Annual Report
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2013 | 2014 annual report 1 contents 3 program highlights 19 ywca of el paso foundation - funds 5 message from the president and ceo 20 corporate, foundation, and individual donors 6 military partnership 30 transitional living center donors 7 supporting military families 33 in-kind donations 8 investing in children 34 program funding 10 strengthening families 35 board of directors & staff / foundation trustees 12 fitness and aquatics division 14 economic empowerment division 16 financials 2 child and youth services • 2,118 children attended YWCA after-school programs at 43 locations countywide ywcaprogram highlights 2013-2014 • 754 preschool children received high quality programming, ensuring their readiness for elementary school • 1,702 teens engaged in leadership development programs • 457 children attended YWCA summer camps preventing homelessness and domestic violence • 262 children experiencing homelessness were served at the Judy and Kirk Robison Mi Casa Early Learning Program at no charge to their families • 86 women who were experiencing homelessness and their children (160 total) put their lives back together while gaining the skills necessary for independence at the Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center • 11 women and their children (20 total) left abusive relationships and began new lives at Independence House economic empowerment • 1,751 persons received credit counseling, money management classes, homebuyer education and mortgage default assistance • Returned $2,638,817 to creditors through debt management plans • Community outreach to 1,103 individuals racial justice • 5,938 people benefitted from 152 community workshops, provided by 75 volunteer racial justice facilitators to help put an end to racism family support • 682 adults supported a healthy transition for their children by attending YWCA “Children Cope With Divorce” classes • 5,623 children (monthly) received subsidized child care through the Workforce Solutions Borderplex Child Care Services (CCS) contract, enabling families to work • $197,923 awarded in financial assistance for YWCA memberships and programs thanks to support from the YWCA of El Paso Foundation and other donors • 18 low-income senior citizens resided in YWCA affordable housing among a supportive community of their peers 3 Rebecca Krasne President Sandra E. Braham, Ed.D. Chief Executive Officer 4 a message from our president and ceo Greetings, stakeholders. The YWCA Board and staff are pleased to present our 2013 - 14 Annual Report, highlighting our mission-based work that is dedicated to the elimination of racism and the economic empowerment of women in the Paso del Norte region. This work would not be possible without the tremendous support and investment of volunteers, donors and corporate partners. Investments in technology have been a major factor in our ability to better meet our community’s needs and we were pleased to introduce significant savings for our members who utilize our “EZ Pay”, recurring automatic payment plans. We have also made it easier for donors who want to contribute online. Technology now allows us to communicate with our members via text message which has improved our ability to notify our members of closures, emergency communications and other program-specific, time-sensitive information. Indeed this was a year of transformation. We finalized the sale of our Sarah Lea Building, making way for the new El Paso Leadership Academy Charter School. The Sarah Lea Building served us well as our headquarters for almost 25 years and though we leave treasured memories behind, we are moving boldly toward the future, ensuring steps are taken to never forget Sarah Lea’s impact on the growth and development of the YWCA. We quietly ended our Be-Y Miracles Happen Capital Campaign, though needs remain. We cannot thank enough the donors of this important fundraising effort. We recognize your tremendous sacrifice during a very challenging financial period. As we turn our attention to the year ahead, we ask for your continued support and investment in El Paso’s women and children. Your investment in the YWCA pays dividends through improved health, wealth, employment, safety and housing for our community’s most vulnerable families. Thank you for making our work possible! Rebecca Krasne Sandra E. Braham, Ed.D. President Chief Executive Officer 5 supporting military families Following the announcement in 2005 that Ft. Bliss would These programs offer care and support for children of active be significantly expanded through Base Realignment and duty soldiers. The YWCA was also certified as a member of Closure (BRAC), the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region Board the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral of Directors approved a new Strategic Plan that would Agencies (NACCRRA) — a resource to help military families intentionally focus efforts to align the programs of the El Paso identify and secure high quality care for their children. The ASPYN YWCA with the needs of soldiers, their families and veterans. program provides fee assistance to military and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian patrons who are living off-post. ASPYN As the largest provider of non-profit, private child care after-school program providers are trained to meet the Council in the region, the YWCA forged a path to nationally on Accreditation (COA) standards for quality after-school care. accredit its early learning centers and after-school programs. Working with the Department of Defense COA is considered the leading voice of the after-school initiatives, the YWCA provided the following: profession and its quality standards are dedicated to supporting the development, education and care of children and youth • Army Child Care Programs in Your Neighborhood, during their out-of-school hours. ASPYN is a collaborative effort which served 86 military families and 142 children between the United States Army, the YWCA and NACCRRA. • Army School Age Programs in Your Neighborhood (ASPYN), which funded all 43 after-school programs and served 78 children 6 since 2010, the military has invested: $1,086,000 in equipment, training, salaries and accreditation fees to help the YWCA obtain national accreditation for after-school programs and early learning centers. The YWCA obtained national accreditation for nine after-school sites through August 2014. Additional sites, as well as two early learning centers, are pending national accreditation in 2015. $313,145 has been received through NACCRRA to support care for 906 children of military families and an additional $58,827 was given to the YWCA to establish a network of nationally accredited child care operators to serve military families. $80,000 allowed the YWCA to serve 187 teen military dependents through the Army Youth Programs in Your Neighborhood Initiative. These investments have helped the YWCA leverage additional resources while building the capacity to address other needs presented by veteran servicemen and women. The financial assistance to veterans program provides emergency financial assistance to veterans and their families. In 2013-14 this program supported the financial needs of 151 veterans, their family members and surviving spouses by granting $53,230 in emergency financial assistance. Funds are made possible through a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. consumer credit counseling service for military families Through a memorandum of understanding with the Army Community Service, Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) staff provided credit counseling sessions to 294 active duty soldiers and their family members, and delivered 135 money management education classes to Fort Bliss and White Sands Missile Range personnel. Additionally, as a member of the National Foundation of Credit Counseling (NFCC), the YWCA CCCS team provided supportive services to active duty service members under the NFCC’s Military OneSource partnership. 7 investing in children 88 after-school programs Research shows that quality after-school programs help students apply themselves academically, reduce grade repetition, finish high school and increase their readiness for college. Also, students who participate in quality after-school and summer learning programs see improvement in their academics, are more engaged in learning and are more self confident in what they can achieve (Afterschool Alliance, 2013). During the 2013-14 school year, 2,118 children throughout the county participated in 43 YWCA after-school programs. YWCA activity leaders and assistants were at each school site before the dismissal bell rang. Children began their homework assignments and enjoyed healthy snacks, pre-school early learning centers games, crafts, outdoor recreation and tutoring. The YWCA is the largest non-governmental child care provider in El Paso, serving more than 700 children daily and Consistent with the YWCA’s goal to ensure access to quality 2,057 children annually. By providing safe, affordable and after-school programs, the YWCA ‘We Care’ Program, stable care for children, the YWCA empowers women and funded by the YWCA of El Paso Foundation, provided their families, supporting their opportunities to obtain new or financial subsidies to low-income working families, helping improved employment or to advance their education. Children 174 children access after-school programs, summer camp enrolled in YWCA Early Learning Centers are welcomed and holiday break “fun days” at YWCA branches. into a caring environment where teachers incorporate