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Years of Security, Dignity and Community

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Dear Friends of Tender Mercies,

Thirty years is a long time to work towards the same goal – much less to do it consistently well. Tender Mercies has accomplished just that because of you: Tender Mercies has provided a home to 2000 + men and women with nowhere else to turn since 1985, a home that fosters security, dignity, and community.

Like any well-oiled machine, we continually fine tune our engine. Over the past 6 years, we have renovated 2 of our largest facilities, updated our streetscape and worked with our neighbors to address safety concerns. We also created vocational and Living Skills Support services thanks to your past gifts.

In response to resident input and the number of residents who have experienced a return to homelessness, we are creating an Aftercare Program which will ensure that the skills learned while a resident of Tender Mercies continue to be used in community-based housing. This program will provide assistance with securing and maintaining housing, with the goal of increasing the number of residents who successfully live on their own long-term.

With your generosity, our staff, Board, and volunteers advance toward fulfilling our mission every day. Awareness about the need for our work continues to expand through media coverage, special events like the Taste of OTR attracting 15,000 attendees in its 3rd year, and established partnerships with agencies, businesses and groups.

As always, thank you for all that you do to help us transform lives at Tender Mercies.

Until all have a home,

Russell L. Winters Chief Executive Officer

About uSEstablished in 1985, Tender Mercies provides safe and respectable homes to homeless adults with mental illness.

To prevent a return to homelessness, Tender Mercies assists residents with obtaining benefits and services such as access to job training programs, independent living skills assistance and counseling.

Laura Humphrey, President

Denise Montfort, Vice President & Treasurer

Robie Suggs, Secretary

Molly Luken Brendamour

Ronald Cramer

Brendon Cull

Robert Graeter

Josh Harkavy

Erika Meyer Judd

Elizabeth Loring

Chad Martin

Suzie McIlvain

Michael Moran

Brian Muething

Mary Beth Salyers

Edward J. Slater

Tiffany Witham

Russell Winters

2014 LeADeRShip

Russell Winters, CEO

Jonathan Adee, COO

Jackie Baumgartner, Development Director

Randy Damron, Finance Director

Gary Garmon, Facilities Director

Mary Grover, Housing Director

Latricia Hibbitt, Human Resource Manager

2014 boARD of tRuSteeS

ouR MiSSionTender Mercies transforms the lives of homeless adults with mental illness by providing security, dignity and community in a place they call home.

ouR ViSionTo become the leading provider of Permanent supportive Housing in the region.

ouR VALueSsecurity, Dignity, Community, Compassion, respect, accountability

Thank you from The Ceo

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• 193 men and women served

• 47 residents moved into their own homes in the community

• With a new Public Allies program, a majority of residents received assistance with apartment searches, furniture and other services

• 26 residents received job training and employment assistance

• 14 residents secured or remained in stable jobs, the highest in years

• Over 72% of residents secured income

• Benefits and Employment Assistance programs build independence and prevent a return to homelessness

• 139 residents improved their budgeting, home maintenance, and personal care skills

• 56 residents received their disability benefits and other government assistance

• Thanks to funding for a vehicle from Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, more than 50 residents received safe and reliable transportation to medical appointments and vocational training

• Home cooked meals provided every day by over 160 volunteer groups

• 1,944 volunteers gave 48,010 hours of their time to help make Tender Mercies more welcoming

• 35 residents improved their health through community activities and support groups

how you helped men and Women With nowhere else to Turn in 2014

Breaking the Cycle of homelessness

the CouRAge AnD SuppoRt to go bACk to WoRk

Life SkiLLS AnD CounSeLing

MAking StRiDeS in heALth

A hoMe foR toDAY, toMoRRoW & the futuRe...

“I love it here. I take pride in myself now and feel safe because I have a clean, respectable home. Tender Mercies is a blessing.” – Donald

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rick’s Story of Lifelong Struggles to Lifelong hope at Tender mercies

From a middle class neighborhood with dreams, talents, and goals to homeless after years of feeling trapped in a world that doesn’t understand mental illness. It happens to thousands in Cincinnati every year regardless of age, income or race. Rick is just one of the 150 individuals saved by you last year.

Rick, 47 years old, struggled for most of his life without support from his parents who turned to alcohol due to their own depression. Learning disabilities were blamed for his inability to progress academically, socially and emotionally. Rick’s days were full of sadness and desperation.

Anxiety made supporting himself extremely difficult. Rick was unable to function in professional work environments with multiple responsibilities, which resulted in low wage jobs. But he had one passion — sculptures. After years of straining to make ends meet with a low self-esteem and declining mental health, in his 30’s Rick took a courageous step. To help develop and refine his natural talent for creating sculptures, he earned his art degree from NKU.

Without the appropriate treatment, his depression became too severe and he wasn’t able to live with friends or family anymore. Rick hit bottom and found

himself homeless with nowhere to go. He lived in his car for a year in parking lots of businesses in Hyde Park and Hebron. He took random jobs to survive and started to lose hope. All that mattered was eating and not freezing. He found a shelter when it became unbearable.

While thankful to have meals and a place to sleep, Rick needed a more stable place to recover, rebuild and thrive. A place called home. Rick found that place, Tender Mercies, a home for men and women with stories just like his. Stories of heartache, courage, and inspiration.

Over the past year, Rick has made a better life. Because of Tender Mercies support, Rick has had a job for 6 months at P&G as a security guard and gets proper medication and psychiatric care. Without a private secure space and a compassionate, supportive environment this wouldn’t have been possible. Rick is proud to have a steady job that allows him to focus on his artwork, a significant factor in his recovery. His artistic talent has allowed him to show his high-quality sculptures in galleries nationwide. He is doing so well that he plans to pursue a Master’s degree next year.

“Tender Mercies welcomed me and gave me a dignified place to live. They listen and truly care about me. Mental illness changes everything. So does Tender Mercies, I wouldn’t be living again without them. It is an amazing place and I am so very thankful.”“I love it here. I take pride in myself now and feel safe because I have

a clean, respectable home. Tender Mercies is a blessing.” – Donald

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Transformations Dana’s Story of Determination

Imagine a childhood filled with abuse and being forced into prostitution at 13 years old. Dana, a mother and grandmother, knows what it’s like. This tragedy changed Dana, causing severe depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. To find the love she lacked, she had three kids by the age of 21. Overcome with grief and depression, Dana knew she had to change.

A strong and determined person, she got her GED in 2 months, took classes in Computer Information Systems and secured a steady job while raising her children on her own. After Dana’s job was outsourced and the recession hit, she was forced to choose minimum wage jobs. After a few years of scraping by, Dana was fortunate to land a contract position with P&G. Dana thrived for a few years, until her daughter got involved in illegal activity, draining

Dana’s resources. After being evicted, Dana had to resort to a shelter. A few months later, Dana found Tender Mercies.

One year later, Dana is thriving and working toward her dreams. “At Tender Mercies, I can focus on my therapy and not have to worry about where I will sleep or if I will have food.” Dana is a chef at heart. Tender Mercies has inspired her to enjoy cooking again through a partnership with Green Bean Delivery. “Because of the compassion and support of Tender Mercies, I learned how to run a business through a training program. I recently opened Jamerisol in Findlay Market which offers Jamaican-American Soul Food. I sell out every Saturday and am so proud to see my dream come true.” Dana got a second chance, thanks to donors and friends like you.

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2014 financial highlights

enD of YeAR net ASSetS$9,819,556

ReVenue$2,993,115

Grants40%

Other1%Donations

27%

Forgiveness of Indebtedness4%

Rent13%

Investment Income6%

Special Events-Net5%

United Way4%

expenSeS*$2,989,604

Management and General12%

Programs83%

Fundraising5%

(figure includes Endowment and Fixed Assets)*does not include depreciation and amortization

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you made a home filled With hope PossibleThank you to all donors and friends for your gifts in 2014. Through your generous support of our annual fund, special events, and in-kind donations, we were able to transform 193 lives with safe, secure housing and programs to break the cycle of homelessness. all donors are very important to us and we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all names listed. If a name is not included or printed incorrectly, please contact Development at 513-639-7021. all donors in the following list reflect donations made between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014.

$10,000 and AboveMr. and Mrs. Thomas R. AmmannMr. Louis BeckCatholics United for the PoorCity of CincinnatiEpiscopal Society of Christ ChurchGeorge Fabe Fund of

The Greater Cincinnati FoundationMr. Scott FarrellThe Greater Cincinnati FoundationMr. Clifford Hall, Jr.Mr. William A. HallMr. and Mrs. Edward T. HalloranHamilton County Mental Health and Recovery

Services BoardMr. Daniel KoppenhaferOhio Development Services AgencyPaula Steiner Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Joseph A. PichlerPNC FoundationUnion Savings Bank/Guardian Savings BankUnited States Department of Housing and Urban

DevelopmentUnited Way of Greater CincinnatiMr. Glen Wright

$5,000 to $9,999*

American Mortgage Service CompanyBartlett & Co.Edward C. and Robert C. Bott Fund of

The Greater Cincinnati FoundationMr. and Mrs. Samuel CassidyCincinnati International Wine Festival, Inc.Mr. William Dorward, IIIFoundation BankMs. Molly GroganJacob F. Scherer TrustJohn Morrell & CompanyMr. Doug PruettKenneth W. Scott Charitable FoundationLKC FoundationMannequin BoutiqueOhio Capital Corporation For HousingOhio National FoundationRalph R. McVeen Charitable TrustMs. Mary Beth SalyersThe Kroger Co.

$1,000 to $4,999*

84.51oAnonymous Mr. and Mrs. H. Douglas BarnacloMr. and Mrs. Michael A. BeamMs. Mary J. BlinkaMs. Nancy BrideMs. Patrica BurgerMr. Jeff BurlesonMr. and Mrs. Bruce BurnsMr. John BymaCaliber Funding LLCCalvary Episcopal ChurchMr. and Mrs. Roderick CarrollCastellini FoundationCBCInnovisCincinnati BellClark Schaefer HackettMr. and Mrs. Robert CodyMr. and Mrs. Philip CohenCollar Family FoundationMr. John ConcannonMr. and Mrs. Ronald CramerMr. and Mrs. James CreedMr. and Mrs. James N. DayMs. Clare DriehausKatherine O. Dupee Fund of

The Greater Cincinnati FoundationMr. and Mrs. Harry EberleThe Edge InnMr. and Mrs. Mark EllisMr. Joseph H. Feldhaus and Ms. Marcheta L. GillamFirst Financial BankFriedlander Family FundMr. and Mrs. Gregory GatesGBBN Architects, Inc.GE FoundationGenworth FoundationGraeter’s Manufacturing CompanyGreater Cincinnati Mortgage Bankers AssociationMr. and Mrs. Gary GreenbergMr. and Mrs. Glenn A. GrohMr. and Mrs. Mike HansenMr. Keith HerrellMr. Dan HickmanMr. and Mrs. Tony HumphreyInterim HealthCare of Cincinnati, Inc.Johnson Charitable Gift FundMr. and Mrs. David C. JohnstoneMr. and Mrs. William JoinerMr. and Mrs. Jerry JuddMr. and Mrs. Timothy JuenkeKatz, Teller, Brant & Hild

Keating, Muething & Klekamp PLLMs. Arleene KellerMr. James Kennedy and Ms. Marcia Spaeth-KennedyThe Peter F. and Mary W. Levin Philanthropic FundMr. and Mrs. Alfonso LopezMs. Elizabeth LoringMr. James L. Mahon, Ph.D.Mr. and Mrs. Braden A. MechleyMr. and Mrs. Hayden E. Meeker, IIIMt. Washington Presbyterian ChurchMr. and Mrs. Bob MyersThe Ohio National FoundationOneSource Employment Management, LLCMr. and Mrs. Daniel OppedisanoMr. and Mrs. John PeckMs. Lisa PerryMr. James PlumPresbyterian Church of WyomingPrimeLendingMs. Holly RedmondMr. and Mrs. Mark RobertsMrs. Dorothy RothRPP ContainersMr. James RubensteinMr. Robert J. SahlfeldScripps Howard FoundationMr. and Mrs. William W. ShoemakerMr. and Mrs. Douglas S. SkidmoreMr. Barry F. SmithTreasury Wine EstatesSt. Mary Church Hyde ParkSt. Rose ChurchSt. Saviour ParishSteamex-Eastern, Ltd.Mr. and Mrs. James H. SteffenMr. and Mrs. Joseph C. SteltenpohlMr. and Mrs. Kevin M. TracyUnion Home Mortgage Corp.UNISTRUTUnited Way Of Greater CincinnatiVolkman Family Charity FundJames Wassermann Memorial FundWells FargoWestern & Southern Financial GroupVirginia K. Weston Assistance FundWestwood First Presbyterian Church Mission

CommitteeMr. Joseph WhitakerMr. and Mrs. Marcus K. WilkinsMrs. Ann Williams and Mr. Peter WilliamsThe Wrocklage Family Charitable FoundationMr. and Mrs. Bruce YeazellZingarelli Law Offices

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Anonymous4EGMr. and Mrs. Paul C. AbbinanteAcademy Mortgage CorporationAgnes Nordloh Charitable TrustDr. and Mrs. John E. Albers, MDMs. Terri AlekzanderMr. and Mrs. Erik W. AllabenMs. Brigid AlmaguerMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. AltimierMr. Charles AlwellAmerican Title ServicesMr. and Mrs. Richard AndersenMr. Brian AntenucciMr. Mark ArbogastArch Mortgage Insurance CompanyMr. and Mrs. Alexander AronisMr. Scott AronoffMr. Jeremy AronowMr. Robert B. Newman and Mrs. Mary

AsburyMr. and Mrs. Donald G. AshcraftMt. Auburn Presbyterian ChurchDr. and Mrs. Bernard B. BacevichMs. Susan BakerBank of America United Way

CampaignBarbara J. Howard Co LPAMs. Mildred E. BarhorstMs. Cynthia BarnesBarnes DennigMs. Jean BartunekMr. and Mrs. Alvin W. BauerMr. and Mrs. Gregory BaukeMr. and Mrs. Jason BaumgartnerMs. Robbin J. BeallMr. and Mrs. Michael BeamMs. Julie A. BeattyMrs. Marian J. BeckMr. and Mrs. Daniel BeckmanBeckman, Weil, Shepardson, LLCMs. Maggie BeckmeyerMr. and Mrs. Joseph Beech, IIIMs. Julia R. BemisMs. Lois G. BenjaminMs. Mary G. BennettMr. and Mrs. Robert J. BensMr. and Mrs. David BeranMr. and Mrs. James F. BerdingMr. and Mrs. James A. BergMr. and Mrs. Andrew BermanMr. and Mrs. John BerningerMs. Margaret M. BertelsmanMr. and Mrs. L. John Bertoli, IIIMr. and Ms. James BeslMr. and Mrs. Robert BetagoleMr. and Mrs. Robert Biedenharn

Mr. and Mrs. Randy BirckheadMr. Gordon M. BogdanMr. Robert BogenschutzMr. and Mrs. Richard BorcheltMr. William D. Borek and Mrs.

Evelyn C. JosephMs. Mary L. BoylanMr. Craig BrickingMr. Stephen Brinker and Mrs. Kay

Castle-BrinkerMr. John BrinkmanMr. Christopher B. BrittonMr. and Mrs. D. Paul BromwellMr. James R. Brown and Mrs.

Kathryn Hall BrownMs. Danneille BrowneMr. and Mrs. Frank Burdick, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. BurnsMs. Bonnie BurtBuschle + Fairbanks, Inc.Business Intelligence Inc.Ms. Mary V. ButenMr. and Mrs. Michael C. ButzMr. and Mrs. Francisco CanadaDr. Patricia CareyMr. and Mrs. Charles G. CarrMs. Cindy CarrelliCCATMr. Danny ChristenMs. Margaret W. ChristosChurch of the SaviourMr. and Mrs. John ClarkMr. and Mrs. Robert C. CluteMs. Tiffany CohenMr. and Mrs. Paul E. CollettMr. Thomas J. Compton, IIIMr. and Mrs. David CookMs. Leslie CookDr. Ruth Ann CooperMr. and Mrs. Terrence R. CosgroveMr. and Mrs. Vincent Costello, Jr.Ms. Patricia CottinghamMr. and Mrs. Jack L. CoxMr. and Mrs. Ronald CramerMr. and Mrs. Donald J. CreelmanMr. and Mrs. Mark S. CrockMrs. Kathleen CrowleyMr. and Mrs. Charles CusickMr. and Mrs. Rick DammertMr. Randy DamronMr. and Mrs. Edward T. DanielMr. Darryl DanielsMr. and Ms. Thomas A. DankenbringMs. Patricia DannemanMr. Jeffery DarnellMs. Sheila DavisMs. Lisa DawsonDaymon WorldwideMr. and Mrs. Andrew Deak

Mr. and Mrs. Mike DebbelerGerald J. and Nancy S. DeBrunner

Family Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Mr. and Mrs. David DeckerMr. Matthew Deger and Mrs. Amy

WhalenMr. and Mrs. Steven M. DehneDr. and Mrs. Charles DeitschelMs. Leah DeJosephMr. and Mrs. Robert DeLuseMs. Katherine St. DennyMs. Sally H. DessauerMr. and Mrs. Rob DetersMs. Diana DeVoreMs. Amy J. DiamondMr. and Mrs. David T. DierkerMs. Janet DixonMr. and Mrs. John T. DominicMr. and Mrs. Donald DominickMr. and Mrs. Thomas DonnellonMr. and Mrs. Robert DorwardMr. William W. Stiver and Ms. Kathleen

A. DowneyMr. and Mrs. Norris J. DowningMr. and Mrs. Daniel M. DriehausMr. and Mrs. Robert J. DriehausMr. and Mrs. Richard T. DruffelDumeshious DuboseMr. and Mrs. Michael G. DuermitMr. and Mrs. Donald F. DufekMr. and Mrs. James DunnDr. and Mrs. Stewart B. DunskerMr. and Mrs. Terrence DyerEastminster Presbyterian ChurchMs. Florence M. EdelmannMr. Robert EdgarMr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. EdgellMs. Deborah EdwardsMs. Dorothy EichenbergerMr. and Mrs. Jerome H. EichertMr. and Mrs. Michael EndresThe Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati

Mr. Jack EnsorMr. Jacob EnsorMr. and Mrs. Greg ErnstMs. Karen EutslerMr. and Mrs. Richard EvansMs. Sally EvansMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. EvansMs. Marian EversMs. Rachel FabreMs. Anne FeldhausMs. Nancy FeldmanMr. and Mrs. James V. FierroMr. and Mrs. Kurtis B. FinchMr. and Mrs. Carl R. FischerMr. and Mrs. Charles FitzpatricMr. and Mrs. Michael FlahertyMs. Brigitte FoleyMs. Liz ForemanMr. Rhett FrambesMr. and Mrs. F. D. FranklinMr. and Mrs. J. Kuehn FrederickMr. and Mrs. David FrobergMr. and Mrs. Kevin FryeMr. Donny FryerMr. and Mrs. Randy A. GaborMs. Carolyn A. GaedeMs. Donna GaengeThe Arthur J. Gallagher FoundationMr. Charles GangloffMr. and Mrs. George GatesMr. and Mrs. Ernst G. GebhardtMs. Alice GeersMr. and Mrs. Lawrence GeigerMr. and Mrs. Paul GeorgeGeorge & Mary Jo Budig Family

FoundationMr. Scott GetzMr. and Mrs. Michael D. GildayMichael D. Gilday Attorney at LawMr. Gregory GiverGiveUnityMs. Laurian B. GoebelMs. Carolyn O. Goldman

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$1 to $999*

Mr. and Mrs. Edward GoldmanMs. Jeanne GolliherMr. Carl V. GoodinMs. Candice GoodpasterMr. and Mrs. Brett GoodsonMs. Karen GowdyMr. and Mrs. Robert L. GraeterMr. James GramkeMs. Ellen K. GreenbergerMr. Ralph Greene and Mr. Dan MessMr. and Mrs. Taylor Greenwald, IIIMr. and Mrs. James GreerMs. Jenna GregoryMr. Roger F. GreinMr. and Mrs. Robert GreiweMr. and Mrs. Darwin E. GrenerMs. Mary Lee GriesemerMs. Mary D. GroteMr. and Mrs. Michael J. GroverMs. Betty GrupenhoffMs. Christina GuggenbergerMr. and Mrs. Alan GuiducciMr. James HaasMs. Rebecca HackettMr. and Mrs. Michael HahnMr. Joseph M. Hall and Ms. Judi C.

OehlerMrs. Sally HallMr. and Mrs. Richard HamlinMr. Joshua S. HarkavyMs. Roslyn HarkavyMr. Matt Kotlarczyk and Ms. Tamara

T. HarkavyMs. Emma D. HartkemeierMr. and Mrs. Steve M. HarveyHawley Law Co., LPAMr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Head, IIIHealing Hands Therapeutic MassageMr. and Mrs. Terrence HeenanMs. Katherine HeileMr. and Mrs. W. Peter HeileMr. and Mrs. John S. HeldmanMs. Ruth HeldmanMr. and Mrs. Chuck HellmanMr. and Mrs. Richard H. HelmchenHeritage Presbyterian ChurchMr. and Mrs. Phillip HerrickMr. and Mrs. Michael HessMr. and Mrs. Charles HigdonMr. and Mrs. Michael L. HinzmanMr. and Mrs. Andy HodappMr. John HoebbelMr. and Mrs. Miles HoffMs. Patricia B. HoganHogan Financial Services, Inc.Mr. John HollandMr. and Mrs. Joseph L. HollmannMr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Hollmann

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. HollmanMs. Ruth Hollmann and Mr. Robert

SchindlerMr. and Mrs. Steve HonerlawHoneywell, Inc.Ms. Frances HornikelMs. Cynthia HubbardMr. James HuberMr. and Mrs. Arthur J. HudepohlMs. Lisa HueyMr. Forrest W. HuffMr. Andrew HugginsMr. and Mrs. Al Humbert, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Daniel HurleyMs. Stacey HussMs. Angela IacobucciMr. and Mrs. Richard IhlendorfMr. and Mrs. James ImbusImmaculate Heart of Mary ParishMr. Thomas Jackson and Mrs. Sally

JacksonMr. Russell JeffreysMr. Mark JenikeMs. Catherine C. JetterMr. and Mrs. Alan JobeMs. Lois JohannigmanMs. Jeanne JohantgesMrs. Rita JohantgesJohn Hueber Homes, Inc.Mr. Jeffrey JohnsonMr. Roy JohnsonMs. Stephanie JohnsonDr. Richard A. JolsonMs. Katie JonesThe Honorable Nathaniel R. JonesMr. and Mrs. Peter R. JonesThe David J. Joseph CompanyMr. and Mrs. Ronald JosephMs. Margaret JungMs. Margie KadonMr. and Mrs. Robert KanterDr. Michael Privitera and Dr. Marcia

KaplanLibby Perszyk KathmanMr. and Mrs. Clarence C. KathmannMr. and Mrs. Bill E. KatzMs. Jennifer KearneyMs. Mary Lynne KehoeDr. Keith and Ms. ThorntonMs. Anna KellyMr. and Mrs. Bryan KellyMr. and Mrs. Terrence KellyMr. and Mrs. Thomas KendallMr. and Mrs. John KennedyMr. and Mrs. Thomas KensokMr. and Mrs. John F. KerlinMr. and Mrs. Francis KernMr. and Mrs. Michael E. KernMr. and Mrs. Edward H. Kesterman, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. David KeyMs. Barbara C. KieferMs. Adrian KingMs. Sandra KinneyMr. Roger Meyer and Ms. Mary V. KirschMr. and Mrs. George W. KlapperMr. Paul KlebahnMr. and Mrs. Larry KleemMs. Julia KleinDr. and Mrs. Timothy J. KloppenborgMr. Emerson KnowlesMr. Matt KocherspergerMr. and Mrs. Robert KoechlinMr. David Koehler and Ms. Barbara

KraemerMr. and Mrs. Eugene W. KoestersMr. and Mrs. John L. KohlmanMr. and Mrs. Earl G. KramerMr. and Mrs. Gary KramigMs. Marianne KrismerMrs. Mary Ann KrugMr. and Mrs. Mark KrummeMr. Gregory KuertzMs. Ann M. LaffertyMr. and Mrs. Rick LandrumMr. John E. Lanier and Ms. Jane GarveyMr. Michael P. LavelleMr. Robert LawhornMr. and Mrs. Tom LeemhuisDr. and Mrs. Bradley M. LembergMr. and Mrs. John LengerichMs. Pamela LenzMs. Kelly A. LeonDr. David G. LeonardMr. and Mrs. David LeugersMr. James LeugersMr. and Mrs. Paul LeugersMr. and Mrs. William J. Leugers, Jr.Ms. Melissa LineberryMr. and Mrs. Robert LinggMr. and Mrs. John LinhardtMr. and Mrs. Robert S. LohreyMr. and Mrs. Michael D. LonerganMs. Susan LoraMr. and Mrs. Jack C. LouisoMs. Joanna LounsburyMr. and Mrs. Ralph LowensteinMr. J. Michael LowryMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. LuebbersMr. Charles LukenMr. and Mrs. Sam LukenMs. Shannon Rae LutzMs. Carolyn LutzkoMs. Cindy LykinsMr. and Mrs. Scott E. MacEachenMs. Judy MackMr. and Mrs. Kevin MackeMr. and Mrs. George MagginiMiss Mary Alice Manley

St. Margaret Mary CongregationSt. Martin Mission CommissionMs. Amy Martracia and Ms. Teresa

DavisMr. and Mrs. Jon MartyMs. Ruth MatraciaMr. and Mrs. Paul R. MattinglyMr. Todd McClainMs. Terri McDonoughMs. Geraldine F. McDougallMr. Telly McGahaMr. and Mrs. Timothy McGrathMr. and Mrs. Albert S. McGroverMr. and Mrs. Howard McIlvainMs. Claire McKennaMr. and Ms. Major R. McNeilMr. and Mrs. Patrick J. McNerneyMr. and Mrs. Paul McSwiganMs. Leslie MeierMr. and Mrs. Alvin Z. MeiselMs. Ann M. MeranusMr. and Mrs. Leonard S. MeranusMs. Helen MessMs. Teresa MessengerMs. Joan E. MetteyDr. and Mrs. Cris MeyerMr. and Mrs. Dennis MeyerMr. and Mrs. Greg MeyerMrs. Joan C. MeyerMGICMr. and Mrs. Glenn MichaelsonMr. and Mrs. Michael F. MiddendorfMr. and Mrs. Thomas MillerMr. Adam MiracleMolloy Roofing Co.Ms. Denise MontfortMr. and Mrs. Michael MoranMr. John S. MorawetzMs. Velma MorelliMs. Susan L. MorganMr. and Mrs. Earl F. MorrisonMr. Scott MorrowMortgage House of AmericaMs. Karen MoscynskiMr. and Mrs. John E. MoseleyMs. Carmin MoutinhoMr. and Mrs. Paul V. MuethingMs. Carol MuntzMr. and Mrs. John L. MuntzMr. and Mrs. Robert A. Murphy, Jr.Ms. Jane MurphyMs. Martha MurphyMr. Jordan MuseN & P Bruns FoundationMr. John A. NagleMr. William NebolskyMs. Priscilla NeillThe Newman Foundation, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. J. Morton Nicholson

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Nielson & Sherry, PSCMs. Phyllis NiemanMr. and Mrs. Rich C. Nohle, Jr.Northeast Orthodontic SpecialistsMs. Julie B. NorthropMr. and Mrs. Mark E. NorthropMr. and Mrs. Robert E. ObertMr. and Mrs. James F. O’BrienMr. and Mrs. Michael C. O’DonnellMs. Nancy OhrMr. Donald OliverMr. and Mrs. Mario OnoriniMr. and Mrs. Mike OsborneMs. Betty J. OstendorfOur Lady of Lourdes ParishMr. and Mrs. David PainterPark National Bank - Southwest Ohio

& Northern KentuckyHyman & Bessie Passman Family

Charitable Foundation Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Richard PaveyPerfection GroupMs. Rita PeterPeter Paul Office Equipment, Inc.Mr. Charles PfizenmayerMr. Richard PhillipsPhotonics GraphicsMr. and Mrs. Richard PilgerPlayhouse In The ParkMr. and Mrs. Mike PleimanMr. Henry Potts and Mrs. Paula

Sullivan-PottsMr. and Mrs. Terry E. PowellPresbyterian Women of Mt.

WashingtonPresidential Plaza Associates, LTDProdigy Title Agency, LLCDr. Norbert J. RanzMr. and Mrs. Paul C. RapienMr. and Mrs. Bernard L. RapienMr. and Mrs. Joseph W. RatermanDr. and Mrs. Norman L. RaveMr. and Mrs. John P. Reading, Jr.Ms. Krystal ReedMr. and Mrs. Carl RennekerMr. and Mrs. Barry Reynolds

Mr. Sean RhineyMs. Yvonne A. RichMs. Sue RicheyMr. and Mrs. Terrence P. RiederMs. Mary Ellen RiesMs. Patricia RiesenbergMs. Helen L. RindsbergMr. Paul RiordanMr. David H. RitterMr. Karl Payne and Ms. Susan

Rivers-PayneMr. Michael RobertsonMrs. Barbara RodgersMr. and Mrs. Bill RohdeMr. and Mrs. Theodore A. RohlingMr. and Mrs. Ken RootMs. Lizzie RosegrantMs. Audrey RosenfeldMr. Jay RosselotMr. and Mrs. Ronald A. RothMr. and Mrs. Thomas RottinghausMr. David A. RowellMr. and Mrs. Myron RowlandMs. Mary Lynn RoyMr. and Mrs. Richard G. RoyerMr. and Mrs. Patrick RuarkMs. Brenda RuffnerMs. Jennifer M. RussellMrs. Marjorie A. RyanMr. Richard RyanMr. Scott RyanDr. and Mrs. Edward H. SaeksMr. and Mrs. Robert G. SanderMs. Caroline SchellMs. Donna SchiffMr. Kenneth SchlachterSchmeltz Living TrustMr. and Mrs. David SchmitDr. and Mrs. David SchneiderMr. and Mrs. John SchoenfeldMr. and Mrs. John E. Schrider, Jr.Alexis M. SchrimpfMs. Christine SchumacherMr. David SchwartzMr. and Mrs. Daniel L. SchweickartMs. Kelsey Schweizer

Mr. and Mrs. Adam ScovannerMr. Jerome A. SedgwickMs. Ann SegalMr. and Mrs. Richard SellinsMr. and Mrs. James SextonMr. and Mrs. Martin E. SextonMr. and Mrs. Kevin M. SheaMr. and Mrs. Paul SheckelsMr. and Mrs. Christopher SheldonMs. Helen M. ShermanMr. and Mrs. Mark J. ShoonerMr. and Mrs. Arnold ShoopMr. Brian ShortMr. Bernie SiegelMr. and Mrs. John SieveMr. Edward S. Maj and Ms. Barbara

SimoneMr. and Mrs. Murray Sinclaire, Jr.Ms. Linn M. SinnottSisters of Notre DameDr. Brian Skale and Dr. Tracey SkaleMr. Daniel W. SmithMr. James Smith, IIIMr. Jarod SmithMs. Lois M. SmythMs. April Snider-MaurerMs. Diane SnodgrassMs. Kathleen M. SnodgrassMs. Elizabeth SolwayMr. and Mrs. Charles B. SonensheinMr. J. Thomas Sparough and Mrs.

Geralyn Hoxsey SparoughMs. Donna SpillaneMr. and Mrs. Paul R. SpilleThe Spirit of Cincinnatus Inc.Mr. Robert SprengardMr. and Mrs. Ian SroufeSt. Vincent de PaulStatements SalonMr. and Mrs. Robert StautbergMr. and Mrs. John SteinmanMr. and Mrs. James H. StephensMr. and Mrs. Robert J. StephensSterling Cut GlassMr. and Mrs. Daniel StevesMr. and Mrs. James StewartMr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. StewartMs. Mary K. StockelmanMr. and Mrs. Gary StrasselMs. Miriam G. StratmannMrs. Mary Louise StrutzMr. and Ms. Paul SturkeyMs. Julie StutlerMs. Robie SuggsMs. Marcia A. SunnenbergMs. Rebecca SykesMr. and Mrs. Paul W. SylvesterMr. John Tallmadge and Ms. Pam BachMr. and Mrs. Shiro TanakaMr. and Mrs. Jim TannerMs. Maureen C. Taylor

Technetitle Agency, Inc.Ms. Jane S. TeufenMr. and Mrs. Mark C. ThielMs. Pamela ThomasThompson Marketing GroupMs. Patricia J. TongesMr. Steven TothTrinity Lutheran Church Womens GuildTrinity United Methodist ChurchTri-Stec, IncMr. and Mrs. Dean TruittUnited Way - Metro ChicagoUnited Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc.Universal Claims & InsuranceJody F. UrtiUSI InsuranceMr. Justin J. VanderglasMr. Thomas VaughanMr. George VerkampMr. and Mrs. Frederick VickeryMr. James J. VolkerMs. Lynn H. VollmerMr. and Mrs. Jim VossMr. Casey WadlowMr. and Mrs. Stephen WalkenhorstMs. Rosella C. WalshMr. Steve WatkinsMs. Denise B. WatsonDr. and Ms. Robert WeberMr. and Mrs. William J. WeberMr. and Mrs. Robert L. WehlingMr. Paul WehnerMr. and Mrs. Thomas L. WeingartnerMr. and Mrs. Donald W. WeinkamMr. and Ms. Ralph WeisMs. Jean A. WerningMr. and Mrs. James E. WesnerMr. and Mrs. Joseph H. WesslingMr. Bob WestonMr. and Mrs. Steve WeyrichLt. Col. and Mrs. James L. WhalenMs. Linde G. WhiteMr. Gerald W. WilliamsMr. and Mrs. John WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Philip E. WillisMr. Gary WilsonMr. and Mrs. John WimzieMr. Russell L. WintersMr. and Mrs. Stanley A. WitkowskiMr. and Mrs. Charles A. WolfMr. and Mrs. David A. WolfMs. Lora WolkeMr. Michael WomickMr. and Mrs. Howard WrightMr. and Mrs. David R. WulkerXavier UniversityMr. and Mrs. Randall A. YoungMr. and Mrs. Jerry ZeglinMr. and Mrs. Paul ZookMr. and Mrs. John W. Zorio

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gifts were made in memory of the following:Peggy AhcanNorma BaltzleySusan BernsteinMary Fran BrownMary ButchMr. CollinsGerald DeBrunner (Gerald J. and

Nancy S. DeBrunner Family Fund)Candy Dickson’s grandfather, HermanGeorge FergusonJeremy FreemanMary Rose GeckleFr. Chris HallPaul E. JohantgesEdward KassnerPaul KrugRuth Ann (Schiesl) MaueTeresa E. MorrowLaura Joy MuntzGary Lee MurrayFrank Upchurch MyersPaul OrtizAnn PerzelDaniel RiversDolores RosenfeldGary John RuehrweinMary Ann SwankBill TheisJames WassermannFlorence Wolf

gifts were made in honor of the following:Van AckermanMichael AdeeChuck BeckhamMr. & Mrs. Daniel Beckman’s

40th wedding anniversarySteve and Cathy BehlerGreg and Theresa BehlerBernardino FamilyBlackstock/King FamilyBill BogdanGreg BootheClaudia ClineNan CostelloJudy CunninghamJane DailyBonnie Dierker

Doctors of East Hollister LimitedErin EldridgeMarcheta Gillam and Joe FeldhausHailey/Ingmire FamilyFr. Chris HallMarge HammeellrathLune HellmanKaren and Dan HurrleyMary Ann JenikeJreisat & Points FamilyPaul Kelly for Father’s DaySister Kathleen KellyLeonard KuertzRob Lambert’s 20 year AnniversaryKay LynchMercy HealthCarol MuntzBetty & Hal PorterTheresa ReinEd & Ellie Reiser’s 40th anniversaryPeggy RobinsonTodd RyanResa Young and Lew SeipeltJan SeymourSt. Cecilia Church in OakleyTender Mercies staff and volunteersCarl WardConnie & David WilliamsonRuss WintersStacey WitherspoonKarl & Lora ZinmeisterRick Zureick

gifts in kind**:3CDCA & E’sAAA Travel - NewportAllScreenArch Mortgage Insurance CompanyArthur Murray Dance StudioBartlett & Co.BBRG - Brio/Bravo RestaurantsBest Friends Pet CareBlue Ash Recreational CenterBravoBravo ItalianaMr. and Mrs. Lee BurroughsChristopher George SalonChurchill DownsCincinnati Art MuseumCincinnati Arts AssociationCincinnati BalletCincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Functional FitnessCincinnati OperaCincinnati Reds Community FundCincy Events Management, LLCCityBeatComey & ShepherdDarren & Co. SalonDeloitte & Touche, LLPEddie Lane’s Diamond ShowroomElite Island ResortsEnvoi Design, Inc.Face It SpaFaces by RobinFifth Third BankGiveUnityMr. and Mrs. Michael HahnMr. and Mrs. Terrence HeenanMr. and Mrs. Timothy HennessyHeritage ClubMr. and Mrs. Jerry HonerlawHoney Baked Ham CompanyJohn B. Jacobs and Son NurseriesKirby’s / Sky GalleyMr. Mark KroneLawrenceburg SpeedwayMs. Sheila MahaffeyMs. Melissa McKelvieMr. and Mrs. Jerry JuddMICA Contemporary CraftsMonteverdi TuscanyMurphy SuppliesNew Riff DistilleryNielson & Sherry, PSCNourish Yourself, LLCMs. Carmen ParksPeerless PrintingPendeton PilatesPNC FoundationPrimavista Restaurant

Pure Barre - Ft. Wright, KYQ102Raul Haas Jewelers/Hyde ParkRichter & Phillips JewelersRising Star Casino ResortSalon CentralMs. Caroline SchellSchwartz JewelersMr. James Kennedy and Ms. Marcia

Spaeth-KennedyStandard TextileSterling Cut GlassMr. and Mrs. Jim TannerTexas Roadhouse - Ft. WrightThe Westin CincinnatiTony’s Steak & SeafoodTriHealth Fitness & Health PavilionUnited Dairy FarmersUS Bank Client ServicesVorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLPWalden PondsMr. Fred WarmbierWashington PlatformWetherington Golf & Country ClubMr. Michael WomickWorldwide GraphicsWyoming Golf Course

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* United Way donors who requested an acknowledgement are listed in this report. Thank you to all United Way donors. Your support is very important and appreciated!

** Gifts in Kind donors who donated an item or service valued at $100 or more. For a complete listing of valued gifts in kind donors, please visit www.tendermerciesinc.org

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“There are many reasons the Scripps Howard Foundation is proud to support Tender Mercies. On my first visit, Russell and Jackie took me on a tour and struck up a conversation with nearly each resident we passed. Right away, it felt like I was in someone’s home; friends had even gathered together in one of the kitchens to catch up. I saw how they lived their tenets of dignity, safety and community.

Cincinnatians who need assistance with getting and paying for medicine for their mental illnesses, and who need a safe place to sleep and thrive, are fortunate they can rely on Tender Mercies.” – Lee, Scripps Howard Foundation

“A remarkable and seldom seen legacy of Tender Mercies has been its phenomenal growth after Father Chris Hall’s death. From one building to six! A tribute to the Hall family and so many devoted friends, one named Marcia Spaeth, who believed in taking care of a forgotten group.” – Dave

SeCuriTy, DigniTy anD CommuniTyWhat it means to our donors, residents and volunteers

“People look at me and they have no idea I suffer from mental illness. Tender Mercies gave me a home. Because of their support, I am doing well. I volunteer and go on outings in the community. The volunteers bring wonderful food. I really appreciate everything. I love my home.” – Ingrid

“Tender Mercies understands homelessness and they have given me peace and security. The staff is always there to help, but I can be independent and make my own choices.” – Kevin

“As a military brat, I moved around a lot during my childhood so I know what it’s like to adjust and adapt to new living arrangements and communities.

I also know what it’s like to lose my sense of family as I knew it, and my “home” that I thought I had. Neither have been to the magnitude that the residents of Tender Mercies have experienced.

Volunteering at Tender Mercies allows me to help facilitate that sense of community, home and family that is truly IMPORTANT and a fundamental right for all human beings.

I consider it a privilege to work with everyone there. By doing so, I have a better sense and more loving awareness of the Cincinnati community in which I live.” – In service, Molly

“I think what keeps us coming to Tender Mercies and enjoying it so much is the fact that the residents are so very appreciative of anything we do! From cooking dinners to providing an opportunity for them to play bingo, the residents always make us feel so very welcome. It is indeed our pleasure to be involved with Tender Mercies!” – Mary Ann

Why We give

Why We Thrive

Why We voLunTeer

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As I near the end of my first year as President of the Board of Tender Mercies, I can absolutely say that I am proud to be part of such a meaningful organization that is making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We are an asset to our Cincinnati community. I am also proud of all our staff, especially starting with our Chief Executive Officer – Russell Winters, along with our vast numbers of volunteers and friends, without whom we could not do what we do. Our staff is committed and passionate about what they do and serving our residents. I also want to thank our Board of Trustees who actively participate in meetings, events and committees and who also provide the appropriate amount of support, governance and monitoring of our organization. The trustees are a great group of important community members that volunteer their time, talent and treasures to our organization – Thank you!

It was exciting to be present at the 30th Anniversary Gala and see all the people there to support Tender Mercies and to do so in such an impactful way. I enjoy coming to Tender Mercies and seeing our staff, volunteers and our residents – in action. We are a vibrant part of the OTR community and a beacon of light in so many ways.

Please keep Tender Mercies top of mind as you think about donating your own time, talent and treasures – we need our volunteers, friends and donors to accomplish our mission. Call us anytime for a tour or visit. We are happy and proud to be able to show you what we do and how we are fulfilling our mission every day. Thank you!

All my best,

Denise Montfort, President of the Board

gratitude from the Board President

We are proud to honor the following individuals and

companies who have made a significant impact with their gifts

of time, treasure and talent.

CoMMunitY pARtneR of the YeAR:

Bartlett & Co.

neighboRhooD pARtneR of the YeAR:

Panoptic Media

VoLunteeR of the YeAR:

SonRise Church and Prasco

eMpLoYee of the YeAR:

“Volunteering at Tender Mercies has brought us closer together. The moment when we knew we were called to continue serving meals to the residents was one snowy Saturday. The residents were in disbelief that we still came and were so very appreciative. That day was incredibly rewarding to see the residents enjoying a meal together. Our lives are richer because of being a part of the Tender Mercies family. We are grateful that we are able to make a difference.” – SonRise Church

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“Serving lunch to our friends at Tender Mercies is a privilege. At the same time, it enriches us spiritually and emotionally. This opportunity provides unique fellowship with Prasco employees and with those that we serve at Tender Mercies.” – Prasco

“Supporting the Greater Cincinnati community and its philanthropic organizations has always been a priority for Bartlett. We are honored to be affiliated with an organization that is the caliber of Tender Mercies.” – Bartlett & Co.

“We elected to offer our services to Tender Mercies because of the important work they do. Caring for those who are unable to care for themselves is a noble calling, and as part of our mission, we’re happy to support Tender Mercies efforts.” – Jim Prues, President

Ebony Smith (2015)

Crystal Wimzie (2014)

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Bricks will be placed in our courtyard outside our Harkavy or Dana building. A unique way to make a difference!

you Can help Commemorate 30 years of Security, Dignity and Community in Cincinnati

Dedicate a Brick in Honor or in Memory

of a Special Person in Your Life

please send in your $100 gift in the enclosed envelope, go online at tendermerciesinc.org or call 513-639-7021

include a note with how you would like the brick printed (maximum of 3 lines, 15 characters per line)

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“Tender Mercies gave me a second chance. I can’t thank them enough for my home.” – ryan

Tender Mercies is committed to the goals of security, dignity, and community, with and for its residents.

Security means a housing environment where residents personal safety is a priority.

Dignity means a housing environment that allows residents to develop personal, social, and economic strengths.

Community means a regular, predictable housing environment with a sense of belonging, family and affirmation of individuals.

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A home for today, tomorrow, and the future

it happens to more than 8,000 people every year in Cincinnati. tender Mercies breaks the cycle of homelessness with security, dignity and community with your help.