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Page 1: 2012 YWCA Annual Report

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO AND BOARD CHAIR

Dear friends,

In 2011, our journey of helping women and families brought us to many extraordinary destinations. We began with a clear vision—a road map based on our mission of helping women and families— to chart our course with programs and services that address issues of homelessness, lack of job skills, domestic violence and racial injustice. Thanks to incredible partners who joined us along the way, we provided 64,000 adults and youth with the tools and services they need to improve their lives (of those, more than 26,000 received ongoing services).

The journey has had its challenges: Our clients faced more financial hardships in 2011 as the U.S. continued its slow climb out of a deep recession. Women and people of color continued to bear the brunt of the economic downturn. A 2010 U.S. Census Bureau report released last year stated, “children living in single female-headed families were more than four times as likely to be living in poverty, and seven times as likely to be living in deep poverty, than children living in married couple families”. The report also showed that more than 40 percent of African-Americans and 37 percent of Latinos are more likely than whites to be poor or to live in deep poverty.

These sobering statistics underscore the need for the critical services that we offer to women and families who face poverty, violence and discrimination. Undaunted, and thanks to our community partners, donors and staff, we were able to offer myriad opportunities such as job training, mental health counseling and youth services to more clients than ever before. Our services combat the social inequities that feed the economic disparities experienced at the intersection of gender, race and class.

You joined us along the way at our events and the celebrations for two exciting milestones: the opening of YWCA Passage Point and YWCA Family Village at Issaquah. Passage Point, in Maple Valley, provides innovative housing and supportive services for parents emerging from the corrections system who wish to reunite with their children. Family Village Issaquah provides needed affordable housing to individuals and families on the Eastside.

Our journey also moved us forward in our YWCA Women Empowered (WE) Campaign—our bold initiative to raise $26.5 million by the end of this year. The WE Campaign provides security for today and a promise to future generations.

Our journey continues, and we look forward to future travels with our partners—every one of whom plays an important role in empowering women and families for their journey toward self-reliance and resiliency.

Chief Executive Officer Board Chair

The YWCA’s mission is to advance the quality of life for women of all ages, races and faiths, and their families. In support of this mission, the YWCA provides services to meet critical needs, promote self-sufficiency, reduce violence, eliminate racism and achieve equal opportunities for all people.

Together with YWCA USA and YWCAs across the country, we are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.

our mission

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID Seattle, Washington

Permit No. 660

*Barbara Fahey Molly HanlonPamela J. HarkinsKandace HolleyBavan M. HollowayKalen HolmesKatie HongChristal JenkinsLaura JenningsJonelle M.C. JohnsonLeslie D. JonesAmy Kosterlitz

*Kaycee W. KrystySandra Madrid, Ph.D.Susan MaskN. Elizabeth (Beth) McCaw

Jean Bartell BarberCharlene BlethenMartha Mayes BoesBobbe BridgeSonya CampionBlair CarletonPaul ChilesCheryl ChowRobyn N. CorrMaryann P. CrisseyWhitney T. CurryPam DanielsEllen Conedera DialIrma DoréJean EnersenMary Anne Eng

YWCA of Seattle | King County | Snohomish County1118 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

ywcaworks.org

The YWCA is supported by United Way of King County and United Way of Snohomish County.

YWCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cover photos | Upper right: A volunteer sorts holiday basket donations for YWCA clients. Middle: YWCA Family Village Issaquah residents Gary and Megan Hammon with their children Logan, Hailey and Harmony. Lower right: Marilyn T. Monroe (right, serving as a table captain for her 22nd year) and guest Julie Hernan reunite at the 2012 YWCA Seattle Inspire Luncheon.

Add our facebook page: facebook.com/ywcaseattle

Follow us on twitter @YWCAworks

A JOURNEY

OF EMPOWERING

WOMEN AND

ELIMINATING

RACISM.

YWCAProgress Report

*Denotes retired board members as of June 2012. **Denotes new board member as of May 2012.

Barbara S. MorganBetsy MoseleyJeannie NordstromNina OdellTim OtaniAnn RickettSharon RowleyJill S. RuckelshausMary SnappPhyllis StarkDenise StiffarmKathy Surace-SmithWende WahlKris WilsonKorynne Wright

**

We are grateful to those in our community who share their time, talent and treasure with YWCA programs and services throughout the year. A special thanks to the more than 5,000 individuals who supported the mission of the YWCA in 2011—you make the work of the YWCA possible.

THANKING OUR 2011 PARTNERS

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION PARTNERSThe organizations listed below made cash gifts and/or pledges totaling $15,000 or more in 2011:

The Paul G. Allen Family FoundationNorman Archibald Charitable FoundationAvon Foundation Breast Care FundBank of America*The Sheri and Les Biller Family FoundationThe Boeing Company*Campion FoundationCostco Wholesale*Discuren Charitable FoundationEverTrust FoundationBill & Melinda Gates FoundationGE Foundation/GE Capital Corporation

Grousemont FoundationJohn C. & Karyl Kay Hughes FoundationJPMorgan Chase & Co.KeyBank Foundation*Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the CureLongview FoundationMacy’sD.V. & Ida McEachern Charitable TrustMedina FoundationMicrosoft Corporation*Charles Stewart Mott FoundationMs. Foundation for WomenThe Norcliffe Foundation

Port Blakely Communities*Puget Sound Energy*QFC/The Kroger FoundationRaikes FoundationSafeco Insurance FoundationThe Seattle FoundationStarbucks Coffee Company*United Way of King CountyUnited Way of Snohomish CountyU.S. Bank/U.S. Bancorp Foundation*Virginia Mason Medical Center*Walsh Construction Co./WA*Wells Fargo*The Whitehorse Foundation

* Denotes YWCA Inspire Luncheon sponsors. Please visit our website for a full list of 2011 and 2012 Luncheon sponsors.

Corporate partners and their employees give meaningful contributions of time and talent, adding kindness and joy to the lives of the women and families we serve. Through group volunteering, program grants, event sponsorship, employee matching gifts and in-kind donations, organizations in our community make the mission of the YWCA possible.

Top: Volunteers from Starbucks Coffee Company serve lunch at YWCA Angeline’s Center for Homeless Women in downtown Seattle. In addition to healthy meals, up to 300 women a day receive critical shelter and access to basic hygiene services at Angeline’s Centers in downtown Seattle and Bellevue.

Visit our website for a full list of individuals and companies, and community, private and family foundations, who contributed $5,000 or more. We are so grateful for your support!

2012 YWCA Eastside Inspire Luncheon

bit.ly/YWCA-2011Partners (case sensitive)

Page 2: 2012 YWCA Annual Report

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO AND BOARD CHAIR

Dear friends,

In 2011, our journey of helping women and families brought us to many extraordinary destinations. We began with a clear vision—a road map based on our mission of helping women and families— to chart our course with programs and services that address issues of homelessness, lack of job skills, domestic violence and racial injustice. Thanks to incredible partners who joined us along the way, we provided 64,000 adults and youth with the tools and services they need to improve their lives (of those, more than 26,000 received ongoing services).

The journey has had its challenges: Our clients faced more financial hardships in 2011 as the U.S. continued its slow climb out of a deep recession. Women and people of color continued to bear the brunt of the economic downturn. A 2010 U.S. Census Bureau report released last year stated, “children living in single female-headed families were more than four times as likely to be living in poverty, and seven times as likely to be living in deep poverty, than children living in married couple families”. The report also showed that more than 40 percent of African-Americans and 37 percent of Latinos are more likely than whites to be poor or to live in deep poverty.

These sobering statistics underscore the need for the critical services that we offer to women and families who face poverty, violence and discrimination. Undaunted, and thanks to our community partners, donors and staff, we were able to offer myriad opportunities such as job training, mental health counseling and youth services to more clients than ever before. Our services combat the social inequities that feed the economic disparities experienced at the intersection of gender, race and class.

You joined us along the way at our events and the celebrations for two exciting milestones: the opening of YWCA Passage Point and YWCA Family Village at Issaquah. Passage Point, in Maple Valley, provides innovative housing and supportive services for parents emerging from the corrections system who wish to reunite with their children. Family Village Issaquah provides needed affordable housing to individuals and families on the Eastside.

Our journey also moved us forward in our YWCA Women Empowered (WE) Campaign—our bold initiative to raise $26.5 million by the end of this year. The WE Campaign provides security for today and a promise to future generations.

Our journey continues, and we look forward to future travels with our partners—every one of whom plays an important role in empowering women and families for their journey toward self-reliance and resiliency.

Chief Executive Officer Board Chair

The YWCA’s mission is to advance the quality of life for women of all ages, races and faiths, and their families. In support of this mission, the YWCA provides services to meet critical needs, promote self-sufficiency, reduce violence, eliminate racism and achieve equal opportunities for all people.

Together with YWCA USA and YWCAs across the country, we are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.

our mission

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID Seattle, Washington

Permit No. 660

*Barbara Fahey Molly HanlonPamela J. HarkinsKandace HolleyBavan M. HollowayKalen HolmesKatie HongChristal JenkinsLaura JenningsJonelle M.C. JohnsonLeslie D. JonesAmy Kosterlitz

*Kaycee W. KrystySandra Madrid, Ph.D.Susan MaskN. Elizabeth (Beth) McCaw

Jean Bartell BarberCharlene BlethenMartha Mayes BoesBobbe BridgeSonya CampionBlair CarletonPaul ChilesCheryl ChowRobyn N. CorrMaryann P. CrisseyWhitney T. CurryPam DanielsEllen Conedera DialIrma DoréJean EnersenMary Anne Eng

YWCA of Seattle | King County | Snohomish County1118 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

ywcaworks.org

The YWCA is supported by United Way of King County and United Way of Snohomish County.

YWCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cover photos | Upper right: A volunteer sorts holiday basket donations for YWCA clients. Middle: YWCA Family Village Issaquah residents Gary and Megan Hammon with their children Logan, Hailey and Harmony. Lower right: Marilyn T. Monroe (right, serving as a table captain for her 22nd year) and guest Julie Hernan reunite at the 2012 YWCA Seattle Inspire Luncheon.

Add our facebook page: facebook.com/ywcaseattle

Follow us on twitter @YWCAworks

A JOURNEY

OF EMPOWERING

WOMEN AND

ELIMINATING

RACISM.

YWCAProgress Report

*Denotes retired board members as of June 2012. **Denotes new board member as of May 2012.

Barbara S. MorganBetsy MoseleyJeannie NordstromNina OdellTim OtaniAnn RickettSharon RowleyJill S. RuckelshausMary SnappPhyllis StarkDenise StiffarmKathy Surace-SmithWende WahlKris WilsonKorynne Wright

**

We are grateful to those in our community who share their time, talent and treasure with YWCA programs and services throughout the year. A special thanks to the more than 5,000 individuals who supported the mission of the YWCA in 2011—you make the work of the YWCA possible.

THANKING OUR 2011 PARTNERS

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION PARTNERSThe organizations listed below made cash gifts and/or pledges totaling $15,000 or more in 2011:

The Paul G. Allen Family FoundationNorman Archibald Charitable FoundationAvon Foundation Breast Care FundBank of America*The Sheri and Les Biller Family FoundationThe Boeing Company*Campion FoundationCostco Wholesale*Discuren Charitable FoundationEverTrust FoundationBill & Melinda Gates FoundationGE Foundation/GE Capital Corporation

Grousemont FoundationJohn C. & Karyl Kay Hughes FoundationJPMorgan Chase & Co.KeyBank Foundation*Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the CureLongview FoundationMacy’sD.V. & Ida McEachern Charitable TrustMedina FoundationMicrosoft Corporation*Charles Stewart Mott FoundationMs. Foundation for WomenThe Norcliffe Foundation

Port Blakely Communities*Puget Sound Energy*QFC/The Kroger FoundationRaikes FoundationSafeco Insurance FoundationThe Seattle FoundationStarbucks Coffee Company*United Way of King CountyUnited Way of Snohomish CountyU.S. Bank/U.S. Bancorp Foundation*Virginia Mason Medical Center*Walsh Construction Co./WA*Wells Fargo*The Whitehorse Foundation

* Denotes YWCA Inspire Luncheon sponsors. Please visit our website for a full list of 2011 and 2012 Luncheon sponsors.

Corporate partners and their employees give meaningful contributions of time and talent, adding kindness and joy to the lives of the women and families we serve. Through group volunteering, program grants, event sponsorship, employee matching gifts and in-kind donations, organizations in our community make the mission of the YWCA possible.

Top: Volunteers from Starbucks Coffee Company serve lunch at YWCA Angeline’s Center for Homeless Women in downtown Seattle. In addition to healthy meals, up to 300 women a day receive critical shelter and access to basic hygiene services at Angeline’s Centers in downtown Seattle and Bellevue.

Visit our website for a full list of individuals and companies, and community, private and family foundations, who contributed $5,000 or more. We are so grateful for your support!

2012 YWCA Eastside Inspire Luncheon

bit.ly/YWCA-2011Partners (case sensitive)

Page 3: 2012 YWCA Annual Report

ALLOCATING OUR RESOURCES$

YWCA SEATTLE | KING | SNOHOMISHIn 2011, our agency operating budget funded activities in four vision areas (rounded to the nearest %):

Please visit our website to access our current audited financial statement and IRS Form 990.

THE YWCA PROVIDED ONGOING SERVICES TO 26,684 PEOPLE IN 2011

With the openings of Passage Point in Maple Valley and YWCA Family Village Issaquah last year, the YWCA gave 343 more people a home than it did the previous year. The total inventory of YWCA owned or operated permanent housing has grown to 885 units, making it possible for nearly 1,500 people in our community to live in stable, affordable homes. Photo by William Wright.

+192 HOMES

Established in 2011, Firesteel has grown to include 500 users. Built in partnership with eight Washington YWCAs, Firesteel gives people a dynamic social platform to connect with advocacy organizations, get information on issues related to women and families and find opportunities to take personal action on ending homelessness in Washington state.

FIRESTEEL: from zero to 500

Last fall, YWCA Employment Services introduced Bankwork$, an eight-week bank teller training program followed by placement assistance with seven partner banks. In its first three classes, BankWork$ has graduated 55 people and helped 29 of them secure job placements.

Investing in JOBS

In Snohomish County: domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness; and, one third of people in YWCA programs have experienced it. The YWCA utilizes a specialized counseling program that helps children re-discover a sense of safety and strengthen relationships. Throughout King and Snohomish counties, 366 children benefitted from this program in 2011.

Healing FAMILIES

AUBURN

EVERETT

EDMONDSLYNNWOOD

BOTHELL

LAKEFORESTPARK

WOODINVILLE

KIRKLAND REDMOND

BELLEVUE

LAKEWASHINGTON

MERCERISLAND

NEWCASTLE ISSAQUAH

MAPLEVALLEY

RENTON

TUKWILA

KENT

DESMOINES

FEDERAL WAY

AUBURN

SEATTLE

SHORELINE

we

WOMEN EMPOWEREDA YWCA Community Campaign

The YWCA Women Empowered Campaign is an ambitious fundraising and community-building effort to increase critical YWCA support services and housing during a time when more people than ever are in need.

It is also a journey—traveled by women of all ages, races and faiths, and their families.

SPOTLIGHTING THE WE CAMPAIGN

WE is about raising more than money. It’s about raising the voices of women who support the YWCA and of women being supported by the YWCA. It’s about empowering the next generation of leaders and raising our entire community’s awareness of the YWCA. Connecting the experiences of all women and families in our community is fundamental to WE.

The recession’s impact on the poorest among us, many of whom are women and people of color, has brought even more urgency to this work.

Toward its $26.5 million goal, the WE Campaign has raised more than $21 million. These dollars have made it possible for the YWCA to increase needed assistance and help thousands of women and families meet basic needs, live in stable housing and find jobs.

Here are some highlights and accomplishments from the past year:

• Celebrated the grand openings of (and families moving into) two new permanent housing facilities.

• Doubled the amount of volunteers participating in one-time events and long-term projects.

• Distributed more than 148,000 pounds of food in just 52 days at the YWCA Central Area Food Bank—that’s close to 3,000 pounds a day and a 20 percent increase over 2010.

• Renovated the child care facility at YWCA Family Village Redmond, which served 67 children of low-income community members and YWCA residents last year.

• Advocated for the King County Vets and Human Services Levy and the state document recording fee bill, which provide more than $2 million in essential YWCA funding—both of which passed.

• Tripled the number of women under the age of 40 engaged with the YWCA.

• Expanded online interaction through social media by 60 percent and increased unique website visitors to 75,364.

The journey of empowering women and families to succeed is what the YWCA is all about. Please join us.

Ongoing services for 9,473 people.Employment services, specialized case management, college enrollment and navigation assistance, access to professional clothing and networking opportunities, and self-directed job search.

100% TOTAL$33.8 million in essential, effective services.

Ongoing services for 11,074 people, including 3,772 children. Providing an extensive range of housing, including: day services and basic needs at Angeline’s Centers in Seattle and Bellevue, emergency shelter, transitional housing, affordable permanent housing, eviction prevention and personalized case management.

Ongoing services for 4,749 people, including 508 children. Fulfilling a variety of essential needs, including access to health care and mental health counseling, domestic violence education and support, as well as community engagement on matters of social justice, advocacy and volunteerism.

Ongoing services for 1,027 people, including 908 children. Helping children and youth develop the skills they need for successful lives through high quality child care, the GirlsFirst leadership program, counseling for children who have witnessed domestic violence and support for teen parents.

58%

17%

8%

17%

Safe stable housing

Economic self-sufficiency

Success in life

Live in dignity

Right: A participant at the YWCA Learning Center at Greenbridge, which offers computer classes, job search assistance and community employment fairs.

Page 4: 2012 YWCA Annual Report

ALLOCATING OUR RESOURCES$

YWCA SEATTLE | KING | SNOHOMISHIn 2011, our agency operating budget funded activities in four vision areas (rounded to the nearest %):

Please visit our website to access our current audited financial statement and IRS Form 990.

THE YWCA PROVIDED ONGOING SERVICES TO 26,684 PEOPLE IN 2011

With the openings of Passage Point in Maple Valley and YWCA Family Village Issaquah last year, the YWCA gave 343 more people a home than it did the previous year. The total inventory of YWCA owned or operated permanent housing has grown to 885 units, making it possible for nearly 1,500 people in our community to live in stable, affordable homes. Photo by William Wright.

+192 HOMES

Established in 2011, Firesteel has grown to include 500 users. Built in partnership with eight Washington YWCAs, Firesteel gives people a dynamic social platform to connect with advocacy organizations, get information on issues related to women and families and find opportunities to take personal action on ending homelessness in Washington state.

FIRESTEEL: from zero to 500

Last fall, YWCA Employment Services introduced Bankwork$, an eight-week bank teller training program followed by placement assistance with seven partner banks. In its first three classes, BankWork$ has graduated 55 people and helped 29 of them secure job placements.

Investing in JOBS

In Snohomish County: domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness; and, one third of people in YWCA programs have experienced it. The YWCA utilizes a specialized counseling program that helps children re-discover a sense of safety and strengthen relationships. Throughout King and Snohomish counties, 366 children benefitted from this program in 2011.

Healing FAMILIES

AUBURN

EVERETT

EDMONDSLYNNWOOD

BOTHELL

LAKEFORESTPARK

WOODINVILLE

KIRKLAND REDMOND

BELLEVUE

LAKEWASHINGTON

MERCERISLAND

NEWCASTLE ISSAQUAH

MAPLEVALLEY

RENTON

TUKWILA

KENT

DESMOINES

FEDERAL WAY

AUBURN

SEATTLE

SHORELINE

we

WOMEN EMPOWEREDA YWCA Community Campaign

The YWCA Women Empowered Campaign is an ambitious fundraising and community-building effort to increase critical YWCA support services and housing during a time when more people than ever are in need.

It is also a journey—traveled by women of all ages, races and faiths, and their families.

SPOTLIGHTING THE WE CAMPAIGN

WE is about raising more than money. It’s about raising the voices of women who support the YWCA and of women being supported by the YWCA. It’s about empowering the next generation of leaders and raising our entire community’s awareness of the YWCA. Connecting the experiences of all women and families in our community is fundamental to WE.

The recession’s impact on the poorest among us, many of whom are women and people of color, has brought even more urgency to this work.

Toward its $26.5 million goal, the WE Campaign has raised more than $21 million. These dollars have made it possible for the YWCA to increase needed assistance and help thousands of women and families meet basic needs, live in stable housing and find jobs.

Here are some highlights and accomplishments from the past year:

• Celebrated the grand openings of (and families moving into) two new permanent housing facilities.

• Doubled the amount of volunteers participating in one-time events and long-term projects.

• Distributed more than 148,000 pounds of food in just 52 days at the YWCA Central Area Food Bank—that’s close to 3,000 pounds a day and a 20 percent increase over 2010.

• Renovated the child care facility at YWCA Family Village Redmond, which served 67 children of low-income community members and YWCA residents last year.

• Advocated for the King County Vets and Human Services Levy and the state document recording fee bill, which provide more than $2 million in essential YWCA funding—both of which passed.

• Tripled the number of women under the age of 40 engaged with the YWCA.

• Expanded online interaction through social media by 60 percent and increased unique website visitors to 75,364.

The journey of empowering women and families to succeed is what the YWCA is all about. Please join us.

Ongoing services for 9,473 people.Employment services, specialized case management, college enrollment and navigation assistance, access to professional clothing and networking opportunities, and self-directed job search.

100% TOTAL$33.8 million in essential, effective services.

Ongoing services for 11,074 people, including 3,772 children. Providing an extensive range of housing, including: day services and basic needs at Angeline’s Centers in Seattle and Bellevue, emergency shelter, transitional housing, affordable permanent housing, eviction prevention and personalized case management.

Ongoing services for 4,749 people, including 508 children. Fulfilling a variety of essential needs, including access to health care and mental health counseling, domestic violence education and support, as well as community engagement on matters of social justice, advocacy and volunteerism.

Ongoing services for 1,027 people, including 908 children. Helping children and youth develop the skills they need for successful lives through high quality child care, the GirlsFirst leadership program, counseling for children who have witnessed domestic violence and support for teen parents.

58%

17%

8%

17%

Safe stable housing

Economic self-sufficiency

Success in life

Live in dignity

Right: A participant at the YWCA Learning Center at Greenbridge, which offers computer classes, job search assistance and community employment fairs.

Page 5: 2012 YWCA Annual Report

ALLOCATING OUR RESOURCES$

YWCA SEATTLE | KING | SNOHOMISHIn 2011, our agency operating budget funded activities in four vision areas (rounded to the nearest %):

Please visit our website to access our current audited financial statement and IRS Form 990.

THE YWCA PROVIDED ONGOING SERVICES TO 26,684 PEOPLE IN 2011

With the openings of Passage Point in Maple Valley and YWCA Family Village Issaquah last year, the YWCA gave 343 more people a home than it did the previous year. The total inventory of YWCA owned or operated permanent housing has grown to 885 units, making it possible for nearly 1,500 people in our community to live in stable, affordable homes. Photo by William Wright.

+192 HOMES

Established in 2011, Firesteel has grown to include 500 users. Built in partnership with eight Washington YWCAs, Firesteel gives people a dynamic social platform to connect with advocacy organizations, get information on issues related to women and families and find opportunities to take personal action on ending homelessness in Washington state.

FIRESTEEL: from zero to 500

Last fall, YWCA Employment Services introduced Bankwork$, an eight-week bank teller training program followed by placement assistance with seven partner banks. In its first three classes, BankWork$ has graduated 55 people and helped 29 of them secure job placements.

Investing in JOBS

In Snohomish County: domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness; and, one third of people in YWCA programs have experienced it. The YWCA utilizes a specialized counseling program that helps children re-discover a sense of safety and strengthen relationships. Throughout King and Snohomish counties, 366 children benefitted from this program in 2011.

Healing FAMILIES

AUBURN

EVERETT

EDMONDSLYNNWOOD

BOTHELL

LAKEFORESTPARK

WOODINVILLE

KIRKLAND REDMOND

BELLEVUE

LAKEWASHINGTON

MERCERISLAND

NEWCASTLE ISSAQUAH

MAPLEVALLEY

RENTON

TUKWILA

KENT

DESMOINES

FEDERAL WAY

AUBURN

SEATTLE

SHORELINE

we

WOMEN EMPOWEREDA YWCA Community Campaign

The YWCA Women Empowered Campaign is an ambitious fundraising and community-building effort to increase critical YWCA support services and housing during a time when more people than ever are in need.

It is also a journey—traveled by women of all ages, races and faiths, and their families.

SPOTLIGHTING THE WE CAMPAIGN

WE is about raising more than money. It’s about raising the voices of women who support the YWCA and of women being supported by the YWCA. It’s about empowering the next generation of leaders and raising our entire community’s awareness of the YWCA. Connecting the experiences of all women and families in our community is fundamental to WE.

The recession’s impact on the poorest among us, many of whom are women and people of color, has brought even more urgency to this work.

Toward its $26.5 million goal, the WE Campaign has raised more than $21 million. These dollars have made it possible for the YWCA to increase needed assistance and help thousands of women and families meet basic needs, live in stable housing and find jobs.

Here are some highlights and accomplishments from the past year:

• Celebrated the grand openings of (and families moving into) two new permanent housing facilities.

• Doubled the amount of volunteers participating in one-time events and long-term projects.

• Distributed more than 148,000 pounds of food in just 52 days at the YWCA Central Area Food Bank—that’s close to 3,000 pounds a day and a 20 percent increase over 2010.

• Renovated the child care facility at YWCA Family Village Redmond, which served 67 children of low-income community members and YWCA residents last year.

• Advocated for the King County Vets and Human Services Levy and the state document recording fee bill, which provide more than $2 million in essential YWCA funding—both of which passed.

• Tripled the number of women under the age of 40 engaged with the YWCA.

• Expanded online interaction through social media by 60 percent and increased unique website visitors to 75,364.

The journey of empowering women and families to succeed is what the YWCA is all about. Please join us.

Ongoing services for 9,473 people.Employment services, specialized case management, college enrollment and navigation assistance, access to professional clothing and networking opportunities, and self-directed job search.

100% TOTAL$33.8 million in essential, effective services.

Ongoing services for 11,074 people, including 3,772 children. Providing an extensive range of housing, including: day services and basic needs at Angeline’s Centers in Seattle and Bellevue, emergency shelter, transitional housing, affordable permanent housing, eviction prevention and personalized case management.

Ongoing services for 4,749 people, including 508 children. Fulfilling a variety of essential needs, including access to health care and mental health counseling, domestic violence education and support, as well as community engagement on matters of social justice, advocacy and volunteerism.

Ongoing services for 1,027 people, including 908 children. Helping children and youth develop the skills they need for successful lives through high quality child care, the GirlsFirst leadership program, counseling for children who have witnessed domestic violence and support for teen parents.

58%

17%

8%

17%

Safe stable housing

Economic self-sufficiency

Success in life

Live in dignity

Right: A participant at the YWCA Learning Center at Greenbridge, which offers computer classes, job search assistance and community employment fairs.

Page 6: 2012 YWCA Annual Report

ALLOCATING OUR RESOURCES$

YWCA SEATTLE | KING | SNOHOMISHIn 2011, our agency operating budget funded activities in four vision areas (rounded to the nearest %):

Please visit our website to access our current audited financial statement and IRS Form 990.

THE YWCA PROVIDED ONGOING SERVICES TO 26,684 PEOPLE IN 2011

With the openings of Passage Point in Maple Valley and YWCA Family Village Issaquah last year, the YWCA gave 343 more people a home than it did the previous year. The total inventory of YWCA owned or operated permanent housing has grown to 885 units, making it possible for nearly 1,500 people in our community to live in stable, affordable homes. Photo by William Wright.

+192 HOMES

Established in 2011, Firesteel has grown to include 500 users. Built in partnership with eight Washington YWCAs, Firesteel gives people a dynamic social platform to connect with advocacy organizations, get information on issues related to women and families and find opportunities to take personal action on ending homelessness in Washington state.

FIRESTEEL: from zero to 500

Last fall, YWCA Employment Services introduced Bankwork$, an eight-week bank teller training program followed by placement assistance with seven partner banks. In its first three classes, BankWork$ has graduated 55 people and helped 29 of them secure job placements.

Investing in JOBS

In Snohomish County: domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness; and, one third of people in YWCA programs have experienced it. The YWCA utilizes a specialized counseling program that helps children re-discover a sense of safety and strengthen relationships. Throughout King and Snohomish counties, 366 children benefitted from this program in 2011.

Healing FAMILIES

AUBURN

EVERETT

EDMONDSLYNNWOOD

BOTHELL

LAKEFORESTPARK

WOODINVILLE

KIRKLAND REDMOND

BELLEVUE

LAKEWASHINGTON

MERCERISLAND

NEWCASTLE ISSAQUAH

MAPLEVALLEY

RENTON

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WOMEN EMPOWEREDA YWCA Community Campaign

The YWCA Women Empowered Campaign is an ambitious fundraising and community-building effort to increase critical YWCA support services and housing during a time when more people than ever are in need.

It is also a journey—traveled by women of all ages, races and faiths, and their families.

SPOTLIGHTING THE WE CAMPAIGN

WE is about raising more than money. It’s about raising the voices of women who support the YWCA and of women being supported by the YWCA. It’s about empowering the next generation of leaders and raising our entire community’s awareness of the YWCA. Connecting the experiences of all women and families in our community is fundamental to WE.

The recession’s impact on the poorest among us, many of whom are women and people of color, has brought even more urgency to this work.

Toward its $26.5 million goal, the WE Campaign has raised more than $21 million. These dollars have made it possible for the YWCA to increase needed assistance and help thousands of women and families meet basic needs, live in stable housing and find jobs.

Here are some highlights and accomplishments from the past year:

• Celebrated the grand openings of (and families moving into) two new permanent housing facilities.

• Doubled the amount of volunteers participating in one-time events and long-term projects.

• Distributed more than 148,000 pounds of food in just 52 days at the YWCA Central Area Food Bank—that’s close to 3,000 pounds a day and a 20 percent increase over 2010.

• Renovated the child care facility at YWCA Family Village Redmond, which served 67 children of low-income community members and YWCA residents last year.

• Advocated for the King County Vets and Human Services Levy and the state document recording fee bill, which provide more than $2 million in essential YWCA funding—both of which passed.

• Tripled the number of women under the age of 40 engaged with the YWCA.

• Expanded online interaction through social media by 60 percent and increased unique website visitors to 75,364.

The journey of empowering women and families to succeed is what the YWCA is all about. Please join us.

Ongoing services for 9,473 people.Employment services, specialized case management, college enrollment and navigation assistance, access to professional clothing and networking opportunities, and self-directed job search.

100% TOTAL$33.8 million in essential, effective services.

Ongoing services for 11,074 people, including 3,772 children. Providing an extensive range of housing, including: day services and basic needs at Angeline’s Centers in Seattle and Bellevue, emergency shelter, transitional housing, affordable permanent housing, eviction prevention and personalized case management.

Ongoing services for 4,749 people, including 508 children. Fulfilling a variety of essential needs, including access to health care and mental health counseling, domestic violence education and support, as well as community engagement on matters of social justice, advocacy and volunteerism.

Ongoing services for 1,027 people, including 908 children. Helping children and youth develop the skills they need for successful lives through high quality child care, the GirlsFirst leadership program, counseling for children who have witnessed domestic violence and support for teen parents.

58%

17%

8%

17%

Safe stable housing

Economic self-sufficiency

Success in life

Live in dignity

Right: A participant at the YWCA Learning Center at Greenbridge, which offers computer classes, job search assistance and community employment fairs.

Page 7: 2012 YWCA Annual Report

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO AND BOARD CHAIR

Dear friends,

In 2011, our journey of helping women and families brought us to many extraordinary destinations. We began with a clear vision—a road map based on our mission of helping women and families— to chart our course with programs and services that address issues of homelessness, lack of job skills, domestic violence and racial injustice. Thanks to incredible partners who joined us along the way, we provided 64,000 adults and youth with the tools and services they need to improve their lives (of those, more than 26,000 received ongoing services).

The journey has had its challenges: Our clients faced more financial hardships in 2011 as the U.S. continued its slow climb out of a deep recession. Women and people of color continued to bear the brunt of the economic downturn. A 2010 U.S. Census Bureau report released last year stated, “children living in single female-headed families were more than four times as likely to be living in poverty, and seven times as likely to be living in deep poverty, than children living in married couple families”. The report also showed that more than 40 percent of African-Americans and 37 percent of Latinos are more likely than whites to be poor or to live in deep poverty.

These sobering statistics underscore the need for the critical services that we offer to women and families who face poverty, violence and discrimination. Undaunted, and thanks to our community partners, donors and staff, we were able to offer myriad opportunities such as job training, mental health counseling and youth services to more clients than ever before. Our services combat the social inequities that feed the economic disparities experienced at the intersection of gender, race and class.

You joined us along the way at our events and the celebrations for two exciting milestones: the opening of YWCA Passage Point and YWCA Family Village at Issaquah. Passage Point, in Maple Valley, provides innovative housing and supportive services for parents emerging from the corrections system who wish to reunite with their children. Family Village Issaquah provides needed affordable housing to individuals and families on the Eastside.

Our journey also moved us forward in our YWCA Women Empowered (WE) Campaign—our bold initiative to raise $26.5 million by the end of this year. The WE Campaign provides security for today and a promise to future generations.

Our journey continues, and we look forward to future travels with our partners—every one of whom plays an important role in empowering women and families for their journey toward self-reliance and resiliency.

Chief Executive Officer Board Chair

The YWCA’s mission is to advance the quality of life for women of all ages, races and faiths, and their families. In support of this mission, the YWCA provides services to meet critical needs, promote self-sufficiency, reduce violence, eliminate racism and achieve equal opportunities for all people.

Together with YWCA USA and YWCAs across the country, we are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.

our mission

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID Seattle, Washington

Permit No. 660

*Barbara Fahey Molly HanlonPamela J. HarkinsKandace HolleyBavan M. HollowayKalen HolmesKatie HongChristal JenkinsLaura JenningsJonelle M.C. JohnsonLeslie D. JonesAmy Kosterlitz

*Kaycee W. KrystySandra Madrid, Ph.D.Susan MaskN. Elizabeth (Beth) McCaw

Jean Bartell BarberCharlene BlethenMartha Mayes BoesBobbe BridgeSonya CampionBlair CarletonPaul ChilesCheryl ChowRobyn N. CorrMaryann P. CrisseyWhitney T. CurryPam DanielsEllen Conedera DialIrma DoréJean EnersenMary Anne Eng

YWCA of Seattle | King County | Snohomish County1118 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

ywcaworks.org

The YWCA is supported by United Way of King County and United Way of Snohomish County.

YWCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cover photos | Upper right: A volunteer sorts holiday basket donations for YWCA clients. Middle: YWCA Family Village Issaquah residents Gary and Megan Hammon with their children Logan, Hailey and Harmony. Lower right: Marilyn T. Monroe (right, serving as a table captain for her 22nd year) and guest Julie Hernan reunite at the 2012 YWCA Seattle Inspire Luncheon.

Add our facebook page: facebook.com/ywcaseattle

Follow us on twitter @YWCAworks

A JOURNEY

OF EMPOWERING

WOMEN AND

ELIMINATING

RACISM.

YWCAProgress Report

*Denotes retired board members as of June 2012. **Denotes new board member as of May 2012.

Barbara S. MorganBetsy MoseleyJeannie NordstromNina OdellTim OtaniAnn RickettSharon RowleyJill S. RuckelshausMary SnappPhyllis StarkDenise StiffarmKathy Surace-SmithWende WahlKris WilsonKorynne Wright

**

We are grateful to those in our community who share their time, talent and treasure with YWCA programs and services throughout the year. A special thanks to the more than 5,000 individuals who supported the mission of the YWCA in 2011—you make the work of the YWCA possible.

THANKING OUR 2011 PARTNERS

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION PARTNERSThe organizations listed below made cash gifts and/or pledges totaling $15,000 or more in 2011:

The Paul G. Allen Family FoundationNorman Archibald Charitable FoundationAvon Foundation Breast Care FundBank of America*The Sheri and Les Biller Family FoundationThe Boeing Company*Campion FoundationCostco Wholesale*Discuren Charitable FoundationEverTrust FoundationBill & Melinda Gates FoundationGE Foundation/GE Capital Corporation

Grousemont FoundationJohn C. & Karyl Kay Hughes FoundationJPMorgan Chase & Co.KeyBank Foundation*Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the CureLongview FoundationMacy’sD.V. & Ida McEachern Charitable TrustMedina FoundationMicrosoft Corporation*Charles Stewart Mott FoundationMs. Foundation for WomenThe Norcliffe Foundation

Port Blakely Communities*Puget Sound Energy*QFC/The Kroger FoundationRaikes FoundationSafeco Insurance FoundationThe Seattle FoundationStarbucks Coffee Company*United Way of King CountyUnited Way of Snohomish CountyU.S. Bank/U.S. Bancorp Foundation*Virginia Mason Medical Center*Walsh Construction Co./WA*Wells Fargo*The Whitehorse Foundation

* Denotes YWCA Inspire Luncheon sponsors. Please visit our website for a full list of 2011 and 2012 Luncheon sponsors.

Corporate partners and their employees give meaningful contributions of time and talent, adding kindness and joy to the lives of the women and families we serve. Through group volunteering, program grants, event sponsorship, employee matching gifts and in-kind donations, organizations in our community make the mission of the YWCA possible.

Top: Volunteers from Starbucks Coffee Company serve lunch at YWCA Angeline’s Center for Homeless Women in downtown Seattle. In addition to healthy meals, up to 300 women a day receive critical shelter and access to basic hygiene services at Angeline’s Centers in downtown Seattle and Bellevue.

Visit our website for a full list of individuals and companies, and community, private and family foundations, who contributed $5,000 or more. We are so grateful for your support!

2012 YWCA Eastside Inspire Luncheon

bit.ly/YWCA-2011Partners (case sensitive)

Page 8: 2012 YWCA Annual Report

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO AND BOARD CHAIR

Dear friends,

In 2011, our journey of helping women and families brought us to many extraordinary destinations. We began with a clear vision—a road map based on our mission of helping women and families— to chart our course with programs and services that address issues of homelessness, lack of job skills, domestic violence and racial injustice. Thanks to incredible partners who joined us along the way, we provided 64,000 adults and youth with the tools and services they need to improve their lives (of those, more than 26,000 received ongoing services).

The journey has had its challenges: Our clients faced more financial hardships in 2011 as the U.S. continued its slow climb out of a deep recession. Women and people of color continued to bear the brunt of the economic downturn. A 2010 U.S. Census Bureau report released last year stated, “children living in single female-headed families were more than four times as likely to be living in poverty, and seven times as likely to be living in deep poverty, than children living in married couple families”. The report also showed that more than 40 percent of African-Americans and 37 percent of Latinos are more likely than whites to be poor or to live in deep poverty.

These sobering statistics underscore the need for the critical services that we offer to women and families who face poverty, violence and discrimination. Undaunted, and thanks to our community partners, donors and staff, we were able to offer myriad opportunities such as job training, mental health counseling and youth services to more clients than ever before. Our services combat the social inequities that feed the economic disparities experienced at the intersection of gender, race and class.

You joined us along the way at our events and the celebrations for two exciting milestones: the opening of YWCA Passage Point and YWCA Family Village at Issaquah. Passage Point, in Maple Valley, provides innovative housing and supportive services for parents emerging from the corrections system who wish to reunite with their children. Family Village Issaquah provides needed affordable housing to individuals and families on the Eastside.

Our journey also moved us forward in our YWCA Women Empowered (WE) Campaign—our bold initiative to raise $26.5 million by the end of this year. The WE Campaign provides security for today and a promise to future generations.

Our journey continues, and we look forward to future travels with our partners—every one of whom plays an important role in empowering women and families for their journey toward self-reliance and resiliency.

Chief Executive Officer Board Chair

The YWCA’s mission is to advance the quality of life for women of all ages, races and faiths, and their families. In support of this mission, the YWCA provides services to meet critical needs, promote self-sufficiency, reduce violence, eliminate racism and achieve equal opportunities for all people.

Together with YWCA USA and YWCAs across the country, we are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.

our mission

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID Seattle, Washington

Permit No. 660

*Barbara Fahey Molly HanlonPamela J. HarkinsKandace HolleyBavan M. HollowayKalen HolmesKatie HongChristal JenkinsLaura JenningsJonelle M.C. JohnsonLeslie D. JonesAmy Kosterlitz

*Kaycee W. KrystySandra Madrid, Ph.D.Susan MaskN. Elizabeth (Beth) McCaw

Jean Bartell BarberCharlene BlethenMartha Mayes BoesBobbe BridgeSonya CampionBlair CarletonPaul ChilesCheryl ChowRobyn N. CorrMaryann P. CrisseyWhitney T. CurryPam DanielsEllen Conedera DialIrma DoréJean EnersenMary Anne Eng

YWCA of Seattle | King County | Snohomish County1118 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

ywcaworks.org

The YWCA is supported by United Way of King County and United Way of Snohomish County.

YWCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cover photos | Upper right: A volunteer sorts holiday basket donations for YWCA clients. Middle: YWCA Family Village Issaquah residents Gary and Megan Hammon with their children Logan, Hailey and Harmony. Lower right: Marilyn T. Monroe (right, serving as a table captain for her 22nd year) and guest Julie Hernan reunite at the 2012 YWCA Seattle Inspire Luncheon.

Add our facebook page: facebook.com/ywcaseattle

Follow us on twitter @YWCAworks

A JOURNEY

OF EMPOWERING

WOMEN AND

ELIMINATING

RACISM.

YWCAProgress Report

*Denotes retired board members as of June 2012. **Denotes new board member as of May 2012.

Barbara S. MorganBetsy MoseleyJeannie NordstromNina OdellTim OtaniAnn RickettSharon RowleyJill S. RuckelshausMary SnappPhyllis StarkDenise StiffarmKathy Surace-SmithWende WahlKris WilsonKorynne Wright

**

We are grateful to those in our community who share their time, talent and treasure with YWCA programs and services throughout the year. A special thanks to the more than 5,000 individuals who supported the mission of the YWCA in 2011—you make the work of the YWCA possible.

THANKING OUR 2011 PARTNERS

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION PARTNERSThe organizations listed below made cash gifts and/or pledges totaling $15,000 or more in 2011:

The Paul G. Allen Family FoundationNorman Archibald Charitable FoundationAvon Foundation Breast Care FundBank of America*The Sheri and Les Biller Family FoundationThe Boeing Company*Campion FoundationCostco Wholesale*Discuren Charitable FoundationEverTrust FoundationBill & Melinda Gates FoundationGE Foundation/GE Capital Corporation

Grousemont FoundationJohn C. & Karyl Kay Hughes FoundationJPMorgan Chase & Co.KeyBank Foundation*Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the CureLongview FoundationMacy’sD.V. & Ida McEachern Charitable TrustMedina FoundationMicrosoft Corporation*Charles Stewart Mott FoundationMs. Foundation for WomenThe Norcliffe Foundation

Port Blakely Communities*Puget Sound Energy*QFC/The Kroger FoundationRaikes FoundationSafeco Insurance FoundationThe Seattle FoundationStarbucks Coffee Company*United Way of King CountyUnited Way of Snohomish CountyU.S. Bank/U.S. Bancorp Foundation*Virginia Mason Medical Center*Walsh Construction Co./WA*Wells Fargo*The Whitehorse Foundation

* Denotes YWCA Inspire Luncheon sponsors. Please visit our website for a full list of 2011 and 2012 Luncheon sponsors.

Corporate partners and their employees give meaningful contributions of time and talent, adding kindness and joy to the lives of the women and families we serve. Through group volunteering, program grants, event sponsorship, employee matching gifts and in-kind donations, organizations in our community make the mission of the YWCA possible.

Top: Volunteers from Starbucks Coffee Company serve lunch at YWCA Angeline’s Center for Homeless Women in downtown Seattle. In addition to healthy meals, up to 300 women a day receive critical shelter and access to basic hygiene services at Angeline’s Centers in downtown Seattle and Bellevue.

Visit our website for a full list of individuals and companies, and community, private and family foundations, who contributed $5,000 or more. We are so grateful for your support!

2012 YWCA Eastside Inspire Luncheon

bit.ly/YWCA-2011Partners (case sensitive)