Jane Boyd Annual Report FY17

Jane Boyd | 2017 Annual Report

Strong Connections,
Strong Children,
Strong Families.

MISSION 2017 was an incredible year as we refocused our efforts
on our key impact areas: Youth, Family and Community.
Jane Boyd enhances the academic, emotional Our top priority remains supporting youth to become
and social well-being of children and families in successful adults. But a child placed in an environment with
our diverse community with programs focused negative influences increases the risk of a cycle of negative
on developing successful and productive outcomes.
adults.
Thanks to the services at Jane Boyd we expand far beyond
IMPACT youth services to include a two-generation approach. Our
approach to empowering families considers the whole
Youth – transition to range of family functioning. Imagine the feeling to have
successful adults lost everything, to be without the basics that make a life of
dignity possible. With our holistic approach, we are able to
Of the Achievement Academy youth work to move a family from homelessness, to find suitable
participants: housing, build the parent’s income
potential through the Jane Boyd
• 92% increased their math or science PATHS program and provide an
array of services for their youth at
proficiency. risk of poor academic outcomes.

• 90% reported a positive attitude toward Our successes inspire us to continue Dorice Ramsey,
to seek innovative solutions and Executive Director
school. new partnerships to tackle some
of our community’s toughest Kevin Torner
• 94% have a positive relationship with an challenges. Extending our outreach Board President
in the community, we successfully
adult outside of their family. graduated our first cohort of the
Cedar Rapids Entrepreneur Program
Families – empowered with (CREP), a partnership with Go
skills to succeed Daddy’s social impact program
• 81% of parents improved parenting GoCommunities. Together, with
a collaboration of local support
knowledge or skills. organizations, CREP became the
city’s first neighborhood-based small
• Helped 41 families avoid homelessness business accelerator empowering
aspiring and current entrepreneurs
through stable housing. from Wellington Heights and its
surrounding areas to easily start,
• 85% of PATHS participants received confidently grow and successfully
run their small business ventures.
additional job training or work experience
after completing the program. To continue to meet these
challenges, Jane Boyd needs
Community – a model community champions willing to donate, whether monetary,
neighborhood to raise children in kind or through volunteering. Our collective action
• 100% of staff are trauma-informed care can make the difference between a bleak future and a
bright one. We look forward to partnering and sharing our
trained, allowing for children and families successes with you!
to feel safe and understood.
Dorice Ramsey Kevin Torner
• Hosted 2 community-wide events, allowing

300 youth and families a safe and positive
experience.

• Hosted 5 community partners and 30

individual community groups using the
Community House, Paul Engle Center and
Harambee House for public meetings or
events.

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CLIENTS 75
SERVED
ADULTS PARTICIPATED
DAVID’S STORY IN PATHS, A CAREER
READINESS
David understands that his son, David II, is at an influential PROGRAM
age as he’s headed into his freshman year of high school.
The single-father didn’t have much guidance when growing 3,741
up, learned some tough lessons, and is now focused on
learning from both his successes and his failures so he and INDIVIDUALS USED
his small family of two can thrive. THE HARAMBEE

The father and son duo came to Iowa a few years ago, HOUSE COMMUNITY
starting in a shelter and reaching out to both Jane Boyd’s RESOURCE CENTER
Family Support to help with housing and basic needs, as
well as, the PATHS program to help David polish his resume
and connect with businesses. David quickly secured
employment and hasn’t looked back, recently
completing Jane Boyd’s Cedar Rapids
Entrepreneur Program, a collaboration with
GoDaddy’s GoCommunities program, and
expanding his own catering company at
an explosive rate.

A quiet and reserved young man, 212
David II, is learning the skills needed
to be successful. He’s watching his CHILDREN PARTICIPATED
father and gaining insight each day. IN THE ACHIEVEMENT
The teenager’s dad preaches to think ACADEMY
before he does something and to be
safe. In turn, David II’s eyes sparkle
with knowledge and awareness
beyond his years.

Being a self-motivated personality, this
father likes to do as much for himself as he
can and believes that whether you fail or succeed,
there’s always an applicable life lesson to be learned.
Sharing these lessons with his son and the rest of his community is
important as David sees it as his responsibility to be a positive role model.

As this family continues to succeed and see its future grow, they 25
recognize that the people at Jane Boyd have been a consistent
driving force in their lives that have helped catapult them to a
place where both father and son couldn’t be more proud
of the other.

ADULTS MADE THEIR

CAREER DREAM A REALITY

Help play a vital role in assisting THROUGH THE CEDAR RAPIDS

ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM,

children and families attain success. A PARTNERSHIP WITH 115
GOCOMMUNITIES
FAMILIES SERVED
Seeing the success of families like David’s reinforces that the day- THROUGH FAMILY
in and day-out work of Jane Boyd is important to our youth, our
families and our community’s success. While Jane Boyd received SUPPORT
United Way funding, the vast majority of its funds comes from the
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support of private donations. These individuals have recognized that
Jane Boyd’s comprehensive programs help lead to many personal

accomplishments. Please consider helping us continue to play a vital

role in assisting children and families attain success.

This is our listing of donors for the 2017 fiscal year. We have carefully reviewed all donors to Jane Boyd. Occasionally,
despite our best efforts, errors occur. If we have made mistakes on your name listing, we sincerely apologize.
Please alert us to such errors by contacting Jane Boyd at 319-784-2137 or email [email protected].

DONORS Jeanne Campbell Matt and Kate Evans Karen Kerslake
Ronald Campbell Daniel Finnegan Dr. William Kettelkamp
Troy Albrecht Mary Cannon Rick and Donna Flynn Dave and Ethel Knutson
Steve and Mary Beth Allsop Brenda Carlson Ro Foege and Susan Salter Dr. David and Jillian Knutson
Ruth Altermatt Anne Carter Barry and Christina Frantz Jim Koch
Marilyn Andersen Bailey Carver Sandra Galer Robert and Joan Kocher
Chris Anderson David and LiJun Chadima Kevin and Deb Gertsen Bob Kolar
Holly Anderson John Chaimov and Jenny Melody Githens Shermin Kruse
Bruce and Jan Anderson Susan Goettel Charles and Janice Kupka
Judith Anderson Schulz Aaron and Wynetta Green James and Catherine Lane
Anonymous Tim and Janice Charles Doug and Anne Gruenewald Mike Larson
Marian Arens Stephen Choice Bruce Hall Richard and Marlys Larson
Earlyce Barreto Gary and Marjorie Connors- Mark and Marsha Hamer Ray Larson
Jon Bartleson Jeffrey Hamilton Gerald Leach
Randy and Julie Bauer Boe Sam Hammes Diana Ledford
Jann Baustian Joseph Conway Ron Hansen Lars Lee and Kathryn
Michael Becker Dana Cooper Sarah Harris
Lenora Beets Loren and Patti Coppock Ortha Harstad Kramer-Lee
Jolene Behrens Joe Crozier Brad and Jade Hart Stephanie Legislador
Kelly and Lisa Bennett Darline Davermann-Reid Sharon Harvey Thea Leslie
Carole Bernard Betty Debban Bruce and Mary Hayes Kevin Lindblom
John-Paul Besong and Jana DeBrower Kyle Heineman John and Dina Linge
Patrick and Carol Deignan Hilary Hershner Hilery Livengood
Phyllis Cooper-Besong Steve Denger Justin Hlubek Joe and Cherri Lock
Heather Black Ollie Dent Kathy Hoffmann James Maas
Erik Boyer Dana Derby Greg Hollandsworth Shannon Mahlberg
Shaina Boylan Chris and Suzy DeWolf Wayne and Linda Howes Bruce Main
Laura Bragg Anthony Dobson Kathy Johnson Huffman Kelli Malone
Ron and Jan Brandt Kathy Donnelly Brian Irlmeier Doug Marquardt
Galen Brendes Barbara Drexler Megan and Dave Isenberg Mark and Liz Mathis
Ellen Bruckner Steve Drysdale Peter and Rae Jacobs Ryan and Lura McBride
Karen Bruess and Mary Nate Dunn Joseph Johnson Bert McClintock
Dina and Jon Dusek Bruce Johnson and Diane Michael and Susan
Chval Sara Eden
Molly Bruner Kirsty Eden Sanchez Ramsey McDermott
Dallas and Jacqueline Katie Edgerly Brian Jones Don and Chelsey McDill
Craig and Catherine Engel Karen Jordt Shannon McPherson
Bryant Maureen Engle David and Donna Kelty Wesley Merryman
Peter Bryant C.C. Epting and Susanne Maureen Kenney Michael Mesch
Karla Buckalew Tosha and James Kensett Shawana Meyer
Leo Buzalsky Watson-Epting Vincent Mills and Rachel
Ernest Bynum Jack and Nancy Evans
Laurel Byrne

Crawford Mills Dick and Janet Ransom Carley Umstead Foundation
Anthony and Rosalind Anne Rapp Dr. Steve Wahle and Joann
Jon and Joan Rasmussen Daybreak Rotary
Milton David and Mary Jo Rater German Wahle
Michael and Laura Mitchell Barbara Rhame James Wasta Fairfax State Savings Bank
James and Nancy Mohni Mark and Kristin Roberts Stanley Watkins
Jerry Mohwinkle Vachon Robertson Frank Watters First Iowa Insurance
Julie Moller Nate Robson Mike Wehr Agency, Inc.
Brian Monroe Melvin and Melody Charles and Carolyn
Carol Morgan First Presbyterian Church -
Kirk Mueller Rockwell Wellso Cedar Rapids
Everett and Catherine Jessica Rodman Kevin and Nancy Welu
Danielle Rodriguez Judy Whitford General Mills Foundation
Munsell Richard and Kate Rose Michael and Reta Wilkins
Justin Murphy Josh Ross Bernetta Williams General Mills, Inc.
Robert Myers John and Linda Ryal Richard Williams
Shelley Neyen Leslee Sandberg Larry and Joni Witzel GreatAmerica Financial
Cindy Nicholson Lillian Sanders Richard and Ann Services Corporation
Jim Nikrant and Barbara Nathan Sawyer
John and Carolyn Schmidt Woodward Greater Cedar Rapids
Knapp Brian and Molly Scott Brianna Young Community Foundation
Jill Nunez Carolyn Sequeira Edward Young
Dave Oakes Dot Sheldon Fred and Joann Zehr Holmes Murphy &
Rev. Jerry Oakland Elizabeth Slappey and Justin and Sarah Associates
Burton Odell
Barnes and Judy Charles Crawley Zimmerman Hy-Vee
Erica Smother
O’Donnell Tanya Spears CORPORATE IBEW Local 405
Dan and Barb Olmstead Art Staed DONORS
Scott and Penny Olson Rhonda Stallman IBM Corporation
Craig and Minny Olson Philip Stechcon Alliant Energy
Joanne Osing Barbara Swanson Alliant Energy Foundation International Paper/Cedar
Mary Lou Pazour Rhonda Swims Amana Colonies Golf River Paper Mill
Thomas Pease Adam and Julie Sychra
Chuck and Mary Ann Mindy Tearse Course May G. Gortner Charitable
Mary Terry Amazon Smile Trust
Peters Bill and Paula Teubel Anamosa State
Lauren Petersen Dan and Carolyn Thies McIntyre Foundation
Lucy Petz Debra Thomas Penitentiary
Dr. Fred and Janet Pilcher Kathleen Todd Bank of America Nordstrom
Jeff Pitz Giacomo Tormene and Jan
Nicole Pratt Charitable Foundation PepsiCo
Julie Prokop Marie Bradley Chipotle
Sharon Ramsay Kevin and Melissa Torner Community Corrections Quaker Oats Company
George and Dorice
Improvement Rotary Club of Cedar
Ramsey Association Rapids
James and Gwen Randall Crescent Electric
Company RSM US LLP
Crescent-Janko Masonic
Saint Pius X Parish

Transamerica

Tronvold Foundation

United Way of East Central
Iowa

US Bank

Willie Cisco Caldwell State
Farm

380 Johnson STEAM JANE BOYD BOARD OF
Achievement Academy LOCATIONS: DIRECTORS

Paul Engle Harambee • Jane Boyd Kevin Torner, Chair
Center House Tosha Kensett, Vice Chair
Community House Barbara Rhame, Secretary
CEDAR Jane Boyd Mike McDermott, Treasurer
RAPIDS Community • Paul Engle Center Sam Black
House • Harambee House Phyllis Cooper-Besong
380 • Johnson STEAM Dr. Carlos Grant
Hawthorne Hills Stephanie Legislador
Achievement Achievement Leslee Sandberg
Academy Academy Brianna Young

Cedar Valley • Cedar Valley ACCREDITED BY
Achievement
Academy Achievement Council on Accreditation
Academy

• Hawthorne Hills

Achievement
Academy

FINANCIALS $1,155,000* $1,058,000*
EXPENSES REVENUE

VOLUNTEERS 36 Government funding,
private donations, grants
VOLUNTEERS
*PRE-AUDITED NUMBERS
142 $3,258.90
DOLLAR VALUE DONORS
VOLUNTEER OF VOLUNTEER TIME
HOURS Jane Boyd thanks our many donors
for their generous contributions over
EMPLOYEES the past year. In fiscal year 2017 (July 1,
2016-June 30, 2017) Jane Boyd received
15 24
$979,643
FULL-TIME PART-TIME
in monetary gifts and an additional

$7,765

of in-kind donations.

A complete listing of our donors for
the past year can be found at
www.JaneBoyd.org.