2019 ANNUAL REPORT
1410 LEE STREET HOUSTON, TX 77009 Annual Report 2019 www.wesleyhouston.org II 1410 Lee Street Houston TX 77009 II +713.223.8131 www.wesleyhouston.org II 1410 Lee Street Houston TX 77009 II +713.223.8131 Annual Report 2019 Dear Friends,
I hope this message finds you safe and well in the new Wesley’s Impact reality we are facing in 2020. While Wesley Community Center works to help those in need due to the pandemic crisis, I want to take the opportunity to look back and celebrate accomplishments of 2019. I’m so proud of our Wesley clients and all they have been able to achieve O because of your support! 498 87% 89% School-age Youth Had a positive view participated in after school Learned to resolve conflicts about their future and in-school activities Your commitment helped thousands of families meet basic needs and start the journey out of poverty to self-sufficiency. 710 Individuals received coaching from 186 Children received early childhood education One thing that I have always loved about Wesley is our holistic approach to clients. An example from last our Financial Opportunity Center to prepare them for Kindergarten year is incorporating mental health education into our after-school programming. Counselors taught groups of 3rd graders to identify and control their emotions. Both parents and students extolled the benefits of this activity and we look forward to expanding this program. I also was thrilled to see our Pre-K children and seniors participating in activities together to create great relationships between these two generations. We expanded available opportunities for job training in 2019. Our program teaching residential construction skills gave our neighbors a pathway into an in-demand industry. I hope you enjoy learning more about the lives you change with your gift. Wesley has always been focused on serving our neighbors and with your help they are thriving. In 2019, we also took time to look at the future of Wesley. Wesley ended the year with a new strategic direction – deciding to stay in the Near Northside while expanding much needed services to neighbors across the city. None of the accomplishments this year were possible without you— our donors, our volunteers, and our partners. Your commitment to Wesley and its clients propelled all of the progress highlighted in this report. For that and for all you do, I am truly grateful. Families received Parents received Seniors received nutritious Individuals received emergency rental and parenting and meals and fellowship in emergency food to help Sincerely, utility assistanceto stay education support our Senior Program feed their families in their homes
Amy Corron President and CEO
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The children in her class were drawn to Valerie’s Valerie says it is a relief to know her children are in enthusiasm for learning and her dynamic such good hands while she is working or studying personality. Likewise, Valerie fell in love with for her certification. In addition to working on her teaching. With the encouragement of Wesley CDA, Valerie signed up for financial coaching at staff, Valerie decided to take courses to earn a the Financial Opportunity Center. She never had Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification. any money to spare, so had never opened a bank She only has the classroom observations left to account. Her first goal was to save $500, and she complete, which she plans to do in the fall. was surprised how quickly she reached that goal. Valerie has continued to save and not only opened
Valerie’s own child was having challenges with a checking account, but also savings account. She speech. Valerie had him tested and learned he is on is proud to have this safety net for her family in the autism spectrum. She knew he would need extra these uncertain times. attention and decided her fellow Wesley teachers could provide him the best care. Her experience at Valerie tells everyone about Wesley - neighbors, Wesley showed her children who had disabilities. school parents, and even the ladies at the grocery She saw how courageous they were and how hard store. If you’re looking for excellent childcare, go to they worked to learn. Valerie tells her kids every day Wesley. If you need training to get a better paying that everyone has a place in this world, and no one job, go to Wesley. And as she always says, there’s is better than anyone else. a place in this world for everyone, and Wesley may Everyone Has a Place a be the place for you! Place in The World
What a difference a year makes. Less than a year ago, Valerie had a low-paying job in retail, was working around the clock and rarely saw her children. She came to Wesley looking for a childcare job but found so much more. Having cared for babies since she was 12 years old, she had a natural instinct when it came to connecting with children and became a full-time childcare teacher. She also has learned how to manage her money and has saved money for her family’s future.
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From Homeless to Harvard The Wesley Effect Lizeth came to Wesley at a point financial resources from Wesley. in her life when she felt that she She enrolled her two children had no place to turn. As a victim in Wesley’s Early Head Start of domestic violence, she and her Program. Her son received on-site children escaped one night with counseling. Through this process, only the clothes on their backs. he came out of his shell and both Homeless and living in a shelter, of her children blossomed in the she knew it was up to her find a program. better life. Lizeth’s hard work and dedication She tells others if After seeing a Wesley flyer, paid off. After completing her Lizeth came to Wesley seeking training, she got a job at St. Luke’s you take advantage emergency food. Soon, seeing CHI Hospital. Lizeth continued to of the opportunities the many programs that Wesley save money and even purchased given to you, there had to offer, she began work with a car and mobile home. After two can be a happy the Financial Opportunity Center years, Lizeth was promoted to a ending. (FOC) where she learned about position paying $14.60 an hour. scholarship opportunities, financial assistance and ways to improve Lizeth was so appreciative of her credit. Lizeth joined the FOC Wesley’s role in her success, that with a desire to become a Certified she began to promote Wesley to Nursing Assistant. The Wesley her co-workers. Seeing the impact At Wesley they go out of their coaches were so impressed by her her story was having on others, she commitment, they approached her decided to develop her speaking about a new program - a Patient skills too. Not letting any grass way to help, they pick you up Care Technician training. She grow under her feet, she enrolled would not only train as a CNA, but in an on-line Public Speaking when things get tough and she would receive training in EKG program at Harvard University. and Phlebotomy. Lizeth completed they cheer you on, until you the “Bridge” classes that prepared She tells others if you take her for college and then finished her advantage of the opportunities cross the finish line. coursework at Lone Star College given to you, there can be a happy and St. Luke’s CHI Hospital. ending. She says, “At Wesley, they go out of their way to help, they While completing her training, pick you up when things get tough Lizeth continued to receive and they cheer you on, until you food, budgeting help, and other cross the finish line.” Page - 6 Page - 7 Corporations Individuals Lisa and Bob Kurtz Jana Smith Lynn and Bill Larson Melanie and Robert Smith Amegy Bank of Texas Margery Laufe Betty A. Taylor ThankAnnual Report you 2019 to www.wesleyhouston.org II 1410 Lee Street Houston TX 77009 II +713.223.8131 Lisa andwww.wesleyhouston.org Kevin Ancell II 1410 Lee Street Houston TX 77009 II +713.223.8131 Annual Report 2019 Avatar Home Health Care Agency, LLC Barbara and F. D. Armstrong Mary M. Lawler and Peter Kelly Stephen and Pamalah Tipps Louis and Maggie Layrisson Shirley and Dan Thomas Avenue Community Development Corporation John Asta Dorothy and Lawrence Baker Ted Leitch Katy and Chris Turner our donors! Baker Botts L.L.P. Mary and Jack Balagia Randy Lee Jack and Debbie Moore These stories are not BakerRipley Susan and Charles Barnes Elizabeth and Russell Lewis The Positive NRG fund Bank of America Foundation-A Charitable Foundation Dereck Barry Mary Jo and Herbert M. Loyd Ralph and Yasmina Walker possible without the Capital One Services Edward Bass Brad MacDougall Lester Wilkes John and Bette Malone Anna Wingfield CenterPoint Energy Brian Baumler generous support of our Reid Bolton Shirley M. Maples Michelle Wright Chevron donors. Savanna and David Bowman Ann Marroquin Jim and Belinda Weatherly Collaborative for Children Robert and Jane Bradley Lisa and Clark Martinson Anne Whitlock ExxonMobil Foundation Nora Brooks Irene Mayer-Fallen Claire Williams Frost Bank Ty Buthod Cheryl McCallum Kerry Willoughby Barbara Carroll Judith and Clark McCleary Thomas and Mary Ann Wussow Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Sarah and Lee Chenault Lori and Frank McDowell Manuel Zamora HEB Tournament of Champions 2019-2020 Ray Chilton Judith and Cliff McFarland Frances Zandstra Houston Foam Plastics Ronnie and Marc Churchman Lillian and Robert E. McGee Houston Methodist Kate and Bernie Clinton Susannah McGown In Honor of Clinton/MacDougall Wedding Board Listing Janie and James McPhail In Honor of Laura Millikan Houston Texans Foundation Judy Carnahan-Webb Betty and Gary Cartright Pamela and Matt Merhan In Honor of Jack Balagia Independent Financial Amy Corron and Arthur Pike Kyle and Emily Miller In Memory of Sophia Balagia Officers Local Initiatives Support Corporation Brant and Elaine Croucher Laura Millikan In Memory of Earle Hammond Memorial Hermann Foundation Morgan Davis Janie and Stuart Mitcham In Memory of Shirley Magnuson Tom Forestier, Chair, Winstead P.C. NRG Retail Charitable Organization Mary Daily Ginni and Richard Mithoff In Memory of Lester Smith Dorothy and James Moffatt Brant Croucher, Vice Chair, Croucher Services Pierpont Communications, Inc. Julia and Larry Dierker Tracy and Gregg DeJarnett Paulette Moore-Hall Lee Chenault, Treasurer, Alta Resources Regions Bank Churches Noel and Early Denison Shirley and Galt Morgan Elizabeth Lewis, Secretary Reliant Energy Kimberly K. Denney Diana B. Mulet Atascocita United Methodist Church - Humble Transmit Receive Labs (TXRX) Belinda and David DiMarcello John Montgomery Chapelwood United Methodist Women Nicolette Morrison Union Pacific Foundation Cindy and Jake Donaldson Deer Park United Methodist Church Elected Members Janet and Roger Durand Erin Naman Faith United Methodist Women Winstead PC Melinda Stanley and William Ehrenstrom Mary Naylor First Baptist Church of Augusta KS Misha Burkett, Regions Bank Ellen and Andrew Elam Patrice and Edmund Noel First United Methodist Women - Conroe Kate Clinton, Independent Energy Consultant Julie Ellerbrock Anne E. Neeson First United Methodist Church - Huntsville Ken Estrella, J. Flowers Health Institute Foundations H. Wendell and Celia Ellis Karen Neiser First United Methodist Church - Trinity Pat Hammond, NRG Stephan Fairfield Linda and John O’Black First United Methodist Church Houston Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries Louie Layrisson, Baker Botts Donna Kay and Michael Farr Cheryl and Jay O’Brien First United Methodist Church - Adelphi Sunday School Class Anne Neeson, Memorial Hermann Foundation The Brown Foundation Thomas and Susan Forestier Edward Osborn Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Gary Payne, Odgers Berndtson Greater Houston Community Foundation Cindy Freeman Sara Owen Gemoets Holy Trinity United Methodist Church - Houston Dr. Jonathan Schwartz, University of Houston Downtown George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Tobey and Billy Forney Steven Owens Incarnate Word Academy Rob Smith, Jr., Lorance & Thompson, P.C. Jennifer L. Odinet Lakewood United Methodist Women Harris County Department of Education Ron Franklin and Janet Gurwitch Morgan Stone, Association for Corporate Growth, Houston Diana and Sam Garbis Ruth G. Palmer Memorial Drive United Methodist Women Hildebrand Foundation Ralph Walker, Sallyport Commercial Finance, LLC Carlos E Garcia John J. Patout National Christian Foundation Houston Endowment Doug Getten Gary and Brenda Payne Spring Woods United Methodist Women Houston Food Bank Jane and Greg B. Gonsoulin Brenda Peters St. Luke’s United Methodist Church-Houston Challengers Class Designated Members from the The Junior League of Houston Rosario and Lawrence Gonzales Alice Phillips St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Emily and Belton Griffin Paula Pipes St. Mark’s United Methodist Church - Houston Pilgrim Class Texas Conference, U.M.C. The Powell Foundation Susan and Tim Griffin Veronica Presas St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Lulu Bryan Rambaud Charitable Trust Lisa and Kenneth Guidry Nancy and Sidney Price St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Dr. Jesse Brannen, Superintendent, Central South District Save the Children Vickie and Russell Hamley Lydia M. Quinones St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Foundation Texas Methodist Foundation Patricia Hammond and Martin Murdock Patricia and Stuart I. Rae St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Roundtable Class Candace Baggett and Ronald Restrepo Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust Amanda Hampton St. Paul’s United Methodist Church - Houston Cathedral Class Linda and Bradley Harmes Charles A. Rhoads St. Peter’s United Methodist Women United Way of Greater Houston Executive Staff Anne and J. Woodrow Hearn Jonathan Rhoads St. Philip Presbyterian Church Mary and James Henderson Ginny and James Robertson St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church Amy Corron, President and CEO Trisha Hillman Linda and Sam Rodriguez Terrace United Methodist Church Anna Truong, Chief Financial Officer Beatrice and Randall Houston Rick Routzon Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church Samantha Sherman, Chief Program Officer Alex Howard Robert Schick Texas Conference United Methodist Women Emily Bhatti, Director of Development Jo Anne Hodges Adrienne and Brent Schwartz United Methodist Women David Edwards, Director of Operations B. J. and Betty Hollingsworth Marcia and Vernon Sevier Kathie and Thomas Hughes Kerry and William Snyder Jane and Steve Ista Joan and Richard Spaw Molly and Patrick Johnson Morgan and Jason Stone Kristyn Jodon Billie A. Strickland Scott J. Jones and Mary Lou Reece Samantha Sherman Page - 8 Page - 9 Donna D. Kottwitz and Mark Larson Peggy and John Sisler Greg Krause Betty and James H. Krause Annual Report 2019 www.wesleyhouston.org II 1410 Lee Street Houston TX 77009 II +713.223.8131 www.wesleyhouston.org II 1410 Lee Street Houston TX 77009 II +713.223.8131 Annual Report 2019
Wesley Community Center EXPENSES Financial 81% Program Services Report 2019 13% REVENUE Management & General Individual Contributions $122,034 6% Private and Foundation Grants 900,345 Development Church Contributions 69,000 In-Kind Donations 949,519 United Way Allocations 907,561 Government Grants 848,745 REVENUE Program Service Fees 166,400 22% Special Events 111,836 Private and Other 50,384 Foundation Grants TOTAL REVENUE $4,125,824 4% Church Contribution General EXPENSES Program Services $3,658,890 14% In-Kind Donations Management & General 583,127 Development 260,760 22% TOTAL EXPENSES $4,502,777 7% United Way Special Events Allocations
TOTAL ASSETS $2,950,845 1% 20% Other Government Grants TOTAL LIABILITIES $259,498 TOTAL NET ASSETS $2,691,347 3% 7% Individual Program Service Contributions Fees
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