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ANNUAL REPORTANNUAL REPORT

ANNUAL REPORT

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2236 E. 10th Street - Indianapolis, IN - 46201

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The John H. Boner Community Center responds creatively to the needs of the people on the near eastside of Indianapolis. Our comprehensive services encourage individuals and families to recognize their strengths and abilities as they move toward

A KEY YEAR FOR OPPORTUNITY

M I S S I O N

. . . Bu i ld ing Commun i ty One Ind iv idua l at a Time

2236 E. 10th Street - Indianapolis, IN - 46201

P: 317.633.8210

F: 317.633.3006

www.enn.org

The John H. Boner Community Center responds creatively to the needs of the people on the near eastside of Indianapolis. Our comprehensive services encourage individuals and families to recognize their strengths and abilities as they move toward


M I S S I O N

. . . FOR LEADERSHIP & PROGRAMS

Joe Whitsett, PresidentGareth W. Kuhl, Vice PresidentKristine D. Kuhn, TreasurerBarb Bitzer, Secretary Jean Adams, Member Angela X. Hairston, MemberStacy Henle, MemberJennifer Lofton, MemberMamon Powers III, MemberThomas Meade Jr., MemberAngela Stephens, MemberAmber Stephenson, Member

Leadership TeamBoard of DirectorsTom Abeel, ETO Administrator

Terri Bailey, Deputy Executive Director

Katie Etter, Executive Director

Dean Johns, Director of Financial Foundations

Lovie King, Director of Senior Services

Elizabeth Malone, Executive Director of Stopover

James Taylor, Chief Executive Officer

Regina Trout, Director of Children & Youth

Beth Uselmann, Controller























Lynn Smith, Director of Marketing & Fund Development

Throughout the past year manychanges took place within the center, but one thing remainedthe same: the John H. BonerCommunity Center continuedto represent hope and oppor-tunity. Within a few weeks ofthe New Year leadership,staff and community real-

ized that 2009 wouldbe a “Key Year forOpportunity.”

Devoted, engaged and dedicated are just a few words todescribe the staff who worked with individuals and familiesduring 2009. Through both the center's programs and services, staff helped inspire and enthuse those who made a commitment to a better quality of life for themselves aswell as their families. This was done through training, education, motivation and perseverance.

The center offered new approaches to better address thevariety of needs within families, which was one of thebiggest achievements from 2009.


140Individuals attended financial education workshops; helping Hoosiers to become more financially fit.

Individual Development Accounts (IDA) wereused to further education in 2009. 42

Throughout the past year manychanges took place within the center, but one thing remainedthe same: the John H. BonerCommunity Center continuedto represent hope and oppor-tunity. Within a few weeks ofthe New Year leadership,staff and community real-

ized that 2009 wouldbe a “Key Year forOpportunity.”

Devoted, engaged and dedicated are just a few words todescribe the staff who worked with individuals and familiesduring 2009. Through both the center's programs and services, staff helped inspire and enthuse those who made a commitment to a better quality of life for themselves aswell as their families. This was done through training, education, motivation and perseverance.

The center offered new approaches to better address thevariety of needs within families, which was one of thebiggest achievements from 2009.


140Individuals attended financial education workshops; helping Hoosiers to become more financially fit.

Individual Development Accounts (IDA) wereused to further education in 2009. 42

The John H. Boner Community Center’s work begins atground zero: working with families that have the desire andwillpower to work towards a better quality of life.

Many of the participants who walk through our doors arefaced with complex challenges. Our services and supporttranslates to opportunities to those who are in need. Thiswould not be possible without a committed staff, volunteers,partners and donors - All of which believe that communityservices are most effective when located in the neighbor-hoods where they are needed most.

These are challenging times and we strive to provide oppor-tunities and the keys needed for success to those who needit most. Through your continued support, we remain dedi-cated to provide services and advocate on behalf of ourneighbors.

We thank YOU, our donors, board members, volunteersand staff for your support andparticipation to help furtherour mission.

Executive Director

. . . FOR THE CENTER

105Customers were placed in employment.

Individuals used the Job Resource Area in 2009 to build their resume and search for employment.

1,324The John H. Boner Community Center’s work begins atground zero: working with families that have the desire andwillpower to work towards a better quality of life.

Many of the participants who walk through our doors arefaced with complex challenges. Our services and supporttranslates to opportunities to those who are in need. Thiswould not be possible without a committed staff, volunteers,partners and donors - All of which believe that communityservices are most effective when located in the neighbor-hoods where they are needed most.

These are challenging times and we strive to provide oppor-tunities and the keys needed for success to those who needit most. Through your continued support, we remain dedi-cated to provide services and advocate on behalf of ourneighbors.

We thank YOU, our donors, board members, volunteersand staff for your support andparticipation to help furtherour mission.

Executive Director

. . . FOR THE CENTER

105Customers were placed in employment.

Individuals used the Job Resource Area in 2009 to build their resume and search for employment.

1,324

Quality of health is a growing issue in America, especiallyamong older adults. The John H. Boner Community Center’s Senior Services Program helps promote healthierlifestyles and increase socialization among senior citizenson the near eastside.

In addition to regular health screenings, wellness discus-sions and consultations, in 2009 the center's senior andwellness coordinator offered a unique and memorableopportunity for the group. They were invited to take part inthe OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, a 13.1 milemarathon.

189seniors throughout Marion County received

blood pressure checks from the John H.

Boner Community Center throughout 2009.


Once each senior received written permission from theirphysician, the training began. Starting out slow and steady,the group gradually increased their walks from within theneighborhood to the Monon Trail. During the cold wintermonths, L.A. Fitness in Glendale, provided free gym time for the center’s runners to train on treadmills.

Each participating senior was taken to the Runners Forumwhere M&I Bank purchased running shoes and socks for thegroup. With one day before the big event, the mini partici-pants were surprised as they walked into the center's Halstead Hall and were greeted by cheers. Staff, community

residents, friends and the Arsenal Technical High School cheerleaders honored the seniors with a pep rally.

Without the help of numerous people, our seniors wouldnot have had this remarkable opportunity and experience.When asked what was their favorite part of the race, onesenior laughed as she answered, “The finish line! Seriously,knowing that I accomplished something this big. With outthe help of the John H. Boner Community Center I wouldhave never thought about running in a marathon, nevermind actually finishing it.”

. . . FOR OUR SENIORS

118seniors throughout Marion County received

blood sugar AND cholesterol screenings from

the center in 2009. 10seniors trained for the

2009 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon.


Each year, the Children & Youth Program offersneighborhood youth various opportunities rangingfrom academic enrichment activities, tutoring, recre-ational activities and creative artistic outlets. But in2009 the center, itself, was granted an extraordinaryaward which opened the door of opportunity foryounger youth.

Parents as Teachers, an in-home early childhooddevelopment service, gives parents unique gifts: itequips them with simple and easy tools to becometheir child's first teacher.

37children were enrolled

in Parent’s as Teachers in 2009.

92%of students who attended afterschool programmingpassed the English/Reading portion of ISTEP.


Each year, the Children & Youth Program offersneighborhood youth various opportunities rangingfrom academic enrichment activities, tutoring, recre-ational activities and creative artistic outlets. But in2009 the center, itself, was granted an extraordinaryaward which opened the door of opportunity foryounger youth.

Parents as Teachers, an in-home early childhooddevelopment service, gives parents unique gifts: itequips them with simple and easy tools to becometheir child's first teacher.

37children were enrolled

in Parent’s as Teachers in 2009.

92%of students who attended afterschool programmingpassed the English/Reading portion of ISTEP.

. . . FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

Once a month, a family educator instructs parents on howto identify their child's learning style and supports them tobecome fully engaged in their child’s educational develop-ment. By using fun, yet educational, activities children aremore academically equip to transition into and are moresuccessful once they enter school. Parents also benefit andreceive information, support and encouragement needed tohelp their child develop during these key years of life.

In 2009, Parents as Teachers was privileged with one of thehighest accolades given by The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI). “It is inspiring to see the connections that are made as the

learning process begins because of this approach,” IYI President and CEO Bill Stancykiewicz said after he observeda session.

Parents as Teachers was recognized state-wide and awardedfor its innovative approach to early childhood education. Of the nearly 200 statewide applicants, the John H. BonerCommunity Center was one of 10 recipients of this presti-gious honor. “By receiving recognition, there is a higher levelof credibility and quality recognized by educators and the community," said executive director, Katie Etter.

93%of students who attended the center’s afterschoolprogramming passed the math portion of ISTEP.

of youth who attended afterschool programming improvedattendance and behavior during school hours.

99%


During 2009, the John H. Boner Community Center responded tothe needs of the near eastside community. Out of the neighbor-hood’s quality of life plan the Near Eastside Orbiter (NEO) wasborn.

NEO, a public transportation service, was designed specifically forthe near eastside community. As a result from a large need, NEOprovides services for those who work non-traditional hours. Ridershave access to not only the downtown loop, but it also connectsthem to jobs, shopping and recreational destinations within theneighborhood.

$1One-way rides are only $1 - affordable forthose who take advantage of this service.









“This shuttle fills many of the gaps in the current system,”said executive director, Katie Etter. “The current IndyGo busservice does a wonderful job on the near eastside ifindividuals are traveling east to west. This shuttle will fill

in the gaps and offer a better north-south connection.”

Only $1 per ride, NEO was designed to be affordable forour near eastside residents. Children ages five and underride for free when accompanied by an adult.

Monthly passes are offered as well. The shuttle route beginsat the John H. Boner Community Center and completes a15-mile circular route in one hour.

. . . FOR THOSE WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION

5-9 a.m. 5-9 p.m.NEO hours of operation

Monday - Saturday1,300

More than1,300 riders tookadvantage of NEO in 2009

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What does the 2012 Super Bowl Legacy Project mean for our

neighborhood?

Before Indianapolis was selectedas the host city of the 2012Super Bowl, neighborhood residents gathered and collec-tively created a vision for thefuture of our community. The

vision was one full ofvitality, vigor and

vibrancy. Thisnew plan was

comprised of 150 objectives based on housing revitaliza-tion, economic development, family strengthening, educa-tion, neighborhood connection and leadership, educationand public safety. Before the Legacy Project, the neighbor-hood was well on its way to implement these changes;changes such as infrastructure and sewer improvements andothers efforts which had already leveraged $29 million ininvestments into the community.

Just as this year's annual report states: A “Key” Year forOpportunity. The Legacy Project offers opportunities, notjust for the center, but for the near eastside as a whole.Thisonce-in-a-lifetime opportunity will accelerate the thoughtfulplanning and work of this community-driven vision and plan.


What does the 2012 Super Bowl Legacy Project mean for our

neighborhood?

Before Indianapolis was selectedas the host city of the 2012Super Bowl, neighborhood residents gathered and collec-tively created a vision for thefuture of our community. The

vision was one full ofvitality, vigor and

vibrancy. Thisnew plan was

comprised of 150 objectives based on housing revitaliza-tion, economic development, family strengthening, educa-tion, neighborhood connection and leadership, educationand public safety. Before the Legacy Project, the neighbor-hood was well on its way to implement these changes;changes such as infrastructure and sewer improvements andothers efforts which had already leveraged $29 million ininvestments into the community.

Just as this year's annual report states: A “Key” Year forOpportunity. The Legacy Project offers opportunities, notjust for the center, but for the near eastside as a whole.Thisonce-in-a-lifetime opportunity will accelerate the thoughtfulplanning and work of this community-driven vision and plan.


With hard work, coupled with the excitement of the 2012Super Bowl, our community will build new relationships, gar-ner additional support and assistance which residents will beable to use to accomplish our plan. The link between thecommunity's overall goals and this opportunity is the prom-ise to create momentum which will positively impact ourneighborhood for decades to come.

This opportunity came about because neighborhood resi-dents came together first, created a strong vision, acted andthen made positive changes. My position as the center'sChief Executive Officer (CEO) came as a result of these

community development opportunities made possiblethrough the near eastside's quality of life plan. As CEO, center staff and I will be able to serve community residentsin a more meaningful and effective manner. I am proud toserve the community and work with you as we leverage thespotlight of the 2012 Super Bowl for the betterment of ourneighborhood. We have before us the opportunity to usethe excitement of a one day event, to transform our neighborhood forever.

Chief Executive Officer

. . . FOR OUR COMMUNITY

32units of housing will be used for long-term renters.

As a result of the quality of life plan, 18 apartmentunits will be used for community residents who have a goal of homeownership. 18

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Throughout 2009 individuals, families, foundations and businesses made contributions to the John H. Boner Community Center. These contri-butions and gifts made if possible to provide opportunities to those who needed assistance in our community. With continued support, thecenter is able to further it’s mission to help families and individuals become healthy, safe and thriving.


Good Samaritans ($50,000 & Above) 2012 Super Bowl Host CommitteeCICOA Aging & In-Home SolutionsCity of IndianapolisFederal Home Loan Bank of IndianapolisIndiana Department of EducationIndiana Housing and Community Development

AdministrationIndiana Department of Family and Social Services

AdministrationIndianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of the

Central Indiana Community FoundationIndianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership

Indianapolis Public Schools CorporationJPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Local Initiative Support CorporationLumina FoundationNina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustREALTOR Foundation/Metropolitan Indianapolis

Board of Realtor

Richard M. Fairbanks FoundationU.S. Department of EducationU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesU.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentU.S. Department of LaborU.S. Department of TransportationUnited Way of Central IndianaUnited Way of Central Indiana - Capital FundUnited Way of Central Indiana, Community

Emergency Assistance Fund

Philanthropists ($10,000 - $49,999) The Clowes Fund, Inc. Corporation for National and Community Service -

AmeriCorps State ProgramsDavid M. Cook FoundationGreater Indianapolis Progress CommitteeIndiana Center for Family, School & Community PartnershipsIndianapolis Retirement Home Fund of Central

Indiana Community Foundation

Key FoundationLilly Endowment, Inc. The Netherleigh FundRiley Children’s FoundationRuth Lilly FundSecond Helpings United Way of Central Indiana, American Reinvestment

and Recovery ActUnited Way of Central Indiana, Federal Emergency

Management AgencyUnited Way of Central Indiana, Tax SiteU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Department of JusticeU.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWomen’s Fund of Central Indiana, an affiliate of

Central Indiana Community Foundation

Benefactors ($1,000 - $9,999) Annie E. Casey FoundationAmerican Academy of Pediatrics








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A KEY YEAR FOR OPPORTUNITYAdvocates ($100 - 249)120 West-Market Fresh Grill Tom Abeel & Linda GilkersonArsenal Technical High SchoolAudrey’s PlaceMaribeth BaileyCurtis BaldwinMary K. Beattey Orion BellDeette BennettMelissa BentonJoe & Mary BowlingCarolyn BradburySharon BrashearsBreathe in Yoga StudioMelissa BrownWilliam A. BrownMildred CaldwellLinda J. CaseyCommunity Choice Federal

Credit UnionDavid CollinsMarcus Collins Photography

Tinna ConnerAnne M. DownsBecky DoyleFinancial FoundationsFranklin Central Christian ChurchRichard FredlandJeremy GarrettHanks Trail of GolfPatricia HatfieldCharles HeintzelmanJennett M. HillStephen & Joann HoskinsIndiana PacersIndianapolis ColtsCarla JamesAndrea JohnsonJS Reutz CaféBradly JustusAlan KempSherwyn KerboCarol LawMark & Anne McDanielJohn Oberlies

Olive Garden RestaurantPepper Construction CompanyMarie A. PickensMamon PowersJeff & Sandra SchroederRuth E. ShawMarilyn F. SchultzCarol & Ray SmithSilvia SpenceStritto Sign Art CompanyGreg L. TaylorJack & Betty TaylorPat TaylorDenna ThompsonMadonna TroutDori & Darrell UnsworthChristopher WardripAnthony Brian WelchUnited Way of Johnson County

Active Members ($50 -$99) 100 Black Men of IndianapolisBrent Aldrich

Dick & Carole AllenArtistic Skin Design & Body PiercingAV FramingTerri & Gratz BaileyLinda BlairBob & Rosie BlazekTom & Trina BruhnJenni CloudMyra Borshoff CookRonnie CooneyAmos Brown, Jr.Betty ChristopherJon & Amy Coolidge-HarshbargerCraven, Hoover, Blazek, P.C.Tom & Diana CreasserCheryl DarlandJeremy DrewBrian M. EdwardsFirst Friends ChurchSteve FountainRussell FurneyThe Great Frame UpGina Soo Golden

Eva GougeAnne Marie HanlonHeartland DistillersJane HenegerStacy HenleSally HerrholzAndrew M. HessJames HollandTammi HughesBetty Moore BrowningNancy MillerJohn & Beth MurphyJennifer J. McVeyBarbara McNamara & Frank WatsonLinda MatheisDorothy MackRichard G & Charlene S. LugarTessie & Kimball Lloyd-JonesKeep Indianapolis BeautifulL.A. CaféLeah JonesDavid Kingen

. . . THANKS TO YOU, OUR DONORS!

Halstead Architects Indiana Sports CorporationIndianapolis Coalition for Neighborhood

DevelopmentIndianapolis Power & Light CompanyIndiana Youth Institute, Inc. Irving S. Johnson Alwyn N. Johnson Family

Foundation, Inc.M&I BankManagement 2000Marian, Inc. Monarch BeverageNational City BankNational Council on AgingRJE Knoll Business InteriorsThe Whitsett Group, Inc.Social SolutionsState Farm InsuranceUnited Way of Central Indiana, Homeless

Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing

Guardians ($500 - $999) Cathy BickleSusan BondChef Sam BrownBose McKinney & Evans, LLPFinancial Center Federal Credit UnionLindsey & Glenn HeinIndianapolis Hebrew CongregationGareth KuhlL.A. Fitness, GlendaleLevy RestaurantMultiguard CorporationPowers & Sons Construction, LLC Red Line Graphics, Inc.Simons Bitzer & Associates, PCDenny & Lynn SmithJames & Lana TaylorThe Villa Inn

Patrons ($250 - $499) Jean AdamsAndersen ConstructionBarbara J. BitzerBradbury and Associates, Inc.City Securities, Corporation Sally A. Cook Community Addition Services of Indiana, Inc.Helene & Bob Cross Joy DayGreat Lakes Capital FundAngela HairstonKappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. - Zeta IOTA ChapterTerry J. KeuschK.P. Meiring CompanyHealthNet, Inc. Holy Cross Catholic ChurchIce Miller, LLPGus KontonickasKristi D. Kuhn

Lifetime PropertiesJennifer & Donovan Lofton Joseph & Lucy Matthews, IIIHeather McMullenThomas E. MeadeKevin D. MerriweatherREALTOR Foundation/Metropolitan

Indianapolis Board of RealtorNerz FamilyPort-to-Port ConsultingRiley Area Development CorporationRatio Architects, Inc.Damon RichardsRed Robin Gourmet BurgersRiley Area Development CorporationGregory L. SimonsStopover, Inc.Sara VanSlambrookJoe & Julie Whitsett

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. . . THANKS TO YOU, OUR DONORS!Immigrant Welcome Center, Inc.Indianapolis IceIndy Food Co-opSheila NeffNerz Walterman, P.C.Phoenix TheatreLaura Joyce RaderJulie Rhodes HendrixRunners ForumTracy SmithStatewide Medical ServicesJackie TurnerSusan VogtJenny WadsworthWellpoint Foundation Robbie WilliamsWoodruff Place Service Center, Inc.Wanda Wyatt

Active Members (up to $49) 106th Street GrillZach Adamson & Christian MosburgAmerican Family Insurance

Beth AmyVerrena AndersenJamie & Rich BennettRobert W. BibbMorris BloomerMary BoggsBarry & Carolyn BraunellerKaty J. BrettStephanie BurnerJames A. ButlerJames R. CannonChristopher John ChildsKathy CloseJoseph S. ColganJohn J. DayMark DayRussell J. DodgeDrifty's Sports PubPat DubachDustin EgginkTimothy J. EscueRosalie Ellen FisherTamara L. Fites

Fountain Square Theatre BuildingScott FrankGarrett Family John GoebesMichelle GoshertMarcella A. GreenTom HanifyBecky HardwickTim J. HarmonHat World, Inc. Jennifer HigginbothamDavid A. HillmanNancy Ellen HobsonWilliam R. HowellJohn A. HullBarbara J. IngelsJacqueline Johnson TurnerJosette JacksonCrystal JohnsonDarlene A. JohnsonJerry R. JonesPaul M. JonesLatonya Jordan

Annie & Kevin KernMichelle KerneyTammy J. KimmelDonald G. LarsonLisa LingleVerlan MajorDennis B. MannWill MarquezMass. Ave. PubKristin MaysSharon MendezMikes Express Car WashMiracle PlaceRichard & Constance MooreElizabeth OdleEileen O’KeefePalak PandyaJack D. PattersonMargaret QuarlesMegan C. RipleyRosemary RobertsonEmmalind B. RobletoKristi Rowe

Rebecca L. SchaferRuss SeilerSilver in the CityAmbrose Smith & Ian FraserMark W. SmithAmber StephensonMary StevensonShirley SwingleyJames TerryLeigh TivolDavid R. TownsendJoan C. Traub-MartinGeneva TravisDawn Marie TurnerPamela K. VanmeterChonda WatfordAndrew B. WhitehurstMary Elizabeth WilhiteAlison Wiswasser










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ANNUAL REPORT - jhbcc.orgjhbcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/2009-Annual-Report.pdfElizabeth Malone, Executive Director of Stopover James Taylor, Chief Executive Officer Regina Trout,