2024 AnnualReport
AMessagefromourPresident/CEO
United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile 3058 Dauphin Square Connector Mobile, AL 36607 251 479 4900 ucpmobile.org
Todd Perkins President/CEO
Board of Director Officers
Marsha Davis Board Chairperson
Brady McNew Board Vice Chairperson
Allen Ladd Treasurer
Tim DeLong Assistant Treasurer
Robin McNair, MD Secretary
Danielle Peters
Immediate Past Chairperson
Board of Directors
Kathryn G. Bradley
Maya Carey, PhD
Amy Carpenter
Caitlin Macon Craig
As we step into a new year, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your support of United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile. It is an honor to serve as a trusted leader in South and Central Alabama, providing critical services to children and adults with disabilities. Every day, we are driven by our commitment to empowering individuals, expanding our reach, and improving the lives of those we serve.
One of our greatest achievements this year was completing a strategic planning process, bringing together our board, staff, and key stakeholders to shape our future. Through this effort, we have set ambitious goals: Expanding our services so more individuals and families can benefit Enhancing program quality through continuous improvements and innovation
Advocating for the rights and empowerment of individuals with disabilities
Strengthening our sustainability through financial growth, staff recruitment, and facility maintenance.
Aligned with these goals, we made significant strides, including expanding our preschool program in partnership with Chickasaw City Schools. By adding a fourth classroom, we have increased our ability to serve more preschool children with disabilities, reinforcing our reputation for excellence.
As we build on these successes, we recognize there is still much to do. Your support allows us to create lives without limits for so many. If you’re looking for ways to make an impact, visit www ucpmobile org to learn more about donating, volunteering, or spreading awareness
Thank you for being part of our mission Together, we can continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most
289 campers attended Camp SMILE
52 preschool students
205 employed adults with disabilities (through supported employment)
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790 activities for childcare disability inclusion providers and parents
117 families receiving respite support
14 preschool graduates
1 adorable preschool Breakfast with Santa
18 adult day program participants
501 early intervention families served
AgencyUpdates
UCPofMobileStaff,BoardMembersandKey StakeholdersParticipateinStrategicPlanning
In early 2024, we underwent an intensive and collaborative strategic planning process, involving each and every UCP of Mobile employee along with members of our board, families we serve, and other community members. The goal of the endeavor was to identify a new mission, vision and core values for the organization while also determining how we can continue to best serve our area’s disability community.
After data collection from surveys, long-form interviews and employee meetings, we collectively developed the following mission, vision and core values.
OurCoreValues
OurMission
Empowering individuals of all abilities to embrace their potential and lead lives filled with purpose OurVision
Life without limits for people with disabilities.
In 2024, Camp SMILE once again hosted 4 weeks of traditional summer camp activities for children and adults with disabilities Campers enjoyed a week of unforgettable fun while their parents and/or caregivers enjoyed a much needed break.
The theme for 2024's camp was Pirate Crew, meaning our campers enjoyed a week of swashbuckling-themed activities. And that’s along with horseback riding, swimming, arts & crafts, color wars, games, talent shows, and much more! Camp SMILE also hosted a fall Respite Weekend for teens and adults and a Family Weekend in the spring.
Camp SMILE was also chosen by Lagniappe readers as Mobile’s “Best Overnight Summer Camp” for the second year!
AgencyUpdates
StateEIandPreschool ConferenceReturns
In October, we welcomed 600 of the southeast’s early interventionists, early childhood educators, other professionals and families to Mobile as host of the Early Intervention and Preschool Conference, presented annually by UCP of Alabama. The conference gives professionals who work with children with disabilities (ages birth to 5) a chance to share information and hone new skills.
Our Adult Day Program hosted its third annual Spooky Creek Window Wash in October. The event was a great opportunity for our participants to engage in socialization and physical activity, and it helped everyone get into the Halloween spirit!
UCPofMobileAttends
2024Governor’sDisabilityPolicySummit
We attended the Governor’s Disability Policy Summit in June. This event was an incredible opportunity to hear directly from individuals with disabilities, policymakers, and advocates It gave us a deeper understanding of the challenges and policies affecting the disability community and new tools to better advocate for inclusion and accessibility. We're sharing what we learned across our programs to strengthen our advocacy efforts and improve outcomes for the people we
serve Pictured is UCP of Mobile Vice President: Programs Kristin Hegji along with Stephanie Wright of UCP Huntsville
In 2024, we earned accreditation by CARF International for another three
years! This marks our sixth consecutive Three-Year Accreditation; we have been CARF accredited since May 2008.
This prestigious recognition is the highest level of accreditation CARF offers, showing our dedication to meeting their rigorous standards During an on-site visit, we demonstrated our commitment to providing top-quality, measurable, and accountable programs and services.
On May 23, our Preschool celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2024! Fourteen students, with and without disabilities, donned caps and gowns to honor their transition to kindergarten.
AgencyUpdates
Food&Folly2024aSuccess!
Food & Folly, presented by Whiting Bradford Wealth Management Group, returned for its 15th year on September 19 at Fort Whiting Auditorium in downtown Mobile Our signature annual event, Food & Folly brings the spirit of Mobile's carnival season to the fall
Attendees at the 2024 event enjoyed food from the area’s best restaurants and caterers along with craft beer, premium wine and spirits samples. The event also features a silent auction and a wine pull.
Live music provided by Mobile’s own Excelsior Band brought the carnival spirit along with visits by Chief Slacabamorinico, Knights of Revelry’s Folly and other Mardi Gras maskers. We were also honored to welcome UCP National President/CEO Armando Contreras to the event
Mark your calendar now for Food & Folly 2025, happening on September 18!
Our dedicated Supported Employment partner Zaxby's of Mobile was honored as the 2024 Employer of the Year for a Large Business from the Alabama Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.
Presented by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, the
award recognizes the contributions and successes of people with disabilities and those businesses that provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to achieve through competitive, integrated employment. Zaxby's of Mobile has been a dedicated worksite for a number of adults in our Supported Employment program, and we are thankful to them for their continued partnership. Pictured is Zaxby’s of Mobile District Manager Harold Wilton with Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Commissioner Jane Elizabeth Burdeshaw
Our annual Hooked Up To Help Inshore Fishing Tournament, presented by BankPlus returned on May 4 with over 95 registered anglers. The tournament has both adult and kids divisions where anglers can enter a variety of inshore catches. Hooked Up To Help 2025 will be held on May 3.
2024Donors,Continued
Businesses, Foundations, Organizations, and Government Donors, cont.
Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse, P C
Infirmary Health
Knights of Columbus #11366
Mob Town Riders
Mobile County, Alabama
Mutual of America
NJR Industries, Inc
Dataperk Technology Solution
The Orthopaedic Group
Red Mountain Garage Doors
Representative Barbara Drummond (AL House 103)
Representative Chris Pringle (AL House 101)
Rich’s Car Wash
Smith Electric
Springhill Toyota
South Alabama Foundation for the Intellectually Disabled
Studio PH
St. Peter Projects, Inc.
Susco Solutions
Thames Batre Insurance
Thompson Foundation
Tito's Handmade Vodka
Tormod
UCP of Mobile Employees
United Way of SW Alabama
White Foundation
Whiting Bradford Wealth
Management Group
Williams Energy
Willis Dentistry
Individual Donors ($500+)
Matthew Boles
Travis Brower
Jordan Cowe
Scott Glenzer
Miguel Gonzalez
April Hanley
Stephen Marbut
Kevin McKinney
Robin McNair
Charles Morris
Danielle Peters
Douglas Porter
J Nick & Lauren Rachel
Robert Respess
Ann Richardson
Tessie Rivers-Garmon & David
Garmon
Shirley Smith
Vickie Snypes
Kathy Swinson
Paula Wahn
Tammy Watts
David Wiik
Edward & Linda Williams
Gifts In Kind Donors
68 Ventures Bowl
92ZEW/WNSP
A Gathering Place Catering
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Ashland Midtown Pub
Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort
Bake My Day
Bama Bob’s BBQ
Barre3
Battle House Hotel
Bay Business News
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Bellingrath Gardens & Home
Bienville Bites Food Tour
Bill-E’s
Big Escambia Spirits, LLC
Bob's Downtown
Boogie Bottom Spirits
Braided River Brewing Company
Buzz Destroyer
Cammie's Old Dutch
Callaghan’s Irish Social Club
Cawtaba Brewing Co.
Chandeleur Island Brewing Co.
Mike Chandonnet
Clyde May's Whiskey
Collen Comer
Coastal Outfitters
Conde Cavalier
Costco
Cotton Capers
Cotton State B-B-Q
Custom Catering by Stephanie
Dauphin’s
Dettling
Dinner's Ready-Dauphin Island
Dread River Distilling Co
Elizabeth’s Garden
EllenJay
Exploreum Science Center
Fairhope Brewing
Faubourg Brewing Co.
Fishing Chaos
Flour Girls Bakery
Fox 10 News
Francia's Formal Affair
Georgia Roussos Catering
Grace on Dauphin
Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa
Graze Craze
Greer’s
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Half Shell Oyster House
Hall's Sausage
Hampton Inn-Downtown Mobile
Harvey & Thomas Orthodontics
The Hope Farm
The Hummingbird Way
Innova Arts
IP Casino Resort Spa
Iron Hand Brewing
JT Specialties & More
Joe Cain Café
Joe Jefferson Players
John’s Crazy Socks
Judge Roy Bean Spirits
Junior League of Mobile
Kendra Scott
King’s Calling Brewing Co
Knot Just Beads
Lamar Advertising of Mobile
R. J. Lee
Magnolia Soap & Bath Co.
Marty Graw
Marriot Shoals Hotel & Spa
Max Morley
Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Mississippi Aquarium
Mobile Ballet
Naman's Catering
Nutria Rodeo
Oak View Group
OWA Parks & Resort
Oyster City Brewing
Palmetto Brewing Company
Penton’s Bistro
Perdido Vineyards
Phin’s Apparel
Phish
Photos by the Bay
Pop's Midtown
Quint’s Sporting Goods
Ralph & Kacoo's
Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge
Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel
Rock & Roll-Offs
Rocky's Cajun Fare
Roosters
Rotary Club of Mobile, Alabama
RTJ Golf Trail - Capitol Hill
RTJ Golf Trail - Magnolia Grove
Ruby Slipper Café
Southern Lit Events
Southern Grove Vineyards
Springhill Memorial Hospital Catering
Sterling Lighting and Design
Sweet Crees Bakery
Taco Mama-Midtown Mobile
Top Golf Mobile
United Johnson Brothers
USS Alabama Battleship
Memorial Park
Jim Wainwright
Wawa
Jessica L Welch
Widespread Panic
Wingman Brewing
Wintzell's Oyster House
Village Yoga
Zebra Marketing