IMP A CT Youth Outreach Services FY10 / FY11 Annual Report
Our Vision
A society that treasures the safety, well-being and self-worth of every child.
Our Mission
To promote the strengths and abilities of youth and families by providing community-based services that empower and enrich each to face life’s challenges with confidence, competence and dignity.
About Us
Youth Outreach Services (YOS) is dedicated to caring for youth in and around Chicago, inspiring positive development in their lives, families and communities. Founded in 1959, YOS serves more than 3,000 youth and families each year through a wide variety of child welfare, counseling, juvenile justice and prevention services. We believe all kids are capable of excellence and are committed to providing the community-based support they need to overcome challenges and succeed.
IMP A CT Our Values – What We Believe
Compassion: We have a heart for serving children, offering them the tools they need
to achieve success. We care for each child we serve as if they were our own, helping them make positive choices and offering them opportunities to thrive and dream.
Impact: We make a unique impact in our communities, gaining the confidence of
those we serve by providing outcomes-oriented programs that make a difference. Our staff are specialists, continuously developing their skills and contributing to the field new ideas and ways of inspiring young lives with a message of hope.
Embrace: We are dedicated to an “open door� policy, embracing each and every
youth and family in need of our care and attention. Our diverse staff and inclusive nature reflect the culture of our organization and allow us to serve a wide variety of clients and communities, respecting and valuing the cultural, ethnic and religious differences of each.
Perseverance: We never give up, believing that all youth, regardless of circum-
Community: Partnerships shape the success of our youth, and we rely on our communities, supporters, funders and partner agencies when responding to their needs. We believe in providing community-based services, offering kids a chance to develop and succeed with the help of those around them.
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stance, are capable of overcoming challenges and achieving success. We are committed to inspiring positive development in their lives, families and communities, allowing each to grow with confidence, competence and dignity.
A Message from the Executive Director It’s been an exciting and challenging two years here at Youth Outreach Services (YOS)! We had the great pleasure of celebrating the 50th anniversary of our agency, recognizing five decades of service to a growing number of youth and families throughout Chicago. In celebrating this anniversary, we also had the chance to reflect on our work and the important IMPACT we continue striving to make in our communities.
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In my more than 30 years in the field, never have I seen a greater need for human services in Chicago than I do today. Families throughout the city are struggling in this difficult economy, working two jobs to support their children – often still living in a state of poverty. Youth daily face struggles most of us cannot even imagine, such as gangs and violence on the streets – often just steps away from their front doors. And our staff are serving more individuals than ever with fewer resources due to funding challenges in our state – often using money from their own pockets to help their clients.
Yet, we continue to have hope thanks to the efforts of our staff to stay on the cutting-edge of program provision and innovation, support from legislators for our advocacy movements, and the generosity of our friends in providing financial and volunteer support. Throughout this annual report, you will find examples of the IMPACT we are making in the lives of the youth and families we serve, as well as throughout the field. These stories are just a snapshot of the exciting work we are doing and results we are achieving – with the help and support of friends like you. I hope you will enjoy these stories and continue to stay in touch with us throughout the coming year. We are excited about the future of YOS, and hope you will continue to partner with us as we continue to provide the support kids need to overcome their challenges and succeed! Sincerely,
Rick Velasquez Executive Director
A Message from the Board President Since joining the Board of Directors of Youth Outreach Services (YOS), I have been struck both by the amount of kids throughout Chicago in need of support, as well as the severity of their struggles – poverty, gangs, gun violence, drugs, poor school performance, family crisis and mental strife. But I have also been inspired by the amount of people willing to roll up their sleeves and jump in to help make an IMPACT – whether that be YOS’ amazing staff, dedicated volunteers, generous individual and corporate donors, or my Board and Auxiliary Board colleagues. Together, we are helping YOS provide critical programs in some of the highest-need communities in the city. Last year alone, YOS aided more than 3,000 kids and families through programs such as Foster Care for kids who need loving, stable families; Transitional Living for kids who do not have parents to help them through the process of becoming an adult; PreTrial Services for youth facing potential juvenile detention; and, Counseling for youth struggling to overcome issues that lead to addiction.
Together, we have the opportunity to help youth and families ... overcome their challenges and celebrate their success.
Together, we also have the opportunity to help youth and families participating in these programs to overcome their challenges and celebrate their stories of success – several of which you will read about in this report. Over the past few years, I personally have been privileged to attend several Heart of the Matter events, a monthly celebration during which YOS counselors honor the youth who have successfully completed the counseling program in Cicero, inviting the kids’ families and friends to help. During celebrations such as these, as I hear the excitement of the kids and the emotion of their families as they express seeing such a positive change in their children, I am reminded of the importance of this work and inspired to continue my involvement, knowing that the lives of many more kids and families need to – and will be – touched and changed.
Board of Directors Jesse Spungin, President Michael Hessling, Vice President Russell Monco, Treasurer Jeri Smith, Secretary Nelson de Castro Sally Dickerson, FY12, Board Fellow Phyllis Kopriva
As you read through this report, I hope you will join us in celebrating the dedicated YOS staff and the many youth who have successfully overcome their struggles with help from YOS, and that you will continue to join us in supporting this important work throughout 2012!
Charles A. Krugel
Sincerely,
Calvin Tillery Jr.
David Massoth Joyce R. Perry, Ed.D. Donald Rubin Sandra Williams Donna Blau, Member Emeritus
Jesse Spungin Board President
Auxiliary Board Plamen Martinov, Co-President Johanna Spellman, Co-President Carrie Woltman, Secretary Robb Linn Matt Movall Justin Petzold Matt Puglisi Aly Sivji Shavonne Tate
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Change of Scenery Does YOS Clients Good To see the world in a different way, it helps to change the scenery. That was the case for two groups of YOS clients who unplugged for a week in the deep woods of northern Minnesota this past summer. The outings, sponsored by Big City Mountaineers, taught kids who had never been to the wilderness how to canoe, camp and cook outdoors. But, the longest-lasting lesson is one they will carry with them the rest of their lives: I have what it takes to conquer the unknown.
Off the grid
No cell phones, MP3 players or plumbing were in store for five high-school age boys and chaperones that left at the crack of dawn for the twelve-hour drive to base camp in Ely, Minn., in early July. “As soon as I heard about the trip I wanted to go,” said Matthew, 17. “I wanted to get outside my comfort zone and prove I could do it.” The group faced both physical and mental challenges. Supplies for the week were hauled in 75-pound backpacks. Heavy canoes had to be carried on the steep, buggy, sometimes slippery trails that lay between campsites and lakes. One participant was initially reluctant to portage the canoe. But, with encouragement from the group, he proved to himself he could do it and insisted on carrying the canoe going forward. “It was great to see the kids come together and bust the myth about always finding excuses not to do something,” said Roberto Lopez, Office Coordinator for the Cicero office who organized the boys’ trip. “We changed their environment just enough so the kids could see the abilities and possibilities they have.” The youngest member of the group came home with a fish story “he’ll tell his kids,” says Roberto. He’d never been fishing before, but with the help of one of the adult volunteers and strong determination, he caught a fish so big it fed the entire group.
Big Challenge, Big Impact
According to Roberto, for the participants, “the world as they know it is pretty small.” Unique concurs, pointing out that for many YOS clients, “their neighborhood is their world.” Wilderness outings provide experiences and challenges YOS clients could otherwise miss. For Matthew, who says he used to be in an “ugly position,” he sought out the excursion as a way to boost his self-confidence. “Without the trip, I wouldn’t have known I had it in me to do things like that, cooking on my own, carrying the canoe and pack,” he said. “Makes me wonder what I could do for my own life.”
Watch out for that rock
A few weeks later, five YOS girls ranging from freshmen to juniors in high school, made the trek led by Unique Jordan, Child Welfare Therapist from the Irving Park office. Most had never been outside Chicago. “The girls didn’t really know what they were getting into,” said Unique. “It was definitely shocking to everyone, including me, especially the first day when we hit the hardest, steepest trail.” Physical challenges quickly led to team-building. According to Sandra, 16, everyone in the group encouraged each other to keep going, pointing out rocks and tree limbs in the way as they “made portages that were so steep you were sure the canoe was going to fall so many times.” During down time, the group got to know each other. Many of the girls discovered they are not alone in dealing with emotional and mental health issues. “Our girls really challenged themselves to overcome a lot of obstacles that they initially didn’t think they could handle,” said Unique. “We spent a lot of time making correlations between what they accomplished in the wilderness and how to deal with stressful situations at home.”
Kierna’s Story
The outing was especially daunting for Kierna, 15, who is prone to panic attacks in new situations.
Later that month, with the success of the camping trip in the back of her mind, Kierna boarded an airplane for the first time. A new activity that could have triggered a panic attack was instead simply the beginning of a fun trip to Florida.
One participant from the girls’ trip is interested in becoming a peer leader for next year’s trip. Others report they are doing better in school and are more involved in sports and other activities.
Remember the Canoe Trip!
When Roberto finds that one of the boys from the trip is frustrated by something, he points to a flag in his office that all the participants signed and yells out a rallying motto: Remember the canoe trip! “What it means is to remember you’re able to challenge yourself to do something you’ve never done before,” said Roberto. “It’s a reminder of our success.” “No one can take what they accomplished from them,” added Unique.
Big City Mountaineers The two YOS trips were sponsored by Big City Mountaineers, a Denver-based non-profit group that partners with youth development agencies to offer week-long wilderness mentoring expeditions. Big City provides training, equipment and experienced staff to accompany at-risk urban teens on outdoor adventures. The group serves teens and volunteers in Chicago, Denver, Portland, Minneapolis, Seattle and the San Francisco Bay area.
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“I was scared, scared to go in the water, scared of being in the canoe in the middle of the lake,” said Kierna. “But, I look back on the trip and think, ‘If I can do that, I can do anything.’”
While participants still face the struggles they had before the trips, Unique finds “the experience shows them there’s a whole other world out there. It inspires them to do better.”
We focus on all the variables
impacting youth behavior and integrate ourselves into every aspect of a kid’s life.
Whatever It Takes In March 2011, YOS Counselor Marco Oviedo walked to the front door of a home in the Midway neighborhood of Chicago’s southwest side. He was there to meet a young man named George* and his family, who had been referred by Cook County Juvenile Court Probation to the Youth Outreach Services (YOS) Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) Program – often the last hope for many kids facing detention. George had just been charged with his fifth incident of criminal behavior, past offenses including trespassing, aggravated assault and battery, and his parents were at their wits’ end. The situation seemed hopeless. Marco knocked on the door, determined to help.
In FY11, our MST team worked to prevent the removal of 42 youth from their homes and/or their involvement in the juvenile justice system by helping kids develop the abilities they needed to positively modify their behavior, while also providing their parents with the skills and resources they needed to independently address the difficulties of raising teens with behavior problems. And that’s just the impact of one team! Additional programmatic highlights and successes include: • 89 percent of youth in our Adolescent Foster Care Program remained in the care of the same foster family, obtaining the support and care needed to thrive in a loving environment. • 94 percent of youth served through our Runaway and Homeless program remained in the care of the same host home family, and 100 percent of youth completing the program transitioned successfully from services. • Nearly 300 youth successfully achieved their treatment goals and completed our Counseling Services. • The YOS 24-hour crisis team—comprised of just
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four individuals—responded to approximately 225 crisis calls, making a vital impact in the lives of vulnerable youth and families. • 87 percent of youth involved in our Austin Evening Reporting Center (Juvenile Justice Program) successfully completed services, making positive steps toward their future success. • More than 350 youth participated in our Afterschool Prevention Programs, working to succeed in school, avoid peer pressure and make positive choices.
My child is a lost cause.
After entering the home, Marco began to get to know the family. He learned that, not only was George in trouble with the law, he was physically and verbally aggressive with his family, teachers and peers; was failing the 7th grade; and had been running away from home monthly, often off the map for up to four days at a time. His father wanted George locked up. His mother was terrified for George’s safety. They had all simply given up – even George himself – thinking he was a lost cause. “You would be surprised at how many parents begin to feel like this,” said Marco. “Their child had been acting out for years, and they no longer knew what to do. That’s where we come in.” For Marco and the MST Team, they refuse to believe any child is a lost cause. In fact, their motto is simple: whatever it takes. The team focuses all their energies on preventing youth ages 12 – 17 struggling with complex behavioral, emotional, social and academic issues from being removed from their homes and/or becoming involved in the juvenile justice system. To do so, they take a unique approach. “MST is different than other programs, because we focus on all the variables impacting youth behavior and integrate ourselves into every aspect of a kid’s life,” said Sarah Petzel, MST Supervisor. “While we help kids develop the abilities they need to make positive changes, we focus a great deal of effort on giving their parents the tools and skills they need to help their child succeed.” Counselors meet with the youth and their families twice each week, and are on-call 24/7, often fielding calls in the middle of the night. They work with no more than five youth at a time, ensuring they can be there when parents need them. “Parents should be the most important people in an adolescent’s life,” said Marco. “The fact that we can devote so much time to working with them is what makes this program really work.”
What makes you think you can help?
It isn’t always easy. According to Marco and Sarah, many parents do not want assistance, or do not believe that the program will make any difference. In addition, most youth and families in the program pull away at some point for one reason or another, often when they become overwhelmed by the amount of work they must do and changes they must make to succeed. But, the team knows that youth success hinges on the involvement of the whole family, and they remain committed to doing whatever they need to to make things work.
And – many more times than not – it works.
Two weeks into the program, George was picked up by the police and incarcerated for a week. Despite this set-back, Marco continued to work with George’s parents, helping them establish ways in which they could hold George accountable for his behaviors upon his release. He helped them set a curfew for George, develop a process for monitoring his school work, and establish a system through which they could reward positive behavior and address missteps. Over the course of the next five months, George began to change. He stopped running away and developed more positive, affectionate relationships with his parents and siblings. He was not picked up by the police again. And he began improving his grades. His parents were ecstatic, thrilled to have their son back and hopeful for the future. “A month before we completed our work with George and his family, his mom called to tell me he got an ‘A’ on his math exam; he hadn’t gotten an ‘A’ on anything in years,” said Marco. “When she called just to tell me that, I knew they were celebrating the positive changes they had been hoping for for so long.” *Name changed to protect identity of youth.
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“When clients don’t show up or won’t answer the door, we continue reaching out to them until they respond,” said Sarah. “We meet at times convenient for them, even if that’s 5 a.m. We take them on errands, and drive them to and from work. We bring coffee and homemade muffins and little surprises. Really, we do what we need to to gain their engagement and trust.”
My son got his first ‘A’ in years… Thank you.
Courtesy of iStockphoto
“Unaccompanied” More than 10,500 youth ages 14 – 21 in Chicago are considered “unaccompanied” – homeless and living on their own without the support of a family or guardian. These kids make up 11 percent of Chicago’s homeless population, and each has a unique story.
reading an analogue clock, obtaining a driver’s license and addressing an envelope,” said Molly Pyne, Case Manager. “So many times, no one took the time to teach them the simple skills they need to be successful living on their own.”
For some kids, abuse or neglect in their home left them feeling they had no choice but to get out. For others, they could not work through their mental and behavioral issues, and, giving up, their parents kicked them out. Still others are foster kids who were never adopted by a loving family, and at age 18, are no longer in the care of the state but have nowhere to go.
The program also provides kids with every-day necessities, such as clothing, soap and a tooth brush.
And, for some, it’s as simple as a loving parent who can no longer afford to care for them. Such was the case for Janine*. The apartment in which Janine and her mother lived was foreclosed on, and they were forced to the streets. Janine’s mother could not afford other housing and, while she was able to move in with her sister, there was not enough room for Janine.
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Janine remained in the abandoned building that was once her home until she was picked up by the police. After hearing her story, they referred her to the Youth Outreach Services (YOS) Transitions Program, which connects kids who have runaway or been living in an unsafe or unstable situation with safe, caring host home families for up to 18 months until reunited with their family or able to live on their own. In addition, staff provide support, guidance and life skills education, as well as connect kids to counseling services. “Not only do we provide kids with safe homes, we teach them important skills that will help them become self-sufficient – like
“When you see kids come into our program with only the shirt on their back, it breaks your heart,” said Molly. “Being able to give them these things through the help of our donors and friends is so important. But, we also teach the kids to give back, too. I volunteer once a month at a homeless shelter, and sometimes the kids come with, even though it’s not a program requirement. And, honestly, they are so happy to help, because they, too, have been helped by others.” Janine thrived through the care of her host home family and the YOS team. She obtained her GED, put together a resume, and got a job in a nursing home in the city. So inspired by her work in the nursing home, she decided to go to college to achieve her nursing degree. At the end of her time in the Transitions Program, Janine was prepared to live on her own. She found an apartment, applied for college, and is working to pursue her dreams. “The kids we work with are so creative and have so much potential, they just haven’t had a chance to express it,” said Molly. “When we can help kids like Janine recognize their talents and passions, and prepare them to succeed on their own, it reminds me how important this work is.” *Name changed to protect identity of youth.
Volunteer Spotlight Meet Nikki Lockett
“I chose to volunteer at YOS because the organization cares about the advancement of young adults, which is something I am passionate about. I wanted to make an immediate impact in the community and was seeking a volunteer opportunity that would allow me to leverage my skills to develop a program that would teach young adults key life skills, and YOS has provided me the platform to share my knowledge and experience to help inspire and teach young men. I have been a volunteer since 2008 and have enjoyed every session. One of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had was when I taught a dining etiquette class. The young men at the session were very attentive, engaged and asked questions from, ‘What is the difference in the two forks,’ to, ‘How much should I tip?’ At the conclusion of the session, I saw a lot of smiles and one of the students said, ‘Wow, I really learned something!’ Statements like these are priceless. YOS has been one of the best volunteer experiences. I would highly recommend YOS to others looking to volunteer because of YOS’ dedicated staff, its commitment to empowering youth and families, and the opportunity to help the youth of today achieve success. There is no better feeling than when you see a young adult inspired to be the best they can be!”
Volunteers FY11 Volunteers FY10 Alainya Bandy Susana Carillo Michael DiFranco Christina Gonzalez Ted Greeley Shantan Kethireddy Christine Lassandro Nikki Lockett Anh Ly Andrea Martinez Jennifer Maslow Suzi Montasir Tami Nelson Andria Panagopoulos Carla Podrasky Lynn Romanowski Erlinda Silva Dee Stewart Matilda Stubbs Lauren Tocik Erin White
Volunteer Groups FY10 Alchemy Group CDI GE Hispanic Forum GE Rail Goldman Sachs Old Navy U.S. Cellular
Sami Al-Jassar Seth Berger Susana Carillo Katie Chor Kyle Gruber Yuliya Grygoryeva Esthela Guzman William Heard Emily Kavouras Shemeal Kemper David Krzysko Nikki Lockett Dabney Lyles Isabell Malinowski Carla Podrasky Alexis Salgado Marbella Salgado Cordelia Grace Scott Erlinda Silva Patricia Trzaska Joey Villanueva Kaamilya Weathers Heidi West Aenta Wojiechowska
Volunteer Groups FY11 AT&T Fannie Mae GE Hispanic Forum GE Rail Goldman Sachs Littelfuse Old Navy Rebuilding Together
Thank you for your support! FY10 Donors $20,000+ GE Capital - Corporate Office
$10,000+ Staples Foundation for Learning
$5,000+ Goldman Sachs David & Rachel Harris HSBC - North America
$2,500+ The Chicago Community Foundation Galmont Consulting, LCC Law Offices of Rubin & Norris Garry Tackett
$1,000+ First Nonprofit Insurance Company GATX Corporation GE Railcar Services IBM Jacobs, Burns, Orlove & Hernandez (JBOSH) Rep. Michael J. Madigan Lynn D. Marchese Dr. Joyce R. Perry, Ed.D. William Blair & Company Foundation
$500+
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Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308 Sally R. Campbell Susan C. Czochara The Edgar Lomax Company Ennis, Knupp & Associates, Inc. Anthony J. Gattuso GE Capital - Commercial District Goldberg, Weisman & Cairo, Ltd. Michael & Val Hessling HSBC Philanthropic Programs Todd R. Kurisu Leopardo Charitable Foundation Maryville Academy Michelle M. Menconi Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. Mutual of America Northern Trust Price Consulting, Inc. Schwab Charitable Fund Robert F. Tucker John & Kimberly Voss Ashley Rose Voss William Harris Investors, Inc.
$250+ Jeffrey & Alisa Anderson Larry Benaroya Family Foundation Robert O. & Quinn Delaney Michael Dougherty Frederick W. & Madeline Grejda Thomas F. Hynes Innova Print Fulfillment, Inc. Joel Jaglin
Shantan Kethireddy Elaine Leung Timothy G. & Mary R. Lyne Amy S. Noie Tom & Laura Overett Paradigm Asset Management Craig R. Pierson Kevin A. Potter Amanda Ruch Richard & Paula Shopiro Jesse & Tracy Spungin Ashley Steele Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) Christine Ziemkiewicz
Under $250 A&R Janitorial Service, Inc. Joe Agostinelli Edmundo Agudo Eliece Aiman Andrea Alexander Michelle Alleyne Isabel Alleyne Trevis Alleyne Maria Alvarez James & June Marie Anthony The Apartment Source, Ltd. Blanca Arias The Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation Tomas Babak Mark Bala & Heidi Mueller Erwin & Linda Bedarf Chris Behrns Yael Berenson Harold John Berquist, III Susan Birkenheier Mark T. & Kathleen C. Bishop Mick Bockstruck & Heather Ross Ashley C. Bolton BP America, Inc. Stephanie N. Bradford Megen Briars Toby Brooks Isaiah Brooms Zachary Brown Patricia M. Brown Matthew Brown Patrick Brown Steven H. Burns William C. & Terry Butler Andrea Byler Molly K. Carter Julia Casteel Justin Celko Margaret Charicki Dora Chavez Carmen Chavez Myong Chung Grier & Erin Clark Spencer Coates Jeffery J. & Shannon Coglianese Dan & Judi Cohen Virginia M. Costello Amparo Covello Peter Daroczy & Cheryl Charkins Kristen Davis William J. & Kathy Davis
Nelson de Castro Michael DeWeirdt Eugene & Mary Rita DiMonte Scott Dodson Brendon Dreps Kari Ehlers Elliot & Associates Attorneys Beverly R. Ellis Mary T. Embree Michael Estes Chris Eves Jon & Irina Fanning Willie & Irma Ferba Luke Robert Figora Benjamin Fitzerman Framework Communications, LLC Michelle Fredy Victor Galati & Jeri Smith Jim Garvey R. Michael Gately Joseph & Adele Gattuso Douglas Geiger Charles E. Gekas Laurence S. Gellen Landon Gibbs James & Molly Gibson Amy Ginn Jason H. Ginsberg Jeffrey N. & Martha Ann Golub GoodSearch Jerome F. Graber Anne Graber Blazek Juan C. Graciani Lisa B. Haenisch John J. Hamilton Lois R. Heald Charles & Vicky Hessling Leo J. Hoffman Kip & Jean Horsburgh, Jr. Joshua Hovermale Jon Huard Alana Ibarra Invesco Sobia Iqbal Reginald Jackson Maria J. Jacome Jonathan B. Wernick, Ltd. CPAs Speed & Eileen Johnson Michelle Jones Dr. Kenneth & Gina Kaeser David Kaiman Kalcheim Haber, LLP Timothy M. Kalina Supipi Kaluarachchi Alison Kamine Anuj Kapoor David L. Kaput Rita Karlo Mark Kastory Bernard & Linda Kastory Asad Khalid Kingston Mines William T. & Grace Kirk Frederick Klett, IV Jason & Emily Koehn Danica Konetski Dean C. Korbakes Daniel Krugler
John Kuebler, II Theodore Kuhlmann Tommy Lam Joshua Langhorne Christopher LaSorsa Eddie Lau David Layfer Jared LeCount Howard Lee Daren Lee Michael & Lauren Lee Stephanie Lee Michael G. Liguzinski Robert R. Linn, III Yashica Lockett Marty Lott Kathleen M. Lynch Paul Thomas Lynch M & M Service Plumbing Melissa Ma Ifrah Magan James L. Maltezos Alex Marion Henry F. Marquard Christa Martens Xavier Martillo Jonathan Martin Maria Martinez Brian Mattei Kathy S. Mayans Alvaro Mayans Jessica Mayans Dustin Mayer Timothy J. & Gretchen A. McCarty Elizabeth D. McNulty Debra Melin Margaret Metcalfe Dale Mihalo Sue Miller Rebecca K. Mills Laura Misweet Donald Mitchell Lucy Mora Loretta Morman Vivian Morrissey Allison Moser Patricia Motto Tim Mudd Megan Muter Jill Mysliwiec Stacey Nevara James Nguyen Adrienne Nothnagel Migdalia Nunez Victoria Ofenloch Adam R. Oliva Brian Olson Jackie Palladini Ruth Parciak Zarana Patel Jason Pawlak Matthew Pawlak Stephen Pawlow Zachary Pines Prevent Child Abuse America Araceli Ramirez Wilmia C. Ramsey Anne Kellogg Reed
Angela Reely Rustin Rethemeyer Cara Richardson Katie Rizzo Rockstar Salon & Spa, Ltd. Nora A. Rodriguez Jaime Rodriguez Donald Rogers Nicole Rogers Lori Roney Michael Rose Donald Rubin & Barbara Winer Nikki Rubin Ana Ruiz Salazar Packaging, Inc. Adam Schenck Steven Schmall & Ellen Sausser James Schultz Mimi Sealey Kelly Seto Samir Shah Malay Shah Kevin R. & Mary Shank Judy Shertok Maria M. Sida Flor Sigaran Aly Sivji Mary Jane Smart, TTEE Justin Alan Smith Gary H. Smith Bud & Jane Smith William & Judith Southwick Justin St. Marie Faye Stauber Wendy L. Steele Matthew Steffens & Meghan Tallent-Bennis Matt Storkman Michael A. Sulin Michael Sullivan John & Vicki Sullivan Melissa Sweazy Cortney Swensen Silvia Talavera Lynn Taylor Deshawn Thompson Desiree Tillo Jonathan Trapp Michael T. Tribe Talmadge Tuggle U.S. Cellular UBS Boston Lauren Van Tuyle James & JoEllen Vanek Alice J. Velasquez Lisa Velasquez Renato & Jeanne Velasquez Elda N. Villegas Elizabeth Walker Jessica Wallin Matthew Wallin Dr. Moe Wang We Give To Get, LLC Kelly Weber Shamus & Heather Weiland Nathaniel Werner Jeff Whitcomb Cynthia V. Wilkins Jerry & Irene Williams
Scott Williams Sandra L. Williams Willard & Thressa Williamson William R. Wilson & Janet M. Taylor-Wilson Bradley Wiseman Jennifer Wolfe Christopher Yoo Joshua D. Zeidman James & Colleen Zumerchik
In-Kind
Paul Ruffino & Michael Wesley Weaver Richard & Paula Shopiro Geri Tauber Ann E. Treinen Rick & Kristin Velasquez
FY11 Donors
$250+
$10,000+ Galmont Consulting, LCC GE Capital - Commercial District Law Offices of Rubin & Norris
$5,000+ Charter One Foundation First Nonprofit Insurance Company Quatrro FPO Solutions Jesse & Tracy Spungin
$2,500+ Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308 Aon Foundation ConAgra Foods Foundation Friends of Michael J. Madigan GE Railcar Services Humana Nikki Hale Consulting, Inc. Dr. Joyce R. Perry, Ed.D. Donald Rubin & Barbara Winer
$1,000+ AbelsonTaylor, Inc. American Westbrook Insurance Services, LLC Harry & Rita Bala Robert R. & Rae Benjamin Victor Galati & Jeri Smith Goldman Sachs Michael & Val Hessling Jacobs, Burns, Orlove & Hernandez (JBOSH) Phyllis R. Kopriva Elaine Leung Michelle M. Menconi Mutual of America Price Consulting, Inc. Garry Tackett Sandra L. Williams
$500+ American Institute of Architects Chicago American Hospital Association Dr. Kyle & Rosy Bonesteel Neil Bowden Peter R. Bulmer Grier & Erin Clark Eugene Tkalitch & Associates Framework Communications, LLC Frederick W. & Madeline Grejda Brian Hofmeister HOK Innova Print Fulfillment, Inc. Shantan Kethireddy Kohl’s Latham & Watkins, LLP Lori Munoz Neurohealth Associates, P.C. Craig R. Pierson Saul Rosen
Aunt Martha’s Service Center Mark Bala & Heidi Mueller Mark Blakemore Mick Bockstruck & Heather Ross Tom & Nikki Cleary Charles V. & Wanda Clevenger Spencer Coates Brandon Combs Katrina Crafton John Cregier Dana Products, Inc. DN Partners, LLC Paul Flavion Kris Forney GAP Foundation Money For Time John George Patricia L. Giliberto Holy Cross-Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Thomas Jaconetty & Judith Hamill Jaconetty Joel Jaglin Thierry & Michelle Jean Norah Jones Adam & Ann Klimek Charles A. Krugel Philip & Ann Lorenz John Loster Costa & Dragana Magas John Marcinek Plamen Martinov & Tracy Hendrixson Brian Millman Mark Monitello John K. & Kristy Norris Daniel M. & Rhoda Pierce Greg Price Pamela Kendall Rijos Lee A. Rusch Karl & Charmayne Sears Mark & Linda Shopiro Gary H. Smith Jerry Smola William & Judith Southwick Jan Stewart Brad & Loretta Summers UNUM Lisa Velasquez Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon, LLP William Harris Investors, Inc. Christopher Yoo Rob & Elena Zygmunt
Caroline Ash Claire Barner Ann Bartlaga Adam Basalay Barbara Becker Sean C. & Melissa Bennis Ronald Bernstein Fred & Michelle Bero Mark Biery Mark T. & Kathleen C. Bishop Christopher & Evelyn Boutin Holly Bray Kristen Bray Stacey Brown Patricia M. Brown
Lori Buscher California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. Yolanda Cannella Krista Carlberg Michael S. Cary Melissa Casteel Julia Casteel Chelsea Holt Caswell Dora Chavez Julie Cisneros Jeffery J. & Shannon Coglianese Sheryl Cohen Stephany B. Creamer Ryan Daniels Judy DeJan
50 Years of Impact Last year, we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Youth Outreach Services, and we want to thank each and every one of our donors, volunteers and friends for your continued support. Whether you recently became involved with our organization or have been a long-time supporter, you make all the difference in making it possible for our teams to work with kids and families in some of Chicago’s most difficult neighborhoods. We have a heart for serving these kids and care for each as if they were our own, and we want to thank you for joining us in protecting their safety, helping them overcome struggles and make positive choices, and offering them opportunities to thrive and dream. We simply couldn’t do this important work without you.
Here’s to 50 more years!
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Under $250 Veronica Acuna Victor Adams AIDS Foundation of Chicago Bryant Alexander Trevis Alleyne Jeffrey & Alisa Anderson Sarah Arndt Theresa Arnold Mike & Polly Ascher
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Youth Outreach Services Annual Report
AbelsonTaylor, Inc. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Allyu Spa Art of Pizza Mark Ballogg Sean C. & Melissa Bennis Fred & Michelle Bero Bespoke Cuisine Mick Bockstruck & Heather Ross Body Balance for Performance Cafe Babareeba Carnivale Restaurant Adrian Charnick Chicago Wolves Chicago Architecture Foundation The Chopping Block Annarene Davis Greer Michael & Julie Deely Catherine Dunnington Entertainment Cruises Ed & Suzanne Espinosa David & Kim Fazzini Michael G. & Lynne M. Feeney Flat Top Grill Forevermore Dance & Theatre Arts Fresh Meadow Golf Club Carol Gliatis Gregory & Julie Goff Hollywood Casino Bernard & Linda Kastory Kingston Mines Kohl Children’s Museum The Kramer Family Todd R. Kurisu Lake Bluff Golf Club Costa & Dragana Magas Sean & Amy McGrail Michelle M. Menconi Stella T. Miller Old Town School of Folk Music Ozzie’s Outreach Papaspiros Greek Taverna The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Piece Brewery & Pizzeria Tirzo Rengifo Robert Jeffrey Hair & Skin Studio Steven & Carol Rubin Brad & Summer Rubin Donald Rubin & Barbara Winer Law Offices of Rubin & Norris Ruffled Feathers Golf Club Steven Schmall & Ellen Sausser Susan Schwartz Michael Smith, Jr. & Jennifer Waha-Smith Jesse & Tracy Spungin Stellato & Schwartz, Ltd. U.S. Bank
Michael J. & Katie Vreeland Webster’s Wine Bar Sandra L. Williams The Winton Family Witts Bryant & Corinna Wojcik
FY11 Donors (Cont’d.)
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Robert O. & Quinn Delaney Art Detrick & Heidi Hough Dan & Kathleen Devine Eugene & Mary Rita DiMonte Cassie Dobbs Chevon Dorsey Duffy’s Tavern & Grill Grace Elderkin Corinn Elmore Bill & Toria Emas Joe Fazio David & Kim Fazzini Michael G. & Lynne M. Feeney Willie & Irma Ferba Thomas J. & Maureen Ferrara Howard Fisher Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie The Frank Doolittle Company Meghan French Catherine S. Futa Patricia Galien Beth Gallagher GAP Foundation Gift Match Program John F. & Christine Garcia Anthony J. Gattuso David Geerdes Douglas Geiger Chris Giles Jason H. Ginsberg Martin & Gail Glink Gregory & Julie Goff Golan & Christie, LLP Stan Golub & Joan Blanusa Elena Gonzalez GoodSearch Samuel & Kalee Gould Group Benefit Associates Annette Harris Julie Hazlett Kyle Hendricks Carol Hennessey Mary E. Hess Charles & Vicky Hessling Andrew Hickey Brent & Eden Hill Aaron Hoffberg Christopher P. Hogan Lester H. Holze, III Ryan Hoogheem Greg & Lisa Huber Integrated Behavioral Medicine, Ltd. Itasca Bank & Trust Co. Michelle Jones Jones & Cleary Sheet Metal Co. Nathan D. Kadish Dr. Kenneth & Gina Kaeser Bernard & Linda Kastory Paul M. Kent & Margaret A. Scotellaro Brad Kleinjans The Women of Klutch-N-Khrome Connie Knutson Jason & Emily Koehn The Kramer Family Sue Ann Kunath Todd R. Kurisu Richard Lane Allison Lavey & Jen Russo Esther Leal
Andrew Lick Sidney C. Lieberman Robert R. Linn, III Michael Locascio Janice Luo Paul Thomas Lynch Michael J. & Kimberly Maglin Jeffrey D. Mahoney Kathleen M. Maier Patricia Mar Marc & Vicki Marini Judith Mayzel Michael & Lucinda McClain Miranda McCoy Sean & Amy McGrail Debra Melin Gail Menconi Caitlin Meservey Margaret Metcalfe Robert Meza Thomas Mikrut Matthew S. & Rachel Mikula Rebecca K. Mills Chris Mioton Michelle Mirzoian Anne M. Mitchell Monika Mlynek Russell Monco Money Masters Group Patricia Motto Matthew Movall Allison Mulé Sara Musa-Rosario Jay & Barbara Needleman Lou Nieto Ernestine Norwood Mary L. Ochoa Joysee C. O’Donovan Victoria Ofenloch Oliva Group, LLC Brian Olson Pet Care Plus Plan It PR Joe & Karla Pope The Prevention Partnership, Inc. Charlene Propsom Matt Puglisi & Emily Hudson Kay Quinlan Ravi Randhava Yadira Rangel Stephen Reyes Nora A. Rodriguez James & Kathy Rodriguez Jaime Rodriguez Ronita Roy Danielle Rub David & Stephanie Sachs Steven Schmall & Ellen Sausser Ashley Schoenherr Karen Schulz Phil & Tracy Schwartz Ryan Schweet Bridgett Selvy James Sethna Dena Shadlow Kevin R. & Mary Shank Colleen Shea Jennifer Sheppard Melissa E. Shrewsbury Maria M. Sida
Stephanie Sinaikin Aly Sivji Michael Smith, Jr. & Jennifer Waha-Smith Jeremy S. & Erin L. Smith Thomas Smith Brigette Sobus Johanna Spellman Ashley Steele Matthew Steffens & Meghan Tallent-Bennis Linda Stelle Robert & Kathy Sulin Michael A. Sulin Michael Sullivan Silvia Talavera Deshawn Thompson Meredith Tierney Calvin Tillery, Jr. Claire Trainer Andrea Trela Rupert Vaughan Sherry Knutsen Vaughan Alice J. Velasquez Renato & Jeanne Velasquez Ashley Rose Voss Michael J. & Katie Vreeland Anthony Wakins Daniel & Teresa Wallfred Catherine Wang Marie Was Anthony Watkins We Give To Get, LLC Monica M. Weed Shamus & Heather Weiland Jay Weiland Jeff Whitcomb Cynthia V. Wilkins Valerie Willer Birgetta Williams Scott Williams Janna Willis The Winton Family Matt Witt Carrie Woltman Dr. Keith Wood Sarah Young Jim Ziska
In-Kind ABC 7 News Chicago / WLS-TV AbelsonTaylor, Inc. Ado Creative, Inc. ADP All Star Sports Bar & Grill Mr. Kevin Anderson & Kelsey O’Neal Art of Pizza Artists for Harmony Mark Bala & Heidi Mueller Harry & Rita Bala Bally Total Fitness Corp. Claire Barner Bensinger, DuPont & Associates Todd Berger Bike and Roll Chicago Rentals & Tours Mick Bockstruck & Heather Ross Keith Bockus Bon Appetit Andrew Bosman
Sandie Brace Brunswick Zone - Niles Ryan & Candice Butzow C3 Presents Casino Party Planners CDI Corp. Chicago Shakespeare Theater Chicago Fire Foundation Chicago Chocolate Tours Chicago Bulls Chicago White Sox Clarke Clear Channel - WGCI Communities That Care The Competitive Edge, Inc. Corboy & Demetrio Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. Joseph & Lisa Curci Pamela S. Dangelo DePaul University Athletics Mark Dow Enterprise Leasing Company The Field Museum Foodstuffs - Gourmet Foods & Catering Framework Communications, LLC Victor Galati & Jeri Smith Anthony J. Gattuso GolfTEC Google Chicago Rick Harris John & Christine Heatley Robert & Barbara Hess Katie Holahan Julie Howard Dr. Gary Howell, Psy.D., PC HSBC - Elmhurst Office Greg & Lisa Huber Ann Hughes Ian’s Pizza Wrigleyville Impact Networking Katie Jensen Gerald Johnson Diann Jones Brooke Kauf Kingston Mines Gary Koenig KPMG, LLP Latin Street Dance Academy Life Time Fitness - Burr Ridge Lincoln Park Athletic Club Little Monkey Bizness Live Nation Entertainment Christopher Loubsky Mad River Bar & Grille Marcus Theater Corporation Maureen McIntyre Michelle M. Menconi Ira Meyers The Microsoft Store Mindshare Michelle Mirzoian Money Masters Group Francis Patrick Murphy Museum of Science and Industry Chicago National CineMedia Navigant Consulting, Inc. News America Marketing Nicholas Joseph Custom Tailors
Pavel Nikolov Niles North High School Ooo La La Paradise 4 Paws Cynthia M. Parrilli Pet Care Plus Pockets Carla Podrasky Renee Prew R&R Sports Collectables, Inc. R.C. Dannon Gallery Ravinia Restaurant.com Roger Beck Portraits Kathy Rokosz Donald Rubin & Barbara Winer Law Offices of Rubin & Norris Steven Schmall & Ellen Sausser Jennifer Schulte Shedd Aquarium Shellé Jewelers Spa Angeliza Spacio Spa The Sports Shed, Inc. Jesse & Tracy Spungin Step It Up With Steph Dr. James Stoxen Susan Straus Studio Within Salon and Spa Brad & Loretta Summers Swirlz Cupcakes Garry Tackett Krysten Thomas Three Dog Bakery Timber Lanes Time, Inc. / People Magazine Tomato Head Pizza Kitchen TRU Restaurant Urban Oasis Spa James & JoEllen Vanek Vicki Vehmeier Genevieve Waldron Kathleen Warner The Warner Family Westside Ministers Coalition WFLD / WPWR-TV WGN-TV Cynthia V. Wilkins Steve Wilson World’s Finest Chocolate, Inc. WXRT Chicago’s Finest Rock XO Communications ZED451 Mark Zmijewski
FY10 Financials Operating Revenue
We could not do what we do to care for
Contracts and Grants Noncontract Revenue United Way Contributions and Donations Other
$7,421,850 $106,000 $27,054 $307,687 $11,293
Total Revenue
$7,873,884
youth and families without our funding partners. And through the support of our donors, we can go the extra mile in helping kids thrive and dream. – Rick Velasquez
Operating Expenses Total Direct Program Expenses Child Welfare Counseling Juvenile Justice Prevention Other
$6,518,660 $2,992,155 $1,934,705 $323,154 $865,126 $403,520
Total Indirect Expenses Administration Fundraising
$1,326,476 $1,211,866 $114,610
Total Expenses
$7,845,136
Total Program Reserves
In FY10, Youth Outreach Services was supported by funding provided in whole or in part by:
$28,748
• City of Chicago • Cook County Juvenile Court • Illinois Department of Children and Family Services • Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
FY10 Operating Expenses 38% Child Welfare
38% Child Welfare
25% Counseling
25% Counseling
Juvenile Justice Justice 4%4% Juvenile 1111 Prevention Prevention %%
5 % Other %
5
17
%
Other
Administration & Fundraising
17% Administration & Fundraising
• Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Community Health and Prevention • Illinois State Board of Education • Leyden Township • The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation • Proviso Township Mental Health Commission • United States Department of Health and Human Services • University of Illinois at Chicago • West Suburban United Way • Youth Network Council
FY11 financials will be posted to the YOS website, www.yos.org, in the new year.
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