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Michigan League for Public Policy2018 Annual Report

Infinite hope. Immediate action.

Contents

Leadership and Staff

About the LeagueOur Mission To advance economic security, racial equity, health and well-being for all people in every part of Michigan through policy change. Our Vision Michigan residents, families and children from all races, places and income levels will have equal access to economic, health and educational opportunities. Our Values Honesty • Integrity • Nonpartisanship • Social and Economic Justice • Fairness and Opportunity • Equity • Diversity • Inclusion • Democratic Process • Dignity of All

2018 Staff

Gilda Z. Jacobs, President and CEOCathy Adcock, CFO Consultant Julie Cassidy, Senior Policy Analyst Victoria Crouse, Policy FellowKaren Holcomb-Merrill, COO Parker James, Kids Count Research Associate Phyllis Killips, Assistant to the PresidentJennifer Kinne, Community Engagement SpecialistTillie Kucharek, Graphic DesignerMary Logan, Administrative Support Staff

Harriet McTigue, Kids Count Research Associate Rachel Richards, Legislative CoordinatorLaura Ross, Communications AssociateAlex Rossman, Communications Director Peter Ruark, Senior Policy Analyst Emily Schwarzkopf, Senior Policy Analyst Patricia Sorenson, Senior Policy Analyst Alicia Guevara Warren, Kids Count in Michigan Project Director Renell Weathers, Community Engagement Director Carol Wreggelsworth, Bookkeeper

Michigan League for Public Policy | 1223 Turner Street, Ste. G1 | 517.487.5436 | www.mlpp.org | [email protected]

2018 Board of Directors Charles L. Ballard, Ph.D., Board Chair Robert W. Swanson, Immediate Past Board ChairSonia Harb, Vice Chair Robert Kleine, Treasurer

Georgi-Ann Bargamian Delois Whitaker Caldwell Sheilah P. ClayNancy W. DuncanBob EmersonAndrea Lyn HansenDavid HeckerJa’Nel Jamerson

H. Lynn Jondahl Daniel Little, Ph.D.Dennis ParadisCharles PrydeCynthia K. RowellWilliam RustemSarida Scott

2 Letter From President and CEO Gilda Z. Jacobs3 2018 Budget & Policy Highlights 5 Organizational Highlights 6 2018 Financials 7 Our Contributors

In the months leading up to the 2018 midterm election, staff at the League began constructing a “wall of hope.” Featuring inspirational quotes, news clippings about positive changes, photos of our families and reminders to vote, the wall has become a focal point in our office. Hope is important. It’s what keeps us going through tough times. It gives us a reason to fight even when the odds are stacked against us.

But hope alone doesn’t make much of a difference to families that are struggling. Although last fall’s election gave Michigan a more balanced Legislature and a new governor who shares our goals for progress, many people still feel that the only way to drive our state forward is to make even deeper cuts to programs that help Michiganders thrive. And simply hoping those lawmakers see the truth about dangerous tax cuts and harmful policies isn’t enough. We need to rely on a tried and true method to get things done: Facts combined with advocacy. Last year, you helped us fight against harmful policies like changes to federal immigration rules, a $900 million shift out of the School Aid Fund and Healthy Michigan Plan work requirements. You helped us protect SNAP in the 2018 Farm Bill and promote raising the age of juvenile jurisdiction in Michigan. You lifted up the importance of racial equity by sharing reports on the barriers facing families of color, following the work of our racial equity workgroup and supporting our 2018 policy forum, which addressed post-traumatic slave syndrome. You helped us connect with communities, schools and neighbors. Our work together is keeping Michigan on solid ground and putting us on the road to making it stronger.

Because of your efforts—from making donations, emailing, calling and writing your state and federal lawmakers, and

promoting our work on social media—you helped us put facts in the hands of the people who need them and the people who are impacted by our state’s policies.

The facts bear out the truth: strong states work to keep their residents strong. Kids who have nutritious food in their stomachs perform better in school. Parents who can make the car payment each month have an easier time keeping a job. Babies whose moms have prenatal care thrive in their first years of life. Families whose water is clean, whose homes are affordable and whose voices are heard forge stronger communities.

So as we move forward, we’re filled with hope, yes. But we’re also armed with a plan for action. The Owner’s Manual for Michigan is a proactive, progressive plan to help drive Michigan forward. Because the facts show that investment in our people, not tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations, is what powers a state. Please visit www.mlpp.org/michmanual to learn more about the Owner’s Manual.

With data analysis, advocacy and your support, the League is continuing to shine our headlights on solutions. Warm Regards, Gilda Z. Jacobs, President & CEO Michigan League for Public Policy PS- Feel free to stop in and see our Wall of Hope!

Dear Friends,

A Message From President & CEO Gilda Z. Jacobs

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Data in Action.

2018 Highlights

ᗮ The Healthy Michigan Plan, which provides health coverage to nearly 680,000 Michiganders, was protected.

ᗮ Adult education funding was expanded.

ᗮ The state’s early intervention program for kids, Early On, was funded in the state budget for the first time ever.

ᗮ Improvements were made to child care access and affordability, including the way providers are paid.

ᗮ Kids in deep poverty will have better access to clothing due to an increased clothing allowance.

ᗮ Funding was continued for the “heat and eat” policy, which helps families and seniors with low incomes get the nutrition they need.

ᗮ Support was provided for local health departments and services to combat lead and PFAS contamination

State Policy WinsThe 2019 state budget was adopted in the summer of 2018 with some big wins for children and families with low incomes. Included were many League priorites:

As we reflect on 2018, we can see that with your support, our action yielded results. We see organizational changes that have made the Leauge stronger and more people-driven. We see an election year filled with new leaders who care about lifting families and children out of poverty, and with ballot initiatives that sought to help workers get a fair wage and voters get a fair voice. Most of all, we see a future filled with more opportunities to create policies that help all Michiganders thrive.

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The 2018 Kids Count in Michigan Data Book featured photos of real Michigan kids and families in action.

ᗮ Meet the basic needs of children, older adults and those with disabilities through access to food, home heating and clothing.

ᗮ Ensure that all Michiganders have access to healthcare through the Healthy Michigan Plan, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and other programs.

ᗮ Make affordable, high-quality child care and preschool available to working parents.

ᗮ Promote employment opportunities by strengthening public education at all levels, up to and including adult education.

ᗮ Make Michigan a welcoming state for immigrants. ᗮ Raise the age for juvenile offenders to be treated

as adults from 17 to 18 years old in Michigan’s criminal justice system.

ᗮ Incorporate racial equity within all our goals and activities.

ᗮ Ensure that Michigan has adequate revenues to invest in an economy that works for all.

Our Priorities

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reports and fact sheets55

blog posts75

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Developed by real Michiganders and driven by data, the Owner’s Manual for Michigan is the League’s new clear and comprehensive plan to help lawmakers on the road ahead. Learn more atmlpp.org/michmanual

OUR LATEST WORK


“The League objectively defines issues and offers policy solutions that can help drive a prospering Michigan for all its residents.”

–Ann Kalass, CEOStarfish Family Services

Organizational Highlights

• Held statewide listening tours to learn what local organizations and individuals see as their greatest policy challenges. Sessions were held in Flint, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Petoskey and Jackson and helped drive our proactive agenda, The Owner’s Manual for Michigan.

• Annual policy forum featured Dr. Joy DeGruy, who explored the long-term effects of trauma and stress resulting from slavery and oppression. More than 400 people attended.

• Recruited hundreds of Michiganders to weigh in on the harmful Healthy Michigan Plan work requirements, dangerous changes to the “public charge” rule that could inhibit immigrants’ access to healthcare and other public services, and the Raise the Age campaign to stop Michigan from charging 17-year-old kids as adults in the justice system.

• Participated in campaigns for ballot initiatives to increase the minimum wage and tie it to inflation, implement paid sick leave for all workers, improve voter access and end gerrymandering.

• Successfully worked to protect SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) from being harmed in the 2018 federal Farm Bill.

• Expanded community engagement team by adding dedicated staff to the Detroit region.


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lives of thousands of children and families through its important analysis, advocacy and education work on behalf of Michigan’s poorest and most vulnerable residents.

Its members count on the League to be their eyes, ears and voice in Lansing. The McGregor Fund is proud to provide annual operating support to such a key organization to Michigan’s social safety net.”

-Kate Levin Markel, President McGregor Fund

2018 Financials


The League held focus groups in 2018 in order to build a new proactive agenda, The Owner’s Manual for Michigan.

83% Grants

SOURCES OF FUNDS: $2,071,857 EXPENDITURES: $1,939,993

Fiscal Year 2018 - Audited

NET ASSETS BEGINNING OF YEAR

NET ASSETS END OF YEAR

$5,099,053 $4,110,781

CHANGE IN

NET ASSETS$(988,272)

9% Fees for Services

7% Donations

1% Other

82% Public Policy

15% Administrative 3% Fundraising

2018 Donors and Partners

Nokomis Legacy Founders Nokomis FoundationAnn MarstonLynnette RhodesMarianne Udow-Phillips & Bill Phillips

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Annie E. Casey FoundationCenter on Budget & Policy PrioritiesThe Ford FoundationThe Kresge FoundationMax M. & Marjorie S. Fisher FoundationThe Skillman Foundation

Early Childhood Investment CorporationMcGregor FundMichigan Public Health InstituteRalph C. Wilson, Jr. FoundationSolidarity GivingUnited Way for Southeastern Michigan

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan FoundationBrandon Roberts & AssociatesFrankel Health & Research FoundationHopewell FundRuth Mott FoundationSteelcase FoundationTides Center

Battle Creek Community FoundationDTE Energy FoundationFord Motor Company Fund & Community ServicesThe Harry A. & Margaret D. Towsley FoundationJennifer R. Poteat Fund*Kalamazoo Community FoundationMichigan Education AssociationLynnette RhodesMarianne Udow-Phillips & Bill Phillips

Patricia AaronCharles Stewart Mott FoundationMeijerMichigan Health Policy ForumJanet Olszewski & Dennis ParadisRobbins Family FundWhitmer Family FoundationThe Woll-Yellin Family Foundation

American Federation of Teachers MichiganDelois Whitaker CaldwellChildren’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation Community Mental Health Association of MichiganConsumers EnergyDelta Dental of Michigan

Judith & Douglas DrakeEdgewood United Church, UCCJennifer & Mark EllisFerguson DevelopmentThe Highfield FoundationHoward B. & Nina Dodge Abrams Philanthropic FundGilda & John JacobsKim & Glenn LiebowitzLinda J. Zlotoff Philanthropic FundMarjorie & Maxwell Jospey FoundationAnn Marston & George LafkasJudy Martin & Lynn JondahlMartin WaymireMary Jo & Michael Mersol-Barg, M.D.Michigan Association of Health PlansMichigan Health & Hospital AssociationMichigan Nurses AssociationNewman Family FoundationSharon & Lee ParksStarfish Family ServicesRenee & Robert SwansonUAW Region 1-D CAPUFCW 951June Youatt & Charles L. Ballard, Ph.D.Zlotoff Generations Fund

Cathy AdcockAuthority HealthCapital Area Community ServicesSheilah Clay*

$250,000 - $500,000

$100,000 - $249,999

$50,000 - $99,999

$15,000 - $49,999

$5,000 - $14,999

$2,500 - $4,999

$1,000 - $2,499

$500 - $999


Hundreds attended the League’s 2018 Public Policy Forum, which featured keynote speaker Dr. Joy DeGruy.

Marcia & Martin BaumSharon BianchiMary & Don BrownCapital Area United WayBradley CasemoreAnne & David ChaffeeBetty Chu, M.D.Ellen Cogen-Lipton & Marc LiptonFiveCAP, Inc.Beverly & David FrankAnne GinnSherry & Walter GoldsmithGoodrich Quality TheatersAndrea Lyn HansenHeart of West Michigan United WayDavid HeckerBarbara & Michael HorowitzDohn Hoyle Karen Holcomb-MerrillMary Jo & Marc IsraelJanet & Jerrold JosephFern KatzJoyce Keller & Michael WalchJudy & Richard KepesPhyllis KillipsKlein/Goldman Family FoundationSusan KonopAnn & Richard KraftTillie KucharekBarbara & Sheldon LarkyKathy & Robert Lovell

Lori LutzMetro Health FoundationMid Michigan Community ActionNorthwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA)Roberta Patt & Fred FechheimerPeacock FamilyJudith & Terry PritchettKay Randolph-Back*Joan & Honorable William RichardsJanice & Dr. Laurence RosenKarol & Douglas RossCynthia RowellPeter RuarkSchool-Community Health Alliance of MIKaren SchrockElaine & Michael SerlingLuke Shaefer, Ph.D.Jerome SobleKathleen Straus & Honorable Walter ShaperoMargaret Talburtt, Ph.D. & James Peggs, M.D.

“We are so grateful for the chance to support the work of the League.”

-Douglas Stewart, Executive Director Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation

Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS)Lois Cohn & Honorable Avern CohnCommunity Action Agency: Jackson, Lenawee & Hillsdale CountiesCouncil of Michigan FoundationsNancy DuncanFood Bank Council of Michigan, Inc.Gardner-White FurnitureSharon & Dana GireLouis J. GlazerNancy GrosfeldHenry Ford Health SystemHillegonds Family FundHonigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn LLPHudson-Webber FoundationConnie JacobRobert KleineClare Kurz & Charles Pryde Daniel Little, Ph.D.Metro Cars Michigan Association of Community & Adult EducationMichigan Association of Superintendents & AdministratorsMichigan Association of United WaysMichigan Community ActionMichigan Council for Maternal & Child HealthMichigan Municipal LeagueMichigan Nonprofit AssociationMichigan Primary Care AssociationMiddle Cities Education AssociationPaula Milgrom & Jim BarnettEmily MinnsMSU Federal Credit UnionMuchmore Harrington Smalley & Associates, LLCDonna MullinsPaula & Louis Glazier Philanthropic FundPlante MoranLana & Henry PollackPublic Policy Associates, Inc.Judith Putnam & Bob GwizdzDiana & Charles RothsteinWilliam R. RustemJudy Samelson & Robert Emerson*Kevin L. SeitzRobert SheehanEllen & William TaubmanUnited Way of the Battle Creek & Kalamazoo RegionUnited Way of St. Clair CountyUnited Way of Washtenaw CountyAmanda Van Dusen & Curtis Blessing*Lynn Weimeister & Donald H. GilmerPeri WeisbergElizabeth WelchEsther & Neal Zalenko

ACCESSAllegan County United Way & Volunteer CenterBarbara & Peter AlterAmerican Indian Services, Inc.Georgi-Ann Bargamian

Sheila & Gordon TaylorIlene TomberUnited Way of the LakeshoreUnited Way of Northwest MichiganUnited Way of Southwest MichiganJanet & Thomas ViolanteBarbara & David WallaceWayne Metropolitan Community Action AgencyCharles WilburBarbara & Herbert YamanishiKate & Rick Zimbelman

The Arc MichiganRobert ArgueBarbara & Bernard BanetLisa & Andrew BarbasMartha & Stephen BartlettAnn Batdorf-BarnesBarbara BeesleyLaurel Berger & Thomas Vincent TrainerBarbara & Stanley BershadTrisha BirdScott BirdsallDavid BlakesleeRoz & Stan BlanckBarbara & Douglas BloomJoyce & George Blum, M.D.

Linda Bodzin Gus BreymannHonorable Winnie BrinksRichard BrownMary BrowningRhonda BuecheKari CamillerCAN Council Great Lakes Bay RegionJan & Jim CarpenterJudith CartyJudith Case & Karl HauslerJulie CassidyCatholic Charities West MichiganChippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action AgencyToby CitrinRecia H. & I. William CohenLaura & Edward Cohn, M.D.Diane & Robert CollierGale Colwell

$200 - $499

Other Generous Supporters


Barbara & Gerald CookDon Cooney, Ph.D.Gerson CooperKelly CorbettCrossroads of MichiganVictoria CrouseLeslie CurryPeggy Daitch & Peter RemingtonScott DarraghCatherine DavisRandy Dean, M.D. & Samuel T. Stahl Penny & Laurence DeitchJeanne & Richard DenewethDorothy & Paul Diefenbach

Barbara & Robert GordonYvonne GoudreauKerry GrannDottie & Honorable David GubowAlicia Guevara WarrenCheryl & Dan Guyer, M.D.Sue Hamilton-SmithSonia HarbKay & Ira HarrisElaine & Jon HarrisonJill & David HartSusan HartmanBarbara HellerH. Christine Hench & Peter DaleKatherine Hoffman

Frederick LawlessAlden LeathermanSarah LennoxBarbara LevineJanet & Ellsworth Levine, D.D.S.Judith & Robert LissMary LoganM C Jackson & Associates IncMelany & Robert MackTobi MarcusTracey MartinNancy & Allen MartlingTricia McCarthyConnor McKinneyMarilyn McKinney


“Working every day to improve the health of Michigan kids, especially for children in Flint, I know the value of the Michigan League for Public Policy and its Kids Count work.

Rooted in data and evidence, they have been advocating for sound public policy and children’s well-being for more than a century. For me and many others, they are the go-to source for credible policies that rightly prioritize Michigan’s children as our most precious state resource.” -Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha

Ryan DinkgraveDisability Network Capital AreaRichard DonnerPam Doty-NationLouis EblingAlice & Murray Ehrinpreis, M.D.Elem3nt ChurchPriscilla EsquivelAlan EssigExecutive Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church for the Diocese of MIFern EttingerMary & William FairgrieveFamily FuturesFamily Service Agency of Mid MichiganJeri & Steven FishmanSherry FranklinRena & Larry Friedberg, Ph.D.Erin FrischFred FryHonorable Marcia Gershenson & Kenneth J. RobinsonBarbara & Fred GoldbergSelma Goode

Dennis HoltropSue HopperJanice HudsonHuman Development CommissionMargaret & James HuntJa’Nel JamersonEleanor & Honorable Jeffrey JenksRon KaganPeggy KahnLois & Robert KaplowRoseann & Jack KaufmanLinda & Dennis KayesNancy KeilsJennifer KinnePat & Ronald KinneDiane KleinMarguerite KowaleskiMary Ann KrauseMarsha & John KreucherNell KuhnmuenchElaine & Gerald Laker, D.D.S.Renee & Martin LakerGail LanphearJeannine LaPrad & David DickinsonPatricia & Richard Laurence

Miriam & Daniel MedowMarcia & Mitch MeisnerAnne MervenneCarol MeyersMichigan Disability Rights CoalitionSusan Miller & Allen BatteauHeather MoeserRobert MoonRobert MosherHannah & Gordon Moss, M.D.Melanie MyersAnita & Robert NaftalyGlenn NelsonRobert NelsonSharon & Chuck NewmanNoel NiemannAura OzburnAnne & Robert OlenderJane & Doug PatersonMary & Edward PawlakDonna PearlmanRuthanne & Arvin PearlmanNat Pernick, M.D.Kay PerryMarianne & Jerome Pesick

Nadine PiggottSonia PlataMary PollockArnold PortnerCynthia PriceMichael RadnerCheryl & Ronald RibackRachel RichardsJane & James RichardsonKaren RobackRosalind & Larry RochkindLeah & Daniel Rosenbaum, Ph.D.Carol RosenfeldLaura Millard RossRandall RossAlex RossmanSusan & Richard RothBarbara & Ralph Rubenstein, M.D.Judy RubinPeggy & Dr. Mark SafferSt. Vincent & Sarah Fisher CenterNida SamonaMichael Sandler, M.D.Rosemary C. Sarri, Ph.D.James SchaafsmaEric SchertzingIlana & Jim SchmierEric SchneidewindDennis SchrantzMary ScoblicSarida Scott


Sustained gifts (monthly, quarterly or annually) are easy to set up and automatically renewed each year.

Planned gifts will secure the League’s future and help Michigan’s families and kids thrive for generations to come.

If you’re over 70, a gift from your IRA will help you save on your taxes and invest in the issues you care about most.

Your gift to the League should be as unique as you are. Visit www.mlpp.org/donate to contribute today, or call us at 517.487.5436 to discuss unique options for giving.

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Rozanne & Robert SedlerArlene & Richard SelikSenior Nutrition Services, Region IV, Inc.Laura & Martin SeyfriedJack Shartsis, M.D.Chris SheaMaureen SheahanSarah ShereKaren & Gerald Shiener, M.D.Suzanne & Burton ShifmanCarol SiemonBarry SilvermanHonorable Samir SinghSue SlackAarica SmithDavid SmithConstance A. Soma & Thomas F. HinsbergPatricia SorensonJohn Speier IIIRobert SteehJessica & Josh SteinhartSusan SteinhartElaine StephensKate StockerStudent Advocacy Center of MichiganBetty TablemanJonnie TatonRaymond TelmanRaquel Thueme

Robert Tomasik & Norman HorowitzBernice TroganUAW Local 653United Way of Manistee CountyMary Lou & George Van AntwerpMaarten VanVoorthuyzenWendy & Elliot Wagenheim, M.D.Noha WaibsnaiderJanice WanetickWasteWater Education Renell WeathersJudith & Sam Weiner, D.D.S.Beverly & David WienerMary Alice & Michael WilliamsMichael WilliamsHolly WingardBarbara WinterRosemary WolockSusan Klar YoungCelia Young-WenkelJane Zehnder-MerrellAdrienne ZeiglerMarjorie ZiefertSam Zuke *Additional contributions were received from matching gifts.

We try our best to be accurate in our reporting, but if you see a mistake, please let us know so we can correct it.

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