SEI Annual Report 2022

ANNUAL REPORT 2022 SELF ENHANCEMENT,

CONTENTS

Our History Message from Our President Program Overview

Program Impact

Financial Position

Statement of Activities

Our Leadership Message from Developmet Dir. Get Involved

Partners & Sponsors

Individual Donors

Standards

our History

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OUR MISSiON

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Self Enhancement, Inc. is dedicated to guiding underserved youth and families to realize their full potential. Working with schools, families, and partner community organizations, SEI provides support, guidance, and opportunities to achieve personal and academic success. SEI brings hope to individual young people and enhances the quality of family and community life.

Self Enhancement, Inc. was established in 1981, by Tony Hopson, Sr., a lifelong North Portland resident and community leader. It began as a one-week summer basketball camp aimed at providing a positive alternative for African American teens living in an area of Portland that was leaving them behind.

By 1989, SEI had grown into a year-round program providing academic support and comprehensive wraparound services for African American students and their families. In 1997, SEI opened the Center for Self Enhancement, which continues to serve as a safe haven for thousands of children and is the hub of SEI’s work. SEI has remained a pillar in the North Portland community and continues to expand its programs to provide youth and families with a continuum of services.

Today, SEI is a comprehensive, one-stop resource for youth and families, primarily African Americans and others living in poverty or seeking culturally responsive services. It is also one of the city’s leading multi-service organizations, providing thousands of youth, families, and adults with a wide array of educational and social services on an annual basis. SEI’s strength is in its ability to meet the complex needs of the children and families it serves, including helping people to overcome cultural, educational and economic barriers.

SEI is committed to helping youth and families realize their full potential. SEI believes that every child has a gift and that it is our shared responsibility to help every child find that gift. By expanding learning opportunities and teaching every child that “Life Has Options,” SEI is seeing amazing results proving that SEI is the solution.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

There is much to be said about the trials and the tribulations of the past few years. Pandemics, racial unrest, gun violence, houseless people and a war in Ukraine. For many these are all reasons to give up, give out or just give in. In our SEI world of service none of these things are options. There is no future without hope, there is no success without opportunity. We believe in “Excellence without Excuses.”

SEI fully understands and respects the many challenges we are faced with. However, we refuse to believe that the sun will not shine again. We will provide the support, opportunity, direction, love and hope for all individuals within our service system. Over 16,000 people and five school districts are presently served by Self Enhancement, Inc. As the largest African American culturally specific agency in the state of Oregon we are dedicated to helping all of our students and families reach their full potential.

SEI on average graduates 97% of our students, sends 70% to college and 80% become positive contributing citizens. In 2022, 100% of our students graduated high school. SEI’s alumni are successful citizens doing remarkable things. Their impact and our impact have been a positive contribution to our city, state, and the nation.

We believe that SEI is not just another program or agency. We believe that SEI is the solution. We have 42 years of service and outcomes to support our beliefs. We thank you for another successful year. One that would not have happened without the support of so many of you.

Tony L. Hopson President & CEO

Program Overviews

In-School

Our In-School Program begins with students as young as the second grade. Each student is matched with an In-School Service Coordinator who provides 24/7 case management, tracking scholastic achievement, attendance, and behavior.

After-School

Our After-School Program offers academic support as well as exposure to a variety of classes in the areas of health and wellness, arts and performance, life skills, and leadership development.

Summer Program

Each summer, we provide five weeks of full-day programming. The program emphasizes academic enrichment, recreational activities, involvement in the arts, exposure to the community, and preparation for post-secondary education and employment.

Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN)

We manage full-service neighborhood hubs where students and families access educational support, enrichment and recreational activities, skill development, and community involvement programs in 18 schools through contracts with Multnomah County and the City of Portland.

POST-HIGH SCHOOL

We believe in continuing to support our students after they graduate high school to help them be successful. We provide support for developing employment and career goals, entering and succeeding in college, as well as financial literacy and basic life skills.

Keys to Success

continuum of Services

We work with students from elementary school through their 23rd birthday.

Relationship Model

We build long term and comprehensive relationships with students and their families.

Culture of Success

We create positive contributing citizens who lead with integrity and respect.

Comprehensive Approach

We provide wraparound support to create family and community change.

Parent Involvement

Our Parent Involvement Program provides case management, support, and networking to address potential barriers to maintaining a healthy family environment and a positive home-school relationship.

Housing & Energy Assistance

We provide short-term rental assistance for families at risk of eviction and work with houseless community members to eliminate barriers to long-term housing. We also assist households at risk of losing power to their home. Our goal is that every family has a warm and safe environment for themselves and their children.

Anti-Domestic and Sexual Violence Program

We provide culturally specific services for African American survivors of violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, and other trauma. Our confidential advocates provide consistent support, build trust, rebuild confidence and hope, and empower survivors to reach new goals.

Child Welfare advocacy

We work with children and parents involved with the DHS Child Welfare system to ensure African American families can successfully navigate it. We provide resources so children can remain in their homes, or work to reduce barriers so children can return to the care of their parents.

MEET Kiasia B.

Parkrose High School Graduate College: University of Oregon

Major: Journalism

“SEI helped me stay engaged and motivated in my studies by offering study groups after school, fun field trips, cool incentives, and fun group activities. School became my happy place because of the resources that SEI provided for me. Having a coordinator helps me stay on top of things, and helps me hold myself accountable.”

“As a college student, life can be very challenging and finding your personal support network can be even harder. Through the support of my SEI scholarship and Post-High Coordinator, I have been able to gain the necessary support in purchasing supplies, paying for the majority of my college education and having someone to lean on when times get tough.”

873 families received housing assistance

100% high school graduation rate

4,671 individuals received energy assistance

289,084 pounds of food distributed in food pantries

$515,000 awarded in scholarships

24 schools serviced by full-time program staff, across 5 districts

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS

SUPPORT & REVENUE

EXPENSES

OUR LEADERSHIP

2021-2022 Board of Directors

Bryan Steelman

Bruce Southworth

David McCulloch

Jan Turner

Jesse Welch

Karolyn Neupert Gordon

Kate Wilkinson

Ken Nagel

Kiosha Ford

Lolenzo Poe

Lynn Ogden

Mark Waller

Miles Davis

Morgan Beltz

Orlando Williams

Raymond Edwards

Reggie Guyton

Shauncey Mashia

Tony Hopson

Tracy Curtis

Trang Sumpter

Valerie Halpin

Vanessa Morgan

William Mitchell

President’s Council

Al Fleenor

Charles Mitchell

Sherrie Mitchell

Larry Miller

Kenneth Carr

2021-2022 Foundation Board

David Lokting

Orlando Williams

Rukaiyah Adams

Rupa Jack

Tony Hopson

Executive Team

Tony Hopson

Trent Aldridge

Mariet Steenkamp

Freda Walker

Renita Crowell

Cherie Davis

Anthony Deloney

Tamra Hickok

Melissa Hicks

Tony Hopson, Jr.

Sahaan McKelvey

Shantel Waddell

JaVonne Williams

a message from our development director

SEI Family and Friends,

Thank you for making 2022 an incredible year. Last year we had more individual supporters than ever before, and as our network continues to grow, the breadth of SEI's programs and services also grows. We are so grateful for each and every one of our donors, old and new, who have made a difference in the lives of our students, our families, and our community.

Your investment makes this all possible – each and every one of you is an integral part of our success story. No gift is too small and whether you give $10 or $1 million, everyone can be part of our movement towards a more equitable future. I look forward to a new year finding new opportunities, building new relationships, and committing to the belief that Life Has Options.

Anthony Deloney, Director of Development

We believe that every person has a gift, and if you expose someone to enough opportunities their potential will shine through. At SEI, you can support us in helping find those gifts by sponsoring events, donating gifts-in-kind, and helping us connect with community members and businesses who could provide partnerships for our programs.

GET INVOLVED

Jefferson High School Graduate College: Clark Atlanta University Major:

Business Administration

“SEI has planted a seed that will live in me forever. I've been offered so many opportunities and met so many amazing role models. Without SEI I wouldn't be at the place I’m at right now. No matter where I go, I'm going to follow the SEI Standards at all times, until I reach my full potential.”

meet Dahki D.

“Losing my aunt in July was really hard on my family and I wasn’t prepared to leave or attend school at all. My SEI Post High Coordinator reached out to me and made a plan so I could move into my dorm on time. Since then, SEI has stayed in contact to make sure I am doing well mentally and financially. SEI has been a great support system and I truly appreciate it.”

SUPPORTERS

Partners & Sponsors Foundations

¿Por Qué No? Taqueria

Advantis Credit Union

Aetna

Amazon Andersen Construction Foundation

Bank of America

BCMC Properties LLC

Beach Elementary School PTA

BHP Real Estate, LLC

Boeing

Boise-Eliot/Humboldt PTA

Bora Architecture & Interiors

Cambia Health Solutions

CareOregon

Carleton Hart Architecture

Central Catholic High School

Central City Concern

City of Portland

Clackamas Education

Service District

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Columbia Bank

Confrontation Theatre

Crisp Salads

Danner Boots

Doug Bean & Associates

Ecliptic Brewing

Ecotrust

EES Environmental Consulting, Inc.

Forge Yoga

Fortis Construction Inc.

Genentech

Google Inc.

Granville Wine Co.

Harper Houf Peterson

Righellis Inc.

Hoffman Construction

Hutcherson Goldsmithing

Imperial Sovereign Rose Court

Intel

Jefferson High School

Kaiser Permanente

KATU

King School PTA

Laird Norton Real Estate Inc.

Lam Research Foundation

Lazarus Naturals

McCain Vocational Consulting, LLC

McDonald's of Oregon & SW Washington

Metro Metropolitan Group

Microsoft

Multnomah County Board of Commissioners

New Seasons Market

NIKE Inc.

Northwestern Mutual

NW Natural Gas Company

OnPoint Community

Credit Union

Opsis Architecture LLP

Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Oregon Food Bank

OSLC Developments Inc.

Our Children Oregon

Pavelcomm

Paxton Gate PDX

Peninsula Optimist Club

PepsiCo

PNC Financial Services Group

Port of Portland

Portland Alternative Realtors

Portland Mennonite Church

Portland Prime

Portland State University

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Prost

Providence Health & Services

Reggie Guyton Insurance Agency Inc.

Reliable Credit Association Inc.

River City Media LLC

Rivermark Community

Credit Union

Sabin School PTA

She Bop LLC

Siltronic Corporation

Skanska USA Building Inc.

Sony Music Group

SOREL footwear

Studio Mega

Talbot Auctions & Fundraising, Inc.

The Pew Charitable Trusts

TriMet

Umpqua Bank

United Way Metro

Unitus Community

Credit Union

University of Oregon

Woodlawn PTA

Baron/Gilbert Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

Best Buy Foundation

Broughton & Mary Bishop Foundation

Chaille Family Fund

Comcast Foundation

David Douglas Educational Foundation

Davis Family Charitable Fund

Dennis and Marilee McIntee

Dolph Foundation Fund of OCF

Esta Rose Fund of OCF

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Fred and Patty Hopp Foundation

Hamilton Family Charitable Fund

Hart Family Foundation

Hartford Foundation

J & J Foundation

Jenkins Student Aid Fund

Joyce Family Giving

Meyer Memorial Trust

Moraga Clarke Family Fund

National Basketball Players Association Foundation

NW Self Storage Foundation

OCF Joseph E. Weston

Public Foundation

Oregon Community Foundation

Pestcoe Family Foundation

PGE Foundation

Phyllis and Walter Malzahn

Charitable Trust

Ray Hickey Foundation

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Samantha Richardson Family Donor Fund

So Hum Foundation

Spirit Mountain Community Fund

State Farm Companies Foundation

TEGNA Foundation

The Heatherington Foundation

The Marquis Foundation

The Oregon Jewish Community Foundation

US Bank Foundation

W Lester Brooks Foundation

Wells Fargo Foundation

INdividuals

A'Nova Ettien

Abby Seemann

Adam Youngbar

Alan Pruder

Anastasia Moret

Bill Mitchell

Bob & Patty Hermann

Bobbie and Bernie V. Foster

Bonnie Reagan

Brenda & Jerome Polk

Brian Pienovi & Karoline Myslowiecka

Bruce & Lisa Southworth

Carol Stone & David Kish

Christina Waldron

Cierra Nease

Clara Accuardi

Claudia Johnson

Craig & Mary Ruble

Dan Wieden & Priscilla Bernard-Wieden

Daniel & Leah Frye

Darius Toston

David Morganstern & Elizabeth Ash

Dawn Cottrell

Debi & Paul Stromberg

Deborah Sposito

Delbert Newton

Don Zehrung

Douglas & Tracy Bean

Dwight & Karla Sangrey

E. Jenelle Brown

Emily Bookstein

Emily Henkle

Fern Russak

George & Mary McInnis

Gilbert & Julie Child

Godfrey C. Beckett

Gordon & Katherine Keane

Gregory Goodman & Susan Schnitzer

Hedinger Family Foundation

Hope Beraka

James & Sue Kelly

James Fadden

Jamie Newell

Jan Turner & Ron Beltz

Jeff & Ann Weeks

Jeff Yonover

Jennifer & Joseph Gilhooly

Jennifer & Phil Donovan

Jennifer Marsicek

Jessica & Josh Moss

Jessica & Peter Walter

Jessica Vacek

Jim & Mary McCarter

John & Eileen Donahoe

John & Ginny Wells

John & Maria Jackson

John Wadsworth

Jollee & Stuart Patterson

JoLynn Munro

Jonathan Singer

Joyanna Eisenberg

Karin Immergut

Karla Arria-Devoe

Karolyn Neupert Gordon & Barry Gordon

Karyn Lush

Kathleen MacNaughton

Kathryn & Matthew McDonald

Katrina Goddard

Kaylie Barfield

Ken Edwards

Kenneth & Adrianna Carr

Kerwin & Maureen Davis

Kim Pengelly

Larry & Sharon Gray

Laura Jordan

Laurie & Michael Donaghu

Laurie Thomas

Lawrence & Jane Viehl

Lee Po Cha

Lee Stewart &

Christopher Sherry

Leon Bell

Lisa Whitridge

Loretta Smith

Lynn Taylor

Lynn Ogden

Macy Ray

Marilyn & Edmund Jensen

Marion Shipley

Mark & Robin Young

Mark Waller & Gail Hart

Marques Johnson

Martin Vlach

Martin Zerr

Mary Lee & Scott Alder

Michael & Cynthia Louaillier

Michaelene Wilcox

Nathan & Jennifer Ingraffea

Nathan Bradford

Nathaniel & Maria Morrison

Nicole Merrithew

Orlando Williams

Owen Blank

Patrick and Irene Burk

Patrick Davis

Paul & Lisa Nourigat

Paul Welcome

Philip & Penelope Knight

Philip & Sally Robinson

Raymond & Roberta Davis

Rebekah Yli-Luoma

Reed and Scooter

Reggie & Lissa Guyton

Regina McCarthy

Renegell Delos Santos

Ric Wilson

Richard & Janet Talmadge

Rick & Dana Richard

Robert & Mary Anne Woodell

Robert & Sally Fallow

Robert E. Heffernan

Robert Woolsey

Ron L. Wyden

Rukaiyah Adams & David Chen

Sam & Rachel Weissman-Hohler

Sandra Parsons

Scott Waddell

Sean Molloy

Shauncey Mashia

Shelly Beard

Stacey Trueworthy

Sunil Schauffler & Judy Balaca

Susannah Morgan

Suzanne Blair

Sylvia & Jesse Welch

Tawnie Nelson

Terry Baker

The Standard

Tom & Cindy Mulflur

Tony Hopson & Carla Penn-Hopson

Tracy Curtis

Truman Collins

Vanessa Morgan & Bob Quillin

Velma & Franklin Johnson

Walt & Pamela Pelett

Wayne & Susan Monfries

William & Kathleen Mitchell

William Coffman

SEI Standards

The SEI Standards are founded upon the principles of integrity and respect. Integrity, because integrity exemplifies truthfulness, modesty, and trustworthiness. Respect, because respect exemplifies courtesy, honor, and reverence.

#1. In SEI we greet each other every day with a smile and a handshake to strengthen the relationship between us.

#2. In SEI we honor and respect each other and so we address one another with proper language and speech.

#3. In SEI we value the space of ourselves and others and are careful not to intrude or injure each other.

#4. In SEI we are mindful of what is true and strive to be honest in word and deed.

#5. In SEI we treasure our rich culture and hold the cultures of all people in high regard.

#6. In SEI we strive to reflect our beauty both inwardly in our understanding and outwardly in our appearance.