and andhealing socially—through relationships whichcaring areprograms reflective and healingof God’s relationshipslove revealed whichthrough are Jesus reflective Christ. of God’s love revealed through Jesus Christ.

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4 wernle.org We will be recognizing more folks in the future but thank you to all the churches of Indiana and 4 wernle.org Ohio and the folks within those churches that strive to make a positive impact on the Wernle youth.