Umbrella Annual Report - 2021

2021 Annual Report

I N N O VAT I O N
RESILIENCE
PREVENTION

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UMBRELLA LEADERSHIP TEAM Dear Friends,
Amanda Cochrane
The year 2021 has been marked by resilience and innovation.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Despite the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Umbrella programs and
Tracey Doore staff were able to positively impact community members’ lives. Staff continued to
readjust and meet community needs in the safest ways possible. Importantly, you
FINANCE DIRECTOR contributed to our work through financial support, in-kind donations and volunteer
hours in record numbers. Together, we persevered through the challenges of 2021
Vaunne Masse and continued to meet our mission of “Cultivating a Northeast Kingdom where all
people thrive, free from abuse and oppression.”
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC
EMPOWERMENT The past year also propelled us further on our journey to innovate and look at
enduring problems with fresh, creative eyes. To that end we have expanded our
Amanda McFarland approach to include substance misuse prevention- understanding the deep con-
nections between these multifaceted public health challenges.
DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY SOUTH
& FAMILY BASED SERVICES Lastly, this year called on us to partner with the community in new ways. We have
developed a deep collaborative relationship with Northeastern Vermont Regional
Roxie Rivard Hospital (NVRH) on the Prevention Center of Excellence as well as with multiple
l­ocal organizations and community members as part of the St. Johnsbury Commu-
DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY NORTH nity Hub project.

Henekis Stoddard With so much uncertainty in our world we are honored to have the sustained
and generous support of friends and supporters like you. With your ongoing
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL CHANGE ­investment, we are able to move through challenging times, supporting vulnerable
community members while also expanding and evolving in order to meet our
2 BOARD MEMBERS bold mission.
Marc Bouchard
Ilene Dickinson In Gratitude,
Susan Gresser
Carol Lyon Amanda Cochrane
Alex MacLean Executive Director
Susan Mescher
Barb Morrow
Erin Narey
Monica Pineda Hernandez
Jane Pompeo
Liz Prohaska
Drusilla Roessle
Dale Steen
Danielle Sussman Turo

KINGDOM CHILD CARE CONNECTION FAMILY ROOM

Umbrella’s 56 500 120 79
Multi-tiered Impact childcare households received families
2021 referrals support with the accessed Chil- children served
Child Care Financial dren’s Integrated with supervised
Assistance Program Services (CIS) visitation
(CCFAP)

Community-Based Innovation + Partnerships

St Johnsbury Community Hub

In 2021, Umbrella became part of The collaborative project Dolcetti
the NEK Prosper! group of local is based on the premise
partners that conceived of, raised that everyone deserves fi- This spring and through the
funds for and began implementing nancial stability. The Hub summer, Dolcetti Gelato,
the St. Johnsbury Community Hub. aims to be an inclusive ­Umbrella’s social enterprise,
place that offers inspiring hosted 13 pop-up events
support from a variety of throughout the NEK. The events 3
community services as were staffed by youth from our
well as fun and relevant Youth In Power Program as well 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
opportunities for skill and as community volunteers.
leadership development
— all while encouraging Dolcetti sales support essential
new and lasting inter­ job-training, culinary skill
personal and professional development and wrap around
relationships. services within Umbrella’s Eco-
nomic Empowerment program.
The Hub was instrumental in facilitating Senator
Bernie Sander’s September visit to St. Johnsbury.

Prevention Center of Excellence

Umbrella partnered with NVRH in 2021 to implement its Pre­
vention Center of Excellence grant, funded through the Vermont
Department of Health Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
­Programs and the Agency of Human Services.

As a key organization tasked with supporting the prevention
of substance misuse in Orleans and N. Essex Counties, Umbrella
­co-led the capacity building initiative that aimed to reduce
u­ nderage drinking, high-risk alcohol consumption, marijuana
and tobacco misuse, prescription drug and stimulant misuse
and illicit stimulant and opioid use. The program included sub-
granting $200,000 to organizations in the NEK.

ADVOCACY – For survivors of domestic and sexual violence

451 65 25 $74,710
individuals persons housed people housed given to survivors for
served (motel and in Transitional housing and other
shelter) Housing essential needs and
support

Innovating to Meet Our Bold Mission

Umbrella works with Making Connections

survivors of gender-based Another way we are innovating our approach
violence and those who is through making connections among com-
struggle with a variety munity challenges in order to better meet
of challenges including community need. This year, we have done
poverty, discrimination and this through our new work in substance
substance misuse. misuse prevention. For many years, staff at

We support people through ­Umbrella have understood the relationship

crisis and as we often say, between gender-based violence and sub-

through the some of the Assessing Needs stance misuse disorder. However, approaches
worst days they will ever related to prevention of these two issues

4 face in their lives. We know One of the ways we have moved are typically handled separately. We began
that this crisis-based work towards a fresh approach to our work to realize that by developing ways to
UMBRELLA can be life-saving for com- has been through stepping back and engage youth that are protective against
munity members and it is assessing the needs of our community. gender-based violence, we are also protect-
core to what we do. In the fall of 2020, Umbrella was one of ing against future substance misuse.

Unfortunately, this work 12 organizations nationally to receive This year, Umbrella became the first organiza-

(even after 45 years of it), a Federal grant from the Office of Vio- tion within the Vermont Network Against

has not moved the needle lence Against Women to “Prevent and Domestic and Sexual Violence to take on

on ending gender-based Respond to Domestic Violence, Dating substance misuse and tobacco prevention in

violence or other trauma Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking addition to gender-based violence prevention

and discrimination endured Against Children and Youth” in the work. Our staff in Newport facilitated the

by people in the NEK. amount of $439,754. substance misuse prevention coalition serv-

Over the last year, Umbrella The three-year grant included a planning ing Orleans and Norther Essex Counties and
has leaned into creative phase which allowed Umbrella staff and implemented tobacco prevention strategies
possibilities and opportuni- community partners to develop a needs throughout the region.

ties to do more to meet our assessment which involved a series of

bold mission; To cultivate a focus groups and interviews with youth

Northeast Kingdom where and allied professionals. This important

all people thrive, free from insight will inform planning and further

abuse and oppression. implementation of our youth leadership

and job-training program, Youth In Pow-

er, our “Askable Adult” training series as

well as our multi-tiered prevention with

schools in the coming year.

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT – For women with barriers to employment

six 35,823 689 13 three
graduates meals produced meals produced Dolcetti new Dolcetti
receiving by participants per week, on Gelato wholesale
ongoing for Meals on average pop-up accounts
support Wheels events

5

Healing through Art centered services to non-abusing 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
parents, children, and youth who
Connecting children and caregivers are exposed to family and domestic
to healing artistic expression specially violence. The project incorporates
designed therapies is another new av- creative expression with our work
enue Umbrella has explored this year. with parents and children alike. By
Children who are exposed to domestic connecting families to therapies
violence in the home at an early age designed specifically for them,
are more at risk for a host of negative we hope they will be able to heal,
outcomes than those who have not. minimizing the long lasting harm
By intervening early, some of this associated with experiencing
harmful impact can be prevented. trauma at an early age.

In the fall of 2020, Umbrella began a
pilot project called Healing Together.
The 2-year demonstration project
offers trauma-informed, relationship

SOCIAL CHANGE – Prevention of gender-based violence and community education

1780 15 148 five 18 197 “In spite of the difficulties that ­COVID-19
presented; our deep, long standing rela-
youth served school workshops youth in workshops adults tionships with school partners made the
partners for youth the Youth for adults trained transition from i­n-person workshops to
in Power virtual presentations nearly seamless.”
Program
(YIPP) — SAVANNAH, YOUTH ADVOCATE

$2,500 + Kate & Martin Bertolini Karen & Neil Denowitz Laura Goldberg

Anonymous Eileen Boland & Don Bredes Jeanne Desrochers & Thom Goodwin
Henry Barry & Joan Naomi Bossom John Miller Ellen Graveline
Vercollone Barry Fund Boxcar & Caboose Ilene Dickinson & Nick Casey John Greene

Barbara Bristol Johanna Branson & Ellen Doyle Jeanine & Michael Greenleaf

Carol & Rich Lyon Jonathan Gill Louisa & Jack Driscoll Mary Ellen & Peter Griffin

Community National Bank Kendra Brazeau Susan Duckett Marilyn & Mike Grossman

Newport, VT Lodge No. 2155 Bridge Road Sugarworks Susan Reis Dugan Foundation

North Country Federal Molly Bristol Carolyn Dwyer Marcia & Gus Hagman

Credit Union Charlie & Wynne Browne Jan Eastman Mrs. Bethany Hale

North Country Hospital Emily Bruggeman Amy Ehrlich Linda Hall

Northeastern Vermont Vivian Buckley & David Senio Martha Elliott Kendall &
Regional Hospital Karen Bufka Elijah & Lisa Emerson Mary Ellen Hannington

Paul Decelles & Stephen Burrington Frank Empsall Lisa Hantman
Neila Anderson-Decelles Angela Cai Brynn Evans Jennifer Harlow Jacobs
Renewal Foundation, Inc Lili Cargill Michelle & Fritz Fay Becky & Andrew Hatfield
St. Johnsbury Academy Clayton Cargill Stephen & Martha Feltus Edith Hebard
Union Bank Christina Carr First Congregational Mariel Hess

$1,000 + Dennis Casey Church of Lyndonville Kathleen & Tony Higgs
Casey & Associates Virginia Flanders Libby Hillhouse
John & Zenaida Bongaarts Elizabeth & Joel Cavanaugh Erica Flickinger David Houston
Brooks Family Fund of Century 21 Farm and Forest Betty Flynn Jackie Hughes & Rob Bent
the Vermont Community CFW Electric Dover Ford Pamela Hull
Foundation
Lynn Fortunati James & Deborah Hunt
Thank you! CommunityFinancial Diane & Phil Chadderdon
Services Group Kathleen Fraits Barb & Joe Inskeep
6 Umbrella is honored to recognize those East Haven Veterinary Service Florence & Keith Chamberlin Jody Fried Karin & David Isles
individuals, families, corporations, and founda- Harriette & Doug Hamblett Cheryl Chandler Richard & Laura Gagnon Bette Jangraw
UMBRELLA tions whose generous donations help to make Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic Barbara Chapman Suzanne Gallagher Lauren Jarvi
our work possible. The following lists reflect Bailey Swartz Catherine Clark Gay Ellis Gardens Jay Peak Area Chamber
Friedrich & Martha Walther Disa & Douglas Clarner and Landscapes of Commerce
Classic Designs by Jill & Curtis Geiger Eric Jensen
Up to $999 Matthew Burak Leslie Gensburg JMM & Associates
Amanda Cochrane & Grace Gershuny Joe’s Brook Farm
ABC & LOL Child Care John Raser Joel & Rachel Gilbert Joe’s Pond Craft Shop
and Preschool Karen Cogliano Chandler Gilman Abigail & Carl Johnson
Marjorie Achilles Community Restorative

all gifts and pledges received between July 1, Lisa & Steve Aldler Justice Center Inc Samantha Giroux Beatrice Johnson
2020 and June 30, 2021 Heather Alger & Angel Corrow
Nick Anzolone Jordan Corrow “Passumpsic Bank has been a longtime
Leadership $10,000 + Jane & Joe Alper Judy & Stuart Corso ­supporter of Umbrella’s Cornucopia pro-
Donors $50,000 + Amazon Smile Penny & James Courchesne gram. This program closely aligns with our
Anonymous April’s Maple, LLC Creative Counters LLC organization’s commitment to support-
Canaday Family The Tides Foundation David Askren Janice & Jack Cummings ing community prosperity by promoting
Charitable Trust Aubuchon Hardware Diane & Ray Cummings economic independence for low income
$5,000 + Michael & Marjorie Audet Jacqueline Dadourian women through on the job culinary arts
$20,000 + Mary Audette Dana Young Construction training, as well as providing fresh, nutri-
Community National Bank Autosaver Group Danville Congregational tious meals for homebound seniors in the
The Rona Jaffe Foundation Susan Gresser & Stanley Baker Robert Balivet Church, UCC Northeast Kingdom.”
Vermont Community Marion & Bill Mohri Janina Beach-Ward & Danville Dental Group
Foundation Northeast Kingdom Fund Brian Ward DAR St. John De Crevecoeur — JIM KISCH, PRESIDENT AND
Vermont Women’s Fund of the Vermont Community Miriam & Cyrus Benson Bonnie Dasher-Andersen &   CEO OF PASSUMPSIC BANK
Foundation Kathryn Bergeron Sig Andersen
$15,000 + Passumpsic Savings Bank Mary & Paul Berlejung Ryan Dauphin
Peoples United Community Andrew Berley Dead River Company
Anonymous Foundation
Forward Philanthropy

Thank You Our Virtual Spring Gala and 45th Anniversary we exceeded our original fundraising goal of
Gala celebration took place on May 14, 2021 via $45,000 and raised approximately $50,000
Supporters! Zoom. The event celebrated our 45th year of overall. Special thanks to our Title Sponsor, The
making a positive impact in the community and Rona Jaffe Foundation and our Premier Spon-
highlighted our Social Change program. Thanks sors, Passumpsic Bank, St. Johnsbury Academy
to all of our sponsors and generous donors and North Country Credit Union.

Sonia & Steven Jolliffe Zachary Patridge Beth Williams & SFitnaatenmciaenlts
Cathleen Kane Linda Peak Tom Ziobrowski
Carl Powden & Susan and Stan Pekala Anthony & Bridget Williams UMBRELLA’S STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
Dorigen Keeney Irene Perry Winterset
Lorraine & Dave Keir Denise & John Perry Joan Wollrath & FOR YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 AND 2020
Sam Kempton Olivia Plunkett Christine Frost
Zahra Khorrami Ruth Polishuk Dan & Mary Wyand
Kingdom Coffee Roasters Jane Pompeo Darlene Young SUPPORT AND REVENUE 2021 2020
Kingdom County Productions Kim Prior Tracy & Kurt Zschau
Robert & Martha Kitchel Mary Ready & Scott Campbell Program Revenue and $  1,696,631 $  1,321,874
Rita Kitchel Red Barn Brewing In-Kind Grant Income
Teresa Knight & David Reynolds 250,746 216,673
Nicholas Grahame Ella Reznikova & Teresa Gould Fundraising 3,794 90,133
Brit Korsh William Brauer Marilyn Magnus
Dana Kraus & Tom Forster Edwin & Rosalie Rhodes Lindsey Muzzy Interest and Misc.*
Edith Jozef Linda Rhodes Brittany Petty
Mildred Labeur Christopher Rice Courtney Richardson Subtotal Support and Revenue $  1,951,171 $  1,635,905
Cathy & Ray LaBounty Richard S. Kozlowski Roxie Rivard
Kate Larose General Dentistry Deb Sanders-Dame Net Assets Released 119,750 63,075
Wendi & Steven Larrabee Shirley Richardson Danielle Webber from Restrictions
Larrabee’s Building Supply Carolyn & John Ritter Badger Brook Meats
Kellie Joyce Lattimer Christopher & Brigitta Rives Bridgeroad Sugarworks Total Support and Revenue $  2,070,921 $  1,698,980
Miriam Lawrence Cynthia Robbins Burke Mountain
Robin Barone & Sydney Lea Drusilla Roessle Cabot Creamery 7
Jacob Leach Robin Rothman East Burke Sports
Karen Lewis Ellen & Mel Rowe Flek, Inc. EXPENSES $  1,703,325 $  1,338,817 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Zahava Lipton Joyce Ryder Foggy Goggle Osteria Programs 102,392 250,807
Kelly Lo Sacred Heart Genuine Jamaican Administration and General 31,027 34,203
Penny Lowe Alumni Association Houghtons Greenhouse Fundraising
Lyndonville Guibord-Pearsons & Jasper Hill
Redemption Center Sayles Funeral Homes Joe Hallowel Total Expenses $  1,836,744 $  1,623,827
Lyndonville United Methodist James & Nancy Scherer Kingdom Trails
Denis & Carolyn Lyster Jerry & Diana Senturia Libbey’s Meat Market Change in Net Assets $   234,177 $    75,153
Gregory MacDonald & Geoffrey & Gillian Sewake Lyndonville Hardware Without Donor Restrictions
Penny Kimball Barbara G. Sheard Nature By Design 47,108 56,675
Genevieve & Jeffrey Patricia Shine Red Barn Brewery Change in Net Assets
Mackwood Shippee Family Eye Care, P.C The Caledonian Record With Donor Restrictions
Alexandra MacLean & Rachel Siegel The Hub
Tim Scott Miriam Simon & John Ajamie The Newport Daily Express Total Change in Net Assets $     281,285 $    131,828
Andrew Major Sara Simpson The Pick & Shovel
Patrick Malaney Joan Smith Whirligig Brewery *Number reflects PPP Loan in the amount of $89,300 taken and forgiven in FY20
Maple Grove Farms of Meg Smith
Vermont Inc. Laura & Walter Sophrin In Memory Of: 27% REVENUE BY SOURCE
Donna & William Marshall Laurel Stanley 57%
Marty’s 1st Stop Elaine Stasny Zack Rhodes ● Government $ 1,188,938
Judy & Pete McAlenney Dale and Ron Steen Gail Tarryk 15%
Beth Ann McCabe Gretchen Steen Marie Manning ● Program Income 564,943
Patrice McDonough Greg Steen Jane Bayer & Bonnie Griffin 0%
Jen & Shawn McGarvin Wendy Stein & Mark Bowen Thea Swartz ● Private Fundraising 313,246
Memphremagog Rentals Sallyann Stoddard Virginia Randall
Ellen Meranze Mary & Dan Swainbank Cyndi Briggs ● Miscellaneous 3,793
Susan & Gary Mescher Isobel & Robert Swartz
Cathy Miles Grant & Suzanne & Tim Tanner In Honor Of: Total $ 2,070,919
Charlie Grant Robert & Bonnie Taylor
Paula Miller Shawn & Loralee Tester Kay Abromaitis OPERATING EXPENSES
Bonnie Molluso The Frame Dames Andy and Lois
Moose River Lake & The Framing Format Yvette Armstrong 87% 13% ● Programs $  1,796,423
Lodge Store Beth Tofel-Grehl Stephanie Bennett ● Administration 274,496
George & Jane Morehouse TSRE, INC. Catherine and Barbara and Fundraising
Wendy & Robert Morgan Joan & David Tucker Alyssa Chamberlain
Francine & Mark Morgan Danielle & Brian Turo Amanda Cochrane Total $ 2,070,919
Ashleigh & Mike Moriarty Carol & Albert Turo Jr. Alannah Cogliano
Morrill & Guyer LTD Anonymous Friends Lady Diana
Harry & Claire Morrison of Umbrella Ilene Dickinson
Barbara Morrow Amanda Van Straten Stacy Driscoll
Melissa & Jamie Murphy Claire Van Vliet Grace J Gershuny
Janice Narey Vermont Radiologists Susan Gresser
Erin Narey & Jody Fried Vermont Talk Therapy Jesse Holden
Natural Provisions Ralph Vincent Siri Joleffe
Cynthia Needham Jane & Bill Vinton Bernie Jordans
Caryn Nelson Linda Wacholder Cathy LaBounty
Denise Niemira Melissa Walker Carol Lyon
Cortney & Jennifer Noonan John Wallace Lisa MacDowell
Carol Novick & Larry Stahler Patricia Webster John and Jennifer Miller
Judith & George Obrien Weidmann Mobile Counseling
Meg Omainsky Karina & Luke Weiss Kristine Olson
Onehope Wine Scott Wentzell Michelle Renee
Orion Global, Inc. Wes Ward Auto Dale and Ron Steen
Catherine Palmer West Barnet Gretchen Steen
Deidre Palmer Women’s Fellowship Henekis Stoddard
Marjorie Pannell Merle & Cecile Wheeler Dr. Miriam Tatum’s retirement
Mary Parent & Ben Copans James & Catherine Wheeler Victims of sexual abuse
Pam Parker Amy Wheeler & Barry Fudim by Shambhala International
Penelope Patch Amy Wierman “leaders”

We regret any errors
on our recognition list.

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“I am committed to supporting
U­ mbrella because home should
be a safe place for everyone in
our community. The incredibly
committed and kind staff at Um-
brella are making a difference
every day and inspiring women to
­appreciate their own self worth
and potential.”

— CAROL LYON,
  BOARD TREASURER