Abbott House 2021 Annual Report - Other - Page 2
“To plant a garden
is to believe in
tomorrow.”
– Audrey Hepburn
Dear Neighbor,
The end of winter brings us to a season of miraculous
beauty and rebirth. Much like the blooming trees and
flowers, human beings need the proper environmental
support to grow and thrive. This is our life’s work at Abbott
House –unlocking the potential of every individual who has
been entrusted to our safekeeping.
In 2021 we continued to face challenges resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic, but strengthened by your support,
we found ways to reimagine what is possible! We slowly and
safely re-opened programs and remained steadfast in our commitment to maintaining all essential
programming in response to the changing needs of children, families, and adults directly impacted
by the pandemic. Your investment in Abbott House helped us meet these challenges head on, and
we could not have done it without you.
Our approach to caregiving is deeply rooted in the belief that every individual in care is part of
our family. For this reason, we make sure to provide the same compassionate care that we would
want for our own loved ones – a sense of belonging, inclusion, justice, and pathways that promote
opportunity.
We are proud to share that in 2021 we directly served 2,869 individuals. This includes children who
found forever homes, families that were reunited, adults who regained independence, youth who
received career coaching and unaccompanied minors who found a place to rest their heads on their
journey from afar.
This transformational work would not be possible without our loyal community of donors, friends,
volunteers, foster parents, and others who invest time and resources in people. You plant seeds of
hope and watch them grow. You are gardeners, cultivating promising futures!
In the pages ahead, you will learn how your support helped us build a special garden where
children and families heal from trauma, how a single, working mom received the right resources
to overcome food insecurity and how a boy with mobility issues gained independence thanks to
receiving the specialized services he always needed. These are small miracles that happen when
you plant seeds of empowerment, confidence, and self-belief in people.
We are privileged to partner with you in this life-changing work.
As we look ahead, we do so with hearts full of gratitude and confidence in knowing whatever comes
our way, you will be with us.
James L. Kaufman, LCSW-R
President and CEO
Walter Montgomery, Ph.D
Board Chairman