2015 Annual Report Data Accurate January 1 - December 31, 2015 Dear Community Members, Thank you for your incredible support in 2015! This support allowed us to reach over 1,000 youth in Washington County and provide them with a sense of belonging, a safe place to master skills, opportunities to practice generosity, and avenues to find independence. Through the efforts of almost 1,000 volunteers and community partners, we have expanded our outreach . teams and employment services. Unfortunately, due to a severe shortage of affordable housing in this area, the number of young people impacted by housing instability continues to grow The Last year 2,148 K-12 students were identified as homeless in Washington County alone. This represents an increase of almost 147 students from the year before, which is truly tragic. need for our services is greater than ever.

Last year marked a milestone for me personally as I have had the life changing privilege of becoming a mother. It has helped me realize, even more, how incredibly valuable HomePlate is for our community. It serves as a support system for young people that were not naturally surrounded by one. The one immeasurable outcome that matters most to us at HomePlate is that we exist to offer an opportunity for such courageous and resilient young people to connect in safety with others in our community who genuinely care, without judgment, fear of exploitation, or concern for expectation. It is in this offering of bonding, comfort and love, our basic emotional needs, paired with meeting other basic needs like food and clothing, that we have witnessed unending promise for not only our youth, but our volunteers, our staff, and our broader community.

We have also been working with community partners, such as the Beaverton Arts Commission, and Hello Neighbor Project to provide more visibility of homelessness in our community. Look for the faces of our youth and volunteers on the walls of Beaverton buildings.

Thank you for supporting HomePlate. In this report you’ll see how our 2015 was spent making s a safe an important difference in our community. And how our youth have taught us about resiliency, strength, and courage. I’ll leave it to one youth to describe what it means to him, “it’ place just to be.”

Together we can find ways to change the trajectory of the alarming statistics so homelessness does not have to be a lifelong challenge.

Thank you dearly for your generous support.

Sincerest gratitude,

Bridget Calfee, Executive Director HomePlate Youth Services

HomePlate is a 501c3 non-profit, charitable organization. Tax ID#: 26-1666325 About HomePlate Youth Services

Mission Who? Youth, Ages 12-24 HomePlate supports the positive development of young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability What? Drop-in Centers, Street through community building, education, access to Outreach & Employment services and resources, and youth empowerment. Where? Washington County Vision HomePlate envisions communities where homelessness is a short-term circumstance, not a long term or chronic condition, and youth are supported in their communities. History HomePlate was started when a group of youth and adults noticed that there was not a place in Washington County for young people to gather and learn about resources. Those youth and adults worked together to make HomePlate—a place where youth and community members come together to build relationships, find connections, and meet basic needs such as food and safety. Overview of Services HomePlate operates three drop-in centers, Monday and Thursdays in Hillsboro and Wednesdays in Beaverton. Youth can access resources like: a hot meal, showers, hygiene supplies, clothes, food to-go, bus tickets, diapers and baby-wipes, resource and referral information. Best of all, youth can enjoy the community of staff, volunteers and other youth while enjoying movies, board games, arts and crafts, and dinner-table conversation.

HomePlate Youth Services 2015 Annual Report 1 Oregon Unemployment Rates (2014) Did You Know? In 2014, a minimum wage worker in ➜ Unemployment Rate for Teens, Ages 16–19 12.7% Oregon earned an hourly wage of ➜ Unemployment Rate for Young Adults, Ages 20-24 28% $9.10. In order to afford a two bedroom apartment, a minimum wage earner ➜ Unemployment Rate for Overall Population 5.5% must work: Source: Oregon Employment Dept. US Bureau of Labor Statistics 72 hours / week 52 weeks / year the need

“Homeless is a complex issue and can easily overwhelm our ability to provide for the emergent basic needs of people experiencing homelessness. The county’s 14,000 unit gap in affordable housing serving people in extremely low-income and low-income households is creating a barrier to family self-sufficiency. Together, HomePlate and a consortium of public and private partnerships continue to prioritize scarce resources and make policy recommendations to address the housing crisis and the root causes of homelessness in Washington County.” ­—Annette Evans, Homeless Program Coordinator, Washington County

There are 2,148 ##/## homeless students in Banks ## Students Reported as Homeless in Washington County <7 Each Indicated School District of those 419 are ## of Whom are “Unaccompanied unaccompanied minors. Youth”

Top 3 School Districts of Homeless Students in Oregon ➜ Beaverton SD: 1,380 Forest Grove Hillsboro ➜ Reynolds SD: 1,350 100/18 386/39 ➜ Portland SD: 1,325 Beaverton On top of these numbers, there 1,380/335 are many more youth who are Gaston Tigard/Tualatin disconnected from schools 48/8 (therefore not counted), who have 188/19 left or graduated school, or who are under the radar—who also Sherwood access support at HomePlate. 39

What is an “Unaccompanied Youth”? Youth or child attending school, but not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian. Unaccompanied youth and children include young people who have been thrown out of their homes, run away from home, and/or been abandoned by parents or guardians.

2 HomePlate Youth Services 2015 Annual Report OUR impact

= 1,034 Youth Served (1 icon = 50 people)

These are total unduplicated individual people served through Ages 10-17: 460 Female: 330 African American: 169 Transgendered: 2 our drop-in or outreach services.

= 8,971 Meals Served (1 icon = 50 meals)

Meals includes outreach, drop-in, and leftovers.

Hygiene & = 3,317 Hygiene Supplies other personal (1 icon = 50 hygiene items) items like blankets, backpacks, etc.

For job interviews and = 1,434 Items of Clothing to stay protected from (1 icon = 50 articles of clothing) the elements.

Rides for job hunting, interviews, safe trips to/from drop-in, and = 1,559 Trimet Passes (1 icon = 50 passes) doctor’s appointments.

Help with creating a résumé, = 258 Pre-Job Guidance providing a job list, etc. (1 icon = 50 instances)

Referrals to programs, help moving, = 175 Housing Resources housing application fees, etc. (1 icon = 50 instances)

Assistance with FAFSA, homework help, school supplies, = 95 Education Support connecting with school district homeless liaisons, etc. (1 icon = 50 instances)

Serving meals, organizing donations, = 996 Volunteers serving on the board or (1 icon = 50 people) committees, etc.

= 8,153 Donated Hours (1 icon = 100 recorded hours)

HomePlate Youth Services 2015 Annual Report 3 Empowerment & Youth Employment

2015 YEP Stats ➜ New Youth Receiving Employment Services: 60 ➜ Youth Employed through a YEP program: 19 ➜ Youth Who Have Received Jobs in the Community: 31 ➜ Pre-job Guidance: 258

YEP: HomePerk In partnership with Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ in Beaverton, HomePerk continues to develop into an advantageous employment experience for participating youth. HomePerk employs one youth each month to provide coffee and snacks for the church’s social hour. In 2016, HomePlate will seek to add an additional HomePerk location and youth employment opportunity. ➜ Youth Employed: 7 ➜ Pots of Coffee Made: 150 ➜ Donations collected: $2,156.35 ➜ Skills: Completing higher educational and job applications, interview coaching, résumé writing, preparing and serving food and beverage, public speaking.

“We see this partnership as equipping youth in our community to build job skills and work experience to get themselves into more stable living conditions. HomePerk is truly a ‘win-win’ for us. We get a much needed boost in an area that was difficult to staff with volunteers, and we help build skills and opportunities for youth.” – Rev. David Randall-Bodman, Senior Pastor, Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ

YEP: Sit-n-Stay HomePlate’s Sit-n-Stay Program provides a supportive pathway to full-time, sustainable employment. Youth provide dog-sitting services for Beaverton Farmers Market customers, while also developing work readiness and transferable skills alongside supportive HomePlate Staff. “I learned patience, customer service skills and how to work with people.” –Sean, Previous Sit-n-Stay Youth ➜ Youth Employed: 7 ➜ Dog Visits: 198 ➜ Money Raised: $1,658.19 ($1,527.50 in fees and $130.69 in donations) ➜ Skills: Résumé writing, interviewing, customer service, cash transactions, basic dog care ➜ Major Partners: City of Beaverton, Beaverton Farmer’s Market and Beaverton Methodist Church

4 HomePlate Youth Services 2015 Annual Report “Working with the youth has been awesome! I value the relationships I’ve built. We do our best to stay positive and have fun. Best part of my week.” ­ —Rick Martin, Core Volunteer

Financial breakdown

Impact of Volunteers Donated In-kind Gifts ➜ Volunteers are a consistent presence at drop-in providing warm meals, Over 50% of HomePlate’s creating positive relationships, and connecting youth with resources. income received is non- ➜ With volunteer support, our street outreach team is able to split into teams to cover more ground and reach more youth. cash. This includes donated ➜ Volunteers manage in-kind donations so youth can easily find the space, time, meals, and resources they seek. supplies like hygiene kits, ➜ Volunteers make our special events possible—they support the planning process and are essential in staffing the events. bus tickets and socks. ➜ Volunteers work behind the scenes on the board, on committees, with In 2015, HomePlate administrative tasks, and maintain the organization of our spaces. documented $370,270 in in-kind gifts. This number Did You Know? includes $4,509 for the With support of our volunteers we are able to save over Holiday Store donations. $174,067 in labor costs (approximately 4 full-time staff).

HomePlate Youth Services 2015 Annual Report 5 HomePlate’s most significant annual fundraiser, FarmPlate is a unique farm- to-table casual outdoor event that is held in a picturesque Washington County setting in late summer. HomePlate brings together local farms, wineries, breweries and businesses, for a memorable summer evening for 170 guests. FarmPlate features a silent auction, live entertainment, local wines, beers and coffees, and a sit-down dinner prepared from locally-sourced ingredients by a professional chef.

➜ 2013: $44,320 ➜ 2014: $43,100 ➜ 2015: $59,563

fundraising & community events

HomePlate hosts two major annual fundraising events and benefits from a variety of community activities during the year through which Washington County businesses, corporations, churches, individuals and families generously contribute time and donations.

Each June, teams compete in Home Runs for Homeless Youth, a double elimination kickball tournament where they vie for donated prizes and bragging rights. Created in 2012 by Leadership Beaverton, this annual charity event provides a fun opportunity for organizations, businesses and individuals to form their own teams and demonstrate their competitive spirit during a weekend afternoon of kickball. Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies to support HomePlate and promote their businesses. ➜ 2013: $14,000 / 11 Teams ➜ 2014: $21,872 / 15 Teams Notable Fundraisers in 2015 ➜ 2015: $21,958 / 19 Teams ➜ Beaverton Mayor’s Ball: $17,633 ➜ #GivingTuesday: $7,525 ➜ VTM “Donations for Denim” Employee Fundraiser: $3,078 ➜ Beaverton Craft Beer Fest: $557 ➜ Whole Foods Bag Refund: $449 ➜ Paul L. Patterson Elemetary School: $408

6 HomePlate Youth Services 2015 Annual Report Programming highlights

Programming and the Programming Highlights Circle of Courage ➜ Annual trip to the Oregon Coast ➜ Monthly dog training visits with Little Dog Laughed The four tenants of the Circle of Courage Animal-Assisted Therapy guide HomePlate as we continue to develop ➜ Health Education with Cascade Aids Project programming within the drop-in space and ➜ throughout the community. In 2015, new Attended 2015 Nike Hoop Summit programs allowed greater access to resources ➜ Rock Climbing at the Portland Rock Gym and opportunities to empower youth! ➜ Trip to the Oregon Zoo ➜ Belonging: Weekly arts and crafts programming Supporting Grant: OCF/Nike Community Impact Fund and monthly fitness activities in collaboration with Play.Fit.Fun

➜ Mastery: An eight-week photojournalism class with Hello Neighbor in collaboration with the Beaverton Arts Commission

➜ Independence: Portland Community College Medical Assisting Program’s “Cold & Flu Season” Fair

➜ Generosity: Volunteering at the Oregon International Air Show looking forward – 2016 & Beyond

Expanded Outreach New Home for HomePlate The need for our services continues to grow in We’ve outgrown our office space and we’re looking Washington County. In 2016 we are expanding our for a central location where we can enhance our outreach team with a new bi-lingual (Spanish) employment mentoring and skill-building services and member and more outreach volunteers. provide extended drop-in hours.

What does HomePlate mean to you? “HomePlate cares for you and helps you find jobs and if you are having troubles they make sure they help you.” –Anonymous, age 14

“A chance for change…to be respected and liked for who I am, not what I do.” –Anonymous, age 24

HomePlate Youth Services 2015 Annual Report 7 Dynamic Homeplate crew

Staff Bridget Calfee, Executive Director [email protected] (503) 867-7762

Kirsten Carpentier, Development Director [email protected] (971) 322-9381

Amy Smetana, Volunteer & Operations Coordinator [email protected] (971) 238-3055

Vincent Pollard, Youth Employment Coordinator [email protected] (971) 400-0551

Amber Layton, Lead Outreach Worker [email protected] (503) 867-4954

Marielle McKenna, Outreach Specialist (AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer) [email protected] (503) 707-0268

Deirdre Walsh, Programming Coordinator (AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer) [email protected] (971) 284-8988

2015 Board of Directors Committee Members Ken David, Chair Board Development: Ken David, Brian Golembiewski, Former Research Director, Intel Emily Nelson, Lydia Radke

Emily Nelson, Vice Chair Funding: Laurine Apolloni, Bridget Calfee (staff), Outreach Worker, JOIN Kirsten Carpentier (staff), Mary Loftin, Kathryn Requardt. Finance: Laurine Apolloni, Bridget Calfee (staff), Ken David, Laurine Apolloni, Treasurer Mary Loftin, Brian Thomas (Pacific Continental Bank) Owner, Apolloni Vineyard Marketing: Kirsten Carpentier (staff), Amanda Kellett (staff), Lacey Beaty Morgan Reeder, Tracey Ullom (Purple Sail Creative) School-Based Health Manager, Virginia Garcia Memorial Social Business: Lacey Beaty, Ken David, Jacen Greene Health Center (Portland State University), Heather Griffo (Portland Brian Golembiewski Community College), Amanda Kellett (staff) Product Development Engineer, Intel Human Resources: Bridget Calfee (staff), Michelle Mason, Emily Nelson, Adri Platt, Kathryn Requardt Mary Loftin Community Resources Manager, City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation

Michelle Mason Event Task Force Members Director of Membership & Programs, Beaverton Area FarmPlate Chamber of Commerce Laurine Apolloni, McKenzie Brock (BSW Intern, Pacific University), Dale Buck (4th Main, LLC), Kirsten Carpentier Lani Parr (staff), Joelle Kenney (Portland State University), Betty Neighborhood Program Manager, City of Beaverton Merritt (Washington County Commission on Children & Families), Larry Norman (Retired), Lydia Radke Adri Platt Business Development Manager, Intel Corporation Home Runs for Homeless Youth Lacey Beaty, Bridget Calfee (staff), Kirsten Carpentier (staff), Lydia Radke Randy Ealy (City of Beaverton), Jaann Hoisington (Koeber’s Probation & Parole Officer, Washington County Interiors), Tomilyn Richards (KLeaR Marketing), Tracey Ullom (Purple Sail Creative) Kathryn Requardt Sales Support, EROAD, Inc.

8 HomePlate Youth Services 2015 Annual Report Fantastic supporters

Grants & Foundation Family & Individual Support Leadership Beaverton/Beaverton John & Karen Hudspeth Chamber of Commerce Lisa Imes Support ($30K+) ($500-$4,999) LeTip Southwest Metro/Tigard James & Jocelynn Keniston Oregon Department of Human Jerry & Melissa Allen MODA Health Rob Koch Services Laurine & Alfredo Apolloni Employees of New Seasons Market, Michele & Steve Kovalcik Benjamin & Michael Anderson-Nathe Orenco Matthew & Judy Krill Lacey & Ian Beaty Grants & Foundation Pack 1st Properties Mark Lagler John & Patricia Bentley Support ($5K-25K) Paul Patterson Elementary School Dwight Larabee James Biemer & Nhi Luu City of Beaverton Ponzi Winery Kathryn Leep Freda & Timothy Boyle Emergency Shelter Grant Sonrise Church/Project Homeless Barbara & Richard Lehmann Rachel Broderick OCF Nike Community Impact Fund Connect Michael Lopez Linda Bunga Oregon International Air Show Reedville Presbbyterian Church Mary Loftin Scott & La Donna Burgess Reser Family Foundation Rose City Mortgage Brian Lynch & Nicole Hillis Lynch Lucy Calfee Spirit Mountain Community Fund Serena Software Kjoe Magula David & Kirsten Carpentier Walters Family Foundation Students Pursuing Leadership & James & Char McCreight John & Marie Cogan Washington County Community Serving Hillsboro (SPLASH) Sheila McGoldrick Adriene Daigneault & Vlad Pantijchin Development Block Grant The Sheffer Family Trust Kelly McIntyre Kenneth David Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Christopher & Kathy Miller Erica Diede Major Other Supporters Social Print Studio Joan Miller David & Marilyn Dent The Standard Kerry Miller ($5,000+) Dennis & Marcilyn Desmarais Sunset Grove Ladies Golf Stacy Moussi Intel Involved Valerie & Aaron Diggins Valley Catholic Elementary School Timothy & Dawn Moe Lanphere Construction & Denny Doyle Whole Foods Market, Tanasbourne Sean Morgan Development Thomas & Nancy Eyer Zoomer’s Real Estate Services, LLC Devi Moss George & Mary Fitzpatrick Martha Moyer Companies, Grants & Bruce & Penny Gardner Family & Individual Support Clint Nelson Brian Golembiewski Organiztions ($500-$4,999) Emily Nelson American Family Mutual Insurance Patricia Golembiewski ($100-$499) Vicki Ogle Arlene Schnitzer & Jordan Schnitzer Sarah Hedrick Cathy Anderson Joanne Oppenheimer Beaverton Craft Beer Fest Ryan & Sara Hoppes William Bayer Nicole & Scott Oshiro Beaverton Foods Roberta Hutton Ali Berg Stefan & Andrea Oswald Bethel Congregational United Church Gary & Kris Imbrie John & Loma Billups Anthony Padavano of Chirst Jerry & Linda Josten Jennifer & Bowen Blair Michael & Renee Paradis CH Murphy || Clark_Ullman, Inc. Brandon Kearby Amit Bohara & Carrie Jones Lani Parr City of Hillsboro Randy & Diane Lederbrand Karen Bolin Michael & Jacquelyn Peters Cinder Staffing Cynthia Lozeau & Jeff Dick Jeffery Bowden Hank & Sue Piersma Decker Outdoor Corporation Jenny Lupescu Denise Brohoski Adri Platt & Morgan Reeder Federal Emergency Food & Shelter Ronald & Nancy MacPherson James & Susan Brown Dan & Cheri Portman Program Robert & Susan McFadden Molly & Zachary Brown Anne Pritchard EROAD, Inc James McKenna Anna Bryan Levi Query FEI Company Mike & Laura McMurray Carla Caeser David & Jeanne Randall-Bodman Five Oaks Neighborhood Gift Fund Betty Merritt & Rob Solomon Jeff & Bridget Calfee Adam & Josie Riggall Harsch Investments James Miller Susan & Steve Calfee Ruth Reeder & Jae Allen Hillsboro First Congregational United Fred Nelson Amy & Willie Chenier Tanya Richards Church of Christ Larry & Lisa Ann Norman Nancy Collins & Gary Wilson Greg & Jan Regnier Hewlett-Packard William & Marsha Pike Bridget Cooke Tanya Scovilli Jesuit High School Sue & Wendell Pike Nancy Daluga Renee Shankar The Leep Foundation Maria Ponzi & Brett Fogelstrom Jacob David Shari & Tony Shelton Koeber’s Inc. Lydia & Paul Radke James David Daniel & Robin Sikkens LifeQual Center Kathryn Requardt & Cathleen Robart Kris DeSylva Russell & Connie Spiess Madden Industrial Craftsmen Lynn Scheller Corinn deWaard Peter Stack & Stephanie Sparkman Metropolitan Land Group Terry & Sherry Simchuk Robert & Susan Dixon Semonti & Scott Stephens New Seasons Market Nathan Schultz & Jenny Silberger Timothy Dominick Timonthy & Deborah Stepp OnPoint Credit Union Leslie Schwietz Paul & Cynthia Downey Laurel Swetnam Oregon Nurses Association Mike & Bernadette Strand Paula Elder Kristen Talbot-Anderson & Charles Pacific Continential Bank Joyce & Eric Steindler Gary & Barbara Ellsworth Anderson Priority Plus Carole & Stephen Thomas Honora Englander Jon Tang St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Patrick & Elizabeth Voelker Paul & Linda Erickson Stephen Thieme St. Juan Diego Parish Deanna & Eric Wilson Mark & Shelley Fagin Anne VanDeBrake Silicon Valley Community Foundation Yvonne Yang Andrew Flavell Irma Velasquez & Sherman Chan Portland General Electric Sal & Susan Gonzalez Lindsay Verber Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Beth Gordon Companies, Grants & Sharon Webster Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Patricia Gorgol Organizations ($100-$499) Wendy Gorton David Westby Center 4th Main, LLC Paul & Heather Griffo Gwen Wildfong Vernier Software & Technology Awareness to Action Eleanore Hale Paul & Vickie Williams VTM Group Bloomster Family Charitable Fund William Hall & Karen Ronning-Hall Jerry & Judy Willey Washington County Sherrif’s Coin Meter, Inc Marilyn Harlow Ed Wilson & Frances Squire Department GivSmart Melanie Hatch Martin & Carolyn Winch Washington County Strategic Good Deeds Mortgage Company Robert & Courtenay Hatton Regina Winkle-Bryan & Adrian Investment Grant Hillsboro Police Officers’ Association Richard Helzer Benitez Martos Windermere Foundation Kroger/Fred Meyer Community Jon & Jaann Hoisington Gwen Wolph Rewards

HomePlate Youth Services 2015 Annual Report 9 Organizations In-Kind Hillsboro First Congregational Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Ken Hick & Cheri Cooley-Hick United Church of Christ Reser’s Fine Foods Roberta Hutton Goods & Services Over Hillsboro Friends Church Employees of Serena Software Anne Kingsley-Beeson $500 Home Builders Association United Airlines Sarah Goodnough Apolloni Vineyards Hillsboro Rotary Club VTM Group Garrett Nelson Aim High Foundation Kaleo Church Weathered Hands, Warm Hearts Robert Schlegel Artemis Foods KLeaR Marketing Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. Tracey Ullom Beaverton School District--Merlo LifeBridge Church Patrick & Elizabeth Voelker Station High School The Meating Place Individuals & Families Clarinda White Beaverton Rotary Club Montinore Winery In-Kind Goods & Services Camp Turnaround, LLC Nike, Inc. City of Hillsboro North Plains Christian Church Over $500 Dovetail Coffee Roasters Oregon Ballet Theatre Benjamin Anderson-Nathe Embassy Suites Pit Stop Bar & Grill Donna Bosak Golden Valley Brewery Play.Fit.Fun Scott & La Donna Burgess Grape Escape Ponzi Winery Ken David

HomePlate is incredibly grateful to our hundreds of grassroots supporters who pitched in to support youth in our community throughout the year. In addition to the generous contributors listed here, there were 256 indviduals, families and organizations who donated between $1 and $100 in valued contributions, which accounted for over $10,000 in 2015! Thank you!!

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