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SisterHouse

Annual Report

2017

SisterHouse is a sponsored ministry ofthe School Sisters of Notre Dame

Recovery is Possible

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SisterHouse Financial Statements

SisterHouse is tax exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Our revenue comes from individual donations, grants from corporations and foundations, church donations, fundraising, earned income, and a yearly contribution from the School Sisters of Notre Dame.

Like many nonprofits SisterHouse relies on donor contributions. Our contributors have continued to express their belief in our mission by providing monetary gifts. These donations keep SisterHouse accessible and open to serve the next woman in need.

We are truly grateful for the continued financial support provided by churches, grants, foundations, and individuals. We do not take your giving lightly. We are blessed to have you.

SisterHouse

Condensed Statement of Financial Position for the Year 2017$ %

income

$ 140,373 44.7% 155,000 49.4%

17,977 5.7%

Contributions & FundraisingGrantsProgram Fees

Interest 419 0.1%Total Income $ 313,769 100.0%

Expenses

$ 210,540 85.4% 4,707 1.9%30,880 12.5%

Program Services

Management and GeneralFundraising/reimbursement

Depreciation 308 0.1%

Total Expenses $ 246,435 100.0%

Increase in Net Assets 67,334Net Assets, Beginning 344,540Net Assets, Ending $ 411,874

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A Message from our T he Chair of the Board

SisterHouse has been aiding women in recovery for over 35 years! Our faith-oriented community is made possible because of your generosity. We are so very grateful for your support. The women of SisterHouse, past and present, have worked hard at transforming their lives and by being devoted to a rigorous multi-step program. You can be proud of the generous financial support you have provided in the past year. Along with each of you, we are proud of the women who walked through the door of SisterHouse for the very first time ready to do the truly hard work of creating a new life for themselves and others around them.

Our SisterHouse community welcomed Lisa Steward-Baugh to the staff in 2017 as our new Executive Director. Lisa came to us with many years of experience working with individuals in recovery programs. Additionally, 2017 was another successful fundraising year for SisterHouse with our two signature events, Spring Fling & Bling and Fall Fundraiser at FitzGerald's. Many new people were introduced to SisterHouse in 2017 and we are planning more events and opportunities for people to learn of our work and mission.

Thank you for your ongoing support and generosity.Susan Lescher, SisterHouse Board Chair

Our Mission

SisterHouse is a faith-oriented community of women that offers:

Temporary housing to women seeking recovery from substance abuseA safe environment of respect, order and peace

Opportunities for growth in self-esteem and spiritual maturity

Accountability and responsibilityResidents help to achieve responsible independent living

Women empowerment o participate constructively in society

Our Approach

SisterHouse espouses a holistic approach to recovery and works with a network

of agencies and supporters to provide:

Access to intensive substance abuse treatment, medical care and job

readiness training

Twelve-step based support (Alcoholics Anonymous)

GED and literacy tutoring services

Recreational activities, spiritual retreats and more

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SisterHouse 2017 Fundraisers

Spring Fling & Bling

Summer Gathering at Hamburger Mary's

Fall Fundraiser at Fitzgerald's

SisterHouse is always looking for new ways to partner with the community and add fundraisers to our

calendar. Do you have an idea for a fundraiser? Or would like an opportunity to work with a local non-

profit? Reach out! We want to hear from you! Tiffany Harrison tiffanymfh@gmail.com

Moments of Reflection from our Alumni

I'm Deirdre H.,

My SisterHouse experience started right after a 90-day treatment program in 2014. I was 52 then and had been involved with drugs and alcohol since I was 13. Coming into SisterHouse at a late age was not easy. I wasn't use to anyone having control over my life, except me. I also knew that I couldn't let fear or being uncomfortable stop me from getting the help that I needed to save my own life. I walked in the door of SisterHouse and immediately knew I was home. Ms. Rochelle opened the door and I felt her aura; It was firm but gentle and very motherly. All the characteristics needed to help me recover. When I was introduced to the meditation room, I was resistant. I had no idea that this was my introduction to my spiritual self. Moving forward, I embraced all the other components of the program, including the challenges I faced living with the other women in the house. It wasn't easy, but I learned to cope.

After completing the Cara Program I landed full-time employment at Rivers Casino, obtained my own place and eventually purchased a new car. Today, I work for the Board of Education. I also continue to do all the things I learned while at SisterHouse like; meditation, staying in contact with my awesome sponsor and prayer. I am also an active member of the SisterHouse Alumni, something I always wanted to do when I was a resident. I remember seeing the alumi come by and give their time and wisdom, and I wanted that. It was so inspiring for me.

I pray that I am a beacon of light for the next sister at SisterHouse.

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Thank you to ourur Donors

Academy of Our Lady Alumnae Association

Richard & Mary Anderson Archdiocese Of Chicago Council of Catholic Women

Ashley StewartMr & Mrs Donald BarteltJ. Brad & Kathy BarthLisa M. Steward-BaughJoel & Suzanne BelangerRonald & Lois BeluskoSandra BijouAaron & Lisa BilalMary Ann BloomDorothy BoboAnne Marie BrunnerKevin BurnsJackie CareyMargaret CarrollElizabeth CervantesErin CibulaLinda CibulaNancy CibulaDolores & Marie Coduto Dolores ColeSr. Claire Marie Czerwiec Sally DaytonMolly DespositoKaren DidierChristine FloodMary Ann FontanaLa Shawn FordPat GainesMike & Judy Garber Margaret Glass

Mary Fran Gleason Anne & James Grindle Richard & Gilmary Habenicht

Tiffany Harrison Timothy & Mary Grace Harrison

Donna Hemstreet Vicki Hickson-Camp Margaret HillChristine HullSuzanne Jackson Richard & Janet Jacob Hope JaegerSusan JeskeSusan JungBill & Sandy Keefe Sr. Lori Keen SSNDElizabeth Kerrigan Nicolle KevilJohn & Patricia KokumJoseph & Judy Larscheid Denise & Craig Larsen

Susan LescherMadelynn Macur Brousil Diane Maka AssetMarkMary Seat of Wisdom Parish Mater Christi Church Mater Christi Guild Bernard & Rosana Mayer Mary Jane McCartTeresa McCartinGahan Jacobs McDonald Laureen McDonough Nicholas & Linda Mirabelli

Sam & Noreen MoiniDennis & Mary MuddMary MulcroneMary Ellen MurphyMartin & Kathryn Nihill Cassandra NormanDennis & Jean NosekNotre Dame Learning Center, Inc. Nancy O'BrienSamantha O'KeefeMichelle OlsonSteven & Sharon Olson Marlene PannebiancoNathan & Kristine Partain Gerald J. & Mary Ann F. Pater Charles & Melanie Payne Jean PhelanLawrence PrestonPatrick Racey & Sheila Murphy Andrea RailaSarah ReinekeJoyce A. ReisCarmen RiosCarol RossiMildred SandersSchool Sisters of Notre Dame Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schultz Tim & Julie SchultzRobert & Dorothea Senechalle Elizabeth Shanahan

mailto:tiffanymfh@gmail.com

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Thank you to our Donors

Michael & Karen Shutty LaTanyaSimpson SisterHouse AlumnaePat SmuckAnne Marie SpiteriSSND - Sisters of Marian Village St. Giles Council of Catholic WomenSt. Joseph Catholic Church Women's Guild St. Mary's Council of Catholic Women St. Pius X Council of Catholic Women Barbara StannMarianne Stefanski Rosemary StewardScott StewardPat StibichLeanne StorchCarole SuvanichCheryl TatreauDenise ThompsonMr. & Mrs. Leonard TomaselloRegina UnderwoodJohn WalkerFr. Tom WalshLen WeberRichard & Diane Wemstrom Natalia WrightEdward & Mary Catherine WygonikSr. John ZulloElizabeth Zurowski

We are grateful to all our donors. It is only because of their

generous support that we are able to provide housing and

supportive services to women in recovery. We tried to be

as thorough as possible. If a name was accidentally

omitted, please receive our sincere apologies and notify us

so that we can correct our records.

Thank You

Thank you to the members of Saint Mary Men’s Club

that diligently help maintain the SisterHouse home

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Thank You Our Grantors

Academy of Our Lady Alumnae Association

AON Foundation

Ashley StewartAtlantic-Midwest Province School Sisters of Notre Dame

Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation

Carl Hendrickson Foundation

Chicago Teachers Union

Circle of Service FoundationFirst National Bank of Lagrange

Fred J. Brunner Foundation

George M. Eisenberg Foundation For Charities

Grant Healthcare Foundation Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc.

Helen Brach Foundation

Judy Family Foundation

JUSTGIVE

McKesson Corporation

Mary Seat of Wisdom Parish

Mater Christi Church Mater Christi Guild

Mazza Foundation Notre Dame Learning Center, Inc. Owens Family Foundation Racine Dominican Mission Fund Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Sage Foundation Saint Mary's Parish SisterHouse Alumnae SSND - Sisters of Marian Village St. Angela Activity Fund St. Giles Council of Catholic Women St. Ignatius Prep

St. Mary's Church Men's Club

St. Mary's Council of Catholic Women

St. Pius X Council of Catholic Women

Ten Thousand Villages Oak Park

The Dewan Foundation

The Women's Guild of St. Joseph Catholic Church

TJX Foundation

W.P. & H.B. White Foundation

Your Donations Make a Difference

$35.00 can help one lady a week in transportation to search for employment, housing referral, and family visits.

$50.00 can help two ladies with toiletries, laundry soap, deodorant, and other personal items.

$75.00 will support three ladies to obtain their birth certificate.

$160.00 will support eight ladies in getting their state ID.

$1,000.00 will help restore the family cycle by helping provide retreats on healing and building relationships and family events.

$5,000.00 will provide a wide range of educational opportunities including computer literacy, recovery education, tutoring in English and Math.

Donate on Line: www.sisterhousechicago.org

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SISTERHOUSE

25 Washington Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302

Phone: 773.626.0525

Fax: 773.626.3708

www.sisterhousechicago.org