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2017-2018-Annual-Report.Pdf FAMILY MATTERS ANNUAL REPORT September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018 Family Matters | 7731 N Marshfield Ave | Chicago, IL 60626 | www.familymatterschicago.org FAMILY MATTERS' MISSION Family Matters partners with youth and families in northeast Chicago to address and overcome structural racism and systemic oppression to build an equitable society. Vision: To facilitate personal and collective justice utilizing the Principles of Leadership—developing strong relationships, meaningful communication, and safe environments—for courageous social change. A Note About our Work In the city and the nation, racism, violence, and oppression still remain, and it could be argued that segregation and inequity are even more evident today. In its 32 years, Family Matters has also seen the power of relationships, education, and leadership development in dissolving barriers and developing potentials. Through our experience with peace building communication and youth mentoring, we have witnessed how individual lives, families, and communities can be changed. This is why we continue to do the work we do, now through the targeted lens of eliminating racism and oppression. 2017-2018 Board of Directors Officers Karen Hedberg, Retired Kate Bradley, President Richard Loundy, Devon Bank, Retired Roberta Buchanan, Vice President Silvina Mamani, Howard Area Community Center Nancy Jarvinen, Treasurer Ted Miin, Volunteer David Angel, Secretary Cynthia Patti, Volunteer Paul Peterson, Bank of America Members Jon Powell, Resurrection Medical Group Bob Bobesink, Self-Employed Anna Sardar-Bauer, Sara Garcia Cindy Borski, Exelon Brad Schwarzhoff, B.Rad, Inc. Kate Bradley, Volunteer Jevon Stewart, Xylem Michael Chabraja, Ice Miller Vassilis Vergotis, Eurex Hope Chernich, Irving Park United Methodist Church Desiree Washington, That Crafty Cupcake Elaine Clemens, Winnetka Congregational Church Jamshaid Wasson, Au Bon Pain Cassio Gasiorowski, Student 2017-2018 Staff Kim DeLong, Executive Director Chris Spence, Director of Youth Engagement and Boys To Men Devon Lovell, Academic Director (Teen Boys Program) Gretchen Nord, Director of Communications and Special Events Brooke Turner, Director of Evening Tutoring Carolina Patino-Caban, Programming Coordinator Rachel Ward, Director of Family Connections Marisela Raigosa-Conlon, Director of Administration I. Ashaki Williams-McClain, Director of That Goddess Power Amanda Reuter, Development Director (Teen Girls Program) YOUTH & PROGRAMS 95% 60% 70% 90% 113 124 3,694 Living below First- or Experienced Potential first- Youth Volunteers Hours poverty level second- or witnessed generation Members volunteered generation trauma college students immigrant It feels like a second home. It’s like nobody can hurt me here. “ - Family Matters Youth Member ” Evening That Goddess Tutoring Power 1:1 Tutoring/Mentoring Teen Girls Program Ages 8 - 19 Ages 13 - 19 Family Boys to Connections Men Literacy & Leadership Teen Boys Program Ages 6 - 12 Ages 13 - 19 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN ACTIVITIES/DISCUSSIONS ABOUT: Equity in education Gun violence Career- and college-readiness Coping with stress Community beautification Physical fitness Resolving conflicts Self-care and self-love Community service Peace Circles Consent Employment-seeking strategies Cultural diversity Goal-setting Just being here makes me feel safe. “ - Family Matters Youth Member ” FINANCIAL STATEMENT Statement of Financial Position August 31, 2018 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $188,115 Accounts Receivable 97,185 Investments 24,576 Property and Equipment (less depreciation) 58,619 Total Assets $368,495 Liabilities & Net Assets Accounts Payable $3,817 Accrued Expenses 4,021 Total Liabilities $7,838 Net Assets Unrestricted $255,030 Temporarily restricted 105,627 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $368,495 Revenue Breakdown Individuals Foundations Corporations Faith Groups City of Chicago THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS During the 2017-2018 academic year, Family Matters welcomed over 125 regular volunteers who contributed nearly 3,700 hours! In addition to weekly tutor/mentors, we appreciate all of the event committee members, administrative volunteers, and school groups who donate their time to Family Matters. Thank you! Ways to Volunteer at Family Matters: - Work with a youth one-to-one weekly as a tutor/mentor - Volunteer to support administrative tasks Kimberly with her tutor, Annie - Join an event committee - Share information about your career or professional field with youth - Chaperone a group of teens on a college visit - Write an article for Family Matters' Blog If you would like to become a volunteer, please contact Devon at [email protected]. 2017 - 2018 Volunteers The following people volunteered with Family Matters on a regular basis during the 2017-2018 year: Samantha Aguilar Farrah deTomaso Chanquel Jones Andrew Masterson Paz Salas Marina Aivaliotou Mary Jo Deysach Ayah Kamel Kendra McClintock Michael Salinas Ariana Anderson Gretchen Ekerdt Jennifer Kloc Cheryl McKay Isaac Sardar-Bauer Anna Ashcraft Julie Enichen Faith Knocke Marietta McPike Maggie Sarmiento Sadie Baker Shandee Ewert Emily Knowlan Amy Nedoss Brad Schwarzhoff Jennifer Beattie Brett Fox Greg Korak Abbey Owen Komal Shah Troy Bienash Jennifer Gaspers Phyllis Kravitz Liz Pasnik Betsy Shuman-Moore Naomi Blaushild Lora Gettleman Emily Lamp Cynthia Patti Gabriela Silva Bob Bobesink Sarah Goldberg Laurel Lawson Laurie Petersen Sharon Smarsh Jan Bowers William Goss Margarita Loxas Sharon Pines Caroline Smart Audris Bradley Jimmy Guan Jill Lueke Strother Purdy Holly Smirl Paul Bradley Allisen Hansen Kevin Maahs Afaf Qayyum Jane Stevens Stephanie Brehm Karen Hedberg Linda Madigan Bill Ragsdale Kinga Tomcyzk Kelly Chestnut Ella Heider Peter Maletich Catherine Rector Ben Tudor Elaine Clemens Deric Holloway Linda Malstrom Ariel Reid Andrew Warden Faustin Combe Anthony Hunter Bob Malstrom Amanda Reuter Mary Watt Kathie Cunningham Jamila Hussein Leticia Manos Isabel Rodriguez Bennett Wirth The following organizations sent groups of volunteers and/or interns to Family Matters during the 2017-2018 year: Adler School of Psychology New Trier High School Northwestern University Loyola University Northeastern IL University Sacred Heart Schools THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS Family Matters is deeply grateful to the following organizations and individuals for their generous support between September 1, 2017 and August 31, 2018. Note to Donors: It is important to us that you be properly recognized for your contributions and we strive for accuracy. If we have made an error, please contact the Communications Department at 773-465-6011 x114 or gretchen@ familymatterschicago.org. $10,000 and up Check Point Software Technologies Specialty Print Communications Rebecca Malik and Tony Bone Hope and David Chernich Judy and Todd Steele Linda and Bob Malstrom Kate and Paul Bradley Christ Church Stratagem Construction Marilyn`s Dreamscapes, LLC Mike and Lindsey Chabraja Citizens For Joe Moore Gary Tabasinske Jabari McKrieth First Presbyterian Church of Elaine Clemens Target Corporation Cheryl Miller Wilmette Devon Bank Vassilis Vergotis North Shore Associates in George R. Kendall Foundation Dewan Foundation Helen and Harold Voris Gynecology and Obstetrics, S.C. Haag Family Foundation Eileen Fisher, Inc. Winnetka Congregational Church Off The Ground Dance Studio Karen Hedberg Robert and Helen Evans Betsy and Jeff Zeiger Jonah Orlofsky and Joan Polacheck Kenilworth Union Church Exelon Scott Peterson and Judith Desenis Tom Lucaccioni Family Matters Paul Peterson and Yonit Hoffman Dick McDonald Kelly Gallagher $500 - $999 Nicole and Steve Petsos McGraw Foundation Glencoe Union Church Michael and Joan Pine Paul M. Angell Family Foundation Hitachi High Technologies, Inc Adler Family Foundation Sacred Heart Schools The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund Mary Ann and Jim Hoey Mary Bao Jen Sherrill and Ameya Kaveeshwar The Seabury Foundation Deb and David Holloway Heather Bolton and Jason Vedder Karie and Allen Smith Jacob Best Foundation Jan Bowers and Will Linder State Farm Companies Foundation John and Betty Jacobs Joan and John Broughton Three Corners Development $5,000 - $9,999 Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Pat Broughton Howard and Cynthia Turner James & Catherine Denny Kevin Cahill Diana and Kevan Turner Albank Cathy Carpenter and Dave Baker Kim DeLong and Dan Broughton Foundation Ralph and Julie Walsh Nancy and Nate Jarvinen CARS of America Desiree Washington and Chris Eurex Liz and David Chandler Larry and Vicki Handwerk kCura LLC Stevenson Rita Keller Community Church of Barrington Mary and Bill Watt Jason`s Foods Core 12, LLC Peter and Stephanie Keehn Keyt Consulting Todd Wiener and Paula Jacobi Mary and Andy Lindblad Creekside Natural Therapeutics William Blair & Company, LLC North Shore Baptist Church Bob and Chie Curley North Shore Gas Company Jessica and Alan Littmann Dick and Donna Loundy Catherine Denny Cynthia and Jim Patti Mary Jo Deysach and Francis Lynch Philip and Nina Martin $100 - $499 S&C Electric Paul Diebel The Community Church of Wilmette Kaethe Morris Hoffer and Matt Morris Denise Donovan Soraya Aghai Neon CRM Susan Eggers and Bob Goldman Mary and John Albright David and Peg Ekerdt Kreg Allison and Helene Cissell $1,000 - $4,999 Gretchen and Brent Nord Northwestern University`s Graduate Gretchen Ekerdt Robert Allison Allison & Schneck, LLC Student Association Evanston Meeting of Friends Jay Althouse and Carol Cory Alpha Adjusting Company Michael and Laurie Petersen Exelon Dollars for Doers Amazon Smile Foundation ARB Trading Group
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