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2021 Annual Summary
As you can imagine and many of you personally experienced, getting through Covid has been extremely tough. Like many others, we thought, we just need to make it through 2020 and things would get better. Sadly, 2021 was twice as hard, emotionally, and financially. In addition to issues related to Covid, we also struggled with the increasing cost of living in Colorado, neighborhood issues with homeless camps and the changes within homeless communities.
Our biggest strength has always been our ability to offset 75% of our program expenses, with our resident rent income. That simple attribute makes our residents our biggest supporter. They believe in what we do and are investing in their future. Sadly, that changed a bit after the pandemic, not their desire or their motivation but their ability to pay their rent consistently. Also, our census decreased due to the continued Covid testing/outbreak and the 24-hour free shelter. Unfortunately, because of that, we suffered financially.
Between Covid challenges and the tent encampment that popped up on our block, we worked for months with little time off. Each day became a little easier because we were helped by our residents. They pitched in to make sure the building was getting disinfected every two hours, they helped staff police the area, when the camp goers behaved badly. We never felt too shorthanded because they were there to help. Most of them expressed their deep gratitude and were so appreciative to be part of something and not be homeless.
Although 2021, was not an easy year, we found much to be thankful for. Through so much adversity there was perseverance. Our Board, staff and residents went above and beyond to see us through the year. People from all walks of life, working together to survive and move us ahead programmatically and financially. Central Presbyterian Church staff and congregation worked effortlessly to provide a new HVAC system. Our residents now have healthy fresh air, which makes a huge difference in the community atmosphere and their health.
We received support from neighborhood businesses, the Presbyterian community, different Church groups, foundations, individual donors, and other homeless program. We made new friends, reconnected with old friends, added new Board members, and learned to smile together, even if it was under a mask. We received financial support, food and supplies, volunteers to pick up food, and sometimes a shoulder to cry on. It is truly humbling, how very important our mission is to not only Colorado’s homeless population but to so many others that believe in what we do.
We made it through two very difficult years. We couldn’t have done it without the love of many, our sincerest appreciation to you. Here’s to a brighter year!
With hope,
Tammie Carroll, CEO
New Genesis
As you can imagine and many of you personally experienced, getting through Covid has been extremely tough. Like many others, we thought, we just need to make it through 2020 and things would get better. Sadly, 2021 was twice as hard, emotionally, and financially. In addition to issues related to Covid, we also struggled with the increasing cost of living in Colorado, neighborhood issues with homeless camps and the changes within homeless communities.
Our biggest strength has always been our ability to offset 75% of our program expenses, with our resident rent income. That simple attribute makes our residents our biggest supporter. They believe in what we do and are investing in their future. Sadly, that changed a bit after the pandemic, not their desire or their motivation but their ability to pay their rent consistently. Also, our census decreased due to the continued Covid testing/outbreak and the 24-hour free shelter. Unfortunately, because of that, we suffered financially.
Between Covid challenges and the tent encampment that popped up on our block, we worked for months with little time off. Each day became a little easier because we were helped by our residents. They pitched in to make sure the building was getting disinfected every two hours, they helped staff police the area, when the camp goers behaved badly. We never felt too shorthanded because they were there to help. Most of them expressed their deep gratitude and were so appreciative to be part of something and not be homeless.
Although 2021, was not an easy year, we found much to be thankful for. Through so much adversity there was perseverance. Our Board, staff and residents went above and beyond to see us through the year. People from all walks of life, working together to survive and move us ahead programmatically and financially. Central Presbyterian Church staff and congregation worked effortlessly to provide a new HVAC system. Our residents now have healthy fresh air, which makes a huge difference in the community atmosphere and their health.
We received support from neighborhood businesses, the Presbyterian community, different Church groups, foundations, individual donors, and other homeless program. We made new friends, reconnected with old friends, added new Board members, and learned to smile together, even if it was under a mask. We received financial support, food and supplies, volunteers to pick up food, and sometimes a shoulder to cry on. It is truly humbling, how very important our mission is to not only Colorado’s homeless population but to so many others that believe in what we do.
We made it through two very difficult years. We couldn’t have done it without the love of many, our sincerest appreciation to you. Here’s to a brighter year!
With hope,
Tammie Carroll, CEO
New Genesis
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