HELP Foundation, Inc. 2017 Annual Report

HELP FOUNDATION, INC.
2017 ANNUAL REPORT

individuals with
Empowers
and developmental
intellectual
services and
choose
as respected
opportunities
E L P F O U N D A T I O N , I N C .
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IN THIS REPORT
HELP FOUNDATION, INC.
Foundation, Inc.'s 2017
HELP
Report Content
Annual
HELP BOARD AND STAFF
- through
disabilities
day support,
residential,
and summer
vocational,
programs - to
education
p. 3
FROM THE CEO
p. 4
RESIDENTIAL LIVING
valued members of the
and
community.
p. 5
FROM STAFF & FAMILIES
p. 6 - 8
SUMMER PROGRAM
DISCOVERY/VOCATION
p. 9
HEALTH
p. 10-11
p. 12
EVENTS
DEVELOPMENT
p. 13
WHAT YOUR DONATIONS DO
p. 14
SHINING STAR AWARD
p. 15
HELP BY THE NUMBERS
p. 16
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
P. 17
26900 EUCLID AVENUE
EUCLID, OH 44132
216.432.4810
WWW.HELPFOUNDATIONINC.ORG
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FACEBOOK.COM/HELPFOUNDATIONINC
@HELPFOUNDATIONCLEVELAND

P. 3 H E L P B O A R D A N D S T A F F
HELP BOARD
MICHAEL C. BRINK, ESQ.
President
HEATHER A. BARTZI
MATTHEW BLAZER
Vice President
HELP STAFF
TAMARA S. HONKALA
President & CEO
DOUGLAS KNOOP
SUSAN BERNEIKE
Chief Asset & Development Officer
ERIC R. CHANCE
Secretary
ANGELA ANDERSON
Chief Program Officer
Treasurer
MARK F. BLAKESLEE
WILLIAM CERVENIK
MARTIN FRYGIER
PETER J. HENRY, JR.
JOANN C. HIRSH
NATHAN KELLY
MARY SUE MCGORRAY
MARIA RODAK
THOMAS SCHROCK
JULIE ANN SWEET-BUNTIN
STEVEN R. URICH
JENNIFER E. WINTNER
BRENDA L. YORK
Human Resources Officer
Chief
ELIZABETH LINDER
ALLISON PICKETT
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Vocational & Day Programs Officer

S. HONKALA
TAMARA
& CEO
PRESIDENT
P. 4 F R O M T H E C E O
H E L P F O U N D A T I O N , I N C .
FROM THE CEO
Over five decades ago, our
family founded HELP
Foundation, Inc, was just an
idea in Marietta Kelly’s and
Joanne McDonnell’s mind as
they coped with caring for their
developmentally disabled
children. But with their
perseverance and support from
their community of friends like
the Blakeslees, the Duhiggs and
countless other families, they
successfully turned their vision
of care, support and
compassion into salvation for
more than 500 men, women and
children with developmental or
intellectual disabilities that we
serve annually. As the year
comes to an end I would like to
reflect on 2017 and all the years
that got us to where we are
today. I extend my sincerest
gratitude for every donor, staff
member, volunteer and family
member who has embraced our
mission to empower. Without
you we could not continue to
expand and grow for future
generations.
While I can’t predict what the
future will hold for HELP
Foundation I have ambitious
dreams of inclusion,
acceptance, happiness and
success for every consumer in
our care. Success can look as
different as moving into a new
home, staying healthy, making a
new friend, giving back to the
community, securing a job,
participating in a community
group or volunteering.
Whatever success looks like,
it’s our role to ensure that each
and every consumer continues
to see success in their lives.
In 2017’s Annual Report, I hope
you enjoy reading about just a
few of the programs, activities
and services we provide as well
as reading about the incredible
individuals who have made
great strides towards
empowered living.

operates the Walter I.
HELP
and Janet S. Kohn
Zborowsky
in eastern suburbs
homes
homes for young adults. These
as
are capable of caring for
homes
specific needs of young adults,
the
and children. The
adolescents,
services at these
comprehensive
address self-sufficiency
homes
preparing the residents to
and
into adulthood as
transition
as possible.
independently
homes provide 24-hour
Group
to our residential
supports
to address specific
consumers
emotional, physical, and
medical,
Housing East & West offer
HELP
the chance to live in
consumers
own apartments with
their
staff assistance.
necessary
reinforce their
Consumers
living skills with
independent
staff supports to
appropriate
for independent living.
prepare
Chimneys is a 46 apartment
Six
located in the Midtown
complex
of Cleveland and
neighborhood
consumers a stepping stone
gives
group homes and a fully
between
community
independent
Foundation began as a
HELP
of inadequate
result
housing options for
residential
with intellectual and
children
disabilities.
developmental
HELP first opened the
When
of the HELP Home for
doors
we were equipped to
Children,
for 12 children in a single
care
Today, HELP
facility.
19 residential sites
operates
is capable of providing
and
to 120 residential
care
consumers.
residential site is
Each
and addresses the
unique
needs of the
specific
We offer an array
residents.
residential options
of
from fully supported
ranging
homes for consumers
group
24-hour
requiring
to semi-
support
apartments for
independent
who want to
consumers
the necessary skills
develop
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RESIDENTIAL LIVING
AT HELP
YOUNG ADULTS AT HELP
HOME IS WHERE
THE HEART IS
Serving 120 residential consumers at 19 residential sites
HELP GROUP HOMES
to live independently.
behavioral needs.
HELP HOUSING FOR THE
DISABLED
HELP SIX CHIMNEYS
apartment.
Rosemary loves having a quiet place to read at Oak Court

Schaffer is an individual who attends the HELP
Eddie
Day Support Program. Eddie began his journey with
Foundation
in 2015 and has been an active role model ever since. He
HELP
kind, compassionate, and charismatic. Eddie is a wonderful
is
and has participated in the annual American Idol
singer
as well as the annual So You Think You Can Dance
competition
Some of his favorite activities while in
competition.
include going out to eat, socializing with friends,
attendance
playing basketball. Eddie is friendly and supportive of
and
peers. This November, Eddie is campaigning to be elected
his
President of the Day Support Program; which is fitting as
Vice
thoroughly enjoys anything Presidential. In fact, Eddie
he
Presidential history so much that during the summer he
enjoys
every Saturday at the James A. Garfield historical
volunteers
in Mentor. During his time as a volunteer, Eddie offers
site
of the grounds in addition to responsibilities such as
tours
to the lights and the raising of the flag. He attends the
tending
Hills Evangelical Church, where he enjoys
Willoughby
the Bible and gospel music. Some of Eddie's
discussing
past times outside of program, include watching
favorite
Coffey recently celebrated his 83rd
Lionel
on November 1st! Lionel has been an
birthday
member of the HELP Foundation since
integral
As he puts it, "I love to participate!" Even
2012.
the years go by, Lionel remains an active
as
at the Senior Program, as well as in the
member
While at the Senior program, Lionel
community.
in community integration outings and
participates
his peers in activities within the program. In
leads
every morning Lionel instructs his peers in
fact,
exercises to start their day right! Some of
chair
favorite activities include going out to eat,
his
to the movies, dance class, yoga, and bible
going
Lionel is a member of the Imani United
study.
of Christ in Euclid. Lionel was born in
Church
and moved to Cleveland Ohio with his
Tennessee
when he was 21 years old. He is proud to be
family
Great Uncle and has been married to his wife
a
for 24 years. Lionel is looking forward to
Marsha
the holiday season with his family and
celebrating
at the HELP Foundation and is extra
friends
to participate in HELP's Christmas Choir.
excited
FROM FAMILIES AND STAFF
P. 6
MEET LIONEL
HELP asked a few family members and staff to share their
personal stories about the growth they've seen over the last year.
We are grateful that they took the time to share their thoughts
MEET EDDIE
and celebrate the achievements of these individuals!
Judge Judy on television and eating chicken fingers.

came to us at the beginning of 2016. He was
Ralph
a nursing facility due to recently having spinal
in
in his neck. The surgery left him a
surgery
Ralph was a very independent man
quadriplegic.
his surgery so he didn't take well to needing
before
care after his procedure. He came to South
full
in a wheelchair and needed a lot of
Woodland
just to get around the house. HELP staff
help
to him around the clock to ensure he was
tended
safe.
short of two years later, he is now fully mobile
Just
the use of any assistance and even rides
without
bike to visit friends in the community without
his
Ralph loves to dance, work and being with
support!
friends. He has truly overcome so many physical
his
since he came to live at South Woodland.
barriers
was determined to get back to who he was
He
the surgery, and through unwavering
before
and drive he is almost there! He is our
persistence
medical miracle. .
own
Foundation, in cooperation with the
HELP
County Board of Developmental
Cuyahoga
and North Coast Community Homes
Disabilities
the South Woodland home to meet
developed
aging and medical needs of HELP's older
the
This home represents HELP Foundation’s
clients.
to clients who have few, if any living
commitment
who can offer ongoing care.
relatives
agency's knowledge of their needs, as well
The
having an ongoing relationship, has enabled
as
to continue to live in the community
residents
maintain ties with caring staff.
and
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South Loodland Home located in Shaker Heights Ohio
South Woodland Home located in Shaker Heights, Ohio
RALPH'S STORY
Ralph having fun bowling

"Jeri" McMillen, as been a member of the
Jerolyn
Foundation since 2008 and began her time
HELP
the Euclid Day Program in 2016. During her
with
with the day program, Jeri has found
participation
niche, as the keeper of the guinea pigs, who
her
within the program. She fondly refers to
reside
and Otto, as her "babies". In fact, in the
Bernie
show, which she and her peers performed
talent
past August, Jeri trained the guinea pigs to
this
a tight rope, and jump through a ring! Aside
walk
the fun she has with the guinea pigs, Jeri also
from
to their needs such as, feeding and bathing,
tends
well as attending their appointments outside of
as
program. The remainder of her time at the day
the
she participates in community
program,
outings such as skating, going out to
integration
and to the movies. Jeri also enjoys yoga. Jeri
eat,
involved in Help U Shred, and is an extremely
is
and focused worker. In her free time she
attentive
exercising and playing board games with
enjoys
housemates. Jeri is an avid traveler; she looks
her
to the summer months when, she, her
forward
and her niece, take a cruise! We will
sister,
Jeri's 52 birthday April 7.
celebrate
Pace started with Help U Shred on
Shelby
28th, 2015. In that time she has been
August
on developing her employment skills.
working
enjoys shredding materials and also
She
on the sorting tables. Due to her loss
working
vision at birth, she completes this task by
of
the papers for staples and paper clips
feeling
be removed. Shelby takes pride in
to
these tasks along with her fellow
completing
co-workers.
enjoys buying banks with the
Shelby
she earns from Help U Shred. Her
paychecks
currently has over 200 pieces!
collection
loves shopping for new banks on
She
her free time she enjoys online shopping
In
hanging out with her friends. Shelby is
and
to her work and has enjoys
dedicated
to learning different job skills at
continuing
MEET JERI
MEET SHELBY
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the Help U Shred program.
Jeri at HELP's 5k
Shelby loves her job at HELP U Shred

Program took place between June 13 and July 21, 2017. 201 children with various
Summer
disabilities attended the 2017 HELP Summer Program. This was made
developmental
through a unique collaboration between HELP Foundation, the Cuyahoga County
possible
of Developmental Disabilities, Euclid City Schools, Parma City Schools and many area
Board
districts. We'd like to thank Parma City School District for providing Shiloh Middle
school
and Euclid City School District for providing Chardon Hills Magnet School to house
School
were organized into either Extended School Year Classrooms (ESY) or Non-ESY
Students
where students were designated as campers. ESY students identified two to
Classrooms
goals to be worked on based on information from their Individual Education Plans. While
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attendance, all students enjoyed a full day of programs and weekly themes that provided
in
and engaging activities. Every child enjoyed two nutritious meals per day which
interesting
kindly provided by the Catholic Diocese and were delivered to fresh to each site daily.
were
school had a Registered Nurse on site to oversee the health and welfare of all
Each
In the future, we hope to broaden this program to include more locations so that
students.
may service more children in Northeastern Ohio. We would love to offer more therapies
we
look forward to one day providing larger outdoor spaces for children to explore.
and
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CONTINUING EDUCATION: SUMMER PROGRAM
HELP is committed to keep children learning and growing all year long.
our east and west side Summer Programs.
Children participating at a talent show at HELP's Summer Program

DISCOVERY SERVICES:
PROVIDING NEW OPTIONS
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H E L P F O U N D A T I O N , I N C .
V O C A T I O N A L
HELP is one of two agencies able to provide Discovery Services to consumers. Discovery Specialists work with job-seeking
consumers to identify a field of interest, assess skills and abilities, and find options for employment. HELP employs
two Discovery Specialists who managed 37 Discovery cases in 2016.
John L. – Discovery Success
John is a talented young man who recently graduated from Nordonia High. He had some vocational training in farming but the
program he was working in closed. John wasn’t interested in going to a day program but he wanted a job; he just wasn't sure
what he wanted to do. His parents were frustrated that he was sitting around the house, unchallenged, without a plan for his
future.
John was referred to HELP's Discovery Services. He had a lot of interests and is very personable, however he really hadn’t had
a chance to develop transferable work skills. Through the Discovery process he learned more about what he may be good at
doing and where he may need more support. John wanted to try a job that would keep him on his feet and allow him to interact
with people. One theme that Discovery explored was working in a thrift store. John likes history, shopping, and retail so this
was appealing to him. With some encouragement from his Dad and Discovery Provider, John applied at Goodwill. John learned
that he had been selected for the job and would be working with drop offs and sorting. He was excited about interacting with
customers and felt that this job would help keep him motivated.
Mike P. – Discovery Success
Mike had spent over 20 years in various vocational programs in Summit County. He did whatever was required but it was clear
to his program manager that Mike had many transferable skills to community jobs that were yet untapped. He also did not have
much confidence in his abilities and was intimidated by the thought of working in the community.
Mike was referred to Discovery while he was working at Hattie’s Assembly. One of the jobs he performed when he was in the
Hattie's program was cleaning suites at Akron Rubber Ducks stadium. Working at a baseball stadium or sports venue was a
dream of Mike’s but he wanted to do more than just cleaning up after games. He received Discovery Services and it led to a
more fully developed profile of his strengths, abilities, and personal goals. Soon he was hired to work at the concessions during
games. Mike was overjoyed! He still worked in a vocational program but now had a seasonal community job. Mike’s hard work
and skills led to him becoming a cashier, a more skilled job then he even had hoped for.

U is the HELP Foundation’s therapeutic
HELP
training program for adults who
vocational
developmental disabilities which began
have
2011. Located in Euclid on the site of the
in
Adult Day Support Program, HELP U
HELP
and HELP U Scan provides a unique
Shred
for 88 adults who have
opportunity
disabilities to earn an income
developmental
learning essential job skills and
while
Where the HELP Adult Day
behaviors.
Program provides adults with
Support
socialization and recreational
therapeutic
the HELP U vocational program
opportunities
a paid work skills training program.
is
U’s goal is to employ as many of our
HELP
Support clients as possible so we can
Day
top-quality, secure document
provide
or retention services.
destruction
in response to high demand for
Undertaken
opportunities from our Day
vocational
clients, this program currently
Support
88 individuals on multiple crews
employs
alternating shifts. Each employee is
working
background checked, and drug
interviewed,
and is being paid fair wage for their
screened
This is very different than the piece-
work.
payment commonly found in vocational
work
in our area. For many of the
programs
employees this is their first paid
program’s
for others it is their first paid work in
work,
years. HELP U Shred is an opportunity
many
our clients to learn critical job skills, gain
for
in their ability to work, and have
confidence
personal pride that comes from payment
the
a job well done. We are so proud our HELP
for
programs which continue to be a success!
U
HELP U SHRED & HELP U SCAN:
VOCATIONAL TRAINING AT HELP
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over 500 individuals in our care annually, it is imperative that we remain current on all the medical
With
we provide to our staff. Anne Teubl, Manager of Nursing Services here at HELP, is responsible for
training
all new Direct Care Workers how to properly administer all medication, perform health related
teaching
such as taking temperatures, blood pressure and blood sugar as well as document and
activities
any staff can administer medications to a consumer or perform certain health-related tasks, the
Before
of Ohio requires that the staff member take the Ohio Department of DD's Certification One class
State
Medication Administration which must be taught by a registered nurse who is certified by the state to
for
the class and certify people to administer medications. Students MUST participate in discussion
teach
activities. Students are required to demonstrate performance of health-related activities and
and
preparation, administration and documentation. After this is complete each student has to
medication
a closed book written exam with a score of 80% or better to obtain certification. The certification
pass
administer medications must be renewed annually. In order to renew certification, the staff must take
to
2-hour continuing education class and have supervised skills checks where they administer
a
Anne teaches classes to all HELP staff and many area agencies.
medications.
you are interested in taking a certification
If
with Anne, please visit our website at:
class
Health at HELP
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HELP provides top notch care and well being for consumers
transcribe orders.
Staff learning health tasks from Anne Teubl
www.helpfoundationinc.org/training
Packing lunches at the Greater Cleveland FoodBank

Chiropractic Clinic
Infield
Bank
Dollar
Metals
Premium
Frygier
Marty
Foundation Events are a great way for the friends of
HELP
Foundation to support the agency's mission and
HELP
the word about our cause. Our 2017 events included
spread
Annual Golf Outing, a 5K race, our Holiday Party, and a
our
fun dances. Each event that HELP hosts is different
couple
draws a unique crowd of supporters.
and
was the third year for the HELP Run For Awareness 5K.
2017
participation grew as we saw returning runners from
Event
and 2016 plus new participants register for the first
2015
HELP consumers are invited to participate in this
time.
by running the 5K or completing the accessible 1-mile
event
The Run For Awareness is a unique event because it
walk.
HELP donors the chance to support the organization
gives
they spend time with those we serve.
while
Rush
Catherine
Chance
Eric
Myers
Steve
McKelvey
Rachel
HELP FOUNDATION EVENTS
Jerry crossing the finish line at the Third Annual 5k.
A foursome at HELP's Annual Golf Outing
SAVE THE DATES!
Casino Night
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Golf Outing
Friday, August 3, 2018
Winning smiles at Casino Night 2017
Run for Awareness
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Thank You, Sponsors!

consider our programs and services to be among the best in Northeast Ohio.
We
local businesses agree and they have played a vital role in helping our programs
Fortunately,
George Gund Foundation, The Bruening Foundation and Cavaliers Youth Fund generously
The
to our continuing education programs. We are so thankful that these wonderful
contributed
Foundation, Accenture, Key Bank and Enterprise Holdings assisted with our
Lubrizol
programming at HELP U Shred.
vocational
cannot thank these grantees enough for sharing our vision and helping us provide the
We
skills and resources for consumers of all ages to thrive.
education,
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GRANTS AND PARTNERSHIPS
Grants provide significant funding that enables HELP programs to grow and continuously improve.
flourish in 2017.
companies believe in education as much as we do.

addition to supporting HELP's programs and services, donations are used to improve the quality of life of our
In
living in our homes. Below are some of the ways your donations are being put to use at HELP.
consumers
strive to keep each of our
We
homes a safe and
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haven for every
nurturing
Each home must
individual.
the best home away
facilitate
home experience,
from
purchases this year
therefore,
on maintaining
focused
and keeping the
infrastructure
beautiful.
homes
are used to update
Donations
so that consumers
furniture
appropriate space for
have
and projects in the
activities
integration is a top
Community
for all of our programs.
priority
are used to give
Donations
the means to
consumers
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WHAT YOUR DONATIONS DO
Property
Management
FURNITURE
In 2017, HELP's
Annual Campaign
COMMUNITY
INTEGRATION
homes and day programs.
welcomed a 36%
increase in
funding over
2016's campaign.
explore and enjoy new places.

October 26th was the semi-
Thursday,
Chamber Leadership meeting and
annual
Bright Star Awards presentation.
Chamber
presentation included about 40
This
of commerce across all of
chambers
Ohio. Each chamber was invited to
Northern
a member as their “Bright Star”.
nominate
qualify, each nominee had to be an
To
chamber member of their chamber
active
no less than two years and show a
for
impact on the chamber through
“significant
retention, sponsorship,
membership,
development, operations and/or
economic
education.”
are honored to announce that our
We
CEO, Tamara Honkala, was this
own
“Bright Star” winner
year’s
the Euclid Chamber of
representing
where she serves on the
Commerce
of Trustees and is Chair of the
Board
Committee. We are extremely
Events
of Tami for not only sharing her
proud
work and dedication within our
hard
but also with our entire
organization
Congratulations Tami!
community.
are our definitely our Bright Star!
You
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CEO Shines Bright

six week long Continuing Education
HELP's
program served 201 students from 11
Summer
day, 24 senior consumers received
Each
programming at our fully integrated
specialized
consumers attended the HELP Adult Day
118
program at three sites in two counties
Support
received day services from HELP five days
and
week. a
fleet of 33 vehicles
HELP's
96 consumers to and from day
transported
Specialists at HELP
Discovery
30 consumers through the Discovery
guided
including career exploration, skill
process
and job placement.
assessment,
2017, HELP provided training to HELP
In
and outside agencies for a total of
employees
500 certifications in Crisis Prevention
over
CPR, and Med Pass.
Intervention,
employed 88 consumers through our
HELP
training programs: HELP U Shred,
vocational
consumers lived in a HELP residential
120
with care provided 24 hours a day at each
facility
HELP BY THE
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NUMBERS
SUMMER PROGRAM
school districts aged 2-21.
SENIORS PROGRAM
A glance at how we served our mission in 2017 and
impacted the lives of individuals with disabilities
ADULT DAY SUPPORT
Seniors Program in Euclid.
NMT - NON MEDICAL TRANSPORT
PHELP U Shred team
DISCOVERY
programs and work sites each day.
CERTIFICATIONS
Showing off crafts at Day Program
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
HELP U Crew, and HELP U Scan.
ECooking in the kitchen is a favorite past time of many consumers.
of our 19 residential sites.

19 F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T
H E L P F O U N D A T I O N , I N C .
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
REVENUE AND SUPPORT
PROGRAM SERVICES
FUNDRAISING
HUD MANAGEMENT FEE
INTEREST & OTHER
$9,114,426
$113,983
$31,000
$162,000
TOTAL REVENUE & SUPPORT
$9,421,409
EXPENSES
PROGRAM SERVICES
SUPPORTING SERVICES
FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT
HUD PROJECT MANAGEMENT
$7,911,380
$1,166,375
$175,000
TOTAL EXPENSES
$31,000
$9,283,755