Applied Behavioral Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. Homes for the Brave 2018 Annual Report Mission With an emphasis on Veterans, we provide the housing and services necessary to help homeless individuals return to a productive and meaningful life.

Vision Statement Our vision is to provide a model to enable homeless men, women and their families, especially those who have served our country, to attain safe, affordable housing, meaningful life activity and a livable income so that they may return to a productive and meaningful life.

Values Statement We believe: 1. It is essential to serve others with honesty, integrity, empathy, and patience; 2. Every individual deserves to be treated with respect and dignity; 3. By providing a non- judgmental environment and access to a comprehensive array of services, we demonstrate our commitment to putting those we serve first; 4. Hard work and responsibility lead to independence; and 5. Innovation is essential to developing creative solutions that are responsive to the evolving needs of our residents. Dear Friends:

As we work together serving dinner to our residents and hosting another Game Night for their enjoyment, we reflect on a year that presented challenges and struggles, but provided robust successes for our organization.

Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the amazing generosity of our donors, the remarkable guidance of our Board of Directors, and the resolute dedication of our staff. Most of all, we are grateful for the courage and perseverance of the men and women that reside with us. Whether you have served a meal in one of our houses or In 2018, the average monthly income of our discharged conducted a workshop; donated clothing, food, furniture or residents increased 62% from their income at entry. Many toiletries; made a financial contribution to one of our many obtained wonderful employment opportunities, including programs or attended an event, we wish to heartily thank you some in managerial or professional roles, in leading for your support and ask that you continue to do so this year. companies. A dedicated Computer Instructor joined our staff With the decrease of available government support on both to focus specifically on the technology skills of our residents. the state and federal levels, our need to generate additional Our focus on continuing education and vocational training is contributions from the private sector increases. instrumental to the successful reintegration of our Veterans. Proudly, we surpassed the milestone of serving the 1,200th Please enjoy our Annual Report and respond by making a resident in our 16th year of operation. tax-deductible contribution in the enclosed envelope. We look forward to continuing to work together in service to the Looking ahead to 2019, we will enhance every aspect of men and women who answered the call to serve our country. our organization. This includes a vigorous Veterans Service Center, with more offerings for both Residents and drop-in Veteran visitors. We have listened to our Residents and are Very Truly Yours, keeping them active and engaged. Game Nights, gardening and recreational activities all contribute to their healing journey.

Rose Ogrinc Vincent Santilli Chairman, Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer

Board of Randy Abrams Advisory Elaine Brown Bernadette Baldino Nancy Carrion Directors Vinny Bartoli Committee Renee Coe Rosemary Ogrinc Anthony Cinquanta Michael Dolan Ricky Dennis Chairperson Colonel Adele Hodges Matthew P. Gachi Romano Dickey Bob Kozlowsky Ernest Johnson III Denise Walsh Elizabeth Gorenbergh Vice Chairperson Michael LaVelle Greg Wertz Milton Griffin James Cannon James H. Lee Shawn Grady Treasurer Dr. Dee Troth Lippman Staff Lawrence Kimpson Matthew Frankel Phillip Modesti Vincent Santilli Ed Martinez Secretary Eric Parker CEO & Executive Director Rhonda Mattana Michael Dolan Salvatore Spadaccino Maria Satterwhite-Porpora Linda McDonough Immediate Past Chair Juliet Taylor COO Frank Moore Johnny Vazzano Sarah McDonald Jaqueline Moffatt 100% of our Board Clinical Director Sarah Pearson Members have James Boland Blair Ribeiro contributed to our Emeritus Board Member Ed Bellows Carmen Roldan fundraising efforts. Tanesha Benjamin Paul Sherman Georgianna Bradley Programs

Applied Behavioral Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. Applied Behavioral Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. (ABRI), doing business as Homes for the Brave, is a 501(c)(3) not- for-profit agency based in Bridgeport, . Our staff members work with clients to create personalized goals to help them achieve stable Female Soldiers: income and housing and increase Homes for the Brave their self-determination. Working with Forgotten Heroes Case Managers, residents create The PFC Nicholas A. Madaras Home goals to address housing, vocational, The house is named for PFC Nicholas educational, and personal needs. A. Madaras, a young soldier from Our staff works with each individual Wilton, Connecticut who sacrificed to help them secure employment, his life for our country and whose find safe and affordable housing, and family was instrumental in the creation make meaningful contributions to of the Female Soldiers: Forgotten the community. To date, over 1,200 Heroes (FS:FH) program. This 15-bed individuals have been served. transitional housing program serves homeless female Veterans and their young children. The only dedicated Homes for the Brave transitional housing program for (HFTB) women Veterans in Connecticut, FS:FH Homes for the Brave is a 42-bed addresses the unique needs of female transitional living program for homeless Veterans. Since 2011, FS:FH has served male Veterans and up to five non- 111 women and 14 children. Veterans. To date, HFTB has provided housing and services to over 1,000 men experiencing homelessness. All ABRI residents have access to: Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes • Case Management Waldorf House • Life Skills Coaching Waldorf House provides nine units • Vocational Training of permanent supportive housing with case management services • Job Placement to independent, formerly homeless individuals. Since 2005, 46 men have While in our programs, each resident called Waldorf House home. identifies goals to: Veterans Service • End homelessness Center • Secure permanent housing The Homes for the Brave Veterans • Increase income through Service Center provides immediate employment and/or benefits basic needs and resources to Veterans • Increase self-determination that do not reside at HFTB or FS:FH. Our staff assists individuals by offering referrals to emergency and permanent housing resources, vocational Waldorf House counseling, assistance with benefits, and other supportive services. Client Profiles: Success Stories

James A Connecticut native, “James” in a rooming house when enlisted in the Marine Corps someone told me about HFTB. in 1968. Returning home after Rehabilitation wasn’t even nearly a year in Southeast mentioned. I just knew it to be Asia, “James” found it hard a place for Vets.” to reacclimate. He had been exposed to marijuana in “James” worked with his Case Vietnam and soon turned to Manager to secure permanent alcohol and harder drugs to housing and now volunteers cope with civilian life. assisting those with PTSD to return to the workforce. After overdosing multiple “If it wasn’t for the ongoing times and going in and out support, I don’t know where I’d of rehab, “James” eventually be,” he says, reflecting on his found a program that worked time at HFTB. He does offer a for him. He married and bit of advice to those following became a Certified Alcohol in his footsteps, “Whatever you and Drug Counselor to help others in similar situations. A did before, the best decision you made is coming to HFTB…. variety of factors led “James” to Home for the Brave, including Take advantage of this opportunity. You might not get another a foreclosure, his wife’s terminal illess, his mother’s death chance.” and his return to substance use all within six months. “I was

Lucy “Lucy” served in the U.S. Coast pavement to personally visit owners Guard for a decade. Prior to and managers. She credits this becoming a resident of Female ability to FS:FH. “I was confident Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes, she because I had the staff behind me.” was incarcerated, suffering from both physical and mental health Hired full time at an upscale challenges. “FS:FH made me feel restaurant, “Lucy” saved enough safe,” she said. “They were here to money to move into permanent help.” Presented with the chance housing. When asked about her time to reinvent herself, “Lucy” took the at FS:FH, she said that “the staff opportunity and ran with it. gave me the tools I needed for my quest.” And asked what advice she Working with both her Case could give to others when in similar Manager and her Vocational situations, it was simply: “Be patient. Specialist, “Lucy” identified Follow the rules. Good things will job prospects that built on her come of it.” extensive experience in the food industry to find full-time employment. With great enthusiasm and motivation, she pounded the Financials Revenue & Support Expenses Federal Grants $848,444 Program $1,566,304 State Grants $146,439 Management & General $409,062 Special Events $279,297 Total Expenses $1,975,366 less: direct costs ($127,630) Contributions & Small Grants $441,365 Client Fees $64,017 Other Income $34,450 Assets In-Kind Revenue $187,049 Total Assets $4,080,165 Total Revenue $1,873,431

Who We Serve Summary of Housing and Employment Outcomes for FY 2018 Total number served: 188 (192 including children) Out of the 188 individuals served this year, 132 were discharged and 56 remained in the three ABRI programs beyond June 30th, 2018.

Veteran Status Age*

60+ Race/Ethnicity* Gender 23% Under 18 2% 26-35 18-25 Other 11% 1% 4% 46-59 Black 44% 36-45 47% 19% White Hispanic 6% White (Non- Hispanic) 43%

* Includes Children

Income Source:* at entry at exit H60 ousing Status at Discharge *Percentages do not equal 100 because some individuals had multiple income sources 50 45% No financial 19% resources

40 12% Employment (or supported 30% employment) 30

27% VA Disability 33% 20

22% S. Security 10 27% Disability

6% 0 SS Retirement/ Permanent housing Emergency Housing Temporarily Living With Others Transiti onal Housi ng Higher Level of Care Other Unknown 6% Other Pension Permanent Emergency Temporarily Transitional Housing Housing Living With Housing Others 5% Other Income Higher Other Unknown 5% Level of Care Year In Review Throughout the year we have the opportunity to celebrate special occasions that support the men and women we serve. Following are some highlights from this year:

Step Up FOR THE BRAVE On September 24, 2017 over 200 climbers ascended a 1,000 step course at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard for the 3rd Annual Step Up for the Brave Stadium Stair Climb Challenge. Chaz from 99.1 WPLR’s Chaz and AJ morning show was the event’s emcee. “One trip to Homes for the Brave made me a supporter,” said Chaz. “It’s an honor to be a part of this event and see the community come together to help Veterans in need.”

Mini-Golf Held November 10, 2017, 100 ‘golfers’ celebrated the men and women who have served us all at the 2nd Annual Mini-Golf Tournament. Players enjoyed 18-holes of miniature golf along with a cocktail reception, awards dinner, and chances to win exciting prizes and auction items.

Comedy Night On January 19, 2018, attendees enjoyed a night of laughs while helping Connecticut's homeless Veterans. The 2nd Annual Homes for the Brave Comedy Night, hosted at Vazzano's Four Seasons in Stratford, drew 285 guests and featured a hilarious lineup of Treehouse Comedy pros, all of whom were U.S. military Veterans. Attendees enjoyed dinner, prizes, and sharing the company of those who enjoy a good laugh and giving back.

Golf Classic HFTB held the record-setting 14th Annual Homes for the Brave Golf Classic on May 21, 2018 at Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield. Attendees played challenging rounds of golf and enjoyed a variety of contests, prizes, and live and silent auctions.

Forgotten Heroes Golf Tournament by Kathy Piro Save the Date Homerun for Heroes by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company Comedy Night: CT Charity Triple Crown March 8, 2019 by CT Conference of Municipalities Golf Classic: Joint Forces Luncheon Spring 2019 by CT Construction Industries Association Step Up For The Brave: Veterans’ Gala by Chaz & AJ September 2019 Sword and Shield Golf Classic Mini-Golf: by the Knights of Columbus November 2019 We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of donors who have contributed to ABRI’s mission from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

These contributions support housing operations, health and human services, and vocational and life skills training at three unique facilities. Our programs provide the foundation to help individuals achieve their goals. Generous support creates positive change and inspires our residents to begin their life-transforming journey. $20,000 & Over Fairfield Half Marathon, Inc. Catherine of Siena Council Knights of Columbus General Susan Daly Dorney Anonymous Donor William Golden 5806 Philip Sheridan Assembly Diageo North America Inc. Connecticut Construction Greenfield Hill Knights of Columbus St. 107 Fairfield College Preparatory Industries Association Inc. Congregational Church, Matthew Council 14360 Knights of Columbus Msgr. School Disabled American Veterans Fairfield Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Fitzgerald Council Fascomp, Inc Charitable Service Trust Hamden Women’s Inc. Therese of Lisieux Council 14014 Edward and Carol Finnegan Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin GFWC 8013 Barbara Kristiansen Family Fund Company The Norma F. Pfriem Ladies Philoptochos Society MaryEllen Lesniewski Frontier Communications Foundation Cynthia Locascio Gerald L. Manning Gateway Community Newman’s Own Foundation Mark and Anne Ryan Macman Insurance Henry E. Marx Services Fund $10,000 - $19,999 Shelton Exchange Club Associates, LLC Rhonda Mattana Ajay Gautam AT&T Foundation Foundation McAllen Construction Inc. The Meredith Corporation Salvatore Gilbertie Bank of America Charitable Southport Congregational Mellen Foundation Inc. Foundation Virginia M. Giuffre Foundation Church Minuteman Press, Shelton Phillip Modesti Roni Goldberg Bearingstar Insurance Tumble Jumble Newtown Savings Bank Newtek Business Services Tom and Joan Holodnak Crane Fund for Widows and Turner Construction Lawrence and Diana Corp Harry Hughes Children Company Osborne Newtex Industries Insurance Professionals of Matthew I. DeLuca, Jr. The United Illuminating John and Cherie Page One Hope Wine Southern CT Fairfield Rotary Club Company Paul Miller Nissan Eric and Mary Kate Parker Louis and Theresa Kennedy Irwin and Dorothy Nessel Worker’s Compensation Trust PSEG Patriot Bank Knights of Columbus Bishop Foundation State Rep. Lezlye Zupkus Romano Parker and Loraine Petersen Fenwick Assembly 100 Associates Janice Redfern Michael and Deborah LaBella Klein Family Foundation Inc. $1,000 - $2,499 Mule Family Foundation Vincent and Jeanine Santilli Reynolds Family Charitable James H. Lee AFSCME Council 4 Spadaccino Realty Team LLC Fund Lewis Dolin Inc. People’s United Community American Legion Post 42 Foundation Susanne Swarting Helga Richards Lyric Services Anderson-Dunn-Kochiss Synchrony Financial Safelite AutoGlass Alison Martin Tartell Family Foundation American Legion Post 78 TD Charitable Foundation The Tax Guys Katie and Bill Samuelson Claudius Modesti AT&T Connecticut TD Bank Sal Savastano William and Tere Newbauer The Turner Construction Melinda Baller and Michael Company Foundation Teamsters Veteran Caucus Skyline Claudia B. Nielsen Polce Connecticut Chapter 1 The Steven M. Lewine “Build Norwalk Vault Co. Wilfredo Perez Jr. Memorial Bansley Law Fund Lukasz Thieme a Better World” James Packer Bearingstar Insurance Family Trumbull Partners Realty, LLC Foundation Clem Pascarella $5,000 - $9,999 Fund Trumbull Rotary Club Teamsters Local Union No. Robert and Jing Wang AT&T Veterans ERG Bendett & McHugh P.C. Valley Container, Inc. 1150 Pasteelnick First Congregational Church Jonathan Beyman Vazzy ’s UBS Financial Services, Inc. Tony Peccerillo of Greenwich John P. Bozzi VFW Post 10466 Huntington Dom Uliano State Rep. Bill Petit Haynes Construction Catamount Marketing, LLC Waterford Group Charitable Union Memorial Church, Roland Picard The Home Depot Foundation Cavalry Church, Stonington Foundation Stamford Mary Rauscher The Huntington Foundation The Church of the Archangel, The Unitarian Church in Raymour and Flanigan, Joseph P. and Colleen M. Stamford $500 - $999 Westport Waterbury Brandon Family Crawford Family Charitable 3PL Worldwide Herbert and Diane Vaughan Victor Rezelo Foundation Fund American Association of Walmart, Corporate Richard and Christine Koch William Kosturko CTD Holdings University Women Walmart, Milford Charitable Fund Laura J. Niles Foundation, Inc. Deadlocked Escape Rooms Bridgeport Area Tom and Denise Walsh Nancy Roy Mutual Security Credit Union Delaney Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Nicholas and Claire Weiler Margaret Sapir and Mitchell People’s United Bank, Foundation Sippin-Winspur Unit 176 Rapoport Bridgeport Dooney & Bourke Aquarion Water Company $250 - $499 Tony Scoczylas The Pitney Bowes Jeanne and Arthur Dsouza Byer Family Foundation AAUW Bridgeport Branch Nicholas Sentementes Foundation, Inc. Easton Lions Club Combat Veterans Motorcycle Joan Andros Greg and Janet Sinnott The Prudential Foundation Brian and Ellen Essman Association (CVMA) CT Ardmore Printing & Southbury Women’s Club Sikorsky Community Giving Bradford Evans 31-1 Promotional Products Stephen Steinbrecher Campaign Federated Woman’s Club of CompuLedger Bank of America Jeff Swearingen St. Ann Society of Norwalk Glastonbury Robert and Pamela D’Amore The Benevity Community TD Bank, Stamford Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Stephen Deedy Impact Fund Teucrium Trading $2,500 - $4,999 Scott and Cathy Fine Devine Hydraulics Bigelow Tea Jennifer Toll State Rep. Catherine The Fonteyne Family Jay Duncan Julie Blitzer UNICO National Abercrombie Charitable Giving Fund Giovanni Elia Jimmy Booth United Methodist Women, AlixPartners General Federation Elite Limo Breanna Joy Hayes Memorial Stamford Anonymous Donor of Women’s Clubs of Employlife Fund at the Connecticut The US Charitable Gift Trust Bikram Yoga Norwalk, LLC Connecticut, Inc. Enrico Caruso Society Community Foundation Valor Spirits William Booth Pat and Janienne Hackett Holly Etlin Capitol Strategies Group, LLC VFW Post 1672 Ladies Ladies Brooklawn Country Club Honey Cell Fairfield County Fish & Game Doreen Chimblo Auxiliary Carstensen Family Insurance Provider Group Protective Association, Inc. Frank Colavito Michael Walsh Foundation The K Foundation First Home Mortgage Columbiette Auxiliary of John Weisenseel Connecticut Military Corvette Kiwanis Club of Fairfield Corporation Father Coleman Council Gregory Werz Club Knights of Columbus Our Daniel F. Goldstein and Laura 1616 Lincoln and Dorothy State Rep. Lady of Assumption Williams Connecticut DAR Williams David and Eunice Bigelow Council 11077 Lynwood and Elaine Paul and Kathleen Connolly Natalie Wintter Foundation Inc. Knights of Columbus Park Hammers James and Carolyn Corrao Women Marines Association, Dworken, Hillman, LaMorte & City Council 16 HMG Strategy Crstiana Crocco CT-1 Chapter Sterczala, P.C. Knights of Columbus St. Kiwanis Club of Bridgeport CT Pest Randy and Karen Zigmont $100 - $249 Associates Inc One Hour Heating and Henry Arnold Laura Roberts 2 Men and a Pig Andy Gautier Cooling Fran Azola Patricia Robles A.V. Tuchy Builders Kaitlin Genovese Oronoque Village House & Dana Barns Alex Ruskewich Randy Abrams Angeliki Georgakopoulos Garden Club Stephen Bartha and Debra Steve Schott Parag Adalja Stephen Geremia Outback Steakhouse, Shelton Ceneri Robert Schrage Advertising Sportsmen of NY Get Fit Plus Joseph Pagliaro Kathy Beardsworth Sgt. 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