1. Arundel House of Hope Annual Report 2003-04 6401 Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie MD 20161 410-609-1224 410-609-1226 (FAX) www.thefousecenter.com

3. Arundel House of Hope A Letter From the President October 1, 2004 Dear Friends & Supporters, This has been a very exciting year for all of our programs and services. Winter Relief served a record number of guests last year, over 120 men and women. Winter Relief has seen some other dramatic changes this past year, including Phil Bailey stepping down as the long time Winter Relief Coordinator. I would like to thank Phil for all he has done over the years, we will all miss his vision and leadership. I would also like to thank all the committee members who helped facilitate the change in leadership. Winter Relief is truly a community effort. We also opened the first Permanent Housing Program for our graduates of The Fouse Center, this project is funded in part by The Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Foundation, HUD and ACDS. I would like to thank all of those who have supported our programs throughout the year and hope next year will be as successful as this past. Cheryl Ann Kraska President

5. A Message From The Executive Director October, 2004 This Annual Report summarizes our financial, demographic, and other valuable information about Arundel House of Hope, Winter Relief, The Fouse Center and our “new” Permanent Housing Program from this this past year. The Fouse Center continued to build on its success in 2003-04. The Fouse Center, the first and only transitional housing program for homeless men in Anne Arundel County, served over 32 homeless men and had over 100 apply to get in the program. The Fouse Center assisted 15 men in obtaining permanent or supportive housing. In 2004, we also received funds from the Knott Foundation, HUD and ACDS to open and operate our first Permanent Housing Program for the homeless and disabled in Anne Arundel County. Mario Berninzoni Executive Director

6. Board of Directors Arundel House of Hope Executive Officers Cheryl Kraska, President Doug Myers, Vice President Dan Stone, Secretary Paul Shaffer, Treasurer Allen Traher, Chaplin Mario Berninzoni, Executive Director Clay Heflebower Winter Relief Coordinator Alex McKeague Winter Relief Coordinator The Fouse Center Executive Board  Doug Myers, President  Jacki Coyle, Vice President  Cheryl Kraska, Treasurer  Bobbi Coffman, Secretary  Bob Semmont  Mario Berninzoni

7. 2003-04 Supporting Member Churches and Organizations Abundant Life Church Asbury Broadneck United Methodist Arnold Asbury United Methodist Asbury United Methodist Calvary United Methodist Community United Methodist Christ Evangelical Lutheran Delmont United Methodist Eastport United Methodist Ferndale United Methodist First Christian Community First Presbyterian of Annapolis Friendship Victory Vision Ministry Glen Burnie Baptist Glen Burnie Civitan Glen Burnie Evangelical Presbyterian Glen Burnie United Methodist Gloria Dei! Lutheran Harundale Presbyterian Holy Trinity Catholic John Wesley United Methodist Linthicum Heights United Methodist Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Magothy United Methodist Marley United Methodist Metropolitan United Methodist Messiah United Methodist Nichols Bethel United Methodist Our Lady of The Fields Catholic Our Shepherd Lutheran Pasadena United Methodist Peace Lutheran Riva Trace Baptist St. Bernadette’s Roman Catholic St. Christopher’s Episcopal St. John’s United Methodist St. Martin’s in the Field St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Solley United Methodist Woods Memorial Presbyterian

8. Arundel House of Hope Organizational Chart Arundel House of Hope Board of Directors Winter Relief Coordinators Winter Relief Emergency Shelter Program Segment Coordinators Site Coordinators Volunteers Executive Director The Fouse Center Transitional Housing Program Casemanger Staff and Volunteers Permanent Housing Program

9. Arundel House of Hope – Expenses For Fiscal Year 2003-04 Total Expenses for FY 2003-04 was $197,910

10. Arundel House of Hope – Income For Fiscal Year 2003-04 Total Income For FY 2003-04 was $225,804

11. Winter Relief - 2003-04 Demographic Information Age of ParticipantsMain Reason for Homelessness

12. Winter Relief - Statistics 2003-04 Bed-Nights per MonthNew Intakes per Month Average Number of Guests 2002-03 2003-04

13. Winter Relief - Length of Stay 33% of participants stayed up to 10 nights 48% of Participants stayed from10-60 nights 19% of Participants stayed over 60 Nights

14. Fouse Center – 2003-04 Demographic Information Prior Living Situation Primary Reason For Homelessness

15. The Fouse Center – 2003-04 Demographic Information AGE OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RACE AND ETHNICITY OF PROGAM PARTICIPANTS

16. The Fouse Center – 2003-04 Demographic Information Veteran StatusReason for Leaving Program The total number served in 2003-04 was 32. 71% Success Rate

17. Fouse Center – Program Participant Monthly Income Monthly Income of Program Participant upon Exit from the program. Monthly Income of Program Participant upon Entry into the program.

18. Fouse Center – Program Participant Employment Types of Employment Obtained by Program Participants Construction and Related Positions Manufacturing Landscaping Restaurant Service Retail Sales Human Services Automotive Repair And Other Various Positions We assisted over 20 men obtain employment with an average wage of $11.75 per hour. Over 40% of our program participants attended a Job Readiness or Training Program.

19. Fouse Center – Challenges, Obstacles, and Trends in 2003-04 Lack of Affordable, Permanent Housing in Anne Arundel County Low Non-Livable Wages Few Training or Re-Training Options Transportation for Employment Opportunities Access to Mental Health Services Access to Affordable Healthcare/Insurance Slow Process in Obtaining Disability Services and Income

20. “New” Permanent Housing Program Through Grants from the Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Foundation, HUD and Arundel Community Development Services (ACDS) we opened our first Permanent Housing Program for homeless and disabled men. We currently have three graduates in the program and plan to open three more over the next two years serving up to 15 individuals. All program participants pay a portion of the rent and continue to receive support services from our staff.