Message from the President Why are people homeless? I get asked this question all the time. Each person is different, but some of the reasons that people become homeless include mental illness, substance abuse, gambling addiction, domestic violence, and medical issues. They come to A.C. because it’s a 24-hour community; there’s always a casino, restaurant, or other business open for them to get a drink of water, use a bathroom, or huddle for warmth in a hallway. Some come to A.C. from other communities because they seek job opportunities and they become homeless after a job here doesn’t pan out. So what’s the solution? How do we SOLVE the homeless problem in Atlantic City? Well, the Mission is ALREADY SOLVING THE PROBLEM. We’re getting people OFF THE STREET and into programs that can address the issues that caused their homelessness. We’re putting people in permanent housing, training them, find them employment, helping them overcome addiction. Please join us in being part of the solution.
Bill Southrey, President and CEO
So how much is a new life worth? For just $39.75 a day we provide food, clothing, shelter, medical access, job training and so much more.
IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN NUMBERS “We all have the potential to be a blessing or a burden. But in 40 years, I’ve learned never to count anybody out.” – Bill Southrey
“I could have ended up dead. Thank God for the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. ” – 2009 WorkReadiness Graduate
“I’m thankful for the
Mission’s help with my bills. Now me and my kids can keep a roof over our heads”
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2010 Annual Report AC Rescue Mission.org
Atlantic City Rescue Mission 609-345-5517 ACRescueMission.org
WHERE DOES OUR SUPPORT COME FROM? (2010 AUDIT NOT YET COMPLETED) 2009 INCOME: 2% $4,983,310
Men:
45% CONTRIBUTIONS
12%
5% FOUNDATIONS / CORPORATE 2% CHURCH
3%
31%
31% SHELTER/WELFARE INCOME
2%
12% CONTRACTED SERVICES 3% LEGACIES
5%
45%
– Roy (no longer homeless)
“I got
my life back.”
2009 EXPENSES: $4,827,113
15% 7%
78% PROGRAM EXPENSES
2,146
Women:
641
Mothers:
62
Children:
134
Total People:
2% INVESTMENT INCOME
WHERE DOES YOUR DOLLAR GO?
2010 SUMMARY OF SERVICES
2,983
Dining Hall Meals:
223,060
Food Basket Meals:
153,612
Total Meals:
376,672
People fed with food baskets:
19,416
Beds / Sleeping Units: 109,625 78%
7% MANAGEMENT & GENERAL 15% DEVELOPMENT
Number of Active Donors: 22,000 Active Volunteers: 696 Volunteer Hours: 19,804
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Your support is what makes this happen.
Transient Ministry/Emergency Services:
Meals, shelter, clothing, counseling, case management, medical and mental health care, morning and evening chapel services, and advocacy. 1,557 men. 431 women
Work Readiness Program: 120-day job skills
training program. 164 participants. 34 graduates moved on to employment, vocational training programs, further education, or long term recovery programs.
Overcomers Program: One-year homeless recovery program for men. 33 participants. 10 graduates.
Family Life Center: Shelter, food, clothing,
case management, and counseling for homeless mothers and children. 62 families. 134 children.
Barnabas House: Transitional housing in Wildwood, NJ. 18 residents.
Medical Clinic: AtlantiCare Health Systems op-
erates and on-site primary health care clinic with a substance abuse component. 4,462 patients. 23,294 visits.
Transient Detox Program: 87 individuals referred by the Clinic for detox.
Medical Hold Program: For persons requiring bed rest to recuperate from illness/injury. 231 people.
Crisis Diversion Unit/Partial Care: 5 beds for
men referred by the Psychiatric Intervention Program. Group therapy run by AtlantiCare Behavioral Health and Jewish Family Service. 57 participants.
Collaborative Hold: Shelter and meals for
homeless people who are receiving therapy or services with another agency in the community. 321 participants.
Working Status: Shelter for working people so they can save enough to afford housing. 87 individuals.
HOPE Program: Assist program graduates in finding jobs and housing. 40 participants.
Referral Hold: For those awaiting placement at another facility. 65 people.
Prison Re-Entry/ISP: Shelter and meals for
newly-released persons or those on probation. Career Opportunity Development Inc. provides case management to help reduce recidivism. 70 participants in Prison Re-Entry and 9 in Intensive Supervision Program.
Community Services: Homeless prevention
services and rapid re-housing for people falling behind on utility/rent/mortgage payments, or those being evicted. Full-time Outreach Case Worker reaches out to the homeless on the street. Emergency food baskets provided 153,612 meals to 19,416 people.