What You Don't Know About The Salvation Army of Orlando, Florida

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1 2014 ANNUAL REPORT The Salvation Army Orlando Area Command Doing the most good for 95 YEARS Orlando Area Command 1920 to 2015

2 About The Salvation Army: Doing e Most Good. In these four words, our mission to feed, to clothe, to comfort, to care. To rebuild broken homes and broken lives. By walking with the addicted, we can lead them to recovery. In fighting hunger and poverty, we can feed and nurture the spirit. And, in living and sharing the Christian Gospel by meeting tangible needs, we give the world a lasting display of the love behind our beliefs ANNUAL REPORT The Salvation Army Orlando Area Command Table Of Contents Letter from the Area Commander Delivery of Programs & Services Financial Statement Advisory Board Women's Auxiliary...8 How to Give Acknowledgments to Feed, to Clothe, to Comfort, to Care. Our Mission: e Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical arm of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, and our ministry is motivated by the love of God. We preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. 1

3 Letter from the Area Commander Dear Orlando Community, I am always thankful whenever the community has the opportunity to learn about what!e Salvation Army of Orlando does on an everyday basis.!at is one of the reasons that I am proud to present our 2014 Annual Report. In these pages, you will discover everything that we do to meet human need in the name of Jesus without discrimination. One of the most common responses that I get from individuals when they hear our story is that they simply did not know everything that!e Salvation Army does. You will find it interesting to know that, on any given night,!e Salvation Army in Orlando houses over 700 children, women, men, and senior citizens. Many of these people would not have a home if it were not for!e Salvation Army opening its doors to help them. On any given month,!e Salvation Army serves 35,000 hot meals to those who are hungry in our community. Many people might know!e Salvation Army for its thrift stores or its kettles at Christmas time, maybe even for all the work we do for the homeless and the hungry; but did you also know that!e Salvation Army provides character building and educational activities for young people? Several nights a week you will find young people at!e Salvation Army. Here they receive a good meal, fun, and fellowship, and also activities that will build them as a successful person. Whether it is touching the life of a child or meeting the needs of a homeless individual,!e Salvation Army is here 365 days a year. I would encourage you to find out more about what!e Salvation Army is doing in Orange County. You can do this by going on our Majors Mark & Rhea Woodcock website, or by simply calling us to set Orlando Area Commanders up a tour! We would love to be able to show you, your friends, associates, church, and school all that!e Salvation Army does each day, every day. You too just might say that you did not know everything that!e Salvation Army does. We can only do these things because of your kind support.!ank you for all you do whether it be volunteering, praying, or giving a monetary donation in support of your Salvation Army. We appreciate it! May God richly bless you. Sincerely, Major Mark A. Woodcock Orlando Area Commander 3

4 Delivery of Programs & Services: Emergency Assistance/Social Services:!e Salvation Army is here to offer a hand up rather than a hand out. Not only are our clients basic needs met such as food, clothing, school supplies, and financial assistance for mortgages, rent, or utilities, but thousands are directed towards a stable future through case-management and referrals. People Assisted ,806 Meals Served for Street Line Feeding ,898 Holiday Assistance: Without the support of the community through!e Salvation Army, thousands of children would miss the excitement and joy of Christmas morning. As volunteers come together to help reach families and individuals in need, thousands of toys and a barrage of clothing are distributed throughout the season. All items are new and bought by individuals and companies who truly want to help. Additionally, Salvationists visit several thousand people in nursing homes and the veteran s hospital. Men s Shelter:!e Men s Shelter is a refuge for men in need with programs for the hungry, unemployed, and those searching for guidance. Our goal is to help each man become self-sufficient and better prepared for unfortunate circumstances. Case management helps men set goals and eventually realize their dreams. Men in Program ,445 Veterans in Program Meals Served ,852 Transitional Shelter Care: Men and women in our Transitional Program participate in extensive case-management with the goal of finding permanent housing, increasing their income, and attaining a personal goal. Clients participate in life skills courses, job and employment training and other programs to gain the tools needed for self-sufficiency. Men in Program Women in Program Children in Program Individuals Assisted ,186 Volunteerism: Our volunteers form the army behind the Army. From the holidays to the everyday, volunteers are what arm!e Salvation Army with enough force to continue fighting against homelessness, hopelessness, and hunger in Central Florida. Volunteers ,016 Hours ,012 Interns Intern Hours ,310 Women s and Children s Shelter:!e Women s and Children s Shelter provides a safe and secure place for homeless women and children to lay their heads until they are able to move forward in confidence to a life on their own. Shelter residents are also encouraged to continue their education at a nearby learning institution. Women in Program Children in Program Veterans Program Meals Served ,059 4 Camp Keystone: Located in Starke, FL, on 180 acres, Camp Keystone provides a place where underprivileged children can just be kids. For many children, this is the only time during the year where they receive three square meals a day. Activities include, but are not limited to, riding horses, playing tennis, swimming and boating in addition to learning how to play musical instruments. A variety of other educational programs are also offered to help ensure that our children are talented well rounded individuals! Children at Overnight Camps Days of Overnight Camping ,129 William & Catherine Booth Towers:!e William and Catherine Booth Towers are two affordable HUD subsidized high-rise apartment complexes designed exclusively for seniors trying to survive on fixed incomes. Each tower offers 24hour monitoring, laundry rooms, recreation rooms, lounge areas, and a beautiful view overlooking downtown Orlando. Days of Care Given ,7372 Seniors Housed Continued on Next Page

5 Delivery of Programs & Services: Continued Adult Rehabilitation Center:!e ARC provides a nine-month drug and alcohol rehabilitation program at no cost to participants. Supported by the sales of our!rift Stores, participants are provided with adequate housing, nourishing meals, and necessary medical care, while receiving the benefits of group therapy, guidance, and job training. Program participants graduate as whole individuals prepared in body, mind, and spirit for active useful roles in society free from addiction. Men Given Rehabilitation & Treatment.... 1,611 Meals Served , Financial Statement Oct. 1, 2013 to Sept. 30, 2014 Fiscal Year Revenue Public Support $3,866,931 Internal Support $582,709 United Way $405,193 Government Support $500,801 William & Catherine Booth Towers* $3,322,786 Corps Community Center:!rough worship, various buoyant services, youth programs, and other cheerful community activities,!e Orlando Citadel Corps strives to continue serving the least and the last in our community.!e Corps provides weekly worship services, music, and diverse Christian programming for people of all ages. Attendance at Youth Outreach Meetings.... 5,695 Attendance at Music Ministry Meetings.... 2,924 Religious Services Attendance at Services ,849 Attendance at Sunday School ,179 Meals Served ,040 Adult Rehabilitation Center $10,430,033 Total Revenue $19,108,453 Expenses Emergency Assistance/Social Services $2,217,478 Staff Compensation $1,816,485 General $103,964 Fundraising $272,079 Disaster Services: In times of disaster,!e Salvation Army is frequently the first on the scene and the last to leave providing a swift and effective response during times of natural and man-made catastrophe. In Orange County,!e Salvation Army has a specific role in being the primary agency for coordinating, collecting, and distributing food and water. Volunteers Volunteer Hours Meals Cold Drinks ,355 Corps Programs $530,702 Support to Supervising Headquarters $361,941 William & Catherine Booth Towers* $2,977,273 Adult Rehabilitation Center $10,430,033 Total Expense $18,709,955 Net Income $398,498 *William and Catherine Booth Towers receive additional government support through Housing & Urban Development (HUD) subsidized funding. 6 7 Doing the Most Good When hope seems lost, we lift those in need and support future stability.

6 Our Advisory Board Sandra E. Breitenstein Curt Brownlee James P. Caruso, Jr. George L. Clapham Brian Colley Gene Colley!omas V. Core, Sr. Peter Dietzel Matthew Englett Charles Ewing Paul G. Flory Danny Gordon Joseph S. Guernsey Bob Harvey Eric Holm Eric Jackson Dean K. Jennings Lorelie Johnson Jeff W. Johnston Debi Jones Gary McCall Joseph Morgan Gene Muhart Norbert Ortiz Daniel K. Pressler Tracy Richardson Charles B. Robinson David E. Robinson Steve Rocca Gregory J. Ruse Women's Auxiliary Julie Albachiaro Valarie Auvill Susan Brisban Jill Bronson Melissa Ann Dietel Teresa Ferrarini Melissa Germain Angela Gutekunst Rosalind Hajjar Susan Hangartner Danielle Holm Diane Holm Lisa Kamer Reidi Lott Barb MacDonald Elizabeth Murdoch Vicki Myers Katie Riley Tansey Soderstrom Lisa Waddington How To Give Local Support: Donations will provide your community with services impacting the health and welfare of your neighbors, and should be made payable to!e Salvation Army Orlando Area Command. All gifts will be allocated to General Operating Support unless donors request a designation to a specific program or service. Donations can also be made on the web by visiting and clicking on the Donate Online tab near the top of the page. Honorary Gifts: Year-round personalized honorary gifts are a great way to celebrate holidays and special occasions, while supporting the many service programs of!e Salvation Army. Planned Giving: A strategy of giving can be developed with your advisor and an Army representative to benefit both yourselves and the recipients of!e Army, and are available through Wills, Life Insurance, Fixed Payment Trust, Variable Payment Trust, Gift Annuity, Deferred Gift Annuity, Pooled Income Fund, Real Estate Remainders, Revocable Living Trust, Retirement Accounts, and Memorial Giving. Please call toll free (800) to reach local Planned Giving Associate Director Susan C. Furrer, CFPP for assistance or to obtain the proper bequest wording to ensure your gift is utilized as requested; or Regional Resource Development Director Christine Wright, CFRE for information on cash, stock, real estate, foundation, and corporate gifts; or visit us on-line at Acknowledgments Design: Donated by Ken Williams, Jr. of GraphicsQuarter.net Printing: Costs associated with the printing of our annual report have been generously donated by an anonymous donor. 8 9

7 THE SALVATION ARMY ORLANDO AREA COMMAND Physical Address: 416 West Colonial Drive Orlando, FL Phone: Web: SalvationArmyOrlando.org Facebook: Facebook.com/SalvationArmyOrlando Mailing Address: P.O. Box Orlando, FL