2018 ANNUAL REPORT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MICHAEL THOMAS
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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ABOUT MP
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GROWTH CHART
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EDUCATION AND VOCATION
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
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ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
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2018 EVENTS IN REVIEW
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
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LOOKING AHEAD
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RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
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2019 EVENTS
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WAYS TO GIVE
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DEAR FRIENDS, At My Possibilities we work tirelessly to courageously and relentlessly pursue the full, untapped possibilities of our Hugely Important People. I want to thank each of you for your time, dedication and passion to My Possibilities. We cannot achieve our goals without your steadfast support. 2018 was a monumental year in My Possibilities’ history. We began the year with an incredibly successful merger with LaunchAbility, creating the LaunchAbility Career Services program at My Possibilities. Through this merger, MP now offers a continuum of services—continuing education to job development and job coaching. In our first year, we doubled the number of job placements for our HIPsters in North Texas. In May, we moved into the Fischer Family School of Life Skills on the Campus of Higher Learning, our forever home, the first of seven buildings planned for construction on our campus. We hope to break ground on building two, the LaunchAbility Career Services Center, in 2019. Our capital campaign continues to move forward, I’m pleased to report we’ve raised $19 million of our $25 million capital campaign goal. We had a breakthrough year, receiving support from numerous Dallas foundations, including our first $1 million grant. 2018 was a year of celebrations and successful fundraising events. In June, we celebrated our 10-year anniversary, complete with a birthday week of activities culminating in our annual Community Ball, where we raised $500,000. Alliance Data announced a $1 million matching gift benefiting the capital campaign. In the fall, we held the largest HIPster Golf Classic in MP history and raised more than $160,000 on North Texas Giving Day. Finally, we closed the year with our first-ever HIPster Relay. This event meant a lot to us—we were able to bring the community to our campus and invite all to walk for inclusion. It was a spectacular day, and we look forward to next year. Thank you all for making our 2018 events so meaningful and impactful.
When the idea of My Possibilities was born in 2007, three crucial areas of focus were identified: education, employment and residential support. Over the past decade, we have crafted an outstanding continuing education program. Coupled with vocational training and job placement support, our program provides a path to independent living for our HIPsters. In September, with great pride, we announced the purchase and rezoning of our residential community, we hope to break ground in 2020. We are ecstatic to take on this next venture to provide the first universally designed, inclusive residential community. We truly are an organization on a mission. We are grateful to everyone who believes in the work we do and works alongside us to tap into so many possibilities. We are ready for 2019! We thank you in advance for your continued support throughout the next 10 years.
Michael Thomas Executive Director
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Charmaine Solomon Chairman of the Board Kyle Liner Vice Chair Karen Gilbert Treasurer Debbie Wilkes Education Committee Chair Tamara Trummer HR Committee Chair Deborah Kennedy Family and Guardian Representative Alex Roldan Board Secretary Roy T. Atwood John Baumgarten William Behrendt Jeffrey Dils Adam Hickey James “Jay” Hull Jeff Kribs Kelly Kubasta Brad Leffler Steve McGaw Tim McHugh Patrik Melander Scott Powell Justin Roche Marc Scheinrock Karen Wald Marc Woods
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ABOUT MY POSSIBILITIES What began as the vision of three mothers looking for a better future for their children has developed into the first-of-its-kind continuing education and job development program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. My Possibilities, MP, serves adults (18 years old and above) with disabilities such as Down Syndrome, Autism, Prader-Willi, Cerebral Palsy, traumatic brain injuries, and more. MP provides adults with IDD the opportunity to continue their education. Our programs focus on socialization, vocational training and independent living skills. These skills equip our Hugely Important People, HIPsters, with the knowledge and confidence they need to achieve the life they deserve. In 2017, MP broke ground on 22 acres of land in Plano, to construct the MP Campus for Higher Learning. On May 7, 2018 MP opened the doors to the Fischer Family School of Life Skills, the first of seven buildings on the campus grounds. Staff and HIPsters alike were thrilled to start this new chapter of possibilities. Today, MP is the largest provider of services for adults with IDD in North Texas. As the need continues to grow in our community, we continuously seek new ways to expand our facilities and outreach in the North Texas area.
Our Mission
To relentlessly and courageously pursue the full, untapped possibilities of our Hugely Important People, making every day count.
MY POSSIBILITIES DRAWS FAMILIES FROM ACROSS SIX COUNTIES AND
94 ZIP CODES IN NORTH TEXAS.
Geographic Distribution of Active HIPsters
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GROWTH
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2010
2011
2012
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THE BEGINNING
CUSTER ROAD
ACHIEVE & EXPLORE
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
DORCHESTER DR.
AT CAPACITY
HIPSTERS: 10 STAFF: 3 REVENUE: $197,506
HIPSTERS: 30 STAFF: 6 REVENUE: $381,361
HIPSTERS: 65 STAFF: 10 REVENUE: $867,006
HIPSTERS: 80 STAFF: 14 REVENUE: $1,220,489
HIPSTERS: 115 STAFF: 21 REVENUE: $2,396,886
HIPSTERS: 305 STAFF: 37 REVENUE: $3,259,654
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2019
SEEDS OF GROWTH
UPWARD
Revenue
HIPSTERS: 450 STAFF: 95 LAUNCHABILITY: 190 REVENUE: $9,700,000
HIPsters
PLANNING THE FUTURE
FUTURE SITE SECURED
BEYOND CAPACITY
MAPLESHADE LANE
HIPSTERS: 351 STAFF: 42 REVENUE: $7,665,851
HIPSTERS: 386 STAFF: 54 REVENUE: $6,121,433
HIPSTERS: 385 STAFF: 60 REVENUE: $8,305,302
HIPSTERS: 400 STAFF: 86 LAUNCHABILITY: 151 REVENUE: $8,341,536
Staff LaunchAbility
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EDUCATION AND VOCATION Educational Programming My Possibilities, along with talented educators and committee members, crafted and trademarked an educational curriculum, The Pillars of EducationTM, for instructors’ daily use. These pillars provide the foundation of learning for any adult with a disability, regardless of diagnosis or ability level. All courses offered at My Possibilities fit within The Pillars, with Directing my Future as the foundation; Aspiring Interdependence, Inspire Something to Be, My Place in the World, Sound Mind Sound Body, and Vocabilities. Within The Pillars, classes are categorized as Functional Academics, Electives and Vocational, with core classes listed as independent living basics, community independence, and leadership and self-advocacy. In 2018, the program staff launched a new class selection process for HIPsters. The course catalog, detailing more than 75 class options, is sent home for review with HIPsters and their families/guardians. Class suggestions are made by parents/guardians and HIPsters. Those suggestions are then reviewed one-on-one between HIPsters and MP Advisors. Ultimately, HIPster choice drives this process to produce each class schedule. We have seen tremendous growth in HIPsters since we adopted this method. Functional academic classes aim to provide the highest quality of education to our HIPsters by equipping them with the knowledge, behaviors and skills necessary to lead fulfilling lives. Elective classes offer HIPsters the opportunity to explore new interests, develop a hobby or craft, or continue developing personal goals. Upon admission, each Hugely Important Person, with assistance from caregivers and advisors, creates individualized goals within the program. Goals vary by individual; some may set goals that include vocational classes and obtaining a job, while others focus on class participation and discovering a hobby. Establishing goals creates accountability, builds confidence and provides a path within the program.
FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS
ELECTIVES
VOCATION
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THERAPY My Possibilities offers a variety of therapy services, including; speech, massage, music and counseling. In 2018, 6,292 hours of these therapies served 220 HIPsters and external clients.
TOTAL REVENUE: $438,442
3,735
HOURS OF SPEECH THERAPY
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HOURS OF MASSAGE THERAPY
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HOURS OF BEHAVIOR THERAPY
OUR THERAPISTS
Megan Ward, Therapy Manager, Speech Language Pathologist Brenda Allison, Speech Language Pathology Assistant Jennifer Bliss, Speech Language Pathologist Perrie Dennison, Speech Language Pathologist Abigail Fair, Speech Language Pathology Assistant Aly Strenger, Speech Language Pathology Assistant Kelly Wanzer, Speech Language Pathologist Lindsey Patterson, Massage Therapist Allyson Rogers, Music Therapist
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HOURS OF MUSIC THERAPY
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PERSONAL TRAINING MP In Motion, led by Cooper Certified Personal Trainer Jessie Poku, is designed to educate and encourage HIPsters to lead active, healthy lifestyles. This program creates a positive and fun relationship with fitness, hard work and mental/physical health. We relentlessly pursue a change in daily habits to inspire others, becoming the health-conscious change we want to see in the world. E Group and one-on-one sessions focus on HIPster’s individual needs E Nutrition discussion each session
“I am so thankful we put Mikayla in the MP In Motion program. Not only is she excited about exercising with her friends, but she has changed her thinking about food. She has learned about foods that are not healthy and has been making better choices.”
E Personal online profile to view workout of the day, photos, measurements, and updates E Free assessment upon entry and every 90 days using an advanced medical composition scanner GROUP SESSIONS Monday - Friday 9:45 and 11:20 a.m. Duration: one hour and fifteen minutes One to two sessions a week
“I took Kyle for his annual medical evaluation in July. Kyle got the best medical evaluation to date. His muscle tone, flexibility and strength had improved dramatically. The blood panel was 100 percent with no issues or any vitamin deficiencies. His cholesterol was perfect.”
INDIVIDUAL (ONE-ON-ONE) SESSIONS Monday - Friday Begins at 1 p.m. Duration: 45 minutes One to two sessions a week In the MP Fitness program, knowledge and performance are gained by the willingness to work hard and by the relentless spirit of our HIPsters.
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111.6 COLLECTIVE POUNDS LOST
TOTAL REVENUE: $92,392
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My Possibilities offers various respite opportunities for HIPsters, including weekly evening outings, one-on-one respite care, overnight and Kyle’s Cabin Weekends. These opportunities range from movie nights, girls and guys nights out, to daily care outside of MP, and weekends at Kyle’s Cabin. Kyle’s Cabin Weekends are weekend-long (Friday evening – Monday morning) opportunities for HIPsters to stay at a fully furnished, four bedroom house with their peers. Kyle’s Cabin provides HIPsters quality learning opportunities to develop their social and independent living skills. MP staff accompany HIPsters for the weekend to help develop these important independent living skills.
RESPITE 2018 OVERVIEW
RESPITE 77 RESPITE EVENTS 900 PARTICIPATING HIPSTERS* *This number reflects duplicated HIPsters
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LAUNCHABILITY CAREER SERVICES Vocational Programming In January of 2018, My Possibilities merged with LaunchAbility, the leading disability employment organization in North Texas. Through this merger, MP now offers a continuum of services—continuing education to job development and job coaching. LaunchAbility Career Services is organized in two departments: E Vocational Education, or VocEd, serves as an introduction to vocational training E The Vocational Program involves Texas Workforce Commission, Assessments, Placements, Retention, Continued Support contracts and the “Academy” internship program. Maintaining focus on increasing our candidacy pool to optimize potential job matches has led to a decrease in our job placement waitlist. The job development team meets weekly to review business leads
and strategize community outreach. In 2018, we saw a 50 percent reduction in our client waitlist and celebrated 36 competitive employment placements.
In October, we were invited to participate in numerous Disability Employment Awareness Month events. Special thanks to the many host organizations:
Additionally, in partnership with The Infinite Agency, LaunchAbility Career Services launched an awareness campaign, “Not Out of Office,” to shed light on the abysmal 9 percent employment rate in Texas for individuals with IDD.
E Accenture E Capital One
Department Achievements My Possibilities was selected for The Big Give Dallas, an annual one-day hackathon, where digital professionals volunteer their time and skills to transform nonprofit web presence. My Possibilities and Projekt202 were paired together to build an online learning platform using MP’s Diversity and Inclusion curriculum. This platform educates employers on best practices to equip their organizations to employ and support employees with disabilities.
E Lex Friedman Statewide Employment Awards E Southwest Airlines
E Department of Labor E Human Resources Southwest Regional Conference E JPMorgan
E The Big Bang In 2018, we were awarded a grant for nearly $300,000 from the Better Together Fund. These funds provided the support needed to train staff and build capacity towards becoming the largest job placement agency for people with disabilities in Texas.
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PLACEMENTS
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ACADEMY ENROLLMENTS
35 individuals enrolled in nine Academy courses at various employers. Six of the 35 were hired* following the Academy program. Special thanks to our Academy partners: AT&T* Baylor Dallas Baylor Clinic Highland Park Office Depot* Toyota* Toyota Car Wash Toyota Facilities Toyota Sodexo
Aramark Bank of America Del Frisco’s Frisco Family Services Resale Store Highland Springs HKS Jarvis Press Jason’s Deli LEGOLAND Lowe’s Macy’s Movie House Eatery Mustang Creek Estates Office Depot Pet Paradise Plano Independent School District SodexoMagic Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Texas Instruments The Crayola Experience Thrift Giant Trader Joes United Healthcare UT Southwestern VOLT Workforce Solutions
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HIPSTERS AWAITING EMPLOYMENT
LAUNCHABILITY TEAM JOB DEVELOPMENT TEAM Anita Bagnall Robin Surovik Stephanie Worley
JOB COACHING TEAM James “Stick” Alexander Amy Castaneda Lawana Glazier Morisa Myrick Julia Patterson Will Stoker
PROGRAM COORDINATOR Katherine Turner
PROGRAM MANAGER Britni Miles
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Giving Back Thank you to the 1,354 volunteers who committed more than 2,455 hours of service to My Possibilities. We are grateful for your dedication to our mission.
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Days of Inclusion Days of Inclusion (DOI) allow corporate and community partners the opportunity to interact with HIPsters during class instruction or on a group project. Throughout 2018, we welcomed 36 different companies into our classes for various DOIs. Thank you all for taking time out of your day to spend time with us. We greatly appreciate it.
Community Partner of the Year At the 2018 Community Ball, we recognized Capital One as the Community Partner of the Year. Capital One participated in several DOIs, led many community conversations on diversity and inclusion, and served as advocates for our mission.
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VOLUNTEERS
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COMPANIES
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CHANGEMAKERS 2018 Day of Inclusion Participants
Accenture ADP Alliance Data Bank of America Bank of Texas Belo Media Group Capital One Chase Oaks Cigna ESRP Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas FedEx FLEX Frisco Rough Riders George P. Johnson Experience Marketing Halff Associates Inc. HKS Intuit Kendra Scott My Possibilities Board of Directors Orix Foundation Performance Pulsation Control Philadelphia Insurance Companies North Texas Police Departments PwC Qorvo Research Now Sandwich Hag Stratifihealth T-Mobile The Guardian Lide Insurance Company of America Toyota TrinTech UBS Walgreens Walmart
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is more than just a buzz phrase. Businesses all around North Texas are aware that adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are a viable workforce. However, training is a critical need for managers, supervisors and peers for businesses that hire individuals with disabilities. Through seed funds from Capital One and technology support from Projekt202, My Possibilities has created a D&I curriculum designed to provide much-needed training via face-to-face instruction or online learning. Currently, the curriculum and training are being vetted, thanks to a collaboration of corporate partners. The D&I team at MP continually creates awareness and educates the surrounding communities on hiring, retaining and supporting adults with IDD in the workplace.
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Supporting the Campus for Higher Learning We made tremendous progress with our capital campaign in 2018, raising $4.5 million. We maintained our great corporate relationships with a $1 million campaign match from Alliance Data, while attracting new, important Dallas foundations to our mission. We received our first $1 million grant from The Rees-Jones Foundation as well as support from the Perot Foundation, Hamon Foundation, McDermott Foundation and Hoblitzelle Foundation. Thank you, Campus Champions! The following are corporate, foundation and individual donors from 2018 who pledged or contributed $5,000 or more to the capital campaign. We are grateful for your dedication to our campus. Alliance Data Christine and Wick Allison Anonymous Donors Baxley Family Berry Family Services, Inc. Lisa and Ken Burroughs Cavanaugh Family Classic Steel CoServ Charitable Trust Renee and Rodger Collins D Magazine Denison Family Stacey and Jeff Dils Pam and Ben Fischer Forehand Family Forged Components Inc. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Gates of Chai, Inc. Green Mountain Energy Sun Club The Hamon Foundation Susie and T. Hardie C.A. Hartnell In honor of Judy Havelka Janelle and Adam Hickey Hicks Family The Hoblitzelle Foundation Karen and Chris Jackson Catherine and Greg Jaynes Jewish Communal Fund NY Keurig Dr Pepper The Eugene McDermott Foundation O’Brien Family Palter Stokley Sims PLLC Parkhill, Smith & Cooper
The Perot Foundation Bill Pickens, Jr. Cristin and Blair Pogue The Rees-Jones Foundation Scott + Reid Patricia and Benjamin Retta Rodney Strong/Republic National Distributing Company Jan and John Rogers Jenny Rogers David and Kim Roosevelt Carrie and Brad Shafer Charmaine and Larry Solomon Mike and Mary Terry Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano Welwood Family Foundation Jack Wensinger
And, a special thank you to the following champions who raised significant funds for the capital campaign, through peer-to-fundraising, on behalf of My Possibilities: Gallagher Intuit PPC Cares Roy Mewbourne The K&C Masterpiece, Annual Piece-A-Thon
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ANNUAL CAMPAIGN We continue to build relationships and attract supporters from both the private and public sectors in support of our mission. In 2018, we raised $2 million to keep pace with the needs and ambitions of our HIPsters. Many thanks to the visionary support of the countless individuals, foundations and corporations who join us in our quest to provide more opportunities to people who aspire to learn, live and grow as independently as possible. Thank you generous supporters! The following are corporate, foundation and individual donors from 2018 who pledged or contributed $5,000 or more to our annual funding. We are grateful for your dedication to our programming. Accenture Alliance Bernstein Alliance Data Anonymous Donors AT&T Inc. Atmos Energy/Robert W. Best Charitable Giving Fund Barclay’s Bank Jayne and John Baumgarten BBDO Worldwide Berry Family Services, Inc. Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation Capital One Cutting Edge Pediatric Therapy The Dallas Foundation
The Gabelli Foundation Gates of Chai, Inc. GCats Investments LLC HEB/Central Market Hicks Family Jay “Jay” Hull Infinitude Creative Group ISN Charitable Giving Fund The Philip R. Jonsson Foundation Becky Leffler Liberty Mutual Foundation Liz and Tim McHugh The Metcalf Foundation The Ginger Murchison Foundation Nancy O’Connor and Steve Rush
Parks Family Foundation Joanne and Bill Parsons Robin and David Powers Rodney Strong/Republic National Distributing Company Jan and John Rogers The Rosewood Foundation Charmaine and Larry Solomon Toyota Motor North Headquarters Troesh Family Foundation WaterStone The Weeks Law Firm Colette and Larry Young
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2018 EVENTS IN REVIEW
HIPster Golf Classic Presented by Scott + Reid On Monday, September 10, we held the biggest golf tournament in MP history. With a record 200 participating golfers, this tournament raised $100,000. Many thanks to the 23 hole sponsors and 96 volunteers who participated. To create a memorable tournament, vendors such as Peticolas and Steel City Pops were setup on the course along with an Air Cannon station.
HIPster Relay Saturday, November 3 marked our first-ever HIPster Relay. The North Texas community joined HIPsters and MP staff to walk for inclusion. This brand new event raised $50,000 through online peer-to-peer fundraising. HIPster Relay saw great success thanks to the 122 volunteers and 22 participating vendors. Participants enjoyed a warm-up led by HIPsters and Cooper Certified Personal Trainer, Jessie Poku, entertainment by DJ and emcees Kevin and Cory—the K&C Masterpiece of 105.3 The Fan, as well as a kid’s zone complete with face paint and a bounce house, and a special performance from the HIPster Dance Team.
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Community Ball Presented by Alliance Data On Saturday, June 16, 1,300 community members joined MP at the annual Community Ball and celebrated 10 years of possibilities and service in the IDD community. This annual gala raised more than $500,000. 142 volunteers along with MP staff worked diligently for months to create this magical night. The 2018 Community Ball shared plans for and announced a $10 million gift for a residential program. At the ball, Alliance Data announced a $1 million match opportunity. This match program was available to any individual, foundation or corporation who gave to the capital campaign.
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Stock the Campus To prepare for the opening of the Fischer Family School of Life Skills, we invited family, friends and the community to “Stock the Campus.” This unique event, led by staff and 80 volunteers, raised $200,000 toward furnishing and equipping the first building on our campus.
North Texas Giving Day North Texas Giving Day is an annual online giving day for nonprofits and community members across the metroplex. This year, My Possibilities held the “Davis Schmetterman Show” with host Davis Schmetterman, aka Executive Director, Michael Thomas. The show aired on Facebook Live every hour, on the hour from 8 a.m.–10 p.m. With various segments, special guests and entertainment, MP announced the start of our Horticulture program, welcomed North Texas Food Bank to the neighborhood and heard from our friends at 105.3 The Fan, PPC and RNDC. This event day raised $160,000. Special thanks to the 95 volunteers who ran the HIPster carnival, managed the call bank and donated cookout supplies.
YOY Events in Review
A Special Evening Presented by Alliance Data On Tuesday, April 3, My Possibilities, joined by 550 Dallas-Fort Worth residents, enjoyed A Special Evening with The Commodores. This event celebrates the many milestones made in the IDD community and benefits the LaunchAbility Career Services program. A Special Evening raised $430,000.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 2018 REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS* CONTRIBUTIONS AND FUNDRAISING Unrestricted $2,000,000 Capital Campaign $4,500,000 TOTAL $6,500,000 Program Revenue $2,446,446 Investment Income $29,352 Other Income $43,535
2018 GIVING
23%
27%
Foundations
TOTAL REVENUE $8,341,536 ASSETS 2018 $30,289,150 2017 $20,638,186 2016 $15,805,413 2015 $13,865,755 FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Program and Educational $4,264,816 Fundraising $1,599,306 Management and General Admin $799,653 *These numbers are unaudited.
Individuals
49%
Corporations
GRANTS AWARDED United Way of Metropolitan Dallas $166,000 Corporations $53,245 Foundations $770,904 Government $20,721 TOTAL $1,010,870
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION AWARDS 2018 Best of Plano, Rising Star, Executive Director Michael Thomas D CEO Nonprofit and Corporation Citizenship Awards, Most Successful Fundraising Campaign, My Possibilities Charmaine Solomon Service Award, Founder and Chairman of the Board Charmaine Solomon RECOGNITION City of Plano, Green Business Certified, My Possibilities United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Social Innovation Accelerator Finalist, My Possibilities: MPact
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LOOKING AHEAD LAUNCHABILITY CAREER SERVICES CENTER We invite you to join our campaign and help us complete Phase I of the My Possibilities Campus for Higher Learning. Donate online at mypossibilities.org/donate.
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RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MY POSSIBILITIES PLANS FIRST-EVER INCLUSIVE, UNIVERSALLY-DESIGNED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY In September, My Possibilities received approval from Garland City Council for a unique residential concept for the former Eastern Hills Country Club. MP plans to convert the defunct site into a 300-home residential community— 100 of which will be available to our HIPsters and their family members. The remaining 200 homes will sell between $300,000 - $400,000. The community will operate with a homeowner’s association and will provide needed features such as on-call care, security and landscaping. The property will have trails, swimming pools, an amphitheater, and so much more. Currently, there are various residential models throughout the IDD community; however, there is not a model that accepts both private and public pay options. This component sets this community apart, making it more accessible to those seeking more independence. Property inside the community is not currently for sale; however, we hope to break ground in spring of 2020. Additional information can be found at mypossibilities.org/residential.
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FAQ Q: How does this model allow for both public and private pay options? A: The homes within the community that are open to the public for sale/rent allows the usage of Home and Community Based Services (HCS) funds. My Possibilities will offer a private pay residential model, operated within the homes the organization owns. Q: What is the square-footage of each home? A: There are three different lot sizes which allows for a variety of home designs. Floorplans will range from 1,700 square feet to 3,200 square feet or more. Q: If construction begins in 2020, how soon can homeowners move in? A: It is our hope to begin development in 2019 and home building in 2020. This means that homes will be ready for move-in sometime in early to mid-2021. Q: What is the projected timeline of completion? A: Homes will be built, gradually, over a four – five-year period. This sets community completion on target for 2025 – 2026. Q: Will there be green space? A: We are fortunate to have a beautiful piece of property on the water. We will maximize green space within the community. Of the 178 acres, 45 percent will remain green, or open space. 45 percent translates to roughly 80 acres for parks, trails, Texas wildlife and a community center. Q: We are interested, do you have a list? A: You can join our interest list by emailing residential@mptx.org. We will send you new information when available and inform you when homes and lots can be purchased.
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2019 EVENTS A Special Evening with Five for Fighting April 7, 5 - 9 p.m. The Winspear Opera House, Dallas
North Texas Giving Day Sept. 19, 6 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. Annual online giving day
Community Ball June 15, 6 - 10 p.m. The Embassy Suites, Frisco
HIPster Relay Nov. 2, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Campus for Higher Learning, Plano
HIPster Golf Classic Sept. 9, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stonebriar Golf and Country Club, Frisco
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WAYS TO GIVE JOIN THE MOVEMENT There are several ways you can support My Possibilities. From volunteering your time to leaving a legacy gift, no matter the choice, My Possibilities thrives because of changemakers like you. E MAKE A DONATION—Visit mypossibilities.org/donate or give via direct mail. E PLANNED GIVING—Leave a living legacy, bequeath a gift to My Possibilities in your will. E DONATE STOCK—Visit mypossibilities.org/donatestock for more information on how to donate stock to My Possibilities. E VOLUNTEER—Get involved by volunteering in the program during a Day of Inclusion (DOI) or at one of our events, email volunteer@mptx.org to learn more. E ATTEND AN EVENT—For upcoming event details, visit mypossibilities.org/events or email events@mptx.org.
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OUR STAFF Michael Thomas, Executive Director Jeanine Alpert, Director of Community Engagement April Allen, Director of Operations Ashley Hollingsworth, Director of Finance Norma Roberts, Director of People Engagement Jill Scigliano, Director of Residential Robert Acuff, IT Manager Stick Alexander, Employment Consultant Brenda Allison, Speech Therapy Assistant Anita Bagnall, Employment Consultant Lori Bell, Billing Specialist Cathy Bius, Front Desk Specialist Jennifer Bliss, Speech Therapist Angela Carter, Accountant Amy Cataneda, Employment Consultant Marsha Camuso, Front Desk Specialist Justin Chumbley, Instructor Susan Clark, Grants Manager Kim Cosner, Part-time Program Support Toni Creecy, Admissions Manager Ellie Crosland, Program Assistant Brandon Cyrus, Accounting Manager Perrie Dennison, Speech Therapist Madisson Delgado, HIPster Services Manager Caitlyn Dougherty, Instructor Courtney Echols, Engagement Manager Foster Estes, Program Assistant Abigail Fair, Speech Therapy Assistant Michael Fischer, Facilities Assistant Raquel Flores, Billing Specialist Summer Gill, Instructor Lawana Glazier, Employment Consultant Rachael Hill, Program Assistant Tripp Hemphill, HIPster and Family Liaison Pete Holzberger, Program Support Radost Ilieva, Instructor Kelsey Howell, People Engagement Manager Grady Howell, Campus Life Manager Anné Keever, Arts Lead Terry Kostas, Accounting Administrator Marta Lilly, Events Coordinator Jenn Link, HIPster and Family Liaison Adrienne Mageors, Marketing Manager A special thank you to Cathy Bius and Jillian Haug for capturing moments in 2018. My Possibilites would like to thank our annual report printer, Voom Group Print Solutions.
Michael Makuta, Program Assistant Cameron Messer, Instructor Britni Miles, Career Services Manager Morisa Myrick, Employment Consultant Kellie Nix, Instructor Carey O’Connor, Campus Facilities Manager Patti O’Connor, Front Desk Specialist Mason Owings, Part-time Vocational Assistant Beth Palmer, Social Media and Public Relations Coordinator Julia Patterson, Employment Consultant Lindsey Patterson, Massage Therapist Keshia Peloubet, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Leslie Plunk, Development Specialist Jessie Poku, Personal Trainer Jill Rodriguez, Vocational Education Coordinator Allyson Rogers, Music Therapist Kim Roosevelt, Capital Campaign Manager Evan Roy, Instructor Scott Saucier, Program Coordinator Kathleen Schweiger, Billing and Contracts Coordinator Jasmine Segar, Transportation and Safety Specialist Lana Smith, Program Assistant Reginald Spearman, Instructor Stephanie Spilman, Instructor William Stoker, Employment Consultant Robin Surovik, Employment Consultant Vanessa Talamantes, Instructor Adam Tarver, Instructor Dalton Tate, Program Assistant Alyssa Tauer, Speech Therapy Assistant Lia Thomas, Program Assistant Kelly Thompson, Program Assistant Renae Torres, Instructor Katherine Turner, Vocational Program Coordinator Lupe Vasquez, Front Desk Specialist Kelly Wanzer M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech Therapy Megan Ward, Therapy Manager Jan Weenick, Front Desk Assistant Myranda Welner, Education Lead Kelsey Wheeler, Educational Program Manager Stephanie Worley, Employment Consultant Kyle Young, Program Assistant Jamie Zozaya, Special Events Coordinator
This annual report proudly assembled by HIPsters.
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