St. Paul's Family Resources, Inc.
Spring Update and 2009 Annual Report
St. Paul’s Family Resources, Inc. (SPFR), in affiliation with the
Council for Health and Human Services Ministries of the United Church
of Christ, seeks to be a faith-based ministry, providing comprehensive
and affordable services and care of the highest quality to a diverse
population. With an 80-year old tradition of providing care and housing
for seniors in St. Paul and the East Metro area, SPFR currently
offers senior independent, assisted living and memory care through
Oak Meadows. Support for our mission is maintained through the
benevolence, fund raising and development activities managed through
St. Paul’s Family Resources Foundation.
Our Mission
St. Paul's Family Resources exists to
provide a comprehensive program of
care to meet the needs of those seeking
our services in the greater St. Paul
and east metropolitan area. We strive
to embody God's love for all and are
dedicated to the well being of our clients,
their families and our staff.
Letter from our President
Welcome to our Spring Newsletter and Annual Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009. We are
pleased to have the opportunity to provide you with an overview of the activities taking place at Oak Meadows
and within St. Paul’s Family Resources Foundation.
2009 was an important year in our history of serving seniors. The Woods Memory Care unit opened in March.
This facility significantly expanded the range of services available at Oak Meadows. We are happy to report that
the Woods is currently 100% occupied.
Our Foundation’s Heritage Grant program continues to provide Minnesota UCC churches with financial support
used to begin or enhance programs designed to serve seniors (or their families/caregivers) in their communities.
Since the inception of the Heritage Grant program in 2007, 20 grants totaling over $100,000 have been provided.
The program has been extremely well received within the Minnesota UCC Church community. The feedback
we’ve received strongly indicates that the grants have been effective in aiding local churches to offer senior
programs.
We look forward to 2010 and the opportunities that are before us. At Oak Meadows we plan to build a gazebo
and memory care garden, and to further support the current Tenant Assistance Program. Our Foundation also
hopes to continue funding the Heritage Grant program.
We very much appreciate the financial support from our donors. This support is critically important as we seek
to fulfill our mission. We invite you to review the giving opportunities outlined in this report, and to respond
generously by designating your gifts to support the program(s) of your choice.
Thanks again for your support, and please let me know if you have any questions.
Eric M. Kehle
President
St. Paul’s Family Resources, Inc.
St. Paul’s Family Resources
Foundation
Saint Paul’s Family Resources Foundation works to grow and manage
our endowment and provide additional support for Oak Meadows. In
2007, the Foundation started a new program – the Heritage Grants – to
continue the work of the Church Home after it closed. The Heritage
Grants provide help to UCC churches in Minnesota to begin new
programs or enhance existing ones that improve the lives of seniors in
their communities or support the families and others who care for them.
By partnering with our
member churches we are
able to expand our mission
and improve the lives of
more seniors and assist
more of their families in
caring for their loved ones.
Having helped a total of 12 churches in 2008 and 2009, the Foundation renewed the Heritage Grants for 2010.
At the end of 2009, the Foundation chose 8 churches to be the recipients of the 2010 Heritage Grants:
• First Congregational Church UCC of Anoka for a parish nurse program
• First United Church of Christ of Fergus Falls for a guide to daily prayer for seniors
• Minnehaha United Church of Christ for connecting members with elderly and GLBT members
• First United Church of Christ of Northfield for assisting caregivers of seniors
• Robbinsdale United Church of Christ for a parish nurse program
• St. Louis Park Union Congregational UCC for a parish nurse program
• St. Paul's United Church of Christ of St. Paul for a parish nurse program
• First Congregational UCC of Wadena and Faith UCC of Bertha for connecting the elderly in two rural churches
Part of our grant process includes receiving reports from our grantees at the end of the grant cycle. Over and over
again, our grant recipients tell us what a positive impact the grants have had on enriching the lives of their seniors
and how the programs keep seniors connected to their churches. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the mission
of St. Paul’s Family Resources reach the members of our sister churches. In addition, the grants are helping
churches reach out to friends and neighbors, having a positive impact on the communities.
As the economy recovers, the Foundation Board looks forward to healthier days for the endowment and new
ways it can support the goals of St. Paul's Family Resources. The Foundation Board members are delighted that
the Heritage Grants program is spreading the word about St. Paul's Family Resources and helping to support
innovative programs for seniors throughout the Minnesota UCC Conference. We thank all our sponsors for their
generous support of the endowment.
A Banner Year for The Woods Memory Care
It’s been a year since the ribbon was cut to open The Woods Memory Care last March, and what a year it’s
been! The incredible response we’ve had reinforces the research that led to our decision to create a memory
care facility at Oak Meadows. “We’re grateful that we can now provide the continuity of care our tenants need as
they progress through their housing needs,” says Connie Dow, Executive Director of Oak Meadows. “Thanks to
The Woods, our tenants can remain here at Oak Meadows through their transition. Being able to stay in familiar
surroundings is so important to our residents for so many reasons.”
Financially, The Woods is meeting our expectations as well. According to Connie, “we budgeted for 90%
occupancy by June, 2009, and we met that goal”. The Woods is currently at 100% occupancy and is maintaining
a waiting list of prospective tenants.
Fundraising is Underway for a Safe and Secure Gazebo and Memory Care Garden
Who doesn’t feel better breathing fresh air and feeling the warm sun on their faces? The next project on the
docket is to build a garden and gazebo that is safe and secure so tenants of The Woods, and all residents of Oak
Meadows, can spend time enjoying the outdoors. We are currently in the planning and fundraising phase of this
exciting new project.
Employees Join the Fight
The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® is the nation's largest event
to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research
programs. Held annually in hundreds of communities across the country,
this inspiring event calls volunteers of all ages to become Champions
in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Oak Meadows employees participated
in the Twentieth Annual Memory Walk held on September 26 at Hyland
Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington. Thanks to our participants’ efforts
and the great lead of the team captain, Deb Ruzek, Oak Meadows raised
$2,414 of the $540,000 raised in total! A great effort that shows how
much our staff cares!
Tenant Assistance Seeks to Serve More
Tenants
Oak Meadows is currently seeking donations to
its Tenant Assistance program in order to meet
the needs of two tenants desperately in need of
financial support. Thanks to generous donations in
the past, we are currently providing one tenant with
financial assistance, and have been able to help eight
residents over the course of the past year continue to
stay at Oak Meadows after their own resources have
been exhausted.
Chaplaincy
Last year, we installed Pastor Carol as our new Chaplain, and she has done a great job in revitalizing the
program. She has been warmly welcomed into the Oak Meadows community and we are seeing an increase in
participation in programs that are offered. Donations are needed to this important program to maintain its growth
and vitality for our tenants.
Try Stopping an Army of Fifth Graders
Russ Anderson, tenant of Oak Meadows and member of Hazel Park
UCC, has an army of fifth graders trying to do something Russ and his
family have been working on for over 12 years—getting Russ a Purple
Heart. Russ Anderson served in World War II and was wounded during
the invasion of Normandy. He spent nine months in the hospital before
being honorable discharged. During a visit to Weaver Elementary School
in Maplewood on Veterans Day, Russ brought history to life for those fifth
graders—regaling them with stories of his war time service—and of his
disappointment of not receiving a Purple Heart for his battle injuries.
The Oak Meadows
Mission
Our mission is to provide a
dignified living environment
which embodies God’s love
for all, and is dedicated to
the well being of our tenants,
their families and our staff.
Well, the students thought that was unfair, so they’ve been
working on righting that wrong ever since. Research,
paperwork and letters to their Congresspeople and local
officials have created a new front for Russ’ quest for his
Purple Heart.
"I was really surprised," said Anderson about the recent
efforts. "Thanks a lot, kids, for what you've done." They’re
still waiting to hear from the Army on whether Russ will
be awarded his medal, but whatever the result, we are
all proud of the kids in Sara Paul’s fifth grade class and
especially of Russ and his dedication to service for our
country. We have a true hero here at Oak Meadows.
Oak Meadows Receives Acorn Award
Fred and Connie Receive Honorable
Mention Oakdale Volunteer of the Year
Twice a week for the past seven years, Connie Dow
and Fred Stalley, a tenant and retired teacher, have
visited Oakdale Elementary to tutor first grade students
in reading. In return, students come to Oak Meadows in
May of each year to read to our tenants—demonstrating
their new-found skills. To acknowledge their dedication,
Fred and Connie received an Honorable Mention for
the 2009 Oakdale Volunteer of the Year Award. Oak
Meadows and Oakdale Elementary have maintained a
strong relationship between the tenants and children at
the school and often participate in joint activities enjoyed
by all! Congratulations and thanks for your dedication
and service Fred and Connie!
In 2009, Oak Meadows received the multi-family
Acorn Award from the Economic Development
Commission and City of Oakdale. The program
recognizes property owners who display an enhanced
commitment to well maintained, aesthetically
pleasing property in Oakdale. The recent addition and
dedication of the Schiltgen pathway improvements
landed us the award, but they also commented that
the continued and exceptional landscaping provides
a beautiful and peaceful venue for the community and
residents of Oak Meadows. “We have always been
so connected to our community here in Oakdale, and
given our tenants love to garden, we’re thrilled to get
the Acorn!”, said Connie Dow, Executive Director of
Oak Meadows.
Financial Reports [for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009]
St. Paul’s Family Resources Foundation
Sources of Revenue
Total: $96,656
Expenditures
Total: $39,734
Donation to Oak Meadows: $1,385
Miscellaneous: $4,707
Contributions: $5,410
Professional Fees: $7,032
Investment Expense: $4,081
Investment Income: $91,246
Marketing & Fundraising: $2,029
Heritage Grants: $20,500
Oak Meadows
Sources of Revenue
Total: $2,539,366
Expenditures
Total: $2,692,911
Interest: $640,710
Activities: $93,508
Investment Income:
$32,522
General & Administrative: $471,531
Plant Operations, Maintenance &
Property: $497,108
Other Revenue: $139,135
Dietary, Laundry & Housekeeping:
$442,849 Depreciation & Amortization:
$408,052
Tenant Services Revenue:
$2,367,709
Payroll Taxes & Employee Benefits:
$139,153
Copies of all audited financial statements are available upon request.
Yes, I want to support the mission of St. Paul's Family Resources.
Enclosed is my q contribution or q pledge of $___________
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Address
City/State/Zip
Phone: (
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My gift is: q In memory of q In honor of: q I wish to remain anonymous
q My company has a matching gift program — form enclosed
q Please contact me regarding planned gift options
q Legacy Society — I have included SPFR in my estate plans
Please designate my gift to:
Oak Meadows:
q Current Chaplaincy Program
q Current Tenant Assistance Program
q Gazebo and Memory Care Garden
q Unrestricted gift to be used where needed
SPFR:
q Heritage Grant Program
q Unrestricted gift to be used where needed
Make checks payable to St. Paul’s Family Resources, Inc. 8131 4th Street North, Oakdale, MN 55128
The Foundation is a Minnesota nonprofit organization and is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Contributions to the Foundation are deductible for Federal tax purposes subject to Federal limitations.
Thank You to Our Donors
Our sincere gratitude goes to all of our generous supporters who made recent gifts to St. Paul's Family Resources and
Oak Meadows. Your thoughtful planning and continued generosity can help ensure that SPFR services will continue to be
available in the future. We thank you for each and every donation.
Unrestricted Gifts - SPFR
Brackins, Connie
Galkiewicz, Rebecca & Robert
GiveMN.org
Harnisch, Meldean & Nancy
Hentzen, Charles & Kathleen
Misemer, David & Sprague, Florence
Morgan, Jonathan & Martha
Smith Sellers, Rev. Dr. Karen
Heritage Grants - SPFR
Kehle, Eric & Candy
Jahnke, Dr. Bill & Phyllis
Hentzen, Charles & Kathleen
Miller, Craig
Legacy Society
Fisher, Fred
Hentzen, Charles & Kathleen
Kehle, Eric & Candy
Kuhrmeyer, Carl & Jan
Larson, Elaine
Mitchell, Florence
Nauer, Joe & Priscilla
General Use – Oak Meadows
3M Foundation
Anderson, C. Robert
Anderson, Robert & Doris
Dario, Mel
Eberhard, Larry
Ecolab Foundation
GiveMN.org
Jacobson, Lynn
Johnston, Lawrence
Lea, Charles
McLean, John & Janice
Nadeau, Kathy & Greg
Pocker, Rev. Marion & Dorothea
Stueckemann, Jo
Westby, Gail & Jim
In Memory of Ida L. Fabyanske
Fabyanske, Marvin & Margaret
In Memory of Joseph Fellner
Fellner, Carol
In Memory of Neal Lindberg
Kehle, Eric & Candy
Activities
DJ Tax Service
Chaplaincy Endowment
Eberhard, Larry
Nauer, Joseph & Priscilla
In Memory of Neal Lindberg
Misemer, David & Sprague, Florence
Tenant Assistance Endowment
Jacobson, Lynn
Macalester Plymouth UCC
Misemer, David & Sprague, Florence
Westby, Gail & James
In Memory of Neal Lindberg
Peterson, Robert & Barbara
Gazebo & Memory Care Garden
In Honor of Jim Allen
Kehle, Eric & Candy
In Memory of Carla N. Arny
Arny, Dr. Frederick
Current Chaplaincy
In Memory of Darlene Bergren
Chisholm, John & Janice
Dierks, Maythel
Fleming, Helen
Haglund, Stuart & Norma
Holt, Roslyn
Japs, Clifford & Mary
Johnson, Margaret & Dolney, Marlene
Lanegran, Karen
Langemo, Marie
Lawson, Mary Jo & Richard
Lorensen, Marie
Moldenhauer, Fern
Nelson, Richard & Nancy
Roberts, Walter & Mary Ann
Running, Lois
Schaller, Bernie & Lois
Shipway, Beth
Soma, June
Stahly, Josephine
Tomhave, Nancy
Urbanski, Kathleen
Waller, Craig & Rebecca
Watkins, Ruth
Wielde, John & Leona
Zoya, Richard & Marlene
In Memory of Ed Grabowski
Shipway, Beth
Gardening
Bergren, Darlene
Ross, Cecil
Dierks, Maythel
Dahlberg, Dori
Grabowski, Ed & Shirley
Whitman, Elizabeth
Galligan, Cecilia
Hathaway, Donna
Herrett, Betty
Holt, Roslyn
Johnston, Lawrence
Lewis, Evelyn
Lorensen, Marie
Peet, Anna May
Powellek, LaVaughn
Schaller, Bernie & Lois
Stalley, Fred
Thomson, Roy
Turner, Dorothy
In Kind Contributions
Anderson, C. Goebel & Norma
Gandrud, Jane
Johnston, Lawrence
Kemp, Connie
Lake Elmo Bank
Miller Maintenance
Soban, Kerry
We have made every effort to include all contributors and
apologize if we have made an error. Contact Craig Miller at
(651) 698-2323 with any corrections.
Memory Care
Lea, Hope
Lake Elmo Bank
In Memory of Ed & Delores O’Mara
O'Mara, Elizabeth
In Memory of Neal Lindberg
Anderson, Robert & Doris
Arnold, Donald & Lois
Baker, Mary
Briggs and Morgan
Carpenter, Gloria & Ronald
Chally, Cecil & Margaret
Claude M. Anderson Electric Co
Clements, Gary & Jane
Creamer, Sharon
De Boer, Wendell & Marjorie
Deleon, M. & J.
Duncanson, Ellen & Walter
Dvorak, Donna & James
Friend, Lori & Robert
Fritzberg, Christian
Fruen, Nancy
Galoff, Thomas & Brenda
Gross, Richard & Carol
Hakomaki, Raymond & Mildred
Hanson, Michael
Havir, Russell & Wilcox, Linda Ann
Herzog, John & Beverly
Hill, James & Patricia
Iijima, Isaac & Rose
Image Spigot LLC
Kastner, Donna & Duane
Ledo, Kathryn
Ledy, J.Scott & Baker, Helen
Lindberg, Dr. Bruce
Lindberg, Geo & Eileen
Lindberg, Gillis & Robert
Lindberg, Miles & Kristine
Lindberg, William & Arlene
Lowery, Jane
Merry, Richard & Susan
Miller, Teresa
Misemer, David & Sprague, Florence
Mullan, Louise
Munson, D.M. & L.A.
National Electrical Contractors Assn.
Nauer, Joseph & Priscilla
Nielsen, Marshall & Irene
Nielsen, Pete
Peoples Electric
Phillips, Gloria
Pocker, Marion & Dorothea
Randall Green & Brian Grahek, Merrill Lynch
Sorheim, Dennis
Souther, Lavonne & Conklin, Sarah
Stueckemann, Jo
Swanson, Roy & Lois
Tollefson, Amy & Jeff
Truax, Steve & Penny
Victory Parking & The Geller Family
Viking Electric Supply - Greg Hames, President
Whitman, Elizabeth
Williams, Joan
Willms, Gary & Roxanne
Wulling, Thomas & Benson, Marilyn
Wynne, Richard & Sue
St. St.Paul’s
Family Resources, Inc.
Paul’s Family Resources Foundation | Oak Meadows
8131-8133 Fourth Street North | Oakdale, MN 55128
Phone: 651-578-0676 | Fax: 651-578-1431 | Email: info@oak-meadows.org | Web: www.oak-meadows.org
Our 2009-2010 Board Members
St. Paul’s Family
Resources, Inc.
St. Paul’s Family
Resources Foundation
Eric Kehle, President
Craig Miller, Treasurer
Dorothea Pocker, Secretary
Beer, Terry
Larry Eberhard
Rebecca Galkiewicz
Charles Hentzen
Carl Kuhrmeyer
Curtis Loewe
David K. Misemer
Jonathan Morgan
Barbara Peterson
Gail Westby
Rebecca Galkiewicz, President
Eric Kehle, Vice President
Craig Miller, Treasurer
David K. Misemer, Secretary
Charles Hentzen
Curtis Loewe
Jonathan Morgan
Board Diversity Contributes to our Mission
Family Resources
Development, Inc.
(Oak Meadows)
Barbara Peterson, President
Terry Beer, President-Elect
Charles R. Lea, Treasurer
Dorothea Pocker, Secretary
Jodi Christensen
Mel Dario
Marvin Fabyanske
Lynn Jacobson
Kathleen Nadeau
Robert Peterson
Rev. Dr. Karen Smith Sellers
Gail Westby
St. Paul’s
Church Home
Curtis Loewe, President
Craig Miller, Treasurer
Dr. Frederick D. Arny
Connie R. Brackins
Eberhard Bulach
Carmella Foster
Our directors bring a wide range of backgrounds and experience to their respective boards. This depth of knowledge and
wealth of experience has enabled us to be especially effective in building partnerships that enhance the lives of seniors and
strengthen the surrounding community. If you are interested in getting involved on any of our boards, please let us know.
St. Paul’s Family Resources, Inc.
St. Paul’s Family Resources Foundation | Oak Meadows
8131-8133 Fourth Street North | Oakdale, MN 55128