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I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

SWH and YWCA 2

Board 2012 2

Volunteer Projects

3

SWH Place Lift 4

You Can Help 5

Faithful Friends 6-7

Save the Date! 8

Board Officers 2012

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Susanna’s Chronicles

Introducing Our New Executive Director

SWH receives calls and emails weekly from various community sources asking for updates on the happenings at the house. Many groups and organizations visit SWH and leave items from our “Wish List”; volunteer services and resources towards the general upkeep of the house; and volunteer to help with special events focused around the children. I thank everyone for your ongoing financial support. SWH would not be as stable as it is without your contributions. Special thanks to our grant and foundation donors for their continued support of our mission towards women and children. Remember our board members are ready to visit your group or organization and discuss the mission of SWH. I hope you enjoy our latest newsletter and I’d love to hear your comments and suggestions.

Colleen F. Cates

Board President’s Message

The Mission of

Susanna Wesley

House, Inc., is to

assist women in

need and their

dependent

children; to

provide a safe,

clean home; and to

ensure a viable

program for the

residents to obtain

independent

living.

Dear Susanna Wesley House (SWH) Family, 2012 has started off with a bang! New leadership (I’m the newly elected board president), new partnership with the YWCA of Greater Baltimore, work-ing on new plans for renovating 607 and 609 with Episcopal Housing Corpora-tion; and all the while, the mission of SWH continues. I am so proud of the dedication, service and commitment that our faith partners, organizations, donors, committee and board members have towards SWH. The Board and I thank our Executive Director, Janet R. Adams, for her determination, steadfastness and commitment as SWH continues to grow.

Janet Rene Adams was hired as the Susanna Wesley House’s Executive Director in November 2011. She brings to the table a wealth of experience that we know the organization and the families we serve ,will benefit from. Janet has sixteen years of experience in the fields of organization and resource development for community, faith-based and government initiatives. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE International); Previous Member of Maryland Nonprofits’ Ethics Standards Committee; and Graduate of the Family Bible Institute, College and Seminary with a Masters in Business Management.

Janet has worked for some great Baltimore organizations including Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training, The Franciscan Center, and Marian House. Having a heart for those in crisis, Janet has exhibited a strong commitment to impacting and changing lives for the better. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve on behalf of Susanna Wesley House. As

a mother, I can understand how disheartening it must be to want to better your life, and

the lives of your children– yet not know how to get started. SWH is the help that mothers

in this position need. I’m glad to be a part of the mission.” Janet

SWH welcomes Janet Adams, and invites you to give her a call or visit SWH to meet Janet in person.

Susanna Wesley House News

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S U S A N N A ’ S C H R O N I C L E S

As you may know, Susanna Wesley House, located at 609 Park Avenue, was renovated in 2002 to provide transitional supportive housing for up to nine previously homeless women and their children. The prototype for the remodeled building was provided by our program partner of ten years (2002-2012); the Women’s Housing Coalition (WHC). Our work with WHC has been a successful journey; together we have housed and provided supportive services for 50+ families. With a landlord/tenant annual agreement, Susanna Wesley House has been responsible for property safety and maintenance, while Women's Housing Coalition offered supportive services to the residents via an onsite case manager. Regrettably, Women’s Housing Coalition has decided not to renew its lease for 2012, and will be offering its families other housing opportunities. Although we know that a continued partnership with WHC would have yielded continual success, we also understand that prudent leadership must do what is necessary and timely, in fulfilling its specified mission. We support Women’s Housing Coalition and its residents during this transition, and we wish them our sincere best. Fortunately, the mission of Susanna Wesley House will not falter as a result of this change. We have already identified a new and promising partner—the YWCA Greater Baltimore. As a long-standing organization in the state of Maryland, the YWCA’s commitment to helping homeless women and children achieve greater self-sufficiency and happier, healthier lives, is very consistent with the mission of Susanna Wesley House. The YWCA’s Chief Executive Officer, Mary Chesnut, has sat on the Susanna Wesley House's Building Committee for over a year. The Committee is overseeing the renovations of our other property at 607 Park Avenue. The primary purpose of the renovations is to restore the building so that SWH can offer additional supportive housing units for the homeless in Baltimore. After considering our options for the future, amid Women’s Housing Coalition’s departure, we decided to ask the YWCA to not only maintain its support of the 607 Park project, but to partner with us at 609 Park. They agreed without hesitation. Similar to the relationship we had with WHC, Susanna Wesley House will oversee the property maintenance at 609, and the YWCA will provide onsite, intensive case management and supportive services to the new SWH residents. The Board and staff of Susanna Wesley House are elated by this new endeavor; and with great anticipation, look forward to working with the YWCA. The YWCA’s leadership has expressed mutual expectation and excitement. Learn more about the YWCA at www.ywcagreaterbaltimore.org

OFFICERS MEMBERS EX-OFFICIO

Colleen Cates, President Judy Brown LaKeisha Henderson Sabrina White Isabelle Obert, Vice-President Rev. Jay Dement Jamie Chris Moore Judy Beisner D. Romaine Towers, Treasurer Susan Goldsmith Rosalyn Stewart Nancy Randers-Pehrson Alex Pettitt, Secretary Eric Hamrock Bonnie Windsor Janice Mason

Board of Directors 2012

Partnering to Make A Bigger

Difference: SWH and the YWCA

Susanna Wesley House is looking for Board Members.

Are you interested in serving with a group committed

to empowering lives of women and children in need?

Call us or visit our website for more information.

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Simply Put Window Dressing Project

The Maryland Chapter of the Window Covering Association of America (WCAA) is unveiling their window treatment creations for the Susanna Wesley House in Baltimore, in Summer 2012. The Susanna Wesley House was selected for this year’s community project. The chapter’s goal is to create a warm and welcoming home for the families residing at the Susanna Wesley House and add a touch of beauty to the rooms in the house. The Maryland Chapter of WCAA is a part of the National Window Covering Association of America. The WCAA Local Chapters and the National Office’s purpose is to promote professionalism and encourage education, to aid in the profitability and success of members, and to be a voice in the window covering industry. Chapters help raise awareness of local causes by getting involved in charity projects. For example, the Maryland Window Covering Association donated free labor for the Extreme Makeover Home Edition in Baltimore that was aired September 26, 2010. The following individuals are recognized for their contribution to the SWH project: Main Floor design and fabrication by Pam Gough of Creative Drapery & Décor; Family Area designed by Paula Henry of “Simply Put Interiors, Inc. and fabricated by Paula Snyder of “Paula Snyder Window Treatments.” Fabrication and design for kitchen window treatments: Kris Ozgar of Kris’ Kreations; Trish Albano of “Wellington Interiors”; Lisa Bower of “Madella’s Decorating“ and Margaret Blunt of “Sew Beautiful”. A special thanks to United Supply Company for donations of lining and hardware. For a complete listing of the WCAA Members go to http://www.wcaa.org and click on “Find a Professional”. If you have any questions about the Maryland WCAA, please contact the Chapter President, Kris Ozgar at KeoKreations@aol.com. We at Susanna Wesley House, can’t wait to see the end results of this fantastic project. We thank Peg Millender, our long-time, faithful volunteer, for initiating the contact with the professionals who are committing their talents and time to this unique project.

Christmas Family Sponsors 2011

Glenelg United Methodist Women

Epworth Chapel United Methodist Women

Metropolitan United Methodist Women

Judy Brown (SWH Board Member)

Darlene Clayton

St. Paul United Methodist Women

Alex Pettitt (SWH Board Member)

Pasadena United Methodist Women

Ashbury UMC - Brandywine

Other ‘Santa Helpers’

PT Cruiser Car Club

Sister to Sister

We want to extend a sincere thanks to the churches, units,

and individuals who sponsored our families during this past

Christmas season.

The gifts were placed at each family’s door while they were

out; so that when they returned, it truly appeared that Santa

had visited. The children and mothers were blessed by your

expressions of love through giving, and we can’t thank you

enough for making their Christmas

one of the best they may have ever

seen. To see our special thanks

presentation to the sponsors, please

visit our website at

www.susannawesley.org.

Special Volunteer Projects

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Repaired Roof & Gutters

Replaced Kitchen & Unit Floors

Added Equipment and Furniture To SKIP Computer Lab

Installed Beautiful New Blinds

Special Thanks to the Donors and Volunteers Who Made this ‘Place Lift’ Possible!

The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation; General Board of Global Ministries/ Women’s Division; Patterson Memorial Association; Golfer’s Charitable Association; Baltimore Parish; Good Shepherd UMC; Heery International, Incorporated; M&T Bank; and other faithful volunteers.

S U S A N N A ’ S C H R O N I C L E S

The SWH ‘Place Lift’ 2010-2011

A variety of work and upgrades have taken place at Susanna Wesley House during the past few years. Roof and cornice repairs were completed to the front of the building, which immediately put an end to water running down the facade. Because the cause of the damage has been addressed, we are now able to repair the woodwork and paint around the entrance. This is a huge relief, as the presence of flaking lead paint at the entrance is a danger to the younger residents. HVAC units were replaced, which resulted in a more comfortable home overall, less reports of illnesses, and lower electricity usage billed to our partner organization. It has been especially helpful to have heat in the basement computer resource and playroom (SKIP room). The children use the computers to do homework and the moms use them for typing resumes and looking for employment. In addition to fixing the heat in the SKIP room, a number of school quality educational toys and furniture designed to promote imaginative play have been purchased, and are receiving a lot of use. All of the kitchen floors have been replaced, which has met with great approval from residents and our supporters alike. The new floors are a one piece product (Naturcor) that will not warp, crack or fade. Spills that used to cause damage to the subfloor and ceiling below are now easily cleaned up. In the units, worn carpeting was replaced with laminate flooring, a more resilient choice for keeping up with active children. Beautiful new window blinds were donated by Good Shepherd UMC and installed throughout the building by a volunteer team from Heery International.

‘Heery International, Inc. received a 2011 Mayor’s Business

Recognition Award for their community service at the Susanna Wesley

House.’ Thanks to Judy Brown, SWH Board Member

Susanna Wesley is now embarking on a new capital project; the concurrent renovation of 607 and 609 Park Avenue. This renovation project’s goal is to maximize the space in two buildings to accommodate as many homeless women and children as possible. Our strategy, working in partnership with the YWCA Greater Baltimore, is to double our capacity to serve. Please look for periodic updates on our progress via our website at www.SusannaWesley.org or e-Chronicle Update via Constant Contact emails. We thank you in advance for your prayers and continued support.

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The Difference Ways You Can Support Our Work

There are several ways to give to Susanna Wesley House and you can be sure that your donation will be

used to benefit the residents of SWH. Donations help us maintain the 609 Park building; with inspections,

repairs, and renovations. Donations will also be used toward our planned renovations for the 607 Park

building. Your support helps us keep our residents, particularly the children, safe and secure, as they

transition to more stable and independent lives.

Gifts by Check or Money Order

Susanna Wesley House welcomes gifts made by check or money order. Please make your check or money order

payable to Susanna Wesley House and mail to: 609 Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Matching Gifts

Double or even triple your gift to Susanna Wesley House by making a corporate matching gift. Many companies

will match their employees' charitable contributions. Contact your employer's human resources office to see if

your gift can be matched. If so, simply request a matching gift form from your employer and send the signed form

to Susanna Wesley House.

In Honor Of or In Memory Of Gifts

Making a gift that helps others is a wonderful way to celebrate a milestone or remember an important person in

your life. In Honor Of donations are usually made in celebration of events such as graduations, weddings,

promotions, and retirements. These donations take on a new meaning when you help to improve the lives of

children and women in the Baltimore area. Likewise, remembering those who have touched your life in a

special way takes on greater meaning when your generosity helps those in need. Each gift is acknowledged by

a card sent to the honored person or family of the deceased person in whose name the gift is being made. The

notification does not include the amount of the gift. However, as a donor, you will receive a separate gift

acknowledgement for your own records.

Workplace Giving

Give to Susanna Wesley House through your workplace campaign – you may designate us to receive your

payroll deduction. Susanna Wesley House is a designee for the United Way-#887175; Maryland Charity

Campaign-#2799; and Combined .Federal Campaign (# not yet issued).

Planned Giving Gifts

Planned gifts can be as simple as making an outright bequest .Naming Susanna Wesley House as a beneficiary

in your estate is a special and lasting gift. Please call or have your personal representative call Janet Adams at

(410) 837-3787 to discuss this option.

In Kind Donations

The residents of Susanna Wesley House benefit from generous in-kind donations each year. These donations

may include new bedding, cleaning products, appliances, and other home goods. Unfortunately, at this time, we

do not have space for clothes donations. For more information, see the Wish list on our website;

www.susannawesley.org.

Remember, Susanna Wesley House is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All gifts are tax deductible and acknowledged in writing.

As we move

forward with

our 2012 plans

to renovate the

607 and 609

buildings so

that we might

serve twice as

many families,

we are truly

depending on

our faithful

donors.

Won’t YOU

consider a gift

of $100, $50,

$25, or more

TODAY!

Thank you!

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Faithful Contributors & Friends of SWH — January through December 2011

S U S A N N A ’ S C H R O N I C L E S

Access Nursing Services of Maryland

American Visionary Arts Museum

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra

Ariana

Asbury UMC

Ballet Theatre of Maryland

Baltimore Choral Arts Society

Baltimore Metropolitan District UMW

Baltimore Suburban District UMW

Baltimore-Washington Conference

Bethel UMC

Bluestone Restaurant

Brick Bodies Fitness Services

Carroll County Farm Museum

CENTERSTAGE

Central Maryland District UMW

Chevy Chase UMW

Circle of Light

Cosmetic Dental FX

Cumberland-Hagerstown District UMW

DavCo Restaurants

Delmarva Carpet Co.

Ellerslie UMW

Emory UMW

Epworth Chapel UMC

Epworth UMC

Evergreen Museum & Library

Fire Museum of Maryland

Frederick District UMW

Geppi's Entertainment Museum

Glenelg UMC

Glyndon UMW

Goetze's Candy Company

Golfers' Charitable Association

Grace UMC Benevolence Fund

Grace UMW

Greater Washington District UMW

Greenmount Mary and Martha Society

Greetings & Readings

Hellas Restaurant & Lounge

Hereford UMC

Hiss UMC

Hope St. Mark UMW

John Wesley UMW

Johnsville UMC

Ladew Topiary Gardens

Lansdowne UMW

Lemek

Linden-Linthicum UMC

Linthicum Heights UMC

Lodge Forest UMW

Lord Baltimore Florist

Luray CavernsMcCormick & Co.

Medieval Times

Metropolitan UMW

Michael's Steak & Lobster House

Monkton UMC

Mount Clare Museum House

Mt. Zion UMC

Mt. Zion UMW

Nichols Bethel UMW

Olney Theatre Center

Pasadena UMW & UMC

Potomac UMW

Prospect UMW

Providence UMW

Reginald F. Lewis Museum

Salem UMW

Six Flags America

Smyth Jewelers - Ellicott City

St. John United Church

(Methodist-Presbyterian)

St. Mary's Grand Chapter

St. Paul Praise & Worship Center

T. Rowe Price Associates Foundation

The Candlelighters

The Helmand

The M&T Charitable Foundation

Timonium UMC

Toby's Dinner Theater of Columbia

Toby's Dinner Theatre

Towson UMC

Towson UMW

Trinity UMC

UMW of Sharp Street UMC

Wockenfuss Candy Co.

Winterthur

Wiseburg UMW

Wockenfuss Candy Co.

Ms. Janis Battle

Ms. Judy Bailey

Mrs. Mary Bailey

Mrs. Mary Baldridge

Ms. Linda Barone

Ms. Arthaniel Benthall

Ms. Susannah Bergmann

Mr. Harry Birkmaier

Mrs. Rhutelia Black

Mr. Walter Blanton

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bowers

Ms. Elizabeth Bragg

Mr. Lloyd Bragg

In Memory of Jane Bragg

Ms. Eleanor W. Brown

In Memory of Richard Barrans

E. Bunke

In Memory of Mildred Hurd

Ms. Linda Candeloro

Mrs. Colleen Cates

Ms. Bernice Cheatham

In Memory of Wilnetta Sutton

Mrs. Jeannette Chilcoat

Ms. Darlene Clayton

Ms. Nancy Clayton

Ms. Carol Clement

Ms. Sara Cochran

In Memory of Dr. & Mrs Dayton Willoughby

Mr. Lawrence Conner

Mr. & Mrs. John Coonts

Mr. & Mrs. Wesley & Linda Cooper

Rev. Linda Coveleskie

Ms. Elaine Crowe

Mr. & Mrs. John Cullum

In honor of Ruth E. Knight

Ms. Lekisha Daniel-Robinson

Rev. Jay DeMent

Mr. James Drenning

Dedicated to J. Williams & Sara Drenning

Ms. Thelma Duncan

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Mr. & Mrs. Milford & Daisy DuBose

Mrs. Sandra Ferguson

Ms. Nancy Fidler

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Finnegan

Ms. Bobbi Franklin

In Honor of Peg Millender

Ms. Susan Goldsmith

Mrs. Ann Hamrock

Mr. Eric Hamrock

Ms. Tumishia Handy

Mrs. Freda Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Harris

In Honor of Elouise Bright

Ms. Daralyn Hassan

Ms. LaKeisha Henderson

Mrs. Patricia Hendrix

Ms. Jodie Hewitt

Ms. Kathleen Hirata

Ms. Christyne Ivey

Ms. Jean Ivory

Ms. Melaney Johnson

Ms. Jennifer Jones

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jones

In Honor of Shirley Jones

Mr. William Jones

Ms. Elsie Kaste

In Memory of Mrs. Gladys Davis

Mrs. Frances Keenan

Mr. & Mrs. E. King

Ms. Mary Kirkpatrick

Mrs. Ruth Knight

Miss Dorothy Krug

Mrs. Ethelyn Lange

In Honor of Carole Fogle

Ms. Betty Ledford

Ms. Norene Linder

Mr. Earl Mason

Miss Janice Mason

In Memory of Mrs. Margo Mason

Rev. Eugene Matthews

In Memory of Marion and Frances Matthews

Mrs. Lorraine Mayo

Mr. James McCallister

Contributors & Friends Continued

Ms. Lorri Meadows

Mr. & Mrs. Dan and Peg Millender

Mrs. Catherine Miller

In honor of Lean Ruhl

In honor of Marilyn Mathias

In honor of Mirna Wolfe

Mr. Michael Moore

Miss Gail Myers

Ms. Olivia Myers

Ms. Alexandra Pettitt

Ms. Pamela Paulk

Ms. Christine Paylor

In Memory of Ruth Schell

Ms. Margie Pekala

Mrs. Lucie Pelgrim

Ms. Ernestine Petty

Ms. Judy Pittman

Ms E. M. Polley

In Honor of Peg Millender

Ms. Ann Price

Ms. Mary Quinby

Ms. Robin Rafferty

Mrs. Nancy Randers-Pehrson

Ms. Margaret Roberts

Ms. Angela Robertson

Mrs. Wilma Robley

Mr. Frederick Roeper

Mrs. Kay Ruppersberger

Mrs. Elaine Schaefer

Ms. Karen Schaefer

Ms. Mary Catherine Sencindiver

Mrs. Darcia Smith

Mrs. Denise Smith

Mrs. Ernestine Smith

Mrs. Judith Sparks

Mr. James Spriggs

In Memory of Joyce McAllister

Ms. Rosalyn Stewart

Ms. Dorothy Stubbs

Rev. Diane Summerhill

Mr. Daniel Symancyk

Ms. Patricia Tarpley

In Memory of Edna Russell

If we have omitted or listed any names

incorrectly, it was truly unintentional, and we ask that you bring it to our attention by

contacting our office at 410-837-3787.

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Rev. Stella Tay

Mrs. Cynthia Taylor

Ms. Judy Taylor

Mrs. Marion Titus

Ms. Doris Thompson

Ms. Romaine Towers

Mr. Robert Towers

Ms. Jacquelyn Turner

Mrs. Elizabeth VanBilliard

In Memory of Grace L. Cornell

Ms. Donna Waymon

Ms. Esther White

Mrs. Sabrina White

Mrs. Shirley Whitehurst

Mrs. Edith Williams

Ms. Janet Williams

Mrs. Marville Wilson

Ms. Bonnie Windsor

Mrs. Mary Winter

Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Yost

THANKS TO ALL UNITED WAY AND

MARYLAND CHARITY COMPAIGN

DONORS.

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Inspired to Serve

Annual Fundraiser to benefit Susanna Wesley House

SAVE the DATE! Saturday, September 8th

11:30am

Great Food, Great Fun, Great Deals, GREAT CAUSE

Join us at the beautiful Conference Mission Center of the Baltimore-Washington Conference,

United Methodist Church, located about 5 miles south of the Mall in Columbia at 11711 East Market Place, Fulton, MD 20759

For more information, visit our website or call our office at 410-837-3787