Pro Deo Annual Report '19-20

The State of Pro Deo Youth Center 2019-2020 Annual Report

From the Executive Director...

Dear friends, “Be yourself always–there’s no one better.”

It’s words like these that inspire me to enthusiastically pursue Pro Deo’s core mission. It’s words like these that our teens need to hear–repeatedly. Making real lasting connections with teens in need is how we do business. Every time I’m at the teen center, I see caring adults interacting with the teens in a positive, supportive manner. It warms my heart to see volunteers, community and business leaders who give so freely of their time, talent and resources to make our teen center the best it can be. No donation of time or resources is taken for granted. Pro Deo loves our community!

Pro Deo logged approximately 1,200 on-site teen visits during 2019-20, and more than 50 “sidewalk” chats during the switch to virtual programming in April and May. There were 760 meals served on Friday nights and during the summer program. I am

1,190 Individual student visits

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60 unique teens served

760 Dinners Served

so proud of the impact this has had on meeting the needs of underserved teens.

Beyond the usual time, talent and treasure approach of stewardship, this COVID-19 crisis season forced so many of us to seriously review what is truly important in our life together as families and communities. Thank you for making 2019-20 a remarkable year for keeping teens safe, engaged, loved and learning beyond the bell. I’m honored to represent this small non-profit making a huge difference in the lives of teens and their families. I’m honored to work with a staff and a board of directors who are dedicated to Lee’s Summit’s only after-school free teen program for high school students.

Dr. Elaine Metcalf Executve Director

Removing Access Barriers

Mental Health Support

682

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Rides Given

Focus Groups

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ashley Nowell, President Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street

Accomplishments July 2019: Received Beaudoin Family Foundation grant for $2,500 August 2019: Teen Art Expo raised approximately $1,200 January 2019: Received $24,000 grant from Jackson County Outside Agency September 2019: Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation grant for $15,900 November 2019: Game On raised $8,000 in sponsorships, registrations and donations - Received Jelley Foundation grant for $5,000 - Giving Tuesday and year-end campaign raised $55,144 March 2020: Twisted Trivia was a sold-out event and raised nearly $8,000 in registration fees and donations, including a $2,500 signature sponsorship from Beyond Wealth

Andy Campbell, Vice President Summit Ridge Academy Amberlynn Isaacs, Secretary Thilges and Bernhardt, Attorneys at Law, LLC Mikel Isaacs, Treasurer Heart of America Counsel, BSA Seth Allen Libations Anne Aubuchon Hope House John Beaudoin KC Communications & Media Matters Fred Lane City of Lee’s Summit Rosalie Newkirk BerganKDV Kent Ruehter Jacobs Engineering Jan Nelson Retired LSR-7 Educator

Annual Christmas Adoptions • • • • •

10 Families adopted 44 individuals 182 Gift Requested and received 11 Businesses/Organizations/Individuals helped with Christmas Gifts Each family also received a giant basket of household cleaning items, toiletries and other care items

Katie Holland Marian Hope Center Melissa King Farmers Insurance

STAFF Elaine Metcalf Executive Director Melissa Ward Administrative Director Tiffany Weyant Youth Program Director

What the Teens say about Pro Deo

Julianna McKee Site Coordinator

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Chelsea Amos Program Assistant

Different people to talk to besides my mother Mom said to come originally, but now I come on my own Therapist recommended because of family problems, bullying and my shyness Mom wanted me to come because I wasn’t social but now I come on my own Came for after-school help Met a friend here Non judgmental A place of my own Escape from family and enjoy others Openness and trust to talk to students and staff

Amy Wieboldt ReDiscover Youth Mental Health Coordinator

PRO DEO YOUTH CENTER 214 NE Chipman Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816.226.2806 prodeoyouthcenter.org 2019-20 Annual Report • 3

History of Pro Deo JUNE 2009

JANUARY 2010

Founders Kylie and Andy Ewing identify a need and host first Sports Night at Lakeland Community Church

First Family Dinner Night at Ewing home

APRIL 2010 First Board Meeting

JANUARY 2010 Pro Deo Youth Center officially becomes a 501c3

NOVEMBER 2011 First Fundraising Event

NOVEMBER 2013 Moved out of Ewing home into new location

MAY 2014 Winner of Lee’s Summit Chamber Res in Motus - Sanctimonia

JUNE 2014 Moved into current location at 206 NE Chipman Rd.

AUGUST 2014 Grew from staff of two to staff of six

NOVEMBER 2015 Received largest grant to date for $30,000 from Eastland Giving Circle

AUGUST 2017 Conducted community campaign to support new three-year strategic plan

DECEMBER 2017 Reached 500 volunteers mark

AUGUST 2018 Hired new Executive Director Elaine Metcalf

AUGUST 2018 Partnered with ReDiscover adding Mental Health Specialist Amy Wieboldt

MAY 2019 SEPTEMBER 2019 Hired Tiffany Weyant as joint youth program director with Lee’s Summit CARES

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Partnered with Synergy to become designated Safe Place

MARCH 2020 Reached 11,000 student sign-ins

Youth Mental Health Specialist Monthly outreach to teens and families for counseling and support:

100 80 60 40 20 0

There was a definite spike in counseling sessions for teens and families during the COVID-19 shutdown and move to virtual programming. Pro Deo is continuing to provide ongoing support for: • Students dealing with isolation/depression issues • Students dealing with anxiety • Students dealing with suicidal ideations and discussion of safety plans

SUMMER 2020 88 hours of activities 297 check-ins

“The Creative Center of America is all about making dreams happen. It is a real joy for us to help ignite the imaginations of the Pro Deo youth by introducing teens to our nationally known clients via Zoom.

Everything we do is about sparking creativity, curiosity, and passion. We know that when our Spark speakers share their interests and kindness with Pro Deo they are energized by meeting these terrific teens and the incredible staff.”

–Rebecca, volunteer

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Payroll Expenses

Fundraising Expenses

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Supporting Services

Individual Contributions

Pro Deo Youth Center could not operate without the generous contributions of individuals, families, businesses and volunteers in our community. We truly appreciate and thank you for supporting Pro Deo and the teens in Lee’s Summit.

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2019-2020 Partners GAME CHANGERS

Bob & Jane Rutherford Jelley Foundation

SUPPORTING BUSINESSES & CHURCHES Beaudoin Family Foundation Bridge Space CBM, Inc. Creative Center of America Donald Jefferson Videography Eagle Creek Church First Presbyterian Church GFWC of Missouri Grace United Methodist Church Jersey Mike’s Subs Jett Medical Journey Church International KC Running Company Kiwanis Club of Lee’s Summit

Lakeland Community Church Lee’s Summit Christian Church Lee’s Summit Medical Center Missouri Credit Union New Beginnings Church Post Coffee ReDiscover Mental Health Slaughter Photography St. Matthew Lutheran Church Summit Church Synergy – Safe Place for Youth University of Central Missouri Weed Man

FAMILY DONORS Alison St. John Amberlynn & Mikel Isaacs Andy & Angela Campbell Art & Hope Davis Blayne Rinne Bobby Bushyhead Brad & Sandy Cox Brett Cooper Brett Jackson Candace & Bob White Dan & Shelly Harmon

Darryl Slaughter Don Bishop Dot Brokenicky Garry Gooding Gayle Higley Hunter Jake & Jenni Edwards Jan Nelson Jim & Mary Stilley John Beaudoin John Hardesty & Marilyn Macha Kimberly Metcalf

Kimberly Ryan Lawrence Burchett Matt & Beth Settle Mike & Joyce Martin Robert Paradise Sandy Morris Sarah Apperson Sharon O’Donnell Stephen Arbo Susie & Dymon Wood

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