In this issue:

OUR IMPACTIN 2014

ExecutiveSleep Out

Stan MusialHall of Fame Gala

Transitional Living Program

Life Skillsclasses

MeetOUR YOUTH

Each day Covenant House Missouri works to empower youth who are homeless and disconnected to design their own path from homelessness to opportunity. As we take a moment to reflect on FY 2014, we note the impact our programs, services and staff have had on the lives of youth across our community.

From Crisis to SafetyThe Crisis Program provides youth with safe, temporary shelter coupled with intensive support services to help them regain stabilization – the 1st critical step toward achieving self-sufficiency.

CONNEXTIONCHMO

Empowering Youth to Design Their Own Path — from Homelessness to Opportunity

2014 Annual Report

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through the Crisis Program

HOMELESS

YOUTH

HELPED

of these youth are from ST. LOUIS COUNTY

317 45%

HOUSING

of these youth were discharged to

safe and stable66%

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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDear Friends,

For more than fifteen years, Covenant House Missouri (CHMO) has been a place of hope and direction for teens who are homeless and disconnected. Over the last year, CHMO has worked to solidify and define our next era of service to this often overlooked group of young people.

In 2014, we completed our third year of a four-year partnership with the Deaconess Foundation. Through their investment in us as an Impact Partner, CHMO had the opportunity to make intentional investments in specific capacity building initiatives aimed at strengthening the core of the organization. As a result of this work, we outlined a plan to bolster our Board of Directors by formalizing recruitment and nominating structures as well as being proactive in identifying gaps in diversity in terms of skills and talents in addition to gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation.

We also invested in the leadership of the organization by providing specific and intentional training opportunities for directors and managers to grow their skills and competencies in a way that fosters a feedback-rich culture. The team continues to meet monthly to discuss how to consistently incorporate best practices in our daily work.

With the help of our Board of Directors, volunteers, staff and the youth we serve, Covenant House Missouri developed a three-year strategic plan to take us through FY 2018. The platform of the plan is a commitment to the mental health of the youth we serve. More than 50% of youth who enter our doors are impacted by a mental health issue – and we expect that number to continue to rise. Through expanded services, staff re-alignment and a shift to a clinical model of Trauma Informed Care, we will be more equipped to meet our youth where they are and support them more effectively as they design their own path to independence and opportunity.

The plan layers in an integration of our education and employment services and expanding our residential services to include an Independent Living Program which allows older youth to live in the community with continued support from us. Through an education model that includes employment and mental health components, the youth we serve will have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma and create a path to a long-term career.

Because of friends like you, CHMO opened our doors to 5,855 youth in FY 2014 and maintained the highest rankings with the Better Business Bureau achieving 20/20 and ranked among the top 4% of charities across the nation with a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator for our 5th consecutive year.

You are making a difference! Because of friends like you, the youth we serve are able to finally believe…

They are not alone.They are not invisible.They do have value.They do have a purpose.Thank you for making a difference.

Respectfully,

Suzanne WagenerExecutive Director

Board of Directors

Paul Kindl, Chair President, Kindl & Associates Dave Ryan, Vice Chair Area Sales Manager, Audi of America Marty Neville Hereford, Secretary Partner, Armstrong Teasdale LLP Diane Compardo, Treasurer Principal, Moneta Group Rodney GeeRetired, Edward Jones

Jim KlimtVice President of Sales, Duke Manufacturing

Jon NienasRetired, US Strategic Accounts Lead, Monsanto

Kathy PetersonNational Marketing Director, Monsanto

Colleen RaleyPartner, Marketing, Edward Jones

Vincent Sechrest Vice President of Network Services, SSE

Dave SmithRetired, VirTrus

Dan WoodsRetired, Mallinckrodt

Senior Management

Suzanne WagenerExecutive Director

Tammie BelkSr. Director, Programs

Lori BrandtDirector, Support Services

Kelly HieronymusDirector, Finance

Kristine RamseyDirector, Advancement

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Transitioning to IndependenceCHMO’s Transitional Living Program provides a stable and supportive living environment for youth while they work to develop the skills and tools needed to achieve adult independence.

Wrap-Around SupportCHMO provides a comprehensive array of Support Services to youth living at CHMO as well as those from the community. In addition to individual and family counseling, medical services, and weekday developmental drop-in programs, we offer programs that allow youth to design their own path from homelessness to independence.

HSE and Educational Services — includes adult basic education, tutoring, literacy education and HiSet (formerly GED) preparation, testing and certification. Upon enrollment, youth complete an initial assessment to determine their needs and develop a customized learning plan.

Reaching OutOur Outreach Team works to help youth in crisis by patrolling identified streets and neighborhoods offering emergency assistance. In FY 2014,

1,433 who were on the street and at-risk were provided services. Our goal, however, is to prevent youth from becoming homeless

3,865 attending high-risk high schools or detention centers participated in our Runaway Prevention presentations.

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*Given the enormous challenge of obtaining a HSE for our youth who test on average at a 5th grade reading, writing and math level, CHMO measures progress by increasing grade level(s).

were served through the Transitional Living Program

94% of these youth were successfully discharged to safe and appropriate living arrangements.

prior to discharge.

established savings accounts68%

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classes and tutorial services were provided to

178 youth

HSE YOUTH IMPROVED THEIR GRADE LEVEL40

4 YOUTH EARNED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY.*

THIS PAST YEAR,

85 YOUTH OBTAINED

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RECEIVING EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.

51 LIFE SKILLS

CLASSES were taught to youth

post-test results show that

89% OF YOUTHINCREASED THEIR KNOWLEDGE on subjects such as budgeting, cooking and interviewing skills.

Employment Services — are designed to prepare youth for the world of work and include an initial assessment, job readiness classes, expansive internship opportunities, career counseling and job placement.

Life Skills Classes – daily classes are offered on a variety of topics including: assertiveness training, budgeting and banking, cleaning, healthcare and hygiene, home maintenance and repair, money management and personal safety.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: EXECUTIVE SLEEP OUT

STAN MUSIAL HALL OF FAME GALA

On February 26, 2015, 20 St. Louis executives and community leaders came together to shine a light on the plight of youth who are homeless and disconnected. Lead by Chairs, Jay and Marnie Williamson, and Honorary Chairs, Curtis and Amy Francois, the group raised more than $213,000 to support Covenant House Missouri. Thank you!

“THE COVENANT HOUSE EXECUTIVE SLEEP OUT WAS LIFE CHANGING FOR SO MANY OF US. COMMUNITY LEADERS HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO STAND UP FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE NO VOICE AND WHO ARE TOO OFTEN INVISIBLE TO EVEN THEIR OWN FAMILIES.”— Curtis Francois

Stan and Lillian Musial were passionate about the plight of homeless teens. For more than two decades, the Musials dedicated their time and resources to help give these youth a voice in our community. On January 24, 2015, more than 230 community members joined together for the 7th Annual Stan Musial Hall of Fame Gala raising a record $260,000 (net) to support the work of Covenant House Missouri. The event was chaired by Diane Compardo and Ron Wienstroer, The Compardo Team at Moneta Group.

A highlight of the event was the keynote speech by Covenant House Missouri Alum, Kane Peters. Kane spoke about his life before Covenant House, how his time at Covenant House profoundly impacted his outlook on life and sent him down a positive path that he designed. Today, Kane is a Navy corpsman stationed in Chicago. In his words,

“IF IT WEREN’T FOR COVENANT HOUSE, I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT I WOULD BE ONE OF THE FOLKS YOU SEE ON THE STREET ASKING FOR SPARE CHANGE.”

$213,000 RAISED

$260,000 RAISED

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Have you ever really given much thought to the word “key”?

We all know what a key is and we have several: for our cars, our office, our home, etc.

We know what the word means depending on how it’s used. However, have you ever really considered what it could represent?

Jonathan has been living at Covenant House Missouri for two years. Just the other day, he was walking around with an enormous smile on his face. In his hand was the source of his happiness ... a KEY … to his very own apartment!

For Jonathan, the key represented his journey. A long and hard journey that challenged him to change the “tapes in his head” fueled by the stereotypes those around him held about who he was and what he was – and was not – capable of achieving. His journey …

From hearing voices to ...MENTAL STABILITY

From being addicted to ...NOW CELEBRATING 12 MONTHS OF BEING CLEAN

From being a “drop-out” to ... EARNING HIS GED

From being told he was worthless and a “throw-away” to ... UNDERSTANDING HE HAS VALUE AND A PURPOSEFrom being a kid who was easily taken advantage of by “family and friends” to ...A YOUNG MAN WHO UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF SETTING BOUNDARIES AND HOLDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

And, from being homeless to ... BEING AN INDEPENDENT YOUNG MAN WITH A KEY TO THE PLACE HE WILL NOW CALL HOME!

Your support was key to ensuring Jonathan’s success … thank you!

NOUN: A small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock, and that is inserted into a lock and turned to open or close it.

ADJECTIVE: Of paramount or crucial importance.

VERB: Be the crucial factor in achieving.

MEET OUR YOUTH — JONATHAN

key [ke] -

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HOW YOU CAN HELP?Your support empowers young people served by Covenant House Missouri to design their own path from homelessness to opportunity and independence. Learn more at www.covenanthousemo.org.

Join Us

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VolunteerDonating your time to tutor, conduct mock interviews, teach a class, be a part of our special events, or help out around the office – your time can have a huge impact!

DonateNo matter the amount, your investment goes a long way…

$25 PROVIDES SEVERAL MEALS TO YOUTH IN CRISIS CARE

$100 GIVES A YOUNG PERSON WHO IS HOMELESS A WARM AND SAFE BED FOR A NIGHT

$250 ALLOWS A YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN STRUCTURED DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES INSTEAD OF HANGING OUT ON THE STREET CORNER

$1,000 SUPPORTS 10 YOUTH TO ENHANCE THEIR EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS BY PARTICIPATING IN OUR 7-DAY EMPLOYMENT SKILLS CLASS

IN FY 2014, OUR VOLUNTEERSDONATED 1,206 HOURSTO SUPPORT THE YOUTH WE SERVE!

NET ASSETS = $2,997,872

$3,188,214TOTAL

PROGRAM SERVICES

$2,875,461

MANAGEMENT& GENERAL

$229,129

FUNDRAISING

$83,624

EXPENSES

FUNDING GROWTH!2014 Audited Financial Data

CONTRIBUTIONS FROMINDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS

& PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS

$1,101,712

CONTRIBUTEDSERVICES

& MERCHANDISE

$58,776

GOVERNMENTGRANTS

SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE (NET)

$358,854

$841,000

COVENANT HOUSE INTERNATIONAL

SUPPORT

INVESTMENT &OTHER INCOME

$40,265

$3,289,461 TOTAL

$888,854

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MISSIONTo serve suffering children of the street, and protect and safeguard all children … with absolute respect and unconditional love.

VISIONTo lead change that challenges homeless youth to pursue a life of opportunity.

PRINCIPLESImmediacyYoung people come to us in crisis and we provide for their basic human needs – food, clothing, a shower and medical attention – immediately.

Sanctuary We provide safety to protect our youth from violence and degradation.

Communicating ValuesWe show our young people that caring relationships are based on trust, respect and honesty.

StructureWe provide structure and reasonable expectations so our youth can focus on their futures.

ChoiceWe help our youth make positivechoices and encourage them tobelieve in themselves.

Covenant House Missouri has more than 16 years of experience in providing quality services to youth who arehomeless and disconnected. Learn more about our services at www.covenanthousemo.org.

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Covenant House InternationalCovenant House Missouri is part of a network of 21 sites spanning from Alaska to Central America that servedmore than 61,000 homeless and at-risk youth last year. Covenant House is the largest privately funded child-careagency in the Americas.

Covenant House Missouri 2727 North Kingshighway Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63113 314.533.2241www.covenanthousemo.org