2014 - 2015

ANNUAL REPORT

Warren County Community Services, Inc.

2014 - 2015

I’m honored to present the 2014 WCCS Annual Report.

As the new WCCS CEO/Executive Director, I am proud to talk about the many amazing programs and services that WCCS offers. From the youngest to the oldest in Warren County, WCCS programs focus on helping people better themselves and their situations.

Our Head Start programs ready preschoolers to be successful beginning in Kindergarten and beyond. Studies show that the most formative years are those below age five; investment in our youngsters pay tremendous dividends in making the children in our program successful throughout their school and post-school careers.

The WCCS STEP Toward Employment Program gives job seekers the skills, confidence and organization needed to make participants successful in obtaining new careers.

WCCS Senior Services include Meals on Wheels™, Medical and Non-medical Transportation, Subsidized Senior Housing, Elderly Services, the 741 Center, RSVP Volunteers, and more.

By improving peoples’ situations, we better our community as a whole. Every citizen in Warren County is directly or indirectly affected in a positive way by the services we provide. Stronger individuals equal a stronger com-munity.

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We’re strengthening our relationships in the community and building alliances with the private and public sector. We’re actively building our community identity by connecting the programs we offer to our WCCS brand. It is through awareness and support of the community that we will continue to grow our agency. The generosity of the community is needed to sustain and grow our outstanding services.

We have many challenges ahead. By collaborating with a talented staff, community leaders and all stakeholders, we will tackle the challenges one-by-one. We will continue to vigorously move forward in providing the leadership and support that Warren County citizens deserve.

Our mission is clear and our vision is vast. Together we will continue to endure in strengthening the “Fabric of our Community” and to build the foundation upon which Warren County thrives.

Sincerely,

Eugene B. RoseCEO/Executive Director

A Message From Our Executive Director

2015 WCCS Board of Trustees

The WCCS Board of Trustees serves as the chief corporate governing body of the agency.

Jack Collopy, LebanonChairman

Bob Alexander, CarlisleVice-Chairman

Kathy Michelich, LebanonSecretary

Linda Oda, LebanonTreasurer

John Rost, LebanonVice Treasurer

Tom Ariss, Lebanon

Madelyn Coons, Waynesville

Ron Diver, Franklin

Ben Dotson, Morrow

Margaret Dunn, Lebanon

Martin Hubbell, Lebanon

Dr. Don Juszczyk, Lebanon

Bill Madison, South Lebanon

Charlotte Senn, Lebanon

Anita Scott Jones, Middletown

Sandy Smoot, Cincinnati

Transforming LivesMeals on Wheels™ delivered 246,176 meals serving approximately 850 clients per day.

Senior Transportation provided 5,920 trips to and from doctors, clinics, therapy treatments, and other medical needs.

Supportive Services provided over 43,680 pounds of food and almost 2,500 pounds of cheese to low income seniors.

The “Step Toward Employment Program” (STEP) assisted 68 job seekers, 44 of whom obtained employment.

Supportive Services saved clients a total of $321,913.

The Senior Nutrition Program prepared and served 272,122 meals for homebound seniors and five dining centers.

RSVP volunteers saved $459,416 for community organizations.

645 volunteers assisted WCCS with helping those in greatest need.

Head Start and Early Head Start provided school readiness services to 420 children.

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Sharing Our SuccessStep Toward Employment Program (STEP) brought the Dress for Success Mobile Unit to WCCS four times, outfitting 52 women.

The RSVP Volunteer Program celebrated it’s 40 Year Anniversary as part of the Warren County community.

WCCS received a $1.7 million grant from the Federal Administration for Youth and Families to improve the quality of child care for income eligible infants and toddlers in partnership with six existing child care centers in Warren County.

WCCS teamed up again with WCPO-TV9 and Kroger collecting toys for Christmas presents provided to Early Learning Center children.

Grants from the Grainger Foundation, the Darden Restaurant Foundation, and the Ohio Business & Professional Women’s Retirement Foundation provided funds for farmer’s markets in WCCS senior housing sites for low income seniors.

The Lebanon Early Learning Center participated in a new partnership with Lebanon City Schools called PEERnet to support teachers with best practice instruction in early literacy.

Step Toward Employment Program (STEP) received a grant from CareSource for $5000 to provide “Get Healthy, Get Employed” tool kits to assist clients with job hunting.

The 741 Center hosted The Longest Day June 21 to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and to raise money for Alzheimer’s research and services.

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Touching the Need

ydia, a native of China, resides at WCCS Station Hill Apartments in Lebanon. She has been living

in the US as a citizen for over 30 years.

Lydia, was both Professor and Dean of Mathematics at the Shanghai University in China. She has a great sense of humor and shares, “My students loved me because I would joke with them. They did not sleep in class.” She completed her Masters in Mathematics at the University of Eastern Illinois and shared her vast knowledge as a teachers assistant here in the states.

A Journey to Success

hirteen years ago Linda was a single mother and homeless, living in a local shelter, jobless, with no transportation. The future looked grim.

Linda was placed at WCCS through a county work program and acquired a car through a local program to get to work and the grocery. After four months she accepted a position at WCCS and the rest is history.

Today Linda is able to pay rent on a lovely place for herself and her daughter. Since July of 2011, Linda attended Fortis College in Centerville. In April of 2014, she graduated with High Honors “Suma Cum Laude”, a 3.90 G.P.A, receiving her Associates Degree in Applied Science!

“Last year, I was able to buy my first good used car! What a great day that was! I have come a long way and look forward to a brighter future all because people helped me when I needed it most.”

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Although independent with a great spirit and en-thusiastic attitude, Lydia has started to notice some aging changes at age 88. She is no longer able to cook for herself and receives congregate meals, Meals on Wheels™, and her family to maintain a healthy diet.

“Mom loves people and enjoys the daily social interaction and lunch with the other residents.”- Lydia’s daughter, Jean

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Our 2014 Supporters & DonorsWCCS extends its sincere appreciation to the following individuals, families, foundations, organizations, and businesses for their contributions and generosity from January 1 - December 31, 2014. Your support has had an immediate and positive impact on children, families, seniors, and other individuals living right here in Warren County.

Business, Organization & Government SupportersAAA Allied GroupAcapulco Authentic Mexican Restaurant-LebanonA Kneaded MassageAnonymous DonorsAppro RX, LLC Area Progress Council of Warren CountyAretz Designs Uniquely YoursBaysore’s Flower ShopBella Vino MerchantsBerninger’s Trees and WreathsBern’s Garden Center & LandscapingB’Lewie Salon and Day SpaBob Pulte ChevroletBob Sumerel Tire and ServiceBradford Renaissance PortraitsBrant’s HardwareBravo’sBreakfast Club CaféBroadway Financial SolutionsBrower Insurance AgencyBryan’s Family PharmacyBT Graphics

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Summary Of Agency Grants And Funding For Year Ending 12/31/14

Agency Amount Early Learning CentersHealth and Human Services $2,351,099.00 27.19%United Way $27,169.00 0.31%Ohio Dept of Education - USDA $109,236.00 1.26%Ohio Dept of Job & Family Services $80,210.00 0.93%Ohio Dept of Care Resources & Referral $21,419.00 0.25%Local Funding and Donations $601,809.00 6.96%

Total: $3,190,942.00 36.90% Family ServicesCommunity Action Partnership $144,652.00 1.67%United Way $31,528.00 0.36%Local Funding and Donations $69,028.00 0.80%

Total: $245,208.00 2.84%Home Energy AssistanceOhio Development Services Agency $675,720.00 7.81%Duke Energy $23,412.00 0.27%

Total: $699,132.00 8.08%Senior ServicesCouncil on Aging of SW Ohio (1) $3,769,822.00 43.60%Housing and Urban Development $456,737.00 5.28%United Way $55,470.00 0.64%Corporation for National Service $51,560.00 0.60%Local Funding and Donations $178,447.00 2.06%

Total $4,512,036.00 52.18%

Total Agency Funding $8,647,318.00 100.00%

(1): Includes Funding from Warren County Elderly Services Program Levy

What Does Your Funding Do? How 2014 Funds Were Apportioned

Agency Funding Total: $8,647,318.00

Early Learning Centers $3,190,942.00

Family Services$245,208.00

Home Energy Assistance$699,132.00

Senior Services$4,512,036.00

Administration and Funding $746,337.00

Program Services $7,900,981.00

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CareSourceCedar City Flowers-LebanonCedarview and Cedars of LebanonChapelo’s PhotographyCincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually ImpairedCincinnati BalletCincinnati BengalsCincinnati Museum CenterCinicinnati RedsCobblestone Community ChurchColgateColony Square 7 CinemasCorporate Marketing - Al & Mari Lee Schwarzwalder CostcoCountryside YMCACrayons to ComputersCreech’s Lawn and Landscape Garden CenterCrossroads Hospice of DaytonDarden Restaurant FoundationDavidson’s JewelersDayton DragonsDayton FoundationDenise’s Animal HouseDickerson Distributing CompanyDominos PizzaDorothy Lane MarketDuke EnergyEarly Learning Center ChildrenElemental OmEllenbee Leggett CompanyExotic Art and AntiquesFast Enterprises of LebanonFlavor’s EateryFour Paws Animal Hospital - RJ ColemanFranklin Band BoostersFranklin-Springboro Public LibraryFranklin Township of Warren CountyFriesinger’s Chocolates-SpringboroFrisch’s Big Boy-Gilbert Avenue OfficeGentle Breeze Hot Air Balloon CompanyGhent Manufacturing Global Performance CoachingGold-En-GiftsGolden Lamb InnGold Star Chile-LebanonGreen Country MarketGreentree Golf Club

Hair N Now Salon & Day SpaHarmon Golf ClubHawthorne Glen Retirement LivingHeatherwoode Golf ClubHelping Hands HealthcareHenderson Turf Farm, Inc.Heritage at Miami Bluffs (HMB) Men’s ClubHome Care by Black StoneHoney Sweetie AcresHospice of Butler & Warren CountiesIron’s Fruit FarmJump Stop SafariKiwanis Club of MasonKohl’s-South LebanonKroger-LebanonKroger-Liberty WayKrohn’s ConservatoryLa CremaLCNB National BankLebanon FordLebanon Optimist ClubLebanon Symphony Orchestra & ChoirLiberty Western-LebanonLloyd, Darner, Guenther & EllisLM&M RailroadMacy’s, Inc.Margaret Fine Art & Design-Margaret CourtneyMason Family Pet HospitalMcDonalds-LebanonMiami Valley GamingMimi’s CaféMinute Man Press-LebanonMontgomery InnMore Than Fitness-Anita Burton HeckMount Pleasant Retirement VillageMy School Family/Larry SlocumNatorp’s NurseryNeon TheaterNewport AquariumOhio Business and Professional Women’s Retirement FoundationOh SuzannaOtterbein-Lebanon Methodist ChurchOtterbein Senior Lifestyle ChoicesPicture ThisPlum Natural Soap CompanyPortraits by Lisa MatthewsPremier Health Partners - Atrium Medical Center

Procter & GambleProvident Travel-CincinnatiRackett Enterprise LLCRevelation ChiropracticRhodes-Warden Insurance AgencyRLK ImagineeringRomar ManagementRose and RemingtonRoyce Café & Coffee HouseRussell’s Auto RepairSalon 757 Designer-Cindi NeaseSaxy Melon BandScholasticSerenity Salon and SpaSeven Hills CoffeeShaker Run Golf ClubSharp Business SystemsSimpkins/Foley Insurance AssociatesSinclair Community CollegeSkyline Chili-LebanonSpaeth Farm MarketSteppin’ Up DancewearStewart’s Aircraft ServiceStone House Tavern and RestaurantTesterman DentalThe Beach WaterparkThe Donut ShopThe Farmers State BankThe Greater Cincinnati FoundationThe JK Muerer CorporationThe Lebanon Grand Opry HouseThe Mad PotterThe Medicine ShoppeThe Old Bag of Nails PubThe One Hair Salon and SpaThe Patriot Steakhouse & TavernThe Spicy Olive-West ChesterTramonte & SonsUnited Way of Warren CountyVJS Fitness - Valerie ShahVictoria Theater AssociationVillage Ice Cream Parlor and RestaurantVillage Wine CellarsWalgreens-LebanonWalmart-LebanonWalt Luti TireWarren County FoundationWarren County Historical SocietyWarren County Group LLC

WCPO Channel 9Wendy’s-LebanonWhit’s Frozen CustardWright State University

Community SupportersMichele AbramsLaurie Fitzgerald AlthausOla AshrafKaren BadenbenderJohn BartosNicole BraxxAmy BrewerHelen & Lawrence BuddEugene BurnettSharon BurnettMargaret CallahanMadelyn CoonsCarol DonovanDon EberhardRichard EspositaMary Catherine FallerJames FergusonNancy FieldsShirley FilippiFrances GilbertJudy GlennRobert GoodrichE.M. GouldMarlene Guth Gressly, Attorney at LawElizabeth GullyN. R. GuthMarsha HashPaul HasselbringJudy HatterAnita Burton HeckRichard HillNancy HoleNelson HornGarry HuysseClara JacksonJohn KuhnPhillip LewisKris & Dave MarrJohn & Stephanie MartinJanna MorrisonMary Ann & Hewett Mulford

Diane MysonhimerDarius ParkerRonald ParsonsLouise PetkovAngela & Harold PleimanMary & Robert ProeschelAna QuintanillaJay RadabaughLisa RasmussenKaren Turner-ReedStan RobertsH.L. RobertsonEugene RoseRoger M. RunyonDeborah SayrePatty SchankeEverett SmithJohn D. Smith, Attorney at LawPatricia SmithSandy SmootJames & Linda SorrellM.G. SpicerRoy SpicerPaul SteinerPA StephensonDavid TaylorTimothy N. Tepe, Attorney at LawAnthony & Susan VasilakisFrank WeaverLois and Deane WietheRussell WilsonJohn WilsonDave Wisser Donald WolnikEileen Wright

All attempts have been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this list. If your name has been omitted inadvertently, please accept our apology.

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Strengthening Lives and Families

ric and Caren Whitmer came to the Head Start pro-gram as foster parents of three year old Sarah and two

babies, Sylvia and Stephanie. With both parents working, they placed Sarah in a full day classroom. Stephanie, the youngest, had to be tube fed due to feeding and sensory difficulties. Early Head Start teachers welcomed her into their classroom, and eagerly learned to care for her. “The teachers communicated with us about everything and we soon felt very confident.” said Caren. Through the routines and modeling of other children, Stephanie began to eat more foods by mouth. She is now a healthy, happy three year old who transitioned into Head Start with her sister Sylvia. Sarah, now six, went into kindergarten having received all she needed to be successful in school. The Whitmers adopted the three girls and are adopting a fourth foster daughter. As an additional joy, Caren is expecting...another daughter!

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