2023 UCP of Mobile Annual Report

2023 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

As we start a new year, I wanted to thank each and every one of you for being a part of United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile. It’s hard to believe that my time working with our area’s disability community began nearly 50 years ago, when I was a counselor at Camp SMILE. It was through that experience with people with disabilities that I found a purpose and a lifelong calling.

It’s been amazing to be a part of UCP’s growth over the last 25 years. We are grateful to be a respected leader in south and central Alabama and the ability to provide necessary services to children and adults with disabilities is a privilege that we take seriously. We are constantly looking at ways to do more to serve people with disabilities and their families.

Last year we expanded our Supported Employment program to include Job Exploration Training for high school students, and we added a parent support to provide a deeper sense of community for the families we serve Our physical and occupational therapists also attended early detection and intervention training for cerebral palsy, a research and evidence-based effort led by UCP National and Cerebral Palsy Foundation We are proud to have enhanced the quality of life for those we serve

This year we are undergoing an intensive and collaborative strategic planning process with the goal to identify how to best serve the disability community. We will continue quality services but it’s not something we can do alone. We are thankful for the financial support that we have received throughout the years. Now, more than ever, we hope to bring everyone together to create lives without limits.

If you’re interested in being a part of UCP, please take a moment to visit our website at ucpmobile.org and see what a difference we can make together.

750 indviduals or families served each month by our programs

300 campers attended Camp SMILE

25 preschool students

6 casual day t-shirt designs

115 families receiving respite support

9 preschool graduates

1099 activities for childcare disability inclusion providers and parents

157 employed adults with disabilities (through supported employment)

1 adorable preschool Breakfast with Santa

21 adult day program participants

596 early intervention families served

ProgramUpdates

OurCommitmenttoEarlyDetection andInterventionforCerebralPalsy

UCP of Mobile is proudly participating in the Early Detection and Intervention (EDI) Collaborative, organized by UCP National and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. We are one of an exclusive collective of seven affiliates who provide “early as possible” detection and intervention of cerebral palsy (CP). Pictured are UCP of Mobile Occupational Therapists Alisa Noonan and Sarah Loukou.

Through outreach to pediatric healthcare providers, the EDI Collaborative’s goal is to lower the age of CP diagnosis from the current national average. This will, in turn, lead to earlier intervention possibilities and better long term outcomes for children diagnosed with CP.

The EDI Collaborative is a group of physicians, occupational therapists and physical therapists A major component of the Collaborative’s efforts is training in a care pathway using the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Exam (HINE)

At the 2023 Early Intervention and Preschool Conference, a training for the HINE Assessment was provided to the service providers in attendance, led by Valerie Pieraccini, cochair of UCP National’s Research Committee.

CampSMILE2023: OutofThisWorld!

In 2023, 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 2023's camp was Space Adventure, meaning our campers enjoyed plenty of astronomical activities. And that’s along with horseback riding, swimming, arts & crafts, 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. Overall, Camp SMILE served 300 campers in 2023.

Camp SMILE was also chosen by Lagniappe readers as the Mobile area’s “Best Summer Camp!”

ProgramUpdates

UCPofMobileWelcomesAlabama’sEI andPreschoolConference

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 second 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!

Leaders,BoardMembersAttend UCPNationalConference

Last May, UCP of Mobile was well represented at the UCP National Conference in Las Vegas. This annual meeting of UCP affiliates from around the US and Canada was attended by UCP of Mobile’s Board Chairperson Danielle Peters, President/CEO Todd Perkins, Vice President: Programs Kristin Hegji, and Director of Marketing & Development Jennifer Cooley, who was a conference presenter UCP of Mobile was also represented by Keith Graham, who serves as a member of our local board as well as the Chairperson of the UCP National Board of Trustees.

On May 25, our Preschool celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2023! Nine students, with and without disabilities, donned caps and gowns to honor their transition to kindergarten

DevelopmentUpdates

Food&Folly2023aSuccess!

Food & Folly, presented by The Richardson Group, returned for its 14th year on September 21 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 2023 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 (hosted online) 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 the Mobile NeverGreens. We were also honored to welcome UCP National President/CEO Armando Contreras to the event

Mark your calendar now for Food & Folly 2024, happening on September 19!

NewFundraisersAddedin2023

In 2023, we debuted a number of new fundraisers The first is the Pot of Gold Raffle where a $100 ticket gives you a chance at winning $10,000! The Grand Prize winning ticket was drawn live at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club during their annual St. Patrick’s Day Street Party. Pot of Gold has returned for 2024 with the drawing set for Saturday, March 16.

Another addition is a raffle of two tickets to see Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in October 2024 Tickets for this fundraiser are still available for purchase with a drawing planned for this summer

Finally, our Bourbon Barrel Benefit fundraiser is a chance to "pour the possibilities" for the people we serve! Donate $125 or more, and you'll receive a bottle of Dettling 1867 bourbon, from a private barrel selected by our representatives.

HookedUpToHelp2023

Our annual Hooked Up To Help Inshore Fishing Tournament, presented by BankPlus returned on May 6 with over 80 registered anglers The tournament has both adult and kids divisions where anglers can enter the following fish: Speckled Trout, Redfish, White Trout, Flounder, Croaker and Sheepshead Hooked Up To Help 2024 will be held on May 4--registration details coming soon!

Revenue

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Expenses

2023GrantHighlights

Brown & Root Foundation awarded $10,000 to purchase Smart Boards for each of our three Preschool classrooms

J.L. Bedsole Foundation granted $10,000 for the creation of a sensory room for our Adult Day Program

Elsie S. Bellows Fund provided $9,000 for the purchase of assistive technology

Alabama Civil Justice Foundation granted $2,500 towards all UCP of Mobile Programs

Alabama Power Service Organization/ Mobile Chapter awarded $1,500 to assist with field trip transportation of our Adult Day Program

Donors include those who provided support during 2023. Although we have taken great care to assure accuracy of listing, we apologize for any errors or omissions

Businesses, Foundations, Organizations, and Government Donors

68Ventures

Adams Homes

Airbus

Alabama Shipyard

American Waste Solutions

Animal Care Center of Mobile

Azalea City Kiwanis Club

BankPlus

Blue Bird Therapy

Brown & Root Foundation

Budweiser Busch Distributing

Children's Medical Group

Coca-Cola Mobile Production

Facility

Complete Dental of Mobile

Cottage Hill Civitan

Daniel Foundation

Delta South Title

Door-N-Gutter Pros

Elliott Homes

Employers Administrative

Services

Fausak Tires

Geothermal Solution

Graham, Brown & Dutton, PC

Gulf Fastener

Gulf Regional Pathology

Gumbo Fest & Gumbo Cook-off

Hargrove Foundation

Infirmary Health

Jones Walker LLP

Knights of Columbus #4888

Knights of Columbus Alabama

Lonarch

Mob Town Riders

Mobile County, Alabama

Mutual of America

NJR Industries, Inc

NOF Technologies

2023Donors

The Orthopaedic Group

Reelentless Construction

Representative Barbara Drummond (AL House 103)

Representative Chris Pringle (AL House 101)

Rich’s Car Wash

The Richardson Group

Sib & Abbie Paul Foundation

Springhill Toyota

Smith Electric

South Alabama Foundation for the Intellectually Disabled

Thames Batre Insurance

Thompson Foundation

Tito's Handmade Vodka

Tormod

UCP of Mobile Employees

United Markings

Ward International Trucks

White Foundation

Individual Donors ($500+)

Sarah Bumgarner

Emily Conte

Emily Cox

Joseph D Duke

Miguel Gonzalez

Drew Henderson

Charles & Lorraine Jones

John Lazarchick

Stephen Marbut & Jeni Knizley

Cathy McCaslin

Kevin McKinney

Robin McNair

Charles Morris

Danielle Peters

Nick & Lauren Rachel

Ann Richardson

Tyler Richardson

Colin Swigler

The Family of Mark Watson

Edward & Linda Williams

Gifts In Kind Donors

68 Ventures Bowl

92ZEW/WNSP

A Gathering Place Catering

Auburn Athletics

Barre3

Battle House Hotel

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

Bellingrath Gardens & Home

Bienville Bites Food Tour

Big Escambia Spirits, LLC

Bob's Downtown

Braided River Brewing Company

Cammie's Old Dutch

Callaghan’s Irish Social Club

Carnival Artists

Cawtaba Brewing Co

Chandeleur Island Brewing Co

Clyde May's Whiskey

Conde Cavaliers

Cotton State B-B-Q

Custom Catering by Stephanie

Dinner's Ready-Dauphin Island

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

Half Shell Oyster House

Hall's Sausage

Hampton Inn-Downtown Mobile

Harvey & Thomas Orthodontics

IP Casino Resort Spa

Iron Hand Brewing

Joe Cain Café

Joe Jefferson Players

Junior League of Mobile

Knot Just Beads

Lamar Advertising of Mobile

Milton Larche

Magnolia Soap & Bath Co.

Marriot Shoals Hotel & Spa

MB Greene

Mississippi Aquarium

Mobile Ballet

Mosley's Meat Market

Naman's Catering

OWA Parks & Resort

Oyster City Brewing

Palmetto Brewing Company

Phish

Pop's Midtown

Port City Plate Podcast

Ralph & Kacoo's

Rehydrate Clinic

Riverview Plaza Hotel

Rock & Roll-Offs

Rocky's Cajun Fare

Roosters

Rotary Club of Mobile, Alabama

RTJ Golf Trail - Magnolia Grove

Ruby Slipper Café

South Alabama Athletics

Southern Lit Events

Springhill Memorial Hospital Catering

Springhill Toyota

Sterling Lighting and Design

Studio PH

Taco Mama-Midtown Mobile

The Hope Farm

The Hummingbird Way

The Nevergreens

Tyler Matthew Creations LLC

United Johnson Brothers

USS Alabama Battleship

Memorial Park

Jessica L Welch

Widespread Panic

Wintzell's Oyster House

Yellowhammer Brewing

Yellowhammer Coffee

Zebra Marketing