JOHN GOLDSMITH, ESQ.OUTGOING BOARD CHAIR

FY18 REPORT

HOPE RESTOREDWhat an incredible year it’s been for RCS! We could not be more grateful for the selfless generosity shown by over 3000 donors and volunteers; there is no RCS without each of you. As you’ll see, we were able to successfully serve thousands of our neighbors in need this year. Thank you for positioning us to work as one organization of staff and volunteers, the partner agency, partnering with our friends in government, business, and other nonprofits, and making us the third place, a way of life in Pinellas County.

Provided 23,000 bed nights in a shelter apartment for families at the RCS Grace House

Served 400 homeless moms, dads, and children at the RCS Grace House

Housed 35 adults and children in safe living through RCS Affordable Housing

HOUSING ADVANCEMENT

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Served 60,000 Individuals at the RCS Food Bank

Provided 2.25 million lbs of food directly to our guests

Provided 2.75 million lbs of food directly to area agencies

Distributed 740,000 lbs of fresh produce

FOOD INSECURITY

Provided 12,500 safe nights for women and children at The Haven of RCS

Assisted 15,000 individuals with services through the Outreach Center

Received 3,800 Outreach Hotline calls

Delivered Peacemaker and Youth Advocate presentations to 7,500 men, women, and children

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Provided 550 guests with basic needs through the RCS Thrift Store

Provided 75 homeless individuals with basic needs through the RCS Thrift Store

Served 85 families through Energy Assistance

BASIC NEEDS

KIRK RAY SMITH, SR.PRESIDENT & CEO

$10 million Total Revenue

$10 million Total Expenses

$2 million Fundraising Efforts

1200 Total Donors

7 Locations and 70 Subsites

25,000 Volunteer hours

2,570 Facebook followers with 264,000 impressions

735 Twitter followers with 72,000 impressions

20 Press releases

30 Media appearances

RCS Pinellas was named 2018 LargeCharity of the Year for the ClearwaterRegional Chamber’s Business of theYear Awards, announced at their 96thAnnual Meeting on January 25th.

RCS Pinellas was awarded theprestigious 2018 Large Businessof the Year Award by the UpperTampa Bay Chamber of Commerce.

RCS Pinellas received four out of a possible four starsfrom Charity Navigator, meaning we consistentlyexecute our mission in a fiscally responsible way.

About 90% of expenses go to program services. Only17% of charities evaluated by Charity Navigator have

earned 3 consecutive 4-star ratings.

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FY19-FY21 STRATEGIC PLAN

A NEW WAY FORWARDONE ORGANIZATION

THE PARTNER AGENCY

THE THIRD PLACE

ADDRESS MORE COMMUNITY NEEDSWe will assess community trends in the areas of hunger, homelessness, and domestic violence and respond with replicable programs and services that make a measurable impact, while constantly adapting and innovating to deepen and broden that impact. 1.

Enhance and expand programs by increasing output by 50%

DEVELOP PASSIONATE, MISSION-DRIVEN LEADERSWe will engage, develop, and empower mission-driven leaders and volunteers at every level who are passionate and dedicated to the RCS mission, cause, and values. These are people who provide enduring leadership and generously support the organization with their time and resources. We will be committed to access, inclusion, and engagement by ensuring that all segments of the community are welcome at RCS and have equal opportunities to become connected to other participants, staff, and volunteers at all levels of the organization.

2.Emphasize and encourage staff and volunteer development through increased training opportunities internally and externally

ADVOCATE TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICYWe will identify and take a stand on critical community issues in RCS’s areas of focus while proactively engaging community leaders, policymakers, influencers, and the general public. 3.

Establish and maintain relationships with government officials at local, state, and federal levels by consistent and regular communication

COLLABORATE WITH OTHERSWe will leverage the power of collaboration by forming relationships with other nonprofit organizations, government entities/agencies and businesses to build greater capacity for nuturing the potential of individuals and families, promoting healthy and safe communities, and fostering a sense of collective social responsibility.4.

Establish measurable partnerships, collaborations, and strategic alliances with other human organizations and social service agencies

PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE RCS BRANDWe will present ourselves as an organization that strengthens our community through addressing hunger, homelessness, and domestic violence through innovation. In doing so, we will clearly demonstrate their cause, impact, and charitable worth.5.

Establish monthly, quarterly, and annual communication by facilitating community presentations and gatherings

PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY AND PHILANTHROPYWe will generate increasing amounts of donated financial support for the RCS mission, contributing to a healthy mix of earned revenue (social enterprise), grant support, and charitable dollars that are utilized to achieve impact.6.

Increase and diversify revenue streams through campaigns, special events, grants, and government contracts, communications, and social enterprise

DAVE SIRACUSAINCOMING BOARD CHAIR

KIRK RAY SMITH, SR.PRESIDENT & CEO