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Introduction

Our Mission…

Help families achieve self-sufficiency and provide safety through financial support, quality services, and developing community

partnerships

Our Vision…

Reduce the number of customers that require our services by changing community conditions in order to make self-sufficiency a

reality for all of our neighbors

**Calvert Family Advocates is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization**

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Background

• In 2007, the Maryland Association of Social Services Boards (MASSB) established the MASSB Foundation to enable local Department of Social Services (DSS) Advisory Boards to obtain tax-deductible donations to support local DSS projects

• In 2011, Calvert County chartered Calvert Creations under the MASSB domain

• In 2013, Calvert Creations was reorganized and renamed Calvert Family Advocates

• Calvert Family Advocates works closely with the Calvert County DSS and raises funds to support DSS priorities

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Organization

• CFA is an all-volunteer organization consisting of an Executive Board and several sub-committees

• Members of the DSS Advisory Board* serve as the CFA Executive Board:

*Recruited through the Calvert County Government and approved by the Board of Commissioners

ChairLori Barbee

Information Technology

(vacant)

Recruiting & Membership

(vacant)

Partnership Management

Derek Sabedra

Communications(vacant)

Planning Barry Briscoe

LegislativeWill Patton

Fundraising (vacant)

FinancialChris Cummings

Program ManagerKaren Lane

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The Need• Homelessness affects every community in our country…including

ours• An exact count is not feasible because homeless persons cannot

be polled by conventional means; however• In 2012, 433 homeless heads of households applying for services

cited Calvert County as their last address (household size 1 to 11 persons)*

• The main reasons cited for homelessness were:– No money– Job Loss– Family eviction– Alcohol and drug abuse

*2012 Survey of Services to Homeless Persons in Calvert County, Calvert County Department of Community Resources, April 8, 2013

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Overarching Goals

• Goal #1: Meet Immediate Critical Needs of Families to Prevent Homelessness– CFA provides first month’s rent or security deposit to enable families

to remain together and sheltered; and pays rental or utilities arrearages to ensure safety of vulnerable citizens

• Goal #2: Assist Individuals in Achieving Self-Sufficiency– CFA provides for day care expenses or books to enable motivated

individuals to obtain higher education, job building or financial management skills

Our goals address immediate critical needs and also provide long range opportunities…both are needed to help families achieve or

increase self-sufficiency

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Calvert Family Advocates

Prevent Homelessness & Help Families

Achieve Self-Sufficiency

Dept. of Social

Services

End Hunger

Colleges & Schools

Local Businesses

Churches &

Ministries

Homeless Services Board

Prospective Partners

Funding

Job Training Referrals

Community Needs

Communication &Referrals (to DSS)

Information &Collaboration

Referrals

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Financial Goals

• Our financial goal for 2013-2015 is $17,000• Funds are accrued through fund-raising activities, donations

and grants• $17,000 provides:

• First month’s rent or security deposits for 8-10 families; • Utilities or rental arrearages for 50+ families; or • Daycare expenses for 2 motivated individuals to obtain Associates

Degrees; or• A combination of all of the above, depending on community needs

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Success Stories

• CFA provided $150 to pay rental arrearages and help a family avoid eviction due to medical bills. (Jan ‘14)

• CFA provided $320 to pay utilities arrearages which kept the family safe from heat and unrefrigerated food, and prevented eviction. (Apr ‘14)

• Self-sufficient individual fell behind in his rent due to medical bills. CFA provided $250 to avoid eviction. (Jun ‘14)

• Working parent had hours reduced and fell into arrears on rent. Family includes a disabled child. Parent searching for a second job to supplement income. CFA provided $500 to avoid eviction. (Jul ‘14)

A relatively small amount of money can bridge the gap needed to keep a family in their home

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How You Can Help

• Make a tax-deductible donation – by check, credit or Pay Pal to Calvert Family Advocates (contact XXX @

XXX)– through the Maryland Charity Campaign: #6197-MASSB Foundation

(please reference Calvert Family Advocates in the memo section of the check)

• Tell your friends and family members about us• Attend our fund raisers• Like us on Facebook• Volunteer with us!

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Questions?