Annual Report 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OUR MISSION 2
WHO WE ARE 3
PROGRAM AND SERVICES 4
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6
INTRODUCING OUR DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7
GCCARD ADVISORY COUNCIL 8
MESSAGE FROM BOARD CHAIRPERSON 9
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 10
HELPING REAL PEOPLE 13
FINANCIAL REPORT 18
A SPECIAL THANK YOU 19
PARTNERS IN PROGRESS 20
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OUR MISSION
GCCARD’s purpose is to break the cycle of poverty by mobilizing and utilizing resources, public and private, in the
Genesee County area. We strive to ensure all residents have
access to safe, affordable housing, food and medical care.
We are dedicated to eliminating poverty through
developing employment opportunities and bettering the
conditions under which all Genesee County residents live, learn and work. We also administer every program with the
maximum feasible participation of residents served.
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WHO WE ARE
enesee County Community Action Resource G Department (GCCARD) is one of the oldest and largest human service agencies in the county. With an annual operating budget of more than $18 million, GCCARD’s mission is to “help break the cycle of poverty.” GCCARD helps low-income individuals and families achieve higher levels of economic self-sufficiency and stability. We are committed to alleviating the causes and circumstances of poverty. Through the provision of client-centered services, staff members assist clients in realizing their fullest potential. GCCARD is the federally designated anti-poverty organization for Genesee County. We are a member of the national Community Action Partnership, which serves more than 1,000 Community Action Agencies across the United States, and the Michigan Community Action Agency. Association, the state association of 29 Community Action Agencies that provide programs and services to help low-income individuals and families achieve greater economic self-sufficiency and stability.
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Community Action Agencies such as GCCARD originated in President Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty” in the 1960s. The goal: to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency and economic stability among the thousands of GCCARD PROGRAM SERVICES clients we serve each year. Commodities Food
Early Head Start/Head Start GCCARD also plays an important role in the Emergency Home Repair economic development of the entire Emergency Services community, providing affordable housing, Housing Weatherization Michigan Enrolls/Maximus education and collaborating with other Snap Ed: Not Just Cheese agencies for even greater impact and Senior Nutrition Congregate Meals Senior Nutrition Home Delivered Meals effectiveness. We use a mixture of funding Shelter Plus Care Rental Subsidy sources, from federal, state and local Meet Up/Eat Up Summer Meals for Youth government to private foundations and Summer Youth Employment private businesses and organizations, to Teen Jury best serve our clients and the community in Temporary Food Assistance Walk for Warmth the most effective way possible.
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GCCARD’S UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Commodities Food Door-to-Door – GCCARD offers door-to-door service delivery of food commodities. Early Head Start – GCCARD is the sole provider of Early Head Start services in Genesee County, offering child development and care for children from birth through age 3 and their families. Teen Jury - First-time juvenile offenders face a jury of their peers and learn to accept responsibility for their behavior, become accountable to the community and increase their respect and understanding of the judicial process. Snap Ed: Not Just Cheese –The program supports outreach activities to increase participation by eligible residents in the Commodities Food supplemental Program. Emergency Home Repair - Provides emergency home repairs and rehabilitation, bringing homes of low-income residents up to city code. Emergency Services - The Neighborhood Service Center provides a number of emergency services to low-income residents, including rent and utility payments as well as support for food, clothing and their basic needs. Michigan Enrolls/Maximus – Helping enroll adults and children in Medicaid, connecting people with the Affordable Care Act and obtain medical coverage.
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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
hile the need for GCCARD services continues W to grow, so does our commitment to providing an open door, a helping hand. Be it through Head Start programming for young children or meal delivery and home
improvement for seniors, GCCARD is striving to better the conditions under which people live, learn and work. In this report, you will see just a few stories from clients in crisis who
overcame these obstacles with help from GCCARD. Staff members are fully committed to the MANAGEMENT TEAM Community Action Promise: “Community
Matthew Purcell Action changes people’s lives, embodies the Director of Document Control spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care Stephanie L. Howard about the entire community, and are dedicated Deputy Executive Director to helping people help themselves and each Veonca Johnson other.” Director of Neighborhood Service Center Sincerely, Laura Rahmaad Director of Senior Nutrition Program Steve M. Walker Executive Director Dan Newcombe Assistant Director Housing/ Weatherization Program
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Introducing Stephanie L. Howard, Deputy Executive Director
We would like to introduce to you the newly appointed Deputy Executive Director at GCCARD, Mrs. Stephanie Howard. Mrs. Howard brings with her more than seventeen years experience as a Genesee County administrator and human resources professional.
She has worked as the Director of Equity and Diversity for Genesee County Government, Coordinator for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist and Human Resource Professional.
As a strong advocate for those who are poor and disadvantaged, Mrs. Howard works diligently to confront poverty. She believes that by providing a “helping hand and open door” for those in need, GCCARD can assist individuals in escaping poverty and improving their lives.
As a proud product of Flint Community Schools, Mrs. Howard began her education at Brownell Elementary School, going on to Holmes Junior High, and graduating from Northwestern High School. Later she earned a Bachelor’s degree from Detroit College of Business (Davenport University). Her background and wealth of experience will be instrumental as she works with the GCCARD team to improve the lives of Flint and Genesee County residents.
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GCCARD ADVISORY COUNCIL
Each of Michigan’s 29 Community Action Agencies is governed by a three-part Board of Directors comprised of representatives from local government, local business and local customers. This unique structure ensures that agency programs focus on the areas of greatest need and impact in the community.
Program Participant Representatives Elected Representatives Kathryn Blake Jim Ananich(Patrich Gerace) Emma Booker Brenda Clack Gina Brown-Howell Sheldon Neeley Doris Clayton Bryant Nolden Johnnie Etherly Gary Peters (Montell Menifee) William Harper Cynthia Howell Business Representatives Bernice McEwen Leander Croom Juanita Robinson Ella Green-Moton Irene Smith Sharon Saddler Augustine Welch Raynetta Speed Robert Williams
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIRPERSON
enesee County’s government is dedicated to G preserving and enhancing our quality of life and making our community a desirable place to live and work.
GCCARD plays a vital role in that mission by mobilizing and utilizing public and private resources to meet the needs of our most vulnerable populations: children, seniors, the homeless and the unemployed.
As we empower low-income people, we strengthen our entire community and 2015 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS create a brighter future for Genesee County.
District 1: Bryant W. Nolden District 2: Brenda Clack Sincerely, District 3: Jamie W. Curtis Jamie W. Curtis County Commissioner District 4: John Northrup District 5: Mark Young District 6: Tony Brown District 7: Mike Lynch District 8: Ted Henry District 9: Pegge Adams
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BY THE NUMBERS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS GCCARD helped more than 43,000 Genesee County residents with food, housing, medical care and employment last year. GCCARD programs serve people of all ages, from young children in Head Start programming and job training for teens to weatherizing homes for seniors. On the next pages we feature just some of the ways GCCARD lent a helping hand last year.
SENIOR NUTRITION/CONGREGATE
482,856 76,053 Meals delivered to senior Meals served at 20 citizens at their home congregate meal sites
35,731 3,026 Volunteer hours worked Volunteer hours worked in at Congregate Meal GCCARD kitchens locations
MICHIGAN ENROLLS HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
1,713 565 $281,680 Children and Individuals and Provided for homeless adults enrolled families who prevention services, in Medicaid received emergency assistance, including utility cut-offs allowing them to stay in their and rent deposits home 10 | P a g e
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HEAD START 625 371 Low-income 3-and 4-year-old Pregnant mothers and babies up to children who received age 3 who received comprehensive comprehensive preschool education, health and social services services to prepare children for school success 96% Of spring Head Start participants that met or exceeded School Readiness Goals 100% Of Head Start students showed improvement from the fall to spring assessments
SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM WALK FOR WARMTH
42,136 Breakfast and lunches served to $22,215 students, filling the nutrition needs of low-income students over Raised by walkers to help Genesee County summer break residents with emergency heat and utility needs 11 | P a g e
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COMMODITIES FOOD 4,700 33 Senior centers receiving Supplemental food packages commodities food package delivered to low-income deliveries every month mothers, children, and throughout Genesee County senior citizens per month
TEMPORARY FOOD ASSISTANCE HOUSING WEATHERIZATION
6,848 $394,243 Individuals receiving Spent weatherizing homes of low-income emergency food assistance residents and senior citizens through the LiHEAP program
SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
12 Youth workers participated in GCCARD’s 10-week pre- employment program, receiving on-the-job work experience in food systems, document control, emergency services and Head Start. The program is funded by the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce Summer Youth Initiative and several local funders.
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HELPING REAL PEOPLE
Weatherizing homes saves money and improves safety.
Shirley is one of the many seniors who are living more comfortably, and saving energy costs, thanks to the GCCARD Housing Weatherization program.
Shirley’s windows were weatherized, a new vent was installed on her furnace and she received a new, energy-efficient refrigerator and insulation. This GCCARD program was created to reduce energy costs for low-income families, particularly the elderly, disabled and families with children.
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Arbless participated in the Summer Youth Employment program. Working in the Document Control Office, Arbless excelled and found a true interest in government programs and services. Arbless became more serious about school and reports bringing his math grade up to an A+.
Staff members call him hard working, well-mannered and respectful. Arbless says “my mom taught me to be that way”. Arbless is now studying communications in college.
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Bill volunteers once a week to help deliver food through GCCARD’s Commodities Food Program at the Eastside Senior Center. He originally came to the program to sign up for food deliveries, and now he himself is helping others receive food. “We deliver to cars and help bring food to the units upstairs” at the nearby senior citizens apartment complex, he says.
The mission of the Commodities Food Program is to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income residents with access to healthy food as well as nutrition education. The program helps families fill gaps in their nutritional needs and allows them to divert household resources to other critical needs, such as shelter, utilities and medications. Thanks to volunteers like Bill, the Commodities Food Program makes it easier for seniors to access nutritious meals.
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Willie, 99, has volunteered for more than 38 years, starting with the meal site on Detroit Street. Almost four decades later, she can still be found helping with the Congregate Meal Program, collecting money for lunches from the seniors receiving meals at the Hasselbring Senior Center.
“They won’t let me retire,” she says with a smile. “It keeps me busy.” More than 91,000 meals were served through the Senior Congregate Meal program last year. Many participants also volunteer at the program, helping GCCARD reach more senior citizens every year. “My seniors – they keep me young.”
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Head Start works in partnership with the community
GCCARD Head Start continues to exceed the average state scores in all domains and the national average scores in two of the three domains. The three domains include emotional support, classroom organization and instructional support. The program
On May 14, 2015, GCCARD Head Start hosted a multicultural event at the Flint Farmer’s Market. Over 1,400 community members, staff, parents and children shared and celebrated family traditions and cultures.
On December 4, 2014, GCCARD Head Start partnered with Little Lamb’s Closet and West Flint Church of the Nazarene to provide a holiday inspired event. Parents were invited to shop for free holiday gifts and clothing for their children, which were then wrapped by volunteers while parents enjoyed cookies and hot cocoa. Children were able to make ornaments for their parents, eat snacks and have fluoride and other dental treatments completed. Roughly 100 families were in attendance.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
Revenue 2015
Federal Grants Direct and Passed through Local Agencies 15,437,521 State Grants 507,130 Charges for Services 150,000 Local Grants 2,546,814
Total Revenue 18,641,465
Expenditures
Personnel Services 5,951,427 Fringe Benefits 3,319,637 Supplies 2,773,540 Other Contractual Services 4,045,958 Travel/Training/Transportation 341,303 Other 2,101,969 Capital Outlay 107,631
Total Expenditures 18,641,465
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU
Walkers participating in Walk for Warmth This annual program involves hundreds of community volunteers, and raised $22,215 in 2015. A statewide effort that began in 1984, the Walk for Warmth promotes public awareness of people experiencing heat and utility emergencies. Genesee County residents showed their support by gathering pledges and walking three miles in downtown Flint last February. All funds directly benefit county residents by assisting them with emergency household energy needs – no money raised in the walk is used for administrative costs. Join us in helping others keep warm this winter at the next Walk for Warmth March 2016.
Volunteers and donors assisting the Senior Food Program GCCARD’s senior nutrition program would not succeed without its many volunteers and donors. In the last fiscal year, volunteers contributed 23,579 hours at the Congregate Meal sites, and another 3,026 hours in the GCCARD kitchen.
Volunteers in Head Start Programming Parents and other dedicated family members volunteered 18,743 hours last year, ensuring the success of the program and bettering the lives of all students enrolled in Head Start.
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PARTNERS IN PROGRESS
GCCARD is proud to recognize its community partners. Their collaboration and support allows us to provide a broad array of effective programs and services. A special thank you to the following community partners and funders:
FUNDERS
City of Flint Michigan Department of Education Federal Emergency Management Administration Michigan Department of Human Services Flint Genesee Chamber of Commerce Ruth Mott Foundation Genesee County U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Michigan Community Action Agency Association U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Michigan Department of Community Health U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Dept. of Energy
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
4C Child Care Unlimited City of Flint Action Management Corporation Clio Area School District American Red Cross Genesee Lapeer Chapter Clio Senior Center Atherton Community Schools Community Presbyterian Church Baker College Court Street Village Beecher Community Schools Cranbrook Village Bendle Public Schools Dauner Haus Bentley Community Schools Davison Community Schools Braidwood Manor Davison-Richfield Senior Center Brennan Activity Center Disability Network Burton Senior Activity Center Durant-Turri-Mott Rainbow Burton Place Early On – Genesee County Career Alliance, Inc. Eastside Senior Center Carman Ainsworth Sr. Center Fairhaven School Carman School District Fenton Area Public Schools Catholic Charities Flint Community Schools Centerview Apartments Christ Enrichment Center 20 | P a g e
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS (CONTINUED) Love in the Name of Christ Maximus, Inc. Flint Genesee Job Corps McLaren Regional Medical Center Flint Heights Terrace Sr. Apartments Metropolitan Baptist Church Flint Housing Commission Metro Community Development Flint STRIVE Michigan Head Start Association Flushing Community Schools Mince Manor Apartments Flushing Area Senior Center Mission of Peace Gardenview Apartments Montrose Community Center Genesee County Circuit Court Montrose Community Schools Genesee Health System Mott Children’s Health Center Genesee County Health and Human Services Mott Middle College Genesee County Health Department Mt Morris Consolidated Schools Genesee County MSU Extension Mt Olive Baptist Church Genesee County Metro Planning Commission Northridge Academy Genesee County Sheriff Department Outreach East Food Bank Genesee Intermediate School District Priority Children Genesee School District Rainbow Learning Programs Genesee Valley Regional Center REACH Run Away Program Genesys Family Health Clinic Richert Manor Apartments Glastonbury Manor Apartments River Park Apartments Goodwill Industries, Inc. Saint Vincent de Paul Grand Blanc Community Schools Salvation Army Grand Blanc Senior Center Shelter of Flint Grand Meadows Apartments Shiawassee County Health Department Greater Flint Health Coalition Simmons Square Apartments Hasselbring Senior Center Slidell /Taylor Lake Senior Residents Howard Estates St John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church Human Investment Development Corp Swartz Creek Senior Center Hurley Mental Health Associates Taecken’s Terrace Jewish Community Services Tempe Beth-El Kearsley Community Schools Thetford Senior Center Krapohl Senior Center University of Michigan-Flint Lakeville Community Schools Valley Area Agency on Aging Linden Community Schools Westwood Heights Community Schools Lockwood of Davison YWCA Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Services Loose Senior Citizen Center Loving Hands Adult Day Center 21 | P a g e
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