Don Bosco Centers, KCMO: 2018 Annual Report

2017-2018
ANNUAL
REPORT
Cultivating Self-Sufficient
Neighbors for a Stronger
Community

DEAR FRIENDS:
In 2013, I joined the Don Bosco family, and life has never been the same.
When I visited the Senior Center for the first time, I was captivated by
the tireless work of the Don Bosco staff and more importantly, the
seniors’ smiles. Over the past five years, the number of smiles have
grown exponentially! And as the Kansas City senior population continues
to grow, so does Don Bosco.
& History..............3
Mission
Center Impact...4-5
Senior
School Impact........6-7
ESL
Campaign...........8
Capital
Center...........9
Community
Financials........................10
Armstrong, Chair
Dave
Wilcox, Vice Chair
Greg
Nigro, Treasurer
Torre
H. Guth, Ph.D., Secretary
Walter
J. Pantaenius, Past Chair
Ellen
Nigro
Chris
Briggs
Deborah
Abdullahi
Hayat
Privitera
Joe
M. Neyens
John
Lally Mike
Litzler
Mark
Rogers
Monty
Pearce
Patrick
Strohm
Paul
Boschert
Tina
After 78 years of service, last year we reached the largest number of clients served in Don
Bosco history, 2,669 clients served through our Senior Center and English as a Second
Language programs! Perhaps it is because our clients know Don Bosco is not just a safe place
to go; Don Bosco is family.
Aimed at empowering the diverse communities that enrich Kansas City, Don Bosco focuses
on creating social, physical, and educational opportunities for the senior and immigrant
populations. Through a variety of programs at our Senior Center and English School, our
clients work towards improving their lives to reach their full potential. We believe the best
way to help people better their lives—is to help them help themselves. Our self-sufficiency
approach empowers individuals to take charge of their education, their independence, their
lives—and thrive. Please join us in reviewing our clients’ accomplishments outlined in this
2017-2018* Annual Report.
Thank you for helping us transform lives—and, in doing so, Kansas City.
Kindly,
Mo Orpin
Executive Director
IN THIS ISSUE:
BOARD MEMBERS:
Donors.............................11
2
*This report reflects
the outcomes of our
July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
fiscal year.

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all
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contributing members of this
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OUR MISSION:
In the late 1930’s, residents of the Columbus Park neighborhood decided to
invest in, and forever change, the Northeast Kansas City community. After
completing construction on a Community Center at 526 Campbell, the
neighbors named the center after St. John Bosco, a 19th century Italian
priest, known for his caring spirit and dedication to children. During the
1940’s and 1950’s, the Center became a staple of Columbus Park for its
varied community programming.
As Columbus Park changed in the mid-century, so did The Don Bosco
Centers. Large numbers of immigrant and refugee groups moved into the
Northeast and Don Bosco responded by opening an English as a Second
Language (ESL) School. In 1986, the community expressed a need for senior
services—shortly after, a capital campaign commenced and by 1990, the
current Senior Center opened.
OUR HISTORY:
Throughout the past 78 years, Don Bosco has consistently evolved to meet
the complex needs of our neighborhood. Today, Don Bosco is thriving as a
beacon of hope for the senior, disabled, immigrant, and refugee communities
in the Kansas City metro area.
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Don Bosco Senior Center aims to
The
healthy lifestyles and
promote
living among its clients
independent
providing meals, transportation,
through
Meals &
Onsite
on Wheels"
"Meals
average of 175 seniors and adults with disabilities
An
a hot, nutritious lunch onsite at the Senior Center
eat
through Friday. Almost 400 homebound seniors
Monday
hot, nutritious meals delivered to their home
receive
seniors use exercise equipment within the
Congregate
Center, participate in exercise classes like Yoga
Senior
Zumba, and receive weekly health screenings and
or
offerings from trained health professionals.
educational
activities like BINGO, pool, and arts/crafts are
Social
popular.
also
overcome the costly hurdles of transportation to
Seniors
free, ADA-compliant rides to and from the
access
Center. Additionally, Don Bosco provides
Senior
field trips and trips to the grocery store.
periodic
as a safety net, seniors access assistance from
Acting
40 various categories of monetary or material
over
including utility bill assistance, emergency
assistance,
repair, supplemental food, and financial
house
to close the weekend hunger gap when the
Aiming
Center is closed, an average of 180 seniors
Senior
a free weekend meal pack delivered with their
receive
Friday hot meal delivery.
regular
MISSION:
SENIOR CEN
fellowship, and activities.
ABOUT US:
Designated by Mid-America Regional Council as the largest and most comprehensive
Senior Center in Kansas City, the Don Bosco Senior Center serves vulnerable seniors
age 60 and older as well as adults with disabilities age 18-59. Our clients are at high
risk of institutionalization due to frail health, low-income status, and limited
resources—but with Don Bosco’s help, they have hope for continued independence.
PROGRAMS:
Monday through Friday.
Health & Wellness
Transportation
Emergency Assistance
counseling.
Weekend Meals
4
1,285
individuals
meals
182,599
to hungry
served
served
seniors

Meals
delivered
1,285
individuals
of seniors reported improved quality of life
92%
ability to remain independent in their homes.
and
feelings of isolation, depression, and
Decreased
challenges faced by individuals,
personal
providing a safe opportunity for our
through
to connect with our staff and find
clients
assistance.
issues of hunger, malnutrition, poor
Remedied
ER IMPACT
WHAT PEOPLE SAY:
“I enjoy the food, playing Bingo, and [attending] the classes
the Senior Center offers—especially the aerobics class. I also
appreciate the ride [to the Center] I receive each day; it
means I don’t have to stay home.”
—Barbara, age 72, Senior Center client
“I like coming here. I love the people—especially the staff,
and I'm happy to help them out whenever I can. I've made a
lot of good friends in my time here.”
—Jack, age 82, Senior Center client
“This is a good program—there’s not a lot like it in this
area. Seniors don't like being stuck at home and coming
here gives them some independence. I volunteer here
because I believe it’s important to give back…invest in my
community. I want to be a role model for my kids.”
—Tonya, dedicated Senior Center volunteer
OUTCOMES &
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
hygiene, and lack of adequate clothing.
4
8,190
Weekend
rides 17,786
given
4,108 units of
emergency
182,000
over
served to assistance
meals
5
served
hungry seniors
given

ENGLISH AS A SECOND
ABOUT US:
The Don Bosco Center English School provides free educational opportunities to
adult immigrants and refugees. Our English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program, through a valuable partnership with the Independence School
District, has grown to be the largest in Missouri. Headquartered in the
Northeast with five satellite locations strategically planted around Kansas
City, 60 Missouri state-certified Adult Education and Literacy instructors
provide quality education to adult immigrants and refugees.
Workforce
Development
School
High
&
Equivalency
400 adult immigrants and refugees utilize Don
Over
English instruction Monday through Friday, in an
Bosco’s
to improve their literacy and education. Students
effort
the essentials of reading, writing, speaking, and
learn
create a career pathway through post-secondary
Students
certification training opportunities. Don Bosco has
and
with local job centers and businesses to
collaborated
discounted or free programs to eligible students.
provide
take High School Equivalency (formerly GED)
Students
and Citizenship classes, tailored to teach
preparation
learners the vocabulary associated and skills
English
with these challenging tests.
associated
actively utilize the TMC Wellness Connection, a
Students
inside our school that provides health education and
space
to students. This Center also offers exercise
resources
regular health screenings, and free vaccinations.
equipment,
an attendance incentive, Don Bosco offers free healthy
As
vouchers to the "Healthy Harvest Mobile Market,"
food
students
1,384
over 75
from
different
countries
Workforce
147
Development
PROGRAMS:
English Education
listening skills through a life skills-based curriculum.
Citizenship
Health & Wellness
bimonthly.
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students

of 98%
are
students
and Bill Ford,
—Susan
School volunteer teachers
ESL
Nursing Assistant via MEDS
Certified
Asumpta Allied Health
and
trades via YouthBuild
Construction
Job Corps
and
certifications via The Sewing
Sewing
Lab
and OSHA certifications via
Forklift
Toyota
Shoppe
students
61%
one
progressed
more English
or
levels
LANGUAGE SCHOOL
WHAT PEOPLE SAY:
“I want to improve my English, because I want to be a translator
and help other people someday. Don Bosco is helping me do that.”
—Griselda, ESL school student originally from Mexico
“Don Bosco has helped me in so many ways. Thanks to my
teachers, I could get a job, I am a choir director at my church, and I
hope to be a Methodist Minister one day.”
—Riziki, ESL School alumnus originally from Republic of Congo
“We started contributing to Don Bosco ESL because we recognized the value a diverse
population brings to the area and Susan and I wanted to help in the transition for
non-English speakers. We continue to contribute because we enjoy interacting with
motivated, intelligent and interesting people from around the world who I think teach
us more than we teach them most nights.”
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN:
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
Hospitality Instruction via ServSafe
low-income
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and Shirley Helzberg
Barnett
and Marianne Dunn, Jr.
Bill
Group
C&C
and Wendy Nigro
Chris
and Mo Orpin
Dan
Family Foundation
Dunn
Dickinson Family Foundation
Gary
and Danielle Wilcox
Greg
Block Foundation
H&R
Family Foundation
Hall
Family Foundation
Haverty
Foundation
Healthcare
Salvage and Wrecking
Industrial
B. Nutter, Sr.
James
M. Cox Foundation
James
and Marny Sherman
John
Kornitzer
John
Callison
Kay
Foundation
Mabee
One Electric
Mark
Family Foundation
McCullough
Foundation
McDonnell
and Susan Lally
Mike
and Angie Rogers
Monty
and Estelle Sosland
Morton
and Amy Dunn
Robert
J. & Jo Ann Cyr Foundation
Roderick
Foundation
Sosland
Whites and Blues
Stripes,
Foundation
Sunderland
Don Bosco Board of Directors
The
and Lisa Nigro
Torre
Communications Group
Trozollo
E. Speas Foundation
Victor
and Jean Dunn, Sr.
William
T. Kemper Foundation
William
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
BACKGROUND:
Three years ago, we responded to an
overwhelming call from neighbors and
community leaders who wanted to see a
community center brought back to
Columbus Park. We envisioned a
complete restoration of Don Bosco’s
original building, at 526 Campbell, to
bring community back to the heart of
Columbus Park. We imagined a central
gathering place, where neighbors could
collectively learn, eat, and connect. This
one-of-a-kind community center will
serve Northeast residents, of all ages,
through youth programming, community
education, and neighborhood events.
DONORS & PLEDGES:
A DREAM BECOMES REALITY:
In May 2018, we completed the $3.2 Million Capital Campaign to
restore our original building, and on June 13, donors, board members,
staff, and clients gathered at the community center to break ground
on this long-awaited project. Many thanks to our loyal supporters for
making this dream a reality!
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COMMUNITY CENTER
RENOVATION UPDATE:
The restoration of this storied building has begun. Neighbors are anxiously
awaiting the completion of the renovated basketball court, updated
classrooms, multi-purpose rooms and full-service kitchen. Not only will the
basketball court draw in area youth, it will double as a large event space
available for weddings and celebrations. Perhaps the most crucial aspect of this
project, the full-service kitchen will ensure the sustainability of Don Bosco’s
existing meals program for the years to come. Finally, the renovated
classrooms and multi-purpose rooms will provide a versatile space available for
rent. In addition to expanded ESL Workforce classes, we plan to offer yearround,
low-cost community education classes in these spaces.
OUR VISION:
PROGRESS TO DATE:
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DON BOSCO BY THE NUMBERS
INCOME
Catering and Program Fees:
Corporate Contributions:
County Contract:
Foundation Contributions:
Individual Contributions:
In-Kind:
Mid-America Regional Council Contract:
Special Events:
United Way Contributions:
Total Income:
EXPENSE
Buildings and Equipment:
In-kind:
Operations:
Personnel:
Professional:
Programs:
Reconciliation Discrepancies:
Training/Travel:
Utilities:
Total Expense:
Other Income:
Other Expense:
Net Other income:
$416,133.06
$166,204.55
$40,000.00
$793,700.00
$211,850.36
$17,719.90
$1,074,937.10
$224,001.08
$56,209.31
$2,732,755.36*
$198,818.81
$17,719.90
$71,304.93
$841,767.01
$84,499.14
$812,879.24
(3.92)
$1,028.13
$61,563.24
$2,089,576.48*
$6,055.66
$3,778.10
$2,277.56
NET INCOME: $645,456.44
*Includes Capital Campaign Figures
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Refreshment
Allied
Casino
Ameristar
University
Avila
Scope Foundation of North America
Blue
Seafood Grill
Bristol
J. Loose Trust
Carrie
Bank of Kansas City
Central
Bar Char
Mexican Grill
Chipotle
Porter Development, LLC
Craig
Bank
CrossFirst
Portfolio Partners
ETF
Family Foundation
Fahey
of St. Charles
Fathers
Goose, Inc.
Gabby
Garozzo’s
Mills Foundation
General
H. Nettleton Foundation
George
Connections, Inc
Global
Kansas City Community Foundation
Greater
Mountain Charitable Foundation
Green
of America Call to Action
Heart
Architecture and Design
Helix
Blackwell
Husch
School District
Independence
Salvage & Wrecking
Industrial
Inc.
Innovari,
Pharmaceutical Services
Innovative
B. Bredin Foundation
Jonathan
Church of Lenexa
Journey
UNICO National
KC
KCMQG
KCP&L
Knuckleheads
On Kansas City, Inc.
Lights
& Associates, Inc.
Ludwikoski
Construction
Mancuso
One Electric
Mark
Elizabeth Martin Scholarship Trust
Mary
Family Foundation
McCullough
Foundation
McDonnell
Foundation
McGee
on Wheels America
Meals
Heritage Foundation
Menorah
Auto Parts
Midway
Ford Truck
Midway
Trust
Midwest
Perz & Associates LLC
Mike
Nichols Charitable Foundation
Miller
Plumbing
Miller
Family Foundation
Morgan
Inc.
Multivac,
Company, Inc.
Neenan
Atkins Museum
Nelson
LLC O.C.S.,
Mission United Methodist Church
Old
Associates
Olsson
Brothers Foundation
Oppenstein
at the Fontaine
Parker
Assess, Inc.
Pharm
Union 533
Pipefitters
consulting
PPG
Pallet Company, Inc.
Reardon
39 Rm.
J. & Jo Anne Cyr Foundation
Roderick
Charities
Royals
Family Foundation
Sexton
Chief Manufacturing
Sioux
of Charity of Leavenworth
Sisters
of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Sisters
Vincent de Paul
St.
Sysco
Holdings T2
Pharmaceuticals
Takeda
Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation
The
Don Bosco Board of Directors
The
Farmhouse
The
Flo Harris Foundation
The
Ina Calkins Trust
The
Rieger The
Medical Centers
Truman
Sisters
Ursuline
Foods US
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s
WHO SUPPORTS US?
FOUNDATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS/CORPORATIONS:
Although we deeply appreciate our individual
contributions and in-kind gifts, they are not included in
this report in an effort to maintain confidentiality.
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Benton Blvd
309
City, MO 64124
Kansas
Times:
Class
am | 12:00-2:30 pm
9:00-11:30
pm
6:00–9:00
Monday-Thursday
Campbell Street
580
City, MO 64106
Kansas
Hours:
am-4:30 pm
8:30
Monday-Friday
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Lunch:
ESL SCHOOL
SENIOR CENTER
(816) 691-2900
(816) 231-2700