2015 Annual Report
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2015 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 ANNUAL ONS UTI SOL Chrysalis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals by providing the resources and support needed to find and retain employment. 1 CHRYSALIS • 2015 Annual Report 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Dear Friend, Our work at Chrysalis is like trying to solve a puzzle. We’ve also partnered with other leaders in the No two clients walk through our doors with the same community to help get LA back to work. Whether it’s life experiences and challenges. Like puzzle pieces, we our leadership in the Los Angeles Regional Initiative arrange just the right combination of programs, supports, for Social Enterprise (LA:RISE), announced by Mayor encouragement, and training to help our clients find a Garcetti at our downtown office this past summer, or job—and make a beautiful picture come to life. our collaboration with the Department of Probation and other service providers on the Breaking Barriers project, This year we helped over 2,100 courageous men and we will do whatever it takes to ensure our clients have women get back on the path to self-sufficiency through the best shot at a brighter future. employment. And while the economy has improved for many, our clients are the ones with the most significant The pages that follow illustrate some of the key barriers to employment: lack of education or training, aspects of our work. We are truly excited about the inconsistent job histories, and felony convictions. That opportunities that lie ahead, and thank you for being a is why our staff is working harder and more creatively part of our success. than ever to make a difference in their lives. Mark Loranger Hayward Kaiser President & CEO Chairman of the Board 400+ 2,151 clients accessed Chrysalis clients secured work with services every day the help of our program 2015 Annual Report • CHRYSALIS 2 CLIENT DEMOGRAPHICS Clients come to Chrysalis from varied backgrounds and experiences, but what they all have in common is the hope for a second chance. Our individualized approach allows us to meet each client where they are, put the pieces of their own unique puzzle together, and get them on the path to employment and self-sufficiency. PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER: CONVICTIONS AND THE JOB SEARCH A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE: HOUSING Our clients want to find solutions and move their lives forward. For those with a criminal 73% of clients reported being unstably housed or homeless upon arrival at history, we help prepare them to talk with potential employers about their record. Chrysalis. We connect them to outside resources while focusing on the job search. 30% homeless 29% with friends or 13% family rehab 1% facility hotel or motel 57% CRIMINAL of Chrysalis clients must navigate their HISTORY job search with a criminal record homeless includes clients who may be living in an emergency shelter, transitional housing, or on the streets. 100% 27% 57% 22% low-income no high school criminal history of diploma or GED record substance abuse 3 CHRYSALIS • 2015 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report • CHRYSALIS 4 CORE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Chrysalis’ proven array of job-readiness classes and services is the COMPLETING THE PUZZLE: RESOURCES framework that allows our clients to assemble the pieces they need to Services that meet client needs and are current with job market demands, conduct a successful job search. Our curriculum is designed to improve job help lock in great chances at success! In addition to our Core Employment search skills, self-confidence, and employability. Program, our clients have access to a range of other resources. In 2015, we refreshed our assessment tools and the line-up of classes to Workshops Bus Tokens better serve our clients. Our core curriculum now features four Job Prep courses, as well as computer skills classes, customer service training, and Resume Prep Mental Health Counseling specialized programming for those facing a job search with a conviction in their background. Practice Interviews Legal Counseling Computers Driver’s License Fund Dedicated volunteers provide one-on-one coaching through resume preparation and practice interviews, while Employment Specialists serve Phones Work Wardrobe as personal advocates, helping clients access the resources they need to Mail Center Support Groups achieve their goals. Scholarship Funds Women’s Empowerment Program Solutions that work: in 2015, Chrysalis launched a new retention initiative, through which we contacted clients at several points throughout the year Customer Service Training Writing Empowerment Program after they had become employed. Among those reached, 75% were still employed at six months after landing their first job. 2,748 2,414 6,694 21,134 resumes practice interviews hours of computer hours of core prepared conducted training held classes conducted 5 CHRYSALIS • 2015 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report • CHRYSALIS 6 TRANSITIONAL JOBS PROGRAM For those clients with significant barriers to employment, Chrysalis As a subgrantee of the Social Innovation Fund, a program of offers paid, transitional employment with our in-house Chrysalis the Corporation for National and Community Service, Chrysalis Enterprises businesses to get them started on the road to permanent, was selected to be part of a first of its kind study conducted by outside employment. Transitional jobs deliver marketable experience Mathematica Policy Research. Commissioned by REDF and published in and occupational skills in a closely supervised, supportive working 2015, the study provided convincing evidence that transitional jobs are environment that allows clients to prove themselves as reliable, capable an effective solution. workers. Employment Specialists identify clients who may benefit from working CREATING A LINK: THE PATH TO HIRED a transitional job or have skills that make them an ideal candidate for In 2015, the first of its kind Mathematica Jobs Study was published the staffing segment of our social enterprise businesses. The number and the data demostrated that transitional jobs create real solutions. of workers gaining employment outside of Chrysalis after joining Housing stability increased by 253% our staffing pool or street maintenance teams nearly doubled during and dependence on government 2015. support decreased by 47% The increase in clients landing outside jobs after working with Chrysalis Participants increased their monthly Enterprises further supports the value of transitional jobs programs. This income from work by 91% positive trend has also been proven and vetted by academic studies. 625 $3.1m 339,927 clients worked client wages earned through hours worked through transitional jobs Chrysalis Enterprises Chrysalis Enterprises 7 CHRYSALIS • 2015 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report • CHRYSALIS 8 2015 FINANCIALS 17% 11% Individuals & Fundraising and Corporations Administration 11% Foundations 55% OPERATING 54% Chrysalis Chrysalis EXPENSES Enterprises REVENUE & Enterprises SUPPORT 9% Government 35% Program 8% Events OPERATING REVENUE & SUPPORT EXPENSES Individuals & Corporations $2,153,333 17% Fundraising and Administration $1,307,930 11% Foundations $1,412,236 11% Program $4,340,274 35% Government $1,123,040 9% Chrysalis Enterprises $6,726,921 54% ______________________________________________ Events $1,070,967 8% TOTAL $12,375,125 100% Chrysalis Enterprises $6,969,910 55% ______________________________________________ TOTAL $12,729,486 100% 3 84 Chrysalis full-time 391 centers employees volunteers 9 CHRYSALIS • 2015 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report • CHRYSALIS 10 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS $100K + Chernin Entertainment Peter Nichols & Monique Barron Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP City National Bank Nordstrom The Giving Keys Hayward J. Kaiser, Chairman Anonymous Comcast NBC Universal Oarsmen Foundation HFF Robert E. Hart, Immediate Past Chair The Herb Alpert Foundation Conservice - The Utility Experts Omaze Douglas & Lisa Holte Jeffrey Daly, Vice Chair John W. Carson Foundation Creative Artists Agency Pacific Western Bank The Horn Foundation Marchell Hilliard, Secretary Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Bob & Carole Daly Will Packer Productions Carl W. Johnson Foundation Paul Stapleton, Treasurer Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Jeff & Marci Daly The Parish of Saint Matthew Scott and Marjorie Johnson Fund of The Mark Loranger, President/CEO Foundation The Walt Disney Studios and ABC Pass it Along Fund, California Community Minneapolis Foundation Marc Ackerman Seth MacFarlane Foundation Timothy & Peggy Dubois Foundation Karine Joret & Jim Freedman Jill Baldauf REDF Eisner Jaffe, A Professional Corporation The Pfaffinger Foundation Jeffrey & Marilyn Katzenberg Timothy Dubois The Rose Hills Foundation Evolution Media Capital Katherine Pope & Richard Robbins Donna Langley & Ramin Shamshiri Brian Eisendrath The Walter J. and Holly O. Thomson Fake Empire / Matte Brett Ratner & James Packer Gary Lichtig Richard Foos Foundation Richard & Shari Foos RentCollect & Assurant Larry & Vicki London Jenna Geiger FPI Management Sawchuk Family Foundation Roy H. March Rick Hess $50,000–$99,999 The David Geffen Foundation ScreenBid LLC Jeff McFarland Marchell Hilliard Anonymous Jenna Geiger Robert Shaye Richard J. Riordan Fund Mary Ellen Kanoff Bank of America Merrill Lynch Goldman, Sachs & Co. Colin & Jacqueline Shepherd Michael Robin Joan Kramer The Carl and Roberta Deutsch Good Universe Anonymous The Rosenthal Family Foundation Jonathan Levinson Foundation Greystar Sklar Kirsh LLP Sterling Ruby Alan Long Roy & Patricia Disney