by Moriah

Making a Change in the World

I lived at Brookview with my mom and brother for about a year and continued to participate in their youth development programs aft er moving into permanent housing.

I am now a senior at John D. O’Bryant High School taking AP calculus. My goal is to stay on the honor roll and enter college. My college choice is University of MA Dartmouth to study Bioengineering. Bioengineering is a proud fi eld always changing because there are so many problems that people suff er from that may be helped by technology.

I have participated in N.J.R.O.T.C. and girls soccer. I work at the Gap and I tutor fi rst grade students with writing and reading. I am taking a newly created class called World

Cultures. World Cultures is interesting because we discuss major world problems such as poverty and inequality. In this class I was given the opportunity to go to Harvard University and work with other students. Besides just discussion, we wanted to take real action and be part of the solution. So we decided to team up with Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans

during spring break, to help those aff ected by Hurricane Katrina and help build homes for some of the many victims.

Spring 2014

ANNUAL REPORT

MissionEstablished in 1990, our mission is to help homeless and at risk families learn the skills necessary to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. We fi ght to ensure both moms and kids succeed and thrive. We are guided by possibilities not limitations.

Inside this Issue

• Making a Change

• Red Sox Scholar

• Santander Pays It Forward

• Th e Links LEGOs Challenge

• Wentworth Institute: Tech 4 Teens

• Tech Goes Home

• Council on Alcoholism

www.BrookviewHouse.org

2 Brookview StreetDorchester, MA 02124

(617) 265-2965

All of these experiences will help me in my future and help me stay focused on making a

change in the world

Your support transforms lives.

Invest in mothers and children!

Diane P. -- Moriah’s Mom, Role Model & Advocate for Families

‘Santander is You’ WeekPaying it Forward More than 30 volunteers from Santander teamed up with YouthBuild Boston at Brookview to pay it forward. Led by Sonia Alleyne, VP & New England Regional Manager for Community Reinvestment, the team built planters for our pizza garden, benches for outdoor seating and repaired railings and stairs.

Th ey also painted living rooms and decorated bedrooms with matching bed sets and curtains. “� ank you, thank you. My room is sooo beautiful,” exclaimed Yaniri when she arrived home from school.

Carole Allen Scannell

Our Impact FY2013

270Children & Youth

Participated in Programs and Services

95%Of Students were Promoted to

Next Grade

105Moms Participated in Services

71%Moved into Permanent Housing

President’s MessageTh anks to the commitment of our loyal and generous supporters, Brookview continues to excel at providing expert programs and services that help moms and kids transform their lives.

Together, we off er an alternative solution to traditional shelters and motels.

We are steadfast in our eff orts to provide a ‘whole-family’ model with the highest quality programs, services and facilities. You are making real change possible!

Brookview has fl ourished because of our strong partnerships with individuals, business leaders, academia, government, and community service organizations. We all share a passion for Brookview families and the journey we are taking together.

You give moms and children the opportunity to learn from volunteers, mentors and real-world models of success. You stand as examples of what they can become. While we have achieved a great deal together, there is much more to do.

Th e fi ght to end family home-lessness is at its most critical stage yet.

According to HUD, MA saw the 5th highest increase in homelessness among all states between 2012–2013.

I know that together, we can reverse this trend. Please share this annual report and encourage your family, friends and colleagues to become active participants in ending family homelessness.

We thank you for your support and encouragement.

Sincerely,

4,500 Families Live in MA Emergency

Assistance Shelter

Whole families, whole

communities benefit.

The Links LEGO Challenge Developing Future Scientists and EngineersOn Friday aft ernoons, youth in the Brookview aft er school program gather to explore their creativity and learn through play.

“We are preparing them with 21st century learning skills”, stated Michele Bingham, who is the instructor and a member of the Links. “Th ey use math and science skills – without even realizing it -- to build bridges and buildings and more. Hands-on learning experiences using tools like LEGOs is proven to increase student engagement and attention levels and improve learning.”

Th e Middlesex County Chapter of the Links, commit their time, talent and treasure and make it possible for Brookview youth to improve their skills.

TOTAL

ASSETSCURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and Cash Equivalents 325,185

Accounts and grants receivable 114,173

Current portion of due from affi liate 20,000

Prepaid Expenses 11,914

Total current assets 471,272

DUE FROM AFFILIATE, net of discount 93,916

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of

accumulated depreciation 1,942,490

Total assets 2,507,678

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSCURRENT LIABILITIES:

Current portion of notes payable 28,791

Accounts payable and accrued expenses 62,305

Total current liabilities 91,096

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - DEVELOPMENT

60,260

NOTES PAYABLE, net of current portion 541,474

DUE TO AFFILIATE 4,102

CONTINGENT NOTES PAYABLE 541,017

Total liabilities 1,237,949

NET ASSETS:

Unrestricted -

Operating 371,449

Property and equipment 770,948

Temporarily restricted -

Time and purpose 127,332

Total net assets 1,269,729

Total liabilities and net assets 2,507,678

TOTAL

REVENUES AND SUPPORT Contract revenue 988,349

Grants and contributions 276,537

Program fees and other 49,576

In-kind donations 172,632

Net assets released from restrictions-

Total revenue and support 1,487,094

OPERATING EXPENSES Transitional Housing 300,683

Adult / Parent Development 506,074

Youth Development 382,347

Management and General 153,555

Fundraising 105,600

Total operating expenses 1,448,259

Changes in net assets from operations 38,835

NON-OPERATING REVENUE

In-kind donations - capital 0

NET ASSETS, beginning of year 1,230,894

NET ASSETS, end of year 1,269,729

FY2013 Expenditures

Program services 82%

Administration 11%

Fundraising 7%

Boston Council on Alcoholism Grant Youth, Family and Community Benefi tTwo thirds of high school age students who drink do so to the point of intoxication. (NIAAA, CDC)

“We want teens to know what really happens when you drink too much alcohol,” said Elosko Brown, a member of the Brookview Teen Visionaries program. “And we want them to ask for help if they need it”. Funding from the Greater

Boston Council on Alcoholism (GBCOA) supports Brookview teens in raising awareness and in their eff orts to prevent youth from falling victim to alcohol abuse. Teen Visionaries lead the program, design and distribute informational brochures, and facilitate workshops at community centers and schools.

Th e peer to peer model is a proven best practice. According to GBCOA, programs like this have a ripple eff ect. Whole families and whole communities benefi t.

Balance Sheet Statement of Activities

cont’d on page 6

You make it possible for the moms and children of Brookview to achieve their dreams. Thank You for your generosity.

Grants & Contributions FOR THE PERIOD 5/1/2013 - 2/28/2014INDIVIDUAL/SMALL GROUP DONORS

Kenneth AbramsMargaret Adams Alain AkasaHenry AllenCarole Allen Scannell Nancy Allen Scannell Anonymous Claudia Bell Bethel AME Church Anselm Blumer Michael Boudens Edward Bousa Melinda Brown Michael BrownCharles St AME Church Candace Clampitt Judith Clark Cynthia Clarke Deborah Collins-Gousby Roxann Cooke June Cooper Leslie Corin-Ash Donna Cramer Judith Cranna Julie & Sean DaltonMegan DaltonRich & Pat Dalton Alice DanielAndrew Davis Claudine Donikian Rebecca Dusceau Martha Fowlkes & Frank EgloffHollis French III Todd Fry Gisele Garraway Ross & Anne Gelbspan Andrea Geyling Joyce & Roland Gibson Brian Glynn Nora Goldberg Saul & Adele Goldberg Steve GoldbergRandy GoodmanLydia Griffith Andrew Grossi Kristen HarolLucia Henderson Ruth Hines Debra Horne-BrambleClemon Howell Deborah Hughes Jean Hynes Mayisha Jacobs Richard JeffersonEric Johnson Judith Johnson Catherine Joseph Cynthia Joseph Jocelyn Joseph

Minnie Park Joung Shrikant KaleDiana Kelly Anita Killian Peggy Kutcher Alexander Lamont II Scott & Hanne Larson Kathleen A. Ledoux Scott M Lopez Veronica Lytle Maria Maffei Eileen Marks Richard A. Marks Lucinda Marrs Michele Martin John & Martha McManamy Scot & Lorraine Miller Framlin H Moore & Nancy SMatthew MoorePatricia Murphy Robert & Phyllis Murphy Robert Murphy, Jr. Maura Neeley Nolizwe NondabulaNancy Norman Harriet & Robert Noyes Parish of the Epiphany Djuna PerkinsRebecca Pierce Barbara Porter Michael Price Kate ReynoldsMargaret Roll Jamie Adam Rome Raquel Rosenblatt Micheal & Naomi RosenfeldBing ShawValerie Shey Ellen Simons via TBF Stephanie Simpson-White South Quincy Social Club Michael StackAdam Strong Brendan Swords Amy TrainorPerry TraquinaKristin TrauernichtJanet Van Zandt Betsy Walsh Sandra Warren Dorla White-Simpson William Whitney Carolyn WilkinsRobert Wolff

FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONSAHOLD Financial ServicesAnonymousBank of America

Boston Community Capital Boston Private Bank Casa Myrna Cindy & Rubin Gruber FundClipper Ship FoundationDeborah Munroe Noonan Memorial FundEastern Bank Fontbonne Academy Forest FoundationHestia Fund Isaacson Miller, Inc. JE&ZB Butler Foundation John Hancock Life InsuranceLoel & Arthur Poor Ludcke Foundation Mass Port Authority Middlesex County Chapter of The Links, Inc.One World Boston, Inc. Partners HealthCare SystemRFK Children’s Action CorpSantander Bank Small Can Be Big Steward Health Care SystemSun Life Financial The Boston FoundationThe Doe Family Foundation The Janus Foundation TJX Foundation, Inc. Youth Build Boston, Inc.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORTCity of Boston - Department of Neighborhood DevelopmentCity of Boston - EDIC / Jobs & Community ServicesCommunity Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC)Federal Food Program through the City of BostonMassachusetts Department of Early Education & CareMassachusetts Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentMassachusetts Department of Public HealthU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

IN-KIND SUPPORT-INDIVIDUALSTiberius AlbertLisa AldelnourCarole Allen ScannellSonia L AlleynePat ArenaJanet Axelrod

Scott BaldelliDerrick BarnettTyriq BigotRizel Bobb-SempleRizpah Bobb-SempleMartha Jane BradfordRodney BrownCarlos BurksKevin CambraGina CanzaterLinda CarlevaleVictoria Carlo-CarsonSarick CelicianSusan ChanceMike ChavezYvonne ClarkeJeannine CookRev. June R. CooperMichele Courton BrownBarbara CouzensDonna CramerRev. Brandon CrowleyJonathan CruzJulie & Sean DaltonGeorge & Ceronne DalyAnne DauchyAndy DavisPage DeGregorioLeah DePrizioYvonne DesmondLaura DesrochersMonica DeVanceJoseph DiazAndre DockeryClaudine DonikianShamieka DunnAna Eder-MullhaneKendale EdwardsEleanor ElkinCharlotte EnnenPriscilla FlintAndrea Geyling Brian GlynnChristine GlynnJack S. GoldsteinRandy H. GoodmanErin GoodyearShaquana GormanSancia GrimesFrances K. GrossmanRev. Ray HammondNatalie HedlundErika HendricksAlicia HighBrittney HighRichard HinesGreg HoughtonMichele HoudekDeborah HughesVivian Hughes

PARTNERSHIPS WITH A LASTING IMPACT“Support and love helped me get through my hard times”

Wentworth Institute of TechnologyTech 4 Teens Brittany Wilson-Guillermo, a senior mechanical engineering major at Wentworth, is the leader behind the planning and execution of the Brookview Teen Center renovations project. Brittany volunteered with Brookview as student coordinator for an Alternative Spring Break trip in 2012, but her connection to the organization began by helping her mother teach sewing classes to the residents.

Wentworth Institute of Technology Center for Community and Learning Partnerships draws on student abilities to lead projects and apply skills while developing community relationships with a lasting impact.

Th e Brookview project will redesign and renovate the teen center to create a welcoming, safe environment not only for youth, but also to facilitate a supportive, stable community for women and families to become self-suffi cient.

In addition to the renovations, Wentworth will extend the initiative through consistent replenishing of donated technology and additional physical improvements as needed.

Students, supported by the Center staff , will continue to expand the relationship with Brookview through tutoring and mentoring partnerships, admissions tours, and other outreach with the youth in residence.

Red Sox Scholars Class of 2013Brookview Tween Inducted

Shakyra Lewis is 12, a seventh grader at Boston Latin Academy, academically talented, sings alto in her school choir and aims to be a Pediatrician.

Shakyra attended the youth development program at Brookview and despite her busy schedule, continues as an active member of Girls Group.

Girls group is offi cially titled ‘Self-suffi cient Girls to Self-suffi cient Women” and all who meet Shakyra know that she is well on her way.

Th e Boston Red Sox and the Red Sox Foundation introduced the Scholars Class of 2013 in a pre-game ceremony at Fenway Park. Th is year marks the 10th Anniversary of the program, which is presented by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). Th e program provides scholarships and mentoring for academically talented, fi nancially challenged middle school students from Boston Public Schools. Each year, BIDMC provides volunteers to serve as “Medical Champions”.

Brookview Designated ‘Tech Goes Home’ Training SiteFinding Housing & Jobs OnlineHow does a homeless family apply for housing or a job when applications are online and they don’t have access to the internet? How do they communicate with their child’s school when they don’t have an e-mail account?

“46% of low-income families adopted broadband at home compared with over 90% of higher income families”. -TGH

By designating Brookview House as a training site, Deb Socia, Executive Director of Tech Goes Home made it possible for homeless and low-income women to access the internet and improve their lives. Tech Goes Home, founded in 2000, is a national award-winning initiative providing under-served residents the opportunity, tools, education, and access required for 21st century skills development. With the support and backing of the city of Boston, Tech Goes Home serves the most vulnerable populations.

Tania, a former resident of Brookview, facilitates introductory courses – in English and Spanish. Participants receive 15 hours of free, hands-on technology and online resource instruction. Tutorials focus on how to fi nd a job online, apply for housing, secure a professional email, access your child’s school attendance and grades, and fi nd family resources. Upon completion, participants can purchase a new computer for $50.

Donated technology, physical improvements, tutoring, mentoring and other outreach with the youth in residence.

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Board of Directors

Carole Allen Scannell, PresidentKathy Ledoux, TreasurerDjuna Perkins, ClerkClaudine DonikianNolizwe Nondabula

Jean HumberKimmie Jackson Jesse JeterMichelle JonesSelina JohnsonToni JonesCatherine JosephYanni JulienJamie KingMargaret KiwanukaDiana KorsenikDavid KupfermanPeggy KutcherTimothy LaimeMel LambertPatrick LarnageKathleen LedouxAshley LeeJeannie LindheimKathleen McAdamsKristen McCormackBonnie McCulloughElizabeth McDonnellShan Mohammed MDBrian MoonMatthew MooreDani MonroeJennifer MussoJohn Nagle

Karla NicholsonNolizwe NondabulaDanny OrtizDjuna PerkinsEileen Pogson-MaynardLinda PowersPaula PriceCaitlin QuigleyPatricia RackowskiDr. Omar ReidLorna RitzCorey RobertsonStephanie RobinsonVictor RodneyCora RothTatiana RoulinGloria SaddlerJonathan SanchezAmy Sayre WisemanJoanne SchindlerEster Serra LuqueMarcus SeverinoRonald ShelburneRobin ShorJarrett SmithPrilla Smith BrackettCharlotte SpinkstonYoffique StapeltonJohn Stockwell

Thank You! -- (continued from page 4)

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