Letter from Board President and Chief Executive Officer s we turn the historical page, and enter We are not only deeply rooted in our mission, Aour 51st year of service to the community, we are constantly guided by it. We continue we look ahead to the valuable role QCAP will to reflect on how we serve our clients and the play in continuing to provide educational and community, how we can improve the quality economic opportunities to residents. To mark of service we deliver, and how we can help this milestone, we are pleased to unveil our our clients reach their goals more efficiently. new QCAP logo. The logo reflects the strength Through Project IMPACT, a joint program of the and diversity of the residents and families we United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack serve surrounded by the unity of QCAP and Valley and the State Street Foundation, QCAP our community. has embarked on a process to evaluate and improve our integrated client service delivery After 51 years, we have not rested in our mission. model and measure impact more effectively. Despite an economic recovery that has brought jobs and growth to our region, many of our Throughout this work, we will draw upon our clients have been left in the shadows of the solid foundation of partnerships, both within Beth Ann Strollo Josephine Shea recession. They work hard, balance multiple QCAP, and with the hundreds of community Chief Executive Officer Board President jobs, and yet still struggle to afford the high organizations that we work with annually. cost of housing and other basic needs. Without We know that when clients face daunting community action programs and services, they times, it is not just one singular issue they dedicate themselves to serving our clients and risk dropping even further into poverty every need assistance with, they need a supportive the community. Together we make a difference day. Our work is as important as ever. network to help them lay their own foundation. in our community and in the lives of so many. In this Annual Report is the story of one Thank you to our funders and donors in the of those families, Davaughn, a single community – both individuals and business Sincerely, father, and his two children, who through partners – whose generosity and support perseverance and QCAP support has moved make this work possible. We look forward to from homelessness to stability and who is on our continued partnership. And thank you to Josephine Shea Beth Ann Strollo the path to financial independence. the QCAP Board of Directors and staff who Board President Chief Executive Officer 1 2015-2016 Board of Directors President’s Appreciation: NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENTING Josephine Shea Maureen Ayers Atlantic Paul M. Connolly Southwest Quincy QCAP honors and expresses our gratitude to Josephine Shea, as she Tahlia Gunter Head Start Policy Council completes her term as President Gina Johnson Weymouth of QCAP’s Board of Directors. May Lam Germantown Kevin Matta Germantown Josephine Shea has been a Barbara Morris Quincy Point passionate supporter of the City of Quincy and of QCAP. She holds a PRIVATE REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENTING true sense of community and civic duty, Rev. Emeritus Sheldon W. Bennett United First Parish Church and has a unique ability to lead and rally Judith E. Farmer Bank of Canton others around important causes and issues. Rosemarie McGillicuddy South Shore Savings Bank Josephine joined the Board in 2008, became its Assistant Treasurer in 2009, Douglas W. Moseley Mayor Robert L. Hedlund, Vice President in 2010, and has held the position of President since 2011. In all Town of Weymouth of these roles, she provided inspiring leadership to the staff and Board to James B. Murdoch Stop & Shop Supermarket Company overcome any challenges, including developing a successful fundraising plan Frank Poon Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. to allow QCAP to continue to provide essential services in the areas of housing, Geoffrey P. Wermuth Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane workforce development, and nutrition. She also led a delegation of Board members and QCAP’s CEO to Washington, D.C. to successfully secure funds to PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENTING build our Rosemary & Archie Wahlberg Head Start Early Learning Center. Josephine Shea Mayor Thomas P. Koch, City of Quincy Josephine is unafraid to take on challenges, always remaining positive and Michael J. Berry Councilor Margaret E. Laforest stepping up whenever needed without hesitation. She generously gives of Debbie Abrahams-Alves Councilor Brad Croall her time and shares her decades of experience to help QCAP. Her energy and Janet Crowley Councilor Ian Cain commitment inspires staff to do their best work, and in turn, she appreciates and Linda Perry Councilor Brian Palmucci understands the level of dedication the QCAP staff have to our work and mission. Timothy McAloon Councilor Kirsten L. Hughes We thank Josephine for her tremendous dedication as President and are grateful Stephanie Glennon Councilor William P. Harris she will continue to serve on the Board as Vice President and carry on her Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer tradition of service to helping the community. Beth Ann Strollo Anna B. Slavin 2 NEIGHBORHOOD Tribute to Janet Crowley REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENTING Mission Statement Maureen Ayers Atlantic Through public and private partnerships we As Janet Crowley retires from the Board of Directors Paul M. Connolly Southwest Quincy endeavor to assist families and individuals in our this year, we express our gratitude for her countless Tahlia Gunter Head Start Policy Council communities to improve the quality of their lives contributions to QCAP and the community. Gina Johnson Weymouth by minimizing the effects of poverty, promoting First elected to the Board in 1978, Janet has been May Lam Germantown self-sufficiency and advocating for dedicated to the mission of community action Kevin Matta Germantown social change. and to helping those in need. She represented Barbara Morris Quincy Point the Quincy Ward 3 City Councilor, the Wollaston PRIVATE REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENTING Vision Statement 2015-17 Montclair Neighborhood of Quincy, and had the respect of every City Councilor who served that ward in her Rev. Emeritus Sheldon W. Bennett United First Parish Church Quincy Community Action Programs (QCAP) 38-year tenure on the Board. With genuine concerns Judith E. Farmer Bank of Canton will continue to be recognized as a leading for her community, Janet provided a voice to the needs of Rosemarie McGillicuddy South Shore Savings Bank community organization dedicated to reducing her neighbors, helping to shape important programs and services. Janet was a Past President, and Douglas W. Moseley Mayor Robert L. Hedlund, poverty. Our clients will experience QCAP as served in a number of Officer positions and on the Executive Committee throughout her term. Town of Weymouth a welcoming place where their strengths are James B. Murdoch Stop & Shop Supermarket Company valued and they are treated with respect. We Janet gave of herself to her community and to Quincy, where she and her family have lived for nearly Frank Poon Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. recognize individual responsibility as a starting 50 years. Janet has long held a passion for civic involvement, participating and holding leadership Geoffrey P. Wermuth Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane point on our clients’ path to achieve economic positions in many local clubs and associations. With her husband of 56 years, Howard, Janet was an and social progress. We provide quality services PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENTING active leader on the Wollaston Montclair Neighborhood Association for many years. In turn, Janet to address the multiple and changing needs of and Howard helped develop young people and encouraged them to take on leadership roles in the Josephine Shea Mayor Thomas P. Koch, City of Quincy our clients. We build and sustain community community. She is also a member of the Knights of Columbus and Sacred Heart Church, and is Michael J. Berry Councilor Margaret E. Laforest partnerships to strengthen both our clients and retired from the City of Quincy where she served in the Auditor’s Office. Debbie Abrahams-Alves Councilor Brad Croall the areas we serve and we strive to broaden these Janet Crowley Councilor Ian Cain connections and resources whenever possible. Janet served QCAP, the City of Quincy, and her neighborhood with integrity and dedication. Time Linda Perry Councilor Brian Palmucci We value our employees as our greatest asset and again, she has answered the call to provide help and support, and, as a leader for change, she Timothy McAloon Councilor Kirsten L. Hughes and will recognize their accomplishments, while mobilized others in her mission, and called on future generations to carry on this important work. Stephanie Glennon Councilor William P. Harris encouraging and supporting their professional With true passion and care, she has passed on these unique qualities to her four children and her Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer growth and development. grandchildren. Without a doubt, Janet is a legacy. Beth Ann Strollo Anna B. Slavin 3 IMPACT QCAP is proud to have made continued impact in A constant theme for QCAP is the analysis of to the students during the day, the “Pop-Up” the past year. These achievements would not have community and client needs, and developing ensures that families have greater access to foods been possible without the leadership of our Board solutions within the organization to meet those to make healthy meals at home too. The “Pop-Up” of Directors, the collaboration of our community needs. One example of that is addressing the issue pilot has already been well-received with nearly partners, the support of our legislators and funders, of food insecurity, particularly among young people 100 households per month added, now all with and the efforts of our staff and volunteers.