2018 ANNUAL REPORT Making Home Possible Tender Mercies transforms the lives of homeless Dear Friends of Tender Mercies, adults with mental illness by providing security, Homelessness continues to be a growing Men and women like Ashley and Orville, problem in our region - gaining heightened whose stories you will read in this report, dignity, and community in a place they call home. awareness and interest in finding better inspire us to continue to partner with solutions. In fact, the nation is facing one you to save lives. of the most severe affordable housing crises in history, with 11 million low-income Tender Mercies is doing its part to address households paying at least half their our region’s shortage of 40,000 affordable income towards housing, putting them housing units – not only through our existing at risk of homelessness. 6 buildings but also through our expansion efforts. In August 2018, we broke ground on While many disagree on the right approach The 821 Flats - a new construction project to address homelessness in Cincinnati, in Cincinnati’s West End which will provide one thing is certain – THE solution a home to an additional 57 men and women. to homelessness is straightforward: We are excited about joining the West End Vision Values Purpose About Us Housing. Connecting people experiencing neighborhood and for the opportunity homelessness to housing and services to transform even more lives. provides them with the ability to overcome Compassion drives Tender Mercies provides To be the premier Security what caused them to become homeless. On behalf of the Board and staff of Tender us to create Security, an affordable and permanent Mercies, thank you. It is because of you that Dignity Dignity, and Community. safe home to men and supportive Since 1985, Tender Mercies has been home is possible for those who need it most. We believe in the women experiencing the transforming the lives of homeless adults Leadership housing provider Community opportunity to thrive and trauma of homelessness with mental illness by providing permanent Kindest Regards, Russell Winters in the region. Respect grow. Transformation and mental illness. supportive housing that is not only affordable, Chief Executive Officer Compassion inspires us and brings Our services help them but also offers security, dignity, and Kelli Halter hope and promise. recover and rebuild their community. Permanent Supportive Chief Operating Officer Accountability health, well-being, Housing is a nationally recognized, proven, Russell Winters Jackie Baumgartner Development Director and stability. cost-effective solution for homeless persons Chief Executive Officer experiencing multiple barriers. Josh Burgess Property Management Director In 2017, you made it possible to provide Randy Damron Finance Director a caring and welcoming home to over 175 Mary Grover individuals. Friends like you make it possible Support Services Director for individuals to recover from the wounds Winsome Wilson of life on the streets and rebuild their lives. Human Resources Director

2 | Tender Mercies Annual Report Tender Mercies Annual Report | 3 Dear Friends, Board of Trustees There is a significant lack of safe and affordable We are thankful for our board members, donors, Ronald Cramer housing in our community. It has never been partners, and volunteers who generously share Robert Graeter Volunteer Spotlight Erika Meyer Judd clearer that the work we do really matters. their gifts and talents. Their efforts make our Bob Frohman community a better place to live, work, and play. Stephanie Kessler Since 1985, Tender Mercies has helped Daniel Kiley Meet Ashley Elizabeth Tuck Loring, Secretary homeless adults merely surviving on the streets Tender Mercies is an organization with a big “I am grateful for Tender Mercies coping with the trauma of mental illness and heart that I am honored to be a part of; that Chad Martin, Treasurer Susan McIlvain because if I was not here I would hunger. We provide safe and affordable housing treats all residents with sincere respect and be in my head and that is the worst Denise Montfort, Past President with support services to help the residents fosters a caring community that is key to place to be when you are alone.” regain their independence and health. We have recovery. To all supporters, volunteers, donors, Gregory Payton made great strides with your support, but the and friends, I deeply thank you for saving Mark Roberts need remains constant. the lives of those with nowhere else to turn. Edward J. Slater At age 11, Ashley was raped and abused Ashley entered rehab and seemed to With your support, Tender Mercies will Robie Suggs, President by her stepfather. Forced to live at home turn the corner. She was sober for a year until she was 14, Ashley moved out but and thought things were going to be Recently, we broke ground on The 821 Flats, continue to save lives every day. Thomas Vaughan remained in school. Once she turned 18, better, until she became pregnant and our new building. Once completed in Summer James L. Whalen, Vice President “Tender Mercies brings people back to life; gives she quit school - later earning her GED miscarried. Devastated, she turned back them a second chance. I feel like my efforts are 2019, it will provide 57 safe and affordable Heartfelt Regards, at age 20. to drugs. Her boyfriend, also an addict, efficiencies and one-bedroom apartments, Emeritus truly appreciated & I have received MUCH MORE Ashley developed PTSD, but was began abusing her and her life went equipped with furniture and the necessities Joseph H. Feldhaus in return. It is very satisfying work for me.” misdiagnosed for 20 years with bipolar from bad to worse – she lost custody to live independently. Russell Winters, CEO, Eileen Mechley disorder. It was not until she came to of her children. Marcia Spaeth has done an excellent job working endlessly Tender Mercies that she was correctly Finally, gathering the strength to leave, Bob Frohman has been a valued volunteer of Frank Harkavy (1926 - 2003) to locate a property and secure the funding. Robie K. Suggs diagnosed with PTSD. Ashley found refuge at a shelter that Tender Mercies for 5 years, as a golf committee With the support of our friends, generous Tender Mercies Board President member and helping with the Taste of OTR event. Her world fell apart when her mother helped connect her with Tender Mercies. donors, dedicated staff, and Board of Trustees, Intrigued by Tender Mercies’ work, Bob scheduled Thank you passed away in 2016. For 10 months With support from staff and community Tender Mercies is looking forward to helping to the following Board members for resources, she began to overcome her a visit. After taking a tour and seeing the dedication she tried to mask the pain with drugs and compassion of the staff he was hooked. more men and women with mental illness their service (these individuals’ Board and never thought she would become an struggles, and regain her dignity, ability experiencing homelessness. service term ended between October addict because she was always the one to trust, and stability. People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. 2017 & October 2018): helping others overcome their addiction. She is thankful for Tender Mercies where For some it offers the chance to give something The staff has incredible compassion, in-depth Josh Harkavy Soon after, she lost her house and car she has the support she needs with group back to their community or make a difference expertise, and works hard every day to help Mary Beth Salyers but thankfully found a safe place for her therapy, caring staff, and the opportunity in the lives of others. Bob volunteers for Tender the residents recover and rebuild after a life children. She struggled over the next to volunteer in the community. Today Mercies because he recognizes the value Tender Mercies brings to the residents. on the streets. Welcome New 4 months moving from place to place Ashley is drug-free, working, rebuilding staying with anyone who would take her life, and visiting her children regularly. Thank you, Bob, for sharing your time Board Members her boyfriend and her in. Ashley aspires to have a home of her own and talents with Tender Mercies! Victoria Chester again where she and her children can Deborah Dixon create memories for a lifetime.

4 | Tender Mercies Annual Report 5 Transforming Lives with Hope

Independence for Life Health & Wellness Orville Sanders Making a Difference 28 for 28 Years “Tender Mercies saves lives. “There is no other place like Tender Mercies Imagine the terrifying experience Now 60 years old, Orville is proud Ingrid is proud of her new home and Tender Mercies AfterCare Program I don’t feel ashamed anymore. where homeless men and women with of being sexually abused at to celebrate being clean for over very grateful to Tender Mercies for made it possible for her to move into The staff is wonderful and goes mental illness can have a comfortable knife point over twenty cents. 15 years. With the compassionate giving her the stability and support she and stay in her own home by providing above and beyond to be sure and welcoming home with support services. That tragedy tore Orville apart; care of Tender Mercies, Orville was needed to rebuild when she hit rock counseling, moving assistance, supplies, I stay safe.” - Cleo The staff is genuine and work here to make it damaged his self-esteem able to recover from the trauma bottom. Being homeless was like and ongoing support when her husband a difference. It is a heartwarming place that and his ability to trust. of abuse, mental illness, and being in the dark every day. passed away and she was hospitalized I am proud to support.” – Mary Beth Salyers homelessness. At Tender Mercies, Ingrid found the for severe depression. Each week she Through a grant, Tender Mercies starting over. Without a steady When he was 20, he moved to tools she needed to regain self-respect, looks forward to speaking with the was able to provide 14 YMCA job, Cleo ended up homeless. Cincinnati to escape the trauma He cares about himself, holds his health, and confidence. Support Peer Support team at Tender Mercies; memberships for residents. Cleo Hungry and ashamed. Fortunately, in Chicago but had a hard head high, and loves his job at the Mary Beth Salyers has been making Mary Beth gives to Tender Mercies groups provided her with the coping they make sure she is ok and are is able to get exercise, improve kind people gave him a place to time getting a good job due airport. He has his dignity back a difference in the lives of the because she sees how dignity and skills and knowledge to work towards there to listen and encourage her. his health, and interact with other live and he returned to Cincinnati to discrimination and lack of and is grateful for all of those who residents of Tender Mercies for security are crucial to helping the independence and self-sufficiency. The program is essential to long-term YMCA members, which helps him to help his Mom, who was sick. education and training. Orville have made his home possible. 28 years as our gala chair, meal residents recover. She also sees how She moved to her own home in the stability for the residents as they as he continues to rebuild his After she passed away, he turned to drugs to ease the pain He appreciates everyone at volunteer, and board member. She we utilize all donations efficiently with Cincinnati community in 2016. move out into community based independence and stability. endured the same struggle to and depression that continued to Tender Mercies for helping him has volunteered as part of our meal a majority going to direct services permanent housing. control him. He lost his home, his become a complete person again program twice a month for 12 years and items for the residents, such Her apartment is beautifully decorated Abused as a young boy, find work. He stayed at shelters, with personal touches including a friend’s places, and slept outside health, and his confidence. He went and regain self-worth. Orville got and she didn’t stop there — she as furniture and welcome kits. Cleo struggled throughout his into a recovery program that helped his awesome smile back! wanted to be more involved as she framed piece of art with the inscription childhood. He married and had in the cold snow. We are incredibly thankful for all “Home is Where Your Story Begins.” him secure treatment and a home felt very strongly about the need for she has done and grateful that she a daughter, who tragically passed A caring team of social workers at Tender Mercies. When he saw permanent supportive housing after She enjoys being with her children away at 14 months old. On top helped Cleo get treatment. is part of the Tender Mercies family. and granddaughters, walking, his room, he fell in love. He finally seeing how the residents lives of that, his sister was murdered. He felt like a human again when felt like he belonged and found were being transformed. and being a part of her community. He was determined to go on, he was welcomed into his home a place that truly cared about As a member of our Board of earning his GED and securing at Tender Mercies. Cleo is thriving his well-being and had the part-time jobs. It was never now and enjoying time with Trustees for 6 years, she provided knowledge to help him on support to our organization through enough, so he fell into depression his family and friends. the road to recovery. and left for Florida in hopes of fundraising, community connections, and board development.

“Tender Mercies helped me get my independence back. I am so “It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. If it wasn’t for TM, I would be very grateful that I am able to spend time with my daughter and on the streets. I would not have any self-esteem. I wouldn’t even love myself. grandchildren again and make more memories.” - Ingrid They gave me a life. They gave me something to live for.” - Orville 6 7 Thank you to all donors who made it possible to transform the lives of 174 men and women in 2017. We value every donor and appreciate your kindness. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the names Donors listed. However, if your name is incorrect or omitted, please contact Development at 513-639-7021 so that we Awards of Gratitude can update our records. Donations listed were received from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

Futures | $20,000+ Ohio Valley Wine & Beer Co. James E. Evans Fund of The Greater Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norton Friends | $1 - $999 Community Partner Neighborhood Partner American Mortgage Service Company Joseph A. and Susan E. Pichler Fund Cincinnati Foundation Ohio National Foundation 3CDC Catholics United for the Poor of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Gary P. Even Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Oppedisano 50 West City of Cincinnati PrimeLending Mr. and Mrs. Mark Everingham Oxford Title Agency Ms. Regan Adams SPA, Inc. is a dedicated supporter of Tender Mercies is grateful for the support Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Coffaro Rhinegeist, LLC First CommonWealth Bank Mr. and Mrs. James L. Pease Ms. Rose Marie Adams Tender Mercies and we are honored to of The West End Community Council and Corky and Rick Steiner Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Mark Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Michael Flaherty Mr. and Mrs. John W. Peck Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ahr Mr. Dale Eikman* Mr. and Mrs. JF Scherer Franciscan Friars of St. John Ms. Lisa Perry Mr. Marc Aiello partner with them. As the title sponsor of the entire community for welcoming us Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Kenneth W. Scott Charitable Foundation the Baptist Province ProFootball Focus Mr. and Mrs. Jim Alf our Tee Up for Tender Mercies golf outing, into the neighborhood with The 821 Flats Health Services SPA, Inc. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Republic Services All Saints Parish Mr. William A. Hall Mr. Michael D. Steines and Ms. Ann Mr. and Mrs. Randy A. Gabor RiverHills Bank Mr. and Mrs. Erik W. Allaben they have made it possible to grow the building. 57 more men and women in Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Halloran Munson Steines Mr. and Mrs. George Gaines Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Robson Ms. Patti Allison golf outing significantly, with over $86,000 need will have the opportunity to rebuild Hamilton County Mental Health TQL Foundation, Inc. Lila L. Gallimore Trust Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rouse Ms. Brigid Almaguer and Recovery Services Board U.S. Bank Foundation - Grants Program The GE Foundation RPP Containers Ms. Janice Amatulli raised in 2018. With their generous their lives starting in Summer 2019. Mercy Health Zicka Homes Mr. Joseph H. Feldhaus and Mr. and Mrs. David Schwartz American Online Giving Foundation Ms. Marcheta L. Gillam Mr. Denis Schwartz support, we are able to continue to provide The Council’s unanimous support played Ohio Development Services Agency Mr. and Mrs. Richard Andersen Paula M. Steiner Family Foundation Builders | $1,000 - $4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Graeter Mr. James Schwartz Anderson Hills United Methodist Church an affordable and comfortable home a significant role in the development of the PNC Charitable Trusts 84.51 Graeter’s Manufacturing Company SCS Construction Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John Andrews The Sutphin Family Foundation AAA Allied Group Great Midwest Athletic Conference Mr. and Mrs. Timothy B. Seaman Ms. Barbara Apking to men and women with mental illness. property. We look forward to partnering United States Department of Housing Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Andrews Greater Cincinnati Mortgage Mr. Robert A. Seaman Mr. and Mrs. Mark Arbogast Each year, SPA makes the golf outing with the council and other organizations and Urban Development Mr. and Mrs. H. Douglas Barnaclo Bankers Association Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Shiels Archdiocese of Cincinnati - Volunteer Bartlett Wealth Management Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Greenwald, III Mr. and Mrs. William W. Shoemaker United Way of Greater Cincinnati Social Action Office a special event with purpose. in the West End as well as contributing Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Beam Mr. and Mrs. James Greer Mr. and Mrs. Bryon Shooner Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Aronis Mr. and Mrs. James F. Berding Mr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Groh Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Skidmore Arts Rental Equipment, Inc. to the growth of the area. Pillars | $10,000 - $19,999 Mr. and Mrs. James A. Berg Ms. Mary R. Grover and Ms. Kate Harvey St. Rose Church of the Year: CPPS Heritage Mission Fund Mr. and Mrs. Steven Asbach Ms. Margaret M. Bertelsman Heidelberg Distributing State Farm Insurance Co. David and Margaret Dupee Charitable Fund Mr. Robert B. Newman Blank Rome LLP HGC Construction Mr. and Mrs. James H. Steffen and Mrs. Mary Asbury of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Ms. Mary J. Blinka Mr. Dan Hickman Mr. and Mrs. James Stegeman Kron & Friends George Fabe Trust Fund of The Greater Mrs. Rose Ann Ashcraft Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Brady Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Hobson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Steltenpohl* Associated Premium Corporation Cincinnati Foundation Caliber Home Loans Mr. Andrew Howe Mr. Dennis Swaney Sister Kathleen Kelly Lifetime First Financial Bank Mr. and Mrs. William Atkinson Calvary Episcopal Church Interim HealthCare* Sysco Cincinnati, LLC Mr. and Mrs. William Axlund Mr. Clifford Hall* Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cassidy* Mr. and Mrs. Roger T. Johannigman The Edge Inn Achievement Award - Cliff Hall During the aftermath of the 2001 riots, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Mr. John Tallmadge and Ms. Pam Bach Castellini Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David C. Johnstone Mr. Richard Thompson Ms. Carol Baecker Tender Mercies’ Executive Director at the time Mr. Daniel Koppenhafer CenterBank Joiner Family Fund of The Greater Ms. Julie Thompson Ohio Capital Corporation For Housing Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bailey The Sister Kathleen Kelly Lifetime made a public announcement that volunteers Central Clinic Behavioral Health Cincinnati Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Tracy Ms. Jill Bailey Mr. Douglas Pruett Cincinnati Bell Amy and George Joseph Fund UBS - Matching Gift Program PNC Foundation Mrs. Stephanie Kollmann Baker Achievement Award is a special award stopped serving some of their normal meals Cincinnati Coin Laundry of the Farmer Family Foundation Mr. James Rubenstein and Balanced Property Solutions Ms. Mary Beth Salyers Clark Schaefer Hackett Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Judd Ms. Bernadette Unger given to an individual who has made due to fears of the dangers caused by the riots. Marge & Charles J. Schott Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John Banchy CLH Foundation Katz Teller Brant & Hild Union Home Mortgage Corp. Mr. and Mrs. Shane Barger a significant impact at Tender Mercies The call to action was answered by John Kron Scripps Howard Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cody Mr. James Kennedy and UNISTRUT Union and Guardian Savings Bank Ms. Christine Baron Philip and Sheila Cohen Fund of Ms. Marcia Spaeth Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vaughan Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barrier with time, talents, and treasure. This year, and his wife Marguerite and their friends, Tom and Glen Wright Fund of The Greater The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Ms. Barbara C. Kiefer Volkman Family Charity Fund Cincinnati Foundation Ms. Elaine Barth we are giving this award to Cliff Hall Judy Kloenne, and Lois Wandstrat who wanted to Coldwell Banker West Shell - Mr. Kyle Kingsbury James Wassermann Memorial Fund Mr. Thornton Bartlett Hyde Park Office Ms. June Kraus Weist Charitable Fund Ms. Patricia A. Battersby (1948 - 2018), brother of Tender Mercies’ ensure the residents of Tender Mercies would not go Transformers | $5,000 - $9,999 Coldwell Banker West Shell - Metro Office The Kroger Co. WesBanco - Cincinnati Region The Honorable Sandra Beckwith and Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Jason Baumgartner founder Chris Hall, in tribute to his hungry. They have been preparing and serving meals Collar Family Foundation Kroger Food Stores Western & Southern Financial Group Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Beckman Thomas R. Ammann Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Cramer Mr. and Ms. Dan LaBar Virginia K. Weston Assistance Fund kindness, compassion, and dedication for over 15 years. Tender Mercies, especially the Edward C. and Robert C. Bott Fund of The Beckman Weil Shepardson LLC Mr. and Mrs. James Creed Mr. and Mrs. Randy LaFond Westwood First Presbyterian Church Mr. Alfred K. Bediako Greater Cincinnati Foundation Ms. Sonia Daoud The Peter F. and Mary W. Levin Philanthropic Ms. Jamie Williams to saving the lives of homeless adults with residents, are grateful for their continued support Cincinnati International Wine Festival, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Behrman Ms. Cheri Derrick Fund at Interact for Change Henry D. and Mary Glenn Winkler Fund Ms. Mary Bell mental illness for over 30 years. Cliff will that helps provide a true community. Ms. Claudia L. Cline Mr. William Dorward, III LKC Foundation of the Renaissance Charitable Foundation Episcopal Society of Christ Church Ms. Lois G. Benjamin always be a part of the Tender Mercies Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Dufek Loring Law Office, LLC Mr. Russell Winters Mr. Gary Bennett Fifth Third Bank Mr. and Mrs. Brian Dunlap Loth, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Womick Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Finke Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bens family. We are forever grateful for his Katherine O. Dupee Fund of The Mr. and Mrs. Chad Martin Woodforest National Bank Ms. Meghan Benz Randolph H. and Susan D. Freking Charitable Greater Cincinnati Foundation Ms. Susan McIlvain The Wrocklage Family Charitable Foundation generosity, empathy, and thoughtfulness. Foundation of The Dayton Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David Beran Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eberle Ralph R. McVeen Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Yeazell Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Bergman Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Edgell Mr. and Mrs. Hayden E. Meeker, III Mr. and Mrs. Randall A. Young Mannequin Boutique Andrew and Cynthia Berman Philanthropic Elder High School Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church Zingarelli Law Offices Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati The Urban & Shelley Meyer Family The Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati Mr. and Mrs. Robert Myers 8 | Tender Mercies Annual Report Foundation, Inc. Tender Mercies Annual Report | 9 Mr. and Mrs. John Berninger Cavalier Distributing Co., Inc. Ms. Anne L. Eisele and Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomas Hampton Ms. Janice Kagermeier Mr. and Mrs. Scott E. MacEachen Mr. Stephen M. Murphy Ms. Barbara Rauf Schoch Tile & Carpet, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Strassel Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Berry CBCInnovis Mr. Nicholas A. Gonzales Mr. Jim Hanson Kanako Kashima Macy’s Ms. Kathleen Murphy Mrs. Virginia Rave Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Schoettmer Ms. Julie Stutler Mr. Jeff Bertke CertaPro Painters Cincinnati West Side Mr. and Mrs. Richard Evans Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Harkavy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kanter Madtree Brewing, LLC Mr. Robert Myer Mr. Jerry Rebel Ms. Eileen Schomburger Ms. Robie Suggs Mr. and Mrs. L. John Bertoli, III & SE Indiana Ms. Sally Evans Mr. Joshua S. Harkavy Mr. Louis H. Katz Mr. and Mrs. John B. Magella Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Myers Mr. Matthew Zory and Ms. Shelly Reese Mr. and Mrs. John E. Schrider, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sunderhaus Mr. and Ms. James Besl Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Chambers Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fagedes Ms. Roslyn Harkavy Mr. Richard L. Kay, Jr. Mr. Charles E. Toelke and Ms. Elaine Mahler Mr. Timothy Nabors Mr. and Mrs. David Reeves Ms. Alexis M. Schrimpf Ms. Marcia A. Sunnenberg Betagole Family Foundation Inc. Champlin/Haupt Architects, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Fairbanks Ms. Tamara T. Harkavy and Ms. Jennifer Kearney Mr. James L. Mahon, Ph.D. Mr. John A. Nagle Ms. Theresa M. Rein Mr. and Mrs. Greg Schube Ms. Marie L. Sutthoff Mr. Daniel Bien Ms. Nan Cherurki Ms. Anne Feldhaus Mr. Matt Kotlarczyk Dr. Robert Keith and Miss Mary Alice Manley Ms. Kathleen Neihaus Ms. Anna Reising Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schuett Mr. and Mrs. John Swiger Ms. Becca Birckhead Mr. Danny Christen Ms. Nancy Feldman Mr. and Mrs. J. Gregory Harkleroad Mrs. Kathleen Thornton-Keith March First Brewing Mr. and Mrs. William Neiheisel Mr. Lewis Renfro Mr. and Mrs. George Schurter Ms. Rebecca Sykes Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bisczat Ms. Margaret W. Christos Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ferrara Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harvey Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Kelly Ms. Jane Martin NetCracker Technology Mr. and Mrs. Barry Reynolds Mr. Michael Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Sylvester Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bloomfield Ms. Cristina Chuecos Mr. and Mrs. John Fette Ms. Mary Hatch Ms. Anna Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Tim Massa Mr. Robert W. Newell Jr. Ms. Yvonne A. Rich Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Schweickart Ms. Norma A. Taylor Mrs. Judy Blum Ms. Maureen S. St. Clair Mr. and Mrs. James V. Fierro Mr. Andrew Hauck Ms. Erin Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Mattingly The Newman Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Richards Ms. Marilyn Schweikert Technetitle Agency, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Mark T. Bobak Ms. Linda Clark Ms. Ashleigh Finke Mr. Devin Hayes Ms. Leslie Kelly Ms. Amy Mauch Mr. Donald L. Neyer Richards Electric Supply Co., Inc. Ms. Mary D. Schweitzer Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Temming Ms. Kylin Boehler Mr. Robert Clopton Mr. Edward Fisher Mr. Robert Hebbeler Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy Ms. Michelle Maxwell Mr. Kurt C. Nicaise and Ms. Susan Mospens Mr. and Mrs. Phil Richardson Mr. Michael Schwing Mrs. Clare C. Tempel Ms. Christina Boehm Mr. Robert Coats Mrs. Nancy Fitzpatric Ms. Katherine Heile Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kern Mr. Ronald L. May Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Nickell* Mr. and Mrs. Robert Richardson Mr. David Schwinn Mr. and Mrs. John Tensing Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Boesing, III Ms. Jean Collins Ms. Brigitte Foley Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hemberger Mrs. Stephanie Franxman Kessler Mr. and Mrs. Mark McAndrew Mr. Thomas Niederhelman Mr. and Ms. Thomas L. Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Patrick E. Sedgwick Ms. Jane S. Teufen Mr. Robert Bogenschutz Ms. Margaret Combs Forest Park Women’s Club Mrs. Deanna Hengge Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Kesterman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCuen North Side Bank & Trust Co. Mrs. Ruth M. Richardson Mr. Jerome A. Sedgwick Ms. Kathleen M. Thacker Ms. Jennifer Boll Ms. Theresa Combs Mr. Peter Foster Mr. and Mrs. David W. Hensley Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Kiefer Mr. Dennis M. McGill Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Northrop Ms. Sue Richey Mr. and Mrs. Nick B. Severt Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Thiel Ms. Lucy Borchers Mr. and Ms. Bob Conners Mr. Michael Fox Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hensley Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kiley Mr. and Mrs. Timothy McGrath Northside Distillery Mr. and Mrs. Steven Richter Mr. and Mrs. Martin E. Sexton Mr. Thomas J. Thole Mr. William D. Borek and Mr. Sean Conway Mr. Rick Fox Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hensley Ms. Sandra Kinney Mr. and Mrs. Albert S. McGrover Ms. Lori Obermeyer Ms. Jeri Ricketts Mr. and Mrs. Steven Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Steven Thumann Mrs. Evelyn C. Joseph Ms. Jan Cook Mr. Carl Fraik Mr. Daniel Hensley and Ms. Tammy Kinser Ms. Karen McHale Mr. and Mrs. Ervin R. Oberschmidt Mr. and Mrs. Terrence P. Rieder Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Shea Mr. Rajesh Thurairatnam Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Borisch Dr. Ruth Ann Cooper Franciscan Monastery of St. Clare Mrs. Victoria Wymer Hensley Mr. Timothy Klapper Ms. Michele McKenney Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Obert Ms. Helen L. Rindsberg Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Sheldon Mr. and Mrs. Andres Tolentino Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bosse Ms. Kimberly A. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Steven Franz Ms. Grace M. Herbers Mrs. Rita Klapper Mr. Rod McKenzie Mr. and Mrs. James F. O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rinehart Mr. and Mrs. John Sherman Mr. David A. Tolentino Ms. Peggy Botts Mr. Marc Cop Mr. Eric Franz Heritage Presbyterian Church Mr. Scott Klassen Mr. and Mrs. James McKinney Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O’Connell Mr. and Mrs. J. Marcus Ringdahl Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Simon Mr. Steven Toth Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bovard Dr. and Mrs. James Cornwell Mr. and Mrs. J. Kuehn Frederick Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Hessler Mr. Paul Klebahn Mr. and Mrs. John McMahan Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. O’Donnell Mr. Paul Riordan Mr. and Mrs. Bill Simpson Tri-Stec Pest Control Mr. John Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Terrence R. Cosgrove Mr. and Mrs. Jay Freeman Hidden Valley Lake Owners Association Mr. Douglas Klingensmith Mr. Jim McManus OfficeCare, LLC Ms. Abbie Riordan Mr. and Mrs. Murray Sinclaire, Jr. Trinity Lutheran Church Women’s Guild Ms. Anna Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Costello, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Froberg Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Hils Ms. Linda Knepp Mr. and Ms. Major R. McNeil Mr. and Mrs. Mario Onorini Ms. TaraLyn Riordan Ms. Linn M. Sinnott Ms. Dorothy Tucker Brackets for Good Ms. Patricia Cottingham Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Fruechtemeyer Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Hinzman Ms. Susan Knippenberg Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. McNerney Ms. Maureen K. O’Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Riss Sisters of Notre Dame Ms. Karen Tygrett Ms. Jenny Bradshaw Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Cox Ms. Tara Fusaiotti Mr. Chris Hjelm Ms. Mary Knorr Ms. Katy Meinhardt Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Mr. David H. Ritter Dr. Brian Skale Ms. Carolyn Ungruhe Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Brakvill Ms. Monica Cradler Ms. Carolyn A. Gaede Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hodge Mr. and Mrs. Steve Koetting Meisel Family Foundation Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Don Owens Ms. Mary Burke Rivers Dr. Tracey Skale United Way of Greater Philadelphia Mr. Robert O. Braselton Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Creelman Ms. Donna Gaenge Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Rick Kohrman Ms. Rena Mei-Tal Mr. Eric M. Palmer Mr. Oscar Robertson Mr. Edward J. Slater and Southern New Jersey Brater Funeral Home Mrs. Kathleen Crowley Mr. Brian Gallagher and Ms. Bonnie Hoffmann Kohrs Lonnemann Heil Engineers, PSC Mr. and Mrs. Leonard S. Meranus Ms. Jessica Pardue Rock Solid Sales Consulting LLC Mr. and Mrs. Brant Smith University of Cincinnati Department Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Breen Mr. and Ms. Gene Croxson Ms. Elisabeth Frick Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. John Holland Mr. Al Koncius Ms. Ann M. Meranus Park National Bank - Southwest Ohio Mr. and Mrs. John Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. Brian Smith of Neurocritical Care Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cuni Mr. and Mrs. Whitten Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Hollmann Mr. and Mrs. Ron Koppenhoefer Ms. Marianne Mertz & Northern Kentucky Mr. William Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Rob Smith Mr. David Fikse and Ms. Maria Urbanowicz J. Craig Brinkman Charitable Family Fund Cutting Edge Selections Mr. Gary Garmon Ms. Ruth Holthaus Kopser Family Partnership Ms. Helen Mess Mr. Nathan Mertz and Ms. Beth Parker Mr. and Mrs. Theodore A. Rohling Ms. Melinda Matthews-Smith Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Valerius Bristol-Myers Squibb Direct Giving Mr. Randy Damron Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Gates Mr. and Mrs. David Holzderber Mr. and Mrs. George Koumoutsos Dr. and Mrs. Charles M. Myer, III Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parks Mr. and Mrs. Ken Root Ms. Lois M. Smyth Mr. Edward D. Valeska Ms. Abigail Brockman Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Daniel Mr. and Mrs. Ernst G. Gebhardt Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Honerlaw Mr. David Koehler and Ms. Barbara Kraemer Dr. and Mrs. Cris Meyer Mr. and Mrs. J. James Pearce Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rose Ms. Diane M. Snodgrass Mr. Noah VanBergen Mr. Jim Broft Mr. Darryl Daniels Ms. Alice Geers Ms. Carolyn M. Hooks Mr. Michael Goldberg and Ms. Lisa Krain Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Meyer Mr. Robert Pechiney Mr. Jens Rosenkrantz Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Sonenshein Mr. Phillip Viars Mr. Mark Brokamp Ms. Lori Daniels Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Geiger Mr. and Mrs. John Hopper Mr. Mark Krone Mr. and Mrs. Greg Meyer Perfection Group Mr. and Mrs. Scott Roth Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Southwick, Jr Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Vickery Mr. and Mrs. D. Paul Bromwell Ms. Patricia Danneman Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. George Ms. Rachel Hovde Mr. and Mrs. Mark Krumme Mr. and Mrs. Keith Meyer Performance Lexus River Center Mrs. Diane Rottinghaus Mr. Dean Spangenberg Mr. James J. Volker Ms. Erin Brosey Mr. and Mrs. James L. Day Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Geraci Ms. Mary Beth Hucke Mr. Gregory Kuertz Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Meyer Ms. Sally A. Perry Mr. Drew Asimus and Ms. Carolyn Royalty Mr. J. Thomas Sparough and Mrs. Geralyn Mr. Alexander Vollmer Ms. Martha Brosz Mr. and Mrs. James N. Day Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Gerke Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Hudepohl Mr. John R. Kues Mr. and Mrs. Roger V. Meyer Peter Paul Office Equipment, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Royer Hoxsey Sparough Ms. Hilary L. Vollmer Ms. Barbara J. Browarsky Ms. Katie DeBlasio Mr. and Mrs. Bruce J. Gibb J. Charles or Anne E. Hueil Ms. Lisa Kuhn Mrs. Joan Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Robert Petit Ms. Brenda Ruffner Ms. Jeanne Spencer Mr. Brian Volz Mr. James R. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Dehne Ms. Sarah Giolando Mr. Forrest W. Huff Mr. Jon Labbe MGIC Mr. Roger Pfalzgraf Mr. and Mrs. John Rush Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Speno Mr. Madhukesh Vrishabhendra Mrs. Kathryn Hall Brown Mr. and Mrs. Keith Denning Ms. Cynthia Givens Mr. Andrew Huggins Mr. Barry Lantz Miami Valley Paper Hanging, Inc. Mr. Charles Pfizenmayer Ms. Jennifer M. Russell Mr. and Ms. Lawrence B. Spiegel and Dr. Leela Vrishabhendra Ms. Terri L. Brown Ms. Sally H. Dessauer Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Giver Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lasita Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Michaelson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pflum Mr. and Mrs. Anthony G. Russo Ms. Donna Spillane Ms. Grace Waddle Mr. John H. Bruggeman and Ms. Diana DeVore glaserworks Architecture + Urban Design Ms. Meredith Hughes Mr. Michael P. Lavelle Mrs. Mary Ellen Millar Mr. and Mrs. Adam Poling Mr. Paul Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Spindler Ms. Amy Whalen and Mr. Matthew Deger Ms. Margaret Bruggeman Mr. John Dietz Mr. and Mrs. Mark Goddard Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius Humbert, Jr. Mr. John Leighton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Miller Mr. William Pollack Dr. and Mrs. Edward H. Saeks Mr. Robert Sprengard Ms. Patty Walker Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Bruns DJS Services, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Goldcamp Mr. and Mrs. Tony Humphrey Ms. Pamela Lenz The Model Group Development LLC Mr. Lance Porter Ms. Anna Saffer Springdale Title, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Denis Walsh Ms. Jacklyn Bryson Mr. Duane Donohoo Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Goldschmidt Hunt Builders Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Paul Leugers Mr. and Mrs. Keith Molloy Mr. and Mrs. Terry E. Powell Ms. Jan Safford St. Margaret Mary Congregation Warped Wing Brewing Company LLC Ms. Kristen Budd Mr. Joe Doud Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Golias Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hurley Mr. and Mrs. Gary Levee Molloy Roofing Co. Presbyterian Women of Mt. Washington Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Sander St. Simon The Apostle Parish Mr. Steve Watkins George & Mary Jo Budig Family Foundation Mr. David Daniels and Ms. Debbie Dougan Ms. Jeanne Golliher Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ihlendorf Ms. Mary C. Levri Ms. Denise M. Montfort Presidential Plaza Associates, LTD Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Sanders Mr. and Mrs. John Starcher Mr. Kenneth Webb Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bunzel Mr. Jay Douglas Mr. Carl V. Goodin Mr. Keenan Imfeld Ms. Florence Linder Mr. and Mrs. Michael Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. Jay E. Price Mr. Paul Sanow Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stautberg Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wehling Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Burns Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Driehaus Mr. and Mrs. Jack Green Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lingg Mr. David Moore Priority National Title Services, Inc. Mr. Jack Saulsbury Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Stecher Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Weingartner Mr. and Mr. Jeff Busdieker Duke Energy Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Green Ms. Bonita L. Jackson Ms. Karen Litkovitz Ms. Velma Morelli Dr. Michael Privitera and Dr. Marcia Kaplan Mr. Kevin Schad Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Steger Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Weinkam Business Intelligence Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James Dunn Ms. Ellen K. Greenberger Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jellison Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Lohrey Mr. Drew Morgan Prodigy Title Agency, LLC Mr. and Mrs. James Schengber Stehlin’s Meat Market Wellman & Associates Counseling Mr. and Mrs. William Bussing Mr. Brandon Dunphy Mr. Ralph Greene and Mr. Dan Mess Mr. Kurt Jellison Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Lonergan Ms. Susan L. Morgan Ms. Rose M. Putnick Mr. Steve Scherpenberg Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stein Solutions Inc. Mr. Jonathan Butcher Dunsker Family Fund of The Mr. Roger F. Grein Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Jenike Ms. Beth Long Mrs. Dorothy Morrison Mr. Richard Putt and Ms. Nina Marx Scherr Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Stephens Mr. Joseph H. Wessling Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Byrnes Greater Cincinnati Foundation Ms. Molly Grogan Mr. Zachary Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Robert Looney Mr. Scott Morrow Mr. Timothy Quinn and Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Scheuer Mrs. Janis Stergiopoulos Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. West Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Calder Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Dyer Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Grover Mr. Alan Jinks Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Lopez Mr. and Mrs. John E. Moseley Mrs. Colleen Cencich Quinn Ms. Kim Schieldknecht Steve Barber Construction, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David Westerbeck Ms. Pearlene J. Campisano Mr. Stephen Eadicicco Ms. Betty L. Grupenhoff Ms. Jeanne Johantges Mr. Remo Loreto Ms. Marjorie Motch Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rack Ms. Janet Schlaak Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weston Ms. Renee Camplese Eastminster Presbyterian Church Ms. Denise Guiducci Mr. and Mrs. Roger Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jack C. Louiso Ms. Libby Mott Ms. Susan S. Ramsay Mr. Bill Schmidt Mr. Kristofer Still Mr. and Mrs. James L. Whalen Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Cardentey Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Eddingfield Ms. Tricia Haas Mr. Jeffrey Johnson Ms. Joanna Lounsbury Mr. Donald J. Mueller Dr. Norbert J. Ranz Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Schmitt Mr. William W. Stiver and Mr. Nicholas Whalen Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Carr Ms. Deborah Edwards Mr. James B. Hagerty Ms. Stephanie Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Luebbers Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. Muething Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Rapien Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schmitt Ms. Kathleen A. Downey Mr. and Mrs. David Whang Ms. Bonnie B. Cartaya Ms. Elaine M. Ehrhard Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hahn The Honorable Nathaniel R. Jones Mr. Charles Luken Mr. and Mrs. John L. Muntz Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Raser Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schmitt Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Stock Mr. and Mrs. John Whitaker Mr. Eric Casey Mr. and Mrs. Jerome H. Eichert Mr. Joseph M. Hall and Ms. Judi C. Oehler The David J. Joseph Company Ms. Shannon Rae Lutz Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Murphy, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Raterman Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schneider Ms. Mary K. Stockelman Mr. and Mrs. Brendan White Mr. and Mrs. Kenton S. Cashell Ms. Patricia Eickman Ms. Kelli Halter Joseph Leasing, LLC First American Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lyle Mr. Jim Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Justin Ratz Mr. and Mrs. Manfred Schnetzer Mr. and Mrs. Sean Strapp Ms. Pamela Whitehead Auto Center Mr. T.M. MacDonough 10 | Tender Mercies Annual Report Tender Mercies Annual Report | 11 Ms. Marilyn Wieland In Memory of Gifts In-Kind Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Heenan St. Martin of Tours Ms. Mary K. Wilhelm 2 unnamed people 3 Sweet Girls Cakery Mr. Tim Hershner St. Michael Parish Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Williams Lucille V. Amatulli The AC Hotel Cincinnati at The Banks Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Honerlaw Statements Salon Mr. and Mrs. W. Joseph Williams Mark Aseltine Adrian Durbin Florist Huntington Bank Sysco Cincinnati, LLC Making Home Possible Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Williams William P. Baron Anonymous Hyatt Regency Cincinnati Tanya’s Image & Wellness Salon Mr. Gerald W. Williams Brad Barsan Arnold’s Bar & Grill Izzy’s Tempur-Pedic Flagship Store Ms. Yvonne Williams Howard Basinger Assurex Health, Inc. JAGS Ms. Kathleen M. Thacker Mr. Gary Wilson Grace C. Beischel Aston Oaks Golf Club Jeff Ruby’s Mr. Ryan Thompson Ms. Kris Wilson Gayle Bruner Belterra Jefferson Social Trader Joe’s for More Adults in Need Ms. Janice Winkler Rose Mary Compton Big Shots Sports Training Jenny’s Homemade Cookies TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion Mr. and Mrs. Stanley A. Witkowski Karen Doeger Corso Mr. Adam Bove Jessica Noguera A Giving Practice Ultimate Air Shuttle Mr. Eddie Wolf and Ms. Amy J. Diamond Mrs. Velma M. Cox Brio Tuscan Grille Jim Brofft Salon Central United Dairy Farmers In August 2018, Tender Mercies broke The 821 Flats is projected to serve 57 Mr. Robert Wood Bessie Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. D. Paul Bromwell Kentucky Land Title Agency, Inc. University of Cincinnati Dept. ground on a new building, The 821 Flats. individuals at any one time, with the Mr. and Mrs. James Wright Cap’n Dave BurgerFi Kismet of Intercollegiate Athletics Mrs. Barbara Wright Dale Eickman Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Burns Ms. Barbara Kraemer Unwind Wine Bar Construction is expected to be finished potential to serve up to 72 annually. Xavier University C.J. Fitzpatric Christmas for Jesus’ Poor The Kroger Co. Ms. Jennifer Vinson Ms. Catherine M. Zacharias Mrs. Mary E. Geisen Cincinnati Arts Association Krohn Conservatory Walt Disney World Co. in Summer 2019. Co-developed with Tender Mercies helps individuals regain Mr. and Mrs. John W. Zorio Rose Gerke Cincinnati Ballet LaRosa’s Pizza Washing Systems Over-the-Rhine Community Housing, their independence and the self-sufficiency Rose Marie “Tootie” Gerke Cincinnati Bengals Lookout Joe Western Hills - Cheviot Masonic Lodge #140 In Honor of Rose Marie Gerke Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Mad Potter Mr. Mark Williams this new 40,624 square-foot building will that they need to move back into Adrienne & Doug Baglier Wedding Tootie Gerke Cincinnati Cyclones Ms. Janet Majors The Woodhouse Day Spa Lyrice Behrman Norbert John Giver Jr. Cincinnati Food Tours Marx Hot Bagels Xavier University offer 57 affordable homes including 3 community-based housing. Sara Behrman Bobbie Goodin Cincinnati Nature Center Ms. Suzanne McHugh one-bedroom apartments and 54 efficiency Rose Blankenbuehler Louis Graeter Cincinnati Preservation Association Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Meyer Sally Boenitsch Jerry Graves Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra MICA Contemporary Crafts *Our thoughts are with the units, complete with modern laundry Construction Support provided by: Mary Lou Boylan Donald E. Gunderson Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens Milton McPherson Auto Service families of those who have Matthew Brownfield Father Chris Hall Coffee Emporium Mr. Michael Mitchell facilities, common kitchen and dining space, Ohio Equity Fund for Housing Limited Sue & Mike Burns Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa passed in 2017/2018 Dr. Omer & Martha Jasper Covedale Center For Performing Arts 24/7/365 security and support staff, Partnership XXVIII, Ohio Capital Corporation Tony, Katie and Zach DeBlasio Ida Mae & Jean Dare to Dance Ms. Marianne Moller Amy Whalen & Matt Deger Joel Jellison Dave & Buster’s Morris Inn Notre Dame and on-site case management. for Housing, Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Everyone in the office at My Doctor Joel L. Jellison Deer Track Golf Course Mt. Washington Jewelers Luke Fox Camilla Jessee Devou Park Nada Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, National Underground Railroad Mildred Gaede Paul Johantges Dewey’s Pizza Providing people with permanent housing City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, William Gallagher Carol Kelly Lynne Dickerson Freedom Center Make Home Kyle George Rosemary Kennedy Mr. Paul Diebert Natorp’s Nursery as quickly as possible along with support Ohio Capital Impact Corporation, Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Elizabeth Kuertz Donna’s Gourmet Cookies New Riff Distillery Dr. Bruce Griffin Betty Lammers Downtown Girl Newport Aquarium Possible for services to foster self-sufficiency is the key to RiverHills Bank, First Financial Bank, Louis & Beth Guttman Nicholson’s Pub Elizabeth Lammers Dream Dinners - Cincinnati West ending the cycle of homelessness. The 821 Cincinnati Development Fund, Cliff Hall My Mother who died 12/31/87 Durken Carpet/Mowhak Group Nordstrom Kenwood a Lifetime Ted Halloran John B. Magella, Jr. The Eagle Oak Hills High School (NHS) Flats expands the agency’s capacity by 27%, U.S. Department of Housing and Jeanne B. Harvey Scott & Earl Morrison Eagle Tee Golf Center, Inc. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Kathy and Al Humbert Teresa E. Morrow The Echo Restaurant Our Lady of Victory Open doors to health making it possible for Tender Mercies to help Urban Development, and Ohio Mental Tony Izuierdo Panino Laura Joy Muntz Mr. and Mrs. Peter Effler and hope by considering 210 men and women at any one time. Health and Addiction Services. Mary Ann Jenike Steven Newell Elm & Iron Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parks Dr. Joseph Kiesler Harold Newmeister Elon Salon Pebble Creek Golf Course Tender Mercies in your estate Jean Klank Edward Obermeyer Envision Cinemas/Bar and Grille The Pet Spot planning. If you have already Joanna Launsbury’s Birthday Paul Ortiz Fabulous Furs Pete DeLois Recreations Outlet The need is constant with 1,000 individuals Operating Support provided by: Eileen Perry Luby Grace & Luther Powell Mr. and Mrs. James Fetick Primavista Restaurant designated Tender Mercies Cynthia Marmer Renaissance Cincinnati experiencing homelessness each night in Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority, Bill Rasmussen Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati with a bequest, retirement Peter McGrover Janet P Raymond First Watch Downtown Hotel Hamilton County. One-third report symptoms U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Dan & Ralph Mess John Riordan Florence Freedom Revolution Rotisserie plan or other planned gift, Dan and Ralph’s Umpteenth Marjorie Ryan Forno Osteria & Bar Rhinegeist, LLC of mental illness. 100% are low-income or Development, and US Bank Foundation. Annual Holiday Party Herb Schwartz Ms. Julie Forsthoefel Rising Star Casino Resort thank you! Please let us know Lorraine Newberry Riverbend Music Center extremely low-income. Our region continues Janet Schwartz Mr. David Freeman so that we can welcome Isabell Parks Ann Smith Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Roberts to struggle to provide housing that is safe, Theresa Rein Barry Smith GameWorks Rookwood Pottery Company you and recognize you for “We are looking forward to becoming a Ruth Rindsberg Bill Stergiopoulos Geraci Fine Jewelry Mr. and Mrs. Ken Root your kindness. Even if you affordable, and permanent with part of the West End neighborhood and Richard & Janet Schwing Wendy Sturgis Ms. Jessica Gmeinder Ruth’s Parkside Cafe Robert & Nancy Stautberg Saks Fifth Avenue a shortage of 40,000 units. Howard Wright Ms. Torren Grace wish for your gift to remain for the opportunity to transform even Kyrie and Hal Stillman Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Graeter Ms. Mary Beth Salyers anonymous, please inform Tender Mercies Staff Green Derby (Kentucky Bistro) Mr. and Mrs. David Schwartz more lives. We appreciate the generous Mary-Ellen Theisen Ms. Molly Grogan Schwartz Jewelers us of your planned gift so that Ms. Rikki Shumard The Gruff we can update our records. support and kindness of our community Mr. Mark Harvard Ms. Lisa Sloan Healing Hands Therapeutic Massage Mr. Kevin Sorrells to make The 821 Flats possible.” Spaces Design Studio 12 | Tender Mercies Annual Report - Russell Winters, Tender Mercies CEO Tender Mercies Annual Report | 13 2017 Making an 2018 Annual Financial Overview Impact in 2017 Golf Outing Presented by of residents maintained their home at Tender Mercies or exited to Revenues 100% community-based permanent housing

of residents maintained Raised 110 67% or increased their total income $86,000 Golfers

were welcomed into their • Held at Clovernook Country Club in North College Hill home at Tender Mercies 174 • Grill-out lunch sponsored by Barnes Dennig • Dinner sponsored by Interim Healthcare Services of residents would • Golfers posed in hula skirts at the skirt hole and tasted recommend Tender Mercies Bubbles by Rhinegeist 97% to a friend needing help • Patricia, a resident of Tender Mercies, shared her battle with homelessness and mental illness residents and former residents received vocational services and Thank you to everyone who came out to make this year’s Tee Up for Tender Mercies a huge success. We hope you will join us next year 30 supported employment services at Wetherington Golf and Country Club on June 3rd, 2019.

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Felix participated in the New Voices program Torn sneakers inspires OTR resident led by David Rosenthal, Executive Director of to make recurring monthly gifts. Prairie, Inc. Through this program, students from Sycamore High School collaborated with Tender “Today I saw a homeless man walking on Vine Street Mercies residents to explore and photograph in OTR with a pair of torn-up sneakers. The soles historic Over-the-Rhine. Together, the group were almost falling off, hanging by a thread, making it created a short video and publication of their work. difficult for him to walk. I hope my monthly gift will help to provide things that many of us take for granted, “Creativity can bring people together.” - Felix such as shoes, as well as the many other important services you offer.” - Ashleigh, New Donor

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