Winter 2010
Amicus
Inspiring Service in
Challenging Times
A Report to Donors
Introduction
For over 42 years Amicus has been serving Minnesotans with criminal records
who are in search of a second chance. We work with inmates, ex-offenders,
and juveniles in the criminal justice system, helping them make the life
changes they need to achieve long-term success. We also reach out to
communities, recruiting volunteers and donors to get involved with us,
connecting with partners who can make our work more effective and offering
the power of positive relationships and the need for justice that strengthens our
community.
As is the case with most nonprofits, these last two years have been
challenging for Amicus. We have implemented large budget cuts, including
hours and benefits reductions for staff and painful layoffs of dedicated
coworkers. We have also spent time refocusing on our core priorities and
seeking greater efficiency in an effort to keep service levels high despite
reduced resources.
In the following pages we will provide a snapshot of how Amicus has served offenders, ex-offenders and
juveniles; a rundown of the key activities which have shaped our organization over the last two years and an
idea of all those who support our work. As a donor and stakeholder, we believe you have a right to know how
your investment has been stewarded. We encourage you to read this brief document and contact us with any
questions, ideas or concerns.
Thank you for your support.
Louise Wolfgramm,
President
AMICUS MISSION
Amicus partners with inmates, ex-offenders, juvenile offenders and communities to
build successful lives and stronger communities.
MODEL
Amicus helps offenders transition from confinement to community.
The Amicus model is relationship-based, community-driven,culturally specific and outcome-oriented.
VISION
Through leadership, programming, policy and partnership, Amicus:
- Brings offenders into positive human connection so that they may experience a sense of belonging
- Increases the number of offenders who make a successful transition into
community life and become active and contributing community members
- Educates and encourages communities to be welcoming and supportive
- Instills hope and transforms lives.
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Following Our Progress
The Following Strategic Outcomes Were Adopted by the Board of Directors in 2007
Outcome 1: Amicus expands the number of community partnerships
Outcome 2: Amicus expands programs to serve more offenders in transition
Outcome 3: Amicus increases its number of trained volunteers
Outcome 4: Amicus stabilizes its finances and core programming
Outcome 5: Amicus increases its impact by sharing its knowledge.
Community Partnerships
True to its name as the Latin translation of “friend,” Amicus has always functioned from the perspective that
it cannot do its important work alone. An informal survey of our activities in 2009 indicated that we have
relationships with over 100 agencies in the private, public and nonprofit sectors and that number expands
each year. For example, Amicus Reconnect works with dozens of community partners who can offer jobs,
housing, furniture, transportation, food, clothing and more. Amicus One to One works regularly with
communities of faith from across the metro area, encompassing a wide range of religious beliefs.
Over the past few years the number of organizations involved with reentry services has greatly expanded.
Many of these organizations are also our competitors for various contracts and grants. Our goal is to work
together when we can, compete well when we must and expand our partnerships whenever it will lead to
greater service for those we work with.
Transition Services Overview
Amicus currently provides transition services for adults seeking a second chance after their incarceration
through One to One, Reconnect, Sisters Helping Sisters and Employment Advantage. Adult Transitions
services were greatly impacted by the loss of Minnesota Department of Corrections funding in 2008 and then
again in 2009, resulting in staff layoffs in both One to One and Reconnect, a cutback in service hours for
Reconnect and the discontinuation of the Men of Rafiki program. Further cuts in Amicus transitions service
were avoided in the summer 2009 when Amicus was awarded a federal reentry grant administered through
the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The reentry grant also allows revitalized activity in the Amicus
Employment Advantage program, which helps former offenders overcome the stigma of a felony on their
record so they can succeed in the mainstream job market.
One to One matches trained volunteers with individual offenders for long-term visits, correspondence
and friendship. It operates in state correctional facilities at Lino Lakes, Shakopee, Stillwater and Oak Park
Heights. Amicus’ first program is still going strong with 177 active volunteer matches in December 2009.
We’re proud of the fact that the number of new matches made has increased in each of the last three fiscal
years.
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Reconnect provides specialized, one-on-one
planning and referrals for reentering offenders
who are searching for jobs, housing, ID, and
other needs. In FY2009 Reconnect served 4,963
clients. That’s down from 5,554 clients served
in FY2008, primarily due to shortened hours and
fewer staff. Amicus has moderated the impact
of revenue losses on Reconnect client service
by increasing staffing through unpaid college
interns and volunteers.
Those working with our clients have noticed
the need for Reconnect services rising as people
with criminal records cope with an always-chal-
lenging job market made even more difficult by Amicus Men of Rafiki
the recession.
Men of Rafiki: One of the most difficult moves for the organization in FY2009 was the shelving of the
Amicus Men of Rafiki program due to loss of a contract from the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Since
its establishment in 1997, over 1200 African American men have gone through this life changing program. It
served 208 men in calendar year 2008 and had shown very promising numbers in terms of its effect on reducing
recidivism. As these men continue to live by the principles they learned through Men of Rafiki, they will be our
program’s truest legacy.
Sisters Helping Sisters offers specialized supports for women offenders, including a personal
empowerment group, re-entry planning classes and intensive staff help with transition and re-entry.
This program incorporates elements of One to One, Employment Advantage and Reconnect into its
curriculum. In both calendar years 2008 and 2009 it served 46 women.
Services for Juveniles
Amicus Radius is a nationally-known research-based program model for girls in the juvenile justice
system. Focused on strengthening important relationships and healing from the impact of trauma, Radius pro-
vides programs designed to meet the specific needs of girls. Founded in 2000 it works with clients in the Twin
Cities metro area in both community-based and out-of-home settings. Radius currently serves more than 120
girls a year. Radius’ service partners are Ramsey County Juvenile Probation, Ramsey County Juvenile Deten-
tion Center, Hennepin County Juvenile Probation, Suburban Hennepin County Intermediate School District 287,
and Dakota County Juvenile Probation. Amicus also facilitates a group for boys involved in the juvenile justice
system through Dakota County Juvenile Probation.
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Sharing Our
Knowledge
The Amicus Institute functions as the
agency’s testing ground for new ideas and
development of best practices.
Current projects include:
- A diversity training project with the St. Paul
Police Department which focuses on helping
departments in their own efforts to better
implement racially fair policing. Reconnect Coordinator Mary Maas at MACCRAY School Training
- The Amicus Girls Study – a two-year project which examines the treatment of girls within Minnesota’s
juvenile justice system from the perspectives of professionals, parents and the girls themselves.
- The Tri County Amicus Girls’ Academy – an innovative new project to partner with three
east-metro county governments, nonprofits and others to launch and sustain a female responsive and
restorative justice-based day treatment program for court-involved girls.
MnCoSA – From 2007 to 2009 Amicus partnered with the Minnesota Department of Corrections on the
Minnesota Circles of Support and Accountability (MnCoSA) project, which aims to substantially
reduce the risk of future victimization by supporting people convicted of sex offenses as they reenter
the community. Amicus played a leading role in developing the MnCoSA curriculum, recruited 63
volunteers, trained 49 volunteers and helped coordinate 13 circles of support.
The Amicus Training Academy provides training to professionals and stakeholders in the
fields of corrections, social work, education, and more. It offers innovative and practical instruction about
working with clients, students and case subjects more effectively.
Recent projects include:
“It’s All About the Relationship...All Together For Our Students”
MACCRAY School District, Raymond, MN
A comprehensive eight-hour training for over 125 school district staff, focusing on relationship-building as a
primary tool in creating a healthier and more productive school environment.
“From Gender Theory to Responsive Practice: Making Your Job Easier”
Offered by Amicus in conjunction with the Minnesota Corrections Association Gender Training, St. Peter and
Tower MN.
The training drew over 100 people from corrections, community organizations, and various other professions.
The day focused on how to work more effectively with females in the justice system.
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Volunteers, VISTAS and
Interns
Amicus continues to build on an already strong volunteer
program. In addition to the 177 active volunteer matches in
the One to One program, Amicus has worked with volunteers
to help staff its front desk, help orient other volunteers and
support special events.
Interns are often involved in research and evaluation projects
for Amicus. Others enrich our services to Reconnect clients
while gaining hands-on experience in their field.
AmeriCorps VISTAs are an increasingly vital part of our This illustration of a circle in our Amicus Radius
operation, allowing us to expand our services and innovate Program was created by summer workstudy
intern Rasah Balenger, a local design student.
even during challenging economic times. VISTAs have been
crucial in areas such as developing the Amicus Academy,
supporting Institute research projects, improving our under-
standing and services related to Reconnect, providing new
ideas and perspectives to Radius, reaching out to new volun-
teers and even identifying new potential sources for continued
organization funding.
Finances
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Finances
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Finances
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Donors
Individual Donors - Rachel Dolan
Dorothy J. Doyle
Bradley and Shelley Karja
June M. Kazeil
Devora L. Molitor
The Honorable Walter F. Mondale
July 1, 2007 through Charles J. Dranginis The Honorable Alexander M. Keith Jeffrey and Charlotte Moore
Kathleen DuChene Max Keller Richard T. Mulcrone
Jan. 25, 2010 Jacqueline K. Duhart Haywood Kemp William E. Mullin
Mary Pat Dunlap Mary Ellen Kennedy Kingsley H. Murphy Jr.
David and Monica Abrams Steven & Vera Dyck Margaret Youngquist and Jon Kerr Mary Catherine Murphy
Michael and Sharon Ahern Mary N. Eiden SLW Mr. and Mrs. Ken A. Kistler Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Myhra
Robert M. Allison Randyl D. Elkin Mr. and Mrs. Douglas D Knese Steve Nelson
Daniel E. O’Brien and Catherine Dolan Steve and Julie Ellison Barbara Knudson Mary Ann and William L. Novotny
Martha Hobbs Rice and Leonard S. Rice Verlane and Mary Endorf Lisa Koehler Jerome Nunn
Mary Anne Anderson Mr. and Mrs. John Engberg Theodora J. Koeppen Jamie Nupen
Honorable Paul H. Anderson James C. Erickson Catherine Kreisman Constance C. Oace
T. D. Anderson Joan C. Fabian Marion Seeley and James Kreisman Dennis O’Connell
Molly Rice and Andy Slothower Daniel and Lynn Fazendin Jean Kummerow Elizabeth Odette
Anonymous Deborah L. Feeny Thomas H. Lamb Bruce G. Odlaug
Terrence and Jane Armon Lugene D. Flores Karen Lanegran Virginia B. Orth
Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Arneson Jr. Barbara and Ken Ford Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Lanigan Linda M. Keefe and Orville C. Walker Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Arnold Irving and Laura Forsten Brian Larson Rachel D. Parker
Dennis Avery The Revs. Thomas and Lucy Forster-Smith Kenneth Larson Mr. & Mrs. Peder Pedersen
Beverly and William Bailey Myron L. Frans George A. Latimer Alexis Pennie
Charles W. Bailey II Michael O. Freeman Helen C. Lattary Eugene Persha
Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Baker Tezikiah Gabriel Roderick Lawson Curt N. Peterson
Jennifer Baker-Jones Phillip Gainsley Ed and Mary Leclair Barry and Kitty Petit
Russel and Sarah Balenger Justin Gerdes Laurel and Eric Lein Edward Jay Phillips
Elizabeth A. Bartlett Richard H. Giebner Kenneth Levercom John Pikala
Libera Bauman Mrs. and Mr. Jerry H. Gilliand Donald M. Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Jerome A. Plantenberg
Gary and Lynne Becker Patricia and Jerome Gilligan Judy and Steve Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Plese
Pamela Quirk Becker Kathy Gilmore Martha Albrecht Lewis Sen. Lawrence J. Pogemiller
Carol C. Bender Audrey A. Glynn Sharon Lewis Ronald B. Prieve
Jacqueline J. Benick Mr. and Mrs. William Goblirsch Richard and Margaret Lidstad D’Ann Prior
Patricia A. Benson Donald and Kathryn Goethals David L. Lillehaug Mr. and Mrs. Richard Quick
Diana Berg Rev. Daniel and Ruth Goodenough Mr. and Mrs. James S. Lincoln Mary Ann Randall
Chief Justice Kathleen Blatz Stephen E. Gottschalk Jay G. Lindgren Mr. & Mrs. Donald B. Regan
Joseph R. Blair Kenneth and Ellen Green Philippa Lindwright Gayla Reger
Jerald Boitnott Audrey M. Greene-Perez Eric N. Linsk Mr. and Mrs. James and Cynthia Reisdorf
Sara and Julius Bonello Vincent P. Grundman C. Lynn Lockhart Sue Revering
Anne M. Borer Madelon Guinazzo Richard Lockridge Geraldine K. Revier
John and Barbara Bottger Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. Guthmann Robert L. Lockwood Pat and Rod Richert
Kathryn Bourgoin Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Haberstick Larry Looking Marie Rickmyer
Father J. Jerome Boxleitner Pat Haff Andrew and Ellen Luger George Riley
Thomas H. Boyd Katherine S. Hage Gary P. Maack-Magnusson Peter Wahl Riley
Christine Bray Martha M. Hage Mary A. Maas Matilda (Tish) Rivera-Cree
Kristen and Edward Brehm Richard and Kathleen Hage James L. Madison Cynthia and Marc Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Edgerton Bronson Thomas B. Halpern Mary and Mark Maher Robyne L. Robinson
Frank Brown Deborah Halton Julie Mall Dagmar Maria Romano
Michael Browne Mary Ellen Halverson Mr. & Mrs. Howard I. Malmon Patrick J. Rouen
William J. Buckingham Father Bob Hart Donna J Malum Gwendolyn Z. Rouleau
Eric and Joni Buffalohead Peter and Anne Heegaard Mary Manke Joleen Rudeen
Margaret L. Butler Carol Herder Polly Mann James and Colleen Ryan
Margaret M. Caliandro Thomas and Viona Hessian Delores A Martin Patrick and Ann Ryan
Jill Carlson Erin Heydinger Judith Anne Mason Mari Salamanca
Steven E. Carlson Richard and Beverly Heydinger Joseph Mast Mr. & Mrs. Leland J. Salisbury
Lennis W. Carpentier and Linda Arlien Henry and Angela Hite Gail and Timothy McCain Karin Aguilar San Juan
Daniel E. O’Brien and Catherine M. Dolan Mitzi M. Hobot James and Lela McCain Bridget Sanders
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick M. Coates Mr. and Mrs. William Hodgson John D. McCain Mr. & Mrs. John M. Sands
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R. Coleman Jr. Charles A. Hoenig Virginia J. McCain Roger R. Sattler
Tom and Jan Collett Sharon M. Hogenson James McCarthy and Gloria Peterson Mr. & Mrs. John E. Sayer
Patricia Kay Comer Jon and Jane Hopeman Jennifer and Michael McComas Skip Sayer
Harriet Conkey Glenys A. Hotzler Dr. John W. McConnell M.D. Paula M. Schaefer
Marie V. Conlin Mr. & Mrs. James Howard Christine and Vincent McCormick John and Christine Schindler
Walter and Linda Corey Elizabeth Hugley Patrick and Jayne McCoy Thomas and Sandra Schindler
Noretta and Willis Croonquist Patricia Hummel Mr. & Mrs. Edward R. McGlynn John Schmittdiel
Pastor Lee and Anne Cunningham Kimberly Kay Hunter Mary McGrath Frank E. Schochet
Mary Ellen Cunningham Richard Irwin Donald McNeely Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth F. Schoen
Kasey A. Curtis Helen and Jake Jacobson Kathy Meyer Rev. Justin Schroeder
Gail R. Daneker and Ian Keith Mary E. Jackson Anne P. Michael Mr. & Mrs. John R. Schue
Edward N. Dayton Henriette K. Johnsen Barbara Hunn-Meisen & Karl Miesen Carol J. Schuldt
Christopher J. Diedrich Bruce and Jean Johnson Athena Mihas Holly and Peter Schultz
Arvid D. Dixen David and Ruth Johnson Doug W. Miller Sally A. Scoggin
Cynthia S. Dodge Elaine and Dick Jones Roy and Beverly H. Milton Dr. & Mrs. David Scott
Carma M. Doege Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Kanter Toni Mitchell Henry W. See
Chris Doege Errol K. Kantor Jean M. Moede James and Marion Seeley Kreisman
Rev. Lisa Doege
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Donors continued...
Sally Seiberlich Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Spiegel Patricia Thalhuber Denise A. Welch
Walter Seibert Chris Spotted Eagle Rep. Paul Thiessen Lou A. Welter
Joan T. Seidel Mary E. St. Hilaire William L. Tilton Barbara Wesley
Caroline J. Sevachko Susan L. Stacey Thomas W. Treuenfels Ronald E. Wheeler Jr.
Stuart and Rollie Shanedling Marissa Joy Steen Laurel M. Trimbo Mary and Lawrence Whitaker Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shea Phil and Joan Steen Craig S. Tschida Ray Wiedmeyer and Karen Abraham
Harold and Virginia Sheff Mr. & Mrs. Oren J. Steinfeldt Sarah Ullmer Mr. William E. Wildauer
Rowzat Shipchandler Gary Stern Margaret B. Van Dusen Mr. Frank S. Wilkinson Jr.
William R. Sieben Mr. & Mrs. John H. Stout Rev. David and Nancy Van Dyke Jamie Williams
Tracy M. Sitterley Sarah Stout Yamy Vang Maura Matula Williams
Charles Slabaugh Donald and Carlotta Stromberg Dr. & Mrs. Thomas V. Votel Mr. and Mrs. Philip Williams
William and Joan Slattery Susan K. Stuart Karen J. Wahmanholm Mr. and Mrs. John Witt
Hilary and Jeff Smedsrud Natalie and William Stute Joshua R Wallace Joshua Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. Wolff
Jeanne E. Solberg Austin P. Sullivan Jr. Michele R. Wallace Louise and Richard Wolfgramm
Jason Sole Michael P. Sullivan Haley Lynn Waller Lynelle M. Wood
Margaret K. Soma William Swanstrom Naomi Ward and Glenn Austin Barbara Yanish
Sharen R. Southard Brett and Deborah Sweeney Thomas E. Warth Adam J. Zielie
Mr. & Mrs. Warren R. Spannaus Marilynn J. Taylor Kathleen Maas Weigert Edward Zimmerman-Bence
Andrea K. Specht Mr.and Mrs. Alan J. Tennessen Rose Therese Weiner Joseph and JoAnn M. Zwack
Phillip D Spence Dennis and Mary Thalhuber Anita M. Welch
Organization Donors
July 1, 2007 – Jan. 25, 2010 General Mills Foundation Otto Bremer Foundation
Gertrude R. Shiely Charitable Trust People Architects, Inc.
Anonymous Greene Espel, LLP Premier Banks
3M Foundation H. E. and Helen R. Warren Foundation Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, LLP Charitable Foundation
Albrecht Family Foundation Halleland Lewis Nilan Sipkins & Johnson,P.A. Roger Fazendin Realtors
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America Hardenbergh Foundation Ronald Fingerhut Family Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Hegman Machine Tool, Inc. Roseville Community Fund
Andersen Corporate Foundation Headwaters Foundation for Justice Ryan Companies US Inc.
Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. House of Hope Presbyterian Church Saint Paul Foundation
Athwin Foundation Huss Foundation Saunders Family Foundation
Bailey Foundation Innovative Purchasing Resources, Inc. Sayer Charitable Foundation
Baratz Family Foundation Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation Schwebel, Goetz, & Sieben,P.A.
Beverly Foundation Jackley Family Fund Securian Foundation
Bieber Family Foundation Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation Sentinel Manag. Co./Aurora Investments
Briggs and Morgan Karen and Richard Evans Foundation Sexton Foundation
Catholic Community Foundation Jack & Bessie Fiterman Foundation Spyglass Creative Group
Church of Saint Edward Joan E. Bowman Fund and Ralph R. Kriesel Fund Stebbins & Hegranes, LLC
Church of St. Joan of Arc John and Renata Winsor Fund Stern Consulting International, Inc.
Cold Brook Foundation Knights of Columbus Steven Leuthold Family Foundation
Community Shares of Minnesota Lerner Foundation Sunrise Rotary Foundation
Creative Integration & Design, Inc. McNeely Foundation T.L.C. Toys
Ecolab Foundation McVay Foundation Whitney Foundation
Ed W. Pendleton Insurance Agency Michael & Barbara Sill Family Fund William H. & Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation
Elizabeth C. Quinlan Fdn. Inc. Michael Serevetus Unitarian Society Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Ellen & Scott Sayer Charitable Fund Minneapolis Export Co., LLC Unity Church - Unitarian of St. Paul
Faegre & Benson Foundation Minneapolis Foundation W. J. Lehrke Company
Faegre & Benson LLP Minnesota Correctional Education Foundation Westminster Presbyterian Church
Faribault Foods Minnesota Wire & Cable Company Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon, & Vogt Foundation MN Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Fredrikson & Byron Foundation Norton Stillman Foundation
Nystrom, Inc.
Amicus Board of Directors
January, 2010
Kenneth F. Schoen - Chair Paul H. Anderson
Former Commissioner of Associate Justice, Supreme Court Pete Pedersen, Emeritus Director
Department of Corrections, State of Minnesota State of Minnesota
Edward Jay Phillips, Emeritus Director
Louise Wolfgramm - President and Secretary, Karin Aguilar San Juan
Amicus Professor, American Studies M. Scott Sayer, Emeritus Director
Macalester College
Andrew M. Luger - Treasurer
Attorney, Greene Espel L.L.P. Rev. Ronald A. Smith Sr. Former Board Members
Pastor UNITY Baptist Church July, 2007 - January, 2010
Dennis Benson
CEO, Minnesota Sex Offender Program John Turnipseed David Abrams
Minnesota Department of Human Services Director, Family Center Rev. Tom Forster-Smith
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation Donald Lewis
Virginia McCain, Andrea Scott
Retired 3M Executive Lou Welter
Senior Financial Advisor
Ameriprise Financial Services
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Volunteers and Interns July 1, 2007 through Jan. 25, 2010
Hilary Ahlers Jim F. Guarnera
Arnold E. Ashland Angela Gutierrez
Beverly A Bailey Sylvia Gutierez
George Barbato Peter Haberstick
Ken Barnhill Martha Hage
Carol Bell Deborah Halton
Eric Bell Mary Ellen Halverson
Vanessa Bell Robert Hampson
Frank Belrose Robert A. Hanson
Jennifer Rose Bennett Jennifer Harrington
John F. Blackstone Father Bob Hart
David Boehnke Caitlin Kimberly Haugan
Mitchell Boxeth Al Hawkins
Ross Duane Brannon Steve Paul Hegranes
Erika Brant Diana Hellerman
Maggie Marie Brennan Martha Marie Henrickson
Sarah Brochman Timothy Hereid
Nicole Cardinal Katrinka (Kay) Shanelle Hill
Robert J. Cardinal Laura Ann Holtmeier
Richard Emery Caye Carl Hultman
Laura Chapeau Margaret Humphrey
Brittni Chicuata Mark Hustedde
Don Conroy Amia Jackson Clockwise from front, Ken Green, Anita Welch, Carol
Brian Emery Cote Zilvinas Jakstas Russel, Syreeta Greer and Ellen Green at the 2008
Ed Coughlin David Peter Jasper Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Ashley Cropsey Kim Johnson
Catherine Dawn Darling Bill James Jones Rachel Ann Mosier Tony Shakal
Warren Davidson Shelley Karja Ann Nelson Anika Kuhn Sjoholm
Robin Davis Megan Marie Karr Bobbie Kay Norman Molli Slade
Dick Distad Erin Marie Kautza Mary Ann Novotny Terry Smith
Carma Doege Therese Kemp Mavis Odonkor Deb Snow
Rev. Lisa Doege Mary Ellen Kennedy Laney Ohmans Mary Beth Stein - St. Hilaire
Dan Dolan Nchai Khang Amber Olson Natasha Stepka
Dorothy Jean Doyle Melissa Kinnard Glenn W. Olson Aaron Stewart
Jean Dressen Chuck Kirchoff Don Pagelkopf Stephanie Stoumbelis
Paul D. Eberhart Mike Kluender Lesley Patton Deb Sweeney
Tracy Eckel Nikki Knudsen-Dalal Pete Pedersen Karen Taff
Mary N. Eiden SLW Keith Kramer Jade Pelton Don Taylor
Mary Emery Kevin Lamminen Ed W Pendleton Tim Teas
Deb Engels Michael J LaMotte Eugene Persha Kiley Theede
Paul W. Englund Karen Lanegran Josine Peters Callie Thuma
Paul Richard Engwall Ed LeClair James Phoenix Cheryl Tigue
Nathan Erickson Diane Lee Herbert Piper Carrie Lynn Tinucci
Tinbete Ermyas Stephanie Lee Nick Pladson Laurel Trimbo
Michael Evans Steph Letze Joseph J. Plese Bernie Troje
Niket Fahnbulleh Donald M. Lewis Len F Powell Betty Trollen
Megan Fatheree Traci Lillehaug Damone Presley Karen Turner
Patrick K Finnegan Steve Linney Andy Price John Turnipseed
Kathy Fontes Laura Lipscomb Rica Rachut Joan Ueland
Barbara Ford Karen Liu Ron Ratliff Shawn G. Ullrich
Laura Ford Enid Lynette Logan D.J. Raveling Brittany Louise Van Rite
Chester Franczak Mike Loosen James Reisdorf Chandy Vang
John Frederickson Kacy Lyman Katherine Resech Deacon Jack Veiman
Denise Garner Mark Maher Gerry Revier Naomi Ward
Sam Gerard Donna Malum Nicole Riemenschneider Anita Welch
John Gerlach Meg Mannix Sarah Robison Lou Welter
Richard Henry Giebner Vin Edward McCormick John Rogers Jim White
David Giese Jenny Johnston McCourt David Roth Roger White
Steven Godfrey Andy McCrohan Odile Ela Rousselle David Whiteford
Katy Goethals John McCullough Carol Russell Ray Wiedmeyer
Don Goethals Jennifer McDonald Kate Ryan Rochelle Williams
Kate Goodrich Paul McHale Lawrence Ryan, Jr. Ronn Williamson
Will Gordon Wilma McKinnie Priya Saihgal Jan Willms
Courtny Gramley Patty Lynn Metzger Mari Salamanca Melissa AnnMarie Winship
Ellen Green Athena Mihas John Sayer Audrey Renee Wolfgramm
Toni D. Green Deborah Jane Miller Shannon Schmidt Richard Wolfgramm
Audrey Green-Perez Judy Moe Justin Schroeder Jeff Yamashita
Joel Grostephan Michael G. Monogue Andrea Scott Rob Yount
Vincent P. Grundeman Jeffrey Moore Danielle Sigwalt Allison Zoch
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Contact Us
Thank you once again for your investment of time, energy and funding for Amicus.
We hope that this report offers you a glimpse of how Amicus is continuing to provide vital
service to Minnesotans with criminal records. Please contact us to learn more about Amicus
activities and how you could become further involved.
Senior Leadership Current Staff and VISTAs
Louise Wolfgramm - President Kasey Curtis Radius Counselor
louise@amicususa.org Christopher Doege One to One Program Manager
Katya Gordon Training Associate
Russel Balenger – Martha Hage Receptionist
Adult Transitions and Community Engagement Director
Zayed Lamu Radius Counselor
russel@amicususa.org
Mary Maas Reconnect Manager
Kathleen DuChene – Jamie Nupin Radius Counselor
Amicus Training Academy Director Bridget Sanders Community and Family
kathleen@amicususa.org Connections Manager
Amelia Goodyear – Adam Zielie IT and Evaluation Coordinator
Youth and Mental Health Services Director Robyn Haugen One to One Program Manager
amelia@amicususa.org (On Leave)
Rebecca Lawrence Reconnect Associate - VISTA
Jay Lindgren –
Kayla Rasmussen Development & Communications
Research and Consulting Services Vice President
Associate - VISTA
jay@amicususa.org
Joal Reeves Radius Associate - VISTA
Kathy Meyer - Administrative Director Marissa Steen Training Associate - VISTA
kathy@amicususa.org Marina Yakhnis Institute Associate - VISTA
Steve Nelson – Communications Director Lisa Dillon Community Engagement
steve@amicususa.org Associate - VISTA
Joleen Rudeen – Development Director Consultants
joleen@amicususa.org Deb DeMeester, University of St. Thomas
Paula Schaefer
Deb Sweeney
Former Staff (2007-2009) Barb Yanish
Jennifer Baker-Jones Elizabeth Hugley Megan Sheppard
Allison Bell Haywood Kemp Tracy Sitterley
Terry Casey Matthew Johnson Jason Sole
Marvin Clark Ruth Johnson Reginald Sweet
Sasha Cotton Catherine Manning Amanda Weinkauf
Lisa Doblar Ma Lerah Soliza McCollough Jamie Williams
Jacqueline Duhart
This report is dedicated to Robert “Bob” Hampson. An ex-offender himself, Bob was a light-hearted champion for those
suffering from the excesses of the criminal justice system. He will be missed as a volunteer, an advocate and a friend.
Amicus is a Minnesota non-profit organization with
42 years of experience in building positive relationships
between adult and juvenile offenders and their communities.
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