UCP of Central Florida 2023-2024 Impact Report

DEAR FRIENDS

As UCP’s 2024 fiscal year come’s to a close we are excited to share the highlights with you and because of you! This past year allowed us the opportunity to complete our expansion of the Healthy West Orange campus, begin searching for land in Osceola County with future plans to build a bigger facility, celebrate receipt of a US Department of Education Charter School Expansion Grant and kick-off Project ELEVATE; a program focused on recruiting and retaining the best education talent in Central Florida!

As we begin another year, we will continue to uphold our commitment to each of you and our Central Florida families by remaining true to our mission of empowering our children to achieve their full potential. 2025 brings even more excitement as we celebrate 70 years of UCP serving children & families in Central Florida! Be on the lookout for special celebrations and announcements throughout the coming year!

We invite you to take a moment and experience our UCP miracles as you read the stories included in this report. The faces behind the numbers will leave an indelible mark on your heart.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ilene Wilkins President/ Chief Executive Officer

Kimberly Doud UCP Board Chair

$42,127,593 $2,964,064 $403,928 $45,495,585

OUR MISSION

To empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education, and therapy services in an inclusive environment.

Meet one of our Bright Sparks

Viviana

West Orange | 4th Grade

At UCP Charter Schools, our mission is to inspire and empower our students to think creatively and critically, fostering a deep appreciation for the joy and rewards of learning. Our focus is on showing our students that learning is not just about acquiring knowledge but also about discovering the joy of exploration. We have many outstanding individuals who have shown exceptional talent and achievement. These Bright Sparks embody the inclusive spirit of UCP and serve as inspirations to us all.

A studious fourth grader from our West Orange Campus taking the world by storm with her dedication and hard work is none other than our Bright Spark, Viviana. Viviana is an academic force who approaches her studies with diligence and a strong work ethic with her favorite subject being reading. Beyond her academic prowess, Viviana is known for her sensitivity and caring nature. She empathizes with her peers, always ready to extend a helping hand or offer support when needed. Viviana values the guidance and feedback of her teachers and mentors, and seeks their validation for her efforts. Viviana dreams to be President one day when she is older. Viviana’s unique blend of studiousness, compassion, and desire for approval truly sets her apart from the rest.

Emma Meet

When she was born, Emma suffered from a stroke. After recovering from the stroke, Emma then experienced seizures where many of her complications stemmed from. Her parents brought her to the UCP Seminole Campus early on for physical therapy at just 5 months old.

At the start of Emma’s therapy, she wasn’t rolling, couldn’t communicate, and had right-sided involvement, meaning she neglected everything on her right side. One of Emma’s therapists first goals for her was to recognize her right-side functions and use that mobility. Her first steps, unassisted, was the highlight of the first year in therapy as her physical therapist felt this was a huge achievement for Emma.

Emma continues to grow with peer interaction and an established routine provided to her in her first years at UCP. She expresses her desire for independence by continuing to achieve her therapy goals set by her Occupational, Speech, and Physical therapists. Her cognitive skills continue to develop as her communication skills do. She thrives on the excitement and “extra” personality of her classroom and support of her teachers.

Her parents are proud Emma has been able to achieve what she has today and been able to integrate into the classroom, able to walk and do additional things she wasn’t going to be able to do with the help of UCP.

Inclusion Imagined

UCP’s inclusion-based approach to child development creates an atmosphere for all children to see a life without limits. This approach is based on real-world models for learning based on collaboration through an exchange of knowledge and talents.

Our UCP kids build empathy and understanding for one another, are more likely to promote acceptance and reduce prejudices, show enhanced communication and social skills, develop emotional regulation & an increased sense of self-worth.

At UCP, we have a 65/35 inclusion average consortium wide serving 65% with a special need and 35% without. About half of our campuses in our consortium hit a 50/50 inclusion rate.

Our CAMPUS LOCATIONS

UCP Bailes Community Academy

4780 Data Court, Orlando, FL 32817

407-904-0133

UCP downtown/beta

4680 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, FL 32807

407-904-0137

UCP Bailes Early Childhood Academy

12702 Science Drive, Orlando, FL 32826

407-904-0131

UCP osceola

1820 Armstrong Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34741

407-904-0136

UCP pine hills

5800 Golf Club Parkway, Orlando, FL 32808

407-904-0134

UCP Seminole

756 Sun Dr, Lake Mary, FL 32746

407-904-0132

UCP Healthy west Orange

1441 Winter Garden Vineland Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787

407-904-0135

UCP tla at Holloway

3305 South Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

407-904-0138

The Miracles for Children Society consists of individuals and corporations who have pledged to provide unrestricted gifts to UCP of Central Florida over a five year period. These gifts are used to unlock the potential of thousands of children with and without disabilities each year.

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU

CHAIRMAN’S

CIRCLE

$25,000 annually

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits *

Dr. & Mrs. N. Donald Diebel

*Founding members who made commitments during our inaugural year 01/01/02 - 09/31/03

THE MIRACLES FOR CHILDREN SOCIETY 2023-2024

Charles & Jackie Bailes, lifelong friends of UCP of Central Florida

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

$10,000 annually

Charles & Kim Bailes *

Jess & Betsey Bailes

The Glassman

RA Rogers Construction Company

R.D Michaels, Inc.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Daniel & Terri Thill

ADVOCATES CIRCLE | $1,000 annually

Jessica Behmer

Adam Bojara

Jennifer M. Botting

Paul & Kathy Brown

Maria Caban

John Cash, III

Patrick Cassidy

Castro Realty Group

Chad & Scarlet Chieffallo

Cordova Law Firm

Deep Eddy Vodka

Donna & Michael Darby

Gabe & Rachel DeJesus

Darian Demetri

William & Stacey Demetriades

Joe Derilus

Butch & Kristie Devlin*

John Dimino

Robert & Kristy Dixon

Kimberly Doud

Suzanne Downey

Robert Drane

Brianne Drewry

EGPS

Jimmy & Nikki Ferrell

Scott & Jane Gabrielson*

Steve & Kim Garner

Jerry Griffing

Hartigan Family

Susan Heard

Blair & Sarah Howard

Howard Wholesale

Susan Howells

Infinium Spirits

Randy Jacobs & Bessie Acosta

Lacy & Kade Jansson

Rob & Kristie Johnson

Kim & Greg Kainz

Christine Kalogris

Ashley & Sean Kelly

KPM Franklin

Doug & Debbie Krenzer

Jack & Cynthia Kuykendall

PARTNER’S CIRCLE

$5,000 annually

Antonio & Ginger Arias

Avalon Park Group

Bailes Family Foundation

JC Newman Cigar Company

Janet Larue

Mackoul Distributors

Pernod Ricard USA

Republic National Distributing Company *

Denise Stanley

Sharon Thompson

Tom & Debra Tschopp

Rehmann

Dave & Tina Larue

Lawton Brothers

Kerry Lewandowski

Goose Lopez-Torres

Dr. Minta Lopez-Torres

Wendy Maysonet

Nancy Mireles

Michele Morales

Terry & Brian Murphy

Geraldine & Felix Ortiz

Yvette Pue

Bill Reuter

Sonia & Julio Robles

Amanda & Matt Rogers

Yosseff Roman

Mary & Patrick Rushin

Erik & Lynn Sand

Andrew & Amy Sellers

Serralles USA

Donald & Siviah Sherman

Lou Shinaman

Tony & Rebecca Sos

Chris Starkey

Alan & Lulie Swan

Dan & Bena Tarczynski

Pedro J. Vanga

Al & Casey Villamil

Alex & Vanessa Vinicombe

DZ & Ayana Washington

Will Wellons

Brad Wilkins

Dr. Ilene Wilkins *

Faces Behind the Miracles Breakfast

UCP’s Miracles Breakfast built a brighter tomorrow and showed all of the incredible achievements that happen each and everyday at UCP of Central Florida.

$310,169

338 Raised in multi-year pledges and one-time donations Attendees

Annual Casino Royale Poker Tournament & Evening Gala

Our weekend of events was kicked off by our Annual Casino Royale Celebrity Poker Tournament at the Caribe Royale Orlando. Celebrity guests included Cheryl Hines, Rachael Harris, RJ Mitte, Ryan Bingham and Hassie Harrison (Yellowstone), Johnny Magic (106.7), Michelle Morgan (WKMG), Daralene Jones (WFTV), Ian Cassette (Fox35), and Ryan Elijah (Fox35).

Saturday night we went Back to the Movies at our largest ever Gala . Cheryl Hines, Rachael Harris, and RJ Mitte returned as hosts and we saw fantastic performances by UCP’s students and the famous silent auction to round out the evening.

Poker Attendees

Attendees

Gala

$753,985 $4,325

Raised in the weekend events sponsorships, contributions, & silent auction

Tools for Success raised

Donors & event guests have the opportunity to purchase high-need items to supply our classrooms and therapy clinics. Items purchased this year included: sensory earmuffs, sensory chairs, math flashcards, dry erase boards, sensory floor tiles, play tents & tunnels, sensory bins and vibration platforms.

92 Gala Tables Sold

BOARD OF Directors 2023-2024

CHAIR

Kimberly Doud Littler Mendelson P.C.

PAST CHAIR

Jessica Behmer AdventHealth

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Butch Devlin

ABC Fine Wine and Spirits

Goose Lopez-Torres

Complete the Pair, LLC.

Phil Handy

Winter Park Capital

Tony Sos

Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier, & Sos

UCP Mourns the recent passing of our Board Member, Phil Handy. He will be dearly missed.

CHAIR ELECT TREASURER

Sean Kelly

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits

MEMBERS

Angela Alban SIMETRI, Inc.

Maureen Brockman

EMBRACE Families Inc.

Melissa Chilton

Walt Disney World Resort

Cathryn DeCecco Florida Blue

John Dimino Orlando Health

Rachael Frohardt

Erik Sand University of Central Florida

PCL Construction Services, Inc.

Steve Garner

Margarittaville Resort Orlando

Carla Holomon JHT, Inc.

Sean Lyles Unboxted, LLC

Didier Menard JACOBS

Michele Morales Cole, Scott, & Kissane, P.A.

Geraldine Ortiz

Charles Schwab

Patrick Rauch

SchenkelShultz Architecture

Andrew Sellers Tree Frog Products

Louis Shinaman

Carson Wealth

Katherine Thie The Walt Disney Company

Will Wellons

Wellons Communications

Richard Lall

Universal Studios

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