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DINNER PROGRAM
FOR
HOMELESS WOMEN
“A YEAR
OF
CHANGE”
THE MISSION
The Dinner Program for Homeless Women began providing meals and a safe haven to homeless women and children in 1979. Over time,
DPHW incorporated additional social services to address not only hunger, but the root causes of homelessness. In 1998, DPHW began
serving morning meals to men in addition to women and children, and in 2007, we introduced formalized case management and
therapeutic services for all our clients. Through the years, our mission has remained simple, yet profound...
Over 75% of our clients did not have a case manager before coming to DPHW, **Percentages are only representative of clients who filled out intake forms
in 2007. These include, but are not limited to, anyone requesting a referral
but almost 50% of those clients requested case management services. for services and anyone receiving case management. We believe these
numbers to be generally representative of the population DPHW serves,
although the men in our program may be slightly underrepresented.
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Dear Friends of the Dinner Program for Homeless Women,
2007 was a year of exciting change and tremendous growth for the Dinner Program for Homeless
Women (DPHW). The changes began in January as DPHW moved for the first time in its history from
First Congregational UCC, currently being redeveloped, to a temporary space at First Trinity Lutheran
Church. Spurred in part by the sudden increase in need due to the closure of several partner service
providers, DPHW expanded to double our program hours and triple our client base. For the first time,
DPHW became entirely responsible for the provision of meals and emergency and social services to the
almost 300 homeless individuals who come through our doors each day. DPHW also introduced day
programs to serve both men and women, including new case management services and therapeutic
groups aimed at offering our clients the support needed to overcome their homelessness. As a result
of these changes, DPHW was able to fully realize its goal of becoming a “one‐stop shop” for DC’s
homeless men and women—offering meals, social services, community resources, employment
training, educational and enrichment activities, all under one roof.
We never expected so much to change so quickly, and this new set of circumstances did not come
without its challenges. However, as 2007 came to a close, DPHW found itself stronger than ever.
DPHW’s highly professional and dedicated staff approached each new development with leadership,
passion, and commitment, viewing each challenge as an opportunity rather than a barrier. DPHW’s
Board of Directors also showed exceptional leadership in 2007, implementing tighter fiscal controls
and strengthening Board governance policies to help guide us through this time of change. Most
importantly, DPHW is, and has always been, strengthened by a dedicated volunteer base (many of
whom have supported the organization for decades), collaboration with community partners, and
visionary public and private funders. Their unwavering support of vulnerable individuals allows us to
offer our clients services and programs that are truly transformative.
After overcoming the challenges and changes of 2007, DPHW looks confidently towards the future.
DPHW recently completed a comprehensive needs assessment, which consisted of nearly 100
individual client interviews conducted by our faithful volunteers. The results are already influencing
DPHW’s delivery of services and will be used when the Board completes our new strategic plan in
2008. We also eagerly anticipate the redevelopment of our old home at 945 G Street NW, so that
homeless men, women, and children in the Downtown area can continue to find a nourishing meal, a
friendly smile, and the social services necessary to survive and thrive. We look forward to
experiencing this exciting transition with you.
Sincerely,
Diana Bruce, MPA Erika Barry, MPA
President, Board of Directors Executive Director
Annual Report 2007 3
2007 HIGHLIGHTS
The Big Move
For almost 30 years, the Dinner Program operated out of First
Congregational Church at 945 G Street NW. Due to a capital
construction project at FCC, DPHW moved into a transitional
facility in First Trinity Lutheran Church at 309 E Street, NW.
Thanks to volunteers who rallied to help with the move on
Saturday, January 20th, 2007, DPHW was able to complete
the move in one day, without any break in services or meals.
In addition to relocating all of our program and kitchen
operations, DPHW introduced a new morning program for
men and women, based on the model of our successful
dinner program. By the time DPHW moved, both Zacchaeus
Community Kitchen (whom DPHW had partnered with to
serve breakfast since 1998) and the Downtown Services
Center (which had offered some social services to clients who DPHW’s transitional operating site at First
attended the breakfast program) had closed their doors. Trinity Lutheran Church at 309 E Street NW
DPHW rallied to fill in those gaps, and is now the central
homeless services site in the Downtown DC area.
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PN Hoffman Charity Golf Tournament
EVENTS
On September 27th, PN Hoffman Development, a DC‐
area property development firm, hosted a charity golf
tournament to benefit DPHW at the Whiskey Creek Golf
Club in Ijamsville, Maryland. PN Hoffman employees
volunteered their time to plan the event, including
staffing registration and the tournament, and later
hosting a reception and awards banquet. The
tournament was a huge success and raised $50,000 for
PN Hoffman employees at the 2007 Charity Golf
DPHW. Tournament
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SOCIAL SERVICES
For clients who are ready to take the steps to change
their lives, DPHW offers comprehensive psychosocial
assessments and individualized case management
designed to assist clients in obtaining medical care,
employment, and housing. Fortunately, DC has much
to offer our clients, but limited mobility, information,
L INKS
and trust can prevent them from fully accessing
needed services. Through our Links program, DPHW
collaborates with other service providers in the metro
DC area to give our clients an opportunity to access
In 2007, the Links program provided: specialized social, health, employment, and legal
services on‐site during our breakfast and dinner
• 2,121 clients with on-site social services programs. Since we open our doors to all, DPHW’s low
provided by partner providers
barrier environment makes it more likely that clients
• 2,559 referrals to clients in need of services
not offered at DPHW will take advantage of these services. For clients who
need services not offered by DPHW, we ensure that
In addition, DPHW’s own social services staff clients can access those services by providing personal
provided 281 hours of case management and
psychosocial assessments.
referrals and transportation assistance.
Annual Report 2007 7
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
SUCCESS We had five interns that began in June of 2007. In those six months:
Three secured reliable housing
Two successfully found full-time employment
Expenses
Salaries, benefits, and taxes 314,101 ‐ 314,101
Occupancy 109,319 ‐ 109,319
Accounting 20,173 ‐ 20,173
Telephone/internet 6,855 ‐ 6,855
Food delivery 846 ‐ 846
Consulting fees 2,180 ‐ 2,180
Postage and delivery 1,517 ‐ 1,517
Repairs and maintenance 6,972 ‐ 6,972
Office supplies 4,587 ‐ 4,587
Trainee stipends 7,000 ‐ 7,000
Trainee rental assistance 506 ‐ 506
Equipment 8,909 ‐ 8,909
Groceries 45,073 ‐ 45,073
Staff and board development 1,975 ‐ 1,975
Program supplies 9,507 ‐ 9,507
Kitchen supplies 20,963 ‐ 20,963
Miscellaneous 15,960 ‐ 15,960
Insurance 10,119 ‐ 10,119
Moving expense 12,044 ‐ 12,044
Printing and production 2,791 ‐ 2,791
Other operation expenses 3,094 ‐ 3,094
Total operating expenses 604,491 ‐ 604,491
Fund Usage by Program
The financial highlights shown in this
section of the 2007 Annual Report
come from financial statements audited
and approved by Gelman, Rosenberg, &
Freedman, Certified Public
Accountants.
**Figures include in‐kind donations, loss on disposal of assets, and depreciation and amortization, equally
distributed across each program.
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Annual Report 2007 9
VOLUNTEERISM
M ANY H ANDS
It is the many hands of volunteers that make the
work of DPHW possible. Each day DPHW needs
approximately 25 volunteers doing diverse work •
VOLUNTEER IMPACT IN 2007
10,000 hours in our kitchen—preparing, serving,
so that our clients get the food, supplies, and and cleaning
support they need. Through our Many Hands • 420 hours staffing the computer lab for over 700
program, volunteers serve in our kitchen, staff our clients
computer lab, offer program support, and assist in • 520 hours in program support
the administrative office. The funds we save • 280 hours in our administrative offices
through the efforts of our volunteers can be
directed toward the needs of Washington, DC's Volunteer service allowed DPHW to save over
most vulnerable residents. $130,000 in employment related expenses.
DPHW is home to a wonderfully diverse team of
volunteers. Every month, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, and secular community groups are
part of DPHW's volunteer calendar. DPHW welcomes men, women, and families to volunteer with
us. Students from local and national universities
“What makes it so extraordinary is the fact and elementary, middle, and high schools
frequently volunteer in DPHW's kitchen, as do
that we have the best staff members, case large and small businesses. Volunteers have even
managers, and volunteers in the metro‐ come to DPHW from as far away as Eastern
politan area coming and working together Europe. Some have a special expertise that they
share; others come with little training but are
as one.” eager to serve. No matter who you are or where
‐Dennis, DPHW client you come from, if you bring a smile and a helping
hand, you are a valuable member of team DPHW!
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Educational Institutions United Planning Organization Judy Brown
Venable, Inc.
Washington Quaker Workcamp
Ellen Buchegger
Esther Bushman
Volunteer Spotlight
Al Maghrib Institute
Archbishop Carroll High School Youth Service Opportunity Peter Byrne Family
the Program (YSOP) Penny Callan
Barrie School
Carnegie Mellon University Amy Hessing Cannon
Peggy Carlson
Catholic University Of America Faith‐Based Organizations
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day Toya Carmichael
David Carrier
the School American University Baptist
Denison University James Carter
the Students
Georgetown Day School Paul Carter
Bethesda Jewish Congregation
Grand Valley State University Calvary Baptist Church Juliette Charity
GWU Office of Community Cathy Chrishakato
Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church
the Service Michael Cleary
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Leora Comis
GWU UW‐20
Illinois State University
the Day Saints
Cleveland Park Congregational
Ally Cordom Sylvester Jackson
Janney Elementary School Russell Crock
the Church Sylvester has been a faithful volunteer at the Dinner
Laselle College Caitlin Crowell
Dar‐al‐Hijrah Program for Homeless Women, volunteering in the kitchen
Lyon College Erica Culler for over eight years. At least four evenings each week,
Dar‐us‐Salaam
Sidwell Friends School First Congregational Church Megan Cundari he comes to DPHW after work to prepare and serve
Sarah Daniels dinner to 75 women. In 2007, Sylvester gave over 400
University of Florida the (Angola, IN)
Kristin Darling hours of his time to DPHW!
University of Illinois First Congregational UCC
Vanderbilt University First Trinity Lutheran Church John Darnell As a regular, long-standing volunteer, Sylvester supports
Georgetown Muslim Student Amy DiBella DPHW’s kitchen staff by leading and supervising new
the Association Hassan Disn volunteers.
Organizations
Grace United Methodist/GosBells Amy Dorfman
the Ringers Marie Dorsey Sylvester is not only a volunteer, but also a trusted friend
Asian American LEAD to many of the women that DPHW serves.
GWU Catholic Daughters Eric Doss and Heather
Blacks In Government the Prince Doss
Little River UCC
Bonner Scholars Imam Johari Hart Nelsen Phyllis Stinson
Lutheran Synod of New Jersey Cheryl Douglass
Boy Scout Troop #42 Jajuan Johnson Bridget Nurre Michael Succi Family
Rock Spring Church Kenya Edwards
Capitol Hill Rotary Club Anna Jones Ellen O'Brien Alisa Tanaka‐Dodge
Shrine of the Most Blessed Jose Ellauri
Counterpart International Ben Jones Devlan O'Connor D'Andre Taylor
the Sacrament Arturo Estrada
Court Services and Offender Nikki Jones Jan Olsen Twinetta Taylor
South Church Shayan Farazmand
the Supervision Agency Rafiah Jones Chris Orlando Rebecca Ullman
St. Mark's United Methodist Tawana Felder
DC Rape Crisis Center Eryca Kasse Bethany Owens Debbie Vandergrift
the (Murfreesboro, TN) Margaret Ferrell
DC Today, DC Tomorrow Chris Kelly Cassandra Paoli Bonnie Wahiba
Temple Sinai Barbara Fisher
DC United Kathleen Kelly Tiffany Parker Jacqueline Walker
Temple Sinai Sisterhood Catherine Fitzgerald
Department of Labor: LEAD Susie Komornik Nick Patchan Linda Ware
Tzu Chi Foundation Kent Forde
German Marshall Fund University of Maryland Muslim Sarah Kramer Elyse Pettiford Ruth Warren
Christine French
Greater DC Cares the Student Association Riva Letchinger Bo Phillips Bert Weintraub
Chuck Gahun
GWU Circle K Joanne Garlow Edan Lichtenstein Margaret Polski Jack White
GWU Community Building the Denise Liggins
Individuals Paul Garver Rebecca Quarella Sharnetta Williams
Community Laura Lippman
Ruth Gaymond Liz Ramey Abby Wolfe
GWU National Association of Kendall Lucas
the Women MBAs Brian Aamoth Dan Goldstein Lauren Robarge Shannon Woodcock
Robin Goldstein George Madill Jill Robbins Patricia Wrightson
Harvest of Hope Julie Aamoth Sue and Armand e
Howard University Circle K Aisah Abdur‐Raheem Saba Gorhab Adam Rosner Simyeon Yancey
Maillet
Howard University Society of Stephanie Altamirano Lissandra Green Sarah Roth Rhonda Young
Callie Markey
the Women Engineers Amy Arden Rebecca Grossfield Shellie Roth
Brian Marson
Independent Sector Ainur Atibayeva Lina Guzman Corrie Schweigler
Miranda Martinez
Islamic Information Center Ian Balina Alix Haber Stephanie Scott
Lariena Matthews
Les Dames d'Escoffier Lucy Barber Tamara Halle Sandy Shaw
Tomica May
Metro TeenAIDS Jack Barbour Jessica Harris Christie Anne Short
Regina Mays
Mountain Alliance David Beard Austin Hawk Masood Shoyooee
Verra Mbinglo
National Academy of Science Marie Betsock George Hawkins Meena Shoyooee
Margaret McCloud
One Brick DC Catalina Blackman Emily Helpern Martino Simcick
Mac McCullough
PN Hoffman Betsy Blackwell Colin Holmes Marissa Smith
Claire McGuire
Robbins Gioia Tim Booker and Family Julie Holt‐Baker John Spangler
Estelle Miller
Shusterman Foundation Matt Boote Sarah Horn Fredda Sparks
Lucy Miller
Single Volunteers of DC Florence Bowers Greg Jackson Kathryn Spindel
George Milton
Sherrie Boyd Monique Jackson Donna Squeri
Steinbruck Center Gayle Murchison
Target Hope Thomas Boyles Sylvester Jackson Michanna Murphy Meredith Stein
The Pilgrimage Mary Brennan Betsy Janus Anne Nelsen Scott Stein
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As with every nonprofit organization,
donor support is one of the lifelines of
D ONORS
The International Spy Museum
J. LiaBraaten Antiques
Janney Elementary School
Zengo
Zenith Gallery, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta, Omicron Phi Zeta Chapter
the Dinner Program. Over 38% of our Joka Salon and Day Spa
Les Halles
Zipcar
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CFC Giving Code: 56398 United Way Giving Code: 8280 CVC Giving Code: 8275
309 E Street, NW
ANNUAL REPORT 2007 Washington, DC 20001
Dinner Program for Homeless Women T: 202.737.9311
www.dphw.org F: 202.347.7217
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