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COH.102 AR05.Indd 2005 Annual Report For July 1 - July 30, 2005 Patrick M. Sheahan Chairman of the Board Robbin Burr Executive Director completely prepare to beamazed center on halsted 2005 annual report p. 1 We have seen the future. And we want you to set your sights alongside us as we share with you our dreams, goals and aspirations. You’ll be blown away by the what you see and hear. The Center on Halsted is a hub where you’ll find all you seek and where the world can find you and the commu- nity. We are creating a Center that, we believe, will become the standard for all LGBT communities countrywide. A Center you will be proud of every time you visit. g o a h e a d . read on. find out more. And find your Center. center on halsted 2005 annual report p. 1 This past year has been an exciting time of growth at Center on Halsted. We are pleased to report that the organization has risen to the dual challenges of delivering high-quality programming while implementing an ambitious organizational expansion. Our many successes are due to the support of our volunteers, generosity of our donors, dedication of our board, and hard work of our staff. In June of 2005, we broke ground on our new facility at 3656 North Halsted. A building is currently rising on the site; making the coming year an even more active period of expansion and new possibilities. As the opening approaches, we encourage you to be curious, to participate and to find your center. We are pleased to present our most recent annual report. To follow, you’ll discover how Center on Halsted has built upon its role as a social service agency to include community programming, cultural offerings, and partnerships with other LGBT community organizations. This growth will be complete when we move into our new facility in early 2007 and unveil our full array of programs and services. We are humbled by the legacy we have inherited, dedicated to the task at hand, and devoted to a bright future for our community. center on halsted 2005 annual report p. 2 Statement of Audited Financial Position June 30, 2005 Assets Program Capital Total Fund Campaign Fund Cash $ (11,900) $ 34,634 $ 22,734 Investments 219,323 2,569,682 2,789,005 Grants and other receivables 207,954 207,954 Pledges receivable 68,128 1,159,289 1,227,417 Due from (to) other funds 76,287 (76,287) – Prepaid expenses and deposits 58,553 2,783 61,336 618,345 3,690,101 4,308,446 Property and equipment, net 34,172 8,834,042 8,868,214 $ 652,517 $ 12,524,143 $ 13,176,660 Liabilities and Net Assets Accounts payable $ 28,233 $ – $ 28,233 Accrued expenses 27,541 36,165 63,706 Lines of credit 145,000 383,770 528,770 Advances on grants and contracts 2,800 325,000 327,800 Construction costs payable 772,356 772,356 Other – 203,574 1,517,291 1,720,865 Long-term debt 2,740,000 2,740,000 203,574 4,257,291 4,460,865 Net assets Unrestricted 77,907 1,833,163 1,911,070 Temporarily restricted 178,028 3,659,289 3,837,317 Permanently restricted 193,008 2,774,440 2,967,408 448,943 8,266,852 8,715,795 $ 652,517 $ 12,524,143 $ 13,176,660 Audited by Schuler, Melvoin and Glasser LLP Certified Public Accountants. Note: Our Financial Statement (Form 990) is of public record and available upon request. center on halsted 2005 annual report p. 3 Program Experience Over the past three decades, the Center has provided responsive programming for the LGBT community. In 2007, the new facility will open its doors and become a hub of activity allowing all facets of the LGBT community and their allies to congregate in a state-of-the-art center. Below is a sampling of the projects that will move into the new space: Horizons Youth Program: Since 1979, the Youth Program has served more than 12,500 youth ages 13 - 24. Youth find a rare place of support, acceptance, and community. Programming includes HIV/AIDS counseling, case management, homelessness, violence issues, mental health services, coming-out, arts and cultural programming, vocational mentoring and edu- cational assistance. The Horizons Youth Program serves between 400 - 500 youth annually. Mental Health Services: Center staff and volunteer licensed therapists provide professional psychotherapy services to a vast range of LGBT persons and people with HIV/AIDS on a sliding-scale basis. • Anti-Violence Project (AVP): The AVP offers crisis-response, counseling, support, advocacy, court accompaniment, and other services to victims of anti-LGBT violence, harassment, and discrimination, as well as those victimized because of actual or perceived HIV status. • Illinois State HIV/AIDS/STD Hotline: The Illinois State HIV/AIDS/STD Hotline provides free, confidential, and accurate information on HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), emotional support, and statewide referrals for services. • Clinical Training Center: This postgraduate training and certificate program is designed to provide clinicians with an in-depth understanding of LGBT people across the lifespan using a broad range of clinical theory and treatment models as well as relevant sociological, anthropological, and historical perspectives. Also, the program promotes the development of more effective approaches and standards of clinical practice with LGBT individuals and their families through study and dialogue with other mental health professionals. Community/Cultural Programming: The addition of Community / Cultural Programming is an important and necessary change within the Center’s mission. We believe that our mission extends beyond the social service arena to include quality of life issues. When Center on Halsted opens, cultural programs will utilize the performance space for music, dance, films, readings, and lectures and by taking programming out into the community by collaborating at other venues. • Recreational Programming: With its plans for basketball and volleyball courts, the Center has letters of intent with three LGBT volleyball and basketball leagues which have a strong tradition in Chicago. • Child Space: In recognition of the increasing numbers of LGBT families with young children, the Center is working with Rainbow Families to design space that will allow parents to leave their children in a safe place while at a meeting, enjoying a performance, or playing a basketball game. • Just4Adults Program: The Just4Adult Program offers adults 45 and older opportunities to socialize, build a support network, develop ties to the community, and learn about issues of particular concern to older (45+) LGBT people. • Legal Services: For two decades, the Legal Services program has ensured that legal advice on everything from anti-gay discrimination to landlord/tenant issues is available to LGBT people, regardless of ability to pay. center on halsted 2005 annual report p. 4 • CyberCenter: The CyberCenter will support job readiness and job search programs, computer-assisted instruction enabling clients to obtain their GED certificate or complete other educational programs. • LGBT Info Line: This LGBT resource is available most days of the year, and opens the door to a wide spectrum of professional, spiritual, medical, educational, and social resources for members of the LGBT community, individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, and other caring individuals. Info Line counselors receive substantial initial and on-going training on coming out issues, diversity training, crisis intervention, suicide prevention and communication skills. Our counselors provide assistance and information to callers about the services and programs available through the Center on Halsted and other agencies, as well as other resources and activities in the community. Community/Cultural Partnerships Prior to our new facility being constructed, we have engaged some of Chicago’s finest institutions to present new LGBT programming. Over the past two years, Center on Halsted has come to rely on a network of community partners in order to extend its public program- ming mission. Below is a brief listing of the current cultural partnerships that exist at Center on Halsted: • Chicago Reeling Film Fest and the Newberry Library: The VisionaryVibe program included co-presentations with the local LGBT Film Festival and courses at Facets Film School. • School of the Art Institute of Chicago: The ArtApart series, a successful collaboration with the Roger Brown Collection, highlighted two Chicago artists, Roger Brown and Etienne. • The Art Institute of Chicago: The Toulouse Lautrec and Montmartre preview party was an opportunity for the LGBT community to reconnect with Chicago’s world-class art museum and its collections. • The Chicago Architecture Foundation: Different Perspectives offered an architectural tour with that looked at various parts of the city at different times of day. This program will be expanded to specifically examine gay architects and designers that have contributed to society and led by openly gay docents. • Chicago Historical Society (CHS) and the University of Chicago: We presented a multi-part series titled OUT at CHS: Exploring the LGBT Past. • Museum of Contemporary Art: Co-sponsor of First Friday during pride month (June) and upcoming presentations with the Andy Warhol and Gertrude Stein presentations and exhibitions. center on halsted 2005 annual report p. 5 Making a Difference: The Annual Fund to Support Programs We want to recognize the generous people who support the Annual Fund each year who ensure the Center’s ability to maintain and build its programs. This group of donors is a group of forward-thinking philanthropic entrepreneurs who, through their time and generosity, make an important statement about the quality of life they want for the LGBT community in Chicago. Their gifts support the Horizons Youth Program, Mental Health Services and Community & Cultural Programs, touching the lives of nearly 15,000 people each year.
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