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2016 Annual Report | 3 Goals to a Brighter Future Parish & Community Services Michele Cote, OUR PLACE Manchester The Knowledge She Needed OUR PLACE Tonya was about to become a fi rst-time Tonya learned that positive teaching and mother and was unprepared for bringing discipline were key pieces to her daughter’s a new life into the world. She was barely development, acquiring insights that were through high school, living on her own and for absent during her own childhood. starters, didn’t understand how to maintain a She also learned healthy eating habits for healthy diet on a limited budget for herself, herself and her child by particiapating in a much less a newborn. Through the many Cooking Matters® Program along with six programs of Catholic Charities, Tonya gained other new mothers. Cooking Matters®, a the tools to move her life forward and provide collaboration between the New Hampshire a loving, safe and healthy home for her child. Food Bank and Hannaford Supermarkets, is a OUR PLACE provided Tonya with the six week course that teaches how to prepare necessary education to prepare her for healthy meals and shop sensibly on a limited childbirth and continued to work with her on budget. child development and positive parenting. With the guidance of her OUR PLACE social OUR PLACE programs are designed to worker, Tonya’s life plan included vocational follow parents from pregnancy through the training in a secure job. She found peer fi rst three years of their child’s life. support groups to help her along her journey Tonya gained the knowledge she needed as a young mother. to make smart decisions about feeding her Tonya’s daughter is now starting school. She baby and developed a plan to care for her is healthy, adjusted and, most importantly, newborn. The compassionate professionals loved by a mother who is doing everything at OUR PLACE continued working with her she can to keep their lives moving forward. as she faced the challenges of dealing with her daughter’s development into a toddler who was learning how to walk and explore on her own. Early stress in the life of a child has been linked to numerous health issues and a lack of educational and employment throughout their lifetime. Upon completion of the OUR PLACE program, 87% of our clients have demonstrated improvement in parenting knowledge & skills. 2015-2016 Annual Report | 3 Goals to a Brighter Future Parish & Community Services John’s life was never easy. Services. He entered the Case Management program; his life plane included education. He was raised in a group home with no With his outreach worker, he found there sense of family or belonging. When he was training that allowed him to earn a living became an adult, he lived on his own, but doing work he was physically capable of struggled because it was physically hard for performing. him to work due to a birth defect. With the lack of a family support system, John barely The Basic Financial Fitness program taught survived, lived in a small, shabby apartment John to manage his money and make ends and struggled to pay his rent. meet. He has found an apartment and is following a budget to pay his bills on time. When his medical condition worsened to the point that he lapsed into a coma for The support groups run through Parish and three weeks, his life seemed bleak, almost Community Services have introduced John hopeless. At one point, his heat was shut off to people who are dealing with similar issues and he faced the prospect of being evicted. and challenges. For the fi rst time in his life, he feels connected to his community. He even Your support helped him through those put some money into a savings account. desperate times. “The support I received from Catholic John began moving his life forward through Charities was truly a life saver,” John says. the assistance of an outreach worker from Catholic Charities’ Parish and Community The Catholic Charities Basic Financial Fitness program is designed to provide people with a number of skills to enable them to make better fi nancial decisions and be more effi cient and effective with their limited resources. Creating a budget, understanding credit and using traditional banking services versus pay-day or car title lenders are a few of the areas covered. 4 | Catholic Charities New Hampshire Mary Ann Fraser, CCNH Manchester District Offi ce Beyond Healing the Physical Healthcare Services Gloria said it was the most beautiful garden that fi nd comfort in a space that is completely she had ever seen. She talked about her mother accessible, so all residents benefi t. and how she always taught Gloria to appreciate As the garden continues to grow, the residents gardens, and how she must be looking down on continue to benefi t. The goal of the garden is to her saying: “What a beautiful garden”. help reduce recovery time and improve overall Gloria is a resident of Mount Carmel’s recuperation. Research has proven that outdoor Alzheimer’s/Dementia unit, and has a passion spaces, like the garden, contribute to healing. for gardening. She was having a hard time, The work at Mount Carmel is one way we are however, her time in the garden relaxed and creating award-winning care. Like the garden, calmed her. we are always growing and adapting to new The new Healing Garden at the Mount Carmel innovations in senior care. Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Manchester This growth continues in 2017 with our planned is more than a beautiful outdoor space to walk, renovation of St. Ann and the additions to Warde sit with others or fi nd a space for meditation. It and St. Francis. These projects will enhance our is a transformative experience for residents. ability to provide assisted living and increase the The garden provides a rich, nature-infused number of skilled nursing services provided in environment, perfectly balancing form and private rooms. function. It is a place where our residents can Catholic Charities’ Healthcare Services provide exceptional nursing and rehabilitative care that meets the physical and spiritual needs of those we serve. We offer short- and long-term care in a warm and supportive atmosphere where residents and patients are cared for according to their individual needs. 2015-2016 Annual Report | 7 Financial Snapshot Fiscal year ending March 31 HEALTHCARE SOCIAL (Audited - in thousands) SERVICES SERVICES 2016 2015 2016 2015 ASSETS - UNRESTRICTED Cash, Accounts Receivable and Other Assets 29,004 22,237 5,060 3,504 Property and Equipment - Net 16,734 13,337 8,826 9,169 Investments 15,512 12,578 11,411 11,718 Total Unrestricted Assets 61,250 48,152 25,297 24,391 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities 7,208 6,690 1,000 680 Mortgage Bond Payable 14,477 3,435 621 - Net Assets - Unrestricted 39,565 38,027 23,676 23,711 Total Liabilities and Unrestricted Net Assets 61,250 48,152 25,297 24,391 UNRESTRICTED REVENUE AND EXPENSES (Excluding in-kind) Net Patient Services and Other Program Revenue 49,786 44,316 2,076 2,231 Recurring Contributions from Trusts - - 367 324 Contributions and Other Fundraising 391 125 9,147 9,211 Total Unrestricted Revenue From Operations 50,177 44,441 11,590 11,766 Salaries and Benefits 27,002 24,716 8,508 8,158 Rent, Occupancy Costs and Insurance 2,758 2,422 1,165 927 All Other Expenses 17,334 14,614 1,872 2,532 Total Operating Expenses 47,094 41,752 11,545 11,617 Change in Net Assets before Extraordinary and 3,083 2,689 45 149 Non-Operating Revenue and Depreciation Extraordinary Revenue: Bequests 5 34 739 560 Non-Operating Revenue: Capital Campaign Contributions - Net -- - (2) Investment Income - Net (147) 716 (200) 773 Depreciation 1,406 1,277 674 646 Change in Unrestricted Net Assets 1,535 2,162 (90) 834 In-kind Contributions 10 9 19,036 17,767 8 | Catholic Charities New Hampshire FY2016 Sources of Funds 80% Healthcare Services Revenue 17% Contributions, Bequests and Fundraising Revenue 3% Social Services Program Revenue FY2016 Uses of Funds 74% Rehabilitation & Nursing Services 8% Feeding the Hungry 6% Administration 4% Community Services 3% Senior Housing 3% Fundraising & Communications 1% Children’s Services 1% Immigration & Refugee Services CCNH provided $12,740,050 in free or reduced-cost services. Our financial information, audited by Howe, Riley & Howe, is available at our Administrative Office in Manchester. 2015-2016 Annual Report | 9 Foundation & Corporate Giving Gifts received April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 24 Old Etna Road Operations LLC Amica Insurance Bellman Jewelers, Inc. 7th Settlement Brewery Amoskeag Beverages, Inc. Bellwether Community Credit Union 900 Degrees Wood Fired Pizzeria Amoskeag Quilters Guild Benefit Strategies, LLC A & A Cleaners, Inc. Anagnost Company Benevity Community Impact Fund A Market Natural Foods Angela’s Pasta & Cheese Shop Benthien Associates, Inc. A. W. Therrien Company, Inc. Angelina’s Bernard & Merrill, PLLC A-1 Steam Cleaning, Inc. Anheuser-Busch Best Septic Service AARP Foundation Anomaly Inc. Beta Sigma Phi Seacoast Chapters AARP New Hampshire Ansell & Anderson Beta Sigma Phi Laureate Gamma Abbvie Employee Engagement Fund Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Beta Sigma Phi Xi Zeta Chapter Absolute Title LLC Anthem Dollars for Doers Biederman’s Deli and Pub Acadia Insurance Anthem Foundation Birch Hill Terrace Access Financial Group Inc. Antiques on Elm, LLC Bi-State Primary Care Association Action Based Research, LLC Apple Wood Construction, Inc. Bittware, Inc. A-D Archambault Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar BJ’s Charitable Foundation Adamsky Law Offices Arcadya Salon & Day Spa BJ’s Wholesale Club ADK ETA Chapter ARIAD Global HR Team BJ’s Wholesale Club - Employee Giving Admix Inc.
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