Moving Forward
AVANCE-Houston, Inc. ANNUAL REPORT
2010
Table of Contents I President’s Message
II Executive Summary • Board Chairperson • Executive Director
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king A m Poten erica’s tial
III Agency Overview IV 2010 - A Year of Moving Forward • Gathering Momentum • Moving Ahead V Memorable Events VI Our Families in Motion VII Board of Directors
ing and Support ning e Strength Families
VIII Leadership Team IX Financial Outlook X Donors and Partners XI Moving Forward
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President’s Message “A challenging year for all, but a happy year for AVANCE” - Rick Noriega
Dear Friends,
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ver the past year, many of us found it challenging to find reasons to smile. With a slow recovering economy, rising rates of childhood poverty, and families continuing to face new challenges, it was hard not to frown.
Through all this, AVANCE has met the year’s challenges with robust determination and vision to ensure that our programs remain relevant and integral to the success and growth of not only our families, but of our nation. We have undertaken a process for strategically planning our organization’s future. In the coming year, we look forward to sharing that with you and many others who have come to support and value our work, which is replacing frowns with happy faces. AVANCE continues to grow alongside our families. We have learned over this past year that to meet the needs of vulnerable families, and to do so with limited resources, AVANCE will partner and collaborate to grow efficiently and effectively. This annual report provides you with a snapshot of our growth and success in 2010 which we believe will continue, just as we believe all families can reach their potential and transform the communities in which they live. On behalf of the children, parents and families served, I extend my warm welcome and my thanks for your support.
Richard J. Noriega President & CEO AVANCE, Inc.
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Executive Summary
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VANCE-Houston, Inc. remains firm in its commitment to serve the most vulnerable families. This past year brought unprecedented opportunities from a significant budget increase which allowed us to expand and improve facilities and help families move forward. Guided by strategic priorities, AVANCE focused on upgrading the infrastructure, expanding facilities and improving the quality of services through innovative collaborations. During 2010, AVANCE opened six new centers and remodeled and expanded three others. The ‘Colonias project’ featured in this report serves some of the most impoverished areas in our country – the unincorporated settlements along the Rio Grande border. Through a working collaboration with AVANCE, Inc., services are offered in an attractive, well equipped facility that conveys our belief that families must be treated with respect and confidence. The design of the new Mangum Education Center also reflects AVANCE’s core mission of inviting parents to actively participate in the ongoing education of their children. The Center is welcoming and friendly, featuring murals and a naturally landscaped playground and gardens to encourage parents and children to engage in learning activities together. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has accredited three of our centers, located in Acres Homes, Houston Northside and Jensen Drive. This designation is a mark of distinction in early childhood education and AVANCE is pleased to offer this level of services to diverse communities. AVANCE has also increased the number of degreed teachers and entered into an agreement with Houston Independent School District to track the progress of our children through the year 2020. AVANCE’s Parent Child model program expanded to three more schools in 2010, reaching new families in new service areas. To further enhance programs like Parent Child, Healthy Marriage, and others, AVANCE staff developed training materials to accompany an award winning video called “The Brutal Truth”, which was produced here in Houston. This program educates families about family violence, adding yet another dimension to strengthening and empowering families. AVANCE recognizes that parents are the child’s first and most important teachers. In our mission, we strive to provide the best resources possible in a welcoming and effective learning environment. We are dedicated to leveraging any and all opportunities through public and private partnerships towards the growth and development of strong and healthy families. In our goal of “unlocking America’s potential” and moving forward there can be no compromise. Sincerely,
Martha Rost Board Chair
Jose Villarreal Executive Director
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Agency Overview 2010 - A year of moving forward for AVANCE
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VANCE’s 2010 Annual Report offers evidence of what has been a remarkable year of growth -one of the most productive years in our history. This growth has presented enormous challenges to the agency in the areas of infrastructure, capacity building, program efficiency, staff qualifications, economic development and training opportunities.
The first step along the road to moving forward was facilitated by the $1.25 million dollar American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds received for construction projects. These funds allowed us to construct new facilities nearly doubling the number of children enrolled and served in Early Head Start programs. Through a combination of ARRA funds, and a partnership This report provides between AVANCE, a brief overview of Southwest Schools and our agency, along Mangum Education with snapshots of our Center LP, we built an diverse and committed innovative facility, our workforce, who remain new Mangum Educadedicated to serving tion Center. Formerly an those families and abandoned retail center, this additional facility children most in need. has increased the number of children and parents, as well as boosting AVANCE’s workforce Fiscal year 2010 was the most significant and economic growth by opening 43 new jobs. year in recent memory. In spite of a flat economy that generated real concerns about In collaboration with Southwest Schools the our financial future, “moving forward” new center incorporates AVANCE’s holistic was definitely AVANCE’s theme for 2010. approach in one family-friendly center.
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Agency Overview Mangum Education Center houses the follow- towards full implementation. ing programs: Fiscal years begin and end, but an agency’s work and • Parent and Child Education progress • Head Start in moving • Early Head Start forward and • Healthy Marriage achieving • Responsible Fatherhood excellence is • Adult Literacy a continuing • Computer Literacy process. Our agency looks ahead with major AVANCE-Houston established formal initiatives committed to ease the agreements with AVANCE, Inc. during paths of our children and parents as 2010, and making it possible to open they seek to fulfill their potential. two early childhood development centers serving Las Colonias, with one located in This past year has posed enormous chalSan Juan and the other operating in Del lenges for many service organizations. Rio, Texas. However, we wish to reassure all of We have leveraged an additional $3M dollars for construction through collaborations with partners, which resulted in the creation of over 100 construction jobs. Additionally, AVANCE will offer services at Houston Housing Authority-Lincoln Park and Oxford Place developments.
our families, partners, and friends that a volatile economy, the stresses of growth and the constant increase in demand for our services, only serve to move us forward as we strive to deliver the best possible programs to our families. and our community.
AVANCE is still in the process of implementing our strategic plan “Unleashing the Power of A”. We are excited about the progress seen thus far and committed to continued effort 4
2010 Gathering Momentum
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his past year saw the intersection of leadership, strategic planning, and carefully nurtured partnerships with expanded funding, and the results will impact AVANCE’S children and families, as well as their schools and communities for years to come. New construction, renovations and improvements, and other agency initiatives all provided momentum, which was recognized in the following manner: New/Expanded Collaborations: • Houston Community College System-Adult Education Consortium • Mexican Institute of Greater Houston-Expansion of Computer Literacy • Neighborhood Centers, Inc.-Healthy Marriage Programs • Adults Relating to Kids-Implemented ARK programs at Head Start Centers • Principe de Paz Church-Parent & Child Program • HISD Tijerina Elementary School-Parent & Child Program • HISD-Reached agreement for long-term tracking • Awards and Achievements: • Earned NAEYC accreditation at 3 centers • Awarded new grant for a Healthy Marriage Program targeting African-Americans • Received our second Golden Eagle Award from the Mexican Institute of Greater Houston, for highest graduation rates in our computer literacy class • Recognized by BBB for meeting the standards for Charity Accountability for third consecutive year • Completed a successful Federal Review • Received audit report with no findings • Exceeded AVANCE standards for the Parent & Child Program for 2010 • Exceeded United Way Employee contributions goal by 50% • Increased annual celebration revenue by 40% over previous year • Increased Annual Head Start Parent Conference participation by 15% 5
2010 Moving Ahead • Increased media presence and corporate relations by 30% • Ranked #12 by Hispanic Business Magazine in its list of top Hispanic non-profits • Recognized as members of the Houston READ Commission • Established staff career development plan • Expanded HCC partnership to provide Adult Education instructional services • Selected to participate in a video as one of the best Hispanic practice programs by the Department of Health and Human Services-Office of Family Assistance Economic Impact: • Generated 8 ARRA funded construction projects, leveraged $3M in construction, and increased workforce by 90 jobs • Opened Mangum Education Center—comprehensive campus • Opened Tegeler Early Head Start • Opened Wesley Early Head Start • Expanded services at Hardy Head Start Center to now offer Early Head Start • Opened Early Head Start facilities in partnership with AVANCE, Inc. in San Juan and Del Rio, Texas Looking Forward: • Launched a redesigned webpage featuring multiple resources for all users • Developed a Sustainability Plan for Healthy Marriage Initiatives • Initiated a Corporate Volunteer Program to include Adult Literacy mentors • Created a GED Scholarship Program for post-secondary transition • Expanded The Brutal Truth Project to PlazAmericas Mall 6
Memorable Events AVANCE’s “Love is All Around” 2010 Annual Celebration
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ove was all around during AVANCE’s 2010 Annual Celebration held at the Houston Post Oak on February 12th, as the agency celebrated another successful year of service to the community. The event honored one of Houston’s most prominent entrepreneurs and executive chefs, Michael J. Cordúa and his wife Lucia. The memorable evening included attendees from major corporations and o rg a n iz ations, dinner, dancing, live band, casino, and a silent auction. The “Love is All Around” annual event broke records by becoming the most successful and most productive celebration in the history of AVANCE. All proceeds raised are used for the agency’s Family Education programs which include parenting, adult literacy, healthy marriage, fatherhood and computer training. 7
The Ninth Annual Head Start Parent Conference
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early 250 parents of AVANCE’s Head Start and Early Head Start program gathered together at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on March 29th to celebrate the agency’s ninth annual parent conference “Strong Families-Successful Children”.
Constable Victor Treviño opened the one day conference by thanking all the parents for making their children’s education a priority. “As parents we should empower our little ones to succeed and dream, and if they trip and fall, help them pick themselves back up and never give up” he said. Other highlights of the event included former Council Member Gracie Sáenz’s presentation and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who presented a check for $285,000 on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, to benefit the agency’s family education programs.
Memorable Events AVANCE, Inc. Early Head Start Las Colonias Grand Opening
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n August 12, 2010 AVANCE partnered with Early Head Start (EHS) and the City of San Juan in an effort to provide educational services to The Colonias Rio Grande Valley. This partnership, through an expansion grant of EHS and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) serves pregnant women, fathers, infants and toddlers in a home-based learning environment with emphasis on weekly sessions of group socialization, as parents and children interact with each other. The grand opening ceremony was attended by AVANCE, Inc., President and CEO, Rick Noriega, San Juan’s Mayor Pedro Contreras, State Representative Armando Martínez and various San Juan dignitaries. “For nearly forty years AVANCE has been committed to strengthening families and promoting early childhood education; there is perhaps no greater need than in South Texas” said Rick Noriega.
“AVANCE on the Road” Celebration
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n August 26, 2010 AVA N C E hosted the first of three “AVANCE on the Road” branding sessions to raise agency awareness throughout Houston area. The successful event was held at the Bay Oaks Country Club and was underwritten by AVANCE Board member, Ms. Pamela Chambers O’Rourke of ICON Information Consultants. These meet and greet sessions allow attendees to learn more about AVANCE-Houston and its many successful programs. 8
Memorable Events AVANCE’s Mangum Education Center Grand Opening
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n October 22, 2010 AVANCE -Houston, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of the new Mangum Education Center located at 4503 Mangum. The new center was made possible through a partnership between AVANCE, Southwest Schools and Mangum Education Center LP. This innovatively designed facility houses a variety of free early childhood and adult education programs in the Northwest Houston community. More than 200 guests, including parents and and other elected officials. Council Member and children, joined Major Annise Parker Melissa Noriega and Mayor Parker spoke about the importance of a strong education. “Two strong agencies partnering side by side to build strong families and healthy children make a successful Houston” said the Mayor. The afternoon concluded with tours of both campuses and a closing message from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a strong supporter of this AVANCE project.
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Our Families in Motion The Varnado Family, Presenters at National Conference in Washington, D.C.
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akarda and Demetrius Varnado represented AVANCE in November at the 4th Annual Head Start Healthy Marriage Grantee Conference in Washington, D.C. Only four grantees nationwide out of the twenty-four were invited to send a couple to serve on a panel discussion. AVANCE was honored as one of four elected grantees. Jakarda and Demetrius’ participation and testimonials culminated in appreciative applause from the audience. The Varnados have been active AVANCE participants for over two and a half years. They have served as Parent Liaisons and Peer Mentors to new Head Start Healthy Marriage couples entering the program. They are a true testimony to the power of love and perseverance, and are real examples of the how the program aids couples in building strong and healthy marriages. The panel discussion was recorded and will be available on the Head Start Healthy Marriage and Family Initiatives website in Spring of 2011.
Ana Lilia Garcia, Teacher of the Year Award
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na Lilia Garcia, a graduate of AVANCE’s Child Development Associate (CDA) and AVANCE’s Computer Literacy Program, was honored by The Mexican Institute of Greater Houston as the “Teacher of the Year”. Ms. Garcia has been actively involved in AVANCE programs for three years and her two children participated in AVANCE’s Mt. Houston Head Start Center. After successfully completing the program at AVANCE with outstanding performance, Ms. Garcia was hired by the Mexican Institute and assigned to teach Computer Literacy at AVANCE. Ms. Garcia was recognized for having the highest performing classes. Ms. Garcia says that her greatest satisfaction is witnessing the self-confidence the students gain upon completing the course. “The first day of class they have a hard time touching the computer because they’re afraid to break it, but by the end of the course they become experts and it is just amazing to see how they interact and help each other”.
Laura Reid, 2010 Winner of Responsible Parent Award Contest
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aura Reid, a Head Start parent from AVANCE’s Mt. Houston Center, was recognized with the “Responsible Parent Award” through a partnership with Metropolitan Collision Service for her commitment to her children’s education and success. Ms. Reid’s award came in the form of a beautiful blue Ford Escort with a back seat and trunk full of Christmas presents. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Ms. Reid spent six years working in information management in the Logistics Readiness Command. Ms. Reid is currently an online student at LSC-North Harris. She will earn her Associate degree in May and plans to make a career in the legal profession. “I plan on first being a paralegal, but I have my sights set on becoming an attorney” she said. Ms. Reid, a mother of two sons, one in high school and another in preschool, has become more involved in her children’s lives. She takes them to school every day; is actively involved in school activities and takes her oldest son to football practices. “I can’t thank the people at AVANCE and Metropolitan Service enough for what they did for me and my kids” Reid said.
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Board of Directors
Martha Rost Chairperson of the Board
Gloria A. Luna
Rudy R. Martinez
Tanya Allen Easter
Vice Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Jennifer A. Smith
Robert A. Lampkin
Donna Wheeler
Neale A. Shields
Member
Member
Member
Member
Sabrina Martinez
Robert B. McCeney Member
Pamela Chambers O’Rourke
Dwayne L. Mason
Member
Member
Member
Pete C. Garcia Member
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Jakarda Varnado
Diego Adrian Gorena
Member
Member
Leadership Team AVANCE, Inc. National Headquarters
AVANCE-Houston, Inc. 4281 Dacoma Houston, Texas 77092 www.avancehouston.org
118 N. Medina San Antonio, Texas 78207 www.avance.org
Rick J. Noriega President & CEO
Carla Danbury
José Villarreal
Chief Operations Officer
Executive Director
Janie B. Castro
Luz Flores de Rivera
Nilia L. Jiménez
Sr. Director of Early Head Start
Sr. Director of Human Resources
Sr. Director of Marketing
Antionette Montgomery
Cindy Tran
Jack Wootton
Sr. Director of Head Start
Sr. Director of Finance
Sr. Director of Developement
Rondalyn Skinner Davis
Thu Nguyen
Director of ERSEA & Support Svcs.
Executive Assistant/Board Svcs.
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Financial Outlook Assets: Cash Grants receivable Pledges receivable Other receivables and deposits Due from AVANCE, Inc. Property and equipment, net Total Assets Liabilities and Net Assets: Accounts payable Accrued expenses Line of Credit Due to Avance, Inc. Total Liabilities
2010
2009
$209,752 559,131 10,000 102,004 65,501 1,497,590
$171,933 595,638 20,000 44,847 19,231 1,221,434
$2,443,978
$2,073,083
$190,985 410,318 12,522 $613,825
$182,712 363,166 5,375 $551,253
Net Assets: Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Total Net Assets
$1,717,653 112,500 $1,830,153
$1,501,830 20,000 $1,521,830
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$2,443,978
$2,073,083
Revenue and Other Support: Grants Contributions United Way Fundraising In-Kind Total Expenses Program Services Aldine ISD General and Administrative Fund Development Total Expenses Change in Net Assets Depreciation Expenses Net Assets at Beginning of Year Net Assets at End of Year
Programs at a Glance
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2010
2009
$19,838,648 390,263 225,472
16,289,824 158,948 246,909
94,119 4,541,693
56,933 3,455,686
$25,090,195
$20,208,300
18,712,770 3,306,797 2,148,044 164,589
15,352,062 2,797,920 1,702,377 172,250
$24,332,200
$20,024,609
$757,995
$183,691
449,490
412,453
1,521,830
1,750,592
$1,830,335
$1,521,830
Donors and Partners A.S. Physiques American Business Machines AeroMexico Aetna Aldine Independent School District Alice McCarthy Alley Theatre Amegy Bank Annie Marie Herman Annette & Knut Eriksen AT&T Bank of America Bay Oaks Country Club Beautique Day Spa Ben E. Keith Bering and James Bonnie Brewer Bowen, Miclette & Britt, Inc. Brian Wilson Canyon Café Carla Danbury Carrabba’s Italian Grill CenterPoint Energy Challenge Office Products Chambers Commercial, Inc. Chesebro’ Family Foundation Chevron CHOICE! Energy Services Chris Taylor Colorama Photo Inc. ConocoPhilips Cordúa Restaurants Cypress Fairbanks I.S.D. David Yurman Denise Jones GHL Diversified Chemical & Supply, Inc. DoubleTree Hotel HoustonDowntown Douglas Sung Dr. Pepper Dr. Stephen L. Klineberg Dress for Success E. & J.Gallo Winery Elaine’s Florist & Gift Baskets
Epic Merchant Management ExxonMobil Foundation Familias Latinas Fiesta Mart Fondren Foundation Gloria A. Luna Grand Lux Café Gulf Coast Community Service Assoc. Haak Vineyards & Winery Harris County Hospital District Foundation HEB – Central Market Hilton NASA Clear Lake Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel Houston Aeros Charities Houston Astros Baseball Club Houston Ballet Houston Community College System Houston Dynamo Houston Endowment, Inc. Houston Grand Opera Houston I.S.D. Houston Texans Houston Zoo ICON Information Consultants Imogen S. Papadopoulos International Cleaning Corp. Jack and Gail Wootton Janice & John Schloz Jim Drew José and Sylvia Villarreal Kim Phillips Kohl’s Stores Leaders in Education Littler Mendelson Foundation Inc. Longevity Development Partners Lopez Negrete Communications Luchos Lupina McMains Macy’s Foundation Manuel and Mary Luna Marcis & Associates, Inc.
Marguerite and Joe Muzikowski Marriott Hotels METRO Mexican Institute of Greater Houston Michael and Frances Dressman Michael J. Cordúa MFR Accountants & Consultants Nick Lopez Tailoring Norris of Houston Salon Osborn & Vane Architects, Inc. Pamela Chambers O’Rourke Pasadena I.S.D. Pete Garcia International Inc. Ray C. Fish Foundation Roger Alvarez Rudy Martinez Sakowitz Furs Sam Houston Equestrian Center Scott Gertner SER-Jobs for Progress Silver Eagle Distributors Spec’s Wine Spirits & Finer Goods Spindletop Charities, Inc. Stages Repertory Theatre Strake Foundation Tanya Allen Easter The Brown Foundation, Inc. The Clayton Fund, Inc. The Enrico and Sandra di Portanova Foundation The Ensemble Theatre The Health Museum The Living Bank The Port of Houston Authority Theatre Under the Stars Tour 18, Inc. Trina Masera Trustmark Bank United Way of Greater Houston University of Houston Walmart Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Weston Lakes Country Club Southwest Schools
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Moving Forward “FY 2011 will have many exciting events and new initiatives” - Jose Villarreal
GED Transition Program to Post-Secondary Education
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VANCE is firmly committed to expanding the Adult Literacy program and increasing male participation by providing adult education in a vibrant and accessible way to those who have made the determination to improve their lives and move forward. Our new Post-Secondary program for adult literacy will allow AVANCE participants to transition into an institution of higher learning, a workforce development program leading to employment in a specific field, or to pursue a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. Certificates will be awarded upon completion of a series of trainings. Credits earned in the CDA process apply toward an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. AVANCE’s adoption of these standards ensures a higher level of learning for participants, as well as an awareness of the increasing requirements of workforce preparation in today’s world.
Brutal Truth Project and Radio Program ENTERATE 920 AM
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VANCE will continue its outreach efforts to educate and raise awareness of family violence with the Brutal Truth Program through a partnership with ENTERATE 920 AM Radio Station and PlazAmericas. Head Start, Early Head Start, Healthy Marriage and Fatherhood programs will
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continue to incorporate segments of the Brutal Truth in their staff training and workshops offered to parents. The co-branding campaign will also include monthly live talk shows radio presentations that will feature AVANCE staff hosting discussions on a family related topic, followed by a Saturday workshop at PlazAmericas. AVANCE’s goal is to incorporate these live radio shows into our Parents Resource Library within our webpage, and to use social media to increase access to online educational tools.
HHSC Fatherhood Initiatives, Healthy Marriage and Family Programs
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he U.S. Congress has passed a one year Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Extension block grant for healthy marriage, responsible fatherhood initiatives and family education programs nationwide. AVANCE is committed to strengthen healthy, stable relationships among children, couples and families. Therefore, AVANCE will submit proposals for a Responsible Fatherhood Initiative and a Healthy Marriage Initiative. If funds are awarded, we will significantly expand the Fatherhood and the Healthy Marriage programs and can take the lead with these initiatives in the Houston community. AVANCE is confident that our research-based proven track record of accomplishments and demonstrated success in both initiatives will position us well in the grant competition.
Moving Forward NAEYC Accredited Centers
AVANCE is among the top programs in the nation with three NAEYC accredited centers recognized as the gold standard in early childhood education. The agency will continue to raise the bar for child care excellence and early childhood education by submitting three more centers for consideration for the prestigious NAEYC accreditation. This new mark of quality shows the agency’s commitment to its strategic plan, its mission and vision.
Unveiling the New Website As stated in our strategic plan ‘Unleashing the Power of A”, one of our goals is to refine our use of technology to best serve the needs of staff and families. In 2010, AVANCE successfully launched a new and improved website. Organized to be user- friendly and efficient, AVANCE’s revamped homepage features drop down menus, portals for employees, Board members, and parents. A highlight of this interactive webpage will be the upcoming Parent Resource Library. This media library for online educational resources will allow users to download instructional videos (in English and Spanish) of AVANCE programs, as well as participate in webinar presentations and provide age-appropriate activities and reading materials for young children. Teachers will be able to communicate with staff and parents via a teacher’s network. AVANCE is also exploring effective ways to utilize social media sites like YouTube in order to increase overall awareness of our mission and programs.
AVANCE is Eco-Friendly AVANCE is working to develop a systematic, user-friendly outreach program to adopt and maintain more sustainable and environmentallyappropriate business practices. The agency’s goals are to increase motivation, improve environmental sustainability, and raise public and corporate awareness and support. The greening of AVANCE is here to stay. Many AVANCE employees recycle. As the green outreach efforts spread, awareness has grown. Employees and parents are “getting on board” with behavioral change. Some locations have recycling areas that reduce waste by recycling paper, plastic, and some materials used for the AVANCE Toy Making component of the Parent & Child Program. Staff have adopted green actions like turning off lights when they leave the room, turning off computers at the end of the day, carpooling, recycling ink cartridges and cell phones and pursuing green printing practices. AVANCE’s eco-friendly approach is highlighted by the new naturally landscaped playground at Mangum Education Center, offering hands-on outreach activities for children and families that foster environmental awareness.
Strategic Board Retreat From July 9-10, 2010, AVANCE went through its annual Strategic Board Retreat at United Way of Greater Houston. The objective of the retreat was to discuss strategic planning changes and established goals for 2011.
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Our Mission AVANCE unlocks America’s potential by strengthening families in at-risk communities through effective parent education, early childhood development and support services.
AVANCE-Houston, Inc. 4281 Dacoma Houston, Texas 77092 www.avancehouston.org