Carey Services has released the agency’s 2018-2019 annual report, which covers the organization’s fiscal year from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
The report highlights the agency’s 65th anniversary, with letters from Jim Allbaugh, president and chief executive officer, and Michele Smith, the board chairperson for the fiscal year. The report officially concludes the agency’s observance of the anniversary.
You can download the report by clicking here.
The Carey Services Board of Directors recently approved the 2020 board of directors and board officers.
Kevin Planck was elected chairperson after having served as vice chairperson. Steve Smithley, who previously served two terms as chairperson, was elected immediate past chairperson. Other officers elected were: John Jones, vice chairperson; Doug Bryant, treasurer, and Jim Wallace, secretary.
The board officers also make up the board’s executive committee.
“I appreciate the willingness of each of our board members to serve the agency and the individuals we serve by participating in such an important role to guide our work and provide important input on our future direction,” said Jim Allbaugh, Carey Services’ president and chief executive officer. “I know each board member is committed to our mission, and collectively they share our vision of a world were all people are empowered and equally valued in the community.”
Complete list of 2020 Board of Directors includes:
In addition to the agency’s governing board of directors, the agency seeks community involvement through the board-level Fund Development Committee, which is chaired by Smithley in his role as immediate past chairperson. That committee consists of agency leadership and community members Brittany Howey, Kayla Johnson, John Velasquez and Eric Walts.
The agency’s Early Head Start program seeks community input through its policy council that guides program activities; the council includes program staff, community representation and early childhood education professionals. The chairperson this program year is Amanda Willis; vice chairperson is Nicole Pratley, and secretary is Kristina Drake.
Carey Services’ leadership and several individuals the agency served joined with AWS Foundation to officially announce a $188,000 programming award.
The funds awarded will be used to create a curriculum focused on increasing the tools direct support professionals are provided when supporting Carey Services’ individuals with varying needs. The Life Success Coach initiative strives to get the highest level of outcomes for individuals by increasing the continuity of care through retention of experienced direct support professionals. DSPs are individuals trained to support those with disabilities. Increased DSP retention is a goal not only for Carey Services, but also other providers nationwide.
“We believe that, in properly executing this grant, we will see results at our organization in the form of even more positive outcomes for those we serve and decreased turnover of direct care employees,” said Jim Allbaugh, Carey Services’ president and chief executive officer. “We are extremely grateful to AWS Foundation for seeing the possibilities in our grant proposal and for deciding to support us with the funding to create this initiative.”
The grant award will fund research and curriculum development along with the hiring of a person to oversee the program. Patti Hays, CEO of AWS Foundation, said AWSF was intrigued by the creative approach Carey Services is proposing to address this issue. “Our hopes are that this pilot program will produce positive outcomes that can lead to program replication across the state.”
Carey Services staff members are planning to conduct a larger public event in the coming weeks to discuss the grant opportunity in more detail.
“We know we’re not alone in having people we serve – and those doing the serving – deal with challenging issues,” Allbaugh said. “We’re thankful AWS Foundation embraced our vision for a different way of looking at the challenge and is providing their support to work on a way to support others.”
Imagine a Carey Services where you can participate in the inaugural launch of the Innovation Fund!
What is the Innovation Fund? It is a means to support projects that foster creativity and collaboration, with the idea of helping Carey Services reach unprecedented levels of excellence and recognition, especially in the areas of building brighter futures and delivering world-class supports.
Please help move the Innovation Fund forward. Your gift to the fund will keep the life-transforming power of Carey Services strong in our community. Give now at www.careyservices.com/connect/donate.
At the first 2020 board meeting, board members will decide what project to direct the funds toward, and we will let you know the impact your gift has had.
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority has again awarded Carey Services Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits to sell to donors. Donors can being officially taking advantage of the new round of credits on July 1.
Individuals and businesses who donate to Carey Services through NAP are able to take a tax credit on their Indiana state income tax return for 50 percent of the amount of the donation and reduce their tax liability to the state. Donors also are able to claim the donation on their federal tax returns. A minimum $100 donation must be made to be eligible for a tax credit.
Carey Services will use the donations received through NAP to help maintain the Pleasant Square and Pleasant Woods apartment complexes that are part of our Marion campus. The complexes are part of the agency’s affordable housing initiative, and each include five units with two duplex-style apartments. Some NAP proceeds also might be used for planning and site work for a future phase three on adjacent property.
For more information on NAP credits, call Carey Services at (765) 668-8961, extension, 111, and ask for April Scott, business office and event coordinator, or send her an email at ascott@careyservices.com. You also can ask for Greg Maynard, director of fund development, at extension 124 or send him an email at gmaynard@careyservices.com.
Carey Services officials have announced a new focus for the organization, while continuing to emphasize the agency’s long-standing work with low-income families and pre-natal mothers and children up to three years old along with individuals with disabilities. This announcement was made July12 during the agency’s internal 65th anniversary celebration.
With development of its strategic plan for 2019-2022, Carey Services has new mission and vision statements and a strong plan to focus agency efforts for the future, said Jim Allbaugh, Carey Services’ president and chief executive officer.
“I am excited to share our new plan and focus with the communities we serve,” Allbaugh said. “Our board, numerous staff members, many individuals we serve, and others in the community have helped us get to this point with the final product.”
The agency’s new mission statement has been strengthened to clarify purpose: “Turning abilities into opportunities.” The vision statement has also been clarified: “A world where all people are empowered and equally valued in the community.”
As part of the strategic planning process, the agency developed four priorities that will guide strategies and assure sustainability:
• Build brighter futures
• Deliver world-class supports
• Employ compassionate people
• Leverage charitable donations
“Carey Services’ operations have been guided by a set of core values for 65 years,” Allbaugh said. “The strengthened priorities and strategies in the new plan don’t replace our core values, but they do provide overall guidance in coming months and years as we make decisions – both large and small – to even more powerfully impact our work and the individuals we serve. We plan to be more iconic in our industry and communities.”
Allbaugh said he looked forward to sharing details of the plan with agency stakeholders and others in the community in coming days.
Carey Services’ 2019 Duck Race dodged the fowl weather and was a splashing success.
The race raised more than $30,000, which will be used to meet unexpected or unbudgeted needs for the individuals we serve.
The prize winners (and winning ticket numbers) for the race were:
1st – Peerless Printing (963) — $1,000
2nd – LaRea Slater (1020) — $500
3rd – Jayne Clark (633) — $300
4th – Agricor (1771) — $200
5th – Vicki Maynard (1659) — $100
6th – Tim George (162) – Indianapolis Indians tickets
7th – Dave’s Excavating (1230) – Honeywell Center concert tickets
8th – Peerless Printing (941) – Splash House passes
Thank you to all of the race sponsors and ticket purchasers for supporting Carey Services.
We will have our second Giant Bistro Dine to Donate event of the winter on Friday, where you can a great meal, help Carey Services and support a great Marion High School program at the same time.
Have a meal at the Giant Bistro, which is a culinary training program of the Marion Regional Career Center, between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday and Carey Services will receive 10 percent of the profits. No coupons are needed. The bistro is at 2215 S. Western Avenue.
Thank you to everyone who supported the first event last month, and we hope to see you on Friday.
Carey Services has provided opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve for 65 years. We request your feedback to help us achieve incredible results for those we serve into the future.
Please click on the following link to help us understand, from your perspective, what we can do at Carey Services to meet the community’s needs in new and exciting ways:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CAREYSERVICESSTRCLARITY
This survey will take 3-5 minutes to complete, and the survey closes at 5 p.m. on Feb. 25. Please stay tuned for reminders throughout the month.
At the end of the survey, you will be invited to provide your contact information so you can be entered into a drawing. Jim Allbaugh, Carey Services’ president/CEO, is offering a catered lunch and a tour of Carey Services’ facilities and operations to the lucky winner.
Carey Services’ board and leadership team members thank you in advance for your time and feedback.
We have a new date for the postponed Giant Bistro Dine to Donate event, where you can a great meal, help Carey Services and support a great Marion High school program all at the same time.
The new date is Jan. 16. Have a meal at the Giant Bistro, which is a culinary training program of the Marion Regional Career Center, between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. that day and Carey Services will receive 10 percent of the profits. No coupons are needed. The bistro is at 2215 S. Western Avenue.
For future planning, the bistro also is offering Carey Services a second dine to donate event, which will likely be in mid-February. Thank you for supporting the agency; enjoy your meal!