2022 Annual Report

Celebrating 27 Years of Service

2022

Annual Report

A Christian Outreach Ministry working to transform lives in our community by providing critical care for physical, spiritual, civic and social needs.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Friends, In 2022 The Source celebrated 27 years of service to our community. While we began as a place that offered emergency meals to those in need, we’ve grown to take a broader view of ending homelessness in our community.

Through expanded services, a wider reach and an unwavering commitment to developing and operating programs and services with greater impact, we now offer life-changing opportunities to homeless individuals in Indian River County and beyond.

This year we have added a second Dignity Bus to serve individuals in Indian River County, renovated a third Dignity Bus, added several local dentists to our Dignity Smiles Program, received funding for a third food truck, created a new program called Dignity Wellness to serve the mental health needs of our members and completed the final stages of preparing Dignity Village to open.

In the pages that follow you will read about important programs and services, as well as plans for the future and the impact we are having on individuals whose lives unraveled resulting in homelessness. This impact could not have been accomplished without you, our generous donors, partners and volunteers. As you read through this report we hope you will feel good about the work we are doing to help the homeless and poor get back on their feet.

We deeply appreciate your commitment to support The Source as we continue to help those that need help the most. Together we are changing lives for the better throughout our community.

Anthony Zorbaugh, Executive Director

Our Impact Established twenty-seven years ago, The Source was founded in response to the escalating homelessness crisis in Indian River County. Since then, we have evolved into a beacon of hope for the homeless and vulnerable, with an expanded vision and advanced programs that made us a leader in the field of transforming lives. Our comprehensive programs empower our clients to become self-reliant and live meaningful lives.

Our unwavering commitment provides hope and a wide range of support services to those in need. We aim to assist individuals in achieving their maximum potential for selfsufficiency, enabling them to lead more gratifying and fulfilling lives.

Over One Million* Free Meals Served • We serve three free hot meals daily • The first made-to-order menu • 31,489 meals served in 2022 * Over one million meals served since we opened 27 years ago

Dignity Food Trucks offer students hands-on experience using their culinary skills. The food trucks are geared to selling award-winning food at community events, in response to natural disasters (food relief) with made-to-order foods at specific locations and routine stops. With two food trucks in operation, culinary students receive additional training and gain confidence working with the public.

ellness W On the road to mental health...

The Source will manage mental health counseling for the Dignity Wellness Program, offering daily mental health services, community outreach, and education to reduce stigma. Mental Health First Aid training will be provided, and the program aims to help individuals achieve employment mobility and mental well-being. The Source helps individuals out of homelessness with options and alternatives.

Dignity Catering provides a catering service to local businesses, schools, churches and/or community event. A daily menu is available, or one can be created specifically for private functions or event planning. Culinary students gain hands-on training while interacting with the public.

Dignity Smiles provides free dental restoration to eligible Dining with Dignity graduates. Proper dentistry makes all of the difference with their confidence and employability. The Source partnered originally with Dr. Sadesh Kumar, founder of Wickham Dental Care in Melbourne, FL and Thomas Balshi, DDS, PhD, FACP, Stephen Balshi PRESIDENT. In 2022 we added: Dr. Claudia Pryszlak, DMD; Dr. Ramon Hernandez, DMD; Dr. Adam Jones, DMD, MS; Dr. Giuliana Diaz Jones, DDS; and Denise M. Pieczynski, D.M.D.

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Dining with Dignity is a 6-, 12- or 18-week professional program, recognized by The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) for delivering high standards in culinary arts education. This program offers students the opportunity to learn culinary skills and prepare them for employment in the food serve industry

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Dignity Bus® is the first-of-its-kind in the country, an overnight emergency shelter available 365 days a year. The Vero Beach buses offer 36 climate-controlled sleeping pods. The buses are available 7 nights a week, providing security, comfort, and a safe environment for individuals to get a restful night’s sleep.

Dignity Jobs offer members the opportunity to gain employment experience and a dignified income. With the guidance of our employment specialist, The Source partners with B.E. Princess, Inc. a private and corporate aviation supplier, who provides on board supplies and accessories to aviation companies around the country. Our members assemble Sic Sac® Motion Sickness Bags and earn a dignified income while feeling productive and appreciated.

Dignity Village was purchased in December 2021 and will be operational

by Spring 2023. 18 Units will be available to individuals and families in need of affordable housing. The village is a self-contained community offering housing, a chapel, outdoor dining, and activities.

95%* of local Homeless Served by Dignity Buses • Emergency Overnight Shelters • The first two in the country • 6,195 Safe Sleeps in 2022

Almost $90,000 Earned by Culinary Enterprises

• Our two food trucks visited approximately125 events • 18,957 Meals were served • 46 Students gained on-the-job training

DIGNITY VILLAGE

Opening Spring 2023!

• 11 One bedroom cottages • 3 Two bedroom cottages • 4 Efficiences • A self-contained community for individuals and families in Indian River County

$12,060 Put Back Into The Local Economy • 191,800 Sic Sacs completed • $45,583 Used for client assistance, ie: new bicycles, gas vouchers, movie and bowling tickets, new clothes, prescriptions, bus and airline tickets home

Two Lives Changed With A New Smile • Brigette now has a full-time job at a local restaurant.

• Scott was able to confidently smile again for the first time in 40+ years.

150+ Lives Uplifted With Free Mental Health Care • 172 clinical counseling hours provided to members • 68 people engaged in Smoking Cessation program • 97 lives uplifted with mental health services through harm reduction, trauma informed care • 20 members referred to Intensive Outpatient, medication management and senior services.

VOLUNTEERS

are a ray of hope.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

46

163

31,489 Meals Served In one year

Dining with Dignity Students

6,195

3,833

1,036

Total number of Volunteers

Safe sleeps on Dignity Bus

Loads of Laundry Washed.

Pieces of Mail Received

Josh one of our Dining with Dignity graduates received his ID and passed his Food Handler Serv Safe exam making him State Certified to handle food.

Chris graduated our 12-week

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program. We worked with

second time in Dining with

Chris to find him the right

Dignity, this is his first time

job. Our program is not a one

passing his Serv Safe exam.

size fits all and we adapt and

He is now certified to work

adjust to meet people where

anywhere in Florida that

they are and walk beside

serves food.

them and lift them up.

At The Source, we take pride in celebrating family reunions.

Throughout the past year, we’ve assisted several families in reuniting, whether it involved purchasing a bus or plane ticket, or simply making the effort to reach out and bring loved ones together.

This was John’s first time in 9 years to regain his ID and social security card. This will allow him to have the required documents to gain employment after graduation from the Dining with Dignity Program.

Trina is one of our top Sic Sac® producers and earned our distinguished “Top Producer” award. The ability to work for Sic Sac® enables our members to have a dignified income.

2022/2021 BALANCE SHEET I AM MINISTRIES, INC. D/B/A THE SOURCE STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021 2022

2021

$1,893,631

$2,869,317

ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Grants receivable

2,910

Contributions receivable, current

60,000

85,000

Prepaid Expenses

13,335

1,000

$1,969,896

$2,955,317

Contributions receivable non-concurrent

10,000

70,000

Investments

19,960

19,983

Other assets

46,095

41,445

2,063,892

666,485

$4,109,843

$3,753,230

$

37,454

$ 23,097

37,454

23,097

Without donor restrictions

3,843,025

2,246,039

With donor restrictions

229,364

1,484,094

Total net assets

4,072,389

3,730,133

$4,109,843

$3,753,230

Total current Assets

Property and equipment net Total assets

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses Total current liabilities

Net assets:

Total liabilities and net gains

Dignity Bus

Social Return on Investment

Lodging Created

2022 Safe Sleeps

Avg. Hotel Cost

89

4, 674

$

Social Return on Investment

415,986

$

ER Visits Avoided In unrecoverable Nearly $ emergency room

5M

costs were avoided

Dining with Dignity Wage Creation

196,434

$

Of income was created for persons that were previously unable to attain such.

Meal Savings Creation

2022 Money The Source spent on meals

35,251

Value of meals created at The Source

192,474

$

$

Sic Sac® Wage Creation 2022 Participants

26

Investment by The Source

779

$

Income Created

12,060

$

Incarceration Costs Avoided Investment by The Source

Cost of 1 Arrest 3 Nights in Jail

$

$

779

168

Social Benefit

5,954

$

Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue $1,948,099

Grants

7% In-Kind Contributions 1%

Culinary

7%

Rental Income 1%

Special Events, Net

23%

Other Income 1%

Direct Public Support

60%

1015 Commerce Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida 772-564-0202 | www.iamthesource.org

2022 Expenses

$1,605,843

79% 15%

Ministry Services and Clinical Assistance

Management & General

6% Fundraising

Summary of Major Accomplishments 2021-2022 • The Source was a recipient of an IMPACT 100 Grant Award.

• Amid Covid-19 The Source implemented new Dignity programs such as our Dignity Food Truck and Dignity Bus. • The Dignity Catering program obtained a State of Florida catering license.

• We received recognition from The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation highlighting The Source’s Dining with Dignity Program for delivering high stands in culinary arts education.

• The Source received a proclamation by Indian River County Commissioners for the positive and untiring work contributed for homeless awareness and services provided.

• The Dignity Bus provided 3,600 safe sleeps with the ability to provide overnight shelter for 7,300 individuals • The Source teamed up with prominent dentist Dr. Sadesh Kumar, in Melbourne, offering our members dental procedures free of charge • Dignity Jobs hired members of The Source to assemble Sic Sac Motion Sickness providing steady income for our members.

• The Source Received Proclamation from The City of Vero Beach for National Health Awareness Month for the positive and tireless work we do in the community.

• Received Congressional Recognition Certificate, signed by Congressman Bill Posey.

• The Source’s Dignity Food Truck won top award at space coast wing battle.ww

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bobby Lindsey, President Pastor Wayne Traverse, Vice President Marjorie Gaskins, Treasurer Melinda Berg, Board Member James Dornan, Board Member Margaret Anne Evans, Board Member Michelle Griffin, Board Member Pastor Jimmy Hill, Board Member Robert Ulevich, Board Member

Night OF Hope

Community Partnerships

3 Mavins’ 3001 Park Place Building 32963 Newspaper 53rd Neighbors Magazine ABC Printers Aiello Landscaping Archers Tax Services and More LLC. B.E. Princess Bank of America Big Brothers Big Sisters CJ Cannons Christ by the Sea United Methodist Church Christ Church Community Church Clear SEM Solutions Crossover Mission Crown Painting Dillard’s Dyer Mazda and Dyer Subaru ESS Manufacturing George E. Warren Corporation Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce Hope for Families Center Holy Cross Catholic Church Indian River Chamber of Commerce Indian River County Hospital District

Indian River Exchange Packers Indian River Restaurant Supply Indian River Magazine iTHINK Financial Marsh Landing Pathway Church Phoenix Rising Premier Estate Properties Princess Liquors RCL Development Route 60 Hyundai Shile Insurance Southstate Bank St. Vincent de Paul Streetside Showers Sunrise Rotary TCPalm.com The Gifford Florida Youth Orchestra, Inc. Truist (formerly Suntrust) Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Vero Beach Country Club Vero Beach Magazine Waldo’s Walmart Whole Family Health Center Wickham Dental Youth Guidance

Dyer Subaru donated 500 pairs of socks to help those experiencing homelessness in Indian River County.

Businesses Employing Dining with Dignity Students 3D Fencing LLC 7 Eleven American Grill and Bar American Icon Brewery Asian Chow Oriental Eatery BBG (Ft. Pierce) Baci Trattoria Beef and Barrell (Crossville, TN) Bonefish Grill Burger King C.J. Cannons Chili’s Chipotle Citrus Grill House Dollar General Dollar Tree Five Guys Green Marlin IHOP Indian River Restaurant Supply Kilted Mermaid Larry’s Roadside Restaurant Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant Lowes MJM Car Wash

Marsh Landing Mrs. Mac’s Fillin Station Ocean Grill Outback Steakhouse Phil’s Side Jobs LLC Portside Pub Post and Vine Publix Route 60 Hyundai Ruby Tuesday Sebastian Sandwich Shack Sonny’s BBQ Spiro’s Taverna Steil Oil Co. Taco Dive The Lemon Tree The Source The Wave Kitchen and Barr at Costa d’ Este Resort Too Jay’s Vero Beach Country Club Vero Beach Elementary Vero Bowl Wes Backyard BBQ Grill Waldo’s Restaurant Waves Car Wash Winn-Dixie

Local businesses hire graduates from our Dining with Dignity Program, putting money back into the economy and having a positive social impact.

www.iamthesource.org 772-564-0202 1015 Commerce Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 Thank you for supporting us!

I Am Ministries, Inc. dba The Source 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization Federal Tax ID#59-3354241

OUR MISSION Our mission is to support and serve the community and lead individuals to a saving faith in Jesus Christ.