Report from the Executive Director

November 11, 2024

As I take time to reflect on the last fiscal year, I am reminded of God’s faithful provision and the consistent support that has come from our community. Not only have we seen lives transformed and families restored, but we have also had the chance to celebrate reaching our financial goals and witness significant areas of growth in our program and team. Our focus this past year was guided by four key strategic priorities:

Exploring Program Enhancements

Enhancing our program started with identifying and reinforcing our niche in the Mental Health and Addiction sector. As we evaluated Adeara’s current program in the context of our industry, we were able to identify gaps in the continuum of care which led to opportunities for Adeara’s enhancement. We identified the need for continued care for past clients, support for clients transitioning into independent living, and further commitment to the biopsychosocial-spiritual components of recovery, all of which have seen significant progress in the past year.

Elevating Organizational Culture

We have continued to focus on strengthening the core of Adeara by bringing greater attention to our employees and organizational culture. At the heart of our work, we remain committed to treat the women and children we support with love, compassion, integrity, accountability, respect and dignity. We seek to treat our team and stakeholders in the same way. Over the past year, we have seen a deepened commitment by each member as we align and live out Adeara’s core values.

Ensuring Financial Stability

As a charitable organization that depends on its community of support, we continue to be overwhelmed and grateful for the consistent contributions of each person. Personal, emotional and financial engagement from each stakeholder allows Adeara to fulfill its mission year after year. We are incredibly thankful for the support offered this last year and humbly request that those who felt inclined to support last year would choose to support again in the years to come. Adeara’s work continues because of each of our supporters, so thank you so much.

Enhancing Organizational Structure

Infrastructure is a strategic investment that not only supports Adeara’s current operations, but also positions us for future growth. We recognize that by focusing on scalability, efficiency, innovation, and risk management, we can build a solid foundation that leads to the long-term organizational health necessary for expanding the impact of Adeara.

Our work in these key priorities is not yet done! These areas of focus will continue to propel us toward fulfilling our vision and mission. As we share updates and challenges along with prayer requests and celebrations, we hope to continue to inspire, strengthen and expand our community of support, giving way to greater connection to the changed lives that exist in our program and beyond.

Thank you for trusting our team and believing for transformation in the lives of the women in our program. Every life matters, including yours!

Lori Patrick

Executive Director