2021 Annual Impact Report
Fiscal Year
Thanks to You,
We Are Coaching Kids to THRIVE!
2020-2021 Board of Directors Christy Walker, Chair Dennis Lamey, Chair-Elect Jeff Deig, Past Chair Cheryl Wathen, Treasurer Leah Dunigan, Secretary Amy Back Clay Barrett Debra Becht Andrea Brown Phil DeLong Danielle Falconer Craig Fenneman Kyle Fields Rhett Gonterman Ken Hall Kevin Hammett Ginger Happe Jeff Happe Dan Hoefling Nona Justice Lauren Kaiser Stacey Lloyd Lori Lofton Yadilka Maldonado Kate Miller Dan Niemeier Gwynn Perlich Keith Rawley Angila Retherford Lawrence Taylor Paul Weaver Kyle Wininger Seth Zirkle
Board Chair Emeritus William Wooten, MD
Advisory Council Jim Back Randy Braun Angie Brawdy Phyllis Bussing Carl Chapman Gini Combs Patrick Edwards Bernie Etienne Mary Ellen Farabaugh Dave Freeman Steve Fritz Don Fuchs Krista Greenfield Daryl Hagan Donna Harris Tim Hollander Robbie Kent, Sr. Neeley Koester Carol Lynch Don Mattingly Rita Meeks Josh Pack Brad Schneider Randy Schulz Rick Schulz Les Shively David Smith Robert Tiemann Adam Unfried Crystal Wildeman Lloyd Winnecke Richard Young
Letter From the President Dear Donors, Volunteers, and Partners, With your generous support, we are coaching thousands of kids to thrive and assisting their parents and teachers, too. You are the fuel that drives Youth First’s life-changing impact from Evansville to Ellettsville, Loogootee to Leopold, Mt. Vernon to Martinsville, Paoli to Princeton, Washington to Warrick County, and many more communities along the way.
These are the keys to preventing poverty, addictions, suicide, and other problems that threaten lives and drag down communities. In the wake of the pandemic and the escalating mental health concerns, it will come as no surprise that more schools are seeking Youth First’s social work services and prevention programs. With your continued support, we will make sure young people have the resources they need to flourish in this increasingly complex world.
Thanks to you, more students and their families are developing healthier mindsets and building stronger futures. Independent evaluations confirm these results, and so do the stories shared by the people we serve.
Thank you,
As you review this impact report, you will see how your investment helps young people manage stress, improve resiliency, increase hopefulness, and strengthen life skills that boost school performance and workforce readiness.
Parri O. Black President & CEO
Letter From the Board Chair Wow! What a year! I was honored to be Youth First’s Board Chair in 2020-2021. No one knew the impact that COVID-19 would take on our youth, parents, teachers, and school staff, but Youth First was prepared to meet the needs of students as well as everyone else involved with them. Youth First’s services and programs directly impacted the lives of over 21,000 young people last school year. Our theme for the year fits the times we are in: “Coaching Kids to Thrive.” It highlights the importance of helping youth through a pandemic that has caused additional mental stress and impacted academic success. A quote I found by Byron Egeland states: “Resilience has been described as the capacity for positive outcomes despite challenging or threatening circumstances.” This quote really describes our Youth First staff who went above and beyond to help youth, families, and teachers. We were able to pivot and set up ways to stay in contact with students even when they were out of school. As a board member, I have been fortunate to hear several stories about how this continued connection led to many positive outcomes.
The heartful work and dedication of Youth First staff could not continue without generous donors like you! We continue to receive additional requests for social workers from schools around the state of Indiana. As of 2022, we have grown to 13 counties and 107 schools, which is up from 11 counties and 92 schools in 2020-21. This growing demand for our services is no doubt because of Youth First’s strong measurable outcomes, which are presented in this impact report. I think you will also be amazed by the number of individuals served and the stories they share. We want to thank each of you for your support through your time, talent, and treasure! We look forward to continuing to have a positive impact in schools and communities. Gratefully,
Christy Walker Christy Walker 2020-21 Board Chair
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Improving Communications, Decision Making & Personal Control
Programs for Students & Schools
193
Reconnecting Youth
Programs
Reconnecting Youth (RY) is a research-proven classroom program for students in grades 9-12. It is designed to identify students with poor attendance, declining grades, possible substance use, and challenges with managing their emotions.
5,767
Youth Served Al’s Pals
This semester-long, lifechanging program bolsters self-esteem and improves Gibson Southern High School decision making, personal control and interpersonal “reconnect” to healthy habits and communications, and offers a safe relationships in ways that can help environment for serious reflection them thrive. and readiness for change. Graduates of the Reconnecting Students are empowered to track Youth program say they now take their own school attendance and pride in practicing the basic achievement, reduce or eliminate disciplines needed for regular their involvement with drugs or school attendance and coursework alcohol, and learn new social and completion, for sustaining healthy emotional coping strategies. The friendships, and for avoiding program works to help students self-destructive behaviors.
CAST LifeSkills Training Reconnecting Youth Teen Series Tween Series WhyTry
Program Impact School Grades & Overall School Performance Perceptions of Harm for Drugs & Healthy Behaviors Family Support Changed in a Positive Direction Drug Use Frequency & Drug Use Control Problems Harrison High School
51% using less Marijuana 59% using less Alcohol
52% using less Cigarettes/Tobacco/Nicotine 83% using less LSD or other psychedelics
Depression, Anger, Aggression, Self-Esteem, Personal Control Problems, & Perceived Stress I learned how to control my anger, emotions, and negative actions. I make better decisions.
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―RY participant
I started taking school more seriously and started to value relationships with people – old or new. ―RY participant
Building Strong Relationships & Strengthening Family Bonds
Programs for Youth & Families
Family First Series Youth First’s Family First programs are designed to help families thrive by building on family strengths. Featuring the Strengthening Families Curriculum, Family First programs allow participants to work with a facilitator who provides tools to create an environment where children are more likely to grow up well-adjusted, successful in school, and ready to lead productive lives. Through facilitated discussion, role-playing, family projects, and educational games, adult lessons focus on developing parenting skills that increase healthy bonding between parent and child and reduce risk factors for substance abuse. Youth sessions teach important communication and life skills. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all Family First programs shifted to a virtual setting during the 2020-2021 school year. Participating families continued to attend free, weekly sessions via
Zoom over a ten-week period, which allowed Youth First to reach families in a wider geographic area. After each session they attended, families picked up a meal at a local restaurant the next evening to take home and enjoy together.
Programs
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Individuals Served Gary and Anita Young
Family First program facilitators Gary and Anita Young have been teaching the Strengthening Families Curriculum since 2018, both virtually and in-person. “I think these programs give [participants] tools they may not have thought of before, because parenting doesn’t come with a toolbox,” says Gary. Anita adds, “Parenting is such a hard job to have. There’s so much responsibility and so many things that you maybe don’t think are important until someone points it out to you, which helps so much.”
Family First Outcomes
100%
of parents liked the Strengthening Families Curriculum
99%
of parents thought program facilitators did a good job
97%
of parents would recommend this program to other parents
92%
of parents believe they are a better family after participating
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The teachers were fantastic. Parenting is hard, and I never felt judged for anything I brought into a discussion. ―Family First parent participant
Family Foundations Family Connections Family First Growth (ages 3–6)
Family First Success (ages 7–17)
Camp Memories In It To Win It
Youth First Social Workers
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Social Workers
92
K–12 Schools
39,145
Students with Access
Coaching Kids to Thrive! Youth First Social Workers are Protecting Youth in a Challenging Time Now more than ever, schools must be places of care and support in order to be places of learning. Youth First Social Workers, embedded individually in schools and yet working together as a team across grade levels and counties, are uniquely positioned to offer that care. In every school we partner with, these Master’s level mental health professionals strengthen connections between students and their teachers and between families and community resources, creating safer and more supportive environments for learning.
20,201
Student Lives Touched by a Youth First Social Worker
Numbers from the 2020-2021 school year show the rising need: Youth First Social Workers in 92 partner schools saw a 40% increase in life-threatening crisis interventions – primarily for suicide risk – and a 60% increase in consultations with teachers, seeking support both for their students and for themselves. They cared for 84 students who lost a loved one to Covid-19. And they served as indispensable connectors to community resources urgently needed by kids and families.
Services included
2,971 468
students receiving individual and/or group services interventions for lifethreatening concerns
Statistically Significant Improvements Children’s Hope Resiliency Coping Skills Mood Management Decision Making Communication Peer Resistance Family Conflict Family Attachment Parent-Child Bonding Adult Bonding
Teaching Coping Skills & Building Resilience We are grateful for our school partners! Public
Independent & Parochial
Barr-Reeve Community School Corp. Catholic Diocese of Evansville East Gibson School Corp. Evansville Christian School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. Evansville Day School Loogootee Community School Corp. MSD of Martinsville Charter MSD of Mount Vernon MSD of North Posey Joshua Academy Mooresville Consolidated School Corp. Signature School North Daviess Community School Corp. North Gibson School Corp. Orleans Community School Corp. Paoli Community School Corp. Pike County School Corp. Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corp. South Gibson School Corp. Springs Valley Community School Corp. Warrick County School Corp. Washington Community School Corp.
Across 11 Indiana Counties!
32,393 4,388
12,322
teacher and staff consultations
parent consultations
referrals to community resources
Positive Academic Progress
99
of 2020-21 caseload students advanced % to the next grade level or graduated.
88
of 2020-21 caseload students who were % graduating seniors had college or career plans.
I wanted to take a moment to recognize Ashley Underwood, the Youth First Social Worker at Loge Elementary School in Boonville. She has been a blessing in my first grade daughter Demi’s school life! Demi suffers from anxiety and worry, and going to school each morning for such a long day is the root cause. She is afraid she will be forgotten or left, even though she has never been forgotten or left a day in her life. After reaching out to Youth First and then Ashley directly, Ashley immediately jumped into action. Not only does Ashley communicate with me regularly, but she meets with Demi on a weekly basis and checks in on her in the classroom when I let her know Demi is having a "worry day." At home, Demi consistently raves about her time spent with Ashley and looks forward to it each week. Demi tells me about the activities they do together, conversations they have, and the fidgets Ashley keeps in her office. I just wanted to say thank you for what you do. Your organization and staff are truly making a difference in my 6-year-old’s life!
―Kortney, Demi’s mom
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Providing Caring Support for Our School Partners
Mark Arnold, Principal Washington Jr. High School, Daviess County Now more than ever, the absolute necessity of having a Youth First Social Worker available for our kids reveals itself every day. The needs of our students have only increased in these uncertain times. I can't imagine not having highly qualified, caring, consistent support for our students. Partnering with Youth First was one of the most important, impactful decisions that we have made for our school. I can't imagine a time before Youth First.
« Krissy Melhiser, Youth First Social Worker, and Mark Arnold
Eric Goggins, Superintendent North Gibson School Corporation, Gibson County Our schools need Youth First’s mental health expertise now more than ever. We are especially concerned about young people with a family history of addiction, including the increasing number impacted by the opioid epidemic. These circumstances interfere with their ability to learn and increase the likelihood that they will become drug users or adopt other life-threatening behaviors. The fear and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have only increased these risks for children and families. Youth First Social Workers provide life-strengthening and lifesaving support to thousands of students and families.
Nick Kerner, Assistant Principal Joshua Academy, Vanderburgh County Cynthia’s impact doesn’t stop with the students; she’s also made an impact on the staff. At Joshua Academy, staff have tried several ways to help students struggling with behavioral issues, but the change came when the Youth First Social Worker came in with a different perspective and new mechanisms. She discusses tone and approach with teachers, asking “How are you talking to the kids? Always think of the students’ perspective. Changing the narrative on how we’re approaching the students will model it for them.” This change in approach benefited a student who struggled heavily with behavioral issues. They went from having daily visits to the discipline office to only once or twice in the whole year.
« Nick Kerner, Laila Austin, and Cynthia Ehmke, Youth First Social Worker
Jimmy Ellis, Superintendent Orleans Community School, Orange County The COVID-19 pandemic has been very challenging for our students, staff, and parents. In addition to the struggles our school community has been dealing with getting students caught up academically, the social/emotional issues students have been dealing with have been significant. The positive impact our Youth First Social Worker has made daily in the lives of children throughout the pandemic has made these difficult times easier for our students and community.
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Ryan Frazier, Assistant Principal Castle High School, Warrick County I cannot say enough about the positive impact Youth First Social Worker Kathy Baker has on the students, parents, staff and greater Castle High School community. Through her efforts to help students with their mental health, Kathy has literally assisted in saving lives. She has helped countless students find the motivation to finish high school, assisted students in breaking the cycle of addiction, mended relationships between parents and children, and the list goes on. When students need her, she is there. Kathy Baker, Youth First Social Worker »
Jessica Laughlin, Youth First Social Worker Edgewood Jr. High, Monroe County I feel that my job as the social worker at EJHS is to also be of support to the teachers and faculty. While most consultations with teachers and faculty include students and families, many were also for personal support. I provided a space for teachers and faculty to express emotions, thoughts, and feelings that occurred due to the nature of the 2020-2021 school year. Many times this included distress with home life, mental health education, guidance on supporting loved ones, and frustrations with the adjustments made in life due to COVID. Sometimes it was as simple as allowing someone to take a breather in my office or providing a listening ear after a tough day. I provided support to a faculty member who had lost several family members throughout the year, a teacher who was juggling their job, grad school, and the stress of COVID, and education and resources to a teacher who wanted to help her child experiencing anxiety. I also provided a supportive and educational weekly email called "Mental Health Monday," where I shared strategies and tools for self-care, coping skills for the school year, and how to foster their own mental health.
Dr. Daryl Hagan, Superintendent Evansville Catholic Diocese I value having Youth First Social Workers in school buildings for students. After the crisis of the pandemic, our students are going to return anywhere on the range of confused to abused. We have to support them.
Niki Walls, Youth First Social Worker Bell Intermediate Academy, Morgan County A teacher said, "I took you for granted and didn't realize how much of a support you were just for me alone. One day, you weren't here and I needed you, so I still just went into your office to sit and gather my thoughts.” I also received a text from our Vice Principal stating that she would not have been able to make it through the day without my help on a crisis situation we had earlier this week.
Dr. David Smith, Superintendent Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, Vanderburgh County We want all of our students to come to school healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Unfortunately, that’s not always possible―but by partnering with Youth First, our schools can provide more social and emotional supports for our students, our families, and even our teachers.
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THANK YOU Platinum Champions of Resilience
Gifts of $100,000+
Anonymous AmerisourceBergen Foundation CenterPoint Energy Foundation Lilly Endowment, Inc. Diamond Champions of Impact
Gifts of $50,000+
Anonymous Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Kendrick Foundation, Inc. Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana United Way of Southwestern Indiana William and Mona Wooten Gold Champions of Transformation
Gifts of $25,000+
Anonymous Alcoa Foundation Frank and Pauline Amodio James R. & Adelaide H. Duncan Foundation Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation Smithville Charitable Foundation, Inc. Silver Champions of Hope
Gifts of $10,000+
7 Sisters Gene and Linda Aimone Ascension St. Vincent Evansville AstraZeneca Parri and Dave Black Pat and Beth Blankenberger Bose Public Affairs Group John and Karen Cinelli Brent and Melissa Courter Daviess County Community Foundation Deaconess Health System Jeff and Marti Deig Grain Processing Corporation Robert and Judy Griffin Hermann Family Foundation Fred and Cindy Heseman Holiday Management Foundation Dan and Jill Howell Koch Foundation, Inc. Betty Koester Neeley Koester Martin County Community Foundation Mattingly Charities Romain Cross Pointe Auto Park Jon and Kay Scheer Thomas and Greta Smythe United Way of Daviess County Warrick County Community Foundation Paul and Holly Watzlavik West Side Nut Club Bronze Champions of Well-Being
Gifts of $5,000+
Anonymous Jim and Amy Back Zach and Linda Bawel Elmer and Judy Buchta Caring Communities of Gibson County Betty Charlier Crescent-Cresline-Wabash Plastics Foundation, Inc. Daviess County LCC Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union Eye-Mart For Evansville German American Bank Gibson County Community Foundation James and Leslee Gribbins Donna and Walter Harris Hollander - Albin - Henning Family
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JASPER Engines & Transmissions Living Word Christian Church Randy and Carol Miller Posey County Community Foundation Jason and Tonya Puckett RB (Reckitt Benckiser) St. Vincent de Paul of Loogootee John and Diane Schroeder Shoe Carnival Sky Zone Evansville Southwest Indiana Association of Realtors United Way of Monroe County Vanderburgh County Community Foundation Warrick County Commissioners Office Paul and Martha Weaver Trailblazer Champions of Kids & Families
Gifts of $2,500+
Dan and Scherri Arens Atlas World Group Banterra Bank Doug Bawel Michael and Lisa Bell Dean and Karen Bosler Alan and Vicki Bubalo Coalition to End Drug Abuse (CEDA) Pike County LCC Community Foundation of Morgan Co. Corn Pro Trailers Corressell Landscape CountryMark Mark Daily Phil and Deborah DeLong Dubois County Substance Abuse Council Evansville Surgical Associates Danielle and Brendon Falconer Kyle and Kristin Fields Fifth Third Bank Tom and Kathy Hamlin Ginger and Darren Happe Happe & Sons Construction, Inc. Harding Shymanski & Company, P.S.C. Jones & Sons Ready Mix Jimmy and Stephanie Lefler Carol and Dick Lynch Martin County LCC Morgan County REMC Ann and Glen Muehlbauer Dan and Laura Niemeier Orange County Community Foundation Orange County LCC Orange County REMC Pike County Community Foundation Kenneth and Pat Ross Jim and Becky Sandgren Randy and Ann Schulz Amy and Nathan Steele Warrick County FOP Lodge 148 Chris and Gail Wolking Pioneer Champions of Care
Gifts of $1,000+
Anonymous Thomas and Dixie Ashby Baird Foundation, Inc. Bank of America Clay and Amy Barrett Eric and Julie Bassler Debra Becht Berry Global Randy and Judith Braun Angie Brawdy Bo and Meagan Brien Bristol Myers Squibb Employee Matching Gift Program Adrian and Terry Brooks Andrea and Jarrod Brown Justin and Sarah Browning
to the following businesses, foundations, and individuals for the various ways you have made mission-based contributions from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
Christopher Cannon Greg and Cari Charnes Brent and Jana Cope Mike and Laura David Daviess Community Hospital Foundation John and Rebecca Dayton DC Metal Stephen and Cindy Elliott David and Keryl Elsner J.P. and Alli Engelbrecht Bernie Etienne Craig and Kathy Ettensohn Evansville Downtown Optimist Foundation Evansville Tool & Die, Inc. Farbest Farms, Inc. Field & Main Bank First Bank First Baptist Church (Washington) Elizabeth Flittner Steve and Suzette Fritz Cindy and Jim Gaskins Gary and Paula Gerling Beth Goeltz Ryan and Jacqueline Gonterman Gray Cemetery Trust Kevin and Michelle Hammett Joe Helfrich Jeff and Tricia Hollander Henning Wayne and Jewell Henning Heritage Federal Credit Union Sherri Hill HireLevel Dan and Laura Hoefling Julie and Mike Hoon Michael Hoover and Maria Del Rio Hoover Mark and Joyce Hubbard Indiana Safety & Supply Co. John and Elizabeth Jordan Nona and Jeffrey Justice John Kamin Kappa Kappa Kappa- Gamma Iota Chapter of Boonville Robert and Marguerite Kent Laura Keys Gar King Wayne and Beth Kinney David and Donna Knapp David and Marsha Lambert Dennis and Catherine Lamey Ali and Chris Langen Al and Pam Lene Beth Lett LNB Community Bank Loughmiller Machine, Tool & Design Co. Todd and Jill Lucy Mackey Salem United Methodist Church Yadilka Maldonado Mamie L. Young Charitable Trust Kyle and Abigail Markle Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth Ron and Dawn Mayer Media Insurance LLC Bob Mehringer Kate and Aaron Miller Ralph and Mary Millsaps Jim and Mary Kay Muehlbauer NASCO Industries, Inc. Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church Netflix NFP Christina and Michael Nunley Old National Bank Kent and Laurie Parker ProMark Jon and Barbara Raben Tom and Clara Raben Keith and Jocelyn Rawley
Mark and Cheryl Rietman Scott and Leigh Schroeder Richard and Jane Schulz Les and Linda Shively Clifton and Kathryn Sifford Sisson Steel Springs Valley Bank & Trust Kate Stites Stodghill Funeral Home Grant Swartzentruber Tecumseh Jr. Sr. High School PATHS Dawn and Michael Tedrow Torian Insurance Tracy Zeller Jewelry Trinity Lutheran Church Darmstadt Tri-State Orthopaedic Surgeons, Inc. Adam and Jan Unfried Diane and James VanCleave Larry and Debbie Vandagriff Vanderburgh Medical Alliance Gary and Deborah Van Zandt William and Mary Ellen Vieth Christy and Joseph Walker Cheryl and Kenneth Wathen Robert and Shannon Wathen Bert Wheat Anne Whinrey David and Jamie Whitney William Wilson Auction Realty, Inc. Women's Club of Newburgh, Inc. Tal and Rosalie O'Reilly Wooten Family Foundation Tracy and James Zeller Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP Zoar United Church of Christ Champions of Hearts
Gifts of $500+
Anonymous Salim and Pat Akrabawi All in the Family Dental Ron and Margaret Angermeier Laura Arrick Azzip Pizza BB&T, Now Truist Jerry and Cindy Benkert Elmer and Ellen Berberich Bethlehem United Church of Christ Black Equipment Co., Inc. Deena and Ryan Bodine Bill C Brown Associates Alex Burton James and Barbara Butterfield Bradley and Amanda Cadden John and Amy Casavant Elizabeth Christmas Crane Credit Union Timothy and Susan Crowley Danco Construction Dan and Erin Diehl Data Mail Diehl Consulting Group Frederick and Trina Doepker Donaldson Capital Management, LLC Leah and Derek Dunigan Michelle and Philip Eykamp Farm Bureau Loogootee Farmer, Scott, Ozete, Robinson & Schmitt, LLP Butch and Linda Feulner Linda Folsom Dave and Samantha Freeman Tom and Cheri Gant Anne Geissinger Bill and Muriel Gillenwater Robin Gilliam GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Google Inc. Penny and Mark Goshert
Hafer Ken and Amy Hall Hansen Corporation Jeff Happe Donna Hartke Hawkins Health Center Barry and Stella Heichelbech Helms Orthodontics Rob and Lena Henson Gail and Brent Heppner Josh Hodge Hoesli Diesel Service Kendra Holland Wines Hylant Indiana Members Credit Union Industrial Contractors/Skanska Jackson Kelly JAM Printing & Promotions Becky and Jay Jessmer Gilbert and Marcia Jochem Johnson Family Foundation, Inc. Dana Jones Lauren and Aron Kaiser Keller Schroeder Anna Kunkel Lensing Building Specialties Lieberman Technologies Wade and Katie Lowhorn Steve Makhecha and Stacie Wenk-Makhecha Marian's Hallmark Janet and Michael Metzger Midwestern Engineers Janice Miller Jeff Mullen New Hope Community Church David Ordoubadian Jeremy and Tara Overton Joshua and Jill Pack David and Karla Papariella Holly and Dan Parod People's Furniture Gwynn and Michael Perlich Greg Pfister Pinnacle Computer Services Jana and Ray Pritchett John and Barbara Pulcini Raben Tire Reference Services Julia Reisen Riney Hancock CPAs PSC Ron and Lynn Rochon Martha Rohlfer Richard and Jane Royster Chuck and Debbie Sallee Schiff Air Conditioning & Heating Gene and Bert Schmidt Michael and Colleen Schulz Sharon Schulz Mark Shockley Siemers Glass Co., Inc. John and Judith Stratman Jamey and Stori Sullivan Lawrence and Micha Taylor The Diamond Galleria Tri-State Hot Stove League United Way of South Central Indiana Michael and Lisbeth Vogel Michael Volkman Chad and Karla Wade Edward and Cristie Walker Steven and Julie Ann Walker Brian and Diane Wannemuehler Warrick County Treasurer Washington City Fire Department Laura and Tim Wathen Weichert Realtors - The Schulz Group Dan and Anne Weidner Wildeman Septic and Excavating Kyle Wininger Wolfe's Auto Auction Youth First Agency Fund Terry and Linda Yunker Ziemer Funeral Home
Gifts of $250+
Anonymous Brooke Aljandali Jeff and Nancy Anderson Jane Annakin
Garth and Sondra Ash Jim and Jane Balbach Lisa Barclay-Sebree Beth Barning Matt and Pauline Bartek Jamie and Kendra Bateman Randy and Linda Becker Brent and Cindi Beeler Bittner Tool Distribution Deborah Brakel Holly and Scott Branam Mary Ruth Branstetter and Steve Klamer Diane and Tom Braun Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, Local No. 103 John and Susan Browning Steven and Andrea Buedel Ryan and Julie Burczyk Casey and Lisa Calvert David and Vicki Campbell Catholic Diocese of Evansville Gini and Greg Combs Jackie Cooper-Galey John and Phyllis Corn Lisa and Karl Cossey John Deppe and Shari Barrett Michael Drake and Nancy Tarsitano Drake R. David and Susan Dunn Element Three Paul and Melissa Elliott Gerald and Ann Enlow Phil Fassett and Linda Palmer Fassett Joel and Melissa Fehsenfeld Donna and Doug Ferriell Michael and Shannon Frank Derek and Haley Fritts Donald and Becky Fuchs Terry and Nancy Gehlhausen Marge and John Gianopoulos Gibson Southern High School Matthew Gilliam Gardar Gislason and Theodora Gunnarsdottir Rhett and Amanda Gonterman Spencer and Mary Goodson Krista and Dennis Greenfield Afsaneh Hahn Hatfield Law Offcie Nick and Gina Hermann Dee Dee Hewins Michael and Lisa Hodges David and Dodi Hoefling Tim and Jennifer Hollander Chris and Terri Hopple Randy and Cindy Hupfer Carla Jackson Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP Fred Kent Vicki and Kyle Kirkman Kathy Kleindorfer Jennifer and Bill Kramer Judith and Kevin Kunst Lamar Architecture and Design, LLC Robert Lamey Tammy Lang Walter and Selma Lewis Lori Lofton Tom Magan Magnum Drilling Services Inc. Gary and Mary Jo McClintic James and Deborah McDaniel James and Mary McDonald Jeff and Jourdan McGowan Paul McGowan Kent and Marilyn McKinney Krissy Melhiser Heather and Jeff Miller Jillian and Daniel Moon Chris and April Mroz Thomas and Joan Niemeier Norbert and MaDonna Niemeier Pat O'Daniel Betty Olivera Katie and Clinton Omohundro Optimist Club of Eastside Evansville Optimist Club of Jasper Ryan and Anna Palmer Gene and Jennifer Raber Philip and Jill Rawley
Ruth Richmond Brandon and Leah Roop Amber and Paul Russell J.C. 'Pete' and Mary Ruthenburg Bob and Danielle Schleter Aaron and Colleen Scholer Tammy Shaw Richard and Kathie Siegert Corey and Leah Simon Larry Slavick Jason and Brooksie Smith Shelby Southard Speedy Oiler East Speedy Oiler West Kurt and Chanca Stahl Manfred and Donna Stahl Vickey Taake Harlan and Lorinda Taylor Brandy Terrell Keith and Teresa Thomas Robert and Mary "Tee" Tiemann Tri Kappa Loogootee Tri-State Fence Co. Laura Walker Virginia Weiler and Daniel Brown James and Karen Will Brad and Jessica Williams Wes and Jody Wilmes Donna and Phil Wolter
Gifts of $100+
Anonymous Bill and Kimi Abernathy Lisa Adkins Eva Agee Mark and Sarah Aiton Amazon Smile AT&T Brad and Linda Austin Award World Trophies Bruce and Carol Baker Katherine Baker Mike Ball John and Diane Bassemier Jeff and Lacy Bender Mary Bennett Cody and Deanna Biffert Ethan Black Darlene Boyd Tyler and Adrienne Brengman Cheryl Brinker Elaine Brown Bill and Betsy Brubeck Jerry and Cherie Burgdorf Robert and Elizabeth Burkart Phyllis and Wilfred Bussing Marie Bussing-Burks Busy Beedz Design, LLC Larry and Gretchen Byers Rick Camron Rick and Karen Cannon Central Christian Church (Washington) Betty Cleveland Community State Bank Cook Orthodontics Lottie Cook Dom and Emma Cosby David and Jan Davies Eileen Dawson Diane Dillard Barry Drennan and Rebecca York Joe and Patty Easley Michael and Cindy Elliott Scott and Catherine Elliott Brian and Mandy Elpers Dena Embrey Brandy English Michael and Anna Ennis Caroline Fairbanks Peter and Jodi Fehrenbacher James and Susan Feutz Jeffery and Diane Feyen Fibercom Electrical Systems, Inc. Fine and Hatfield Robert and Cheryl Ford Samuel and Courtney Garau Kalah Georgette-Vowels James and Deretha Gill Mike and Melanie Goebel Keith and JoAnn Greenwell
Dan and Barbara Gregory Sheryl Hambidge Jay and Christie Hargis Tanya Harris Lawrence and Nancy Hayden Fred and Marilyn Hirsch Steve and Sandy Holzmeyer Forrest Howard Susan Huck Huddleback Club of Evansville Michael and Amie Hulfachor IBEW Local 16 Jeff and Julie Jackson Jones Wallace, LLC Sally Keating Bill and Nancy Keeney Matt and Nancy Kelly Margaret and Clark Kimberling Faye Kimsey Allison Kirby Kiwanis Club of West Side Evansville Dorothy Koberstein Kevin and Margaret Koch Allen and Lori Koester Danny and Cindy Kollker Beth Kroft Heidi Lance Richard and Lisa Lance Don and Judy Lee Merral Lewis and Deena Laska-Lewis Shannon Loehrlein John and Martha Maier Andy Martin Alan and Marie Marty Brandi McCord H.G. McCullough Designers, Inc. Lavetta McCune Shelby McDannald Rita and Larry Meeks Teresa Mercer Mark Merrill Marshall and Margaret Miller Jeffrey and Sue Moore Andrew and Beth Mosier Bill and Lisa Muller Richard and Deborah Murray Lisa Myer Robert and Michelle Myers N.M. Bunge Robert and Carol Neisen Nix Companies Craig Norton Oakdale Elementary School Hossein Ordoubadian Rance and Katie Ossenberg William Oxby Jacob Pendleton and Holly Dunn Pendleton Ronald and Joanie Pohl Larry and Janet Porter Lori Powell Steve and Nikki Pritchett Amber Rascoe Rick and Karen Reising Tim Riess Audrey and Steve Riney Maura Robinson Brad and Tammy Rust Chris and Gretchen Rutledge Holly Sanders Sanders Rental Property Chris and Rosetta Sartore Gilbert and Jacqueline Sartore Jama Scherer James and Casi Schiff Mike and Lee Schiff Vincent and Grace Schiraldi Nina Schultheis Selvin United Methodist Church Allyson Shelby Darlene Short Alyssa and Cory Sieg Siegel's Uniforms Ben and Tina Sizemore Alicia and Eric Slaton Brian and Sonya Smith Helen Smith Michelle Sneen Jeff and Sally Snyder Tom and Gloria Speer
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Jon Stalker Sam and Mollie Standring David and Sandy Sullivan Bill and Beverly Summers Kenneth and Evelyn Taylor Jon Temple Danielle Tessier Andrew and Patty Tharp Richard and Melinda Tibbals Michael and Linda Tiemann James and Margaret Tomes Nancy Traylor Jeffrey and Nancy Trockman Laurel Vaughn Joe and Julie Vetter VFW Auxiliary Post #1114 Janet Wandling John and Lisa Wanhainen Washington Rotary Club Jack and Brenda Weber John and Shirley Weber Steve and Jeanne Weitzel Eric and Jane Weyer Jamie Wicks Crystal and Brian Wildeman Joseph and Vernita Williams Andrew and Amanda Wilson Steve Witting Donald and Donita Wolf Martin Woodruff, State Farm Insurance Agent Betty Worthington Scott Wylie Jerry and Patricia Ziemer Seth and Scarlett Zirkle
Gifts up to $99
Anonymous Jenny Ahmed Jim Alexander Tyler Arlinghaus Donald and Mabe Arrowsmith Marilyn Oeth DeLong Atchison Sarah Audu Tiffany and Nathan Austin Briana Baker Brenda Barrera Brittany Barrett-Jackson Jeffrey Barrett Jordan and Josh Beach Jacob Bengert Bryan Benke Bradley Berkemeier Abby and Brandon Betz Diane Bies Sophia Blaha Chris and Amy Bolek Kim Borror Valerie Bostick Amanda Bradford Meagan Brothers Jess and Tara Brower Salita Brown Jeff Browning Justin and Sarah Browning Sandy Bruno Kirk and Wendy Brunson Samantha Buente Bradley Buescher Lana Burton Carlonda Calbert-Head Michelle Campbell Hank and Katie Carley Kelly Carlton Simira Carothers Lara Ceresko-Kissel Staci Chambers Candace Chapman Thayne Chaumell Lori Choman Chris Cimbaljevich Melinda Clark Melody Cleveland Emily Cobb Marco Colon CommonCents Kay Conder Randy and Zoe Conner Matthew and Lauren Courtney Steven and Laurie Cox
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Joyce Crabtree Kelsey Crago Amanda Crews Valorie and Wayne Dassel Andre and Gail Davis Janice Dillon Ellen Dippel Becky Dosher Lauren Downen Haley and Jared Droste Jaclyn Durnil Amy Duvall Patrick and Monica Edwards Cynthia Ehmke Richard and Debbie Ellis Trent and Kim Engbers Kathleen Ewing Alexis Fankhouser Kayla Fein Anthony and Amy Feitl Amber Finley Dawn Fisher Lavern Fleck Randall Forster Dennis and Kim Fowler Greg and Joan Fredrich Janel Gatz Mike Gianopoulos Aisha Givens Addy Gomez Keely Griggs Tony Gumbel Gus Haas Mary Haas Daryl and Jill Hagan Ashley and Jeremy Hale Susan Hanson Ronalee Hardy Tiffany Harper Abril Hatfield Jennifer Hills James Hils Matt and Natalie Hoon Bobbie Hudson Arielle Huettner Stacey and Peter Humbaugh Brittani Chavious Hunt Greg and Debbie Jourdan James and Sally Julian Pat and Shari Kempf Dave King Michelle Kirk Ray and Kim Kixmiller Koehler Funeral Home Susan Koester Kroger Sean and Alex Kuykendall Megan and Jacob LaRue Jessie and Trevor Laughlin Sarah Laury Maury and Susan Leinenbach Leah Lottes John Lovell Mike and Kathleen Luebbe Jeff and Kate Lyons Mark and Pam Majors Ashley Manship Melvin and Sue Martin Toni Martin Georgianne Mastison Krisi Mattingly John Mattingly Homes Kari Mayer Elaine McCarthy Colleen McLaughlin Heidi Mikac Darin and Cheryl Miller Nolan and Cayley Miller Cindy Mills BD Minette Pegge Mirus Joe and Wynn Mitchell Alyssa Montgomery Tarita Moore John and Ann Morrow Don and Susan Mosbey Polly Moss Brad and Lynn Muehlbauer Jeffrey and Pam Myrick Daniel Nalin
George and Nancy Neimeyer Taylor Nicholson Matt and Gina Niemeier Dan Nix Roger and Katie Nurrenbern Margaret Ordoubadian Sally Pack April and Betty Palmer Lois Parker Alliyah Patton Jenna Kruse Pauli Susan Pauli Mike and Merna Peden Jane Perkins Dave Pijut George and Betty Postletheweight Christopher and Samantha Potts Vanessa Quarles Kristi Raben Kristi Rhule Ron and Gail Riecken Mark and Susan Ritter Sara Robinson Tommi Rock Scott and Sue Rolley Kelli Bolton Roy Jason Russell Laura Rust Joe and Charlene Salpietra Callie Sanders Jessica Scalfano Clare Scheller Deidre Scheu Mackenzie Schmidt Edward Schnur Larry Scott Jr. Lisa Seif Jillian Shade Megan and Clayton Shake Chad Sharp Janay Sharp Kacie and Ryan Shipman Brooke and Brent Skipper Jessie Smith Michelle Smith Emily Sommers Brian and Lori Southard Isaac Standifird Richard and Barbara Steedman Michael and Elizabeth Stepek John Stevens Patty Stewart Marlena Strong Lindsey Susott Anthony Taylor Larry and Kathy Tenbarge Elaine Thompson Tools 4 Teaching TriStarr TrueScripts Darrin and Michelle Tucker Ashley Underwood Stephen and Sandra Vandeveer Jason and Lisa Vaughan Randy and Connie Vickery Darla Vote Pollyanna Vujovic Jayme and Craig Waddell Joseph and Jennifer Walker Jessica Wallace Susie Wallace Nicole Walls Kelsey and Jared Weber Michael and Lisa Weber Jeff and Krista Wedding Christine Weinzapfel-Hayden and Darin Hayden Destiny Wells Ken and Janet Wempe David and Terri White Kelly White Richard and Jane Wilhelmus Keisha and Kyle Willis Debbie Wilson Grace and Josh Wilson Jennifer Williams Wilson Sara Wilson Charles and Debora Winstead Amy Weaver Woolston Amy Word
David Zaldivar Holly Ziemer
Memorials In memory of Jenny Blake Parri and Dave Black William and Mona Wooten
In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Anthony M. Brooks, Sr. Adrian and Terry Brooks
In memory of Larry Bullock Parri and Dave Black
In memory of Wilma Clodfelter James and Diane VanCleave
In memory of Chris Danforth Paul and Melissa Elliott
In memory of Carolyn Haller Randy and Ann Schulz
In memory of Mary Haller Randy and Ann Schulz
In memory of Pamela Harmon William and Mona Wooten
In memory of Joe Head Randy and Ann Schulz
In memory of Jalil Jalilpour Parri and Dave Black William and Mona Wooten
In memory of Jeremy April and Betty Palmer
In memory of Brody Lofton Kirk and Wendy Brunson Larry and Gretchen Byers Gerald and Ann Enlow Michael and Lisa Hodges Matt and Nancy Kelly Lori Lofton Tri-State Fence Company Randy and Connie Vickery
In memory of Melissa Nixon William and Mona Wooten
In memory of Larry "Joe" Pack Parri and Dave Black
In memory of Raymond F. Pritchett Parri and Dave Black
In memory of Bob Schulz Randy and Ann Schulz
In memory of Andy Short Randy and Ann Schulz
In memory of Donald Southard Marco Colon Michelle Sneen Shelby Southard
In memory of Marj Soyugenc William and Mona Wooten
In memory of Scooter Tiemann Sheryl Hambidge
In memory of Patrick Zang Randy and Ann Schulz
Honorariums In honor of Drs. Ron and Norma Faust Sally Pack
In honor of Mary Grace Haas Pollyanna Vujovic
In honor of Carol Lynch Joe and Julie Vetter
In honor of Teresa Mercer Carol and Dick Lynch
In honor of Jana and Ray Pritchett Steve and Nikki Pritchett
In honor of Steve and Nikki Pritchett Jana and Ray Pritchett
In honor of Brad Schneider Gene and Jennifer Raber
In honor of United Companies BB&T, Now Truist
In honor of Diane VanCleave James VanCleave
In honor of James VanCleave Diane VanCleave
In honor of Cheryl Wathen Darla Vote
In honor of Dr. William Wooten Paul and Melissa Elliott
In honor of Drs. William and Mona Wooten Anonymous Parri and Dave Black Sally Keating Carol and Dick Lynch Richard and Jane Schulz
In honor of Tracy Zeller Parri and Dave Black
2021 Passport to Adventure Auction Presenting Sponsor Edward Jones
Passport Sponsor
Bose Public Affairs Group
Awards Program Sponsor Deaconess Health System
Souvenir Sponsors Banterra Bank For Evansville
Silent Auction Sponsors
Anonymous Atlas World Group Evansville Surgical Associates Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union Fifth Third Bank
Experience Sponsor Evansville Tool and Die
Call Center & Volunteer Sponsors Michael & Maria Del Rio Hoover NFP ProMark Tri-State Orthopaedics
First Class Flyers
Thomas and Dixie Ashby Azzip Pizza Bank of America Field & Main Bank First Bank Harding, Shymanski & Company, PSC John Kamin Old National Bank William and Mona Wooten
Business Class Flyers Black Equipment Data Mail Diehl Consulting Group
Donaldson Capital Management, LLC Happe & Sons Construction Indiana Members Credit Union Jackson Kelly JAM Printing & Promotions Dennis and Catherine Lamey Lieberman Technologies People's Furniture Pinnacle Computer Services Reference Services Riney Hancock CPAs, PSC Ziemer Funeral Home Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP
Friends of Youth First
Fibercom Electrical Systems, Inc. Hatfield Law Office Jones Wallace, LLC Oakdale Elementary School
In Kind Donors
14 News (WFIE) 104.1 WIKY Aaron Black David Black Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW) First Christian Church (Evansville, IN) Hot 96 (WSTO) Michael Lookebill Media Mix Communications Tucker Publishing Group William Wilson Auction Realty, Inc.
Auction Item Donors
Abby Grace's Gifts Julie Abell Aching Acres Landscaping, Inc. Acropolis Restaurant Agape Graze Ahh Spa Leah Al-Abed All Breed Pet Care All in the Family Dental American Girl American Legacy Fishing Company Anchor Industries, Inc. Carol Arnett Laura Arrick Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Tiffany and Nathan Austin Azzip Pizza Ashley Babcock Backyard Blasts Katherine Baker Bar Louie Basket Kases Gift Shoppe Eric and Julie Bassler Bauerhaus Be Happy Pie Company Jordan and Josh Beach Beaux Cheveux Salon & Spa Debra Becht Michael and Lisa Bell Bellas' Hair Salon Elmer and Ellen Berberich Best Choice Auto Abby and Brandon Betz Biaggi's Restaurant Cody and Deanna Biffert Big Splash Adventure Big Top Drive In Parri and Dave Black Blush Baby Boutique Blush Hair Studio Deena and Ryan Bodine Earl and Tonya Borders Mary Ruth Branstetter and Steve Klamer Diane and Tom Braun Angie Brawdy Brinker's Etc. Brinker’s Jewelers, Inc. Andrea and Jarrod Brown Salita Brown Bru Burger Steven and Andrea Buedel Buffalo Wild Wings Melissa Bullock Burdette Park Caesars Southern Indiana
Cafe Arazu Anita Campbell Kevin and Amy Canterbury Cape Air Cardinal Spirits Cardinal Stage Christin Carlson Casey's General Stores, Inc. Chandler Elementary School Chick-Fil-A Cross Pointe Chinnos Barbershop Elizabeth Christmas Cincinnati Zoo Kim Clark Club Pilates Leanne Collier Commander's Grill Conner Prairie Cookies By Design Jackie Cooper-Galey Cork 'n Cleaver Anita Corne Corporate Design, Inc. Lisa and Karl Cossey Kelsey Crago Crayola Experience Creation Museum Perry and Lorie Curtis Custom Recreation CycleBar Evansville Valorie and Wayne Dassel Andre and Gail Davis Elizabeth Davis Day Salon Deerhead Sidewalk Café Phil and Deborah DeLong DiLegge's Restaurant Diane Hanes Hair Designs Dick Clark's Family Restaurant Ellen Dippel DnK Kreations Doc's Donato’s Pizza Don's Claytons Dry Cleaning Donut Bank Doodlesticks by Amy D-Patrick Evansville Ford D-Patrick Nissan Haley and Jared Droste Duell's Evansville Kia Hyundai Duffy's PubHouse Dukane Skin Care Leah and Derek Dunigan Economic Improvement District Sandra Lee Designs Grant and Misty Eilert Elberfeld Elementary School Empowerment Behavioral Services, LLC Gerald Enlow, DDS Escalade, Inc. Evansville Country Club Evansville Museum Evansville Obedience Club Evansville Regional Airport Expressway Auto Mall of America Fairlawn Elementary School Danielle and Brendon Falconer Family Dentistry Farmer, Scott, Ozete, Robinson & Schmitt, LLP Lesa Faughender Peter and Jodi Fehrenbacher Fenneman & Associates Donna and Doug Ferriell Field & Main Bank Fine Art, Dianna Beck Fired Up! Flowers & More Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Dacia Fritchley Froggy's Restaurant & Sports Bar Bill Frost Fusion Spa & Boutique G. D. Ritzy's Garland Vision Institute Gerling Law Marge and John Gianopoulos Gibson Southern High School Liz Gilles Aisha Givens
Golf Gives Back, Inc. Golf Plus Gray Photography Great American Cookie Company Great Beginnings at Deaconess Hospital Richard and Karen Gries Mary Haas Hacienda West Ken and Amy Hall Tim Hamby Ginger and Darren Happe Tiffany Harper Harrison High School Haub House Christine Weinzapfel-Hayden and Darin Hayden Ashley Hayes Head's Construction Barry and Stella Heichelbech Jon and Lisa Heichelbech Liz Hennessy-Spencer High Score Saloon Hillcrest Youth Services Fred and Marilyn Hirsch Dan and Laura Hoefling Holiday World & Splashin' Safari The Office of Lou Holtz Steve and Sandy Holzmeyer Honey Moon Coffee Co. Laura Howard Michael and Amie Hulfachor Illuminating Expressions By Rochelle Impulse Hair Studio and Day Spa Indianapolis Comedy Sportz Island Rayz Tanning Center Jalisco Mexican Restaurant Jason's Deli Jeffrey Robertson, DDS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Becky and Jay Jessmer Johnson Arthur, DDS Elizabeth Joshi Just Dipped Desserts by Kendall Just Rennie's Lauren and Aron Kaiser Renee Keller Pat and Shari Kempf Laura Keys Kim's Consigned Designs Kevin Kirk Vicki and Kyle Kirkman Knob Hill Tavern Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville Lance Kollker Judith and Kevin Kunst Dennis and Catherine Lamey Ali and Chris Langen Megan and Jacob LaRue Jessie and Trevor Laughlin Sarah Laury Lea Matthews Furniture and Interiors Kim Levin Lewis Bakeries Lic's Deli & Ice Cream Life Stance Health LNB Community Bank Shannon Loehrlein Lori Lofton Logan's Roadhouse Loge Elementary School Leah Lottes Louisville Zoo Lucky Locks Todd and Jill Lucy Carol and Dick Lynch Lynnville Elementary School Ma T 888 China Bistro Making Good Scentz Yadilka Maldonado Libby and Gregg Mann Ashley Manship Marian's Hallmark Toni Martin Don and Lori Mattingly Brandi McCord Shelby McDannald McGary Middle School Mele's Diner
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Krissy Melhiser Menke's Auto Repair Teresa Mercer Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Abby Michel Midwest Skin Institute Heidi Mikac Mike Libs and the Chocolate Factory Mike Mohr State Farm Agency Milk & Sugar Scoop Shoppe Darin and Cheryl Miller Heather and Jeff Miller Kate and Aaron Miller Miller's Barbecue Missy Mosby Mulberry Jeans Accents Jayson and Alex Munoz Nancy Joe's Hidden Treasures New Harmony Inn New Horizons Financial Consultants New York Yankees Nichols Electric Supply Nicole Ary Boren Dan and Laura Niemeier Nisbet Inn Christina and Michael Nunley Oak Meadow Country Club O'Charley's East Ohio Valley Eye Institute Old National Bank Opie and Eleanors Orangetheory Fitness Evansville Outback Steakhouse Ovation Grafix Owensboro RV PACE Field Services Pappy & Grammy's Popcorn Parenting Time Center Holly and Dan Parod Alliyah Patton Paulson Insurance Persnickety's Pet Food Center Charlotte Pettijohn Chelsea Pfister Piece of Cake Pizza King Playful Healing & Counseling Plaza Park International Prep Academy Monty and Susan Porter Posh International Hair Studio Lori Powell Premiere Tan Prime Time Pub & Grill Princeton Community Middle School Jana Pritchett Nikki Pritchett Professional Eyecare Associates R4 Design Jon and Barbara Raben Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar Lea Rauscher Keith and Jocelyn Rawley Reitz Home Museum Steven Ricci Jamie and Greg Risch River Walk Restaurant Riviera Mexican Grill Robert P. Janowski, DDS Michael and Donna Roberts Maura Robinson Roca Bar North Rock-A-Burger Food Truck Roger's Academy of Hair Design Rolling Hills Country Club Romain Cross Pointe Auto Park Ross Store, Inc. Amber and Paul Russell Rustic Cuff Callie Sanders Sara's Harmony Way Shannon Saxe Todd Schimmell Schlafly Beer Chuck and Judy Schmitt Schmitt Refrigeration Schnitzelbank Restaurant Ken and Janet Schultheis Dave and Tina Schutte Bryan Smith and Delana Schutte-Smith
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Shabby Sheek Boutique Megan and Clayton Shake Sharon Elementary School Randy and Andee Sheffer Shelter Insurance Kacie and Ryan Shipman Shoe Carnival Showplace Cinemas Sigma Equipment Sign Gypsies Signs by Design Dakri Sinclair Sitzman & Wolf Dentistry Sky Zone Evansville Alicia and Eric Slaton Stephen and Katie Slepsky Jennifer Smith Jessie Smith Alan and Natalie Smith Brian and Lori Southard Shelby Southard Southwest Healthcare Sportsman's Grille & Billiards Starbucks Burkhardt Road Starbucks DoubleTree Evansville Stateline Fireworks Amy and Nathan Steele Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates Stacy Stevens Stockwell Elementary School Sugar Bakers Home Fashions Sun King Brewing Co. Swonder Ice Arena Vickey Taake Lawrence and Micha Taylor Dawn and Michael Tedrow Brandy Terrell Danielle Tessier Michael Tessier and Debra Rogers Texas Roadhouse The Boutique at The Women's Hospital The Children's Museum of Indianapolis The Diamond Galleria The Golf Club at Eagle Pointe The Granola Jar The Kennel Barn The Landing The Magic House The Salon Professional Academy Evansville The Trophy Case The Wine Vault Thyme in the Kitchen Tools 4 Teaching Tracy Zeller Jewelry TRCI Trees n Trends Tri-State Athletic Club Tri-State Family Dental Tri-State Trophies Tucker Publishing Group Glynis Turner Turoni's Pizza Ashley Underwood Vanderburgh Juvenile Probation Office Stephen and Sandra Vandeveer Darrell Veach Victoria National Golf Club Vintage Gold Boutique Kirk and Sandy Waiz Christy and Joseph Walker John Walker Laura Walker Walker Studio Nicole Walls Walther's Golf and Fun Lynell Walton Laura and Tim Wathen Paul and Martha Weaver Virginia Weiler and Daniel Brown Brett and Angela Weinzapfel Wesselman Nature Society West Elementary School Westgate Resorts Janet Williams Keisha and Kyle Willis Sara Wilson Wilstem Ranch Amy and Jeff Winchester Kyle Wininger
Wonderworks Orlando Bruce and Lesa Woodruff William and Mona Wooten YMCA Camp Carson YMCA of Southwestern Indiana Zaxby's Zeidler's Flowers, Gardens & Gifts Jean Zelenko Luke Zeller
2020 Breakfast of Champions
Robert and Mary "Tee" Tiemann Christy and Joseph Walker Cheryl and Kenneth Wathen Paul and Martha Weaver Jerry and Patricia Ziemer Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP
In-Kind Sponsors
David Black Lamar Advertising Media Mix Communications ProMark
Honorees
Sky Zone Youth First Wall of Support
Title Sponsor
All in the Family Dental Azzip Pizza Danco Construction Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union Michael and Shannon Frank Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP Marian's Hallmark ProMark Schiff Air Conditioning & Heating Sky Zone Evansville Speedy Oiler East Speedy Oiler West Weichert Realtors - The Schulz Group Wildeman Septic and Excavating
Youth First Social Workers and Program Staff German American
Mission Sponsor
Deaconess Health System
Celebration Sponsors
Dan and Scherri Arens Bose Public Affairs Group Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union For Evansville Jeff and Tricia Hollander Henning Family
Healing Heart Sponsors
Steve and Suzette Fritz Robert and Marguerite Kent LNB Community Bank Old National Bank William and Mona Wooten
Champions Sponsors
Jeff and Nancy Anderson AstraZeneca Jim and Amy Back Bank of America BB&T, Now Truist Debra Becht Parri and Dave Black Angie Brawdy Andrea and Jarrod Brown John and Susan Browning Wilfred and Phyllis Bussing Greg and Gini Combs Crane Credit Union Jeff and Marti Deig Phil and Deborah DeLong Danielle and Brendon Falconer Farmer, Scott, Ozete, Robinson & Schmitt, LLP Kyle and Kristin Fields First Bank Friend of Youth First Donald and Becky Fuchs Rhett and Amanda Gonterman Krista and Dennis Greenfield Hafer Ken and Amy Hall Kevin and Michelle Hammett Happe & Sons Barry and Stella Heichelbech Nick and Gina Hermann Dan and Laura Hoefling Julie and Mike Hoon Fred Kent Dennis and Catherine Lamey Robert Lamey Lensing Building Specialties Carol and Dick Lynch Yadilka Maldonado Martin Woodruff, State Farm Insurance Agent Kate and Aaron Miller Ann and Glen Muehlbauer The Niemeier Family and Azzip Pizza Norbert and MaDonna Niemeier Ryan and Anna Palmer Jana and Ray Pritchett Jason and Tonya Puckett Raben Tire Keith and Jocelyn Rawley Mark and Cheryl Rietman Martha Rohlfer
Walking for Dreams Anonymous 7 Sisters Brenda Barrera Debra Becht Diane Bies Parri and Dave Black Bristol Myers Squibb Employee Matching Gift Program Andrea and Jarrod Brown Hank and Katie Carley Greg and Cari Charnes Thayne Chaumell Phil and Deborah DeLong R. David and Susan Dunn Scott and Catherine Elliott Stephen and Cindy Elliott Trent and Kim Engbers Bernie Etienne Greg and Joan Fredrich Samuel and Courtney Garau Janel Gatz Matthew Gilliam Robin Gilliam Rhett and Amanda Gonterman Ryan and Jacqueline Gonterman Keely Griggs Lawrence and Nancy Hayden Jennifer Hills David and Marsha Lambert Dennis and Catherine Lamey Jimmy and Stephanie Lefler Yadilka Maldonado Andy Martin Georgianne Mastison Jeff and Jourdan McGowan Paul McGowan William Oxby Susan Pauli Jacob Pendleton and Holly Dunn Pendleton Gwynn and Michael Perlich Jon and Barbara Raben Deidre Scheu Bob and Danielle Schleter Michael and Colleen Schulz Randy and Ann Schulz Sharon Schulz Cheryl and Kenneth Wathen Paul and Holly Watzlavik David and Jamie Whitney Brad and Jessica Williams
Your Continued Support Helps Us Coach Kids to Thrive! Your donation ensures a more resilient future for kids facing today’s challenges. Just as coaches equip kids for the crucial moments of a game, Youth First Social Workers equip kids for the crucial moments of life. In the wake of the pandemic, more and more schools are seeking Youth First’s services to meet the escalating mental health needs of students, families, and educators. With your backing, more students and their families will develop healthier mindsets and build stronger futures.
Donate & Make An Impact
Volunteer Your Time & Talents
Your support makes an impact in our community, and we encourage you to ask others to join you! To donate, decide which donation frequency is best: multi-year, monthly, or one-time. Youth First accepts donations of cash gifts (cash, check, credit/debit, or ACH), gifts of appreciated securities, IRA charitable rollovers, donor-advised funds, planned gifts, and honorary & memorial gifts. Donations may be designated to your county, school, area of interest, or used where they are needed most. Ask about our matching gift opportunity!
Engaged volunteers are the transformational lifeline of our organization. Youth First desires individuals who care about young people and their community to become volunteers and advocates. Your gifts of time and talent help Youth First raise awareness and strengthen and transform lives every day.
Consider a Legacy Gift to Youth First Have you considered leaving the gift of hope through a legacy gift to Youth First? With a planned gift through your will, estate plan, life insurance policy, charitable gift annuity, or donor-advised fund, you can leave a legacy that builds strong futures for children.
For more information, visit youthfirstinc.org or contact our Philanthropy Staff at 812-421-8336.
Attend & Support Our Annual Fundraising Events Passport to Adventure Auction
Walking for Dreams
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Youth First is inviting supporters to attend the 20th Annual Passport to Adventure Benefit Auction, either in person at the DoubleTree in downtown Evansville or virtually via live stream. This exciting event will feature mobile bidding of live and silent auction packages and an awards ceremony that honors youth, supporters, and educators. Visit youthfirstinc.org for more info.
Sunday, May 22, 2022 Join our Youth First team as we participate in Walking for Dreams, a 5k family and pet walk along the Evansville Riverfront that helps us raise funds to serve youth and families. The afternoon event includes family-friendly fun, live music, booths, and giveaways.
Breakfast of Champions Fall 2022
Korn Ferry Tour Championship
September 1–4, 2022 Join Youth First at the season-ending Korn Ferry Tour Finals event which is played at Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh. Volunteers are the heart of the tournament, and there are many opportunities to get involved and support Youth First.
This signature event allows us to thank our donors, volunteers, and school partners who have contributed to Youth First’s growth. This past year marked our 14th annual event, and we were delighted to host our in-person 2021 Champions Celebration honoring John and Gail Dunn as the Dr. William Wooten Champions of Youth First.
2021 Fiscal Year Summary After School
5.4% Government Revenue Private Revenue
24.9% Interest
35.1% School Partner Revenue
0.2%
31.9%
Government Contracts & Grants School Partner Fees Private Grants & Contributions COVID Relief Funds Interest TOTAL
$ 1,674,181 $ 2,145,622 $ 2,359,118 $ 526,827 $ 16,732 $ 6,722,480
Expense Summary
Revenue Summary
COVID Relief Funds
& Community
Programs
13%
School Social Work Program & In-School Programs
87%
84.7% Direct Program & Service Expenses 10.7% Core Mission Fundraising Expenses 4.6% Core Mission Administrative Expenses
$ 4,964,532 $ 693,645 $ 285,585
TOTAL
$ 5,943,762
111 S.E. Third Street, Suite 405 Evansville, IN 47708
The mission of Youth First is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success.
FY2021 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT Thanks to your support, Youth First is Coaching Kids to Thrive by equipping them with coping skills to use during life’s critical moments. 812-421-8336 • youthfirstinc.org