for every woman
Strong Foundation,
Fearless Future 2013-14 ANNUAL REPORT
The FOUNDATION Shaped to its purpose The seed is planted The sapling grows Flings wide its branches The roots are secure. Heard is its singing In tune with its sisters By yielding its fruits In multiple har vests The tree can endure. By: Mar y Elizabeth Vroman
103 Years
Board of Directors
FOR OVER 100 YEARS, YWCA SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS HAS SERVED AS AN ORGANIZATION HELPING WOMEN, CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. Dear Friends:
2013-2014
Carol Ormond, President
Tara Corrigall, 1st Vice President
Elaina Blanks-Green, Esq., 2nd Vice President
The vision for the YWCA was planted like a seed in the South Hampton Roads community more than 100 years ago. With firm roots and a strong foundation, that seed continues to grow into an enduring tree with branches and colorful foliage represented by our organization’s programs and services which are aligned with a transformative mission – eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. As the tree stands upright and tall while weathering every season, its beauty somehow embodies the fearless future of our organization. Shaped to its purpose, the seed was planted and our tree will endure.
Cathy Harris, Treasurer
Doris Palacios, Secretary
Barbara Hamm Lee, Immediate Past President
Andrea Bear Cindy Black Martha Clowdsley
On behalf of the board of directors and staff of the YWCA South Hampton Roads, we are delighted to present this annual report on the activities of our organization from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. Much like a tree that experiences growth and revitalization throughout the seasons of each year, so too did our organization’s programs and services in support of our vision for a strong foundation, fearless future. Through increased partnerships with donors, volunteers and strategic stakeholders, we harvested the potential to build upon our accomplishments from the past and expand critical programs that promote racial justice and benefit women. With each life touched and each community served over the past year, we planted new seeds of hope and healing that will blossom for years to come.
Janet Covington Gloria Dana Suzanne Franklin Kathleen Gardner Denise Howard Tricia Hudson
We are humbled by the opportunity to continue our presence in South Hampton Roads, and we feel especially grateful to our volunteers, donors and champions for their support of the YWCA. We look forward to working with each of you during the next year to reap the rewards of our dynamic vision, Strong Foundation, Fearless Future.
Cynthia Inniss Arminda Israel
Yours in Service,
Kathy Katsias Karen Munden
Carol Ormond
Marie-Pierre Myrick Renee Olander
Toiya Sosa Louisa Strayhorn Honorable Ramona Taylor Michelle Woodhouse, Ed.D. Ruth T. Jones, MSW (Ex-Officio)
Ruth T. Jones, MSW
Executive Director
Carol Ormond Board President
MISSION
E L I M I N AT I N G R AC I S M , EMPO WERING W OMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DI GNI TY FOR ALL
WHO WE ARE: The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world. The YWCA is the voice for every woman. For over 100 years, the YWCA South Hampton Roads has been at the forefront of most social movements in the United States—from voting rights, to civil rights, to pay equity; from violence prevention to childcare initiatives. We provide safe places for women and girls, build strong women leaders, and advocate for women’s rights. Our mission to eliminate racism and empower women is connected to a network of YWCA’s in small towns and major cities across the U.S., offering women of all ages leadership opportunities, job training, life skills, support groups, shelters for safety and recovery, wellness resources and programs focused on empowering women and girls. Without the YWCA South Hampton Roads, who would women and children turn to for help when dealing with an abusive situation? Our presence in the community is vital for those that don’t have the means to get out of a devastating living situation. The YWCA is an organization for every woman who stands up for justice, and every woman who stands by her side. Our organization is for every woman who walks away from abuse, and every woman who clears a path for her. For more information about how you can provide suppor t for every woman who comes to the YWCA seeking assistance, visit us at www.ywca-shr.org.
TIMELINE 1899 The Phillis Wheatley YWCA was founded, becoming the first YWCA in South Hampton Roads. 1915 The first interracial conference was held by the YWCA USA. In 1925 the Phillis Wheatley YWCA and Central YWCA began collaborating in our local area. 1972 The YWCA South Hampton Roads was formed, merging the Central YWCA and the Phillis Wheatley YWCA. 1979 The Women In Crisis emergency shelter opened for victims of domestic violence and their children. 1992 In response to the beating of Rodney King, the YWCA National Day of Commitment to Eliminating Racism, now known as Stand Against Racism Day began. 2011
2011
Centennial Circle was established to commemorate 100 years of service by YWCA South Hampton Roads. 100 women raised $100,000, providing critical resources for improvements to our emergency shelter and support for operating expenses. The circle grows beyond 100 women today. To meet the needs of the community, we expanded beyond the traditional services we had always offered to sexual assault and domestic violence survivors, and out of Response grew the YWCA Counseling Center. The Counseling Center was established to serve the mental health needs of the community as a whole by accepting insurance and offering an affordable flat fee.
2013 The YWCA South Hampton Roads established a partnership with Tidewater Community College to operate four new child development centers in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake that prepare children for school. The first center opened in January 2014.
1911
The Girls Home of Norfolk received its national char ter and became the Central YWCA.
1919
The Central YWCA moved to 300 Freemason Street in downtown Norfolk.
1974
The Response Sexual Assault Suppor t Ser vices organization was established and provided support, counseling, and advocacy to victims of sexual assault in South Hampton Roads. Response officially merged with YWCA South Hampton Roads in 2000.
1986
The YWCA Kids Before and After School Childcare program was established to prevent “latch-key kid” situations.
1989
The first Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon was held.
2002
2012
The YWCA South Hampton Roads moved to 5215 Colley Avenue. The CDF Freedom Schools of Norfolk program was launched in par tnership with Union United Church of Christ and the Children’s Defense Fund. The program allows youth to improve literacy while connecting their culture, cultivating self-esteem and bridging the gap between the needs of families and local resources.
2012
The Rapid Re-Housing program was implemented to extend our continuum of housing ser vices and move households from emergency shelter into per manent housing within 30 days.
2013
The YWCA South Hampton Roads leveraged its first AmeriCor ps grant to provide remediation and tutoring to 3rd-5th grade program par ticipants, helping them advance in math and reading through the creation and implementation of ser vicelear ning projects.
The SEASONS OF GROWTH Spring passes and one remembers one’s innocence. Summer passes and one remembers one’s exuberance. Autumn passes and one remembers one’s reverence. Winter passes and one remember s one’s per severance. -Yoko Ono
PROGRAMS
WOMEN’S SERVICES
EMERGENCY SHELTER The YWCA Emergency Shelter program provides a safe place for victims of domestic violence and crisis intervention to more than 400 individuals each year. Food, clothing, and transportation, intensive case management, and support services are also provided to women, children and families. Our emergency shelter case management team provides advocacy for each shelter resident, connecting their needs with our broad range of comprehensive services and community resources. Our “Housing First” approach allows individuals and families to become more stable while seeking services they need by moving them quickly through the shelter and into permanent housing. This approach has been known to reduce homelessness recidivism.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING The YWCA Transitional Housing program is designed to provide individuals and families with the interim stability and support to successfully move to and maintain permanent housing while receiving accompanying supportive services. It allows individuals time to work toward stability, education and employment while continuing to heal from the traumatic experience of domestic violence and homelessness. Our goal is to assist individuals who complete the program in achieving two primary goals - increased income and transition into permanent housing.
RAPID RE-HOUSING The YWCA Rapid Re-Housing Program provides services to survivors of domestic violence and single homeless women through advocacy, intervention, and support. The program works to move individual families from our emergency shelter to safe, stable, permanent housing within an average of 30 days or less. Within the two years that this program has been available at the YWCA, we have assisted a total of 58 heads of household, exceeding our target goal both years.
SERVICES • Food, clothing & transportation assistance for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as single homeless women. • Childcare assistance. • Life skills, financial literacy, job readiness and placement services. • Comprehensive mental health counseling. • Legal Advocacy. • 24-Hour Hotline providing resources and referrals for individuals who are escaping violent relationships.
IMPACT • Nights of emergency shelter provided to women & children escaping domestic violence: 10,430. • Percentage of residents exiting the shelter who transition into permanent housing: 84%.
SERVICES • Rent and utility assistance. • Food, clothing & transportation assistance. • Life skills, financial literacy, job readiness and placement services. • Comprehensive mental health counseling. • Landlord advocacy.
IMPACT • Bed nights provided through our Transitional Housing Program: 9,325. • Number of program participants served through the Transitional Housing Program: 71.
SERVICES • Rent and utility assistance. • Childcare assistance. • Life skills, financial literacy, job readiness and placement services. • Landlord advocacy.
IMPACT • Rapidly Re-Housed 33 heads of households and assisted 42 adults and 32 children. • Bed nights provided through Rapid Re-Housing: 5,855.
PROGRAMS &PROGRAMS SERVICES
WOMEN’S WO M E N ’ S SERVICES S E RV I C E S
MY STORY
SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES & COUNSELING CENTER
“The YWCA changed my life and I will be
One out of every five women in our community is sexually assaulted in her lifetime. Our program meets the needs of these women by providing comprehensive mental health counseling and support services. Recognizing a need for expanded services and increased access in underserved communities, the program maintains satellite offices in the cities of Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Norfolk, in addition to a Counseling Center in Norfolk. Our Counseling Center in Norfolk continues to provide support services, hospital accompaniment, short and long-term counseling, and legal advocacy primarily for victims of rape and personal violence.
eternally grateful. For over twenty years, I lived with the shame of being a rape victim. I am no longer a victim, but a survivor; indeed, I am a lover of life and am finally embracing all that it has to offer. For all those years, I lived wrapped in a cloak of protection, coming out just enough to work and be part of a few friendships and my family, but never fully engaging, or letting love in, and only just getting by. Through the support from individual and group counseling, I was able to be who I was meant to be – a woman who is empowered to love and be loved and who can embrace the joy of happiness all the while knowing that she actually deserves it. I’ve begun the beautiful journey of touching my own life and those around me. They say that you haven’t lived until you do something for someone who can never repay you. The YWCA and all of its supporters have done this for me.” -Jennifer
Now in its 2nd year, a partnership between the YWCA and ODU enables our organization to provide 20 hours of counseling support services per week to college students that have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault. We have also partnered with the Garden of Hope Community Development Corporation to provide free counseling services for non-violent offenders re-entering the community after incarceration through their Second Chances Program. Through the Counseling Center, the YWCA also offers a variety of support groups that meet the needs of women, men and families. These groups are open and free to the public. They include domestic violence support groups, sexual assault groups, a children’s group, parenting group, and wellness group. We also offer an interpersonal group that is open to the public for a small fee. For more information about how to get support, contact us at (757) 226-YWCA (9922).
SERVICES • Comprehensive mental health counseling and support services for individuals, couples and support groups.
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.” - Maya Angelou
• Coordination of Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART’s) in each of the following localities: Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach, as well as a military SART.
IMPACT The YWCA South Hampton Roads provides a 24-Hour Hotline for crisis intervention, safety planning and information. Get support by calling (757) 226-YWCA (9922).
• Number of counseling sessions provided for individual and group clients: 3,244. • Percentage of clients who improved their Behavioral Health Measure Score after receiving Counseling: 90%. • Number of college students receiving counseling: 94. • Counseling sessions provided for college students: 285.
PROGRAMS
WOMEN’S SERVICES
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM The Outreach Program at the YWCA operates our 24-hour Crisis Hotline. Additionally, legal advocacy and community education presentations are coordinated through the Outreach Program. One of the most significant changes helping to facilitate YWCA outreach in South Hampton Roads was the transition to a combined hotline for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in July 2013. The hotline upgrade was funded by a $12,000 grant from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. This conversion allowed the YWCA to ensure that clients had direct access to all of our outreach and community programs. Continuing outreach efforts, related in part to the hotline and other support services, enabled the YWCA to reach an even greater number of military service members and college students who are at highest risk for sexual and domestic violence.
RESOURCE CENTER This year, the YWCA opened a Resource Center in a building owned by the organization in order to expand and house crucial members of our team that support the Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing and Rapid Re-Housing Programs. Within the Resource Center, women can directly access housing coordinators, clinical counselors, legal advocates, support groups, and a refurbished computer lab. The Resource Center enables the organization to provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to service delivery.
SERVICES • Hospital accompaniment. • Legal advocacy. • Community outreach and education. • 24-Hour Hotline providing resources and referrals for individuals who are victims of sexual and domestic violence.
IMPACT • Number of rape or sexual assault victims receiving medical accompaniment: 193. • Number of legal advocacy clients assisted with Protective Orders: 547. • Number of individuals educated through violence prevention and outreach services: 4,536. • 24-Hour Hotline calls received from individuals affected by sexual assault and domestic violence: 5,356.
PROGRAMS
YOUTH SERVICES
OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME SERVICES Out-of-School Time (OST) Ser vices provides childcare through Before and After School and Summer Clubhouse Programs at four elementary schools in Norfolk. The programs provide homework assistance and activities to enhance social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills for children ages 3-12. A $93,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services enabled the YWCA to expand OST services in September 2013 and pilot an AmeriCorps program component. We also received a $10,000 grant from Cox Charities that helped to enhance educational resources through technology.
SERVICES • Before and After School Childcare. • Summer Clubhouse. • AmeriCorps Service-Learning Program. • CDF Freedom Schools of Norfolk, in partnership with Union United Church of Christ.
IMPACT • Number of children served through our recreationally based OST childcare services: 389. • Number of meals provided through partnership with Norfolk Public Schools Child Nutrition Services: 43,100. • Percentage of Military/Veteran families served: 23%. • 86% of participating students maintained at least a “C” or better on their report grades for Math and English.
AMERICORPS SERVICE-LEARNING The YWCA AmeriCorps Service-Learning Program engages with 3rd – 5th grade program participants to help them achieve proficiency in reading and/or math. We also aide the children in the creation and implementation of service-learning projects. The AmeriCorps members are responsible for making sure that each service-learning project has the characteristics of service-learning (according to the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse) and that the projects have clear, direct links to the public school curriculum and general learning goals. During our first program year, twelve AmeriCorps members served in four sites, Monday-Friday.
CDF FREEDOM SCHOOLS OF NORFOLK The CDF Freedom Schools of Norfolk provides quality out-of-school time enrichment for children and youth ages 5-14 that boosts motivation to read, develops positive attitudes toward learning, cultivates selfesteem and connects the needs of families to local resources. The program seeks to include the entire family as supporters in each scholar’s growth. As a result, parents and family members are involved in Freedom Schools of Norfolk as volunteers and active participants in family meetings, which focus on children’s developmental needs and civic responsibility.
SERVICES • Service-learning projects for students and families. • National Days of Service Projects. • Tutoring, remediation and homework assistance focused on reading and math.
IMPACT • Number of children served: 166. • Number of children served who improved their math or reading grades: 145. • 95% of the children served during the year showed improvement in proficiency levels for Reading and 81% showed improvement in Math.
SERVICES • 6-week summer enrichment program for ages 5-14. • Age appropriate books for children to keep as learning tools at end of program. • Family nights to link adults and guardians with community resources.
IMPACT • Number of youth served: 50 scholars. • 30 students returned to the program from the previous year. • 50 total students moved to next grade level after completing program. • All students increased the cumulative GPA by one letter grade in 2014.
PROGRAMS
YOUTH SERVICES
TCC CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER In response to a growing need for childcare among lowincome, parenting students attending college to further their education and career opportunities, the YWCA established a partnership with Tidewater Community College (TCC) in 2013 to operate four new Child Development Centers in Portsmouth, Norfolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. The first TCC Child Development Center operated by the YWCA South Hampton Roads opened in January 2014. The additional three centers will open in Fall 2014 and serve as laboratories for early childhood education and vehicles for enabling low-income parents to access quality childcare while obtaining a post-secondary education. The TCC Child Development Centers operated by the YWCA South Hampton Roads provide high quality early childhood education for children ages 2 ½ - 12 years old. The focus of each center is to develop the whole child - educationally, cognitively, emotionally, socially and physically. The daily schedule for all centers includes a developmentally appropriate curriculum, breakfast, circle time which covers weekly themes, movement and music, weather, calendar, stories, finger plays, language arts, science, large and small motor development, lunch, outdoor activities, naptime, snack and age appropriate interest areas for exploration play. By Spring 2015, the centers will serve approximately 200 children annually.
RESPITE CHILDCARE AND YOUTH ENRICHMENT Respite Childcare and Youth Enrichment Services is a unique crisis program designed for victims of domestic and sexual violence residing in emergency shelter and/or participating in YWCA programs and services. The Respite Childcare component of the program was piloted with a $50,000 grant from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation in January 2014. The program allows women time away from parental pressures so that they may seek and receive supports – counseling, court and hospital accompaniment, housing referrals, workforce development - that are essential to self-sufficiency. Respite Childcare helps victims reduce stress, support family stability, prevent abuse and neglect and minimize the need for out-of-home placement of children. Children ages 0-12, receive care in a safe, nurturing environment designed with age appropriate activities that foster the cognitive and social development of each child. In addition to the Respite Childcare, children can participate in structured activities such as movie and game nights, museum visits, arts and crafts, skating parties, homework help and assistance. The program is housed in a building owned by the YWCA in close proximity to the YWCA Emergency Shelter and Resource Center.
SERVICES •
Full and part-day preschool options for children ages 2 ½ - 5 years old.
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After-School care for children ages 5-12 years old.
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Partial scholarships funded through TCC financial aid to subsidize the cost of childcare.
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Drop-In care for enrolled participants.
IMPACT After the first full year of program implementation, which will be June 2015, we anticipate the following impact from our services. •
Children in low-income families will be provided with affordable childcare so that their families may have increased access to educational opportunities that may improve their life circumstances and improve neighborhood statistics.
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Children who participate for one year or more in the TCC Child Development Center operated by the YWCA South Hampton Roads will enter kindergarten displaying appropriate development in cognitive skills for success in school.
SERVICES • On-site childcare for mothers in our Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing and Rapid Re-Housing programs. • Youth enrichment activities, tutoring, academic enrichment and weekly field trip outings. • Age and developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 0-12 years old.
IMPACT • Number of children that participated in the Respite Childcare Program: 94. • 1,080 hours of Respite Childcare provided to mothers in the Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing and Rapid Re-Housing. • 1316.75 hours of structured Youth Enrichment activities provided to children in our Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing and Repaid Re-Housing programs.
EVENTS
ELIMINATING RACISM EMPOWERING WOMEN
STILE TTO NETWORK The YWCA Stiletto Network was piloted in Fall 2013 to engage philanthropically-minded young professional women and provide mentorship on a variety of career topics. Our past events engaged 25 to 50 women at each Stiletto Network event and focused on topics such as finding your professional style in the workplace, networking your way to the next level and strategies for maintaining a work/ personal life balance. Thank you to our 2013 business partners for sponsoring the monthly events – The Beauty Parlor by Q+Company, Commonwealth Financial Partners and Anjella Paulette Spa and Style Bar.
DECADES OF DANCE In October 2013, the YWCA partnered with former YWCA Women of Distinction Honoree, Delceno Miles, to host a benefit event celebrating the rich history of the organization. Participants danced the night away while adorning attire symbolic of the decades overlapping the Women’s Suffrage and Civil Rights movements. The event also helped to raise awareness about the YWCA domestic violence programs, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Celebrity guest Francena McCorory, Olympic Gold Medalist, attended the event and shared her powerful testimonial of survival as a child exposed to domestic violence. The event raised more than $25,000 with support largely from the Miles Agency and SunTrust Bank, both serving as presenting and major sponsors.
INAUGURAL MOTHER DAUGHTER TEA The YWCA hosted its Inaugural Mother Daughter Tea in May 2014 at the Greenbrier Country Club. The event theme, Metamorphosis: Journey of the Butterfly, was selected to symbolize the experiences of women who are served by our organization through missionimpact programs. Over 100 mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and grandmothers participated in the event, including several participants from our emergency shelter, housing and childcare programs. Pink Carpet Glam Girl served as a Co-Host for the event, and Jessica Larche, News Anchor and Reporter from WTKR, was the Mistress of Ceremony. Thank you to Old Point National Bank for being the Presenting Sponsor and supporting the empowerment of every woman.
EVENTS
ELIMINATING RACISM EMPOWERING WOMEN
MIX IT UP AT LUNCH Mix It Up at Lunch was originally implemented in high schools to challenge students to identify, question and cross social boundaries. Each year, the YWCA sponsors an adapted version of the event to target adults and community leaders. Mix It Up at Lunch encourages participants to sit with someone new and have dialogue for just one day about how racism impacts our neighborhoods, communities and nation. It’s a simple act with profound implications. As part of the annual event in October 2013, Dr. Kirk T. Houston, Senior Pastor of Gethsemane Community Fellowship Baptist Church, received the YWCA Mary Helen Thomas Award in recognition of his leadership toward the elimination of racism and advocacy for racial justice impacting underserved populations. Approximately 50 individuals participated in the lunch event at the YWCA helping to foster respect, unity and understanding about the existence of racism in today’s society.
CREATED EQUAL COMMUNITY CONVERSATION In February 2014, the YWCA hosted an exciting panel presentation moderated by Barbara Hamm Lee, Executive Producer and Host of Another View. The panel presentation used excerpts of the documentary film, The Loving Story, to address society’s ongoing struggle with racial justice in our local communities. Three panel exper ts discussed historical and contemporary perspectives about how racism impacts relationships at all levels. The event was co-sponsored by Norfolk State University and ODU. Support for the Community Conversation was also provided through a $1,200 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities’ initiative, “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle,” commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
STAND TOGETHER AGAINST RACISM In April 2014, the YWCA hosted its annual Stand Together Against Racism (STAR) event with the goal of bringing people together from all walks of life to raise awareness about the existence of societal racism. This year’s event focused on the Stand Your Ground Laws highly publicized through the Trayvon Martin case, and it included 4 essay presentations from area high school students that competed in the YWCA Phillis Wheatley Essay Contest. Through this event, individuals shared their vision for how to eliminate societal racism and celebrate the richness of diversity. The community conversation was moderated by Barbara Hamm Lee, Executive Producer and Host of Another View.
EVENTS
ELIMINATING RACISM EMPOWERING WOMEN
26th ANNUAL WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS LUNCHEON HONOREES
The YWCA South Hampton Roads hosted its 26th Annual Women of Distinction
Arts Susan Goode
Awards Luncheon in March 2014. Each year, the YWCA South Hampton Roads recognizes outstanding women from all walks of life who have made significant contributions to the community through their professional activities and volunteer
Business Nicole Stuart Communications Shelia Harrison Education Jeanne Natali
efforts. This prestigious award has been bestowed upon close to 300 women in twelve categories ranging from the arts, business and finance, to science and technology. In choosing the award recipients, the selection committee takes into consideration not only the nominee’s professional, volunteer, and civic achievements, but also how the nominees exemplify the values and mission of the YWCA South Hampton Roads. The women honored as Women of Distinction recipients are the personification of our mission: eliminating racism, empowering women. Thank you to our sponsors who helped to make
Finance Yvonne Allmond Law Wanda Cooper Medicine Dr. Lisbet M. Hanson Military Elizabeth Poulliot Non-Profit Claudia Keenan Science/Technology Deborah Butler Volunteerism Caroline McCartney
the event a tremendous success.
Presenting Sponsor
Raffle Sponsor
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Program Sponsor
PHILANTHROPY
ELIMINATING RACISM EMPOWERING WOMEN
CENTENNIAL CIRCLE The Centennial Circle was established in 2011 to commemorate 100 years of service by the YWCA South Hampton Roads. During its first year of conception, 100 women joined the circle and set a goal of raising $100,000. This annual fund provides support for critical improvements needed for our emergency and transitional housing facilities. It also helps offset operational costs during a time when significant cuts are expected from traditional funding sources. The circle has grown beyond its original 100 women and continues to create a legacy of our work in Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women. These women exemplify our mission and their commitment to the YWCA, and through their dedication bring a promise of support and hope for years to come.
CONTRIBUTORS 2013 - 2014 Andrea Bear Andria McClellan Barbara Hamm Lee Bonnie Moorman Carol Ormond Catherine Harris Christine Morris Cynthia Inniss Deborah Butler Deborah Stearns Delceno Miles Dolly Mannix Doris Palacios Eileen Olds Elizabeth Rathbone Gloria Dana Helen Dragas Helen McLeod Jane Short Janet Covington Joanne Batson Katherine Katsias Kathleen Gardner Kim Curtis Marianne Dickerson Martha Clowdsley Mary Ruth Clowdsley Mona Danner Pansy McKenzie-Morton Priscilla T. Roady Ruth T. Jones Susan Colpitts Susan Goode Suzanne Franklin Tara Corrigall Teresa Edwards Tricia Hudson
PHILANTHROPY
ELIMINATING RACISM EMPOWERING WOMEN
YWCA GIVING CIRCLE In 2013, the YWCA South Hampton Roads piloted the Giving Circles as a strategy for raising friends and funds in support of agency programs. Giving Circles demonstrate the strength and power of women to impact the lives of other women through social network philanthropy, while cultivating the spirit of giving among emerging female leaders. With a goal of raising $5,000 or more, each YWCA Giving Circle Leader personally contributes at least $250, and recruits friends to match each leader’s gift. In addition to direct cash contributions, the YWCA Giving Circles utilize other creative methods to raise funds to meet each Circle’s goal, including: small fundraising events, community service projects, social media, or online philanthropy sites promoting the Circle.
CONTRIBUTORS 2013 - 2014 Adria Moore Andrea Harrell Angela Duke Anjella Paulette Day Spa Anonymous Ashley Nance Beverly Desouza Carla Howard Casper Morris Christy Chapman Debra Hansley Delores Ricks Gee Dena Liston Denise Goode Denise Milisitz Denise Reynolds Derrick Crews
Deshawn Haith Dionne Cross Donna Long Galiana Rodgers Gina Grant Gloria Dana Gloria Tilleny Inita Gregory Iris Nance Johnna Harrell Jules Parker Karen Munden Kelli Davis Latonya English Linda Walker M.D. James Marie Bibbs Marie -Pierre Myrick Markita Lawson-Head Meagan Nance Melody Walker Michelle Larkin Nekeisha Keeling Nicole Griffin Pansy McKenzie-Morton Patricia Williams Paula Thompson Paula Gentius Rebekah Gaines Robin Harris Romy Scott Ruth Jones Serena Amerson Sindy Strosahi Step Three LLC Stephanie Peebles Sydney Johnson Sylvia Nelson McElrath Tara Johnson-Willams Tiffany Williams Tracey Jackson Tracey Urig Trentia Jackson Vanesia Robinson Virginia Sanchez
PHILANTHROPY
ELIMINATING RACISM EMPOWERING WOMEN
2013-2014 GIVING CIRCLE LEADERS AND PROJECTS: First Ladies Giving Circle Co-Leaders: Tiffany Williams and Christy Chapman Major FY14 Project: Sponsored two community service projects to benefit the Emergency Shelter for victims of domestic violence. The Fall project focused on making house warming baskets for women in shelter who were transitioning into permanent housing, and their Spring project focused on painting the emergency shelter computer lab where new computers and furniture were installed to help women search for housing, jobs and community resources. Diva Giving Circle Co-Leaders: Pansy Morton and Denise Goode Major FY14 Project: Hosted the 6th Annual Diva Pool Party to raise awareness and funds that benefit all YWCA programs. Attendees donated house warming baskets and clothing items for women in our emergency shelter, as well as cash contributions. Diamonds In the Ruff Giving Circle Leader: Sylvia Nelson McElrath Major FY14 Project: Implemented a “Brunch, Pumps and Make-Up� event for women to share information about the YWCA mission, programs and services. Attendees contributed cash donations to support the YWCA Sexual Assault Support Services. Phenomenal Giving Circle Leader: Andrea Harrell Major FY14 Project: Planned a Back-to-School Supply Drive to provide resources for children in our emergency shelter and childcare programs.
FISCAL SUPPORT WE MAKE A LIVING B Y W H AT W E G E T. WE MAKE A LIFE B Y W H AT W E G I V E . – W I N S TO N C H U RC H I L L
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
ROOTED IN OUR MISSION WE ARE GROWING STRONGER
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.
Revenue: $2,303,511.77
United Way 11%
Contributions 11% Special Events 7% Foundations 4% Other 3%
Program Fees 20%
Government Grants 44%
Expenses: $2,288,944.03 Development 6% Administration 15%
Programs 79%
CONTRIBUTORS & SUPPORTERS $50,000 and above Anonymous Hampton Roads Community Foundation United Way of South Hampton Roads $20,000 to $49,000 David & Susan Goode Delceno Miles Norfolk Southern $10,000 to $19,999 Cox Charities Dominion Virginia Power GEICO Landmark Foundation/Pilot Media Linwood Beckner PNC Bank SunTrust Bank $5,000 to $9,999 AAA Tidewater Bank of America Carol & Alan Ormond Dal Paull Edward Kramer Elizabeth Rathbone Hampton Roads Transit Helen McLeod Martha Clowdsley Old Dominion University Old Point National Bank Preston and Catherine White Foundation Richard Kramer Tidewater Community College $2,500 to $4,999 Charles & Bonnie Moorman Covington Contracting, Inc. FedEx Gloria Dana Ironclad Technology Services LLC Janet Covington Kalman & Company, Inc. Mona Danner Ray LaSalle Signature Financial Management, Inc. Saint Leo University Teresa Edwards Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer Wells Fargo
THANK YOU
$1,000 to $2,499 Amerigroup Andrea Bear Andria McClellan Barbara Hamm Lee Caroline McCartney Catherine Harris Charles Schwab Christine Morris Chrysler Museum City of Norfolk D&M Dickerson Foundation Deborah Butler Deborah Stearns Dolly Mannix ECPI University Eileen Olds Elmo and Norma Natali EVMS Helen Dragas J.E. Warren Jane Short Joanne Batson Katherine Katsias Kathleen Gardner Kaufman & Canoles Liberty Tax Services Lisbet Hanson, MD MacArthur Center Margaret Curry Williams Masonic Riders - Norfolk Chapter Nauticus ODU Development Pansy McKenzie-Morton Priscilla T. Roady Rachel Krupnick Ruth T. Jones St Andrew’s Church Susan Colpitts Suzanne Franklin Tara Corrigall TCC Women’s Center The Curtis Family Foundation The Gilder Lehrman Institute Top Guard, Inc. Tricia Hudson $500 to $999 B. T. Johnson Betty Wade Coyle
Brenda Neumon Lewis Breon Nichols Bryant & Stratton Calvary Chapel Capital Concrete Cindy Black Commonwealth Financial Partners Crew Hampton Roads, Inc. Denise Howard Frederick Wimbush Gammi Xi Uplift Foundation Jack and Jill of America Maurice Jones and Lisa Smith Norfolk State University Foundation Payday Payroll Services PEMCO Ramona Taylor Reverend Carolyn Wiggins Richard Zayatz Jr. Ricky B’s Cafe Sharon Covington Susan Burnett Yvonne Allmond Up to $499 A Dodson’s A HAJ AAUW of Virginia Adria Moore Adriana Faye Moore Africa Guy Aleshia Davenport Alethia Caruso Alex Brown Alexis Correia Alfonso Pearson Alicia Phillips Aliyah Gonzales Alyssa Lester Amma Guerrier Amy Bowden Amy Denison Amy Walton Andrea Chapelle Andrea Harrell Angela Duke Angela Johnson Angela Shealy Angie Stokes Anita & John Friedmann
CONTRIBUTORS & SUPPORTERS Anjella Paulette Day Spa Ann Pettinghill Anna Gerling Anna Maria Palmateer Anne Conner Annette Slade Ann-Marie Lewis Antoine Hickman Antoinette Marshall Arlerne Klinedinst Baragona Arminda Israel Artisena Croslin Hill Ashlee Smith Ashley Green Ashley Nance Barbara Booker Williams Barbara Greenberg Barbara Johnson Bathinto Bass BBB Bear in Mind Strategies Beth Graham Beth Prever Betsy Fiskus Betsy Wetherall Bettie Minette Cooper Betty Edwards Betty Lu Betty Sargent Beverly Desouza Beverly Grier-Smith Beverly Lucas Bill Reid Blackbaud Board Members Bobby Perrine Bonita Billingsley Harris Bonnie Cabo Bradley Nelson Brenda Andrews Brooke Briggs Bruce Grooms Bruce Kelly Bruce Williams Bryan Boyd Buffy Barefoot Caitlin King Campostella Self-Storage Co., LLC Capt. Mary Jackson Carla Green
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Carla Howard Carla Theisz Carol Kent Carol McCormack Caroline Bernondez Carolyn Abron-McCadden Casper Morris Catherine Jordan Wass Catherine Wass Cathy Dalton Cecelia Tucker Channing M. Zucker Channing Zucker Chapter AK PEO Charlie Edmonson Charlotte Purkey Cheryl Norfleet Chesapeake Bay Foundation Chris Guerrier Christine Garzieri Christy Murphy Chrystal Paul Cindy Daluisio Civic Leadership Institute Col James H. Sorg Committee to elect Ella Ward City Council Connie Tatum Corey Hilliard Craig Caulkins Crystal Cameron Cynthia Bryce Cynthia Inniss Cynthia Kennedy Cynthia Thornburg Daniel Rubin Danielle Veness Danilo Cabana Darlene Colson David Patterson Dawn Glynn Debbie Tucker Deborah Anne Addison Deborah Brown Debra Hansley Decipher Dedria Hayden Delores Pruitt-Polite Delores Ricks Gee Delta Sigma Theta
Denise Counce Denise Goode Denise Reynolds Denise Roulo Derek White Derrick Crews Deshawn Haith Desi Nichols Diana Glasier Dionne Cross Donald Glenum Donetta Clark Donna Braun Donna Henderson Donna Long Doretha Felder-Bennett Dorinda Seddon Doris Palacios Dorothy Mannix Dory Morrison Double Take Dress For Success Hampton Roads Edward Barowich Elaina Blanks-Green Elizabeth Anderson Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth Davenport Elizabeth Holmes Elizabeth Powell Elizabeth Springs Elizabeth Taraski Eric Jackson Ethlyn Gibson Eva Renee Carney Evelyn Miles Excellence Girls’ Club, Inc. Eyy McGraw Finis Morgan Family Foundation Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, Inc. Friends of Anton Bell Friends of Bill Reid Gail Davidson Galiana Rodgers Garden of Hope Inc. Georges Archer Georjeane Blumling Geraldine Roth Gerard Kent Gilbert Bland Gina Grant Enterprises Inc.
CONTRIBUTORS & SUPPORTERS Gina Owens Girl Scouts Glena Lee Mackey Glenda Shackelford Glenn Davis Gloria Tilleny Grace Bible Class GRC Wireless, Inc. Great Bridge Baptist church Gregory Bright Gregory Ellson Greta Gustavson Gretchen Herbert GW Waugh H Taylor Sugg Halsey Payton Helen Green Henry & Angelica Light Herbert Hamlet Hope House Foundation HR Naval Historical Foundation HR Stevenson Inita Gregory Iris Martin Iris Nance Isabel Walters Issues and Answers Network, Inc. Jacque Jones Jacquie Fitzmorris James Davis Jametha Riffin Jane Watkins Janna Brown Jason Bennett JB Mendelson Jeffrey Mitchell Jeffrey Webster Jeremy Ford Jo Ann Hofheimer Jo Ann Jennings Joan Bryan Joan combs Joan Dee Cook Joan Park Buckle Joan Pleisse Refarm Joan Rhodes Copeland John Baiocco John Broderick John Frankenhoff
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John Hall John Morey Johnna Harrell Jojuanna Samuel Jonathan Motley Joni Girardin Juan Rodriguez Judi Morgan Judith Ocasio Jules Parker Julianne Cookson Julie Buchanan Julie Suedmeyer Buller Julieta Valencerina Junior League Justin Crutchfield Kalum Morrison Kameka Washington Karen Goldsmith Karen Munden Karen R Minkoff Karen Rudd Kathleen Upton Kathryn Menteer Kathy Ferebee Kay Moore Keith Perron Keith Turbett Kelli Davis Kelly McIntosh Kent Ridenhour Kevin Searcy Khia Moon Khristina Mitchell Kim Ritter Kimberly Ward Krista McAninley Kristen Pine Kristen Strehlow Latieva Hilliard Laura Lowman Laurel Quamberg Laurel Quarberg Lauren Carson Laurie Arcand Leslie Friedman Lin Olsen Linda Bright’s Consulting Service Linda Laibstain
Linda McDay Linda Walker Lisa Atchison Coleman Lisa Chandler Lisa Hodsden Lizora Harrison Lori Hasty Lori Vann Lorraine Brooks Lorraine Connaughton Louisa Strayhorn Lynette Wilson Lynn Owens M.D. James Marc Hoecker Margaret Jenkins Margarete Fochtman Marian Ticatch Marie Bibbs Marie-Pierre Myrick Marilyn Richardson Marion Lidman Mark hubbard Mark Prinz Markita Lawson-Heard Marla Mouton Marnisha Sharma Marshell Hunter Martha Ash Mary Button Mary Moran Mary Pat Liggio Mary Wiggs Marynell Gordon Mat Nordan Matt Wright Matthew Hobart Matthew Roulo Maureen Scales Megan Nance Melody Agbisit Melody Walker Michael Brewer Michael Stephens Michael Trainor Michelle Chissler Michelle Clayton Michelle Larkin Michelle Walters
CONTRIBUTORS & SUPPORTERS Michone Williams Minnie Thornton Mobile Giving Foundation Mohit Bhasin Molly Reeb Neissman Monica Brothers Monica Fentess Morel Fry Nakia Keith Nancy Hall Nancy Welch Naval Support Activity Norfolk NCUKD/CHKD Neil Walsh Nekeisha Keeling Nettie Faulcon New Calvary Baptist Church Newton Piano Company, Inc. Nicole Griffin Nicole Nash Noel Crell Nora Denise Britt Norfolk Colley Business District Norfolk State University Foundation ODU Virginia Beach ODU Women’s Center Opportunity Inc. Pamela J Ostberg Patricia Blue Patricia Jefferson Patricia Rawls Patricia Ward Patricia Williams Patricia Winner Patrick Rickard Paul Going Paula Gentius Paula Miller Paula Russell Paula Thompson Peninsula Community Foundation Penny O’Connor Penny Sanchez Peter Coley Ray carwile Rebecca Ferqueron Rebekah Gaines Renee Byfield Renee Olander
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Richard Orletsky Richard Prutsman Richard Rumble II Richard Winston Rita Chapman Robert Cramer Robin Favaloro Robin Goldsborough Robin Harris Romy Scott Ronald Kledzik, MD Rose Holloman Rubin Communications Group Ruth Guthrie Ryan Landis Sally Hartman Sandra Brank Sarah Kellam Sarah Stedfast Schexnider & Assoc. LLC Serena Amerson Sharae Brown Shari Hulin Sharon Goodwyn Sharon Layden Sharon Sutton Sharon Withers Shawna Herron Sheldon Hamilton Shelia Wilson Shelloy Ranhorn Shepelle White Sheri Husser Sheriff Bob McCabe Shirley Baldwin Shirley Riddick Shirley Sasser Sindy Strosahl Special Assignment Inc. Stacy Lucas Stacy Newton Stacy Nixon Step Three LLC Stephanie Cobb Stephanie Peebles Steven Goodson STIHL Stuart Suffolk Redevelopment & Housing
Authority Sumner Bell Sunnie Miller Susan DeVeer Susan Einhorn Susan Fox Coplon Susan Harris Susan West Susan Willaford Suzette Clark Sydney Johnson Sylvia McElrath Nelson Sylvia Weinstein Craft Tamice Hasty Tamra Paulson Tara Johnson-Williams Tara Saunders Teresa Graf-Brownen Terri Copeland Terry Webb The Katsias Company The Planning Council Theresa Baker Thomas Hasty Thomas Winter Thornton “TP” Parker Tia Blount Tidewater Jewish Foundation Tidewater Lodge F. and A.M. PHA Tiffany Archer Tiffany Crews Tiffany Williams Timothy Graves TKC INC Todd Rosanleib & Richard Melendez Toiya Sosa Tommy Miller Tony Germanotta Tonya Perkins Tonya Pope Tracey Langford Tracy Jackson Tracy Urig Trenita Jackson Truist Trust Connect Tyler Fochtman Tyler Shelton Tyrone Davis
CONTRIBUTORS & SUPPORTERS UBS Financial Services Inc. Unitarian Church United Methodist Women United Restoration Inc. United Way Harrisonburg United Way of Central Maryland USS Carter Hall Ute Heidenreich VA Beach Branch of the NAACP Valerie Boykin Valerie Guess Vandeventer Black LLP Vanesia Robinson Velvet Grant Verizon Verrandall Tucker Vickie Madison Virginia Fundraising Consultants Virginia S&DV AA Virginia Sanchez Virginia Wesleyan College Wanda Bullock Wendy Webb Wildcat Officers Spouses Club Wilkening Will Sessoms William Brumsey William Calhoun William Greer William Littreal William Reid William Summs Sr. Willie Morton, MD Women of the Moose Ylonda Ashby Zekiel “Zeke” Dennison, Jr.-
United Way Designations Alexandra C. Rice * Alexis Lawson Brown
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Alisha R. Newman * Anna Denise Milisitz Anonymous (Multiple) Antonio Cruz * April Warren Mann * Benjamin Wittenbrook Beryl Janet Gwaltney Betty Jo M. Roberts Bianca Jackson * Brenda Montero * Brittney Harris * Candice Williams-Bethea * Corbin Smith * Davida Davis-Hill * Denise Deas Brooks Eddie Hughes Elaina L. Blanks-Green Elizabeth Gordon Elizabeth O’Neill Hunter * Elizabeth Stuart Chupik Elizabeth Yusi Ellen Knight * Erin Freeman * Jean Stokes-Warren * Jennifer A. Gibbons Jennifer L. Allison Jessica Penn * Jimmy Chupick * Judith Bowman Katrina Brown Keith Kibiloski Kia M. Baker Kimberly Ward * Kristen M. Pine * Lakesha Johnson * Larry L. Mellor Lauren Scutt * Leah E. Williams * Lenora Black * Lindsey Sciancalepore * Marlitonia R. Brown
Mayra Clayton * Merri Kristina Morgan Michelle R. Purkett Michelle Walters * Rita A. Winfield Brenda C. Boston Natasha T. Weatheroy Nicole Brown * Orgia L. Labidi * Regina Weekley * Ruth T. Jones * Saio Nanah Conteh * Sandy J. Wolff Sarah Bufogle Pitzen * Serena A. Amerson Sharon S. Goodwyn Sheena Santana Bellamy Shirley A. Barnes Stephani Lynn Broadhurst * Susan Brodsky * Susanne V. Grams Sydni Ewell * Syreeta McCoy-Ramirez * Tashonna Correa * Tiffany Williams Tina Thatcher Minter Tonika Powell Tracy L. Jackson Valerie A. Craft Wanda Barnard-Bailey, PhD Yvette Pearson * Denotes current or former YWCA employee.
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VOLUNTEERS Without the commitment of our volunteers, the YWCA South Hampton Roads would not be able to impact the lives of women and children in the community. Volunteers enable the YWCA to provide round-the-clock support to those in need through the 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency housing and advocacy programs. Volunteers also provide financial literacy and workforce development workshops for women in the emergency shelter and housing programs. Further, they staff events and complete one-time projects that enhance and beautify the spaces were services are provided. We want to offer a special thank you to the volunteers from YMCA, Target, Citibank, PNC Bank, and Bon Secours who participated in our 2013 United Way Day of Caring projects. We had more than 50 volunteers that completed 200 hours of service in one day, ultimately transforming our Counseling Center and Resource Center offices, as well as resident rooms in the Emergency Shelter. In March 2014, volunteers from Sentara Leigh Hospital also partnered with the YWCA to complete a mini-makeover of the second floor in our Resource Center. Their volunteers contributed more than $7,400 in cash and in-kind services to uplift and inspire our clients and staff with new paint, carpet, furniture and fixtures. The Mason Riders Motorcycle Club of Norfolk provided multiple youth and family outings for our emergency shelter residents. The First Ladies Giving Circle volunteered their time to assist with registration at our annual Walk-A-Mile In Her Shoes event and paint the computer lab at the Resource Center to improve the environment where we provide assistance with housing and employment searches, as well as computer activities for youth. “Volunteers not only touch the lives of our clients, but inspire our staff to continue striving to spread our mission and expand our services.�
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WALK-A-MILE IN HER SHOES The 3rd Annual Walk-A-Mile In Her Shoes was held in April 2014 to engage men - husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, and friends - in the community in a stand against rape, sexual assault, and gender-based violence. The event was hosted in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness month, which is April of each year. Thank you to our 2014 Presenting Sponsor, ODU. Other sponsors included Harbor Group International, City of Norfolk and Liberty Tax. Eight Grand Marshals who represented various sectors of the private and public community, as well as over 150 participants including Miss Virginia 2013, helped to raise more than $17,000 to benefit the YWCA sexual assault support services and programs. Pictured above: John Broderick, President of Old Dominion University during opening remarks at event.
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“As an organization For Every Woman the YWCA South Hampton Roads now has one combined hotline number to provide support for both our Women’s Services programs.“
”YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.”
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