2017-2018 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT
STUDENT GROWTH
Every year we see so many “milestones and miracles” with our students.
Here are just a few:
E A R L Y
INTERVENTION
By Jessica Mardis
Director of Operations
“A treatment method or an educational method that will work for one child may not work for another child.
The one common denominator for all of the young children is that early intervention does work, and it seems
to improve the prognosis.” Temple Grandin
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Every year we have the blessing to work with so many wonderful volunteers, donors,
parents, and supporters. Here are just some of the ways everyone has made an impact:
FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 2017
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION 2018
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES 2018
Revenues
Contributions
Fund-raising Events, net
Donated Materials and Services
Other Income
Net Assets released from restrictions
Total Revenue
$
836,368
1,359,320
15,595
75,658
351,220
2,638,161
Expenses
Program
Management and general
Fund-raising
Total expenses
Increase in unrestricted net assets
2,450,660
274,127
178,992
(A) Primarily includes Capital Campaign Contributions
2,903,779
(265,618)
3,494,597
66,000
16,855
15,811,958
$ 19,389,410
Current Liabilities
42,630
Total Liabilities
42,630
NET ASSETS
1,219,001
(351,220)
$
LIABILITIES
TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS
Contributions (A)
Net assets released from restrictions
Decrease in temp restricted net assets
Decrease in total net assets
Cash & Certificates of Deposit
Pledges Receivable
Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets
Net Property, Plant & Equipment
Total Assets
$
867,781
602,163
Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
Permanently Restricted
Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and net assets
16,781,700
2,449,220
115,860
19,346,780
$ 19,389,410
The Little Light House, from its foundation, has believed that early intervention is the critical key for improving the
quality of life for children with special needs. Early Intervention (EI) is a term to describe services and supports
that are available to babies and young children. EI is critical for children with developmental delays and their
families, because it can have a
significant impact on a child’s
ability to learn new skills and
overcome challenges. It can
increase success in school and
life according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention
(2018).
With a newly expanded space,
LLH has the opportunity to
instate new programs to meet
the time-sensitive demand for
early intervention. We know the
early years of life (0-3 yrs) are
a foundation for later learning,
as this is the time when 85%
of the brain’s core structure is
formed. We also know that love,
hope, strong community, and
support for the entire family are
foundational when raising kids.
LLH is committed to reach more children at the earliest age possible while empowering and providing families with
support and resources to help their child and maintain a healthy family unit.
The Little Light House Family Learning Center has created an innovative curriculum to meet the needs of children
birth-36 months and their families while on the waiting list. Small classes where both child and parent attend focus
on one-on-one teaching with the parent as the teacher. The Little Light House early childhood specialists guide
parents into meaningful interactions with their child that build developmental skills. Activities to enhance social
and play skills, communication and independence were highlighted in the first session consisting of ten classes.
EI Parent Jennifer Amstutz commented, “Our family is so thankful to have the opportunity to be a part of the pilot
program of Early Intervention at Little Light House. It has been so helpful to learn new approaches and tools to use
in communication and making everyday play and activities into an environment to foster growth and development
for our child.”
8 | THE BEACON