2020 has been a year to remember! We were all called to navigate unexpected and uncharted obstacles. We hope that you and your loved ones are well, despite these truly unprecedented circumstances. While the past year has not gone as originally planned, we are so blessed to have your support as we weathered the storm & continue to move forward!
We are immensely proud of our dedicated team members who completely re-imagined their profession at a moment’s notice in order to best serve our families. The teachers who mastered new technology, employed new instruction methods, and went above and beyond to not only make their instruction accessible, but engaging. The therapists who continued to ensure that children did not regress, switching gears and unrelenting in their dedication to unlocking the potential of every child. The administration team, and our Board of Directors, who behind the scenes, worked together to find solutions amidst the chaos. The donors and volunteers who continued to give their time, talent & treasure to support UCP Out of adversity comes innovation and we have so much to celebrate!
We distributed hundreds of education tools to students at home, including technology devices and classroom resources.
O ur Therapy and Operations team launched Telemedicine for therapy services.
O ur education team built a robust and interactive online learning platform.
Hundreds of meals and hygiene kits were distributed through our food pantry initiative.
Volunteers serving 300+ hours to support UCP initiatives
We premiered UCP Live, which streamed enriching and educational content to children of all abilities through the collaboration of Dr. Rebecca Hines, UCF Graduate Students, and 46 “Edutainers” who inspired students.
We hosted our very first Evening at YOUR Palace Virtual Gala which welcomed a tremendous lineup of acclaimed celebrities and, through sponsorships, silent auction, and contributions, raised over $400,000!
This year more than ever, your support made it possible to achieve the impossible! Thank you for your unwavering support and thank you for making an impact strong enough to withstand the most uncertain of circumstances.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ilene Wilkins President/ Chief Executive Officer
Jessica Behmer UCP Board Chair
Dear Friends
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.
COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS
We strive to create a community of learners and we support team members in their growth and development. We provide opportunities to apply new knowledge and strive to utilize best practices at all times
TEAMWORK
We recognize that the ability to excel and meet our clients and community’s needs depends on our ability to foster a diverse team. We strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork; an environment that rewards commitments and performance and is responsive to the needs of our team members.
OUR values
ETHICS & INTEGRITY
We are responsible for our clients, their families, our team members, our Board of Directors, and our community at large. We do not take professional or ethical shortcuts. Our interactions with all of our stakeholders must reflect the highest standards we profess.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Our ability to meet our responsibilities to the community depends on being fiscally responsible and efficient. We strive to optimize our operations by “working smarter not harder”
EDUCATION
Our Education Program utilizes projectbased learning, technology and art integration, and customized instruction. Our instruction is intended to be customized for each student.
UCP of Central Florida has re-imagined the elementary school experience by giving children with and without disabilities the opportunity to learn, grow, and play together at our inclusive campuses. With this re-imagined program we still maintain accountability and are SACS accredited.
We strive in cultivating a culture that celebrates diversity and empowers children to find their strengths and talents.
PROGRAMS
SUPPORT
We provide individualized support services for families navigating some of life’s biggest challenges. We believe that social and emotional health is vital in a child’s development.
Our team of mental health professionals, and counselors work with families as they raise their children and create a strong foundation for a brighter future.
THERAPY
Our team of Therapists provides individualized Physical, Occupational, and Speech-Language Therapy to clients and students from birth to age 21.
Our therapy services are crucial to achieving a child’s optimal functionality according to their abilities.
TRANSITIONAL LEARNING ACADEMY
Our TLA Campus gives young adults with disabilities, delays, and IEP’s a traditional Middle, High School, and Post Graduate experience in an environment that is inclusive, accessible, and tailored to their abilities.
TLA students have access to a standard Middle/ High School Curriculum with customized instruction to fit their abilities and learning styles. We also offer job training, internship opportunities, and life skills for students transitioning into adulthood.
BETA TEEN PARENT CONNECTION PROGRAM
UCP’s BETA Teen Parent & Connection Program is a unique program in our community supported by Orange County Public Schools and our friends at United Way. Adolescent mothers can be faced with the dilemma of raising a family at the expense of their education. The demands of motherhood, and social stigma among peers, make teen moms vulnerable to dropping out of school. Our program provides these young moms a community where they can finish their school education while their babies receive free childcare and developmental screenings all on the same campus.
Mothers also receive counseling services, parenting labs, and, college and career coaching. These services help young mothers transition into motherhood while creating a path to success for themselves and their children.
& Services
Inclusion
The premise that teaching students of all abilities in the same classroom creates meaningful, academic, social, and emotional growth
Benefits
Real-world model for learning based on collaboration through exchange of knowledge and talents
Leadership opportunities for students of all abilities based on individual strengths
Celebrates diversity and destigmatizes disabilities
Cultivates essential interpersonal skills that students can carry into college and career
Pg photo taken Pre-COVID-19
BOARD OF Directors 2020
CHAIR
Jessica Behmer AdventHealth
PAST CHAIR
Andrew Sellers
Arborguy Business Group
CHAIR ELECT TREASURER
Kim Doud
Littler Mendelson P.C.
MEMBERS AT LARGE MEMBERS
Butch Devlin
ABC Fine Wine and Spirits
Goose Lopez-Torres
Complete the Pair, LLC.
Bill McCorey
Universal Parks and Resorts
Phil Handy
Winter Park Capital
Tony Sos
Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier, & Sos
Erik Sand
Director of Strategic Partnerships University of Central Florida
Angela Alban, SIMETRI, Inc.
Maureen Brockman, Embrace Families
Cathryn DeCecco, Florida Blue
John Dimino, Orlando Health
Rachael Frohardt, PCL Construction Services, Inc.
Steve Garner, One Lodging Management
Mark Heimendinger, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
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
Charles & Jackie Bailes, lifelong friends of UCP of Central Florida
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE | $25,000 annually
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits*
Dr. & Mrs. N. Donald Diebel
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE | $10,000 annually
Breakthru Beverage Florida
Charles & Kim Bailes*
Fun Spot Attractions
R.A. Rogers Construction Company
R.D Michaels Inc.
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Daniel & Terri Thill
PARTNER’S CIRCLE | $5,000 annually
Bailes Family Foundation
Jess and Betsey Bailes
JC Newman Cigar Company
Janet Larue
David Loy
Mackoul Distributors
Republic National Distributing Company*
Vestal & Wiler CPAs
THE MIRACLES FOR CHILDREN SOCIETY
ADVOCATES CIRCLE
&Barr
Advanced Integration Systems
Advanced IT Concepts
Angela Alban
Applied Materials Trading
Antonio & Ginger Arias
Auto Wholesale of America
Bethanne Baer
Jessica Behmer
Jennifer M. Botting
Breakthrough Behavior
Lynn Bradford
Maureen & Chris Brockman*
Paul & Kathy Brown
Maria Caban
Patrick Cassidy
Castro Realty Group
Collier’s Furniture Expo
Nancy Davis
Deep Eddy Vodka
Gabe & Rachel DeJesus
Butch & Kristie Devlin*
Suzanne Downey
Robert Drane
Dawn Duross
Lynn Fleeger
Florida Child Neurology, PLLC
Scott & Jane Gabrielson*
Steve Garner
Jerry Griffing
Susan Heard
Blair & Sarah Howard
Howard Wholesale
Susan Howells
Infinium Spirits
Randy Jacobs & Bessie Acosta
Beat Kahli
Kim Kainz
*Founding
| $1,000 annually
Christine Kalogris
Ashley & Sean Kelly
Gerri Kilberg
KPM Franklin
Doug & Debbie Krenzer
Jack & Cynthia Kuykendall
Lawton Brothers
Mike & Robin Lloyd
Goose Lopez-Torres
Dr. Minta Lopez-Torres
Jorge Magluta
Betty Martinez-Lowery
Bill & Jennifer McCorey
Irene McNutt
Troy Mollohan
Michele Morales
Chris Morris
Terry Murphy
Anthony & Kathy Picciano
Rick & Karen Proctor
Charles & Conni Puckett
Bill Reuter
Anthony & Pamela Ruben
Andrew & Amy Sellers
Serralles USA
Donald & Siviah Sherman
Lou Shinaman
Tony & Rebecca Sos
Dr. Teresita Sotomayor
Chris Starkey
Alan & Lulie Swan
Dan & Bena Tarczynski
Tom & Debra Tschopp
Alex & Vanessa Vinicombe
DZ & Ayana Washington
Brad & Marissa Wilkins
Dr. Ilene Wilkins*
SUPPORT & REVENUE
Program Service & Contracts
Investment Income & Other Contributions In Kind Contributions
Special Event Revenue Cost of Goods Sold
Total Support and Revenue $26,873,41 $100,234 $8,465,367 $234,609 $443,932 - $87,687 $36,029,870
February 26, 2020 we purchased the 8-acre lot, future home of the new UCP WO campus. The vision for the new facility is a 25,000 sq ft, state of the art campus providing our SET of services.
West Orange Roots
The need 1998
UCP West Orange first opened serving 50 children & their families in a storefront facility on West Colonial Drive
2013
Three expansions/moves later, we moved into our current 12,000 square foot building, once an indoor mini-golf center. Two 1,000 square foot annexes to accommodate growing demands for our services were later on added.
The demand for UCP services continues to grow - 300 children applied for services in the last 18 months for our UCP West Orange Campus.
Our current facility is over capacity and there are 100 children on the wait list for services. In the Fall of 2019, we kicked off a quiet phase to fund a new campus in Winter Garden, to better meet the growing demand.
173 Students
Thank you to our partners who have already supported this project
- SchenkelShultz Architecture
- Seaside National Bank & Trust
- WO Church of Christ
- KPM Franklin
- ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
- West Orange Healthcare District
- Dr. Phillips Charities
- Truist
- Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits
Enrolled in Charter School and PreK
117 out-patient Clients
Children receiving Therapy Services Only
91% of students receive
Free/ Reduced Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks In 2020
The campaign is continuing into 2020-2021 and there are many ways to support!
Contact our team at development@ucpcfl.org to find out how you can help us reach our goal and open to the public in August 2021.
2019 Faces Behind the Miracles Breakfast
This annual event provides an opportunity for individuals and other organizations to learn about UCP, our mission and how we serve our community. The event takes place over the course of an hour and guests are invited by designated “Table Captains”.
$280,000
420 Over raised in pledges and one-time gifts raised in sponsorships, contributions, & silent auction
2020 First Virtual Gala
Our annual Gala is usually hosted at the Hilton at Buena Vista but due to the circumstances, we pivoted our event and turned our in-person Gala into a successful Virtual at-home gala thanks to the support of our viewers.
$407,000
Nearly Guests attended to learn about UCP and our Mission
1,000
live Viewers In attendance
Want to get involved and learn more about UCP? Contact our Development team at development@ucpcfl.org & let us know how!
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