The Salvation Army of Dane County

3030 Darbo Drive

Madison, WI 53714

www.salvationarmydanecounty.org

Message from Major Andrew

Capital Area COORDINATOR

Dear Friends,

We celebrate the achievements of 2019 while looking ahead to The Salvation Army’s

130 year anniversary of serving in Dane County during 2020. Last year, we provided

over 39,000 nights of shelter for families, single women, and those in need of medical

recuperation. Though we’ve served many, we’ve also had to turn away women and

families when capacity was reached. Those figures come down to real people in need;

Every warm bed and hot meal provided brought one person closer to having their

basic needs met with decency and respect.

In our mission to remove barriers and establish self-sufficiency, you have come along-

side us through volunteering, donating, attending events, and supporting the mission

of Doing The Most Good. For the past 130 years, we’ve served Madison and Dane

County without discrimination, and we aim to continue on that path for the next 130

years or more.

While we look to increase service capacity with a new building project, we also

choose to honor our history in Madison and the supporters who make our work possi-

ble. Without you, we would not be seeing record numbers of meals served, people

placed in permanent housing, and so on. Thank you for continuing on this journey.

Andrew Shiels

Major Andrew Shiels Capital Area Coordinator

Year in re v i e w

TSA at work in dane county

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summer block party

The holidays can be a difficult time for Dane County families struggling to make ends meet. For those in The Salvation Army’s Emergency Family Shelter and those taking part in the After School Program, the Adopt-a-Family program is an opportunity to make the season bright. Individuals and organizations graciously “adopt” families in need, receiving the ages of program participants and their wish lists. Adoptees also receive a family gift, such as a board game or puzzle, to enjoy quality time together. Over 140 families were adopted in 2019.

Volunteers organize toys by age before they are

ready to be sorted for the Adopt-a-Family program.

Families receive toys, a family gift, and wrapping

paper to make the holidays special.

Program Assistant Jasmine prepares a stencil for

intricate face paint designs, a favorite block party

activity among Summer Day Campers.

adopt-a-family

The Salvation Army Summer Day Camp Program ends the season in style. The annual Summer Block Party brings together the children in our programs, the Darbo-Worthington neighborhood friends and families, and local resource organizations for a fun celebration. The kids play games to win prizes, jump in a giant kettle-shaped bounce house, and climb a portable rock wall. The Summer Block Party represents a community coming together over food, fun, and fellowship before school begins again. The Salvation Army Community Center provides a safe and fun environment throughout the year with Summer Day Camp and the After School Program.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Reporting on Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2019

R E V E N U E S

Contributions $2,654,183

Government Funds $1,975,019

In-Kind Gifts $1,338,786

Interest/Misc. $ 640,143

Program Service Fees $ 89,083

TOTAL $6,697,214

E X P E N S E S

Program Services $5,390,188

Fundraising $ 846,674

Management $ 478,518

TOTAL $6,715,380

NET REVENUE ($ 18,166)

40%

10%

29%

80%

20%

13%

7%

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S E RV I C E S AT A G L A N C E

61,382 MEALS SERVED

484 PEOPLE PLACED IN

PERMANENT HOUSING

932 TOTAL SUMMER CAMP

ATTENDANCE

3,054 GIFTS

DISTRIBUTED

1,714 PEOPLE RECEIVED

DENTAL AND MEDICAL CARE

39,711 NIGHTS OF

SHELTER PROVIDED

SERVICES PROVIDED

HOUSING PROGRAMS

Seven innovative and award-winning programs that work to prevent homelessness and move families from shelter to permanent housing, including Holly House transitional residence for single women. All programs impart intensive case management and life skills coaching.

SHELTER SERVICES

Emergency shelter for homeless families serving an average of 392 people per month. The only single women’s shelter in Dane County, accommodating up to 45 women per night, and more on cold weather nights. Services include case management, meals, showers, and laundry.

EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES

Responding to an average of 12-18 man-made or natural disasters, EDS provide on-site assistance and comfort to first responders and disaster survivors. Our trained staff and volunteers offer everything from food and drink to warm clothing and spiritual care.

YOUTH SERVICES

Afterschool program for grades K-5 provides help with homework, focusing on literacy and math skills, plus enrichment activities. Summer day camp for grades K-6 with morning educational curriculum and afternoon field trips. Sports and recreation programs, computer lab and open gym time.

HEALTH SERVICES

Medical Shelter for homeless individuals and families with acute medical conditions. Free medical care for shelter residents and clients every Tuesday evening through UW MEDiC program. No-cost, full-service dental care for homeless people at our in-house dental clinic through More Smiles.

FOOD PROGRAMS

Meals and snacks provided for the Emergency Family Shelter, Single Women’s Shelter, children’s After School Program and summer day camps. The shelter provides breakfast every morning and an open community meal every evening.

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Adams Outdoor Advertising Settlers Bank

Associated Bank Stark—Madison West

Automation Components, Inc. State Bank of Cross Plains

Festival Foods Stoughton High School DECA

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. Summit Credit Union

JLA Architects TDS Telecom

M3 Insurance Tri-North Builders

Morgan Stanley Turville Bay MRI/Radiation Oncology

North Central Group WKOW Channel 27

SECURA Insurance WPS Health Insurance

YMCA of Dane County

ADOPT-A-KETTLE

TV Lenny helped raise awareness for the Red Kettle Campaign in the 80s.

CORPORATE PARTNERS

The Alexander Company McFarland State Bank

American Family Insurance Morgan Stanley

American Transmission Company QBE North America

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield State Bank of Cross Plains

Associated Bank SVA Plumb Financial

Lawton & Cates Wintrust Mortgage

Madison Gas & Electric WPS Health Solutions

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UW Nursing students run a feminine hygiene products drive for the Single

Women’s Shelter.

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130 years of Service...

The Salvation Army first arrived in Madison in 1890, working in rented buildings and through partner agencies to deliver spiritual care and counseling services. With the purchase of their first building (left), Corps officers began a soup kitchen, Sunday school and Bible Study, as well as offering resources to marginalized and impoverished individuals and families. In December of 1976 a massive fire destroyed the corps and operations were temporarily moved.

Proposed rendering by JLA Architects

...Looking to 130 years more!

121 W. Wilson In August of 1977, The Salvation Army purchased a former school building on East Washington Ave to house two homeless shelters, a cafeteria, and case management services and is the current site of social service operations.

To meet the rising

need, The Salvation

Army is looking to

increase service ca-

pacity with a purpose

-built structure. The

new construction

would house two

homeless shelters,

permanent afforda-

ble housing units,

and dedicated self-

sufficiency services.

Major Andrew Shiels Major Melissa Shiels Capital Area Coordinator Director, Special Services

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

LIFE MEMBERS

Mary Brennan Kent Carnell Verona Morgan Carol von Elbe

L E A D E R S H I P

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Thomas Horky NW Mutual Wealth Mgmt.

Lee Kobza CUNA Mutual

Jon Konarske

InBusiness

LaShell Lentz Morgan Stanley

Josh Marron

Park Bank

Josh Meinen Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP

Gabrielle O’Brien

O’Brien Education Services

Tom O’Connell Marketing Concepts, Inc.

Mark Pent

Annex Wealth Mgmt.

Jim Pope Winstrust Mortgage

Gordon Renschler

Madison Kiwanis Club

Carole Schaeffer Miron Construction

BRIAN SCHIMMING

WIBA 1310

Scott Schmitt MG&E

Tod Sloan

Epic

Jeff Sorenson Mead & Hunt, Inc.

JIM ST. VINCENT American Family Insurance

Brad Zeman Thomas Bradley Insurance

Thomas Beckman 28 Power Communications

Brian Brugger WPS Health Solutions

Chris Eigenberger

Human Horsepower

Marc Flood Hausmann-Johnson Insurance

Jamie Fuller

Chick-fil-A Restaurant

Jill Genter WKOW/Channel 27

Mike Hanson

Guardian Life Insurance Company

Susi Haviland Stark Homes Realty

Courtney Hayward

Planned Parenthood

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Hope for Hannah

Unemployed, on probation, and without transportation, Hannah and her new baby came to The Salva-tion Army. Over the course of eight months, The Salvation Army’s case managers helped Hannah find employment, obtain stable childcare, pay probation fees, file for child support, and pay past-due utility bills. Though her criminal record was an obstacle, she was able to secure housing for her and her daughter. The next step on Hannah’s road to inde-pendence was to enroll in The Salvation Army’s Path-way of Hope initiative. Han-nah was able to maintain housing and was eventually promoted to weekend manager at her job. After a year and a half of making progress, Hannah’s live-in boyfriend began using drugs. The situation escalated to the point he locked her out of the home and changed the locks, leaving her and her young daughter homeless once again. The doors of The Salvation Army were still open for Hannah when she returned. Back with her case managers, Hannah obtained a vehicle and began researching a return to school. She was accepted into a Business Management and Analysis program at a technical college. After receiving a tuition grant, she began taking classes. With the help of case managers, and Hannah’s hard work and determination, she and her daughter moved out of transitional housing into a perma-nent home three months later. Hannah attended classes six hours a day and only worked on the weekends to maintain excel-lent grades. One of her classes introduced her to insurance management, and after completing school, she immediately reached out to a local college to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Risk Management and Insurance Services. Employed at her same job, Hannah has received several raises. Her flexible work hours help her balance school and home life. She recently renewed her lease for the second year and is on her way to creating a bright future for her and her daughter.