2010-2011 Annual Report 2010-2011 Board of Directors Cathy Oloffson Chair Sara Medlock Treasurer Lyn Potts Chair-Elect Camille Taylor Secretary
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ywca mclean county 2010-2011 annual report 2010-2011 board of directors Cathy Oloffson chair Sara Medlock treasurer Lyn Potts chair-elect Camille Taylor secretary Margarita Alvarez Arlene Hosea Sheri Bane Robbin James Vijeyta Bhatia Chereé Johnson Lauren Carapella Virginia Jordan-Benson Marabeth Clapp Sally Rudolph Angela Enwereuzo Mary Schmidt Brittini Gray Starla Southward Deborah Halperin administration (current) Jane Chamberlain president/ceo Angela Ambers-Henderson vice president of program operations Curt Oyer vice president of finance Kamakshi Chakravadhanula director of human resources Laura Kowalczyk director of marketing and communications Tiffany Mitchell director of hershey child care Michelle Mullaney director of building operations Julie Navickas director of rsvp Pat Poppe director of public relations and development Carla Rudicil director of program grants Erica Thurman director of stepping stones sexual assault program Norene Ball coordinator of hallmark programs Jennifer Pemberton coordinator of home care services Linda Moreno executive specialist making a difference For 103 years, YWCA McLean • Provided 48,060 hours of service to County has been serving the needs of 298 unduplicated clients through area residents and adapting with the our Home Care Services program, changing times. Dedicated staff and helping individuals remain indepen- volunteers provide premier programs dent and safe in their own homes and services that embrace our mission while maintaining their dignity. of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, • Provided 6,266 rides to 281 freedom and dignity for all. unduplicated clients through Medivan, our non-emergency During the 2010 -11 fiscal year, transportation service, to and from YWCA McLean County: appointments, hospital stays and • Participated in a variety of mission- nursing homes. related events, including Stand Against Racism, Peace Essay • Made 1,197 rides with 63 undu- Contest, Week Without Violence, plicated riders through Wheels-to- It’s Time to Talk Day, Women’s Work, our transportation program Empowerment Party and Take the which provides rides to and from Stage Against Violence. work on Sundays when public transportation is inaccessible. • Provided 161 victims and their loved ones with safe and • Supported 99 non-profit agency confidential assistance through partners through the work of 746 Stepping Stones, our sexual YWCA-RSVP volunteers. These assault program, answered 305 dedicated seniors gave 95,340 hotline calls and had 1,501 hours of service. More than $1.4 informational and referral contacts. million was saved by non-profit Our Prevention Education and agencies, using RSVP volunteers. Professional Training programs • Held 257 free Medicare counseling reached over 18,000 people of all sessions, conducted by RSVP ages through educational programs. Senior Health Insurance Program • Served more than 650 children in (SHIP) volunteers. a variety of Child Care programs and assisted parents with financial support to cover child care costs. Seventy-six percent of the children in full-time care and 39% in before- and after-school programs received financial assistance. • Mentored 120 elementary school- age students one-on-one or in small groups through RSVP’s Smart Sprouts program. 01 special events YWCA thanks steering committee chair Kelly Bever for her leadership. Circle of Women Nearly 400 women gathered on February 18, 2011 for the 8th annual Circle of Women luncheon. Women from networks throughout Bloomington-Normal served as table leaders and invited their friends and colleagues to this women-only Women of Distinction philanthropic luncheon, held at the The 22nd Annual Women of Doubletree Hotel by Hilton™ in Distinction awards banquet, held Bloomington. More than $35,000 was May 19, 2011 in Illinois State raised. A special thank you to Janet University’s Bone Student Center Hood and Madonna Courtright for Brown Ballroom, honored nine co-chairing this event. amazing women. Six women were named Women of Distinction, while three others received WINGS financial Stepping Stones Golf awards to help further their education. Outing and Dinner ® State Farm was the presenting The 6th Annual Golf Outing and sponsor. Dinner, benefitting YWCA’s Stepping Stones sexual assault program, was An audience of more than 500 guests held at Crestwicke Country Club in was inspired by keynote speaker Sarah Bloomington on June 20, 2011. The Culberson, who encourages young event raised almost $11,000. Live and people and adults to overcome their silent auctions added to the festivities. fears and follow their dreams. The Thank you to event co-chairs Dianne event raised almost $21,000, which Williamson and Kathy Tosh for their will be used to support the diverse continued support and passion for the program offerings at the YWCA. cause. 2012 events Friday, February 17, 2012 Circle of Women Thursday, May 24, 2012 Women of Distinction Monday, June 18, 2012 Stepping Stones Golf and Dinner 02 YWCA mission YWCA McLean County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people. programs and events Throughout 2010 -11, YWCA held Take the Stage Against programs and special events that heightened awareness about the issue Violence of violence, influenced racial justice, On April 30, 2011, Stepping Stones assisted with financial empowerment held Take the Stage Against Violence, and enabled teen girls to excel. a talent show to help raise awareness against the issue of sexual violence. Week Without Violence The event, held at Eastland Mall in Luncheon Bloomington, allowed participants to A luncheon was held October 29, express themselves in various ways, 2010, at Second Presbyterian Church such as singing, dancing and reading in Bloomington to honor area high poetry. school students for essays written ® about local and international peace Money Smart Week issues. Judith Valente was the As part of Money Smart Week, which featured speaker. was held April 2-9, 2011, YWCA hosted financial education classes Racial Justice Summit and events to help consumers better Hosted by COUNTRY Financial®, manage their personal finances. a summit entitled Let’s Get Real: Unlearning Racism was held Stand Against Racism November 5, 2010, in the Memorial During the week of April 25-29, 2011, Center’s Young Lounge at Illinois YWCA asked local organizations Wesleyan University in Bloomington. and individuals to join us in taking Lee Mun Wah facilitated the powerful a Stand Against Racism. At the end workshop, which was designed to of the week, YWCA hosted a public foster a deeper understanding and event where community members appreciation of differences. gathered together to stand united and collectively make their voices heard. Peace Camp In December 2010, YWCA hosted Smart Sprouts its 5th Annual Peace Camp to teach YWCA introduced Smart Sprouts 2nd-5th graders about self-awareness, in the spring of 2011. Adult mentors empathy, impulse control, conflict were matched up with elementary resolution and effective communica- school-age children, to assist with tion. Participants learned alternatives reading, math and life skills in a safe to violent and abusive behaviors. and healthy environment. 03 invest in the ywca mclean county Charitable gifts of any size can go that can fluctuate in value, many life a long way toward supporting the insurance policies enable you to leave programs and services that help fulfill your beneficiaries a specified amount YWCA’s mission of eliminating of money. What’s more, that amount racism and empowering women of all will likely be considerably more than ages. the premiums you pay to maintain your policy and the death benefit is Planned Giving involves the making income tax-free. of a sizeable gift, often of non-cash assets, spread over time, and usually Remember that time spent deciding involving financial and legal advisors. what, when and how to best make Planned giving is a complement to your gifts can result in maximum tax an organization’s other fundraising savings and other financial benefits. endeavors. For more information, contact How can you participate in planned Pat Poppe, Director of Public giving endeavors? One way is to Relations and Development, at maximize your gift through life (309) 662-0461, ext. 224 or insurance. Clearly, you can gift [email protected]. stock, real estate and other assets to implement your gifting strategy, but YWCA is a 501(c)(3) organization. for many individuals, life insurance All contributions are tax deductible to is a preferable choice. Unlike assets the fullest extent allowed by law. For information about our programs and services, visit www.ywcamclean.org 04 2010-11 donors (fiscal year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011) YWCA McLean County extends a heartfelt thank you to our donors listed below for allowing us to continue our important work of eliminating racism and empowering women through various programs and services. A special thank you to those who wish to remain anonymous. individual donors Carol Carol Aldridge Sue Beigie Ruifang Cao Pam Alexander Emily Bell Charles Cardwell Lyndetta Alsberry Lisa Beohm Dawn Carlson Margarita Alvarez Dr. Laurie Bergner Anita Carney Angela Ambers- Laura Berk Barbie Carter Henderson Janice Berlin Diane Carter Robin Ambrose Bonnie Bernardi Jim Carter Chris Anderson Kris Berry Denise Castillo John Anderson Kelly Bever Jane Chamberlain Julie Anderson Judie Bey Stacey Chastain Kimberly Anderson Vijeyta Bhatia Lynn Cheeseman,