Interfaith Community Service Annual Report 2022

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Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion.

Another year has passed. (Time flies when you’re having fun!) Interfaith emerges this year stronger, wiser, and continuing to grow to serve those most in need. As is our custom, we have come to the time where we annually assemble as Interfaith to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year, celebrate our present successes and opportunities, and anticipate the future that awaits us.

This year’s theme is Interfaith on the Move, and it’s certainly an apt representation of 2021-2022. So much has happened and Interfaith has indeed been on the move. Case managers and intake volunteers have gone from meeting with people outside to provide services and delivering emergency food directly to their cars, to welcoming them back inside for appointments, to having to move outdoors yet again. We are no longer the small organization that began in 1979. Today, some 43 years later, we are the largest social services provider in North San Diego County. In recent years, our workforce has tripled and our program offerings have broadened to help our communities.

As Interfaith has moved, through all of the changes, we have relied on community support, and you’ve come through with flying colors. Last year, you helped 19,175 people. With your support, our dedicated staff and 1,650 volunteers masked up and showed up, assisting with every aspect of our work, from sorting mail to completing tax returns or providing a meal. Many of you have worked directly with the people we serve.

The journey to self-sufficiency is rarely a straight line, which is why Interfaith continues to grow both its programs and its staff to help our neighbors in need. On the following pages, we invite you to follow along six journeys to learn about the incredible people we serve each day, and how our comprehensive programs offer a path forward to a better future.

We are grateful for your support and we look forward to furthering our partnership as we move forward, together.

Greg Anglea Chief Executive Officer and Cohn Family CEO Chair

Dr. Kadri J. Webb Chair Board of Directors

This year’s theme is Interfaith on the Move, and it’s certainly an apt representation of the past year.

Greg Anglea

Dr. Kadri J. Webb

Thank you to the Turk Family. This center is dedicated to the memory of Jerry’s parents, Lillian and Abraham Turk.

Interfaith’s new Abraham and Lillian Turk Recuperative Care Center will provide a place of healing and restoration for our local neighbors working to overcome homelessness and rebuild their lives.

The new Abraham and Lillian Turk Recuperative Care Center is the home of the Interfaith PostHospitalization Recuperative Care program.

Thank you to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors who in 2019 voted unanimously to award Interfaith Community Services a $6,000,000 capital grant to expand our proven-effective Recuperative Care Program.

Together, with the Turk Family’s founding donation and major gifts from The Conrad Prebys Foundation and Danna Foundation, as well as hundreds of local generous donors, The Turk Center is ready to open it’s doors.

“Together we’ve created a place that does not exist anywhere

anywhere else in our community.”

“My parents would have been proud to be associated with Interfaith Community Services, as there is no organization in San Diego like Interfaith, that has the expertise and dedication to address the tragedy of being homeless. Both my wife Carole and I want to thank Interfaith for allowing us to do our small part in assisting them.”

Greg Anglea, Interfaith CEO

Jerry Turk

Help relieve the tax burden for clients during tax season (and all year long) by volunteering as a VITA tax preparer. No experience necessary! Contact getinvolved@interfaithservices.org for more details.

Supportive Services provides access to comprehensive programs and vital resources to meet basic needs of community members so they can be empowered in achieving independence.

Angelica and Rafael fell behind on their bills when they hit hard times. They were facing a tax penalty and growing fines from an unpaid speeding ticket, which also put the family at risk of losing their only transportation. The couple reached out to Interfaith, asking only for help with groceries for their family of five.

Not only did Angelica and Rafael receive emergency food for their family, they also began meeting with a case manager to set goals together for their future. Interfaith’s case managers and Homeless Court advocate worked together and with them to get outstanding fines dismissed by showing their progress on goals. They also connected with a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteer to contact the IRS and work out a manageable payment plan to pay the taxes they owed.

Number of meals distributed

Number of adults and children prevented from homelessness Increase over last year

Number of people given access to showers, laundry, mail and phone services

“Even if the situation is bad, keep your head up and things will get better.”

Brother Brooks was going through a difficult time. His landlord raised his rent by $600, he had just lost his job and his wife had filed for divorce. Brother Brooks spent nearly two years on the streets homeless.

Interfaith’s Oceanside Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) worked on a plan with the Oceanside Police Department to help get Brother Brooks off the street. They loaded up his bike and provided temporary shelter from the rain. He was put in touch with a counselor who was able to find bridge housing while working with him on securing income. Within 60 days the Interfaith team organized his medical records and helped him to apply for benefits he was entitled to. Brother Brooks was finally able to be placed in permanent housing.

“People misunderstand how and why people become homeless and what it does to you,” he says. “I always kept to myself and tried to stay calm, but I also felt out of my mind and cried all the time. The HOT team changed my life. I am working on healing my heart and getting myself back.”

Number of people helped through Interfaith’s Three Homeless Outreach Teams

346 875 748

Escondido Carlsbad Oceanside

“The HOT Team changed my life. I am working on healing my heart and getting myself back.”

Learn more about the growing crisis by tuning in to Interfaith’s podcast hosted by CEO Greg Anglea.

Listen at www.homelessinsandiego.org

The Homeless Outreach and Shelters programs connect with individuals experiencing street homelessness, building trust to provide resources and shelter.

Interfaith’s Make-It-A-Home program provides furnishings and home essentials and relies solely on donations from people like you!

Have small appliances or furniture to donate? Contact donations@interfaithservices.org to find out which items are accepted.

Short Term Housing programs provide short to midterm housing for individuals, families, and Veterans experiencing homelessness.

Today, Maria’s children have a backyard to play in and a safe space to call home.

Maria is a single mother of four who supports her family by working two jobs. Covid delayed her DACA renewal application, resulting in the loss of one job, followed by losing their home.

An alert teacher became aware of the family’s situation and referred them to Interfaith.

After meeting with a case manager, Maria and her family were able to move into Interfaith’s Family Shelter that same day.

Maria and her case manager worked on childcare, budgeting, and renewing her DACA application. After she was put in touch with our job developer, Maria landed a new job and was approved for a duplex. Interfaith provided her move-in costs and furnished her apartment through Make-It-A-Home, a program that supplies much needed items and helps on moving day, for our newly housed families.

Number of people helped through the new Family Shelter

including

Number of Veterans helped off the streets through Veteran transitional housing programs

Donald was living in his car unable to find affordable housing – even though he is a Veteran who served this country and was working for a construction company.

Then things got worse, he became ill, was hospitalized, and then diagnosed with a chronic health condition. At discharge, the Veteran’s Administration hospital referred Donald to Interfaith’s Recuperative Care program.

During his 90 day stay, he was helped to better understand and manage his condition, worked with a case manager, found affordable housing through our Veteran Housing program, and was connected to our partner agency, Neighborhood Healthcare, for ongoing care.

1,374

Number of adults and children housed

Every unique person placed in stable housing exited an Interfaith program into stable, long-term housing

Number of people helped through Make-It-A-Home 385

“Once I made up my mind to get better, I knew I would never go back to the way things were.”

There’s always a need for volunteers! Put your artistic abilities, green thumb in gardening, or simply a listening ear to good use by contacting getinvolved@interfaithservices.org.

Using person-centered best practices, Interfaith’s Housing programs can prevent and end homelessness for individuals and families.

A 33% increase in overdose fatalities this year has resulted in a similar expansion in Interfaith’s Recovery and Wellness services.

We are in the process of identifying a new property in order to meet this need. If you know of a potential property, contact giving@interfaithservices.org.

Interfaith’s Recovery and Wellness programs provide a complete continuum of care including detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient, and sober living services for lowincome individuals overcoming addiction.

John was homeless, struggling with opioid addiction, depression and fatigue, and was unable to afford treatment for his co-occurring bi-polar disorder. After a number of encounters with outreach workers, he agreed to enter our detox program and in fourteen days safely withdrew from the opioids. He was connected with our partner agency, Neighborhood Healthcare to obtain health insurance, and moved into our 90-day residential treatment program.

While in treatment, John attended classes and groups, met with his case manager and a therapist, and upon graduation, moved into sober living. He continued to attend outpatient services and secured a job through employment assistance. Continuing on his road to recovery, he moved into his own apartment, which was furnished through a generous donation from a local faith community and our Make-It-A-Home program. Today, John is giving back by helping others find their way out of the darkness.

482

Number of people helped through Recovery & Wellness programs

Number of visits to on-site medical center, Neighborhood Healthcare

Increase over previous year 6,323

1,156 29%

Newly health insured people

John now lives in his own apartment and has been clean and sober for over ten years.

Provide a summer internship for a talented Transitional Youth Academy (TYA) student, and Interfaith will pay their salary. Or, Adopt a Scholar for the year, and help them afford yearbooks, prom tickets, and graduation items.

To find out more, contact getinvolved@interfaithservices.org.

Interfaith’s Employment & Economic Development programs provide support to achieve financial independence and secure employment.

Tonya is a high school sophomore who lives with her three sisters and single father. In 2021, she joined the Transitional Youth Academy (TYA). TYA provides support for low-income students at risk of not graduating.

Through TYA, she was able to get a paid internship with a local business. This not only increased her skills and self esteem, it allowed her to help her father with the household expenses.

Additionally, the program was able to help with food and needed hygiene items for the whole family. Today, with the guidance and support of TYA, Tonya is on track to graduate and go on to secondary education that she and her dad talk about with hope and pride.

100% 183

Percentage of TYA students who graduated

Number of unemployed veterans who secured employment

“My Dad is my whole world and I want to make him proud.”

Because of our committed and compassionate volunteers, Interfaith’s programs are stronger and more effective than ever before. We are continuously grateful for the thousands of dedicated volunteers who contribute their time each year.

Volunteer Chaplains Program

The relaunch of our volunteer Chaplains’ program within our residential programs means we provide true whole person care. Physical needs for food, shelter, hygiene, medical, cognitive, and psychological requirements are all met while in residence. Chaplains support spiritual issues of purpose and meaning in residents’ lives. Both Interfaith employees and volunteer Chaplains receive training on supporting one another’s roles in the health and wellbeing of residents.

CDA) Lucky Duck(lings) Blanche and Simmons Arnold at Interfaith’s inaugural mental health festival, Change Your Mind.

B) Interfaith supporters from SEWA International, a Hindu faith-based, humanitarian service organization.

EC) Prepare a meal for residents of our Haven House Shelter. For more information, contact getinvolved@interfaithservices.org.

D) Linda Hulst (center, pictured with Interfaith staffers) organized a sock drive in her community of Rancho Vallecitos and collected more than 150 pairs for our neighbors in need.

E) Members of Contemporary Women of North County (CWONC) provide nutritious meals (made with love!) for our shelter residents.

AThank you to volunteers in our community who support the people we serve and our staff in countless ways.

Interfaith is opening a brand-new Family Shelter that will work to tackle the 56% increase in family homelessness in San Diego County. As the only low barrier family shelter in North San Diego County, any family who is homeless and seeking housing is welcome. Once families get into the shelter, Interfaith’s goal is to help them find housing within 60 to 90 days.

“It’s important to meet people and support people where they are at,” Anglea said. “We can create an environment that’s very supportive for single adults and adults in couples, but we need to create a separate environment that’s really focused on families with children.

The percentage family homelessness has increased in San Diego County since 2020

“We need to create a separate environment that’s really focused on families with children.”

Greg Anglea Interfaith CEO

For more than 40 years, Interfaith Community Services has been a staple of our community because of people like you.

Your generosity ensures Interfaith is able to provide emergency food, basic hygiene needs, employment support, mental and medical healthcare, substance use services, and so much more. We have always been a safe haven for people in need.

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REVENUE

EXPENSES

Statement of Activities

June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

Operations Revenue

Grant & Contract Revenue $17,353,402

Contributions $4,364,236

In-Kind Donations $592,038

Rental Income $778,721

PPP Loan Forgiveness $1,841,932

Other Revenues $14,467

Total $24,944,796

Capital Contributions $1,961,585

Operating & Capital Contributions Total $6,325,821

Expenses

PROGRAM SERVICES

Supportive Services $3,231,108

Employment & Economic Development $826,424

Clinical Services $1,329,393

Housing & Shelters $8,427,606

Recovery & Wellness $5,693,893

Other Community Services $913,238

SUPPORTING

Management & General $2,442,367

$1,146,976

Dr. Kadri J. Webb Chair

Andy Ballester

Carol Lazier

Monica Cruz Thornton

John Byers Vice Chair and Quality Assurance & Compliance Committee Chair

Carol J. Brooks

Yusef Miller

Joy Stephenson-Laws

Reverend Meg Decker Immediate Past Chair

Rabbi David Castiglione Membership Committee Co-Chair

Hector Morales

Javier Lara

Silas Harrington Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair

Robert Costantino

Dr. Vanessa Peters

Judge Randa M. Trapp, Ret.

Lisa Brinig Secretary and Investment Committee Chair

Mitchell Dubick Development Committee Chair

Darrell Shrader

Our deepest appreciation to our outgoing Board Members who have given generously of their time.

Betty and Melvin Cohn Center 550 W. Washington Avenue Escondido, CA 92025 760.489.6380

Carlsbad Service Center 5731 Palmer Way, Suite A Carlsbad, CA 92010

Veterans Service Center 1617 Mission Avenue Oceanside, CA 92058

Coastal Service Center 4700 N. River Road Oceanside, CA 92057

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