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969 E. Swedesford Road, Exton, PA 19341 Phone: 610-647-4940 Fax: 610-240-7268

[email protected] www.homeofthesparrow.org

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Board of Directors

Valeri Boclair Tobey Chadsey Mark Delowery

Barbara Dougherty, President Paula King

Elise Mihranian Lisa Mitchell Ann Moss Linda Orff

Robin Parrish Martha Philpott Stacy Sempier

Susie Sparkman Lucas Virnig

Janet Zeis

Board Emeritus Charlotte BartlettJean Wyeth Bell Nancy McLelland Elizabeth Moran

Lisa Schiel Elizabeth (Betsy) Stull

Of Counsel

Wayne Buckwalter, Esquire

Chief Executive Officer Michelle E. Venema

Barbara Michelle

Dear Friends, What an exciting year of changes it has been here at Home of the Sparrow! A new CEO, a new venue for Jazz on the Main Line and, of course, so many new wonderful friends who have joined us in our mission to change the lives of women and children in our community.

Thanks to your support, we were able to help nearly 550 women and children through our programs this year. Our amazing team works extremely hard every day to prevent and end homelessness in Chester County. But, unfortunately, the numbers of those in need are increasing at an alarming rate. It’s difficult to grasp that, in our beautiful county, nearly 600 people are homeless on any given night.

But it’s the reality that we face every day. And, while we are proud of our accomplishments, we are constantly innovating our programming so that we can better address this crisis.

This year, not only did we help more women and children than ever before, we also implemented new programming so that we could be more effective and responsive to our most at-risk neighbors, most specifically justice-involved women re-entering the community. Through partnerships and volunteers we are helping children access the resources and knowledge they need to go on to college. And, because of our generous supporters, more women and children are remaining housed and creating new futures for themselves.

Within this annual impact report, you will find exciting details about these programs. But, more importantly, you will find stories of the women and children we have had the great fortune to walk alongside as they faced the greatest struggles of their lives. As you read about them, please remember that their successes are made possible by our generous friends, partners and donors – they are made possible by you.

So, again, thank you so much for all that you do for Home of the Sparrow. We truly couldn’t do it without you.

Sincerely, Michelle E. Venema Barbara Dougherty Chief Operating Officer Board President

The Artful Framer The Grand Opera House The Institutes The Master’s BakerThe McKee Group The Media Theatre Sue Thomas Ashley Thompson Suzanne Graham Thurman Topiary Urban Air Trampoline Park USLI Aileen Vaughan Michelle Venema Susan Venema Carol Verhake John & Tammy Virnig Lucas Virnig Zakiyyah Wagerle Wagsworth Manor Pet Resort Sheila Wainwright Wegmans West Chester Friends School West Chester Golf & Country Club West Chester University Jennifer Weeks Bill & Susan Wheeler Cara White Whitford Country Club Andreas & Shannon Wiersbitzky Wilmington Blue Rocks Terese Winkler Winterthur Museum & Country Estate Tom Wozniak XL Catlin Volunteers Agnes Irwin School Barbara Aitchison Alpha Delta Kappa Jillian Angelini Animas Corporation Bill & Virginia Apostolacus Architectural Concepts Karen Bearde Karen Benner Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Eileen Benenour Greg Blakey Randy Blough BNY Mellon Amanda Boclair Valeri Boclair Dianne Borges Sue Bucco Burlington Industries Andrew Carr Priscilla & Garrett Cathers Rich Cavallaro Cerner Tobey Chadsey Chatham Financial Susan Chronister Patricia Churchill Cathy Consalvi Diane Cooney Cindy Cornish Valentina Crossan Linda Crowell Cory Cyronak Francine Dague Dansko Joanne Dearlove

Mark Delowery Tricia DeMarini Jack Dembow Janice DetweilerDevon Tile Rosemary DiGiandomenico Karen DiVincenzo Barbara Dougherty Downingtown UM Church Claire Dukes Adrianna Duranti Linda Durkin Barbara Ellixson Cleo Elkinton Lee Ann Embrey Erynn Eveland Shelly Eveland Rita Falcone Laura Ferrara Julia Fisher Emma Follman Don & Renee Forcey Four Counties Garden Club John & Denise French Jenna Gilpin

Karen Giuliano Debbie Beaulieu Goldblum Lisa Golson Lucy Gordon Glenn Gorman Rich Gostkowski Sydney Gougeon Lois Grieshober Grove United Methodist Church Jane Guelich Hayley Guthridge Chao Han Jenifer Hardie Cheyenne Hart Evelyn Hegmann Joy Heller Angela Herb Emily Holl Cathy Holland Maddie Hoo Hopkins family Bonnie Hughes Charlotte Infante Fran & Emily Interrante IWCP Sheli James Alpa Jani Sheryl Jennings Joan Kaiser Deborah Kandebo Jodie Kelly Joanne Kemp Kim Kennedy Sandra & Nina Kerr Paula & Drew King Rob Kocher Halli Kopecki Kaitlin Kunkel

Bajeerah LaCava Cindy Laudato Robbi Lee Levin Luminais Chronister Eye Associates Christy Levy Bridget Lininger Lionville Storage Cara Locke Kaitlin Lore Kathy Lovell Jessica Luff Alicia Luke Ashley MacIntyre Terry Woodman McIntosh Nancy McLelland Janet McMaster Kyle McTiernan Regan Mack Maillie Corporation Main Line Chamber of Commerce Malvern Federal Martino family Maggie Masar Cindy Mauldin Stan Mauldin Jackie Mendoza Elise Mihranian Adrienne Miller Bob & Carol Miller Adele Millhimes Mission Blitz teams Lisa Mitchell MOMS Club of Malvern Julia & Dayna Morgan Patty Morgan Donna Morges Harold & Liz Morris Mary Beth Morrissey Ann Moss Kim Mullen Melanie Mullen Ellie Murdock Erin Murray Sandy Murray Caroline Nagy Sue Narducci Kathy Nester Nolen Companies Jacqui North Nota Bene Boutique Roger Nutter Stephanie Orfanidis Linda & Joe Orff Tina & Bob O’Toole Paoli Baptist Church Paoli Presbyterian Church Robin Parrish Ginny Parry Marie Pettinos & family Alex Philpott Martha Philpott Dana Pilotti Emma Pinola Marianne Plucienik Pohlig Builders Danielle Polinsky Aubrey Pool Ailey Potter Anne Purcell QVC, Inc. Bill Rafferty Barbara Ranck Raymour & Flanigan

Red Hat Ladies of Hillview Debbie Reif Susan & Samuel Reisbord Cindy, Tim, Garrett & Justin Roach Elisa Rodgers Stephanie Rodriguez Jennifer Rosback Stephanie Roth Kristina Rowshan Bonnie Sabbi Sabic Joan & Mike Sabrick Rene Sacco John-Vincent Saddic SAP Rebecca Schaefer Lisa Schiel Stacy Sempier Joyce Shields Mike Sidlo Siemens Julie Simmons Pat Simpson Pat Sincavage Sloan Ford Ray Sloat Candise Smart Greg Smith Susie Sparkman Jaden Spencer St. Elizabeth Church Amy Steffen Emily Stein Ann Stirling Mackenzie Stirling Stacey Stirling Arlene Story Hector Tan Kristan Terne The Institutes The Master’s Baker Chris Thomas Sue Thomas Ashley Thompson Greg Turnbull USLI Vanguard Corporation Aileen Vaughan Ben Vavrek Villa Maria Lucas Virnig Tammy & John Virnig Voya Zakiyyah Wagerle Karen Walter Jennifer Weeks West Chester East High School West Chester Friends School West Chester University West Chester University Sororities Trish Weishaar Susan Wheeler Alex Wiersbitzky Nanciann Woodward Harold Wozniak, Jr. Carole Wright XL Catlin Janet Zeis Maggie Zeis

Every effort has been made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the donor and volunteer lists printed in this report. We regret any errors or omissions. Page 15

There are so many ways you can support Home of the Sparrow!

For Corporate Gifts, Donor Advised Funds, Planned Giving or Memorial Gifts, please contact Carolyn McKenna at 610-647-4940 or [email protected]

To donate online, please visit: www.homeofthesparrow.org/donate. To donate by mail, please send your gift to this address: Home of the Sparrow 969 E. Swedesford Road Exton, PA 19341

@ homeofthesparrow @HomeofSparrowPA @homeofsparrowpa

FROM HOUSING INSECURE TO HOMEOWNERS – YOUR SUPPORT TRANSFORMS LIVES!

When our graduates come to us with stories of what a difference Home of the Sparrow has made in their lives, we love to share them with you. Not only has each of the women highlighted on this page maintained housing for themselves and their families, they have also purchased their own homes or are in the process of do-ing so! We are so proud of their accomplishments. They set their goals, determined plans to achieve those goals and followed through. Your support helped make these stories possible! Thank you! Tonia came to Home of the Sparrow in 2008 when she was 21 years old because she had been living with

different relatives and wanted a more stable home environment for her toddler. She learned about Habitat for

Humanity through her friend Elvira (an HOS participant) and attended a meeting in Coatesville. Within 13

hours after the meeting, she had completed her application. There were 76 people at the meeting for four

houses. Only six applicants qualified and Tonia was one of the four accepted in November 2016. Tonia has

completed 164 of the 200 necessary volunteer hours. She knows she will be in her new home soon.

We’re so excited Tonia!

Elvira and her three daughters came to HOS in March of 2009 when she lost her housing due to her divorce. During her time in our program, she completed training as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). She began working full time and secured her own apartment. While still in our pro-gram, she began pursuing her dream of home ownership through Habitat for Humanity. She began the application process, and completed 200 volunteer hours helping to build homes for others. She was recently approved and she and her daughters moved into their new home. Dreams do come true Elvira!

Lanita participated in our Supportive Housing Program in 2012 through a recommendation by her landlord. She was getting by financially, but was not saving money or following a budget. She says that by participating in the HOS program, she saw what she was spending and learned about budgeting. She met with a financial planner who helped her improve her credit score and she worked hard at saving money. She said there were often things she wanted to spend her money on, but she continued to save – reminding herself she wanted to be a homeowner. In June of 2015, she and her brother bought a home together. Lanita said she improved her financial skills significantly through our Supportive Housing Program and, to this day, she still keeps all of her receipts. Congratulations Lanita!

In-Kind Donors Academy of Social Dance Acer Associates ACT II Playhouse ADK-Upsilon Chapter Abby Albright Barbara Aitchison Alexis Bellina Photography Amerisource Bergin Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Aneu Approach Animas Corporation Anonymous (12) Anthony’s Pizza Architectural Concepts James Armstrong Artsana USA, Inc. Luciana Aspesi A Touch of Glass Joan Atkins Debbie Barbato Barnes Foundation Karen Bearde Berkshire-Hathaway Fox & Roach Berwyn United Methodist Church Greg Blakey Blankets of HopeRichard & Valeri Boclair Barb Bogle Richard BollingerDianne Borges Brandywine Health Trust (Brandywine Realty) Brandywine River Museum Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning Brenda Carpenter Photography Broad Run Golfer’s Club Hazel Brook Brookside Country Club Jean Brown Bob & Sue Bucco Building Blocks Day Care Kathryn Burke-Howe Burlington Industries Grace ButlerJane Buxton Byrum’s Shoe Service Calico Cutters Quilt Guild K. Campbell Susan Calvetti Chrissy Casey Priscilla & Garrett Cathers Rich Cavallaro Cerner Corporation Tobey & Jayne Chadsey Chanticleer Foundation Chester County Day Tour Chester County Hospital (Numerous Depts) Christmas in JulyChristopher’s (Malvern) Patricia Churchill Clauser family Clay Born Pottery Cookies by Design Cool Beans Cruises Cathy Consalvi Cindy Cornish Christine Cosimano Frank Costantini Covered Bridge Garden Club Cut Ups Salon & Spa Luisa Cywinski Dave Czarnecki Dans at Green Hills Lisa Davis

Daylesford Abbey Prayer Group Charles & Connie Dekowski Barbara Delaney Mark Delowery & Jack Dembow Nick & Judy Demeno Depuy Synthes Desmond Great Valley Hotel Bonny Destafney Devon Jewellry Devon Tile & Design Rosemary DiGiandomenico Senator Andy Dinniman Barbara Dougherty Nancy Dougherty Downingtown East High School Downingtown MOMS Club Downingtown STEM Academy & Key Club Downingtown United Methodist Church Drexelbrook Catering Claire Dukes Linda Durkin Renee Elsner Kelly English Englund’s Apparel for Men Shelly Eveland Exton Place Karen Farelly Rita Falcone Laura Ferrara Bruce Field Julie Fisher Donna Lynne Fitzpatrick Laurie Focacu Cindy & Emma Follman Four Counties Gardening Club Shelley Francies Nicole Franck Franklin Auto Spa Meg Freeman John & Denise French French Creek Golf Club Friends of the Sparrow Polly Gable Janet & Martin Gagne Annette Gattone Dirk & Laura George Gerhard Appliances Girl Scouts Troop 4082 Troop 41462 Giving Tree Marc Goldstein Lisa Golson Lucy Gordon Goshen Friends School Chris Graham Gran Caffe L’Aquila Grand Slam USA Grateful Giving Group Great Valley Middle School (several classes & clubs) Lois Grieshober Grove United Methodist Church Grove UM Youth Group Richard & Jane Guelich Helen Hammerschmidt Chao Han Jennifer Hardie Hartfeld Country Club Evelyn Hegmann Joy Heller Jen Higgs Matt & Tina Hodlofski Jack & Sue Hoffman Home Depot “Hooks & Needles”

Hopkins family Sara Hudson Bonnie Hughes Fran & Emily Interrante IWCP Jane Chalfant Alpa Jani David & Brenda Johnson Michael Johnson Jose Garces Group Joan Kaiser Deborah Kandebo Kantor Media Katherine Azar Photography KD Markley Elementary Jodie Kelly Sandra & Nina Kerr Susan Kohli Chronister Drew & Paula King Bobbi Kisebach Mallory Kocher Michael Kocher Rob & Annmarie Kocher Charles Kochka Betsy Kopec Robert Kuhn Bajeerah LaCava La Maison Cindy Laudato Pam Mark Lenza Levin Luminais Chronister Eye Associates

Christy Levy Liberty Union Bar & Grill Audrey Liebhardt Lionfield Technology Solutions Lionville Storage Cara Locke Riccardo Longo & Jessica Scott Longwood Gardens Jack Looby & Jim Tocydlowski Louella Jacqueline McComas Terry Woodman McIntosh Frank McKee Carolyn McKenna McKenzie Brew House Patricia McLennan Nancy McMonagle Main Line Chamber of Commerce Main Line Gardens Margaret Kuo’s Restaurant Jennifer Martin Maggie Masar Mas Mexicali Cantina Ronald & Barbara Mattson Becky Mauger Maureen’s Gallery Adrienne Miller Robert & Carol Miller Rep. Duane Milne Lisa Mitchell MOMS Club of Malvern Montesano Brothers Denise Moore Christine Moren Patty Morgan Harold & Liz Morris Morris Arboretum

Mary Beth Morrissey Moselem Springs Golf Club Ann Moss Kim Mullen Melanie Mullen Sandy Murray Roberta Musheno Stephanie Musii Dan Naagel Susan Narducci Dan & MB Nelis Kathy Nester Nicole Miller (Conshohocken) Joan Nichols North Family Charity Nota Bene Boutique Roger & Darla Nutter Michelle Ollis & her kindergarten class Optimists Club of West Chester Stephanie Orfanidis Joe & Linda Orff Tina & Bob O’Toole Phyllis Oxenreider Pajama Buddies Paoli Baptist Church Paoli Hospital (Various depts) Paoli Paper Source Paoli Presbyterian Church Lowe & Robin Parrish Lance & Ginny Parry Nisha Patel Steve & Kellyanne Patterson Penn Oaks Golf Club Penns Woods Winery People’s Light & Theatre Lewis & Marie Pettinos Philadelphia Magazine Pat Phillips Martha Philpott Pica’s Restaurant Ron Pirollo Marianne Plucienik Danielle Polinsky Pomodoro Restaurant Maureen Pomante Audrey Pool QVC, Inc. Tammy Razzano Red Hat Ladies of Hillview Susan & Samuel Reisbord Richard Nicholas Salon Sue Roedder Ron’s Original Bar & Grille Stephanie Roth Round 1 Joan & Mike Sabrick Salon Ricochet Amy Sammartino SAP Art & Lisa Schiel Stacy Sempier Don Shoffner Side Bar & Restaurant Judy Simmons Pam Simpson Angela Sipe Sloan Ford Candise Smart Susie Sparkman Kate Stackhouse Ethan Stover Becca & Jenna Suchower Tantra Salon TaylorMade Edna Tees Kristan Terne Tesla

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Churches, Clubs, Corporations, Foundations, Government, Organizations & Other Agencies Aegon Transamerica Foundation Agilent Technologies All American Courier, Inc. Allstate Insurance AmazonSmile Anonymous (5) Antrim Charity Trust Barnes Foundation Blue Dog Printing BNY Mellon Community Partnership Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning Brandywine Valley Talent Bridge of Hope Byrum’s Shoe Service Calvary Lutheran Church Caroline J. Sanders Foundation Chesapeake & Delaware Brewing Holdings, LLC Chester County Antique Car Club Chester County Community Foundation Chester County Dept. of Community Development Church of the Holy Trinity Citizens Charitable Foundation Claneil Foundation

Clarence J. Venne Foundation Trust Clinical Supplies Management, LLC Country Lane Products Covenant Presbyterian Church CyberGrants, Inc. Delaware Valley Aluminum Corp. Desmond Great Valley Hotel Detwiler Family Foundation Devon Tile & Design Studio Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation Downingtown UMC DVCC First Presbyterian Church Four Counties Garden Club Fox & Roach Charities Friends Association Genuardi Family Foundation Give With Liberty GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Goshen Hill Foundation Gravic, Inc. Greater West Chester Area Education Association Grove United Methodist Church Guy Carpenter & Co. Helen D. Groome Beatty Trust Herson-Stirman Family Foundation Home Builders Association of Delaware & Chester Counties Hopewell United Methodist Church Howell Royal Arch Chapter 202

Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation Incyte Corporation Matching Gifts Iron Hill Brewery John Hughes Associates John Serock Catering John Templeton Foundation Johnson & Johnson Just Give.org Kimberton Whole Foods Kit Anstey Team KJA Services Life’s Patina Lighting by Design Main Line Bridge League Malvern Federal Maureen’s Gallery McLelland Family Foundation Medals Foundation Meridian Bank Network for Good Newcomers Club of Central Chester County North Family Charity Nota Bene Boutique Open Hearth Paoli Presbyterian Church Patricia Kind Family Foundation Pfizer United Way Campaign Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Premier Payroll Services, Inc. Raymour & Flanigan Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Rotary Club of P-M-B Rotary Club of WC Saul Ewing LLP Siemens Caring Hands Foundation SNAP Holdings St. David’s Episcopal Church St. Francis-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church Stewart Huston Charitable Trust The Benevity Community Impact Fund The Bryn Mawr Trust Company The Emergency Aid of PA Foundation

The Holland Family Charitable Foundation of The Philadelphia Foundation The Huston Foundation The Schiel Family Foundation The Wyss Foundation Travelers Trinity Presbyterian Church Truist Tunnell Consulting United Way of Chester County United Way of Delaware United Way of Greater Portland United Way of SEPA Valley Forge Military Academy & College Victrex USA Vintage Home Voya Foundation WCASD West Pharmaceuticals Whirlaway Travel Whitford Charitable Fund Wildtree WISP Women of St. Mary’s Church of Wayne Women’s Way Workspace Property Trust WSFS Bank W.W. Smith Charitable Trust XL Insurance Your Cause Zukin Realty, Inc.

Gifts given in memory of:

Sandy Babel by Lewis & Marie Babel George Bubernack by John & Denise French

Tara Hensen by Kathryn Bacastow, Lorraine Carato & Emily Smith Hugh McLennan by Patricia McLennan

Gloria Scipone by Charles & Carol Avenick, Irena Babicz, Robert & Maria Beseth, Stephanie Carracillo, Susan Cohen, Noubar & Elizabeth Didizian, Rita Gillen, Putinas Masalaitis, & Wm. Maurice & Ellen Sanger

Bonnie Scott by Priscilla Bradshaw Page Elizabeth Stevens by Marilyn Slotter

Mary Stillman by Ronald & Elaine Stillman Joanne Tunnell by Nancy Bloom & Alan Cohen

Alicia Verhake by John & Denise French

Gifts given in honor of:

Alex Del Viscio by Mary Jo Ashenfelter Denise French by John Hughes Associates

In lieu of holiday gifts by Polly Hagan Paula King by Andrew Labant

Patricia McLennan by William & Barb Coffey, John & Joanne Hone, Anne Love, Roger & Darla Nutter, Michael & Claire Ryan, Karen Thorp Sally Preston by Wayne & Holly Nemath

Betty Rafferty by Joseph Rafferty Chip & Nancy Roach by Christine Roach & Tim & Cindy Roach

Roach family (Amy Roach, Tim & Cindy Roach & Michael Brock) by Christine Roach Stacy Sempier by David & Sharon Gilpin & Lee Meriwether

Harper Sloat by Matrie Johnson Michelle Venema by Sara Harris

PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS BEFORE IT OCCURS

Homelessness comes at an extremely high cost and causes long-term negative consequences for families. To make things worse, landlords will often turn away applicants with recent evictions, forcing them into housing with substandard conditions in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Home of the Spar-row helps to ensure that this trauma never occurs by preventing women and children from experienc-ing homelessness in the first place.

Children who are experiencing homelessness

become more than

2x as likely to be in poor health.

On average, it is

6x more expensive to stay in a shelter than to prevent

homelessness. U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services

Every case is unique and our holistic case management model allows us to help women in their spe-cific situations. We partner with them as they overcome barriers, build resiliency and discover their own strengths and the ability to maintain their independence.

WHO YOU HELP – JESSICA works around the clock as a Certified Nursing Assistant at a nursing home. Her oldest son Eric is autistic and requires 24-hour care. She recently got custody of her niece because her brother is unable to care for his daughter. Last year her partner left and no longer provides any support to the family. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn’t make ends meet, so she called Home of the Sparrow.

Jessica had received an eviction notice. We helped her pay her back-rent and made sure she maintained a good relationship with her land-lord. Then Jessica enrolled in our Supportive Housing Program where she received rental subsidies so she could get back on her feet. She worked with her Program Coordinator on her budgeting and household management skills. She is doing well now!

We are also supporting Jessica with the special needs of her children. Her niece was very behind on her reading and we are paying for an education support program from our education fund. Her teachers say she is improving rapidly.

Jessica is raising her three children and her niece as a single mom.

Our Eviction Prevention Program prevents homelessness by working with women who have received an eviction notice. We provide emergency funding to resolve their debts and work with their landlords to repair relationships.

81 women and children avoided eviction or loss of utilities

Our Supportive Housing Program is a key, long-term home-lessness prevention tool that provides rental subsidies in con-cert with intensive case management. Rental subsidies can last from 3-18 months, during which participants work with their Pro-gram Coordinators to create a stability plan based on individual-ized needs assessments. These plans include skills-building in

financial literacy, career training, household management, and addressing the mental and/or physical health needs of both women and children.

122 women and children participated in the Supportive Housing Program

Trauma – A Root Cause for Homelessness and Poverty

Ben Eby Kim Ehnot Cleo Elkinton Ed & Susan Ellis Lydia Ellis Dan & Leigh Anne Emerson Daniel & Carleen Erhard Karen Esola Diane Fasnacht T. Ritson & Julia Ferguson John Ferrari Craig Finnerty Jane Fortin James & Shelley Francies Anna Franco Gary & Brooke Fritz John & Linda Fuchs Annette Gattone Valerie Genarie Mara George & Colin Schoenhaut Mathew & Katherine George Michael & Marcy George Donna Giancarlo Rita Gillen David & Sharon Gilpin James & Karen Giuliano Lawrence & Darcie Goldberg Richard Gostkowski Maureen Greim Andrew & Jess Grieshober Lois Grieshober Carol Griffin George & Catherine Grigos Judith GrossKen & Karen Grubb Andrew & Kathy Guinan William & Linda Guinan Peter & Elizabeth Guman Polly Hagan David & Karen Hahn Richard Hankin Bruce Hartlein & Laura Peterson Jack & Margaret Hauler Matthew & Ginger Heim Jack & Sue Hoffman Steve & Sally Holub Emily Holl Sue Hone Ian & Patricia Hood Paul & Deborah HornslethMeredith Huffman Claire & Sue Hughes Dan Interrante Carol Irvine Lisa Jackson Heather Janesch Matrie Johnson Mitchell Jolles & Robbi Lee Dawna Jones John Judge Fran Kahle

Robert & Kathy Kaiser Judy Kaplan Dean & Kay Karalis Kris Keller & Ken Schutter Ted & Lauren Kennett Joyce Kern Allan Klien & Gay West Klien Bruce & Mary Knapp Pamela Koch & Kevin Smith Kyle & Jane Kramer Bob & Beth Krick Theresa Kunda Andrew Labant David & Paula Landrum Lynn Lampe Lindquist Cailan Langan Richard & Arlene LaRosa Jennifer Linton Anne Love & Nick Hislop Christopher & Katherine Lovell Donald Lundberg Meredith Lutsky Deborah McCabe Greg & Linda McCabe Dean & Ann McCarney Bill & Beth McGarrigle Jeannie McGinn Eileen McHugh Meg McKee Colin & Wendy McKeon Steve & Mia McLelland J. Robert McMahon John & Janet McMaster Timothy & Robyn McNeil Cheryl McTavish Meghan McVety & Jason Alexander Mary Macchi Carolyn Mackrides Stephanie Manko Deborah Mansor Joyce Marr Putinas Masalaitis Anzhela Matsyshen Fran Maxwell Mark & Susan Mayes George & Charlotte Meng Lee Meriwether Fran Mesko Geoffrey & Bridget Meyer Rudy & Beverly Meyers Elise Mihranian David Miller Robert & Claire Misko Karen Moon Joanne Moore Dayna Morgan Maureen Morison & Michael Suminski Judith Moser Matt Moses Pat & Dermott Murphy

Ryan & Kristen Murray Judith Myers Lawrence Naftulin Susan Narducci Eric & Lauren Naylor Richard Nelson Wayne & Holly Nemath Ed & Victoria Novak Joe & Ann Marie O’Brien Patrick & Cynthia O’Hara Richard & Christine Oliver William & Donna Oliver Geoffrey & Janene Osborne Morgan & Regina Pape Carol Park Marilyn Parsons Renee Patrone Meredy Patterson Kirk & Linda Paul Jaime Perlson Lewis & Marie Pettinos Ed & Joanne Phillips Paul & Nancy Plourde Bob & Marianne Plucienik Michael & Maureen Pomante Patricia Pontz James & Peggy Porter Nancy Potts & Fran Moore Douglas Pratt Tom & Patty Puyans Barbara Ranck Krista Reichard Glen Reyburn Timothy Rodgers Sharon Ritrovato Michael Roach Timothy & Cindy Roach Linda Robertson Gregory & Heather Robino Nanette Robinson Robert Rogers & Susan Casso-Rogers David Ross Joe & Suzanne Rubino Joaquin & Katie Ruiz Michael & Claire Ryan Lance & Susan Sabouni Jeffrey & Ellen Sameroff Wm. Maurice & Ellen Sanger Lori Saul Anil & Ujwala Sawant Melissa Schepacartet Seraina Schottland Richard Schmucki Laurence & Helen Schroepfer Cindy Schwartz Florence Scott William & Mary Scott Dan & Kimberly Siejak Robert & Mary Silsbe Naomi Silver Amy Siverling Emily Smith

Jerry & Linda Smith Joan Snyder & Kenneth Snyder III Jeffrey & Lisa Sommer Ellen Sosangelis Paul & Patricia Sottile Roger & Linda Souser Susie Sparkman James & Diane Splain George & Rita Sprenkle Suzanne Steigerwalt Charles & Maria Stevenson Ronald & Elaine Stillman Debora Sugarman Donna Sugg Richard & Carrie Sullivan Charles Tabolsky Joseph Tankle Gail Taylor Sophie Tentrop Mike & Penny Ternosky Karen Thorp Susan Tighe Douglas & Julia Trei Kevin Trei & Jana Metz Danielle Treloar Mark & Judith Tunnell Catherine Urban Christina Vaganos Nicholas & Ellena Vaganos Yolanda Vandekrol Edith VanZanten Aileen Vaughan Susan Venema Howard & Pamela Venzie Sarah Virnig Eric Vogel Renee Vonmechow Jeffrey & Cammy Wagner Mary Walrath & Edward Toole Joan Walsh Kim Walsh Marian Walsh Michael & Alice Walsh Russell & Wendy Walters Cathy Ward Joseph & Jo-El Waterman Joseph & Barbara Weber Trish Weishaar Reid & Bonnie Wettersten Gerald & Maire Wilk Kurt & Kathleen Wise William Woolworth John & Christine Zaccarelli Robert & Donna Zacker Beth Zatuchni Alex & Elizabeth Zuck Scott Zukin

Our housing programs support single women and mothers in times of crisis. During that time, we stabilize single women and mothers and help them build better futures for themselves and their children. Our Graduate Outreach Program provides a long-term support network, helping them to continue this journey.

249 women and children

participated in our Graduate

Outreach Program

Through our Shared Housing Program, we match homeowners

(most often older women who can no longer afford to remain in

their homes) with home-seekers (typically women who are in

need of affordable housing or who are currently experiencing

homelessness).

36 women participated

in the Shared Housing

Program

WRAP – helping women reenter the community. In 2016, Home

of the Sparrow began a collaboration with the Chester County Adult

Probation, Parole and Pre-Trial Services Office (APO) to implement

comprehensive case management services to justice-involved

women through the Women’s Re-Entry Assessment Program-

ming (WRAP) Initiative. The program provides the knowledge and skills neces-

sary to ensure a smooth transition from incarceration into society.


in the WRAP Initiative

Our Pre-Senior Bridge Housing Program provides transitional

housing for women between the ages of 55 and 62. There is a

critical shortage of services for women in this age group as they

don’t qualify for senior-subsidized housing until they reach the

age of 62. Our houses in West Chester and Coatesville provide

women with safe homes while we work with them to access essential benefits

and resources and find long-term housing.


in the Pre-Senior Bridge

Housing Program

WHO YOU HELP – JUDITH came to Home of the Sparrow through our former transitional housing program. When she and her son Richie moved into our transitional house, Judith had broken up with Richie’s father, leaving her with no place to go. She was one of the first women to get assistance through our new Supportive Housing Program, enabling her to live in her own home again. Both programs prevented her from experienc-ing homelessness and provided the opportunity to re-build a stable living situation for herself and her son. After Richie’s father left the family, her son was dealing with a lot of anger issues and he struggled with his

fear of abandonment. With our wide supportive network, we were able to arrange a series of sessions with a

therapy dog. This helped him to better deal with his fears and to slowly overcome the trauma of abandon-

ment. Since we first met, Judith has truly turned her life around and she is now giving back to the program,

supporting single mothers and women in similar situations.

Studies confirm a clear link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma and poor social outcomes and health. The ACEs scoring test measures 10 types of childhood trauma. People with an ACE score of 6 or higher live, on aver-age, 20 years less than those with a score of one or less.

People with 4 or more ACEs are

4.6X more likely to have depressive moods


12.2X more likely to

attempt suicide

Legacy Builders ($25,000 or more)

Michael & Nancy McLelland Michael & Anne Moran Art & Lisa Schiel Wind Beneath My Wings ($10,000 to $24,999)

Pamela Modrak Jardine Robert & Mary Ellen Meyers Joseph Rafferty David McCoach & Rene Parkie Calloway Leaders of the Flock ($5,000 to $9,999)

Anonymous Duane & Cynthia McGlauflin William & Pat Motzer Joe & Linda Orff Elizabeth Stull & Peter Abel John & Tammy Virnig Dreamcatchers ($2,500 to $4,999)

Anonymous (2) Michael & Mary Ballinger Stephen Bruhns Ed & Renee Elsner John & Denise French Fran & Emily Interrante David & Linda Fazzini Bruce Field Donna Higgins David & Brenda Johnson Barbara Jordan Annemarie Kelly Drew & Paula King John Moss & Cyndi Lewis Ron & Barbara Mattson Robin & Lowe Parrish Tim & Lisa Walsh Tom Wozniak Steve & Linda Zenuh Nestbuilders ($1,000 to $2,499)

Franny & Franny Abbott Margaret Allen Anonymous (4) Lewis & Marie Babel Richard & Valeri Boclair Jean-Pierre & Elizabeth Bouvel Robert & Susan Bucco Michael & Linda Burg Tim & Deb Callahan Tobey & Jayne Chadsey Tom Cleveland & Marie Jones Perry & Anna Cozzone Mark Delowery & Jack Dembow Frank & Sharon Donohoe Rob & Marcy Fenza Leila Gordon Richard & Jane Guelich Madeleine Hamilton Sara Harris Martti & Ritta Hedman Jeffrey & Karen Heft

Kevin & Laura Hunt Kris & Suzanne Jackson Bob & Betsy Legnini Jeff Lewis & Mary Ann Rossi Ian & Mary MacKinnon John & Mary McElroy Patricia McLennan Paul & Christina Mihranian Lisa Mitchell Timothy & Monika Panger Virginia Pusey Charles & Nancy Roach John & Patti Rugh Stacy Sempier Jeff & Suzanne Small Mary Lou Sterge Eric & Leanne Venema Michelle Venema Penelope Watkins Bill & Susan Wheeler Andreas & Shannon Wiersbitzky Janet Zeis & Norm Shirk

Friends of the Sparrow ($500 to $999)

Aidan & Robbi Altenor Anonymous (5) Jeffrey & Karen Becker Skip & Barby Buckman Stephanie Cappelli Carol Caracand Peter Cherna Stephen & Carlyn Darby Jeffrey & Nancy Dore Karen Doyle Janice Drury Thomas & Leslie Elicker Meg Freeman John Fuhr Polly Gable Thomas Heckman & Mary Jo Ashenfelter Dale & Susan Heist Thomas & Karen Helm Carl & Beth Holden Robert & Catherine Holland Eric & Eileen Holmboe John & Joanne Hone Deb Kandebo Cal & Elizabeth Knight Peter & Lara Krawchuk Joyce Lacy Kathryn Lieb Martin & Dana Marino Roger May Patty Morgan Martine McGuiness Jim McIntosh & Terry Woodman McIntosh Steve McNamee & Lisa Pelusi

Robert & Carol Miller Pauline Morgan Troy & Ann Moss Jacqui North & Martin McNeil Cameron & Meredith Nutter Lance & Ginny Parry Steve & Kellyanne Patterson Martha & Crispin Philpott John Piergalline Mike & Holly Pollock Fran Reis Robert & Nancy Ricciardi Amy Roach Christine Roach Carl & Carol Ann Roke Dr. Donald & Judy Rosato Janet Roth Anthony & Katie Schaeffer Bonnie Scott William Taylor & Beverly French Taylor Charles & Lisa Thomas Frederick & Susan Thompson Robert & Carolyn Turner Walter & Anne Tymon Helga Venema Lucas Virnig Steve & Maryanne Wallace John & Susan Walsh Bob & Beth Watts Robert & M.E. Weber Carlos Yuste & Martha Kirby Patrons of the Sparrow (up to $499)

John Abbott Peter & Jeannine Alexandro William & Sandra Andresen Michael & Monica Anderson Earl & Kay Andrews Anonymous (20) Barbara Ashenfelter Charles & Carol Avenick Irena Babicz Jeffrey & Tisa Baena Jack Baker Charles & Emilie Barber Don & Roberta Barnett Susan Bartow Samuel & Margaret Bauer Jon & Karen Bearde Kristin Becket Joseph Bell Michael Benzinger Susan Bernini & Denise Kinney Robert & Maria Beseth Greg & Sondra Bialy Jean Bodine Brad & Carolynn Bogle William & Barbara Bogle Robert & Theresa Boland Priscilla Bradshaw Page Taylor Braendel & Shari Egan Barrie & Hazel Brook James & Jayne Brown Victor & Denise Brown Jeff & Pam Bryer James & Lin Buck Chelsea Buckley Wayne Buckwalter, Esq. Keith & Kimberly Burress

Robert Caccese & Debra Wolbach Susan Calvetti Brian & Kathryn Campbell Frank & Dana Campbell Scott & Jennifer Campbell Ronald Campetti David & Valerie Campli Lorraine Carato Stephanie Carracillo Everett Cassel Garrett & Priscilla Cathers Paul & Marianne Charlton Cynthia Chatfield Mark Cohen Susan Cohen Jennifer Coleman Erik Collins Erie Coney, Jr. Eva Connor Marjorie Constable Diane Cooney Cindy Cornish & Jason Recht Ted & Polly Coxe Peter & Valeri Craig Valentina Crosson Cooper Crowe Kathryn Cudemo Susan Cusick Joseph & Karen D’Aulerio John Daddis Phil & Francine Dague Mary DaRin Chet Darlington Emery & Bonnie Davis Patricia Davis Alexandra Debbas Nicholas & Alex Del Viscio Patricia DeMarini Timothy & Jacquelyn DeMirjian Marguerite de Wet & Tim Connolly Chris & Jennifer Diaz Kerry Dibble Noubar & Elizabeth Didizian Pasquale & Monica Dioguardi Lynn DiNorscia Don & Lynn Dockery Thomas & Gail Ann Dodds Jeannette Donahue Michael & Joanne Dooner Middy Dorrance Barbara Doubman Jack & Barbara Dougherty Dana Duffield Kathleen Dunn Daniel Durso

Our Donors, Supporters and Volunteers ...

33%

of the women in our Supportive Housing

Program have between 3-5 ACEs

Our staff measures the ACEs score of participants following national models for trauma-informed care. This enables us to identify and address any underly-ing issues. Home of the Sparrow is spearheading a transformative community project - the Chester County ACEs Coalition. This initiative is a cross-sector approach to truly breaking the cycle of poverty and ensuring that all Chester County residents have the support they need to be happy and healthy.

WHO YOU HELP – HEATHER has an M.A. in Human Services, she is in her late 20s and supports her older sister whose vision is se-verely impaired. With a graduate degree in her pocket, Heather was never expecting to be in this situation. Most of the women we partner with experience an unexpected event that throws them off balance. For Heather, it was a drastic reduction of her work hours and income and learning that she was expecting a child. When she came to us, her back was up against

the wall, with no money left to pay rent, a baby

on the way and a sister that completely relied

on her for support. She was over-whelmed by

these challenges and needed someone to sup-

port and guide her. We prevented an eviction

and subsidized her rent for a period of seven

months to ensure that Heather, her sister and

her new-born baby have a place to call home.

We were absolutely amazed by her determina-

tion to get back on her feet. With the support of

our program coordinators, she developed a

sustainable budget, got a new job that enables

her to live self-sufficiently, applied for and se-

cured Supplemental Security Income for her

sister and filed for child-support once the baby

was born. Drawing from our network of sup-

porters, we provided her with baby cloths and

items, making it possible for her to re-build her

savings.

Education - We work with mothers, teachers and children to make sure they are succeeding in school. We offer assistance with school supplies and work with families to access discounted internet services and computers so they can keep up with their peers. A volunteer works as a coach for children who are transi-tioning to higher education. Basic Needs - We distributed nearly 300 meals and 117 backpacks filled with school supplies. Mental and Physical Health - Each child is assessed and brought up to date with doctor’s appointments or inoculations, and provided access to counseling, if necessary.

Total Number of Women and

Children in our Programs 549

Integrated Services for Long-Term Impact We apply an integrated service approach that addresses the complexity of problems our participants face. To create long-term success, we help families simultaneously improve their housing stability, well-being, education, health, and careers. Our goal is to address the critical barriers to long-term self-sufficiency and create transformational change in the lives of the women and children we serve. We know that housing instability and poverty are interdependent and that stable housing can hardly be achieved while living in poverty. Therefore, we employ a holistic strategy based on supportive housing services, educational opportunities and physical and mental health support to create lasting, generational impact.

Jubilee Women’s Center

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE!

INNOVATIVE WAYS IN WHICH VOLUNTEERS HELP OUR FAMILIES!

Dr. Lindsey Marshall, award-winning cosmetic and neuromuscular dentist in Ardmore, PA is partnering with Home of the Sparrow. Dr. Marshall is donating complimentary dental services to participants in our programs.

For women with low and very low incomes it is often impossible to afford cos-metic dentistry or even routine dental exams. Dr. Marshall’s collaboration will open many new doors for the women we support with the dental health needed for themselves and their children.

Dr. Marshall shared, “in reflecting upon my goals for the new year, I realized my greatest strength is the ability to restore a person’s confidence by giving them a happy, healthy smile. The women who have actively sought the support of Home of the Sparrow are eager to start anew and by giving them and their children dental services to improve their sense of self and overall health, I hope that the transition back to independence will be just a little bit easier.”

Every year we organize a get-together for the mothers in our programs to recharge and leave the challenges of everyday life behind for a couple of hours.

This year was special because it was our first brunch and op-portunity to partner with the Barnes Foundation. Former Board member and Barnes Docent Ann Moss, arranged an exclusive tour of the exhibits. She gave us unique insights into the found-er’s philosophy and goal to make art accessible to everyone.

Coming together for brunch and art on a sunny day in Philadel-phia provided program staff and participants the opportunity to relax, share current stories and renew friendships. We are thankful to our community of supporters who make events like this possible.

For families that have endured the trauma of homelessness, having a child attend college may never even be a thought. Former Board mem-ber Pat Sincavage is helping us change that. Pat has volunteered her time as a professional college counselor to assist numerous high school students in our programs. She helps them navigate the selec-tion process of the most appropriate college or vocational school, what majors might make the most sense for them, and assistance with the paperwork involved. Her passion and drive has already helped the daughter of a graduate of one of our programs get into Temple University. Her tremendous impact on the families in our programs was recently honored by Dunleavy & Associates.

Financial Overview

We value transparency and sound � nancial management highly at Home of the Sparrow and are proud to share our independently audited � nancials for the Fiscal Year ended 6/30/2017:

2016/17 Income by Type

2016/17 $ OVERVIEW

total assets

$ 868,561 total liabilities

$ 2,012 total unrestricted net assets

$ 524,081 cash & cash equivalents year-end

$ 249,217 Our complete 990 for 2016/17 is available at www.homeofthesparrow.org/financials-reports. Audited financial statements are available upon request.

Other 3%

Special Events 25%

Government 8% Contributions

64%

2016/17 Expenditures by Function

Program Services 83%

Administrative 5%

Fundraising 12%

WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU! Volunteer Power

716 volunteers 7,611 hours served From the young to the young at heart - we have little ones who volunteer with their parents to folks in their 80’s. THANK YOU! Skills Shared Mentorship, job coaching, resumé building, scholarships earned, college prep courses and much more to help our participants thrive. Professional services including dental care, mental health counsel-

ing, marketing materials, data development and more. Administrative and organizational Collections Individuals, schools, churches, corporate groups, clubs, neighborhoods and organizations helped to support the 549 women and children in our programs by donating non-perishable food items, household items, paper products, cleaning supplies, snack bags, school supplies, games, gift cards, meals, winter coats, blankets, quilts and so much more. Group Volunteer Projects 19 workdays - ranging from painting, raking, building, caulking, cleaning, carrying, landscaping, moving, organizing, gardening, sanding, staining, craft projects, bracelet making, installing and removing AC units, packing - just to name a few. 120 volunteers & 447 hours Drives 117 children supported through our Back-to-School drive 158 children and 79 women received holiday gifts 102 winter coats distributed 55 holiday food baskets and dozens of frozen meals Event Helpers More than 100 Jazz on the Mainline volunteers and committee

members donating more than 1,000 hours of their time. 36 holiday party volunteers 16 #GivingTuesday partner sites and ambassadors

Fundraisers The community rallied in fundraising support by attending our events and creating their own including: 5K runs, flower sales, dress-down days, charity concerts, merchandise sales, boutique events, restaurant promotions, corporate matching gifts and more.

JAZZ ON THE MAIN LINE 2017 “AN EVENING IN ITALY”

What happens when you have more than 100 hard-working, enthusiastic volunteers working non-stop on your main fundraiser of the year? They make sure your first event in a new venue is an amazing evening! Kudos to everyone involved! Emily Interrante and Paula King served as co-chairs of this year’s Jazz on the Mainline. They helped coordinate the efforts of all the sub-committees and we sincerely appreciate all of the time and effort they put in. Thank you so much to our Presenting Sponsor, Malvern Federal! President & CEO Tony Weagley strongly believes in the importance of giving back to the local community. The bank has long supported local charities and their beneficiaries through event sponsorships and grants from the Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation. Drexelbrook Catering did an outstanding job providing everything from the hors d’oeuvres to a delicious buffet and finishing up with a fantastic sundae bar. McKenzie BrewHouse provided their award-winning beer and City Rhythm Orchestra got the crowd out on the dance floor with their talented vocalists and distinctive sound. Our Decorating Committee transformed the Phelps School Fieldhouse into a beautiful Italian landscape. Vintage posters, lovely vignettes and colorful floral arrangements set the tone for the evening. The Live Auction Committee obtained great trips, including a week at a private Chateau in France and a week in an Italian Villa. Other bidders won time in Deer Valley, Utah; tickets for the Kimmel Center Broadway series in 2017 and Hamilton tickets in 2018 and more. BJ Jennings and her 1st Class Benefits team kept the bidding going and the audience motivated. The members of our Silent Auction Committee obtained items from every connec-tion they had and, as always, displayed them beautifully. They featured exciting trips, wonderful sports and theatre tickets, beautiful custom handmade items, and jewelry (just to name a few). Thank you to our generous sponsors and everyone who attended or participated in any way including donating auction items, helping with set-up and/or tear-down, decorating the fieldhouse, and all of the other tasks required to make an event this size possible. Thank you to all of the members of Jazz sub-committees who worked tirelessly for months to ensure a successful fundraiser. The $160,000+ raised will support our much-needed services to local families in need.

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE!

INNOVATIVE WAYS IN WHICH VOLUNTEERS HELP OUR FAMILIES!

Dr. Lindsey Marshall, award-winning cosmetic and neuromuscular dentist in Ardmore, PA is partnering with Home of the Sparrow. Dr. Marshall is donating complimentary dental services to participants in our programs.

For women with low and very low incomes it is often impossible to afford cos-metic dentistry or even routine dental exams. Dr. Marshall’s collaboration will open many new doors for the women we support with the dental health needed for themselves and their children.

Dr. Marshall shared, “in reflecting upon my goals for the new year, I realized my greatest strength is the ability to restore a person’s confidence by giving them a happy, healthy smile. The women who have actively sought the support of Home of the Sparrow are eager to start anew and by giving them and their children dental services to improve their sense of self and overall health, I hope that the transition back to independence will be just a little bit easier.”

Every year we organize a get-together for the mothers in our programs to recharge and leave the challenges of everyday life behind for a couple of hours.

This year was special because it was our first brunch and op-portunity to partner with the Barnes Foundation. Former Board member and Barnes Docent Ann Moss, arranged an exclusive tour of the exhibits. She gave us unique insights into the found-er’s philosophy and goal to make art accessible to everyone.

Coming together for brunch and art on a sunny day in Philadel-phia provided program staff and participants the opportunity to relax, share current stories and renew friendships. We are thankful to our community of supporters who make events like this possible.

For families that have endured the trauma of homelessness, having a child attend college may never even be a thought. Former Board mem-ber Pat Sincavage is helping us change that. Pat has volunteered her time as a professional college counselor to assist numerous high school students in our programs. She helps them navigate the selec-tion process of the most appropriate college or vocational school, what majors might make the most sense for them, and assistance with the paperwork involved. Her passion and drive has already helped the daughter of a graduate of one of our programs get into Temple University. Her tremendous impact on the families in our programs was recently honored by Dunleavy & Associates.

Legacy Builders ($25,000 or more)

Michael & Nancy McLelland Michael & Anne Moran Art & Lisa Schiel Wind Beneath My Wings ($10,000 to $24,999)

Pamela Modrak Jardine Robert & Mary Ellen Meyers Joseph Rafferty David McCoach & Rene Parkie Calloway Leaders of the Flock ($5,000 to $9,999)

Anonymous Duane & Cynthia McGlauflin William & Pat Motzer Joe & Linda Orff Elizabeth Stull & Peter Abel John & Tammy Virnig Dreamcatchers ($2,500 to $4,999)

Anonymous (2) Michael & Mary Ballinger Stephen Bruhns Ed & Renee Elsner John & Denise French Fran & Emily Interrante David & Linda Fazzini Bruce Field Donna Higgins David & Brenda Johnson Barbara Jordan Annemarie Kelly Drew & Paula King John Moss & Cyndi Lewis Ron & Barbara Mattson Robin & Lowe Parrish Tim & Lisa Walsh Tom Wozniak Steve & Linda Zenuh Nestbuilders ($1,000 to $2,499)

Franny & Franny Abbott Margaret Allen Anonymous (4) Lewis & Marie Babel Richard & Valeri Boclair Jean-Pierre & Elizabeth Bouvel Robert & Susan Bucco Michael & Linda Burg Tim & Deb Callahan Tobey & Jayne Chadsey Tom Cleveland & Marie Jones Perry & Anna Cozzone Mark Delowery & Jack Dembow Frank & Sharon Donohoe Rob & Marcy Fenza Leila Gordon Richard & Jane Guelich Madeleine Hamilton Sara Harris Martti & Ritta Hedman Jeffrey & Karen Heft

Kevin & Laura Hunt Kris & Suzanne Jackson Bob & Betsy Legnini Jeff Lewis & Mary Ann Rossi Ian & Mary MacKinnon John & Mary McElroy Patricia McLennan Paul & Christina Mihranian Lisa Mitchell Timothy & Monika Panger Virginia Pusey Charles & Nancy Roach John & Patti Rugh Stacy Sempier Jeff & Suzanne Small Mary Lou Sterge Eric & Leanne Venema Michelle Venema Penelope Watkins Bill & Susan Wheeler Andreas & Shannon Wiersbitzky Janet Zeis & Norm Shirk

Friends of the Sparrow ($500 to $999)

Aidan & Robbi Altenor Anonymous (5) Jeffrey & Karen Becker Skip & Barby Buckman Stephanie Cappelli Carol Caracand Peter Cherna Stephen & Carlyn Darby Jeffrey & Nancy Dore Karen Doyle Janice Drury Thomas & Leslie Elicker Meg Freeman John Fuhr Polly Gable Thomas Heckman & Mary Jo Ashenfelter Dale & Susan Heist Thomas & Karen Helm Carl & Beth Holden Robert & Catherine Holland Eric & Eileen Holmboe John & Joanne Hone Deb Kandebo Cal & Elizabeth Knight Peter & Lara Krawchuk Joyce Lacy Kathryn Lieb Martin & Dana Marino Roger May Patty Morgan Martine McGuiness Jim McIntosh & Terry Woodman McIntosh Steve McNamee & Lisa Pelusi

Robert & Carol Miller Pauline Morgan Troy & Ann Moss Jacqui North & Martin McNeil Cameron & Meredith Nutter Lance & Ginny Parry Steve & Kellyanne Patterson Martha & Crispin Philpott John Piergalline Mike & Holly Pollock Fran Reis Robert & Nancy Ricciardi Amy Roach Christine Roach Carl & Carol Ann Roke Dr. Donald & Judy Rosato Janet Roth Anthony & Katie Schaeffer Bonnie Scott William Taylor & Beverly French Taylor Charles & Lisa Thomas Frederick & Susan Thompson Robert & Carolyn Turner Walter & Anne Tymon Helga Venema Lucas Virnig Steve & Maryanne Wallace John & Susan Walsh Bob & Beth Watts Robert & M.E. Weber Carlos Yuste & Martha Kirby Patrons of the Sparrow (up to $499)

John Abbott Peter & Jeannine Alexandro William & Sandra Andresen Michael & Monica Anderson Earl & Kay Andrews Anonymous (20) Barbara Ashenfelter Charles & Carol Avenick Irena Babicz Jeffrey & Tisa Baena Jack Baker Charles & Emilie Barber Don & Roberta Barnett Susan Bartow Samuel & Margaret Bauer Jon & Karen Bearde Kristin Becket Joseph Bell Michael Benzinger Susan Bernini & Denise Kinney Robert & Maria Beseth Greg & Sondra Bialy Jean Bodine Brad & Carolynn Bogle William & Barbara Bogle Robert & Theresa Boland Priscilla Bradshaw Page Taylor Braendel & Shari Egan Barrie & Hazel Brook James & Jayne Brown Victor & Denise Brown Jeff & Pam Bryer James & Lin Buck Chelsea Buckley Wayne Buckwalter, Esq. Keith & Kimberly Burress

Robert Caccese & Debra Wolbach Susan Calvetti Brian & Kathryn Campbell Frank & Dana Campbell Scott & Jennifer Campbell Ronald Campetti David & Valerie Campli Lorraine Carato Stephanie Carracillo Everett Cassel Garrett & Priscilla Cathers Paul & Marianne Charlton Cynthia Chatfield Mark Cohen Susan Cohen Jennifer Coleman Erik Collins Erie Coney, Jr. Eva Connor Marjorie Constable Diane Cooney Cindy Cornish & Jason Recht Ted & Polly Coxe Peter & Valeri Craig Valentina Crosson Cooper Crowe Kathryn Cudemo Susan Cusick Joseph & Karen D’Aulerio John Daddis Phil & Francine Dague Mary DaRin Chet Darlington Emery & Bonnie Davis Patricia Davis Alexandra Debbas Nicholas & Alex Del Viscio Patricia DeMarini Timothy & Jacquelyn DeMirjian Marguerite de Wet & Tim Connolly Chris & Jennifer Diaz Kerry Dibble Noubar & Elizabeth Didizian Pasquale & Monica Dioguardi Lynn DiNorscia Don & Lynn Dockery Thomas & Gail Ann Dodds Jeannette Donahue Michael & Joanne Dooner Middy Dorrance Barbara Doubman Jack & Barbara Dougherty Dana Duffield Kathleen Dunn Daniel Durso

Our Donors, Supporters and Volunteers ...

33%

of the women in our Supportive Housing

Program have between 3-5 ACEs

Our staff measures the ACEs score of participants following national models for trauma-informed care. This enables us to identify and address any underly-ing issues. Home of the Sparrow is spearheading a transformative community project - the Chester County ACEs Coalition. This initiative is a cross-sector approach to truly breaking the cycle of poverty and ensuring that all Chester County residents have the support they need to be happy and healthy.

WHO YOU HELP – HEATHER has an M.A. in Human Services, she is in her late 20s and supports her older sister whose vision is se-verely impaired. With a graduate degree in her pocket, Heather was never expecting to be in this situation. Most of the women we partner with experience an unexpected event that throws them off balance. For Heather, it was a drastic reduction of her work hours and income and learning that she was expecting a child. When she came to us, her back was up against

the wall, with no money left to pay rent, a baby

on the way and a sister that completely relied

on her for support. She was over-whelmed by

these challenges and needed someone to sup-

port and guide her. We prevented an eviction

and subsidized her rent for a period of seven

months to ensure that Heather, her sister and

her new-born baby have a place to call home.

We were absolutely amazed by her determina-

tion to get back on her feet. With the support of

our program coordinators, she developed a

sustainable budget, got a new job that enables

her to live self-sufficiently, applied for and se-

cured Supplemental Security Income for her

sister and filed for child-support once the baby

was born. Drawing from our network of sup-

porters, we provided her with baby cloths and

items, making it possible for her to re-build her

savings.

Education - We work with mothers, teachers and children to make sure they are succeeding in school. We offer assistance with school supplies and work with families to access discounted internet services and computers so they can keep up with their peers. A volunteer works as a coach for children who are transi-tioning to higher education. Basic Needs - We distributed nearly 300 meals and 117 backpacks filled with school supplies. Mental and Physical Health - Each child is assessed and brought up to date with doctor’s appointments or inoculations, and provided access to counseling, if necessary.

Total Number of Women and

Children in our Programs 549

Integrated Services for Long-Term Impact We apply an integrated service approach that addresses the complexity of problems our participants face. To create long-term success, we help families simultaneously improve their housing stability, well-being, education, health, and careers. Our goal is to address the critical barriers to long-term self-sufficiency and create transformational change in the lives of the women and children we serve. We know that housing instability and poverty are interdependent and that stable housing can hardly be achieved while living in poverty. Therefore, we employ a holistic strategy based on supportive housing services, educational opportunities and physical and mental health support to create lasting, generational impact.

Jubilee Women’s Center

Trauma – A Root Cause for Homelessness and Poverty

Ben Eby Kim Ehnot Cleo Elkinton Ed & Susan Ellis Lydia Ellis Dan & Leigh Anne Emerson Daniel & Carleen Erhard Karen Esola Diane Fasnacht T. Ritson & Julia Ferguson John Ferrari Craig Finnerty Jane Fortin James & Shelley Francies Anna Franco Gary & Brooke Fritz John & Linda Fuchs Annette Gattone Valerie Genarie Mara George & Colin Schoenhaut Mathew & Katherine George Michael & Marcy George Donna Giancarlo Rita Gillen David & Sharon Gilpin James & Karen Giuliano Lawrence & Darcie Goldberg Richard Gostkowski Maureen Greim Andrew & Jess Grieshober Lois Grieshober Carol Griffin George & Catherine Grigos Judith GrossKen & Karen Grubb Andrew & Kathy Guinan William & Linda Guinan Peter & Elizabeth Guman Polly Hagan David & Karen Hahn Richard Hankin Bruce Hartlein & Laura Peterson Jack & Margaret Hauler Matthew & Ginger Heim Jack & Sue Hoffman Steve & Sally Holub Emily Holl Sue Hone Ian & Patricia Hood Paul & Deborah HornslethMeredith Huffman Claire & Sue Hughes Dan Interrante Carol Irvine Lisa Jackson Heather Janesch Matrie Johnson Mitchell Jolles & Robbi Lee Dawna Jones John Judge Fran Kahle

Robert & Kathy Kaiser Judy Kaplan Dean & Kay Karalis Kris Keller & Ken Schutter Ted & Lauren Kennett Joyce Kern Allan Klien & Gay West Klien Bruce & Mary Knapp Pamela Koch & Kevin Smith Kyle & Jane Kramer Bob & Beth Krick Theresa Kunda Andrew Labant David & Paula Landrum Lynn Lampe Lindquist Cailan Langan Richard & Arlene LaRosa Jennifer Linton Anne Love & Nick Hislop Christopher & Katherine Lovell Donald Lundberg Meredith Lutsky Deborah McCabe Greg & Linda McCabe Dean & Ann McCarney Bill & Beth McGarrigle Jeannie McGinn Eileen McHugh Meg McKee Colin & Wendy McKeon Steve & Mia McLelland J. Robert McMahon John & Janet McMaster Timothy & Robyn McNeil Cheryl McTavish Meghan McVety & Jason Alexander Mary Macchi Carolyn Mackrides Stephanie Manko Deborah Mansor Joyce Marr Putinas Masalaitis Anzhela Matsyshen Fran Maxwell Mark & Susan Mayes George & Charlotte Meng Lee Meriwether Fran Mesko Geoffrey & Bridget Meyer Rudy & Beverly Meyers Elise Mihranian David Miller Robert & Claire Misko Karen Moon Joanne Moore Dayna Morgan Maureen Morison & Michael Suminski Judith Moser Matt Moses Pat & Dermott Murphy

Ryan & Kristen Murray Judith Myers Lawrence Naftulin Susan Narducci Eric & Lauren Naylor Richard Nelson Wayne & Holly Nemath Ed & Victoria Novak Joe & Ann Marie O’Brien Patrick & Cynthia O’Hara Richard & Christine Oliver William & Donna Oliver Geoffrey & Janene Osborne Morgan & Regina Pape Carol Park Marilyn Parsons Renee Patrone Meredy Patterson Kirk & Linda Paul Jaime Perlson Lewis & Marie Pettinos Ed & Joanne Phillips Paul & Nancy Plourde Bob & Marianne Plucienik Michael & Maureen Pomante Patricia Pontz James & Peggy Porter Nancy Potts & Fran Moore Douglas Pratt Tom & Patty Puyans Barbara Ranck Krista Reichard Glen Reyburn Timothy Rodgers Sharon Ritrovato Michael Roach Timothy & Cindy Roach Linda Robertson Gregory & Heather Robino Nanette Robinson Robert Rogers & Susan Casso-Rogers David Ross Joe & Suzanne Rubino Joaquin & Katie Ruiz Michael & Claire Ryan Lance & Susan Sabouni Jeffrey & Ellen Sameroff Wm. Maurice & Ellen Sanger Lori Saul Anil & Ujwala Sawant Melissa Schepacartet Seraina Schottland Richard Schmucki Laurence & Helen Schroepfer Cindy Schwartz Florence Scott William & Mary Scott Dan & Kimberly Siejak Robert & Mary Silsbe Naomi Silver Amy Siverling Emily Smith

Jerry & Linda Smith Joan Snyder & Kenneth Snyder III Jeffrey & Lisa Sommer Ellen Sosangelis Paul & Patricia Sottile Roger & Linda Souser Susie Sparkman James & Diane Splain George & Rita Sprenkle Suzanne Steigerwalt Charles & Maria Stevenson Ronald & Elaine Stillman Debora Sugarman Donna Sugg Richard & Carrie Sullivan Charles Tabolsky Joseph Tankle Gail Taylor Sophie Tentrop Mike & Penny Ternosky Karen Thorp Susan Tighe Douglas & Julia Trei Kevin Trei & Jana Metz Danielle Treloar Mark & Judith Tunnell Catherine Urban Christina Vaganos Nicholas & Ellena Vaganos Yolanda Vandekrol Edith VanZanten Aileen Vaughan Susan Venema Howard & Pamela Venzie Sarah Virnig Eric Vogel Renee Vonmechow Jeffrey & Cammy Wagner Mary Walrath & Edward Toole Joan Walsh Kim Walsh Marian Walsh Michael & Alice Walsh Russell & Wendy Walters Cathy Ward Joseph & Jo-El Waterman Joseph & Barbara Weber Trish Weishaar Reid & Bonnie Wettersten Gerald & Maire Wilk Kurt & Kathleen Wise William Woolworth John & Christine Zaccarelli Robert & Donna Zacker Beth Zatuchni Alex & Elizabeth Zuck Scott Zukin

Our housing programs support single women and mothers in times of crisis. During that time, we stabilize single women and mothers and help them build better futures for themselves and their children. Our Graduate Outreach Program provides a long-term support network, helping them to continue this journey.

249 women and children

participated in our Graduate

Outreach Program

Through our Shared Housing Program, we match homeowners

(most often older women who can no longer afford to remain in

their homes) with home-seekers (typically women who are in

need of affordable housing or who are currently experiencing

homelessness).


in the Shared Housing

Program

WRAP – helping women reenter the community. In 2016, Home

of the Sparrow began a collaboration with the Chester County Adult

Probation, Parole and Pre-Trial Services Office (APO) to implement

comprehensive case management services to justice-involved

women through the Women’s Re-Entry Assessment Program-

ming (WRAP) Initiative. The program provides the knowledge and skills neces-

sary to ensure a smooth transition from incarceration into society.


in the WRAP Initiative

Our Pre-Senior Bridge Housing Program provides transitional

housing for women between the ages of 55 and 62. There is a

critical shortage of services for women in this age group as they

don’t qualify for senior-subsidized housing until they reach the

age of 62. Our houses in West Chester and Coatesville provide

women with safe homes while we work with them to access essential benefits

and resources and find long-term housing.


in the Pre-Senior Bridge

Housing Program

WHO YOU HELP – JUDITH came to Home of the Sparrow through our former transitional housing program. When she and her son Richie moved into our transitional house, Judith had broken up with Richie’s father, leaving her with no place to go. She was one of the first women to get assistance through our new Supportive Housing Program, enabling her to live in her own home again. Both programs prevented her from experienc-ing homelessness and provided the opportunity to re-build a stable living situation for herself and her son. After Richie’s father left the family, her son was dealing with a lot of anger issues and he struggled with his

fear of abandonment. With our wide supportive network, we were able to arrange a series of sessions with a

therapy dog. This helped him to better deal with his fears and to slowly overcome the trauma of abandon-

ment. Since we first met, Judith has truly turned her life around and she is now giving back to the program,

supporting single mothers and women in similar situations.

Studies confirm a clear link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma and poor social outcomes and health. The ACEs scoring test measures 10 types of childhood trauma. People with an ACE score of 6 or higher live, on aver-age, 20 years less than those with a score of one or less.


4.6X more likely to have depressive moods


12.2X more likely to

attempt suicide

Churches, Clubs, Corporations, Foundations, Government, Organizations & Other Agencies Aegon Transamerica Foundation Agilent Technologies All American Courier, Inc. Allstate Insurance AmazonSmile Anonymous (5) Antrim Charity Trust Barnes Foundation Blue Dog Printing BNY Mellon Community Partnership Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning Brandywine Valley Talent Bridge of Hope Byrum’s Shoe Service Calvary Lutheran Church Caroline J. Sanders Foundation Chesapeake & Delaware Brewing Holdings, LLC Chester County Antique Car Club Chester County Community Foundation Chester County Dept. of Community Development Church of the Holy Trinity Citizens Charitable Foundation Claneil Foundation

Clarence J. Venne Foundation Trust Clinical Supplies Management, LLC Country Lane Products Covenant Presbyterian Church CyberGrants, Inc. Delaware Valley Aluminum Corp. Desmond Great Valley Hotel Detwiler Family Foundation Devon Tile & Design Studio Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation Downingtown UMC DVCC First Presbyterian Church Four Counties Garden Club Fox & Roach Charities Friends Association Genuardi Family Foundation Give With Liberty GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Goshen Hill Foundation Gravic, Inc. Greater West Chester Area Education Association Grove United Methodist Church Guy Carpenter & Co. Helen D. Groome Beatty Trust Herson-Stirman Family Foundation Home Builders Association of Delaware & Chester Counties Hopewell United Methodist Church Howell Royal Arch Chapter 202

Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation Incyte Corporation Matching Gifts Iron Hill Brewery John Hughes Associates John Serock Catering John Templeton Foundation Johnson & Johnson Just Give.org Kimberton Whole Foods Kit Anstey Team KJA Services Life’s Patina Lighting by Design Main Line Bridge League Malvern Federal Maureen’s Gallery McLelland Family Foundation Medals Foundation Meridian Bank Network for Good Newcomers Club of Central Chester County North Family Charity Nota Bene Boutique Open Hearth Paoli Presbyterian Church Patricia Kind Family Foundation Pfizer United Way Campaign Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Premier Payroll Services, Inc. Raymour & Flanigan Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Rotary Club of P-M-B Rotary Club of WC Saul Ewing LLP Siemens Caring Hands Foundation SNAP Holdings St. David’s Episcopal Church St. Francis-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church Stewart Huston Charitable Trust The Benevity Community Impact Fund The Bryn Mawr Trust Company The Emergency Aid of PA Foundation

The Holland Family Charitable Foundation of The Philadelphia Foundation The Huston Foundation The Schiel Family Foundation The Wyss Foundation Travelers Trinity Presbyterian Church Truist Tunnell Consulting United Way of Chester County United Way of Delaware United Way of Greater Portland United Way of SEPA Valley Forge Military Academy & College Victrex USA Vintage Home Voya Foundation WCASD West Pharmaceuticals Whirlaway Travel Whitford Charitable Fund Wildtree WISP Women of St. Mary’s Church of Wayne Women’s Way Workspace Property Trust WSFS Bank W.W. Smith Charitable Trust XL Insurance Your Cause Zukin Realty, Inc.

Gifts given in memory of:

Sandy Babel by Lewis & Marie Babel George Bubernack by John & Denise French

Tara Hensen by Kathryn Bacastow, Lorraine Carato & Emily Smith Hugh McLennan by Patricia McLennan

Gloria Scipone by Charles & Carol Avenick, Irena Babicz, Robert & Maria Beseth, Stephanie Carracillo, Susan Cohen, Noubar & Elizabeth Didizian, Rita Gillen, Putinas Masalaitis, & Wm. Maurice & Ellen Sanger

Bonnie Scott by Priscilla Bradshaw Page Elizabeth Stevens by Marilyn Slotter

Mary Stillman by Ronald & Elaine Stillman Joanne Tunnell by Nancy Bloom & Alan Cohen

Alicia Verhake by John & Denise French

Gifts given in honor of:

Alex Del Viscio by Mary Jo Ashenfelter Denise French by John Hughes Associates

In lieu of holiday gifts by Polly Hagan Paula King by Andrew Labant

Patricia McLennan by William & Barb Coffey, John & Joanne Hone, Anne Love, Roger & Darla Nutter, Michael & Claire Ryan, Karen Thorp Sally Preston by Wayne & Holly Nemath

Betty Rafferty by Joseph Rafferty Chip & Nancy Roach by Christine Roach & Tim & Cindy Roach

Roach family (Amy Roach, Tim & Cindy Roach & Michael Brock) by Christine Roach Stacy Sempier by David & Sharon Gilpin & Lee Meriwether

Harper Sloat by Matrie Johnson Michelle Venema by Sara Harris

PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS BEFORE IT OCCURS

Homelessness comes at an extremely high cost and causes long-term negative consequences for families. To make things worse, landlords will often turn away applicants with recent evictions, forcing them into housing with substandard conditions in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Home of the Spar-row helps to ensure that this trauma never occurs by preventing women and children from experienc-ing homelessness in the first place.

Children who are experiencing homelessness

become more than

2x as likely to be in poor health.

On average, it is

6x more expensive to stay in a shelter than to prevent

homelessness. U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services

Every case is unique and our holistic case management model allows us to help women in their spe-cific situations. We partner with them as they overcome barriers, build resiliency and discover their own strengths and the ability to maintain their independence.

WHO YOU HELP – JESSICA works around the clock as a Certified Nursing Assistant at a nursing home. Her oldest son Eric is autistic and requires 24-hour care. She recently got custody of her niece because her brother is unable to care for his daughter. Last year her partner left and no longer provides any support to the family. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn’t make ends meet, so she called Home of the Sparrow.

Jessica had received an eviction notice. We helped her pay her back-rent and made sure she maintained a good relationship with her land-lord. Then Jessica enrolled in our Supportive Housing Program where she received rental subsidies so she could get back on her feet. She worked with her Program Coordinator on her budgeting and household management skills. She is doing well now!

We are also supporting Jessica with the special needs of her children. Her niece was very behind on her reading and we are paying for an education support program from our education fund. Her teachers say she is improving rapidly.

Jessica is raising her three children and her niece as a single mom.

Our Eviction Prevention Program prevents homelessness by working with women who have received an eviction notice. We provide emergency funding to resolve their debts and work with their landlords to repair relationships.

81 women and children avoided eviction or loss of utilities

Our Supportive Housing Program is a key, long-term home-lessness prevention tool that provides rental subsidies in con-cert with intensive case management. Rental subsidies can last from 3-18 months, during which participants work with their Pro-gram Coordinators to create a stability plan based on individual-ized needs assessments. These plans include skills-building in

financial literacy, career training, household management, and addressing the mental and/or physical health needs of both women and children.

122 women and children participated in the Supportive Housing Program

FROM HOUSING INSECURE TO HOMEOWNERS – YOUR SUPPORT TRANSFORMS LIVES!

When our graduates come to us with stories of what a difference Home of the Sparrow has made in their lives, we love to share them with you. Not only has each of the women highlighted on this page maintained housing for themselves and their families, they have also purchased their own homes or are in the process of do-ing so! We are so proud of their accomplishments. They set their goals, determined plans to achieve those goals and followed through. Your support helped make these stories possible! Thank you! Tonia came to Home of the Sparrow in 2008 when she was 21 years old because she had been living with

different relatives and wanted a more stable home environment for her toddler. She learned about Habitat for

Humanity through her friend Elvira (an HOS participant) and attended a meeting in Coatesville. Within 13

hours after the meeting, she had completed her application. There were 76 people at the meeting for four

houses. Only six applicants qualified and Tonia was one of the four accepted in November 2016. Tonia has

completed 164 of the 200 necessary volunteer hours. She knows she will be in her new home soon.

We’re so excited Tonia!

Elvira and her three daughters came to HOS in March of 2009 when she lost her housing due to her divorce. During her time in our program, she completed training as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). She began working full time and secured her own apartment. While still in our pro-gram, she began pursuing her dream of home ownership through Habitat for Humanity. She began the application process, and completed 200 volunteer hours helping to build homes for others. She was recently approved and she and her daughters moved into their new home. Dreams do come true Elvira!

Lanita participated in our Supportive Housing Program in 2012 through a recommendation by her landlord. She was getting by financially, but was not saving money or following a budget. She says that by participating in the HOS program, she saw what she was spending and learned about budgeting. She met with a financial planner who helped her improve her credit score and she worked hard at saving money. She said there were often things she wanted to spend her money on, but she continued to save – reminding herself she wanted to be a homeowner. In June of 2015, she and her brother bought a home together. Lanita said she improved her financial skills significantly through our Supportive Housing Program and, to this day, she still keeps all of her receipts. Congratulations Lanita!

In-Kind Donors Academy of Social Dance Acer Associates ACT II Playhouse ADK-Upsilon Chapter Abby Albright Barbara Aitchison Alexis Bellina Photography Amerisource Bergin Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Aneu Approach Animas Corporation Anonymous (12) Anthony’s Pizza Architectural Concepts James Armstrong Artsana USA, Inc. Luciana Aspesi A Touch of Glass Joan Atkins Debbie Barbato Barnes Foundation Karen Bearde Berkshire-Hathaway Fox & Roach Berwyn United Methodist Church Greg Blakey Blankets of HopeRichard & Valeri Boclair Barb Bogle Richard BollingerDianne Borges Brandywine Health Trust (Brandywine Realty) Brandywine River Museum Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning Brenda Carpenter Photography Broad Run Golfer’s Club Hazel Brook Brookside Country Club Jean Brown Bob & Sue Bucco Building Blocks Day Care Kathryn Burke-Howe Burlington Industries Grace ButlerJane Buxton Byrum’s Shoe Service Calico Cutters Quilt Guild K. Campbell Susan Calvetti Chrissy Casey Priscilla & Garrett Cathers Rich Cavallaro Cerner Corporation Tobey & Jayne Chadsey Chanticleer Foundation Chester County Day Tour Chester County Hospital (Numerous Depts) Christmas in JulyChristopher’s (Malvern) Patricia Churchill Clauser family Clay Born Pottery Cookies by Design Cool Beans Cruises Cathy Consalvi Cindy Cornish Christine Cosimano Frank Costantini Covered Bridge Garden Club Cut Ups Salon & Spa Luisa Cywinski Dave Czarnecki Dans at Green Hills Lisa Davis

Daylesford Abbey Prayer Group Charles & Connie Dekowski Barbara Delaney Mark Delowery & Jack Dembow Nick & Judy Demeno Depuy Synthes Desmond Great Valley Hotel Bonny Destafney Devon Jewellry Devon Tile & Design Rosemary DiGiandomenico Senator Andy Dinniman Barbara Dougherty Nancy Dougherty Downingtown East High School Downingtown MOMS Club Downingtown STEM Academy & Key Club Downingtown United Methodist Church Drexelbrook Catering Claire Dukes Linda Durkin Renee Elsner Kelly English Englund’s Apparel for Men Shelly Eveland Exton Place Karen Farelly Rita Falcone Laura Ferrara Bruce Field Julie Fisher Donna Lynne Fitzpatrick Laurie Focacu Cindy & Emma Follman Four Counties Gardening Club Shelley Francies Nicole Franck Franklin Auto Spa Meg Freeman John & Denise French French Creek Golf Club Friends of the Sparrow Polly Gable Janet & Martin Gagne Annette Gattone Dirk & Laura George Gerhard Appliances Girl Scouts Troop 4082 Troop 41462 Giving Tree Marc Goldstein Lisa Golson Lucy Gordon Goshen Friends School Chris Graham Gran Caffe L’Aquila Grand Slam USA Grateful Giving Group Great Valley Middle School (several classes & clubs) Lois Grieshober Grove United Methodist Church Grove UM Youth Group Richard & Jane Guelich Helen Hammerschmidt Chao Han Jennifer Hardie Hartfeld Country Club Evelyn Hegmann Joy Heller Jen Higgs Matt & Tina Hodlofski Jack & Sue Hoffman Home Depot “Hooks & Needles”

Hopkins family Sara Hudson Bonnie Hughes Fran & Emily Interrante IWCP Jane Chalfant Alpa Jani David & Brenda Johnson Michael Johnson Jose Garces Group Joan Kaiser Deborah Kandebo Kantor Media Katherine Azar Photography KD Markley Elementary Jodie Kelly Sandra & Nina Kerr Susan Kohli Chronister Drew & Paula King Bobbi Kisebach Mallory Kocher Michael Kocher Rob & Annmarie Kocher Charles Kochka Betsy Kopec Robert Kuhn Bajeerah LaCava La Maison Cindy Laudato Pam Mark Lenza Levin Luminais Chronister Eye Associates

Christy Levy Liberty Union Bar & Grill Audrey Liebhardt Lionfield Technology Solutions Lionville Storage Cara Locke Riccardo Longo & Jessica Scott Longwood Gardens Jack Looby & Jim Tocydlowski Louella Jacqueline McComas Terry Woodman McIntosh Frank McKee Carolyn McKenna McKenzie Brew House Patricia McLennan Nancy McMonagle Main Line Chamber of Commerce Main Line Gardens Margaret Kuo’s Restaurant Jennifer Martin Maggie Masar Mas Mexicali Cantina Ronald & Barbara Mattson Becky Mauger Maureen’s Gallery Adrienne Miller Robert & Carol Miller Rep. Duane Milne Lisa Mitchell MOMS Club of Malvern Montesano Brothers Denise Moore Christine Moren Patty Morgan Harold & Liz Morris Morris Arboretum

Mary Beth Morrissey Moselem Springs Golf Club Ann Moss Kim Mullen Melanie Mullen Sandy Murray Roberta Musheno Stephanie Musii Dan Naagel Susan Narducci Dan & MB Nelis Kathy Nester Nicole Miller (Conshohocken) Joan Nichols North Family Charity Nota Bene Boutique Roger & Darla Nutter Michelle Ollis & her kindergarten class Optimists Club of West Chester Stephanie Orfanidis Joe & Linda Orff Tina & Bob O’Toole Phyllis Oxenreider Pajama Buddies Paoli Baptist Church Paoli Hospital (Various depts) Paoli Paper Source Paoli Presbyterian Church Lowe & Robin Parrish Lance & Ginny Parry Nisha Patel Steve & Kellyanne Patterson Penn Oaks Golf Club Penns Woods Winery People’s Light & Theatre Lewis & Marie Pettinos Philadelphia Magazine Pat Phillips Martha Philpott Pica’s Restaurant Ron Pirollo Marianne Plucienik Danielle Polinsky Pomodoro Restaurant Maureen Pomante Audrey Pool QVC, Inc. Tammy Razzano Red Hat Ladies of Hillview Susan & Samuel Reisbord Richard Nicholas Salon Sue Roedder Ron’s Original Bar & Grille Stephanie Roth Round 1 Joan & Mike Sabrick Salon Ricochet Amy Sammartino SAP Art & Lisa Schiel Stacy Sempier Don Shoffner Side Bar & Restaurant Judy Simmons Pam Simpson Angela Sipe Sloan Ford Candise Smart Susie Sparkman Kate Stackhouse Ethan Stover Becca & Jenna Suchower Tantra Salon TaylorMade Edna Tees Kristan Terne Tesla

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Board of Directors

Valeri Boclair Tobey Chadsey Mark Delowery

Barbara Dougherty, President Paula King

Elise Mihranian Lisa Mitchell Ann Moss Linda Orff

Robin Parrish Martha Philpott Stacy Sempier

Susie Sparkman Lucas Virnig

Janet Zeis

Board Emeritus Charlotte BartlettJean Wyeth Bell Nancy McLelland Elizabeth Moran

Lisa Schiel Elizabeth (Betsy) Stull

Of Counsel

Wayne Buckwalter, Esquire

Chief Executive Officer Michelle E. Venema

Barbara Michelle

Dear Friends, What an exciting year of changes it has been here at Home of the Sparrow! A new CEO, a new venue for Jazz on the Main Line and, of course, so many new wonderful friends who have joined us in our mission to change the lives of women and children in our community.

Thanks to your support, we were able to help nearly 550 women and children through our programs this year. Our amazing team works extremely hard every day to prevent and end homelessness in Chester County. But, unfortunately, the numbers of those in need are increasing at an alarming rate. It’s difficult to grasp that, in our beautiful county, nearly 600 people are homeless on any given night.

But it’s the reality that we face every day. And, while we are proud of our accomplishments, we are constantly innovating our programming so that we can better address this crisis.

This year, not only did we help more women and children than ever before, we also implemented new programming so that we could be more effective and responsive to our most at-risk neighbors, most specifically justice-involved women re-entering the community. Through partnerships and volunteers we are helping children access the resources and knowledge they need to go on to college. And, because of our generous supporters, more women and children are remaining housed and creating new futures for themselves.

Within this annual impact report, you will find exciting details about these programs. But, more importantly, you will find stories of the women and children we have had the great fortune to walk alongside as they faced the greatest struggles of their lives. As you read about them, please remember that their successes are made possible by our generous friends, partners and donors – they are made possible by you.

So, again, thank you so much for all that you do for Home of the Sparrow. We truly couldn’t do it without you.

Sincerely, Michelle E. Venema Barbara Dougherty Chief Operating Officer Board President

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The Artful Framer The Grand Opera House The Institutes The Master’s BakerThe McKee Group The Media Theatre Sue Thomas Ashley Thompson Suzanne Graham Thurman Topiary Urban Air Trampoline Park USLI Aileen Vaughan Michelle Venema Susan Venema Carol Verhake John & Tammy Virnig Lucas Virnig Zakiyyah Wagerle Wagsworth Manor Pet Resort Sheila Wainwright Wegmans West Chester Friends School West Chester Golf & Country Club West Chester University Jennifer Weeks Bill & Susan Wheeler Cara White Whitford Country Club Andreas & Shannon Wiersbitzky Wilmington Blue Rocks Terese Winkler Winterthur Museum & Country Estate Tom Wozniak XL Catlin Volunteers Agnes Irwin School Barbara Aitchison Alpha Delta Kappa Jillian Angelini Animas Corporation Bill & Virginia Apostolacus Architectural Concepts Karen Bearde Karen Benner Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Eileen Benenour Greg Blakey Randy Blough BNY Mellon Amanda Boclair Valeri Boclair Dianne Borges Sue Bucco Burlington Industries Andrew Carr Priscilla & Garrett Cathers Rich Cavallaro Cerner Tobey Chadsey Chatham Financial Susan Chronister Patricia Churchill Cathy Consalvi Diane Cooney Cindy Cornish Valentina Crossan Linda Crowell Cory Cyronak Francine Dague Dansko Joanne Dearlove

Mark Delowery Tricia DeMarini Jack Dembow Janice DetweilerDevon Tile Rosemary DiGiandomenico Karen DiVincenzo Barbara Dougherty Downingtown UM Church Claire Dukes Adrianna Duranti Linda Durkin Barbara Ellixson Cleo Elkinton Lee Ann Embrey Erynn Eveland Shelly Eveland Rita Falcone Laura Ferrara Julia Fisher Emma Follman Don & Renee Forcey Four Counties Garden Club John & Denise French Jenna Gilpin

Karen Giuliano Debbie Beaulieu Goldblum Lisa Golson Lucy Gordon Glenn Gorman Rich Gostkowski Sydney Gougeon Lois Grieshober Grove United Methodist Church Jane Guelich Hayley Guthridge Chao Han Jenifer Hardie Cheyenne Hart Evelyn Hegmann Joy Heller Angela Herb Emily Holl Cathy Holland Maddie Hoo Hopkins family Bonnie Hughes Charlotte Infante Fran & Emily Interrante IWCP Sheli James Alpa Jani Sheryl Jennings Joan Kaiser Deborah Kandebo Jodie Kelly Joanne Kemp Kim Kennedy Sandra & Nina Kerr Paula & Drew King Rob Kocher Halli Kopecki Kaitlin Kunkel

Bajeerah LaCava Cindy Laudato Robbi Lee Levin Luminais Chronister Eye Associates Christy Levy Bridget Lininger Lionville Storage Cara Locke Kaitlin Lore Kathy Lovell Jessica Luff Alicia Luke Ashley MacIntyre Terry Woodman McIntosh Nancy McLelland Janet McMaster Kyle McTiernan Regan Mack Maillie Corporation Main Line Chamber of Commerce Malvern Federal Martino family Maggie Masar Cindy Mauldin Stan Mauldin Jackie Mendoza Elise Mihranian Adrienne Miller Bob & Carol Miller Adele Millhimes Mission Blitz teams Lisa Mitchell MOMS Club of Malvern Julia & Dayna Morgan Patty Morgan Donna Morges Harold & Liz Morris Mary Beth Morrissey Ann Moss Kim Mullen Melanie Mullen Ellie Murdock Erin Murray Sandy Murray Caroline Nagy Sue Narducci Kathy Nester Nolen Companies Jacqui North Nota Bene Boutique Roger Nutter Stephanie Orfanidis Linda & Joe Orff Tina & Bob O’Toole Paoli Baptist Church Paoli Presbyterian Church Robin Parrish Ginny Parry Marie Pettinos & family Alex Philpott Martha Philpott Dana Pilotti Emma Pinola Marianne Plucienik Pohlig Builders Danielle Polinsky Aubrey Pool Ailey Potter Anne Purcell QVC, Inc. Bill Rafferty Barbara Ranck Raymour & Flanigan

Red Hat Ladies of Hillview Debbie Reif Susan & Samuel Reisbord Cindy, Tim, Garrett & Justin Roach Elisa Rodgers Stephanie Rodriguez Jennifer Rosback Stephanie Roth Kristina Rowshan Bonnie Sabbi Sabic Joan & Mike Sabrick Rene Sacco John-Vincent Saddic SAP Rebecca Schaefer Lisa Schiel Stacy Sempier Joyce Shields Mike Sidlo Siemens Julie Simmons Pat Simpson Pat Sincavage Sloan Ford Ray Sloat Candise Smart Greg Smith Susie Sparkman Jaden Spencer St. Elizabeth Church Amy Steffen Emily Stein Ann Stirling Mackenzie Stirling Stacey Stirling Arlene Story Hector Tan Kristan Terne The Institutes The Master’s Baker Chris Thomas Sue Thomas Ashley Thompson Greg Turnbull USLI Vanguard Corporation Aileen Vaughan Ben Vavrek Villa Maria Lucas Virnig Tammy & John Virnig Voya Zakiyyah Wagerle Karen Walter Jennifer Weeks West Chester East High School West Chester Friends School West Chester University West Chester University Sororities Trish Weishaar Susan Wheeler Alex Wiersbitzky Nanciann Woodward Harold Wozniak, Jr. Carole Wright XL Catlin Janet Zeis Maggie Zeis

Every effort has been made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the donor and volunteer lists printed in this report. We regret any errors or omissions.

There are so many ways you can support Home of the Sparrow!

For Corporate Gifts, Donor Advised Funds, Planned Giving or Memorial Gifts, please contact Carolyn McKenna at 610-647-4940 or [email protected]

To donate online, please visit: www.homeofthesparrow.org/donate. To donate by mail, please send your gift to this address: Home of the Sparrow 969 E. Swedesford Road Exton, PA 19341

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