MAINSTAY CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS WITH DISABILITIES TO GREAT EMPLOYERS

GRATITUDE REPORT JULY 2017 – JUNE 2018 REFLECTIONS ON 2017-2018 Spring saw two SAILS students transfer to 4 year colleges. SAILS- Supported Academics and Independent Life Skills- continues to be on an upward trajectory, with the fourth student cohort starting college in Fall 2017. In the past When started, Mainstay was a tiny dishwasher training four years, SAILS has provided post-secondary academic program, placing ten or twelve people a year into paid support services to nearly 30 students who are neurodiverse. SAILS is an increasingly popular choice dishwashing jobs with a staff of four. The 2017-2018 fiscal providing more opportunity and choice in jobs and life for year saw an operating budget approaching nine hundred transition aged youth. thousand dollars and a staff of 12, serving over a hundred Because of you, Mainstay fund development efforts had people in competitive employment of their choice. impressive results. Your contributions helped to serve job Mainstay celebrated the retirement of David Dinkins, a seekers to reach their dreams of employment and fill an ever-present, common challenge funding gap between the long-time supported employee. David was a highly valued cost of service and the revenue. employee at the Animal Shelter in Bellevue for 25 years! David celebrated this momentous occasion in his THANK YOU for seeing the world as Mainstay does, a place of possibility life with his original Mainstay job coach, Kerry Kakigi, by and inclusivity for all. his side and helping for over 25 years! This incredible Alison McCormick milestone speaks not only to the value of supported Director of Mainstay employment, but to the dedication of Mainstay staff. 2 ALEX HUBBARD MAINSTAY CLIENT IN ACTION My name is Alex Hubbard. I’m an Office Maintenance Aide for Seattle Public Utilities with the City of Seattle. Born and raised in Seattle; I’m 25 years old and I enjoy being outdoors, taking long walks, and being social. I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at age 3; it won’t stop me. In 2014; I became a local rapper. I write songs about my personal life struggles and things I’m good at. I’ve been performing shows for almost 5 years and everybody enjoys my set at every show they come to. My stage name is Fantasy A; I came up with that name when I read books based on magic, fiction, & action and the A stands for my first name, Alex. My motto, I say at the end of a set is, ‘Be yourself, be inspired, & be respectful!’ I’ve been featured in articles in The Stranger, Seattle Weekly, Reddit, & My Northwest. I’ve also been an interview guest on the Jason Rantz Show on KIRO Radio. I love being out in Seattle sharing my story. I joined Mainstay 2 years ago. My job coach, Diane King, helped me make a dream come true when I started my job with Seattle Public Utilities. I enjoy working with the City of Seattle. My goal is to keep following the work policies to become full-time and to show my supervisors that I can do this type of work everyday.

I’m so happy to have been selected to be a client ambassador on the Mainstay Leadership Team. I’ll be a great advocate, and will share ideas. I have excellent public speaking skills and tell the world what’s on my mind. I can’t wait to attend my first Leadership meeting! If you see me at the Seattle Central College, please come say hi. 3 MAINSTAY SOURCES OF FUNDING DVR has dropped by $75,000

KCDDA has increased $130,000 2015 2016 2018 2017 SAILS has increased by $44,000

Fundraising has increased by $21,000

Annual total: $1,312,100 Monthly Average: $109,342 CLIENT GROSS WAGES

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Mainstay consistently places clients in long term jobs, increasing stability. Number of clients at each employment benchmark year is shown in the blue shaded area.

Mainstay secures a reliable number of client job placements annually for results our clients can count on. Total placements by fiscal year shown in blue columns. 5 IN THE NEWS Mainstay Job Coach, Anja Post, participated in a World Affairs professional exchange experience where fellow participant Mehdi Diouane, came to the US to learn about Mainstay’s supported employment practices. Mehdi is the President of Handi Equality and Development (HED) based in Morocco, while in Seattle, Mehdi spent his time learning about employment services for individuals with cognitive disabilities.

On behalf of Mainstay, Anja served as his local mentor. Quickly, they learned of their shared energy and passion for empowering people with disabilities in employment. Together, they were inspired to create a pilot project focusing on supported employment in Casablanca, Morocco. Representing Mainstay and Seattle Central College, Anja wishes to build a long-term, international partnership with HED to export our methods of supported employment.

Anja and Mehdi are committed to focusing on developing relationships with employers in Morocco and bringing awareness of rights, abilities, and supports to Moroccans with disabilities.

6 OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE PARTNERS 2017-2018 Academy Schools King County Aljoya LA Fitness McDonalds Amazon Fullfillment Center Mercer Medical AMC Theaters Metropolitan Market AVMS - Compass Group Baby Diaper Serice Museum of Flight Bellevue School District National Product BodyPoint Boehms Chocolates Northwest Bloodworks Cetera Advisor Networks Northwest Center Chelsey Group Home Park Place Assisted Living City of Seattle Pathfinder School PARTNERSHIPS IN ACTION Cosmopolitan Kids PCC Mainstay is truly nothing without our employers! Employers who believe in the Daniel’s Broiler QFC Dept. of Finance & Admin Marriott Hotels power of choice and integration of all people in their workforce are those who Desert Industries Regal Cinemas choose to collaborate with Mainstay. Every type of industry from tech to childcare Downtown Emergency Services Republic Parking and from insurance to animal shelters can find jobs where someone with a Eddie Bauer Safeway different approach could contribute to the work culture. Embassy Suites Sam’s Club First and Goal at T-Mobile Field Seattle Colleges st 1 Security Bank Coffee A career brings competence, a sense of contribution and meaningful For Senior’s Sake Target Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research TJ Maxx relationships beyond what meets the eye. Mainstay client David said, “I can’t Fred Meyer Trader Joes imagine my life without my job and my work friends. My job gives me a reason to Friendly Earth United Friends Group Home wake up in the morning.” Enough said! Gene Juarez Salons & Spas Valence Surface Technologies Goodwill Industries Veterans Affairs Group Health Cooperative Walgreens Our endless gratitude goes out to our new employers who have recently hired a Home Depot Westin Hotel Mainstay job seekers. To those who have been with us for years we say an Human Society SPCA YWCA Joann Fabrics abounding THANK YOU! 7 THANK YOU GENEROUS MAINSTAY DONORS > $15,000 > $500 Jamie & Lynne Greene Ann Sheldon Tom Bartholomew & Sarah Mack Heather & Jeremiah Griswold Margaret & Tom Bolger Alison Judd & Wally Bostick > $10,000 Stacy Brozdik Lori Kay Sherry Larson-Holmes The Berman Foundation Shawn & Sophia Gilman Dan & Amanda Gomez Julie Mitchell Catherine & James Grant Drew Ness & Dave Lenox > $5,000 Arnie Pike Jan & Ken Block Bob Hereford & Karen Gramm Sharon Howard & Mike Rosen Julie & Wade Railey Ann & Terry Lukens Betty Roseboro Donald Soriano & Anne Ward Freelon & Sherri Hunter Don & Pat Johnson Randy Schoelkopf Lezley Smith > $1,000 Padraic Jordan & Justin Taft Cari & Henry Laufenberg Ben & Kimberli Wilson Bruce Barnum & Liz Talley Brian Marchand Matt Cohen Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta Dee Dee & Jim Dean > $100 Erin Eaves & Keith Swartz > $250 Pat Anconetani st Bruce & Elizabeth Jansson 1 Security Bank Helen Arfin Rebecca & Roger Jansson Alex & Lillian Adacutt Carla & Mike Babich LD & Sonya Johnson Eleanor & Charles Berman Dr. Dexter & Mary Ann Barnes Glenn Leimbacher & Sandra Wilcox Darrin Best & Rosalind Sciammas Bruce Bridge John Livesey & Doreen Samuelson Trent Biggs Kimberly Cook Microsoft Estelle Budne Brian DeGeeter & Stephanie Jansson Jackie Murphy Sara Clement ‘Get Your Style On’ Edwin & Thelma Dirkes Christian & Jozelly Moulin John Christian & Heather Weldon Doreen Dobszinsky & Jeff Kette Brad & Janelle Neil Shanon Doolittle Kimber Duffy Ruth & Mark Reiser Manuel A. Fernandez Greg Fleming Angela Troy Michelle Gale Karen Ann Harrington James and Catherine Grant Darlene & David Johnston 8 THANK YOU GENEROUS MAINSTAY DONORS > $100 (continued) Andres Flores & Johnson Franklin David Jones Susan Frank Ted & Lynn Klainer Robin Goldman Mon-Lin Kuo & Scott Merrill Norman & Tovi Harris Theresa Law Diane King Jack Lamanna Nancy Lechner George & Lisa Latchford Dan & Mary McBride Michael Little Katie McCormick Dr. Lisa Park Carol Mickey Bruce & Robin Riveland Eric Morgan Matt Roberts Thomas Noble Brian Rosso Maureen Norton Carol & Jerry Rosso Candace O’Neil George Saito Marianne Oreshkin Kathryn Wharton Amanda & Jon Pace Melissa Wood Brewster Al Pearson Tessa Worley & Eddie Munger Anja Post Amy Rasmussen Jerry & Carol Rosso > $50 Lisa Stubbs Cathy & Scott Vanderflute Jody Baker & Fritz Rud Dena & Christiaan Van Vilet Kindree Brownbridge & Susan Hurst Kirsten Wild Hudson Burke Bill Chandler Michael Conklin Anne Dederer Sarah Dundas Linda Edwards Marcella Fleming & Bill Reed 9 THE MAINSTAY TEAM

She has worked within the disability community throughout her career in a variety of settings including a state hospital, community-based residential program, and ALISON McCormick, Director of Mainstay advocacy/resource development program. Alison launched Supported Academics and 30 years with Mainstay Independent Life Skills, SAILS, in 2014, to help Seattle Central College students with ASD to succeed in college.

Focused on job development and employer partnerships, Anja is eager to explore ANJA Post, Employment Specialist international disability rights and employment in the future. 28 years with Mainstay

Alaska educated, dedicated to assisting those with employment barriers to obtain jobs DIANE King, Employment Specialist that meet their interests, abilities, and economic need. For more than 20 years, Diane 28 years with Mainstay has been a Personal Care Provider for an individual with developmental disabilities.

Job coach by day, crazy potter by night; Kerry loves molding and shaping people and clay! As a job coach, Kerry supports people to increase their independence, gain skills, KERRY Kakigi, Employment Specialist and build success. As a potter, Kerry throws clay on the potter’s wheel, shaping and 28 years with Mainstay cajoling the clay into ceramic artwork. Creating masterpieces for 28 years and counting!

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After 21 years of working for Mainstay, Rebecca still finds every day a rewarding challenge and an adventure. Supporting people to reach their personal success is a thrill, and finding a person their dream job is a privilege. Rebecca is a “detail person” on REBECCA Jansson, Employment Specialist the job leading our accreditations, fundraising and policy work. At home, you can find 21 years with Mainstay her running after Elliott (13), Dahlia (11), Toblerone and Nutella (the family chocolate labs) and Roger (50 on March 9th)!!!

Bringing 25 years of payroll and account clerking experience with her, Agnes has her AGNES Wocken, Administrative Support eyes on the numbers. When not at Mainstay she enjoys exploring downtown Seattle, 6 years with Mainstay reading, and learning new things.

RIVERPOOL front man, Carey has been working with people with developmental disabilities since 2002. He loves working with people who help him grow. Carey has CAREY Thomas, Program Coordinator found some of the best moments in life have occurred because of the work he 6 years with Mainstay performs.

A certified American Sign Language interpreter, trivia enthusiast, and Masters of Social LILIAN Adacutt, Job Coach Work student at UW, Lillian’s first language was American Sign Language. 6 years with Mainstay

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Dena has worn many hats throughout her career including sales/marketing, vocational rehabilitation counseling and design. As a job coach for Mainstay, her favorite part of DENA Varriale, Job Coach the job is being part of people’s lives and guiding them along on their journey. In her 5 years with Mainstay free time, Dena enjoys sailing and traveling with her family, baking cakes, and long walks with her dog Margot.

Hailing from Manila, a Southeast Asian country with 7,641 islands Cecilia credits her mastery of the English language to Sesame Street. A star who likes to shine behind the scenes, Cecilia has 28 years of work experience in Administrative and Fiscal roles in CECILIA Jimenez Mecua, Admin banking, service, and higher education while in Manila, California, and . 3 years with Mainstay Cecilia says, “At Mainstay, I am surrounded by people who are passionate and thrilled with what they do. They appreciate the strengths and individuality of the clients/participants we serve.”

Writer, aerialist, and improvisator, Jakeva is an invaluable Job Coach who also enjoys JEKEVA Phillips, Job Coach teaching improvisation techniques to help others combat social anxiety and OCD. 3 years with Mainstay

A can-do fundraising professional Sarah thrives with multiple projects running at once, enjoys hosting events, and loves to connect with organization supporters and show SARAH Danilson, Relationship Mgr them how important they are to Mainstay. Afternoons and weekends you’ll find her 1st year with Mainstay beachcombing or playing at the park with Wes (6) and Ginger (4).

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