Celebrating 109 Years of Ministry. Annual Report

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1 Radical Hospitality makes a Difference Celebrating 109 Years of Ministry Annual Report 2013

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3 And of some have compassion, making a difference. Jude 22

4 Erica s Story After several years of college, Erica was ready to settle down and begin a new life for herself. She had studied hard and received an Associate s Degree at Delta College, a Bachelor s degree at Michigan State, a Master s degree in Social work at University of Michigan and a Law degree at Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. You would think that she had it all. Growing up was hard for the young wife and mother who had been given up to the foster care system. Erica admits, I didn t know the true love of a mother and father. In seeking companionship, Erica re-kindled an old relationship that lead to marriage. However, it became a broken marriage that ended in I didn t know the true love of a mother and father. divorce due to her husband s gambling addiction. Eventually becoming homeless, Erica was forced to find shelter at City Rescue Mission. It was different being on the other end, states Erica. The young mother and Social Worker herself could not believe she needed the very services she had referred so many to. Now, employed and living in permanent housing, Erica credits her faith in God and the Emergency Shelter staff for helping her through her difficult time.

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6 Making a Difference in Saginaw Fast Facts: Last year, your generous partnership meant 1,083 homeless men, women and children received emergency shelter services Over 30,000 nights of emergency shelter provided Our average daily occupancy was 83 Over 85,000 meals served

7 Providing Emergency Shelter Most often the need for emergency shelter is what brings someone through our doors. When a guest enters the shelter, we try to project warmth, discipline, and compassion. Counselors meet with each guest to identify services needed. The goal is to fully address the needs faced by the homeless individual or family, to assist them with the immediate need for shelter, and to provide the tools that will lead them to become a productive member of our community. For those with limited skills or experience, opportunities for jobs that pay a living wage are very limited. Additionally, many members of the homeless population have to combat barriers such as limited transportation and reduced access to education and training. To address the need for skill based training, life skills classes develop basic employment and household management skills. Course topics include time management, finance basics, communication skills, home economics, Excel application and job readiness.

8 Sharing the Gospel Sharing the Good News of the Gospel has been the lifeblood of the Rescue Mission for over 100 years. Messages of hope and security are shared by local pastors, church leaders, and mission staff members every day during morning devotions and evening chapel services. This aspect of the ministry is vital. The true message of rescue is presented to those in need of an eternal change in life direction. Fast Facts: Last year you helped demonstrate the love of Christ. More than 1,000 chapel services brought our guests closer to God with a total attendance of 20, spiritual decisions were made!

9 Life Skills Classes City Rescue Mission collaborated with Accenture employees to develop Life Skills classes with the goal of increasing basic employment and household management skills. Classes include: Household Management, Finance Basics, Communication, Time Management, Microsoft Excel and Employment Readiness.

10 Jesse s Story Jesse was homeless and living in the woods for two years before he found Good Samaritan Rescue Mission. Coming from Florida, he moved to Michigan with his sister, mother and nephew. While the family was still moving from place to place, Jesse began sleeping in the He felt he had nowhere to go; hopeless and feeling like no one cared. woods. He felt he had nowhere to go; hopeless and feeling like no one cared. Winter hit and he lived in half a tent and a sleeping bag. He didn t think anyone knew where he was or that anyone cared. I wound up in the hospital and from there, since I had no place to go, I was sent to Good Samaritan Rescue Mission (GSRM). Finally at GSRM, he found people who actually cared about him. After one week, Mercer asked Jesus into his heart. He stopped drinking and using drugs, found a church that he loves and now looks forward to going to every week.

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12 Making a Difference in Bay City Fast Facts: Last year, your generous support meant 864 homeless men, women and children received emergency shelter services Over 24,000 nights of emergency shelter provided Our average daily occupancy was 67

13 Community Village Story Community Village became part of the Rescue Ministries family back in The Village was initially constructed as a County Infirmary in 1976, however by 1992 Saginaw County felt that divestiture was their best approach to solving operational losses. The Rescue Mission Board was then chaired by Ken Hasse, when he and Ken Streeter recognized the value that Community Village offered the frail elderly of Saginaw County. Today, Community Village operates as part of the R3M family. In fact, the integration of the Village has never been greater. Some of the older Rescue Mission and Good Samaritan guests find that Community Village provides the safest, quietest, and most supportive permanent housing they have ever known. Other Mission clients find that Community Village offers them an opportunity to be part of the staff as they assist in landscaping, housekeeping, and meal preparation. Still other Mission guests find themselves in need of the full range of assisted living services the Village is licensed to provide. Margaret Brown is a former Mission guest who initially benefitted from shelter, evangelism, and security at the Saginaw Rescue Mission. She then realized that Community Village could provide her with a long term solution for permanent supportive housing. More recently Margaret has discovered that the Village has been an enormous help in overcoming her battle with cancer. Naturally, the nursing staff oversee her daily care between chemotherapy treatments, but she also finds that even the dietary staff lend support with lunches that carry notes of encouragement when she has to go for out-patient treatments. Margaret reflects on her move to the Village and states; this is the best move I have ever made. Community Village is often the forgotten member of the Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan family, but the staff stands ready to serve frail elders whether or not they have Mission experience.

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15 Making A Difference at Community Village Community Village is a licensed Home for the Aged, which provides assisted living for seniors. The Rescue Mission subsidizes many village residents because their social security benefits do not cover the cost of their care. The Village offers a variety of services and appealing activities for residents. We focus on health with an excellent assortment of menu choices, a senior exercise program, and even a hydro-therapeutic spa for ultimate relaxation. Outings are planned and craft classes are held. Community Village offers an Accelerated Care Unit. The Accelerated Care Unit program features activities designed especially for those seniors with added challenges. The daily activities vary, ranging from mild exercises to interactive routines like reminiscence therapy. These activities bolster the senses and help preserve daily vitality.

16 Adult Day Care Fast Facts: Staff specifically selected and trained for dementia care Planned, supervised and appropriate exercises and activities Nursing staff trained to administer medicines and chart daily care Nursing staff trained to identify abnormal behaviors or symptoms and prepared to respond to emergency situations Delicious meals served to those participating at meal times Additional benefits for the dementia sufferer are a reduction of depression, better appetite and more interest in their personal appearance. The Village is recognized as the premier Adult Day Care Service provider in the Saginaw area. Adult day care is an option for area seniors who might otherwise face isolation while care-giving loved ones work outside the home. Adult Day Services not only provide therapy, but also opportunities for bathing and a full range of salon services. Family Respite Care Community Village s Adult Day Care is available to assist caregivers with a respite from the arduous daily responsibilities of caring for a loved one or spouse. The caregiver has relief from his or her intense responsibilities, time for shopping or socializing with friends or family members, and much needed rest. Service Availability Adult Day Care and Respite Services are available 365 days a year from 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. The minimum daily time of care is 3 hours. There are hourly, daily, and weekly rates. For more information on current rates for Day Care and a listing of additional services and their fees, please contact the Community Village office at (989) Admission Adult Day Care and Respite participants need to complete the full admission procedure and be accepted before services can begin. After acceptance, prescheduling is appreciated, but not always necessary. You and your loved one are invited to schedule a free and no-obligation tour of Community Village s Adult Day Care Center. Please call the Community Village office at (989) to schedule your tour.

17 Rachel s Story In 2007 Rachel was 18 years old, living in her car, and pregnant when she found herself at the doors of Good Samaritan Rescue Mission. Three months later she had a job and a place to live. Today Rachel finds herself with a beautiful 7-year old boy, a fiancé, attending school and working. Growing up in a middle-income family, Rachel had never experienced homelessness. Finding herself in new territory, it was suggested to her to check out GSRM. That was the most humbling experience of my life. It changed me, confesses Rachel. She was able to secure a job and a place to live in only 3 months. Money being very tight, she was still able to get That was the most humbling experience of my life. It changed me. help from the Mission with the bi-weekly food baskets. The Mission has saved so many lives. I still keep in touch with some friends I made there. I was safe and I had food.

18 Board of Directors & Advisory Boards Dan Streeter, Executive Director Board of Directors Joe Todey, President Charles Lange, Vice President Dale Wieck, Secretary Gary Labadie, Treasurer Anthony Essex Melissa Cabine Richard Frontjes Dr. Mark Hazen John Nagy Robert Owens Terri Ortega-Hibbard Mary Leahy Rankey Ruth Anne Rye James Starks Curt Tucker CRM Board of Advisors James Starks, Chair Melissa Cabine, Vice Chair Trisha Arner Georges Carole Tony Essex Kevin Packard Melissa Spranger Curt Tucker CV Board of Advisors Dr. Mark Hazen, Chair Terri Ortega-Hibbard, Secretary Jean Berent Al Christiansen Jamie Kinzer Robert Owens Ruth Anne Rye Dale Wieck GSRM Board of Advisors Pastor Jeff Englehart, Chair Richard Frontjes John Gustafson Gary Labadie Rick Mika Mary Leahy Rankey Joe Todey Dale Wieck

19 Samaritan Award Jesus was one day confronted by a lawyer and questioned about what a person must do to receive life in Heaven. It was determined that one should love the Lord with all their heart, soul, strength and mind, and love their neighbor as much as they loved themselves. However, as lawyers are prone to look for loopholes, this man questioned Jesus as to just who his neighbor might be. Jesus, being the master of parables, took the time to tell about a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho who fell among thieves. He was beaten, robbed, and left to die on the side of the road. Soon a Jewish priest came along, noted the man s plight, but decided to continue on his way without offering assistance. Next a Levite, also known as a Godly man, passed by the robbery victim and he also decided the man s plight was none of his business. However, a man from Samaria (a very undesirable place to Jews) came upon the poor soul and took the time to treat his wounds and minister care to one who would not normally care for him. After sharing this story, Jesus allowed the lawyer to decide which man demonstrated the quality of loving his neighbor. Annually the Rescue Mission leadership considers all of the volunteer efforts that have been observed. The Mission, being a volunteer driven organization, literally has hundreds of potential Samaritans demonstrating love to their neighbors every year. Some share clothing, some dress wounds, some offer transportation, some give money to pay for lodging others, but all are interested in assisting the beaten and down-trodden. The Samaritan Award is presented to one whose charitable acts have somehow stood out among the hundreds of kindnesses. Just as in Jesus day, the outstanding Samaritan is not easily noted because many times they are discovered among the most unsuspecting candidates. The universal characteristic among all Samaritan Award recipients is that they would all be someone that you would appreciate as a neighbor. Very likely you would even forego building a fence between their house and yours Ken & Karen Streeter 2003 Robert Forbes 2005 Rev. William Severance 2007 Dwane & Valerie Bassett Al Christiansen 2009 Dr. Thomas & Dorothy Buechle Next Media 2011 Katherine Kleppart, Lee Lambert & John Nagy 2013 Ron Paluck Mary Rathke 2002 Jim Kapuscinski 2004 Harold Reamer 2006 James & Verena Densmore Loundy & Florence Parth 2008 Robin Tyndall 2010 Gerald Blohm Dale Wieck 2012 Ed & Jean Gray Tom Johnson

20 Community & Church Partners Our community partnerships are vital. It is only through their help that Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan is able to help men, women, children and seniors in need. They come from local cities and cities afar. They are volunteers, corporate partners, individual donors, foundations and churches. Whoever they are, wherever they come from, they give and serve with their heart. Over 29,000 hours provided by volunteers 160 schools and churches volunteered or donated gifts 216 businesses volunteered or donated gifts All Saints Parish Ames United Methodist Church Apostolic Christian Church Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Bay City First Nazarene Bay City River of Life Church Bay Valley Christian Church Bethel A M E Church Bethel Brethren in Christ Bethlehem Baptist Church Bethlehem Lutheran Church Bethlehem Temple Church Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Bridgeport Community Church Burk Memorial Church of the Nazarene Calvary Baptist Church ~ Midland Calvary Baptist Church ~ West Branch Calvary Chapel Open House Fellowship Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Candle Light Baptist Church Center of Attraction Fellowship Chesaning Bible Baptist Church Christ Lutheran Church Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church Christ the King Church Christian Assembly Church Christian Celebration Center Church of God 7th Day Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ~ Bay City Church of Saint Boniface Coleman Wesleyan Church Colonville Bible Church Community Baptist Church Community Christian Fellowship Community Christian Reformed Church Community of Christ Church ~ Bay City Community of Christ Church ~ Saginaw Corinthian Baptist Church Cornerstone Christian Center Corpus Christi Parish Countryside Trinity Church Crosspoint Chapel Crossway Christian Church Dice Wesleyan Church Eagle Ridge Church of God Elkton United Methodist Church Essexville Baptist Community Church Evangelical Free Church Everyday Church Fairgrove Presbyterian Church Faith Baptist Church Faith Lutheran Church ~ Bridgeport Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Faith Lutheran School First Baptist Church of Auburn First Congregational Church First Free Methodist First Light Bible Church First Presbyterian Church-Saginaw First Renaissance Church First Spiritual Church of Bay City First United Methodist Church of Saginaw Frankenmuth Bible Church Frankenmuth United Methodist Church Fraser Road Church of God Fremont Avenue United Methodist Church Girls of Grace Glimpse of Hope Ministries Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Grace Baptist Church of Saginaw Grace Christian Fellowship Grace United Methodist Holy Cross Lutheran Church Holy Mission Ministries Holy Refuge Outreach Holy Spirit Catholic Church Hopevale Church House of Faith Immanuel Bible Church Immanuel Lutheran Church of Frankentrost In His Presence Ministries Kawkawlin Community Church LaPorte United Methodist Church Life in Christ Ministries Lighthouse Free Methodist Church Living Faith Family Ministries Love Center Outreach Made in His Image COGIC Memorial Presbyterian Church

21 Community & Church Partners Con t. Merrill Congregational Christian Church Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church Messiah Lutheran Church Michigan Avenue Baptist Church Midland Evangelical Free Church Millington United Methodist Church Mills Memorial Baptist Church Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Mt. Sinai Baptist Church New Beginning Life Changing Ministries New Jerusalem Christian Church New Life Christian Fellowship New Life Missionary Church New Testament Bethel Church Ninth Street Community Church Old Town Christian Outreach Ctr. Our Lady of Czestochowa Our Lady of Peach Pigeon River Mennonite Church Pilgrim Lutheran Church Pinconning United Methodist Church Prince of Peace Parish Redeeming Love Christian Embassy Resurrection Christian Service Commission Resurrection Lutheran Church ~ Saginaw Rich Bible Church Saginaw Valley Church of the Nazarene Saginaw Valley Community Church Saginaw Wesleyan Church Second Presbyterian Church Shield of Faith Ministries Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church South Baptist Church Ss. Francis and Clare Parish St. Agnes Catholic Church St. Catherine of Siena St. Francis de Sales Parish St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church St. Gabriel Parish St. George Byzantine Church St. Michael Catholic Church St. John XXIII Parish St. John Lutheran Church of Amelith St. John Vianney St. John s Light of Christ Lutheran Church - LCMC St. John s Lutheran Church & School ~ Bay City St. Jude Thaddeus Parish St. Lorenz Lutheran Church St. Luke s C.M.E. Church St. Mark Lutheran Church St. Matthew Episcopal Church St. Matthew s Lutheran Church St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church St. Peter Parish The Church in Drive The Church of the Good Samaritan Tri-County Worship Center Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity St. James Lutheran United Pentecostal Church United Protestant Church Unity of Bay City Warren Avenue Presbyterian Westminster Presbyterian Church Wisner United Methodist Word of Faith International Ministries Zion Lutheran Church & School Thank you for your Partnership! Year after year, you entrust us with some of your most important possessions your time, your talent and your treasure. And 2013 was no exception. Year after year, we work to ensure that you will never be disappointed. The past several years have posed a variety of challenges for all of us From the war in Afghanistan to natural disasters to economic concerns. We thank God for you and look forward to your partnership in In 2013, Your partnership enabled us to: Provide food and shelter to 1,947 homeless men, women and children in Mid-Michigan. Serve 134,574 meals to homeless men, women and children in Mid-Michigan Provide 61,608 nights of warm, safe lodging averaging 169 per night. Thanks to you 2013 was a year of new hope for our guests: 2,938 Biblical counseling sessions

22 Event Partners Graufs Service Center Andrew Green DDS Greenwood Financial Consulting P.L.L.C Tim & Terry Hibbard Looby and Baumgarten, PC Meier & Associates, Inc. Perfusion Associates of Michigan Saginaw Medical Services Mr. & Mrs. Joe Todey Dr. & Mrs. Todd Rathke A.C. Klopf, Inc. Smith & Klaczkiewicz, P.C. Andrew Z. Green, D.D.S. Custom Heating & Cooling

23 Event Partners Main Office: 3401 Contractor Dr. Midland, MI Phone: (989) Southern Division: 4836 Nashville Rd. Franklin, KY Phone: (270)

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26 TRADES ALLIED PRINTING UNION FLINT, MICHIGAN COUNCIL DORNBOS PRINTING IMPRESSIONS, SAGINAW, MI Event Partners 1131 East Genesee Avenue Saginaw, Michigan ph: fax: LABEL 25

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29 Event Partners THERMAL INSULATION CONTRACTORS P.O. Box 2144 THERMAL INSULATION CONTRACTORS Midland, Michigan P.O. Box 2144 Midland, Michigan 48641

30 Event Partners Wilder Road, Bay City The Thumb Print

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32 Saginaw Rescue Mission 1021 Burt St PO Box 548 Saginaw, MI Good Samaritan Rescue Mission 713 9th St. PO Box 613 Bay City, MI THRIFT STORE Community Village 3200 Hospital Rd PO Box 6518 Saginaw, MI Rescue Ministries Thrift Store Green Acres Plaza 4510 State St. Saginaw, MI Copyright 2014