TROPER TCAPMI 8102
702-560-1748 info@theklinefund.org
7881 W. Charleston Blvd. #165 Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
www.klineveteransfund.org
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
KVF 2018 IMPACT REPORT
2018 was a year of change and growth for Kline Veterans Fund. Through the generosity of our donors, we were able to make a significant impact on assisting homeless and indigent veterans in the Las Vegas Valley. Our programs supported veteran families with temporary and permanent housing, utilities assistance, employment and medical payments necessary to sustain housing, service dog training for PTSD and other issues, and in many other ways. As in prior years, most revenue was generated by our Poppy Drives centered around the Memorial Day and Veterans Day holidays. These efforts were fortified by new volunteers and community partners like Caesars Salute with whom we hosted community events like Veterans Appreciation Day with the Las Vegas 51’s. 2018 saw an increase of over 25% in veteran assistance over the prior year. We continued our monthly support of two major programs: U.S. Vets Hud-2 leveraged permanent housing initiative and The Shade Tree for female veterans and their children and pets, together providing shelter for over 20,000 bed nights. The largest increase in aid was on behalf of indigent veterans in need of emergency help to secure housing or prevent them from becoming homeless. We are beginning 2019 with several new developments including the addition of an executive director and advisory board, rebranding of our logo and website, development of community partnerships and expanding outreach programs like the Sidney Blum Memorial Scholarship to be awarded to a CCSD senior who is the child or grandchild of a veteran. We strive to improve outcomes for our clients and the Veterans Service Organizations we support and with your help we can do even more. Thank you for your support. Steve Seiden President
COMMUNITY IMPACT
KVF 2018 IMPACT REPORT
YOUR DOLLARS AT WORK:
300
VETERAN FAMILIES SERVED through direct emergency assistance to homeless and at-risk families, guaranteed housing for female veterans including their children and pets, and monthly subsidizing of HUD-2 permanent housing
$125,000
IN ASSISTANCE funded housing, utilities, medical, employment and other expenses necessary to sustain housing
WHO WE SERVED 306 HOUSEHOLDS
42
KVF 2018 IMPACT REPORT
20,000
BED NIGHTS
DISABLED PERSONS
75 2 VETERAN
SERVICE DOGS
130
FAMILIES STAYED IN THEIR HOMES
CHILDREN
145
VETERAN FAMILIES SECURED PERMANENT HOUSING
OUR PARTNERS
KVF 2018 IMPACT REPORT
We gratefully acknowledge all those partners, sponsors and donors who have generously supported Kline Veterans Fund throughout the year. 100% of your donations stay in the Las Vegas Valley and your generosity has made a significant difference in the lives of veteran families.
America First Credit Union Caesars Entertainment Cathay Bank Foundation Cox Communications Dermody Properties Engelstad Foundation findlay honda The Harris Foundation Jewish War Veterans Post 64 Gerald Kline Macy's Walmart Foundation Wells Fargo
2018 INCOME
OUR VOLUNTEERS
KVF 2018 IMPACT REPORT
The Kline Fund depends heavily on our volunteers to staff Poppy Drives and other events throughout the year. We thank you for your time and dedication to the cause.
125
VOLUNTEERS GAVE
750
HOURS VALUED AT
$18,500 Upcoming Events: Memorial Day Poppy Drive May 22-27 Veterans Day Poppy Drive November 6-11 Veterans Day Parade November 11 Register to volunteer at www.klineveteransfund.org
OUR FUTURE
KVF 2018 IMPACT REPORT
Most of our clients just need a little help to get by. In fact, less than 3 percent of the veterans we assisted last year returned for additional support. Our aim is to continue supporting requests for emergency assistance while expanding our programs and services to increasing need. Outreach through poppy drives, fundraisers and partnerships will continue to increase both corporate and individual donations. In 2019 we will increase initiatives that support female veterans, which currently account for 25 percent of our total requests. In May we will present the first Sidney Blum Memorial Scholarship to one veteran-dependent Clark County high school graduate. We are also deepening our commitment to sponsor service dogs for vets with PTSD and mobility issues. Thank you for your support of local veterans.
Our Board of Directors Steve Seiden, President Stephanie Helms, Exec. Director Jerold Bootzin, Director Paul Warman, Director
702-560-1748 info@theklinefund.org
Les Sherman, Treasurer Marty Hagans, Secretary Morton Friedlander, Director Stephen Weiner, Director
7881 W. Charleston Blvd. #165 Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
www.klineveteransfund.org