2016-2017

Annual Report

2016-2017

Board of Directors

Roger Cobb, Chair

Deputy Chief Rodney Collins,

Vice Chair

David Patterson, Treasurer

Erin Kane, Secretary

Phillips Bragg

Deb Kaclik

Rohit Lohan

Erika Smith-Mason

Jeff Matuszko

Sgt. Catina Odom

Lt. Celestine Ratliff

Terri Smith

Sarah Soule

Tayuanee Dewberry

Executive Director

“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of it-

self.” Henry Ford, industrialist and founder of Ford Motor Co.

That quote is incredibly personal for me because it represents Right

Moves for Youth in so many ways: what we stand for, what we do,

and who we are. And really, it represents you too.

We are a dedicated and passionate staff helping students move for-

ward in their lives to ensure they are successful in the future. Our

supporters and volunteers are there with us every step of the way,

helping 1,747 middle and high school students navigate successfully

through the school system and into adulthood.

For some RMFY students, success is bringing their grades up, staying

away from negative influences and attending class instead of skip-

ping it. For others, success is breaking past barriers that have

plagued their lives, such as poverty, violence, and racism, and realiz-

ing, they do not have to repeat the same cycle. Success may look dif-

ferent for each student, but it is always attainable.

As Executive Director, I am honored and humbled to work with

such an amazing group of staff, volunteers, and donors. Because of

YOU, 96% of RMFY students were promoted to the next grade or

graduated high school in 2016-2017. Our students are moving for-

ward, and you are leading the charge.

Thank you for helping RMFY carry on a culture that has spanned 28

years and provided services to more than 30,000 youth. Let us con-

tinue to move forward together, focusing on the successes of our

students as we enter a new school year and begin a new chapter.

Warm regards,

Tayuanee Dewberry

Executive Director

2016-2017 Schools

Middle Schools

Albemarle Road

Ashley Park Academy

Bruns Academy

Cochrane Collegiate Academy

Coulwood

Druid Hills Academy

Eastway

E.E. Waddell Language Academy

James Martin

Martin Luther King Jr.

Northeast

Northridge

Northwest School of the Arts

Quail Hollow

Ranson IB

Reid Park

Sedgefield

Walter G. Byers

Westerly Hills Academy

Whitewater

High Schools

Cochrane Collegiate Academy

Garinger

Harding University

Marie G. Davis Academy

Myers Park

Northwest School of the Arts

Phillip O. Berry

Rocky River

Vance

West Charlotte

West Mecklenburg

What is our mission?

RMFY provides resources and guidance to help students graduate high school with a plan for their future success.

Who do we serve?

1,800 students, grades 6-12, attending 29 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) sites.

What are our principles?

Good school attendance

Successful academic performance

Positive behavior

Leadership

Community service

How does our program work?

Students meet in groups for one hour each week. Each group consists of a RMFY Program Specialist, a CMS educator, a school resource officer, and a community volunteer.

Students participate in social and emotional learning, career and college exploration, service learning initiatives and personal de-velopment activities.

RMFY’s life skills curriculum engages students’ education, in-creases positive behaviors, and reduces delinquent behaviors.

What is our success rate?

30,000+ students served since 1989, the year the program was founded by Charlotte businessman Frank Bragg Jr. and police officer Dave Scheppegrell.

96% of RMFY students are promoted to the next grade or gradu-ate high school.

The demand for RMFY services in Charlotte is high. Schools are on a wait list and several schools currently involved in our pro-gram want to add more groups.

RMFY’s Report Card

1,747 students were served by RMFY.

(24% increase from 2015-2016)

57 groups were facilitated by RMFY staff.

96% of students were promoted to the next

grade or graduated high school.

97% of seniors graduated high school.

89% of seniors reported acceptances to

institutions of higher learning and/or trade schools.

82% of students were not chronically absent from school.

82% of students improved or maintained their suspension rate when com-

pared to the previous year.

75 students joined RMFY’s Ambassador leadership training program.

Seven.

That is the number of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools wait-

ing for RMFY to provide services to students. Plus, schools

currently being served by RMFY want to add more groups,

and so, more students are waiting to receive services.

To help RMFY expand, co-founder Frank Bragg and Bragg

Financial Advisors have are donating a $150,000 multi-year

grant. Mr. Bragg is asking the community to match his dona-

tion, dollar-for-dollar, by participating in the Bragg Chal-

lenge. With additional funds, RMFY can reach an additional

600 students in Mecklenburg County.

Will you take the Bragg Challenge today?

Over the past 25 years, RMFY has provided services to

more than 30,000 students. Imagine the impact we can have with your help. Imagine

the student you helped support graduating high school with a plan for their future

success. Imagine that student going into the workforce or attending college because

you cared enough to believe in their potential and their success.

We encourage everyone to accept the Bragg Challenge, empower our community, and

invest in the lives of our children by supporting RMFY. Invest today.

http://www.rightmovesforyouth.org/invest

Are you up for the Challenge?

Bragg Challenge aims to serve more students in more schools

Frank Bragg, co-founder RMFY

Year End Celebration

Honoring students for their accomplishments and volunteers for their commitments

On May 18, 2017, RMFY recognized the hard work and dedication of our students and volunteers at our Annual Awards Ceremony at Myers Park United Methodist Church. Students from Northwest School of the Arts, Phillip O. Berry School of Technology, West Charlotte High School, West Mecklenburg High School, and Zebulon B. Vance High School were honored for be-ing Distinguished Graduates. Selected students were named Group Members of the Year and Ambas-sadors of Excellence, and received the Angela Dickerson Award of Excellence. RMFY presented several awards to dedicated volunteers and community partners. See below:

Middle School Volunteers of the Year Ryan Mach and Lynn Bishop

High School Volunteers of the Year Willie Ryder and Officer Pam Farewell

David Scheppegrell Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Volunteer Award

Officer Kenisha Mobley

Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Officer of the Year Sgt. Henrietta Saunders

J. Frank Bragg Community Leadership Award

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Irwin Carmichael

Thank you to our sponsors, runners,

and volunteers who participated in

our 21st Annual Twilight 5K on May

12, 2017 at Wells Fargo Atrium!

Special thanks to our sponsors

CPI Security (presenting sponsor)

Bragg Financial Advisors

Compass Group

MPAY Inc.

Publix Super Markets Charities

Safe Deposit Co.

State Farm— Jeremy Fulkerson

Bank of North Carolina

McGuireWoods LLP

Red Ventures

Shea Homes

Youth and Family Services DSS

Financials

July 1, 2016—June 30, 2017

SUPPORT AND REVENUE

Grants $399,459

Contributions $291,162

Special Events $47,893

Interest Income $79

Total Income $738,993

EXPENSES

Program Services $571,071

Management $71,932

Fundraising $47,649

Total Expenses $690,652

There are no costs for students to participate in RMFY programs. RMFY relies on the generosity of

individuals, corporations, foundations, grants and faith-based entities to meet our financial objectives.

2016-2017 Donors

$1-499

Kenneth Adlam

David Alexander

Tyler Sinclair Alexander-Perry

AmazonSmile

Kanesha Baggett

Lisa Banis

Robert Bankhead

Thomas and Kimberly Barnhardt

George and Roberta Barrett

Beacon Partners

Lashonda Bradshaw

Quincze Brim

Jennifer Brinckmeyer

Lynn Bishop

Tom Blackmon

Sheray Deleon-Brown

Bruns Academy

Bryon Bullard Sr.

Yolanda Bynum

Lacey Danielle Campbell

Dawn Cannon

Bobbie Carter

Charlotte School of Law

Shirley Cherry

Scott Clarkson

George and Barbara Climer

Alexandra Conway

2016-2017 Donors

Shawnrica Cox

Helen Cunningham

Druisella Cunningham

Charles and Susanna Dalton

John Daughtry

Sylvia Deese

Defy Gravity of Charlotte

Ronnie DeVine

Matthew DeVries

DF Halton Foundation Inc.

Robin Doermann

Melvin Douglas

Edward Jr. and Cheryl Eatman

Masika Edwards

Heather Dawn Fox

Cindy Friday

Stuart Friou

Sabrina Gilchrist

Jacqueline Glenn

Ryan Grammatico

Wallace Jr. and Barbara Gray

Camille Green

Robert Griffin

Richard Hahn

Leshari Hancock

Ethel Harris

Tammy Polk Hinton

Montana Holliday

2016-2017 Donors

Esther Hollington

Housing Authority of Charlotte

Bobbye Howell

Betty Hudgins

Jeff Hughes

Adreinna Jerald Johnson

Jayson Johnson

Danielle Jones

Erin Kane

Kendra Scott

Bruce Kenyon

Rohit Lohan

Weis Lynn

Anne Mann

Brian McCarthy

Me’El McDowell

Tanagla McFadden

Sears and Mary McGee

Anna Maria Medvid

Merrill Lynch

Juan Morales

Tarshedia Mosley

William and Linde Mullis

Catina Odom

Tanya Onwuazor

Charles Pearson

Marilyn Porter

Ward Pritchett

2016-2017 Donors

Thomas and Maxine Ridenhour

Willie Ryder

Henrietta Saunders

Jim and Angie Shoff

Erika Smith-Mason

Charles IV and Brook Smith

Jason Smith

Michael Smith

Ronald Smith

Terri Smith

Tiajuana Simmons-Smith

Vondra Smith

Sarah Soule

Curtis Tyrone Stanton

John and Robin Stump

Suntrust United Way Campaign

John and Claire Tate

Mark and Debbie Taylor

The Track & Field Store Charlotte

Laura Thompson

Kathryn Tindal

Brent Tumblison

United Way of Greater High Point

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago

Vanguard Community Fund

Sequoyah Walker

Terry and Cynthia Wallace

Walter G. Byers Elementary School

2016-2017 Donors

Cynthia Wallace

Daniel Ward

Randy Whitt

Marsha Williams

Carlos Witherspoon

Angela Witt

Suzanne Wittebort

Your Cause

$500—$999

Autobell Car Wash

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Rodney Collins

William Jr. and Pamela Crowder

Chris and Gina Folk

Adam and Kathryn Ford

Douglas Ghidina

Chanele Jackson

NCFI Barnhardt Foundation

Sharon Brown Donor Advised Fund

Rebecca Vaughn

Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

David Williams

Michael Williams

2016-2017 Donors

$1,000-$4,999

Apparo

AXA Foundation

Phillips and Leslie Bragg

Centro CityWorks

Roger and Ginny Cobb

Michael and Mary Lou Dalton

Michael Gardner

Warren Holland III

Peter and Kelli Lash

David Patterson

Pure Inc.

SHARE Charlotte

St. John’s Baptist Church

William Standish

State Farm Companies Foundation

The Cobb Foundation

The David E. Maguire Foundation

Craig and Jessica Walker

Thomas Webb

$5,000-$9,999

Provident Benevolet Foundation

Red Ventures

The Nancye Fleming Markle Charitable Trust for Children

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation

2016-2017 Donors

$10,000-$19,999

Enterprise Leasing Co.

John and Peggy Schug

Wells Fargo Foundation

$20,000+

Bragg Financial Advisors

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

City of Charlotte

Aaron and Liz Feinberg

Piper Jaffray

The Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation

The Leon Levine Foundation

The Merancas Foundation

United Way of Central Carolinas

Women’s Impact Fund