1. AFP & AT REUSE ACQUISITION CONFERENCE AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 HOTEL LIAISON CAPITOL HILL DC, WASHINGTON, DC Trends & Tips for Diversifying Funding Streams: A Closer Look at Healthcare, Independent Living, Aging, Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans, and/or Public Education Collaborations

2. WHO WE ARE Founded in 1992; established as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit agency in 1993 (operating for 22 years) Original focus was serving low-income people living with disabilities, but expanded to serve anyone w/ a disability in need Provide services primarily in San Antonio, but will serve anyone in TX Serve between 1200-1500 people each year Receive an average of $600,000 in donated DME each year (approximately 3100 items) Oldest and largest DME reuse agency in Texas

3. SERVICES PROVIDED Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Reuse Assistive Technology (AT) Financial Aid

4. Funding Resources Funding Break-out: 23% = State Government Grants 12% = Local Government Grants 46% = Foundations, Trusts 7% = Corporations 12% = Other: Individuals, Board, Events/Fundraising, Program Fees

5. State Government Grants UT Austin’s Texas Center for Disability Studies – AT Act program for Texas Texas Veterans Commission’s Fund for Veterans Assistance – Proceeds from the Veteran’s Lottery Ticket sales

6. Local Government Grants City of San Antonio – General Funds Bexar County – General Funds University Health System – CareLink, the County’s financial assistance program to access healthcare services for Bexar County residents w/out private or public health insurance

7. Foundations & Trusts Kronkosky Foundation CHRISTUS Fund Gordon Hartman Foundation Warm Springs Foundation Bill Greehey Foundation Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation USAA Foundation Valero Energy Foundation

8. Corporations  Boeing Corporation  USAA FSB  Randolph-Brooks FCU  Texas Capital Bank  Silver Eagle Distributors  Blue Cross Blue Shield

9. Other Individual donations Board giving/participation Fundraising Events: Big Give SA, Warehouse Open House, Annual Gala-Toast of the Town, Veterans Event Program Fees: Application, Repair, Replacement, Delivery Fee (inside/outside Bexar County) Parts Charge: Mattresses, Hoyer slings, Batteries To begin sale of DME to general public next year To begin DME rentals to general public next year

10. Paying Partnerships Baptist Health System Methodist Healthcare System CHRISTUS Hospital System WellMed Medical University Health System Haven for Hope Alamo Area Council of Governments

11. DME Donor Partnerships Goodwill Industries St. Vincent de Paul Morningside Ministries Variety of DME companies Military/Veteran service organizations Assisted Living Facilities Local Social Worker Groups Lions Clubs Shriners Social Service Organizations Churches Funeral Homes Local Case Management Groups

12. Questions??? Contact Info: Cathy Valdez, Executive Director 210-223-6363 (MEND) cathy.Valdez@projectmend.org www.projectmend.org