Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore: 2017 Annual Report

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INTRODUCTION

table of contents

Dear Friends of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Muskegon Lakeshore,

Letter From Leadership

3 Introduction BGCML at a Glance

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The Club Experience

Who We Serve

WHO WE ARE

WHO WE ARE

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Financial Overview

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Good Character and Citizenship

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Healthy Lifestyles

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BGCML 2017 Awards

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Supportive Relationships

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What Your Dollar Means

HOW WE DO IT

HOW WE DO IT

Academic Success WHAT WE DO

WHAT WE DO

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letter from leadership The end of 2017 brings to close yet another inspiring year. Three years ago we set an audacious goal to open a Boys & Girls Club in Muskegon County.

Thanks to your guidance and support it is a dream that became a reality, and then so much more. Your dedication to the Club is directly changing the future of our community in Western Michigan each day.

Thanks to you, the Club has come a long way since opening the doors at the Nelson Club Site in 2015. From launching Club Summer Park Sites and a Year Round Teen Zone in Muskegon Heights, to taking on food service which offers healthy snacks and meals each day, our Club has become a premier destination for thousands of area youth. It is your time, talent, and treasure which contributed to our Club being awarded the Boys & Girls Club of America Honor Award for “Best Overall Program,” the highest recognition a Club can receive, out of the thousands of Clubs in the nation.

board of directors Ted Anton Newkirk Electric Jon Covington MOCITI Chris Dean Heights Fire Chief Jon Felske Covenant Academies Foundation Rane Garcia MHPSA

BGCML is now better positioned than ever before to bring our message of opportunity and hope to a wider audience. Our annual fundraising campaign, the Beacon of Hope Campaign, is enabling us to deepen our impact and secure positive outcomes for our counties youth. We could not have made this unprecedented leap forward without you. It is the giving spirit and belief in our movement’s mission evinced by our partners and donors that laid the foundation for our success. From all of us at the club we thank you for making this year, and the past few years’ life changing for the youth of Muskegon.

Jenny Hart-Locke Village Inn

Be Great,

Spencer Hines Bennett Pump Co.

DJ Hilson

DJ Hilson 2017 Board Chair Muskegon County Prosecutor

Judy Hayner Hayner Management Services DJ Hilson Muskegon County Prosecutor

Andy Hoezee Northwest Mutual Justin Jennings MPS

Don Kalisz Revel Judy Kell HUB Jack Kennedy Road Commissioner Matt Kolkema Ret. Detective MPD Jeff Lewis Muskegon Police Chief Chris McGuigan CFFMC Bob Scolnik County Commissioner Brianna Scott Attorney Janie Scott JAAR, INC Tom Tuttle Media Businessman & Author Mike Youngdahl Northwest Mutual

INTRODUCTION

introduction

WHO WE ARE

Since our founding in 2015, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Muskegon Lakeshore has emerged as a leader in outcomes measurement in Muskegon County’s youth-serving sector, building the capability of our Club’s to collect and use data to gauge the beneficial effect on young people and demonstrate the impact to our stakeholders.

WHAT WE DO

BGCML is committed to measuring how much our young people are achieving & how effectively our Club Experience is implemented. Our measurement efforts are aimed at demonstrating our impact to stakeholders, engaging in continuous improvement and delivering high quality programming & services. BGCML is proud to present this years annual report, summarizing our impact in 2017.

HOW WE DO IT

“we are family.”

-2015 youth of the year

bgcml at a glance

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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Muskegon Lakeshore provide a fun, safe and constructive environment for kids and teens during out-of-school hours. We are a community-based charitable organization led by professional staff, primarily serving youth in the Muskegon area.

The Club offers a variety of tested, proven and nationally recognized programs designed to empower kids and teens to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives. Each program is tailored to the youth we serve and customized for each age group to meet the interests and developmental needs of our young people.

As we look to the future, we feel it is our duty to provide exceptional opportunities for the youth of the Muskegon area. BGCML stands firm in its belief that every young person deserves the chance to realize his or her full potential and achieve a great future.

mission To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

vision To be the beacon of hope & light to over 1,000 youth, each day. Through teamwork, dedicated staff and volunteers cultivate a “Culture of Cool” by offering age appropriate and dynamic programming, easily accessible to any youth, ages 6-18 within the Muskegon County area. Supported by sustained funding The Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore will be the premier youth serving organization.

statistics 33,543 MEALS

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1,056 REGISTERED MEMBERS

382

DONORS

YEAR ROUND + SUMMER SITES

INTRODUCTION

who we serve

financial overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Muskegon Lakeshore seeks to ensure that all kids, especially those who need us most, have a positive and enriching experience when the school bell rings, putting them on the path to success. The out-of-school hours serve as the essential link between school and home, offering the greatest opportunity to influence the future of our kids, our communities, and our country.

It has been another amazing year at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Muskegon Lakeshore! Our annual revenues have reached $740,419 through our annual campaign the Beacon of Hope and our expenses are more streamlined as we continue into next year. We rely on the support from local businesses and people just like you to continue providing high-level programming and life changing experiences for Muskegon area youth.

WHO WE ARE

Tomorrow, 11.3 million kids (1 out of 5) in America will leave school with no place to go. Those youth risk being unsupervised, unguided, and unsafe. However, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Muskegon Lakeshore does not just serve a specific demographic or statistic.

Our Club serves Muskegon area youth who will become the future community advocates, business leaders, inspired entrepreneurs, all-star athletes, talented artists, and everyday heroes.

2017 DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION FEMALE CLUB MEMBERS

478

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$582.89

PACIFIC ISLANDER OR NATIVE HAWAIIAN 0% NATIVE AMERICAN 0%

$577.89

ASIAN 1% HISPANIC/LATINO 1% CAUCASIAN 7% MULTI-RACIAL 11%

HOW WE DO IT

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“i want to be a hero”

WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO

D’Ontae has been interested in technology since he was three years old, when his mother bought him his first computer. One of the reasons D’Ontae likes coming to the club is the easy access to technology, but there is much more to D’Ontae’s enjoyment of the club than logging in. D’Ontae’s biggest reason for coming to the club is to help other club members by sharing his knowledge of technology with them. He loves teaching the other youth in the club what he has learned over the years. BGCML has helped D’Ontae recognize that he can make a difference in the world and staff have helped him realize that he can be that person that goes around the world helping people. D’Ontae says it best, “ lets just say I want to be a hero.”

the club experience An optimal Club Experience is one in which members feel safe, both physically and emotionally, have fun, receive support and recognition from caring adults who set expectations for them, and have a sense of belonging. For more than 3 years, The Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore has delivered life-changing services to the youth of the Muskegon area. Today, many youth who are at risk and in need are taking advantage of the programs, activities and services provided by the Club.

HOW WE DO IT

We know that an optimal Club Experience and supportive relationships with caring adult professionals connect youth to the Club and help assure that members participate frequently and stay engaged through high school. BGCA partnered with the Search Institute in 2004-05 on a comprehensive study that aimed to identify core Club practices that are instrumental to fostering high-quality youth development. The research yielded 62 strategies and hundreds of practices.

These were ultimately synthesized into Five Key Elements for Youth Development and became central to our federations theory of change and approach.

A safe haven, free of judgment & bullying by minimizing risk.

Breaking down boundaries Youth forge friendships & building trust = learning, with peers & staff, succeeding & giving back. through mutual respect.

Expectations to develop a strong moral compass & try new experiences.

Acknowledge youths strengths through authentic gestures & words of praise.

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academic success

WHO WE ARE

As the world becomes even more interconnected, it is more critical than ever for our young people to develop the skills needed to compete in a global economy. Schools are a critical part of the “education equation.” Parents and family members are also integral to children’s success. There is, however, a third and often overlooked, crucial component of academic success: community based organizations that can serve as partners in providing access to the programs and resources that both youth and families need to succeed.

WHAT WE DO

Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore is uniquely positioned to make a significant difference in the Academic Success of Muskegon area youth in blending the lines between school and home. When young people enjoy school and feel a sense of accomplishment, they are more likely to finish school and go on to post-secondary education or additional job training- and to become the lifelong learners we want them to be.

HOW WE DO IT

“an empowered and educated child becomes an emerging leader, ready to continue developing their skills, to one day serve their community in a growing capacity.”

Power Hour provides students after-school homework assistance, helping positive outcomes for youth in the area of academic success by extending learning beyond the school day. It offers a structured time and place for Club staff and volunteers to help members complete their homework – and start each school day better prepared and with a sense of confidence and competence.

96%

EXPECT TO COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL

BGCML STEM programs helps drive academic success for youth in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields, and uniquely positions them to make a difference in the future workforce. Each lesson aims to promote engagement in the sciences and close the science achievement gap that exist among Muskegon area youth. In programming, participants complete hands-on experiments, activities and multi-stage projects alongside staff and mentors, covering topics across multiple learning fields.

Summer learning losses can stack up from year to year, causing low-income children to fall further and further behind, ultimately endangering their chances of high school graduation. Each Summer BGCML combats summer learning loss with Summer Brain Gain-a summer learning loss prevention program comprised of one-week modules with fun, themed activities for elementary school, middle school and high school students that are aligned with common core anchor standards. As a result, kids develop higher-order thinking skills through the Summer Brain Gain modules while staying on track for the coming school year.

Exposure to science, technology, engineering and math is critical during the tween years, when young people’s natural curiosity drives interest and builds capacity for success in these disciplines DID YOU KNOW

72%

of our members reported mostly a or b grades in 2017?

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good character and citizenship

90% of members who attend clubs regularly across the nation say they can stand up for what is right, even if their friends disagree.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Muskegon Lakeshore focus is to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated world economy. BGCML empowers young people to support and influence their community, sustain meaningful relationships, develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process, and respect their own and others cultural identities.

WHO WE ARE

51%

WHAT WE DO

OPTIMAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS

In addition to providing educational programming, Boys and Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore offers opportunities to teach youth to be caring, concerned citizens. It isn’t enough to just teach teens about character – it needs to turn into habit so it can become a part of their core. If a youth can feel self-confident and make positive choices in life, then they are more than likely to graduate from high school and become tomorrow’s community leaders.

HOW WE DO IT

In the 21st-century world and workplace, leadership skills such as communication, goal-setting and teamwork are essential for everyone - especially young people preparing to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood. BGCML focuses on acknowledging and making Club members aware of their own leadership abilities.

Unlike many BGCML programs, which are implemented in two or three months of dedicated time, programs focusing on character development are most commonly run on an ongoing basis over the course of a year. Engaging in various leadership experiences is an important part of these programs. Specific activities and experiences may vary, but the focus is always on making Club youth aware of leadership abilities they might not think they possesses and cultivating them so that they learn what it means to be a leader.

“Character can be defined as knowing the good, loving the good, and doing the good.”

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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Muskegon Lakeshore Youth of the Year program has served as the premier development and recognition program for 3 years. Youth of the Year contestants participate in a series of written assignments, interviews and presentations throughout the year. YOY Winners exemplify our mission and are proof to the impact Clubs make in transforming and saving kids’ lives in the Muskegon area. Youth of the Year winners have gone on to achieve success in a variety of areas, from attending university to joining the United States Navy.

Studies show that young people who engage in service do better in school, maintain positive relationships with adults and avoid risky behaviors. These students are also less likely to drop out of high school and more likely to graduate than their peers who do not serve. Million Members, Million Hours of Service gets Club youth from across the nation participating in volunteer and service projects that help them become successful and productive citizens.

These unique programs provide leadership development opportunities for youth to participate in activities, both in and out of the Club, in numerous focus areas. Where Keystone Club focuses on teens in areas of academic success, career preparation and community service, Torch Club focuses on special character development needs of younger adolescents (preteens) at a critical stage in their life. With the guidance of an adult advisor, Keystone and Torch Clubs aim to positively impact peers, their Club and local communities.

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healthy lifestyles

81% of club alumni across the nation say the club had a positive impact on their attitude toward fitness & health

Obesity is a serious health concern not only locally but nationally, affecting children and adolescents at staggering rates. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Muskegon Lakeshore addresses at-risk youth holistically by programming that assists education, character, and nutritional needs.

WHO WE ARE

The approach incorporates healthy living and active learning into every part of the Club Experience, from the gym to the learning area to the arts and crafts area. Healthy Lifestyle programs utilize informational and experiential learning activities in a small-group setting, allowing members to develop healthy attitudes and behaviors about nutritional eating and physical fitness. These programs supports Club members in making positive decisions about their wellbeing.

WHAT WE DO

Healthy Lifestyle programming helps members build skills related to fitness and positive lifestyle changes. These programs demonstrate how eating smart, keeping fit and forming positive relationships add up to overall healthy well-being.

HOW WE DO IT

Activities like daily fitness challenges give youth at every age the chance to play longer and harder at different games – from jumping rope to basketball and creating games of their own. Club staff measure the results on three levels: the amount of time – day to day – that youth participate in these activities, the knowledge that physical fitness is an essential part of life and changes in behavior that will last a lifetime. These elements promote fun with a purpose, physical fitness and skill acquisition year round in a non-competitive yet challenging environment.

Today, 1/3 of American schoolchildren are overweight or obese. In 1960, only 4% of children were obese.

Triple Play is a dynamic wellness program that demonstrates how eating right, keeping fit and forming positive relationships add up to a healthy lifestyle. The program consciously incorporates three key components; The Mind, Body & the Soul.

57%

PHYSICALLY ACTIVE 5+ DAYS/WEEK

SMARTMoves(SkillsMasteryandResilienceTraining)usesateamapproachthatinvolvesClub staff,peerleaders,parentsandcommunityrepresentatives.Youngpeopleages6to15engage indiscussionandrole-playing,practicingresilienceandrefusalskills,developingassertiveness, strengtheningdecision-makingskillsandanalyzingmediaandpeerinfluence.Theultimategoalof SMARTMovesistopromoteabstinencefromsubstanceabuseandadolescentsexualinvolvement through the practice of responsible behavior.

Passport to Manhood represents a targeted effort to engage young boys in discussions and activities that reinforce character, leadership and positive behavior.

Each participant receives a “passport” to underscore the notion that he is on a personal journey of maturation and growth. Each of the program’s 14 sessions use interactive activities to focus on a specific aspect of character and manhood. It also includes service projects where boys learn the importance of giving back to the community.

SMART Girls helps girls develop toward healthy attitudes, using a small-group health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program designed to meet the developmental needs of girls in three age groups, spanning ages 8 to 18. Through dynamic sessions, participatory activities, field trips and mentoring opportunities with adult women, Club girls explore their own and societal attitudes and values as they build skills for eating right, staying physically fit, getting good health care and developing positive relationships with peers and adults.

INTRODUCTION

November, 2017 Tj Chappel, BGCML’s Muskegon Heights Teen Zone Club Director was awarded the Muskegon Agent of Change award. He was recognized and honored

by The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce. The chamber honored the people and organizations behind the contributions to the community at its 10th annual Agents of Change awards.

WHO WE ARE

“The Muskegon Lakeshore is quickly evolving,” says Cindy Larsen, president of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce. “These individuals and organizations are dramatically changing the landscape of our community, and deserve recognition for their efforts.” The Boys and Girls Club of Muskegon Lakeshore has a fully operational Muskegon Heights program, thanks to the leadership of TJ Chappel, according to the chamber. “TJ and his team are making a difference as they bring creative talent and enthusiasm to the community,” according to the chamber.

May, 2017 Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore received 3 very prestigious awards at the 111th BGCA National Conference: Honor Award for Best Overall Program Excellence Award, National Marketing & Communications Award, & National Digital Marketing & Advertizing Award.

WHAT WE DO

BGCML received a $5,000 award from MetLife Foundation, sponsor of the annual Honor Award for Best Overall Program Excellence, which honors local Clubs for innovative, effective programming leading youth to great futures. The Honor Award for Best Overall Program Excellence is presented to a Club that has conducted the best overall program out, of 4,200 Boys & Girls Clubs Across the nation, as determined by entries submitted in each of BGCA’s five core program categories: character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; the arts; and sports, fitness and recreation.

HOW WE DO IT

Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore received BGCA’s prestigious Marketing & Communications Award BGCML being selected among hundreds of local Clubs across the country for implementing the best marketing strategy for Digital Marketing & Advertising for the Beacon of Hope Campaign.

The Beacon of Hope Campaign created in partnership with Revel Marketing is a multiyear marketing plan to make BGCML the premier youth serving organization in the Muskegon County Area, seeking to attract top business and individual donors to give at the beacon level of giving. To reach these business & individual donors, the Beacon of Hope material consists of a short video to attract the donor, and brochure, which offers various points of views on the benefits of BGCML from community leaders.

Volunteering at the BGCML offers many opportunities for growth, not just for the youth impacted by a volunteers kind words or help reading, but for the volunteer too. Volunteers develop key skills while at the club, ranging from youth development strategies to responsibilities that drive operational excellence.

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WHAT WE DO

When adult staff and volunteers proactively cultivate and maintain personal relationships, BGCML can ensure that every young person feels connected to one or more adult staff and forges friendships with peers. We are here to give youth a consistent, safe, & positive place to go, and recognize we cannot do this work by ourselves; collaboration is key to the success of our youth.

BGCML strongly believes in the valuable role that volunteers play in transforming the lives of our Club members. As little as one hour per week is all it takes to make a positive impact on a young child’s life.

volunteer

WHO WE ARE

Staff members and volunteers demonstrate warmth, encouragement, caring, appreciation, acceptance, and proper guidance in their ongoing interactions with Club youth. It is our goal for Club professionals and volunteers to regularly establish and reinforce high expectations for members. They encourage and coach members to reach their full potential and positively reinforce their efforts.

In turn, Members learn how to build healthy relationships with adults and peers based on trust and mutual respect.

IN PERSPECTIVE

When youth join the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Muskegon Lakeshore, it gives them something priceless – and for many a place to call home. Regardless of a child’s’ background or surroundings, club members find stability behind our Club’s doors.

For many the Club provides positive, caring relationships with adults who show them that their present did not have to dictate their future. Ultimately, youth get the encouragement which pushes them to excel.

HOW WE DO IT

Supporting BGCML has numerous benefits, but the most important one is giving back to the community where we all live, work and play. Local businesses who support the club with their time, talent or treasure do not just help better the Muskegon area. It often helps increase their employee morale, shows increases in their marketing and brand awareness, and the fiscal reward that comes in tax savings.

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supportive relationships

INTRODUCTION

what your dollar means

2017 business donors BEACON ($5,000+ PER YEAR)

$9.60 return on investment WHO WE ARE

In 2015, BGCA engaged the Institute for Social Research and the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan to conduct a national study to estimate the return on investment (ROI), or the benefitcost ratio, of the services Boys & Girls Clubs provide to youth and their families.

The study showed that Boys & Girls Club services and programs produce significant and lasting value for youth, families and their communities.

WHAT WE DO HOW WE DO IT

“i believe that the boys & girls club helps increase graduation rates and lowers crime rates, which positively affects our friends, family, and the community.” larry hines donor

The study suggests that every dollar invested in Boys & Girls Clubs returns $9.60 in current and future earnings and costsavings to their communities. The greatest benefits are from Club members’ improved grades, reduced substance use, and their parents’ earnings.

Boys & Girls Clubs also contribute to major savings for society by helping to prevent costly expenditures for health care, public assistance programs, criminal justice system involvement, and incarceration.

Arconic Foundation Hines Corporation Taco Bell SAF Holland Shape Corp Bridgestone Comcast Kiwanis of Muskegon Beverage Parts Source, LLC Nichols Port City Ventures Versatile Fabrication Gerber Foundation

BELIEVER ($2,500-4,999) The Nugent Sand Company

FRIEND ($1,200-2,499)

The Gas Station, LLC Yanfeng/Johnson Controls Newkirk Electric Tyler Sales Co., Inc. Revel Comerica Bank CORE Realty Partners Famous Foods of Muskegon Meijer Nesson Cable Webb Chemical

ADVOCATE (BELOW $1,200) Eagle Precision Cast Parts Kaydon

A tremendous THANKS to our many supporters in 2017! If we have inadvertently omitted your name from our lists, please let us know.

Premier Payment Solutions, LLC Staples The Huntington National Bank Nestle Sysco Kaydon Employees Community United Methodist Church Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber Women’s Division Chamber Brianna Scott & Associates, PLLC Bishop Heating and Air Conditioning Custom Service Printers Dietech Dynamic Conveyor Corporation G.O.O.T Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Hazekamp’s Premier Foods Jackson-Merkey Contractors, Inc Lakeshore Employee Benefits Lakeshore Moving, LLC Michigan Mortgage Muskegon Insurance Agency Northside Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration Prein & Newhof Rehmann Shoreline Insurance Agency, Inc Snow Babies of West Michigan First Evangelical Lutheran Church West Michigan Burial Vault Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Nexes Realty Shoreline Foot & Ankle Associates, PC First Presbyterian Church Barrett Plumbing, Inc Basch-Olovson Engineering Company C3 Spiritual Connection

Diane’s Caregiving Services Lorin Industries Shoreline ENT PLC Skeetown Crossfit Leppinks Food Centers Norton Shores Fire Dept LC2559 Norton Shores Firefighters Assoc Generation Care, PLC Great Lakes Finishing, Inc Port City Construction & Development Gouleese LLC O’Malley’s Pest Control, INC Taylor Office Furniture, LLC

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2017 individual donors BEACON ($2,500+ PER YEAR)

WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO

Michael & Kay Olthoff Larry & Lari Hines Joan Guylas Fund Baker College of Muskegon Student Club Dan and Sheryl Kuznar Thomas DeVoursney Robert and Merle Scolnik Chuck Johnson II Deborah DeVoursney James and Leah Rae Morse Robert Morse Folkert Family Foundation Robert D. & C. Corcoran Tuttle Fund Steve and Deb Olsen Ted and Francine Anton Chris & Kelly Meyers Gary T. Neal and Chris McGuigan Spencer and Kara Hines Tony and Monica Verplank Bonnie Olson Memorial Fund

BELIEVER ($1,200-2,499)

HOW WE DO IT

Alena Zachery-Ross and Quinton Ross Kathleen Tyler Jeffrey and Jennifer DeYoung John and Mary Swanson Toni Rose Michael and Marti Youngdahl Cynthia Ackerman Brad & Janice Hilleary Mark & Amy White Robert Strauss

FRIEND ($600-1,199)

Philip and Judith Kell Andy Hoezee

A tremendous THANKS to our many supporters in 2017! If we have inadvertently omitted your name from our lists, please let us know.

Greg & Mary Loomis Joel Vogelzang John and Kathleen Workman Judith Hayner Philip Dickinson Ed and Pat Schroeder Randy and Deborah Jensen Michael Lieto DJ and Tricia Hilson Jerry and Marge Lundeen Richard Jr and Holly Hughes Walter Christophersen Arthur and Lois Vanderlaan Chandler and Lorene Puthoff Cynthia and Joseph Wolff Jennifer & Greg Bouwman Community Methodist Church-Sarah’s Circle

SUPPORT BETTER LIVES ($250-599)

Pamala Babbitt Matthew and Judy Bosma C. Dan and Francis Theilbar Donna L. Rick, D.D.S., P.C. Lupe Alviar Jr. Mary K Berghuis Mike and Pam Foster Roque and Vickie Ybarra Thomas & Elizabeth Tuttle Batka Family Fund Donald and Cynthia Anderson Fund James A. and Leora J. Schillaci Fund Bonnie Vokits Garry and Charlotte Olson Patricia Werly Eric and Marisa Peterson Beverle Hines Allen and Charlotte Pearson

C. Bruce and Shirley Privacky Deborah Hayek Robert & Susan Chapla Steve and Deb Jackson Thomas and Jean Hillstrom Sharlynn Coulson Juliet Olson Mary Price and Thomas Schaub Christopher & Jennifer Michaels Dale Strasler Daniel and Paula Potts F. Remington and Virginia Sprague James and Paula Rice John and Jessie Martin Peter and Lisa Foy Rebecca and Bradley Billinghurst Richard Simons Robert Kersman Timothy and Cheryl Arter Tom Sandberg Wayne D. & Nancy A. Kohley

CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFER MUSKEGON ($120-249) Joan La Mourie Christopher Dean Kiara Donaldson Carsten and Kandace Boysen Charles Langeland David and Barbara Bloomfield David and Wendy Sipka Diane Foster Donald and Patricia Wilder Earl & Shirley Crow Greg and Wendy VanWoerkom Jerry Miller Joel and Kathleen Jarvis

2017 individual donors CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFER MUSKEGON CONT. ($120-249) John and Barbara Mullally John and Judith Zarimba Jon and Jane Blyth Jon and Kerstin Felske Kenneth and Marguerite Winter Kurt Deford Linda & Frederick Nicles Madeline & Paul Brooks Marve and Nancy Engle Michael Morea Michelle and James Vanderkolk Morton Kantor Nancy & Richard Peters Orville & Susan Crain Patrick & Sharon White Roberta King and Mike Miesch Stephen Tomczak Wes Eklund Donald Munski Kathryn & Mark Younts Kathleen and Ingram Kleaveland James Graves Jennifer and Paul Vanderwall Leslie Newman Lois Lange Neil and Diane Mullally Dakota & Annah Crow Dale and Connie Nesbary Kari Belanger Geoff & Melanie Alm Marilyn McKeown Nancy Bierenga Paul Christie Richard Herron Berton and Renee May

Gail Christophersen Mary Beth Ramos Stuart and Helen Jones Alex and Mary Kay Simon Eleanor Williams James and Sheila Steffel Paul Christophersen Rob Kendall

ADVOCATE (BELOW $120)

Jean Stein Amanda Shunta Darek and Kimberly Senkow David & Louanne Utzinger Fiyaz Khan Aaron Potts Alan Steinman Angie Hoogterp Bobbie Rosencrans Ann Gorter Barbara Lund Bryce and Martha Tallant Charles and Juanita Matthews Cynthia Mazurek Daniel and Sherry White Dennis and Diane Warren Devere and Vanessa Bendixen Diane and Hugh Lewis Donald and Dolores Swanson Gary and Beth Post George and Deborah Chmelar Harry and Lori Arthur Jack and Martha Ketchum James & Jeanette Goorman Jane Curtis

A tremendous THANKS to our many supporters in 2017! If we have inadvertently omitted your name from our lists, please let us know.

Jane Wright Jill Sanders Jim and Linda Zolman Joan Louise Schmitt JoAnne Hoekenga John and Ruth Schrier Joseph J Auffrey, PhD Karen Bednarek Kathleen Cobler Kelly Boelema Kenneth and Marianne Newman Kimberly Green-Sims Linda Jabas Linda and Charles Meyers Melissa & Doug Freye Michael and Ellen Sepeshy Pat Shafer Robert and Eileen Grunstra Robert and Mary Wygant Robert and Ruth Fountain Shawn and Brenda Buckner Shirley Shlaffer Susan Meston Teddy Okum Tim Trainer Diane Krasnewich Tom & Donna Whitehead Tommi Crow William Hicks Connie Bull Robert and Jill Garrison David and Norma Reynolds James & Jaqueline Fisher Catrice Robinson Henrykay Ostrom

INTRODUCTION

2017 individual donors

A tremendous THANKS to our many supporters in 2017! If we have inadvertently omitted your name from our lists, please let us know.

ADVOCATE CONT. (BELOW $120)

WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO HOW WE DO IT

Jim and Jane McPherson Kent DeYoung Marian McDermed Molly Christophersen Robin Stenson Vicki A Eurich Al and Julie Myrmel Barbara Novak-Banta Bill and Marcia Garrigan Bill and Teresa Erickson Charles Kelly Craig and Teresa Smith Faye Redmond Florence Stahl Frank and Carol Jensen Jane Witt Janet Obenauf Jeffrey Shanty Jennifer Carlton Joan H Smith Joseph and Colleen Skendzel Joseph and Eugenia Wisinski Judith Cohen Kelly DeSchepper Lenore Fonstein Lynn New Mark Eisenbarth Mark Schrier Mary Frazine Meredith Borgmeyer Michael and Mary Hendon Mildred Bond Johnson Patricia Camp Patricia Felske Rachel Burr Roger and Beth Smith

2017 special thanks

A tremendous THANKS to our many supporters in 2017! If we have inadvertently omitted your name from our lists, please let us know.

PROFESSIONAL GRANTS Shar Coulson Stephen and Kathleen Parker Tim Painter Tom and Pat Johnson Vicki Broge Wendi Zupmore William and Susan Conrad Catherine Sauman Gary & Angie Nelund Neil and Jennifer Hemphill TJ Chappel Tom and Kristi Karis Jennifer Smith Ronald and Marilyn White Haley Pomorski James Johnson Kay Shabazz Sheree Boutell Angela Jackson Brooke Dunbar David & Lori Loring Ellen Hurley Karie James Mikaela Taylor Monica Lakatos Noel Brown Pati Webster Alan and Anna Alpert Brett and Pamela Barbier Carol Thompson David Mendendorp David and Dianne Bernd Esther Edwards Gordon and Judy Grimm Holly Leifer Joseph and Janet Labiak

Laura Martin Linda and Tom Olson Lynn Stribley Marcia Brichan Mary Lou Davis Paul James Richard Oman Robert Lake Robert Tombari Sarah and Erik De La Rosa Stacy Schwartz William Weideman William and Kenna Loxterman Nicole Walsworth Don & Angie Kalisz Gina Sherlow Patricia Grimm Robert Jakubowski Robert and Kay Ann Buckmaster Terri Hedges Theodore and Joanne Bowman William and Mary Young Philip and Linda Adams Elizabeth Kurdziel Kara Swain Michelle Fleese Roger Tharp Thomas Heimler Jennifer Agard Pugs Doe Gary Hill

City of Muskegon Michigan Fitness Foundation Community Foundation for Muskegon County Michigan Health Endowment Fund The Health Project US Department of Justice Ronald McDonald House Charities United Way of the Lakeshore Summer Food Service Program Mini Grant Margaret Shaw Memorial Fund

A SPECIAL THANKS TO

Alecia De Cruz Alex Turner Alexis Bailey Alexus Helms Aliya Hilaly AmeriCorps Ashley Hughes Baker Rotaract Club BGCA Boy Scouts Boys & Girls Club of America Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Charles Carson Chartwells City of Muskegon Heights CJ Frye Community EnCompass County of Muskegon County Office of the Public Defender Crowstead Marketing & Graphic Design Cumulus Media Dakiya Covington Dana Heidelberg Dana Pink

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