2015 Annual Report July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 2 Volunteers of America of Indiana
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2015 Annual Report July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 2 Volunteers of America of Indiana Executive Message Board of Directors We are pleased to present the 2015 (as of June 2015) Annual Report for Volunteers of America of Indiana. The report details the agency’s accomplishments over the William Raihl Laurie K. Vane last fiscal year Indiana. Through the President/CEO Board Vice Chair Volunteers of America Director of services we provide and the support of Indiana Government Affairs from our donors, we were able to Offer Vectren Corporation, Hope, Restore Dignity and Transform Dr. Deborah W. Indianapolis Balogh Lives. Board Chair Amanda J. Meko Executive Vice Treasurer/Secretary President & Provost Partner, Director of Last fiscal year we renewed our University of Assurance Services CARF accreditation, increased Indianapolis Greenwalt CPAs revenue by $3 million, increased the number of Veteran families we serve in Indiana by 128 percent, obtained management of an apartment Carole J. Veatch Jessica Whelan Vice President & Associate complex for individuals with Manager Bingham Greenbaum, developmental disabilities, started Treasury Management Doll LLP Sales a new workforce development The National Bank of Hector Vazquez program for homeless Veterans in Indianapolis Intesa Consulting Fort Wayne, and obtained a two year Allen W. Pearcy Adam Benoit grant to start a mentoring program Software Assurance for individuals reentering the Development Clifton Larson Allen community from jail or prison. Manager LLP Defender Director Bradley A. Wood All this was made possible thanks to Julie W hitsett CPA Account Manager your continued support; and with that Community Volunteer Tricor Automotive Group support our history of service will Charles T. Hiltunen, III continue far into the future. Government Affairs Rex Collins, CPA Lobbyist Senior Manager The Third House Somerset CPA Advocacy Group, LLC Lisa A. Waite B. R. Lane Marketing Director Chief of Staff JCC Indianapolis Deborah Balogh, Board Chair City of Gary William Raihl, President/CEO 2015 Annual Report 3 Mission Statement & History Volunteers of America of Indiana is a faith-based organization that provides life-changing services to enhance the physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of individuals by providing counseling, rehabilitation, job placement, and residential services. We serve individuals transitioning from the correctional system, the elderly, Veterans, and those dealing with chronic addiction and mental illness. Volunteers of America was founded in 1896 by social reformers Ballington and Maud Booth. They envisioned a movement dedicated to “reaching and uplifting” the American people. The Booths pledged to “go wherever we are needed, and do whatever comes to hand.” That declaration continues to guide Volunteers of America of Indiana’s outreach efforts today, to Offer Hope, Restore Dignity and Transform Lives. 4 Volunteers of America of Indiana Veteran Services Transitional Housing Brandon Hall in Indianapolis, and The Richard Lugar Safe Haven and Liberty Landing in Fort Wayne provide homeless Veterans with shelter and services to help them gain employment and stable housing through case management and workforce development programs. Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) SSVF’s primary purpose is to promote housing stability among very low-income Veteran families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. It provides intensive case management to assist participants to obtain VA and community benefi ts. CDBG - Workforce Development This brand new program provides workforce development services for homeless Veterans in Fort Wayne. It encourages participants to invest in a career rather than a job. Accomplishments during FY 15 674 previously homeless Veterans gained stable housing with help from our services. There was a 128% increase in the number of Veterans served: from 389 in 2014 to 890 in 2015. Of the Veterans who completed the transitional housing program at Brandon Hall, 88% gained stable housing and 87% left with employment and/or entitlements. 2015 Annual Report 5 “This could be a legitimate springboard to get me into something stable. If I don’t find a job out of here then that’s my own fault. It’s a good program with good opportunities. VOA offers hope, no doubt.” – Lester Army Veteran Resident of Brandon Hall 6 Volunteers of America of Indiana Reentry Services Family Reunifi cation The Healing Families and Look Up and Hope programs offer services to families who have been affected by parental incarceration. Workforce Development Individuals with criminal histories in central Indiana can access services to fi nd employment and job training throughSTRIVE Indy. Work-Release Facilities Theodora House and Brandon Hall are two work-release facilities in Indianapolis. Hope Hall is a work-release facility for men and women in Evansville. All three provide case management to ensure a smooth transition for clients. Second Chance Mentoring This brand new program uses volunteers as mentors to help people successfully reenter their communities after incarceration. Accomplishments during FY 2015 557 supervised visits at Theodora House provided a chance for parents to see their children. 76% of program participants strongly agreed that the Healing Families program helped them gain skills to improve relationships with their children and/or grandchildren. This year 125 people earned vocation certifi cations compared to last year when 71 people earned vocation certifi cations through our workforce development program. 2015 Annual Report 7 “The staff helped me get all of my legal “It would have been extremely hard documents and sign up certification to go from work-release to out on classes. Now I have two jobs. I’m not my own if I didn’t have Rachel [her gonna allow prison to define the rest mentor] behind me.” – Kristi of my life.” – John “Wyatt, my grandson, was the “Volunteers of America has embraced biggest thing on my mind, and the me in my good times and my bad staff helped me get back with him. times, and they’ve never let me That’s the main thing that kept me down. They welcomed me with open out of prison.” – Teresa arms.” – Max 8 Volunteers of America of Indiana Behavioral Health Services Volunteers of America of Indiana recognizes that many people who are homeless or incarcerated are in need of holistic treatment, as a result, clinical services are provided for clients of Volunteers of America of Indiana. There is a behavioral health clinic located at Theodora House in Indianapolis. Clients of this clinic include people who are already involved with VOAIN as well as anyone in the community with qualifying insurance. There is also a treatment counselor at Hope Hall in Evansville who provides services. Staff treat a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse-related issues, family problems, relationship troubles, parenting, substance abuse, and grief. For more information visit www.voain.org/behavioral-health. Accomplishments during FY 2015 408 people received individual and/or group counseling. of women said in an anonymous survey that the 100% behavioral health counselors did an excellent job of showing genuine, individual care. Renewed CARF (Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities) accreditation. 2015 Annual Report 9 “Volunteers of America of Indiana helped me change my perspective. Getting out of my hard situation wasn’t a cake walk, but I arrived at it daily.” – Qourtney Former resident of Theodora House Current Second Chance Mentor 10 Volunteers of America of Indiana Housing Senior Housing Gardens on Carolina in Gary and Brownstone Manor in Terre Haute provide subsidized housing to low income individuals ages 62 and over. Both offer the chance for seniors to live among a community of their peers. On-site maintenance and management services are provided. Housing for Persons with Disabilities Tremont Terrace in Indianapolis provides independent living to individuals with physical or developmental disabilities. Residents have access to on-site case management services provided by a local mental health agency. Accomplishments during FY 2015 108 seniors in Gary and Terre Haute were able to fi nd independent, affordable housing in a welcoming environment. 25 individuals in Indianapolis with developmental disabilities were able to live independently with access to supportive services. The manager of Brownstone Manor received a national award for her outstanding service to the senior residents. 2015 Annual Report 11 “Moving to Gardens on Carolina has definitely improved my quality of life. Living in a place where I don’t have to worry about my safety, finances, or the repairs for my house have made things much easier than they would have been otherwise.” – Harriett Resident of Gardens on Carolina 12 Volunteers of America of Indiana Volunteer & Support Corporate groups, high school groups, church groups, AmeriCorps VISTA members, interns and individuals gave their time and talents during the fiscal year of 2015 to serve the clients of Volunteers of America of Indiana. They provided dinners, donated food baskets, participated in bible studies, talked and made crafts together with clients, hosted holiday parties, provided workshops, and coordinated behavioral health services. 414 volunteers gave 10,979 hours of service. This fiscal year, thanks to the support of many individuals,donor support increased by approximately $215,000. This increase helped VOAIN to extend services to more Hoosiers in vulnerable