2014 Annual Report July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 Offer Hope, Restore Dignity, Transform Lives Officers (as of June 2014) Board Chair Treasurer/Secretary Laurie K. Thornton Amanda J. Meko Director of Government Affairs Greenwalt CPAs Vectren Corporation, Partner, Director of Audit & Other Indianapolis Assurance Services Board Vice Chair William Raihl Dr. Deborah W. Balogh President/CEO Executive Vice President Volunteers of America of Indiana & Provost, University of Indianapolis Board Members Carole J. Veatch B.R. Lane Vice President & Manager Chief of Staff, City of Gary Treasury Management Sales The National Bank of Rex Collins, CPA Indianapolis Senior Manager Somerset CPA Lisa A. DeHayes Freelance Marketing Bradley A. Wood, CPA Accounting Manager Hector Vazquez, MBA, JD, PHR Tricor Automotive Group Director of Human Resources Tindley Accelerated Schools Adam Benoit Assurance Allen W. Pearcy Clifton Larson Allen LLP Software Development Manager Julie Whitsett Defender Direct, Inc. Registered Nurse Charles T. Hiltunen, III Jessica Whelan Government Affairs Lobbyist Associate The Third House Advocacy Bingham Greenebaum, Doll LLP Group, LLC 2 2014 Annual Report www.voain.org Offer Hope, Restore Dignity, Transform Lives William Laurie K. Raihl Thornton President/ Board Chair CEO We are pleased to present the 2014 Annual Report for Volunteers of America of Indiana. The report details the programs and services we provide throughout Indiana and highlights our commitment to assist people who are desperate for help. “Helping America’s most vulnerable” is more than just a tagline at Volunteers of America; it is not only the core of our mission it is the driving force behind all that we do in Indiana. Contained in these pages you will find stories of individuals and families who sought and received help in their time of need. In Indiana, Volunteers of America provides assistance to veterans, affordable housing for seniors on a fixed income, jobs and stability for men and women transitioning from correctional institutions, help to families struggling with addiction, and mental health issues. This and more is just a day’s work at Volunteers of America of Indiana. The struggles are real for many of our Hoosier neighbors in need, but with your continued support, we will endeavor to reach out and lend a hand where ever possible. Since 1896, Volunteers of America has been making a difference in Indiana, and with the support of our donors and friends, that history of service will continue far into the future. 3 Mission & 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, chronically addicted, and mentally ill. 4 2014 Annual Report www.voain.org Offer Hope, Restore Dignity, Transform Lives 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. Now in our second century of service, Volunteers of America is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive human services organizations. We affect more than 2 million people each year in hundreds of communities across the United States. 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. 5 Behavioral Health Services Our clients have achieved positive outcomes through individual, group, and family counseling as portrayed in the following statistics: • 95% of Theodora House residential clients & 81% of outpatient clients made progress toward achieving their treatment goals. • 86% of households experienced a documented increase in wages and/or public benefits. • 83% of individuals became employed as a result of support received to help overcome barriers to employment. Now we can serve anyone in the community with qualifying insurance. 6 2014 Annual Report www.voain.org Offering hope to 853 clients through counseling. Our CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) accredited clinic provides experienced licensed mental health counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists. We treat a wide variety of issues including: • Anxiety • Parenting issues • Depression • Substance Abuse • Trauma/abuse- • Other mental related issues health-related • Family issues challenges • Couples issues We accept Anthem, Medicare, Medicaid & Care Select, MDwise, Managed Health Services, and Advantage Health Solutions, Tricare and Aetna. Call 844-455-4673 to get started. Learn more about our services at www.voain.org/behavioral-health-counseling. 7 Family Reunification Indiana has the second highest rate of parental incarceration in the nation with about 11% of Hoosier children having at least one parent behind bars. The Healing Families program provides parenting classes, individual, and family counseling in Indianapolis and Evansville. Caregiver support and supervised family visitations are also provided in Indianapolis. VOA made it possible for me and my grandkids to stay in our home... without VOA becoming involved, the kids probably would have become wards of the state...” -Mary 8 2014 Annual Report www.voain.org Restoring dignity to 270 adults and 130 children through the Healing Families program. The Look Up and Hope program is highlighted as an evidence-based best practice in Annie E. Casey’s Kids Count Report. The program demonstrated elevated effectiveness for families of color. The following was concluded: • Over half of the incarcerated mothers of color reported a positive gain in their employment status. • About three-quarters demonstrated improved parenting knowledge or skills. • 72% of women of color enrolled in the program reported that they were successfully addressing addiction issues and/or remained drug free upon their return to their communities. • 65% reported that they were increasing contact with their children’s caregivers. • More than one-third of women of color were successfully reunited with their children and families post release. 9 Senior Housing We provide housing for seniors who want to live independent lifestyles where they can thrive and age in peace. Our senior residents deserve the quality of life they desire and our commitment to service-enriched housing offers them just that. Brownstone Manor in Terre Haute provides 52 affordable apartments for low-income seniors and the Gardens on Carolina provides 38 apartments for seniors in Gary. Leona Helman in her home at Brownstone Manor 10 2014 Annual Report www.voain.org Transforming lives by providing affordable housing to 102 Seniors. “The support and services I’ve received while recuperating from health problems have made me feel safe and content. I would recommend Brownstone Manor to anyone.” -Leona After her husband died, Leona Helman did not feel safe on their farm. She decided to move to Brownstone Manor and has lived there since 2002. Leona has her share of health problems and is grateful for assistance arranged by the staff of Brownstone Manor staff. She has made wonderful friendships and enjoys socializing with other residents at Brownstone’s community events and activities. She also enjoys the outdoor gazebo and patio areas on our grounds. Most importantly, she feels at home. 11 Veteran Services Transitional housing and supportive services were provided to 192 honorably discharged US veterans at Brandon Hall in Indianapolis and at Liberty Landing and the Richard Lugar Safe Haven in Fort Wayne. Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) improved the housing stability of 389 low-income veteran families with several services: • Housing assistance • Vocational and rehabilitation counseling • Job training and educational assistance • Health care referral, transportation • Legal service referral • Child care 12 2014 Annual Report www.voain.org Offering hope to 581 veterans and their families including 91 children. Roberta Christian with two of her children enjoying the Christmas meal provided by members of St. John United Church of Christ. “Volunteers of America gave me faith and hope in life again... SSVF gave me money for a security deposit and a bed for my own apartment. It was mind-blowing.” - Roberta After being homeless for a year, Roberta decided to ask for help. She went to the Armory in Evansville who referred her to Volunteers of America. Now she has her own apartment for her family as well as a full time job. 13 Correction Services Community Reentry programs are provided at Hope Hall in Evansville, and at Brandon Hall and Theodora House in Indianapolis. • Theodora House, a 112 bed facility, offers residential and non-residential services to women in transition from the criminal justice system. • Hope Hall is a 100 bed residential reentry center for previously incarcerated men and women. • Brandon Hall is a 180 bed residential facility for men. Volunteers of America supported over 1300 Indiana residents by providing a continuum of reentry services for ex-offenders including supportive services for their children and families. 14 2014 Annual Report www.voain.org Restoring dignity to 1310 Indiana residents. “I felt that my age, visible tattoos, and felon charge would limit my chances to secure employment… I was giving up. The