Mission:

Mission:
To provide gently used items at affordable prices to the
residents of Midland and Gladwin Counties.
All profits will support Shelterhouse’s programs and services.
The Need
• Shelterhouse’s impact in our community
• Funding needs
The Opportunity
• Shelterhouse Resale Shop
• Financials
• Current Support
• How You Can Help
Shelterhouse of Midland and Gladwin Counties is our community
organization which supports victims of domestic violence and
sexual assault with shelter, counseling, education and practical
support to move forward. All Shelterhouse Services are provided
free of charge.
An Important and Growing Need
· Served 13,700 people from Midland & Gladwin Counties
in 2012 – up 4% from 2011
· Answered 1,944 crisis calls in 2012 - up 25.8% from 2011
· Provided 4,546 nights of safety - up 12% from 2011
Funding Challenges
· Federal dollars now represent only 33% of Shelterhouse's
annual revenue, compared to 45% in 2007
· Additional reductions are expected
Resale Shop Mission:
Provide gently used items at
affordable prices to the
residents of Midland and
Gladwin Counties. All profits will
support Shelterhouse’s
programs and services.
Goal: to be operating in
Midland by December 2013
•
A Proven Funding Source
• Resale shopping more popular than ever
• 25,000 stores in the United States
• Similar organizations net >$50,000 annually
•
Fully Developed Business Plan
• Thorough project study conducted in first half of 2012
• Benchmarked 3 Michigan stores
• Have been seeking the right retail location
•
A Lasting Impact
• An investment and operation that can continue to
deliver
• Complements Shelterhouse Endowment
Resale
Shop 1
Resale
Shop 2
Resale
Shop 3
Fundraising Goal: $295,000
Fundraising Goal: $295,000
Pledges Received as of 8/29/13: more than $215,000
100% Board & Project Team: $30,350
 Community Members: More than $76,000
 Corporate: More than $110,000

 The Dow Chemical Company Foundation
 Wolgast Corporation
 Accenture Corporation
 A. Chiodini Design & Drafting LLC
 Midland Area Communiity Foundation
 Chemical Bank
 Wolverine Bank
 Trinity Lutheran Church
August 1
Secure $220,000 in financial pledges and Board Approval
Sign Lease
Hire Manager
Initiate Construction Project Bidding (and donation) process
September - October:
Begin build-out of location
Initiate community awareness and campaign
Secure additional foundation and community pledges
December:
Open for donations and for shopping!
Your pledge will ignite a new revenue option for
Shelterhouse and its needed programs
A commitment today gives us the confidence to go
forward
Contributions will be due by August 2013
Support of this project will have a direct impact on the
lives of others
Thank you from...
Management & Board of Directors, Shelterhouse
Resale Shop Project Team, Shelterhouse
Clients & Families served by Shelterhouse
The Midland and Gladwin Communities
5000
4500
$4308 Comparable Organization
(Mortgage)
4000
3500
$3383 Comparable Organization
( Lease)
3000
$2000-2500
60% of
Midland Market
2500
$2372 Shelterhouse Business Plan
2000
1500
1000
500
0
$/mo
5%
Total Expenses: $1,092,450
26%
Payroll & Related Expenses - 67%
Specific Assistance to Individuals - 2%
Program Expenses - 26%
2%
Occupancy Expenses - 5%
67%
Leadership
Janine Ouderkirk, LMSW, ACSW, Executive Director
Kim Bruce, LMSW, Director of Programs and Client Services
Client Advocates
Savannah Cook
Kathie Gravis
Vicki Wakeman, BS
Children’s Program Coordinator
Nikita Murry, PhD, LPC
Shelter Coordinator
Robin Greiner, BSSW
Therapist/Intake Coordinator
Angelique Rinearson, LLMSW
Sexual Assault Program Coordinator
Audra Johnson, BS, MA
Girls on the Run Council Director
Sara JacobsCarter, MS, CTS
Alternatives to Violence Program
Coordinator
Nancy Duford
Business Staff
Paul Avery, Maintenance
Sue Balcirak, Office Manager/Receptionist
Sarah Schreier, BS, Executive Administrative
Assistant
Sue Weimer, Administrative Assistant
Court Liaisons
MaryBeth Amon-Niemeyer, BA
Maureen Barney-McGuire, BA
Children’s Therapists
Sara JacobsCarter, MS, CTS
Board Officers
Michelle Noack, President
The Dow Chemical Company
Board Members
Ken Arguello, Dow Corning
Dan Werries, Vice-President
The Dow Chemical Company
Sheree Clark Lovell, M.D./Family Medicine
with MidMichigan Physicians Group
Ann Horowitz Cook, Secretary
Midland County Circuit Court
Lorie Mault, MidMichigan Health
Dennis Hurley, Treasurer
Dow Corning Corporation (Retired)
Annual Director
Preston Kelly
MidMichigan Health
Clifford Block, Midland Law Enforcement Center
Madhu Rishi, Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists
Angela Scott Sheets, Retired: Public Affairs
Dow Chemical Company
Susan Sprang, Gladwin County Record
Dan Toland, Northwood University
Scott Withrow, Saginaw Bay Underwriters