School on Wheels 2007 Annual Report

School on Wheels

2006-2007 Annual Report

Creating a Culture of Learning

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Dear Friends:

The lemonade stands that lined our streets this summer have now been replaced by another familiar site - bright yellow school buses. Soon we will see leaves falling from the trees signifying the arrival of autumn in Indianapolis. Regardless of the season, there is always a reason to celebrate and support School on Wheels as we create a culture of learning for homeless families.

With 4,500 homeless children in Indianapolis each year, the need for our services is great. The situation can seem bleak, but our commitment to the education of homeless children is promising. Our accomplishments are solid and tangible and we are proud to present last year’s results to you. As we

move into another academic year, it is indeed an honor to be the leaders of this dynamic and valuable organization.

We rely on the support of you, our funders, volunteers, colleagues and friends, to address a critical need in our community. Without your contribution, School on Wheels wouldn't exist. Without School on Wheels, the City's most vulnerable population - its homeless children - would not have access to the tools for educational success. Thank you for your guidance, trust, participation, and commitment in this endeavor.

In sincere appreciation,

Jennifer Rhodes Sally BindleyBoard President Founder and Executive Director

School on Wheels Mission:The enhancement and enrichment of educational opportunities for homeless children from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our goal is to shrink the gaps in education of these children and assist them with the highest quality of education possible.

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Jordan’s StoryJordan and I met last year during my first tutoring session. While I was unsure of what to expect, this young man took a seat next to me and there has not been a confused moment for me since then!

While Jordan is a typical 8-year old in many respects, there are some stories he tells or comments he makes that simply touch your heart and somehow make you see beyond the moment. We do not know what his future holds. But when you see a big smile and the jump in his step when he sees you again after summer is over, you feel as though you have somehow done something to brighten his spirit and perhaps bring a little more hope and consistency into his life.

School on Wheels is truly an opportunity for all of us to have an impact, no matter how small, on these lives!

- Joanne, School on Wheels Tutor

Breanna’s StoryIt was my first night volunteering for School on Wheels and I tutored nine year-old Breanna. We started the tutoring session with a writing exercise and I helped her with her math and spelling homework. We finished the hour by reading a book that Breanna had chosen from the School on Wheels library. When I said good-bye to Breanna, she handed me a napkin and said, “Look at this it when you get home.” I put the napkin in my purse and opened it later that night. In blue marker, she had written “Thank You!” It was at that moment that I thought no, thank YOU Breanna! I will keep the napkin in my purse and look at it whenever I am having a hard day. When I started volunteering at School on Wheels, I thought of the impact I would make on the children. I had no idea of the impact they would have on me!

-Sarah, School on Wheels TutorPhotographs for this annual report were generously

donated by Richard Sitler.

SCHOOL ON WHEELS HONOR ROLL

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Crayon Sponsor: Up to $100Ms. Lauren AgrimsonMr. Ryan AhlerMs. Katherine AllenAnonymous DonorMs. Linda AppelMs. Brenna ArmstrongMr. Michael AultMr. John G. BakerMs. Jody BakerMr. and Mrs. Joseph BarnetteMr. William BarnhorstMs. Terri Barrett-MuhammedMr. and Mrs. David BartolowitsMs. Lauren BatesMs. Colleen BeelerDr. and Mrs. Richard BennettMr. and Mrs. Chris BiasMr. Tag BirgeMs. Maureen BishopMr. and Mrs. William BoncoskyMr. and Mrs. Jason BrauerMr. and Mrs. James BremnerMr. Dustin BrownMr. and Mrs. Anthony BrowneMs. Loretta BroylesMs. April BumgardnerDr. Lawrence BuntingMs. Karen BurchMr. and Mrs. Pat BurnsMr. Sonny ButlerMr. Josh CadyMs. Nancy CaldwellMr. Gregory CapitostiMr. James CarrellMs. Sarah CaruthersMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey CastellMr. and Mrs. Chuck CavalierMr. Kristopher ChaneyMr. and Mrs. James ClarkMs. Susan CoitMs. Jenny Conder-HaskampMs. Kelly CookMs. Carole CopelandMr. and Mrs. James CosgroveMs. Adisalem CoulibalyMr. John CrawfordMr. and Mrs. Casey CroninDr. and Mrs. James CummingMr. and Mrs. William CurranMr. and Mrs. Matt CurtisMs. Debbie CurtisMs. India DavisMs. Alicia DavisMr. and Mrs. Edwin DawsonMr. Todd DoeringMr. and Mrs. Scott DorseyMs. Donna DotyMs. Jessica DworakMr. Al Easter

Ms. Amy EgglestonMr. and Mrs. Kurt EisgruberMr. and Mrs. Jim EiteljorgMr. and Mrs. Robert FennemanMr. and Mrs. Mark FinchMr. and Mrs. Chris FinkMs. Anne FitzDr. and Mrs. Joe ForgeyMs. Rochelle ForrestDr. and Mrs. Richard FrenchMr. and Mrs. David FrickMr. and Mrs. Jeffery FusileMr. and Mrs. John GallinaMr. Shawn GallowayMiss Carolyn GartlandMs. Maureen GaskillMs. Sharon GeiselmanMr. and Mrs. Phillip GenetosMr. George GiltnerMs. Gretchen GottschalkMr. and Mrs. Kevin GregoryMr. Sean GuilfoyMs. Ellen GumielaMs. Jennifer GunnelsMs. Marilyn HalbrookDr. and Mrs. Richard HamburgerMr. and Mrs. Bill HarrisMr. and Mrs. Jack HeidtMr. and Mrs. Steve HershbergerDr. and Mrs. Stanley HillisMr. Troy HochstetlerMs. Kay HodoMr. and Mrs. Mitchell HoppenworthMrs. Edmund HouriganMr. and Mrs. Scott HowardMr. and Mrs. Steven HullettMr. and Mrs. Douglas HunterMr. and Mrs. Thomas HunterMr. and Mrs. Joseph IvcevichMr. and Mrs. Gordon JacksonMr. Walter JohnsonMs. Ann JudsonMs. Kelly KappesMr. and Mrs. Michael KeatingMs. Kimberly KerchevalMr. and Mrs. James KirschMr. and Mrs. Dennis KlembaraMs. Lindsay KoselkeMr. and Mrs. David KrauseMr. and Mrs. Stephen LadigMs. Renda LainsMs. Felicity LaoMs. Melissa Lapworth-KuehlMr. Danny LewisEli Lilly and Company Foundation, Inc.Mr. Jeff LinwoodMs. Kimberly LippsMr. and Mrs. James LootensDr. and Mrs. Thomas LordLynn LortonMs. Jennifer LoySenator Teresa and Mr. Mark Lubbers

Massage Solutions LLCMs. Robin MatejcekMr. and Mrs. Shawn MatherMs. Toni MatlockMr. and Mrs. Greg MaurerMs. LaTonya MaysDr. and Mrs. Robert McCallumMs. Deborah McCraeMr. Harry McFarlandMr. Mitch McGuireMrs. Katherine McKinneyDrs. Jeffrey and Leigh MeltzerMs. Jessica MillerMr. and Mrs. Bernie MillerMr. and Mrs. Jon MillmanMr. and Mrs. Matt MooreMr. and Mrs. Michael MooreMs. Mamie MorrisMr. James T. MorrisMr. and Mrs. Tom MorrisonMr. and Mrs. Michael MullerMr. and Mrs. Brian MurphyMr. and Mrs. Daniel NewberryMr. and Mrs. Thomas OlingerMr. and Mrs. James OsbornMr. and Mrs. John OsborneMr. and Mrs. Andrew PaineDr. Sharon ParrMr. Jeff PatrickMs. Joy PatrickMr. and Mrs. Eric PavlackMr. and Mrs. Ronald PenczekMs. Carlye PetroMr. and Mrs. Andrew PickellMs. Julie PitmanMs. Karen PortishDr. and Mrs. Eric PottsPremiere AdvertisingMr. and Mrs. Chad PriestDr. and Mrs. George RappMs. Jamie and Miss Regan ReamsMr. Tom ReedMs. Karen ReynoldsMr. and Mrs. Robert RoarkMr. and Mrs. Steven RobertsonMr. and Mrs. Jack RobisonMs. Danielle RoessingMs. Kris Rollison and Mr. Dale BillmanMr. and Mrs. David RussickMs. Jennifer RuttMr. and Mrs. Phil SamuelsonMs. Jeanne SaundersMr. and Mrs. Richard SchnuteMr. Ben SchreiberMs. Kelly SchweitzerMr. and Mrs. Scott SeaversMr. Wesley SeeMr. and Mrs. Mark SempleMr. Adam ShackelfordMs. Terri ShackelfordMr. and Mrs. Larry SheltonMr. Herbert Smelser

Ms. Vivian SmithMr. Travis SolaMr. Scott SommerMs. Judy StatomDr. and Mrs. Ronald E. SteeleMr. and Mrs. Anthony SteinhardtMr. and Mrs. Brian SullivanMr. and Mrs. Sam TaylorMs. Carrie VoltzMr. and Mrs. Randy WannemuehlerMr. Scott WeaverMs. Kristina WeaverMs. Martha WhitemanMs. Janet WilliamsMs. Mary WilmesMr. Rob WoheadMr. William WoheadMr. and Mrs. Ronald WymanMr. and Mrs. Brian WyrickMr. Samir YasaMs. Connie Zubek

Ruler Sponsor: $101 - $499Mr. and Mrs. Vince AkersMr. and Mrs. Earl AndersonMr. and Mrs. John AnnakinAnonymous DonorMr. and Mrs. Don AquilanoMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey AvagianMr. Nick Baker and Mr. Tyler KalachnikMr. and Mrs. Stephen BallMr. and Mrs. Bill BaneBarry Company Inc.Ms. Jacqueline BatesMr. and Mrs. Gerald BepkoBeth-El Zedeck Early Childhood CenterMr. and Mrs. Michael BillMr. and Mrs. Thomas BindleyMr. and Mrs. William F. BindleyMr. and Mrs. Christopher BishopMr. and Mrs. Dennis BlomMr. and Mrs. Bill BoncoskyMr. and Mrs. David BoncoskyMs. Julie BoyleMs. Emily BrownMr. and Mrs. John BrownerMr. and Mrs. John BruchMr. and Mrs. Wayne BurrisMr. Steve CampbellMr. and Mrs. Vincent CaponiMr. and Mrs. Ron CarmonyMs. Carole CastoDr. Janet Clark and Mr. Murray ClarkConveyance Group, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Paul CopelandMs. Laurie CounselMr. and Mrs. Bradley CountrymanMr. Michael DavisMs. Jeanne Davis and Mr. Steve SidebottomMr. and Mrs. Derek DechertMr. and Mrs. Caleb Decker

JULY 1, 2006 - JUNE 30 2007

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Ruler Sponsor continuedMr. and Mrs. Tim DenoMs. Cassie EffingMr. and Mrs. Richard EngelhardtMr. Michael Fallahay and Ms. Ellen HodgeMr. and Mrs. John FarrarMr. and Mrs. Brian FennertyMs. Michelle Folz and Ms. Valita FredlandMr. and Mrs. Kevin ForbesMr. and Mrs. William FroehlichMr. and Mrs. Coley GaynorMs. Lynda GoekeMr. Brian GordonMr. and Mrs. Mark GramelspacherMs. Joanna GreenMr. and Mrs. Thomas W. GreinMr. and Mrs. Chris GrzeskowiakMr. and Mrs. Stephen HallMr. and Mrs. Guy HartwellMs. Mary-Elise HaugMs. Wendy HiattMr. and Mrs. Jeff HopperMr. Edmund HouriganMr. Bruce JacobsonMr. and Mrs. Michael JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Max KimeDr. Jennifer and Mr. Jeff KittleMs. Erica KnuthMr. and Mrs. Bill KortepeterMr. and Mrs. Barry KrootMr. and Mrs. Gregory KrootMs. Rosanne Ammirati and Mr. Kevin KrulewitchMr. and Mrs. Peter LacyMr. and Mrs. John Andre LacyMrs. Roberta M. LambersonMr. and Mrs. David LearMr. and Mrs. Todd LeydenMr. and Mrs. Ming LoweMr. and Mrs. Allen MackeyMr. and Mrs. Joe MarxerMs. Joanne McAnlis and Mr. Ed BielskiMr. and Mrs. Garth McClainMr. and Mrs. Brian McDonnellMr. and Mrs. Timothy McGinleyMr. and Mrs. Thomas McGowanMelsernetMr. and Mrs. Mark MelvinMr. and Mrs. Joe MeyerMonarch Beverage Charitable FoundationMr. and Mrs. Francis MootzMr. and Mrs. Conor MurphyMr. and Mrs. John L. MurphyMr. and Mrs. Patrick MurphyMs. Charlane NiemczuraMr. and Mrs. Denny OklakMs. Lisa and Miss Raven PetersonMr. Damon PhelanMr. and Mrs. Shawn Pierce

Mr. and Mrs. Chad PirowskiMr. and Mrs. Wes PriestMr. and Mrs. Matthew RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Gary SchahetMr. and Mrs. Aaron SchampMr. and Mrs. Jerry SemlerMr. and Mrs. Steve SterrettMs. Marianne StoutMr. and Mrs. William TrainorMs. Catherine Forrest WeberDrs. Elizabeth and Martin WehlageMr. Michael WelcherMs. Karen WeyrauchMr. and Mrs. Thomas WoodMr. and Mrs. Amadou YattassayeMr. and Mrs. Randy Zentz

Notebook Sponsor: $500 - $999Mr. and Mrs. Scott BindleyMr. and Mrs. Keith BurksMr. and Mrs. Eddy CabelloMr. and Mrs. Francis DillonMr. and Mrs. Craig DobbsMr. and Mrs. Carl DotyMr. Steven ErbMr. and Mrs. Brady GibsonMr. and Mrs. Edward HeathMr. and Mrs. Lawrence KennedyMs. Michelle MolinMr. and Mrs. Todd MorrisMr. and Mrs. Robert MyersMr. and Mrs. Tom PriceMr. Richard RickertMr. and Mrs. James RiskSafecoMr. Jeffrey SchroederMr. Michael ShinnSimon Property GroupMr. and Mrs. James SinclairMr. and Mrs. Bryan SmithMr. and Mrs. Clay SmithDr. and Mrs. Leonard SteinbergMs. Mary Beth Tuohy and Mr. Andrew LambersonWellPoint FoundationMr. and Mrs. John YoungMr. and Mrs. John Youngblood

Backpack Sponsor: $1,000 - $2,499The Ackerman FoundationMr. and Mrs. Gary AlettoMr. and Mrs. Michael AshMr. and Mrs. Mike BolandBrightpointMr. and Mrs. George BroadbentChristel DeHaan Family FoundationIndianapolis Colts LinebackersMr. and Mrs. Don CraftMr. and Mrs. Bradley CroseCummins Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry DanzDorfman Design BuildersThe Drew Family FoundationMs. Margaret EdwardsMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey GrothMr. and Mrs. Arthur HiattMs. Barbara HowardIndyCar SeriesMr. Blake JefferyKatz, Sapper & Miller, LLPKite Realty GroupMr. and Mrs. John KiteMr. and Mrs. Paul KiteLacy FoundationMr. and Mrs. Eli Lilly, IILondon Witte and CompanyMr. and Mrs. Tom LongMr. and Mrs. Michael McCormickMr. and Mrs. Clark MillmanDr. and Mrs. Thomas MooreMr. and Mrs. Thomas NealNetherleigh Fund, a CICF fundPricewaterhouseCoopers LLPDr. Steven PriddyRatio ArchitectsMs. Jennifer Rhodes and Mr. Greg ButtsMr. and Mrs. Thomas Salentine, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Salentine, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas SchubertMr. and Mrs. John SherbyStarbucks Coffee CompanyThat's Good HRThe National Bank of IndianapolisMr. and Mrs. Barry WoodZionsville United Methodist Church

Chalk Board Sponsor: $2,500 - $4,999Bindley Capital PartnersMr. and Mrs. William E. BindleyMs. Jean Blackwell and Ms. Kimberly WilliamsThe Cummins FoundationErnst & Young LLPFifth Third BankIUPUI Solution CenterMr. and Mrs. Randall LewisIce Miller LLPJunior League of IndianapolisMr. and Mrs. Howard LacyLauth Property Group FoundationDr. and Mrs. Joseph MeekSt. Vincent Hospital and HCCThe Sharrow Group

School Bus Sponsor: $5,000 - $10,000Mr. Greg BednarBlakley CorporationHomeward Bound ParticipantsThe Indianapolis Star

Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey LordMcCaw Family FoundationMillion Dollar Round Table FoundationNicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial FoundationPacers Basketball Corporation FoundationPeyBack FoundationMr. and Mrs. Michael L. SmithThe Robert and Helen Haddad FoundationMET FoundationWellPoint, Inc.

Diploma Sponsor: $10,000 and upAnonymousCity of Indianapolis/HUDThe Clowes FundEfroymson Fund, a CICF FundNina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

TributesGifts were made in honor of:Laurie and Alex BlackburnConveyance Group Clients and AssociatesDonna DotyHoward J. LacyBobbi Main and Tom JacksonMarvelle and Walt Robichand

Gifts were made in memory of:Maxwell BoncoskyJoann EisertCarolyn GriffithEdmund B. Hourigan, Jr.Scott McConville

Names in red honor our Hope for Homeless Children Guardian Angels. These specialindividuals sustain our program.

We appreciate you! If your namehas been listed incorrectly or youbelieve your name has beenomitted, please accept ourapologies and notify our office at at (317) 202-9100.

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In-Kind Gifts

A and D Design Drapery WorkroomAronstam Fine JewelersMs. Cindy BeelerBindley Capital PartnersMr. and Mrs. Scott BindleyBroad Ripple Brew PubBrugge BrasserieCalifornia ClosetsCapri RistoranteCater Me CafeCertaPro PaintersCheeky CoutureChildren's MuseumCity of Indianapolis/HUDCollection 94Conner PrairieCookie CuttersCorner Wine BarMs. Tamatha CristMs. Murph DamronDavid and Mary SalonDavid Myers and Assoc.Day Furs

Mr. and Mrs. Tim DenoDetail + DesignDrake InteriorsEarthly DesignsEndangered Species ChocolateEscapades BoutiqueFrankey'sFrench PharmacieMs. Sharon GeiselmanGingkoGirly Chic BoutiqueGrapevine CottageHangs N ThingsHappy Feet Reflexology and ReikiMs. Kristi HarrisHausMr. and Mrs. Arthur HiatteTapestry Inc.Indianapolis Art CenterIndianapolis Colts, Inc.Indianapolis ZooIndy Ski SchoolIndyCar Series

International Furniture ImportsJ ShepardJazz KitchenJiffy LubeJSK ApparelKirles JewelersKiss Kiss Bang BangLa Beaute Spa Du JourLittle WomenMr. and Mrs. Geoffrey LordLucky LouMoondance Massage TherapyMcCaw Family FoundationMerann Design and King's ImageMr. and Mrs. Clark MillmanDr. and Mrs. Thomas MooreNorthside NewsNPower IndianaPizzeria UnoMs. Kim PolandPuccini's Smiling TeethRaliegh Ltd.

RCA Tennis ChampionshipsRhema PhotographyMs. Teggie RogersRuth Circle, Post Road Christian ChurchRyan Creations Fine JewelrySecret IngredientSign Craft IndustriesSimplified SpacesSome Guys Pizza and PastaSPG Graphics, Inc.Starbucks CoffeeStars Sandwich MarketStroke's Striped SocksThomas Caterers of DistinctionMs. Megan WadeWellPoint, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Robert WesselerMs. Kathy WoodWRTV Channel 6YatsMs. Yaprak Yorulamaz

To Whom It May Concern:

I want to thank School on Wheels for the school uniforms and book bags with supplies already in them. That was a surprise! You guys are true blessings from God. I want to thank you personally and let you know how much I really appreciated it. The tutoring that you do with the children is great. Once again, thank you and God Bless you all. Sincerely, Maria Fernandez Jorge Fernandez Antonio Fernandez

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2006-2007 School on Wheels Prog

ram Highlights

• 4,083 hours of one-

on-one tutoring ses

sions were provided by School

on Wheels volunteer tuto

rs.

• 363 unduplicated ho

meless children were tutore

d from eleven

Indianapolis homeless shelt

ers and schools.

• 271 dedicated community volu

nteers served as School on W

heels

tutors.

• 101 backpacks fully l

oaded with school supplies w

ere distributed to

homeless children in nee

d.

• 85% of the students tut

ored reported an im

provement in grades and

homework completion.

2006 - 2007 Financial ResultsStatement of Activities (unaudited)Year ended June 30, 2007

Revenue and Support ExpensesFoundations $164,204 Program $182,512Individuals 103,800 Fundraising 73,496Corporations 53,180 Administration 59,278

Government 29,518 Total $315,286Interest Income 10,279

Total $360,981

3%15%

8%

29%

45%

19%

23% 58%

ProgramFundraisingAdministration

Income

Expenses

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FoundationsIndividualsGovernmentCorporationsInterest Income

School on Wheels Staff

Sally Bindley, Founder & Executive Director

Janet Youngblood Hiatt, Director of Operations

Melanie Priest, Community Relations Director

Carrie Murphy, Volunteer Manager

Jill Pierce, Program Manager

Jennifer Loy, Office Coordinator

Amy Shackelford, Lead Site Coordinator

Alaine Sommer, Site Coordinator

Joyce Allen. Site Coordinator

Nikki Lee, Site Coordinator

Heather Nicodemus, Site Coordinator

Antoinette Gordon, Site Coordinator

Jessica Arnett, Site Coordinator

Sarah Kirk, Site Coordinator

School on Wheels Board of DirectorsJennifer Rhodes, PresidentHarry Danz, Vice PresidentPam Dechert, SecretaryCindy Taylor, TreasurerMike Ash, Immediate Past PresidentDonna DotyHelen LewisMegan MaurerJoanne McAnlisRobert OsgoodBrian SchmidtRandy Zentz

School on Wheels Partners

School on Wheels provides free tutoring for 11 locations:The Barton Center Coburn Place Safe Haven Dayspring Center Holy Cross Catholic School Holy Family Shelter Interfaith Hospitality Network The Lilly House Salvation Army Social Service Center Washington Irving IPS #14 Wellspring Cottage Wheeler Mission Care Center

School on Wheels Corp.5420 N. College Avenue, Suite 101Indianapolis, IN 46220Phone: (317) 202-9100Fax: (317) 205-9615E-mail: [email protected]: www.indyschoolonwheels.org