Covenant House California - Annual Report

Covenant
House
California
COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2017

Covenant
House
California
In a time when homelessness in California has reached epidemic proportions, we are proud to share how
Covenant House California is doing more than ever to help youth experiencing homelessness in our
communities. This past year has been one of unprecedented growth for us; not only in our budget size,
but also in the number of youth we are serving. We strongly believe that no young person deserves to be
homeless; that they deserve every opportunity to be loved and given the chance to fulfill their dreams, and
to live independently. So, we are committed to doing more to help those who are desperate to change their
circumstances. In an effort to do this, this past year, we have expanded nearly all of our existing program
capacity, acquired two other youth shelters, opened a Drop-in Center in the Bay Area, and we started a
Barber College and Barber Shop in LA, as a new career path for youth, and as a social enterprise for CHC.
And we are not finished there!
With reports that CA holds close to a third of all homeless youth in the US, we are committed to
continuing to expand our services, in sustainable and impactful ways, so that we can move these youth from
homelessness to productive independence as effectively as possible. This year, we also kicked off our
“Double our Impact, to Double their Dreams” campaign. This is part of our strategic plan to double the
number of youth we can house each night, and that we can serve each year, within the next 5 years. Our
growth and vision would not be possible, without your support.
Thank you for caring so deeply about these incredible young people, who we know will be the future leaders
of our communities!
Bill Bedrossian
Chief Executive Officer
Covenant House California
Paul Hanneman, Board Chair
Retired Entertainment Executive
OUR MISSION
Covenant House California is dedicated to serving all God’s children, with absolute respect and unconditional love,
to help youth experiencing homelessness, and to protect and safeguard all youth in need.

There are over 6,000 homeless and trafficked youth
in Los Angeles County without a safe place to sleep
each night. And 3,500 more youth in the Bay Area.
Covenant House California has been a constant in
helping these young people find their way, pursue
their dreams, and live to the fullest potential.
But, how does it all begin?
Luke arrived to CHC with these five pieces. And,
with some help, he found a job and even
discovered his hard work wasn’t going unnoticed.
His journey, from homelessness to encouragement
to giving back, is one example of why we are so
hopeful that CHC’s growth, especially this past year,
is only the beginning.
WHAT LUKE HAD ON HIM WHEN
HE ARRIVED AT CHC:
1. A worn beanie with a hole at the top.
2. Size 38 jeans. But, Luke is a size 30. He’s
content with something that will shelter
him from the elements.
3. A pair of shoes. While on the streets,
a stranger gave these to Luke. He
cherishes them because without socks he
would freeze.
4. A simple backpack that houses all
of his belongings. Family heirlooms and
high school yearbooks that most of us
treasure, Luke can’t take with him.
5. One sweatshirt. The only thing that has
kept him halfway warm on some of these
cold nights.

JUNE 15, 2017 at COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA
“As a person who has come from a challenging upbringing, I know that
your challenges, your suffering, your difficulties, every single one of them
was not wasted. This will be the place that lifted you up and gave you
wings to fly out and do unimaginable things, because it does not matter
from where you come, what matters is where you are going.”
OPRAH WINFREY

YEAR-OVER-YEAR DIFFERENCE
For close to three decades, Covenant House California had 124 homeless and trafficked
youth in beds per night and today we have 204 youth in beds each night.
2017
2014
124 BEDS
204 BEDS
UP
65%
Covenant House California has progressed substantially over the past three years. The
following represents the percentage of growth* among important areas that affect how
we provide overall support to homeless and trafficked youth living in Los Angeles County
and the Bay Area.
53%
100%
55%
64%
31%
65%
YOUTH SERVED: 2,395
OUTREACH CONTACTS: 6,942
LBGTQ YOUTH SERVED: 838
NIGHTS OF CARE: 74,460
MEALS SERVED: 193,092
MEDICAL CLINIC VISITS: 1,378
*2016-2017 YoY%

INVESTING IN THEIR FUTURES
From the beginning, Miss Lon was here for them
For over 2 decades, Miss Lon has loved and supported the young people
who call CHC ‘home’. She recently teamed up with four of our residents
to make one of the best soul food lunches anyone at The Cov had ever
experienced! She taught them everything from how to cook greens to
her famous hot water cornbread secret recipe. During the meal, one of
our young people got emotional remembering the flavors of her favorite
foods cooked by her grandma years ago. “It feels good to be
eating food that reminds me of my relatives with my new family,”
she shared.
“When I arrived at CHC, I wasn’t
even thinking about a career path.
But, they encouraged me to go
to school and be the teacher
I always wanted to be.”
NIKKI | 21

“Covenant House California is addressing the critical needs of transition age
youth living on the street, many of whom are survivors of human trafficking,” said
Elana Wien, Vice President of the Center for Designed Philanthropy at the Jewish
Community Foundation of Los Angeles. “By providing wraparound services,
Covenant House helps to ensure that these young people establish and maintain
a healthier, more rewarding life. We are proud to support this vital organization in
its important work.”

NEW INNOVATIONS AND ACQUISITIONS
HELPING US TO END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS
THE PRECISE BARBER COLLEGE
a social enterprise of CHC
The Precise Barber College is a fully accredited barber school, and a social
enterprise of Covenant House California. The school provides the best in barber
training for both paying students, and homeless youth, alike.
Fully accredited by the State of California, the school will be unique in a number
of ways, including: 1) a fun learning environment taught by
successful local barbers, who have been trained in trauma-informed
methods of teaching and interacting with students; 2) provides a curriculum
that adds the basic financial literacy and small-business acumen, to help students
prepare for life after school; and 3) highlights and requires
community service as a means for students to serve, and understand their
influence in the community.
YEAH! Youth Engagement Advocacy Housing
a program of CHC
Our emergency shelter program in Berkeley, CA provides low-barrier access
for youth experiencing homelessness. We provide basic necessities, offer case
management and counseling, linkages to education, employment and housing,
and opportunities for meaningful community involvement. YEAH! assists
homeless young people by providing relief from the stress of living on the
street, creating a community of friendship and mutual support, and
encouraging the identification of personal goals and the exploration of
alternatives to street life.
DREAMCATCHER YOUTH SERVICES
a program of CHC
Since 2000, DreamCatcher Youth Services has been the only safe landing for
homeless and disconnected at-risk youth in Alameda County who are
between the ages of 13-18. Over 90% who have been through
DreamCatcher have moved directly into stable housing, further education or
employment. Our youth exit to greater safety and go on to futures they didn’t
have the energy to imagine when they first came to us. Over a third of our staff
are graduates of our program who returned as adults wanting to give back for all
they received, for the ways their lives changed.

“I really love these young people, and the beautiful
encouragement they provide for my heart.”
HILLORIE McLARTY
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
THE PRECISE BARBER COLLEGE
“At Bank of America, we’re guided by a common purpose to help make financial
lives better through partnering with nonprofits that address critical needs (food
and shelter), wraparound services, and workforce development. Our focus is to
help alleviate poverty and build thriving communities. We proudly support
Covenant House because their work closely aligns with this purpose. By
providing homeless youth with shelter, workforce training, and core services,
Covenant House helps youth lead better and productive lives.”
MILLIE YAMAKI

COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA
REVENUE GROWTH & EXPENSES
TOTAL REVENUE
FROM FY2015-FY2017
FISCAL YEAR 2015
JULY 2014 - JUNE 2015
$7,023,806
$10,810,853
$8,763,721
$7,023,806
FISCAL YEAR 2016
JULY 2015 - JUNE 2016
$8,650,188
FY 17
FISCAL YEAR 2017
JULY 2016 - JUNE 2017
$10,810,853
FY 16
FY 15
CONTRIBUTED SERVICES,
MERCHANDISE AND
PROPERTY (8%)
PLANNED GIVING (9%)
SPECIAL EVENTS (10%)
INDIVIDUAL GIVING
ON AND OFFLINE (10%)
FY 2017
$10,810,853
GOVERNMENT GRANTS (31%)
FOUNDATIONS AND
CORPORATIONS (11%)
DIRECT MAIL (21%)
FY18 PROJECTED REVENUE - $13,098,000

TOTAL EXPENSES* | FY2017
$9,899,445
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
$9,240,559
FUNDRAISING
$342,872
ADMINISTRATION
$316,014
FY 16
FY 2017
$9,899,445
FY 15
*EXCLUDING DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION
TRANSITIONAL
HOUSING (34%)
$3,090,264
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/
PUBLIC EDUCATION (1%)
$59,161
OUTREACH SERVICES (6%)
$629,848
OTHER SERVICES (2%)
$117,672
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
$9,240,559
SHELTER & CRISIS CARE (40%)
$3,733,982
DROP-IN &
CAREER CENTERS (12%)
$1,143,777
MEDICAL SERVICES (5%)
$465,855

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
BILL BEDROSSIAN
Chief Executive Officer
AMI ROWLAND
Chief Operating Officer
AMANDA SATTLER
Chief Development & Communications Officer
DAVID WEAVER
Chief Financial Officer
MARISSA ESPINOZA
Sr. Vice President of Southern CA Programs
TYRA EDWARDS
Sr. Vice President of Northern CA Programs

LUKE - TODAY | 23
When Luke arrived at Covenant House, he quickly got a job as a dishwasher with
a local restaurant. Coincidentally, Luke’s manager at work came to CHC for a tour.
We mentioned Luke, and she said he was one of the hardest working employees
and wasn’t aware he was formerly homeless.
Weeks later, his boss along with Luke and 40 employees arrived at the Cov to
remodel all five of our off-site aparments! A true full circle of how despite one
person’s challenges, they can pursue their dreams and help others that will live in
these aparments for years to come.

TOPSON DOWNS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
welcome to our newest members
Fred Ali
President & CEO,
Weingart Foundation
Kelly Gordon
COO, Topson Downs
Paul Hanneman, Board Chair
Retired Entertainment Executive
Honorable William Brodhead
Attorney, Former Congressman, Michigan
Kristine Dunn
Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Ilene Harker
Retired Head of Enterprise Risk, Western Asset Management
Ricardo Hartigan
Director, BlackRock
Dennis Jilot
Retired CEO, Specializing Technology Resources
Michael Kibler
Partner, Simpson, Thacher & Bartlet, LLP
Daryl Kueter
Sr. Vice President Small Business Banking,
Bank of America Merrill Lynch

DELTA
Melissa Abbott
General Manager, Sales
Partnerships, Delta Air Lines
Gus Anagnos
Chief Information
Security Officer, USC
Omid Yazdi, Vice Chair
Partner, KPMG, LLP
John Mavredakis
Senior Managing Director, Houlihan, Lokey, Howard & Zukin
Liza Pano
Sr. Vice President, Paramount Pictures
Jim Rossiter
Chief Revenue Officer, Next Gate Solutions
Diane Scott
COO, Covenant House International
Anthony Solis
CHC Alumni, Youth Advocate
Steven Wilcox
President, Wilcox Family Foundation
Herbert Dick Schulze
Attorney, Holland & Hart, LLP

Covenant
House
California
COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA
Hollywood | Oakland | Berkeley
www.covenanthousecalifornia.org
FEDERAL TAX ID: 13-3391210