SINCE 1955

ANNUALREPORT

2012SDRescue.org

SINCE 1955

Dear Friend,

I want to personally THANK YOU for partnering with us at San Diego Rescue Mission throughout 2012. As a result of your generosity, we were able to continue meeting the needs of abused, addicted, and homeless people throughout San Diego.

When we first opened our doors in 1955 the Rescue Mission offered little more than a warm meal, temporary shelter, and the good news that God loves them. Our message is still the same, but today we provide our residents a full range of services that ultimately saves San Diego tax payers thousands of dollars per year.

This is only possible with God’s help and the generous donations of caring partners like you. We hope you’ll enjoy this quick look at how we were able to do so much good with what you gave us in 2012.

Thank you again and God bless,

Herb JohnsonPresident / Chief Executive Officer

Welcome

ANNUAL REPORT 2012

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Year in Review

Thank you, and all of our faithful partners, for your support throughout 2012. Your generosity enabled the Mission to offer healing and hope to homeless, abused, addicted and poor men, women, and children every single day. Together, we showed San Diegans in need what real love looks like.

Below is just a partial report on how you and the Mission helped people in 2012.

ANNUAL REPORT 2012

1,350 women (including 46 senior citizens) and 685 children were safe in our emergency shelter instead of being out on the cold, dangerous streets.

501,516 nutritious meals were served to homeless and hungry local San Diegans.

18 women graduated in our Women and Children’s Center – equipped with confidence and the tools for long-term success and independence.

3 babies were born by mothers in our Women and Children’s Center – starting their lives off in a safe, comfortable, and hopeful environment.

87 men graduated from the Men’s Center – ready to start a new life re-united with their families, working, and ready to return to being productive, contributing citizens.

187 additional men continued to work on their graduation requirements and got help and the tools for recovery in our Men’s Center.

1,460 morning and evening chapel services for our long-term men and women were led by dozens of local churches and staff to share God’s love, healing, and hope.

136 men and women were cared for in the new Recuperative Care Unit (RCU) for the homeless being released from the hospital / facing medical challenges.

406 men, women, and children from throughout our programs and the community received the free therapy they needed in our Outpatient Clinic.

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Client Stories

ANNUAL REPORT 2012

Born and raised right here in San Diego, Zachery followed a path that so many young people before him had taken: “Smoking marijuana occasionally” and “drinking on the weekends.”

By the time he graduated from high school, he was smoking pot daily. But when he learned that the girl he had been dating for two years was pregnant with their daughter, he “eased up on the marijuana use, kept the drinking to a minimum and got a full-time job.”

“I wanted to be a good dad.” Zachery had every intention of being a good father. But a year after his daughter was born, he got his first DUI. The added stress gave him a reason to drink more frequently, and the following year, he was laid off from his job as a plumber.

He found other work, but added prescription pills to his list of addictions along with a highly addictive illegal drug – crystal meth.

This drug became the center of Zachery’s life. “Everything else took second place.” By March of 2011, he was

“struggling to make ends meet” and had little hope for the future.

“I chose to spend all my money on maintaining my addiction rather than providing for my daughter.”

It took three separate visits to the Mission to convince Zachery he needed God’s help to break the chains of addiction. “At the Mission, my eyes were opened about how much I had thrown away, and how gracious God is.”

Today, Zachery is a proud father, a proud graduate of the 12-month recovery program and is working to provide for his family. “I thank God for reaching down and extending His hand to pull me out.” Thank you for helping us restore lives of fathers like Zachery and make families whole again!

When I found out I was pregnant with my third son Caleb, I was a little scared of the thought of having three kids, but I knew God wouldn’t give me anything I couldn’t handle. I was four months pregnant when my husband got injured at work and had to see a specialist four hours away. He kissed me goodbye saying he would be back later that night. I never heard from him again. When he hadn’t shown up to work for days his employers informed me I had 30 days to be out of the house. It all happened so fast that I didn’t even have time to process that my husband was gone. I didn’t let the pain of him abandoning us allow me to go use. I stayed strong; trying to figure out what my next move was. After giving away everything we owned, I headed back to San Diego.

I knew my mom was living at San Diego Rescue Mission. When I walked in the front lobby I was welcomed with

open arms. I was known as “Kelly’s daughter,” but that was ok. It wasn’t until I came to the Rescue Mission that I actually began to see the change in my mom. But my mom wasn’t the only one who has done some changing. My time here at the Rescue Mission has not been easy, and at times I thought, “There is no way I’m going to make it.” The hardest thing I’ve had to go through is being a single mother to three boys. Trying to be a mom and doing the stuff their dad is supposed to do has been a challenge.

MEET ZACHARY

MEET TAMI

Women can find the healing they need while still raising their children in our innovative 12-month residential program. This program includes parenting classes, life skills classes, therapy, and how to avoid, among other things, abusive relationships. The children get special attention from staff that help them to thrive in their new, safe environment, which includes a playground.

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Our Programs

ANNUAL REPORT 2012

Men find the help they truly need during our 12-month state-licensed recovery program. We do more than give people a home. We help our residents confront and defeat the problems that led to homelessness in the first place. Residents work to overcome their addictions and get the educational, vocational, and spiritual help they require to live independent, God-centered lives.

Men’s Center

Women & Children’s Center

Women and their children can escape the hazards of the streets in our overnight emergency shelter. Our staff works with these women to discover the best long-term help for their specific situation. Women receive more than a safe night’s sleep, warm showers, and two hot meals. They leave knowing they are a cherished child of God.

Nueva Vida Haven

“I am grateful that we are under a roof and we have a bed and blankets. My kids feel safe…”- Terry, Nueva Vida Haven Client

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Our Programs

ANNUAL REPORT 2012

This program addresses the critical need of housing homeless men and women being released from the hospital or requiring medical attention. The RCU offers up to 28 patients a safe and supportive environment, meals, oversight of medical treatment, and follow-up care. The program also helps patients establish eligibility for public benefits and works to secure them long-term housing.

Our food recovery program helps thousands of people annually. We work with over 100 grocery stores, restaurants, caterers, and hotels to collect food that would otherwise be wasted. These provisions are then used at the Mission and also donated to dozens of other agencies.

Recuperative Care Unit

This psychotherapy center is a free resource to the community. Therapy is available to the homeless, addicted, abused, and those at risk for becoming so. The goal is to provide quality therapy to those who could not otherwise afford it.

Outpatient Clinic

Partners for Hunger Relief

“The staff has been so supportive and I’m learning how to be a better parent.”- Julie, Women and Children’s Center Client

Three times each year – on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, we open our doors to the homeless, poor, and lonely men, women and children living on the streets in the San Diego community.

These special holiday dinners in 2012 offered thousands of home-cooked meals and entertainment for those who might otherwise have had no food, companionship, or celebration during the holidays.

In addition to traditional, complete meals, all guests were provided with:

• Praise and worship music • Small care packages • Items for children, such as toys, hygiene products and clothing • Information about our long-term recovery programs • Warm smiles from volunteers and staff • A reminder that God loves them!

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Holiday Meals

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Feeding San Diego’s Homeless & Hungry

Watch video testimonies fromour graduates online and see when the next graduation is scheduled at

www.sdrescue.org!

San Diego Rescue Mission sponsored an interfaith memorial service on November 4th to honor the 61 people who died while homeless in our community during the past year. The 10th Annual Candlelight Vigil included the reading of the names of those who had died. Vigil participants also placed candles and pairs of shoes on the county building steps to represent each man, woman, and child whose lives were lost too soon.

INTERFAITHCANDLELIGHT VIGIL

GRADUATIONS

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Special Events

ANNUAL REPORT 2012

Four of the best evenings of the year take place during our clients’ quarterly graduation celebrations. That’s when the men and women who have successfully completed their 12-month residential recovery programs are recognized in a special graduation ceremony in front of their loved ones, friends, and mission partners. The event celebrates the accomplishments each graduate has made, with God’s help, during their year-long journey. Current program participants also attend to honor their brothers and sisters and to be inspired by the possibilities that await them. As part of the ceremony one male and one female graduate each shares their story of recovery. A local Christian band or church choir provides entertainment for the evening and, of course, all graduates receive an official diploma. We thank First Presbyterian Church for hosting the ceremonies throughout 2012.

Don’t miss the 11th Annual Candlelight Vigil on November 3, 2013

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Sleepless

ANNUAL REPORT 2012

Each of us has a humanitarian stake in helping to find solutions to the challenges of our homeless brothers and sisters. Celebrating its 6th year, Sleepless America San Diego has become an important part of this conversation. Activities included:

• Homeless Fact Scavenger Hunt • Videos highlighting the current plight of homeless children and teens • Introduction of Fireside Chats • Entertainment included the always popular Jr. Crew and Nathan Keating

All this resulted in more young people and families coming out to the event. Throughout the day they were also equipping themselves to understand homelessness better and learning ways to be involved year round to do something about it.

Thank you San Diego for making Sleepless possible so that we can continue to mobilize our city and county for this worthy cause. Together, we will continue to reduce homelessness and help San Diegans in need recover – one man, woman, and child at a time.

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Financials

ANNUAL REPORT 2012

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

ASSETS 2012Current Assets $1,598,423Noncurrent Assets $19,528,355Total Assets $21,126,778

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 2012Current Liabilities $845,074Long Term Debt $11,658,935Total Liabilities $12,504,009

Net Assets $8,622,769Total Liabilities & Net Assets $21,126,778

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

REVENUE and SUPPORT 2012Donated Services and Materials $8,983,095Contributions $6,207,286Revenue from Business Activities $1,664,124Total Revenue and Support $16,854,505

EXPENSES 2012Program Expenses $13,721,072Administrative $866,880Fundraising $1,632,743Total Expenses $16,220,695

FUNDRAISING &ADMINISTRATIVEEXPENSES

PROGRAM EXPENSES

Complete audited financial statements are available at sdrescue.org Tax ID (# 95-1874073)

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C H A I R P E R S O N Greg A. SyriosManaging Director-Investments, The Syrios Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

V I C E C H A I R P E R S O N Cliff CarnesPresident, Johnson Capital

S E C R E T A R Y Kay WilderProfessor, Pt. Loma Nazarene University

T R E A S U R E R Steve DealChairman and Founder, Indyme

John FullmerCEO, King Ventures, LLC

Estean Hanson Lenyoun, IIIDirector Urban Redevelopment, Sudberry Properties

Robert FranksM.D., Retired

Robert L. JonesDirector, Human Resources,Episcopal Community Services

Donna NewReal Estate Broker/Investor

David SeiderSenior Partner Manager, ARM, Inc.

Kenneth Thygerson, Ph.D.Executive Vice President, Content Development and Founder, Digital University

Herb Johnson President/CEO

General Information/Updates: (619) 687-3720, www.sdrescue.org

Financial Donations & Planned Giving:Mark Lagace(619) 819-1851mlagace@sdrescue.org

Material & Vehicle Donations: Call 1-888-SDRESCUE(888-737-3728) dispatch@sdrescue.org

Volunteer Opportunities:Deborah Krakauer(619) 819-1897dkrakauer@sdrescue.org

Shari Houser Vice President of Clinical Programs

Grace Ochoa Human Resources Director

Greg Helton Vice President of Development

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Who We Are

ANNUAL REPORT 2012

Board Members

Management Team

Contacts

Media/PR/Speaking Engagements:Dennis Ellman(858) 453-9600dme@behmedia.com

Community Relations & Events Manager:Juliette Sherry(619) 819-1892jsherry@sdrescue.org

Edvin Liku Senior Directorof Operations

We are a non-profit homeless shelter

and recovery center serving thousands of

homeless, hungry, and poor men, women, and

children in San Diego since 1955.

SINCE 1955

Learn more online at SDRescue.org.