HOPE

Panera BreadAaron MartinezAdam ClunnAerodromeAerodromeAl & Pam CosartAlexandra DelgadoAmanda AllenArmy Surplus World Command PostAttention Deficit Disorder AssociationAuthur CarrBammel Church of ChristBarbara McKinneyBecca BayneBecca MarkkoBen & Sandra BackorBen ArcherBette HollensheadBetty LevensonBill & Gail DayBill & Kathleen GoudeketBill RichardsBillie ReynoldsBob & Cathie Baldwin, Jr.Brake CheckBrandon & Mandy ForsytheBrenda McCrearyBrian & Jessica GreeneyBrian GregoryBridgette JonesBrinker InternationalBruce HillegeistBuck & Dee Dee BuckBucknerBurke Carpet Cleaning ServiceBurlington Coat Factory 529Caleb & Kari DavisCalvary Community ChurchCandy FerrerCandy StephensCarey LamphereCarey LaullerCari RaymondCarl & Juanell CastleberryCarleigh TemofonteCarmen DennistounCarol EinkaufCarolyn RohrerCarolyn RohrerCarrie TeagueCatherine SanchezCaye TaylorCE Billing SolutionsCenegenicsChampion Forest Baptist Church Cheddar’s Casual CaféChick Fil AChris DavenportChristBridge FellowshipChristina BellChristine KeelingChristy GarisonChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsCindy MooneyCitichurch MinistriesConcerto NetworksConroe Church of Christ, IncCraig & Lisa JonesCrossBridge Christian ChurchCrow CorporationCurtis & Heidi KlingCy Fair Kiwanis ClubCypress Fairbanks Fair Rotary

Cy-Fair Chamber Young ProfessionalsCypress Bible ChurchCypress Family FellowshipDan & Ginger RoseDana KellyDave BamburgDavid & Joyce NewhouseDavid & Linda ToneyDavid SottilareDavid WhelanDel PuebloDennis & Bobbie MarkDevann BlakeDonda YoungDorothy EverittDoug & Michaelea FuentesEddie MartinElliott & Allie ScottELP EnterprisesEmily BenoitEsther HalfordExcel Urgent CareFINS Fun In SwimmingFrancis & Tracey CurryFrancisco GuevaraFringe SalonGary & Michelle GrayGary & Paula BurnsGateway Christian FellowshipGet Bent GalvestonGiGi’s Cupcakes of CypressGood Shephard UMCGray MillerGreg & Katie JohnsonGringo’s Gwen FrankeHallford Busby, IncHarold & Beth WadeHarold & Cindy MooneyHelen ViatorHidden CellarHolly LewisHorizon Enterprise IIHouston Oaks Country ClubHouston Polo ClubHouston RocketsInsurance One The WoodlandsIntelliprotechJames & Amy ShihJames & April CogburnJames & Mary ScalliJames HarmonJames McDonnellJason EpsteinJenice BakerJennifer MendozaJerry AlbrechtJim & Beth WaguespackJim & Sari SimJim TowneJo Ellen RichardsonJoe & Cathy LoflinJoe & Tabitha GlassJoel & Julie LevineJohn & Karen MannJohn & Michelle OwenJohn & Tonya FryeJohn AdamsJohn LabudaJulie BairdJulie DolhunJustin EdmondsonKartHost, LLC

Katherine LeeKathleen FaulkKatrina GalbraithKeith & Sandra PetersonKeith KerberKelly & Lisa PeaceKen FoleyKendall & Kristina LanninghamKiwanis Club of Cy-FairKristin RickettLaura StarkLes & Kresha HerronLewis DenecampLiana CedenoLisa WagnerLloyd & Suzzanne HajdikLouetta AutomotiveLouis P Revocable TrustLouis WhiteLucky & Mary Lou MandaniMaid BrigadeMailbu TanMarcella RundioMaria HerreraMarisa GarzaMaritza OrtegaMark DlutowskiMark’s American CuisineMartha CabellosMaryLou ShackletonMathnasiumMatt & Amy WhiteMatt & Alida BarnesMelissa RotholzMichael & Brittany JohnsMichael ShoupMichael ThomsponMichelle MillerMichelle RoseMike Dipp, JrMike KellyMike LasoyaMisti NielsenMonte TuckerMorgan Stanley EmployeesMountasiaNational Christian FoundationNetwork TexasNetwork TomballNick MezaNorthside Christian ChurchNorthwest Bible ChurchOdis MackOn the BorderPandora HernandezPappa’s Restaurants, IncPat CarterPatrice Gift ServicesPatricia JonesPatrick MorganPatrick RoofingPaul & Heather PalmerPaul MangheraPaul WickmanPaula HickmanPinch Me PhotographyPlaza PropertiesPremier Cinema, TomballRandall & Mary RodarteRandall & Patsy KoenigRay KahreResale With A PurposeRobert & Joyce Finch

Robert ReavesRobin KastonRod & Karen LeisRoger & Tammy FordRonald ChovanRoy & Devra WootenRoy & Gail RandolphRoy GarciaRuss & Cari RaymondSadler TrainingGenesis DevelopmentSandra OrtegaSarah JosephSchlitterbahn Resorts GalvestonScott ReynoldsShari NightingaleSharon WhitlockShazem, IncShell & Kim HubbardShelly McWhiteSherlock’s PubSilveragdo Santikos TheatresSimeon IgwesiSplashtownSpring Creek BBQSt. Timothy Anglican ChurchStacy CookStan MillicanStan Millican, IncStephanie BurtonStephen & Lorel HohlStephen H. & Annette FrankStephen HakeStephen LewisSteve & Monica YoungSteven SiskoSue FoehnerSusan McCombsSusan MunozSylvia CedilloTammy AtkinsonTad & Lisa BodemanTamara RossTed & Kim ParmerTeresa SeufertTeresa StrongTerri GibsonTerry GillTexas Repertory Theater CompanyTexas RoadhouseThe Bob and Cathie Baldwin FundThe Cain Holding Group The Empty GlassThe Journey ChurchTia AirhartTodd & Melissa RotholzTomball FordTomball RotaryToney ConstructionTrinity Fine JewelryUrissa HunterVann & Charolette WhitleyVeronica McLarenVickie JohnsonVictoria CravensW. W. & Joyce DixonWarren & Maggie RussellWalmart Associates – 249 Spring CypressWes BurkeWest Harris County Insurance AssociatesWillie’s Grill and IcehouseWindwood Presbyterian Church

2 0 14 PA R T N E R S & S U P P O R T E R S

A N N U A L R E P O R T2 0 14

www.shieldbearer.org

H O P E

L E T T E R F R O M O U R E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O RShield Bearer is best described in one word: HOPE! The Shield Bearer family exists to provide hope in hopeless hearts, relationships and situations. That is who we are.

I am proud that God, the ultimate source of all hope, used the Shield Bearer family to break several records in 2014. In the process we served more people, trained more first responders (ministers and counselors) and affected more families than ever.

It is such a blessing to be a part of God’s work. Our team of counselors, intake specialists, and support team continue to strengthen their skills and reach. The success of our programs and services enables the ministry to grow in all aspects as a whole. Everyone who joins Shield Bearer, whether as a staff member, volunteer, board member, or donor, helps provide hope to children, teens, women, men, couples and families.

I sincerely want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart who helped Shield Bearer grow into what it is today. We would not be here without you. And without us, too many would have no hope. Thank you for giving hope through placing your skills, abilities, time, talent, network, resources and funding to work in our mission.

Thank you so much!

Roy WootenExecutive Director

L E T T E R F R O M O U R B O A R D C H A I RShield Bearer has been serving people in need for ten years now. When we started, it’s was difficult to see where we would be a decade later. Most nonprofits do not make it past two years and most are forced to close their doors before they reach the five year mark. Our God and our focus on His service have made it possible to continue to serve people through our work. His blessings have not only kept Shield Bearer going but thriving and continuing to grow to serve more people who are suffering and need help. It has been difficult with the economic times we have faced in our nation and community, but God has ensured that Shield Bearer continues to press on towards those who suffer.

This is how each of you help. God will move in people to bring Shield Bearer who will assist us in continuing our mission. Each and every person who knows someone who needs to be ministered to and who is moved to help people in need has a stake in our mission. Shield Bearer is still focused on ensuring that our clients have the highest level of counseling and ministry regardless of their ability to pay. No one will ever be turned away based finances. Additionally, we serve three distinct areas with no regard to payment: human trafficking, veterans and victims of violent crime.

I welcome you to continue to work with us in our mission.

Thanks!

Matthew WhiteFounder and Chair

10th Anniversary Volunteer Appreciation BanquetJuly 15

10th Anniversary Party With Purpose EventAugust 20

10th Anniversary Celebration of HopeNovember 5

www.shieldbearer.orgShield Bearer loves people like Jesus loves people.

Q U O T E F R O M S T R A T E G I C P L A N N I N G P R O C E S S , V I S I O N 2 0 2 0

V I S I O N 2 0 2 0In 2014 Shield Bearer completed a comprehensive strategic planning process facilitated by Melissa Rotholz, Associate Director. Key Stakeholders, Advisory Board Members, Funders, Staff, Volunteers and Board Members met in a series of meetings and a retreat to create a clear vision for where Shield Bearer will be in 2020. The following key objectives, which will require new financial investors to achieve, were the result.

K E Y O B J E C T I V E S O F O U R V I S I O N F O R 2 0 2 0

• Ownership of Central Office in Greater Northwest Houston (including counseling offices, administration, fund development and training center)

• Addition of 5 Counseling Offices in Greater Houston Area

• Addition of Counseling Offices in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas/Fort worth

• Annual National Marriage and Family Ministry Conference

• Expansion of Clinical Services to Human Traffic Victims

• Continue Improving Quality and Excellence in All Services and Programs

• Expand Community Based Prevention Services

• Fully Funded Endowment

J O I N T H E F I G H T F O R H E A R T SW H A T Y O U R M O N T H L Y S U P P O R T D O E S

$30 1 Counseling Session For Low Income Family$50 1 Counseling Session for Human Traffic Survivor and Crime Victim$75 1 Scholarship for Couples/Marriage Class$126 1 Month of Counseling Sessions for Low Income Family$210 1 Month of Counseling Session for Human Traffic Survivors or Crime Victim$375 Marriage Intensive Scholarship for Couple on Brink of Divorce$750 Community Prevention Program in an area school or church$883 Shield Bearer Partner Church or Organization Designation

PA R T N E R S H I P & S P O N S O R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E S I N 2 0 15 / 2 0 16

40 for 40 Matching CampaignFeb 18 – April 5

Family 5K Walk/RunApril 25

10th Anniversary Taste & Toast June 25

PA U L A B U R N SVice Chair

E S T H E R H A L F O R DSecretary

J A M E S C O G B U R NTreasurer

G A R Y G R A Y S C O T T R E Y N O L D S K E I T H P E T E R S O N K E V I N J O N E S

M A T T H E W W H I T EFounder and Chair

2 0 15 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R SWe know from research that investing in programs and services like Shield Bearer has a huge return on investment, reducing the numbers of families in poverty and on our social welfare roles, preventing and reducing crime, and improving the lives of our next generation of Texans. Shield Bearer saves and improves families, marriages and lives. And I believe God is using them to change future generations and eternal destinations.

M A G G I E R U S S E L L , D I R E C T O R O F M A R R I A G E & B I B L I C A L G U I D A N C E M I N I S T R I E S , T H E A R K C H U R C H , C O N R O E

H O P E

Counseling ServicesPrevention Services

7517

7690

050,000

100,000150,000200,000250,000300,000350,000400,000450,000500,000

2012 2013 2014

I N C O M E & E X P E N S E S

Income Expenses

Father-Child Programs

Dating Violence Prevention

Marriage and Couples

Training & Equipping

58%

24%

9%

9%

C O M M U N I T Y P R E V E N T I O N B A S E D S E R V I C E SShield Bearer served 7690 people in Community based prevention programs and services in schools, churches, and community centers.

C O M M U N I T Y B A S E D P R O G R A M S

Father-Child Programs included Strong Fathers Strong Families in elementary schools and Full Throttle Into Fatherhood in high schools and pregnancy centers.

Dating Violence Prevention Programs were presented in high schools and churches.

Marriage and Couples Workshops and Retreats were presented in retreat centers, churches, community centers and our training center.

Training and Equipping gives tools to professional Helpers, such as Pastors, Counselors and Teachers who received training in effectively working with human traffic survivors, dating violence prevention, couples and marriages, fathers and their children, adolescent self-abusers, and other topics.

C O L L A B O R A T I O N S & PA R T N E R S H I P S

Aldine Community Transformation CenterAlief ISDArchdiocese of Galveston - HoustonBammel Church of ChristBetween Jobs MinistryCarenet Pregnancy Center NorthwestChristBridge FellowshipConroe Church of ChristCy Fair Chamber of Commerce Cy Fair Express Network (ABWA) Cy Fair ISDEvangelical Round TableFamily Services of Greater HoustonGreater Houston Healthy Marriage CoalitionGreater Houston Outdoor Christian FellowshipGulf Coast African American Family ConferenceHarris County Community Youth ServicesHouston Graduate School of TheologyHouston Licensed Professional Counseling AssociationHouston Marriage ProjectKlein ISDLangham Creek YMCA Hispanic InitiativeLifePath ChurchLink Up Houston

O V E R 15 , 2 0 0 P E O P L E S E R V E D I N 2 0 14

A C L O S E R L O O K A T T H E N U M B E R S

P E O P L E S E R V E D I N 2 0 1 4 15,207

C O U N S E L I N G S E R V I C E S 7517

P R E V E N T I O N S E R V I C E S 7690

AV E R A G E S E S S I O N F E E $27.17

E X P E N S E P E R C O U N S E L I N G S E S S I O N $56.90

G A P $29.73

Roy, I have watched your organization grow well in 2014. As last year, while my time has been limited and will be again in 2015, God has richly blessed me and I am happy to give Shield Bearer the enclosed check for your ministry in 2015.

A N O N Y M O U S A T T A C H E D T O A $ 7 , 5 0 0 P E R S O N A L D O N A T I O N

Lone Star CollegeMemorial Church of ChristMemorial Drive Presbyterian ChurchMission Cy FairMission of YahwehMission WallerRedeemed MinistriesShepherd ISDSt. James Evangelical Lutheran ChurchSt. Timothy's Anglican ChurchTeen Life CenterTexas Ministry ConferenceThe Ark Church, ConroeThe Brook Church CommunityThe Church Without WallsThe Church Co+Op The Crucible ProjectThe Get Together NorthwestThe Journey ChurchTomagwa Healthcare MinistriesTomball Pregnancy CenterWaller County District AttorneyWaller ISDYMCA Springfield College

2012

211,902

100,947

312,849

281,567

10,627

15,911

308,105

Other Revenue

Donations

Total Income

Program Services

Administration

Fund Development

Total Expenses

2013

230,510

122,988

353,498

275,155

54,043

27,113

356,311

2014

239,345

196,055

435,400

326,326

58,201

29,520

414,047

2015 Budget

273,173

261,665

534,838

441,406

60,117

30,996

532,519

NOTE 66% of clients paid an average of $15.33 per session

Shield Bearer equips churches as partners to meet the needs of hurting hearts.

Q U O T E F R O M S T R A T E G I C P L A N N I N G P R O C E S S , V I S I O N 2 0 2 0

H O P E

T H E W O O D L A N D SM A G N O L I A

M O N T G O M E R Y

T O M B A L L S P R I N G

C Y P R E S S

N W H O U S T O N

W E S T / S W H O U S T O N

W A L L E R

H E M P S T E A D

K A T Y

W I L L O W B R O O K

J E R S E Y V I L L A G E

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

C L I E N T A G E B R E A K D O W N

60+ 50-59 40-49 30-39

20-29 13-19 7-12

H O U S E H O L D I N C O M E & R A T E S

Low to Moderate IncomeModerate to Higher Income

G E N D E R B R E A K D O W N

63%

37%66%

34%

MaleFemale

C O M M O N I S S U E S

C O U N S E L I N G S E S S I O N S

17%

16%

15%12%

11%

8%

7%

5%4%

DivorceGrief/LossCrime VictimsHuman TrafficVeterans

Couples/MarriageDepressionAngerAnxietyAddictionsFamily & Other

W H E R E A R E O U R C L I E N T S F R O M ?

W H O A R E O U R C O U N S E L I N G C L I E N T S ?

C O U N S E L I N G S E R V I C E S

N U M B E R O F C A S E S 3251

N U M B E R O F P E O P L E S E R V E D I N C O U N S E L I N G 7517

N U M B E R O F I N T A K E C A L L S 3123

AV E R A G E N U M B E R O F S E S S I O N S P E R C A S E 7.2

G R O U P S I N 2 0 14

Intervene Addictions Positive Life Practices for TeensGrief RecoveryDepression and Bipolar Anger ManagementParentingCouples

C O M M O N I S S U E S

Shield Bearer Counseling Centers is a highly effective resource for the members and guests of the Bammel Church of Christ faith community. I have a deep level of respect and confidence in the therapists and leadership team at Shield Bearer. Our partnership of promoting mental and emotional wellness spans a decade and continues to grow each year.

M I C H A E L M O N T A L V O , J R . , C O N N E C T I N G M I N I S T E R

Shield Bearer meets a huge amount of diverse needs.

Q U O T E F R O M S T R A T E G I C P L A N N I N G P R O C E S S , V I S I O N 2 0 2 0

Shield Bearer invests in the future of the communities they serve.

Q U O T E F R O M S T R A T E G I C P L A N N I N G P R O C E S S , V I S I O N 2 0 2 0

H O P E

T H E W O O D L A N D SM A G N O L I A

M O N T G O M E R Y

T O M B A L L S P R I N G

C Y P R E S S

N W H O U S T O N

W E S T / S W H O U S T O N

W A L L E R

H E M P S T E A D

K A T Y

W I L L O W B R O O K

J E R S E Y V I L L A G E

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

C L I E N T A G E B R E A K D O W N

60+ 50-59 40-49 30-39

20-29 13-19 7-12

H O U S E H O L D I N C O M E & R A T E S

Low to Moderate IncomeModerate to Higher Income

G E N D E R B R E A K D O W N

63%

37%66%

34%

MaleFemale

C O M M O N I S S U E S

C O U N S E L I N G S E S S I O N S

17%

16%

15%12%

11%

8%

7%

5%4%

DivorceGrief/LossCrime VictimsHuman TrafficVeterans

Couples/MarriageDepressionAngerAnxietyAddictionsFamily & Other

W H E R E A R E O U R C L I E N T S F R O M ?

W H O A R E O U R C O U N S E L I N G C L I E N T S ?

C O U N S E L I N G S E R V I C E S

N U M B E R O F C A S E S 3251

N U M B E R O F P E O P L E S E R V E D I N C O U N S E L I N G 7517

N U M B E R O F I N T A K E C A L L S 3123

AV E R A G E N U M B E R O F S E S S I O N S P E R C A S E 7.2

G R O U P S I N 2 0 14

Intervene Addictions Positive Life Practices for TeensGrief RecoveryDepression and Bipolar Anger ManagementParentingCouples

C O M M O N I S S U E S

Shield Bearer Counseling Centers is a highly effective resource for the members and guests of the Bammel Church of Christ faith community. I have a deep level of respect and confidence in the therapists and leadership team at Shield Bearer. Our partnership of promoting mental and emotional wellness spans a decade and continues to grow each year.

M I C H A E L M O N T A L V O , J R . , C O N N E C T I N G M I N I S T E R

Shield Bearer meets a huge amount of diverse needs.

Q U O T E F R O M S T R A T E G I C P L A N N I N G P R O C E S S , V I S I O N 2 0 2 0

Shield Bearer invests in the future of the communities they serve.

Q U O T E F R O M S T R A T E G I C P L A N N I N G P R O C E S S , V I S I O N 2 0 2 0

H O P E

Counseling ServicesPrevention Services

7517

7690

050,000

100,000150,000200,000250,000300,000350,000400,000450,000500,000

2012 2013 2014

I N C O M E & E X P E N S E S

Income Expenses

Father-Child Programs

Dating Violence Prevention

Marriage and Couples

Training & Equipping

58%

24%

9%

9%

C O M M U N I T Y P R E V E N T I O N B A S E D S E R V I C E SShield Bearer served 7690 people in Community based prevention programs and services in schools, churches, and community centers.

C O M M U N I T Y B A S E D P R O G R A M S

Father-Child Programs included Strong Fathers Strong Families in elementary schools and Full Throttle Into Fatherhood in high schools and pregnancy centers.

Dating Violence Prevention Programs were presented in high schools and churches.

Marriage and Couples Workshops and Retreats were presented in retreat centers, churches, community centers and our training center.

Training and Equipping gives tools to professional Helpers, such as Pastors, Counselors and Teachers who received training in effectively working with human traffic survivors, dating violence prevention, couples and marriages, fathers and their children, adolescent self-abusers, and other topics.

C O L L A B O R A T I O N S & PA R T N E R S H I P S

Aldine Community Transformation CenterAlief ISDArchdiocese of Galveston - HoustonBammel Church of ChristBetween Jobs MinistryCarenet Pregnancy Center NorthwestChristBridge FellowshipConroe Church of ChristCy Fair Chamber of Commerce Cy Fair Express Network (ABWA) Cy Fair ISDEvangelical Round TableFamily Services of Greater HoustonGreater Houston Healthy Marriage CoalitionGreater Houston Outdoor Christian FellowshipGulf Coast African American Family ConferenceHarris County Community Youth ServicesHouston Graduate School of TheologyHouston Licensed Professional Counseling AssociationHouston Marriage ProjectKlein ISDLangham Creek YMCA Hispanic InitiativeLifePath ChurchLink Up Houston

O V E R 15 , 2 0 0 P E O P L E S E R V E D I N 2 0 14

A C L O S E R L O O K A T T H E N U M B E R S

P E O P L E S E R V E D I N 2 0 1 4 15,207

C O U N S E L I N G S E R V I C E S 7517

P R E V E N T I O N S E R V I C E S 7690

AV E R A G E S E S S I O N F E E $27.17

E X P E N S E P E R C O U N S E L I N G S E S S I O N $56.90

G A P $29.73

Roy, I have watched your organization grow well in 2014. As last year, while my time has been limited and will be again in 2015, God has richly blessed me and I am happy to give Shield Bearer the enclosed check for your ministry in 2015.

A N O N Y M O U S A T T A C H E D T O A $ 7 , 5 0 0 P E R S O N A L D O N A T I O N

Lone Star CollegeMemorial Church of ChristMemorial Drive Presbyterian ChurchMission Cy FairMission of YahwehMission WallerRedeemed MinistriesShepherd ISDSt. James Evangelical Lutheran ChurchSt. Timothy's Anglican ChurchTeen Life CenterTexas Ministry ConferenceThe Ark Church, ConroeThe Brook Church CommunityThe Church Without WallsThe Church Co+Op The Crucible ProjectThe Get Together NorthwestThe Journey ChurchTomagwa Healthcare MinistriesTomball Pregnancy CenterWaller County District AttorneyWaller ISDYMCA Springfield College

2012

211,902

100,947

312,849

281,567

10,627

15,911

308,105

Other Revenue

Donations

Total Income

Program Services

Administration

Fund Development

Total Expenses

2013

230,510

122,988

353,498

275,155

54,043

27,113

356,311

2014

239,345

196,055

435,400

326,326

58,201

29,520

414,047

2015 Budget

273,173

261,665

534,838

441,406

60,117

30,996

532,519

NOTE 66% of clients paid an average of $15.33 per session

Shield Bearer equips churches as partners to meet the needs of hurting hearts.

Q U O T E F R O M S T R A T E G I C P L A N N I N G P R O C E S S , V I S I O N 2 0 2 0

H O P E

L E T T E R F R O M O U R E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O RShield Bearer is best described in one word: HOPE! The Shield Bearer family exists to provide hope in hopeless hearts, relationships and situations. That is who we are.

I am proud that God, the ultimate source of all hope, used the Shield Bearer family to break several records in 2014. In the process we served more people, trained more first responders (ministers and counselors) and affected more families than ever.

It is such a blessing to be a part of God’s work. Our team of counselors, intake specialists, and support team continue to strengthen their skills and reach. The success of our programs and services enables the ministry to grow in all aspects as a whole. Everyone who joins Shield Bearer, whether as a staff member, volunteer, board member, or donor, helps provide hope to children, teens, women, men, couples and families.

I sincerely want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart who helped Shield Bearer grow into what it is today. We would not be here without you. And without us, too many would have no hope. Thank you for giving hope through placing your skills, abilities, time, talent, network, resources and funding to work in our mission.

Thank you so much!

Roy WootenExecutive Director

L E T T E R F R O M O U R B O A R D C H A I RShield Bearer has been serving people in need for ten years now. When we started, it’s was difficult to see where we would be a decade later. Most nonprofits do not make it past two years and most are forced to close their doors before they reach the five year mark. Our God and our focus on His service have made it possible to continue to serve people through our work. His blessings have not only kept Shield Bearer going but thriving and continuing to grow to serve more people who are suffering and need help. It has been difficult with the economic times we have faced in our nation and community, but God has ensured that Shield Bearer continues to press on towards those who suffer.

This is how each of you help. God will move in people to bring Shield Bearer who will assist us in continuing our mission. Each and every person who knows someone who needs to be ministered to and who is moved to help people in need has a stake in our mission. Shield Bearer is still focused on ensuring that our clients have the highest level of counseling and ministry regardless of their ability to pay. No one will ever be turned away based finances. Additionally, we serve three distinct areas with no regard to payment: human trafficking, veterans and victims of violent crime.

I welcome you to continue to work with us in our mission.

Thanks!

Matthew WhiteFounder and Chair

10th Anniversary Volunteer Appreciation BanquetJuly 15

10th Anniversary Party With Purpose EventAugust 20

10th Anniversary Celebration of HopeNovember 5

www.shieldbearer.orgShield Bearer loves people like Jesus loves people.

Q U O T E F R O M S T R A T E G I C P L A N N I N G P R O C E S S , V I S I O N 2 0 2 0

V I S I O N 2 0 2 0In 2014 Shield Bearer completed a comprehensive strategic planning process facilitated by Melissa Rotholz, Associate Director. Key Stakeholders, Advisory Board Members, Funders, Staff, Volunteers and Board Members met in a series of meetings and a retreat to create a clear vision for where Shield Bearer will be in 2020. The following key objectives, which will require new financial investors to achieve, were the result.

K E Y O B J E C T I V E S O F O U R V I S I O N F O R 2 0 2 0

• Ownership of Central Office in Greater Northwest Houston (including counseling offices, administration, fund development and training center)

• Addition of 5 Counseling Offices in Greater Houston Area

• Addition of Counseling Offices in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas/Fort worth

• Annual National Marriage and Family Ministry Conference

• Expansion of Clinical Services to Human Traffic Victims

• Continue Improving Quality and Excellence in All Services and Programs

• Expand Community Based Prevention Services

• Fully Funded Endowment

J O I N T H E F I G H T F O R H E A R T SW H A T Y O U R M O N T H L Y S U P P O R T D O E S

$30 1 Counseling Session For Low Income Family$50 1 Counseling Session for Human Traffic Survivor and Crime Victim$75 1 Scholarship for Couples/Marriage Class$126 1 Month of Counseling Sessions for Low Income Family$210 1 Month of Counseling Session for Human Traffic Survivors or Crime Victim$375 Marriage Intensive Scholarship for Couple on Brink of Divorce$750 Community Prevention Program in an area school or church$883 Shield Bearer Partner Church or Organization Designation

PA R T N E R S H I P & S P O N S O R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E S I N 2 0 15 / 2 0 16

40 for 40 Matching CampaignFeb 18 – April 5

Family 5K Walk/RunApril 25

10th Anniversary Taste & Toast June 25

PA U L A B U R N SVice Chair

E S T H E R H A L F O R DSecretary

J A M E S C O G B U R NTreasurer

G A R Y G R A Y S C O T T R E Y N O L D S K E I T H P E T E R S O N K E V I N J O N E S

M A T T H E W W H I T EFounder and Chair

2 0 15 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R SWe know from research that investing in programs and services like Shield Bearer has a huge return on investment, reducing the numbers of families in poverty and on our social welfare roles, preventing and reducing crime, and improving the lives of our next generation of Texans. Shield Bearer saves and improves families, marriages and lives. And I believe God is using them to change future generations and eternal destinations.

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