LIFESPAN Annual Report 2011-12

LIFESPAN Annual Report 2011-2012

A Few Words From Our CEO and Our Board Chair Davan Cloninger President & CEO

We are filled with enormous pride as we reflect on the many accomplishments of our agency, the strong commitment of our LIFESPAN associates, and the continued support of our community stakeholders during the past year.

On March 1, Davan Cloninger was selected to lead this dynamic and innovative organization after Leigh Derby, LIFESPAN’s founder and its visionary leader for 38 years, made the decision to step into a strategic advisory role. She and her team have hit the ground running, eagerly taking on the monumental responsibility of leading this outstanding organization. Our aim together is to position LIFESPAN for a future of continued growth, diversification, and prosperity.

Working Within—and For—Our Communities We enjoyed immense growth over the last fiscal year.

Thanks to the dedication and professionalism of our 468 associates, we were able to provide exceptional services and care to more participants than ever— 1,566 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More individuals were placed in jobs, took community college and community art classes, and enjoyed community outings.

Participants volunteered more hours in the community than before—an extraordinary 19,535 hours.

Valuable Social Media Outlets Expand Our Reach Through the development of our social media environments on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and through our blog, many LIFESPAN supporters witnessed the positive and life-changing achievements made in our Circle Schools, residential homes, and creative campus environments. Viewers saw our participants reach milestones such as high school and preschool graduations, gaining independent mobility without the use of arm crutches after months of therapy and support by our teachers, and success in obtaining a first job. Supporters also experienced the creation of beautiful artwork and delicious culinary dishes by our program participants and witnessed the volunteer spirit of area businesses when their employees spent a day making physical improvements in our programs.

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Jeff Hay Board Chair, 2011–12

Envisioning Success for Every Individual Incorporating best practices and quality programming while we continue to expand our reach remains a cornerstone of our agency. Much has changed—in 1973 Leigh never could have imagined tweeting about a LIFESPAN art gallery reception featuring one of our artists. But as we look ahead to LIFESPAN’s 40th anniversary in October 2013, it is important to remember what remains the same: the constant challenge of making sure that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are included in their communities to the extent of their abilities.

These individuals and those who seek to assist them encounter this challenge every single day in communities all across North Carolina. Facilitating the participation and growth of these children and adults is at the heart of all we do.

Facing Future Challenges Head On— With Your Help While we have experienced a tremendous year, challenges await us at every turn. Commitment to our mission remains steadfast in an environment of increased regulatory requirements and reduced governmental funding. Forecasts show that funding will continue to decline over time and that the needs of those with disabilities will continue to outpace available resources. The success of our program participants relies on the continued and generous support of our donors and the community. We ask each of you to consider supporting LIFESPAN in a variety of ways, including making a financial contribution, inviting us to share our story at a faith or civic function, volunteering, and becoming an advocate for those we support across North Carolina.

It is an honor and privilege to share some of the year’s many stories of LIFESPAN with you. We invite each of you to visit our diverse programs, where treasured abilities are illuminated every day.

—Davan Cloninger, President & CEO —Jeff Hay, Board Chair 2011-12

Table of Contents Letter from our CEO & Board Chair

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Our Story /LIFESPAN

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What a Year! Year in Review

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Reflections from Leigh Derby

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Employment Programs

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Charles’s Story

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Financial Statements 2011–12

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Circle School Programs

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Landon’s Story

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Art Programs Across the State

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Creative Campus Programs

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Project Greenhouse

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Residential Programs

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Donations Make a Difference

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Philanthropy Events 2012

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Listing of Donors

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Locations Listing

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Vision LIFESPAN transforms lives in innovative ways.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011–2012 Jeff Hay Chairperson Robert L. Mendenhall Vice Chairperson John Cervantes Secretary Steve Byrum Immediate Past Chair

Joclyn Balanda

Clarence Rodgers

Matt Barnette

Jan Skinner

Jan Beatty

Ellen Stahlsmith

Steve Branch

Adam Stevens

William “Bill” Crawford

Michael Teden

Tiffany Crenshaw

Ken Vance

Richard “Dink”Joyner Kristen Kral

Officers Davan Cloninger Ralph Adams Holly Glinski

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Our Mission LIFESPAN empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities.

Board of Visitors Guilford County Steve Branch, Chair Tiffany Crenshaw Dr. Jennifer Diliberto Sandy Doyle-Jones Dr. Beth Holder Gregory Holland Donna LaBranche Michael Thorn Iredell County Tom Smith, Chair Alan Bistreich Lisa E. Carver Paul Cook Suzie Davis Jack Hittle Rhonda Kontos David Pardue Chaz Richards Laura E. Wyly Mecklenburg County John Cervantes, Chair Matthew Barnette Sandy Buzzard Jamie Carey 4 LIFESPAN Annual Report 2011–12

Tamarah Delevan Jonathan Gruber Bob Lucas Sarah Motley Stone Rick Werner Stanly County Woody Faulk Belinda Mauldin Brenda Moore Richard Morton Surry County Brian Stanley, Chair Kennia Beck Carolyn Comer Ted Creed Barbara Haynes John Haynes, Jr. Amanda Leftwich Melinda Shew Paula Stanley Carrie Venable Kevin Venable

Union County Stephen Bennett Chris Heffner Sheilin Miller

LIFESPAN: Our Story Started in 1973, LIFESPAN is a statewide human service, nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Through many changes and phenomenal and continued growth, our mission has remained the same—to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities. We remain steadfast in our mission to build bridges to the future through providing valuable support for those who often are without a voice to advocate for themselves.

Today, LIFESPAN is a $16-million-dollar agency supporting 1,566 children and adults. The 468 mission-driven associates at LIFESPAN work diligently to illuminate the abilities of program participants through a collection of community programs across the state, such as creative campuses, practical job and volunteer placement programs, and many other measures. Our teams work alongside children and adults across the state to assist them with many important firsts—first steps, first words spoken, first art project, first college course, first volunteer opportunity, and first job. We share in the joys, challenges and disappointments, and successes large and small alongside each individual as they journey forward.

For more information about LIFESPAN, call 704.944.5100 or visit our website at www.lifespanservices.org.

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What an Amazing Year!

The past year has held many exhilarating changes for LIFESPAN. Here are just a few of the ways we have forged new and broader connections, cultivated areas of continued growth, and supported the many achievements —both large and small—made by and through our organization this year.

Continuing to grow.

We’re thrilled to be serving 1,566 individuals—266 more than in the prior year! 116 adults obtained employment, which increased their economic self-sufficiency. Many more adults volunteered 19,535 hours helping at various sites in their communities.

Providing a voice.

LIFESPAN advocacy measures empower individuals to make their voices heard. In May, 160 program participants, families, and staff members descended upon Raleigh to share their personal stories about the importance of funding for health and human services in North Carolina. The group met with over 15 NC state representatives and senators.

Thank You...

We appreciate and treasure the hours, funds, creativity, and energy our many supporters dedicate to building bridges and realizing LIFESPAN participants’ potential every day.

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LIFESPAN Services Adult Day Health Adult Day Care ADVP Alternative Family Living (AFL) Community Activity & Employment Services Developmental Therapy Vocational Rehabilitation Therapies (OT and PT) Community Alternative Program (CAP MR/DD) Day Activity Day Supports DD Case Management Enhanced Respite & Personal Care Home Supports

Home and Community Supports Innovations Services Long-term Vocational Supports Personal Assistance Residential Supports Supported Employment Services for Individuals with TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Private Pay ICF/MR Targeted Case Management Developmental Day Respite & Personal Care Contracted (Nursing, PT, and OT)

We couldn’t accomplish all that we do without the strong, continued support of our volunteers, board members, staff, and community partners.

Allocating support wisely.

LIFESPAN was the beneficiary of 16 grants totaling $131,720 that provided sensory equipment, art classes, and residential home expansion. In-kind donations provided information technology software, program supplies, and health and wellness equipment for many program participants.

Changing communities.

We are immensely proud of the honors and accolades received by our participants and supporters this year, including the six program participants in Dobson recognized for their volunteerism who received Habitat ReStore Volunteer of the Year awards.

Smooth transitions.

In February, LIFEPAN founder Leigh Derby stepped

Volunteers changing lives.

into an advisory role. Davan Cloninger has taken on the responsibility of President and CEO with energy,

Community volunteers made immediate impacts

vision, and a commitment to ongoing development,

this year with their time and talents by creating

diversity, and financial prosperity for LIFESPAN.

a new art gallery in Troutman, installing colorful art murals at our adult day program in Charlotte, and beautifying the grounds of our residential homes

Connect with us!

and Circle Schools. The ethical, responsible use of resources is at the heart of all of our efforts.

On April 6th of this year, LIFESPAN made its debut on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and even launched a blog

To hear the latest news, sucess stories and events in your area connect with us on: Find us on twitter @lifespaninc

on the LIFESPAN website. The Targeted Group, a social media firm, has taken LIFESPAN through each step of launching various social media environments. Cultivating a social media presence will allow LIFESPAN to promote

Like us on Facebook / LIFESPANInc

its mission, showcase its services, feature the stories of

Find us on our YouTube channel: LIFESPANInc

those it supports, promote special events, and highlight volunteers and volunteer projects. We are excited to

To explore any of these new LIFESPAN social media outlets, simply access them through our website’s home page (www.lifespanservices.org; click on the appropriate icon on the top right of the page).

discover how growth in this area of social media creates a wealth of new opportunities for LIFESPAN participants and supporters.

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LIFESPAN’s Founder Pauses to Reflect LIFESPAN President and CEO Davan Cloninger and former CEO Leigh Derby.

Leigh Derby, Founder of LIFESPAN, began his new role as strategic advisor for the agency this year.

He plans to spend more time with his family and enjoy life at a slower pace, but first he took a few minutes to reflect on his many years with the organization.

The First Bridges to “The Way Life Should Be” Beginning LIFESPAN allowed me to be part of a pioneering process of providing inclusion for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We recognized that individuals with disabilities are part of their community, not part of an institution. I enjoy seeing individuals volunteering in their communities, obtaining employment, and taking classes or painting. It’s the way life should be for everyone.

Early Adventures Building Strong Foundations During the first few years, I picked up the children each morning and drove them home each evening—about an hour and a half each trip. Each day was always an adventure. I was able to see firsthand the progress the children were making, and I felt confident that my team and I were building something grand together that would have great impact on the people we supported. I would be proud to be known as “the guy who got things started” here. LIFESPAN has a vibrant future ahead, and I am so glad I was part of the agency for 38 years.

In February 2012, the Creative Campus Center City location was renamed the H. Leigh Derby Center in honor of our founder and longtime president.

Leigh was also honored this year with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, a distinguished award given to individuals with a proven record of extraordinary service to North Carolina.

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Building Bridges to Independence through Employment Opportunities Community Activity and Employment Transitions (CAET) & Supported Employment are best practice

models that offer alternatives to Adult Developmental Vocational Program (ADVP) services in Mecklenburg County. People we support who receive CAET services are introduced to their community through a combination of employment, educational opportunities, volunteerism, and recreational activities in this individualized, integrated, person-centered, and creative community-based approach.

Bridging the Gap in Employment Opportunities Many companies from across the state have partnered with LIFESPAN to provide a positive working environment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Supported Employment program enables participants to work within the workforce and receive on-the-job training and continuous skill training from a job coach.

BRIGHTER TOMORROW FOR CHARLES A

After graduating from high school, Charles Stevenson had three goals in mind: obtain a driver’s license, find a job with benefits, and become more independent.

Providing Opportunities With the support of his LIFESPAN employment specialist and the Community Activity and Employment Transitions (CAET) & Supported Employment programs, Charles found a job with Chartwells as a dishwasher on the Johnson and Wales University campus in Charlotte.

“LIFESPAN gave me a chance—everyone with or without a disability deserves a chance. It only takes one [to be] on our way to a brighter tomorrow.”

—Charles

In August 2012, Charles celebrated his eighth anniversary as a valued, full-time Chartwells employee whose work has merited multiple positive reviews and pay raises.

Encouraging Dreams With the help of LIFESPAN and the CAET program, Charles is realizing his goals. He holds a full-time job with benefits, manages his own finances, and maintains a savings account for unexpected expenses. He earned his driver’s license and drives to work, and he now looks forward to living independently. And as Charles continues on his journey, LIFESPAN will be there to support him each step of the way.

For more information about LIFESPAN and how we build bridges to independence for children and adults of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities, call 704.944.5100 or visit us at www.lifespanservices.org.

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LIFESPAN Financials Y2011–12

Revenue

Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Section at 888.830.4989.

Medicaid LMEs MCOs Other Provider Contracts State Funding Vocational Rehabilitation Services Private Pay School System Production Revenue Contributions/In-Kind Other

$8,787,704 53.0% $3,119,653 18.8% $601,216 3.6% $488,701 3.0% $411,725 2.4% $504,072 3.0% $227,913 1.4% $1,591,501 9.6% $392,857 2.4% $467,878 2.8%

Total Revenue

$16,593,220 100%

Percent of Revenue

The license is not an endorsement by the State.

LIFESPAN is recognized as a 501(c) 3 organization accepting tax-deductible charitable donations.

53.0% Medicaid 18.8% LMEs MCOs 3.6% Other Provider Contracts 3.0% State Funding 2.4% Vocational Rehabilitation Services 3.0% Private Pay 1.4% School System 9.6% Production Revenue 2.4% Contributions/In-Kind1 2.8% Other

Total includes $250,444 leveraged through in-kind donations in support of the annual budget.Total revenue should be reduced by the in-kind amount for comparison to audited statements.

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LIFESPAN Financials Y2011–12 Expenses

Salaries, Benefits and Taxes Contract Services Meetings,Training & Travel Direct Care Supplies Depreciation and Amortization Rent for Facilities Telephone/Utilities Building Maintenance/Equipment Production Cost (Materials) Property/Liability Insurance Interest Other

$10,432,119 72.6% $1,039,298 7.2% $294,936 2.1% $548,828 3.8% $353,659 2.5% $152,728 1.1% $362,859 2.5% $202,071 1.4% $616,319 4.3% $74,648 0.5% $129,639 0.9% $163,879 1.1%

Total

$14,370,983 100%

Total Expenses Program Expenses Management and General

$14,370,983 $1,472,569

Total Expenses

$15,843,552 100%

Salaries, Benefits and Taxes 72.6%

Percent of Expense

90.7% 9.3%

72.6% Salaries, Benefits and Taxes 7.2% Contract Services 2.1% Meetings, Training & Travel 3.8% Direct Care Supplies 2.5% Depreciation and Amortization 1.1% Rent for Facilities 2.5% Telephone/Utilities 1.4% Building Maintenance/Equipment 4.3% Production Cost (Materials) 0.5% Property/Liability Insurance 0.9% Interest 1.1% Other

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LIFESPAN Circle Schools are based on the belief that difference doesn’t mean deficit.

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We Foster Children through LIFESPAN Circle Schools

LIFESPAN Circle School Statesville received 9 additional slots to provide North Carolina Pre-kindergarten services from February–July 2012.

LIFESPAN Circle Schools are early childhood development

schools where children six weeks through six years of age receive the highest quality of care from certified teachers and highly trained assistants. Children with developmental or intellectual disabilities progress through the preschool program alongside typically developing children, allowing them to interact with, learn from, and develop relationships with each other.

This inclusive approach, along with LIFESPAN’s unique and proven teaching methods, has been so successful that other programs around the country are modeling them.

On any given day, Circle School children could be singing songs with a music therapist, reading as a group during circle time, or playing interactively on the playground.

Circle School Mt. Airy was awarded a KIDS EAT SMART AND MOVE MORE grant this year, which provides funding for education and nutrition classes for the children and their families.

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LANDON’S STORY

Landon is four years old and full of energy. When he arrives at Circle School Burlington each morning, he carefully chooses an activity from the classroom management wheel—almost always building blocks or the dramatic play center, but he also loves books.

A Four-Year-Old Determined to Succeed When Landon, who is hearing impaired, arrived at the Circle School last year, he was unable to walk or communicate. With the support from two great community partners, Alamance-Burlington Schools

“Landon has the willpower and determination of any strong child. He comes to school daily with a gorgeous smile and enormous amounts of hugs to give.”

—Miss Joy, Landon’s Circle School teacher

EC Program and PBH Cardinal Innovations, Landon receives the additional funding support necessary for therapeutic services (including a sign language interpreter and occupational and physical therapy) that are critical to his success. In the past year he not only took his first steps, he is now walking independently and even runs down the school’s hallway! As Landon’s many abilities are illuminated, his many classroom friends, his extended family and grandparents, and his caring LIFESPAN teachers celebrate along with him.

For more information about LIFESPAN and how we build bridges to independence for children and adults of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities, call 704.944.5100 or visit us on the web at www.lifespanservices.org.

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LIFESPAN Art Programs Across the State LIFESPAN offers individuals the opportunity to express themselves creatively using various mediums that include watercolor and acrylic painting, sculpture, silk-screening, pottery, sewing, and mosaic work.

While LCC Troutman is known for wood sculptures, LCC Guilford is famous for their pottery bird houses and “snow people,” and LIFESPAN Arts in Charlotte is a collection of resident artists who create beautiful pieces of artwork in a studio environment.

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“Share dreams, inspire love, heal hearts, embrace spirits and nurture souls.”

—Anonymous

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Igniting the Imagination through our Creative Campus Program The LIFESPAN Creative Campus program strives to illuminate the lives and abilities of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The nurturing environment at each Creative Campus location offers program activities to improve participants’ health and wellness and provide social, educational, and volunteer opportunities to enhance their quality of life and ensure their dignity. Opportunities include horticulture therapy; art and pottery; sensory; drama; culinary arts; health and wellness; recreation; and compensatory education.

The Blue Sky Nature Center LIFESPAN’s Blue Sky Nature Center in Troutman is a certified wildlife habitat that creates educational hands-on experiences, work opportunities, and the chance to interact with and protect nature. The site includes sensory and horticultural gardens, viewing decks, a picnic area, an amphitheater, and a quarter-mile hardscaped

Creative Campus Albemarle received a grant for an Autumn Art Experience.

Our art instructor partnered with the Stanly County Senior Center to offer two weeks of classes, to be followed by a reception at the Falling Rivers Art Gallery featuring the artists and their pieces.

nature trail loop. Blue Sky Nature Center serves as a model for water conservation through the use of rain barrels, mulching, and drought-tolerant plantings and native plant species. The Center was created with the help of the community, including Boys Scouts of America, corporations, garden clubs, civic, and church groups.

It was featured in ACCESS North Carolina, a NC Department of Health and Human Services program that produces a travel guide featuring accessible facilities and tourist attractions.

Give your Time and Talents.

Be a Volunteer.

Volunteer support is needed in every LIFESPAN program, and we match a volunteer’s interests to the program needs.

Opportunities may include assisting with special projects, serving as a mentor, being a lunch buddy or a reading buddy, or providing painting or light maintenance on LIFESPAN grounds.

Visit our website at www.lifespanservices.org and click the blue “Get Involved” button to find out more.

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The George

Andreve

Gardens & Greenhouse

at LIFESPAN

Project Greenhouse The exciting vision for the The George Andreve Gardens & Greenhouse Project at the Creative Campus Guilford is to provide educational and vocational opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities while serving as a bridge to providing a year-round source for agricultural and horticultural products for Guilford County communities. The greenhouse operations will rely on renewable energy sources for power and will use ecologically sustainable growing methods to cultivate vegetables and bedding plants.

Give a Gift that Changes Lives

We use each and every gift to create opportunities for those we support.

To give a financial gift, donate in-kind items, or inquire about setting up a monthly gift online, contact Lori Avery at 704.944.5112 or by email lavery@lifespanservices.org.

Give Online

@ Lifespanservices.org/donate

By Mail LIFESPAN

200 Clanton Road Charlotte, NC 28217

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Building Connections to Family and the Community with Residential Services LIFESPAN Residential Services allows 21 men and women with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities to live in a traditional home environment within a community of family and friends.

The 24 hour group home staff creates opportunities for residents to meet their full potential according to their abilities and skill sets. The Residential Services staff provides specialized therapies, recreational and leisure activities, and training and assistance with social skills, personal health, and hygiene.

Staff members work with residents to build bridges between themselves and the community. The men and women at the group home take part in their community by volunteering, attending religious services, shopping, and enrolling in classes.

The Leon Levine Foundation Embraces Residential Services Last year, LIFESPAN was invited to write a grant request for funding support of Residential Services. We were thrilled when our request was fulfilled, and because of the generosity of the Leon Levine Foundation, we received $25,000 and have been able to begin construction on one-bedroom additions at two residential group homes. Soon two more adults will be surrounded by a nurturing community of friends and staff members in their new homes.

LIFESPAN empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work and play in their communities.

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Here are just a few differences you can make in the life of a LIFESPAN participant through your generous donation:

$1 a week ($52 per year)

$3 per week ($156 per year)

purchases arts and craft supplies for children at a Circle School.

supplies 125 prepared snacks for children.

$5 per week ($260 per year) $10 per week ($520 per year)

provides 13 hours of skilled nursing for 39 adults.

supplements day services for one child with disabilities for a month.

$41.66 per week ($2,000 per year)

$192 per week ($10,000 per year) provides one year of services for an adult or one year of childcare

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supplies living room furniture for a residential program.

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Philanthrophy Events

Throughout the year, LIFESPAN hosts philanthropy events to raise dollars to support our mission. The events gather old friends and new to learn about the mission of LIFESPAN and to hear first hand accounts of how abilities are illuminated everyday.

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The Jack and Claire Durkin Legacy Society The Society was created in 2001 to honor Jack and Claire Durkin for their love of humankind and for their love and support of LIFESPAN and the individuals LIFESPAN supports. Jack was the first employee to be hired in the development office.

Horace Almond Ann P. Babcock Nancy McEneny Beard William Bradley Julia Branch Steve Branch

Hope Burkhead John Burkhead Jennie Derby Leigh Derby, IV Sandy Doyle-Jones David Dunn Jamie Dunn

Claire Durkin Jack Durkin Becky Efird Woody Efird Rae Fangmeier Tim Fangmeier Woody Faulk Edward S. Fisher* Karen Floyd Stacey Gouzenne Stacy Griffin Chris Griffin Sherry Groff

Tim Groff

David Hughes Howard Jones Al Kalapinski Marie Kalapinski Lori Livengood R.P. Majors* Gertrude Matthews* Edward Morrison* Elizabeth Ramsey Poole* Jodi Poteat Scott Poteat Tom Ray*

Bonnie Sadler Joel Sadler Dorothy Seigler* Virginia M. Small* Debbie Brown Smith Nancy Young Terry Young E.L.Wulfen* Gerald White Nancy White *Deceased

To become a member of the Jack and Claire Durkin Society send us a letter informing us that you have left a gift for LIFESPAN in your will or estate. If you have any questions or need further information contact Lori Avery at lavery@lifespanservices.org. You may also contact us by mail at our address: LIFESPAN SERVICES, 200 Clanton Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217.

A Special Thank-You to Our Lifetime Donors Founders Society $300,000 and above Lifetime Cumulative Giving

Circle Society $100,000-$199,999 Lifetime Cumulative Giving

Advocate Society $50,000-$99,999 Lifetime Cumulative Giving

Gerald and Nancy White

Anonymous LF Ann Babcock Bank of America David Dunn Environamics Rae and Tim Fangmeier Lois Howard James J. and Angelia M. Harris Foundation The Lucille P. and Edward C. Giles Foundation The Merancas Foundation Philip L. Van Every Foundation Union County Partnership for Children United Parcel Service

Anonymous The Cannon Foundation, Inc. Charlotte Douglas International Airport Dickson Foundation, Inc. The Duke Energy Foundation Curt and Linda Gillespie John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Al and Marie Kalapinski NCDHHS-Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Reemprise Fund Royal & SunAlliance Speedway Children’s Charities The Duke Endowment Annie Tollison Lance and Bea VanEvery Wachovia Corporation

St. Mark’s Society $200,000-$299,999 Lifetime Cumulative Giving City of Statesville Edward Fisher Foundation For The Carolinas Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust United Way of Central Carolinas Allocations United Way of Iredell County

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Thank you to all our donors and supporters this past year!

ANNUAL GIFTS $50,000-$99,999.99

Anonymous LF NCDHHS-Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

ANNUAL GIFTS $10,000-$49,999.99

Charlotte Douglas International Airport City of Statesville Environamics Al and Marie Kalapinski Mary E. Carnrick Foundation North American Rescue Provident Benevolent Foundation The Leon Levine Foundation - L&L Management, Inc. United Way of Central

Carolinas Allocations United Way of Iredell County Wells Fargo Gerald and Nancy White Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

ANNUAL GIFTS $5,000-$9,999.99 The Cotter Family Foundation Dickson Foundation, Inc. Rae and Tim Fangmeier Foundation For The Carolinas George Andreve Foundation

ANNUAL GIFTS $1000-$4,999.99 Anonymous Ralph and Rebecca Adams Ballantyne Insurance Group Matthew and Ashley Barnette

Jan Beatty Kristi and Pete Beeler Benefit Solutions, Inc. John Berens The Blumenthal Foundation Diane Browder Russell Bryan Frances Cannon Thomas and Gretchen Carpenter John Cervantes Charlotte Civitan Club #130 CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Coleen Cloninger Davan Cloninger Community Eye Care Deloitte LLP Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Charlotte Alumnae Chapter H. Leigh and Jennie Derby Harry and June Derby Paul and Rebecca Efird Chris and Leigh Ferrante Fifth Third Bank First Citizens Bank First Trust Bank Curt and Linda Gillespie Michael and Patricia Haake Jeffrey Hay High Point Area Arts Council Hubbard Farms Charitable Foundation Jennie Derby & Associates Richard Joyner Steve and Melanie Knier Knights of Columbus #7406 St. Therese Kristen and Mark Kral Lamb Foundation of NC Inc. Langdon & Company Julianne Marley Neighbors Stores, Inc. David Norman OH Rankin Foundation, Inc. Josephine Patton Ernest Perry Pionear Ron and Janie Reeve Pamela and Gerry Rooney Joel and Bonnie Sadler Ruth and Ken Samuelson SJ Edwards Foundation

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2012 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year Aviation director, Jerry Orr, along with the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, was honored with the 2012 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year Award for outstanding efforts in employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and for raising over $98,000 since 2008 to support the LIFESPAN Community Activity & Employment Transition Service (CAET) program through the Runway 5K event, which involved over 2,000 runners and walkers.

The Michel Family Foundation TIAA-Cref Team Comacho-Jones United Way of Cleveland County Webb Benevolent Trust Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Wells Fargo Matching Mary Wells Wilmar Leasing, Inc. Martha Yarborough

ANNUAL GIFTS $500-$999.99

Advanced Home Care Richard Babcock Joclyn Balanda Nancy Beard Brown Investment Properties Capps Turf Management Kelli Coley Tiffany and Scott Crenshaw Sandy and David DuPuy Charlie Elberson Elite Roofing & Construction Lee and Heidi Fite Granite Sky Design Libby and Buck Gray Charles and Elizabeth Hall William Hall Gregory and Wendy Holland Jewell Hoover Mike and Stephanie Ludwig Members International Construction, Inc.

David Pardue Park Road Baptist Church Clayton Parsons Macon Patton PMMC Anita Pressly Laura Rhyne Jan Skinner Southeastern Roofing Tessa Tape, Inc. Truist Vicki and Ronnie Vickers The Volunteer Center of Greensboro Kevin and Jill Walker Wal-Mart Foundation Rick and Karen Werner ANNUAL GIFTS $250-$499.99 Anthony and Leslie Alfano Scott Anderson Jennifer Appleby ARC of Greensboro, Inc. Lori and Gene Avery Bonset America Corporation Donella Brown Rhyne and Sara Cannon Dave and Janice Cantor Capril Cork Carmel Presbyterian Church Wilton Connor David Contorno Kenneth Cox Eric Dana Lynn Daniel Richard and Boyd Davis

Community Partnerships LIFESPAN is extremely fortunate to work with wonderful community partners across the state that support us in various ways,

“We enjoy working with LIFESPAN due to their turn-key projects and highly organized project plans. It’s great to work with such a great community partner.”

—Rich Bovard, Deloitte

including through volunteer enthusiasm and time. We can easily provide a large group of volunteers from a company or organization with an organized day filled with fulfilling projects that make a difference. Our numerous needs include landscaping, painting, and deep cleaning program areas, providing makeovers for learning areas, and hosting supply drives to stock our supply closets.

Deer Ridge Consulting Quinn and Karen Derby Rob Dougherty Scott Gantt Donald and Penny Gift Dave Gilmore Guilford Merchants Association Carol Halweil Jeff and Cindy Hartmann Sally Higgins Mitch Jackson JMU Community Service Learning John and Martha Kearey Donna Keith Knights of Columbus Robert and Rhonda Kontos John Lassiter Karen Lawler Ann Lee Robert and Valerie Mauney James Menis Mooresville Ford Harvey and Suzanne Morrison Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Peter and Jacqueline Nault Lance Noyes Herman Pfisterer Thomas Price Michael Ranson Ilene Simmons Deborah and Tom Smith Ellen Stahlsmith Wesley and Claudia Sturges Eberhard and Gabriele Thyen

Universal Technical Institute Scott Upton Ken and Jane Vance Bill and Rita Vandiver Woody Washam WBTV-3 Wells Fargo West Iredell Ruritan Club

ANNUAL GIFTS $100-$249.99 Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. Horace Almond Alternative Heathcare Options Constance Altobelli Joe and Lonette Atkins Lisa Bayer Bethlehem United Methodist Church Bethlehem United Methodist Men’s Club John Bishop Sheri Bistreich Blackwood Finance & Accounting, Inc. Jeanne Blaisdell Ken Bowman Joan Brenk Cassie Brown Alan and Deborah Burton Chip Butler James and Janice Carino Dolores Chambers Dino and Rose Cimma

If you’re wondering how to give back to your community through your company, faith, or civic group, please contact LIFESPAN to discuss the vast range of opportunities we have for your group.

Call 704.944.5100 or visit our website at www.lifespanservices.org.

Doug and Kristina Clements Joe Cogdell Pamela Crabtree Richard and Janice Criscoe Crown Communications Bert Davis Susan Devore Robert and Sheila Dillon The Duke Energy Foundation Jack and Claire Durkin Barry Dyche Anthony Edwards Michael Estramonte C. Thomas and Gail Fennimore Gilmore Insurance & Associates Jeffrey and Kimberly Hartsock John and Barbara Haynes Joseph Henninger Steven and Catherine Hoelter Beth Holder Evan and Ashley Hood Patti Huggins Millie Hurteau Susan Kelly Gary Key John and Kathi Knier William Kriss Amee and William Lee Richard and Caryn Lee LifeTouch Roy Lindland Lovette CPA Bill and Betty Lowrance M. Neader Management Incorporated

Tracey Marshall-Becker Calvin McAlister Rob McCain Catherine McGuire Dwight and Deb Meredith Shirley Morrison Mt. Airy Junior Woman’s Club Marianne and Christopher Nadeau Stephanie Nelson William Parish Gene and Margaret Parker Hemant and Priti Patel John and Kathryn Patterson Stanley Payne Larry Pearman Elizabeth and Robert Pharr Doug and Elaina Phillips Andrew Quartapella Risto’s Place, Food Spirits, Inc. Linda Roochvarg David Rowe Jennifer Salter Jeff Searcy Robert Segal Jon and Monika Silla Debora Smith Charles and Nadara Spangler St. John Neumann Catholic Church Ladies Auxiliary K. of C. Bonita and Brian Stanley Statesville Career Women Statesville Civitan Club Robert Steil Roger and Marnie Tate

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Linney Teague William and Patricia Thomas United Way of the National Capital Area Steve and Pam West Christopher and Marie White James and Sara White Jane Williams Rodney Wills David Woods Wright Care Services, LLC David Wuertz Laura Wyly Karen Young Zion Wesley AME Zion Church

ANNUAL GIFTS $50-$99.99 Robin Anonick Bank of America--Matching Harold and Susan Blackmon James Bolt William and Nancy Clark Robin Devore John Francis Stacey Gray Lenny and Kathy Harris Larry Hendley Preston and Leslie Houston Linda Josey Willi and Dorothy Kramer Donna LaBranche Mary Lawson Benjamin Lewis Carol and Richard Luttrell

Make A Impact Foundation Mildred Marshall Rhonda Martin Douglas Mason Kathleen May Cecil Mayberry Mary and Phillip McBride Paulette McBride John McCann Joel McPherson John Mills Richard and Anita Moody Debbie Mooring Phillip Murdock Brian and Mary Nance Hollis Nixon Steve and Gay Nyberg Lisa Phillips Premier, Inc. Print Plus, Inc.

Priscilla Riddley Scott Royle Darrell Seals Enock Severe Dean Simmons Milton Smith Eileen Stammetti Gary and Wanda Stanley Liz Stovall Kevin Taylor Phillip and Susan Tetterton Ben Thomas Robert and Marianne Trausch Jill Van Veen Susan and William Veazey Dean and Robin Warren Donna Williams Barbara and Scott Wilson Joe and Dana Woody Stephen Yokeley

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If you are creating or changing your will or estate plans, please consider making a planned gift to LIFESPAN and leaving a legacy to a nonprofit organization that has been building bridges and putting people first since 1973.

To be a part of the Jack and Claire Durkin Legacy Society, please tell us that you have planned a LIFESPAN Legacy gift and your name will be added to the Society.

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Our Locations LIFESPAN Circle Schools

LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Monroe

LIFESPAN Circle School – Burlington

1103 Icemorlee Street Monroe, NC 28110 Phone: 704.291.2332; Fax: 704.291.2301

919 Stokes Street Burlington, NC 27215-6537 Phone: 336.513.4250; Fax: 336.513.4241

LIFESPAN Circle School – Mt. Airy

LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Troutman (Building 1)

215 Jones School Road Mt. Airy, NC 27030-2456 Phone: 336.789.5402; Fax: 336.789.8011

143 Iredell Avenue Troutman, NC 28166-9511 Phone: 704.873.5646; Fax: 704.871.9881

LIFESPAN Circle School – Statesville

LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Troutman (Building 2)

302 W. Broad Street Statesville, NC 28677-5260 Phone: 704.872.8579; Fax: 704.872.5272

147 Iredell Avenue Troutman, NC 28166 Phone: 704.872.1321; Fax: 704.872.9515

LIFESPAN Creative Campuses LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Albemarle

LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Waynesville

233 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 1A Albemarle, NC 28001-4041 Phone: 704.986.6376; Fax: 704.986.0822

627 N. Main Street, Suite 1 Waynesville, NC 28786-3819 Phone: 828.452.1720; Fax: 828.452.1721

LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Center City

LIFESPAN Residential Services

601 North Graham Street Charlotte, NC 28202-1439 Phone: 704.333.7109; Fax: 704.333.7734

Bon Rea Group Home

LIFESPAN Creative Campus – West

3127 Kalynne Street Charlotte, NC 28208-3125 Phone: 704.393.5916; Fax: 704.393.5917 Mosaic, A LIFESPAN Studio (formerly LIFESPAN Arts)

1101 North Brevard Street Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704.574.8124 LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Dobson

623 Rockford Road Dobson, NC 27017-8459 Phone: 336.374.4466; Fax: 336.374.4467 LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Guilford

908 McClellan Place Greensboro, NC 27409-8929 Phone: 336.852.1495; Fax: 336.855.9994

3747 Bon Rea Drive Charlotte, NC 28226-3149 Phone: 704.541.7334; Fax 704.541.8133

Flowe Drive Group Home

628 Flowe Drive Charlotte, NC 28213-5607 Phone: 704.598.6002; Fax: 704.598.2767

Oak Street Group Home

1801 Oak Street Charlotte, NC 28269-4869 Phone: 704.596.4135; Fax: 704.598.3634

Tuckaseegee Group Home

5400 Tuckaseegee Road Charlotte, NC 28208-2522 Phone: 704.393.9376; Fax: 704.394.8073

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www.lifespanservices.org

We are building bridges to help individuals discover opportunities on the other side. Making sure a fair chance and helping hands await them when they cross. That’s what LIFESPAN is really about.

As we continue to envision new dreams for the hundreds of children and adults who participate in our varied and growing programs, we remain dedicated to our goal of connecting individuals to bright futures where they can live, work, and play with dignity and respect. www.lifespanservices.org