Annual Report 2019

JUNTOS PODEMOS FRIENDS OF SAN LUCAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019

2019 HIGHLIGHTS Educate 650 students at Colegio Monseñor Gregorio Schaffer from pre-k through 6th grade 174 individuals benefiting from educational programming at the Women’s Center Build Serve Block Homes Mixed Homes 20 25 41 445 Wood Homes Stoves 24,076 80 Patient visits at the families supported clinic and in the through regular communities monthly assistance 1,463 30,720 pounds of Mission visitors coffee prepared hosted

JUNTOS PODEMOS - TOGETHER WE CAN! The Story of the Chocho Pilo Family In 2019, the Chocho Pilo family needed a friend like But everything changed when the Chocho Pilo family you. learned about people like you. They heard about They lived in a deteriorating house made of sheet metal people known as “Friends of San Lucas,” who want and wooden boards. All eight of them shared two beds. to share a little of their savings to improve the lives of The house was not adequate for protecting their six families in need in Guatemala. They went to the San young children from the wind and rain in the winter Lucas Mission to apply for a safe space for their children season, and as a result, their children often fell ill. to grow. The Chocho Pilo family had little opportunity for Because of you, the Chocho Pilo family leads a economic advancement. The father Mario worked as different life today. They are the proud owners of a new a day laborer earning roughly $31 (or 240 quetzales) concrete block home that protects their children from per week. His wife Herminia worked embroidering the elements. They’re healthier. They’re safer. They’re traditional Mayan garments earning about $13 (or 100 happier. And your donation made all the difference. quetzales) per week. For a family of eight, $44 per week Thank you for providing 25,000 people in Guatemala leaves little leftover to save up for a better home. with basic needs so that they can lead healthy and happy lives. BEFORE AFTER 2019 Fiscal Year Revenue: $2,786,020.05 Expenses: $2,913,987.24 8% 2019 was a very successful year for Friends of San Lucas. You donated more money than ever, and because you did, more people were served 92% than ever before. Your highest single gift was $200,000 and the smallest gift was measured in a few dollars. 1,293 of you gave an average of Direct Support for $1,725. Your support to continue and expand the work of Fr. Greg Programming in San Lucas Schaffer is deep and strong, and we thank you on behalf of the more than 25,000 people who benefit from your life-changing generosity. And with 92% of every dollar donated being used to support programming, you can rest assured that your donations are used as efficiently as possible. Other Expenses

A Message from the Executive Director Dear supporter of the Friends of San Lucas, This February I had the privilege of co-hosting two Mission Immersion groups that were visiting the Mission. These trips are designed to give participants the opportunity to spend time in each of the Mission’s programs and to meet the program directors. What I love about these trips is the chance to tell people about the work of the Mission. And every time I get to talk about what is going on at the Mission I am overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude for being able to continue the work that Fr. Greg began 57 years ago. The reality is this: because of your generous and faithful support the Mission is doing more than it has ever done. Your gifts build more homes and stoves; Your gifts educate more students; Your gifts provide healthcare to more children and families; And your gifts bring Mission programming to more than 25,000 people. Your faithful giving, your prayers and visits, your spreading the good news of the Mission; all that you do makes a dif- ference in the lives of so many. Thank you for your support. And in 2020, with your generosity we will continue to walk alongside the people of San Lucas in lives of mutual respect and service. In faith and hope, Bill Peterson, Executive Director 2019 Friends of San Lucas Friends of San Lucas Staff Board of Directors Bill Peterson - Executive Director Jereme Abshire - Sacramento, CA Terri Wong - Visitors’ Program Dave Davis - Hewitt, MN Julie Knopp - Communications Mike Greene - Minnetrista, MN Ann Hagberg - Administration & Finance Bridget Hermer - Madison Lake, MN Paddy Garin - Coffee Program Paul Leighton - Apple Valley, MN Brian Mathiowetz - Sleepy Eye, MN [email protected] Arch Mrkvicka - Owatonna, MN 3459 Washington Ave. Ste. 207 Ana Ovalle - Mankato, MN Fr. Phil Schotzko - Springfield, MN Eagan, MN 55122 Jim Seifert - Lake Elmo, MN 651-454-0981 Chuck Spaeth - Sleepy Eye, MN Heather Statz - Baraboo, WI www.sanlucasmission.org Rogers Strickland - Weston, MO