2020
Annual Report
www.shelterstoshutters.org | 1921 Gallows Road, Suite 700, Vienna, VA 22182
When you support Shelters to Shutters you provide individuals and families with a pathway to full time employment with upward mobility, safe housing and an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty.
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Because of you we made it through.
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FOUNDER'S LETTER The global pandemic that swept through the U. S. in 2020 has been a distinct reminder of the economic fragility so many millions of Americans struggle with on a daily basis. Through the obvious difficulties of the past year, I have found renewed enthusiasm and motivation for Shelters to Shutters and its ability to create increasingly meaningful impact. In fact, I am drawn to the need to expand our mission to not just those suffering from situational homelessness but to all those at risk in marginalized communities throughout our nation. Shelters to Shutters changes lives. We provide a path to a new career and a future of hope and prosperity. In spite of the challenging environment this past year, Shelters to Shutters found success through the support of our five City Advisory Boards put in place in 2019 in our primary markets of Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Nashville and Washington, DC. The boards’ ability to rally around our mission, build local support, and position us to engage further locally was critical. This local engagement is the foundation of our future growth. Spearheading our renewed growth and commitment is David Williams who has joined as President and CEO to build off of the efforts of his predecessor Andy Helmer. David brings extraordinary experience from some of the most well-respected non-profit organizations including serving as CEO of Genesys Works, Make-A-Wish America, and COO of Habitat for Humanity International. His track record for scaling and building organizations directly translates to our goals at S2S. I thank you for your continued support, and l look forward to working together to scale our impact and change the lives of many more individuals and families throughout our country. Best regards,
Chris Finlay Founder & Chairman
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PRESIDENT'S LETTER When I first met Chris Finlay and learned about the unique model Shelters to Shutters deploys to solve situational homelessness, something inside me lit up. I knew that I wanted to be a part of it! Little did I know that two years after our initial meeting, the timing would be right for me to be here today to lead the organization into its next phase of growth. In my nearly 40 years of leading nonprofit organizations, I have witnessed over and over again the strength of the human spirit to overcome and the generosity of individuals looking to help others. For those S2S serves, a population already on the edge, the pandemic threatened further financial, physical and mental crises. The reality of how quickly life can go off course suddenly felt more relatable than ever before. Through S2S, we have the privilege to offer a hand-up to deserving individuals and families before their hope for a better future becomes further and further out of reach. Shelters to Shutters has made some significant achievements to date, and it is my privilege to steward the good work that has been started while advancing the organization further. As a first step, I will work directly with the City Advisory Boards in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Nashville and Washington, D. C. on hiring the first S2S Executive Directors for each of these markets. These hires will be key to growing our program at the local level. We will also focus and invest in training and workforce development as we seek to be the go-to referral source for our multifamily industry partners. We move forward this year with a greater awareness of our need for finding creative ways to connect with others, conduct business and care for our communities. I believe S2S is ready and well positioned for the challenge ahead. And, I look forward to partnering with you and sharing the results of our work. With appreciation,
David Williams President & CEO
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MISSION & VISION
OUR MISSION Shelters to Shutters is a national 501(c)3 organization that transitions individuals and families out of homelessness into economic selfsufficiency by educating and engaging the real estate industry to provide employment and housing opportunities. OUR VISION We seek to change the trajectory of those experiencing homelessness in our country by providing two critical components – housing and employment. We Believe: The private sector must engage to address social issues in our communities and provide solutions to assist the most vulnerable. Providing a hand up rather than a hand out results in greater opportunity for stability and long-term success. A holistic approach must be taken to address the issue of homelessness. Employment and housing are both critical pillars for self-sufficiency.
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O RA ILNA TLEESI T S UU ST AB MPACT NUMBERS Most non-profit organizations serving at-risk individuals and families must choose which to prioritize for their clients, housing or employment. S2S offers both simultaneously. By providing employment with a competitive wage, benefits and housing, as well as access to career training and case management, we put individuals in an environment to be successful. We empower our participants to change the trajectory of their lives and the lives of their loved ones, providing a sustainable pathway to long term self-sufficiency. And we are proud to share these proven results.
24.8 months vs. 6 months
72%
S2S RETENTION VERSUS INDUSTRY AVERAGE
$15.50 AVERAGE HOURLY STARTING WAGE
RECEIVE ANNUAL WAGE INCREASE OR PROMOTION
93% DO NOT RE-ENTER HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
$36,000 The amount S2S saves a local community per individual moved out of homelessness to self-sufficiency.
365 Individuals moved out of homelessness to economic self-sufficiency.
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2020 EVENTS & AWARDS 2020 IMPACT
In a year with unprecedented challenges, the generosity of our partners and the flexibility to pivot quickly to meet the needs of those we serve were critical to ensure our mission could continue to advance forward. We are proud to share these highlights from the year.
SmileDirectClub donated $50,000 worth of equipment including laptops, iPads and printers to support future S2S Hiring Events across Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Nashville and Washington, DC.
Through our partnership with Stand Together Foundation, S2S distributed $12,500 in direct cash assistance to 25 families we serve to assist them in emergency needs as the pandemic swept across the country. We also raised $100,000 through the Stand Together Foundation's Helping the Helpers campaign aimed to support programs directly impacted by COVID-19.
Chosen as one of Walker & Dunlop's three philanthropy partners for 2020, S2S received our largest donation to date - $132,000 for program operations raised at their end-of-year employee giving event. We were also featured in their Multifamily Outlook publication distributed nationwide.
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2020 EVENTS & AWARDS 2020 IMPACT
99% S2S participants remained employed and on their path to self-sufficiency despite COVID-19 related crises through S2S case management interventions
38 Additional individuals moved out of homelessness into full time employment and housing
$241K Dollars raised at Stay Home for the Homeless, the first S2S virtual fundraiser broadcast live across the country
71 Number of City Advisory Board Members who joined to advance the mission of S2S in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Nashville and Washington, D.C.
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IRT Living and CORT were recognized at the first ever Shelters to Shutters live virtual fundraiser for their outstanding contributions to our mission.
2020 INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR Independence Realty Trust is a company committed to the success of the individuals we place at their properties. The company’s dedication to help those in their communities is evident from their on-site teams all the way up to the company’s executive leadership. We are grateful for their eagerness to work with our participants and see them grow!
2020 PROGRAM PARTNER OF THE YEAR CORT provides every S2S participant a Home Essentials Kit with over 100 bath, kitchen and living essentials. They also provide requested furniture items such as beds, dining sets, couches, and dressers. Their partnership means our participants can focus on their new career and turn their new place to live into a home where they can thrive.
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MULTIFAMILY HOUSING INDUSTRY PARTNERS
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CITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Atlanta Dan Haefner, CAB Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Buyers Access Ashish Bisaria, Executive Vice President & Global Head of CX, Firstsource Niki Buchanan, National Customer Success Director, Microsoft Sharp Gillespy, Director of Business Development, OneApp John Hansen, Director of Marketing Demand Generation, Iron Mountain DeAnn Hargis, Customer Relationship Development, Mainfreight Americas Ali Jamal, Chief Executive Officer, Stablegold Hospitality Amar Lama, Managing Partner, TEQuity Venture Partners, LLC Jeffrey Malcolm, Chief Information Officer, MAD Design Studios Manja Nayak, SVP Customer Success and Global IIoT, Microland Ltd Dr. Debbie Phillips, President, The Quadrillion Jeff Rollins, CEO, JD Insights Carrie Shapiro, Vice President, Dixie Operations, Georgia Pacific
Charlotte Randy Baker, CAB Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Medcall Healthcare Advisors Bryan Dennstedt, Partner, Chief Technology Officer, TechCXO Gio Gallo, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Chief Development Officer, Compliance Line Andrew Graham, Chief Executive Officer, GIV Hydration Rasha Hasaneen, VP Product Management Excellence & Innovation, Trane Technologies Brad Kosar, Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Pella Window Corporation Neil R. Pitt, Chief Executive Officer, SpeedDigital Marc Robinson, Vice Chair, Multifamily Advisory Group, Cushman Wakefield Cindy Sisson, Chief Executive Officer, GSEvents.live Dr. Shante Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Black Pearl Global Investments Martin Wolfe, Vice President & CTO, IBM Eric Ziegler, Director of Corporate Development, Inpro Corporation
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CITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Houston Katie Croasdale, CAB Chair, Senior Vice President, Guaranty Bank & Trust Michael Bent, Vice President of Finance, Exterran Corporation Luis de La Fuente, Chief Audit Executive, BBVA USA John Durbin, Interim Treasurer, Global Treasury Operations, PMC Treasury Inc. Tim Greene, Business Development Manager, Deep Imaging Chad Kalland, Chief Executive Officer, Vecta Environmental Services, LLC Craig Klein, Chief Executive Officer, SalesNexus.com Paula Sacks, Senior Vice President, Chief HR, Marketing, Communications & CSR Officer, ENGIE North America
Nashville Kirby Davis, CAB Chair, Chief Operations Officer, Freeman Webb Lenny Brunson, Chief Information Officer and SVP, Covenant Physician Partners Josh Chapman, Chief Global Brand Officer, SmileDirectClub Nancy Everitt, President and CEO, HEOPS, Inc. Clarence Hollins, President and CEO, TSR LLC Sara Hoover, Principal, SFH Consulting Tom Mitchell, President & COO, Insequence Janice Reese, Strategic Partnerships, Serenus.AI RJ Sherr, Chief Executive Officer, Anchor Employment Services, Inc. Chase Tarkenton, Executive Vice President, Eleveo Contrecia Tharpe, Ph.D., neuIMC, Chief Storyteller & Strategist Jason Weaver, Senior Portfolio Manager & Head of Trading, Laffer Tengler Investments Michael Weichart, M.D. , Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, TeamHealth, Inc. David Wren, Owner, Wren Consulting, LLC Nikki-Dee Wren, Meteorologist, News Channel 5
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CITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Washington, DC Andy Helmer, CAB Chair, CEO, Affordable Communities of America Martin Fayer, Managing Director, PGIM Real Estate Dave Flessas, Partner, Forsys Consulting Noha Georges, Managing Director, Deloitte Jessie Henry, Founder, Charger Ventures LLC Adam Levin, Chief Executive Officer, Information Experts, Inc. Richard Louis, Principal, The Arches Group, Inc. Brenda Ntim, Director, Strategic Finance, Hogan Lovells US LLP Brittanie McCarty, Retail Sales Manager, CORT Erik McLaughlin, Senior Vice President, CBRE Stephanie Polyzois, Debt Finance Advisor, Kettler Pam Rothenberg, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP Christine Roddy, Executive Director, AlphaMundi Foundation Jay Sadhu, Managing Director, Accenture Chris Soucie, General Counsel, SP Global, Inc Jonathan Stroud, Chief IP Counsel, Unified Patents, LLC Baihly Underhill, Associate, Avison Young Karen Whitt, President, Real Estate Management Service, Colliers International Liza Wright, Managing Partner, Lochlin Partners
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FINANCIALS
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION*
*Numbers reflect draft unaudited financials. To receive a copy of audited financials upon completion, please email kristen@shelterstoshutters.org.
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THANK YOU DONORS
$50,000 ++
$5,000 - $9,999 (cont'd)
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Finlay
Mr. Ted Patch
Middleburg Communities
Mr. Trevor Pitt
Stand Together Foundation
Ms. Kathleen Stroud
Walker & Dunlop
Mr. Steve Theobald Trane Technologies
$25,000 - $49,999
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Wiechart
AvalonBay Communities
Windermere Insurance Group
Guaranty Bank & FHB Dallas Hampton Roads Community Foundation
$2,500 - $4,999 AOG Wealth Management
$15,000 - $24,999
The Arches Group
BBVA Foundation
Mr. Josh Chapman
Home Depot Pro
Crescent Communities Ms. Karen Delucia-Goldstein
$10,000 - $14,999
Mr. and Mrs. David Flessas
Apartments.com
Ms. Noha Georges
Mr. Brendan Coleman
IMT Residential
Cushman Wakefield
Mr. Connor Locke
Mr. Kirby Davis
Mr. Les Menkes
Inpro Corporation
Park Properties
Mr. Marc Robinson
Mr. Jonathan Sacks and Mrs. Paula Sacks Ms. Ruby Sahoo
$5,000 - $9,999
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Ms. Niki Buchanan
Vecta Environmental Services
Buyers Access
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Conoco Philips
Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
CORT
Zoom Media Group
The DeChristopher Group Mr. John E. Durbin
Donations $1,000 - $2,499
Exterran Energy Solutions, L.P.
Ms. Harminder Bajaj
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation
Mr. Randy Baker
Freeman Webb
Mr. David Barnes
Gables Residential
Ms. Gerene Behrens
Mr. Ali Jamal
Mr. Michael Bent
Mr. Richard Jones
Mr. Colin Coleman
Intercoastal Mortgage
Colliers International
Matan Family Foundation
Mr. William Dalgliesh
Microsoft
Ms. Nancy Everitt Mr. Christopher Forte
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THANK YOU DONORS
$1,000 - $2,499 (cont'd)
$500 - $999
Dominium Foundation
Ms. Joyce Amoo
Mr. Giovanni Gallo
Ms. Nicole Bradley
Mr. Corey Gibson
Mr. John Clayton Brett
Mr. John Hansen
Mr. Lee Brondolo
Ms. Robyn Helmer
Mr. Lee Burrows and Mrs. Sunny Burrows
Ms. Kathryn Helmer
Mr. Jamie Butler
Mr. John Helmer
Ms. Debra Casale
Ms. Alexandra Huffman
Mr. Ryan Chapman
Mr. Dan Hunter
Raymond James Charitable
Helen Bath Interiors
Ms. Jeanne Coleman
Mr. Adam Johnston
Ms. Suzanne Collins
Mr. Chuck Jordan
Ms. Katie Croasdale
Mr. Gregory Kashmanian
Ms. Jennifer DeCamp
Ms. Terri Kinsey
Mr. Brad Van Duser and Mrs. Polly Van Duser
Mr. Brad Kosar
Mr. Bryan Frazier
Mr. Benjamin Krosin
Ms. Archna Gupta
Mr. Michael Lee
Mr. William Jenks
Mr. Jason Meagher
Mr. Jeff Kearns
Mr. Steven Meier
Mr. Randall Lack
Mr. Kevin Mignogna
Mr. Richard Lucas
Mrs. Janet E. Murphy
Mr. Matthew Lund
Mr. Manjanath Nayak
Mr. Erik Mclaughlin
Ms. Brenda Ntim
Mr. Keaton Merrell
Mr. Christopher Opie
Ms. Donna Mighty
Mrs. Angela Paolozzi
Mr. Asad Mirza
Mr. Aaron Perlis
Mr. Jim Pierson
Mrs. Pam Rothenberg
Mr. Adam Randall
Samsung
Ms. Nancy Roddy
Mr. Thomas Sigrist
Ms. Christine Roddy
Ms. Cindy Sisson
Ms. Elizabeth Rose
Mr. Andrew Smith
Jody Rosenzweig
Mr. Jonathan Stroud
Mr. Andrew Smith
Ms. Sheri Thompson
Mr. Amos Smith
Mr. Scott Watson
Mr. Mark Strauss
Mr. David Williams
Mr. Chase Tarkenton
Mrs. Sherly Wirawati
Mr. Tom Toland
Ms. Molly Young
Ms. Liz Underhill Ms. Karen Whitt Ms. Lisa Woodworth
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THANK YOU IN-KIND DONORS
In-kind donations made to Shelters to Shutters reduced operating expenses, supported programmatic events as well as helped raise additional funds through our "Stay Home for the Homeless" auction.
$50,000++
$2,500 - $4,999
Middleburg Communities
Mr. Michael Bent Mr. Andrew Helmer
$40,000++
Dr. Debbie Phillips
SmileDirectClub
Mrs. Paula Sacks
$30,000++
$1,000 - $2,499 (cont'd)
CORT
Mr. Sharp Gillespy Ms. Baihly Underhill
$7,500 - $9,999
Ms. Brenda Ntim
SalesNexus
Ms. Jacinth Smiley
$5,000 - $7,499
$500 - $999
Mr. and Mrs. David Flessas
Mr. Ashish Bisaria
Mr. Josh Chapman
Mr. Craig Klein Mr. Neil Pitt
I was a homeless Veteran looking for a new start. I was referred to Shelters to Shutters’ program and the very first event I attended I received numerous offers and landed a maintenance tech position. I want to thank the staff for guiding me through a tough time. Thank all of you so much. Giving back is what's in my heart to do to help others that way your blessings will continue. Everyone has a story in life to tell. Mine is just one of many. – Jonathan W. S2S Participant, Graduate and Program Donor
Jonathan, a S2S program graduate, made a $250 donation to give back to support our work and left us with his message above to share. Jonathan is just one example of the powerful impact providing a career with housing can have on a person. In less than two years, Jonathan was in a position to pay it forward to others who need a hand up like he once did.
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