JULIE STRENN ODC President / CEO 2021.
We are 25 months post the beginning of the pandemic, and in so many ways everything has changed. I think back over the last two years and I see the “silver linings.” I experienced people putting others before themselves. Employees said “how can I help” to any request. Our community came together to develop lifelong partnerships. We will never be the same, we will forever be better. When we changed our tagline to “connecting people and communities” we had no idea how essential that would be. We learned that no one can do it alone, but together nothing can stop us. This report demonstrates how we innovated to meet the needs of each person who reached out. You will see that through partnerships and shared commitment, we have pivoted to what is needed. The supports we provide range from supporting children and families, schools and youth, individuals with mental health issues, and adults with disabilities to live and work in their Ascommunity.wehaveresponded to each person with “yes” we will support you to live your best life, we have experienced over 25% growth in the services we provide at ODC in 2021. My gratitude extends to all our withwork,Ascanpowerfulof“ShowingrememberdoWetheirdisabilities“empoweriscommittedIcommunitysources,volunteers,partners,employers,partners...communitydonorsandfundingandmanyfoundations.aminaweathoweveryonetoODC’smissiontopeoplewithtoachieveworkandlifegoals”.couldnotdowhatwewithoutyou.Alwaysthisquote,gratitudeisonethesimplestyetmostthinghumansdoforeachother”.wecontinuetodothislet’sdoittogethergratitude.
1 2021 ANNUAL REPORT INNOVATING & GROWING
SUPPORTEDPEOPLE999WERE THROUGH 11 ODC SERVICES & PROGRAMS IN
- WRFC Staff ORGANIZATIONS20 PARTNERED WITH ODC IN 2021 OVLUNTEERED2+DAYS/WEEKVOLUNTEERED 1 D AY/WEEK INDIVIDUALS55 participated in ODC's Prevocational Training program in 2021. 17 23
2 Boys & Girls Club of Portage County CrossRoads Church – Pittsville Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library Faith Fellowship - Marshfield Good Shepherd – Marshfield Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Heartland Love,Jeremiah’sHospiceCrossingINCofSouthWood County Marshfield Area Pet Shelter Marshfield City Hall Our Father’s House – Chili Portage County Humane Society Rudolph Grotto Gardens SWC Recreation Center – Wisconsin Rapids St Luke’s Church – Wisconsin Rapids The Lion’s Club – Pittsville The Neighbors’ Place UW-Stevens Point Wisconsin Rapids Family Center Valuable Connections ODC’S PREVOCATIONAL TRAINING ODC’s Prevocational Training helps individuals overcome hesitations and barriers to work. Participants are able to explore their areas of interest, build a resume, develop job skills and “try-out” jobs. In 2021, ODC partnered with many local non-profit organizations, providing volunteer opportunites for individuals while also creating a culture of inclusion. These valuable connections mutually benefit ODC participants and local organizations.
“The Wisconsin Rapids Family Center is thankful for the support of the community and that includes the wonderful team from ODC! These volunteers come in every week ready to help, bringing their smiles and great attitudes right along with them. It’s a great partnership and we look forward to seeing them!”
Our ODC - Stevens Point Community Services programs will move to the newly constructed Berkshire Building on Water Street. We are excited to be in the heart of downtown Stevens Point. This location offers true community connecting and inclusion opportunities with easy access to businesses, local events, the library, parks and a walking path along the Wisconsin River.
Participants develop the menu, create the shopping list, shop for the necessary items, and prepare and cook the meal. After their work is done, they join the meal to interact and joke around with Lions Club members. Word traveled quickly about their awesome chef skills. They started out serving 13 meals and are now up to 25!
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Painting with Purpose Each month, ODC prevocational staff in Wisconsin Rapids invited community members to join ODC participants for an instructor led paint project at a location in the community.
Participants and community members have enjoyed the time to interact and take home a completed project. Additionally, individuals learn soft-skills, such as communication, teamwork and professionalism in a real-life community setting. Visit www.odcinc.com or ODC's Facebook page for the next Painting with Purpose event!
Participants in ODC’s prevocational group in Marshfield spend the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month preparing dinner at the Pittsville Lions Club. “We are so grateful to have the guys join our Lions Club. We appreciate their service in making supper at our meetings,” expressed Lioness Linda.
Cooking Up Confidence
“Prior to joining this group, Alex was very quiet and rarely expressed himself. Now Alex shares freely and his confidence has really grown,” Nanette Schwantes, ODC Case Coordinator stated. “Not only has he learned to cook, he is using his confidence and social skills to address a work issue that he never would have addressed before. It is great to see these men grow and develop through these interactions .”
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Supporting Growth & Independence ODC'S
TRANSITION SERVICES TEAM PROVIDED SUPPORT ACROSS
Hope met Danielle Nystrom, ODC Project SEARCH Manager, while participating in ODC’s School-toWork Transition Services. Danielle states, “the first time I met Hope, she didn’t talk much and made very little eye contact. We completed an activity in which I showed her a variety of pictures of people working and asked her to point out jobs that would interest her.” This was the start of Hope’s journey to finding employment. During high school, Hope participated in a pretransition program and completed several temporary work experiences to gauge her interests, skills and abilities. According to Hope’s mom, “the year before she began Project SEARCH was a time that she began to show the most progress in becoming the smart, mature, independent young woman that she is today.”
4 Hope’s journey from student to young adult is no different than any other high school student. Hope was a sophomore at Marshfield Senior High School and was an anxious, quiet young lady who was not enthusiastic about working. Her parents, on the other hand, wanted Hope to explore work opportunities, gain work skills and develop the confidence they knew she always had within her.
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STUDENTS126 chose ODC’s School-to-Work Transition Services in 2021.
Hope was ready for and accepted into the 2021-22 class of Project SEARCH at the Marshfield Clinic Health Systems. Project SEARCH interns participate in three 10week internships. It was in her second internship rotation that Hope found her “home”. From the very beginning, the staff of the Gastroenterology Department welcomed Hope to their team. They provided a positive atmosphere that allowed SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION ODC’S SCHOOL-TO-WORK 36 WISCONSIN SCHOOL DISTRICTS, students, as young as 14, with work readiness classroom training and realworld to prepare students for employment and life after high school.
Hope to thrive and shine. Hope proved to be a valuable asset to the department and was offered a permanent part-time position months before completion of the Project SEARCH program! Hope is thrilled to be a part of the team. “I love my job and my co-workers, they are supportive and awesome.” She works 20 hours per week and is responsible for stocking room supplies, the kitchenette, assembling linen packs and sanitizing various areas in the department.
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ODC and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) work together to fund and support individuals through job search and training services.
Project SEARCH is an internationally recognized model of employment training for young adults with disabilities. The program was developed in 1996 by Nurse J. Erin Riehle, then the director of the emergency department at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC). As the flagship program, CCHMC provides technical assistance for replication and overall leadership to Project SEARCH worldwide. Project SEARCH has been serving young people with disabilities in Marshfield since 2011, Wisconsin Rapids area since 2015, the Wausau area since 2018 and both the Stevens Point area and the Minocqua area since 2019.
ODC - Stevens Point Mental Health and Employment teams will be moving into the Inclusa Non-Profit Center building on Hoover Avenue in Fall 2022. Having space in the Inclusa Non-Profit center will allow us to easily coordinate and collaborate with our partners and other non-profit agencies.
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Hope’s parents are grateful for all of the support Hope has received over the last four years. Hope’s mom shared, “Hope has made amazing progress in her independence at home. She has gained confidence and is so much more sure of herself. She is willing to tackle things on her own. Every morning I watch her walk into work with the attitude that ‘I got this’. The support she has been given has made her feel that she is a contributing member of society.”
PEOPLE345 received employment support from ODC Employment Services
“Anyone that had the opportunity to be a part of Hope’s story is extremely proud of her and everything she has accomplished," stated Danielle. "The transformation Hope has made is what we strive for in every individual that we support. Hope has inspired me and so many others to always put our best foot forward for those we are supporting.”
“The biggest area of growth we have seen from Hope is her independence," stated Hopes co-workers. "She successfully takes care of her responsibilities before work to be prepared for the day.”
INTERNS GRADUATED IN 2021 from five Project SEARCH programs in Wisconsin, where ODC is involved. IN 2021, TOSERVICESEMPLOYMENTODCEXPANDEDSUPPORT two additional Wisconsin counties, Waushara and Waupaca.
6 A Day in the Life ODC’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ODC’s Mental Health Services offer individualized support wherever and whenever people need it to assist them on their recovery journey. These services support adults, adolescents and children through recovery from mental health and/or substance abuse disorders. The goal is to help individuals overcome or manage their disease and symptoms and make informed, healthy choices that support their physical and emotional well-being. All services are person-centered and strengthbased, giving each individual the opportunity to determine and direct their recovery plan and goals. WOODMARATHONPORTAGEADAMSIN 2021, HEALTHOFFEREDODCMENTALSERVICES in four Wisconsin counties. 4,392 support hours 56 PEOPLE supported 4000 8,559 support hours 125 PEOPLE supported 59% increase 5,380 support hours 102 PEOPLE supported 25% increase Staff Member 201920202021
Before I leave the parking lot of the school I return all phone calls, check my email, respond to a text about a cancellation, and take off my winter gear. I head over to a county agency to participate in a recovery team meeting. The individual provides feedback about what is working and not working for him at this time. He determines his goals for the next 3 to 6 months. We will be working on managing his anxiety in social settings. Due to a cancellation today, I offer to take him to the community clubhouse to take a tour. I connect him with the peer mentor at the clubhouse. He decides he is ready to go home as his anxiety is 'through the roof after a meeting and a tour'. We work on reducing his anxiety by practicing coping skills together. After I drop him off, I take a quick break and jot down some notes from the day to write my formal notes a bit later. I head to my last appointment of the day. I gather games and craft supplies prior to knocking on the door. I am met by a child yelling 'go away' when I knock on the door. I can hear a young child screaming. I knock again and the mother lets me into the house stating she needs help calming her child. I enter the house and begin to assist with the situation. The games and crafts are set aside for another day.”
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ODC's Mental Health Coordinators provide one-toone support for several individuals on a daily basis.
Chris Hanten, ODC's Mental Health Professional/ Supervisor, shares a day in their life.
“Before I head to work, I confirm my schedule and go through my list to be sure I have everything I need for the day. Do I have... my snow boots? My tennis shoes? The fidgets, games, art supplies I need? As I drive to a 63-year-old woman’s home, I remember that I was planning to show her a meditation app. I quickly download the app to my phone before knocking on her door. She opens the door and instantly bursts into tears. She shares the reason she is upset. Due to the snowy weather, she decides she doesn’t want to go into the community today. We spend time together processing the reason for her tears, brainstorming coping skills for next time, and trying the meditation app. I remind her I will see her next week. My next appointment is a 25-minute drive. I arrive at a middle school and find the student waiting in the main office for me. We head over to the local public library. When we arrive, he is agitated and starts talking very loudly. After some conversation, I suggest we walk and talk in a park near his school. I slip on my hat and snow boots to follow him on the trail. I help him practice ways he can use physical activity to help him quiet and calm himself. After 30 minutes, his voice is quieter and he is more calm and in control. I praise him for finding a way to quiet his body and mind and wish him a great afternoon in class as I return him to his school.
OPPORTUNITY FOR HOPE Within our community, there is a growing disparity in availability of mental health services, especially for low-income individuals and families and those receiving Medicaid. The existing mental health clinics in the area currently have a wait list to support the mental health needs of our community. As a result, people may go untreated or need to wait an extremely long time for assistance in very critical situations.
In order to address the disparity and the ever-increasing need for additional clinical support, ODC will be opening two outpatient mental health clinics. Our clinic will be named “Opportunity for Hope”, reflecting the ODC name as well as the spirit behind the clinic, which will provide people with hope as they work through some very difficult challenges in their lives.
3 CANPLAN APP task app for mobile device Supports individual to become independent with daily living skills or employment task. The app has a daily checklist along with a step-by-step demonstrations on how to complete a certain task. (i.e. how to start and complete a load of laundry) Troy was living in a group home and had a goal of living independently in his own apartment. In July of 2021, ODC’s housing counseling staff started working with Troy and his guardian to achieve that goal. Troy attended housing tours, completed housing applications, and explored financial resources. It took just over a month for Troy to secure his own apartment in Marshfield!
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8 In 2020, ODC began Daily Living Skills Training. HOUSING COUNSELING & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WERE ADDED TO ODC'S INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM IN 2021.
Journey to Independence INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM TOOLSTECH
ODC staff worked with Troy on the moving process and the transition for his move date. By mid-October, Troy was living independently in his own apartment. Troy continued with ODC, but services transitioned to Community Supported Living. Once moved in, Troy was determined to live a healthier lifestyle. Troy and Dave Iversen, ODC’s Community Support Mentor, worked on healthy meal plans and learned about food safety. They also frequent the YMCA to walk laps. “Yes, this is where I live”, Troy says with a smile and outreached hand to show the apartment. “They helped me get here, but they continue to support me. I like working with, and learning, from Dave. We do lots together!”
ABOUT ODC'S INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM: Supports individuals in maximizing their independence and increasing confidence to live as independently as possible.
Dave and other ODC staff spend 1-2 hours each weekday with Troy. They assist and guide with household chores and laundry, coordinating medical and dental appointments, and accessing community resources. Troy calls staff daily with Google Duo video call for medication management from his apartment or at his merchandising job at Goodwill.
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Dave says, “I enjoy my time with Troy. He is always happy and he listens and takes suggestions well. It’s not about me doing these things for him, its guiding him to do these things himself. He has become much more independent. It’s been a great experience to watch him grow!”
ODC’S
DISC med box + app on mobile device Locked medication disc alerts individual to take medications; staff will be alerted when individual opens or doesn't open it on time.
When Mark learned of a food shortage at both the South Wood County Humane Society and South Wood Emerging Pantry Shelf (SWEPS), he took action! He expressed an interest in conducting a food drive to benefit these organizations. In conjunction with Day Services, a Community Curbside Drop-off Food Drive was held on three Saturdays in June at ODC in Wisconsin Rapids.
Mark said “I thought it would be nice to do this food drive for the Humane Society and SWEPS because the dogs and cats are important and some people need help getting food too! SWEPS food pantry needed to fill their shelves. I thought why not let the community of Wisconsin Rapids help us collect donations.”
Thanks to the generous support of the community, Mark raised $900. Mark presented the check to the Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial prior to the start of the 9/11 tribute. With the assistance and support of ODC's Day Services program, Mark confidently and successfully connected to the community on many occassions in 2021! ODC is proud of Mark and the additional 129 individuals that chose ODC's Day Services program.
ODC’S DAY SERVICES
ABOUT ODC'S DAY SERVICES: This program assists individuals in achieving their highest level of independence and quality of life by exploring their interests, volunteering or participating in club/group activities, learning skills, building confidence and discovering available resources.
A few months later as the 9/11 anniversary was approaching, Mark expressed interest in raising money for the Wisconsin Fire and EMS Memorial. With assistance from ODC, Mark conducted a community brat fry with proceeds being donated to the memorial. “I decided to do a cookout to help them (Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial) because it was the 20th year anniversary since the attacks in New York. We raised money so they can keep up their park here in town.”
Mark participates in ODC’s Day Services and has discovered that he enjoys giving back to his community.
9 Connecting People & Communities
EXPLOREDDISCOVERED,130PEOPLE&BUILTCONFIDENCE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES through ODC’s Day programServicesin2021.
$2 MIL WERE GENERATED IN SALES BY ODC'S WOOD FABRICATION DEPARTMENT. This department provides precision panel cut-tosize fabrication, wood plugs and flanges, shipping supports, custom crates, plus much more. Funding for our services and programs has never - and will nevercover the entire cost of providing them and these social enterprise sales directly support these unmet needs. VINYL35,200,000LABELHOLDERSFORUSPS WERE PRODUCED BY 11 EMPLOYEES within ODC's Government Services department. 2021 HIGHLIGHTS NEED TO OFFER ONLINE APPAREL? Let Ink Splash build your custom online order form for business apparel, fundraising & much more! Contact 715-818-6467 or inksplash@odcinc.com for more information!
10 Businesses with Purpose ODC SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
ODC's mailing/print services has been a certified USPS full-service provider for large and small businesses and organizations in Wisconsin for 30+ years. Brenda Krause, ODC's Production/Mailings Supervisor, is proud of the work completed for the community, while providing employment opportunities for individuals like Mike. "Mike's been a part of this department for a long time," smiles Brenda. "He knows and understands his job well. Honestly, he's an important part of the team, has a great sense of humor and keeps us on our toes!" If you'd like to learn more about all of ODC's Social Enterprises, visit our website at www.odcinc.com!
ODC’s social enterprises financially contribute to ODC’s mission and provide training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. One of ODC's social enterprises is the Mailing/Print Department. Mike, who has been involved with ODC since 1994, is a valuable part of the ODC enterprise team. Mike is happy to have the opportunity to work at ODC. Mike takes great pride in his work and is happy to be a part of the ODC family, stating, “I like getting out of the house and making money so I can buy things. I like my job and my co-workers. ODC is my home!” Kaye O'Day, ODC Production Lead and co-worker (pictured with Mike), states, “He’s part of our team. We work hard, help each other and get the job done.”
11 Gratitude COMMUNITY SUPPORT AUGUSTSAVEEVENT54SPONSORSTHEDATE14–20,2022 Run, Walk & Roll Event REGISTRATIONS550 2021 RUN, WALK & ROLL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 145 OF 550 WERE REGISTRATIONSHONORpeople who donated a registration to an ODC participant 18 OF 54 SPONSORSHIPDESIGNATEDSPONSORSTHEIR to the ODC Foundation to be matched by the Legacy Foundation. PERSONAL14 FUNDRAISERSFACEBOOK Building on the momentum our community helped us create at the start of pandemic, the generosity continued into 2021. Again businesses, clubs, organizations, churches, foundations and individuals rallied behind ODC in SO many ways and enabled us to innovate and grow. The key to our success has been a renewed focus on the individuals and communities we serve. These results and our momentum reflect the underlying strength of our organization and the communities we support! $1.5MILLION $1.5MILLION WE TOGETHERRAISED LEGACYMATCHEDFDN - long-term sustainability - ability to provide critical services that are unfunded or under-funded - ability to respond to critical emerging needs YOU'VE ENSURED FOR ODC'S FUTURE! Together, we reached our goal! Thank you for helping us reach our $1.5 million goal. Your generous contributions to the ODC Foundation allowed us to maximize the matching grant opportunity from the Legacy Foundation of Central Wisconsin! With the support of countless individuals, businesses and foundations, we reached the goal! We are forever grateful for your gifts.
12 WEB: www.odcinc.com EMAIL: info@odcinc.com ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 1191 Huntington Avenue Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-424-2712 PR & Donor Relations donate@odcinc.com715-818-6449 Ink Splash - Apparel Printing an ODC Enterprise inksplash@odcinc.com715-818-6467 Mailing / Print Services 715-818-6467 Milkweed Market an ODC Enterprise milkweedmarket@odcinc.comthemilkweedmarket.com715-818-6475 Jim Canales CCCW (retired) Sherry Evenson Aspirus Riverview Foundation Barb Friedrich Physician Recruiter (retired) Pat Gall Retirement Wealth Solutions, LLC Kim Hilgers WoodTrust Asset Management Heather McKellips Cranmoor Cranberry Company / Independent Consulting Business Diane Meissner High Street Salon, Spa & Travel LTD Rob Mort Forward Bank Keith Pilger Anderson O’Brien Deb Stencil MSTC Diane Weiler UW - Stevens Point Angel Whitehead Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce ODC, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS (as of 12/31/2021) Financials Summary Statement of Financial Position 2021 2020 Total Assets $13,614,406 $10,132,235 Total Liabilities 979,912 583,063 Net Assets $12,634,494 $9,549,162 Summary Statement of Activities REVENUE & SUPPORT 2021 2020 Program services revenue and grants $5,327,510 $4,162,480 Sales and other revenue 4,297,816 4,604,535 Donations, contributions & fundraising revenue (including restricted donations) 2,514,205 1,262,673 COVID relief grants and payments 1,603,909 1,808,882 Investment return 69,790 237,853 Total Revenue & Support $13,813,230 $12,076,423 OPERATING EXPENSES 2021 2020 Cost of goods sold $3,535,575 $3,907,874 All other operating expenses 6,948,578 6,364,683 Total Operating Expenses $10,484,153 $10,272,557 Change in Net Assets From Operations $3,329,077 $1,803,866 NON-OPERATING REVENUES/(EXPENSES) 2021 2020 In-kind contributions $7,000 $7,000 Unrealized gains from investments 130,333 38,340 Change in value of beneficial interest 104,871 125,955 Depreciation -485,949 -492,377 Total Non-Operating Revenues/(Expenses) ($243,745) ($321,082) Change in Net Assets $3,085,332 $1,482,784 Financial statements audited by Hawkins Ash CPAs. For a copy of the 2021 audit, please contact ODC. WE'RE GRATEFUL FOR YOU! 10%OFF your next online or in-store purchase at Milkweed Market! COUPON CODE: ARMM10 Not valid with other discounts. One-time use only. Coupon valid thru 12/31/22. Excludes bakery items. Non-transferable. Not redeemable for cash. Some exclusions apply.