easter seals michigan 2013 annual impact report
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2013 Annual Impact Report 3
Serve extraordinary
For nearly a century, Easter Seals Michigan has empowered extraordinary individuals to live
more independent lives. Our story has evolved over time, but our purpose remains the same.
We help people with behavioral, physical or developmental challenges live extraordinary lives.
Our programs support individuals and families of all ages – from birth to older adults. We
served more than 9,000 people last year, partnering with each individual to improve their
quality of life and prosper, undeterred by physical disabilities, behavioral health challenges, or
autism spectrum disorders. We continue to adapt, responding to the needs of the community
and tailoring services to meet the unique needs of each person and their family.
Each and every day, we are afforded the opportunity to see the very best of people; from those
we serve, those in the community, or from within our team. The stories and statistics in this
annual impact report are real; they are about people whose lives have been transformed by
taking action for better control of their lives with the support of everyday heroes who Serve
Extraordinary.
Our passionate team helps transform the lives of individuals at any stage of life: from five-year-
old Rocky who attended one of our summer camps where he learned new skills and became
his very own soccer star, to adults like Guillermo who - after coming to Easter Seals Michigan
for help with depression and alcohol use - is now 13 months sober with a full-time job at a
restaurant.
The year 2013 was a remarkable one at Easter Seals Michigan. We witnessed record requests
for services and saw a marked increase in volunteers. Our donors were generous, as our gifts
increased, allowing us to advance and strengthen our mission to serve more in need.
We thank our volunteers, donors, community and corporate partners for investing in what
we do. Their gifts of time, talent and resources make a significant difference in people’s lives
and ensure Easter Seals Michigan will continue to play a critical role as we look to a future that
holds extraordinary possibilities for everyone.
A Letter from Brent Wirth,
President and CEO
our ServiceS improve the liveS of individualS of all ageS.
7% 18% 12% 58% 6%
The number of people Easter Seals Michigan served in 2013. 9053
0-5 6-17 18-25 26-60 61+
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Easter Seals Michigan is committed to the care of individuals where they are and when they need it.
51%
83%
Percentage of our services to families located
out in the community.
2/3 of people in America don’t get treatment due to
lack of access.
School library reStaurant home community center
our doorS are open
Percentage of our services to adults located
out in the community.
8%
Percentage of people with disabilities in Michigan that
are unemployed.
109
Securing jobs helped these individuals to then fi nd housing,
transportation and become more active members of the community.
In a recent survey completed by those that we serve, 98.7% were
happy with the services they receive.98.7%
Percentage of people without
disabilities in Michigan that are
unemployed.
The number of people Easter Seals Michigan helped to secure a job.
16%
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eaSter SealS michigan leadS the community effort in Jail diverSion
We kept 93% of those in our
program out of jail.93%
In 2013, one out of every 100
American adults was behind bars.
To keep people with behavioral
health disorders out of jail, Easter
Seals Michigan provides them the
treatment they need.
2013 2009-2013
$0m $2m $4m $6m $8m
$1.2
$6.7
Our Jail Diversion program saved Oakland County $1.2 million last
year, and $6.7 million over the last five years.
16% of people in the u.S. have experienced trauma and thoSe individualS are 15 timeS more likely to attempt Suicide.16%
treatment for adultS
military and veteran ServiceS
early childhood intervention
Easter Seals Michigan has infused our
services to address these statistics.
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Our services have
been proven to keep
people out of the
hospital and with their
families and friends.
93% of those we serve have not been readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of
original discharge.93%
0 10 20 30 40
We are more efficient
We believe that getting help is an immediate issue that we address by offering many different options for serving people quickly and effectively.
Days from first call to first appointment
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
eaSter SealS
State Standard
5
14
$36.8m
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expenSeS & revenueS report
program ServiceS $36.8m94%
contributionS, giftS & grantS$2.1m5%
other income$.4m1%
revenueS $39.3m
expenSeS $39.3m
program ServiceS $36.3m 92%
adminiStrative expenSeS $1.9m 5%
capital replacement$1.1m 3%
Social netWorkerDanielle felt lost in her eff orts to connect with her son, Daniel, who has autism. Before fi nding Easter Seals Michigan, Daniel had never spoken a single word. After treatment, Daniel was fi nally able to tell his mother that he loved her. “At school, Daniel knows no strangers,” explains his mom. “He gives everyone high fi ves, from the principal to the janitors. Everyone knows who Daniel is and he knows everyone.”
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When Daniel was just a baby his mother began noticing that he didn’t seem
to respond to her voice or touch. At 2½ years old, Daniel was diagnosed with
autism and began receiving Early Intervention Treatment.
With help from Easter Seals Michigan and his parents, his language skills
have grown over time. “When Daniel started receiving Autism Services, he
didn’t speak. Not one word,” says Daniel’s mom, Danielle. Those words
slowly began coming as Danielle learned how to interact with her son. “I still
remember the first time he went to school and he turned and said, ‘Goodbye,
Mom.’ He was four.”
Thanks to Easter Seals Michigan, Daniel’s family has made great strides
tapping into his world, and now Daniel shares many of the same interests as
his peers.
danielEaster Seals Michigan Child Ambassador
good SamaritanDawn was living on the streets and struggling with substance use and depression. After receiving treatment from Easter Seals Michigan, Dawn was able to get her life back on track and now uses her time to help others around her.
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Dawn never thought that she had a problem with drugs or depression, but
those that around her knew different. It took Dawn losing her home and
everything that she cared about to realize that she needed help. When
Dawn first came to Easter Seals Michigan she was fighting a long history
of substance use and depression. She was homeless and struggling with
instability.
After establishing a treatment plan with the Easter Seals Michigan staff, she
was on her road to living her life as a sober and independent person. Over the
years there have been many hurdles, but due to her resiliency and the Easter
Seals Michigan staff, Dawn is sober, has her own apartment and has devoted
her life to helping others while she continues to receive treatment from
Easter Seals Michigan.
daWnEaster Seals Michigan Adult Ambassador
preSidentS’ councilempoWerment level $10,000 - $24,999
David Benoit ^
Marylynn Early
Frank Ewasyshyn
Dr. Sam Flanders ^
Randolph Forester
Norbert Froeschke
Ken Gabriel ^
Michael Graham
Gerald Grimes
Jennifer & Michael Hagedon *
John Harkins
Juliana Harper *
John Hiner
August Hofweber
Thomas Hogan
Richard Hollis *
Jackie Hooper *
Toby Horner *
Dawn Hubbell
Clarissa Hulleza *
Elizabeth Hurd
Scott Imberman
Elfriede Jackson
Judy Judd
John & Elizabeth Kersten ^
Joseph Kolly
Donald Kopka
Thomas Kosco
Edward Kownacki
Mark Kurzawa
Glen Langston
Richard Leachman
David Leslie ^
Larry Markland
Terry & Tami McLaughlin *
Norman Medford
Larry Menge
Frank Mervyn
Elsie Mistopolous
David Moellring
Melissa Moody *
Peter Nagle
Patricia Neigh
Edward Nol
Walter Perkins
Sam Pizzo
Rainey Repins ^
Michael Rezmerski
Michele Rouleau
Tamara Rubin
Todd Santomauro
Bruce Schroeder
Bruce Schuman
Dwayne Seals
William Sklut
Stephan Slavik
Terry Spicer
Wendy Standifer *
Trison Stein
Irene Strong
Kristi Stuetzer ^
Susan & Tom Styf
Crystl Subotich *
Julia Swanson ^
Leon Szlachta
John Szlenkier
John Tobin
George Tohme
Robert Tremblay
Lee Uhlig ^
Templer Uruejoma
David Vanderhovel
David Vanlangenhoven
Zsolt Vicsacsan
Jason Waechter
John Wagner
Marian Ward
James Whitaker
Brent & Shana Wirth *
Stephanie Wolf Hull *
Marisa Youngblood *
dignity level $2,500 - $4,999
Suzanne Baber
Fred Gibson
Donald Neill
ability level$1,000 - $2,499
Sharon Anglim
Richard Austin
Diane Austin *
Gail Babb *
Spence Babcock
Edward Baggett
Mindy Biglin *
David Bommarito
Thomas Broders
June Butler
Raymond & Corri Card ^
Vince Carpinelli
Dr. Nicanor Castedo *
Melissa Ciemnicki
Kimberly Cooper
Frances Creveling
Ezra Cutler
Wayne Damron
Jaqueline & Bill Dangl ^
Stephen Destafano
William Dickens
Clarence Dishman
Denise Durkee *
* Easter Seals Michigan Employee ^Easter Seals Michigan Board Member
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corporate and foundation partnerSindependence level$25,000+
Amway
Community Foundation of Greater Flint
Kroger
empoWerment level$10,000 - $24,999
Galencher Nagy Foundation, Inc.
Samuel L. Westerman Foundation
opportunity level$5,000 - $9,999
Charity Motors
Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance
PCE Systems
Richardson Family
Step By Step Foundation Inc.
University of Michigan Greek Week
dignity level$2,500 - $4,999
Alpha Gamma Rho-Tau Chapter
Aon Foundation
First Merit Bank
Friendship Circle
ITC Holdings Corporation
Kohl’s
McGraw Wentworth
Swiss Re America Holding Corporation
ability level$1,000 - $2,499
Benjamin Levine Law Offices
Brownrigg Companies, LTD.
Detroit Pencil Company
Disability Attorneys of Michigan
Doug Brown Packaging Inc.
ESA Foundation
Fuel Detroit
Great Lakes Embroidery
Henry Ford Health System
Kresch & Kresch Law Offices
Lion Investment Group - Baldwin LLC
Michigan Sugar Company
NBS Commercial Interiors
Planned Financial Services LLC
Southfield Police Command Officers Assoc.
Special Tree, LTD.
Total Tool Solutions, Inc.
UAW Ford
UHY Advisors
ServiceS
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children & familyAutism Services
Family Behavioral Health Services
Children’s Development Services
Sensory Integration
Speech and Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Early Intervention
Therapeutic Camp Experiences
Feeding Therapy
Substance Use Services
older adultIndependent Living
Caring for Caregivers
Respite Care
adultCase Management
Individual and Group Therapy
Psychiatric Evaluation
Assessment and Referral
Medication Management
Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment
Supported Employment Resources
Geriatric/Medically Fragile Case Management
ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)
Nursing Clinic
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Psycho-Education Groups
Crisis Intervention
Tutoring Programs
Housing and Vocational Assistance
Jail Diversion
Spanish Language Services
Substance Use ServicesagrabilityServices for farmers with injuries,
illnesses or aging conditions.miracle league of michigan
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22170 W. Nine Mile Rd. Southfi eld, MI 48033
1685 Baldwin Rd., Suite A Pontiac, MI 48340
6900 E. Ten Mile Rd. Center Line, MI 48015
4065 Saladin Dr. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
2399 E. Walton Blvd.Auburn Hills, MI 48326
24445 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, Southfi eld, MI 48075
1105 N. Telegraph Rd. Waterford, MI 48328
1420 W. University Ave. Flint, MI 48504
Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse1222 Catalpa Dr. Royal Oak, MI 48067
Miracle League of Michigan26000 Evergreen Rd.Southfi eld, MI 48076
locationSvoice248-475-6400
toll-free800-75-SEALS
hearing impaired800-649-3777 or 711
contact
President and CEO
Brent WirthDirector of Procurement & Contract Compliance
Jeff Camboia
Chief Program OfficerSenior Vice President
Juliana HarperDirector of West Michigan Therapy Center
Denise Durkee
Chief Financial OfficerSenior Vice President
Rich HollisVice President of Human Resources
Jackie Hooper
Chief Development Officer
Norb PromoController
Toby Horner
Senior leaderShip team
leaderShip team
Director of Information Technology and Systems
Claire Hulleza
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Raymond Card
Director of Specialty Adult Services
Melissa Moody
Director of Behavioral Health Services
Wendy Standifer
Director of Family Services
Uriel Stephens
Vice President of Quality, Compliance, and Utilization Management
Stephanie Wolf Hull
board of directorS
Chairperson
David Benoit
Vice Chairperson
Julia Swanson
Treasurer
Jackie Dangl
Secretary
Rainey Repins
Susan Davies
Dr. Sam Flanders
Ken Gabriel
Paul Haviland
Elizabeth Kersten
David Leslie
Peter McElroy
Kristi Stuetzer
President and CEO
Brent Wirth
Lee Uhlig
John Zerbo