July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S 2015
Founded in 1956, FiftyForward enriches the lives of those 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning.
Marking 60 years of service and highlighting FY15 accomplishments. Looking back through the decades, we have championed many proactive efforts, legislation, and critical initiatives to benefit older adults. We are advocates. We worked with the State Legislature to ensure that state funds for in-home care are available to help older adults live independently as long as possible; we supported the property tax relief effort for older adults who qualify. We are a support team. We are committed to providing programs, services, resources and purpose for those we serve and their families. As an agency, FiftyForward offers comprehensive programs and services that, in other cities, are typically provided by 15 or more nonprofit organizations. During the last fiscal year, FiftyForward served more than 20,000 individuals and through the years has provided direct services to approximately a million individuals (and their families) in the community. We are proud of our accomplishments and, with a keen eye toward the future, we are in the process of developing a new Strategic Plan. In the United States, 10,000 individuals mark their 65th birthday daily*. We are prepared to accurately assess the needs and trends to serve this rapidly growing segment of the population. Our success would be impossible without assistance of community partners including funders, nonprofit agencies, colleagues, donors and hundreds of volunteers. We appreciate all you have done and continue to do to enrich the lives of those 50+ in our community and beyond. Sincerely,
Janet Jernigan Executive Director, FiftyForward * Pew Research Center
“Every member feels included at FiftyForward where they receive nothing but kindness and patience. Without them, I would never have had such an incredible experience here.” — Joe Durkin FiftyForward Donelson Station member
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SUP P ORTI V E CARE SERV I CES Living at Home Care Management (Davidson and Williamson County) assesses and manages care for those who lack resources to meet their basic needs. This program is supported by grants and private funding. The program served 327 individuals in the last year. More than 96% of these individuals live at or below federal poverty guidelines. FiftyForward Care Team identifies and assesses needs and provides access to care for older adults and their caregivers. Last year this private-pay service helped 16 individuals and their families purchase services and monitor care. FiftyForward Conservatorship (court appointed) manages financial affairs and other decisions for 50 individuals with last year marking the largest caseload in the history of the program.
FiftyForward Adult Day Services* holds the distinction of being the first social model day program in the state to serve the community’s older adults and their caregivers. Marking more than four decades of continuous service, the program is credited with helping customers maintain or increase their functioning level and supporting caregivers who work or need respite. n In FY 2015, the program operated
217 weekdays during the year and served 46 older adults (ranging in age from 62-106) and provided assistance to 27 family caregivers.
n The program is the only local adult
day care program supported partially by the Tennessee Department of Human Services, through a Social Services Block Grant.
“FiftyForward Adult Day Service blessed my mother’s life and ours, by allowing her more freedom and less concern about her well-being from us.” — John Mansfield
FiftyForward Victory Over Crime serves those 50+ who have been victims of crime. With a median age of 68, more than half of the 53 customers we assisted last year were victims of domestic assault or financial exploitation. FiftyForward Meals on Wheels* celebrated special milestones: n The prestigious Tennessee AARP Andrus Award was awarded to 20+ year Meals on Wheels volunteer Barry Coggins. n FiftyForward Meals on Wheels delivered in excess of 15,500 meals to more than 200 customers in FY 2015. (81% received meals at no cost to them.)
* These programs are housed at Second Presbyterian Church, 3511 Belmont Blvd., Nashville.
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E N G A G I N G A N D E M P O W E R I N G FIFTYFO R WARD CE NT ER L OCATI ONS FiftyForward accredited centers are among the elite 1% in the U.S recognized by the National Institute of Senior Centers, attesting to our focus on quality and effectiveness. During FY 2015, our seven centers served more than 2,000 members and offered in excess of 13,000 events/activities to keep them active, healthy and engaged. Center members, ranging in age from 50 to 100+, use the following to describe FiftyForward: Safe haven, happy place, laughter, sanity, new friendships, new experiences. We repeatedly hear: “The center has saved my life.” FiftyForward Bordeaux 3315 John Mallette Dr. Nashville, 37218 Center members enjoy community interaction and engagement. Last year, members created handmade books that were part of Watkins College of Art, Design & Film display Handmade and Bound.
In partnership with the Bordeaux Branch of the Nashville Public Library, FiftyForward Bordeaux launched a Speakers Forum with two events featuring: Civil Rights advocate and 1960s Freedom Rider Dr. Earnest “Rip” Patton; a Women’s History Month celebration with State Rep. Brenda Gilmore; WWII Air Force veteran Dorothy McMahon, retired Metro Nashville Public Schools teacher Florence Woods, and journalist/ media consultant Sandra Long Weaver. FiftyForward College Grove 8607 Horton Highway College Grove, 37046 In FY 2015, center members enjoyed nearly 1,000 activities and events. Among the events were: The center’s 3rd Annual Veteran’s Tribute Luncheon to honor local veterans, the 2nd annual black history month celebration and the 2nd annual Independence Day celebration featuring a monologue by an actor (who was representing one of our FIF T Y F O R WAR D.OR G/L OC AT IONS/ 2
country’s founding fathers) in full-period costume. In addition, the center’s bi-annual pancake breakfast continued to build friends and funds for the center. FiftyForward Donelson Station 108 Donelson Pike Nashville, 37214 Serving more than 1,000 individuals, over 2,000 activities and events in FY 2015 year kept participants active and engaged at this center.
and Silver Sneakers, participants enjoy a full spectrum of classes, activities and outings. An after-hours program called Turner at Twilight provides activities during the late afternoon and evening for those who work. The center’s transportation program continues to provide homebound individuals much-needed access to activities in the community including socialization, recreation and exercise they would otherwise be unable to experience at home.
“I owe a debt of gratitude to the J. L. Turner Center Transportation Program. My mother’s participation in this program extended her life by at least 1½ years.” — Sherry Mills-Scott FiftyForward Knowles 174 Rains Ave. Nashville, 37203 In January 2015, the center became a Silver&Fit® site and now offers new exercise classes including Qi Gong, beginner’s strength training and meditation yoga. October marked Donelson Station’s annual BBQ fundraiser, which netted more than $16,000. Capital improvements at the Donelson Station facility included repairing/ replacing floors, air conditioning units and landscaping. FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center in Bellevue Family YMCA 8101 Highway 100 Nashville, 37221 Concluding its 8th year, the FiftyForward YMCA Partnership continues to offer thousands of members top-rated opportunities for personal enrichment and health/wellness and lifelong learning. From playing brain games and bridge to ziplining
Center members enjoyed more than 2,000 activities and events during FY 2015. In an exciting new collaboration – and in an effort to continue to provide opportunities for all members’ abilities – FiftyForward Knowles hosted a two-day Dance for PD® instructor training workshop, led by David Leventhal of the Mark Morris Dance Group from Brooklyn, New York. Participants from eight states, including two Knowles instructors, were trained in dance techniques to assist those with Parkinson’s Disease. The center now hosts its own Dancing for Parkinson’s class and participants continue to reap the benefits of dance as a means to creatively address symptom-specific concerns of Parkinson’s. Program participants cite improvements related to balance, cognition, motor skill, depression and physical confidence.
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FiftyForward Madison Station 301 Madison St. Nashville, 37115 This center averages 100 attendees daily and serves more than 1,000 older adults each year. In FY 2015, nearly 3,000 events and activities were offered through the center. FiftyForward Madison Station held its 16th Annual Whistlestop fundraiser raising nearly $30,000. In addition, a Matching Campaign helped members raise a total of $10,000. An additional, and welcome, surprise gift of $100,000 was also matched. FiftyForward Martin Center 960 Heritage Way Brentwood, 37027 Center members had access to more than 1,000 activities in FY 2015. In addition, the Martin Center Card Crusaders continued to gain visibility for their handcrafted greeting cards. To date, the Card Crusaders have 80 original designs (including numerous corporate logos) and continue to sell their cards online, at the center and at select locations in the community including a Hudson gift shop at Nashville International Airport. FiftyForward Martin Center marked the celebrations of two successful signature fundraising events. Music and Memories featured acclaimed performer Amy Grant at the historic Franklin Theatre. In addition, Martin Masters featured guest artist Ron York and Friends at this year’s fine art show.
E N G A G I N G A N D E M P O W E R I N G VOL UNT EERI SM Community volunteers gain sense of purpose, enrich their lives and the lives of others through the following programs offered exclusively by FiftyForward in Middle Tennessee. FiftyForward Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), a program of the Senior Corporation for National Community (CNCS), was launched as a pilot in 1965 to reduce isolation among the growing number of older adults. FGP provides a way for volunteers age 55+ to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities. In 2012, CNCS recognized the FiftyForward Program as a model FGP program. In FY 2015, 75+ Foster Grandparent volunteers assisted more than 1,800 at-risk children through tutoring and mentoring.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) In FY 2015, 582 senior adult volunteers served a total of 36,923 hours at more than 40 area schools and nonprofit organizations. Over 5,000 individuals benefited from this service. RSVP engages volunteers (age 55+) to meet community needs in the following areas: Food Security: 55 RSVP volunteers delivered food to homebound older adults through FiftyForward’s Meals on Wheels. Veterans: On an ongoing basis, RSVP volunteers transport patients to medical appointments at the Nashville VA Hospital; through a partnership with The Nashville Food Project serve lunch bi-monthly at Operation Stand Down Nashville; provide Christmas gifts to families at the Nashville Vet Center, a counseling program for combat veterans; and serve as greeters at the USO Welcome Center at the Nashville International Airport and the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). FIF T Y F O R WAR D.OR G/VOL U NT E E R / 4
Friends Learning In Pairs (FLIP) Education: 124 Friends Learning In Pairs (FLIP) volunteers tutored 446 children in 32 Williamson and Davidson County schools. through this award-winning program. As a result of FLIP volunteers, 74% of the children served met grade-level benchmarks as a result of the one-on-one tutoring provided by FLIP volunteers.
In addition, programming at all FiftyForward centers offers members various volunteer opportunities to serve their communities throughout the year.
“I love being with the kids and doing for them. When I started the program, it gave me motivation, zest and zip... and here, out of these young people, have I found myself.” — Richard Parker Foster Grandparent Program volunteer since 2012
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FIFTYFORWARD FIRSTS When was the last time you did something for the first time? Doing new things – whether simple or complex – can be exhilarating and can boost self-esteem. This year, we launched FiftyForward Firsts and are encouraging center members and those we serve to try something new. The results have been contagious. Members continue to chart new adventures from canoeing and ziplining to painting, or trying new foods, restaurants and cultivating new interests. Find out what we’re up to! #FiftyForwardFirst
FiftyForward Travel members are bus-riding, globe-hopping and seeing the sites in our community and all over the world. More than 600 individuals participated in FiftyForward Travel during FY 2015, visiting locales across the country and around the world. New destinations included The Secret City, Callaway Gardens, Iceland, Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria. On the Road with Joan offers day trips via motor coach to regional historic sites and community festivals. More than 500 travelers were On the Road with Joan last year to experience distinct locales within driving distance of Nashville.
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C E L E B R A T I N G T H E A R T S P ERF ORM I NG ARTS The Larry Keeton Theatre (Senior Center for the Arts) in Donelson, a subsidiary of FiftyForward, offers unique productions, music and performances for the community. The Larry Keeton Theatre Named by the Nashville Business Journal as the third highest attended theatre in Nashville, The Larry Keeton Theatre is the 25th highest attended tourist attraction in Middle Tennessee. In FY 2015, the Larry Keeton Theatre successfully produced five full main stage musicals including Seussical the Musical, Bye Bye Birdie, A Christmas Carol the Musical, Fiddler on the Roof, and Guys & Dolls.
FiftyForward centers offer a diverse selection of performing and visual arts. For more information, please visit FiftyForward.org.
Highlights of FY 2015 include: n 200 volunteer actors, 200 technical,
creative and program volunteers, as well as more than 60 professional musicians, technical, and program staff provided entertainment for 7,000 patrons.
n A “Haunted Theatre� fundraiser was
held in October 2014. n
LKT LIVE Music Series (a concert series initiated by Leadership DonelsonHermitage graduates) launched in March spotlighting area artists from various musical genres. The series opened with a sold-out crowd of 175 attendees to hear regional blues artist Markey Blue and Paris DeLane. In May, emerging young country artist Mama Dear and Carley Pierce performed for a nearly packed house.
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2014-15 FINANCIAL REPORT A U D IT ED FINAN CIAL P O SITION OF F I F TY F OR WARD AS OF JUNE 30, 2015
EXPENSES
REVENUES
n Centers & Programs ........................................33% n Government Grants ..........................................20%
n Personnel Costs...............................................50% n Occupancy .....................................................15% n Supplies ...........................................................6% n Professional Fees.............................................10%
n Development ...................................................36% n United Way ........................................................8% n Other ................................................................3%
n Specific Assistance ...........................................6% n Depreciation......................................................8% n Other ...............................................................5%
100%
100%
Centers & Programs...................................... $1,450,053 Government Grants............................................ 871,941
Personnel Costs............................................ $2,534,982
Development.................................................. 1,574,920
Occupancy........................................................ 753,383
United Way........................................................ 373,720
Supplies............................................................ 300,808
Other................................................................ 123,066
Professional Fees............................................... 510,350
Total Revenues........................................... $4,393,700
Specific Assistance............................................ 291,260 Depreciation...................................................... 403,887 Other................................................................ 237,935 Total Expenses........................................... $5,032,605
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS & ACCOLADES ANO TH ER OUT STANDI NG Y EAR COLLABORATIONS Nashville Public Television: FiftyForward continues its relationship with NPT’s compelling documentary series Aging Matters. As the premier agency providing direct services in the community to older adults, we are proud to build awareness, offer education and provide care related to the matters of aging. Nashville International Airport: FiftyForward was prominently featured from March-August in the Flying Solo exhibit as part of Arts at the Airport exhibit. Artwork ranging from oil and acrylic paintings to beadwork, lapidary and photography represented the art created by FiftyForward program participants, members, art instructors and staff. An estimated 11 million visitors travel through Nashville International Airport annually, so the high-profile display garnered great visibility and put FiftyForward and its mission clearly in the spotlight.
Mature Lifestyles is a strong community partner as we, through our monthly column, continue to encourage individuals who are 50+ to live their best life. AARP, The Council on Aging of Greater Nashville and FiftyForward joined forces to host a mayoral forum. All seven candidates for the Nashville mayor’s office were in attendance to assess key topics and concerns. Iconic pop artist Peter Max created a collectible cover for the June 2015 edition of Forward Focus. Rebel Hill Florist provided flowers to 80 FiftyForward Meals on Wheels recipients as part of Teleflora’s national effort Make Someone Smile Day.® George Shinn Foundation enlisted the help of FiftyForward to promote its first annual Christmas ShinnDig at Lipscomb University to offer entertainment and a holiday meal for more than 800 older adults in the Nashville community. F IF T Y F O R WA R D.OR G/PE R F OR MING ART S/ 8
ACCOLADES In 2015, Executive Director Janet Jernigan and Associate Executive Director Adrienne Newman marked 25 years of service to the agency. In addition, Jernigan and Newman were honored as the “Dynamic Duo” by the Nashville Business Journal. The Council on Aging Sage Award James and Hilda McGregor FiftyForward Fran Mazzaferro Staff Award* Eileen Johnson FiftyForward Staff Champion Award* Carolyn Ermey FiftyForward Harriet Foley Staff Leadership Award** Carolyn Schott National Mature Media Merit Award FiftyForward’s 2013-2014 annual report, Championing Life’s Prime Time Players *staff selection; ** board selected
V O L U N T E E R
L E A D E R S H I P
2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 BOARD OF DI RE CTORS
Board Officers
FIFTYFORWARD ENDOWMENT Mercedes Lytle President
Scott McKean President-Elect
Renée Jenkins Secretary
Kerri Kelley Frye Treasurer
Don Greene Immediate Past-President
With its diverse and large Board of Directors, FiftyForward had 100% participation of either time, talent or donations from board members in FY 2015.
The Endowment Board of Trustees manages $2.6 million in FiftyForward Endowment Funds, as well as $1.8 million in J. B. Knowles Trust Funds.
Board of Trustees
Board Members Michael Aulisio Lucy Chism Mary Clements Teresa Corlew Richard Courtney Eddie Davidson Melinda S. Drennan Margaret Dunlap Cullen Earnest Carolyn Ermey Richard Exton
Byron Fawknotson Robin Fritz Gina Grisham Dr. Ralf Habermann Jeri Hasselbring Carl Haynes Pam Hess Vanessa Hickman Ashford Hughes Jennifer Joyce Dr. Jim Lancaster
Brian Shelton Andrea Turner Leigh Williams Dr. Beth Woodard Allyson Young
Barbara Moss Dr. Charles P. Mouton Cindy Natsch Jana Lisle Parham Laura Purswell Janet Rachel Travis Richmond Tracy Rode Linda Peek Schacht Carolyn Schott
Lifetime Members Charlie Cardwell Harriet Foley Patricia Hart
Advisory Council Brenda Albright Clay Bailey Ed Birthright Seawell Brandau Laurel Buntin Charlie Cardwell John W. (Wally) Dant III
Betty Dunn J. D. Elliott Harriet Foley Brenda Gilmore Irma Kaplan Aileen Katcher Mary Herbert Kelly
Emily Plotkin Dr. Nancy Ransom Anne Roos Lisa Small Laura Smith Tidwell Jean Stumpf Denine Torr Sally Wolfe
Heloise W. Kuhn Bill LaFollette, Chair Kim Harvey Looney Tara MacDougall Hilda McGregor Carla Nelson Randall W. Parham
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Tony Hoffman President
Alex Tolbert Secretary
Ed Carter Treasurer
Greer Redden Robert Bryan Bell Joan Shayne Seawell Brandau George Stadler Joe Chickey Patty St. Clair John W. (Wally) Dant III John Steele Brenda Gilmore Thor Urness Mary Herbert Kelly Kent Weeks James L. (Jim) McGregor Honorary Members Jana Lisle Parham Scott McKean
O U R V I S I O N FiftyForward is viewed as the premier provider of innovative and comprehensive services to adults 50+ in Middle Tennessee.
O U R M I S S I O N Established in 1956, FiftyForward enriches the lives of those 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning.
We are thankful to our longtime contributors and newfound friends who help us be successful, expand our programs and build awareness of our brand, services, centers and resources. — Mercedes Lytle, Board President 2015
174 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 www.FiftyForward.org
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Learn more about FiftyForward programs and services, locations and support: www.FiftyForward.org; FiftyForward profile on www.GivingMatters.com. This publication of Accomplishments proudly serves as the annual report for FY 2015.