2010 Annual Report - Lee Carlson Center

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Dear Friends, in 2010 the economic crisis caused stress and uncertainty for many of us. Anoka County and the northern suburbs were among the hardest hit areas of the twin Cities. Many residents lost their jobs and many their homes. parents struggling to make ends meet and striving to function under their own mounting stress often don’t understand how hard times affect the entire family. Stress in children can manifest in many ways, depending on age and personality. School-aged children may become withdrawn and express feelings of distrust or being unloved. this can cause physical symptoms like headaches, stomachaches or insomnia. teens under stress may show anger and disillusionment and hold onto these feelings longer than usual. they may exhibit a lack of self-esteem and a general distrust of the world. this can all lead to high risk behaviors like drinking, using illegal drugs and getting into trouble with the law. Half of all substance abuse disorders as well as mental illnesses like major depression and anxiety start by age 14. By diagnosing and treating the causes of stress early, Lee Carlson Center helps families and children get the help they need to become healthier and happier. Youth and families have long been our focus. As a charitable organization, we continue to offer sliding fee scales or no charge for many of the programs and services we provide to uninsured and underinsured clients. Many of the individuals and families we serve have no where else to turn and we’re proud to be able to offer a beacon of hope in hard times. on behalf of our board, staff and the over 4,000 individuals and families we serve every year, thank you! gratefully, CReAting Hope DuRing tougH tiMeS Dale Jensen Kathy Samilo Board Chair executive Director
2010 HigHLigHtS even with a tough economic climate, we were able to maintain the quality and accessibility of our services by diversifying revenues, increasing the efficiencies of our administrative services and attracting new donors and supporters. • We installed infrastructure for an electronic medical records system, increasing efficiencies for the agency and for our clients. • thanks to Sauer Children’s Renew Foundation and the Weyerhauser Family Foundation, we launched a Restorative parenting program within our domestic abuse program. this program helps male batterers, women survivors and their children heal wounds and improve family dynamics. • We met all 27 of the Charities Review Council’s Accountability Standards. We now proudly display the Council’s “Meets Standards” seal on our website. • in collaboration with north Metro Cable tV, we launched a half hour cable tV show to over 30,000 households in the area. “putting a Face on Mental Health” covers various mental health topics and is an ongoing series. • We held our first fundraiser for Bridgeview. “Framing the Mind” at Hell’s Kitchen in Minneapolis featured art and stories from Bridgeview members and others touched by mental illness. • Local mayors, county commissioners and business executives participated in two key fundraisers. We raised over $35,000 and received great media coverage. • We were recognized by YipA (Youth intervention programs Assn) for our innovative Fundraisers in recognition of the annual RoofRaiser. All these accomplishments were possible because of continued support from funders, community partners, donors and volunteers. thank you!
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