The Catalyst A VISION FOR GIVING
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the heart of high point
perspective FROM ANN BUSBY
A NONPROFIT SHOULD RUN AS A BUSINESS
While nonprofits have a mission to improve peoples’ lives and solve specific problems, they must also create value for others. When the community financially supports a nonprofit, it is making an investment that leads to improving the lives of others. And the people served by the nonprofit benefit from that investment. To be most effective in carrying out its mission, a nonprofit must invest in itself in four areas. The Board of Trustees must be willing to invest in the highest quality leaders and highly-trained staff to manage the day-today operations of the organization. All staff should be paid a competitive salary, especially the Executive Di-
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rector who leads the organization and the Business/Accounting Director who oversees the budget and annual audit. An investor in a nonprofit must have confidence in the fiduciary transparency of the organization. The success of a nonprofit is also closely tied to marketing and technology which should have its own role and not be an add-on responsibility of the Executive Director or other staff members whose role it is to provide services to clients. While there is a significant cost to technology, advertising, and a well-designed and up-todate website, all are vital to the success of the nonprofit’s mission.
Those who work in the nonprofit sector are motivated by a profound yearning to make their community and the world better.
A vibrant nonprofit is able to demonstrate positive outcomes for those it serves and have a core of committed volunteers and donors, who can champion their cause to the community. In small nonprofits, rallying and, more importantly, thanking donors and volunteers may become one of the primary roles of the Executive Director. Donors and volunteers should be given progress reports often and thanked for their help in achieving the mission of the organization. Reminding donors that it is THEIR investment in your organization and its mission that is improving the lives of people in the community. Finally, nonprofits must focus on growth and innovation! Growth requires risk and engaging the same strategies to address complex needs may not result in the outcomes that were anticipated. A clear vision and a strategic plan created by the staff and board is of utmost importance if a nonprofit wants to attract investors in its mission. Those who work in the nonprofit sector are motivated by a profound yearning to make their community and the world better. However the noble dream of a world that works for everyone requires that nonprofits utilize the basic rules of business to guide their work. Investing in staff, marketing the mission, appreciating volunteers and investors, and analyzing and implementing what works, are all necessary for success in helping others.
ANN BUSBY CH A IR , HIGH P OINT COMMUNIT Y FOUNDATION
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Nonprofits are the Heart and Soul of our Community
President's Remarks Many years ago, at HPU while working on a senior thesis for my history major, I remember discovering a quote by a gentleman whose courage and faith in the power of nonviolent protest had a profound impact upon both India’s independence and our Civil Rights movement. Mahatma Ghandi once said “a nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members”. I still recall how the idea of the strong caring for the weak touched me deeply and would become a central tenet in both my life and faith. That is why I chose to live and work in High Point; because even early on as a student athlete at HPU, I donated my time to local nonprofits and I recognized this was a community that had a strong social and spiritual conscience. For the past 22 years as President of the High Point Community Foundation, I have witnessed the depth and breadth of this commitment with the many nonprofits we work with through our Annual Grants Program and Donor Advised Funds.
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REMARKS
- M A H ATM A GH A NDI
These nonprofits are central to the heart and soul of our community. They are the “boots on the ground” directly reaching out to those struggling economically, physically or spiritually. These men and women running our nonprofits are mission driven, passionate and committed to provide opportunities and hope to those in need. They point us to the best and brightest in our humanity and they challenge us daily to seek and embrace what Abraham Lincoln once described as the “Better Angel of our Nature.” Our role at the Community Foundation is to be a conduit to those serving in the trenches throughout High Point as both a privilege and a sacred responsibility. In this issue of the Catalyst, we will highlight and honor those who are changing lives every single day through their hard work, vision and commitment. Always Faithful,
PAUL LESSARD PR E S ID EN T, H I G H P O IN T CO M M U N I T Y FO U N DAT I O N
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PRESIDENT'S
“a nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members”
A Look Inside
CONTENTS
the Catalyst P. 2 — 5
WELCOME
Messages from our Chair & President P. 6 — 1 9
ANNUAL GR ANTS
Catalyst for Change P. 2 0 — 2 7
NONPROFIT FE AT UR E S
The Heart of High Point P. 2 8 — 3 5
BUSINE SSE S TH AT SUPP ORT LOCAL NONPROFITS
ANNUAL GR ANTS
Strategic & Community Impact Grant Recipients
Passionate Community Leaders P. 3 6 — 4 3
IN THE COMMUNIT Y
Improving Lives Together
NONPROFITS
PUBLISHER:
High Point Community Foundation
Features In the City
EDITOR:
Jaymi LaGuardia, Director of Marketing & Communications, HPCF CONTRIBUTORS:
Paul Lessard, President, HPCF Ann Busby, Chair, HPCF Jaymi LaGuardia, Director of Marketing & Communications, HPCF IN THE COMMUNIT Y
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People who make a Difference
MEGAN OGLESBY
Executive Director, The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation Grants Committee, High Point Community Foundation
HPCF Grants Committee Impact our Local Nonprofits The High Point Community Foundation’s Grants Committee is the heart of our Foundation. When folks talk about granting money, the first thought is always, “hey that would be fun and easy!" The reality is that giving money away in a wise and discerning manner is not as easy as it looks. There is integrity in the process and a responsibility that each one of our members hold near and dear to their heart. The Foundation is blessed to have a valuable Grants Committee that is made up of local leaders who know High Point and have a background in local nonprofit leadership. The committee individually reads, analyzes and prioritizes each grant application to decide which organizations move on to the final interview process. Once the in-person interviews are conducted, the committee decides which nonprofits will receive funding that specific year and are awarded at our Annual Grants Luncheon in November. None of this work could be done without our amazing committee and the dedicated nonprofits in this community!
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Annual Grants
“E VERY GR ANT REQUEST IS WORTHY OF FUNDING AS OUR LOCAL NONPROFITS DO MEANINGFUL WORK. W H AT ’S A M A ZING IS TH AT THE DIVERSE GROUP OF COMMUNIT Y MEMBERS TH AT SERV E ON THE GR ANTS COMMIT TEE ARE ABLE TO DETERMINE THE MOST IMPAC TFUL GR ANTS TO FUND BASED ON THE PRESSING ISSUES C U R R E N T LY FA C I N G H I G H P O I N T. I T ’ S N E V E R A N E A S Y TA S K B U T T H E I M PAC T OUR GR ANT RECIPIENTS MAKE ON OUR COMMUNIT Y YEAR AFTER YEAR IS U N D E N I A B L E .”
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ommunities in Schools of High Point’s (CISHP) Crisis Mentoring Program training for volunteer mentors, CIS staff, school administrators, and agency partners are using a Community Resilience Model (CRM) to improve understanding and responses to trauma and significant stress. The objective of the crisis mentoring and skill-building activities is to improve the mental processes that enable students to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully which are called executive function and self-regulation skills. Adult mentors trained in crisis mentoring can facilitate the development of a child’s executive function skills by establish-
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ing routines, modeling social behavior, and creating and maintaining supportive, reliable relationships. Crisis Mentoring will assist children to develop skills through activities that foster social connection and creative play; teach them how to cope with stress; involve vigorous exercise, and over time, provide opportunities for directing their own actions with decreasing adult supervision. As a result of CIS-HP receiving this grant, they will be able to maximize opportunities for youth to learn core life skills, find ways to reduce chaos and adversity in their lives while supporting their independence!
ANNUAL GR ANTS
Strategic Leadership Grant
Communities in Schools of High Point High Point Community Foundation Grants Committee sought 2019 Strategic Leadership Grant applications that promotes “Strong Starts—Safe Communities.” The goal of the organization seeking the grant is to promote systems, networks, and programs that ensure children are able to enter school ready to learn. We are concerned that the result of violence in our homes and neighborhoods create ecosystems of trauma that adversely affect children.
“ THE GOA L OF THE S TR ATEG IC L E A DER SHIP GR ANT IS TO FOCUS THE RESOURCES OF THE COMMUNIT Y FOUNDATION ON A CR E ATI V E C ATA LY S T P R O J EC T T H AT C A N M O V E T H E N E E D L E O N O N E O F H I G H P O I N T ’ S M O S T C H A LL E N G I N G I S S U E S . T H R O U G H T H I S M U LT I -Y E A R G R A N T, W E I N T E N D TO S U P P O RT A LO C A L O RG A NIZ ATION TH AT IS BEING INNOVATI V E , BUIL DING COA L ITIONS , A ND CR E ATING THE C A PA C I T Y O F L O N G -T E R M C H A N G E I N O U R C I T Y.”
As a catalyst grant, the Grants Committee awarded the organization that will develop new and innovative ways to address the challenges our children face. Communities in Schools of High Point was a great fit this year with their Crisis Mentoring Program!
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The Arc of High Point Imagine, having to justify your existence and why you should be able to continue your education, get a job, live independently, or have a relationship. Most young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find themselves with no opportunities for a successful future after high school in their community. As a result of the grant this year, The Arc can expand the Wild and Free Vocational/Educational Transition Program to allow these young adults opportunities including art therapies, physical fitness, gardening, cooking, job training and independent livings skills that will in turn help them be successful.
The High Point Community Foundation’s Annual Grants Program is a living, breathing example of our commitment to meet the unmet needs of the Greater High Point Community. The 2019 Community Impact Grants help nonprofit organizations that address community opportunities or needs that can make a significant impact in: Education, Safe Communities, and Justice & Equality. Take a look at our recipients this year!
“The Grants Committee will always be the flagship program of our Foundation because from the beginning I’ve always believed that our number one mission here at the Foundation is 'meeting the unmet needs in High Point.' This mission was essential to our founding Executive Board. They were willing to grant $100,000 in our very first year because I knew and they knew it was essential to immediately earn the right to serve the key financial safety net for our community. I still see this same passion and sense of mission in the leaders that serve on our Grants Committee. The amount of reading, researching and tough decisions is incredible, and they do it because they believe in our vision and they are committed to serving this community. I could not be more proud and grateful for these amazing folks.” PAUL LESSARD
President, High Point Community Foundation
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COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THOMASVILLE
COMMUNIT Y HOUSING SOLUTIONS
Community Housing Solutions Community Housing Solutions (CHS) utilizes volunteers to complete home repairs preserving home ownership for low-income families in High Point. CHS is on track to complete 45 home repairs in 2019, however the number of low-income homeowners needing repairs is far greater. A result of their grant from HPCF will allow them to leverage existing funding & increase the home repairs to 55 per year in the core city neighborhoods of High Point to create safer neighborhoods.
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Career Mapping is a structured, creative process which allows students to develop and articulate professional goals and make plans to accomplish their life’s work. The process utilizes research, self-reflection, and other activities to map out the steps to reach their future. With the grant they receive, CIS of Thomasville can integrate Career Mapping into weekly sessions with highrisk students in grades K-12 to think long term and figure out how to get from “here to there”.
COMMUNIT Y IMPAC T
Communities in Schools of Thomasville
D-UP works in core city neighborhoods building strong relationships with families that have recently formed a working group that focused on building a resilient system in High Point. This grant will allow D-Up to pilot a ‘Community Connector’ approach addressing toxic stress that will be on-the-ground, sustained, and focused to dig into the root causes of issues prevalent in East Central High Point by building community cohesion, resources and assets.
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ANNUAL GR ANTS
COMMUNIT Y IMPAC T
D-UP Basketball Fundamentals & Skills Training Inc.
D - U P B A SK E T B A L L F U NDA MEN TA L S & SKILLS TRAINING INC.
FA IRV IE W EL EMEN TA RY
Fairview Elementary Fairview’s goal is to create an engaging 21st century higher learning space by providing students with a new classroom environment that is more conducive to interactive group activities and small group instruction. The grant from HPCF will allow Fairview to transition from individual desks to a group setting that will give students an opportunity to collaborate with others by using clover desks and multi-use chairs for all third through fifth grade classrooms that will provide an inclusive learning environment where all scholars are engaged academically and socially.
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Guilford Education Alliance (GEA)
GUILFOR D EDUC ATION A LLI A NCE (GE A )
GO FA R
GO FAR GO FAR is an innovative running program for children that promotes fitness, healthy nutrition and character development. In addition, children learn about the goal-setting process as they train to complete a 5K race. This grant funding will provide support and sustain these GO FAR clubs and encourage participants to pursue healthy lifestyles in eight local clubs in High Point Title I schools: Fairview Elementary, Johnson Street Global Studies, Kirkman Park Elementary, Montlieu Academy of Technology, Northwood Elementary, Oak Hill Elementary, Oak View Elementary, and Triangle Lake Montessori.
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COMMUNIT Y IMPAC T
The Teacher Supply Warehouse is a unique model of support for public educators. GEA uses monetary contributions and supply donations to offer much-needed school supplies to Guilford County School teachers at no cost. District leaders report that attracting and retaining quality educators is one of the top issues our school system faces. Making teachers feel valued and that they are making a difference is a way to help retain valuable educators. The Teacher Supply Warehouse is a great example of this because it not only finds the supplies they need in their classrooms, but also provides moral support.
Guilford Child Development has developed a two generational approach in working with families that includes high quality early childhood education that prepares children for success in school and parent empowerment that prepares them to be positive advocates for their children in the school system and positive role models by moving into meaningful employment. With this grant, Guilford Child Development will expand in this effort to improve the outcomes in our schools and the safety of our community so that young people in this community will have a chance to thrive through multiple programs in High Point: Head Start (ages 3-5), Early Head Start (0-3), Nurse-Family Partnership, and Learning Together.
GRANTS
ANNUAL GR ANTS
COMMUNIT Y IMPAC T
Guilford Child Development
GUILFORD CHILD DEVELOPMENT
HIGH POINT COMMUNIT Y AGAINST VIOLENCE
High Point Community Against Violence High Point Community Against Violence (HPCAV) works with repeat violent crime offenders to give them the support they need to help promote a safer city for everyone. With this grant, HPCAV can continue their work to offer offender assistance, family therapy which is essential in violent crime reduction, and facility operations so HPCAV can continue all programs offered including coaching, financial assistance so they can maintain a basis for working and living a life conducive to civility, and training in soft and hard skills. With a combination of these efforts, individuals will get the help needed to secure and sustain employment, helping to break the criminal cycle.
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IFB Solutions
IFB SOLUTIONS
M A C E D O N I A FA M I LY RESEARCH CENTER
Macedonia Family Research Center The Macedonia Family Research Center educates the community on how to communicate with those who suffer from mental illness issues as well as provide resources. They will use the grant money to offer four 8-hour sessions free to the community that will educate the public on how to communicate and support those with mental illness. Attendees will learn effective ways to communicate, learn how to diffuse intense situations, and will discover how to quickly identify mental health disorders as well as a host of other triggers.
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COMMUNIT Y IMPAC T
The primary goal of the Focus on Literacy (FoL) through Mobile Vision Center program is to provide students with indispensable vision accommodations and help enhance their core literacy skills. This provides greater access to independent learning outside of the classroom so they can be ready for college and career success. This grant will allow IFB Solutions to provide specialized low vision tools and support needed for school-age children from low-income and underserved portions of the High Point community. This program also includes eye exam expenses and all adaptive technology recommended by the doctor. Thanks to this equipment, students are able to read independently, complete homework assignments, and develop their abilities and talents in the home environment.
The NC Dental Society Foundation’s Missions of Mercy (MOM) program offers portable free dental clinics conducted for underserved populations and with help from the HPCF grant, they will offer a free dental clinic to the residents of High Point hosted at the First Baptist Church on March 27-28, 2020. The free dental clinic will serve at least 600 adult patients - many of whom have not seen a dentist in years – and some have never seen a dentist in their life. Most dental services include digital X-rays, extractions, fillings, and supplies for each patient to take home. These free clinics are dependent on the dedication of volunteer dental professionals as well as community leaders and local partner organizations to ensure their success.
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ANNUAL GR ANTS
COMMUNIT Y IMPAC T
NC Dental Society
N C D EN TA L S O CIE T Y
OPER ATION XCEL
Operation Xcel Operation Xcel offers academic and enrichment programs for youth in kindergarten through middle school and also offers empowerment and literacy services in specific areas to adults. The goal with the grant is to increase proficiency in math & reading at Welborn Academy of Science and Technology and Ferndale Middle School. The 3 Steps Ahead will provide academic enrichment opportunities for children to help them meet local and state academic standards in reading, mathematics, and science.
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Reading Connections, Inc
RE ADING CONNECTIONS, INC
T H E S PA R ROW S N E S T, IN C
The Sparrows Nest, Inc The Sparrow’s Nest was developed to engage youth in leadership initiatives and help prevent crime & drug activity. As a result, the youth served will develop educational, artistic and character-building skills to better prepare them for their transition to college or a career. The grant was requested to expand the Black Suit Initiative Program into the Jamestown/ High Point area. This 9-month project will allow young men the opportunity to understand the foundational principles associated with creating a sustainable vision for a better future.
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COMMUNIT Y IMPAC T
Reading Connections has offered Family Literacy classes since 2006. The Family Literacy Program takes an intergenerational approach that builds parents’ skills to help alleviate poverty, improve community outcomes, boost school readiness, and break the cycle of illiteracy. The number of families in the Oak Hill Elementary program doubled last year, and they plan to continue this growth. Funds from this grant enables Reading Connections to hire an additional instructor, a student outreach specialist, and purchase instructional materials which provide intensive, individualized instruction. With more staff and smaller class sizes, they can more effectively address students’ learning needs and positively contribute to community outcomes in High Point.
The Southwest Renewal Foundation’s vision is economic revitalization through environmental enhancement with a goal to change specific areas located in the core city of High Point into a renewed place of natural beauty. Studies in NC and the US show urban greenways create jobs, reduce crime, and improve health. With the grant they receive, the Southwest Renewal Foundation will create a visual art map “at a glance” overview and video to help residents & leaders visualize what the southwest district will look like as a business park where people live and work, and see where the SW High Point Heritage Greenway will run through once it is completed.
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ANNUAL GR ANTS
COMMUNIT Y IMPAC T
Southwest Renewal Foundation of High Point, Inc
SOUTHWEST RENE WAL FO U N DAT I O N O F H I G H P O IN T, IN C
WEST END MINISTRIES, INC
West End Ministries, Inc West End Ministries bring value to High Point by providing help, hope, and healing to hundreds of families each year. Since 2001, West End Ministries has been operating the Thrift Store where funds go directly back into West End providing crucial funding. There is an opportunity to expand to a larger space and the grant money received will allow them to bring the building up to code for safety reasons and put on a new roof, repair of water damage and install a new heating & air system. With the expansion of the Thrift Store, it provides the opportunity to significantly increase this revenue stream which will in the future account for 50% of their annual budget.
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innovative, collaborative projects that seek new ways to move our city Forward. These grants inject almost Y WCA OF HIGH POINT
half a million dollars each year into High Point and they demonstrate the
YWCA of High Point YWCA’s commitment to racial justice runs deep as they strive to do more than change hearts and minds concerning racial justice. The YWCA wants to transform communities, systems and public policies through supporting measures that promote equal protection and equal opportunity for people of color at the local, state and national levels. With this grant, they will expand on the 2019 work & further engage in community dialogues and continue training opportunities on systematic racism to bring community cohesion and better understand the effects of current practices on communities of color.
Foundation’s commitment to invest in programs and ideas that are a catalyst for change! HPCF grants encourage and support ideas that spur community transformation.” R E V. J O E B L O S S E R , P H . D.
High Point University Robert G. Culp Director of Service Learning Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy
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the Foundation a chance to fund
COMMUNIT Y IMPAC T
“The Community Impact Grants offer
“There are more than 700 nonprofits in Guilford County that do everything from rescue animals to spur economic development. Many High Point families depend on nonprofits for medical, psychological, and financial support. Almost all of our Arts organizations are nonprofits. It is so important that these organizations operate efficiently and effectively, not only to carry out their mission, but to maintain the trust of the public that supports them."
S TE V E H AY E S
Executive Director, Guilford Nonprofit Consortium
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NONPROFITS
Nonprofits
in the City
The nonprofit organizations in our community are truly the Heart of High Point! Every day they work hard to provide for those not only in need, but striving for more in their lives. This is why the High Point Community Foundation has the Heart of High Point Initiative Fund to support these local nonprofits helping meet immediate “un-met needs� in High Point. This initiative grants to organizations whose mission is devoted to providing food, shelter, clothing, and rehabilitation or health services to individuals and families who need it most! We invite you to learn more: HPCOMMUNIT Y FOUNDATION.ORG/HE A RTOFHP
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GO FAR INTERVIEW WITH‌ SA R A H BE TH DAVIS,
Executive Director, GO FAR We invite you to learn more: GOFA RCLUB .ORG
W H AT IS GO FA R?
GO FAR (Go Out For A Run) empowers children through an innovative running program to achieve their goals and pursue healthy lifestyles. GO FAR partners with more than 100 schools and after school programs to host running clubs following our comprehensive curriculum. Students train for a 5K for eight weeks learning about fitness, healthy nutrition and good character. Each fall and spring, GO FAR hosts the Triad GO FAR 5K & Fun Run in High Point for local participants. This event is a celebration of health and wellness and empowers children to continue making healthy choices long after they cross the finish line. W H EN WA S G O FA R E S TA B L I S H ED?
GO FAR began in 2003 and was founded by a local Physician Assistant, Robin Lindsay. C A N YO U TA L K A L I T T L E B I T A B O U T H OW H P CF HEL PED W I T H T HE FIR S T GO FA R G R A N T ?
When GO FAR first began, it was run entirely by a dedicated group of volunteers and board of directors. The very first financial contribution received by the organization came from the High Point Community Foundation and helped develop the first edition of the curriculum and supported the first 5K event, held on the HPU campus. With those vital resources from HPCF, the GO FAR program was piloted at one school and their success led to rapid growth among other schools in Guilford County. One after another, more schools started GO FAR running clubs and what began at Montlieu Elementary with just 16 runners now serves more than 6,000 children annually today. Without that first gift from the Foundation, GO FAR would not have been able to develop the infrastructure of our innovative running program that has laid the foundation for a healthy lifestyle for thousands of children over the years. H OW D OE S GO FA R CH A NG E T HE L I V E S OF K IDS?
Children participating in GO FAR not only improves their physical fitness, but they gain competence and confidence to make good choices and maintain healthy habits for a lifetime. The feeling of accomplishment that children feel when crossing the finish line at their first 5K is often carried over to other aspects of their lives like school, home and in their communities.
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"a celebration of health and wellness that empowers children to continue making healthy choices long after they cross the finish line. "
IN THE CITY
Over the years we’ve noticed a unique ripple effect occurring because of GO FAR. Children are inspired to start running and training for their first 5K. This excitement and commitment encourages siblings and families to get active together. What starts with a child has the potential to transform schools and encourage entire communities to support healthy living for all. In addition, our Triad GO FAR 5K & Fun Run events are the largest children’s events of their kind in NC. Although 70% of participants are under the age of 18, the event is open to all runners and we welcome family members and community members alike. This event has become a community-wide celebration of health and wellness and demonstrates our city’s commitment to supporting opportunities for healthy living.
W H AT IS GO FA R’ S L ACE UP PRO G R A M?
In addition to afterschool running clubs and 5K events, GO FAR also empowers children to go out for a run through our “Lace Up” shoe program. Started in 2014, with the support of the High Point Community Foundation, Lace Up provides new running shoes to a portion of students participating in GO FAR each year. Many children are running in hand-me-down shoes or other unsafe footwear and Lace Up helps alleviate these barriers by providing comfortable and safe running shoes so that all participants will have the opportunity to successfully complete the program and the 5K race.
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H OW D O YOU SEE GO FA R HEL PING HIG H POINT BECOME A BET TER COMMUNIT Y ?
Greater High Point Food Alliance INTERVIEW WITH… R E V. C A R L W. V I E R L I N G ,
Executive Director, Greater High Point Food Alliance We invite you to learn more: W W W.G H PFA .O RG W H AT IS THE GR E ATER HIGH P OIN T FO OD A L L I A NCE ?
The Greater High Point Food Alliance (GHPFA) is a grass roots initiative to address food insecurity in the greater High Point area. This is accomplished by building collaborative relationships to address food insecurity with a community driven, holistic approach focused on food access, food education, urban agriculture, seniors, policy, advocacy and research. All of this begins by asking our neighbors how they would solve food insecurity in their neighborhoods.
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IN THE CITY
The GHPFA was formed in December 2014 by a group of community members concerned about food insecurity. It was a series of articles in the High Point Enterprise in November 2014 about Greensboro/High Point being ranked number two in the nation in food hardship along with the stories of food insecurity in the community that brought this group together. C A N YO U TA L K A L I T T L E B I T A B O U T H OW H P CF HELPED WITH YOUR FOOD APP GR ANT ?
Talking to our neighbors we learned that not everyone knew where food pantries and other resources were located. The High Point Community Foundation funded a grant that allowed the GHPFA to create an app for smart phones that has a listing of all the food assistance programs in the community. Since receiving the grant there have been 8,534 views of the app.
H OW IS T HE G HPFA CH A NG ING L I V E S IN HIG H POINT?
Working with our collaborative partners, lives are being changed by raising awareness about food insecurity. Resources are coming into the community that had not been here before and there is greater access to food than four years ago. Most importantly, organizations are working together that never worked together before. W HER E WO UL D HIG H P O IN T B E TODAY WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLIANCE?
If it were not for the GHPFA, there would be much less focus on addressing food insecurity. There are more people and groups working together to address all facets of food insecurity than ever before. Because of this collaboration tremendous strides are being made to create a food secure community for everyone.
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W H EN WA S G H PFA E S TA B L I S H ED A N D W H AT SPA RKED THE KICKING OFF POINT TO GE T THE BALL ROLLING?
history of
Communities In Schools of High Point, Inc. BY ANN BUSBY
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n 1988 High Point’s economy was experiencing dramatic changes. Our two major industries, textiles and furniture, were facing insurmountable challenges because of global competition, automation and rapidly changing technology. Thousands of manufacturing jobs were lost, leaving the next generation of workers without employment if they did not possess the job skills and basic skills to be trained in new industries. The alarming effect of this trend was that there were virtually no jobs for young people who did not have a high school diploma. Realizing that the High Point business community had a civic responsibility to address this issue, several prominent businessmen including the late Bill Horney, the late George Erath, Bill McGuinn and others met with Dr. Owen Phillips, Superintendent of High Point Public Schools, to learn about a new effort named Cities In Schools (now named Communities In Schools). Created by Bill Milliken, a visionary who was himself a high school dropout, CIS worked in several communities to surround young people with mentors, tutors, and caring adults who could point the way toward completing their education and becoming self-sufficient. That year of 1988 marked the beginning of Communities in Schools at High Point Central High School with 29 students. Bill Horney and others in the business community raised $191,000 to fund the program staffed
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by an executive director and an assistant. Several fundraising campaigns over the next decade raised thousands of dollars in support and demonstrated the commitment of the business community to improve the futures of our young people attending public schools. CIS became a United Way Agency in 1991 and expanded to Ferndale Middle and Oak Hill Elementary schools that year. The core of the CIS mission is to surround young students with the support they need to be successful in school and to graduate with the skills necessary to attend a four-year university, community college or to be job-ready. In 2018-19 CIS staff provided almost 5,000 students in 8 schools with school-wide supports and 454 students with intensive supports. 88% of students were promoted and 98% graduated. Volunteers gave 18,900 hours to help students become successful. The 30-year partnership with Guilford County Schools has been the key to the success of the organization’s efforts. Communities In Schools continue to look for innovative ways to impact and improve outcomes for public school students. A generation of High Point students who are now productive citizens and are raising their children to value education as the key to a prosperous life have the business leaders of the past to thank for their vision and commitment to improving the lives of future generations.
IN THE CITY
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In 2018-19 CIS staff provided almost 5,000 students in 8 schools with school-wide supports and 454 students with intensive supports. 88% of students were promoted and 98% graduated. Volunteers gave 18,900 hours to help students become successful.
NONPROFIT
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Businesses that support
local nonprofits
INTERVIEW w. Justin Thompson P R E S I D E N T/C H I E F C A P T I VAT O R , C A P TI VATE MEDI A
High Point is making amazing strides with economic
W H A T S E R V I C E S D O Y O U P R O V I D E ?
Video Production and Marketing Services
development over the past few years and local businesses are a huge contributing factor to that. Here are some amazing
HOW DOES YOUR BUSINESS CONTRIBUTE TO THE NONPROFITS IN H I G H P O I N T ?
We provide nonprofit organizations the opportunity to connect and share their why with the community through video. Video affords these nonprofits the opportunity to show the amazing work they are doing in this city and community.
organizations that pour their heart, soul and time into their community!
W H Y D I D YO U C H O O S E TO H E L P/ CONTRIBUTE TO NONPROFIT O R G A N I Z A T I O N S I N H I G H P O I N T ?
The talents and skills that I have to produce videos were given to me by God so I could share with others, and I feel that it is my duty to help people and organizations with my gift from God. It’s an honor to help organizations in the city that I grew up in and love dearly. High Point is an awesome city to call home. I choose to help organizations here because I know I’m helping fellow High Point citizens by making an impact in their lives. W H Y D O Y O U T H I N K N O N P R O F I T O R G A NIZ ATIONS A R E THE HE A RT OF THE C O M M U N I T Y ?
I feel that nonprofit organizations in our community do a great job connecting resources with the people that need them. Just as the heart in the human body pumps blood to every cell, nonprofits pump life into the community. 2 8 C ATA LY S T FA L L 2 0 1 9
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INTERVIEW w. Christi Barbour
BARBOUR SPANGLE DESIGN
"As a city we are lucky to have not only the generous spirit of our citizens but also the leadership of these organizations to make a significant impact for those in need. "
FOUNDER & PARTNER , BARBOUR SPANGLE DESIGN
W H AT IS THE N A ME OF YOUR ORG A NIZ ATION?
Barbour Spangle Design
Christi Spangle CO-FOUNDER & PARTNER , BARBOUR SPANGLE DESIGN
W H AT SERV ICE D OE S YOUR ORG A NIZ ATION PROV IDE ?
Interior Design for commercial and residential interiors as well as showroom design and visual merchandising. HOW DO YOU SUPPORT THE C O M M U N I T Y ?
We consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to support this community in a variety of ways. Through our time, we serve on multiple boards each of which strive to improve the lives for our community members. Through our gifts, we support nonprofit organizations focusing on women, children and the citizens of High Point. And through our resources, we have created a blog and social media platform called High Point Discovered - where we set out to change the way locals and visitors view High Point by creating a unique, positive conversation that opens doors. We are witnessing a Renaissance of our city physically in nature and we want to see that happen culturally too.
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WHY DO YOU THINK NONPROFIT ORG A NIZ ATIONS A R E THE HE A RT OF THE COMMUNIT Y ?
Where would we be without the countless organizations that serve our community? The caring heart with which they lead makes them the very heart of our community. As a city we are lucky to have not only the generous spirit of our citizens but also the leadership of these organizations to make a significant impact for those in need. Gandhi said “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
WHERE WOULD HIGH POINT BE WITHOUT THE A M A ZING PEOPL E TH AT G I V E B ACK TO T HE COMMUNI T Y E V ERY DAY ?
High Point has a philanthropic ethos that is intoxicating. If you have a passion and are willing to put in some effort, you can make a difference. Our locals have a generous spirit and choose to lead by example by giving of their gifts and their time. To imagine High Point without this altruistic community is quite frankly, unimaginable.
We invite you to learn more: B A R B O U R S PA N G L E .CO M/H I G H - P O I N T- D I S COV E R E D
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NONPROFIT SUPPORT | ASCENSION 336
“I WORKED WITH ASCENSION 336 ON A PROJECT FOR OUR WOMEN IN MOTION INITI ATI V E A ND THE Y W E R E V E R Y P R O F I C I E N T !
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scension 336 is a communication agency run by HPU students. Students in the strategic communication major in High Point University’s Nido R. Qubein School of Communication (NQSC) work with real-world clients on a variety of projects including plan development, media relations, video production, graphic design, social media management and other communication tasks. Since its inception in 2016, Ascension 336 has partnered with more than 75 local nonprofits, including the City of High Point, the Commander Peace Academy, Triad Golden Retriever Rescue, and Women in Motion. The students work in small teams to assess client’s needs, develop materials, and then present their final plans, recommendations, and materials to the client. At the end of each semester, the NQSC hosts a symposium where each team displays their client projects.
THE STUDENTS PERFORMED AS IF THEY WERE WORKING WITHIN A PROFESSIONAL AGENCY – VERY IMPRESSIVE. THIS IS SUCH A VA LUA BLE OPPORTUNIT Y TO OFFER UNDERGR A DUATE S – THE Y WILL BENEFIT SO MUCH FROM TH AT E X PER IENCE! ” J AY MI L AGUA R D I A
Director of Marketing & Communications, HPCF
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“The student run agency is a vital component of the strategic communication major. Ascension 336 is the class used to introduce students to working with clients. It highlights the importance of clear communication, managing workflow, and, of course, meeting deadlines. I am really proud of the work the students have done for the non-profits in the community.� - PAUL LE SSA RD
President, HPCF
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Capacity Building
for Sustainability Event
The High Point Community Foundation partnered with the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium to host an engaging event for all local nonprofits in High Point!
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The workshop was led by Michelle Cole, Owner of Development by Design, and Lisa Poplin, CPA, Director at Sharrard McGee & Co where 57 different nonprofits were represented with over 80 attendees. Lisa Poplin brought up-to-date information about changes in tax laws that will affect nonprofit filings. Her presentation covered legal points that can be easily missed as well as some best practices in accounting management. Michelle Cole’s focus emphasized strategic planning and—most important—strategic reviews. She also stressed building a strong board and being sure to leverage the organization’s talents.
- MICHELLE COLE
Principal, Development by Design
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ccording to the National Council of Nonprofits, “capacity building” is not just about the capacity of a nonprofit today. Rather, it’s about the nonprofit’s ability to deliver its mission effectively now, and in the future. Therefore, capacity building is an investment in the effectiveness and future sustainability of a nonprofit.
“Just like for profit businesses, being scalable and being sustainable is a key to success. Think of it this way, it’s not a distraction from your mission, it enables your mission. When your organization is more scalable and sustainable, you are more likely to keep moving forward toward achieving your mission.”
IN THE COMMUNITY
CHARLOTTE
Kennedy
This past year the High Point Community Foundation was lucky to have a very talented High Point University student, Charlotte Kennedy serving as an intern for our Marketing and Communication Director, Jaymi LaGuardia. She not only brought an incredible set of writing and communication skills, she also displayed what Dr. Qubein likes to call an abundance of “Life Skills” that enabled her to be a very significant contributor right from the start. Charlotte grew up in St. Louis, MO and was recruited to play for HPU’s Division 1 Women’s Soccer team as a goal keeper. She kept very busy at school as playing at the D-1 level is a huge commitment of time and energy. Charlotte also performed at a very high level in the classroom finishing her major with a 4.0
GPA, and was inducted in the Alpha Omega National Honor Society. She received the Nonprofit Senior Award in 2019 and was named the Outstanding Nonprofit Intern Awardee in 2018. Toward the end of Charlotte’s tenure at the Foundation she approached Paul Lessard to write a recommendation for a coveted spot on the White House Internship Program. This is a prestigious post-graduate internship that has college students from across the country applying for it. Charlotte is now working in Charlotte, NC at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation where she will continue to represent HPU and HPU Women’s Soccer proudly.
“I knew we had someone special the day I first met Charlotte. As a former collegiate athlete, I know how much dedication and sacrifice it takes to play at the college level, so I knew she would be disciplined and focused. Charlotte brought a great personality, a wide range of skills and a real sense of mission that I respected from the start. We were honored to have her on our team and I know she will be a great success in her future endeavors.” - PAUL LESSARD
President, HPCF
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“CHARLOT TE IS AN E XCELLENT WRITER WHO IS V ERY S K I L L ED AT SOCIAL MEDIA.
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WA S SO IMPRESSED BY HER ABILIT Y TO TA K E O N A PROJEC T AND RUN W I T H I T.
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GOING TO DO WELL IN HER CAREER, S H E ’ S M OT I VAT ED, PERSONABLE AND H A S A G R E AT WO R K E T H I C .”
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DAVID
Hayworth Davud Hayworth is one of High Point’s most beloved philanthropists, Furniture Industry leader, long-time community benefactor and devoted friend to the young people in High Point for more than 50 years. David’s philanthropy has touched almost every facet of the High Point community and it continues today with his willingness to reach out and invest in his life-long passions. This year David was recognized as a Champion of Children by Guilford Child Development for his long-term commitment to early childhood intervention as well as his long support for young people in our local schools and community. Whether it was giving $1 million dollars with his dear friends Jack and Marsha Slane for United Way’s Early Childhood education programs or underwriting the remodeling of the Salvation Army’s David Hayworth Aquatics Center that has provided happy summers for hundreds of children over the years, David understands and embraces giving. Most recently Woodberry Forest Prep School honored David for his $5 million gift that underwrote the remodeling of the campuses main administrative building with a touching ceremony in the recently completed J. Carter Walker Lobby.
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David attended Woodberry as a young man and credits the school and its legendary Headmaster, Mr. J. Carter Walker, with equipping him for success throughout his life. In late October of this year the High Point Arts Council will recognize David’s life-long commitment to art and young people by naming the High Point Arts Council new home after David. For many years David has been a loyal patron of the Arts in the local, regional and national arenas. David was born in High Point to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Emerson Hayworth, Sr. David’s father tragically died six months before his son’s birth, and he was raised and inspired by his remarkable mother who stepped up and ran the family’s furniture business during the Great Depression. She showed High Point and the furniture industry the strength, vision and capability that a committed woman could bring to the business world. She also made a deep and transforming impression upon her son through her commitment to helping those who were less fortunate in her community. We celebrate David’s generosity, vision and commitment to serving others and leaving a legacy of service and compassion that will inspire others for generations to come.
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“DAV ID’S IMPAC T ON HIGH POINT W I L L B E F E LT F O R G EN ER AT I O N S . I ’ M PROUD TO C ALL DAVID M Y FR IEND AND LOOK FORWARD TO MANY MORE YEARS OF WORKING TOGETHER TO P O S I T I V E LY I M PA C T H I G H P O I N T.” PAUL LESSARD
President, HPCF
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“Ann has led us with grace, wisdom and energy which helped propel us to one of the strongest development years in our history as well as helping us expand our footprint with our initiative funds. I always knew that Ann had my back and she was there to help me think issues through and ultimately seek what was best for the Foundation. I’m so honored to call Ann my friend, mentor and teammate in this great endeavor.” PAU L L E S S A R D, PR E S ID EN T, H P CF
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IN THE COMMUNITY
ANN BUSBY
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Grace, Commitment and Passion
nn Busby brought an impeccable pedigree with her when she took over as Chair of the High Point Community Foundation in December of 2018. She served as the founding Executive Director of Communities in Schools which thrived under her leadership and changed the way our community supported its at-risk students. She worked hand-in-hand with Bill Horney who has mentored so many of High Point nonprofit leaders, and Ann is considered one of the best in High Point’s history. “Ann is a remarkable woman who has a real passion for making High Point a better place for all of us, but especially for those who live on the margins.” David Miller, Trustee and Former Chairman, HPCF. “She brings exceptional communication skills, strong leadership and an in-depth knowledge of the High Point community. She has been a remarkable asset to every organization she has worked with.” Ann is married to Dr. Julian Busby and has two children, Ann Parke Muller and Trent who have in turn given her 4 grandchildren; Spencer, Sam, Hines and Fletcher. She attended Salem College where she studied Latin and Education. She went on to become a school teacher for several years as she accompanied her husband while he served as Medical Officer in the Navy. Ann’s early teaching career no doubt inspired her daughter to become an elementary Reading Specialist at Forsyth Country Day School in Winston-Salem. Her son, Trent lives in Salisbury where he works as a Certified Financial Planner.
“Ann has always had a very strong sense of community and she understood early on that it was important to step up and take a leadership role so she could help change things for the better,” noted Bill McGuinn. “Whether it was the Junior League, Communities in Schools or the High Point Community Foundation she has always led with grace, compassion and a very clear sense of what was best for High Point.” When Ann took over the Chair of the Foundation, the organization was right on the cusp of reaching the $100 million under management mark which was a very significant milestone for the High Point Community Foundation. Ann came on-board with a strong background in education and a commitment to the Foundation’s flagship initiative, Say Yes Guilford. As a former nonprofit executive director she has always had a keen understanding and appreciation for the opportunities and challenges nonprofits face these days. Ann will continue to serve as the Past-Chairman in 2020 and will remain very involved in management of the Say Yes Guilford initiative. She has left an indelible mark upon the High Point Community Foundation and on the people of High Point. She has epitomized the spirit and strength of a true servant leader.
“I COULD NOT HAVE A SKED FOR A MORE SUPPORTIVE AND CO M M I T T E D C H A I R T H A N A N N .” ~PAU L L E S S A R D, PR E S ID EN T, H P CF
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IN THE COMMUNIT Y
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Ways To Give: • Create a Donor Advised Fund • Contribute to our Community Impact Fund to support Annual Grants • Donate to one of our Initiative Funds (Students First, Heart of High Point, Women in Motion)
Board of Trustees A N N B U S BY, C H A I R HARVE Y LOWD, VICE-CHAIR DAV I D M I L L ER , PA S T- CH A I R MARK NELSON, TREASURER JOHN BEN CINI , SECR E TA RY
Making a sustainable
difference in
our community
L’ T A N Y A B A I L E Y JOE BLOSSER IV CULP A LYC E H I L L JOHN KENNETT WILLIAM LANEY ALICE MOORE E VA OGDEN MEGAN OGLESBY CHUCK P ORTA RO LEAH PRICE DAWN SPENCER SHANE STUTTS JIM WHITE ASHLEY WILLIAMS
P.O. Box 5166 High Point, NC 27262 Phone: 336.882.3298 Fax: 336.882.3293 hpcommunityfoundation.org
STEPHANIE YOUNG
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