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Board of directors Richard Paul Evans
Ken Deyhle
Patrice Archibald
Randi Escobar
Advocate
Executive, Isagenix
Pat Berckman
Lee Farmer
Board Chairman, Author & Founder
Director, SLCo. Division of Youth Services
Businessman and Philanthropist
CEO, NPS
Ann Foxley
Susan Balogh
V.P., Goldman Sachs
Karen Christofferson Co-Owner, Bookwise
Jean Nielsen
Director, SLCo. Dept. of Human Services
Michael Olsen
CEO and President, Dees Inc.
Shelly Tripp
Advocate
Realtor, Coldwell Banker
Les Moore
Judy Bangerter
H&G Capital Partners
Staff Members Lisa McDonald Executive Director Douglas Smith Operations Manager
Sherri Engar Direct Services Director
Jessica Linville Development Director
Jed Platt and Lori Parrish Community Outreach Representatives
Advocate
Sterling C. Tanner President, Forever Young Foundation
Thank you! A huge thanks to our donors, volunteers and staff! Your efforts helped CBI provide services in 2012 to over 6000 children and youth who have been abused, neglected or abandoned in Utah, regionally and in several countries, including 1,248 children in the Christmas Box Houses, over 3,800 through other CBI programs, and 1,008 children during the holiday Giving Tree Project. We kicked off the year with a wonderful donation of over $102,000 from the Riverton High School holiday fundraiser. We increased our presence in the child welfare community with an In-Home Services partnership with DCFS supporting children at risk of being removed from their homes. CBI gained a new partner at the Ogden Christmas Box House with Monarch Counseling, a group of child therapists serving children in our facility and the community. The expansion of Christmas Box Rooms and Clubs continues with a new volunteer club and resource room in northern Utah Valley. We reorganized our operations structure and added two new staff in development and community outreach. CBI also saw an increase of donations from individuals of nearly 20%. We held a new 5K race event, The Village Run, to raise funds for older youth aging out of foster care. This all happened from the generosity of our donors and volunteers, because‌every child deserves a childhood! Sincerely,
Richard Paul Evans Founder and Chairman
Our mission
Our motto is simple. Every child deser ves a childhood. The Christmas Box International partners with local, national and international communities and groups to prevent child abuse and to improve the quality of life for children who have been abused or neglected.
Seven-year-old Ally started to cringe the moment
her foot touched the stirrup, her shoulders locked in fear. Two short trots later and she demanded to be taken down. Riding a horse was scary! But this was not over, not yet. Ally was going to ride that horse.
Moments after telling staff she wanted to try again, she was back in the saddle. Literally. Ally’s little brother was placed in front of her and a friend from the Christmas Box House sitting behind. Hugging her little brother, her wide eyes and toothy smile said it all, that she did it. She got back on the horse. For all the children served by The Christmas Box International, your donation did more than provide Ally with a safe environment and new clothes and shoes. Because of your commitment to children in need, she was given the chance to have an experience, to create a childhood memory.
Our programs
The Christmas Box Houses Our three facilities serve as emergency children’s shelters, as well as a family support center in Moab, to communities across Utah, with locations in Salt Lake City, Ogden and Moab. Our Christmas Box Houses assist children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned by providing crisis shelter care, access to educational and therapeutic resources, medical and dental care, and recreational opportunities.
Our doors are open 365 days of the year. # Children Served
Days of Care
Avg. # of Days in Care
Salt Lake City (0-11 yrs)
222
3,522
18.4
Ogden (0-18 yrs)
161
4,677
12.81
Moab (support center)
196
281
27
Total
579
8,480
19.4
“Did you know that elephants are real?” That was the question 5-year-old Noah, a child who stayed at The Christmas Box House in Ogden, told staff members after his first trip to the circus. Whether children are going to a ballgame or seeing a play, we care about their experience beyond the four walls of our houses. Every child deserves a childhood, even if it is as simple as seeing a real elephant.
The Christmas Box Rooms Also known as community resource rooms, The Christmas Box Rooms (CBR) serve at-risk children and teens by providing partnering agencies and nonprofits access to new clothes, car seats, hygiene items, books, diapers, toys, etc. Salt Lake CBR Ogden CBR
served 564 children served 488 children
Utah Valley South CBR
served 578 children served 20 children
Utah Valley North CBR (Established in Winter 2012)
Orem CBR (Serving older youth)
served 90 youth
“Whenever I feel like I want to give up, I think about all of those people who helped me and didn’t even know me.” — 17-year-old teen boy who was adopted after years in foster care
The Lifestart Initiative The Lifestart Initiative serves teens transitioning from the foster care system to adult living. The program provides teens with a Lifestart Box filled with basic home necessities. The move-in kits contain roughly $130 worth of supplies and household items, and include everything from a can opener to sheets to pots and pans. CBI also supports programs aimed to assist teens in foster care, including the Utah State Youth Summit, the Division of Youth Services (DYS) Milestone Houses and the Utah Youth Mentor Project’s Christmas Holiday Retreat. Transitioning to Adult Living (TAL) youth served in 2012:
Giving Tree Project The Giving Tree Project provides holiday gifts for at-risk youth in December. Children and teens receiving In-Home Services through the Division of Child and Family Services, as well as those staying at our Christmas Box Houses and the DYS Teen Group Homes, benefit from this program. Donations also help fill the Christmas Box Rooms.
Lifestart Boxes Youth Summit Youth Mentor Project DYS Milestone Houses Regional Activities TAL CBR
215 155 55 17 65 90
Total Served
597
At-Risk Youth served in 2012: More than 3,700 children were served, including through our partnering organizations and distributing donations throughout the year through our Christmas Box Houses and Christmas Box Rooms. 409 children in the Ogden area
149 children in the Utah County area
410 children in the Salt Lake area
40 children in the Moab and St. George area
International Efforts Through generous in-kind donations of toys, clothing and hygiene items, we are able to share our resources with children across the globe, including: Haiti, Taiwan, India, the Philippines and the Congo. In 2012, The Christmas Box International touched the lives of 518 children in developing nations. A young girl in the Taiwan foster care system was receiving support through CBI, but she still suffered from cerebral palsy. Her elderly foster mother was becoming unable to continue care. After seeing the girl’s picture hanging on a Christmas Box International volunteer’s fridge, a Utah family made the decision to adopt. She now receives specialized physical therapy and is able to walk with the use of crutches.
The Christmas Box Clubs (CBC) and Volunteers The Christmas Box Clubs are groups of individuals who regularly volunteer to help children who have been abused or neglected. Clubs work with children at The Christmas Box Houses (CBH), hold clothing drives, organize fundraising events, and support mentor programs. CBC/CBH Ogden CBC Salt Lake Valley CBC Utah Valley South CBC Utah Valley North CBC Salt Lake CBH Ogden CBH Moab CBH Projects and Events Total
Members/Volunteers
Hours
60 20 10 2 972 277 52 126
1744 300 1,660 65 3505 2340 374 425
1,519
10,413
The Christmas Box Angel Statues Every year, we partner with this separate program, which dedicates memorial angel statues to cemeteries around the country. Six statues were placed in 2012, for a total of 120 since 1994. Every year on December 6, a service is held at each location for families who have lost a child. For a complete list of locations, visit www.richardpaulevans.com.
Partner Organizations Assisted: Division of Child and Family Services Salt Lake County Division of Youth Services Archway Big Brothers, Big Sisters Catholic Community Services Children’s Justice Center Children’s Service Society - Grandfamilies Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of North Dakota Deseret Industries The Deyhle Foundation Family Treatment Center For Every Child Grand County Family Support Center HeadStart of South Salt Lake Headstart of Utah County Holding Out Help House of Hope Payson Hospital Pediatrics The Promise North The Promise South The Road Home St. Anne’s Center Tabitha’s Way Utah Valley Food Coalition Your Community Connection Youth Making a Difference Youth Mentor Project Volunteers of America Homeless Youth Resource Center
Expenses: Programs
$901,198
89%
General and Administration
$40,806
4%
Fundraising
$72,541
7%
Total
$1,014,599
100%
Revenue: In-Kind Contributions
$501,778
50%
Donations
$374,406
38%
Special Events
$14,604
2%
Rental Revenue
$73,895
7%
Other Earned Revenue
$27,895
3%
Total
$996,578
100%
Financial audit
2012
the writing isonthewall
More than $32,000 Riverton High School United Way of Northern Utah $10,000 - $32,000 Bingham High School C. Scott and Dorothy E. Watkins Granite Credit Union Salt Lake Board of Realtors Utah Families Foundation $5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous Donor Codale Children’s Charity Classic Goldman Sachs & Co Kier, Norma A. Olsen, Michael W. and Sherie Pugh, Spencer R. The Edwards Lifesiences Fund United Way of Salt Lake Walmart Foundation $2,500 - $4,999 America First Credit Union CAP Anonymous Donor James & Norma Kier Charitable Foundation Kimberly-Clark Olympus Junior High School The Pointe Academy LLC Utah State Employees Charitable Fund Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
$1,000 - $2,499 A.B.A.T.E. of Utah AddoLux LLC American Express Charitable Fund American Mechanical Systems Services Big D Construction Bonneville Exchange Club Buffington, Julee Central Refrigerated Service, Inc. Citi Bank Coleman, Rachel Cummins Rocky Mountain LLC England, Todd D. and Jeannette Galileo Processing, Inc. Goldman Sachs (Main Street) Goldman Sachs Matching Gift Prog. Gonzalez, Christine Highlander Limited LLC Hoadley, Charles and Louise Imperial Rainbow Court of N. Utah JBT Aero Tech Lincoln Elementary School Molina Healthcare, Inc. Philipoom, Glenn L. Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. Smith, Mark H. The Boeing Company Walmart - Draper Wells, Chance Windermere Foundation Zolman, Andrea
Nolan, Dorothy M. Ogden City Parent Org. of Quest Academy Smiles For Life Foundation Spanish Fork Kiwanis Club Tanner, Sterling Tassone, Robert Turner, David and Shauna Utah S. I. D. S. Alliance Utah State Samboree Warner Truck Center Weichers, Anne Wells, Mayvonne $250 - $499 A & A Billing Service American Dream Foundation Anders, Raymond F. and Irene J. Anonymous Donor Baugh, Tami S. Burton Elementary School Carroll, Nicole Chocolate Cottage Combe, Chris and Marsha Cotton Bottom Cottonwood Title Dan’s Market Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators E. G. King School
Eisenhower Jr. High School Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Hansen, Darrel and Elizabeth Heritage Grove Neighborhood Impact Marketing Indivisual Salon, Inc. Kennedy Junior High School Kuntzman, Joan Macievic, Michelle McCrady, Andrew and Susan New Fong’s Fine Chinese Dining Paskett, Angie Plautz, Richard and Kim B. Quist, Alisa Quist, Kay L. Reed, Gary C. and Connie W. Rees, Corey and Kathy Reeve & Associates, Inc Richard Manufacturing Company Rodgers, Susan Simmons, John M. and Amy Smith, Laurie Spencer, Dennis V. and Linda S. SSSR Car Club Stone Mountain Educational Products LLC Taylor, Jeane R. Thomas, Cheryl Weber County Sheriffs Posse
Thank you to all the donors of The Christmas Box International for gifts of any amount, including $501,778 of in-kind donations. We would also like to thank everyone who held a fundraiser on behalf of The Christmas Box International. We apologize if we inadvertently left off a donor’s name. Please note that some donations pledged in 2012 may not have been received until 2013.
Our Donors Rock
$500 - $999 A.B.A.T.E. of Salt Lake, Inc. Altop, Dave and Donna America First Credit Union American Express Company Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor Bank of America Basic Research, LLC Bloom Recyclers Borchert, David A. BPOE Lodge #2344 Burton Financial, Inc. Coldwell Banker Cook, Paul Crow, Earl Deboer, Jessica Deer Run Way Neighbors Dickson, Juston and Stephanie Fehrenbach, Heather First Financial USA Giveback Program Giving Back Kappa Kappa Gamma (Delta Eta Chapter) Kohl’s #1227 Kyden Machine Inc. Lisman Studio, Inc. Marinello Schools of Beauty Mark Miller Subaru Morgan, David W. and Wendy J.
The Christmas Box International
Main Offices and Salt Lake Christmas Box House 3660 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 O: 801-747-2201 F: 801-747-2205 Ogden Christmas Box House 950 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404 801-866-0350 Moab Christmas Box House 180 South 300 East Moab, UT 84532 435-259-1168 Project Office 1775 West 1500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 801-747-2201
www.thechristmasboxhouse.org