2013 Annual Impact Report 1

Serve extraordinary

Easter Seals Michigan

2013 Annual Impact Report

nearly 1 in 5 people have a diSability in the united StateS

-United States Census Bureau

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Serve extraordinary

For nearly a century, Easter Seals Michigan has empowered extraordinary individuals to live

more independent lives. Our story has evolved over time, but our purpose remains the same.

We help people with behavioral, physical or developmental challenges live extraordinary lives.

Our programs support individuals and families of all ages – from birth to older adults. We

served more than 9,000 people last year, partnering with each individual to improve their

quality of life and prosper, undeterred by physical disabilities, behavioral health challenges, or

autism spectrum disorders. We continue to adapt, responding to the needs of the community

and tailoring services to meet the unique needs of each person and their family.

Each and every day, we are afforded the opportunity to see the very best of people; from those

we serve, those in the community, or from within our team. The stories and statistics in this

annual impact report are real; they are about people whose lives have been transformed by

taking action for better control of their lives with the support of everyday heroes who Serve

Extraordinary.

Our passionate team helps transform the lives of individuals at any stage of life: from five-year-

old Rocky who attended one of our summer camps where he learned new skills and became

his very own soccer star, to adults like Guillermo who - after coming to Easter Seals Michigan

for help with depression and alcohol use - is now 13 months sober with a full-time job at a

restaurant.

The year 2013 was a remarkable one at Easter Seals Michigan. We witnessed record requests

for services and saw a marked increase in volunteers. Our donors were generous, as our gifts

increased, allowing us to advance and strengthen our mission to serve more in need.

We thank our volunteers, donors, community and corporate partners for investing in what

we do. Their gifts of time, talent and resources make a significant difference in people’s lives

and ensure Easter Seals Michigan will continue to play a critical role as we look to a future that

holds extraordinary possibilities for everyone.

A Letter from Brent Wirth,

President and CEO

our ServiceS improve the liveS of individualS of all ageS.

7% 18% 12% 58% 6%

The number of people Easter Seals Michigan served in 2013. 9053

0-5 6-17 18-25 26-60 61+

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Easter Seals Michigan is committed to the care of individuals where they are and when they need it.

51%

83%

Percentage of our services to families located

out in the community.

2/3 of people in America don’t get treatment due to

lack of access.

School library reStaurant home community center

our doorS are open

Percentage of our services to adults located

out in the community.

8%

Percentage of people with disabilities in Michigan that

are unemployed.

109

Securing jobs helped these individuals to then fi nd housing,

transportation and become more active members of the community.

In a recent survey completed by those that we serve, 98.7% were

happy with the services they receive.98.7%

Percentage of people without

disabilities in Michigan that are

unemployed.

The number of people Easter Seals Michigan helped to secure a job.

16%

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eaSter SealS michigan leadS the community effort in Jail diverSion

We kept 93% of those in our

program out of jail.93%

In 2013, one out of every 100

American adults was behind bars.

To keep people with behavioral

health disorders out of jail, Easter

Seals Michigan provides them the

treatment they need.

2013 2009-2013

$0m $2m $4m $6m $8m

$1.2

$6.7

Our Jail Diversion program saved Oakland County $1.2 million last

year, and $6.7 million over the last five years.

16% of people in the u.S. have experienced trauma and thoSe individualS are 15 timeS more likely to attempt Suicide.16%

treatment for adultS

military and veteran ServiceS

early childhood intervention

Easter Seals Michigan has infused our

services to address these statistics.

x15

Our services have

been proven to keep

people out of the

hospital and with their

families and friends.

93% of those we serve have not been readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of

original discharge.93%

0 10 20 30 40

We are more efficient

We believe that getting help is an immediate issue that we address by offering many different options for serving people quickly and effectively.

Days from first call to first appointment

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14

eaSter SealS

State Standard

5

14

$36.8m

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expenSeS & revenueS report

program ServiceS $36.8m94%

contributionS, giftS & grantS$2.1m5%

other income$.4m1%

revenueS $39.3m

expenSeS $39.3m

program ServiceS $36.3m 92%

adminiStrative expenSeS $1.9m 5%

capital replacement$1.1m 3%

Social netWorkerDanielle felt lost in her eff orts to connect with her son, Daniel, who has autism. Before fi nding Easter Seals Michigan, Daniel had never spoken a single word. After treatment, Daniel was fi nally able to tell his mother that he loved her. “At school, Daniel knows no strangers,” explains his mom. “He gives everyone high fi ves, from the principal to the janitors. Everyone knows who Daniel is and he knows everyone.”

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When Daniel was just a baby his mother began noticing that he didn’t seem

to respond to her voice or touch. At 2½ years old, Daniel was diagnosed with

autism and began receiving Early Intervention Treatment.

With help from Easter Seals Michigan and his parents, his language skills

have grown over time. “When Daniel started receiving Autism Services, he

didn’t speak. Not one word,” says Daniel’s mom, Danielle. Those words

slowly began coming as Danielle learned how to interact with her son. “I still

remember the first time he went to school and he turned and said, ‘Goodbye,

Mom.’ He was four.”

Thanks to Easter Seals Michigan, Daniel’s family has made great strides

tapping into his world, and now Daniel shares many of the same interests as

his peers.

danielEaster Seals Michigan Child Ambassador

good SamaritanDawn was living on the streets and struggling with substance use and depression. After receiving treatment from Easter Seals Michigan, Dawn was able to get her life back on track and now uses her time to help others around her.

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Dawn never thought that she had a problem with drugs or depression, but

those that around her knew different. It took Dawn losing her home and

everything that she cared about to realize that she needed help. When

Dawn first came to Easter Seals Michigan she was fighting a long history

of substance use and depression. She was homeless and struggling with

instability.

After establishing a treatment plan with the Easter Seals Michigan staff, she

was on her road to living her life as a sober and independent person. Over the

years there have been many hurdles, but due to her resiliency and the Easter

Seals Michigan staff, Dawn is sober, has her own apartment and has devoted

her life to helping others while she continues to receive treatment from

Easter Seals Michigan.

daWnEaster Seals Michigan Adult Ambassador

preSidentS’ councilempoWerment level $10,000 - $24,999

David Benoit ^

Marylynn Early

Frank Ewasyshyn

Dr. Sam Flanders ^

Randolph Forester

Norbert Froeschke

Ken Gabriel ^

Michael Graham

Gerald Grimes

Jennifer & Michael Hagedon *

John Harkins

Juliana Harper *

John Hiner

August Hofweber

Thomas Hogan

Richard Hollis *

Jackie Hooper *

Toby Horner *

Dawn Hubbell

Clarissa Hulleza *

Elizabeth Hurd

Scott Imberman

Elfriede Jackson

Judy Judd

John & Elizabeth Kersten ^

Joseph Kolly

Donald Kopka

Thomas Kosco

Edward Kownacki

Mark Kurzawa

Glen Langston

Richard Leachman

David Leslie ^

Larry Markland

Terry & Tami McLaughlin *

Norman Medford

Larry Menge

Frank Mervyn

Elsie Mistopolous

David Moellring

Melissa Moody *

Peter Nagle

Patricia Neigh

Edward Nol

Walter Perkins

Sam Pizzo

Rainey Repins ^

Michael Rezmerski

Michele Rouleau

Tamara Rubin

Todd Santomauro

Bruce Schroeder

Bruce Schuman

Dwayne Seals

William Sklut

Stephan Slavik

Terry Spicer

Wendy Standifer *

Trison Stein

Irene Strong

Kristi Stuetzer ^

Susan & Tom Styf

Crystl Subotich *

Julia Swanson ^

Leon Szlachta

John Szlenkier

John Tobin

George Tohme

Robert Tremblay

Lee Uhlig ^

Templer Uruejoma

David Vanderhovel

David Vanlangenhoven

Zsolt Vicsacsan

Jason Waechter

John Wagner

Marian Ward

James Whitaker

Brent & Shana Wirth *

Stephanie Wolf Hull *

Marisa Youngblood *

dignity level $2,500 - $4,999

Suzanne Baber

Fred Gibson

Donald Neill

ability level$1,000 - $2,499

Sharon Anglim

Richard Austin

Diane Austin *

Gail Babb *

Spence Babcock

Edward Baggett

Mindy Biglin *

David Bommarito

Thomas Broders

June Butler

Raymond & Corri Card ^

Vince Carpinelli

Dr. Nicanor Castedo *

Melissa Ciemnicki

Kimberly Cooper

Frances Creveling

Ezra Cutler

Wayne Damron

Jaqueline & Bill Dangl ^

Stephen Destafano

William Dickens

Clarence Dishman

Denise Durkee *

* Easter Seals Michigan Employee ^Easter Seals Michigan Board Member

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corporate and foundation partnerSindependence level$25,000+

Amway

Community Foundation of Greater Flint

Kroger

empoWerment level$10,000 - $24,999

Galencher Nagy Foundation, Inc.

Samuel L. Westerman Foundation

opportunity level$5,000 - $9,999

Charity Motors

Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance

PCE Systems

Richardson Family

Step By Step Foundation Inc.

University of Michigan Greek Week

dignity level$2,500 - $4,999

Alpha Gamma Rho-Tau Chapter

Aon Foundation

First Merit Bank

Friendship Circle

ITC Holdings Corporation

Kohl’s

McGraw Wentworth

Swiss Re America Holding Corporation

ability level$1,000 - $2,499

Benjamin Levine Law Offices

Brownrigg Companies, LTD.

Detroit Pencil Company

Disability Attorneys of Michigan

Doug Brown Packaging Inc.

ESA Foundation

Fuel Detroit

Great Lakes Embroidery

Henry Ford Health System

Kresch & Kresch Law Offices

Lion Investment Group - Baldwin LLC

Michigan Sugar Company

NBS Commercial Interiors

Planned Financial Services LLC

Southfield Police Command Officers Assoc.

Special Tree, LTD.

Total Tool Solutions, Inc.

UAW Ford

UHY Advisors

ServiceS

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children & familyAutism Services

Family Behavioral Health Services

Children’s Development Services

Sensory Integration

Speech and Language Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Early Intervention

Therapeutic Camp Experiences

Feeding Therapy

Substance Use Services

older adultIndependent Living

Caring for Caregivers

Respite Care

adultCase Management

Individual and Group Therapy

Psychiatric Evaluation

Assessment and Referral

Medication Management

Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment

Supported Employment Resources

Geriatric/Medically Fragile Case Management

ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)

Nursing Clinic

Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Psycho-Education Groups

Crisis Intervention

Tutoring Programs

Housing and Vocational Assistance

Jail Diversion

Spanish Language Services

Substance Use ServicesagrabilityServices for farmers with injuries,

illnesses or aging conditions.miracle league of michigan

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22170 W. Nine Mile Rd. Southfi eld, MI 48033

1685 Baldwin Rd., Suite A Pontiac, MI 48340

6900 E. Ten Mile Rd. Center Line, MI 48015

4065 Saladin Dr. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

2399 E. Walton Blvd.Auburn Hills, MI 48326

24445 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, Southfi eld, MI 48075

1105 N. Telegraph Rd. Waterford, MI 48328

1420 W. University Ave. Flint, MI 48504

Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse1222 Catalpa Dr. Royal Oak, MI 48067

Miracle League of Michigan26000 Evergreen Rd.Southfi eld, MI 48076

locationSvoice248-475-6400

toll-free800-75-SEALS

hearing impaired800-649-3777 or 711

contact

President and CEO

Brent WirthDirector of Procurement & Contract Compliance

Jeff Camboia

Chief Program OfficerSenior Vice President

Juliana HarperDirector of West Michigan Therapy Center

Denise Durkee

Chief Financial OfficerSenior Vice President

Rich HollisVice President of Human Resources

Jackie Hooper

Chief Development Officer

Norb PromoController

Toby Horner

Senior leaderShip team

leaderShip team

Director of Information Technology and Systems

Claire Hulleza

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Raymond Card

Director of Specialty Adult Services

Melissa Moody

Director of Behavioral Health Services

Wendy Standifer

Director of Family Services

Uriel Stephens

Vice President of Quality, Compliance, and Utilization Management

Stephanie Wolf Hull

board of directorS

Chairperson

David Benoit

Vice Chairperson

Julia Swanson

Treasurer

Jackie Dangl

Secretary

Rainey Repins

Susan Davies

Dr. Sam Flanders

Ken Gabriel

Paul Haviland

Elizabeth Kersten

David Leslie

Peter McElroy

Kristi Stuetzer

President and CEO

Brent Wirth

Lee Uhlig

John Zerbo

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