Homes First 2022 Annual Impact Report

Annual Impact Report 2022

HO USING CRISIS Thurston County is struggling to solve a housing crisis that disproportionately impacts low-income residents. Recent studies show that we have 12,000 households on the edge of homelessness and 1,000+ are homeless. Rising housing prices and the increasing cost of living continue to exacerbate the affordable housing crisis in our region. Affordable housing is defined as paying no more than 30% of household income for rent. With a one-bedroom apartment’s rent locally averaging $1,310 a month, someone earning minimum wage must work three full-time jobs to afford this rent.

“Housing and health are inextricably linked. Their complex interplay determines whether neighborhoods, cities, and regions flourish or fall behind, and whether children thrive, and families succeed.

Weaving together smart housing, health, and economic security policy can create stronger, resilient, inclusive, prosperous communities.” Kalima Rose and Teddy Kỳ-Nam Miller (policylink. org/resources-tools/healthycommunities-of-opportunity).

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Homes First knows from its 33 years of working in this field that no statement could be more true. People of color are disproportionately impacted by the housing affordability crisis—an alarming trend that threatens the fate and wellbeing of the nation’s emerging majority, and indeed, the nation’s very prosperity. In growing and gentrifying areas, rising housing costs and stagnant wages have narrowed housing options and displaced vulnerable communities; at the same time, disinvesting to neighborhoods where housing is less expensive.

This is why using our scattered site model is more equitable and inclusive and drives a more diverse community. Rather than being set apart from the community in large apartment complexes, our residents remain anonymous which allows them to rejoin their community and honors their dignity. As we think about future housing policy, we need to be careful that we don’t focus so much on increasing production of new housing— important as that is—that we lose sight of a vast resource of housing

hiding in plain sight that can be preserved for the long-term for low- and very low-income households at a fraction of the cost of building new.

We couldn’t be more proud of the work all our staff did in 2022, to add six new homes to our portfolio.

Bringing us up to 51 homes serving over 300 people every year. Two of those homes were donated to Homes First, one from a private community member and one from a partnership between LOTT and the City of Tumwater. If you want to get involved in the work we do to give more people safe and healthy homes they can afford, we hope you’ll reach out and let us match your goals with our mission. president@homesfirst.org or ceo@homesfirst.org.

Mary Roberts, Board President Trudy Soucoup, CEO

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VA LUE S BEGI N AT HOME RESPECT: Instead of judging people by their past, stand

by them and help them build their future.

Treat them with respect and value the work it has taken for them to survive.

DIGNITY: Show each tenant that they are valued and worthy of being treated well, regardless of their past history.

EQUITY: When we approach each tenant with a

lens to what they need individually to be successful, they can believe that we want the best for them. They will also better understand our expectations and the outcomes.

PERSONAL Life is full of choices. Some are made for us and some we make for ourselves. We work RESPONSIBILITY: to empower people and support their life sustaining choices.

PARTNERSHIPS: Rather than being the answer to all our

tenants’ needs, we seek to partner with other groups to ‘share the load’. Community partnerships include the formal and informal community connections, collaborative projects, and relationships that address tenants needs and goals.

ongoing long-term relationships COMMUNITY: Building with organizations which complement our

program and meet the needs of our tenants is a powerful community development strategy.

It takes a network of services to make our community stronger.

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THE IMPAC T OF V OLU N TEER S IS IMME A SUR ABLE Homes First is beyond fortunate to have community members who support our mission and are willing to offer their time and talent as volunteers. “Thank you” seems wholly inadequate to express our gratitude!

We have many residents who do not have the capacity physical or otherwise - to maintain their property, so having volunteers who are willing to cut blackberries or hedges, and take on other heavy projects, helps to keep our homes in tip top shape.

This benefits our residents and our organization by helping us maintain good standing in the neighborhoods where we have

homes, reduces the pressure and stress on our residents to maintain the hard stuff, and ensures the safety and property values for everyone in the community.

The benefit of volunteer hours is currently calculated at $29.95/ hr. These generous groups have donated more than $17,500 in labor this year to Homes First.

The dollars are only part of it.

Having volunteers saves Homes First from paying someone to do the work, builds relationships with a wide variety of community members, and gives those who donate the opportunity to give back in a variety of ways.

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TH TH A A NK NK YO YO U U TO TO O O UR UR VOLU V OLU N N TEER TEER S S KELLER-WILLIAMS R E A L E S TAT E Keller-Williams Real Estate has been volunteering with us on their organization’s “Red Day” for numerous years and this year, they sent 38 folks who worked at two of our properties. One was a small 6 unit complex along with a house on the next lot where the volunteers worked in the community garden. They also worked on the yard of the house pruning, mowing, weeding, and general maintenance. Keller Williams donated fresh soil for

the community garden, which they delivered and spread. Part of that group also worked painting the interior of one of the homes.

The other project was cleaning up the yard of a property we had just purchased, which included pruning, weeding, mowing, and general clean up.

In September, Keller Williams came back to volunteer another day to finish painting the exterior of the small 6 unit complex. The project had been rained out two previous attempts, and finally, the sun worked on our side and they were able to complete the project.

Keller Williams and Thurston County Title volunteers jumped in again in the winter to help prepare a newly purchased home for flooring and painting. On short notice, this dedicated group pulled together a small group of volunteers who took on the project with gusto.

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THURSTON COUNTY R E A LT O R S A S S O C I AT I O N The Thurston County Realtors Association also shares at least one day a year with Homes First. This year, they sent us 48 folks who worked at 4 different sites, all of which were yard work or blackberry clean up.

DELOITTE I N T E R N AT I O N A L For the first time, Deloitte International chose to work with Homes First on their Day of Impact.

They sent 22 folks who spent their day painting the interior of a newly purchased property.

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MEET O UR TENA NT S TH A NK YO U TO O UR V OLU N TEER Homes First has residents from a wide spectrum of lived experience.

Each resident brings a unique and singular story with him or her, some of which are shared with us, others kept private, each valuable and ongoing. Below are the stories of two of our residents.

PENNIE “My background includes a lot of jobs in the business world – as a bank account executive, customer service rep, office manager at a CPA (certified public accountants) firm. I have struggled with drug addiction and been homeless. I have been suicidal and struggled with borderline personality disorder, depression and the effects of childhood trauma. I am now physically disabled.

My life fell apart. There were many times when I would have a ray of hope and then lose it.

When I found Homes First, I was in a very broken place. I was homeless. Before I connected with Homes First six years ago, I struggled with feeling safe. I’ve lived in my car, on the streets, in shelters. It was really devastating.

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There was no stability in my life.

I was so self-conscious. I had to decide I could come out of it, and I did. I knew when I found Homes First that I wanted to be a long-term renter.

I love my life now. I have a cozy apartment with a fenced backyard. My home is my safety, my sanctuary, my grounding place. I’ve gotten healthier. Every step of the way Homes First is accountable and helpful, it’s the best resource. I tell everyone.

I work with a lot of homeless people now, so I can give back.

Homes First is my first go-to for everyone. It works because they are committed, it’s not just collecting a check for them. So many times when you are on programs, you don’t want to progress because you might lose what little you have. That’s not true with Homes First, they are the best landlords I’ve ever had. There’s a safety net to keep moving forward and it’s helped me not stay in the cycle of the system. I’m very

active in my church. I love doing volunteer work with those who are homeless or struggling in other ways. Sometimes I’ll have craft time and invite people over and we paint or do stained glass.”

SCOTT “I grew up in the suburbs of New York City and at 17 joined the military, serving for 17 years in Germany, Afghanistan, Europe, and Iraq. I got married, had a daughter who is now 10, then divorced in 2014. About that same time, I got a medical discharge for disability from the military. I have back issues and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). All at once, my life was pretty horrible. I’ve gone through quite a nightmare. I was homeless for about four years, out on the street -when the weather was bad, it was really horrible. You’re always wet. Everything you have is wet.

You get trapped in a mindset and lose yourself bit by bit. The VA (Veterans Administration) actually helped connect me to Homes First about three years ago, but I also learned about them from people at Drexel House and the Salvation

Army. They were able to help me when no one else could.

I have a two-bedroom apartment in a four-plex in Lacey. I am working toward getting custody of my daughter, which is why I have two bedrooms. I’ve learned to garden and I’m pretty good at it. Last year I gave extra food that I grew to the Thurston County Food Bank, including cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic, watermelons, beans and squash. I like to study esoteric philosophies of the Ancient World. I’m an herbalist and like to teach others about herbs. I play acoustic guitar.”

These stories represent a not uncommon section on the range of experiences our residents bring with them. Diversity in resident experience and demographics is a gift to our organization, allowing us to challenge ourselves to provide the best possible service and resources in an individual way. Our residents are our customers, and being able to meet them where they are with resources and support valuable to them is vital to their success and ours.

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TH REE NE W HO USE S LEACH One of three homes we purchased in December 2022, this property received funding from the Housing Trust Fund, the City of Olympia, Thurston County and Oly Fed Bank, making an affordable home possible to three adults with developmental disabilities.

HENDERSON A partnership with LOTT and the City of Tumwater facilitated the donation of this home to Homes First. We have embarked on an extensive renovation, including converting it from a septic system to the sewer. We will be adding two bedrooms in order to accommodate eight women in the Oxford House International clean and sober living program.

H AY S A local anonymous supporter donated this home and property.

With help from the City of Olympia and the Housing Trust Fund, we are converting it from a septic system to the sewer so that additional units can be added to this large piece of property.

The current resident, an adult with developmental disabilities, will remain in the home on the land.

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MISSION Homes First creates and maintains safe, healthy and affordable rental homes for those who need them most.

Trudy Soucoup, CEO, Shannon Glen, PSE Sr Community Engagement Manager, and Mary Roberts, Homes First Board Chair

VISION Vibrant communities where everyone has a safe and healthy home they can afford, so that they have hope for a better future.

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I N TR OD UC TION TO NEW STA FF JENS’ EVENTYR

CARLOS CALDERON

Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Jens’ is an Olympia native, raised in Boston Harbor. He and his family still reside in the area, near Squaxin Park. Jens’ background and skills derive from boat-building, construction, and property maintenance.

In addition he has studied dispute resolution, nonviolent communication and has firsthand familial experience with housing insecurity. He enjoys woodworking (esp. boatbuilding), Aikido, Grand Zumo, playing in the ocean, forests and mountains, as well as adventures with his kids, partner and their two bulldogs and five cats.

He estado casado con mi esposa María Calderón durante 43 años y tengo dos hijas y dos nietos.

Soy de San Salvador y vivo en los Estados Unidos desde hace 42 años.

(He/Him)

CEDER BLUE (He/Him)

(He/Him)

Tengo 30 años de experiencia en mantenimiento de edificios y disfruto lo que hago.

Carlos has been married to his wife Maria Calderon for 43 years and has two daughters and two grandsons. He’s originally from San Salvador and has lived in the US for 42 years. Carlos not only brings 30 years of experience in building maintenance, is a super hard worker, and enjoys what he does, he brings his dedication to the mission, positive attitude, and always has a twinkle in his eyes.

Maintenance Technician Ceder Blue is a born and raised Olympian. He comes from a background of landscape construction and car mechanics and his eyes are full of wonder.

He enjoys contemplating life and taking in its beauty through star-

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gazing, forest walks, and looking at the ocean’s horizon. He truly cares about his community and has always dreamed of helping others. He enjoys being a part of Homes First mission providing services to those in need.

Homes First staff celebrating new box truck we acquired with financial assistance from the Boeing Employees Community Fund

L AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Like many other settler people, we at Homes First have benefited greatly from living in the Coast Salish region. As visitors on this land, we have an important responsibility to acknowledge the grounds on which we are privileged to support our community in pursuit of the Homes First mission.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish People. The Nisqually and Squaxin Island Tribes and the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis all make their homes in this region.

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we honor and acknowledge their traditional and oral practices.

We acknowledge and celebrate all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honor and celebrate this territory.

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HOME S FI R S T TENANT DE M O GR A PH ICS : At Homes First, we foster diverse and inclusive communities that people are proud to live in and have in their neighborhood. We want our residents to be a part of our community rather than apart from it. To do this, we provide scattered-site housing and small multiunit complexes that are part of a community. Affordable housing is often stigmatized as being low-income and somehow less than. Our model allows our residents to participate and contribute as typical community members and still receive the support they need to remain in safe, affordable, and healthy housing. This model eliminates the possibility of creating entire socio-economically disadvantaged and marginalized neighborhoods. Anonymizing low-income households in their neighborhoods means they are more likely to thrive and develop long-term healthy relationships. Homes First served 215 unduplicated people in 2022 with less than 1% turnover of residents.

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LEG AC Y GI V I NG / GIF T S I N WI LL S You can plan to make a gift of cash, stocks, or real property to Homes First and establish a Legacy Gift of property to your community. It is a great way to preserve your values, inspire others around you to give, and forever leave your mark on a community that has been a big part of your life. When you make a donation of real estate to Homes First, you won’t have capital gains exposure because you’re gifting—not selling— the property; this means your charitable gift, and your tax deduction as well, will be maximum.

Find out more at: homesfirstlegacy.org

H E R E ’ S H O W D O N AT I N G A H O M E S TO HOMES FIRST WORKS IN 3 EASY STEPS: 1) TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY We will work with you to gather all the details and documents we’ll need to start the donation process. Call us to get started.

2) WE WILL DO A STANDARD PROPERTY REVIEW Upon the receipt of all documents and information, we will work with Helping Hands of America to run a standard review, including title search, tax and lien search and environmental violations search to determine if we can accept your property as a charitable donation.

3) WE’LL DO THE PAPERWORK AND SEND THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS FOR YOU TO SIGN We’ll ensure the closing documents get to you for signing. Your title company will take care of the deed transfer and recording, notifying all necessary state and municipality authorities to complete the transfer.

We will take over all taxes, maintenance and insurance responsibilities, and send you a tax-deductible receipt.

OR - SELL YOUR HOME TO HOMES FIRST You can also choose to come to us first when you choose to sell your home. Not only will it save you costs on marketing a home on the open market, it will give Homes First the opportunity to keep another home affordable forever.

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Shannon Michlitsch, Homes First Resource Development Director, Shy-Anne Haney, Stacee Anderson, and Trudy Soucoup, CEO. Thanks to 100 Women Who Care for this generous contribution to our work.

“Families deserve to be treated with respect and lifted up.”

- Homes First Donor, 2022 Homes First is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, EIN# 94-3124800. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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FINA NCI A L S Income A Earned 42% - $914,437

E

2022 REVENUE $2,235,245

D

& Fundraising B Events 3% - $178,837

A

Grants C Private 7% - $129,025 Funds D Public 13% - $299,846

C B

E

Donations of Property 15% - $713,100

A Property Expenses

42% - $690,620

B Fundraising 8% - $191,979 C Operations 11% - $380,651 Development D Project 2% - $150,256

E

Property Improvement and Acquisition 45% - $821,741

E

2022 EXPENSES $2,235,246

D

C

A B

Representative only.

Not an audited financial statement.

Homes First housed 38 new individuals in 2022.

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HEROES FOR HOUSING SPONSOR S PRESENTING SPONSOR:

CHAMPION SPONSORS:

PARTNER SPONSORS:

COMMUNITY SPONSORS: 1st Security Bank

Heritage Bank

Association of Washington Cities

Johnson, Stone, & Pagano, P.S.

Bank Office Services

MinutemenPress, West Olympia

Bank of the Pacific Capitol Pump Resources Columbia Bank

Prime Locations

South Puget Sound Community College Thurston County Realtors Association Timberland Bank Windermere Real Estate/ Olympia

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D ONOR S We are honored to recognize the gracious donors who supported Homes First between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022.

Without the extraordinary help of our community, progress towards housing stability would not be a reality.

Rob & Susan Ahlschwede Mandi Aldrich Richard P. Allen Mark & Douglas Allen Kathleen Anderson Stacee Anderson Xavier Angel Pam Arledge Kari & Larry Arlint Ivy Ayers Lindy Badger Pamela Baer Constance Bailey Andrew Barkis Jessica Bateman Genne Beach Michael F. Bell Ryan Betz Jane Beyer Susan Bieker Lisa Bishop Thera Black Deborah Blackner Larry Blume Devin Boyd Julie Boyer Elizabeth Bretschneider

Amy Briggs Kristin Brown Marilyn Bucsko Michael Cade Gina Carlson Kay Caromile Craig Chance Sherry Chilcutt Mike Christensen Katherine Clarke Annie Clay Debra Clemens Susan Connell Nancy Connery DeAnn Conway Kathleen Cook Jim & Thomasina Cooper Bill Course William Crabtree Kristine Cramer Joan & William Cullen Charles & Nancy Cutlip Cora Davidson Monica Davis Todd Davison Matt DeBord Annette Deines Allison Dellwo Dusti Demarest

Patricia Dewees Sandra DiBernardo Paige Dietrich Beth Doglio & Eddy Cates Christopher & Theresa Donohue Barb & Lane Dorcy Joe & Myra Downing Susan Dubuisson Shirley Duke Susan Dunn Guy & Tawnia DuVall Harmon & Lorena Eaton Eric Eisenberg Jena Embry Loes Sandra Fabry Rebecca Fairchild The BellefeuilleRice Family Murray Family Susan Faubion Gail Feagins Daya Fields Ann Flannigan Christine Forrey Karen Fraser

Paul Gamble & Jeri Van Dyk Christine Garst Gery & Valerie Gerst Wendy Gerstel Debra Gildner Felly Giorgianni Jr. Annie Gjertson Rebecca Glasgow Shannon Glenn Alexandr R Goodrich Kevin Gordham Jeannine & Ronald Granberg Dayna Grandmason Terra Grandmason Kelly Green Robert Grey & Kathryn Guykema Jeannie Gruber Kirk & Ceuson Haffner Karen Hall Selden Hall & Cheryl Hanks Sandra Hallstrom Shy-Anne Haney Charlotte Hanson

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D ONOR S Jennifer Hanson Janice Haran Alan Hardcastle Matt Hargrave Joleen Harlan Jeanne Harmon Derek Harris Elizabeth & Richard Hauser Leah Hawtin Tonya Hennen & Bill Reiswig Matt & Theresa Herinckx Susan Hettinger & John Brottem Maureen Hill George Hill & Margo McEwen Elizabeth Hines Valarie Ann Hines Catherine Hitchman Judith Holm Sara Holt-Knox & Paul Knox Amy Horlacher Brian Hovis & Deborah Ross Yasuko Howell Kelsey Hulse Linda Huyck Jacquelyn Jacobs Carol Jade Jay & Peggy Jamerson

Tim & Christina Janis Kerry Janovitch Cathy & Eric Johnson Jasmine Johnson Katrina KahlerWilson Mark Kaufman Matt Kennelly Jim Keogh & Jane Nibler-Keogh Daniel & Vicki Lynch Kimball Chris Kirkley Krista Kisebach Mark & Marie Kitabayashi Allison Klein Tiana Kleinhoff Laura Kompkoff Jon & Karen Kooiker Anne Kunkle Thea LaCross Garrett Lafferty Robert Lane Meagan Latimer Patrick & Marilyn LaViollette Necia Leach Dave & Jane Lehnis Albert Leisenring Emily & Jim Lengenfelder Chris & Catrina Lester

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Vicki Lewis Lorna Linden Marsha & Merritt Long Keith Looker Daniel & Paula Lowe M’Elizabeth Maatta John MacLennan Dennese Mahoney Barbara & Thomas Malone Michael Mason Mike & Kathy McCormick Eileen & Robert McKenzie Sullivan Carolina Mejia S. Tye Menser Michelle MewhinneyAngel Shannon Michlitsch Courtney Misner Tonya Moore Raya Morgan Michelle Morlan Terry Murray Ruth Needham Brandy Nelms Elizabeth Nelson Sandy Nelson Eric & Kathryn Ness

Samantha Neuzil Margo NewellEggert Rachel & William Newmann Susan Noble Ellen O’Brien Saunders John Oliver Rhonda Olnick Shana Osmer Michael OtterJohnson Nick Parsons Nancy Peckman Ken Pekola Kathryn Perciful Joseph Peter Heilman Nate Peters Cleve & Marty Pinnix Kimberly Piper Mary Anne & Dudley Pitchford April Poier Cynthia Pratt Mary Ellen Psaltis Jennifer Raacke Dani Rader Varun Ramesh Melissa Rasmussen Kathryn & C. Garry Reid Sarah Rich Dallas Roberts

D ONOR S Mary Roberts Wendy Robinson Aaron Rodriguez Jeannine Roe Karen & Joel Romanelli Jacob Roybal Barbara Rudolph Michael Rutherford Robert & Elisabeth Schafer Anna Schlecht Vincent Schueler Tiffany Sevruk Amy Sewell Herb & Suzanne Sewell Kimberly Showalter Jeff Showman Maria Siguenza Don Sloma Dan Smith Hope Smith

Peri Smith R. Peggy Smith Trudy Soucoup & Kevin Lautz James & Pene Speaks Scott Spence Cheryl & Brian Spitzer Jim Stanton Hallee StarbornAguilar Joyce Steckler Janis Stewart Oliver Stormshak Harriet Strasberg Margo & Chris Street James Stretz Tonia Sugarman Debbie Sullivan Eileen Swarthout Gary & Carrie Swindler Wendy & Curtis Tanner

Tammy Teeter & James Simmons Evette Temple Charli Terminelli Priscilla Terry Rosalind Thompson Mary Thygesen D. Todd Amy & Gerald Tousley Jeanette Turner Tony & Heidi Usibelli Karen Valenzuela Ashley VanZuyt Karen Verner Deborah & Lex Vinsel Melissa Walker Ross Walker Mike & Nancy Walsh Helen Weagraff Spence Weigand

Dan & Mary Weiss Carrie Whisler Angela White Gordon White Sarah White D Whitehead Mary Williams Eleanor Winkler Civillia Winslow Hill Sue Wise Cheryl Witt Corinn Wohl Christiane Wollaston-Joury Candace Wood Amber Young Shelle Young Jeff & Kim Young Nancy Zabel Dr. Jerome & Cyndi Zechmann Polly Zehm Mia Zhai

Every effort has been made to list everyone who has donated, sponsored, volunteered and gave in-kind. If we have missed your name or made an error, please let us know at developmentdirector@homesfirst.org.

IN-KIND DONOR S Big Tom Heritage Distilling Company Oly Fed

Phillips Burgess Law PLLC Raven’s Brew Coffee

Sparkuhl Stump Grinding, LLC Cheryl and Ted

WIN Home Inspections - Pete Sutch

Thurston Talk

WSECU

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FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS 1st Security Bank Aaron’s Foundation, Inc. Academy Mortgage Amazon Smile

Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation

Olympia Community Solar

Finninsula Foundation

Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Artisans Group

First United Methodist Church

Association of Washington Cities

Fraser Consulting, LLC

Back Office Services

Heritage Bank

Bank of the Pacific

Johnson, Stone & Pagano, P.S.

Boeing Employees Community Fund

Lucky Eagle Casino

Bradley Scott Commercial Real Estate

Microsoft

Cabinets by Trivonna Cap City Law PS Capitol Pump Resources Collaborative Business Services, Inc Columbia Bank Combined Fund Drive (CFD)

Minuteman Press Westside Olympia MultiCare

Olympia Federal Savings

St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church Starbucks Foundation: Neighborhoods Grant Fund

Pacific Stage, Inc.

Stormans INC

Peninsula Credit Union

The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound

Port Blakely Prime Locations, Inc. Puget Sound Energy Puget Sound Energy Foundation

Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation

Security Properties

OBEE Credit Union

South Sound Solar

Olympic Transmissions & Auto Care, Inc.

Nisqually Indian Tribe

North Thurston Public Schools

South Puget Sound Community College Foundation

Seattle Foundation South Puget Sound Community College

Thurston County Realtors Association Thurston County Title Company Timberland Bank TwinStar Credit Union Weyerhaeuser

Windermere Real Estate/Olympia WSECU

PR O UD ME MBER S OF :

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HOW YO U C AN HELP

CONTRIBUTIONS Become a monthly donor!

Check/Cash Online Giving Gifts in Wills Workplace Giving

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Combined Fund Drive Memorials Stock Property Give Local

Heroes for Housing Breakfast Landscape Support Advisory Committees Administrative Support Painting Support All Trades needed to help turn houses into homes

D O N AT E S U P P L I E S / TOOLS 12” Chop saw Electric drain/ sewer snake 10” Table saw clean out A-Frame Ladders, 50’ x 1/2” cable a 4ft, 6ft, 8ft.

Storage Sheds

Want to support our work? donate@homesfirst.org Mary Roberts, Homes First Board Chair and Trudy Soucoup, CEO closing on another home purchase with the help of Chicago Title & Escrow.

WA Landlords Association

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Homes First 2022 Real Community Heroes: Shy-Anne Haney, Ti’eri Line, and Whitney Bowerman

YO U H AV E THE P OWER TO CH A NGE LI V ES SHARING THE STORY OF HOMES FIRST Invite your colleagues, friends, family, neighbors, or faith group friends to a 1/2 hour presentation of the Homes First mission. The presentation can be held at your place of work or worship, your home, a coffee shop or restaurant or at the Homes First office. This is NOT a fundraiser and we do NOT ask for money but is our way to have the community know us better.

MEMBER OF A CLUB OR CIVIC GROUP? Connect us with them and we would be happy to speak at one of their meetings to share our mission and community impact.

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C O N TA C T Shannon Michlitsch to select a convenient date for you.

360.915.8176 developmentdirector@homesfirst.org

8 th Annual Real Community Hero

AWARDS & CELEBRATION

Friday, May 5, 2023 @ 5:00pm at the Heritage Distilling Company Tumwater, WA

B invi y tati onl on y!

Help Us Celebrate Our 2023 Real Community Heroes!

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BOA RD OF DI REC TOR S President, Mary Roberts Data Abstractor, WA State Dept. of Health Joined 2018

Vice President, Chris Lester Business Development Manager, Thurston County Title Joined 2017

Treasurer, Evette Temple

Secretary, Thomasina Cooper Executive Assistant to Thurston County Commissioner Tye Menser Joined 2019

Leatta Dahlhoff Environmental Technical Analyst, DES, Council Member, Tumwater City Council Joined 2018

VP, Commercial Lending Bank of the Pacific Joined 2020

Joey DeBakker

Broker, Greene Realty Group Joined 2018

Shannon Glenn

Rachel Schmidt

Outreach Manager, Thurston/Lewis Counties PSE. Joined 2020

Dannette Molina Talent Development Specialists, ResCare Youth Career Services Joined 2019

Trudy Soucoup

Ron Stewart

Ceder Blue

Chief Executive Officer

Director of Programs and Assets

Maintenance Technician I

Rachael Childs

Keith Garlinghouse

Carlos Calderon

Property Manager

Maintenance Technician I

Jena Embry Loes Director of People & Culture

Candace Wood Director of Finance

Shannon Michlitsch, CFRE Development Director

Case Manager, DSHS ALTSA Joined 2023

Wayne Souza Retired, Construction/ Property Management Joined 2020

As of 3.13.2023

HO ME S FI R S T S TA FF

Deputy Director

Jeannine Roe

Student at Saint Martin University Joined 2022

Amy Sewell Finance Coordinator

Dyana Todd Program Services Navigator

Felly Giorgianni Jr Maintenance Technician II

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Jens Eventyr Maintenance Technician I

Luna Todd Our loyal office mascot

Resource Development Committee members Monica Taylor, Oly Fed Bank and Evette Temple, Bank of the Pacific, enjoying the fruits of their labors!

Save the Date!

10 th Annual

HEROES FOR HOUSING FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 AT 8:00 A.M. MORE INFORMATION WWW.HOMESFIRST.ORG/HEROES

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5203 Lacey Blvd. SE, Ste. A, Lacey, WA 98503