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PREPARING FOR ATLANTA’S GROWING NUMBER OF SENIORSWe welcome you to our 2013 Annual Report, and we come to you on the edge of an exciting time for our organization. During our 2012-13 fiscal year, Meals On Wheels Atlanta set out to achieve ambitious goals in support of our strategic priorities. We increased services and impact, launched a new name and branding, and embarked on a Capital Campaign to better leverage organizational assets. Facing unprecedented waiting lists for our services, it was an important year for serving and preparing for the growing demographic of low-income seniors in our community.

Our Capital Campaign - which launched its quiet phase in early 2013 – is creating vital resources and momentum for our organization. Major renovations to our building will allow us to maintain our service levels and build capacity for growth. More seniors who are currently on waiting lists or who will need our services in future years will benefit from these crucial investments.

2013 also marked significant growth. New initiatives and collaborations as well as increased donations and volunteer support continue to create opportunities for us to extend our reach and deepen our impact more than ever - even before the exciting building improvements take shape. Remaining steadfast to multiple services that extend independence for seniors, while expanding our local, state-wide and national involvement have been a powerful combination that is making a difference for so many seniors.

We invite you to soak up the impact, but also to renew your commitment to the grandmothers, great-grandmothers, veterans, teachers, and leaders who paved the way for each of us, and who are reaching out to us in greater ways than ever to allow them to age with dignity and independence. As we prepare for the future, we look forward to collaborating with our many friends who support our work, helping to ensure no Atlanta senior is hungry, cold or forgotten.

With anticipation,

Jeffrey M. Smythe Executive Director

Vance Burgess Chair, Board of Trustees 2012-13

2012-2013 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Vance Burgess, Chair Chick-fil-A

Sandra Baldwin, Vice Chair D&S Baldwin Group

Charlene Crusoe-Ingram, Chair-Elect Crusoe-Ingram Consulting

Johanna Wise, Secretary Seyfarth Shaw

Greg Bradley, Treasurer The Coca-Cola Company

Marlene Alexander Ivy Funds

Yvonne Conway Fulton County DA's Office (ret)

Brooks Fischer Yates Insurance

Daniel Grider The Home Depot

Jack Horne Weissman Nowack

Mary Hsieh Kaiser Permanente

Ransom James Eagle Merchant Partners

Peter Mace Hodges-Mace Benefits Group

Marsha Middleton M-Squared Public Relations

Monica Pearson WSB-TV (ret)

John Peifer Intelehealth

Marc Skalla SASCO Chemical

Anderson Smith Georgia Tech

Dudley Stevens Community Volunteer

W. Rhett Tanner Jones Day (ret)

Matthew Toddy Bon Secours Health System

Cynthia Widner Wall PNC Wealth Management

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2012-2013 LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT STAFF Jeffrey M. Smythe

Executive DirectorJaclyn Barbarow

Director of Community InvestmentBarbara Bond-Gentry

Director of Finance and Human ResourcesGreg Davies

Homes ManagerCarla Geeter

Office and Building ManagerKate Grinalds

Senior Director of DevelopmentJamell Hamm

Director of Operations

Steven N. Hargrove Director of Events and Marketing

Joel Izlar Meals Services Manager

Al Kleeman Director of Events and Marketing (interim)

Julie Jones Director of Senior Centers

Brett Perriman Adult Day Health Administrator

Jason Tucker Volunteer Coordinator

Roberta Williams-Todd Senior Companion Program Director

MISSION

To support senior independence through meals, shelter, education and community.

VISION

No Atlanta area senior is hungry, cold or forgotten.

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INCOME

Government Grants/contracts $ 1,288,437

General contributions $ 970,186

United Way of Greater Atlanta $ 113,814

Special events (net) $ 441,248

Program service fees $ 127,320

Other $ 46,335

In-Kind $ 7,716

Investment income $ 111,356

TOTAL $ 3,106,412

EXPENSES

Home Repair Services $ 384,658

Meal Services $ 713,728

Senior Centers $ 599,446

Adult Day Health $ 273,137

Senior Companions $ 260,190

Facility Operations $ 105,869

Administration $ 161,430

Marketing/Fundraising $ 189,103

TOTAL $ 2,687,561

SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION

The Senior Citizens Foundation was organized to provide stable support to Meals

On Wheels Atlanta. As of June 30, 2013, the balance

was $985,236.65.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT – July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

$384,658

$713,728

$599,446

$273,137

$260,190

$105,869$161,430

$189,103

$1,288,437

$970,186

$113,814

$441,248

$127,320

$111,356$46,335$7,716

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A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR MEALS ON WHEELS ATLANTA

Nourishing a Stronger Future for Atlanta’s Seniors of Today and Tomorrow

With the aging of the Baby Boomer generation and the struggling economy, the demand for our services is greater than ever - so too is the demand on our aging facility. Our last capital campaign was more than 20 years ago and, as a result, we are faced with a building that does not fully meet our needs. An inadequate commercial kitchen, inefficient building systems and a deteriorating infrastructure are our greatest challenges.

The Campaign is experiencing tremendous success to date. With 100% support from the Board of Trustees and broad support from the community, we have raised more than $1.7 million. Over the next several months, we will secure the final gifts to reach our goal of $2 million. This renovation campaign will transform our organization’s ability to grow and serve many more seniors in our community – for today and future years.

MANY THANKS TO OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS*

$100,000 + A Friend of Meals On

Wheels AtlantaTull Charitable

FoundationJoseph B. Whitehead

Foundation

$50,000 - $99,999A Friend of Meals On

Wheels AtlantaThe Community

Foundation of Greater Atlanta’s Grants to Green

J.B. Fuqua Foundation Lou Brown JewellLaura and Peter MaceFaye and Lewis

MandersonMonica and John PearsonLouise Sams and

Jerome GruilotLisa and John Snodgrass

$25,000 - $49,999A Friend of Meals On

Wheels Atlanta

AGL Resources

Elizabeth and Carl Allen

Sandra and Dan Baldwin

Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation

Cox Enterprises/WSB-TV Channel 2 – in honor of Monica Pearson

Billi Marcus

Lauren and Marc Skalla

Dudley Stevens

$10,000 - $24,999A Friend of Meals On

Wheels Atlanta (2)

Jeanne Berry

Leigh and Vance Burgess

James M. Cox Foundation

Charlene Crusoe-Ingram and Earnest Ingram

Gail and Tim Hughes

The Imlay FoundationNorth Point MinistriesSunTrust Bank Trusteed

Foundations: Thomas Guy Woolford Charitable Trust

Shirl and Irwin TeichKrista and Matt ToddyCynthia Widner Wall

$1,000 - $9,999Marlene AlexanderBe Square Productions Keysha and Gregory

BradleyChick-fil-AThe Collins-Smythe

FamilyYvonne and Walter

ConwayAnne Cox Chambers

FoundationMaggie and Brooks

FischerCindy and Bill Fowler

Judy and Ronald Goldstein

Daniel GriderJerry HenryJudy and John HorneMary Hsieh and

Garrett StanleyMichele and Ransom

JamesKaiser PermanenteKathy and Alan Kleeman Linda and Dennis MeirMarsha MiddletonAngela and Michael NagyDeborah Lee and

John PeiferPaula Sanders Glenna and Andy SmithJohn SweenyJohanna T. Wise The Zaban Foundation

*as of April 2014

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1 out of 10 seniors in Georgia lives in poverty.

(U.S. Census Bureau, 2013)

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MEAL SERVICES Our flagship program, Meal Services provides nourishing meals to frail or homebound seniors in Atlanta. These seniors are unable to prepare or afford the nutrition they need due to extenuating circumstances such as a disability or extreme poverty. In 2012-13, we delivered more than 114,100 meals to 463 individual seniors. 90% of Meal Services seniors are able to remain in their homes and communities six months or more after services, and Food Insecurity and/or Nutrition Screening Index Scores improve for 95% of seniors who receive meals for six months or more.

MEAL PRODUCTION. After years of outsourcing our meals, Meals On Wheels Atlanta successfully brought our meal preparation back into our onsite commercial kitchen. Onsite meal preparation allowed us to improve menu flexibility, freshness and to reduce the cost per meal. As a result of this new initiative, we were able to significantly increase meal output from the previous year.

HOME REPAIR SERVICESHome Repair Services keep seniors’ homes safer, drier, and warmer through free and low-cost repairs and enhancements inside and out. In 2012-13, 115 seniors were served, and 402 home repair tasks were completed. Home Repair Service grew tremendously in 2012 as a result of grants from The Home Depot Foundation, City of Atlanta and Fulton County. Through these grants, we were able to reduce our waiting list by 30%. Of the seniors that we serve through this program, 97% are able to remain in their homes and communities six months or more after services, and 98% of seniors respond that their home was more safe and livable after services.

VETERANS. Through a grant from The Home Depot Foundation, we were able to serve 38 veterans in 6 metro-Atlanta counties with their home repairs.

VIVIAN T. MINOR ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTERThe Adult Day Health Center provides support and care for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia and offers their caregivers with much needed respite. In 2012-13, we provided 24,152 hours of nurse-assisted care to these seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s. 90% of ADH seniors are able to remain with their caregiver/avoid institutionalization six months or more after services, and 100% of caregivers self-report that they are able to receive critical relief in care giving thanks to ADH support.

NURSING HOME CARE (under Medicaid) can cost 50 times what it costs to keep seniors in their own homes.

NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTERSMeals On Wheels Atlanta manages seven Fulton County Neighborhood Senior Centers, including our onsite Northside Activity Center. Seniors age 60 or older are provided transportation to local centers for activities that strengthen, stimulate, enliven and empower. In 2012-13, 56,745 senior days were provided at our senior centers.

392 seniors attended classes such as chronic disease self-management, sewing, arts and crafts, and Zumba.

SENIOR COMPANIONSThrough the Senior Companions program, older volunteers (age 55 and over) provide assistance and friendship to adults who have difficulty with daily living tasks. Our Senior Companions help adults remain independent in their homes and assist them while they are attending senior centers or adult day programs. In 2012-13, 42 Senior Companions served 16-40 hours per week helping an average of 2-4 adult clients. Overall, Senior Companions provided 43,848 hours of “senior to senior” service to 350 clients.

We received greater than 85% satisfaction ratings across all programs and services.

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OUR REACH AND IMPACT (July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013)

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INCREASE IN MEALS DELIVERED

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T 2,400 seniors served through all our programs

T 114,100 meals delivered

T 463 individual seniors received meals

T 402 home repairs completed

T 115 individual seniors received home repair services

T 42,265 volunteer hours

T 5,000 volunteers

Each day in Atlanta, more than 100 Baby Boomers turn 65 years old.

(Atlanta Regional Commission)

DEMAND FOR MOWA SERVICES OUTPACES GROWTH

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MOWA volunteers drive thousands of miles each year to deliver meals to the seniors along our 20 different delivery routes. Many adopt a route that they drive weekly or monthly, getting to know the clients on the route. Often, these drivers are the only faces an isolated senior sees in a day.

Volunteers also help prepare and pack meals in our kitchen, repair homes and perform yard work tasks, and also work with clients in our Adult Day Health Center and Senior Centers to teach classes, play music, and lead exercise.

Many thanks to all of the individuals, families, corporate, civic and faith-based groups that help us deliver our mission!

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SANTA FOR SENIORS HOLIDAY LUNCHEONDecember 6, 2012 at The Cherokee Town Club

CHAIRS: Jill Berry, Dottie Smith, Jade Sykes Slover

SUNDAY SUPPERSApril 28, May 5, & May 19, 2013

CHAIRS: Audra Dial, Cindy Fowler

WINE SPONSORSunrise Senior Living

12TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT September 10, 2012 at Capital City Club – Brookhaven

CHAIRS: Frank Cannon, Peter Mace (inset)

TITLE SPONSORSHodges-Mace Benefits Group Snodgrass Foundation

25TH ANNUAL A MEAL TO REMEMBER November 2, 2012 at The St. Regis Atlanta

CHAIRS: Cindy Voyles, Harrison Rohr, Jack Sawyer (right)

PRESENTING SPONSOR The St. Regis Atlanta

CONNOISSEUR SPONSOR Darrell Mays and Tara WertherWilmington Trust

EPICUREAN SPONSORS A Legendary EventCox Enterprises

CHEF SPONSORS Sandra and Dan BaldwinBuckhead Life Restaurant GroupFrabel StudiosHodges-Mace Benefits GroupNeiman MarcusMonica and John PearsonUnited DistributorsCindy and Bill Voyles

2012-2013 EVENTS & SUPPORTERS (July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013)

MAJOR SUPPORTERS & GRANTORS ($10,000 +) Atlanta Foundation

Atlanta Housing Authority

Bank of America

BJ’s Charitable Foundation

The Billian Family Charitable Foundation

Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation

City of Atlanta-CDBG/HUD

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Corporation for National & Community Service

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners

The Home Depot Foundation

James Starr Moore Memorial Foundation

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia

Cora T. Lewis Memorial Trust

North Point Ministries

PNC FoundationMr. and Mrs. David M. RatcliffeThe Rich FoundationRuth & Talmage Dobbs, Jr.

FoundationTrinity Presbyterian ChurchUnited Way of Greater AtlantaThe Wal-Mart FoundationWells Fargo David, Helen and Marian

Woodward Fund

Many thanks to all of our sponsors, partners and

individual donors who support our special events and programs! Through the generous support of

the community, we are able to offer vital services to Atlanta’s

seniors in need.

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(State of Senior Hunger: An Annual Report, Ziliak/Gunderson, 2012)

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