2014

REBUILDING TOGETHER HOWARD COUNTY

Annual Report

This has been an excellent year for Rebuilding Together Howard County! Our focus is always on our clients. Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers for all your support! Following are some important achievements:

• Social Media - We developed an advertising campaign via Facebook and increased our Facebook fan level by over 500%. Thanks to our great partnership with NextLOGiK, we introduced a new and vastly improved web site.

• Diversified Funding Sources - Over the past year, we expanded our funding model to include state and local government grants. We are piloting with National an innovative Collaborative Fundraising Model.

• National Partnership - Held face to face meetings with National to strengthen our partnership to achieve mutual success.

• Advisory Board - Much time and effort went into the planning and execution our new Advisory Board of executive leaders.

This is an exciting time! Rebuilding Together Howard County is utilizing innovation and creativity to take us to the next level. This annual report reflects our focus on the future.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

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MISSION

GOALS

VISIONBringing volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners in Howard County, Maryland.

Volunteers delivering free services on National Rebuilding Day is our core initiative, along with the cost-effective leveraging of donated materials, supplies, and labor to ensure a warm, safe and dry home for low-income homeowners, families, individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and veterans in Howard County.

A safe and healthy home for every person.

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ADVISORY BOARDBOARD OF DIRECTORSMary BeckerHoward County Office on Aging

Dave BorkowskiHarkins Builders Bita Dayhoff Community Action Council of Howard County Doug EderOak Contracting, LLC

J. Edward HamelHamel Builders Bruce HarveyWilliamsburg Homes Hugh O’Donnell John S. Wilson Lumber Company Christopher L. Rachuba MD Community Builders Foundation

Lee SeifertCincinnati Insurance

John Startt JST Builders

PRESIDENTGuy SilasSandy Spring Bank VICE PRESIDENTMimi O’DonnellO’Donnell Consulting SECRETARYTodd MuellerThe Columbia Bank TREASURERRalph Galloway Marriott Corporation

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ann Heavner Rebuilding Together Howard County

Jim BielefeldJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Jim Beck Harkins Builders

Kirk CouserNextLOGiK

Siddhant Chhabra Student

Brian D. Goldstein The Michael Companies

Doug Hillmuth Hillmuth Certified Automotive Inc.

Steve Jaczun Baltimore Aircoil Company

Robert MalechFederal Housing Administration

Daniel MedingerAdvertising Media Plus

Grace MorrisColumbia Housing Corporation

Amanda PizzurroUnited Way of Central Maryland

Ken SinesPDI-Sheetz Construction Corp.

Brian SpirtWeatherMaster Custom Windows

Bobby Walworth Retired

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To the Volunteers of Rebuilding Together: I really and truly appreciate the improvements to my home. The improvements have enabled my home to be safer and more enjoyable. Thanks for the painting, carpentry, insulating, concrete work and electrical repairs.

On behalf of Adaptive Living Incorporated, I want to sincerely thank you for arranging to have our group home at High Beam Court completely painted. It looks fantastic and our residents are thrilled! Because of your generosity, our organization is able to survive and continue to house 9 disabled adults who live independent lives and contribute greatly to our community. Please know that we are greatly indebted to you for your time and efforts.

LEAMON GREEN

JAMES E. SCHENK, JR.

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VOLUNTEERS HELP VETERANS, AND OTHERS, GET THEIR HOUSE IN ORDERRyan Condillac, a veteran, knows the importance of giving back. Two years ago, Ryan, his wife and two young children were living in a home where the gutters leaked, the outdoor decks were rotting, the sliding doors would not latch and the drywall was damaged by water leaking in from the roof. Plus, plumbing and electrical problems were a concern. Ryan Condillac did not have the financial resources to pay for the repairs. His wife heard about Rebuilding Together Howard County and applied. They were accepted into the program and an army of volunteers made all the home repairs free of charge. Knowing the impact these repairs had on improving the quality of his family’s life, Ryan decided to give back. This year, he became a Rebuilding Together volunteer and worked tirelessly to assist the same team who repaired his home. He paid it forward working with them on the house of a 93-year-old woman who needed major repairs to allow her to live (like Ryan) in a home which is now safe, warm and dry.

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HOMEOWNER STORY: CONNIE PIERRO

Volunteers from Hamel Builders repaired the home of Anthony and Connie Sue Pierro. Connie Sue, 62, suffered a spinal stroke Aug. 21, 2010, and is currently in a wheelchair. She cannot walk and lost the full use of her left arm. Her husband Anthony, 64, was forced to take early retirement to provide her with care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. While on a low fixed income, the couple struggles to pay living expenses, hospital bills, medical premiums, prescription expenses, doctor bills, physical therapy payments, and has nothing left at the end of the month to finance the repairs to their home of 22 years.

Hamel Builders enlarged the entrance to the couple’s bathroom to make it wheelchair accessible. In addition, they replaced the worn carpet in the living room, dining room and hallway with new laminate flooring that will increase the ease of her wheelchair mobility. A fresh coat of paint was applied in several rooms. The HVAC system was serviced which will drastically decrease their monthly heating bills. Finally, Hamel Builders repaired their sliding glass doors to enable Mrs. Pierro to gain access to an outside deck to get some fresh air.

Mrs. Pierro said, “My husband and I feel so fortunate to have been chosen by Rebuilding Together Howard County for free home repairs. We are grateful to Hamel Builders for providing us with a home that is wheel chair accessible and for the necessary service repairs which were too expensive for us to obtain given our financial situation.”

Mrs. Pierro is happy to spread the good news and encouraged others at her physical therapist’s office to apply to Rebuilding Together Howard County. “The application is available on the web site and only takes 10 minutes to complete,” said Mrs. Pierro.

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September 23, 2014 marked the 5th anniversary of Rebuilding Together Howard County's Golden Hammer Awards Ceremony. That evening Ed and Fern Hamel received the Key Contributor Award from board president, Guy Silas. The ceremony was held at the Corner Stable in Columbia. Other award winners were:

GOLDEN HAMMER AWARD

Rookie of the Year Bobby Walworth

Christ Memorial Church

House Captain of the Year

Zach Schneider Buch Construction

Volunteer of the Year

Donna Hayman Appalachian Service Project

Skilled Tradesman of the Year

Richard Dean Environmental Systems

Associates

Key Supporter of the Year

Steve Kendall Kendall Hardware

Rebuilding Team of the Year Matt Lurz

Oak Contracting

Rebuilding Together Howard County is an all volunteer non-profit organization which provides free home repairs to low income homeowners to enable them to live in homes which are safe, warm and dry. The organization has been in Howard County since 1992 and has repaired over 700 homes free of charge. To apply for free home repairs or to obtain more information regarding the organization, go to Rebuilding Together Howard County’s website at rebuildingtogetherhowardcounty.org.

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Rebuilding Team of the Year Matt Lurz

Oak Contracting

Ed and Fern Hamel presented Golden Hammer Award by Guy Silas.

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“ “Your organization sponsored a project on behalf of our family member, Will Koesters, on Saturday, April 26th. My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to meet and work with the incredible team that gave of their time and caring. We want to share with you our impressions of the day and hope to convey our overwhelming feeling of gratitude. The work that was accomplished was a huge leap forward for Will. The end result is beautiful and allows him to spend time tackling other smaller items that he can. I am sure you will see the photos but our goal was to find a way to make his living situation better. Your organization, sponsors and wonderful volunteers made this possible and have made a significant positive impact in all our lives.

Dear Board Members: It is hard for me to put into words the thanks I am feeling for all the work that was done for me. Zach and his team were great and all seemed happy they were working for me to live in a better home. I know all of you work very hard to help our community.

MIKE AND ANDI KOESTERS

DENISE WALLS

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GIRL SCOUTS ACHIEVE SILVER AWARD

Wednesday evening, June 4th, eight Girl Scouts from Troop #354 received their silver award at a ceremony held at the Hawthorne Center in Columbia, Maryland. The silver award was as a result of their successful partnership with Rebuilding Together Howard County. The girls worked to provide free home repairs to a group home located in Columbia.

The Girl Scouts picked this project to give back to the community and revitalize the neighborhood by providing home repairs to those in need.

Rebuilding Together Howard County provides free home repairs to low income homeowners. Towards that end, 27 homes were repaired on April 26th, 2014. Girl Scout Troop #354 was one of several Rebuilding Together sponsors to include big names like Hamel Builders, Harkins Builders, Honeywell, and several local businesses and churches. Although, the Girl Scout troop was the youngest volunteer team by far, they exhibited outstanding organization and leadership skills to accomplish their goal. They spent the day painting the interior of the home. According to Pat Williams, Troop Leader, “The girls were very excited to take on this huge project and give back to the community.”

Girl Scout Troop Sponsors Rebuilding Together Home Repairs To Achieve Their Silver Award

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REBUILDING TOGETHER CHECK PRESENTATION

From left: Joan Lancos (Home Selection Chair), Anne Kulesza (Publicity Chair), Ann Heavner (Executive Director, Rebuilding Together Howard County), Brigitta Warren (Committee Chair), Sandy Cederbaum (Parliamentarian), Pat Loeber (Florist Coordinator)

On June 26, 2014 Brigitta Warren, Chair of the Columbia Home Tour, along with other committee members, presented Ann Heavner, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Howard County, a check in the amount of $5,000.00.

“The Columbia Home Tour’s partnership with Rebuilding Together has helped to ensure the tour’s success,” notes Ms. Warren. “Working with their organization, has offered new perspectives and new opportunities.”

Rebuilding Together Howard County greatly appreciates the support of Columbia Home Tour!

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REBUILDING TOGETHER: A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

16641statesaffiliates in

+ District of Columbia

92K volunteers

980K hours

who donatated

unduplicated projects

gathered

servedco

mpleted

9,485570K people

• The 65% of affiliates with paid staff account for 90% of all projects completed.• Annual affiliate budgets ranged from $2,000 to $2,400,000 in 2013.• The average budget was $266,000. The median budget was $88,000.• Affiliates delivered $86 million in market value.

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OUR 2014 SPONSORS

HOME BUILDERS ($2,500 - $4,999)

FRIENDS OF REBUILDING TOGETHER ($500 - $2,499)

SUPPORTERS OF REBUILDING ($5 - $499)

DONATIONS OF MATERIALS & PROFESSIONAL LABOR

Hamel Family Fund

Columbia Home Tour

COMMUNITY BUILDER

($10,000+)

NEIGHBORHOOD BUILDER

($5,000-$9,999)

Buch ConstructionChrist Memorial ChurchColumbia Jewish CongregationEnvironmental Systems AssociatesFirst Potomac Realty TrustF irst Presbyterian Church of Howard CountyGEA Process Engineering Inc.Girl Scout Troop #354Glenelg Country SchoolGlenelg United Methodist ChurchHarkins BuildersHillmuth Certified Automotive Inc.

HoneywellHoward County GovernmentL inden Linthicum United Methodist ChurchM&T Bank Charitable FoundationMt. Zion United Methodist ChurchOak Contracting LLCR otary Club of Columbia Foundation Inc. Sandy Spring BankSelect Contractor Inc.Sun Trust FoundationThe Michael CompaniesU nitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Aztec Electric Service Inc.BCT LLCBet AvivBob’s BWMColumbia Foundation Inc.Corporate Office Properties TrustColumbia Ski ClubColumbia Town Center Rotary ClubCRW Mechanical, Inc.

Fidelity Charitable Gift FundBrian & Abigail GoldsteinJeffrey HarrisH oward County Real Estate Million Dollar

ClubDaniel & Patricia MedingerAmanda PizzurroTower Federal Credit UnionTemple Isaiah

Advertising Media PlusAppalachian Service ProjectCreig NorthropEnvironmental Systems AssociatesHandy JohnsJohn S. Wilson LumberJST Builders

Kendalls HardwareMITRE CorporationNextLogicSOS PottysWayne Richter PlumbingWeather Master Custom Windows

A.T. BaityJim BielefeldChristina BischoffLeanna BrewerPamela BrownGregory CarrollMary ChamberlainRalph & Delores CookeBryson Cramer Mark CrouseDelores DixonE pworth United Methodist

ChapelGreg FallsterMonique FloresGloria GadsonRalph GallowayRose GichuruJohn & Karen GrahamTanya GrahamLaura GrebeRev. Kelly GrimesR aymond & Vicki HartmanR ebecca & Jesse

HavardAnn HeavnerRaul HernandezCharles Rex Higgins

Kaylah HigginsKrissan HigginsSusan HigginsDoug HillmuthBenjamin HolmesCarl HoodKatie HoodH oward County General

HospitalH VAC Distributors, Inc.J ohns Hopkins MedicineLouis JonesWilliam & Molly JonesEileen & Walter KieferGiancarlo LadagaStacey LeeVictoria LowryR obert & Arlene MalechDexter Manley C ynthia & John MarshallJ.C. MarshallMidwest TrustGrace MorrisTodd MuellerCharles MyersRobert NealMarshall NockGabrielle Nutter

Tracy NutterMimi O’DonnellDerrick OsbyBenjamin Quigg Jr.James RidleyVonda RidleyFred & Nancy RiedelChristopher RomanoR otary Club of Howard WestMichael SalleyBrian SametGeorge SaundersLee & Deena SeifertAlice Settle-RaskinGuy SilasR onald & Christine

SmierciakBrian SpirtC layton & Catherine

StansburyJohn StarttIrving StedmanD. B. SykesKaren Sykes-DunnKhadejah VieraAnn WallacePatricia WilliamsJannie Williams

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REBUILDING TOGETHER HOWARD COUNTY FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Kendalls HardwareMITRE CorporationNextLogicSOS PottysWayne Richter PlumbingWeather Master Custom Windows

REVENUE

Sponsorship and Grants: $69,950 Contributed Materials: $24,500 Contributed Labor: $214,050 Other: $32,137Total Revenue: $340,637

EXPENDITURES

Personnel Costs: $45,828 Contributed Materials: $24,500 Contributed Labor: $214,050 Operating Costs: $30,755 Rebuilding Day Expenses: $23,069 Total Expenditures: $338,202

Excess (deficit): $2,435

Balance Forward: $64,084 Investment/Reserves: $2,435

Net Assets: $66,519

• Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) was a successful year and consistent with FY13 as the economy stabilized and charitable giving to Rebuilding Together Howard County was maintained at an acceptable level. We maintained our program and operating expenses in line with total revenues in an effort to retain our break even objectives.

• Contributed materials, labor, and in-kind services were a significant amount of our Rebuilding Day revenues and costs.

• Due to effective expense management, operating expenses were approximately 23%.

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