Annual Report Community Renewal Society
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Community Renewal Society Annual Report July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Annual Report October 2018 Dear Friends, BOARD OF DIRECTORS We are excited to share Community Renewal Society’s Dr. Sammie Dortch 2017-2018 Annual Report with you. As a faithful supporter President and partner, you know that Community Renewal Society plays a vital role in working to dismantle racism and poverty Rev. Jesse Knox III in the Chicago area and beyond. Vice President Join us as we celebrate this past year’s accomplishments in the Wil Boone areas of criminal justice, police accountability and investigative Secretary journalism! Min. Ronald W. Howell We couldn’t do this important work without you. You are our Treasurer readers, organizers, advocates, infuencers and funders. Together we are working to “Build the Beloved Community,” Rev. Scott Aaseng where all people have the opportunity and resources to fourish. Jaquie Algee Together we are Community Renewal Society. Eddie Bocanegra Daryle Brown Thank you for your unwavering commitment to justice, Rev. Jason Coulter Rev. George W. Daniels Rev. Cy Fields Sol Flores Dr. Sammie Dortch Rev. Robbie Craig Board President Interim Executive Director Rev. Walstone E. Francis Rev. Hannah Kardon Alton Miller Nancy Mullarkey Rev. Samuel Paul Rev. Dr. Vertie Powers Dr. Christophe D. Ringer Teleza Rodgers Rev. Bobbie Taylor Melvin Thompson Justice Reform Restoring Rights & Opportunities In Illinois, about 45% of adults have a criminal record. People Public Act 100-0284 - Sealing Records with criminal records are routinely denied opportunities for quality jobs, We championed one of the most expansive safe housing and education. record sealing laws in the country. We advocate for reforms that HB 5341 – F.A.T.E. (Fair Access to Employment) Bill restore rights and create economic opportunities for people with We advocated for clarifcation that outstanding fnes and fees records. We focus on advancing cannot be considered in petitions to seal a criminal record. legislation in the Illinois HB 3142 - Ban the Box “As a person with a criminal record, I’m worried about General Assembly with the We advocated to “ban the box” in how to pay my fnes, because it’s diffcult trying to get Restoring Rights and admissions for higher education, which employment. It felt good to speak with legislators in Springfeld Opportunities Coalition of Illinois. would open doors to public universities about how passing HB 5341 would help me obtain employment in Illinois. once my record was sealed.” - William, CRS Leader coles Cór ro nd ja le A é Police Accountability s o J y b o t o Increasing Oversight & Transparency h P In Chicago, policing is a matter Court-Enforced Consent Decree of life or death for black and We entered into a lawsuit with ACLU of Illinois, Communities brown neighborhoods. United, ONE Northside and Next Steps to secure a community In 2017, an investigation by the informed and court enforced consent decree over CPD. U.S. Department of Justice Police Contract Accountability concluded that the Chicago Police Department (CPD) has a With the Coalition for Police Contracts Accountability, we pattern and practice of exces- developed and advocated for 14 recommendations to reform sive use of force and violations Chicago’s police union contracts and end CPD’s code of silence. of individuals’ constitutional Civilian Police Oversight “Everyone wants a reason to wake up in the morning. rights. We advocate for Working on police accountability is my wake up call. With the Grassroots Alliance for measures that will improve Police Accountability, we proposed public safety while rebuilding And Community Renewal Society is the safety net that allows an ordinance to create a civilian the broken trust between me to go out—with skills and tools—to lead toward the greater commission to oversee CPD. civilians and police offcers. unity of our City.” - Rev. Robert E. Biekman, Maple Park UMC Investigative Journalism Confronting Racial & Economic Inequality The Chicago Reporter uses the power of investigative journalism, data analysis and narra- “The Chicago Reporter’s human-centered, tive storytelling to show data-supported journalism shines a light how our institutions on our city in a way that creates space for affect racial inequality critical refection and a catalyst for change.” and hold policymakers - Amara Enyia, accountable in one of Public Policy Consultant & mayoral candidate the most segregated P h o cities in the nation. t o b y Jo sé A le ja nd ro Cór coles Tracking Police Reform Thank you! When the Trump administration abandoned federal efforts to We are grateful for the partners who strive enforce reforms of the Chicago Police Department, The Chicago for racial and economic justice with us. Reporter created an interactive online tool, “Monitor Chicago’s Police Reforms,” to track progress of the 99 reform Foundation Partners Coalition Partners recommendations set out by the U.S. Department of Justice. • The Chicago Community Trust • Coalition for Police Contracts • Chicago Tribune Foundation Accountability (CPCA) Exploring the Aftermath of School Closings • The Conant Family Foundation • End Money Bond Coalition Five years after Mayor Rahm Emanuel shuttered 50 public schools, • Richard H. Driehaus Foundation • Grassroots Alliance for Police the largest mass school closing in history at the time, the “Empty • Ford Foundation Accountability (GAPA) Schools, Empty Promises” series explores the aftermath on the • The John D. and Catherine T. • Illinois Gun Violence Prevention South and West sides of Chicago. MacArthur Foundation Coalition • Robert R. McCormick Foundation • Police Accountability Investigating the Impact of Public Transportation • Open Society Foundations Collaborative “Beyond 95th Street” investigates the proposed extension of the • Sahara Enterprises, Inc. • Poor People’s Campaign Chicago Transit Authority’s Red Line and its potential impact on jobs • Taproot Foundation • Responsible Budget Coalition and economic opportunity for the working poor of the South Side. • Wieboldt Foundation • Restoring Rights and Opportunities • Woods Fund of Chicago Coalition of Illinois (RROCI) 2018 Financials Fiscal Year 2018 (July 2017-June 2018) Expenses Revenue Programs $1,891,776 Contributions $713,932 Fundraising $243,340 Program Fees $6,020 Administration* $938,505 Publication/ Fiscal Sponsorship $41,180 Fundraising Sales $27,942 Endowment Investment Income $1,739,262 Programs $130,122 Investment Activity $2,293,798 TOTAL $3,244,923 TOTAL $4,780,954 * Note: Fiscal Year 2018 was a special year in regards * Note: Our investment income represents a change to our administration cost. Our budget included cost in the market value of our investment portfolios for upgrading our organization’s database, strategic and that $1.8 million of that belongs to the Lawson plan implementation and anti-racism training for Trust, which is permanently restricted. CRS does staff, board and community leaders. This administra- not have access to that $1.8 million. tion percentage does not refect our normal adminis- trative cost. 2018 Expenses Endowment Programs 4% Fiscal Sponsorship 1% Programs 58% Administration 29% Fundraising 7% Donors FY2018 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018) $100,000 - $199,999 John McLees The Estate of Kenneth L. Means John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Metropolitan Community Church McDougal Family Foundation Sally and Rev. Thomas E. Miller Polk Bros. Foundation Nancy B. Mullarkey Woods Fund of Chicago Joan Neil New Faith Baptist Church International Northfeld Community Church $25,000 - $49,999 Wayne Bradley and Rick Peterson Joice and Chuck Pharris Anonymous Richard V. Pokorny Anne and John Purdy Jr. SEIU Healthcare Illinois, Indiana, $10,000 - $24,999 Missouri, Kansas Rev. Barbara Taylor and Bob Taylor Davee Foundation Unitarian Church of Evanston Elizabeth B. Phillips Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation $5,000 - $9,999 $500 - $999 Glencoe Union Church Glenview Community Church in memory of Tom Lutz Gale Holmlund and Rev. Scott D. Aaseng Rev. Stephan Angel Beth Babbitt Borst $1,000 - $4,999 Daryle E. Brown Velma Butler and Company, Ltd. Anonymous Courtney and Tony Calero Mary and Adam Arents Marsha and Anthony Clesceri Rev. Barbara A. Bolsen Bruce Cox Wil Boone Dr. Sammie M. Dortch Breon Boyd Susan and Allen Ende Cathaline Carter Pastor Cy Fields Church of the Good Shepherd Lynne Glovka Congregational UCC Nancy and Thomas Hanson in honor of Rev. Jason W. Coulter Rev. Bobbie Taylor Covenant UCC, South Holland Suzanne L. Juday Rev. Robbie and Larry Craig McCormick Theological Seminary Charles Custer Lisa Myers Rev. Dr. Delois Brown-Daniels and New Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Dr. David D. Daniels III Michelle and Ojo Patterson Barbara A. Davis Hadley C. Pihl First Baptist Congregational Church Jacqueline Quern First Congregational Church of La Grange Delia Ramirez First Congregational Church of Wilmette Anne Salomon First Congregational UCC of Naperville Patricia and Ernie Sammann First United Church of Oak Park Southminster Presbyterian Church Sol A. Flores Tammy and Eric Steele Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago Maggie and Dennis Wilson William M. Hales Foundation Illinois Conference of the UCC IMC Chicago Charitable Foundation $250 - $499 $100 - $249 Jaquie Algee Tom Aldrich Petrine and Garold Ashley Dr. Burton R. Andersen Avalon Park Community Church Emily Arents in honor of Mary Bowmann Arents Kathleen and Brian Beggerow Ruth Arents Bethel UCC of Elmhurst Calvert Audrain Susan Bower Lee and Jane Bannor Marla Bramble Dr. Christie Billups Nancy and James Brandt Timuel D. Black Joyce and John Butts Douglas Boldt Chicago Theological Seminary Sandralyn Bourseau Congregational UCC of Arlington Heights Oligon Bradbury Kyle Cramer Rona and Ralph Brown Danville Restoring Our Community Preston M. Browning Angela D’Aversa Leroy Bryant Michelle Day Pastors Makeba and Michael Burford Rev. Curtiss P. Deyoung, Ed.D. Carol L. Callanan-Uhl Beth and Paul Dickerson Colleen Casey in memory of Margery Frens First Congregational Church of Evanston Linton Childs First UMC, Arlington Heights Christ Church UCC of Des Plaines Rev. Walstone E. Francis Linda Crane Evan and Nan Freund Patty Crusius Larry L.