2012 Annual Report - the YWCA Cass Clay

peace. justice. freedom. dignity. peace. justice. 

freedom. dignity. peace. 

peace. 

justice. freedom. 

dignity. peace. justice. freedom. dignity. 

peace. justice. freedom. dignity. peace. 

justice. freedom. dignity. peace. justice. freedom. 

dignity. peace. justice. freedom. dig- 

justice. 

nity. peace. justice. freedom. dignity. peace. 


dignity. peace. justice. 

freedom. 

dignity. 


justice. freedom. dignity. peace. justice. 

freedom. dignity. peace. justice. 

dignity. 

freedom. 

dignity. peace. justice. freedom. peace. justice. freedom. dignity. peace. justice. 

freedom. dignity. peace. justice. freedom. 






annual report 2012 

justice. freedom. dignity. peace. justice. ywca.

Mission - Board of Directors - 

Contact - Membership 

Year in Review 

Our Mission 

The YWCA Cass Clay is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, 

and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. 

Board of Directors 

Erin Prochnow, YWCA Cass Clay Executive Director 

Sindy Keller, President 

Shelley Earsley, First Vice President 

Katie Hasbargen, Second Vice President 

Lisa Yoney, Treasurer 

Chitra Ramanathan, Secretary 

Denise Magness, Past President 

Annette Ambuehl 

Kathy Benson 

Contact Us 

Administrative Offices 

A Child’s World 

3100 12th Avenue North 

Fargo, ND 58102 

701.298.8047 (A Child's World) 

701.232.2547 (Administration) 

701.232.2590 (Fax) 

Emergency Shelter 

3000 University Drive South 

Fargo, ND 58103 

701.232.3449 

701.232.9408 (Fax) 

Website: www.ywcacassclay.org 

Email: info@ywcacassclay.org 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ywcacassclay 

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ywcacassclay 

Blog: www.ywcacassclay.areavoices.com 

Membership 

BY THE NUMBERS 

$35 

a year provides a YWCA 

membership 

313 

individuals were members of 

the YWCA in 2012 

Tracy Briggs 

Becky Cote 

Jessica Foss 

Kimberlee Hegvik 

Ramona Johnson 

Angela Novak 

Deb Reynolds 

Carolyn Trana 

The YWCA Cass Clay 

has been serving 

the Fargo-Moorhead 

community since 

1906. 

The YWCA is one of the oldest and largest multicultural women's membership movement in the 

world. Today, over two million individuals participate in YWCA programs in more than 1,300 

locations across the United States, with programs and activites supported by more than 47,000 

volunteers. Worldwide, the YWCA serves over 25 million women and girls across 125 different 

countries. 

Your $35 annual donation to membership supports the operations of all YWCA Cass Clay 

programs and helps further our work of eliminating racism and empowering women. We invite 

you to become a member today. 

"What Matters" 

This past year has been one 

of exciting accomplishments, 

unexpected challenges, and hard 

work as the YWCA continued to 

live out its mission of eliminating 

racism and empowering women 

and children. 

Having the unique perspective 

to serve as the Board President, 

throughout the year I often found myself asking the 

question “What matters?” Looking back on 2012, it 

became very clear that this underlying theme of “what 

matters” runs through all aspects of the YWCA. 

The YWCA answers the question of what matters 

again and again with clarity, determination and passion 

by offering a safe refuge, a listening ear, and hope for a 

brighter future to those who need a helping hand. 

The YWCA has devoted itself to making a profound 

and significant impact on the lives of women, children 

and families in our community. 

What We Do Matters: 

The YWCA works hard every day to offer our 

community comprehensive programs from emergency 

shelter, homeless prevention, supportive housing, early 

childhood education, and additional supportive services 

including education and employment, on-site shelter 

faith community nurse, after school programming and 

racial justice work. 

If you ask any of the 1,361 women and children who 

called the Emergency Shelter home last year, they 

will tell you it matters. They will tell you that their lives 

have been forever changed. If you ask one of the 

7,370 individuals who received a food basket because 

they struggle to make ends meet, they will tell you it 

matters. They will tell you that this food basket ensures 

their children don’t go to bed hungry. And if you ask a 

parent of any of the 136 children who were entrusted to 

our care, they will tell you it matters. They will tell you 

that they are empowered to go to work and provide for 

their families knowing their children are in good hands. 

What We Say Matters: 

Not only does the work of the YWCA matter, but how 

we actively participate, advocate, and speak out about 

issues directly affecting women, children and families 

matters as we give voice to those who would otherwise 

go unheard. 

The Purple Purse Campaign was a new and engaging 

way to educate about domestic violence and our 

annual Stand Against Racism involved twice as 

many community groups as collectively we said no to 

prejudice and discrimination. 

Additionally, while we 

work with women, 

children and families, 

what we say matters. 

This is critically 

important in our 

supportive housing 

programs, which 

provided 121 women 

and children the 

opportunity to live in 

their own apartment 

last year. As we help 

them to regain their 

independence, we don’t tell women what to do, but 

support them as they make their own decisions and 

plan their own goals. We tell them that they matter, 

they are worthy, and they deserve respect. 

What We Believe Matters: 

At the core of everything we do is the belief that we 

can make a difference; that we collectively live out our 

mission of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. 

We believe everyone deserves to feel safe, to not be 

judged by the color of one’s skin, and that our future 

lies within our children’s eyes. We believe in meeting 

people where they are at in their journey and offering 

support along the way. 

At the end of each day, we know the YWCA matters 

to the 237 people touched by our supportive services. 

As an organization we have accomplished a great deal 

thanks to our dedicated staff and committed volunteers 

and we are blessed to work with our partners, individuals, 

business and organizations to make a difference. 

Thank you on behalf of the YWCA and all women, 

children and families we serve. Your involvement 

matters, as we could not do it without you. 

Sindy Keller 

YWCA Cass Clay Board President 

" 

The YWCA has 

devoted itself to making 

a profound and 

significant impact on 

the lives of women, 

children and families 

in our community. 

" 

-Sindy Keller 

YWCA Cass Clay Board President

Emergency Shelter - 

Education & Employment 

Shelter Children's Services - Study Buddies 

Shelter Faith Community Nurse 

Emergency Shelter 

Shelter Children’s Services 


24,875 

nights of shelter were provided, 

the most in our history 

44 

nights was the average stay 

1,361 

women (627) and children (734) 

were offered a safe haven 

68% 

or 925 women and children 

sought shelter from domestic 

violence 

72% 

or 262 days the shelter 

operated at or over capacity 

394 

women and children sought 

shelter from homelessness 

70% 

of individuals who received 

services were from Cass & 

Clay Counties 

60% 

of participants served were 

women and children of color 

The YWCA Emergency Shelter is the largest shelter serving women and children in the state of North 

Dakota and Northwest Minnesota and provides 45-day emergency shelter for women and children 

experiencing homelessness and/or domestic violence. The shelter is a safe, locked facility with a capacity 

of 65 that is staffed by trained professionals 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. 

YWCA shelter advocates take a holistic approach when helping women identify their needs. With each 

woman, they review nine areas which include personal safety, housing, employment, education, physical 

and mental health, needs of the children, spiritual, legal and fi nancial concerns. Each woman then sets 

goals and, with the assistance of their advocate and other support staff, develops an action plan to reach 

those goals. When women and children enter the shelter, they are offered food, clothing, childcare, 

and extensive advocacy services as they work on the ultimate goal of obtaining alternative housing and 

independence. 

" 

Words cannot express my gratitude 

toward the YWCA. You've given me 

shelter, food, and anything else to 

help ease the burden of my struggle. 

-A., Former Emergency Shelter Resident 

" 

" You have given me shoulders to 

cry on when I felt I had no one. 

-H., Former Emergency Shelter Resident 

" 

Located within the shelter, Shelter Children's Services (SCS) provides a safe and developmentally 

appropriate environment for children of program participants, along with support and education for the 

entire family. SCS offers licensed on-site childcare, tutoring, school transportation, school supplies, 

school liaison assistance, parent education, clothing, food, diapers, and special activities for children. 

The SCS program strives to meet each child’s individual needs, as well as those of the parent. Some of 

those needs may include positive parenting classes, securing winter attire, receiving referrals for counseling, 

fi nding a violin for orchestra class, or simply receiving a hug when they need it the most. A few examples 

of goals set by the children include going to sports or summer camp for the fi rst time, learning how to read, 

learning how to fi t in with their peers, or improving their grades at school. 

" 

Thank you for always helping me, you are a good friend. 

Study Buddies 

Study Buddies provides after school curriculum to promote positive study 

habits, meet with volunteer mentors one-on-one, and address life skills and 

relationship development. Volunteers from area colleges and businesses 

offer tutoring and mentoring support. The YWCA continues to partner with the 

Fargo Public Schools; the Study Buddies Coordinator serves as the Homeless 

Student Resource Coordinator for children in the school district. 

" 

-3rd grade girl to an SCS volunteer 

Before I came here, I never did my homework 

because it was so hard. But here they helped 

me, and my teacher started to tell me all the 

time that I was smart. 

" 

" 

" 

-M., Study Buddies Participant 


861 

children participated in Shelter 

Children's Services programming 

19,921 

hours of direct service were 

provided 

6,628 

nutritious meals were served 

344 

children received school 

supplies 

964 

children were provided with 

diapers, clothing, etc. 


296 

children enrolled in the Study 

Buddies after-school program 

98% 

of the time, children are 

enrolled in school within three 

days of entering the shelter 

Education & Employment 

Shelter Faith Community Nurse 


345 

classes were provided 

1,511 

participants attended classes 

94% 

of participants increased their 

knowledge 

590 

hours of case management 

were provided to Education & 

Employment participants 

478 

one-on-one education and 

employment plan sessions 

were provided 

The YWCA Education & Employment program offers comprehensive employment and educational 

readiness training to assist unemployed and under employed women participating in YWCA housing 

programs. Supportive services include: job counseling, advocacy, referrals, and a variety of on-site 

curriculum including resume and interview classes. Additionally, Steps to Success, an intensive hands-on 

job readiness course, is offered semi-monthly. Skills learned prepare women to enter or re-enter the job 

market while bolstering self-confi dence and self-esteem. 

" 

Thanks to the YWCA for giving me 

the power, the knowledge, and 

the tools to be successful in the 

world. I can't thank you enough. 

-B., Former E&E Participant 

" 

Made possible by a partnership with Sanford Health, the Shelter Faith Community Nurse (SFCN) offers 

women tools and resources to achieve optimal health and wellness. Using a holistic approach, the SFCN 

addresses the needs of mind, body, and spirit and helps women focus on appropriate usage of health care 

services, access to care, and advocacy. The SFCN brings health education to the shelter and empowers 

residents to better manage their health, serving as a resource for referrals, a health counselor, a spiritual 

liaison, and a health educator. 

" 

Raising awareness for health and 

wellness issues, taking 

responsibility for self and family, and 

empowering women is a daily goal for 

me here at the YWCA. 

" 

-Laurie, Shelter Faith Community Nurse 


964 

one on one contacts 

3,710 

interventions provided 

501 

referrals made 

479 

had their needs met and 

needed no further referral 

84% 

benefi ted from health education 

or personal health counseling 

93% 

experienced enhanced quality 

of life

The lack of affordable housing remains a daunting challenge facing women and children we serve. There are long waiting lists for subsidized 

housing and the eligibility requirements are stringent. The YWCA Housing Programs offer women and children the opportunity to transition from 

homelessness to stable housing and independence by providing housing and supportive services beyond the shelter. 

The YWCA Cass Clay was one of the fi rst organizations in North Dakota to offer transitional housing, and is the only program in the area that 

provides these services specifi cally for women and children. Studies conducted on the topic of homelessness have shown that families must 

have housing before they can address the factors that contributed to them becoming homeless (City of Fargo 10-Year Plan). 

YWCA Housing Programs include a full range of supportive services for women and children once they are in stable housing: advocacy, fi nancial 

assistance with rent/utilities, transportation, and childcare. Goals are developed by the women, with guidance from housing advocates, and 

monitored over the course of their involvement in the program. Women and children are referred to appropriate resources in the community based 

on their individual needs. 

Transitional Housing 

Transitional Housing (TH) is an empowering next step beyond the Emergency Shelter for women and 


48 

women and children lived in 

TH units 

9,840 

nights of housing were 

provided to TH participants 

68% 

of participants obtained 

permanent housing within 24 

months of program entrance 

70% 


education and/or income level 

69% 

of participants improved their 

physical/mental health 

children needing additional support to overcome barriers to independence. The TH program provides 

secure, affordable housing and helps women develop the skills and confi dence to become self-reliant and 

independent. Women and their children may participate in the TH program for up to two years. 

Transitional Housing emphasizes the use of supportive housing as a means to assist low-income women 

and children break the cycle of poverty. Housing advocates help women recognize and build on their 

strengths, and provide opportunities to obtain independence through a wide variety of supportive programs 

and services either offered directly by the YWCA, or in coordination with other community agencies. 

" 

After we lived at the shelter, we 

moved into transitional housing; 

now my mom is so happy. I love my 

apartment, and I live close to so many 

friends. Things are better now and 

I think that we will all be okay. 

-D., Transitional Housing Participant 

" 

Housing Programs 

Justice Department Transitional Housing - 

Preventative Services 

Justice Department Transitional Housing 

For the past six years, the YWCA has offered affordable housing options specifi cally to women and children 

who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault through support of the 

U.S. Department of Justice Violence Against Women Transitional Housing Assistance Grant Program 

(JDTH). The program helps promote economic advancement by offering advocacy, counseling and other 

support services including budgeting, counseling, and substance abuse treatment options to enhance the 

survivor's ability to maintain independent living and successfully integrate into the community. Assistance 

is provided for up to 24 months and additional follow-up programming is available. 

The YWCA works collaboratively with the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-Moorhead and the 

Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority to offer these services. 

This project was supported by Grant Numbers 2007-WH-AX-0050 and 2009-EH-S6-0021 awarded by the Offi ce of 

Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, fi ndings, conclusions and recommendations 

expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily refl ect the views of 

the Department of Justice, Offi ce of Violence Against Women. 

" 

My family and I have never been happier. 

-L., JDTH Participant 

" 


55 

women and children lived in all 

JDTH units 

10,425 


provided to all JDTH 

participants 

956 

case management hours 

were provided to all JDTH 

participants 

Permanent Supportive Housing 


18 

women and children lived in 

PSH units 

5,276 


provided to PSH participants 

100% 

of participants maintained 

permanent housing 

71% 


education and/or income level 

89% 

of participants improved their 

physical/mental health 

Permanent Supportive Housing 

(PSH) is very similar to Transitional 

Housing in its overall philosophy and 

approach, but is an option for women 

and families in need of longer-range 

assistance and support; many of 

whom are considered chronically 

homeless. The federal defi nition 

characterizes a chronically homeless 

person as either “an individual with 

a disabling condition who has been 

continuously homeless for a year or 

more or an individual who has had at 

least four episodes of homelessness 

in the past three years.” 

PSH offers long-term housing and stability to women and children who might otherwise move from 

shelter to shelter or program to program. With the continued support and advocacy through PSH, 

these families are better able to achieve independence. 

Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing 

The YWCA Cass Clay continues to provide homeless prevention and 

re-housing, to assist individuals and families with short-term rental 

assistance, housing searches, security and utility deposits, utility 

payments, moving expenses and supportive case management. 

The most signifi cant impact of this program has been preventing 

homelessness before it happens. Families are able to remain in their 

own housing and, as a result, these families avert seeking services 

from local shelters. The YWCA will continue to advocate and support 

future legislation geared toward preventing homelessness. 

Other Emergency Assistance 

Food, clothing, and personal supplies (diapers, shampoo, soap, 

feminine products, bedding, and school supplies) are provided for 

area residents. This includes serving members of the Cass and Clay 

communities not needing housing services, but seeking assistance. 

The YWCA is able to provide these families with basic supplies to help 

them make ends meet and remain in their own home. 


58 

individuals (28 households) 

were served in all programs of 

HPRP 

73% 

of individuals over the last three 

years were able to maintain 

permanent housing without 

further subsidy 


7,370 

individuals received food boxes, 

many of whom are one paycheck 

away from homelessness

A Child’s World 

The mission of A Child's World is to prepare children to make their mark on the world. 

A Child's World (ACW) is one of ten nationally accredited childcare centers 

in North Dakota. The center provides high quality childcare for children in an 

environment that supports all families, regardless of their income, diversity, 

or family structure. ACW believes in the importance of early childhood 

development. The children enrolled are taught lesson plans that are part of the 

anti-bias curriculum using developmentally appropriate teaching techniques. 

Year In Review 

A Child’s World had a fun and busy year! The center hosted a Bison Day in January to support the football 

team on the road to the national championship. In April there were multiple activities happening to highlight 

the importance of early childhood education including participation in the National Association for the 

Education of Young Children’s Week of the Young Child. The center also participated in the YWCA annual 

Stand Against Racism. The biggest and most fun event was of course the annual Wild Rumpus carnival. 


78 

children were enrolled as of 

December 31 

136 

children were provided care 

throughout the year 

46,169 

nutritious meals were served 

145,548 

hours of childcare were 

provided 

Over the past two years, A Child’s World has been participating in an Early Childhood Rating and Improvement 

System (ECRIS) Pilot project. Childcare programs are rated based on quality indicators using scientifi c tools 

administered by a trained observer. Quality indicators include active play for kids, fresh, healthy food to eat, and safe and healthy environments 

in which kids can learn and play. Teachers plan lessons and activities that offer exploration, discovery, and spark the imaginations of the 

children, as well as receive specialized professional development trainings. Rated childcare programs are marked with an easy-to-follow star 

indication of 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. The more quality indicators a childcare program meets, the more stars it receives. In December the center achieved 

STAR 5! 

A Parent's Story 

A Child's World - 

Racial Justice 

I began working in the Fargo Moorhead area as an Occupational Therapist in 2007. I was able to go into several different types of daycares in 

this capacity and came across A Child’s World. I was able to see the rooms through the eyes of a professional, as we had no children of our own. 

Fast forward to March of 2010. When we found out we were expecting, I called ACW before I even told my own family because I so desperately 

wanted to make sure I got a spot in the infant room. As a fi rst time mom I had many times where I would come to daycare in tears because I felt I 

had “failed” as a parent; all the typical insecurities that come with parenting that you don’t realize. ACW Staff calmed me down and I always felt 

like Emma was in such wonderful hands. 

Volunteers - 

Special Events 

Volunteers 

The strength of the YWCA Cass Clay rests in the spirit and energy of our dedicated volunteers who 

contribute both their time and talent. YWCA volunteers engage in all types of activities such as preparing 

and serving meals, tutoring, childcare, special events, or helping with administrative projects. In addition, 

volunteers are involved in all YWCA programs. 

The Volunteer Services Committee is comprised of volunteers from across the community engaged in 

business, civic service, faith-based organizations, and other groups. Committee members are updated 

on the needs of the YWCA in terms of volunteer opportunities, supplies, and upcoming YWCA activities. 

Additionally, members serve as a liaison between the YWCA and their organization and represent the 

YWCA as a volunteer in the community. 

Volunteers assisting in making the entrance to the shelter more welcoming. 

Special Events 

Volunteers helping set up for Unique Boutlque 

2012. 

The YWCA Cass Clay had another outstanding year with all of the special events in 2012. Thank 

you to all of the donors, committee members, volunteers, and community members who continue 

to make our special events spectacular. 


2,885 

individuals volunteered their 

time 

7,276 

hours volunteered by 

community, committee, and 

board members 

$132,569 

value of volunteer hours, 

based on the North Dakota 

average of $18.22/hour 

" 

I love volunteering 

at the YWCA. I feel 

like this is one big 

family and I get to 

be part of it. 

" 

-Judy, 

Food Pantry Volunteer 

Then came the day that I was told that Emma was going to start transitioning to the Toddler Room. At that time we were also working through 

some health issues with Emma that required us trialing an alternative diet. Again, staff members made me feel right at home. They monitored 

Emma’s diet and gave me wonderful updates to give to her pediatrician. They taught my child to sit in a chair with no seatbelt to eat, sleep on a 

cot at nap time and play with other children. It was amazing. I felt silly about being nervous about the transition. Then time marched on and it 

was time to move to the 2’s room. Emma talks about all the fun things she does at school and, unprompted, will often announce how much she 

loves her teachers. 

When people ask me for a daycare reference, I always start by saying I am completely biased. I love A Child’s World. A Child’s World staff, from 

Emma’s day teachers to the late afternoon staff, is wonderful. I feel as though my child is not only cared for, but she is cared about. Thank you 

ACW for all you do for us as a family! 

~ Jane and Andy McCoy, A Child's World Parents 

Racial Justice 


103 

schools, churches, and 

businesses participated in 

Stand Against Racism 

2,349 

various organizations in 39 

states participated 

71 

YWCA agencies participated 

across the U.S. 

The mission of the Racial Justice program is to encourage diversity and 

racial understanding through a variety of educational opportunities. The 

Racial Justice committee works with various community organizations 

such as schools, businesses, non-profi ts, and churches to explore 

how issues of stereotyping, prejudice, and privilege foster racism and 

other forms of discrimination. The ultimate goal of the Racial Justice 

program is to help provide individuals with the tools needed to confront 

and begin to eliminate the aspects that fuel racism. 

Stand Against Racism is a movement of the YWCA that aims to 

eliminate racism by raising awareness through this annual event. On 

2012 Stand Against Racism Volunteer 

Facilitators. 

Friday, April 27, 2012, 103 organizations took part in Stand Against Racism in the Fargo-Moorhead 

community. Groups participated in a variety of activities, from business employees signing the Stand 

Against Racism pledge to federal judges discussing diversity with school-aged children. 

The 39th Annual Women of the Year was an amazing and special night 

honoring area women and supporting the Emergency Shelter. A crowd of 

over 600 attendees celebrated the nominations of 43 outstanding women 

and organizations, recognizing twelve of them with a Woman of the Year 

award from the YWCA. 

Chocolate Fantasy and Chili, too! offered over 1,000 attendees a sampling 

of the best chocolate, desserts, and chili in town, live entertainment, and a 

wonderful silent auction. The 29th annual event was held for the fi fth year 

at the Fargo Holiday Inn and continues to be a favorite of the Cass-Clay 

community. 

We honored our 17th annual Week Without Violence October 14-20 

through the Purple Purse Campaign. The YWCA Cass Clay was one of 14 

local YWCA agencies chosen by the Allstate Foundation to participate. The 

campaign encouraged people to pass a purple purse to others in an effort 

to educate and inform, while raising money for domestic violence survivors. 

Local businesses, institutions, and community leaders participated, helping 

raise awareness and break the silence around the issue of domestic violence. 

Overall, the YWCA Cass Clay and Fargo-Moorhead community passed the 

purple purses 3,124 times and raised a grand total of over $31,000 to help 

end domestic violence; the highest number of passes and dollars raised of 

any YWCA participating in the campaign! 

Women of the Year 2012 Nominees smile for a photo. 

Event-goers enjoy Chocolate Fantasy 

and Chili, too! 2012 

Allstate presents the Purple Purse campaign 

check to the YWCA Cass Clay.

Finance- 

Building & Endowment Funds Donors 

Operating Fund Donors 

Finance 

The following is an unaudited Balance Sheet and Statement of Activities as of December 31, 2012. A corporate audit will be completed by 

independent auditors in February 2013. 

Balance Sheet (as of 12/31/12) 

ASSETS 

Cash $ 266,408 

Accounts Receivable $ 141,393 

Endowment Funds $ 832,214 

Property, Plant & Equipment 

$ 3,771,738 

Less: Accumulated Depreciation 

TOTAL ASSETS $ 5,011,753 

LIABILITIES & EQUITY 

Short-Term Liabilities $ 126,297 

Long-Term Liabilities $ 801,618 

Equity $ 4,083,838 

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $ 5,011,753 

Statement of Activities (as of 12/31/12) 

REVENUE 

Contributions $ 753,649 27% 

United Way $ 307,134 11% 

Government Support $ 797,880 29% 

Foundation Grants $ 163,864 6% 

Tuition & Fees $ 617,361 22% 

Miscellaneous $ 140,148 5% 

TOTAL REVENUE $ 2,780,036 100% 

EXPENSES 

Shelter $ 782,760 29% 

Education & Employment $ 59,438 2% 

Shelter Children's Services $ 208,495 8% 

Administration & Other Programming $ 369,414 13% 

A Child's World $ 741,169 27% 

Housing $ 584,225 21% 

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 2,745,501 100% 

Building & Endowment Funds Donors 

Thank you to our generous donors who contributed to our building and endowment funds in 2012. 

Karen and Leon Backer 

Donna and Steve Bethke 

Border States Electric Supply 

Scott Breidenbach 

Dakota Supply Group 

Jessica and Sean Foss 

General Equipment & Supplies 

Katie and Matt Hasbargen 

June and Harold Hayer 

Jane Hella 

Linda Hennings 

Jordahl Custom Homes 

Rod and Diane Jordahl 

Denise and Mark Magness 

Steve and Arleen McKay 

Tammy Miller 

Donna Nelson 

Mary Newman 

Sheldon Ellig RLT 

Marsha Songstad 

Carol Stoudt 

Tax Law Offi ce 

Carolyn and Scott Trana 

Operating Fund Donors 

Thank you to our generous donors who contributed to our general operating fund in 2012. 

Partner in Justice $100,000+ 

United Way of Cass-Clay 

Partner in Dignity $25,000-$99,999 

Dakota Medical Foundation 

Otto Bremer Foundation 

Sanford Health 

Walmart Foundation 

Partner in Freedom $10,000-$24,999 

Alex Stern Family Foundation 

Allstate Foundation 

Bell State Bank & Trust 

Border States Electric Supply 

Gate City Bank 

Hornbacher's 

Jordahl Custom Homes 

Microsoft 

Savers 

Sheldon Ellig RLT 

Partner in Peace $5,000-$9,999 

Anonymous 

Bremer Bank 

Eide Bailly LLP 

Elsie M. Pitsenbarger Trust 

First Lutheran Church 

- including "Homeless & Hungry" 

F-M Cosmopolitan Club Charities 

Goldmark Property Management 

Ruth and Gary Hanson 

Jan and David McNair Family Fund 

Mr. James Kertz 

Franklin and Elizabeth McCoy 

Noel And Judy Fedje Foundation 

Scheels 

Marjorie Schlossman 

SERVE Foundation 

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Spellman 

The Barry Foundation 

The Jan & David Mcnair Family Fund 

Thrivent Financial For Lutherans 

West Acres Development Co. 

Partner in Courage $2,500-$4,999 

Bank Of The West 

Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation 

Brandt Holdings Company 

Breadsmith 

CoBank 

Dakota Supply Group 

Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation 

First Lutheran Church Foundation 

June and Harold Hayer 

Hope Lutheran Church 

Laurie Ista Johnson 

Jean and James Jorgenson 

Sindy and Brad Keller 

Elizabeth and John Lyngstad 

Harold and Dorothy Madson 

POWERFund 

Toppers Custom Car Club 

US Bancorp Foundation 

Warner And Company Insurance 

Kay and Joel Weisgram 

Partner in Hope $1,000-$2,499 

Elaine Ackerman 

Advanced Business Methods 

Jane and Thomas Ahlin 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Alin 

Altrusa International Club Of Fargo 

Anda Construction 

Phyllis Anderson 

Gary and Gloria Annear 

Linda Bartholome 

Kathryn Benson 

Bertha Stromme Charitable Trust 

Bethlehem Lutheran Church 

Beverly & Lloyd Paulson Family Fund 

Bison Service Challenge: Melissa 

Sleck Award 

Dr. Ron and Kim Burd 

Doug Burgum 

JoAnn and Matt Butler 

Cass County Bar Association 

Catalyst Medical Center 

Mark Chalimonczyk 

Rachel and Josh Clarke 

Dawn Cruff 

Georgia and Thomas Dawson 

Mary Ellen and Arthur Diercks 

Jennifer and Chris Dorsey 

Shelley Earsley 

ELCA Hunger Grant 

Enventis 

Thomas and Carolyn Espel 

Siri and Tom Fiebiger 

First Presbyterian Church 

FM Area Foundation Women's Fund 

FM Builders & Traders Exchange 

Francis J. & Doris Y. Butler Memorial 

Globe University 

Greater Minneapolis Council Of Churches 

Gary and Charlotte Griffeth 

Frances and Harold Hage 

Joyce and John Hajostek 

Arlene and Court Hanson 

Hawley Area United Fund 

Heartland Trust Company 

Heidi Heitkamp 

Jane Hella 

Dean and JoAnn Hornbacher 

Susan and Jeremy Indridason 

Anna Marie Johnson 

Barbara Johnson 

Lyle and Irene Johnson 

Ramona Johnson 

Sandra Johnson 

Rod and Diane Jordahl 

Kiwanis Club Of Fargo Foundation 

Lowell and Betty Kuklish 

Lavelle Co. 

Randy and Mary Jo Lewis 

Kurt Losee 

Rob and Karla Lyngstad 

Beth and Richard Marsden 

Melissa McCulley 

Heidi Nammour 

Donna Nelson 

Christi Offutt 

Otter Tail Corporation 

Park Company Realtors 

Lori and Joe Pytlik 

Rape & Abuse Crisis Center 

Red River Chapter Of Credit Unions 

Luann and Kenneth Regan 

Rotary Club Of Moorhead 

Sherri and Gregory Sandvig 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scheel 

Carol and Brad Schlossman 

William and Mary Schlossman 

Donald and Kay Shilling 

Beth Ann and George Smith 

Faith Marie Smith 

Marsha and Lyle Songstad 

Soroptimist International Of Moorhead 

Karen Stoker 

Maureta A. Studebaker 

Marcia Ubbelohde 

Union State Bank 

Kimberly and Michael Vannett 

Walmart Stores 

Weisgram Metal Fab, Inc. 

Jane Williamson 

Partner in Empowerment $500-$999 

Alerus Financial 

Robert Ames 

Alice Anderson 

Atonement Lutheran Church 

Joan Bachman 

Elaine Baumgartner 

Mavis and John Bennett 

Carolyn and Richard Blaine 

Shirley and Richard Bolme 

Trisha Bothum 

Mark and Pam Bourdon 

Angela Bruer-Balouch 

Maureen Bucholz 

Julie Burgum 

Calvary United Methodist Church 

Matt and Kristi Carlson 

Choice Financial 

Combined Federal Campaign 

Cornerstone Bank 

Sarah and Mike DeVries 

Discovery Benefi ts, Inc. 

Adam and Kyla DuBord 

Susan Ellison 

Jack and Harriet Evert 

Nancy Evert 

Faith Lutheran Church Women 

Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co. 

First Congregational United Church Of Christ 

FM AM Rotary Club 

Forum Communications Co. 

Renee Freeman 

Jill and Keith Gilleshammer 

Bev Groth 

Aaron and Deborah Hafele 

Valerie and David Halvorson 

Katie and Matt Hasbargen 

Dorothy and Greg Hoffelt 

Hotel Donaldson 

Betsy and Mark Jackson 

Willy and Arland Jacobson 

Carol Jodock 

Chitra Ramanathan & Shashank Jolly 

Michelle Mayfi eld Jorgensen 

and Kevin Jorgensen 

Rhonda and Jeff King 

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kinsella 

Molly Kling 

Paula and Bill Lavelle 

Mark and Carolyn Lillehaugen 

Lucy Communicatons 

Denise and Mark Magness 

Jan and David McNair 

Andria and John Messelt 

Mid America Steel 

Tammy Miller 

Suzanne and Gregory Morrison 

Natural Environments Landscaping, Inc. 

Margaret and Roger Nelson 

Angela and Patrick Novak 

Shawn Nulph 

Rae Offutt 

Olivet Lutheran Church 

Alison Ottesen 

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 

Peace Lutheran Church 

Eunice Plunkett 

Arlette and Richard Preston 

RD Offutt Company 

RDO Equipment Co. 

Daniel Reitan 

Douglas and Carol Riedinger 

Dale Rust 

Sara Schilke 

Patricia Schutt 

Mary and Al Severson 

Starion Financial 

Virginia and Robert Stewart 

Summit Group Software 

Jeff and Kay Swenson 

Katharine and Selmer Syvertson 

Amanda and John Thomas 

Pat and Jamie Traynor 

Cathy and Jon Tufte 

Bergliot Turmo 

Gail Van Beek 

Sheila Vedquam 

Wells Fargo Bank 

John and Julie West 

Widmer Roel, PC 

Zonta Of Fargo-Moorhead 

Government Services 

Cass County Social Services 

Child & Adult Care Food Program 

City of Fargo 

Clay County Social Services 

Emergency Food & Shelter Program 

Fargo Public Schools - Homeless 

Student Resource Coordinator 

ND Division of Community Services 

- Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) 

ND Homeless Prevention & Rapid 

Re-Housing Program 

U.S. Department of Housing & 

Urban Development (HUD) 

U.S. Department of Justice - Offi ce 

on Violence Against Women








justice. The freedom. YWCA Cass dignity. Clay peace. is dedicated justice. to freedom. 

dignity. eliminating peace. justice. racism, freedom. dignity. 

peace. justice. and freedom. promoting dignity. peace. 

empowering women, 

justice. freedom. peace, dignity. justice, freedom, peace. justice. 

and dignity for all. 










justice. freedom. dignity. peace. justice. ywca.

2012 Annual Report - the YWCA Cass Clay

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?