Women In Need, Inc Annual Report Empowering women… giving them wings to soar. P.O. Box 305 | Chestertown, MD Phone: | Fax: Thrift Store: | Web:

Women In Need, Inc Annual Report Empowering women… giving them wings to soar. Mission Statement Women In Need gives each individual the opportunity to improve their life by providing programs and services that educate, enrich and empower.

Introduction WIN is a non-profit, primarily volunteer-driven, organization located in Chestertown, Maryland that exists to provide a critical bridge between economic crisis and financial independence for families in Kent County and the surrounding area. Our goal is to provide unique assistance that fills the gap between what is available and what is necessary. WIN clients have generally exhausted all existing avenues for assistance and yet have critical needs that remain unmet. Targeted families are generally those headed by single mothers with limited job skills and who have recently experienced a sudden upheaval in their lives such as separation or divorce. We are funded primarily through the proceeds of our thrift store and through the generous commitment of our Board of Directors and community members. Individual donations remain the cornerstone of WIN’s funding source and speak volumes about the generosity of the community and their recognition of the need to bridge the economic gap for struggling families. The WIN organization is practical and progressive in its real-life solutions....from providing a safe place for youth after school to providing a household thrift store...

Current Programs Referral & Service Coordination Transitional Housing Thrift Store Emergency Assistance Mentoring

Program Descriptions Budget Counseling Program- WIN offers housing participants comprehensive budget counseling and supervision. Individualized education assessment and basic resume preparation is also provided. Rental Subsidies- WIN offers rental subsidies and emergency move-in cost for families in economic distress. Service Coordination – Our gateway program, requiring potential clients to exhaust all existing remedies before being considered for assistance. WIN helps contact these groups as part of our coordinated partnership with local agencies. Transitional Housing & Education – WIN maintains four homes in Kent County where clients complete a comprehensive program including mentoring and education scholarships, allowing them to achieve their goals of permanent self-sufficiency. Transportation Assistance- Emergency funds are available for vehicle maintenance for families needing transportation to maintain employment. Emergency Assistance- These funds are available for child-care, utilities, and medical prescriptions. Thrift Store – Donated items are accepted for sale to the community. Store sales provide the bulk of WIN’s funding and meet the community’s need for affordable household items, thus easing the strained resources of many struggling families. Families in crisis may also qualify to receive donated items. The Alley – teen and community center provides after-school tutoring and homework help fourdays per week and supervised recreational time for students ages 13 – 17 from 3 – 7pm. Special events and area partnerships help make this a vital resource for area teens.

Partnerships Young Life- Young Life is a non-profit organization committed to making an impact on kids' lives and preparing them for the future. Washington College – Volunteers and student interns provide valuable assistance in both our thrift store and teen center. It is rewarding to have them as one of our area partners. Faith community– WIN partners with many local churches to provide programs for youth SOS’s Kent Family Center- A partnership that will match youth with adults from the community to enhance positive youth development through socialization, academic support, and healthy behaviors. Adolescent Substance Abuse Coalition- Kent County Youth 2 Youth is an exciting youth driven substance abuse prevention club for High School students, staff, parents, and members of various community organizations dedicated to creating fun, safe, drug-and-alcohol-free events and alternative activities. Kent County Public Schools- The Alley provides weekly classroom assistance in both CMS and KCHS.

Program Overview WIN served 209 clients in 2008 through its coordinated program services. Referral & Service Coordination – 78 families received referral assistance and mentoring through our service coordination program in Chestertown and the surrounding area. Budget Counseling & Mentoring - 39 clients received budget counseling and mentoring as part of their participation in other program services. Rental Subsidy - 20 families received $6, in rental subsidies and emergency move-in funds. Transitional Housing – Temporary housing was provided for 4 families in crisis. 1 new families entered the housing program. Emergency Assistance - 22 families received $5, in funds for utility payments, relocation assistance, prescription costs, and other emergency needs. Thrift Store – 35 families received donations of furniture, appliances, clothing and household items valued at $5, *Some referral clients received additional services through our other programs. The Alley – served an average of 13 teenagers per day with free tutoring and supervised activities during the 2007/2008 school year.

Who We Serve

2009 Budget and Expenses BudgetActual Budget Actual Income Board Donations 24, , Maint/Repairs 0.00 Grants 50, , Rent6, Individual Donations 4, , Supplies 1, Program Fees 12, , Utilities3, Fundraising & Special Events , Advertising Tutors 7, Interest Earned Total THE ALLEY 34, Thrift Store Sales 195, , Total Income 297, , Insurance 0.00 Expenses Lot Rents 11, Bank Fees 1, , Maintenance & Repairs 7, , Dues and Subscriptions 1, Mortgage 4, Fundraising Expenses Utilities , Grants to Nonprofits 2, , Total Transitional Housing Program 30, , Insurance 5, , Storage Locker Accounting & Legal Fees 5, , Tax, Business 0.00 Licenses and Permits Maintenance & Repairs Auto & Delivery Postage and Delivery Contract Labor 3, Printing and Reproduction 1, , Equipment Rent 6, , Maintenance and Repairs 11, , Office Supplies 1, , Rent - Thrift Store 46, , Office Utilities 4, ,800.19Sales Tax 11, , Payroll Expenses 10, , Supplies 1, , Professional Development 2, Utilities 9, , Volunteer Recognition Total Thrift Store Expenses Emergency Assistance Grants 4, , Wages Rental Assistance Grants 8, , Total Expenses 297, , The Alley Teen & Community Center Transitional Housing Program Thrift Store Expenses , , , , , ,

2008 Income & Expenses

2010 Directors, Officers & Staff Elizabeth Seidel, President Chestertown, MD Sondra Archer, Secretary Chestertown, MD Jose Medrano, Treasurer Chestertown, MD Marissa Medrano, Director Chestertown, MD Dawn Wright, Director Chestertown, MD Angela Shearer- Othoson, Director Chestertown, MD Scott Othoson, Director Chestertown, MD Matthew Windsor, Director Centreville, MD Karen Dionisio, Executive Director Chestertown, MD Yvonne Arrowood, Thrift Store Manager Chestertown, MD Amy Meeks, Program Manager Chestertown, MD Elisa Medrano, Youth Director Chestertown, MD