2014 ANNUAL REPORT
Children living in a Community Housing Network residential apartment spell out their visions of
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SUSAN WEAVER RETIRES
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Founding Community Housing Network (CHN) Executive Director and CEO Susan Weaver announced her retirement in 2014. In 1987, Susan was appointed CHN’s first executive director. Under her direction, CHN grew from a handful of supportive housing units to more than 1,800 units today, with net assets of $51 million.
| DEAR FRIENDS | The theme of this year’s annual report – hope – succinctly describes CHN’s mission. Since 1987, CHN has been creating hope for thousands of people throughout Franklin County. Hope that comes from having a stable, permanent place to live. CHN serves residents with histories of homelessness and who live with mental illness or substance addiction.
We believe that stable housing is a platform for receiving needed supportive services that can improve the physical and mental well-being of our residents.
Susan has been rightfully recognized by numerous organizations as a pioneer in supportive housing. Her guidance has positioned CHN as a leader in developing housing for low-income people who also live with mental illness, substance addiction and histories of homelessness. CHN’s successful housing models developed under Susan’s leadership are nationally recognized and emulated. The staff and board wish Susan the very best and thank her for her passion and endless dedication to housing vulnerable populations, creating hope for thousands of people. Samantha Shuler, long-time CHN director, was appointed new chief executive officer by the CHN Board of Trustees.
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That’s why we link residents to the supportive services they need, either on- or off-site, provided by our exceptional community partners. By addressing supportive needs in addition to housing, CHN provides more effective and less costly alternatives to institutionalization. By facilitating access to supportive services, we help improve the health, income, life skills and stability of our residents. Most of all, we create hope. By creating hope, we rebuild lives and strengthen communities. We will continue our work with a singular focus on being the best supportive housing resource for our residents, our sponsors and our community partners. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Blaine Brockman Board Chairman
Samantha Shuler Chief Executive Officer
| 2014 Year in Review | Hawthorn Grove Groundbreaking
Third Year of Strategic Plan Executed
Construction began on the 40-unit property on a vacant lot at 550 E. Rich St. in downtown Columbus. The $7 million, threestory project will offer 39 one-bedroom apartments for rent, and one unit is reserved for the resident manager. The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) will offer supportive services such as recovery, wellness and employment programs on site.
CHN continued to focus on strategic priorities to enhance efficiency, productivity and effectiveness. A number of departmental changes were made to improve our ability to service residents, respond to maintenance requests and link residents to needed supportive services. Two new directors were hired to oversee Communications and Information Technology. Other personnel adjustments were made to better align staff with CHN’s strategic priorities.
Resident Employment Increased Thanks to the efforts of CHN’s Employment Services department, resident employment was up to 6 percent, which was a 23 percent increase over the baseline. Programs such as 50 Jobs in 50 Days and ongoing efforts to link residents to training and employment programs fueled the increase.
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Preservation Plan Fourth Year Completed CHN completed the fourth year of its five-year preservation plan. Under the plan, CHN will renovate and repair over 400 apartments to ensure that properties will serve the community. Preserving homes inside and out for future generations continues to be one of CHN’s strategic priorities.
Health and Wellness Programs Added To help residents focus on their own physical health and wellness, CHN began adding classes such as yoga on-site at some of its properties and formed partnerships with service providers so residents can access other health and wellness services.
Melissa’s House Collaboration The Melissa’s House Foundation, a Columbus-based nonprofit organization dedicated to creating comfortable, nurturing environments for adults living with mental illness, and CHN partnered to improve the East Fifth Avenue property, updating several common spaces by making them warmer and more inviting for the residents. CHN thanks the foundation, which provided grants to CHN for the improvements.
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| STORIES OF HOPE | |
Catrina’s Success Story
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WILLIAM’s Success Story
With support from CHN and its service partners, Catrina is in recovery. She now has a healthy relationship with her adult son and three grandchildren.
A U.S. Army veteran, William prided himself on his strong work ethic. After a serious injury, he became depressed and began self-medicating with alcohol and other addictive substances.
Catrina’s struggle with substance abuse began at the age of 14 and continued into her 30s. She worked and supported herself and her son until addiction took its toll and she lost her job and her home. Homeless and isolated from loved ones, Catrina was eventually referred to CHN.
William became homeless after expenses began to pile up following his injury. Although he received Workers Compensation payments, they were not enough to cover his daily living expense and rent, so he began living under a bridge. Veterans Affairs referred him to CHN.
Catrina moved into one of CHN’s 24/7 supportive housing facilities in 2009. She had been sober for eight months when she arrived, but suffered a relapse shortly after. CHN realizes that maintaining sobriety is a process. Residents are encouraged to work toward their goals while addressing recovery and challenges at their own pace.
William was the first resident to move into CHN’s Inglewood Court supportive housing community. With stable housing, he was able to obtain and maintain employment and avoid alcohol and other addictive substances. CHN also provided linkages to supportive services that helped him address issues that led to his addiction.
CHN provided stable housing and links to supportive services that helped Catrina regain her focus and sobriety. She has maintained her sobriety since 2010.
William has been sober since moving into CHN supportive housing two years ago. He is employed, helps maintain a community garden, regularly volunteers and hopes to purchase a home in the future.
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| CYNTHIa’s Success Story | Cynthia found herself in a physically abusive relationship. For 15 years, she used drugs and alcohol to cope, until she decided to turn her life around.
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OUR MISSION
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Community Housing Network develops, owns and manages housing across Franklin County, Ohio. We rent affordable apartments to people disabled by mental illness, substance addictions and histories of homelessness.
Cynthia struggled with substance abuse her entire adult life. Her dependency led to repeated incarcerations. After her last stint in jail, Cynthia decided to turn her life around and was eventually connected to CHN.
CHN strategically engages with service agencies that connect residents to the services they need. Our goal is to help people with special needs keep their housing and have access to employment programs.
Cynthia moved into one of CHN’s 24/7 supportive housing facilities in 2007. Through stable housing and linkages to voluntary supportive services, CHN provided the tools and support Cynthia needed to maintain her sobriety and regain her independence. Cynthia used the skills she learned in training programs offered through CHN and its service partners to eventually land full-time employment. She earned an associate’s degree in social work and hopes to earn a bachelor’s degree in social work as well. She has recently moved into nonCHN housing and has maintained her sobriety since 2007, for which she credits CHN and its service providers.
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Stable housing is the first step toward improving health, maintaining recovery, finding work and keeping families united. Employment
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FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
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Creating new affordable housing units to meet overwhelming demand makes sense only if existing units are also preserved.
Transforming lives Years in CHN housing
PRESERVING HOUSING
That’s why CHN embarked on a rigorous, multi-year Preservation Plan to rehabilitate 414 apartments in 81 buildings. These structures, most built before 1950, were in need of repairs and upgrades to make them serviceable far into the future.
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In 2014, CHN rehabbed 80 apartments and closed on construction financing for 65 units throughout Franklin County, putting CHN well on track to rejuvenate all units by the end of 2015.
Avg. daily public cost
CHN housing 1
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16.46
Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (Columbus) 2
$ 634.91
Ohio regional psychiatric hospitals 2
$ 584.76
Ohio correctional institutions 3
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CHN will invest $55 million in this preservation plan. Financing has come from the Ohio Preservation Compact, the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County, City of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio Department of Mental Health, Ohio Housing Finance Agency, ADAMH Board of Franklin County, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, and Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing.
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1 Rent subsidy, based on October 2014 monthly rate 2 Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services 2014 Annual Report, 2013 numbers 3 Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction 2014 Annual Report
Of our 2,567 residents 100% disabled / special needs 85.6% homeless / at risk of homelessness
Black: 64%
1,135 adult males 947 adult females
White: 34%
Other: 2%
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483 children under 18
349 with dependent children
With our sights set on the future, CHN will maintain the value of our properties and preserve homes for residents now and for years to come. Stable housing is the first step toward improving health, maintaining recovery, finding work and keeping families united.
Statements
Statements
of Financial Position
of Activities & Changes in Net Assets
12/31/14 12/31/13
Assets
12/31/13
Revenues
Current Assets Cash $ 2,714,436 $ Cash - designated 4,234,848 Receivables: Trade, net 258,158 Tax credit projects 3 81,514 Grants and subsidies, net 529,271 Accrued interest receivable 41,127 Notes receivable, current 970,486 Prepaid expenses 110,501
1,864,997 3,896,955 190,327 1,500,000 240,864 30,422 325,000 101,903
9,240,341 8,150,468
Property and equipment, net 15,052,384 17,506,551 Other assets 26,817,151 20,235,981
12/31/14
$ 51,109,876 $ 45,893,000
Liabilities Current Liabilities Accrued expenses and liabilities $ 1,081,659 $ 1,151,807 Deferred rental income 320,459 225,011 Notes payable 1,491,162 1,896,618 2,893,280 3,273,436 Long-term Liabilities, less current maturities 154,480 173,682 Tenants' security deposits 2,957,921 3,740,703 Notes payable 3,112,401 3,914,385
Support: Supportive services $ Rental subsidies Other Revenues: Rental income Development & management fees Forgiveness of debt Other income
4,996,669 $ 4,933,648 2,366,308 2,970,968 1,249,147 3,101,279 0 347,257
1,306,264 2,331,843 34,773 563,999
12,060,660 12,141,495 Pass thru Revenues Grant income passed to tax credit projects 2,521,349 2,433,930 Capital grants passed to tax credit projects 2,695,066 2,400,038 17,277,075 16,975,463
Expenses Program Services: Supportive housing 8,062,851 Real estate development 835,655 Management and general 925,611 Depreciation and interest 1,053,942 Impairment loss-investment in project entity 0
9,004,329 611,919 749,103 1,259,064 98,204
10,878,059 11,722,619
Net Assets Change in Net Assets (Net Income)
6,399,016
5,252,844
Beginning Net Assets 38,705,179 33,452,335 $ 45,104,195 $ 38,705,179
Net Assets Unrestricted Net Assets 24,802,887 19,508,238 Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 20,301,308 19,196,941 45,104,195 38,705,179
$ 51,109,876
WORTHINGTON
Unit Density
$ 45,893,000
0 - 4 units 5 - 8 units ALBANY 9 - 12NEW units 13 - 16 units 17 - 80 units GAHANNA group homes
Certain amounts in the December 31, 2013 financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation. Total net assets and the change in net assets did not change due to these reclassifications.
UPPER ARLINGTON
HILLIARD WHITEHALL GRANDVIEW Heights BEXLEY
REYNOLDSBURG
CHN owns and operates more than 1,800 units of supportive housing in the City of Columbus and suburban communities throughout Franklin County.
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Funders
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The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board (ADAMH) of Franklin County
| Partners & Collaborators |
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A1 Staffing
Homeless Families Foundation
Briggsdale Apartments
North 22nd Street Apartments
Huckleberry House, Inc.
Dogwood Glen Apartments
North High Street Apartments
Huntington National Bank
East Fifth Avenue Apartments
Parsons Avenue Apartments
IMPACT Community Action
Hawthorn Grove Apartments
Safe Haven Apartments Southpoint Place Apartments St. Clair Hotel Apartments
Access Ohio AIDS Resource Center Ohio
Programs with Community Advisory Committees
City of Columbus
Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County
KeyBank
Holt Avenue Apartments
The Columbus Foundation
Amethyst, Inc.
Kleingers
Inglewood Court Apartments
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
The Arlington Bank
Lutheran Social Services
Community Shelter Board
Center on Vocational Alternatives (COVA) of Southeast, Inc.
Lutheran Social Services - Faith Mission
Donations and Contributions
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati Franklin County Board of Commissioners The Harry C. Moores Foundation Nationwide Insurance Foundation Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Ohio Development Services Agency Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Children’s Academy Choices
Lutheran Social Services - Nancy’s Place Mannile Smith Maryhaven Maryhaven Engagement Center
CleanTurn Columbus Area, Inc./Pathways Columbus Coalition for the Homeless Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Campus Partners for Community Urban Development
MCR Services
Children’s Academy
Mt. Vernon Avenue District Improvement Association, Inc.
Mental Health America of Franklin County
City of Columbus
Near East Area Commission
City of Columbus City Neighborhood Liaisons Program
Near East Pride Center
Columbus Metropolitan Library
North Central Area Commission
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police
North Linden Area Commission
Columbus Public Health
Northeast Area Commission
Columbus Urban League
Parsons Avenue Merchants Association
Ohio Preservation Compact
Community Properties of Ohio
NAMI Ohio
Osteopathic Heritage Foundations
Community Research Partners
Netcare Access
The Reinberger Foundation
Community Shelter Board
North Central Mental Health Services
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Community Support Network
North Community Counseling Centers, Inc.
COMPASS Program, Broad Street Presbyterian Church
The Open Shelter, Inc.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development United Way of Central Ohio
Concord Counseling Services
Organizations Represented on Community Advisory Groups & Other Community Advisors
Maryhaven Women’s
Metropolitan Community Services: Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, T.O.U.C.H. Inc.: Health Care for the Homeless Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Columbus, Ohio Division of Police Competency Columbus Urban League NAMI Franklin County
Park National Bank The P.E.E.R. Center
COMPASS Program, Broad Street Presbyterian Church Council of South Side Business Organizations Discovery Special Improvement District Driving Park Area Commission East Columbus Civic Association
Rebecca’s Place
East Fifth Avenue Business Association, Inc.
Fifth Third Bank
Southeast Inc., Friends of the Homeless
Eastfield-Westfield Block Watch
Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services
Southeast Inc., Recovery and Mental Health Care Services
F&W Properties
Franklin County Veterans Service Commission
Syntero
Gladden Community House
Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare
Greater Hilltop Area Commission
Goodwill Columbus
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
HandsOn Central Ohio
Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio
Jefferson Center for Learning and the Arts
Hamilton Local School District
YMCA of Central Ohio
King Lincoln Bronzeville Association
Hina Environmental
YWCA Columbus
Krumm Park Recreation Center
Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC)
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Blaine Brockman Chairman Brockman Legal
Charles H. McCreary Bricker & Eckler LLP
Samantha Shuler Chief Executive Officer
Robert Oakley Retired CFO Nationwide Insurance
Ryan Cassell Development Director
John Royer Secretary/Treasurer Kohr Royer Griffith Adam Heeter Lightwell, Inc
1680 Watermark Drive Columbus, Ohio 43215 614 487 6700 | www.chninc.org
Franklinton Pride Center
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Clark L. Lloyd Vice Chairman Nationwide Investments
The Long Street Business Association
New Horizons Housing
Parsons Baptist Church Reeb Hosack Area Planning Committee/Steelton Village Rich Street, LTD Scioto Community Nursing Home Scioto Southland Civic Association Shenandoah Partnership South Side Pride Center South Side Settlement House Southside Neighbors Against Crime Southwest Area Commission St. Mary of the Springs University Area Commission University Community Business Association
Senior Management
James C. Shaw Inland Financial, Inc.
Kelley Finan Communications Director
G. Gary Tyack Judge, Tenth District Court of Appeals
Tonya Fransen Property & Asset Management Director
Dean Weinert Mutual Federal Savings Bank
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Kathy Hatfield Grants & Service Coordination Director Larry Martin Finance Director Cynthia Mercer Human Resources Director Matt Pieper Information Technology Director