May, 2011

A message from

Ann Moran-Smith, Executive Director of Smith Haven Ministries 

Dear Friends,

Smith Haven Ministries, first called The Nesconset Experimental Ministries when created in 1967, has proved that the experiment was indeed a success!

As our early name implied, our founders fashioned a model where churches, temples, and community residents would work together to build a future of hope and promise for children, adults, and families in need.  Our mission then, as now, was to fill the void where human services was concerned and to help families right here in Suffolk County.  Through the years and through our partnerships with local churches, temples, organizations, individuals, government, and you, we have been honored to provide caring and dignified help to more than half-a-million of our neighbors in need.  Throughout our year in Nesconset, more than a decade at the Smith Haven Mall, and over the past 33 years here in Coram, not only have we seen the experiment succeed, we have also been a model for many other interfaith ministries across the United States.

Now we are honored to present you with this Annual Report of our work.  In 2010 The Ministries has:

• Provided services to 18,728 persons in Suffolk County
• Provided 86,238 meals to 9,582 hungry children and adults
• Provided 3,525 referrals and information
• Sheltered 45 homeless and runaway youth at Seabury Barn
• Provided summer camp experiences to 90 youth
• Provided counseling services to 488 youth and adults
• Provided clothing to 351 children and adults
• Provided assistance with heat and electric bills to 76 families
• Provided holiday gifts and adopt-a-family services to 1,105         
• Provided school supplies to 207children
• Provided Case Advocacy services to 3259

Proud of our past, we look forward to our future.  During this coming year, our staff and volunteer will continue to work to provide essential services while our Board of Governors will focus on increasing resources to support our programs.

Please join us in this important and joyful work.

Ann Moran-Smith, MPS

Executive Director

Smith Haven Ministries

Here are the numbers...but

How do we measure peace of mind?

How do we count changed lives?

Emergency Services

Community Information & Referral                              3,383

Emergency Food Pantry                                                 9,582

Case Advocacy                                                               3,259

Clothes Closet (includes sleeping bags and blankets        351

Project Warmth                                                                   76

Youth & Family Services

Youth & Family Counseling (Youth)                                    110

Youth & Family Counseling (Adults)                                     69

Campership                                                                              90

School Supplies & Books                                                      207                                                                                                  

Seabury Barn Shelter for Runaway and Homeless Youth

Residents                                                                                 45

Family Members                                                                     92

Information & Referral                                                         142

Youth Outreach                                                                     167

Adult Counseling Program

Adults Served                                                                          50

Holiday Assistance

Adopt-a-Family and Holiday Gifts                                         65

Holiday Party for Children                                                    183

Toys                                                                                       857

Total Individuals Served in 2010                                   18,728

Smith Haven Ministries
"People Helping People"

Smith Haven Ministries, Inc. (D/B/A "The Ministries") is a private, not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established in 1967.  Our mission is dedicated to serving the human service needs of families and children in Suffolk County, New York.  Our mission incorporates an understanding of the inherent value and potential of each human being.  We demonstrate through our example how people of diverse viewpoints can work together to build a future of promise and hope for everyone.