CHANGING Times Changing LIVES Annual Report 2015 Our Mission To reach out to all youth, especially those who need us most, inspiring them to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring individuals. Board of Directors Matthew Barrett / Barrett Insurance Carol Bednarowski / Retired Elementary Teacher Joan Bennett / The Write Connection Michael Conway / Summit Packaging Systems, Inc. Michael Delaney / McLane Middleton Daniel Cohen / Cohen Investment Advisors Mark Francoeur / Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Northern New England Barbara Lussier / Bellwether Community Credit Union Kris Mailepors / Catholic Medical Center Harry Malone / Devine Millimet & Branch, PA Colin Manning / Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield NH Terry McKenzie / Elliot Hospital W. Stephen McMahon / The McMahon Group of Wells Fargo Advisors Mark Mulcahy / Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan Ed Murphy / Amoskeag Beverages Joe Raczka / Dyn, Inc. Paul Sargeant / Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan Lisa Thorne / Verizon George Tzimas / Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Douglas Weick / Bank of America Jeffrey Wheeler / Baker, Newman & Noyes John Zahr, Jr. / Dyn, Inc. BGCM Board at time of publication, November 2015 President’s Message The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester had its original start in 1902 and was incorporated in 1907. The Clubhouse at 555 Union Street was constructed and occupied in 1957 and underwent a complete renovation in 2010. The Club, along with Camp Foster, has grown and changed with the times to evolve into the Club of today with a membership of 2,126 boys and girls, serving over 40,000 meals per year, servicing 120 kids at two school-based sites, and providing summer fun to 367 campers a day at Camp Foster. That legacy, and that level of commitment and impact to the youth of Manchester, couldn’t exist without your support. The need for the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester is as great now as it ever has been. Average daily attendance is up 7% Doug Weick over last year and the Club operates at full capacity. Our theme Board President this year is “CHANGING TIMES, CHANGING LIVES.” As we evolve to meet the changing needs of the youth we serve, our basic mission of changing and saving lives has remained constant... “To reach out to all youth, especially those who need us most, inspiring them to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring individuals.” Under the leadership of our CEO, Diane Fitzpatrick, the Board of Directors is actively engaged and focused on key areas that include: • Resource Development. Ensuring the fi nancial health of the Club by advancing philanthropy through individual giving, corporate outreach and alumni development. • Community Impact. Taking a leadership role in the community to drive collaboration among other organizations that serve the community; particularly those that focus on youth. • Staff Development and Infrastructure. Ensuring our staff has the training and resources to effectively accomplish our mission. The Club is positioned to continue to succeed in its’ mission. We have strong visionary leadership, a fantastic staff, a healthy, engaged Board, and supporters that care about our success. From my perspective, our future couldn’t be brighter. Our discussions and planning for the future of the Club are centered on our desire to serve and impact more youth through a necessary Camp Foster renovation, increased staffi ng to support more programs and addressing our capacity issue. There is still much to do and we cannot rest on our laurels. Manchester is facing the current day challenges of a growing city. Investing in our youth today will provide the best possible return for our future. I am honored to be part of such a great organization that provides such a positive impact to our community. Leadership Staff Diane Fitzpatrick / Chief Executive Offi cer Ken Neil / Chief Operations Offi cer Tracey Adams / Director of Marketing & Community Relations Wilhemina “Mina” Alicea / Jewett Site Director Jessica “Wendy” Allen / Kids Club Director Brittany Battistelli / Main Desk Receptionist Catherine Burnes / Teen Individual Services Director Joe Calderon / Athletic Director Nate Farrington / Digital Arts Director Antonio Feliciano / Union Street Site Director Amanda Gaska / Highland Goffe’s Falls Site Director Pablo Hernandez / Junior Group Director Natalie Jutras / Director of Annual Giving Keith Moreau / Facilities Director Stephanie Noel / Individual Services Director Ann Pappas / Food Services Director Jennie Pappas / Program Director Nikki St. Onge / Fine Arts Director Kim Tatman / Administrative Assistant Alanah Tintle / Performing Arts Director Shirley Tomlinson / Teen Director Brian Tremblay / Director of Philanthropy Luz Villegas / Education Director Rick Zamoida / Information & Technology Director BGCM Staff at time of publication, November 2015 Executive Report As the conclusion of my fi rst full year leading this remarkable organization approaches, I am humbled by the generosity of the Board of Directors, Trustees, staff and so many other caring members of our community. This amazing family has positively impacted the lives of 2,126 Boys & Girls Club members, in ways we may never know, this year alone. Although we live in a world of constant change, there is one thing that will always remain the same; children need love and guidance to help them reach their full potential in life. Today’s children will be the ones who determine the direction of change in the communities in which they live, work and raise their families. Diane Fitzpatrick Chief Executive Offi cer Even in the 21st Century, our Club members face a host of barriers, much like what the children of the Industrial Revolution and the Amoskeag Mills faced decades ago. What challenges are 21st Century kids in Manchester experiencing? • 53% of our city school children receive free and reduced lunch; 90% of those children come from a family with an income 130% below the poverty line. • 40% of city children live in a single parent home. • 5% of the total student population is homeless. Single parent families and dual income families are working longer hours and struggling to maintain the basic necessities of food, shelter and clothing for their families. Parents have fewer hours available to help their children with homework or participate in leisure activities that serve as a bonding agent for the family. In many cases, older siblings are denied opportunities to develop the social skills they need to navigate adolescence because they are acting as surrogate parents caring for younger siblings. Although the Boys & Girls Club cannot completely eliminate the challenges facing the children of our community, we can provide a wide range of programs and services that give our kids the skills and confi dence they need to rise above their challenges and achieve their dreams. So many children need help to thrive and grow. The Boys & Girls Club provides that support with homework help, mentoring, sports and recreation, art programs, access to computer technology, service and leadership clubs, and so much more. Each Club member is served a healthy afterschool snack and offered a hot, nutritious meal every day. Food insecurity is a challenge in our city, and we know without this meal, many of our members would go hungry. Over time, one thing hasn’t changed. We are committed to the youth of Manchester and continue to provide a safe and positive place that inspires them to realize their full potential. Our vision for the future is to increase impact on the youth we serve by creating more programs and increasing our staff-to-member ratio; enhance Camp Foster to serve more kids; increase awareness of the Club’s mission within our community; and strengthen fi nancial resources to ensure that future generations have a quality Boys & Girls Club experience. There are two things we can guarantee in the future. One, the scope and needs of our members will to continue to change with time; and two, we will continue to unlock the potential of our kids – regardless of where they come from and the barriers they face – by providing the best opportunities possible. The best way to predict the future is to create it. At the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester, we will continue – with your help – to create new and brighter futures for hundreds of young people each and every year. By the Numbers 2,726 Total Youth Served through Club membership (2,126) and community outreach (600) 58% Male 42% Female Ages... 5% Under 7 28% 7 - 9 34% 10 -12 22% 13 - 15 11% 16 - 18 Ethnicity... 58% Caucasian 20% Hispanic or Latino 17% Black or African-American 5% Other Staff & Volunteers... 14 Full-Time Professional Staff 44 Part-Time Staff 22 Board Volunteers 42 Program Volunteers 2014/2015 Total Registered Member Average Daily Attendance... 568/day School Year 325/day Summer Camp 61% of currently enrolled Club members live below 200% of poverty. 42% of Club members live in a single-parent household. Program Report Changing Times, but Still Changing Lives! In 1980 we were the Manchester Boys Club; now we are proudly the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester. In 1980 our average daily attendance was in the 200 member range; this past year the Club’s average daily attendance was 568. In 1980 the Club would close from 5:00- 6:00 p.m. and send all of our members home for dinner; now we serve dinner to 200 members most nights. In 1980 we were open Tuesday through Saturday for members; now we are open Monday through Friday and focus on the latchkey child. As times have changed, so has our program to meet the needs of Manchester’s families and youth, but we are still changing lives. The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester proudly provided the following services for Manchester families in 2014/2015: A before school program that opened its doors to 190 members at 6:30 a.m. each morning allowing Mom and/or Dad to get served over served over to work to provide for their family.