Caroline Center Annual Report 2024

Nurturing Women’s Dreams Through Love, Learning, and Spirit Annual Report 2024

Caroline Center

Empowering Baltimore’s Women

“The Future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

-Eleanore Roosevelt

Caroline Center serves as a pivotal gateway for women, guiding them through their career paths, educational journeys, and towards a brighter future. Over 4,000 women have passed through our doors, marking the beginning of their healthcare education and immersing themselves in new knowledge, hope, and determination. Even after graduation, they invest further in their growth by pursuing additional educational opportunities.

Guided by the principles of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND), we remain committed to their values and the belief that empowering women through education fosters meaningful and lasting change. Your generous support profoundly impacts these women as they envision a brighter future for themselves and their families. Our Academic and Career Advancement (ACA) scholarships enable our graduates to extend their education beyond the initial 15-week programs and open doors to future possibilities.

With our new BuildHer: Women in Construction Training Initiative, women are offered a chance to explore careers in trade industry. With the continued support of our donors, contributors, and readers like you, we will keep nurturing their dreams of educational ambition.

Our Mission

Caroline Center’s mission is to empower each woman to reach the fullness of her potential so that she can create a future of hope for herself and her family.

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From Our Board & Executive Director Dear Friends and Supporters, As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with immense pride and gratitude for the strides we have made together. It is with great pleasure that we present to you our annual report for the year, themed “Nurturing Women’s Dreams Through “Love, Learning, and Spirit.” This theme embodies our unwavering commitment to empowering women and fostering their growth in every aspect of their lives.

Love has been the cornerstone of our work. It is through the genuine care and encouragement from our community—whether it be our staff, volunteers, or supporters—that we have been able to create a nurturing environment where women feel valued and supported. In alignment with SSND’s belief that educating a woman transforms the world, this love fosters confidence and resilience, empowering each individual to pursue her dreams with courage, hope, and the conviction that she can effect lasting change in her community and beyond.

Learning represents the transformative educational opportunities we provide. By equipping women with the skills and knowledge they need, we empower them to overcome barriers and seize new opportunities. Our programs are designed to be both impactful and accessible, ensuring that every woman has the tools she needs to succeed in her personal and professional life.

Spirit captures the essence of the perseverance and inner strength that we celebrate in the women we serve. It is the spirit of determination and optimism that drives our mission forward and inspires us daily. This spirit is reflected in the stories of triumph and progress that fill the pages of this report, showcasing the resilience and potential that are at the heart of our work.

The pages of this report will take you through our achievements, the lives we have touched, and the impact of your support. Each story shared reflects the essence of our theme—showcasing how love, learning, and spirit have been central to the journeys of the women we serve. We are proud to share their stories with you, as they are a testament to the transformative power of our collective work.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible staff, volunteers, partners, and donors. Your unwavering support and dedication have been the bedrock of our success. It is your belief in our mission that fuels our drive and passion to make a difference.

As we look to the future, we are excited about the new opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. We remain committed to our vision of nurturing dreams and fostering growth, and we are confident that, with your continued support, we will achieve even greater milestones.

Thank you for being an integral part of this journey. Together, we are making a profound difference in the lives of countless women, and for that, we are profoundly grateful.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Katina Williams Board of Directors, Chair

Lynn Selby, MBA Executive Director

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Board of Trustees 2023-2024 Lisa Benson, Board Chair

Kathleen Wisser, Ph.D., RN, CNE

President & CEO Mary Kraft Staffing & HR Solutions

Assoc. Professor and Dean of School of Nursing, Notre Dame of Maryland University

Jasmine Brennan

Linda Woolf, Esq.

Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Americas T. Rowe Price

Managing Partner, Goodell DeViries, LLP

Samantha DuFlo, DPT Chief Medical Officer Indigo Physiotherapy/Indigo Health Ventures, LLC

Erin Cawley Research Business Analyst Brown Advisory

Martin Knott, Jr. President Advanced Indoor Resources, LLC

Ann Marsh Community Volunteer

Cora Lee Middleton, SSND Community Volunteer

Dana Peterson Moore, Esq. Senior Advisor for Key Bridge Response and Recovery, Mayor’s Office

Limétéze Pierre-Gilles, SSND Community Volunteer

Rhinenena Quamina, RN

Ex-Officio: Lynn M. Selby, MBA Executive Director, Caroline Center

Emerita: Kathleen Feeley, SSND

Prov. Council Liaison: Nancy Gilchriest, SSND

Outgoing Members (as of June 30, 2024): Lisa Benson Samantha DuFlo, DPT Sandra Regler Kathleen Wisser, Ph.D., RN, CNE Linda Woolf, Esq.

Incoming Board of Trustees 2024-2025 Effective July 1, 2024

University of MD, St. Joseph Medical Center

Katina Williams, Board Chair

Sandra Regler

Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Human Resources Consultant

Amy Larocque–Romano Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center

Faith E. Thomas, Esq. Vice Chair, Board of Directors GBMC Healthcare, Inc.

Katina Williams Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Johns Hopkins Hospital

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Mary Packard, PhD, RN School of Nursing Notre Dame of Maryland University

Scholarships Caroline Center is proud to honor our cherished friend and former colleague, the late Jackie Buedel.

Jackie played a pivotal role in initiating and nurturing our Academic & Career Advancement (ACA) Program over a decade ago. Her dedication has enabled our ACA scholarships to provide essential financial support for graduates pursuing advanced certifications and degrees, fostering career growth and upward mobility in healthcare.

Jackie’s unwavering commitment to Caroline Center’s mission and the women we serve is evident through her work, and her legacy continues through the ACA program she established. By supporting our ACA scholarship program, you will help women each year achieve advanced certifications and degrees, enhancing their lives and those of their families.

We have numerous scholarships to which you can donate that will contribute to our graduates’ educational futures including: The Moving Forward Nursing School Scholarship is designed to support Caroline Center alumni pursuing advanced education in nursing. This scholarship is intended to help cover tuition and related expenses for women who have completed their initial training at Caroline Center and are seeking to advance their medical careers. It aims to provide financial assistance to those who have demonstrated commitment and potential in their field.

Patience Laryea, a Caroline Center alum who completed her CNA training, is now a recipient of the Moving Forward Nursing School Scholarship, funded by a group of anonymous donors to support Caroline Center graduates in pursuing a college-based nursing degree in Maryland. Now that she has finished her summer classes, Patience is making significant strides toward her nursing career. Currently she’s enrolled in several fall courses, including Psychology and Biology, and is committed to receiving her degree in Nursing. Her evident dedication and recent achievements showcase her remarkable perseverance and passion for her career.

The Caroline Center Scholarship Fund is provided by Caroline Center to support students

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Scholarships and alumni in their educational advancements. This fund is used to offer financial aid for various needs, including tuition for further studies, certification fees, and other professional development expenses. The scholarship is designed to help women actively engaged in, or have completed, Caroline Center programs but require additional financial support to reach their career goals.

Iman Bedada, who completed her Pharmacy Technician training at Caroline Center, is now a dedicated recipient of the Caroline Center Scholarship Fund. She was recently awarded a scholarship from the Judy Family Foundation Fund, a longtime benefactor of Caroline Center. Iman is passionately working towards completing her Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree and completed the SPI board exam (Sonography Physics) in August 2024. Iman’s commitment to achieving her goals is truly inspiring. She continues her dedication to advancing in her field and is currently enrolled in a clinical practicum and two different Echo lab lectures. Her recent preparations, combined with her determination and perseverance, reflect a remarkable drive and resilience.

Caroline Center serves as a pivotal gateway for women... guiding them through their career paths, educational journeys, and towards a brighter future.

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Alumni Highlights Gabrielle Harper (CNA) Gabrielle Harper exemplified unwavering focus and determination throughout her CNA training at Caroline Center. Her commitment to mastering the skills required for patient care and her active participation in all aspects of the program contributed to her rapid success after graduation.

She was hired by the University of Maryland Medical System as a Patient Care Technician only 2 months after completing the program. Gabrielle’s dedication has not only helped her excel in her career but also inspired her peers. Her journey from a focused student to a respected healthcare professional demonstrates the strength and perseverance fostered by Caroline Center.

LaShawn Fuller (PhT) Lashawn Fuller’s dedication during her time at Caroline Center was evident through her consistent focus on her studies and practical training. After graduating, she was quickly hired at Northern Pharmacy Long Term Care with a stellar offer. Her commitment to learning and applying pharmaceutical practices has been a key factor in her success as a Pharmacy Technician. Lashawn’s ability to stay concentrated on her goals and excel in her coursework demonstrates the quality of training provided by Caroline Center. Her continued progress in her career showcases her determination and the effectiveness of the program.

Tatyana Crest (PhT) Tatyana Crest’s quiet determination and self-driven nature set her apart during her time at Caroline Center. As an extraordinary student and valedictorian of her class, Tatyana completed her externship at Northern Special Care Pharmacy, where her professionalism and competence earned her a fulltime position after completing her hours. Her dedication and focus throughout the Pharmacy Technician program speak to her ambition and the supportive environment fostered by Caroline Center. Tatyana’s ability to transition seamlessly into the workforce showcases her strength and the potential nurtured within her at Caroline Center.

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Alumni Highlights Tariah Thompson (PhT) Tariah Thompson’s journey through Caroline Center’s Pharmacy Technician program was driven by a deep desire to build a better future for herself and her son. Her decision to change career paths reflected her determination and resilience. Tariah’s instructors praised her as a pleasure to teach, and her commitment to learning was evident throughout the program. After completing her externship at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), she secured a full-time position there as a Pharmacy Technician.

Her growth from student to professional is a testament to her dedication and the lifechanging opportunities Caroline Center provides.

Candice Logan (PhT) Candice Logan’s extensive healthcare experience, combined with her passion for growth, made her a standout in Caroline Center’s Pharmacy Technician program. Her instructors described her as an enjoyable student to teach, and her commitment to advancing her career was evident throughout her training. After completing her externship, Candice applied to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), where she quickly secured a full-time position as a Pharmacy Technician. She continues to give back to Caroline Center by participating in our alumni panel, highlighting her dedication to her alma mater and the students who look up to her. Candance’s achievements reflect not only her determination but also her progressive journey in healthcare. Candice’s success serves as an inspiration to current students, reinforcing the idea that they are Caroline Center women for life and motivating them to stay connected with us as they pursue their own career goals.

Keonna Turnipseed (CNA) Keonna Turnipseed demonstrated remarkable focus and dedication throughout her CNA training. Her commitment to mastering patient care skills and her proactive engagement in the program were evident in her outstanding performance.

She’s currently working as private duty GNA at Autumn Lake.

Keonna’s dedication during her time at Caroline Center laid a strong foundation for her career, and her continued success in the healthcare field reflects both her hard work and the quality of training provided by the center.

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A Generous Year of Giving Highlights As we reflect on this past year, our hearts are filled with deep gratitude for the love, support, and spirit that have nurtured our mission and empowered us to create lasting change in the lives of women. The generosity of our community has been a powerful testament to how learning, dedication, and belief in women’s dreams can shape brighter futures. Here are some of the highlights from this remarkable year: On June 13, 2024, we gathered at the Mansion at Valley Country Club for our annual fundraiser, “Scrubs on a Mission.” With 186 friends of Caroline Center by our side, we united in Planting Seeds for Women’s Education. Together, we grossed over $103,000— funds that will go directly toward nurturing the dreams of the women we serve in Baltimore City.

Throughout the year, Caroline Center partnered with local businesses to host a series of “friendraisers,” where friends came together to enjoy evenings at Gertrude’s, Union Craft Brewing, Verde Pizza, and more. These community gatherings grossed over $2,800 and reminded us of the power of shared spirit in lifting up our mission to empower women.

We are profoundly grateful to our 303 active benefactors and the 83 new supporters who invested with love and generosity in the dreams of our students this year.

On Giving Tuesday, November 28th, we raised $4,980 through the outpouring of donations from our caring community.

In January 2024, with a $174,000 grant from the Daughters of Charity Ministries, Inc., we launched “BuildHer,” a pre-apprenticeship training program. In partnership with the Baltimore-Washington Buildings and Trades Council and the Maryland Center for Construction Education & Innovation (MCCEI), we prepared women for promising careers in the trades. The program includes four weeks of Essential Skills and Math for Construction training, followed by pre-apprenticeship training at a union location.

None of this could be achieved without the boundless love, dedication, and support of our donors, volunteers, staff, sponsors, and partners. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for believing in our mission and nurturing the dreams of the women we serve.

As we look to the future, we remain committed to deepening our impact, expanding our reach, and continuing to build a brighter tomorrow. Together, through love, learning, and spirit, we will nurture the dreams of women and create a future filled with hope and opportunity.

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Thank you for contributing to the success of this year’s Scrubs on a Mission fundraising event! We deeply appreciate the dedication of our event sponsors, board of trustees, special events committee, and the many staff and community volunteers who helped make the event so enjoyable. Thanks to the combined proceeds from Scrubs on a Mission 2024 and other event-related income, your generous support helped us raise over $103,000 for Caroline Center programs.

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Scrubs on a Mission Sponsors Thank You Scrubs Sponsors!

Founders Circle of Hope

Friend of Caroline Center

Buedel Family Whiting Turner

A.I.R LLC Advanced Indoor Resources Betty Contino Brown Advisory Calvert Mechanical Solutions Chesapeake Insurance Employers Cleghorn Capital Gail Moody GBMC Leonard Miller and Associates Linda Woolf Merritt Wawa

Mother Caroline’s Courage Ann Marsh

Blessed Theresa’s Visionaries Community Engagement and workforce Development/ UM University of Maryland Medical Center Stella Maris

Building a Better Baltimore Keswick League for People Ralph Partlow School Sisters of Notre Dame – Atlantic Midwest Province T-Rower Price Wellpoint

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Supporter of Somerset Bay City Pest Managment Company Duncan Commercial Cleaning Integrity Security and Access Sharpe Educational Consulting LLC Weyrich, Cronin and Sorra

2023-2024 Tribute Gifts Gifts In Honor

Gifts In Memory

Juquetta Adams Jim and Valerie Bailey Tonya Lilly Chris Mallouh Deaira Reed

Patricia Evans

In Honor Of Class ‘17

In Memory Of Eileen C. Hackitt

In Honor Of Caroline Center’s Birthday

Valerie Lewis

In Honor Of Kathleen Feeley, SSND Dennis R. O`Shea

In Honor Of Anne Marie Gardiner, SSND Mary Gunning

In Honor Of Caroline & Jake Lane Cora Lee Middleton, SSND

In Honor Of Ann Marsh Nadine Oswald

In Honor Of Beth Mitchell Amelia A. Mike

In Honor Of Steve Mitchell Amelia A. Mike

In Honor Of Jeanne Mott Teresa B. Fromme

In Honor Of Rev & Suzanne McQuaid Sienna Wagner

In Honor Of Suzanne McQuaid Brian McQuaid Ann Kennedy

In Honor Of SSND 2023 Jubilarians

In Memory Of Abigail Sterne Baxter In Memory Of Kelly Bednarczyk Hall Sandra Ballantine

In Memory Of Marti Anne Eckert James Strickler Kathy Fullerton, SSND

In Memory Of Eileen Haile Jim and Valerie Bailey

In Memory Of Linda Hartlove Jim and Valerie Bailey

In Memory Of Peggy Lebon Jim and Valerie Bailey

In Memory Of Mary Louise McHugh Regina Woloszyn

In Memory Of Michelle Mello Toni Moore-Duggan

In Memory Of Ginny Milanicz Allison Murdock Booth Ellen Curran

In Memory Of Pumpkin, A True Caregiver Patricia Evans

In Memory Of Albert R. Joyce Marani

In Memory Of Gregory Stewart Lisa M. Benson

SSND Largo, FL Community

In Honor Of SSND 2023 Jubilarians of the Atlantic Midwest Province Kathy Fullerton, SSND

In Honor Of SSND 2024 Jubilarians Jane Cayer, SSND Therese Dougherty, SSND Cora Lee Middleton, SSND

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2023-2024 Contributors Supporter of Somerset ($0.00 to $249.00) Anonymous Mary Antkowiak Jeffrey Bateman Mr. & Mrs. Jane J R. Balkam Sandra Ballantine Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Bartlett Allison Benson Greg & Julie Bernhardt Bin 604 Wine Sellers Joshua Bohannon Robin Bond Allison Murdock Booth Lenora Lester Booth Ann Brennan-Zelenka Cathie Bryant Deborah Burke Donald Burke Katherine Bush Jayson Cabrera Cat’s Eye Pub Jane Cayer Lois Chalmers Maureen Chandler Caitlin Connor Mary Jo Cook Marjorie Cotterman RN Rachael Crowe Erica Cryor Ellen Curran Gislin Dagnelie Yvonne Debruin John Delozier Therese Dougherty, SSND Jean Farnsworth Paula Fazio James and Gina Fischer Mrs. Frances H. Flanigan III Charles J. Fleming Alison J. Ford

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Kimberly Ford Teresa B. Fromme LaShawn Fuller Kathy Fullerton, SSND Mr. & Mrs. Timothy M. Gisriel Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Glinka Dr. & Mrs. Nelson Goldberg David Greenberg Mary Gunning Dorothy Guy Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Carol F. Haislip Jennifer Hammand Margaret A. Haroth Lenora Henry Tierra Henson Denise Hess Marie Hess Raymond Hess Gladys Holmes Mary Ruth Horner Alex & Steph Huggins Harriet R. Johnson Autumn Johnson-Williams Martin & Heather S. Kajic Cindi Kelly Felicia Kelly Crum Ann Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Walter D. Kone Bette M. Koontz Bret Lanahan Catherine O. Levitas Valerie Lewis Tonya Lilly Barbara Lofts Nancy Macci Amy Macht Chris Mallouh Joanne E. Manzo Carol Martin Mary McClinton Patricia McGrath Patricia McLaughlin, SSND

Supporter of Somerset ($0.00 to $249.00) Cora Lee Middleton, SSND Amelia A. Mike Megan Miner Dana Moore, Esq. Robert Moore Helene Murtha NAWIC-Baltimore Chapter No 135 Thomas J. Nelson Dennis R. O`shea Patrick W. O’Connor Nadine Oswald Ms. Jill Packo Jeanette Parmigiani Sandra S. Patterson Susan Perl Karol Pesar Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Peters Limeteze Pierre-Gilles, SSND Deaira Reed Ellen R. Rosenthal Thomas Rouse Mr. & Mrs. Rowan Paul Rudell Francis Brown Rugemer Roberta Evans Sabin John & Karen Schoelkopf Elizabeth Murphy Shaughnessy Blake Sheehan Beth Sloand Amy Sloane Valerie Smalkin Brenda Smith Kennedy Smith Valerie Smith SSND Largo, FL Community Benita St. Amant Anne Stalfort Robin Stewart Malcolm Stoll

Rose Marie Sunderland Mr. & Mrs. James Swaner Richard & Margaret Szymkiewicz Pranita Tamma Cessy Torsella Michael Tramontin Alice Trosch Union Craft Brewing VCC Associates Sienna Wagner Pickworth Wallace Cindy Wiley Dorothea Wilfong Mr. & Mrs. Randolph L. Williams Diane M. Winkelman Nancy Wolfe Regina Woloszyn

Friend of Caroline Center ($250.00 to $499.00) Juquetta Adams Bay City Pest Management Co., Inc. Blue Pit LLC Russell & Rebecca Brown Barbara Bury Laura Collins Corinne Davidson Diamondback Brewing Company LLC Debbie J. Feeley Charles M. Franklin III Lillian P. Freudenberger Nancy Gilchriest, SSND Mr. & Mrs. Russell W. Keiser Beth Lebow Phyllis A. Marsh Jeanne Martin The Honorable Albert J. Matricciani Brian McQuaid Roslyn Miller Yvonne Moten Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community Mary Packard

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2023-2024 Contributors Friend of Caroline Center ($250.00 to $499.00) Anne Marie Parsons Charles Peters Grace Sciamanna, SSND Frances Senft Michael Smith Shayna Sterrett Verde Corporation

Building a Better Baltimore ($500.00 to $999.00) Jim and Valerie Bailey Christopher Barlow Akisha Barnes Mr. & Mrs. William E. Behrens Robert Brown Jr Dr. & Mrs. Jim and Chris J. Buckley Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cunningham Dr. Frank C. Marino Foundation, Inc. Eric Drumgoole Patricia Evans Doug Groves Mr. & Mrs. Gordy Guay Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Hughes Tal Leming Mr. & Mrs. Mark and Kari-Ann L. Lynne Mr. & Mrs. James S. Miller Patricia J. Mitchell Toni Moore-Duggan Kathleen Odonnell Agpalo Anita Healy O’Neill Professional Technologies Consulting Inc. Public Justice Center Royston, Mueller, McLean & Reid, LLP Roland & Lynn Selby Jr. Sharpe Educational Consulting, LLC Dr. & Mrs. Harriet F. Spector St. Bernadette Paris Urban Bible Fellowship Church Sonya Wallace Weyrich, Cronin & Sorra

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Dr. Joanne K. Wills Yield Giving

Blessed Theresa’s Visionaries ($1,000.00 to $2,499.00) Anonymous Bank of America Matching Gift Program Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Barlow Maria Paula Beteta Brown Advisory Calvert Hall College Calvert Plumbing & Heating Co. Chesapeake Employers Insurance Company Kathleen A. Coakley Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael Connelly Jr. Betty A. Contino Karen Coyne Sara Doran Duncan Commercial Cleaning Services Mr. & Mrs. Martin J. Eby Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ford GBMC Gertrude’s Jeanette Glose Partlow Mollie Jenckes Anita M. Langford RN Leonard J. Miller & Associates, Chartered Mr. & Mrs. Edward McKay Merritt Companies John Meyerhoff, M.D. & Lenel SrochiMeyerhoff.

Miriam and Herb Mittenthal Gail Moody Helen M. Otell Dana A. Reed Sandra E. Regler Francis Smyth James Strickler The Campbell Foundation, Inc. The Joseph Mullan Co. The League for People with Disabilities Mr. & Mrs. George F. Vaeth

Wawa Foundation Thomas Whipple Katina Williams Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Zeiler

Mother Caroline’s Courage ($2,500.00 to $4,999.00) Cathleen E. Blanton Janice Bonner Jasmine Brennan Mary Cardoni Erin Cawley Dr. Samantha Duflo Mr. & Mrs. Kevin R. Dunbar William O. Gallagher Joyce Marani Keswick Multi-Care Martin Knott Amy Larocque-Rumano Mr. & Mrs. John M. Liu Heather Miller Rubens Ph.D. T. Rowe Price Associates Foundation Faith Thomas, Esq. Robert E. and Joanne Voelkel Mr. & Mrs. Craig D. Walrath Wellpoint Alicia Lynn Wilson Kathleen Z. Wisser Ph.D. WMS Partners LLC Linda S. Woolf, Esq.

Circle of Hope ($5,000.00 to $9,999.00) Anonymous Baltimore Alliance for Careers in Healthcare, Inc. Lisa M. Benson Mr. & Mrs. Doug Brown Susan Castellan David G. Hoovler Mr. & Mrs. David M. Noll Ph.D. Mr. & Mrs. Ralph V. Partlow III RBC Wealth Management

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Regan Stella Maris The Johns Hopkins Neighborhood Fund UMMC Community Engagement & Workforce Development Mr. & Mrs. Jeff and Karen W. Wendel Wright Family Foundation

Champions for Empowering Women ($10,000.00 to $24,999.00) Mr. & Mrs. George W. Bain Bank of America Mr. & Mrs. Mark Buedel Mary Catherine Bunting Helen P. Denit Foundation The Judy Family Foundation Ann-Lindsay Smyth Marsh Raskob Foundation Steel and Wire Products Incorporated The Abell Foundation Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Celebrating Connections ($25,000.00 to $49,999.00) Allegis Group, Inc. Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle at the BCF Bloomberg Philanthropies Dr.’s Michael and Mary J. Lynch The Charles T. Bauer Charitable Foundation Leadership Circle ($50,000 and Above) Mary Adele Griesacker Hoffberger Foundation Mission & Ministry Impact Renewal Foundation of BCF School Sisters of Notre Dame, Atlantic-Midwest Province The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

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2023-2024 Staff & Volunteers Lynn M. Selby Executive Director Quetta Adams Pharmacy Technician Coordinator & Instructor Valerie Bailey Development Director Christopher Barlow Business Manager Maria Paula Beteta Marketing Manager Corinne Davidson Director of Technology Patricia Evans Grant Writer Melissa Gessner Administrative Coordinator Autumn Johnson-Williams Academic & Career Advancement Support Services Manager Cynthia Kelly CNA/GNA Skills Instructor Chris Mallouh Pharmacy Technician Skills Instructor Toni Moore-Duggan CNA/GNA Coordinator & Instructor Yvonne Moten Essential Skills Coordinator Helene Murtha Professional Readiness Instructor Grace Sciamanna, SSND Director of Administration Shayna Sterrett Director of Programs Robin Stewart Receptionist Judi Reynold-Stokes Essential Skills and Career Coach

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Volunteer Instructors: Sue Appling Janice Bonner Maureen Chandler Laura Collins Roberta Sabin Sr. Kathleen Shannon, DC Beth Sloand

Volunteers: JuQuetta Adams Natalie Alfredson Maria Alexander Steve Arthur Gus Astifidis Erika Bailey Jim Bailey Valerie Bailey Akisha Barnes Derrick Barnes Kim Barnett Kimberly Barnett Maria Paula Beteta Rebecca Browon Virginia Brune, SSND Niela Buie Morgan Butler Stacey Butler Yvonne Butler Sherrah Carroll Gary Chandler Mary Tess Collison Tess Collison Corinne Davidson Renee Dash Lindsey Deitch Madison Dennis Allison Duggan

Volunteers:

Volunteers:

Dashia Evans Regina Figueroa Maya Fox LaShawn Fuller Cathy Gaines Mark Gaines Amy Gellantly Melissa Gessner Jada Gill Luis Gittens Karyn Gold Ashley Graff Marvina Green Mike Gross Stacy Gunnip, SSND Mary Gunning Jennifer Hammand Rosha Handy Gabrielle Harper Toni Hornes-Sullivan Ethel Jackson Nia Jackson Cyril Jenkins Janay Johnson Stephanie Johnson Autumn Johnson-Williams Shaniqua Jones Carolyn Keller Sandra Kaval Jonah Labovitz Kenia Long Cathy Maglalang-Henley Gail Marshall Chennita McClean Lyonne McKenzie Joan Montgomery Yvonne Moten Lakia Murphy

Helene Murtha Charlene Myles Michelle Noble LaMarkus Palmer Mary Palmer Ann Patterson Rita Michelle Proctor, OSP David Rodwin Deborah Saraullo Lily Schultheis Grace Sciamanna, SSND Janyia Sealy Lynn Selby Dottie Semesky Colleen Shannon Kathleen Shannon, DC Yvonne Shilow Makiya Shird Nicole Silver Katie Socolow Robin Stewart Shayna Stewart Theo Sullivan Nicole Swann Chris Sweeney Wendy Taylor George Townsend Cessy Torsella Meskerem Tsegaye Keonna Turnipseed Sonya Wallace Nancy Whipple Dr. Jyness Williams Sam Williams Mychelle Wills

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Financial Snapshot - FY2024 With the generous support of our donors, Caroline Center is able to provide its program tuition-free to women in Baltimore so that they can pursue meaningful careers and have access to the life-changing opportunities that an SSND-inspired education can provide.

All contributions directly support the program and help women progress along their career and higher educational paths.

Income 40%

Grants

444,000

34%

Annual Fund

379,754

4%

Government Contracts

39,120

6%

SSND Contribution

62,500

8%

Special Events

93,645

8%

Draw from Endowment

98,066

Total Income

1,116,905

General & Administration

Draw from Endowment

Academic & Career Advancement

Special Events SSND Contribution

Development & Marketing

Government Contracts

PT Program

Annual Fund

GNA Program

Grants

Expenses 32%

Geriatric Nursing Assistant Program GNA

437,685

30%

Pharmacy Technician Program PT

414,189

13%

Development & Marketing

172,837

9%

Academic & Career Advancement

127,331

15%

General & Administration

198,626

Total Expense

1,350,668

*This report is based on actual revenues received and expenses (cash basis) rounded to the nearest thousand. It does not include contributed services or contributed rent.

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Marketing Snapshot Facebook New Page Visitors

8655

New Page Followers

129

Engagement

1966

Instagram New Page Visitors

2444

New Page Followers

318

Engagement

849

Social Media Success MOST REACH

MOST LIKED

4,990

137

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MOST SHARED

MOST SAVED

67

63

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Celebrating Success FY 2024 July 2023 Caroline Center officially declared July Scholarship Month in honor of our longtime friend and former colleague, the late Jackie Buedel.

August 2023 We celebrated and congratulated Cohort 84 at their closing ceremony.

September 2023

Caroline Center staff get back together after the summer break at the Summer Staff party and celebrated the beginning of the first Cohort of the fiscal year!

October 2023

We celebrated Caroline Center’s 27th Birthday

November 2023 We participated in Notre Dame Prep’s annual Stuff-a-Bus fundraiser that donated supplies to Caroline Center.

December 2023 Caroline Center staff and supporters got together for our Union Craft Brewing Freindraiser!

February 2024 Caroline Center staff organized a “Hearts to Home” sale for the students. Sister Grace Sciamanna asked all staff to donate different “new and nearly new” clothes, jewelry and other household items for students to give a second chance.

April 2024

Caroline Center participated in tabling events around Baltimore with continuing partnerships with the Mayor’s Office of Employment, University of Maryland Medical Center Workforce Development & Community Engagement, and Baltimore City Public Schools.

June 2024

We held our annual Scrubs on a Mission fundraiser which grossed over $103,000!

The night was filled with laughter, smiles, and giving! A great end to our FY24 year!

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January 2024

Recruitment for the first BuildHer: Women in Construction Training Initiative begins.

Applications opened for the first session that started in February.

March 2024 We were honored to welcome Maryland State Senator, Mr. Cory V. McCay. After hearing about Caroline Center and the work we do for the women of Baltimore, Senator McCray stopped by to see it all for himself.

May 2024

Caroline Center graced the pages of Baltimore Magazine! The feature sheds light on our women in construction initiative, BuildHER, and how we offer women a pathway into the construction industry.

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Caroline Center

Empowering Baltimore’s Women

A Sponsored Work Program of the School Sisters of Notre Dame

900 Somerset Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: 410.563.1303 | Website: www.Caroline-center.org We are grateful for the connections and community we have and continue to build.

With gratitude, we are embracing the new connections to come in the new year. Please follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and future events to come!