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Beatitude House, sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of
Youngstown, is committed to all disadvantaged women and
children. By creating homes, providing educational
opportunities and fostering healthy families, we provide
them with the opportunity to transform their lives.
Milly Aponte
Brent Baker
Father J. Jeffrey Baker
Karen Borkes
Melissa A. Crowley
Sr. Nancy Dawson
Marion Dunham
John Falgiani Jr.
Barbara Fisher
D. Joseph Fleming
Barbara Hierro
Jane James
Leslie Kiske
David Kostolansky
Linda Krieger
Howard Lewis
Rebecca Lowry
Christine Mancuso
Margaret Poole
Sr. Therese Ann Rich
Marian Sebastiano
Annjulie Sitnick
Board of Directors 2013-2014
Dear Friends and Supporters,
This Annual Report gives you a snapshot of the challenges we are meeting
every day at Beatitude House as we offer housing, support,
encouragement and opportunities for growth and skill-building to the many
homeless and disadvantaged women and children who come to us.
Despite the efforts of federal, state and local governments to address
poverty in our communities, in collaboration with community organizations
like Beatitude House, poverty rates in Mahoning, Trumbull and Ashtabula
counties, where we serve, remain high:
Mahoning County 17.1% 39,758 persons Youngstown 33.6%
Trumbull County 16.4% 33,896 persons Warren 32.5%
Ashtabula County 17.2% 16,862 persons
Single mothers 18-24 years old, with small children, as expected, have the
highest poverty rate since many have inadequate education, little or no
employment experience or access to child care, and are on their own for
the first time. The majority of the families we help are these vulnerable young
mothers and their children, many coming from domestic violence,
abandonment or experiencing alcohol and drug addictions or other
disabilities.
This past year we again have been able to offer the compassionate
support and access to multiple resources provided by Beatitude House
and collaborating organizations that allow these women to regain the
dignity they deserve and discover, some for the first time, their own strengths
as they reach for the goals they set for themselves. It is a delight to witness Sr. Janet Gardner, OSF, Executive Director
the change in their children as they realize they are now safe
and surrounded by people who seek only the best for them.
Step by step, we see these courageous women transform their
lives and gain permanent housing and stability for their families.
All of this is possible only through the ongoing support of our
community: each of you, our faithful partners in this effort. This
year we successfully touched the lives of 368 women and their
children. Beatitude House will continue to meet the challenges
of our times and reach out to our most vulnerable ones as we
work together to build a more humane and just society, where
all our citizens can have their basic needs met, where all can
build a better future for their children.
Message from the
executive director
Program Participants 2013-2014 Women Children
Transitional Housing
70 122 Empowers homeless families to achieve stability and obtain permanent housing. We
have 35 apartments in Ashtabula, Mahoning, and Trumbull Counties.
Permanent Supportive Housing
37 61 Offers stability and support to homeless families with a disability. There are 28
apartments in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties.
Services for English Language Learners
22 36 Provides education and outreach services for non-native English speakers. The
program assists women with basic needs and in overcoming cultural barriers.
Beatitude House Green Clean
20 - Worker-owners receive hands-on work experience, job training, and employment
opportunities in this cooperative model, which offers commercial and residential
cleaning services.
149 219 Totals
On any given day,
Beatitude House
provides housing
and support services
for families. 75
July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014
a snapshot The table below offers a snapshot of all of the women and children that have been
touched by Beatitude House over the last year. Through our programs, they receive the
stability and education they need to escape the cycle of poverty. And just as each day
our clients choose to keep fighting for a better future, our donors choose to impact the
community by supporting these families on their journey.
Before this program, I lacked the basic
knowledge to be a healthy mother and
provide for my family. This program
educated me in these areas and I’ve
learned a lot of necessary and vital
information to become a successful,
independent and healthy single mother.
“
-Alicia
Beatitude House Resident ”
zooming in
Transitional
housing
Permanent
Supportive
Housing Beatitude House’s transitional
housing program, A House of
Blessing, is aimed at enabling
homeless families to attain self-
confidence and stability
through affordable housing
and supportive services.
Women and children find
refuge and the strength to
overcome obstacles to their
success in Youngstown, Warren,
and Ashtabula.
Taking a closer look at the goals that are achieved and
obstacles overcome throughout the year reminds us how
important each Beatitude House program is for the individual
participants. These seemingly minor accomplishments quickly
build into lifelong transformations.
Permanent Supportive Housing
opened in 2006 and has since
expanded to offer 28* units of site-
based and scattered permanent
housing in two counties. In addition
to a stable home, this program
provides support services to
homeless women with disabilities
that substantially impede their
ability to live independently.
*Check out the
community collaboration
section on pages 5-6 for
information on the 12
new apartments at the
YWCA Warren.
88 percent moved into permanent
housing
14 women obtained
vehicles
29 found employment
18 continued their education
46 women opened savings
accounts
78% maintained or increased their total income
96% remained in or moved to
permanent housing
83% stayed in the program
for 6 months or longer
Beatitude House
Green Clean has
been a very concrete
extension of the mission of
Beatitude House, investing in
the financial stability of low-
income women, serving as a
springboard to new employment
opportunities, and giving a sense
of self worth and accomplishment
to the company’s employees and
owners. However, in examining the
impact overall and the
projections for the future, it was
determined that the cooperative
model is no longer viable for the
organization, and the Beatitude House
Board of Directors voted to end Green
Clean by June 30, 2014.
Although the company is no longer in
business, Beatitude House is proud of the
women that worked and learned
alongside each other and is blessed to
have employed 75 women and cleaned
for 275 customers over the last five years.
The English Language Learners Program serves
non-native English speaking women and
children, offering vital education and support
as these families grow in their new community.
45 weeks of food giveaways
10 women & 18 children participated in Beatitude House’s Summer ESL Program
More than 90 English as a Second Language (ESL) classes offered
Average wage of Green Clean workers was $9.89
Cleaned for 32 residential customers
15 commercial customers utilized Green Clean services
English
Language
Learners
Program
Collaborating within the communities that we
serve is vital to enhancing our services and
ensuring the families we assist build networks to
area resources that support them upon their
departure. We work closely with existing
organizations to capitalize on local strengths
and increase our participants’ access and
involvement within the community. Over the
past year, several beneficial partnerships have
resulted in quality programs and continuing
benefits for both our clients and other
community members. We are proud to work with
other outstanding agencies to transform the
lives of women and children.
The babies and toddlers at A House of
Blessing Youngstown got a head start last
year through the Baby Brilliant project put on
by the Public Library of Youngstown and
Mahoning County. A facilitator from the library
is onsite monthly, teaching the mothers how to
help their children discover important skills to
become good readers. Six families
participated, with 14 children benefiting from
early reading exposure and encouragement.
Picture: Children also met Clifford on a library field trip!
collaborations community
Baby Brilliant Project
In conjunction with Catholic Charities of
Ashtabula County, Our Lady of Peace Parish,
and Good Karma Kitchen, a 10-week
parenting leadership and advocacy class was
presented to residents and community
members. Lead by Shannon Majewski, Opening
Doors taught positive parenting strategies for
children from birth to age five. Beatitude House
provided childcare during the course and had
six residents graduate the first session.
Picture: Lynn Zalewski, Catholic Charities; Roxie Guthrie,
Good Karma Kitchen; & Sarah Masek, Beatitude House
Opening Doors Parenting Class
During this year’s Summer ESL Program,
Beatitude House teamed up with Catholic
Charities of Youngstown to present a unique
program to children ages 6-16. Steps to
Respect, an anti-bullying curriculum aimed at
teaching children how to respect one another
to help prevent bullying both in and outside of
school, was facilitated by Sarah Luzik. Eleven
children from the Beatitude House’s English
Language Learners Program participated.
Picture: Luzik with two program participants
Through a grant from the Ohio Children’s Trust
Fund, A House of Blessing Warren was able to
offer two series of the Strengthening Family
Program 10-14. The curriculum was offered to
all residents, as well as outside community
members. Its focus is to help parents learn
effective discipline and nurturing skills, teach
youth techniques for dealing with peer
pressure, and endow families with positive
communication skills.
Picture: A mother and daughter show off their certificate
of completion for the program
In May, a ribbon cutting was held to officially
open the 12 new units of permanent
supportive housing at the YWCA Warren. The
W.I.N.G.S. program (Women Inspiring Nurturing
Gaining Strength) is a collaborative effort
between the YWCA, Beatitude House, and
Coleman Professional Services. Beatitude
House provides onsite case management to
residents and is excited to serve additional
women and children in Trumbull County.
Picture: The ribbon is cut on the new facility
Strengthening Families YWCA W.I.N.G.S Steps to Respect
Beatitude House provides services regardless of race, creed, or nationality.
A full copy of the audited financial statements for Beatitude House can be
found online at beatitudehouse.com/events.
Donors for the entire 2013-2014 fiscal year can be found on our website at
beatitudehouse.com/events. Thank you to all those who supported our mission
this past year.
$116,283 SPECIAL EVENTS 6%
$121,540 FAITH-BASED GROUPS 7%
$122,748 OTHER INCOME 7%
$184,944 FOUNDATIONS 10%
$441,052 GENERAL DONATIONS 25%
$810,665 GOVERNMENT 45%
Total Revenue
$1,797,232 TOTAL
$ 775,410 HOUSING AND EDUCATION FACILITIES 41%
$ 775,743 DIRECT PROGRAM SERVICES 41%
$230,046 MANAGEMENT 12%
$125,835 FUNDRAISING 6%
Total Expenses
$1,907,034 TOTAL
To continue focusing on the future and increasing our ability to serve the women and children who need
our help most, we rely on the support of the community and our extremely generous donors. If you are not
already a part of one or more of our giving groups, please consider joining today and supporting this
vulnerable population. For more information, contact the Development Department at 330-744-3147.
As our financial foundation,
the Cornerstone Society makes
possible a brighter future for all of
our clients. Anyone can join with a
donation or donations totaling $1,000
annually, and we invite members to
meet the women and children their
support impacts at our annual
Cornerstone Awards Dinner.
Beatitude House is planning for the future, and we invite
our donors to consider the various ways they can
support the women and children who seek our services.
Planned gifts such as charitable bequests, beneficiary
designations, and gift annuities can support these
families well into the future. Contact your financial
advisor to discuss ways in which you can transform more
lives with a legacy gift to Beatitude House.
Est. 1991
Beatitude House
With a monthly gift to Beatitude House, members of
Home Heroes reinforce the strength of the organization
and sustain the current services offered to families in
need. This consistent source of monthly revenue allows
for a stronger focus on our areas of greater impact,
such as the care and support of our residents. For just
$25 a month, you can help provide child advocacy
and enrichment activities, making a dramatic difference
in the life of a homeless child.
focused on the future
Beatitude House
238 Tod Lane
Youngstown, OH 44504
Address Service Requested
Non Profit Organization US POSTAGE
PAID Youngstown, OH Permit No. 717
Administration 330-744-3147
Sr. Janet Gardner, Executive Director
Transitional Housing Ashtabula: 440-992-0265
Sarah Masek, Housing Director
Warren: 330-399-1971
Keshia Smith, Site Director
Youngstown: 330-746-6622
Sr. Mary Alyce Koval, Site Director
Permanent Supportive Housing 330-792-3644
Kelly Elko, Director
English Language Learners 330-792-3644
Sr. Norma Raupple, Coordinator