Thrive Alliance

2013 Annual Report July 2012 – June 2013

Dear Friends,

Last year marked a historic change in our organization—Aging and Community Services and Housing Partnerships, Inc. officially changed our name to Thrive Alliance. A name change may not seem like much. You might even argue that it is just a different label on the same employees and the same services we had before. But when you have the chance to select a new name, it really is a big deal. Our name is our identity, our philosophy. We wanted it to be strong, but honest. We wanted it to be memorable, so people would know where to turn. We wanted it to reflect not only who we are, but also who we want to be. We wanted it to inspire us to work better every day. We wanted it to be both a promise of what we deliver to our clients, and a commitment on how we deliver on that promise. It took several months of discussions before we settled on Thrive Alliance. Honestly, it took a little time for the name to grow on us, but the more often we say it, the better it sounds. It’s what you get. It’s how we bring it on. And speaking of “bringing it on”—what a year of challenges! We sustained significant state and federal budget cuts, with more to come. The Affordable Care Act, and changes to Medicaid, Medicare, and state funding programs, are turning our funding systems upside down. We need different skills to operate the agency and deliver our services than the ones we’ve been using. Although the economy is growing—slowly—out of the Great Recession, many people of all ages still feel stuck financially. Add together the effects of the Great Recession and increasing numbers of baby boomers hitting age 60, and you get a fast-growing client group and fast-shrinking funding for the foreseeable future. We can’t balance those forces just by tweaking the programs we have now. Thrive. That’s what we promise to deliver. Letting our programs shrink as the dollars go down is simply not an option. Alliance. That’s how we say we’re going to do it. Simply delivering our services without deeper connections with our clients and other community resources is no longer an option either. So if “Thrive Alliance” is not just a different label, what can you expect to see from us?

More focus on our clients—sharper conversations around needs vs. wants, more reliance on their own resources first, and better support for their caregivers;

More focus on our communities—helping them weather public funding cuts and build on their strengths to grow their capacity to support their residents;

Higher standards for our services—every program reviewed regularly for ways to improve service quality, and be redesigned if needed;

Higher standards for ourselves—heavy investment in staff development so we can grow into the requirements of the new post-Great Recession world we all live in.

We accept all these challenges with optimism, and look forward to working as allies to meet them. Mark Lindenlaub, Executive Director

Impacting Lives and Communities

Meals for Better Living

What good is a meal? Survey results show that 57% of the congregate lunch site participants reported their nutrition has improved since coming to the sites and 49% reported their overall health has improved. Of the congregate participants, 30% reported the meal they eat at the site is the only meal they eat and 50% reported they eat alone when they do not attend the site. Of the homebound participants surveyed, 82% reported their nutrition has improved since they started receiving the meals. 37% reported that the delivered meal is the only meal they eat, and 65% say the meal delivery person is the only one they see on most days. 59% of homebound participants reported they would not be living in their own home if they did not receive the delivered meal, and an additional 33% were not sure.

Ramps to Freedom

This year, Ramps to Freedom was blessed with generous grant funding to build accessibility ramps for persons in need of safe access into and out of their homes. The Wednesday Crew volunteers enthusiastically accepted that challenge and built 15 ramps! The results of their efforts are far greater than could have ever been anticipated, once again demonstrating the power of a few dedicated, caring people to make a significant difference in the lives of others and impact on their communities.

Access Brown County

Access Brown County reported another busy year of providing transportation to Brown County residents. Specialized medical trips increased significantly with the service extended to dialysis patients, resulting in increased requests to travel to hospitals in Columbus, Bloomington, and Franklin.

Cambridge Square Apartments

After 3 ½ years of planning, the $8.5 million renovation of Cambridge Square Apartments was finished in August of 2013! The Grand Re-Opening was held on August 28, 2013. The 70 apartments were fully renovated inside and out, including adding patios or decks, laminated wood and ceramic tile flooring, energy efficient appliances, and double thermal windows. A new Community Room was added to the office. Other improvements include new walks, new pavement throughout, new landscaping, a new accessible playground, and seating areas. There is also a Client Services Representative working with residents to help them set and meet family goals. We are excited to have played a part in redefining Cambridge Square as a community of expanded opportunities for residents.

Renovation of the outside of the apartments Renovation of the kitchens

2013 Highlights

Our Aging and Disability Resource Center, devoted to addressing issues confronting older adults and persons with disabilities, received 4,191 contacts.

38 family caregivers were provided assistance to enable them to maintain their health and strength

while caring for vulnerable family members.

Meals for Better Living served 122,466 meals to 1,482 unduplicated clients at our nutrition sites and through our home delivered meals program.

78 individuals participated in evidence based wellness programs.

30,840 pounds of Gleaners’ food boxes were distributed to low income seniors.

Our community volunteers provided over 4,762 hours of service to our clients, helping them to live with dignity and independence.

922 adults received legal assistance through our Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.

Our Community Medication Assistance Program accessed $774,112 in prescription medication for 703 clients with chronic conditions and $26,412.47 in emergency medications for 373 clients.

94 Foster Grandparents volunteered 71,002 hours helping 752 students improve academically

and socially.

This year, more than 2,499 trips were provided by Access Brown County covering 46,337 miles.

1,963 children at risk for developmental disabilities received direct services from First Steps South East Early Intervention throughout 18 counties.

Our Housing Department had 44 volunteers contribute over 1,240 hours of their time to learn about the affordable housing needs in our community.

Our Housing Department purchased and renovated 70 apartments at Cambridge Square and is in the process of purchasing 3 houses located between 9th and 11th Streets in Columbus, Indiana.

Our Ramps to Freedom project built 15 removable and reusable access ramps for residents

throughout our five county service area.

25 Foster Grandparents went to

Louisville Slugger Museum on the annual Foster Grandparent trip, designed to reward and thank them for their service.

Financial Activities

Financial Statement

July 1, 2012 ─ June 30, 2013

Revenue and Support:

Federal Government $ 3,670,658

State Government

1,174,969

Local & Other Income

1,524,550

Total Revenue and Support:

6,370,177

Expenses:

In-Home Services

2,017,180

Nutrition

600,330

Community Services

3,077,104

General Administration

597,638

Total Expenses:

6,292,252

Change in Net Assets

77,925

Capital Purchases

0

Net Income: $ 77,925

*Unaudited

In-Kind Contributions

Meal Programs $ 89,198

Preventative Health

229

Family Caregiver

52,173

Transportation

3,309

Recreation

122,638

Adult Day Care

114,282

Guardianship

21,530

Foster Grandparent

30,407

Administration

22,418

Total

$ 456,184

Many of our programs and services

require in-kind contributions for financial support. We recognize and appreciate our donors who help us

successfully improve lives and communities. If you wish to support our

efforts, call (812) 372-6918 or visit www.thrive-alliance.org.

Federal Government State Government Local & Other Income

Revenues Expenses

In-Home Services

Nutrition

Community

General Administration

Advisory Council Bartholomew County

Chris Forbes Katherine Gilliam

Bob Pitman Priscilla Scalf

Janeo Shannon Helen Ward

Brown County Floyd Crouse Joanne Day Sharon Kirts Virginia Perry

Jim Smith

Decatur County Jan Bartels Trudi Lewis Barb Manus

Nancy Newby Diana Robbins

Jerry Schwendenmann Belva Stapp

Jackson County Doris Kovener

Cora Lucas Mary Rose Libby Sage Sue Walther

Jennings County Sue Collins

Vanessa Craig Wade Eaglin

Michael Eastman Frieda Smith Sandy Vance

Board of Directors

ACS Board of Directors

Bartholomew County Kevin J. McCracken, Vice President

Nita Whaley

Decatur County June Ryle, Treasurer

Lynda Smith, Secretary

Jackson County Michael Hogg, President

Jennings County Kathryn Johnson

John Clerkin

HPI Board of Directors

Client Representatives Kay Boas

Joe Harpring Michael McIver, Chairman

At-Large Representatives Jennifer Gilley, Vice Chairman

Chris Jacobi, Treasurer John Stang

Church Representatives Dave Stehouwer, Secretary

Asbury United Methodist

Support us and learn more at www.thrive-alliance.org

812-372-6918 866-644-6407

1531 13th Street, Suite G900 Columbus, IN 47201

All services provided are without regard to sex, race, color, religion,

national origin, ancestry or disability.

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