Churches 10% Corporations 10% Grants 15% Fees for Services 1% Income Comparison Income Fiscal Year 14-15 $544,500 Budget 15-16 $505,500 On May 17th, Help One Child held its 5th Annual Mission Increase Banquet to raise funds for further outreach. Generous donors sponsored tables hosted by ministry champions. Total gifts and matching grants generated proceeds of $128,340. Team Susan Herman Executive Director Valerie Crane Director, Operations Judy Holmes Director, Support Services Melanie Hohengasser Events & Programs Manager Damali Tillman Church LIaison Alannah Price Administrative Assistant Annette Caves Cheryl Peevyhouse Supper Club Program Managers Julie Handel Special Projects Board Dan Van Elderen, Co-Chair Judi Van Elderen, Co-Chair Mark Morris, Founder JoAnne Morris, Founder Sandi Orlando, RN, Secretary Cris Goodman, JD, Staff Advisor Lori Ronning, SFFC Recruitment Help One Child is dedicated to recruiting, training, and supporting those willing to provide a home or volunteer services for at-risk children. Help One Child Year End Report for the year ending June 30, 2015 858 University Ave., Los Altos, CA 94024 • (888) KID-HOPE • helponechild.org Total Income $544,500 Total Expenditures $544,200 Churches partnering as vital contributors reaching out to families in crisis as the hands and feet of Christ. Finances 14-15 Union Presbyterian Church donates the ministry’s corporate offices and use of facilities for programs. Hundreds of volunteers provide many hours of administrative, program, and in-home support. Recruiting 25% Support 40% Training 15% Fundraising 12% Administration 8% Individual Donations 50% Donated Facility 14%
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Churches 10%Corporations
10%Grants 15%
Fees for Services 1%
Income ComparisonIncome Fiscal Year 14-15 $544,500Budget 15-16 $505,500
On May 17th, Help One Child held its 5th Annual Mission Increase Banquet to raise funds for further outreach. Generous donors sponsored tables hosted by ministry champions. Total gifts and matching grants generated proceeds of $128,340.
TeamSusan Herman Executive DirectorValerie CraneDirector, Operations Judy Holmes Director, Support ServicesMelanie HohengasserEvents & Programs ManagerDamali TillmanChurch LIaison Alannah PriceAdministrative AssistantAnnette CavesCheryl Peevyhouse Supper Club Program ManagersJulie Handel Special Projects
Union Presbyterian Church donates the ministry’s corporate offices and use of its facilities for programs. Hundreds of volunteers provide thousands of hours of administrative, program, and in-home support.
Help One Child is dedicated to recruiting, training, and supporting those willing to provide a home or volunteer services for at-risk children.
Help One ChildYear End Report for the year ending June 30, 2015858 University Ave., Los Altos, CA 94024 • (888) KID-HOPE • helponechild.org
Total Income$544,500
Total Expenditures$544,200
Churches partnering as
vital contributors reaching out
to families in crisis as the hands
and feet of Christ.
Finances 14-15 Union Presbyterian Church donates the ministry’s corporate offices and use of facilities for programs. Hundreds of volunteers provide many hours of administrative, program, and in-home support.
Recruiting 25% Support 40%
Training 15%
Fundraising12%Administration
8%Individual
Donations 50% Donated Facility 14%
What happens to foster youth who age out of the system? Over the last year we have purposefully expanded the program to include youth 18 - 21 years living in transitional housing. In addition to teaching basic kitchen skills (cooking, shopping and meal planning), volunteers are
encouraged to listen for specific ways they can support the youth as they transition into independent living. Most will have few housing options, need help writing a resume, completing a job or college application, or tutoring. Each one will need encouragement. Twelve Supper Clubs sites are supported by volunteers from these partner churches: Menlo Church (Mt. View, Sanctuary, Menlo Park), Trinity Presbyterian, New Creation Church, Venture Christian Church, WestGate, Harbor Light Church, and Santa Teresa Catholic Parish.
Participating Churches The following churches have been directly involved in supporting the mission this fiscal year through in-service appeals, bulletin or e-notices of ministry events and trainings, and/or financial support:
Campbell Grace Presbyterian Church, St. Lucy’s Parish Cupertino Bethel Lutheran Church, Peninsula Bible Church South East Palo Alto Faith Missionary Baptist (SFFC), New Sweet Home, St. John Missionary Baptist (SFFC), St Timothy’s Lutheran Foster City Central Peninsula Church Fremont Harbor Light Church Gilroy St. Mary Parish Half Moon Bay Coastside Baptist Church Los Altos Bridges Community Church, Foothills Congregational, Los Altos Lutheran, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Union Presbyterian Church (SFFC) Los Gatos Venture Christian Church (SFFC) Menlo Park Menlo Church (SFFC) Morgan Hill Morgan Hill Bible Church, West Hills Community Church Mountain View Abundanat LIfe Christian Fellowship, Menlo Church (SFFC), The Highway Community (SFFC), Lord’s Grace Church (SFFC) Palo Alto First Presbyterian, Grace Presbyterian, Peninsula Bible Church North (SFFC),The Highway Community Redwood City Peninsula Covenant Church (SFFC) Roseville Valley Springs Presbyterian Church San Carlos Church of the Epiphany, Trinity Presbyterian San Jose Blosson Valley Church, Evergreen Valley Church, Gloria Dei Lutheran, Neighborhood Bible Church, New Creation Lutheran Church, Queen of Apostles Parish, Rohi Christian Church, Santa Teresa Catholic Parish, Southbay Church, The Journey, Twin Oaks, WestGate Church San Mateo Congregational Church of San Mateo, First Presbyterian Church San Mateo (SFFC), Menlo Church San Mateo, St Andrew’s Lutheran Santa Clara Calvary Baptist Church, Garden City Church, Hope Lutheran Church Saratoga Church of the Ascension, Saratoga Presbyterian Church Sunnyvale Crosswalk Community Church (SFFC), Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, Raynor Park Christian Church, Trinity Church of Sunnyvale.
Help One Child Ambassador Churches provide funding, host special events or programs and are listed in red. Churches participating in the Safe Families for Children program are indicated by an “SFFC” after their name.
RecruitingLeading the Charge at Garden City Church
When a Church empowers its members to be passionate leaders, ministry thrives. Adam Wegener of Garden City Church (GCC) brought his passion for kids from hard places to Help One Child and said, “Put us to work!” Connecting through GCC’S neighborhood small group network, Adam began by recruiting a crew to staff a Parents’ Night Out, implementing their own creative activities at our location. His team
was inspired and announced “Let’s do it again!” Moved by the foster children he encountered, Adam became an adovocate for the ministry’s Signs of Hope Camp, reaching out to donors and recruiting others to join him as a residential counselor. The growing team at GCC will lead Help One Child’s M-Power program starting January 2016 at a new location, day, and creative curriculum.
Church RecruitmentParticipating Churches 55 Individual Church Presentations 36Mission Fairs / Special Events 51In-Service Appeals 9
Unraveling Shame: The Power of Observing Life for Our Children October 24-25, 2014 Sixty-one parents attended a seminar on intentional, purposeful parenting strategies to help the shame-filled child see his experiences in the world around him through a healthier lens. Led by Larry Bradley, M.A., LMFT, B.C.C.
Reset Day January 3, 2015 Thirty-nine network families attended a refresher course focusing on better self care for the foster or adoptive parent, ways to stay sane in our own attachment to the children we have committed to raise, and how to set realistic expectations without putting a lid on what our children can accomplish. Led by JoAnne Morris, Ministry Founder
Stregthening Families Thursdays 1/8-4/2 2015 An evidence-based family skills-building curriculum that helps prevent teen substance abuse and other problem
behaviors while improving parent/child relationships. Led by Dale MacGowan, Program Director
Shame: The Underlying Driver of Defensiveness May 2, 2015 Thirty-nine attendees learned to recognize shame, and its biological drivers, in the midst of their child’s defensiveness. Led by Dr. Don Williams, Psy.D
Training
Year-Round ResourcesThe ministry maintains a help line and matches vol-unteers and donated goods with families in need. A lending library of resource books, tapes, and DVDs on various parenting and other referrals is available.
Regular Trainings / Per YearCPR/First Aid Classes 0M-Power Life Skills 8You, Me & God 33
Education and Support Events & Programs Education Seminars/Trainings 4Parent Child Connection Support Groups 5Adult Beneficiaries 1249Child Beneficiaries 3762Volunteers in Assistance 2858Help One Child is certified by the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences to grant Continuing Education Units.
Family to Family Care Volunteer deployment opportunties are available.
A Meal. A Message. A Model. Aimed at children 6 to 12 years old who have experienced a disruption in
early childhood development. The curriculum, which includes a healthy dinner, creatively helps children develop critical communication skills. Volunteer-staffed at a ratio of 1:2 to maximize individual attention, an average of 12 children attended each of the 8 sessions. This was the final year for the program’s sponsorship by the Palo Alto/Mid-Peninsula Junior League. We are grateful for their many years of support!
Parent Child Connection Professional trainers provide monthly parent support, teaching related psychological principles and practical methods for improving family dynamics and bonding. Structured childcare provided. Locations: Los Altos, Morgan Hill, Palo Alto, Los Gatos/San Jose, Roseville
A two-hour class on Sunday mornings for foster and adopted children from 5 to 11 years focuses on
enhancing relationships with others and God. Tammy Greer, MSW, JoAnne Morris, and Diana Mesa teach this class at Union Presbyterian Church in Los Altos with the help of volunteers, giving parents time to worship and rest.
New Director of Operations! Help One Child welcomed Valerie Crane in March 2015. She first joined the ministry in 2013 as a contract Program Manager to launch our successful Supper Club program. Valerie is a proven multi-tasker and passionate advocate for the ministry. In this newly created position, Valerie focuses on the more than 20 events and programs the ministry produces each year!
Compassion Weekend – Menlo Church provided the necessary funds and recruited 104 volunteers to lead a special event “Caring for our Caregivers: A Day at the Farm.” In collaboration with Hidden Villa, a wide variety of games, outdoor challenges, hikes, and working-farm activities were offered, led by trained volunteers. 179 adults and children were treated to a buffet lunch prepared by volunteers. (April 2015) Parents’ Night Out – Ministry champions at these churches recruited and led volunteer teams that provided respite for parents and caregivers while their children enjoyed dinner, games and crafts: Union
Presbyterian Church (July 2014), Garden City Church (April and June 2015). Backpack Drive – 240 backpacks filled with school supplies were collected from churches and donated to relieve the hardship for at-risk and foster families while contributing to greater confidence and success for their children at school. Christmas Party – 193 children and their families enjoyed dinner, crafts, games, a pageant, and a picture with Santa on December 20, 2014. Giving Tree - Donor generosity at churches and corporations enabled us to deliver 2,136 new Christmas gifts to foster and other at-risk children throughout our region. Easter Eggstravaganza – Families of 99 children created holiday crafts, enjoyed an Easter egg hunt, participated in a raffle, and heard the Resurrection Story. 5th Sunday – Volunteers from Union Presbyterian Church rallied around at-risk families to assist with much-needed home improvement projects throughout the year. Mother’s Day Brunch – 53 foster and adoptive moms enjoyed a delicious brunch and each other’s company while listening to an inspirational message from foster parent and host of KFAX Amazing Hope Radio, Shellie Nichol. Publications & Newsletters – For Foster/Adoptive Parents - An e-letter offering donated goods and services. Dividends – An e-letter depicting the ministry at work. Prayer Requests – Weekly emails alert prayer warriors about network family prayer requests and praises.
Ministry Network Foster, Adoptive, Kinship, Reunifiedand other At-Risk Families Served 831
All of the Events and Programs listed herein are staffed by dedicated volunteers, without whom this ministry would not be possible.
Volunteer Service Opportunities 3,071Volunteer Hours 19,163
Friends of Help One Child 5,388
In August 2014, twenty-eight remarkable volunteers invested over 2,300 service hours as residential counselors and even raised the funds for 61 at-risk youth to enjoy a week of swimming, rock climbing, zip line, water slide and Bible club activities at Mission Springs’ Frontier Ranch.
Volunteer of the Year!For as long as we can remember, Rosemary Elliot-Snow has been working alongside our ministry, so it is about time that we shouted it from the rooftops! For many years, Rosemary has left her mark on many of our events and programs, often the first to greet guests as our registrar. Most well-known as the Santa family portrait photographer (along with husband Dave) and shopper extraordinaire, she is often found purchasing last minute necessities for Signs of Hope Camp, Backpack Drive, Giving Tree, or Christmas Party. No job too small, no request denied. Thank you for your faithful service!
Since 2011, the ministry has been active in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties in the fight against human trafficking. In this effort we have supported and served on the committee to host this annual event for the most vulnerable foster youth. This year, over 70 girls attended and were encouraged by the renowned survivor, inspirational speaker, and nationaly acclaimed advocate, Nola Brantly. We partnered with one of our supporters to host a catered lunch for all in attendance as well as recruited donations from local churches and organizations to provide “welcome home” toiletrie kits, exercise mats, self-filtering water bottles, gift cards, and raffle prizes.
