OUR MISSION To invest in sustainable initiatives that promote the overall health of Salem County residents.
OUR VISION To be a financial resource for organizations specializing in servicing the health needs that are deemed to be unmet or underserved.
Cover photo by Judith A. Foley Report to the Community
As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we welcome you to the Salem Health & Wellness Foundation’s (SH&WF) Report to the Community. e SH&WF is pleased to be a part of a community that strives to feed its hungry, provide housing for its homeless and ensure access to health care and human services. e SH&WF invests in sustainable initiatives that promote the overall health of Salem County residents. We work closely with organizations and partners in this community to make a difference – to give the vulnerable a voice, a path, a better world, and hope - fully, as a result, a better life. In 2012, the Board of Trustees embarked on a strategic plan to better focus on specific initiatives to provide greater impact. Using data from KIDS COUNT and the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, the Board chose to center its grantmaking on two areas of greatest need: Nutrition/Childhood Obesity and Teen Pregnancy Prevention. e Board believes that funding through strategic initiatives will have a greater impact. e SH&WF will also continue its responsive grantmaking as well. Both strategies will continue to provide programs and services to meet our mission of promoting the overall health and wellness of Salem County residents. We want to thank all our partners over the last 10 years who have helped us in our endeavors and look forward to what is ahead for the future!
Ernest L. Henderson Brenda L. Goins Chair, Board of Trustees Executive Director
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Seated L-R: Louise Foley, Secretary; Ernest L. Henderson, Chair; Stephen D. Miller, Vice Chair Standing L-R: Sean M. Elwell; Dorothy B. Haefner; Nancy Wollet; Dr. Dennis C. Graham Not present for photo: Alan W. Newkirk, Treasurer and Nancy C. Gerrity
1 FOUNDATION foun •da •tion – noun 1. the basis or groundwork upon which something stands or is supported 2. the act of founding, especially the establishment of an institution with provisions for future maintenance 3. an institution supported by an endowment, often one that provides funds for charities, research, etc
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large. e Trustees serve without compensation and commit P substantial time to the organization. Net proceeds for SH&WF resulted from the October 1, 2002 sale of e Memorial Hospital of Salem County (MHSC) and its related entities, to a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) of Brentwood, Tennessee. e SH&WF is also the beneficiary of income derived from various independent trusts established in years past to advance the work of MHSC. Charitable funds raised by the MHSC auxiliary, as well as bequests and other gis from individuals and funds held in trust by MHSC prior to the sale, have also been transferred to the SH&WF. Streams of interest income from the escrow, the reserve and the independent trusts also flow to the SH&WF. y e l o F
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About Salem County Salem County, New Jersey is the state’s least to the Northeast and Southeast and by Kent and densely populated county, with an estimated New Castle counties in Delaware to the Southwest population of 65,902 people. The county sits in and West. Of the county’s total land, 42.6% is southwestern New Jersey and is bordered by under active farm cultivation. Gloucester and Cumberland counties in New Jersey
3 NUTRITION nu •tri •tion – noun The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. Food; nourishment.
4 TARGETING OBESITY
Some Sobering Numbers Gripping statistics from current county health rankings access a high priority. Within Salem County there is an show that Salem County ranks a disconcerting 20th out of 11.3% unemployment rate and 17% of the county’s the 21 New Jersey counties in health behavior measures children are living in poverty. Salem County also has the including adult obesity and physical inactivity, at 34% and highest number of infant mortalities from premature death. 31% respectively compared to the New Jersey state levels of 25% for both adult obesity and physical inactivity. According to Map the Meal Gap, a local-level food” insecurity“ tool created by Feeding America, a total of According to the 2004 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance 9,640 people (14.6% of the population) are food insecure System (BRFSS), 32.1% of Salem County residents are in Salem County. The percentage of food insecure children obese. This is considerably higher than both New Jersey in Salem County is even higher at 18.6% – a total of (21.9%) and national (23.2%) comparisons, and is more 2,890 children. Of the 24,656 households in Salem than double the Healthy People 2010 objective of 15.0%. County, 2,523 of them (10.2%) receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to In addition to the county’s obesity issue, high rates of un - alleviate food insecurity. employment and poverty make food insecurity and food
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h Focus on Nutrition/Childhood Obesity t i d u J y b As part of the Healthy Kids, Bright Futures initiatives we introduced o t o h P in 2012, the SH&WF will help promote healthier eating habits and lifestyle/nutrition education. Salem County youth deserve the opportunity to establish a healthy lifestyle early in their lives, leading them to a healthy adulthood. “MyPlate” courtesy of the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) e Food Trust A current partner in this endeavor is e Food Trust (TFT), a nationally recognized nonprofit founded in Philadelphia in 1992. TFT helps improve food access and provides nutrition program planning, design and evaluation consulting services. TFT has interviewed key leaders and providers in Salem County. e organization has also scanned and developed an implementation plan that identifies short- and long-term recommendations for priority grantmaking. TFT will assist the SH&WF in its efforts to set a course of action in reducing obesity, improving nutrition and encouraging behavioral changes in children and their families.
5 INITIATIVE in •i•ti •a•tive – noun The ability to assess and initiate things independently. The power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.
6 REDUCING TEEN PREGNANCY
Teen Pregnancy Rates Continue to be a Concern in Salem County The good news: Nationally, teen pregnancy rates are According to a 2005 American Community Survey, 100.0% decreasing. In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and of Salem County families with a female householder (no Prevention reported a total of 367,678 babies born to husband present) and with related children under five years women age 15-19-years, a record low. The bad news: Teen of age, are in poverty. This is much higher than both New pregnancy rates in Salem County continue to climb from Jersey (38.9%) and national (47.4%) comparisons. 13.3% in 2006, to 22.4% in 2008. The 2004 birth rate for teens age 18 to 19 was 75.0 in Salem County, compared to 42.5 in New Jersey.* *Source: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Our Strategy: Healthy Kids, Bright Futures Initiatives Focus on Teen Pregnancy e SH&WF will focus on finding ways to help reduce teen pregnancy and the risk of sexually transmitted diseases among this young population. We seek to reduce the teen birth rate in an attempt to break the cycle of teen pregnancy in Salem County by engaging community leaders, educators, service providers and parents. We will promote community efforts that use evidenced-based programming in teen prevention. Television, music, the Internet and other popular youth media tend to glamorize teens having sexual intercourse and teen parenting, but the reality is starkly different. Having a child during the teen years carries high costs – emotionally, physically, and financially, to the mother, father, child and community. Family Health Initiatives A current partner in this new endeavor is Family Health Initiatives (FHI), a subsidiary agency of the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative. is state-licensed Maternal and Child Health Consortium has served the South Jersey region since 1982. FHI is working with the SH&WF board in examining data from secondary sources to identify core- contributing factors to teen pregnancy and STI’s in Salem County. is work has included interviews with key players and champions in the health care, education, religious, and social service communities that serve youth in Salem County.
7 PARTNERS part •ner – noun One that is united or associated with another or others in an activity or a sphere of common interest. The SH&WF partners with many area nonprofits on an ongoing basis, believing that they are valued assets to the health and wellness of Salem County residents.
8 ONGOING FOUNDATION
Meals on Wheels – Salem County (MOWSC) “Making a difference, one meal at a time” In 1977, MOWSC began delivering 15 to 18 meals, five days a week, to mobility-challenged people in Salem County. Today, this organization delivers up to 225 meals per day to clients on 10 daily routes. MOWSC’s primary goal is to prevent or postpone institutionalization of clients. ey also provide a safety net by alerting families to any changes in a client’s appearance or environment. e SH&WF began partnering with MOWSC in March of 2009, enabling the service to eliminate waiting lists and to expand their routes to include residents living in area senior apartment complexes. Most recently, in December 2012, we matched donation dollars with MOWSC, which provided $7,500 to help seniors specifically during the December holiday season. Cooper University Hospital Salem County Cardiovascular Health Initiative Part of the Cooper Health System, Cooper University Hospital is a non-profit, acute care hospital that’s designated one of three “Safety Net Hospitals” who provide comprehensive healthcare services for the vulnerable, uninsured population. In 2005, the SH&WF partnered with Cooper University Hospital to provide cardiovascular screenings to residents of Salem County. In 2008, the program was expanded to include peripheral vascular and osteoporosis screenings. To date, this program has provided 836 screening events to a total of 29,744 participants. Salem Community College e SH&WF began their partnership with Salem Community College in 2004, with the first of six grants. ese grants enabled the college to: • Develop courses for a degree in health science • Revise its practical nursing program • Provide scholarships in allied health, healthcare and nursing programs Additionally, in 2006, the SH&WF provided a three-year, $312,000 grant, allowing the college to offer health screenings, fitness and health programs through a partnership with the YMCA. e program impacted 2,712 participants in the County.
Other Partners Include: New Jersey Commission for the Blind (grant) ...... $8,000 Family Health Initiatives ...... $23,320 e Food Trust ...... $50,000 Gateway Community Action Partnership ...... $15,420 Shadow Equestrian ...... $18,000
9 ACHIEVEMENT a•chieve •ment – noun A thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage or skill.
10 Salem Health & Wellness Foundation 10-Year Recap General Healthcare and Prevention for the Underserved Programs ...... $3,716,104 Cancer support, cardiovascular/peripheral/ osteoporosis screenings, pregnancy support services/STD education, mammogram screenings for the uninsured, purchase of AED equipment, cardio rehab and fitness program for the disabled and their caregivers.
Family Support Programs ...... $2,035,963 Support for children and families touched by cancer, childhood obesity, adolescent behavioral counseling, autism services, health literacy for families, and custodial grandparent support services.
Senior Health and Wellness Programs ...... $1,234,956 Alzheimer’s education, senior art and movement, senior fitness, meal delivery for the homebound, health screenings, and home care nursing services.
Youth-Oriented Programs ...... $656,976 Scholarships, aer-school programs, Internet safety for youth, teen pregnancy prevention, and teen dating conference.
Substance Abuse Programs ...... $631,058 Family therapy and adolescent resident rehab, educational programs, drug prevention/tracking, and substance abuse counseling support
Other Programs ...... $1,764,769 Mental health services, equine-assisted therapy services, transportation, mobile dental services, HIV/AIDS case management and support for homeless families. $10,000,000 + 10 Years of Helping During the past 10 years, the SH&WF Board has awarded more than $10 million in grant funds to over 40 nonprofit organizations. ese groups, both large and small, work tirelessly to make a difference in our community. y e l o F
. A h t i d u J y b o t o h P 11 SALEM HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION, INC. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSTION DECEMBER 31, 2012
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents (Note 2) $ 1,016,154 Prepaid Expenses 7,849 Investment Income Receivable 52,643 Investments - SEI Trust company (Note 5) 44,638,880 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $ 45,715,526
NONCURRENT ASSETS Assets Held in Perpetuity By Outside Trustees (Note 7) 11,271,119 Equipment, Net (Note 8) 25,626 TOTAL NONCURRENT ASSETS 11,296,745 TOTAL ASSETS $ 57,012,271
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
LIABILITIES Accounts Payable 10,319 Accrued Wages 3,664 Accrued Payroll Taxes 2,430 Grants Payable (Note 9) 505,842 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 522,255
NET ASSETS Unrestricted $ 45,218,897 Penlianently Restricted 11,271,119 TOTAL NET ASSETS 56,490,016 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 57,012,271
12 SALEM HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION, INC. STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total REVENUES, GAINS, AND OTHER SUPPORT
Contributions $ 28,257 $ 28,257 Additional Proceeds-Sale of Hospital 2,247 2,247 Distributions-Perpetual Trusts 368,668 368,668 Interest Income 245 $ 104,415 104,660 Dividend Income 1,327,905 1,327,905 Realized Gain on Sale of Securities 74,867 74,867 Capital Gain Distributions 46,004 46,004 Unrealized Gain on Investments 2,440,581 2,440,581 Change in Value of Assets Held in Perpetuity by Outside Trustees 699,926 699,926 Net Assets Released from Restrictions 5,000,000 (5,000,000)
TOTAL REVENUES, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT $ 9,288,774 $ (4,895,585) 699,926 $ 5,093,115
EXPENSES AND LOSSES Program Services $ 202,705 $ 202,705 Supporting Services: Management and General 484,573 484,573 Fundraising 2,925 2,925 Realized (Loss) on Sale of Securities $ 94,719 94,719
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 690,203 $ 94,719 $-$784,922
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS $ 8,598,571 $ (4,990,304) $ 699,926 $ 4,308,193 NET ASSETS - JANUARY 1, 2012 36,620,326 4,990,304 10,571,193 52,181,823 NET ASSETS - DECEMBER 31, 2012 $ 45,218,897 $-$11,271,119 $ 56,490,016 Promoting the Health and Wellness of All Salem County Residents
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