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partners unlimited transforming lives through the creative arts!
mission we provide experiential learning through the arts for individuals at risk of delinquency or criminal behavior vision transforming lives… safer communities
prevention intervention aftercare
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Due to the needs identified in the HeARTland Collaborations Pilot Project in 1999-2000
partners Unlimited was formed
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indicators
results
86% of high school dropouts have
been labeled with learning disabilities the highest incarceration rate are high
school dropouts institutions partners Unlimited contacts
indicate a very high level of “creative” residents learning through the arts engages all
students through all learning styles—visual, auditory, experiential, and tactile studies show, just having one visual
arts class in a school increases SAT scores as much as 36% the arts motivate students to stay in
school
increase self worth improved health and attitudes improved academics improved social skills decreased substance abuse respect for others improved family relationships stronger sense of community overall sense of accomplishment,
belief in self and trust motivation to live a productive life
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fy2004 When engaged in the arts, individuals are scarcely aware they are learning!
incorporated April 2001 Kelly Boon Founder & Executive Director
Operational In-kind Support
Attorney Services—Alfredo Alvarez Accounting—Angela Reed, Tarbell & Company Graphic design—the Pineapple Group Printing—Computer Color Graphics
“Many thanks to the volunteers who continue to give the courage and support needed to help partners Unlimited grow!”
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Orchard Place, PACE Juvenile Center Kameelyonz surface crawling, congo
slappin’, image spittin’ rhythms . . .diversity!
Fostering Male Involvement Initiative Department of Human Services 2002-5 Milagro Foundation Meredith Corporation
“I used to wear a l l b lack. “Who we are . . . ins tead!” Now I love co lo r” Scavo Campus Multi Media Installation Artist, Kim Fitch
CONCREATORS . . . defining freedom’s voice Bridges Alternative School Sculpture Project, artist Chaden Halfhill
New Shoes Blues Band Children & Family Urban Ministries “Where the hurt meets the HEART” Blues artist “Freight Train Frank”
current programming 2005
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past programming
“Sacred Child Project” Children & Family Urban Ministries
(2002-4)
Changes Within Us” Scavo Company Scavo Theatre Program (2002-4)
Sacred Child Project Children & Family Urban Ministries
Metanoia...Changing Mind, Body & Soul" photo by Jeff Haag Press Citizen Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (2001-2)
REDEMPTION 12’x18’ canvas mural Fort Dodge Correctional Complex Ft DSM Release Center (1999-2000) “Respect” (1999-2000)
Youth Directions
Pilot (1999-2000)
CrawdadArk the magic makers M i x N M o o s e L i v e the S&B Connection PACE Juvenile Justice Center Bridges @ Central (2004)
the magic makers, “!IMPROVTHIS!” PACE Juvenile Justice Center (2002-4)
GRANTS RECEIVED Iowa Arts Council—pilot project Matched by the IA Dept. of Corrections (1999-2000)
Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy (2001-2002) Fostering Male Involvement Initiative; IA Dept. Human Services Pregnancy Prevention Grant (2002-2005)
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Ames, Youth & Shelter Services (YSS) Partners in Economic Progress (PEP) Iowa Afterschool Alliance Employee & Family Resources, Latino community Director’s Council Re-entry Programming Central Iowa Re-entry/Newton, ICIW, Ft. Dodge Des Moines Women’s Release Center—moms & their children Beacon of Life Iowa Asian Alliance Big Brothers, Big Sisters Bosnia Project; Sarajevo, Bosnia North Africa Project Malaysia Project
programs pending
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Sacred Child Project Terrace Hill
Sacred Child Project Iowa State Fair
events&fundraising
100 Hole Golf Marathon PACE & Board October/2003 Halloween party
salsaNIGHTSIZZLESforsingles Sacred Child Project 2004 MUSICFUSION… AyouthorganizedEVENT Battle of the bands 2004 7 Flags Event Center
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events&fundraising
Golf Marathon September 2004
Bling Bling Fling December 2004
presentations Iowa State Fair Kiwanis; Ames Rotary: West Des Moines Statewide Diversity Conference Global Gifts; display of inmate art Terrace Hill Holiday Event Faith Communities Junior League Youth and Shelter Services in Ames Variety Club Youth Art Month Risky Business John Grubb YMCA ACTOUT! Event @ the Des Moines Playhouse FUTURENET John Grubb YMCA
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Projected Budget 7/1/03 to 6/30/06 FYE FYE FYE Acct # Account Name 6/30/2004 6/30/2005 6/30/2006
Revenue 302 Donations 60,000 65,000 70,000 304 Friends of partners 20,000 24,000 28,800 306 Workshops 1,000 1,000 1,000 312 Grant—DHS 21,000 21,000 21,000 322 Grant—other 50,000 60,000 70,000 152,000 172,000 190,800 Expenses 504 Payroll—Exec. Director 45,000 47,250 49,613 506 Payroll—others 20,000 21,000 22,000 512 Advertising 513 Artist Reimbursement 514 Auto Expense 5,000 5,250 5,513 518 Bank Charges 522 Contracted Services 50,000 75,000 80,000 524 Contributions 530 Dues & Subscriptions 500 525 551 532 Entertainment & Meals 1,500 1,575 1,654 533 Promotion/Exhibits 2,500 3,000 4,000 536 Employee Benefits 2,610 2,741 3,928 538 Insurance—General 1,000 1,050 1,103 539 Insurance—Group Health 6,000 6,900 11,903 540 Interest Expense 544 Professional Fees 545 Licenses & Fees 548 Miscellaneous 550 Office Expense 1,200 1,500 2,000 552 Printing & Copies 2,500 2,625 2,756 556 Postage 2,500 2,625 2,756 558 Rent 564 Repairs & Maintenance 500 700 1,000 566 Special Events/Artist Train. 1,500 2,000 2,500 Board/Staff Development 500 500 500 570 Supplies 572 Taxes—Payroll 3,840 4,001 7,056 576 Travel 2,000 2,100 2,205 578 Telephone 2,000 2,100 2,205 580 Utilities __________________________________ 150,650 182,442 203,243
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BENEFITS OF ARTS IN CORRECTION’S FACILITIES 30% PERCENT OF HIGHER RATE OF FAVORABLE OUTCOME 75%-81% IMPROVED BEHAVIOR IN INMATES 168% PERCENTAGE OF COST TO BENEFIT DERIVED
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Research-based programs & partners evaluations
Brewster Report The leading model is the California’s Arts in Corrections (AIC) Program. AIC offers
inmates creative opportunities to develop soft and hard skills. There was a seven-year study of the AIC Program, which demonstrated that such programming provides inmates positive incentives to monitor their behavior and to focus on positive life outcomes. This results in reduced disciplinary actions, development of skills that can be transferred to their daily lives post release, and a reduction in recidivism rates.
In working with 4-correctional facilities, the state was able to save over a ¼ of a million dollars in measurable benefits through providing arts in corrections programs. They found these programs to be the highest level of treatment and reduction of recidivism of any other program they had tried.
partners’ pilot project: HeARTand Collaborations Evaluations Summary Pilot Project: Fort Dodge Correctional Complex, Iowa Correctional Institution for Women, Youth Directions & Fort Des Moines Release Center Summary Prepared by Dr. Rachel Williams, University of Iowa—October 23, 2000 Preliminary evidence, found in collected LSI-R scores and disciplinary records, points to a reduced risk of recidivism, improved LSI-R scores, reduced disciplinary problems, improved cognitive skills, fostering a positive institutional attitude, improved self-worth, and physical, and mental health among participants who have consistently taken part in the HeARTland Collaboration’s Programs.
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partners evaluation
Iowa Correctional Institution for Women “Metanoia…changing mind, body and soul”
“METANOIA [partners Unlimited] is a program that is very much needed to provide creative outlets for inmates, which can utilize information from Arts In Corrections (AIC)— California Dept. of Corrections, as a model of best practices. However, unlike AIC, METANOIA does not have similar funding streams, which is mainly a state-supported program. The impact potential is just as great. Residents discussed in their journals the positive impact that METANOIA has had on their personal development. Staff agreed that such a program allowed them to develop better communication with residents and that a certain level of trust has been gained. By hosting a performance that is open to invited guests, residents provide a face and human qualities to the way “outsiders” view them. “The project is of deep value not only to the
women/men who participate …perhaps even greater value to their families and the
communities they will rejoin.” - Lolya Lipchitz, Iowa Peace Institute
It was fabulous – I don’t think words can describe the many feelings I had as I watched and listened to the women. I can only imagine what it must be like to work through the entire process and watch the evolution that we saw
in the performance.” – Becky Swift, Governor’s Office of
Drug Control Policy My self-confidence was zero. I learned
discipline, focus, and perseverance, how to set goals with my limitations in mind, but not give
into them.” - ICIW resident Monica Cameron Child & Family Policy Center
"I truly believe that the dance program helped me realize
that I would and could become a productive
member of society again.”
Former inmate at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women
"Metanoia...Changing Mind, Body & Soul" 2002
Deb is now living in the “free world”
working for MECCA to assist ex-offenders in re-entry programs.
partners Unlimited Board Member
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marketing
Thomas C. Porter & Associates
“personality & promise” development/new logo
Global Reach designs and installs website www.partnersunlimited.org
Red Noses Coming Up Roses—Valentines Capitol/State Arts Advocacy Day & Roosevelt High School
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partnering
friends of partners gifts $30 or more monthly pledge Individual Pledges/not listed
visionaries gifts $20,000 or more
Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy IA Department of Human Services and the Polk County Fostering Male Involvement Initiative
champions gifts $5,000 & over Plymouth Congregational Church of Christ Meredith Foundation
dream givers gifts over $1,000 and up to $5,000 Milagro Foundation Bankers Trust Pella Rolscreen Peter H & Lucille Gaas Kuyper Foundation
mentors gifts $500 and up to $1,000
Famous Barr, May Dept. Stores Collegiate United Methodist Church Porter & Associates Bank of America HyVee
seed sowers gifts up to $500 Home Loan Bank Heartland Presbyterian Church Yellowstone Trust
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in-kind support
Child & Family Policy Center Iowa Mediation Parent Training Information Center Dallas Janssen Law Firm Whitfield & Eddie James Neal Accounting Kuhn Productions Mauck+Associates The Pineapple Group The Computer Guys Computer Color Graphics Des Moines Rental Papourri Dahls The Art Store Carmike Cinemas Des Moines Desserts Java Joes Bakers Square Cosi Cucina Charisma Florist Thomas C. Porter & Associates Resource Group Tarbell & Company Hawthorn Hill Iowa Retail Packaging Press Citizen Iowa Department of Corrections Grace United Methodist Church Noah’s Cleaners Des Moines Playhouse Ingersoll Dinner Theatre Zumi Clothes Co'Motion Dance Theatre Global Gifts DSM Metro Arts Steven Vail Galleries Alexander Photo Els M Teunissen Floral Production Hoyt Sherman The Brown Cow Confectionery Comp. Subway Andy's Frame Shop Kirkwood Hotel China 1 International Buffet Simo's Art Behind Bars Art Dive Southridge Mall Scavo Campus Youth Heritage Choir Ft Des Moines Release Center Youth Directions Fort Dodge Community Theater Sioux City Community Theater Cedar Rapids Comm. Corrections Lagniappe Zanzibars Coffee Adventure Bistro Mantage' Edwards Graphics Ivy Photo Jeanette Hopson/photography Centro Alvarez Law Office Jimmiy's American Café Home Depot Hy Vee Coffeehouse Productions Terrace Café El Patio Tandem Brick Winstons Big Tomato Des Moines Metro Transit 7 Flags Event Center Rieman Music Mouce Images Brodezign PACE Juvenile Justice Center Scavo Campus Children & Family Urban Ministries Bridges at Central C&K Printing MacDonald Letter Service Iowa Retail Packaging Homesteaders Life Company DMACC Hotel Fort Des Moines MacDonald Letter Service C&K Printing Grace United Methodist Church Coldwater Golf Links IA Correctional Institution for Women FUTURENET Plaza Lanes Hickory Park
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art donations
Inmates from the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women
Kelly Boon Jane Parsons Concetta Morales Diane & Greg Krell
Paul Micich John Campbell Judy Morrison Darolyn Link
Nancy Kroeger Michael Stell Chris Kelly Lohr Kevin Cole
Richard Heggen Iaccarino Judy White Gary Allen
Justine Zimmer Paula McArthur Joe and Mary Reed Dennis Adams
Christine Muller Teri Micco Joe Myers Walker Floyd Shepherd
Brenda Jones Jonothan Fehr Mary Elizabeth Young Priscilla Steele
Megan Robinson Ron Wagner Jim Hess Elaine Stearns
Jo Ann Backman Madai Gene Hamilton Marcia Joffe-Bouska Saley Nong Robin Paul Chadwick & Bergstrom Bill Boon
red nose partnering campaign
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boards&committees EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Iowa Correctional Institution for Women Advisory Board Iowa Asian Alliance Advisory Council Statewide Diversity Committee Community Connections Director’s Council Iowa Afterschool Alliance Polk County Youth Development Polk County Fostering Male Involvement Coalition FutureNet—(statewide pregnancy prevention)—Member NAACP—Member Downtown Des Moines Partnership—Member Iowans for the Arts—Member Metro Arts--Artist
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"Attending partners' performances,
I can feel the confidence grow as young people take risks and share their talents."
1st Lady of Iowa Christie Vilsack
2004publicity
red nose partnering publicity campaign begins with the 1st Lady of IA
The Press Citizen, Sacred Child Project
The Business Record, Kelly Boon/partners Unlimited
artscene, CrawdadArk PACE Juvenile Justice Center, the Magic Makers
Channel 5 Evening News—“MixNMooseLive” Bridges @ Central, the S&B Connection
Iowa Public Television – Volunteer Iowa Deb Breuklander/Ex-offender & Kelly Boon/Executive Director Welcome Home, magazine interview Deb Breuklander/Ex-offender & Kelly Boon/Executive Director Designews, Iowa State University Bill Boon and Kelly Boon/partners Unlimited
FOX 17 News New Shoes Blues Band
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board of directors PACE & Board Halloween Party
Jane Cook, Chair Educator, Roosevelt High School
Sylvia DeWitt, Treasurer District Manager Axa Advisors, Benefit Auctioneer
William C. Boon Professor Emeritus ISU
Deb Breuklander PIC Training & Education Coordinator, Former inmate/partners program participant Diane Krell Community Volunteer Scarlett Lunning Iowa Mediation Service Tom Rial Midwest Agritrade
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advisory council Terrace Hill holiday event
James Autry Author, Poet Joy Corning Former Lt. Governor of Iowa Jane Knaack Esbeck HyVee Corporate Headquarters 1st Lady of Iowa Christie Vilsack GregAlan Williams Actor Grady Hillman International Arts in Corrections Specialist Representative Wayne Ford Urban Dreams Willie Glanton Community Volunteer Elizabeth Kruidenier Attorney at Law JoAnn Mackey Latino Heritage Festival, Event Coordinator Thomas C. Porter CEO, Thomas C. Porter & Associates Dr. Kumsan Song M.D. Iowa Asian American Council Alfredo Alvarez Attorney at Law Brad Zerbe Senator Grassley’s Office
Denny Kelly John Deere Credit, Manager Marketing Promotions
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fy2004 year end report summary
partners Unlimited provided direct services for 27 youth, and 4 staff during the fiscal year 2004. Eleven 5th and 6th grade boys participated in Native American programming in collaboration with Children and Family Urban Ministries (CFUM). Seven middle and high school aged boys participated in the PACE Juvenile Justice theatre program and 9 middle and high school aged boys participated in the Bridges @ Central Campus theatre program. These 3-programs were funded through the Polk County Fostering Male Involvement Initiative, Department of Human Services Pregnancy Prevention Grant. The groups presented original work to audiences in schools, conferences, community sites and festivals reaching over 900 youths and adults in central Iowa. The Sacred Child Project will continue to tour throughout the year.
The outcomes of these programs positively affect the entire community in which programs occur; changing institutional attitudes and building respect and stronger relationships with family and peers. These outcomes are not specifically addressed within partners’ programs. It is through the creative process, self-worth increases and causes changed behaviors. As a result of working with the boys, we heard the following responses; “When I’m a dad, I will treat my child like it’s the most important thing in my life, protect it; give it what ever it needs.” “I wish you (the artist) were here all of the time…it’s the only time I don’t feel angry and hate everybody.” After observing three of the younger boys who presented the Sacred Child Project at their school assembly, it was startling to see how they had become leaders of their community. Carmen Lampe Zietler, Executive Director of CFUM said, “There are options and choices in life that leads to responsible decision making. That’s what this program is about.” She then quoted Marion Wright Edelman--Founder and President of the Children’s Defense Fund… “The greatest tool in pregnancy prevention, is hope.”
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our big dream…
partners Unlimited programs will be integrated into each judicial district in the state collaborating with school districts, community action groups and sites, local and state arts organizations, detention facilities, alternative judicial systems, prisons and aftercare sites.
Partnerships with state and local agencies will
establish a network of service integrating arts programming into institutions serving youth and adults at risk of delinquency and criminal behavior.
Directors and staff will be appointed to run grass roots arts programming within these districts, attracting and employing local artists through long-term and on-going programs.
partners Unlimited will become a national and international model for transforming lives through the creative arts in working with all ages to prevent delinquency and criminal behavior. We will establish inclusively rich communities, through nurturing creative growth, relationships and life-long learning.
dream home
A re-vamped warehouse! This project will employ ex-offenders and work-release inmates to work along side a professional artist in re-creating the interior and exterior as a work of art; bringing innovative design and function through architecture, landscape architecture and art. The space will house residential lofts for visiting artists, a multi-disciplinary studio and performance arts space, loft/office/conference space, a gallery and library. The facility will be our international headquarters and operate as a central office for the state of Iowa. Ex-offenders will be among those hired to manage and implement programming. This dream home could be financed through the municipal bonding authority of the State of Iowa through the Iowa Finance Authority.
248-Iowa judicial districts/14 sites dream team
Executive Office Payroll—Executive Director 75,000 Payroll—Executive Development Director 50,000 Payroll—Executive Marketing Director 50,000 Payroll—Executive Business Manager 50,000 Payroll—Executive Administrative Assistant 35,000 Payroll—Executive Maintenance Director 35,000 Employee Benefits 35,000 Insurance—General 4,000 Insurance—Group Health 30,000 Total: $394,000 Each District (14) Payroll—Program Director 50,000 Payroll—Re-Entry Coordinator 35,000 Payroll—Intervention Coordinator 35,000 Payroll—Prevention Coordinator 35,000 Payroll—Development Director 45,000 Payroll—Business Manager 45,000 Payroll—Marketing Director 45,000 Payroll—Administrative Assistant 25,000 Payroll—Custodian 25,000 Employee Benefits 35,000 Insurance—General 3,000 Insurance—Group Health 20,000 Total: 295,000 x 14 = $4,180,000 Each District and Executive Office Location (15) Office space 6,000 Advertising 5,000 Auto Expense 15,000 Bank Charges 300 Contracted Services (50 programs) 250,000 Accounting 8,000 Attorney Services 5,000 Graphic Design 3,000 Memberships 500 Dues & Subscriptions 500 Entertainment & Meals 2,500 Promotion/Exhibits 2,500 Interest Expense 1,000 Professional Fees 1,000 Licenses & Fees 2.000 Miscellaneous 1,000 Office Expense 1,200 Printing & Copies 3,500 Postage 2,500 Repairs & Maintenance 5,000 Special Events 5,000 Board/Staff Development 2,000 Supplies & equipment 6,000 Furniture 10,000 Taxes—Payroll 45,000 Travel 5,000 Telephone & cell phones 10,000 Utilities 8,000 _Total: 412,500 x 15 = $6,187,500 Statewide Programming Costs $10,761,500 This program will personally touch the lives of approximately 7000 individuals a year
