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the journeySpring2018A Publication for Friends, Supporters and Residents of The Welcome House1st Annual Swing Fore Recovery Golf ClassicTeeing up a spectacular day at Milburn Country Club to benefit Welcome House.The legendary Ben Hogan said, “The most important shot in golf is the next one.” For participants of the 1stAnnual Swing for Recovery Golf Classic, every shot is important because Welcome House will benefit.Ryan Shriver, a producer with Haas and Wilkerson Insurance and a supporter of Welcome House, is chairing theinaugural event.“We have an amazing group of Kansas Citians serving on our tournament committees, not only to ensure anexceptional player experience but to raise vital funds for Welcome House,” said Shriver.The tournament is Monday, September 10, with a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. Registration is from 8:30 to 10:00a.m. with coffee and light refreshments.Tournament features include: An opportunity to play on one of Kansas City’s most coveted coursesPlayer swag package, fun contests and prizesGrilled lunch items on-coursePost-tourney reception featuring Milburn’s famous house-smokedbarbecue dinner“We are looking forward to a spectacular day of golf at Milburn, but also toengage our generous sponsors and players in our important mission,” saidJamie Boyle, President and CEO. “We are especially grateful for the support ofShawnee Mission Health as our Presenting Sponsor.”Ryan Shriver leads the way onorganizing the 1st Annual SwingFore Recovery Golf Classic.To learn about sponsorship opportunities and player registration, visit WelcomeHouseKC.org.WelcomeHouseKC.org

Leading the WayWays to HelpA Message fromDonate ItemsJamie Boyle, President/CEODear Friends of Welcome House –I am both humbled and grateful toshare this edition of The Journeywith you, as well as the highlightsand accomplishments in theenclosed 2017 Annual Report.Thanks to your very generoussupport, we’ve come a long way injust four short years. The futureof recovery has never been brighter at this amazing place wecall Welcome House.Though our cornerstone was laid nearly 47 years ago, wemust continue to build the house we will live in. We start byensuring a solid foundation: making the required repairs andinvestments, building organizational and financial health, andsupporting it all with caring and credentialed people whobring it to life.All of this good and meaningful work - reinforcing systems,strengthening programs and practices, and planning forgrowth and sustainability - is for the benefit of our deservingResidents and greater community. It’s an investment thatcannot lose, and a proposition that can’t fail to win.Your gently used or new items are greatlyappreciated! Currently, there are needs for: men’s shoes, especially work-type casual stylesand athletic shoes hygiene items: toothbrushes, toiletries such astoothpaste, soap, deodorant black pants for men who work in the restaurantindustry gently used or new denim jeans fuel cards and 30-day bus passes bed pillows, bath towels, wash cloths, sheets/pillowcases underwear, t-shirts, socks, belts.Simply bring the items to Welcome House wherethey will be gratefully accepted!VolunteerThe Welcome House is seeking individuals toserve as lay counselors (training provided) or jobcoaches to help with resume development andencouragement. Please call Jamie at 816.472.0760to share your interests.The Journey is printed through the generosity of JohnWendorff and The Personal Marketing CompanyWe are grateful for the kindness and support of ourgenerous community, our amazing Volunteers and ourdedicated Board of Directors. Together, you are the hopefilled mortar that fortifies our mission and inspires us to dobetter and to do more.Onward and upward! Here’s to raising the roof on an evenbrighter future for recovery at Welcome House.Warmest regards,ConnectThe Welcome House1414 E. 27th StreetKansas City, MO 64108-2924Welcome HousePhone: housekansascityYour support makes a difference!Donate online atwelcomehousekc.org/ways-to-help/donate/Jamie Boyle2Your in-kind donations of men’s clothing,furniture, equipment, bus passes,or personal services are much neededand always appreciated.Please call 816.472.0760.

2017 ANNUAL REPORTWELCOME HOUSE2017 HI GHLIG HT S388Resident intakes in 2017. 543,2624th AnnualWelcome House BreakfastFrom left: Welcome HousePresident/CEO Jamie Boyle,Darryl Strawberry, TomWatson and Event ChairGrant Baumgartner. 220,000 Record amount raised at the4th Annual Welcome House Breakfast.Revenue generated from residents payingcomprehensive room, board and program fees.709Total of room and board days earned throughthe Jumpstart Emerency Assistance Program, a9% increase over 2016.16%Decrease in unpaid resident program fees from 40,086 in 2016 to 33,506 in 2017.541%Increase in in-kind giving, from 11,066 in 2016 to 70,951 in 2017; *Does not include Harvesters.2Number of recovery support specialist FTEs addedto professional program support team. 123,740In-kind contributions provided by Harvesters - TheCommunity Food Network.community60Number of residents receiving milestone coinsmarking 120-days of sobriety.More than 1,500 hours of service werecontributed by 122 volunteers.2017 FIRSTSHope for the JourneyWelcome House established "Hope for theJourney," a legacy giving program, and securedinitial commitments of 110,000.resources & supportIn addition to one-on-one support, classes and workshops,Residents had access to 1,040 in-house recovery meetings andover 260 off-site community meetings and other resources.Easter givingGrateful recipient of Rolling Hills PresbyterianChurch Easter Offering, a major gift of 31,188.Road map to recoveryImplemented the Core Recovery Program, aholistic approach that aligns with current bestand evidence-based practices in addictionrecovery.Nourishing partnershipBegan partnership with NourishKC for on-siteculinary training and resident food services.core recoveryThe new core recovery program implemented in 2017is a customized and holistic approach, providing one-on-onesupport and recovery plans unique to each resident's needs.Community Care LinkExpanded partnership with FirstCall byimplementing Community Care Link, a systemfor managing program participation, outcomesdocumentation, clinical assessments andrecovery advocate services.Marketing and communications reachDeveloped and published first ever annualreport and designed newly branded newsletter,"The Journey."

465100%AWESOME DONORS,VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITYPARTNERS FOR WHOM WE'REINCREDIBLY GRATEFUL!30-49AGE OF MORE THAN HALF THEMEN SERVED AT WELCOME HOUSE.NUMBER OF RESIDENTSSERVED IN 2017. 22DAILY FEE RESIDENTS PAY FORCOMPREHENSIVE ROOM,BOARD & PROGRAM SERVICES.MIRACLESBY THENUMBERS 162,620GRANT AWARDS EARNED IN2017, A 274% INCREASE.HAPPEN149NUMBER OF WELCOME HOUSEUNIVERSITY SESSIONS PROVIDEDTO 465 PARTICIPATING RESIDENTS. 15,65450%INCREASE IN PROGRAMGRADUATION RATE IN 2017.EVERY DAY.23COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS SERVED AS LAY COUNSELORSAND MENTORS TO WELCOME HOUSE RESIDENTS.AVERAGE INCOME (AT OR BELOW)FOR 67% OF MENLIVING AT WELCOME HOUSE.75NUMBER OF RESIDENTS EMPLOYED BYWELCOME HOUSE REHABILITATIVEJOBS PROGRAM DURING THEIR STAY.40,183RESIDENT MEALSSERVED IN 2017.

2017 ANNUAL REPORT2017 ANNUAL REPORTHOW FARWE'VE COME.F I NA N C I AL O VE R VIE WA whole lot of good can happen in just four years.Here are some of the ways Welcome House has planned,developed and grown from 2013 to 2017.20132017 338,484 543,262 0 162,620 182,638 318,815 0 110,000TOTAL INCOME 537,987 1,269,030CASH RESERVES 250,108 536,082GRANT STRATEGYNOYESDEVELOPMENT PLANNOYESCOMMUNICATIONS PLANNOYESDONOR DATABASENOYES1.836LONG-TERM RESIDENTSYESNOREHABILITATIVE JOBS PROGRAMNOYES 100K 33,506OUTCOMES MEASUREDNOYESWELCOME HOUSE UNIVERSITYNOYESCOMMUNITY CARE LINK (EHR)NOYESPROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALED STAFFNOYESINDUSTRY BEST PRACTICESNOYESUPDATED BY-LAWSNOYES5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLANNOYESBOARD DIVERSITY & DEVELOPMENTNOYESANNUAL BUDGET PROCESSNOYESRESIDENT PROGRAM FEESGRANT REVENUEOTHER FUNDRAISINGLEGACY COMMITMENTSAVG. MONTHLY GRADUATION RATEUNPAID PROGRAM FEESJanuary 1, 2017to December 31, 2017Charitable Contributions & RevenueOur MissionWelcome House is committed to providing a high-quality, moral and open residentialprogram to recovering alcoholics and drug-addicted men facing the difficult transitionfrom homelessness to reintegration in society as productive citizens.Our VisionWelcome House is a nationally recognized model with a residential sober livingrecovery program that empowers recovering men to live meaningful and productivelives.Total Revenue: 1,269,030ExpensesTotal Expense: 1,148,1102017 Board of DirectorsRich McArdle, ChairFrank Martin, Vice ChairJoe Cashen, TreasurerSusan Whitmore, SecretaryJamie Boyle, President & CEOEx-OfficioGrant BaumgartnerRandy CurnowDr. Heather HaleJohn HungerfordRev. Dr. Ted Pierce

A Round Of ApplauseWelcome House 5th Annual BreakfastNearly 1,000 guests came together on April 25, 2018, insupport of the 5th Annual Welcome House Breakfast atthe Overland Park Convention Center.Chaired by Grant Baumgartner, the breakfast enlistedthe support of 84 table captains to raise awarenessand funds for Welcome House. Longtime friends andsupporters Mike Helmuth and Dale Irwin were this year’sMiracle Award honorees.A powerful keynote address by former NFL quarterbackRyan Leaf chronicled his personal and very public riseand fall from professional football, and eventual triumphover drug and alcohol addiction.Ryan Leaf, Grant Baumgartner, JamieBoyle, Tom Watson.The breakfast finale, a live auction for a coveted roundof golf with longtime supporter Tom Watson, raised 74,000, bringing the event’s fundraising total to over 216,000.Jamie Boyle, Mike Helmuth, Rich McArdle.Standing (left to right): Mike Gleason, JoeCashen, Ruthie BresetteSeated (left to right): Paul Klein, Chris Erickson,Colleen Cashen, Dan Cashen, Jane WattersMore than 80 individuals served as tablecaptains for the 5th Annual Welcome HouseBreakfast.6Standing (left to right): Dave Kepper,Helene Slutsky, Susan Jackson, LisaProsser, Robert Vejar.Seated (left to right): Jacob Hopkins,Christian Schechinger, Michelle McAfoos,John Hungerford, Rafiq Saad, MichaelFazio.Photo credit/Robert Schraeder