BEYONDHOUSING

2013ANNUALREPORT

Susan Weaver, CHN founder and Chief Executive Officer, was honored as a Pioneer in Supporting Housing by the Corporation for Supportive Housing. CSH recognized her “unmatched commitment to high-quality affordable housing and serving the most vulner-able people.”

Susan is a trusted advisor on affordable housing, currently serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing. In addition, she is a member on the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati’s Advisory Committee, the Joint Columbus Franklin County Housing Advisory Board, and Franklin County Community Develop-ment Advisory Committee.

Our mission

Susan Weaver cited as a housing “pioneer”

Dear Friends,

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Community Housing Network develops, owns, and manages housing across Franklin County, Ohio. We rent affordable apartments to people disabled by mental illness, substance addiction and who have histories of homelessness. CHN strategically engages with service agencies that connect residents to the services they need. Our goal is to help people with special needs keep their housing and have access to employment programs.

Community Housing Network has developed supportive housing since 1987 – longer than any other local organization. Today, CHN serves close to 2,200 individuals in nearly every corner of Franklin County.

For people with long histories of housing instability, a CHN apartment is the platform to recovery and wellness. Working with our community partners, we engage residents in managing their own health and well-being through high-quality behavioral health care, employment readiness, community engagement, and childhood enrichment.

By addressing the physical, social and economic needs of vulner-able people – going beyond housing – CHN helps to reduce high public health costs and improve health outcomes.

This year, CHN also made internal changes to improve our residents’ experience and use resources efficiently. For instance, we increased the number of housing coordinators to improve interaction and communications with residents, and stepped up our response to residents’ maintenance issues.

Last year, CHN celebrated 25 years of providing stable housing for low-income, disabled adults and children in Franklin County. In the coming year, we will expand our capabilities to meet the growing need for affordable, safe housing – and engage our residents with life-altering services beyond housing.

We continue to appreciate and earn your support, as together we realize the promise of the great work Community Housing Network began 25 years ago.

Sincerely,

Charles H. McCreary Susan WeaverBoard Chairman Chief Executive Officer

Beyond HousingCommunity Housing Network broke ground on our latest devel-opment – Hawthorn Grove, located in Columbus’ urban core, at 550 E. Rich Street. We recognized our invaluable investors and government officials during a community event in June.

Hawthorn Grove will be a state-of-the-art residence echoing the grand homes that once graced the downtown neighborhood, now called the Discovery District. The central location enables residents to engage with the neighborhood and enjoy parks, universities, museums, and the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

All 40 units will be rent-subsidized by the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. ADAMH system providers will offer sup-portive services on the site, including recovery, wellness and employment-related programs.

“Hawthorn Grove will offer 40 men and women a new start in life and make positive contributions to a historic neighborhood,” said Susan Weaver, CEO of Community Housing Network.

Of the total $6 million investment, nearly half will come from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the ADAMH Board of Franklin County. We’re proud that Hawthorn Grove is the first housing project to receive ADAMH capital investment, after voters authorized the agency to expand the county’s housing options.

Other project partners are: The Arlington Bank, City of Columbus, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Huntington National Bank, Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, and Ohio Housing Finance Agency.

Community engagement

Breaking new ground in the lives of vulnerable people

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Beyond HousingPatricia, East Fifth Avenue Apartments

“This place has saved me.”

I’ve lived in Columbus most of my life and earned an associate degree in theology. I have four children, six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Things unrav-eled for me when I got divorced after 30 years of marriage. Looking back, I’d say that mental illness affected my marriage. But the way my family brought up my illness to me was abusive and hurtful.

I was working in customer service in 2012 when I had a total meltdown on the job. I lost my job and my car. Without medical insurance from work, I couldn’t get medications. I was in a psychiatric hospital for weeks.

Then I moved in with close family, who were emotionally and verbally abusive. There were three adults and three children in a two-bedroom apartment. One night I just wanted to leave, but they stood against me and restrained me.

I just wanted to die. I couldn’t handle it any more. I was taken to Netcare Access and referred to Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare, where I was for three weeks.

I was homeless and bounced around again, ending back at Twin Valley hospital for a three-month stay. I moved back in with my family, but the abuse was still there. I felt so beaten down that many times death looked easier than living. Then my case manager referred me to East Fifth Avenue Apartments last year. I was unsure how I’d handle things, but the building is staffed 24/7, the doors are locked, and there are families visiting everywhere, so I thought I would be safe.

I had access to medications, counseling and the SOAR peer support group at South-east. I continue to receive psychological services from Concord Counseling on site.

Here I’m not alone, other people are going through what I’m going through. I feel stronger and more in control. Without this home at East Fifth Avenue, I would probably be dead. I would have taken a boatload of pills.

My grandchildren and the other children visiting here keep me young and give me something to smile about. That brings a lot of peace to me.

My plans are to own my home someday. I would love to go back to school and work toward becoming a teacher at the collegiate level.

Nowhere to Go

Although Patricia’s story is one of hope, it also sounds the alarm for better ways to help people who are discharged from psychiatric hospitals. Like Patricia, too many people have no place to go after typically short hospital stays, which can reverse recovery gained through daily psycho-therapy and medication dosing.

This year, the ADAMH Board of Franklin County teamed with CHN on a pilot program to find homes for people discharged from hospitals. Successful transitions involve a collaborative approach that assumes discharge planning begins the moment a person is admitted to the hospital.

Case managers in CHN’s intake department guide consumers into housing and link them to community support, including counseling and access to medications. Results of the ongoing pilot show promise for the future: since January, CHN and ADAMH have touched 96 individuals who were homeless, had no income, and were leaving local hospital facilities. To date, CHN has found safe and affordable housing for 55 of these individuals; 26 have found permanent housing, and 29 are in transitional placements until long-term housing can be located for them.

Behavioral health care

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HousingEmployment readiness

Jobs rebuild lives and renew spirits

For residents in CHN’s employment program, every paycheck comes with a bonus – a boost in self-esteem and well-being.

Through its service partners, CHN launched an employment program in 2013 to match employers with residents who are eager to enrich their bank accounts and their lives. Of the 46 people who were placed during holiday hiring events, 25 percent are still on the job. This is a remarkable outcome, considering that tenants struggle with mental illness, substance addiction, and gaps in employment.

CHN’s employment specialist pursues opportunities with companies of all types and sizes, from mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 500 corporations. Residents have been hired for positions in customer service, maintenance, landscaping, painting, and warehousing.

A fall Job Fair drew residents to meet with eight area employers, including Donato’s, A1 Staffing, and CleanTurn. Job prospects introduced themselves to company representatives and submitted employment applications.

CHN resident Cherrelle Harris attended the event “not just to find a job, but to find a career that I can have for years to come” to support her family.

To help prepare residents for the workforce, CHN and the Center of Voca-tional Alternatives (COVA) provide employment readiness, life skills training and computer keyboarding.

More than ever, CHN residents are finding value in meaningful employment; 23 percent more residents are working than when the pilots began.

Preserving housing for future generations

Until there’s a supportive housing apartment for everyone who needs one, not one unit can be safely taken out of the housing stock.

That’s why CHN embarked on a rigorous, multi-year Preservation Plan to rehabilitate 414 apartments in 81 buildings. These structures, most built in the mid-1900s, were in great need of repairs and upgrades to make them serviceable far into the future.

Although the units are safe, they lack contemporary features that improve energy efficiency, security and appearance. Modern kitchens and bathrooms, landscaping and new coats of paint give the scattered-site apartments a new lease on life.

In 2013, CHN rehabbed 90 apartments and closed on the construction financing for 133 units in the University District and west side of Franklin County, putting CHN well on track to rejuvenate all units by the end of 2015.

CHN will invest $55 million in construction on sites in six Columbus-area neighborhoods. Financing has come from the Ohio Preservation Compact, the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County, City of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio Department of Mental Health, Ohio Housing Finance Agency, ADAMH Board of Franklin County, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, and Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing.

CHN negotiates short-term leases with private landlords for residents tem-porarily displaced during the construction. Housing coordinators identify individuals who may need extra support to minimize stress and link them to case managers who facilitate access to services.

With our sights set on the future, CHN will maintain the value of our properties and preserve homes for residents now and for years to come.

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CHN resident Cherrelle Harris

BeyondChildhood enrichment

Fun and fundamentals mixto give kids strong starts

CHN provides homes to 400 children under 18 years of age. Many of them haveexperienced homelessness or witnessed substance abuse.

This year, CHN launched educational and enrichment programs to equip children with the skills they need to make positive choices, succeed in school, and grow up into healthy adults.

Thanks to funding from Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, 22 youngsters from Southpoint Place Apartments attended YMCA Hoover Park Camp. Over nine weeks, they participated in swimming, science lessons with hands-on experiments, painting, and a talent show that showcased their creative abilities.

Ohio Capital Corporation continued its support for CHN’s children’s services yearlong through a grant funded by KeyBank.

After school, kids get extra attention on site at Southpoint. Concord Counseling collaborated with Buckeye Ranch this year to provide homework help, along with reading, individual study time, and group activities such as cooking and painting.

Buckeye Ranch staff help parents reinforce what children learn in the classroom by providing information about community programs offered at the Columbus Public Library and other accessible locations.

“When we work together to help children break the cycle of poverty, instability or homelessness, we also strengthen the greater Columbus community,” said Susan Weaver, Chief Executive Officer of Community Housing Network.

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Stable housing is the first step toward improving health, maintaining recovery, finding work, and keeping families united.

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CHN provides a high return on investment

Consumer setting Avg. daily public cost 2013

1 Rent subsidy, based on October monthly rate2 Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services 2014 Annual Report3 Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction 2014 Annual Report

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HousingStatements of Activities & Changes in Net Assets

12/31/13 12/31/12RevenuesSupport: Supportive Services $ 4,933,648 $ 5,002,264 Rental subsidies 2,970,968 3,231,846Other Revenues: Rental Income 1,306,264 1,431,627 Development & Management fees 2,331,843 2,786,195 Forgiveness of debt 34,773 261,000 Other income 563,999 882,478

12,141,495 13,595,410Pass thru Revenues Grant income passed to tax credit projects 2,433,930 748,000 Capital grants passed to tax credit projects 2,400,038 1,454,593

16,975,463 15,798,003

ExpensesProgram Services: Supportive services 6,782,803 6,593,657 Independant housing 1,535,991 2,583,120 Property management 685,535 139,690 Real estate development 611,919 460,192Management and general 749,103 747,217Depreciation and interest 1,259,064 1,320,294Impairment loss-investment 98,204 209,630in project entity 11,722,619 12,053,800

Net assets Change in Net Assets, (Net Income) 5,252,844 3,744,203Beginning Net Assets 33,452,335 29,708,132

$ 38,705,179 $ 33,452,335

Statements of Financial Position

12/31/13 12/31/12AssetsCurrent Assets Cash $ 1,864,997 $ 318,489 Cash - designated 3,896,955 3,214,646 Accounts receivable: Trade, net 190,327 208,511 Tax credit projects 1,500,000 1,227,553 Grants and subsidies, net 240,864 188,550Prepaid expenses 101,903 116,933

7,795,046 5,274,682

Property and equipment, net 17,506,551 20,409,829Other assets 20,591,403 18,025,822 $ 45,893,000 $ 43,710,333

LiabilitiesCurrent Liabilities Accrued expenses and liabilities $ 1,151,807 $ 1,071,541 Deferred rental income 225,011 108,862 Notes payable 1,896,618 1,091,132 3,273,436 2,271,535Long-term Liabilities, less current maturities Tenants' security deposits 173,682 218,841 Line of credit 0 375,365 Notes Payable 3,740,703 7,392,257

3,914,385 7,986,463

Net Assets Unrestricted Net Assets 19,508,238 15,051,312 Temporarily restricted net assets 19,196,941 18,401,023

38,705,179 33,452,335

$ 45,893,000 $ 43,710,333

CHN owns and operates more than 1,700 units of supportive housing in the City of Columbus and suburban communities

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WORTHINGTON

HILLIARD

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTs

GROVE CITY

GROVEPORT

REYNOLDsBURG

WHITEHALL

GAHANNA

NEW ALBANY

OBETZ

BEXLEY

UPPERARLINGTON

0 - 4 units5 - 8 units9 - 12 units13 - 16 units17 - 80 unitsgroup homes

Unit DensityCertain amounts in the December 31, 2012 financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation. Total net assets and the change in net assets did not change due to these reclassifications.

Funders

The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County

Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board (ADAMH) of Franklin County

City of Columbus

The Columbus Foundation

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority

Community Shelter Board

Donations and Contributions

Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Harry C. Moores Foundation

Nationwide Insurance Foundation

Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing

Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Ohio Development Services Agency

Ohio Housing Finance Agency

Ohio Preservation Compact

Osteopathic Heritage Foundations

The Reinberger Foundation

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

United Way of Central Ohio

Partners & Collaborators

A1 Staffing

Access Ohio

AIDS Resource Center Ohio

Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County

Amethyst, Inc.

The Arlington Bank

Center on Vocational Alternatives (COVA) of Southeast, Inc.

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging

Children's Academy

Choices

CleanTurn

Columbus Area, Inc./Pathways

Columbus Coalition for the Homeless

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority

Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc.: Health Care for the Homeless

Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

Columbus Urban League

Community Properties of Ohio

Community Research Partners

Community Shelter Board

Community Support Network

COMPASS Program, Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Concord Counseling Services

Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC)

Fifth Third Bank

Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services

Franklin County Veterans Service Commission

Goodwill Columbus

HandsOn Central Ohio

Hamilton Local School District

Hina Environmental

Briggsdale Apartments

Dogwood Glen Apartments

East Fifth Avenue Apartments

Hawthorn Grove Apartments

Holt Avenue Apartments

Inglewood Court Apartments

North 22nd Street Apartments

North High Street Apartments

Parsons Avenue Apartments

Safe Haven Apartments

Southpoint Place Apartments

St. Clair Hotel Apartments

Organizations Represented on Community Advisory Groups & Other Community Advisors

Campus Partners for Community Urban Development

Children's Academy

City of Columbus

City of Columbus City Neighborhood Liaisons Program

Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

Columbus Public Health

Columbus Urban League

COMPASS Program, Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Council of South Side Business Organizations

Driving Park Area Commission

East Columbus Civic Association

East Fifth Avenue Business Association, Inc.

Eastfield-Westfield Block Watch

F&W Properties

Franklinton Pride Center

Gladden Community House

Greater Hilltop Area Commission

King Lincoln Bronzeville Association

Krumm Park Recreation Center

The Long Street Business Association

Mt. Vernon Avenue District Improvement Association, Inc.

Near East Area Commission

Near East Pride Center

North Central Area Commission

North Linden Area Commission

Northeast Area Commission

Parsons Avenue Merchants Association

Parsons Baptist Church

Reeb Hosack Area Planning Committee/Steelton Village

Scioto Community Nursing Home

Board of TrusteesCharles H. McCrearyChairmanBricker & Eckler LLP

Blaine BrockmanVice ChairmanBrockman Legal

Clark L. LloydSecretary/Treasurer Nationwide Investments

Adam HeeterLightwell, Inc.

Senior ManagementSusan Weaver Executive Director/CEO

Ryan CassellDevelopment Director

Samantha Shuler Property & Asset Management Director

Larry Martin Finance Director

Cynthia Mercer Human Resources Director

Kathy Hatfield Grants & Data Management Director

Homeless Families Foundation

Huckleberry House, Inc.

Huntington National Bank

IMPACT Community Action

KeyBank

Kleingers

Lutheran Social Services

Lutheran Social Services - Faith Mission

Lutheran Social Services - Nancy's Place

Maryhaven

Maryhaven Engagement Center

Maryhaven Women's

MCR Services

Mental Health America of Franklin County

Metropolitan Community Services: T.O.U.C.H.

Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competency

NAMI Franklin County

NAMI Ohio

Netcare Access

North Central Mental Health Services

North Community Counseling Centers, Inc.

The Open Shelter, Inc.

Park National Bank

The P.E.E.R. Center

Rebecca's Place

Southeast Inc., Friends of the Homeless

Southeast Inc., Recovery and Mental Health Care Services

Syntero

Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio

YMCA of Central Ohio

YWCA Columbus

Robert OakleyRetired CFO Nationwide Insurance

John RoyerKohr Royer Griffith

James C. ShawWagenbrenner Development

Mari SunamiRetired CEO South Side Settlement House

G. Gary TyackJudge, Tenth District Court of Appeals

Dean WeinertMutual Federal Savings Bank

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Programs with Community Advisory Committees

Scioto Southland Civic Association

Shenandoah Partnership

South Side Pride Center

South Side Settlement House

Southside Neighbors Against Crime

Southwest Area Commission

St. Mary of the Springs

Starr Columbus, Hannah Neil Center for Children

University Area Commission

University Community Business Association