FY18 Annual Report
Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center, Inc.'s annual report for fiscal year 2018.
Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center, Inc.'s annual report for fiscal year 2018.
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Increasing Impact<br />
2018 <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>
Table of Contents<br />
Message from Leadership<br />
2<br />
Program Impact<br />
3<br />
Homeless Demographics<br />
4<br />
FY’18 Financials<br />
5<br />
Supplemental Supports<br />
6<br />
A Story: From Homeless Refugee to Home Owner<br />
7<br />
Engagement & Advocacy<br />
8<br />
Community Partners & Memberships<br />
9<br />
FY’18 Supporters<br />
10<br />
OUR VISION<br />
Every family has a home.<br />
OUR MISSION<br />
Hildebrand partners with families experiencing homelessness. We endeavor to break the<br />
cycle of homelessness by providing shelter, permanent housing, training and work readiness<br />
programs, and life skill development. We restore hope and build brighter futures.
A Message from Leadership<br />
Dear Friends,<br />
This year Hildebrand increased its impact on families in shelter, and within the community at large. We<br />
forged new partnerships that enabled us to expand services, and advocate across systems. One such<br />
advocacy strategy involved partnering with Boston City Councilor-at-large, Annissa Essaibi-George, who<br />
with our encouragement, formed the Family Shelter Providers Roundtable, bringing together area shelter<br />
providers with local and state entities such as the Departments of Elementary and Secondary Education,<br />
Department of Transitional Assistance, and the Boston Housing Authority. Our group seeks to improve<br />
service coordination, reduce barriers to housing, and increase access to resources that families need in<br />
order to sustain themselves. Finding and maining affordable housing is a pressing priority.<br />
Escalating rents has been a major barrier for placing families quickly back into housing, and has<br />
contributed to longer lengths of stays in shelter in the Boston area. The average length of stay has risen<br />
from 343 days in 2015 to 471 in 2018 for area shelter providers, and is directly tied to the availability of<br />
affordable housing. The ratio of affordable housing units per extremely low-income family is 46 to 100,<br />
which makes it increasingly challenging for families to find an apartment, move out of shelter, and<br />
sustain themselves.<br />
Forty percent of heads of household at Hildebrand are employed, and their ability to earn wages and<br />
increase their earnings is critical to the family’s long-term success, and can be done, with our help! Please<br />
read about Mohammad on page 7. Housing instability not only effects physical, emotional, and mental<br />
health of adults and children; it also decreases school performance, which is why this year we made a<br />
commitment to ensure that every school aged child gain access to an enriching summer experience.<br />
Summer camps and other enrichment activities enable parents to: maintain their work schedules; remain<br />
engaged in education/ training; and stay focused on job search pursuits. This year we partnered with<br />
nine summer camps that provided an average of 5 weeks of campership experiences to fifty-one<br />
children, an increase in enrollment of 168% over last year.<br />
Every new partnership helps to advance our mission and impact. We recognize that because<br />
low-income families are most at risk for displacement, eviction and homelessness, Hildebrand must be<br />
much more than a safety net, but also a partner in advocating for more affordable housing,<br />
eviction prevention, livable wages, childcare and summer activities, immigration reform,<br />
and effective systemic changes.<br />
Thank you!<br />
Shiela Y. Moore & Kelly Blackburn<br />
Shiela Y. Moore, CEO<br />
Kelly Blackburn,<br />
Chairwoman,Board<br />
of Directors<br />
Board of Directors<br />
Officers<br />
Kelly Blackburn, Chairman<br />
Kelly S. Mann, Vice-Chair<br />
Clifford Long, Treasurer<br />
Glenda Allsopp, Clerk<br />
Members<br />
Wendell Bourne<br />
Anthony D. Galluccio, Esq.<br />
Dina M. Scianna<br />
Reverend Ellis Washington<br />
Ex-Officio<br />
Reverend Dr. LeRoy Attles, Sr.<br />
Reverend Richard W. Richardson<br />
Myra Rodrigues, LICSW<br />
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Program Impact<br />
Our Programs<br />
Emergency Shelter & Transitional Support<br />
This program is designed to help homeless families increase their economic mobility to become more<br />
self-sufficient on their journey to permanent, affordable housing. As one of the largest family shelter<br />
providers in Metro-Boston, we offer individualized intensive case management, workshops and<br />
trainings, supplemental resources, seasonal support, and more to 126 families in shelter every day.<br />
Stabilization Services<br />
The goal of this program is to ensure once families leave shelter they have the support network and<br />
tools necessary to maintain their housing and continue to increase their economic standing to<br />
become more self-sufficient. The Stabilization Services Program supports families in identifying<br />
community resources, building and maintaining good tenant/landlord relationships, and identifying<br />
and eliminating obstacles for continued success.<br />
Permanent Housing<br />
The Property Manager & Tenant Support Specialist provides individualized case management<br />
support to the families in permanent housing beyond the period of stabilization, connects them with<br />
community resources to build their support network, and teaches them what it means to be a good<br />
tenant and good neighbor.<br />
By the Numbers<br />
660 Individuals were provided shelter in<br />
220 families; of those individuals, 400 were children.<br />
91 Families were supported through the<br />
stabilization services program.<br />
90% of Families that moved out<br />
of shelter remained stably housed for at least one year<br />
post-shelter.<br />
71 Families successfully transitioned out of<br />
shelter and into their own housing.<br />
40% of Families had at least one adult<br />
member of the household employed with a median income<br />
of $14,145 if working part-time and $24,336 if working<br />
full-time. Hildebrand families earn over 60% less than<br />
Boston’s median household income of $62,021.<br />
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Homeless Demographics<br />
Homelessness in Massachusetts<br />
During FY’18, 4,895 unique families were assisted with<br />
emergency shelter and/or HomeBASE diversion assistance,<br />
out of the 8,145 families who sought assistance, a decrease<br />
from FY’18. Nearly 40% of families were denied assistance.<br />
During the 2017-18 academic year, 24,071 public<br />
school students experienced homelessness, an increase<br />
of nearly 3,000 students over the previous year.<br />
During the point-in-time survey, conducted in January of<br />
2018, 20,068 people in Massachusetts were experiencing<br />
homelessness. Of those represented, 66% or 13,257<br />
were people in families with children.<br />
Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA)<br />
estimates a shortage of 158,769 affordable rental homes<br />
for extremely low-income households in Massachusetts<br />
(November 2017).<br />
Our Families<br />
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Audited Financials<br />
Revenue and Support<br />
Program Fees<br />
Grants<br />
Contributions<br />
Investment Income<br />
Other Income<br />
Total Revenue<br />
Expenses<br />
Housing & Supporting Services<br />
General & Admin Support<br />
Fundraising<br />
Total Expenses<br />
Statements of Activities<br />
2018<br />
$6,359,541<br />
$34,843<br />
$40,801<br />
$11,129<br />
$3,662<br />
$6,449,976 $6,463,176<br />
2018<br />
$5,649,386<br />
$607,519<br />
$152,563<br />
$6,409,468<br />
Revenue and Expenses<br />
2017<br />
$6,374,221<br />
$17,284<br />
$30,626<br />
$7,682<br />
$33,363<br />
2017<br />
$5,715,366<br />
$582,600<br />
$57,001<br />
$6,354,967<br />
Statements of Financial Position<br />
Assets<br />
Current Assets<br />
Property & Equiptment<br />
Other<br />
Total Assets<br />
Liabilities<br />
Current Liabilities<br />
Long-Term Liabilities<br />
Net Assets<br />
Unrestricted<br />
Temporarily Restricted<br />
Total Net Assets<br />
2018<br />
$2,352,143<br />
$980,184<br />
$446,015<br />
$3,778,342<br />
2018<br />
$241,602<br />
$776,196<br />
Total Liabilities $1,017,798<br />
Total Liabilities & Net Assets<br />
2018<br />
$2,654,553<br />
$105,991<br />
$2,760,544<br />
$3,778,342<br />
2017<br />
$2,336,900<br />
$957,098<br />
$397,847<br />
$3,691,845<br />
2017<br />
$216,561<br />
$755,248<br />
$971,809<br />
2017<br />
$2,624,994<br />
$95,042<br />
$2,720,036<br />
$3,691,845<br />
2018 2017<br />
$6,463,176<br />
$6,354,967<br />
$6,449,976<br />
$6,409,468<br />
Revenue<br />
Exepsense<br />
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Supplemental Support<br />
Summer Camp<br />
51 Children attended summer camp<br />
programs, and 8 was the average age of campers.<br />
168% Increase in summer camp<br />
enrollment over FY’17, up from 19 children.<br />
5 Weeks the average length of time these<br />
children attended their summer camp program<br />
12 Teens completed summer work programs<br />
and received free monthly MBTA passes.<br />
Holiday Supports<br />
83 Turkeys and pies were distributed to<br />
families to celebrate Thanksgiving.<br />
894 Gifts were distrbuted to 298 children<br />
thanks to our supporters during the holidays.<br />
60 Families attended Christmas in the<br />
City’s annual fesitivities in Boston for homeless families.<br />
Workshops & Trainings<br />
31 Trainings and informational sessions were held internally.<br />
248 Participants attended these trainings and info sessions.<br />
12 Organizations facilitated one or more training.<br />
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From Homeless Refugee to<br />
Home Owner<br />
In 2010, Mohammad and his family escaped war-torn Sudan<br />
as political refugees. They witnessed children being shot in<br />
the streets, kidnapped and forced to join the army.<br />
Mohammad was imprisoned for refusing to join the army<br />
and participate in mass genocide.<br />
Marc Jean-Jacques, Housing<br />
Search Specialist (left) with<br />
Mohammad (right)<br />
His family realized they<br />
needed to leave Sudan in<br />
order to survive. The decision<br />
to leave did not come easily. It<br />
was only after he recognized<br />
that “this is war and you must<br />
leave everything to survive war<br />
– even your clothes,” he made<br />
the decision to flee.<br />
He fled the country where he<br />
worked as an architect, walking<br />
through the night in order to<br />
cross the border undetected<br />
with his wife, infant, and two<br />
older children. Before coming<br />
to Boston, they spent time in<br />
time in refugee camps in Egypt,<br />
where they were alone,<br />
knowing no one.<br />
Upon arriving to Boston, Mohammad (pictured above, right)<br />
and his family lived in a hotel for seven months before<br />
coming to Hildebrand in 2011. The hotel they lived in was<br />
unhealthy for his three children, exacerbating their asthma<br />
and requiring multiple visits to the doctors and emergency<br />
rooms.<br />
While at Hildebrand, Mohammad found employment at<br />
Logan Airport, and he and his wife attended college. His<br />
family also chose to apply for citizenship because they<br />
believed in the American dream of opportunity, and the hope<br />
of building a better life and future for their children.<br />
In 2013, he and his family moved out of shelter into their own<br />
apartment.<br />
For many years, Mohammad worked three jobs to save<br />
money and support his family. His wife endured heart<br />
surgery while attending school to become a teacher. In spite<br />
of all the challenges they faced, the family continued to<br />
persevere. In the summer of 2017 they purchased their own<br />
home in Sharon, MA. “We are so happy to be here,”<br />
Mohammad reflected. “We love America and we are<br />
American now. As a family we accept everyone and love all<br />
traditions. We live and die for America.”<br />
Cambridge Mayor, Marc McGovern, presenting<br />
proclaimation Liam Hannon of Liam’s Lunches o<br />
Love.<br />
Staff attended Homes for Families’s annual day<br />
legislative action to meet with state legislators<br />
advocate for the reinstatement of MRVP fundin<br />
$120 million.<br />
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Engagement & Advocacy<br />
a<br />
f<br />
Krystle Kelly, Director of Development, honors Liam<br />
Hannon for his selflessness and support through<br />
our Back to School Drive.<br />
Volunteers from the Margaret Hazel Women<br />
Missionary Society of St. Paul AME Church sorted<br />
and organized holiday donations for the children<br />
living in shelter.<br />
of<br />
and<br />
g to<br />
Michelle Novelle, Shiela Y. Moore, Boston City<br />
Councilor-at-Large, Annissa Essaibi-George, and<br />
Krystle Kelly, meet at Morse House to discuss<br />
housing, homelessness in Boston.<br />
Board members, Dina Scianna, Anthony Galluccio,<br />
and Rev. Ellis Washington gather with staff and<br />
volunteers to distribute Thanksgiving turkeys to<br />
families.<br />
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Community Partners & Memberships<br />
American Civil Liberties Union<br />
Massachusetts<br />
Birthday Wishes<br />
Boston Continuum of Care<br />
Boston Health Care for the Homeless<br />
Boston Housing Authority<br />
Budget Buddies<br />
Cambridge Community Learning Center<br />
Cambridge Community Television<br />
Cambridge Continuum of Care<br />
Cambridge Savings Bank<br />
Community Servings<br />
Cradles to Crayons<br />
Department of Children and Families<br />
Department of Housing and Community<br />
Development<br />
East End House<br />
Families First Parenting Programs<br />
Horizons for Homeless Children<br />
Institute for Health and Recovery<br />
Jewish Vocational Services<br />
Liam’s Lunches of Love<br />
Led2Serve<br />
Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless<br />
Metro Housing Boston<br />
The Mission Continues<br />
The Parenting Journey<br />
Project Hope<br />
Project Place<br />
Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters<br />
Whole Foods<br />
YWCA Cambridge<br />
YW Boston<br />
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FY’18 Supporters<br />
Afshan Bokhari<br />
Alice Poltorick<br />
Alice Wolf<br />
Allison Kroner<br />
Allison Van Leuvan<br />
AmazonSmile Foundation<br />
Amireh Rezaei-<br />
Kamalabad<br />
Andrew Sucoff<br />
Andy Mann<br />
Anthony D. Galluccio, Esq.<br />
Ashley Ganem<br />
B&B Pest Control<br />
Barbara Pitcher<br />
Beacon Hill Nursey<br />
School<br />
Beth Plunkett<br />
Birthday Wishes<br />
Boston Beer Company<br />
Boston Children’s<br />
Hospital<br />
Boston College School of<br />
Social Work<br />
Brett Barenholtz<br />
Brian Damico<br />
Bruce and Angieszja<br />
Levine<br />
Bruce Miller<br />
Buckingham Browne &<br />
Nichols<br />
Cambridge Public<br />
Library<br />
Cambridge Trust<br />
Company<br />
Cathy Meehan<br />
Century 21 North Shore<br />
Charles M. Durrah<br />
Citizens Bank Energy<br />
Grant Corporation<br />
City of Cambridge<br />
Clifford & Kym Long<br />
Community Servings<br />
Combined Jewish<br />
Philanthropies<br />
Diaper Circle<br />
The DiGiovanni Family<br />
Foundation<br />
Dignity Matters<br />
Dina Scianna<br />
Doug & Beth Freeman<br />
East End House<br />
Ellen Semonoff<br />
Eric & Rhonda Forman<br />
Ethlyn Davis Fuller<br />
Fidelity Charitable<br />
Foundation<br />
Follen Church Society<br />
Glenda Allsopp<br />
Goragot Arrenu<br />
Gretchen Atkins<br />
Harpoon Brewery<br />
Hong Kong Restaurant<br />
iCorps Technologies<br />
Isobar<br />
Jacqueline Richardson<br />
James Hockhousen<br />
Jennifer & Philip Costa<br />
Jim Spriggs<br />
Jodi Collier<br />
JP Plunket<br />
Judith Thomas<br />
Kelly Blackburn<br />
Kelly Mann<br />
Krystle Kelly<br />
Lisa Lewtan<br />
Lowell M. Hunt<br />
Luke Mastrangeli<br />
Mark H. Lippolt<br />
Mary Caulfield<br />
Mary Short<br />
Mary Rita Weschler<br />
Massachusetts Institute of<br />
Technology<br />
Mehran Givehchi<br />
Michelle Novelle<br />
Mission Church of Christ<br />
Nature Springs Water<br />
Company<br />
Network for Good<br />
New Fed Mortgage<br />
NOFA Homeworks Grant<br />
North Cambridge<br />
Cooperative Bank<br />
Northeastern University<br />
Latino Student Cultural<br />
Center<br />
Novartis Institutes of<br />
BioMedical Research<br />
Parish of the Messiah/<br />
Trinity Parish of Newton<br />
Center<br />
Patty Kelly<br />
Paige Mcginn<br />
Pamela Harding<br />
Rebecca Abrams<br />
Richard & Judith Cohen<br />
Robert Hughes<br />
Robert Ryter<br />
Roger & Janet Lehrberg<br />
Rotary Club of Lexington,<br />
Inc.<br />
Russ Haims<br />
Shawn McBridge<br />
Shiela Y. Moore<br />
St. James Church<br />
St. Paul AME Church<br />
Susan Shale<br />
Toys for Tots<br />
Trevor Laliberte<br />
Trinity Property<br />
Management<br />
United Way<br />
Vinco Properties<br />
Vince O’Neill<br />
Wendell and Margo<br />
Bourne<br />
Whole Foods<br />
Scott Hannon, pictured right, from Liam’s Lunches of<br />
Love with Program Manager, Mike Short, donating<br />
school supplies from their Back-to-School drive.<br />
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Family Self-Help Center, Inc.<br />
614 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor<br />
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139<br />
617-491-5752 | www.hild-selfhelp.org<br />
/hildebrandselfhelp<br />
@hildselfhelp
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