Annual Report for 2002

Mission Meet essential needs, enhance the quality of life for children and adults; provide services that encourage self-worth and self-sufficiency, and foster a sense of community pride in a neighborhood of diverse ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds.

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Highlights * Presented free performance of Triple Decker by Marc Leavitt with discussion and refreshments * Honored Johnson & Wales University, Gloria Turner & volunteer receptionists, Amy Snyder at Fall Dinner, "Weaving Connections" * Held first Louie's Place Youth Leadership Conference for 30 youth * Fall Health Fair, Flea Market & Carnival attended by over 420 neighbors * Grace Wilcox received First Place Community Services Award from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revoluntion * Organized Louie's Place Advisory Committee * Recognized as Model Volunteer Program 2002 Programs Direct Services: Emergency food, housing & utility help, infant needs, referrals, etc. Louie's Place for Children & Youth: After-school & summer, tutoring, problem solving skills, leadership development, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Camperships Neighborhood Health Promotion Center: Broad Street Path to Health: Education, screenings, advocacy & referrals English as a Second Language, Sewing Paid Staff, 2002 - 2003 Wanda Michaelson, Executive Director Maria Cimini, Asst. Director, Volunteer Coord. Grace Wilcox, Direct Services Coordinator Jen Ward, Louie's Place Coordinator Bobbi Houllahan, Health Center Coordinator Raquel Hernandez, Louie's Place Assistant At Peace Taylor, "WORD" Program Coord. Volunteer and Donor Lists For a list of volunteers or donors please contact Neighborhood Ministries

2002 Statistics * 5,705 emergency food bags * 3,374 families received bread & produce * 386 thanksgiving food boxes * Christmas for 1,140 children * Rent/utility help for 342 households * 387 layettes/diapers/formula * 759 SERVE packages purchased * Distributed 12,564 health ed pieces * 4,226 attended 79 health workshops * 438 received diagnostic health screenings * 322 individuals referred for health care * 20 walking clubs established * 120 youth attended Happy Days * 73 camperships obtained for youth Board of Directors, 2002 - 2003 Mercedes Monteiro, President Doris Findlay, Vice President Marguerite Thomas, Secretary Ted Hallenbeck, Treasurer Ella J. Balark Barbara Brush Barbara Carlson Bob Cox Imeh Ebong Polly Erickson Eunice Gardner Aida Guzman Pat Jaehnig Yania Marcelino Daniel Omoayo Olayinka Oredugba Doris Randall Rev. Wes Smith Rev.Hank Pedersen Hector Arroyo Rev. Dr. Richard Sutton   Advisory Board Rev. Dr. Don Anderson Richard Battistoni Ken Bell Bernie Beaudreau Betsy Aldrich Garland David Hammarstrom Bernard A.Jackvony Mary Jo Kaplan Sen. Robert Kells Rev. Dr. James Miller Gary Penfield Robin Porter Rev. Dr. Don Rasmussen Dr. Peter S. Smith, MD 2002 Financial Information (unaudited) Total Income $334,000.00 Total Expenses $303,500.00 Total Assets as of Dec. 31 $175,500.00