2017 Youth First Annual Report

DONOR IMPACT REPORT Fiscal Year 2017

G N I P P E T S WARD R O F youthfirstinc.org

2016-2017 Board of Directors John Kamin, Chair Angie Brawdy, Chair-Elect Phil DeLong, Past Chair Dave Freeman, Treasurer Christy Walker, Secretary Jim Back Debra Becht Amy Bouchie Randy Braun Manolo Concepcion Jeff Deig Leah Dunigan Patrick Edwards Steve Fritz Christy Gillenwater Kevin Hammett Ginger Happe Jeff Happe Barry Heichelbech Mehmet Kocakulah Lance Kollker Carol Lynch Jared McIntosh Michelle Musgrave Dan Niemeier Josh Pack, PhD Jason Puckett Les Shively Adam Unfried Cheryl Wathen Crystal Wildeman William Wooten, MD Richard Young

Advisory Council Tom Austerman Phyllis Bussing, PhD Carl Chapman Gini Combs Brad Ellsworth Bernie Etienne Mary Ellen Farabaugh Don Fuchs Krista Greenfield Daryl Hagan Donna Harris Ray Hoops, PhD Michael Hoover, MD Robbie Kent Dennis Lamey Don Mattingly Rita Meeks Brett Niemeier Randy Schulz, CPA Rick Schulz David Smith, EdD Robert Tiemann Lloyd Winnecke

A Letter From the President Dear Supporters of Youth First, Thank you for stepping forward to protect and heal the hearts of young people through your support of Youth First. Each dollar you donate and each minute you volunteer also helps a young person step forward into a brighter future.

Parri O. Black

President & CEO; Youth First, Inc.

In this annual report, you will see how your investment transforms and strengthens thousands of lives – not just through the

numbers but through the testimonials. Ethan’s story is a powerful example of our collective impact.

Thanks to your support, more than 27,000 students have access to a Youth First Social Worker embedded in schools across seven counties in Southwest Indiana. These specialized mentors, along with our prevention programs, boost the social and emotional well-being of youth and families.

Others are taking note of our life-changing and life-saving work. The state’s strategic plan to address substance abuse includes this action step: “Consider ways to expand or replicate effective programs such as Youth First.”

None of this would be possible without the commitment of our donors, volunteers, staff, school partners, and policymakers. Let’s continue stepping forward together to strengthen youth and families.

A Letter From the Chair Dear Friends of Youth First, John F. Kennedy said, “Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.”

Yet, here we are at a place and time where suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 15-24; where, since 1999, the suicide rate for adolescent girls age 10-14 has tripled; where the number of teenagers dying from drug overdoses has tripled in Indiana over the past decade.

depressive event. The numbers are staggering and the issues traverse all segments of society.

With apologies to JFK, children are not our “best hope for the future,” they are our ONLY hope.

As a society, we have to do better.

Growing up in today’s technological world creates additional challenges and stresses for teenagers. Cyberbullying is a relatively new problem, but one that has paralleled the rise in teenaged smartphone usage.

Dr. William Wooten, an addictions specialist and the founder of Youth First, was dismayed to see so many young people with substance use issues. He wanted to create a support system to focus on prevention before the problems became intractable. His vision has been fulfilled as Youth First is about to celebrate 20 years of filling that void and providing that support. Youth First Social Workers are doing incredible work as they help children cope with far too much at far too young of an age.

At any given time, studies have found that 5% of our school aged children are having a major

I dream of the day when I can say in a report such as this that the services Youth First

provides are no longer needed.

Unfortunately, as the statistics attest, the demand continues to grow faster than our ability to fund and provide them.

However, in schools partnering with Youth First, the evidence is clear. We are saving lives and by extension, saving our future.

I would be remiss if I didn’t say “thank you” to all the schools, companies, organizations, foundations and individuals that support Youth First. Without you, the work of Youth First could not continue. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our young people.

John Kamin

Chair; 2016-17 Board of Directors, Youth First, Inc.

Please remember to be an advocate for Youth First.

Tell friends, tell leaders, tell everyone how vitally important Youth First is to our schools and communities.

Our children are the future!

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Strengthening RELATIONSHIPS…

158

Programs

89 Sites

110,730 Individuals

Serving General Populations Strengthening Families n Family Foundations n In It To Win It n Teen Series/QPR LifeSkills n Al’s Pals n The Truth Is n Positive Norms Campaigns n Community Coalitions The best way to appreciate the impact of your support is through the 3 R’s: RELATIONSHIPS, READINESS and RESILIENCY. The research says these are the keys to protecting and healing the hearts of children and the best way to prevent substance use.

Your investment promotes positive relationships within families, among friends, and across communities through the wide range of initiatives listed above. For example, the LifeSkills Training program in elementary, middle and high schools helps students develop the confidence and skills to successfully handle challenging situations, interact with peers, and make healthy choices.

Measurable Outcomes Significant increases in anti-smoking knowledge and life skills knowledge Improved anti-substance use attitudes Increased life skills (decision-making, communication, etc.)

Another powerful program is Strengthening Families, which is good for any family raising children ages 3 to 17. Participants in this program increase family bonds, parenting skills, and youth social skills. As a result, young people are less likely to use tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs as they grow older.

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Fostering READINESS…

156

90

Programs

581

Sites

Individuals

Serving Specific Groups Small Groups

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Youth First Social Workers frequently identify students with common concerns who could benefit from small group support and skill-building. They may need help adjusting to a divorce or processing grief. Some struggle with anger, bullying, or self-esteem. Others may be at risk for suicide, self-harm, or dropping out of school. The small group approach builds healthy relationships, readiness for positive changes, and resiliency skills.

In 2016-17, Youth First conducted small group sessions that collectively assisted almost 600 participants. As a result, students saw significant improvements in hopefulness, coping skills, decision-making, mood management, school bonding, social skills, and more. Here are some of the ways students said they improved thanks to their small group support:

I’ve started to care more and I’m happy and more confident.

I know when I’m upset I can talk to someone or write about it instead of bottling things up.

Stopping to think before making a choice.

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Building RESILIENCY...

38

57

27,519

Social Workers

K-12 Schools

Students With Access

Serving At-Risk Individuals Youth First Social Workers are specialized mentors embedded in schools to provide a systematic, accessible approach to prevention. In partnership with educators and parents, they build positive relationships with students, foster readiness for change, and develop resiliency to help young people learn how to manage emotions and cope with challenges.

14,612

Student Lives Touched by a Youth First Social Worker

Services Included

1,949

516

15,962

10,539

5,343

students receiving on-going individual support

interventions for life-threatening concerns

teacher/staff consultations

parent consultations

referrals to community resources

Grateful for our school partners: Public n East Gibson School Corporation n Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation n Loogootee Community School Corporation n Metropolitan School District of North Posey n North Gibson School Corporation n Pike County School Corporation n Signature School n South Gibson School Corporation n Warrick County School Corporation n Washington Community School Corporation

Parochial & Independent n Catholic Diocese of Evansville n Evansville Day School

2,236

At-Risk Students Receiving Individual and/or Group Services

Reason For Referral

35%

21%

Mental Health Concerns

Academic Concerns

19%

19%

Home Life Concerns

Social Skills Concerns

6% Other Concerns

These Students and Their Parents Significantly Improved

Communication Skills

Family Bonding

Conflict Resolution

Coping Skills

Decision Making

Mood Management

Peer Resistance

This Led to Positive Academic Progress

99

%

of 2016–17 caseload and small group students advanced to the next grade level or graduated.

98

%

of 2016–17 caseload students who were graduating seniors had college or career plans.

I was off the rail – marijuana, depression, anxiety, self-harm.

Without (Youth First Social Worker) Mrs. Baker, I would have gone down a very bad path.

– Haley

Student

G N I P STEP

Reconnecting Youth is a semester-long class for selected high school students who are at risk for dropping out due to emotional stress, drug involvement, and/or school performance. Co-facilitated by Youth First Social Workers and trained teachers, the program guides students through a supportive process that leads to positive changes.

ETHAN

Stepping Forward Into a Brighter Future

Ethan first met Youth First Social Worker Dawn Tedrow in Teen Series, a Youth First classroom program for 9th graders designed to support a successful transition into high school. Dawn sensed this high school freshman was going to be a challenge.

Their relationship got off to a rocky start. Dawn jokingly said that Ethan was going to be her “special one” in the class. Misunderstanding her use of the word “special,” Ethan flew into a rage, using profanity and calling her names.

That was the start of a tough year for Ethan. He missed a lot of school due to a shoulder injury, got further and further behind and was using illegal substances.

use, work on his anger issues, and learn to cope with his problems in healthy ways. Ethan soon became a leader in the class.

The last time he used drugs was four weeks before he graduated from the Reconnecting Youth class. “I decided one night I didn’t want to be known for drug use or blaming everyone else for my problems, so I got rid of every illegal substance I had.“ Ethan now attends online school, holds down a part-time job, is interested in a career in business, and wants to step forward into a brighter future. He volunteers by speaking out for Youth First.

He says he spent way too much time in Assistant Principal Ernie Griffin’s office. He suffered from anxiety and depression and was angry. “I was blaming everyone else for my problems,” says Ethan.

“I’m very thankful for the people who have helped me out – my parents, Youth First, Mrs. Tedrow – and for the guidance in my life to make me who I am now. I’d probably be dead without the help I got. Using drugs, it pulls you into that world…it’s scary to think about.”

Dawn didn’t give up on him. They forged a bond and he joined the Reconnecting Youth class she was leading to decrease substance

He says, “I’m now on track, doing amazing.

I’m beyond blessed. The growth feels like a dream.”

Number of RY programs in 2016-17 school year: 12

Positive Outcomes:

79%

of participants were more interested in better school performance

69% 83% 98% of participants have decreased substance use

of participants make better decisions

of participants would recommend RY to other students

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THANK YOU Gifts of $100,000 or more Anonymous Welborn Baptist Foundation Gifts of $50,000 to $99,999 Holiday Management Foundation Vectren Foundation Gifts of $25,000 to $49,999 Anonymous Alcoa Foundation James R. and Adelaide H. Duncan Foundation Old National Bank Foundation PGA of America Web.com Tour Smithville Charitable Foundation Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana United Leasing and Finance Championship Drs. William and Mona Wooten Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999 Anonymous Brent and Melissa Courter D-Patrick Mercedes Benz Neeley Koester Brody Lofton Suicide Awareness Fund Southwest Indiana Association of Realtors St. Vincent Foundation Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999 Gene Aimone Berry Global Pat and Beth Blankenberger Bob’s Gym and Schiff Air Conditioning & Heating Golf Outing Carl and Kay Chapman Betty Charlier Cold Stone Creamery & Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Daviess County Community Foundation Deaconess Health System Eye-Mart Fenneman & Associates Grain Processing Corporation Donna and Walter Harris Koch Foundation Martin County Community Foundation Randy Miller Perdue Farms Prime Foods, LLC John and Diane Schroeder Shoe Carnival Thomas and Greta Smythe St. Vincent de Paul of Loogootee Tri-State Hot Stove League Women’s Fund of Gibson County Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999 Jim and Amy Back Banterra Bank Parri and Dave Black Alan and Vicki Bubalo Compassionate Friends Foundation

CountryMark Crescent-Cresline-Wabash Plastics Foundation, Inc. German American Bank James and Leslee Gribbins Jones & Sons Ready Mix Carol and Dick Lynch Dr. Kristi Peck Pike County Prosecutor’s Office Posey County Women’s Club Raymond B. Preston Family Foundation Promoting a Drug Free Community in Posey County, Inc. Kenneth and Pat Ross Mike and Jan Small Traylor Brothers, Inc. Adam and Jan Unfried Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499 Anonymous Anonymous Dan and Scherri Arens Audubon Kids Zone, Inc. Debra and David Becht Randy and Judith Braun Jeff and Marti Deig Phil and Deborah DeLong Patrick and Monica Edwards Craig and Kathy Ettensohn Danielle and Brendon Falconer Farbest Farms, Inc. Butch and Linda Feulner Steve and Suzette Fritz Donald and Becky Fuchs Gary and Paula Gerling Bill and Muriel Gillenwater Good Samaritan Hospital Robert and Judith Graper Robert and Judy Griffin Tom and Kathy Hamlin Cecil A. and Mabel Lene Hamman Foundation, Inc. Kevin and Michelle Hammett Happe & Sons Construction, Inc. Ginger and Darren Happe Fred and Cindy Heseman Tim and Jennifer Hollander Mark and Joyce Hubbard Indiana Safety & Supply Co. Inter State Studio Johnstone Supply of Evansville John and Elizabeth Jordan John Kamin and Gail Vignola Kappa Kappa Kappa – Gamma Iota Chapter of Boonville Wayne and Beth Kinney Kathy Kleindorfer Daniel and Connie Koester Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth Michael and Beth Lett Loughmiller Machine, Tool, & Design Co. Men’s Fund of Vanderburgh County Ralph and Mary Millsaps Ann and Glen Muehlbauer NASCO Industries, Inc.

to the following businesses, foundations, and individuals for stepping forward to make mission-based contributions from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

Donald Nolan Operation Round Up DaviessMartin REMC Community Fund PGA Wives Payne Wealth Partners Pike County Community Foundation JT and Delora Romans Dr. Bruce and Kathleen Schneider Richard and Jane Schulz St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Davi Stein-Kiley and Bill Kiley Tom and Diane Stone Gary and Deborah Van Zandt William and Mary Ellen Vieth Walmart-Washington Warrick County Drug Free Council Cheryl and Kenneth Wathen West Side Nut Club Tal and Rosalie O’Reilly Wooten Family Foundation Mamie L. Young Charitable Trust Zoar United Church of Christ Gifts of $500 to $999 Anonymous Dr. Salim and Pat Akrabawi Tom and Cindy Austerman Andy Bean Steve and Judy Blankenberger Frances ‘Billie’ Brakel Angie Brawdy and Brad Wagner Castle High School Book Sale Lee and Debbie Christmas Kyle and Megan Cornelius Dr. Tim and Sue Crowley Mike and Laura David Daviess Community Hospital Foundation Linda Dennis Dan and Erin Diehl Frederick and Trina Doepker Dr. Pedro and Carmelita Dominguez Father Bernie Etienne James and Jill Evanson Evansville Thunderbolts Fine and Hatfield Four Star Fabricators, Inc. Dave and Samantha Freeman Cindy Gaskins Anne Geissinger John Gere James and Deretha Gill Roie Goldman Hafer Associates, PC Hawkins Health Center Drew Heckert Wayne and Jewell Henning Heritage Federal Credit Union Jostens Laura Keys King’s Great Buys Plus Kohl’s Mehmet and Janine Kocakulah Lensing Building Specialties Martin County College Success Coalition

Michelle Musgrave and Ron Booth Old National Bank Jeremy and Tara Overton Joshua and Jill Pack Dr. Edward and Nancy Prusz Jason and Tonya Puckett John and Barbara Pulcini Jim Queen Ryan Randolph Matt and Sarah Reffett Mike and Michele Reffett James Sanders Crystal and Jason Sands Gene and Beckie Schadler Hon. Les and Linda Shively Hughes Simmons St. Joseph Men’s Club St. Vincent Medical Center The State Group Industrial Amy and Nathan Steele Robert and Mary “Tee” Tiemann Walter and Debbie Valiant Dr. Thomas and Doris Vonderhaar Chad Wade Warrick County FOP Lodge 149 Crystal and Brian Wildeman Williams Brothers Health Care Pharmacy Wolfe’s Auto Auction Jack and Susan Young Hon. Richard and Roseann Young Gifts of $250 to $499 Anonymous Anonymous Anthem Blue Cross Mark and Anne Arrick Azzip Pizza Sam and June Baker Tim Baxter Elmer and Ellen Berberich Deborah Brakel Tom and Diane Braun Tara Brower Sarah Browning Marie Bussing-Burks Gene Burnett David and Vicki Campbell Dr. John Deppe and Shari Barrett Mark and Sally Dominick ERA First Advantage Realty, Inc. Michael and Cindy Elliott Stephen and Cindy Elliott Evansville Catholic Diocese Michelle and Phillip Eykamp Jeffery and Diane Feyen Dr. Jonathan Frances Marge and John Gianopoulos Dr. Gardar Gislason and Theodora Gunnarsdottir Robert and Pamela Goedde Harding Shymanski & Company Harrison High School Barry and Stella Heichelbech John and Jane Hodge

Steve and Sandy Holzmeyer Chris and Terri Hopple Lisa Johnson Lance Kollker Dennis and Catherine Lamey John and Mary Lannan Walter and Selma Lewis M & M Livehaul, Inc. Tom Magan Janet and Michael Metzger Dianna and Warren Miller Jeff and Heather Miller Jeffrey and Sue Moore Jim Muehlbauer Bill and Lisa Muller Dr. Richard and Deborah Murray Neal Media Nichols Electric Supply Daniel and Laura Niemeier Don Patton Jana and Ray Pritchett Daniel Roy Donald and Leanne Seibert John and Judith Stratman David and Judith Thiele Townsquare Media John Ubelhor Bill and Sarah Vieth Christy and Joseph Walker Warrick County Prosecutor’s Office Laura and Tim Wathen Donna and Phil Wolter Jerry and Patricia Ziemer Gifts of $100 to $249 Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Mark and Sarah Aiton David Anderson Ron and Margaret Angermeier Holly and Bryan Arnold Jerry and Jo Arnold Laura Arrick Thomas and Dixie Ashby Dennis Atienza D.O., LLC Brad and Linda Austin Bruce and Carol Baker Kathy Baker Mike Barker Bayer’s Plumbing Randy and Linda Becker Robert Becker Phillip Behrens Jerry and Cindy Benkert Lee Bergeron Deena and Ryan Bodine Chris and Amy Bolek Adam and Karen Bosler Sr. Darlene Boyd Mary Ruth Branstetter and Steve Klamer Tyler Brengman Dr. Mark and Jennifer Browning Bill and Betsy Brubeck Dr. Steven and Andrea Buedel Robert and Elizabeth Burkart

Lisa and Casey Calvert Jordan Campus James and Kimberly Casey Cash Waggner & Associates, PC Larry and Joyce Catt Elizabeth and Brad Christmas Betty Cleveland Greg and Gini Combs Manolo Concepcion Scott Cordova Herb and Betty Curry Eileen Dawson Rita and Richard Denson Don Lee Realty Dr. Michael Drake and Nancy Tarsitano Drake Haley and Jared Droste Leah and Derek Dunigan Karen Edwards Brian and Mandy Elpers Caroline Fairbanks Tina Farrington Phil Fassett and Linda Palmer Fassett Joel and Melissa Fehsenfeld Chris Fleck Robert and Cheryl Ford Tom and Cheri Gant Dr. Terry and Nancy Gehlhausen Brad and Christy Gillenwater Cathy and David Gray Gray Cemetery Trust Gary and Terry Green Danny and Barbara Gregory Douglas and Kimberly Gresham Dannelle and Mark Haller Nathan Hamlin Noel Harty and Deirdree Sanders Lynn and Clare Hassler Glenda Hauschild Carol Hazelrigg Henderson Chevrolet Buick GMC Sherri and Rob Hill Keith and Karen Hinderliter Robbie Hodges Hoesli Diesel Service Mark and Shelly Holder Phil and Cathy Huestis Sheila Huff Drs. Peter and Stacey Humbaugh Randy and Cindy Hupfer IBEW Local 17 Kappa Kappa Kappa – Beta Zeta Chapter Natalie and Ryan Kassenbrock Vicki and Kyle Kirkman Koch Air, LLC Allen and Lori Koester Donald and Jean Korb Lamar Architecture and Design, LLC Richard and Lisa Lance Ali and Chris Langen Thomas and Terry Lant Alexis Leak and Blake Bruner Dee Dee Lewis

Wade and Katie Lowhorn Wendy and Jim Lynch Cindy Mallory Tom and Stephanie McAtee H.G. McCullough Designers, Inc. Darrin McDonald Colleen and David McLaughlin Ellie Meade James Melchiors Memering Farms Teresa Mercer Lois Miller Paul Miller Chadwick and Robin Mizeur Andrew and Beth Mosier Alice Munson N.M. Bunge Kerry and Ricki Newman Old North United Methodist Church Zachary and Terra Ours Enrique Pertierra and Jane Lim Dave and Teresa Pijut David Poetker and Sherri Barron Ronald and Joanie Pohl Larry and Janet Porter Richard Potts Phillip and Sandra Raben Lionel Ramsal Jane Ann Reinitz Audrey and Steve Riney Wayne and Bonnie Rinks Eddie and Marcia Russell Brad and Tammy Rust Dr. Chester and Darlene Rycroft Chuck and Debbie Sallee Harry and Debbie Sanders Sanders Rental Property Jim and Rebecca Sandgren Dr. Al and Jacqueline Sartore John and Theresa Schneider Gerald and Phyllis Schreiber Larry and Janice Schuble Denise Schultz Joann Schwentker Siemers Glass Co., Inc. Janet Siemers Alicia and Eric Slaton Dean and Brenda Sobecki Brad Spencer St. Martin Community Men’s Fund St. Vincent de Paul of Washington Bill Summers Dr. Terry and Kathy Talley Michael and Dawn Tedrow Gina Topper Nancy Traylor Jeffrey and Nancy Trockman Laurel Vaughn Michael Volkman Will and Jill Walker Dan and Anne Weidner

Mark and Jane Weinzapfel Steve and Jeanne Weitzel Linda and Larry Wicker Melvin and Jacki Wildeman James and Karen Will Joseph and Vernita Williams John and Mary Wolk YMCA of Southwestern Indiana Keith and Jane Young Todd and Julie Yunker Ziemer Funeral Home Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP Gifts up to $99 Anonymous Anonymous Ed and Barbara Ancona Donald and Mabe Arrowsmith Tiffany and Nathan Austin Bob and Carolyn Aylsworth Josh and Jordan Beach John and Ramona Bennett Amy and Steve Bouchie Al and Cathy Bragin James Branam Salita Brown Joan Carie Carousel Restaurant Terra Clark Margaret Clem Kay Conder Lisa and Karl Cossey Steven and Laurie Cox Valorie and Wayne Dassel Karen Davis Nichole and Abram Devonshire Randie Dial and Becky Dial Rev. Joe and Patty Easley Alissa and Ryan Eastham Whitney and Casey Eaton Energetics 4-H Club David Elsner Dena Embrey Prentice and Margaret Ethington Anthony and Amy Feitl Donna and Doug Ferriell David and Vickie Fortune Lisa Gish Walt and Jan Gleim Dr. Deborah and Bob Goldman Bill and Sylvia Groves Chandler and Jingle Hagey Daryl and Jill Hagan Ashley Hale Tiffany Harper Dan Haug Aaron and Jennifer Head Willis and Robin Hembree Gloria Hermann

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July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 Supporters

Julie and Mike Hoon Daniel and Rosemarie Horstman Bobbie Hudson Ron and Alice Huffman Terry Iunghuhn Jacquelyn Jackson Pat and Shari Kempf Ray and Kim Kixmiller Paul and Charlotte Kohlman Susan and Daniel Korb Sarah Lashbrook Mike and Kathleen Luebbe Mark and Pam Majors Dr. Clovis Manley Toni Martin Delores Mason Jared and Linzee McIntosh Chad McPherson Marteen Montgomery Nathan and Amanda Moore Don and Susan Mosbey Ann and Daniel Nalin Steve and Kathleen Newton Katie and Clinton Omohundro Kevin and Ann Pendley Mary Lou Petrisko Terry and Paula Prather Rick and Karen Reising Bill and Charlotte Robinson Scott and Sue Rolley Amber and Paul Russell Chad Sander Callie Sanders Joseph and Karen Schmidt Jeffery and Judith Schneider Ginny Schroeder Dave and Tina Schutte Darlene and Andy Short Michael and Mary Anne Simmons Brooke and Brent Skipper Emily Slepsky Ben and Renee Smith Trista Smith Emily Sommers Ellen Spradlin Kenneth and Evelyn Taylor Elaine and Tristan Thompson Hon. James and Margaret Tomes Daniel Townsend David and Theresa Weber Greg Wedding Christine Weinzapfel-Hayden and Darin Hayden Ken and Janet Wempe Tim White Mike and Kim Whitmore Melba Wilderman Nathan Wire Betty Worthington Jim Wyant Terry and Linda Yunker

Memorials & Honorariums In honor of Crystal Sands Debra and David Becht Dave and Parri Black Angie Brawdy and Brad Wagner Jeff and Marti Deig Phil and Deborah DeLong Steve and Suzette Fritz Jeff and Leanne Happe Carol and Dick Lynch Jared and Linzee McIntosh

Daniel and Laura Niemeier Christy and Joseph Walker Drs. William and Mona Wooten In honor of Dr. William Wooten Paul and Melissa Elliott In honor of Drs. William and Mona Wooten Tom and Sally Keating In honor of Heather Miller Deborah Schade In honor of John Kamin Cindi Schmidt Nicholson Old National Bank Friends and Co-Workers In honor of Larry and Rita Meeks Charley and Beth Storms In honor of Phyllis Bussing Dennis and Catherine Lamey Drs. William and Mona Wooten In honor of Ron Romain and the United Leasing and Finance Championship Randy Spaw and Kimberly Johnson In honor of Sue Rolley’s birthday Margaret Clem In memory of Austin Baker Uniseal Employees In memory of Bill Koester Bernard and Jennifer Byers Daniel and Connie Koester In memory of Bill Villines Robert and Mary “Tee” Tiemann In memory of Brody Lofton Dave and Parri Black Chris and Amy Bolek In memory of Colton R. Dossett Mary Beth Henke In memory of Emily M. (Young) Lines Dave and Parri Black Carol and Dick Lynch In memory of Jean Shrode Carol and Dick Lynch In memory of John Campbell Betsy Wooten Drs. William and Mona Wooten In memory of Mary Jane Twenter Betsy Wooten In memory of Patty Jenkins Drs. William and Mona Wooten In memory of Reza Ordoubadian James Black Carl and Kay Chapman Phil and Deborah DeLong Steve and Suzette Fritz Carol and Dick Lynch Daniel and Laura Niemeier Paul and Laurie Speciale Drs. William and Mona Wooten Terry and Linda Yunker In memory of Scooter Tiemann Roy and Dee Haley In memory of Ted Lackey Drs. William and Mona Wooten

2017 Passport to Adventure Auction World Sponsor United Companies Fund-a-Need Sponsors Edward Jones Tri-State Hot Stove League Technology Sponsors Bose Public Affairs Group Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union St. Vincent Hospital for Women & Children Promotional Sponsor Banterra Bank Live Auction Sponsor Lefler Collision & Glass Heads or Tails Game Sponsors Carl and Kay Chapman Evansville Surgical Associates Drs. Michael Hoover and Maria Del Rio Hoover Vectren Corporation Food and Beverage Sponsors Bank of America Merrill Lynch Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana Photobooth Sponsors Gibco Motor-Express, LLC Wooden McLaughlin Youth First Don Mattingly Award Sponsors Blankenberger Brothers, Inc. Torian, Hofmann, Dillow & Flittner Insurance Silent Auction Sponsors American Legacy Fishing Company BKD Deaconess Health System Payne Wealth Partners Regency Commercial Associates Runway Sponsor Old National Bank First Class Flyers Alpha Laser Anchor Industries, Inc. AT&T Black Equipment Co., Inc. Dean and Karen Bosler Commerce Bank Dr. Michael Drake and Nancy Tarsitano Drake First Bank Robert and Judith Graper Gribbins Insulation Company Harding Shymanski & Company Heritage Federal Credit Union Keller Schroeder & Associates Kohl’s Sonitrol The State Group Industrial Charley and Beth Storms Wells Fargo Wok ’n’ Roll Business Class Flyers Joseph and Jane Annakin Cork ‘n Cleaver

Data Mail Digital Insight NCR Dr. Pedro and Carmelita Dominguez Doug and Laura Edwards First Federal Savings Bank Bill and Muriel Gillenwater Hahn Kiefer Real Estate Services Hatfield Law Office John Kamin and Gail Vignola Kemper CPA Group, LLP Lieberman Technologies Midwestern Pet Foods New Horizons Financial Consultants Omni Plastics PAR Management, LLC David Robinson Skanska Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates Sugar Bakers Home Fashions Tri-State Fence Co. Tropicana Evansville Truck Centers, Inc. Underwriters Azzip Pizza Brake Supply Fibercom Electrical Systems, Inc. Performance Refinish Supply Posey County Co-Op Reference Services Riney Hancock CPAs, PSC Triangle Enterprises, Inc. Moving Sponsor – In-Kind Access Media Sponsors – In-Kind 14 News CBS44/FOX44 Midwest Communications Townsquare Media WEHT/WTVW Auction Item Donors Acropolis Restaurant Advanced Vision Associates Ahh Spa Akron RubberDucks Alstadt American Girl American Legacy Fishing Company Anchor Industries, Inc. Archie and Clyde’s Restaurant Laura Arrick Atlas World Group Azzip Pizza Jim and Amy Back Banterra Bank Basket Kases Gift Shoppe James and Peggy Bauer Bauerhaus Beaux Cheveux Salon & Spa Debra Becht Dawn Bell Michael and Lisa Bell Elmer and Ellen Berberich Biaggi’s Restaurant Big Splash Adventure Binder Park Zoo Dave and Parri Black Bonefish Grill Richard and Jerrianne Bonenberger

Boston Celtics Bowling Green Hot Rods Tom and Diane Braun Angie Brawdy Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Salita Brown Dr. Steven Buedel Burdette Park Bill and Phyllis Bussing Busy Beedz Design, LLC Cafe Arazu Canton Inn Carousel Restaurant Carson’s Brewery Casey’s General Stores, Inc. Cave Country Canoes Center of Science and Industry Chicago Bulls Chipotle Mexican Grill Cincinnati Reds Club Tabby Commonwealth Bank & Trust Company Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar Lauren and Matthew Courtney Danica and John Curtis Custom Recreation D’Alto Studio of Performing Arts Valorie and Wayne Dassel Deja Vu Skin and Vein Center Phil and Deborah DeLong Denver Zoo District 7 Boutique Diverse Salon Dr. Pedro and Carmelita Dominguez Don’s Claytons Dry Cleaning Donut Bank DoubleTree Hotel Dukane Skin Care Leah and Derek Dunigan Dunn Hospitality Group E. Erickson Design & Antiques Alissa and Ryan Eastham Whitney and Casey Eaton Edgewater Grille Patrick and Monica Edwards Electric Owl eLuxury Supply Escalade, Inc. Escape Evansville Evansville Hydrofest Evansville Museum Evansville Obedience Club Evansville Power Yoga Evansville Thunderbolts EVSC Foundation Eyeglass World Eye-Mart Katherine Fairbanks Feather Your Nest Fired Up! First Financial Bank Flutter Newburgh Franklin Street Pizza Factory French Lick Resort Froggy’s Restaurant & Sports Bar Bill Frost

Chris and Stacy Gager Garland Vision Institute Gattitown GaylaCake, LLC Gehlhausen Floral Gerling Law Gerst Haus Marge and John Gianopoulos Gill Orthodontics Gray Photography Great American Cookie Company Great Beginnings at the Women’s Hospital Great Harvest Bread Company Great Steak & Potato Co. Krista and Dennis Greenfield Hacienda East Hacienda North Hacienda West Tim Hamby Heather Harris Jennifer Head Barry and Stella Heichelbech Henderson Chevrolet Buick GMC Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Steve and Sandy Holzmeyer Julie and Mike Hoon Horseshoe Southern Indiana Impulse Hair Studio and Day Spa Indiana Caverns Indiana University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Comedy Sportz Indianapolis Zoo Jason’s Deli Jaya’s Authentic Foods JetBlue Airways Joe Pack Lauren Jones Judy Schmitt Just Rennie’s John Kamin and Gail Vignola Kanpai Kara Nichols Laura Keys Kim’s Consigned Designs King’s Island Cares Vicki and Kyle Kirkman Danny and Cindy Kollker Lance Kollker Jennifer Kopp Kruckemeyer & Cohn Ali and Chris Langen Alexis Leak and Blake Bruner Lefler Collision & Glass Lincoln Amphitheatre Livewell Featuring Flex 152 Louisville Mega Cavern Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Carol and Dick Lynch M.T. Publishing Company, Inc. Jack and Penny Macleod Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Marian’s Hallmark Don and Lori Mattingly Tanya Mauck Chad McPherson Ellie Meade Medical Cosmetic Center Larry and Rita Meeks Melissa Dalrymple Mention Studio Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Michelle Musgrave and Ron Booth Midwestern Pet Foods Darin Miller Miller’s Barbecue Blake and Lori Mobley Nashville Predators New Harmony Inn New York Yankees Northside Eyecare Associates Oak Meadow Country Club O’Charley’s East Old National Bank Old Town Oriental Trading Company OtterBox Painting With a Twist Panera Pangea Kitchen People’s Furniture Perfect North Slopes Piece of Cake Planet Fitness Police Productions Pretty Little Princess Shoppe Jana Pritchett Nikki Pritchett Professional Eyecare Associates Public Education Foundation of Evansville Jason and Tonya Puckett Purdue University Athletics Pure Barre R4 Boutique Raben Tire RC Beverage Company Regis Salon Reitz Home Museum Rhythm Aveda Salon and Spa Audrey and Steve Riney Bob and Gayle Rogers Salon One Larry and Janice Schuble Dave and Tina Schutte Seattle Shakespeare Company Shine On Express Carwash Shoe Carnival Ben Shoulders Jon and Patricia Siau Jennifer Simon Mark and Sandy Sitzman Sixth Street Soapery

Skanska Skate World Natalie and Alan Smith Carol Smith Gerth Jeff and Sally Snyder SportClips St. Louis Cardinals St. Vincent Medical Center Auxiliary Gift Shoppe Starlite Smiles Davi Stein-Kiley and Bill Kiley Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates Storm Guard Evansville Sugar Bakers Home Fashions Swonder Ice Arena Jane Tang The Burlap Tree The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis The Dapper Pig The Eye Group of Southern Indiana The Granola Jar The Magic House Thyme in the Kitchen Toys to Treasure Tracy Zeller Jewelry Tracy’s Attic Tri-State Aero Tropicana Evansville Turley Jewelers Twin Towers United Companies University of Evansville Theatre University of Southern Indiana Vertical eXcape Victoria National Golf Club Victorian Quarters Bed & Breakfast Vineyard Vines Waleed’s Salon & Spa Walkie Doggie & Pet Sitter Co. Walt Disney World Weinzapfel’s Tavern Ken and Janet Wempe Western Ribeye & Ribs Linda and Larry Wicker Wild Birds Unlimited Wilde Horticultural Services, Inc. Brian and Crystal Wildeman Wildflower Boutique Nathan Wire Wok ‘n’ Roll Donna and Phil Wolter Drs. William and Mona Wooten YMCA Camp Carson YMCA of Southwestern Indiana Yoga 101 Auction Item Purchasers Misty Adkisson Gene Aimone

G N I P STEP

July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 Supporters

Nichole and Dan Alcorn Brenda Altstadt Megan Altstadt Laura Arnaez Laura Arrick Mark and Anne Arrick Jim and Amy Back Lily Bagala Thomas and Sandra Bailey Josh and Jordan Beach Debra Becht Michael and Lisa Bell Mary Bennett Elmer and Ellen Berberich Lee Bergeron David Berkmeyer Doug and Amanda Berry Cody and Deanna Biffert Dave and Parri Black Pat and Beth Blankenberger Jim Braker Mary Ruth Branstetter and Steve Klamer Randy and Judith Braun Angie Brawdy Tara Brower Cody Brown Julia Brown Salita Brown Tammy Brown Sarah and Justin Browning Alan and Vicki Bubalo Andy and Holly Byers Larry and Gretchen Byers Bradley Cadden Rick and Karen Cannon Carl and Kay Chapman Brad and Elizabeth Christmas Shelby Coates Greg and Gini Combs Mark and Margaret Conway Lynn and Jerri Cooper Amy Cornell Brent and Melissa Courter Lauren and Matthew Courtney Valorie and Wayne Dassel Andre Davis Jeff and Marti Deig Phil and Deborah DeLong Kyle and Lindsay Dodd Frederick and Trina Doepker Dr. Pedro and Carmelita Dominguez Becky Dosher Haley and Jared Droste Leah and Derek Dunigan Karen Edwards Dan and Kristin Ehrhart Brian and Mandy Elpers Dena Embrey Suzanne and Kim Farney Tina Farrington Peter and Jodi Fehrenbacher Donna and Doug Ferriell Greg and Ann Freyberger Mike and Dionna Garrison Dr. Terry and Nancy Gehlhausen Marge and John Gianopoulos James and Deretha Gill Bill and Muriel Gillenwater Matt Gilliam Steve and Robin Gilliam Aisha Givens Rebecca Glines Rhett and Amanda Gonterman Cheryl Graves

Krista and Dennis Greenfield Jack Griffin Ashley Hale Dannelle and Mark Haller Zach Hamby Ashley Hammer Renee Hanft Ginger and Darren Happe Jeff and Leanne Happe Donna and Walter Harris Birdie Harrison Jennifer Harvel Jim and Carol Havens Darin Hayden and Christine Weinzapfel-Hayden Jennifer Head Alan Heckert Barry and Stella Heichelbech Rob and Heather Henson Daniel and Kim Hermann Michelle Heuck Sherri and Rob Hill Holly and Bryan Arnold Julie and Mike Hoon Chris and Terri Hopple Mark and Joyce Hubbard Chad Hughart Kayla Hurley Julie Johnson Ken Johnson John Kamin and Gail Vignola Caresse Karns Natalie and Ryan Kassenbrock Robert and Marguerite Kent Laura Keys Danny and Cindy Kollker Lance Kollker Dennis and Catherine Lamey Ali and Chris Langen Sarah Lashbrook Alexis Leak and Blake Bruner Robin Legeay Dr. Susan and Maury Leinenbach Dee Dee Lewis Randy Lewis Michael and Stacey Lloyd Wade and Katie Lowhorn Carol and Dick Lynch Jim Lynch Kate Lyons Mark and Pam Majors Debra Martin Diana Mathews Tanya Mauck Randy and Leanne Maurer Angie McAtee Ellie Meade Sherry Meeks Teresa Mercer Michelle Musgrave and Ron Booth Eric and Kristin Millay Dianna and Warren Miller Greg Miller Natalie Miller Randy Miller Perry Moore Kevin and Karen Morris Jayson and Alex Munoz Daniel and Laura Niemeier Chad and Chastity Nisbeth Shad Orcutt Joshua and Jill Pack Don Patton Dr. Kristi Peck Donna Pettijohn

Drew and Denise Peyronnin Greg Pfister Griffin Pickering Richard Potts Krista Powell Terry and Paula Prather Jana and Ray Pritchett Jason and Tonya Puckett Ryan Randolph Pat Rayburn Doug and Marla Rennie Denise Rexing Phillip Rhodes Phyllis Richardson Mike Riddle Audrey and Steve Riney Jim and Kim Riordan Mark and Susan Ritter Susan Robbins Patty Robinson David Rodenberg Scott and Sue Rolley JT and Delora Romans Rebecca Rosenblatt Amber and Paul Russell Laurie and Rich Rust Chris and Gretchen Rutledge Dan and Lisa Sanders Crystal and Jason Sands Chris and Rosetta Sartore Jimmy and Jan Schiff Justin Schmitt Larry and Janice Schuble Michael and Colleen Schulz Randy and Ann Schulz Richard and Jane Schulz Dave and Tina Schutte Lisa Seif Aleisha Sheridan Hon. Les and Linda Shively John and Virginia Shrode Mike and Jan Small Jason and Brooksie Smith Shelby Southard Carol Spillman Amy and Nathan Steele Kari Stein Davi Stein-Kiley and Bill Kiley Jeff Stucke Mike and Ann Stuckey Jane Tang Kenneth and Evelyn Taylor Robert and Mary “Tee” Tiemann Tracey Unfried Walter and Debbie Valiant Betty Van Zant Buran and Tom Buran Lisa Verkamp Tyler Vieke Brad Wagner Scott Wagner Christy and Joseph Walker Laura and Tim Wathen Delana Wentzel Anne Whinrey Linda and Larry Wicker Brian and Crystal Wildeman Melba Wilderman Angie Will Josh and Grace Wilson Hon. Lloyd Winnecke and Carol McClintock Tim Wire Donna and Phil Wolter Cindy Wonders

Drs. William and Mona Wooten Kirbie Young Terry and Linda Yunker

2017 Breakfast of Champions Title Sponsor German American Bank Gold Sponsors Deaconess Health System Raben Tire Silver Sponsors Fifth Third Bank Gibco Motor-Express, LLC St. Vincent Hospital for Women & Children Bronze Sponsors Bank of America Merrill Lynch Eddie Brown Bill and Phyllis Bussing The Chancellor Foundation First Federal Savings Bank Harding Shymanski & Company Hermann Family Foundation Robert and Marguerite Kent Old National Bank David Papariella Payne Wealth Partners Truck Centers, Inc. Wooden McLaughlin Ray and Marilyn Wright Friends of Larry and Rita Meeks First Bank First Federal Savings Bank Hahn Kiefer Real Estate Services Kappell Insurance Services & Securities, Inc. Magnum Drilling Services, Inc. University of Evansville Wilde Horticultural Services, Inc. In-Kind Contributors Bauerhaus Dr. Dave Black, University of Southern Indiana ProMark Glenn Tang, Black Pixel Studios

In-Kind Donors Cakes and Coffee Café – Petersburg, IN Family Video – Washington, IN McAlister’s Deli McDonalds – Petersburg, IN Media Mix Communications The Pacetre Subway – Petersburg, IN

Thank you to all of our school partners whose financial commitments allow Youth First to provide critical services to students.

STEP FORWARD

And Continue Your Support!

Support our Annual Campaign

Support of our annual campaign will help protect and heal the hearts of children and their families through our prevention programs and services. Donations may be restricted to your area of interest or designated to the area of greatest need.

Volunteer Your Time & Talents Accomplishing our mission takes many hands, feet and hearts. Youth First asks anyone who cares about young people and their community to become advocates for the organization. Your gifts of time and talent help Youth First strengthen and transform lives every day.

Attend & Support Our Annual Fundraising Events Auction Preview & Awards Reception Presented by Romain Cross Pointe Auto Park Thursday, April 19, 2018 • 4:00-7:00 pm

All are welcome to preview amazing auction items and start bidding online at this reception, which will also honor young people who have benefited from Youth First’s programs and services. This event on April 19, 2018, is open to the public and FREE to attend at Tropicana’s Riverfront Pavilion. At the event, we will recognize finalists and announce the winners of the Don Mattingly Youth Award and the Carol Lynch Advocate of Youth First Award.

Edward Jones Emerald Gala Celebrating Youth First’s 20th Anniversary Saturday, April 21, 2018 • 5:30-11:30 pm

2018 marks the 20th anniversary of Youth First, and we will celebrate with an elegant gala commemorating this special year and honoring the supporters who help us protect and heal the hearts of youth and families in our community. The gala will be held Saturday, April 21, 2018, and will feature a special anniversary edition of Youth First’s signature Passport to Adventure auction as well as a formal dinner, dancing to music from The PITS, and other entertainment. Check youthfirstinc.org regularly for updated information on this exciting evening!

Breakfast of Champions Fall 2018

Each year we pause to thank our donors, volunteers and school partners at our annual Champions Breakfast. This past year marked our 10th event, and we were delighted to honor Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch as the Dr. William Wooten Champion of Youth First.

Consider a Legacy Gift to Youth First Have you considered leaving the gift of hope through a legacy gift to Youth First? With a gift through your will, estate plan, life insurance policy or charitable gift annuity, you can leave a living legacy of your wish to protect and heal the hearts of children in our community for generations to come.

For more information, visit youthfirstinc.org or contact our Philanthropy Staff at (812)421-8336.

2017 Fiscal Year Summary After-School & Community Programs

12.7%

School Social Work Program & In School Programs

87.3%

Revenue Summary

Private Grants & Contributions n State & Federal Government Grants n School Partner Cost-Sharing n Interest

$1,365,723 $1,103,064 $972,344 $12,854

Total

$3,453,985

n

Expense Summary

82.0% Direct Program & Service Expenses $2,899,096 12.4% Core Mission Fundraising Expenses $437,779 n 5.6% Core Mission Administrative Expenses $199,497 n n

Total $3,536,372

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