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Four Rivers Resource ServicesAnnual Report 2010

MissionFour Rivers Resource Services, Inc. is established to enable individuals with disabilities

and other challenges to attain self-dependence and natural interdependence, inclusion in normal

life experiences and opportunities, and general life enrichment, by working with them,

their families and the communities we serve.

Four Rivers AT A GLANCE

• Private,not-for-profitorganization

• 14counties served

• 325+employees

• 283 Adult Day service recipients served (unduplicated count)

• 39 kids served by KidStuff Preschool

• 86 families served by Healthy Families

• 87 individuals supported by Community Living

• 18new job placements by JobSource

• 4,174.93squaremiles covered by Ride Solution

2 Four Rivers Resource Services Annual Report 2010

Welcome...Join us in a look at our 2009 - 2010 year... As you will read in the next few pages, many lives have been changed and people empowered as a result of their self-determination and staff encouragement. That is what the Four Rivers Mission and passion has been and will continue to be. We have seen many changes and growth in various areas this past year. No matter the growth and changes that we experience, our Mission continues to be our focus and guide in serving people with disabilities and other challenges. The next few pages are a description of who we are and what we have accomplished through serving and helping one another. And now... a time to reflect.

CONTENTS4 Healthy Families

6 KidStuff Preschool

8 Ride Solution

10 Housing

12 Industrial

14 Community Living

16 Adult Day Services

18 Employment Services

20 Employment and Volunteer Sites

21 Board of Directors

22 Staff Anniversaries

23 Development Update

24 Donors

25 Financial Summary/Partners

26 In Memory

27 Contact Us

Linda and Erica practicing their bowling skills for the Special Olympics Regional meet.

Paula and Jennifer enjoying a nice day at the park.

On the Cover:Larry, Mandy, Peggy and her mother, Marilyn and Shana visiting the Indiana Statehouse.Page 2:Far left picture - Steve Sacksteder, Executive Director, intently watching Rick, an employee of SCARC Industries, sew a Tank Identification Panel.Center picture - KidStuff Preschool Summer Day Camp participants enjoying a sunny day on their field trip to East Side Park.Far right picture - Amy cleaning at her employment site, Johnson Law Office.

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“In the three years they were with us, we saw them grow as parents.”

MaryNorris,

HealthyFamilies’ServicesCoordinator

F a m i l y

Daviess – Martin

Healthy Families

is to support

and to serve new

parents in

Daviess and Martin

Counties

in an effort to

help families be

all they can be by

promoting the

supportive

environments

that optimize

child growth and

development

and encourage

resilient, healthy

families.

• 68% children received immunizations

• 94% of families served meet the national poverty guidelines

• 100% children with a physician whom they see regularly

• 99% children received well child visits

• Age group of mothers served: 13 – 19 (35%),

20 – 29 (53%), 30 – 39 (12%)

HealthyFamiliesIndianafundsDaviess–MartinHealthyFamiliestoprovideservicestofamiliesinDaviessandMartinCountiesforthepurposeofassessmentandhomevisiting.Daviess-MartinHealthyFamiliesreceiveda$231,604grantfromHealthyFamiliesIndianawith$236,964spent.Externalfundingsourcescoveredadditionalprogramexpenses.

Interesting Facts

• 86 families served

• 3 families graduated

• 1,451 home visits

• 98% satisfaction rate

• Ethnicity of mothers served: white (84%), hispanic/latino (15%), asian/pacific islander (1%)

Love,growth,security,supportandstrongbondsaretheattributesthattakeahouseholdandmakeitintoahealthyfamily.

Kayla,Christopherandtheirson,Zaos,enrolledintheHealthyFamiliesprograminMarchof2007whenZaoswasundertwomonthsold.Heisnowaveryhealthy,happy,enthusiasticthreeyearoldandHealthyFamilieshasbeentherewiththefamilyforeverymilestoneZaos,andhisparents,havereached.

“IlikeeverythingaboutHealthyFamilies.Iwouldn’tchangeanythingabouttheprogramandwouldrecommendtheprogramtoothers,”KaylastatedaboutherexperiencewithHealthyFamilies.

Duringthosethreeyears,HealthyFamilieshashelpedKaylaandChristopherlearnhowtofindaffordablehousingandchildcareontheirown,aswellasteachingthemskillstointerviewforandkeepjobs.TheFamilySupportSpecialist,KimEaton,helpedKaylaandChrislearntheparentingskillsnecessaryforthemtoeffectivelyteachZaoseverythingheneededfromstackingblockstopottytrainingtonamingcolors.TheyalsolearnedthepositivedisciplineskillsthatallowedthemtoteachZaostobethewell-behaved,fun-lovingboyheisnow.

“IhadthepleasureofworkingwithKayla,ChrisandZaoswhileKim,theirregularFamilySupportSpecialist,wasonleave.IthoughttheywereagreatfamilyrightoffasIwatchedthemdelightintheirson.IwasamazedtoseetheconnectionthatChrishadwithZaos.Theirfather-sonbondisverystrongandtheyreallyenjoyeachother,”statedMaryNorris,HealthyFamilies’ServicesCoordinator.

“Inthethreeyearstheywerewithus,wesawthemgrowasparents”Marystated.TheyencouragedbothsocialandphysicaldevelopmentinZaos.Hedevelopedintoamuchlovedandwellbehavedtoddler.

BothparentsearnedtheirgraduationfromHealthyFamiliesbyshowinggrowthinmanyareasandbecauseoftheinvestmentthey’vemadeintotheirfamily.HealthyFamilieswantstocongratulatethisfamilyontheirachievementsoverthepastthreeyearsandontheirgraduationfromtheHealthyFamiliesIndianaprograminAugust.

Zaoshassecureattachment,afoundationoflove,whichwillallowhimtobecreative,braveandopentocontinuinghiseducationinbothschoolandlife.

F a m i l y H e a l t h y F a m i l i e s


“We are so pleased with his outcome, and he could have never

done it without your help.”

Trey’sFamily

F u t u r e

F u t u r e K i d S t u f f P r e s c h o o l

KidStuff Preschool is

a developmental

preschool that

offers individual and

group activities to

provide attention to

the learning styles

and needs of each

child.

Interesting Facts

Mostkidsenjoysummerandaresadtoseeitend.However,Treywasexcitedforthesummertoendbecauseheknewhewouldgettorideonthebusandcomebacktoschool.

TreyattendedKidStuffPreschoolfortwoyears.Duringthosetwoyears,hemadequiteanimpressiononothers,includingKidStuffPreschoolstaff.Hislivelybutsweetpersonalitymadeforafunandinterestingstudenttoteach.

WhenMs.Shelly,Trey’spreschoolteacher,wasaskedtodescribehim,shesaidthisabouthim,“He’sreallycooperative.Whenweworkedonacademicpapershe’dalwayssay‘I’mready’.Hewasreallygoodatacademicsandwasareallysmartboy.Hewasalsoverysweet.”Shewentontomentionheenjoyedartsandcrafts.Hehadareallybigimaginationandwouldbeengrossedineverythingheworkedon.

Shealsotoldabouthislivelypersonalitythatcausedhertohavetoexplainsomethings.Shetoldhowshewasinstructingthestudentstobequietbyputtingherhandtohermouthandsaying“shh”asameanstodemonstratehowtobequietandlisten.Trey’sfamilytoldMs.Shellyhowhewenthomeandtoldhisfamily“Shh,Ms.Shellysaidtobequiet.”Ms.Shellysaidshehadtoexplainshewasdemonstratingtothestudentshowtobequietandwasnottellingstudentstotelltheirfamiliestobequiet.

AfterhistwoyearsatKidStuffPreschool,hehasnowgraduatedtokindergarten.Hisfamilyspokeoftheirappreciationfortheprogram,hisloveforschoolandhiswonderfuloutcome.Trey’sfamilycommentedoneverythingthathadbeendonetohelpTreyduringpreschool.

Hisfamilystated,“Wearesopleasedwithhisoutcome,andhecouldneverhavedoneitwithoutyourhelp.”TheywentontomentionhowmuchhelovedgoingtoschoolandhopedheenjoysanotherschoolasmuchashedidKidStuffPreschool.Finallytheymentioned,“Sowewanttosayaspecialthankyoutoallofyouandprayyouallcontinueinyourgreatworkwithkids.”

• 21 returning students from previous school year • 18 new students • 15 students graduated to kindergarten• 3 graduating students will receive regular education with only part-time special education services

• 12 graduating students will be placed in regular education and will require no special education

The KidStuff Preschool is provided in conjunction with the Daviess - Martin Special Education Cooperative. KidStuff Preschool offers half-day classes for 3 – 5 year olds from 2 to 4 days per week. The classrooms, located in Washington and Loogootee, maintain a ratio of no more than 5 children per adult and are run by experienced, licensed teachers. KidStuff Preschool is open to the public. Preschool staff work with the Special Education Cooperative, parents, other professionals and community organizations to provide individualized education for children with or without special needs.

• 39 total students served• 13 summer day camp participants


“It was hard to ask for help after my husband died, but Ride

Solution gave me the independence I lost. They are so helpful and friendly.”

Donna

A c c e s s

A c c e s sRide Solution is a

coordinated

public

transportation

service established

to provide safe,

dependable

and affordable

transportation to

all who reside in

their service area.

Interesting Facts

R i d e S o l u t i o nIndependenceandfreedomaretwothingsmostpeopledon’tthinkaboutuntilitisgone.Mostpeopledonotthinkaboutthedailytaskofgettingintheircaranddrivingtoworkorotherplaceswitheaseandconvenience.Whenthingshappenandtheeaseandconvenienceonceenjoyedarenolongerpresent,concernandnotknowingwheretoturnbecomeareality.

Donnawasaworkingwoman(working60plushoursperweek),acaregiverforherparents,awifeandagrandmother.InNovember1996,shesufferedamassivestrokeanditturnedherlifeupsidedown.Shehadtolearntowalk,talk,feed,swallowanddressherselfalloveragain.

Alongwiththestrokecamefeelingsofhelplessnessandfear.Thissituationonlyworsenedwiththepassingofherhusband.Nowshewashomealone.Donnawasnotwithinwalkingdistancetoanything.Shelivesinthecountryand,asaresultofthestroke,hadtosurrenderherdriver’slicense.Donna’sadultchildrenhavejobsandfamiliesoftheirownwhichmakesitdifficulttoprovidethetransportationsheneeds.

“IwanttobethereformymothertohelpinanywayIcanandtohonormyfather.However,duringthedaytheretrulyisnooneinmyfamilytotakemomtotheplacesshenotonlywantstogobutneedstogo.ThisiswhereRideSolutioncomesin,”statedDonna’sdaughter,Lori.

Shecontinued,“Momstruggleswithfeelingsofbeingaburdentoherfriendsandfamily.Asmuchaswetellhersheisnot,youcanonlyimaginehowhumblingitwouldbetoaskforeverysinglerideeverytimeyouwanttoleaveyourhome.ThisiswhereRideSolutioncomesin.Ithasgivenherindependenceback.”

RideSolutionhasnotonlyenhancedDonna’slife,butherdaughterLori’slifeaswell.Lorisaidshedoesn’thavetofeelguilty,admittedlyself-imposed,aboutworkingandtryingtoseeifasubstitutecanfillinatworksoshecantakehermomsomewhere.Loristatedherappreciationfortheprogram.“Itrulycannotexpressenoughwhatthiswonderfulprogramhasdoneforherlife.Ithasgivenherfreedom.Thankyoufromthebottomofmyheartforthisprogram.”

Donnacontinued,“Itwashardtoaskforhelpaftermyhusbanddied,butRideSolutiongavemetheindependenceIlost.Theyaresohelpfulandfriendly.”Shewentontosay,“RideSolutionhasre-openedmylife.“

• Ride Solution is nearing the 1 million mile mark for trips• 2 counties were added with a total of 10 counties served in 2010

• WATS (Warrick Area Transit System) began operation with a Newburgh and Chandler route

49,519

16,536

27,406 25,569

10,1227,466

11,2167,583

Passenger Trips Daviess

Dubois

Gibson

Greene

Martin

Pike

Sullivan

Warrick

35%

6%

26%33%

Trips By PurposeEmployment

School

Medical

Other (ADS, Shopping, Errands & Social)


“He has never been late with his portion of the rent. In fact,

he is usually early.”

RitaSmith,

IndependencePlace’spropertymanager

H o m e

H o m eThe Four Rivers

Housing

services vision and

purpose is to

develop

opportunities

for people with

disabilities, low

to moderate

income families

and the general

public in

f inding safe,

affordable and

accessible

housing in our

communities.

Interesting Facts

H o u s i n gAfreshstart,anewbeginningiswhatwasneededforAllen.AllenwashomelessandtemporarilylivingintheRooseveltMission.

WorkOneemployee,HeatherYung,calledIndependencePlace’spropertymanager,RitaSmith,toinquireaboutanapartmentforagentlemanshewashelpingfindemployment.ShehadheardIndependencePlacehadahomelessunit.Atthetime,IndependencePlacehadnothingavailable,butseveralmonthslaterthehomelessapartmentunitbecameavailable.

Inthemeantime,AllenbeganworkingwithHamiltonCenter,FourRiversResourceServicesandVocationalRehabilitation.Hefoundapart-timejobandwasveryanxioustofindaniceplacetolive.HeatherbroughthimtoIndependencePlacetofilloutahousingapplicationandeventuallyhewasapprovedtomoveintoanapartment.

IndependencePlacehastwoapartmentsspecificallydesignatedtoservethehomelesspopulationinGreeneCounty.Thisprogramoffersrentersassistanceinmakingmonthlyrentalpaymentsforaperiodoftwelvemonths.Theresidentsarerequiredtopayasrentanamountequalto30%oftheirgrossmonthlyincome,paytheirownutilityexpensesandmustagreetoamonthlymeeting.ResidentsmustalsobeactivelyparticipatinginsupportiveservicesprovidedbyFourRiversResourceServices,aswellasothersupportservicessuchasHeadStart,GEDclasses,Section8,WorkOneorbegainfullyemployedtoshowprogressandabilitytoobtainself-sufficiency.

AllenqualifiedfortheSelf-Sufficiencyprogramandagreedtoitsconditionsandsignedanagreementtofollowthestepsnecessarytoreachhisgoaltobeself-sufficient.

AllenmovedintohisnewhomeonMay19thofthisyear.IndependencePlace’spropertymanager,RitaSmithstatesthisaboutAllen,“Hehasneverbeenlatewithhisportionoftherent.Infact,heisusuallyearly.Hekeepshisplacecleanandfollowsalltherequirementsintheagreement.”

WhenAllenwasaskedabouthisexperiencehesaid,“Ilikemyjobandithashelpedmereachindependence.I’mtryingtosaveforacarandamseekingabetterpayingjob.IappreciatethehelpthatHeatheratWorkOneandRitawithFourRivers/IndependencePlacehavegivenme;ithasbeengreat.”

Completed Projects

• Plainville Group Home renovation was completed with 8 units and currently has 8 tenants

• Independence Place Apartments was finished with 32 units and houses 68 tenants

• Single family home in Sullivan was built that now has 5 tenants

Current Projects

• Liberty Place will consist of: 20 duplexes, 5 town house units and 7 single family homes (Completion early 2011)

• Covered Bridge Apartments will consist of 24 units located in Washington (Completion summer 2011). It will also house the Four Rivers Community Living Division central office.


“I am now able to stand on my own two feet.”

Mabel,

QualityAssuranceSpecialistforSCARCIndustries

Q u a l i t y

Q u a l i t yThe Four Rivers

Industrial

Divisions produce,

manufacture

and distribute

products for

local, state and

federal

employers who

want to add an

experienced and

dependable

workforce to

their existing

operations.

I n d u s t r i a l

Interesting Facts

Sevenyearsago,MabelBurdettehadprettywellgivenup.Shehadjustburiedherfather.Shehadbeendiagnosedwithtypetwodiabetesandherdoctortoldhershewasgoingtodiebecauseofherweight.

Mabelstated“Iwassufferingfromdepression,lackofself-confidenceandworthlessness.Igenerallyhatedhavingtofaceeachnewday.”

ShereceivedajobwithSCARCIndustries,FourRivers’SullivanCountyIndustriallocation,andherfirstdaysheknewshewasgoingtohateitandnoonewasgoingtowanttobearoundher.However,shewasapproachedbysomeofwhatshesaidwere“thefriendliestpeople”shehadevermet,andshesoonfoundshewasrelaxing.

Overthecourseofaweek,shebegantotrulylikeherjob.Everybodywasacceptingofherwithoutbeingjudgmental.Eachday,shewaspraisedforajobwelldoneandnotbelittledforhermistakes.Shesoonfoundshehaddevelopedself-confidenceinherabilitytofitintosociety.Itwasn’tlongbeforeshestartedtoloseweightandcomeoutofhershell.Mabelstated“Inowhadapurposeinlifeandlookedforwardtoreportingtoworkeveryday.”

Eachday,shefacednewchallengesasshewasgivennewjobstotry.Inthebeginningshewasafraidoffailure,butastimeprogressed,shelearnednoonewasperfect,andthateveryonemakesmistakes.

“Ichangedfromsomeonewhowasafraidtotrynewjobsintosomeonewhothrivedontheprospectoflearningsomethingnew.Igrewalittlestrongereveryday.Bytacklingnewopportunitiesastheybecameavailable,Idevelopedskillsthatallowedmetonotonlyexcelatwork,butalsoovercomeadversitiesathomeandinthepublic.”

Today,shehasbeenworkingatSCARCIndustriesfornearlysevenyearsandisnowtheQualityAssuranceSpecialist.Thereisalotofstressandpressureassociatedwithherjob,aswellasmanydemandsonhertime,butsheisprepared.

“I’mnolongerafraidtospeakmymind,totakechargeofasituationortostandupforwhatisright.EverymorningItakeadeepbreathandtacklethedemandsofmyjobwithdeterminationtosucceed.”

Sheremindsherselftotakehertimeanddojustonejobatatime.Shelooksforwardtothechallengesoftomorrow,“Iamnowabletostandonmyowntwofeet.ThankGodforFourRiversandeverybodywhohelpedmethroughmydarkestdays.Youreallymakeadifference.”

• 8,940 sewn & assembled Air Force Battle Uniform Coats

• 7,707 sewn & assembled Gun Barrel Carrying Cases for DSCC

• 460 sewn & assembled Gun Barrel Carrying Cases for MICOR

• 33,000 sewn & assembled vinyl Rainsuit Straps

• 47,076 sewn Cold Weather Drawers

• 3,303 sewn Web Doors

• 2,066 scraped Aegis Containers

• 24,000 assembled elastic Rainsuit Straps

Contracts• Allomatic - clean felt filters• Crane NSWC - scrape Aegis Containters• Dept. of Defense, Defense Supply Center/Columbus - sew & assemble Gun Barrel Carrying Cases• Dept. of Defense, Defense Supply/Philadelphia - sew & assemble Air Force Battle Uniform Coats & Cold Weather Drawers

• Indiana Dept. of Transportation - manufacture red Danger Flags & arm or leg Reflective Bands • MICOR Industries - sew & assemble Gun Barrel Carrying Cases• RAUCH Industries - sew large Web Doors• NASCO - sew & assemble vinyl Rainsuit Straps• NASCO - assemble elastic Rainsuit Straps


“What I like most about the services that Four Rivers provides me and my brother is that they allow me

to be more independent...” Caleb

S u p p o r t C o m m u n i t y L i v i n g

S u p p o r tCommunity

Living options

provide people

the amount of

support they need

to live in various

community

environments.

Supervised

group living

arrangements are

available in the

group homes.

Supported

Living

services allow

individuals to live

in various settings

with supports.

Interesting Facts

C o m m u n i t y L i v i n gSupport,friendshipandcareforoneanotherarewordsthatdescribetheservicestheCommunityLivingDivisionendeavorstoprovide.Thesevaluesguidetheirstaff’sapproachtocaringfortheindividualstheysupport.Asseeninthefollowingtestimonials,thosesamevaluesarereciprocatedbytheindividualstheyserve.

“IhaveworkedwiththeLemondboys(Calebandhistwinbrother,Bryan)forthepastyearandahalf.InotonlyhavelookedforwardtocomingtoworkeachandeverydaybecauseIgettoworkwiththem,butIalsohavetwooftheverybestfriendsanyonecouldeverwant.IneverthoughtthatI’dbedoingthiskindofwork,letaloneworkingjustfiveminutesawayfrommyhouse.ThetimethatI’veputintoworkhasmademevalueeachandeveryday!TheLemondboysaretwoofthemostamazingpeopleyouwillevermeet.Thestufftheycandostillamazesmetothisveryday.Youguysareawesome,thankyouforeverything!”Spencer

“WhatIlikemostabouttheservicesthatFourRiversprovidesmeandmybrotheristhattheyallowmetobemoreindependent,ratherthanrelyingonmyparentsallthetime.Theyalsohelpmeoutwithhouseholdchoresthatnormallywouldn’tgetdone,ifIdidn’thavetheirservices.Theyalsomakeeachdayfunbythewaytheyinteractwithme.Theyalsotaketimetoseethatthey’vedonetheirjobandtoseethatmyneedshavebeenmet.Thankyou,FourRivers!”Caleb

• 87 consumers served last fiscal year

• 11 counties served:

Daviess, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Pike, Posey, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Vigo and Warrick

• 95% satisfaction rate

Comments received from a family: “Services Audrey receives have made her more social and more talkative.” – Linda Wilson, parent

Terry,aconsumerintheSupportedLivingprograminKnoxCountystates“IhavebeenworkingwiththeBackHomeinIndianaAllianceforthepasttwoyears.FRRShasassistedmewithsomeofthepaperworkthatwasassignedandhasprovidedmewithtransportationtoandfromthemeetings.”

TerrysaidhealsoenjoystheFRIENDSself-advocacygroupthatheisanactivememberofinKnoxCounty.HeservedasthePresidentofthatgroupfortwoyearsandcurrentlyassistswithnotifyingothermembersofthemeetingsandevents.Henoted“FRRSstaffmakessurethatImakeittoallthemeetingsandevents,aswellastoallofmymedicalandotherappointments.”

Finally,TerrymentionedthatheishappyaboutbeinginvitedtobeamemberoftheHumanRightsCommitteefortheCommunityLivingDivisionandislookingforwardtothequarterlymeetingsandhisinvolvementwiththisgroup.Terry, a Supported Living consumer,

is all smiles!


“He loves it so much he has asked for more hours so he can volunteer more.”

ArlaHelderman,

GCDS’CommunityResourceConsultant

C o n n e c t A d u l t D a y S e r v i c e s

C o n n e c tAdult Day

Services are

available to

participants

and offer

facility based

services or

community

volunteer opportunities

through

Connections.

The Benefits

Information

Network helps

people understand

their benefits and

work. The Life

After School

Project assists

students discover

the world of work

while in school.

A d u l t D a y S e r v i c e s

Interesting Facts

Volunteeringistwo-fold:givingandreceiving.KennyhasbeeninvolvedwithFourRiversResourceServicessince2003.ServicessuchasConnectionsprovideopportunitiesforindividualswithdisabilitiestovolunteerintheircommunitybyusingtheirinterestsandlikesmatchedwithcommunityopportunities.ThroughConnectionsservices,KennyisnowavolunteerattheLintonCommunityFoodPantrythatismadeupofsixLintonchurchesandthecommunity.Individualsorfamiliesinneed,primarilyintheLintonSchoolarea,mayutilizethefoodpantryonceamonth.

Volunteeringisaboutgiving.Kennysayshelikestovolunteerbecause“itgivesmesomethingtodo.”Heusuallyvolunteerstwiceamonthandisresponsibleforassistingwiththeunloadingofthedeliverytruckandstockingtheshelves.Whenhegetsalltheshelvesfilledup,heknowshehascompletedhisworkandfoodisreadyandavailableforanyonewhomightneedit.

“Helovesitsomuchhehasaskedformorehourssohecanvolunteermore,”saidArlaHelderman,GCDS’CommunityResourceConsultant.Kennytakesgreatprideinhisvolunteerworkandhashadtheopportunitytomeetmanynewfriends.TheotherLintonCommunityFoodPantryvolunteersenjoyhimandhisworksomuchthey’verequestedformorevolunteersfromtheConnectionsservice.

Volunteeringisalsoaboutreceiving.Kennyisalikeableyoungmanandasaresultofhisvolunteerexperience,hehasbecomemoresociableandisnotasshy.Asthepantrycontinuestoexpand,hewillhavethechancetomeetmorepeopleandtouchmorelives.

“Iamonlyone,butIamone. Icannotdoeverything,butIcandosomething.

AndIwillnotletwhatIcannotdointerferewithwhatIcando.”

EdwardEverettHale

• 48 volunteer sites

• 19 Life After School Project employer sites

• 11 students served through the Life After School Project

• 283 consumers served

• 83% family provider satisfaction rate

• 98% consumer satisfaction rate

Adult Day Services happenings…

• Purdue Extension Office, visits local facilities to do group and individual classes on cooking, nutrition, food safety and group exercises.

• SOAR (adult literacy) tutors individuals on a weekly basis

• Ole time Karaoke visits on a monthly basis where individuals participate in sing - alongs, karaoke and also have dancing music.

• Adult Day services provide many classes for participants in the facilities such as: music, group and individual exercise, cooking, nature, sports and arts and crafts.

• The Life After School Project has been operating in Greene and Sullivan Counties through the support of the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative. The Life After School Project partners with local employers to assist students in gaining work experience. This past school year the number of partner employer sites has grown from 3 employers to 17 employers!


“I like the money. I like how the people treat me, too.”

Joe

V a l u e d E m p l o y m e n t S e r v i c e s

V a l u e dJobSource

Employment

services work

with Vocational

Rehabilitation to

pair a person with

a job that matches

their skills,

experience and

likes. Staff can

help people

discover what kind

of job is a good

match, as well as

provide support

to help find, learn

and keep a job.

E m p l o y m e n t S e r v i c e s

Interesting Facts

Retirement,formost,isamuchanticipatedrespitefromalifetimeofwork.ForpeoplelikeJoe,itisjustatransition.

JoeretiredfromCraneNavalBasewherehehadworkedinthePublicWorksDepartmentforthirty-twoyears.However,hedoesnotliketobeidleanddecidedtocontinueintheworkforce.HehadheldpreviousjobsbutwasreferredtoJobSource,FourRivers’employmentprogram,forajobplacementbyVocationalRehabilitation.

Thestateoftheeconomyproveddifficultatfirsttryingtofindemploymentforhim.DuetoJoe’sage,JobSourcestaffcontactedAARPforaprograminwhichhequalified.AARPwasablethroughincentivemoneytopayJoe’swagessothathecouldworkwithalocalnon-profitthatotherwisecouldnotaffordtopayhim.TheDaviessCountyMuseumwasinneedofajanitor,butwasunabletopayforsomeone.AARPhadincentivemoniesandJoehadjanitorialskills.This,combinedwiththeemploymentopportunityatthemuseum,securedthepositionforJoe.Itturnedouttobeawin-winsituationforeveryone.WhenJoestartedhisjob,heneededjobcoachingandreassurancetodothejobcorrectly.JobSourcestaffwasavailabletoassisthimasneeded.TheyalsoassistedhimincompletingamealapplicationattheSeniorCentersohecouldenjoyahotmealforhislunch.TransportationwasanissueJoefacedbecausehedoesnotdriveanddependsonothers,suchashiswife,forrides.JobSourcestaffhelpedhimtomakearrangementswithRideSolution,apublictransitsystemandanotherFourRiversdivision,togetbackandforthtowork.

JobSourcestaffandDaviessCountymuseumstaffworkedtogethertoensureJoe’ssuccess.Hisco-workersraveabouthowcleanJoegetseverythingandtheywatchoutforhiswellbeing.Joestated“Ilikethemoney.Ilikehowthepeopletreatme,too.”JoeisveryproudofhisjobandcontinuallytellsothershowJobSourcestaffhelpedhimtofindemployment.

• 75% employee retention rate

• 18 total job placements

• 100% employee satisfaction rate

• 80% employer satisfaction rate

• 60 employment sites

Employer Comments:

• “Employee is a very good worker. I am very happy with him.”

• “We think this is a great program!”


Employment Sites

ADTAngell’s Food Center - LintonBloomfield SupplyBreckenridge Nursing HomeBuilder’s BestBurger King - SullivanCarla’s CateringCasey’s General Store - Linton, Sullivan & JasonvilleCharley Forms, IncCrane US Naval Commissary StoreDaviess Co. MetalDaviess Co. MuseumDenny’s RestaurantElks - SullivanFast Jack’s - GraysvilleFirst Chance CenterFirst Security InsuranceFish TalesFour Rivers Resource Services - Regional OfficeGlenburn Nursing HomeGreene Co. Developmental Svcs.Greene Co. HospitalGreene Co. MufflerHair Fanatix SalonHardees - WashingtonHarner TruckingHome Sweet Home CareHomestead RealtyIron Kettle RestaurantJack-n-Jill DaycareJohnson Law OfficeJP’s Fish-n-MoreK & K IndustriesKey AssociatesKnepp’s RestaurantLaurie’s FlowersLinton Fire DepartmentLinton First Christian ChurchLinton LibraryLinton Police DepartmentLinton Public LibraryLong John Silvers - WashingtonLyons Medical OfficeMartin Co. Healthcare & Rehabilitation CenterMartin Co. Recycling CenterMcClere ManufacturingMelton’s Tree ServiceMitchell Manor Nursing HomeNorthside Machine CompanyOdon Pharmacy

Odon Winkelpleck Public LibraryOwen Detective AgencyPampered Pets Paoli PeaksPark InnPeoples CleanersPerdue FarmsPhil Harris Golf CoursePro Bass Shop - LintonRed Door Daviess Co.Ruler Discount Grocery StoreSave-a-LotSCARC IndustriesSmith’s Hardware - DuggerSouthside ExpressSubway Restaurant - WashingtonSuper Walmart - Linton & WashingtonSuperior IceTaco Bell - WashingtonTriple “H” Gun ClubWalmart - SullivanWashington High SchoolWest Boggs Park

Volunteer Sites

Antioch Christian ChurchBethel United Methodist ChurchBreckenridge Nursing HomeCentral Christian ChurchCoffee CabinCross Roads Community ChurchCrossroads Mission StoreDaviess - Martin REMCDaviess Co. MuseumDugger Public LibraryEast Side ParkFirst Baptist Church - SullivanFirst Christian Church - SullivanFirst United Methodist Church - SullivanGreene Co. Developmental Svcs.Head Start Preschool - Loogootee & WashingtonHoosier Uplands - ShoalsKetchum Nursing CenterKidStuff Preschool - LoogooteeLinton Community Food PantryLinton Head StartLinton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Linton Public LibraryLoogootee Nursing CenterLoogootee United Methodist ChurchLyons Health & Living CenterMartin Co. Chamber of CommerceMartin Co. Healthcare & Rehabilitation CenterMartin Co. Recycling CenterMartin Co. State ForestMiller’s Merry ManorNine Mile United Methodist ChurchOur Father’s ArmsParkview Assisted Living CenterRide SolutionShoals Senior CenterShoals Volunteer Fire DepartmentSt. Vincent de Paul - WashingtonSt. Vincent de Paul StoreSullivan Co. 4-H FairgroundsSullivan Co. Animal ShelterSullivan ElementarySullivan Park & LakeVeale Creek TheatreWashington Animal Control & Adoption Facility

A special ThankYou

to the area businesses

and Indiana Vocational

Rehabilitation for making

employment and volunteering in

the community a possibility!

EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER SITES

“I love my job. It’s the best job ever.”- John , Iron Kettle Restaurant

“I like my job. I think I do a really good job.” - Chad

Employed at Taco Bell since 2004

“I really like my job. I really like this job better then my jobs in the past.”

- Brenda, Long John Silvers


BOARD MEMBERS 2009 - 2010FOURRIVERSRESOURCESERVICES(comprised of members from the three county boards)

Kenton Barnes, President Mary Lou Chapman, Vice-PresidentRay Hart, Treasurer Kathy Pennington, SecretaryCaroline Bumgarner Jerry LesterBryan Engleman Catherine LunderganDaniel Daluga Terry NorrisNoel Harty Ron StanleyConnie Lester

DAVIESS/MARTINCOUNTIESRay Hart, President Noel Harty, Vice-PresidentIrma Kavanaugh, Treasurer Paul Earles, SecretarySylvia Albaugh Scott DyeDon Bowling Bryan EnglemanCaroline Bumgarner Catherine Lundergan

Roberta Chappell Kathy Pennington

GREENECOUNTYKenton Barnes, President Jerry Lester, Vice-PresidentStacy Drew, Secretary/Treasurer Jane JonesRodney Bredeweg Connie LesterCharles Cox Jay Smith

Daniel Daluga Lynn Wininger

SULLIVANCOUNTYRon Stanley, President Terry Norris, Vice-PresidentMary Lou Chapman, Treasurer Drew Horner, SecretaryPhil Fitch Nancee SantusJill Hagemeier Bill Springer


OURDEDICATEDSTAFFEMPLOYMENT ANNIVERSARIES AS OF JUNE 2010

20-25YEARSOFSERVICEGayLynn Arvin Peggy Copeland Rachel Headley Steve SackstederJim Bennett Dixie Dailey Susan Moulden Clara TapscottRonee Clark Dean Dorrell Carla Pershing Deb Cook Darlene Hartley John Petho

15-19YEARSOFSERVICEJulie Baker Donna Ferree Jim Moulden Rita SmithSherry Bateman Rose Ann Halter Sandy Qualkenbush Sherri TredwayMary Berkshire Pam Irwin Brenda Shonk Rhonda WallisaBarb Brewer

10-14YEARSOFSERVICETerri Anderson Lana Drew Joy Mahurin Sara SchantzBettie Brenton Joan Gater Steve Miller Sandy SchnausTeresa Case Mark Hunter Erma Mischler Ronda TraskJudy Cox

5-9YEARSOFSERVICEPatricia Addington Peggy Cox Arla Helderman Michelle PadgettJoe Atkinson Rick Creager Sandra Henshaw William PattersonCindy Ball Rebecca Creager Angie Johns Jeanne PattersonAlpha Beckett Elizabeth Dayhoff Everett Johnson Becky PriceShana Birk Robin Duncan Michelle Klausmeier Colleen Sue RamseyKevin Blevens Marcia Ferguson Margaret Kristler Pamela ScalesBeth Browning Darlene Fougerousse Deneane Maak Angie Schopmeyer Mabel Burdette Kris Fry Jackie Mahan Marilyn SeidelLydia Campbell Tracey Fuzesi Emma “Mae” Meek Susan ShefflerSara Christopher Marilla Gater Elizabeth Morris Wanita ShowersSandy Clarke Catherine Granger Liviere Nolan Debbie SmithRhonda Cole Barbara Griffin Mary Norris Crystal VentersWilliam Cook Becky Guthrie Nikki Olsen Gaye Wagner-NorrisSharon Cooley Carl Hall Barbara Osborne Judy Winemiller


DEVELOPMENTUPDATEAileen S. Andrews FoundationFour Rivers Resource Services received a very generous grant once again from the Aileen S. Andrews Foundation, the overall purpose of which is to purchase much needed technological equipment. This grant has purchased many computers, printers and other updated equipment which have enhanced the organization as it becomes more efficient and effective in its operations.

Daviess County Community Foundation The Daviess County Community Foundation awarded the Life After School Project with a grant to promote Disability Awareness within Daviess County. The grant was used for a “Disability Awareness” event that featured several service providers and other community organizations of interest to individuals with disabilities. The event also featured speaker, Landon Turner. He was a very successful Indiana University basketball star and was headed for the NBA until a car accident left him unable to walk. The grant monies also funded a thirteen week radio campaign bringing attention to resources available to individuals with disabilities and awareness to the community.

Utilities District of Western Indiana-REMC Community Fund The Life After School Project received a grant from the Utilities District of Western Indiana – REMC Community Fund two years in a row with the intent to help cover transportation costs, uniforms, training, insurance and additional costs for the program.

Wabash Valley Community Foundation SCARC, Four Rivers Resource Services’ Sullivan County location, received a grant from the Wabash Valley Community Foundation for the purpose of purchasing technological equipment. Nine computers and three printers were purchased with this grant.

Annual Partnership Campaign Four Rivers Resource Services conducted its Annual Partnership Campaign in four of the counties served. The campaign was successful and the donations received help cover many aspects of the organization’s program and general related expenses.

Community Living staff with Landon Turner at Four Rivers’ Disability Awareness event.

Tiffany, Life After School Project participant, interns at the Hair Fanatix Salon. She will

be going to Beauty Academy after she graduates.

Jonathan interns in the lawn and garden department at Walmart in Linton.

A special ThankYouto the grantors and foundations who make our events and services possible due to their generosity!


OURGRACIOUSDONORSAnonymousAnderson-PoindexterAntioch Christian ChurchArnold, Ms. VirginiaArvin, Mr. & Mrs. Norman & MargieBailey Brothers Used Cars, Inc.Barron, Mr. & Mrs. Robert & BarbaraBauer, Dr. RickBaumert, Mr. & Mrs. Tom & BethBeasley, Mr. & Mrs. Ernest & GraceBledsoe, Mr. & Mrs. Charles & JaniceBloomfield State BankBoddy, Mrs. BarbaraBo-Mac’s Drive InBowling, Mr. DonBrown, Woodsmall & Hinkle PCBubalo, Mr. AlanChapman, Ms. Mary LouCharlotte’s Unique BoutiqueCompton, Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Mary JaneCompton, Ms. BethCompton, Ms. CharlotteCrane, Mr. & Mrs. Byron & NormaCrooks, Mr. DaveDaluga, Ms. BettyDant, Mr. Frank & Mr. JoeDelta Tau Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc.Duer, Mrs. BettyeDye, Mr. ScottDye, Ms. SusanDye, Mr. & Mrs. Henry & PatsyEarles, Mr. & Mrs. Paul & LoisEd Lee MortuaryFearnow, Mr. RandallFields, Mr. DanielFirst Christian ChurchFitch, Mr. & Mrs. Phil & LoriFrances, Mr. & Mrs. Michael & WinifredFraternal Order of Eagles #2442Gettinger Sr., Mr. JohnGood Shepherd Lutheran ChurchHaag Heating & Air ConditioningHagemeier, Ms. JillHalter, Mr. & Mrs. David & Rose AnnHart, Mrs. BarbaraHart, Mr. & Mrs. Ray & MarthaHasler, Mr. & Mrs. Delmar & JuneHayes, Mr. JeffreyHollon, Ms. ConnieHolstine, Ms. ShirleyHostetter, Mr. & Mrs. Clyde & Karen

Howell, Mr. R. JosephHunley II, Mr. & Mrs. Robert & DanaIndiana State Council, Knights of ColumbusJohnson, Ms. BarbaraJones Oil CompanyKappa Kappa Kappa, Inc./Alpha Theta ChapterKeller, Ms. ShastaKiwanisKlees, Mrs. ErnestineKnights of ColumbusKnights of Columbus Ladies AuxiliaryKramer, Ms. LindaLafollette, Ms. EvelynLaughlin, Mr. & Mrs. John & JoEllenLett & Jones Attorneys at LawLoyal Order of Moose, Inc. Lodge #1080Lundergan, Ms. CatherineMarathonMaxey, Ms. CarolynMcCracken, Ms. LindaMedsker, Ms. MelindaMidwestern Engineers, Inc.Morgan, Dr. J.P.Myers, Mr. & Mrs. Lavern & MarthaNASCONash, Ms. JenniferNational Circle D. of I. Maria Circle No. 598O’Connor, Mr. HermanO’Haver, Mr. & Mrs. Terrance & EthnaOld National BankPennington, Ms. KathyPeople’s National BankPerdue FarmsPirtle’s Fast FoodPleasant Hill United Methodist ChurchPowers DDS, Dr. ScottPsi Iota Xi Beta Beta ChapterRauth, Ms. BettyREMCSacksteder, Mr. & Mrs. Steve & DebSherfick, Mr. & Mrs. Larry & LindaSingleton, Mr. MikeSinnott, Mrs. JosephSmith, Mr. & Mrs. Bruce & KatieSmith, Mrs. RobertaSmith, Ms. PhyllisSmith, Dr. GreggSobecki, Mr. & Mrs. Dean & Brenda

Spitler, Mr. DavidSpringer InsuranceSt. Joseph’s Catholic ChurchSt. Martin Catholic ChurchSt. Mary’s Immaculate Conception ChurchSteimel, Mr. & Mrs. Jim & JanStoll’s Lakeview RestaurantSummers, Mr. & Mrs. William & BeverlyThe Copper BoxTraylor, Mr. & Mrs. Joe & GladysTruelove United Methodist ChurchTucker, Mr. & Mrs. Tom & ChristineUnger, Ms. MildredVFW Ladies AuxiliaryVFW Post 8589VFW Post 9395Vogler Law OfficeWalmartWalmart SupercenterWashington Chrysler CenterWilson, Ms. Kristi

A special ThankYou to donors for your generosity

and continued support!

KidStuffPreschoolreceivedagenerousdonationandkindletterfromthePleasantHillUnitedMethodistChurch.Thegenerousdonationwasgiven“InHonorofPamBarber”whohadbeenapreviousclassroomassistantformanyyears.

ThedonationwasusedtohonorPambypurchasingbirdhousefeedersthatthestudentswillgettoparticipateinbyputtingfeedintoitandwillgettoenjoyobservingthebirds.

ThankyoutoPleasantHillUnitedMethodistChurchforyourdonationandthankyoutoPamBarberforhermanyyearsofdedicationtoKidstuffPreschool!

Four Rivers Resource Services strives to maintain accurate records of all donations. If you feelyour name or organization has been inadvertently omitted from this list, please call 812.254.4471.


FINANCIALSUMMARYFISCAL YEAR 2010

Expense Totals1. Personnel $ 7,868,865.682. Supplies $ 614,694.203. Travel $ 464,753.114. Professional Fees $ 401,543.165. Equipment/Buildings $ 387,343.006. Occupancy $ 301,204.417. Other $ 1,152,794.86

Total Expenses $11,191,198.42

Bureau of Developmental DisabilitiesDaviess - Martin Special Education CooperativeDaviess CountyDaviess County CommissionersDubois CountyFederal Home Loan Bank of IndianaFederal Transit AdministrationGenerationsGibson CountyGibson County Community Foundation

PARTNERSPROGRAM FUNDERS AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDERS

73%

26%

1%

Revenue Fiscal Year 2010

Service/Contract

Public Support

Other

RevenueService/Contract 73%Public Support 26%Other 1%

Total Revenue % 100%

Great Lakes Capital Funding - Equity InvestorGreene - Sullivan Special Education CooperativeGreene CountyHealthy Families IndianaIndiana Housing & Community Development AuthorityIndiana Department of TransportationMartin CountyMedicaid Waiver ProgramMilestone VenturesNeighborhood Stabilization Program

NISHPike CountyPR Mortgage - Permanent Financing & Member DonationRTAPSouthern Indiana Development CommissionSullivan CountyToyota ManufacturingUnited Way of Daviess - Martin CountyUnited Way of Wabash ValleyVocational RehabilitationWarrick County

TransportationProvidersArea VII Area Agency on AgingCity of Jasper (OATS)Community LivingGibson County ARCGreene Co. Developmental Svcs.Pike Co. ARCRed Door Daviess Co.Red Door Martin Co.Senior & Family ServicesSouthern Indiana Resource Svcs.SCARC

70%5%

4%

4%

3%

4%

10%

Expenses Fiscal Year 2010

Personnel

Supplies

Travel

Professional Fees

Equipment/Buildings

Occupancy

Other


We sadly said “Goodbye” to the following special people during the past year. Board members, program participants,

staff - deeply missed, all. Their impact on our lives carries on...

RobertBicknellNovember19,1942-September3,2009

AliciaDavidsonOctober27,1981-June1,2010

VaughnDeckardJune5,1942-May2,2010

ThomasHiggins,Jr.April18,1951-June17,2009

RebeccaLundyApril24,1952-October27,2009

INMEMORY


CONTACTUS

Administrative OfficeFRRSHighway 59 SouthP.O. Box 249Linton, IN 47441Phone: 812.847.2231Fax: 812.847.8836Email: [email protected]

Adult Day ServicesGCDS - Greene Co. SCARC - Sullivan Co. Red Door - Daviess Co. Red Door - Martin Co.812.659.2197 812.268.4371 812.254.4471 812.295.4494

Community LivingMain ContactWashington Greene Co. Vanderburgh Co. 812.254.3207 812.659.2197 812.491.6000 IndustrialMain ContactSCARC Industries GCDS - Greene Co. Red Door - Daviess Co. Red Door - Martin Co. 812.268.4371 812.659.2197 812.254.4471 812.295.4494

KidStuff Preschool Ride SolutionMartin County Daviess County Main Contact812.295.4494 812.254.4471 812.257.0118

Healthy Families HousingMain Contact Main Contact812.254.4471 812.254.4471

Visit us on the web at: www.frrs.org


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