1 2016 Annual Report

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From the Executive Director

Dear Friend of Family Promise:

Our first full year of operation has been one of hard work, gratifying service, and unexpected events. I am honored to be part of Family Promise of Southern Chester County and to work with each one of you to alleviate homelessness in Southern Chester County.

We are very proud to report that Family Promise served 16 families in 2016 with 55 family members, including 36 children who were experiencing homelessness right here in our community. These families went from being hopeless to believing in their futures.

14 of these families are in stable jobs and remain in sustainable housing. We continue to work with them in our Family Support Program to ensure they remain sustainable. I applaud each one of our families for their determination and hard work to make positive changes in their lives.

But, the climb out of homelessness is very difficult. Wages remain low, rents are high, and affordable housing in Southern Chester County is getting harder and harder to find. Families with children make up 40% of the people nationwide who experience homelessness and they are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. There is still lots of work to do.

Lastly, we have learned to count on the unexpected. Last June, we received notice that the facility we occupied was for sale. We are extremely grateful for being able to move into a wonderful old home on Baltimore Pike in Kennett Square that has given us stability for the next 10 years. Our thanks to William P. (Bill) McGovern for helping us make this happen.

All of you have remained committed to providing the resources we need to operate Family Promise of Southern Chester County, and for that, we sincerely thank you. We have worked very hard to be good stewards of the resources you gave us and look forward to continuing our partnership.

We, at Family Promise, believe that every child deserves a home. There is nothing like seeing the face of a child going into their new bedroom for the first time or a mom who never thought that she and her family would have a place to call home again.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the families we serve, my heartfelt thanks to all of you. It is only with your support that we can make a positive impact on homelessness. Let’s all continue our work together in 2017 to alleviate family homelessness in Southern Chester County.

Susan Minarchi Executive Director

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Network of Congregations

Family Promise is built on a unique model, utilizing the resources of congregational partners in our community

to feed and provide overnight accommodations for families until they find permanent housing. Our

volunteers are the heart of the organization, making

the program extremely cost effective. Family Promise is not a traditional shelter. In fact, it is estimated to be 70% less than the cost of establishing and operating a permanent shelter. Here

in Southern Chester County, we are proud to have over 650 dedicated volunteers

and 27 caring congregations in our network.

Comprehensive Case Management

Family Promise is a program that gives a hand up and

empowers families to regain self-sufficiency.

Comprehensive, intensive case management is

provided to connect with the services they need and successfully move families into stable employment

and long-term housing. Our structured Family Support

Program ensures that families remain sustainable

after they leave our program.

OUR MISSION The mission of Family Promise of Southern Chester County is to help children and their families experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable housing and stability by providing shelter, meals, and comprehensive support services through a network of congregations and volunteers.

Part of a National Organization

Family Promise of Southern Chester County is part of

a leading national nonprofit organization addressing the

problem of family homelessness. With over

200 Affiliates, Family Promise has served more

than 700,000 people nationally, the majority children, since being

founded in 1986. Families are in our program an

average of 60 days. Our affiliate operates as a separate non-profit

organization, so we can focus on addressing the

needs of our local community.

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Our Families Say... “Family Promise taught me that hard work can pay off, and that it’s ok to trust even when you’re scared. Without Family Promise, we would be homeless with two beautiful babies.” ~ Mom & Dad with 2 children

“Family Promise provided me with tutoring to get my GED, and they helped me develop a resume and a budget. Before I came to the program, my son and I were staying in a friend’s car.” ~ Single Mom with 1 child

Areas ServedFamily Promise of Southern Chester County

serves children and their families who are

experiencing homelessness in the school

districts of Oxford, Avon Grove, Kennett

Consolidated and Unionville-Chadds Ford.

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“None knows the weight of another’s burden.”

- George Herbert English Poet & Orator

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Our Volunteers Say... “When I heard about Family Promise helping families in our community, my husband and I couldn’t wait to help. We find it an extremely rewarding experience, and it brings joy to our hearts when we meet the families and play with the children. To see them happy and forget their troubles even for a little while, is an investment of our time and money that is well worth it!” ~ Congregation Volunteer

Partner OrganizationsFamily Promise works with many partner organizations to increase the effectiveness of the service we provide to our families. They do what they do best and we are grateful for every one of them!

Avon-Grove School DistrictKennett Consolidated School DistrictOxford Area School DistrictUnionville-Chadds Ford School DistrictAvon Grove LibraryBridge of HopeChester County Intermediate UnitChester County Dept. of Community Dev. and the Decade to Doorways InitiativeChester County Department of Human Services Chester County Food BankClarion Law, LLCCommunity Volunteers in MedicineFranklin Mint Federal Credit Union

Friends Association for the Care and Protection of ChildrenGarage Community & Youth Center, Kennett Square & West GroveHabitat for Humanity ReStore, Kennett SquareHolcomb Behavioral Health ServicesHome of the SparrowJ&G AutomotiveKennett Area Community ServicesKennett LibraryLa Communidad HispanaMaternal & Child Health Consortium of Chester CountyMigrant MinistryMitzvah Circle Foundation

Open Hearth, Inc. & Mobile Workforce NavigationOxford Neighborhood ServicesPathstonePetSmart Promise ProgramRecycled RidesSILOTechnical College High SchoolThe BridgeTick Tock Early Learning CenterTransportation Mgt. Assoc. of Chester County (SCCOOT)West Grove Mini StorageWings for SuccessYMCA of JennersvilleYMCA of Kennett SquareYoung Moms

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2016 BOARD MEMBERSKevin D. McLean, PresidentWesley W. Bowers, Vice PresidentRichard E. White, SecretaryMichael R. Bell, TreasurerWilliam L. CarlRev. Brynne K. CroweJames M. HerrThomas D. Houghton, Esq.Ann-Louise JefferyRev. Annalie KorengelJohn A. KrizaKimberly L. Zuleba

STAFFSusan M. Minarchi, Executive DirectorRosa M. Quintana, Case ManagerPhillip Saieini, Van DriverSharis Jackson, Van DriverJohn Cheek, Van Driver

GIFTS $10,000 to $50,000Applestone FoundationConnelly FoundationCounty of ChesterMarshall-Reynolds FoundationDavid & Marylou McKeeRobert D. & Jennifer C. McNeilUnited Way of Southern Chester CountyW.W. Smith Charitable Trust

GIFTS $1,000 to $9,999American Legion Post #865Bank of America Charitable FoundationMichael R. & Lisa M. BellBen & Janet BeilerBeiler-Campbell RealtorsMark & Mary BoeniBrandywine Valley QuiltersCabot-Kjellerup FoundationWilliam L. Carl & Ruth Kranz CarlChester County Community Foundation Inc.CCRES, Inc.Phillip & Mary Duncan, in honor of the Family Promise of Southern Chester County Board of DirectorsShelly DuttonEpiscopal Church of the AdventRob & Debra GallekThe Genuardi Family Foundation

J.M. & Lois B. Herr Family Foundation, managed by the Chester County Community FoundationJames S. Herr FoundationBill & Melissa HostetterHutton Family HeLP Fund, managed by the Chester County Community FoundationIncyte CorporationKennett Monthly MeetingKennett Run CharitiesJames Kimmel, Jr.John & Christy KrizaElizabeth A. LoganMushroom Festival, Inc.New London Presbyterian ChurchOur Children Making Change in PAOxford Area Civic AssociationOxford Rotary FoundationJames & Sally Bauman PalicPhyllis Recca FoundationRotary Club of Kennett at LongwoodRun2Shine, Inc.St. Michael Lutheran ChurchSandy Hill LLCJohn & Corien SiepelingaBill TsaiUnionville Presbyterian ChurchWAWARick & Joyce WertzWest Grove-Avondale Rotary FoundationRichard E. & Kristen M. White

GIFTS $500 to $999Lisa AuerbachAvon Grove Charter SchoolC.T. Bartoli Mushrooms, Inc.Wesley W. & Annette S. BowersDale BrethauerDesiree CooperCoventry Lions ClubFranklin Mint Federal Credit UnionEd & Mary Ann GorkoJames HatfieldThomas Houghton, Esq.Steven B. & Ann Spencer HuttonEric & Katharine KelmelisRobert & Maureen KnabbKnights of Columbus, St. Patrick ChurchKevin D & Paula P. McLeanLouis A. & Megan K. Minella Edmond W. & Pamela M. MurphyRuss & Laura NolteLouis G. & Melanie Papa, in honor of Elizabeth A. Perri

Christian W. & Anne Shelley SiemerEva VerplanckWestminster Endowment FundPeter J. & Kimberly l. Zuleba

GIFTS $200 to $499Lorraine & James BrutonDr. & Mrs. Robert BuckRobert & Janet Curran, in honor of Benjamin Ryan CurranFrank & Joan DarestaEugene E. & D. Marie DaunnoDoe Run Presbyterian ChurchLisa DowdallFrederick C. & Kathleen M. HogeChad & Ann-Louise JefferyDavid E. & Mary K. KerrMichael C. & Bonnie W. KorengelDona LerewBarbara Harrison McPhersonDezso & Gaby SchafferPeter Shea & Kathy Brady-SheaBill & Kelli SiehlFrancis W. & Joanne TaylorRobert & Sarah TerranovaMargarita TylerWest Grove Presbyterian ChurchPamela W. WoodfordLuke Zubrod

GIFTS $100 to $199Michael AllenGeorge B. & Elaine M. AmossAvon Grove High School, National Honor SocietyVincent A. & Jennifer L. BascianiJohn & Eileen BeckDebbie BeleyDan & Pat BodineMichael W. & Nancy K. BowleyMarta Brown, in memory of Denise MillerJean Marie CataniSusan CollierJed J. & Sheryl CunninghamCarol A. DinennoBruce A. & Donna P. ElliottJayne FernslerLinda L. FreehartMargaret GirardiJordan GushurstEdward HarshawCarl & Judith HoermanArt & Jacquie HolveckPeter & Delores HorvatKevin & Robin Howell

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Rick & Catherine HunekeGary & Barbara IrwinDiane KearnsBob & Rozy Kleaver, in honor of John & Kris McGuckinBruce A. & Mary M. KnappTimothy J. & Sheryl A. KolakowskiReverend Annalie Korengel & Gary LorgusJohn & F. Victoria Malthaner, in honor of Phil & Mary DuncanThomas McClungKevin OneilOxford Presbyterian ChurchSara PantazesJoseph E. & Cynthia L. Peirson, in memory of Joseph Robert PeirsonRadley Run Woman’s Golf ClubSally A. RetzkoMike & Kathy RileyRock of Refuge Pentecostal ChurchBrad SchaferHoward & Anne Marie SeiverdElwood & Patricia SnyderH. Edward & Linda SoutherlingLisa TeixeiraToughkenamon Presbyterian ChurchLinda M.H. TraverKennett & Karen TrumanStanley T. & Rosanne T. WaskiewiczKaren WellsCarolyn W. WonderlyPamela W. Woodford, in honor of Scott Kauffman

GIFTS to $100Bob & Beth AdriannseAnnette AlessiNancy ArnostiAvon Grove MinistriesStephen & Amy BossongMark & Gail BowdenDoug & Lynn BroseDeborah Tanksley-BrownBetty BryerJack & Carol BudzinskiRon & Margie CarlElizabeth ClarkHazel CorbinTricia CosgroveCrosslands Residents AssociationReverend Brynne Crowe

Sandra C. CumbaaCarol DiazThomas & Julie Anne DiVittorioThomas E. & Carole C. EasonDave & Tina EisenhauerTerry L. & Janice M. EngleMichael T. & Barbara W. EvankoCraig FolkertCharles A. FreeseMark GallagherJohn P. & Barbara A. GrahamCynthia Greene, in honor of Bill Carl & Ruth Kranz CarlCarole S. GriffithCindy HaleyTerri HaynesDick & Jessica B. HendricksonJohn & Brenda HinzeRobert T. & Janis R. HobbsHarlan HolmesSusan B. HughesBill & Mary Lou Johnson, in memory of Anthony & Angela DiNorciaJanet JohnsonRobert JohnsonRon & Wendy JonesBarbara J. KnappSteven and Jaymie LacombeReverend Richard J. MaisanoJohn M. & Kathleen H. MaloneyMichelle MathisJohn J. & Sharon M. MolinelliRona ObertKelly O’DohertyChristy OvertonWilliam H. & Kim K. PershouseJohn W. & Suzanne Pusey, in honor of Newt & Gini Brosius, Art & Nancy Brosius, and Frank & Min PuseyDavid G. & Elizabeth A. RhoadsPaula M. RobertsStephen R. RobertsMarianne D. RobinoReverend Pedro RosadoNaomi L. SeinsothJean H. SmolensTimothy J. & Shirley M. SnyderCarl & Margene SorzanoAida D. StainbackHenry & Monica StaszeskyJames G.O. Sumner

James J. & Margaret A. SundayEric W.H. & Mary M. TeatherRandal & Diane M. TempleLinnell E. & Kathleen H. TrimbellKent & Debbie VendrickLarry & Chris WeaverKathleen WileczekBob & Susan Woodward

IN-KIND GIFTSAetna Better HealthAgilent Technologies EmployeesAgilent Technologies Resume Review ClubRachel A. BrunkeClarion Law, LLCJohn DowdFran MayeHabitat for Humanity ReStore, Kennett SquareJ&G AutomotiveBob & Maureen KnabbMedia Mennonite Church Missions and Outreach TeamMitzvah Circle FoundationPetSmart Promise ProgramProject LinusSacred Heart Parish Ladies AuxiliarySacred Heart Parish Religious Education ProgramTechnical College High SchoolTransportation Management Association of Chester County (SCCOOT)West Grove Mini StorageWings for SuccessWomen in Nuclear, Kennett Square ChapterYMCA of Greater Brandywine, Kennett Square & Jennersville Branches

VALUE OF 2016 DONATED ROOM & BOARD & IN-KIND GIFTS *

Volunteers 16,482 hours @ $23.89/hour* $393,375 Shelter 3,222 bed nights ($36.00/night/room)* $26,712 Meals 9,666 meals @ $5.00/meal $48,330 In-Kind Gifts Clothing, Household Goods, Consumables $10,000 $478,417* Values determined by information sourced from Independent Sector and the Chester County Department of Community Development.

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FAMILY PROMISE CONGREGATIONAL PARTNERS: HOST CONGREGATIONS

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary ChurchChristian Life Center Church of the Sacred HeartCornerstone Presbyterian ChurchEpiscopal Church of the AdventKennett Friends MeetingOxford United Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church of Kennett SquareThe Barn Vineyard ChurchUnionville Presbyterian ChurchWest Grove United Methodist ChurchWestminster Presbyterian ChurchWillowdale Chapel

SUPPORT CONGREGATIONS

Apostolic Church of OxfordAvondale Church of the NazareneAvondale Presbyterian Church Bethany Presbyterian Church MendenhallDoe Run Presbyterian ChurchNew Garden Friends MeetingOxford Presbyterian ChurchSt. Christopher's Episcopal Church of OxfordSt. Cornelius Catholic ChurchSt. Michael Lutheran ChurchSt. Patrick ChurchToughkenamon Presbyterian ChurchUnited Methodist Church of the Open DoorWest Grove Friends Meeting

It’s never too late to have a happy childhood.

- Berkeley Breathed

REVENUETotal: $298,224

% by Value

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

2016 2015 ASSETSCURRENT ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents $239,620 $121,856 Promises to give - - TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $239,620 $121,856 Property and equipment, net $57,743 $68,135 $297,363 $194,991

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued expenses $4,475 $ $881 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $4,475 $ $881 NET ASSETS Unrestricted $275,014 $183,964 Temporarily Restricted $17,874 $10,146 TOTAL NET ASSETS $292,888 $194,110 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $297,363 $194,991

Audit Review conducted and 2016 IRS Form 990 prepared by Umbreit Korengel & Associates PC, Kennett Square, PA and are available upon request.

Organizations18%

Individuals28%

Other2%

Foundations30%

Government17%

United Way6%

EXPENSES Total: $183,127

% by Value

Program Services84%

Fundraising3%

Management & General

13%

Family Promise of Southern Chester County is a 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.

Gifts may be made online at www.familypromisescc.org or by mail to:

Partner Agency

Phone: 610-444-0400 Email: info@familypromisescc.orgFax: 610-444-0406 Web: www.familypromisescc.org

“All of us, at certain moments of our

lives, need to take advice and to

receive help from other people.”

- Alexis Carrel French Scientist

Family Promise of Southern Chester County1156 West Baltimore Pike, Post Office Box 394

Kennett Square, PA 19348