Annual Report 2014 “Never doubt that a “You cannot shake hands “Service is the rent you small group of thoughtful with a clenched fist.” committed citizens can pay for room onBoard this of DirectorsIndira Gandhi earth.” (as of 12/31/14) change the world. Indeed, ‐Shirley ChisholmJeseñia Brown, President it is the only thing that Delaine Bailey-Lane, Vice President Christina Stoneburner,“No Esq., real Treasurer social change ever has.” Diane Ruffle, Secretaryhas ever been brought Margaret Mead “How wonderfulMelody it isBrown about without a that nobody needSabrina waitElson Barbara Gaba, Ph.D. revolution... revolution is a single momentPatricia before Granda “The first problem for all Janey Hamlett but thought carried into starting to improve the of us, men and women, Jacqueline Jenkins action.” world.” Natalie Kraner, Esq. is not to learn, but to Lois Nelson Emma Goldman unlearn.” Anne Frank Karen Pfeifer-Jones Phyllis Reich ‐Gloria Steinem Shruti Shah “Prejudice is a burden “If society will not that confuses the past, admit of woman’sThe Mission of the YWCA USA “For what is done or The YWCA is dedicated to threatenseliminating racism, the empowering future and women free development, learned by one class of and promoting peace, justice,renders freedom and the dignity present for all. then society must be women becomes, by inaccessible.” remodeled.”The Local Purpose of the YWCA Union Countyvirtue of their common The YWCA Union County seeksMaya to create Angelou an environment through which women empower Elizabeth Blackwellthemselves and work to lead non-violent lives. The ultimate purpose is to womanhood,heal the wounds of the property women and children, whether they are of the heart, mind, body, or soul. of all women.” “We ask justice, we ask ‐Elizabeth Blackwell “No oneYWCA can make Union you County Core Values Commitment to the mission andequality, working together we askfor the that well-being of the community. feel inferior without your Integrity in relationships, practices,all theand decisions. civil and political consent.”Respect for each one’s roles, diversity, and viewpoints. “We hold these truths Compassion in understanding, rightsattitude, andthat action. belong to to be self‐evident: that EleanorEmpowerment Roosevelt to create positive choices, recognize potential, and reach goals. Excellence in practice and expectation.citizens of the United all men and women are States, be guaranteed created equal.” “There will never be a to us and our daughters Elizabeth Cady Stanton new world order until forever.” women are a part of it.” Susan B. Anthony Alice Paul Message from the President and the Executive Director

Dear Friends, It is our pleasure to present to you the 2014 Annual Report • With the support of community groups, small businesses for YWCA Union County. and communities of faith, we rejuvenated our Adopt-A- Room Program giving the rooms in our emergency shelter The YWCA Union County continues to lead the efforts in a long-needed “facelift” making our shelter rooms warm Union County to provide safety and healing to survivors and welcoming for families in need. of domestic violence, while educating the public and advocating for laws that provide for increased protections. • We co-sponsored the first annual DV Symposium – In 2014, the YWCA addressed two critical needs of the Union County CARES – Community, Action, Response, families we serve – permanent, affordable housing and Education and Support – bringing over 250 people workforce skills training. A partnership with a housing together to learn about domestic violence. developer has offered several units of Section 8 Housing specifically for families surviving domestic violence, • Our Annual Meeting served as an opportunity to thank our demonstrating the benefits of community collaboration. volunteers for their support, and to recognize some of the We have secured private funding for our STEP Initiative – special individuals and groups that have contributed to the Skills, Training and Empowerment Program – and we are YWCA’s success. now offering economic empowerment workshops along • Volunteers continued to make a difference in all areas of with resume writing, interviewing skills, and other workforce our programs and services. development support, with the assistance of community mentors. Another highlight of 2014 was the reorganization • We recognized our community partners at our 4th Annual and strengthening of our Domestic Violence/Crisis Empowering Women Cocktail Reception, and held our first Response Teams, done in cooperation with the prosecutor’s live auction. office and local police departments. • In 2014, YWCA Union County was proud to be the sole Our other services – 24 hour hotline, emergency shelter, beneficiary of the YWCA TWIN (Tribute to Women and supportive/transitional housing, counseling, case Industry) Awards Dinner. Our partnership with TWIN and management, court advocacy, legal representation, PALS, TMF (TWIN Management Forum) promises to offer new DV Liaison and community education continue to make a opportunities for growth for both the YWCA and the difference in the lives of survivors, their families, and the women we serve! overall Union County community. We at the YWCA Union County thank all of our supporters Some of the highlights of 2014 that we are happy to in the community for your commitment to the cause we all share with you in the following pages include: embrace – eliminating racism and empowering women. Thank you for your partnership now and in the future, as we • Advocacy – The YWCA Union County joined with YWCA work together to end violence against women! leadership from around the nation in Washington DC in June, to advocate for comprehensive immigration reform and firearms control as related to violence against women. Jeseñia Brown President, Board of Directors Locally, we advocated for increased funding for domestic Janice C. Lilien Executive Director violence agencies. 1 2014 Highlights

Advocacy

On June 12, 2014, YWCA Union County Staff and Board joined YWCA leaders from across the country on YWCA USA Capitol Hill Day. The YWCA Union County attended meetings with Representatives Donald Payne, Leonard Lance, and Albio Sires, and the staff of Senator Menendez to advocate for issues such as comprehensive immigration reform, ending sequestration, and keeping guns out of the hands of domestic violence offenders.

2 2014 Highlights

Adopt-A-Room Program

The YWCA Union County began our Adopt-A-Room Program in 2014. Community organizations and businesses “adopted” shelter rooms making them a more welcoming environment for women and children seeking safety. From painting to decorat- ing to curtains, the first organizations have done a wonderful job:

• Morning Star Christian Community Center • Elizabeth Area Women’s Missionary Society • William J. Dowdy Foundation • The Jamison Group 3 2014 Highlights

First Annual Domestic Violence Symposium

The YWCA Union County, along with our partners, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, Kean University, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Verizon, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and the Rutgers School of Social Work, held the County’s First Annual Domestic Violence Symposium at Kean University’s STEM Building. Along with our featured speaker, Detective Deirdri Fishel of the State College Pennsylvania Police Department, the event featured four panel discussions on Law & Judicial Response, Domestic Violence in the Workplace, Faith Response to Domestic Violence, and Healthcare and Domestic Violence.

4 2014 Highlights

Annual Meeting

The YWCA Union County held its Annual Meeting and Partner Recognition in April.

Congratulations to our volunteers and community partners honored in 2014:

Latisha Avery Terri McManus Catherine Boxel Ora Novick Jaclynne Callands Fine Group, Inc. Susan Caufield Kate Wertheimer DVRT Eastern Team Woman’s Club of Westfield

5 2014 Highlights

Volunteers Make a Difference

Infineum Volunteers from Infineum spent a weekend repainting the office and common areas of our Outreach Office.

Bloomfield College Students Students from Bloomfield College completely reorganized our children’s books section in “Lula’s Place.” Infineum

Bloomfield College Bloomfield College Students Students

Infineum

Bridgeway Rehabilitation

Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery

Project North Pole

The YWCA Union County held its Annual Project North Pole during the 2014 holiday season. Through this project, businesses, companies, individuals and families donated new toys and gifts for women and children in our programs to help them have a happy holiday season. Women were able to “shop” for gifts, wrap them and give their children some joy during a difficult time. 6 2014 Highlights

2014 Empowering Women Cocktail Reception: A Voice for Every Woman

2014 Honorees:

Corporate Partner: Allstate New Jersey

Community Partner: The Union County Prosecutor’s Office

Individual Honorees: Michael and Rosemarie Graziano

Sponsors:

Champion Level Allstate New Jersey

Activist Level Infineum USA L.P. Investors Bank KPMG

Advocate Level Colgate-Palmolive Fox Rothschild LLP Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Lowenstein Sandler LLP Northfield Bank PSEG

7 2014 Highlights

2014 YWCA Union County Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) Awards Dinner

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Host Sponsor Johnson & Johnson Benefactor Sponsors DSM Nutritional Products ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) Wakefern Food Corporation Charter Sponsor Colgate-Palmolive Company Sponsors Chubb Group of Insurance Companies Infineum USA L.P. Patrons Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Lowenstein Sandler LLP DSM Services

Cocktail Hour Sponsor Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)

Flowers & Publicity Sponsor Wakefern Food Company

Photography Sponsor Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery 8 2014 Program Statistics

2014 Program Statistics

Emergency Shelter Program...... 82 Women and 95 Children 24 Hour Hotline...... 2,275 Calls Supportive/Transitional Housing...... 15 Women, 24 Children Court Advocacy...... 864 Clients Legal Representation...... 89 Clients Counseling and Case Management...... 228 Clients PALS Program (Peace, A Learned Solution)...... 59 Children, 35 Women Domestic Violence Response Teams Program...... 122 Callouts STEP (Skilled Training and Empowerment Program)...... 37 Women Community and Professional Education...... 75 Presentations, 3,000 Attendees

9 Thank you to the following individuals, foundations, 2014 Contributions corporations and community organizations for your support!

YWCA TWIN Sponsors Verizon Foundation Gallina Associates Elizabeth Young Chubb Group of Insurance Companies Westfield Service League Jill Gibson zbt, Certified Public Accounting Colgate-Palmolive Company Wells Fargo Advisors Patricia Granda & Consulting, LLC DSM Services Wells Fargo Foundation - Julia Graziano ExxonMobile Research and Engineering Community Connections Program Elsa and Jorge Guerra Friends (Up to $99) GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Westfield Foundation Dr. and Mrs. William A. Hanlon Robert Adinolfi Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Alice Holzapfel Eleanor Albert Infineum USA L.P. Advocate ($500 to $999) Celia Intili Mari Alberto Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Delaine Bailey-Lane Jacqueline Jenkins Katherine Alexander Lowenstein Sandler LLP Jesenia Brown Janet Killeen Michael Allocco Norvartis Pharmaceuticals Melody Brown Knights of Columbus 5437 Catherine Altieri Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery Cranford Junior Woman’s Club Lassus Wherley & Associates Patricia Altobelli Public Services Enterprise Group (PSEG) Elisa Maria Caetano Dos Santos Senator Raymond Lesniak Brenda Anderson Wakefern Food Corporation Elizabeth Area Women’s Missionary Society Linda Ershow-Levenberg & David Levenberg Harold Arango First Baptist Church of Westfield Anthony Lonardo Denise Arcuri Haven Circle ($25,000 and above) First Presbyterian Church of Cranford Sheryl Machlowitz Azucena Arias United Way of Greater Union County Barbara Gaba, Ph.D. Celia Anastasia Mantia Lauren Aulson Wal-Mart Foundation Janice Gossman Ann Marinaccio Tina Ayala Jean Lachowicz, Ph.D. Merck Partnership for Giving Lois Bass Defender ($10,000 to $24,999) Eugenia Hamlett Joyce Mims Rev. Dr. Christopher Belden Allstate Foundation Heights Insurance Agency - Nicki Montaperto Christina Bernat Margaret and Peter Chang Foundation Allstate Insurance Mt. Zion AME Church Huberto Berrios Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation John Jacobson NAACP Anita Bier E.J. Grassmann Trust Natalie Kraner Michele Naples BJ&M Auto IOLTA Fund of the Bar of NJ The Ladies Philoptochos Society of Holy Trinity North Central Jersey Exxon Annuitant Club, Inc. BJ’s Wholesale Club - Watchung The Plainfield Foundation Greek Orthodox Church Gia Margaret O’Keefe Flavia Blechinger Turrell Fund Lois Nelson Osceola Presbyterian Church Stennisloy Brimm The Tyler Foundation Karen Pfeifer-Jones Dave and Grace Park Frances Burns Union Foundation Anoop Rajendran Partners for Women and Justice Samny Cabrera Westfield United Fund Rev. Diane Rayner-Ruffle Yatish Patel David Cantor Daniel and Jennifer Schildge Honorable Patricia Perkins-Auguste Angela Catania Partner ($1,000 to $9,999) Shelter Alliance Presbyterian Women of Trixy Caytuiro Anonymous (2) Shruti Shah Connecticut Farms Church Cynthia Campbell Brent and Anne Marie Bramnick Union County College Dominic Prophete Jennifer Chu Christ Church in Short Hills United Methodist Church of Summit Phyllis Reich Church Women United of Cranford Colgate-Palmolive Company Women’s Association - Community Presbyterian Rotary Club of Union Elaine Citron Dance Innovations Performance Foundation Church of Mountainside Anne Russell Jean Clark Elberon Development Co. Henry Sacco Alan and Susan Coen Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League, Inc. Supporter ($100 to $499) Thomas and Kathleen Sateary Christine Cohen Fox Rothschild LLP AARP Rahway Chapter Maria Sena Maria Conti Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation ABL Title Insurance Agency, LLC Louise Sgarro Leslie Contreras Michael & Rosemarie Graziano Andrew Adornato Wilma Sinnock Maryanne Curtin Horizon Casualty Services, Inc Rosario Bastedo Diane Smith Robin De Armas Hyde & Watson Foundation Stephen Baxley Linda Specht Christine DelRe Infineum USA L.P. Virginia Bodden Dana Stevens Jane Eaton-McDonald Investors Bank Mayor J. Christian Bollwage Robert and Diane Stites Joleen Edwards Investors Foundation Maria Elena Bordas David and Catherine Strader Courtney Eicholtz Karma Foundation Brown & Brown Insurance Kathleen Sullivan Leslie Escobar KPMG Susan Caufield The Technology Experts, LLC John Esmerado & Denise Errico-Esmerado Janice Lilien Cranford High School Trinitas Regional Medical Center Angie Estevez Lowenstein Sandler LLP Maria Echavarria Maria Tsitsiragos, Esq. Karen Fabian National Temperance Society Election Fund of Joseph Cryan Mike Urbanski Marcial Farro Northfield Bank and Annette Quijano Villani Bus Company Lawrence Feather Phillips 66 Sabrina Elson Jennifer M. Vriens Fine Group Inc. Provident Bank Foundation Empire Education Group, Inc William Webb Maryjane Finne PSEG Trisha Espinoza Plainfield Area YMCA First Baptist Church of Cranford Elizabeth Kenneth & Virginia Richuso Teresa and Angel Estrada Margaret Van Heek Yasmin Fisher Rotary Club of Elizabeth Margaret Erwin Diana Vengsarkar Alexandra Fittin Fred C. Rummel Foundation Faith Lutheran Church Theresa Vinales-Tatem Linda Flores-Tober Soroptimist International Suburban Essex Club Fanwood Lions Club Kathryn Wertheimer Susan Freije Christina Stoneburner, Esq. Ruby Farmer Woman’s Club of New Providence Jocelyn French TJX Foundation Inc. Kenneth Fisher Vernell Wright Maria Fuentes 10 2014 Contributions

Trisha Fuentes Theresa McConnell Mr. and Mrs. Dave Thompson Hillside Police Department Joseph Garcia Mary McTigue Robert Tombs Hillside Senior Center Garden Restaurant & Bar Yessenia Mercedes Barbara Townsend Garcia Hurst Deirdre Gelinne Eric Michaels Lana Ubinski Patricia Granda Irv Gertner Danielle Mignella Nicolas Ubillus The Jamison Group Roberta Geyer Mr. and Mrs. Tony Mignella Erika Urdaneta Junior Woman’s Club of Westfield Diana Gil Louise Molinaro Deirdre Vandeursen Kean University Josefina Gil-Leyva Warren Moore Karl Van Driesen Susan Kloepfer Colleen Gilman Marileidy Morel Brendaliz Vargas Knit Wits Schaefer Gardens Karen Gil-Rozza Nancy Mueller Vasilios Vasilopoulos KPMG Angie Giordano-Adams Erin Muldoon Ariela Venezia Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. Suzanne Bultmeyer Giudice Elsa Muniz Patricia Venezia Linden High School- Youth for United Way Give With Liberty Claudia Murillo Loretta Vignier Maffey’s Lock & Safe Company Rose Goldstein Nationwide Pest Management Valerie Viruet-Santiago Diane Mahoney Luis Gonzales Susan Neglio Nancy Wall April McCarty Victoria Griswold Yuderka Nunez Robert and M. Jean Wands Norma McGuire Richard Growney Mary O’Flynn Helen Wronski Theresa Mihansky Rodolfo Guerrero Sherleen Olson Shakia Wyche Milk Money Consignment Shop Denise Guida Kristy Omelianuk Joan Yankitis Morning Star Community Christian Center Terilye Guzman Cheryl Oram Gabriela Zacarias New Covenant Church Women’s Ministries Kathy Heim Tara Packard Bridgette Zellner Nick’s Pizza & Deli Rita Lucia Henkle-Melick Shirley Pajuelo Karolina Zielinska Maureen Ogonowski Joan Hollander Bobbie Peer Pajama Program Kelvin Holmes Yadelin Pena In Kind Donations Jennie Pallodino Idelpi LLC Nicole Peniston Actavis Michelle Plotnick Giovanna Intili Tiffany Perez Anonymous Laura Quinn Brandon Jackson Frederica Peterson Susan Amorin Robyn Rajs Donna Jackson Paul and Mary Phillips The ARC of Union County Robyn Redding-Lewis Krista James Jacqueline Pidich Jeannette Balanta Maria Reynolds Sejal Jariwala Margaret Pipchick Jeannie Ball Nancy Rubinson Julie Jelniker Donna Posner Shirley Ann Battle & Henrietta Davis Nutan Rubinson Elsie Jenkins Suzanne Prouty Catherine Boxill Kristina Shah Mecca Jennings Christine Radlmann Alicia Ann Caesar St. Theresa Church Jesmic, LLC Lillian Ribeiro Dr. Douglas Chester Shannon Tallon (DBA Berkeley Hardware and Paint) Ivetliz Rios Chico’s - Ridgewood Trizetto Corporation Andrea Jones Cecilia Roberson Chico’s - Westfield Union Spine & Rehabilitation Cindy Jurkunas Patricia Rodrigues-Alfieri Jeanie Clarson Christine and Carol Urban Sanford Kaston & Leslie Raff-Kaston Iris Rodriguez Rosemary Clayton Dryden Watner Lois Kaish Jasmine Rodriguez Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church Weichert Realtors - Westfield Katelyn Keegan Bonnie Ruggiero Iliana Costro David Weinroth Danna Keeling Janet Sangekar Cranford Clergy Council Woman’s Club of Berkeley Heights Maureen Kelly Elizabeth Sanz Cranford Newcomers Club Woman’s Club of Westfield Valynda King Ana Saunders Crazy Dozen Social Club of Plainfield, NJ Barbara Young Maryellen Kintz Gloria Segel Sandra Da Silva Rita Klachkin Jeanette Shell Nicole Davis Beth Klingelhofer Shoprite - Watchung Jenith Dean In preparing this report, the Linda Kopcho Kristina Silvestry William J. Dowdy Foundation YWCA Union County has Abhijit Kothawade Susan Smith Dreyer Farms attempted to recognize all those Laura Kuntz Sylvia Smith Ebenezer AME Church who contributed so generously Dorothy Lallasher Kelly Sommers Elizabethtown Gas during the period January 1, 2014 Diana Marie Laventere Sonic - Elizabeth Yolanda English Alexandra Lembo Justina and Frank Specht Federal Reserve Bank of New York – December 31, 2014. We apologize Jose Leyva Mark Spivey Mrs. S. Ford for any errors or omissions. Linda Logue Susan Steinberg Girl Scout Cadette Troop 40128 Mercedes Lopez Lauri Stamberger Girl Scout Troop 40474 Mary Ann Mackey Tiffany Stokes Girl Scout Troop 41748 Phillip Malavarca Stop and Shop - Watchung Marie Goncalves Cathy Maloney Marian Styles-McClintock Green Thumb Garden Club of Cranford Ginny Martin Jennifer Suarez Maureen Greenbaum Ana Martinez & Hugo Ubillus Catherine Tancordo GSHNJ Troop 40352 Julia McBain-Hernandez Rogelio Tavera Indria Harris Suzanne McConnell Betty Thomas Nancy Harrivan 11 Financial Highlights Fiscal Year 2014

Fiscal Year 2014 (January 1 to December 31)

77% 15%

1% REVENUE 3% 2% Government Grants & Contracts $1,737,472 77% 1% Donations & Contributions 342,932 15% United Way GUC 32,965 1% Program Service Fees 68,294 3% Special Events (net of expense) 35,504 2% Unrealized Gain on Investment/Other 26,885 1%

Total Revenue: $2,244,052

92%

7% EXPENSE

3% Program Services $2,032,034 90% Management & General 66,402 3% Fundraising 155,523 7%

Total Expense: $2,253,959

12 “Never doubt that a “You cannot shake hands “Service is the rent you small group of thoughtful with a clenched fist.” committed citizens can pay for room on this Indira Gandhi earth.” change the world. Indeed, ‐Shirley Chisholm2014 Management Team it is the only thing that (as of 12/31/14) “No real social change ever has.” has ever been brought Margaret Mead “How wonderfulJanice it C.is Lilien Executive Director about without a that nobody need wait revolution... revolution is a single momentTrisha beforeEspinoza “The first problem for all Assistant Executive Directorbut thought for Core Services carried into starting to improve the of us, men and women, Jennifer M. Vriens action.” world.” is not to learn, but to Director of DevelopmentEmma & Marketing Goldman Anne Frank unlearn.” Hector Lopez-Ballesteros, Esq. ‐Gloria Steinem Staff Attorney “Prejudice is a burden “If society will not Ana Martinez that confuses the past, admit of woman’sDirector of Finance “For what is done or threatens the future and free development, learned by one class of Ana Maria Amin renders the present then societyDirector must of Residential be Services women becomes, by inaccessible.” remodeled.” virtue of their common Alka Kamath Maya Angelou Elizabeth DirectorBlackwell of Community Support Services womanhood, the property of all women.” Karolina Szatkowski “We ask justice, we ask ‐Elizabeth Blackwell “No oneDirector can makeof PALS you equality, we ask that feel inferior without your all the civil and political “We hold these truths consent.” Jennifer M. Vriens, Annual Report Editor Eleanor Roosevelt rights that belong to to be self‐evident: that citizens of the United all men and women are States, be guaranteed created equal.” “There will never be a to us and our daughters Elizabeth Cady Stanton new world order until forever.” women are a part of it.” Susan B. Anthony Alice Paul YWCA Union County 1131 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 Phone: (908) 355-1995 • www.ywcaunioncounty.org 24 Hour Hotline: (908) 355-HELP (4357)