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2009 ANNUAL REPORT of Wesley Community Center Inc. 3730 Delphos Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45417 Phone: (937) 263-3556 Fax: (937) 263-9582
The 2009 year has been exciting and challenging. It has been exciting because we experienced an increase in service delivery or expansion of a particular service. We have been blessed with the opportunity to serve many families who contacted us for the first time for help. Because of the generosity of many in the Miami Valley (churches, individuals, philanthropic and civic organizations), we were able to bridge the service gap between service providers and families/individuals requesting assistance.
I believe that the mission and work of Wesley Community Center, Inc. continue to be sustained and supported through God’s faithfulness to God’s promise to the least and last. We are thankful and blessed that God is working through God’s servants in this community, city, county and region to “Help Others Through God-Centered Principles”. I am especially thankful for the commitment and faithfulness that our Board of Trustees and staff have demonstrated in various ways throughout the year. Robert C. Walker, Executive Director
Here are some program highlights for 2009:
Children and Youth Programs Ø After School Program – provided tutoring, group activities and a nutritious meal every school day from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. – Average attendance 40 students. Ø Summer Day Camp – provided an 8-week summer day camp experience in collaboration with the Dixon Wellness Center and The Other Place from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for 65 children. An added activity was participation in the Red’s Rookie Success League program. Ø Intergenerational Program – programs with seniors and youth to foster mutual and meaningful support. Ø Youth Leadership Development Institute/Academic Success - empowers youth leadership development. Three foundational principles – Professionalism, Afro-centrism, and Service. Average attendance 15 students. Ø Camp Harambee – week-long camp for 28 youth (ages13-17 years). Emphasis on team building, anger management, engagement in success/failure, and communications. Ø Boy Scouts – Troop 30, one of the oldest Boy Scout troops, meets each Monday. Ø Girl Scouts – Girls meet weekly to develop and grow, have fun, and participate in group activities
Human Assistance Ø Intake – Assessing family’s needs and informing them of opportunities for training and additional support. Ø Food Pantry – Groceries provided to 7,531 families. Ø Clothing Room – Clothing provided to 323 individuals and families. Ø People Taking Charge – 155 women participated in this program to embrace life changing principles for success. Ø Male Awareness Program – 79 men were empowered through weekly meetings and activities. In 2009 a second section was started to meet the increased need. Ø Wesley Employment Development Skills Training – Classes are held twice weekly to develop skills which lead to employability. 35 students participated in this program. Ø Family Formation – Supported 117 families; in collaboration with The Dayton Urban League, to strengthen families and stabilize the home environment. Ø Strengthening Families – Improving relationships between youth (10-14 yrs.) and their families. Ø Computer Training – Teaching computer skills to all ages – children to senior citizens – in an on-site computer lab Ø West Dayton Service Network – Worked in collaboration with Dayton Urban Ministry, Helping Hand Outreach Center, and Founders Family to build confidence and strengthen 140 families.
Senior Services Ø Senior Activities – Provided activities such as ceramics, jewelry making, quilting, exercise, Bible study, computer classes, and movies, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. An average of 35 senior citizens each day participated throughout the year. Ø Senior Lunch program in partnership with Senior Resource Connection served 35 senior citizens daily. Ø Frail Elderly Seniors – Provided case management, referrals and personal assistance transportation to 350 seniors 60 years and older.
Transportation Ø Transportation to senior meal sites to 8 of 20 senior nutrition sites in Montgomery County. Ø Medicaid Transportation to doctor’s appointments and other needs. Program operates Monday-Friday. Ø Medical Transportation on behalf of Area Agency on Agency to medical appointments Ø Personal Assistance for Frail Elderly Seniors Ø United Way Transportation including to meals, medical, shopping, banking, and socialization. Ø In all our fleet of nine handicapped-accessible vans provided transportation for 1,000 clients during 2009.
Weslink Targeted Community Based Collaborative Ø To improve the quality of life to families in the West Dayton community Ø Supporting families so children will be cared for in their own homes Ø Promoting job preparation, work ethic, work skills Ø Marriage to encourage independence for parents and to maintain 2-parent families Ø In collaboration with Dayton Urban Ministry, Holt Street Miracle Center, and Community Action Partnership This program served 154 families
Community Initiative for the Reduction of Gun Violence Ø The Initiative is In partnership with City of Dayton Police Dept., Montgomery County Sheriff’s Dept. Ø Law enforcement targeted 200 persons who have been involved in repeated gun related violent crime. Ø The program is carried in collaboration with the above two agencies and The Dayton Urban League. Ø The center’s case manager served 47 clients during 2009.
Wesley Community Center, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of Ohio. The Federal ID number is 30-0203259. The Internal Revenue Service recognizes it as a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
Total Revenue $ 1,053,146 Expenses Program $ 817,149 Administration and Facility 296,497 Fund-Raising 1,445 Total Expense $ 1,115,091 Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets ($ 61,945) Net Assets, beginning of year $ 315,370 Net Assets, end of year $ 300,962
These financial figures are extracted from the 2009 Annual Audit conducted by Hoover and Roberts, Inc., Certified Public Accountants. A copy of the full audit is available on request. |
