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2024 Impact Report
Message from the Executive Director
From all of us at Domus, thank you, donors, partners, friends, and neighbors for your invaluable support in another transformational year for our youth and their families. As we strive to grow our impact, we look forward to raising more awareness, building new partnerships, and securing more critical funding. It’s up to us to continue delivering for the folks in our shared communities who need our support now more than ever.
Please take a moment to review our 2024 Impact Report. Together, we can help create a brighter future for all of us in Stamford and beyond.
Peace,
Mike Duggan
“If you can’t fly, then run; if you can’t run, then walk; if you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What our participants are saying
“They helped me to open my eyes and know that there are so many other things out there in the world than just wanting to hang out on the street.”
“Domus has been a huge help to my son. His Family Advocate pushes him to get good grades. I’m glad he has a male figure in his life.”
“Not having much support in this country, Domus has been like a family, not only for my daughter but also for me.”
“Domus helps their students stay on track with schoolwork and grades, even when you’re having a bad day.”
Who We Serve
Domus Core Programs
School Engagement
Providing intensive behavior and attendance support over 4+ years for disengaged students at SPS high schools and alternative schools
87%
enrolled in school or employed one year later
82%
on-time grade promotion
95%
of students enrolled in 12th grade graduated this year
352
participating students
Workforce Development
Supporting unemployed or underemployed young people aged 17 to 26 through our work-readiness training program DomusWorks
92%
program retention rate
94%
of program graduates are still employed one year later
61
program participants
Domus Builds Productive Relationships
Just like with our participants and families, we are constantly cultivating relationships with program partners and community leaders. Here are some highlights from 2023-24:
- DomusWorks renewed and expanded contracts with the City of Stamford, Western Connecticut State University and University of Connecticut (Stamford)
- Stamford Public Schools (continues to support our School Engagement and Middle School programs)
- Domus works closely with the Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance (YMHA) to support mental health awareness for families in Stamford
- Continued partnership with Stamford Police Department
“We need Domus in every Connecticut community because they understand the importance of meeting young people where they are at, giving them the tools they need to succeed, and putting them on the right track to actualize their goals. Together, Domus and Stamford Police help young people build skills and relationships while we keep them safe. Domus has been instrumental in helping young people in the Greater Stamford community, proving that this model, rooted in love, can help change the world around us.”
Vital Domus Support Services
Domus provides additional supportive programs and services that work in tandem with our main results-producing programs to help youth move toward favorable outcomes.
Middle School Family Advocates: On-site support for Stamford Public Schools (SPS) middle school students navigating social/emotional challenges
Project New Hope Street Outreach: Our street outreach staff engage high-risk youth via face-to-face support at known hot spots in downtown Stamford and beyond
After-School Programs: At three SPS schools, we offer free activities for elementary and middle school youth plus Work & Learn, hands-on work readiness training for high school students, at our East Side location
Juvenile Review Board: Through this restorative court diversion program, Domus helps keep low-level offenders out of the criminal justice system and move them into personalized support
Services For Incarcerated Youth: Domus helps provide academic and enrichment services for incarcerated youth at Hartford Residential Center and Bridgeport Detention Center
Invictus Re-Entry Program: Domus provides individualized support, including critical social/emotional development, for young men returning to the Stamford community
Vaping Diversionary Program: In lieu of student suspension and/or arrest, Domus educates students on vaping’s consequences and helps them stay engaged in school
Here-2-Help Student Attendance Support: Outreach services to middle and high school students struggling with chronic absenteeism and related post-pandemic challenges
Racial Equity Training: Support for businesses, nonprofits, and community and religious organizations around identifying and mitigating structural racism
Middle School Family Advocates
On-site support for Stamford Public Schools (SPS) middle school students navigating social/emotional challenges
Project New Hope Street Outreach
Our street outreach staff engage high-risk youth via face-to-face support at known hot spots in downtown Stamford and beyond
After-School Programs
At three SPS schools, we offer free activities for elementary and middle school youth plus Work & Learn, hands-on work readiness training for high school students, at our East Side location
Juvenile Review Board
Through this restorative court diversion program, Domus helps keep low-level offenders out of the criminal justice system and move them into personalized support
Services For Incarcerated Youth
Domus helps provide academic and enrichment services for incarcerated youth at Hartford Residential Center and Bridgeport Detention Center
Invictus Re-Entry Program
Domus provides individualized support, including critical social/emotional development, for young men returning to the Stamford community
Vaping Diversionary Program
In lieu of student suspension and/or arrest, Domus educates students on vaping’s consequences and helps them stay engaged in school
Here-2-Help Student Attendance Support
Outreach services to middle and high school students struggling with chronic absenteeism and related post-pandemic challenges
Racial Equity Training
Support for businesses, nonprofits, and community and religious organizations around identifying and mitigating structural racism
Financials
23-24 Financials (Unaudited)
Total Funds Raised: $6.6M (excludes government)
Revenue
36% Corporations & Foundations
30% Individuals
4% Others
30% Government
Expenses
82% Programs
10% Managerial
8% Fundraising
Partner with Domus
We work closely with core community partners to bring programs to disengaged and disconnected youth, funded by both public grants and philanthropic donations. Learn how you can support our work.