Annual Report for 2004

Mission Reflecting God’s love and in response to our neighborhood’s diverse needs, South Providence Neighborhood Ministries provides services and opportunities that encourage self-worth and build a safe and just community of caring, respect and cooperation.

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Highlights Louie’s Place youth programs licensed by RI Dept. Children, Youth & Families. Louie’s Place expanded to full days for April vacation and summer programs. 69% of after school program participants achieved “B” average or better. Health program reclaimed Amos Earley Park for neighborhood residents with clean-up and celebration attended by Mayor Cicciline on April 17th. “Southside Physical Activity Directory” compiled and printed in four languages, also posted on web site www.spnm.org. Barbara Brush, Doris Randall and Denise Thompson recognized by Gov. Carcieri as “Unsung Heroes.” Denise Thompson wins “Volunteer of the Month” award from Volunteer Center of RI. Marguerite Thomas and MetLife Auto & Home honored at 7th Annual Dinner. Annual Fund Drive moved to fall and first Major Donor Campaign held. 2004 Programs Direct Services: Emergency food, housing and 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, Summer Camperships Neighborhood Health Promotion Center/ Broad Street Path to Health: Education, screenings, advocacy & referrals English as a Second Language, Sewing 2004 Financial Information (unaudited) Total Income $371,894.13 Total Expenses $325,677.45 Total Assets as of Dec. 31 $243,855.07

Board of Directors Doris Findlay, President Barbara Brush, Vice President Virginia Gomez Bernstein, Secretary Barbara Carlson, Treasurer Betty Cady Robert Cox Elizabeth Debs David Deuel Imeh Ebong Polly Erickson Janet Essex Wendy Fox Evelyn Fugate Paul Kennedy Margaret Munroe Richard Pierce Rev. Paul Schoonmaker Rev. Wesley Smith Rev. Linda Spoolstra Hector Arroyo Aundreia Alexander Advisory Board Rev.Dr. Don Anderson Richard Battistoni Bernie Beaudreau Betsy Aldrich Garland David Hammarstrom Bernard Jackvony Rev. James Miller Dr. Gary Penfield Robin Porter Peter Smith, MD Rev.Dr. Don Rasmussen 2004 Statistics 5,605 emergency food boxes 4,031 families received bread & produce 387 Thanksgiving food boxes Christmas for 1,304 children 499 layettes/diapers/formula 473 SERVE packages distributed 76 families received heat, housing help 30 camperships obtained for youth 12 exercise programs, 158 exercise regularly Staff Wanda Michaelson, Executive Director Grace Wilcox, Direct Services Coordinator Zuleika Vidal, Direct Services Assistant Bobbi Houllahan, Health Center Coordinator Jen Ward, Louie’s Place Coordinator Amy Thomas, Louie’s Place Assistant Roselin Pena, Louie’s Place Assistant