Tel 301.447.6102 16840 South Seton Avenue Website: www.setoncenterinc.org

Fax 301.447.1748 Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 Email: setoncenterinc@doc.org

ANNUAL

REPORT FY 2017

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MISSION STATEMENT:

In the Spirit of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton,our mission is:

to work with our neighbors to build a hopeful future.

VISION STATEMENT:

Seton Center strives to be a leading community resource for the residents of Northern Frederick

County. We will provide emergency support services and serve as a catalyst for systemic change.

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To our faithful volunteers and supporters:

Today we bring you an overview of Seton Center’s progress in bringing hope to the valley in the 2017 fiscal year. 

Thanks to your prayers and generous support of our Outreach Program and Seton Family Store, we have been able to expand our programs to reach out to more people and work with them to bring about lasting changes in their lives. 

Emergency material assistance, referrals, workshops, the Getting Ahead and DePaul Dental programs, to mention a few, have brought substantial relief to many who are struggling to make ends meet.  At the beginning of the year, we had no idea so many great events would take place to enrich our programs. We are excited about the creation of new partnerships with other organizations who are helping us build stronger, more sustainable communities. 

The faith communities of Thurmont and Emmitsburg continue to be valuable partners in our mission.  The Lions Clubs of Emmitsburg and Thurmont, St. Vincent de Paul Society, United Way of Frederick County, Mount St. Mary’s University and many other organizations have worked with us to relieve the urgent needs of our neighbors. 

We have been blessed to also receive support through grants from Community Foundation, Frederick County Department of Aging, Raskob Foundation, National Cooperative Bank, Knott Foundation and Mission and Ministry, Inc. We could not have provided all the services without their support. 

So we pray you are encouraged to see the fruit of God’s work among us, made possible by your partnership in relieving poverty and hopelessness!

Sister Martha Beaudoin, D.C., LSWAdministrator

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS2016 – 2017

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SISTER MARTHA BEAUDOINBoard Chair & Center Administrator

BARBARA WILSON Vice-Chair – Marketing and Development Committee

SISTER PATRICIA ANNE BOSSLETreasurer

LORI STEWARTSecretary – Seton Dubois Initiative Committee

TIM STUARTFinance Committee and Building Committee

BILL WIVELLBuilding Committee

LINDA O'BRIENBuilding Committee, Marketing and Development Committee

WAYNE SLAUGHTERSeton Dubois Initiative Committee, Marketing and Development Committee

SISTER ROBERTA TREPPAMarketing Committee

SISTER MARTHA BEAUDOINAdministrator

TINA LAMONTAdministrative Assistant

SISTER ROBERTA TREPPADePaul Dental Coordinator

DENISE SAUVAGEAUIntake and Emergency Services Worker

KELLY MAYSCase Manager and Coordinator of Workshops and Trainings

MISSY MILLERManager of Media and Volunteer Resources

KENNY DRONEBURGManager – Seton Family Store

ELDA DODSONFamily Store Assistant

CARMEN HALLOCKFamily Store Assistant

SISTER DOROTHY FOLMER Family Store Assistant

Graphic design by Volunteer Janet Ochs

OPEN HOUSE

In the fall of 2016, we celebrated the creation of a new logo by volunteer graphic designer Janet Ochs with an open house event. State, County and local dignitaries and many supporters joined us to unveil our new sign, take a tour of spaces newly renovated by donors and volunteers, and learn about the programs and services we offer.  

Thurmont Trinity United Church of Christ Pastor Sean DeLawder, County Council President Bud Otis, County Executive Jan Gardner, State Senate Representative Julianna Albowicz for Senator Chris Van Hollen and Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs joined us for the unveiling of our new sign.

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SETON CENTER STAFF2016 – 2017

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As you can see, Seton Center’s revenue was $89,405 short of covering our expenses. Your support is crucial to assuring Seton Center’s future so we may accomplish our mission to work with our neighbors to build a hopeful future. Our new location will be a God-sent blessing, but will also challenge us to make sure folks know where we are and use the space wisely to expand our programs for equipping our neighbors to become healthier and do more than just get by.

Seton Center is deeply grateful to all who have donated to the mission of bringing hope to the valley. Financial, in-kind donations, Family Store patronage and encouragement from each individual, organization, grant funder and all who use our services has enabled us to be effective servants to this community. We also want to thank the Daughters of Charity who so generously invest in this ministry.

REVENUE

EXPENSES

BUILD YOUR RESOURCES PROGRAM

The Build Your Resources program offers varied, relevant, monthly resource workshops to the entire community, regardless of income level. Subjects include many of the 11 resources identified for success in the Getting Ahead program, such as: emotional, financial, hidden class rules, integrity, mental, motivation, physical, relationships, spiritual and support system.  

The following partners offered their time and expertise to provide these free learning experiences: Maryland CASH Campaign, In Order for Life, PNC Bank, InterFaith Housing, The Money Mentor Group, local Pastors, Sherry McKlurkin NCC, LCPC and Second Chances Garage.

Second Chance Garage is just one of the local agencies who lead workshops – here in the area of the physical resource to learn how to purchase a used car safely. “Charity is not charity if not accompanied by justice.” 

~ St. Vincent DePaul

GETTING AHEAD

Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World is an internationally recognized, 16-20 week program known for its interactive small group format. No one “teaches” participants what they should learn – they work to discover what resources they need to move out of poverty. Participants are called Investigators and are provided a small stipend for the time they spend doing research. The information they gather is shared, which benefits other Investigators, Seton Center and our community in our work together. 

As just one example of the empowerment this program offers, Class 1 Investigator graduate Missy returned as a co-facilitator for Classes 2 and beyond. Once shy and unsure of her abilities, Missy is now a guiding presence for others and a powerful advocate in her community. 

We are deeply grateful to all who support this program through donations of evening meals that are central to the team building experience. $600 Investigator sponsorships are another way you can be part of long-term growth and change becoming a reality.

 On February 16, 2017, the second class of Investigators, Robert, Rosemarie, Alexandria, Wendy, Maryesta, Karen, Alliana and Bonnie planned for and participated in their graduation to celebrate their accomplishments.

GENEROUS COMMUNITY

In June of 2017, an older couple came to Seton Center, embarrassed to ask for help. As part of the shrinking middle class and at the brink of retirement, their health began to suffer. The husband could not return to work. In addition to losing their income, they also lost their health insurance. Their retirement savings were quickly swallowed up by surgical costs and medications. They never had to face this kind of situation before and came humbly to ask for help.

A Case Manager worked with the couple to provide referrals to help with these expenses. On top of that, the roof of their home was leaking. To help save their last asset, student volunteers from Gonzaga High School scraped the old paint from the roof, but were not able to repaint it.

Knowing God always supplies, Seton  Center reached out to the community, which responded generously – covering a plea to paint and repair the roof through Facebook in less than 2 days!

We contracted Personal Touch Construction, LLC of Thurmont, and partners Steve Moser and Tac Eckenrode provided excellent craftsmanship and care to paint the roof and repair additional holes they found at a discounted rate. One less worry for our over-burdened neighbors.

You, our community, are making a difference!

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HELPING HANDS

Thanks to Program Coordinator Tina Lamont and generous sponsors, 107 families received food store gift cards and holiday gifts for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, and were able to celebrate the holidays with peace of mind, dignity and joy.  

FY 2017 gifts:     Food Store Gift Cards        = $16,355.00                              Teen Gift Cards                  = $  2,425.00 

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DePAUL DENTAL

The DePaul Dental program serves un- or under-insured, income-eligible adults in northern Frederick County, Maryland.

Through partnering dental professionals who provided services at reduced rates, grant funding and individual donations, 56 community members were able to restore their health, dignity, confidence and appearance.

This restoration also offers the hope of other long-term benefits such as fewer future health expenses and the ability to painlessly focus in achieving educational, parenting and employment goals.

FY 2017 funding:   Dental partner distribution services  = $16,087.00                              Seton Center portion              = $69,824.30

You Make the DePaul Dental Difference!

Before After

 

While we do not track the monetary value of the huge outpouring of gifts for children aged 1-12,

the magnitude of your gifts is simply astounding.

Presentation of a check for Thanksgiving food store gift cards from Squadron 121 of the Emmitsburg American Legion’s Adjutant Jim Houck and Treasurer Mike Hartdagen

to Administrator Sister Martha Beaudoin and Program Coordinator Tina Lamont.

VOLUNTEERS

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Dedicated community members donate gifts of time and talent, expanding our small staff’s ability to provide our programs and services. They serve in the areas of Board and Committee work, office reception, financial/life coaching, donation sorting, cashiering, graphic design, creation of bulletin boards, program research, donation restoration, program consulting, organizing meals, landscape cleanup, recycling, visitation, home repair, food delivery, and much more. Seton Center could not offer hope in our valley without this amazing team of selfless volunteers. Thank you!

CASE MANAGEMENT

This is just one of many examples of how encouraging case management can bridge the gap between grief and desperation toward hope and wholeness. Your support makes a difference in the lives of our neighbors and communities.

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A couple came to Seton Center for help and hope. Case Managers walked with them through many issues, even accompanying the wife to her driver’s test.

During their last visit to Seton Center for the 2016 Christmas Helping Hands program, this hope-filled couple happily shared that they purchased 2 cars on their own, both have steady jobs (with benefits!) and remain in healthy recovery, bills are paid and they were planning to get married and welcome a child.

SALES

TOTAL SALES: $112,090

NUMBER OF SALES:11,430

Because the Daughters of Charity generously sponsor our operating costs, 100% of sale proceeds support the Outreach Office programs & services we offer.

RECYCLING/SALVAGE/

DONATION

Seton Center Family Store recycled 53,500 pounds of textiles and generated $536.00 from the sale of unusable textiles, helping to keep trash out of landfills.

Unsellable dinnerware was donated to Girl Scouts for a craft project.

Clothing and household items valued at $2,150.68 were donated to 120 residents in our community, the local addiction rehabilitation center, St. Joseph Ministries and The Daughters of Charity facilities.

DRAWINGS

Five drawings were held throughout the fiscal year.

VALENTINE'S DAY Valentine Basket – items donated by Corbin & Barbara Wilson

EASTER Boy & girl Easter baskets & Easter centerpiece donated by Gateway Flower & Gift Shop

MOTHER'S DAY Flower arrangement donated by Gateway Flower and Gift Shop & $40 gift card donated by Mountain Gate Family Restaurant

FATHER'S DAY Family 4 pack for miniature golf donated by Mulligan MacDuffer Adventure Golf

THANKSGIVING $25.00 Jubilee Foods gift card and flowers donated by Gateway Flower and Gift Shop

(Please support these businesses that give so generously to Seton Center.)

FOR THE CHILDREN:

HALLOWEEN COLORING CONTEST

Each entrant received an ice cream token donated by Roy Rogers Restaurant, and the winners in 3 age groups were awarded goodie bags provided by an anonymous donor.

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CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Santa visited and handed out gift bags offered by an anonymous donor. We were able to offer refreshments of cookies donated by Corbin and Barbara Wilson and cider donated by Weis Markets. Preparations and graphic design work donated by volunteer Janet Ochs.

NEW INITIATIVES

ONLINE SALES:

Higher-end merchandise was placed on Facebook Marketplace and Tradesy. While some sales were made, our customer base did not respond enthusiastically.

STORE RECONFIGURATION:

The store was configured several times to provide the most convenient and eye catching shopping experience for our customers.

SPECIAL SALES

ARMED FORCES SALE

20% off on Armed Forces Day to all active duty and former military

personnel

SEASONAL CLEARANCE SALES

Offered 75%-off merchandise during 2 changes of season sales to offer

low prices and make room for upcoming seasonal merchandise.

PERIODIC POP UP SALES

Throughout the year, conducted special sales to move merchandise as

our donation levels fluctuate.Family Store staff creatively promoting

a sale on Ground Hog Day

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We wish to thank our faithful friends and neighbors who partnered with us throughout the 2017 fiscal year. With your generous contributions, we were able to fulfill our mission of empowering our under-resourced neighbors build a better, more hope-filled future.

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GRANTS

Community Foundation of Frederick County, Frederick, MDFrederick County Department of Aging, Frederick, MDThe Knott Foundation, Baltimore, MDMission and Ministry, Inc.National Consumer Cooperative Bank, Arlington, VARaskob Foundation for Catholic Activities, Inc., Wilmington, DE

MAJOR CORPORATE DONORS

Catoctin Community Medical Fund, Thurmont, MDChrist’s Community Church, Emmitsburg, MD  Emmitsburg American Legion Post 121, Emmitsburg, MDEmmitsburg Council of Churches, Emmitsburg, MDEmmitsburg Lions Club, Emmitsburg, MD  Emmitsburg VFW Post 6658, Emmitsburg, MDEmmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company, Emmitsburg, MDEmmitsburg Wattle Waddle, Emmitsburg, MD Eyler’s Valley Chapel, Biglersville, PANational Cooperative Bank, Arlington, VASt. Anthony Shrine and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Thurmont, MDSt. Joseph Catholic Church, Emmitsburg, MDThurmont Lions Club, Thurmont, MDThurmont Ministerium, Thurmont, MDTrinity United Methodist Church, Emmitsburg, MDUnited Way of Frederick County, Frederick, MD

“The poor stretch out their hands to us, but it is God who receives what we give to them.”

~ St. Louise DeMarrilac

Your gifts have had a lasting impact on the lives of our neighbors and communities. The programs at Seton Center are indeed serving those in desperate need and creating more opportunities for changed lives. But continued support is needed for this on-going work of building a comprehensive, collaborative and life-changing umbrella of services and programs.

To join us on this exciting journey into 2018, complete and mail your gift via the enclosed giving envelope or give through the Donate page on our web site at www.setoncenterinc.org.

Thank you.

May your gifts also be a blessing to you and yours.