Eliada

Helping Children Succeed

2010 Annual Report

Letter from the President & CEO

When I reflect over the last year, I am filled with hope.For those of you who have seen the news of ongoingstate and federal cuts, this may seem like a surprisingstatement. Yet, when I think of all the incredibleprogress we’ve made at Eliada in the last twelvemonths, it’s hard to feel anything but optimism.

Eliada’s history has always been one of triumph overadversity. Even from the earliest times there have beenchallenges that threatened to close our doors forever.Through fires that destroyed primary buildings to theGreat Depression and even the recent GreatRecession, Eliada has weathered many storms. We did itwithout the financial security of a large endowment orpatronage of a wealthy benefactor, and often in the faceof many who said it could not be done.

We often tell our students that there are two types ofpeople in the world: those who become victims ofcircumstance, and those who allow challenges tobecome character-building experiences. This is true fororganizations as well. This last year, despite theeconomic climate and the continued threat of fundingcuts, we were able to make changes to our programsand updates to our facilities that will significantlyimprove the lives of the youth in our care. You will read

about many of these achievements in this report. Werenovated our historic dairy barn to a world-classrecreation center, improved the nutritional standards ofthe food our children eat, introduced evidence-basedmodels, and even added a llama, pig, and chickens to ourtherapeutic animal program.

It is because of adversity that Eliada is resilient, and soin many ways I am thankful for it. I know that, no matterwhat challenges might come our way, we will turn theminto opportunities. Guided by the conviction of ourmission, our love for Eliada’s students, and our faith inGod, together there is no goal we cannot achieve. Thesuccesses in this report are proof of that.

Eliada is a community of families, board members, staff,businesses, donors, and others who have one singulargoal: Helping Children Succeed. Thank you for being apart of this community, and for your support in helpingus fulfill this mission.

In service of children,

Mark C. Upright, J.D., M.B.A.President & CEOAttorney at Law

A Year of Growth and Change“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not... nothing is more commonthan unsuccessful people with talent. Genuis will not... unrewarded genius is almost legendary.Education will not... the world is full of educated derelicts. Peristence and determination alone areomnipotent.”

-Calvin Collidge

Top Left: A residential student stops for a photo. The student is part of Eliada’s Physical Education program, in

which our newly-added PE teacher works with students to help them achieve their physical fitness goals. Top

Right & Bottom Left: Students in Eliada’s Child Development programs play outside in an area that will soon

be renovated, thanks to a grant that will change the play space by adding new equipment, landscaping, and

elements to improve the outdoor learning environment. Bottom Right: A view of the administration building

shows the irises in full bloom. Over the coming year, many volunteer groups will complete landscaping projects

on our campus, helping to further beautify the living environment for students in our care.

Dear Friends of Eliada Home,

It has certainly been an exciting year for the EliadaBoard of Trustees. The economic condition of ourlocal economy has been in the forefront of ourminds over the last year. One of our mainpriorities has been monitoring our annual budgetto provide the most efficient services we can offerto our children.

I am pleased to say that we as a board haveachieved some wonderful things for the Eliada. Wehave been certified as a Critical Access BehavioralHealth agency; we have made vast improvementsto the efficiency of Clinical Services to betterserve our children and their families; and our staffhas worked very hard on improving the dietaryand physical fitness activities for our children.

In the coming year, we are committed tocontinuing to look for ways to begin a Vocational

Transitional Living Program. We will also beworking closely with the Eliada Foundation oncreating a Master Plan for the Eliada campus. Thiswill help us to more effectively layout our facilityneeds and improve the services we offer to ourchildren and their families. We will continue tolook for diverse funding opportunities to help withreducing our dependency on Federal and Staterevenues as our main form of support for ourchildren’s services.

I greatly appreciate all of the support everyone hasgiven to Eliada Home and our children, andsincerely hope you will continue to support us inthe future.

Sincerely,

Gary C. Roberts, ChairmanEliada Home Board of Trustees

Letter from the Board Chairman

Front Row: Kevin Westmoreland, Gary Roberts, Charles Smith. Middle Row: Ken Hunt, Jean McGuire, Latrella McElreath, Sally

Pearlman. Back Row: Stuart Weidie, Jim Lesko, Debbie Burchfield, Co-Wefa Lyda, Dr. James Weilbaecher. Not pictured: Harriette

Winner, John O’Neal, Karen Donatelli, Chad Roope, Kris Wilson, & Bill Smith.

Isaac is a student in Eliada’s More at Fourprogram. More at Four is a freekindergarten readiness program that aims toensure all children enter kindergarten on alevel playing field, equipped with basicacademic and social skills necessary forsuccess.

More at Four provides families with a community ofteachers supported by early intervention specialistsand child development professionals; for Isaac, thiscommunity became especially important when hewas diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type I.

This diagnosis meant that Isaac had a tumor on anerve in his brain that had to be removed. Learningdisabilities are common with Neurofibromatosis,and while Isaac was developmentally on track withhis peers, his mother worried that Isaac would loseskills as a result of the multiple surgeries he wouldrequire. His family and teachers agreed that aftersurgery, being a part of More at Four would bemore important for Isaac than ever.

Isaac and his family made several trips to DukeUniversity Medical Center to prepare for thesurgery. These trips often included painfulprocedures that left Isaac feeling depressed andangry. His mother worried about the psychologicaleffect this would have on him. All the while, Isaacmissed his friends in class, who anxiously awaitedword on his condition each time he missed school.

Throughout the time leading up to surgery, Isaac’steachers stayed in touch with his family to ensurehe was staying on track with his classmates. Theyprovided moral support to his mother and werealways there to lend whatever support they could.

Being friends with Isaac was an important learningexperience for the other students, many of whomhad never had a friend or loved one who dealt withsuch a serious medical issue. Just before surgery,Isaac’s teachers and classmates presented him witha Build-A-Bear they had made just for him. Thestudents voted on every aspect of the bear, eventhe name (Dr. Sunshine). They stuffed the bear with22 hearts; one for each of the students andteachers.

The day of his surgery, Isaac’s family surroundedhim wearing t-shirts they had made in Isaac’sfavorite color, red. The shirts said “Go Team Isaac!”and matched a shirt that Isaac wore which said“Hero!” The surgery went well and left Isaac with15 stitches on the back of his head, which was quitethe topic of interest for his classmates.

Isaac is back in class and reports that life aftersurgery “is great.” He loves being back with hisfriends and is back to enjoying being a four-year-old.When asked how he got through it all, Isaac smilesand repeats the class cheer that each student inEliada’s More at Four program says every day: “I amawesome!”

A Community of CaringIf you enjoy stories like this one, consider signing up to receive monthly student Success Stories viaemail. Each month, you’ll receive the inspirational story of one of our students and moreinformation on the Eliada program he/she participates in. Sign up at www.eliada.org.

Education Programs: A Closer Look Child Care, More at Four, & School-age Care

Pictured Above: Students in Eliada’s Child Development Programs, which include child care, More at Four, and School-age care.

These programs provide 5-star services to working families at an extremely affordable rate. Eliada’s Child Development Center serves

students without regard to race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.

1. More at Four ProgramEliada’s More at Four Program, afree kindergarten readinessinitiative, successfully graduated86 students! These pre-kindergarteners leave Eliadaprepared to enter public schoolon a level playing field with theirpeers. More at Four remains aleading reason why NorthCarolina places second in thenation for kindergartenreadiness.

2. 5-star Rating Once again,Eliada’s Child DevelopmentCenter maintained a 5-starrating. Very few child carecenters earn this distinction, andof those that do, even fewerserve as diverse a population asEliada. Also, the center achieved

superior sanitation ratings andearned special mention for astellar curriculum.

3. Cultural CompetencyChild Development programshave placed an emphasis oncultural competency, includingspecial meals and activities forstudents such as a Ramadanfeast, a Christmas celebration,and much more.

4. Community and ParentPartnership The ChildDevelopment staff has workedto facilitate increasedcommunity and parentpartnership. Several teachershave taken conversationalSpanish to better serve theirHispanic students (the center is

serving 18 students who speakonly Spanish). The Kindergartenreadiness committee maintains ahigh level of participation, andwe have forged relationshipswith Buncombe CountyServices to improve nutritionalstandards for students.

5. Continuing EducationThe Child Development staffmembers continue to excel incontinuing education efforts.Director Tracey McCraingraduated with her MBA thisyear, while teachers Mary AnnHuggins and Tara Robbinsgraduated with Birth-Kindergarten degrees. Throughtheir example, the love oflearning is modeled to ourstudents.

Top 5 Successes in Education Programs

Ethnicity

Caucasian

Hispanic

African-American

68%

23%

9%

Need for Child Development

Care while parent(s) work

Care while parent(s) are in school

Child in a foster care placement

63%

29%

8%

Number of Child Development Students With Special Needs

ADHD

Speech & Language

Sensory Disability

Autism

Cerebral Palsy

Asthma

50 10 15 20 25

Treatment Programs: A Closer LookResidential Care, Foster Care, Day Treatment, Case Management, Outpatient & Recreation Services

Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Care: A step-downplacement or alternative to psychiatric hospitalization for children andadolescents with multiple diagnoses dealing with issues like cutting, aggression,violence, attachment, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. Under thedirection of a psychiatrist, residential, clinical, educational and nursing staff worktogether to provide comprehensive treatment around the clock based on eachstudent’s specific treatment needs and goals.

Family Foster Care & Therapeutic Foster Care: Family foster careprovides a safe, nurturing temporary home for children who have beenremoved from their home due to abuse or neglect. Therapeutic foster carestudents benefit from therapeutic interventions in the family environment withthe support of professionally trained foster parents. Many have had conflicts inother placements and difficulty forming trusting relationships with caregivers.

Day Treatment: A day program for children and adolescents who are unableto function in a public school setting. The program includes therapeuticactivities, crisis management, treatment interventions, and skills trainingintegrated with academic instruction.

Case Management, Outpatient Therapy & TherapeuticRecreation Services: All students in Eliada’s treatment services can receiveindividual, family and/or group therapy from licensed clinicians who utilizeequine, art, and play resources as well as evidenced based therapies designed totreat the child’s primary needs. Intensive case management services areprovided in each program and for students from the community with mentalhealth needs. Our therapeutic and recreational activities range from animals tomini bikes to physical fitness and intramural sports.

12% Mood Disorder

14% Bipolar

21% Depression

25% Oppositional Defiant

4% Reactive Attachment

5% Post-Traumatic Stress

6% Generalized Anxiety

8% Conduct Disorder

5% Other

Primary Diagnosis &Focus of Treatment

42% Male

58% Female

76% Caucasian

8% Biracial

11% African-American

6% Hispanic or Other

25% Ages 10-13

5% Ages 1-9

71% Ages 14-18

Ethnicity Age Gender

1. Critical AccessBehavioral Health Agency(CABHA) Eliada achievedcertification as a Critical AccessBehavioral Health Agency(CABHA). Of the 600 plusagencies in North Carolina whoapplied to receive thisdesignation, only 175 weresuccessful. In bestowing theCABHA designation, the staterecognized Eliada as an eliteprovider of comprehensive carefor the most needy youth in ourcommunity.

2. Psychiatric ResidentialTreatment Facility (PRTF) Inthe past year we completed theconversion of our residentialservices to PsychiatricResidential Treatment Facility(PRTF)-level care. Students whoneed PRTF care are the most

high-acuity in the mental healthsystem. They have often sufferedsignificant emotional trauma andrequire a long road to recovery.Eliada’s is the only PRTF inWNC; in offering this level ofcare, we are bridging a criticalgap in access to needed servicesfor the most vulnerable kids.

3. Therapeutic &Recreational Activities Wecontinue to seek ways topositively enrich the lives ofstudents in our care through thedevelopment of Therapeutic &Recreational Activities. This year,we added a climbing wall, hostedthe first-ever Southeast RegionalNYPUM Minibike Rodeo, andoversaw the rehabilitation of ourhistoric dairy barn into a first-rate student health & fitnesscenter. In addition, we established

a unique partnership with theUNCA student athleticsdepartment to create anintramural sports program forour students.

4. Day Treatment Our DayTreatment program continues tochange the lives of young peoplewho have not found success inpublic school. In this program,85% of students made up one ormore grade levels in reading,while 61% increased one ormore grade levels in writing.

5. Program EvaluationModel We have made greatstrides in our program evaluationmodel, which seeks to define andmeasure outcomes andsatisfaction with services forchildren and adolescents in alltreatment programs.

Top 5 Successes in Treatment Programs

Last summer, I discovered my daughter wascutting herself. At 14, she was spiraling downand I was unable to stop it. Maggie startedtherapy in September, and although it helpedfor a short time, the cutting resumed and herdepression worsened. I didn’t know how tohelp her, but I became good at seeing thesigns that she was cutting.

As this behavior increased, our relationshipdeteriorated. Maggie began threatening suicide; I wasterrified and overwhelmed. I placed her in thepsychiatric ward of the hospital, fearing for her life.Her room was white with a flat mattress and littleelse. I made it outside before I broke down.

They don’t keep patients long, and she came home aweek later only to end up back in the unit withintwo weeks. There, someone told me about Eliadaand the Psychiatric Residential Treatment FacilityProgram (PRTF). I resisted at first, trying so hard tocome up with any other solution that would allowher to stay at home. Everyone in her treatmentprogram supported placing her at Eliada and I knewit was something we had to do.

I don’t know how I made it through the day that Itook her. I had to wait until that morning to tell her.As we completed the paperwork and the staffexamined her, I saw long red stripes on her preciousbody where she had cut herself the night before. Ifelt I couldn’t breathe from the tremendous guiltabout leaving her yet again.

I don't know how we made it through that firstmonth. My daughter was extremely angry with mefor putting her at Eliada and our visits usually endedas soon as they started. Her progress was slow atfirst but then I began to see a difference.

The staff was soimpressed byher progress,they asked herto give a tour ofthe cottage to avisiting groupfrom The DukeEndowment.The groupincluded EliadaCEO Mark Upright and William Anlyan, theChancellor Emeritus of Duke University MedicalCenter. Mr. Anlyan was so impressed by Maggie thathe told Mr. Upright if she hadn't considered it yet,Maggie should look into applying to Duke. WhenMr. Upright returned and told her what Mr. Anlyanhad said, he gave Maggie his card and told her to usehim as a reference. Talk about self-esteem! She wasshown a new path to follow, one filled with promiseand self-fulfillment.

Maggie left Eliada 7 months later. She was able toreturn to school and, with grace, handled all of thequestions she was asked about where she had been.She is on the yearbook staff and is doing somethingshe loves, journalism. It is one of her dreams to be ajournalist. She plans to learn this at Duke University,a dream she has held since fifth grade.

As time moves forward, I am beginning to see thetrue Maggie reemerge. She is enjoying being ateenager again, playing soccer, going to girl scoutcamp, and learning to play guitar. She is working ongetting her driver’s permit so she can take herfriends to the mall. Now I am able to see mydaughter as an individual on the new path Eliadahelped lead her to, one that has empowered her tobecome the successful person she is today.

A New PathThis Success Story is a bit different in that it is told from the perspective of a parent of an Eliadastudent. Some of our students are placed at Eliada not due to abuse or neglect, but because ofmental health issues outside the parent’s ability to manage. We hope this provides insight into an-other aspect of our treatment programs.

Environment MattersAt Eliada, we believe in the importance of creating an environment that honors the students in ourcare. In fact, our vision statement is “Creating the optimal environment to allow children and theirfamilies to succeed.” This year, we renovated our historic dairy barn to a world-class health andfitness center for our students, including a climbing wall, weight room, exercise loft, and fitnessequipment.

Top Left: An archival photo of the dairy barn shows the older boys who were Eliada residents and charged with

the responsibility of operating the dairy. Top Right: The newly constructed loft area of the fitness center. The

loft will be used for exercise classes, yoga, and meetings. Bottom Left: The center cupola and weather vane

commemorate the fitness center’s past as a historic dairy barn. In 1927, “the farm” and dairy cows were donated

to Eliada. The dairy operation provided needed funding to Eliada for many decades, and was staffed primarily

by the boys and girls who lived at Eliada. Bottom Right: An outside view of the fitness center. New windows

and doors provide natural light, while the new steel roof is guaranteed for the next century.

Dear Friends of Eliada,

The Eliada Foundation board is pleased to reportthat the past year has been very successful evenduring these trying economic times.

We have continued to stay on course with oursole mission, which is to support Eliada Homes inthe provision of services to families and children.In order to succeed in the coming years we needthe ongoing commitment of individuals,businesses, churches, bequests and grantingagencies to fulfill our goals and the 20 year visionof Eliada. Our strategic planning has been to focuson increasing our donor base, build ourendowment funds for the future, and enhance ourvisibility in the community.

The Board strives to maximize every contributiondollar entrusted to the Foundation and hasmanaged our $11 million dollars in assets in afinancially prudent manner. We are pleased toreport that currently we have no outstandingdebt, have allowed our endowment fundsearnings to be reinvested for growth, and haveapproximately $2.6 million in invested funds.

Eliada is an organization you can trust. Most high-performing organizations are able to allocate 75%of their donation dollars to programs; at Eliada, afull 87% of every dollar donated goes directly tothe students in our care.

Our physical facilities have been renovated overthe past year in order to meet our ongoingprogram needs and beautify our campus. Wewould encourage all donors and supporters tovisit our campus and see the exciting changes thatare taking place and get involved.

One of our primary goals is to increase ourcommunity visibility and our family of Eliadasupporters. In order to accomplish that goal weseek out the most efficient fund raisers and relyon the generous gifts and bequests from ourdonors. A couple of our major fund raisers thispast year were the Eliada Corn Maze, the EliadaCharity Golf Classic, and our Christmas Tea. Ourdevelopment staff, board members and volunteershave worked very hard to support our mission.

We realize that the success of our Foundationand the work of Eliada Homes is a team effortand we ask each of you actively support this teamwith your time, talents and financial support.

Please be a part of the Eliada family. Many thanksto each of you and may God bless you all.

Sincerely,

Timothy A. Kelley, ChairmanEliada Foundation Board of Trustees

Letter from the Board Chairman

Contributions & Fundraising $420,588Grants (Private, Federal, & State) $351,951County & State $2,083,711Medicaid $6,332,631Investment Activities $305,803Rental Income $17,970Interest Income $7,096Private Pay $425,804Miscellaneous Income $2,293

Personnel $7,199,645Supplies, Equipment, & Postage $280,021Food $286,394Telephone & Technology $92,404Clothing $18,982Utilities $192,817Insurance, Licenses, & Fees $149,566Maintenance & Repairs $339,720Travel $31,863Dues & Subscriptions $13,579Recreation Activities $16,104Student-related Expenses $29,230Foster Care Payments $501,523Rent $41,460Professional Fees $228,068Conferences $32,396Promotions $91,545Bad Debts $2,858Interest $5,042Depreciation $287,905

Financial Performance

Revenue (Eliada Homes & Eliada Foundation Consolidated)

Expenses(Eliada Homes & Eliada Foundation Consolidated)

Total Revenue: $9,947,847

Total Expenses: $9,841,122

Above: Some of the fundraising events Eliada’s Development

Department facilitates. Top: An aerial view of the agency’s

annual corn maze. Middle: The annual Christmas Tea at the Inn

on Biltmore Estate. Bottom: The Annual Eliada Charity Classic

presented by The Littlest Golfer, held each year at The Grove

Park Inn Golf Course.

Honoring those who make a differenceEach year, we recognize those who have played a pivotal role in the fulfillment of our missionthrough the annual Founder’s Awards. Four awards are given to the “best of the best” among ourvolunteers and supporters. This year, the Founder’s Award, the highest honor we bestow, goes toStewart and Linda Humphrey in recognition of their combined half century of service. Stewartserved as the CEO of Eliada from 1981-2002, while Linda established the organization’s firstplanned giving program. Our volunteer of the year is Dr. Kay Loveland and her therapy dog, Misha,while our employee volunteer of the year is Beth Young, in recognition of her service during theagency’s annual corn maze. Lastly, for their support during Christmas and throughout the year,Dixon-Hughes Goodman PLLC has been named the Corporate Supporter of the Year.

Top Left: Stewart and Linda Humphrey, recipients of the 2011 Founder’s Award. Top Right: Kay Loveland

and her dog, Misha, Volunteers of the Year. Bottom Left: Beth Young, Employee Volunteer of the Year. Bottom

Right: Dixon-Hughes Goodman PLLC, Corporate Supporters of the Year.

Planning a Legacy Gift

In the 1950’s, a young pediatrician named Dr. Mary Helen McConnell learnedthere was an orphanage that could use pro-bono medical help. She came toEliada and immediately fell in love with the children she met there. Over half acentury later, she continues to be involved. When she married RalphSchwarzkopf in the 1970’s, she shared her passion for Eliada with him. Ralphbecame a board member and gave several years of service. Both Mary Helenand Ralph were always donors, but 25 years ago they decided they wanted todo something more. They wanted to make a gift that would ensure that thechildren at Eliada would be provided for even after the Schwarzkopfs weregone. They began building a trust fund that included Eliada because they believein our work with children and want to see it continued. Often, we only learn ofthese kinds of gifts through a letter after the donor has passed away. It’s rarethat we have the opportunity to recognize and thank the giver during theirlifetime. Thank you, Mary Helen and Ralph Schwarzkopf! We are so appreciativeof all you’ve done for the children of Eliada.

What is it? Benefits

Living TrustA trust you can establish to be in effect during yourlifetime.

Terms can be changed at any time.

Bequest inWill

A gift you make by naming Eliada in your will.Gives you flexibility in providing forfamily needs first.

Life InsuranceGift

A gift of an old or new policy with Eliada named asbeneficiary or owner.

Provides a way to make a significant giftwith little expenditure.

RetirementPlan Gift

A gift made by naming Eliada as remainder after yourdeath.

Preserves plan value and allows you toleave heirs less costly bequets.

Real EstateGift

A donation of real property, either in full or with aretained life estate.

Can allow you to live in your home andstill receive charitable deduction.

CharitableRemainder Unitrust

A trust that pays a set income to you and those youname before Eliada receives the remainder.

Provides fixed annual income for donoror other beneficiary.

CharitableGift Annuity

A contract which pays you back a percentage ofyour gift annually.

Gives you and/or another beneficiary aset income for life.

CharitableLead Trust

A trust that pays an income to Eliada for a period ofyears before you or your heirs receive theremainder.

Allows you to pass assets to heirsintact at a reduced cost.

Ways to Leave a Legacy Gift

IndividualsDorel AbbottBlan AldridgeMarilyn AllenDanny AllenderHarry AllisonKenneth AllmanMark AllmondFrank AmbroseTerry AndersenWalter AndersenG. Martin AndersonJames AndersonMarshall AndersonMichael AndryNathan ArthurCarolyn AshworthDennis AtkinsLewis AugustineKathey Avery-HooverMichael BabbStacey BaileyGloria BakerJuanita BakerGreg and Joyce BallHarry BarnesCorajean BarrettJohn BarryCharles BassettBetsey BentDavid BerensSteven BirkhoferGlenn BlackburnMadeline BlomLinda BooneRoger BooneJoseph BosslerFrank BownCharles Boyd

Patrick BoyerChuck BradleyHarry BridgesAndrew BrunkMarilyn BuchanWilliam BucknerPenn BullockNina BumgarnerThomas BumgarnerLarry CabeRuth CaldwellJudith CallaghanMichael CallowayA CampbellWilliam CampbellWilliam CannonAvery CarpenterDeborah CarterJohn CarterJudy CarterW. CarterAllen CaseCarroll CaseRhonda CassadaGerald CassellElaine CaveCharles ChapmanDebra ChapmanJames ChapmanLinda ChapmanFrank ChapoTeresa CharnellRobert ChasonSandra CheekPeter CiaccioKenneth ClarkMelvin ClarkNatalie ClarkRobert Cline

Emery CoffeyIsabel ColeDebbie CollinsBetty ConwayThomas CookDebra CooperThomas CorbinJune CordellMary Louise CornWayne CoulterJoseph CoyleVernon CramMargaret CreasmanPatricia CreasmanDr. H. Denniston CrewsObera CurrinMargaret CurtisAlan CutterJeanne DanielThomas DavidsonBonnie DaviesC. Richard DavisGregory DavisJohn N. DavisJoyce DavisMary DeanCindy DearmanR DedmanJoan DeLuccaGeorge DemosBrenda DillinghamThomas DillsJack DittoRufus DollarKaren DonatelliBarbara DoughertyNancy DouglasHolly & Ernest DrakeDawn Dubois

Chuck DurandBrad DurdenLouis DwarshuisThelma DyerSharon DymockRichard EckerdBarbara EarleDonald EarlsMyra EblenHope EdickRonald EdwardsJanet EganRudolf EksteinJames EllisMelvin EllisonDr. Miles ElmoreGail EmblerJoan EnglishmanCharles EpleyAngela EvansDoris ExnerEloise FariasMicheal FarlowEva FarrenDennis FedykRobert FinneyJames FosterMarjorie FosterCharles FradyHelen FranklinKaren FrazierAllen FreemanRobert FreemanWayne FreemanHarold FriendJohn GalesLee GallowayDanielle GalowniaTerry Garrison

Thank You to our DonorsEach year, we rely on the support of individuals, churches, businesses, & schools to continue ourwork with youth in need. The below listing includes all those supporters who gave in any amountduring 2010. On behalf of the students, families, staff, and board of Eliada, thank you for yoursupport!

Franci GaspersonHenry GaspersonMartha GeitnerRoscoe GentryRandall GermanJames GillespieDonald GloverRonald GodboldMatthew GodfreyJoel GoldsbyShirley GonceGregory GoodmanTimothy GoodsonGeorge GoosmannJoAnne GordonJeffrey GouldJane GreeleyIrene GreerCarl GrothLaura GroverDeborah GunterRobert GunterHector GutierrezMatthew HahnerHattie HaileyAmy HaldemanDonald HallReita HallSarah HallCorwith HamillDorothy HamillJudith HamillGloria HamlinD. Michael HammontreeDiane HankinsJames HannahKaren(DEL) HardyRichard HaringDavid HarrellJames HarringtonLara HarringtonClaude HarrisGary HarrisHailey HarrisStephen & Myrna HarrisForrest HartMr. & Mrs. Larry C.HawkinsJamie HayesRuby Haynes

Dr. John HazlehurstLeslie HeaterWayland HedgepethChristopher HemmingsDeborah HendersonErnest HendersonVivian HensonCathy HillDr. Haywood N. HillJennifer HillKimberly HippsCynthia HobbsPeter HoffmanWayne HoffnerPaul HolcombePhillip HollandPeter HollowayShea Holmes-MurphyElizabeth HooperKatie & CharlotteHornowskiStephen HowardFrank HoyleKelly HudginsSarah HudsonThomas HughesAdrienne HumeStewart HumphreyJack HunnicuttLaurel HuntWes HuntElizabeth HunterRobert HunterGerry HuntleyMichael HuntleyR. G. ImbtDanny JacksonDon JacksonKathy JacksonDonna JacobsLeslie JamesW. Randolph JamesonJames JarrattHarvey JenkinsJohn JenkinsOscar JenkinsMarie JensenMary Elizabeth JepsonDavid JerniganCynthia Johnson

Elsie JohnsonJerry JollyDon JonesRebecca JonesSteven JonesWilliam JonesRobyn JoynerDennis JuelfsRubye KeeverTimothy KelleyStephanie KellumJoan KellyJune KerrBruce KimbleMichael KimbleRussell KingCatherine KinserPhilip KiratzisDebbie KlutzDiane KnoebberGeorgia KoethGladys KoonCharles KrugMark KurdysRalph LambertDavid LanceBrian LangfordAudrie LaTowskyRobert LawterFloyd LaymanGlenn LeatherwoodCarl D. LeavenDina LewallenBenny LewisMartin LewisHannah LimKaren LindsayJohn LinkKarl LittenSharon LoganMae LongNicole LoriaLeonard LovelaceJerelene LutzBarbara LynchDavid MackintoshLois MacksHarry MamlinWalter MandzakMarcia Marlowe

Graham MasonNorman MasonLa Nelle MasseyGary MathesW. C. MathisOtis MaynardRobert McAfoosHugh McCollumWalter S. McConnellCharles McCoyleJulian McCrackenLewis McCrainMike McCraryJayne McDonaldJoAnn McElrathLatrella McElrathW. Lee McElrathJoe McFeeJean McGuireJoseph McGuireIan and Aspen McKennaCharles McKinneyJeff McKinneyArlene MclellanRoderick McLennanSarah McMahanRichard McMickleAlexander McWilliamFlorence MeansJodi MechanicBob MerrillCharles MesserMarcus MetcalfGary MewborneLloyd MiddletonHarley MillerHarry MillerJames MillerRobert MolezzoHelen Monaco-FitzgeraldJessica MongioviCoy MooreJames MorganNorma MorganSharon MorganCharles MorrisDoreen MorrisEric MorrisFrancis MorrisHugh Morris

Gerard MozianCora MundyRoger MyrtoJohn NicholsRobert NobleRobert OastGloria O'ReillyGloria OrrFrances O'ShieldsSheila OwenbyMelissa OwensAlan PaceTina PaceDelores ParkerPhyllis ParkerHoward ParksDr. Jerry ParsonsKenneth PartinBarry PateMilagros PayneLowell PearlmanDonna PeckPaul PennClark PennellAlfred PfaffHenry PfisterKaren PfotzerWillard PhillipsArizona PlemmonsRichard PonteAnita PotterGus PoulosJim PowellMary PowellWilliam PressleyMargaret PruittMichael QuestScott QuickJeremy RaberShantharam RamaswamyRoy RamseyDick RansomMichael RatcliffMichael RauchwargMark RaymondLucille RedmanJoseph ReynoldsMonte RichardsonLawrence RiddleJohn Riggins

Jon RipleyAnne RobertsMichelle RobinsonNancy RobinsonJoan RocamoraPeter RodaGail RogersMarti RohrbackJohn RoseDr. J. Richard RossJoe RowdenDewey RozarFred RussellGeorge SaengerSallie SalleyCesar SastreWade SaundersEdward ScavelliCalvin SchmidtRalph SchwarzkopfRussell ScottJodee SellersDennis SetserJohn SharpeAlan ShawGlenda SheppardGail ShermanJudith ShumateJulia ShusterElizabeth SidesJerdie SimpsonCharles SiskWilliam SlawterAlice SluderShirley SluderSesalie SmathersCanie SmithCharles SmithGeorge SmithMary SmithMichael SmithWilliam SmithClinton SmokeSusan SnellReece SnyderDoris SorrellsMike SorrellsRoy SpiveyS.L. StambaughLena Stebbins

Harry SteinerJackie StephensPhyllis StephensonElizabeth StevensJanet StewartMargaret StoreyShannon StoutC. D. StriderDonna StringerJim SummerlinClyde SuttonRichard SwansonHarry SwillingJames TannerPhillip TatlerSpafford TaylorDr. James TeagueGlenn TempleTara TheodossisGeorge TiptonLee ToweryNancy ToyTed and Debbi TrivetteDr. Moultrie TruluckHoke TurnerHartford TweedRuth UngerDavid UprightMark C. UprightMichael UprightDr. Randall VanderbeekPaul VaseyEugene VothLorena WadeAlan WagnerTim WagnerSarah WalasRolland WalkCora Ruth WardRobert WardWilliam WardDebra WarfieldRobert WarrenDonald WatrousMartha WeaverNeil WebbRaymond WeidnerDr. James WeilbaecherEvelyn WeinmannLewis Wells

Ronald WestJoseph WestmorelandEdwin WhitakerPink WhiteSara B. & Michael C.WhiteRoland WhitmireKen WiigBetty WilliamsJennifer WilliamsLarry WilliamsRebecca WilliamsSuzanne WilliamsPat WilliamsMelanie WilliamsonRoston WilliamsonBertie WilsonRichard WilsonTammi WilsonVirginia WilsonStephen WindischKathy WindsorJohn WinkenwerderHarriette WinnerJames Woodruff, IIIJames WootenDavid YawarsTraci YawarsJane YoungLewis YoungReginald YoungVirginia YoungDennis YountsAnthony ZeccaSteve and Frosene ZeisLach ZempRobert ZerdenJohnnie Zorn

Businesses12 Bones SmokehouseA to Z Glass, Inc. Adorn Salon Alan H. Shaw CompanyAsheville Battery and KeyAsheville DentalAssociatesAsheville Hot Air BalloonAsheville PediatricAssociates

Asheville Pool & PatioAsheville Real Estate Asheville Tourists AZPAC-Match ProgramB&B TobacconistsBAE SystemsBarnes and NobleBiltmore EstateBlossman GasBlue Ridge BBQ andCateringBorgWarner Boys ArnoldBrumit Restaurant GroupBuncombe County 4-HCounty CouncilCaldwell County - DSSCellarisCeltic OceanInternational, IncChampion SupplyCheek Insurance GroupClassic Event RentalClear ChannelClement's Flower Shop &GreenhousesCoca ColaCommittee To ElectBruce GoforthCommunity ActionOpportunitiesCommunity Foundationof Greater GreensboroCommunity Foundationof Henderson County, IncCommunity Foundationof Western N. C.ComprehensiveChiropracticContinental Auto System Davis Technologies LLCDeerfieldDixon Hughes GoodmanPLLC.Doctors Chambers &Baechtold DDS PAEarth FareEMDEONErwin Middle SchoolFifth Element Fire

Protection, LLRichard Eckerd Foot Rx RunningAshevilleFuddruckersGDS, Inc.GE FoundationGlen Cannon CountryClubGreat Smokies MedicalCenterGrove Park InnHampton Inn & SuitesHarris (Michigan LandSyndicate)HomeTrust BankJanirve FoundationJudy's ProfessionalCleaning ServiceKey Risk Mgmt ServiceKOHL'SKuchar Tax Planning andFinancial ServicesKwik Kopy PrintingLand of the SkyBassmastersM-7 Event SolutionsMagnum Opus Graphics Marcis Auto RacingMcClain EnterprisesMerck Partnership forGivingMickey's Golf ProductsMill End Enterprises, Inc.Morning Star UMCMorris & Sons Cars Inc.Mount Carmel ChildEnrichment CenterMount Pisgah AcademyMountain Shag ClubMusic City of AshevilleNantahala OutdoorCenterNASE of WNCNazarene ChristianSchool and Child CareNest OrganicsParsec FinancialParty-T-PerfectPearsall Operating

CompanyProgress Energy MatchingGifts ProgramProgress Energy ServiceCompanyProgress Energy,Carolinas, Inc.Regal EntertainmentRobbinsville Lions ClubRoberts & Stevens, P.A.Saint Gobain AbrasivesSC Johnson Fund, Inc.Selina NaturallySilver-Line PlasticsCorporationSisters of Mercy of NCFoundationSkully's RestaurantSprings at AshevilleSpringwood MobileHome ParkSpruce Street Tap, LLCStein MartTDA Associates, Inc.Technomic, Inc.The Corner KitchenThe Giving CampaignThe Hop Ice Cream Cafe The Littlest GolferThe Marks FamilyFoundation TrustThe Medicine ShoppeThe Olive Garden ItalianRestaurantThe Toy BoxU.S. National WhitewaterCenter, Inc.UNCA AthleticsUnited Way of Asheville &Buncombe Cty.Wachovia CorporationWachovia Wells FargoFoundation Matching GiftWebb InsuranceWestville PubWhitmire MonumentCompany, Inc.Wild Wing CafeWNCWWolf Mountain

HelicopterChurchesAbernethy UnitedMethodist ChurchBeaverdam UMC AdultSSCCentral UMC - TheMartha CircleCentral UMC, CovenantClassCentral United MethodistChurchChestnut Grove BaptistChurchEast Fork Baptist ChurchEbenezer Baptist Church,Mary Martha SSCEmma UMC, Good NewsClassFaith Baptist Church ofAshevilleFaith Missionary BaptistChurchFirst Baptist Church ofAshevilleFirst Baptist Church ofSwannanoa, Inc.First Baptist Church,Loyalty SSCHominy ValleyIndependent ChurchMain Street BaptistChurch, The Faith ClassMerrimon Avenue BaptistChurchSt. Lukes EpiscopalChurchTemple Beth Ha-TephilaThe Cathedral of AllSouls - Episcopal DiocesTrinity Episcopal ChurchUnitarian UniveralistChurchWalnut PresbyterianChurchWeaverville UMCWoods Memorial BaptistChurch

Gary C. Roberts, ChairTax Director, Buncombe County

Kevin Westmoreland, Vice-ChairRestaurant Owner, Corner Kitchen

Charles W. Smith, TreasurerInvestment Executive

Latrella G. McElrath, SecretaryBusiness Relationship Banker

Jean Bauer McGuire, Imm. PastChairAssistant Professor of Nursing

Debora BurchfieldDirector, Buncombe Juvenile DetentionCenter

Dr. James E. WeilbaecherRetired, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Co-Wefa LydaPresident, Eliada Alumni Association

Harriette G. WinnerRetired Director of Volunteers

Sally PearlmanRetired Commercial Flooring/Interiors

John O’NealGeneral Manager, Waste Management

Kenneth R. HuntAttorney

James M. LeskoRetired Manufacturing Executive

Karen K. DonatelliRealtor, Beverly-Hanks

Stuart E. WeidiePresident, Blossman Gas

Chad RoopeInvestment Strategist

Kris E. WIlsonPresident, The Littlest Golfer

Bill SmithDirector, Dixon-Hughes Goodman PLLC

Mark C. Upright, J.D., M.B.A.President/Chief Executive OfficerAttorney at Law

Marie Jensen, M.S.Chief Operating Officer

Rebecca WilliamsChief Financial Officer

Michelle M. Robinson, M.S.Director of Development, Eliada Foundation

Tracey McCrain, M.B.A.Director of Child Development Services

Dennis HawleyDirector of Human Resources

Dr. Philip Kiratzis, M.D.Medical DirectorChild Psychiatrist

Georgia Defrancia, L.C.S.W., M.S.W.Clinical Director

Timothy A. Kelley, PresidentPartner, Dixon-Hughes Goodman PLLC

Hugh E. McCollum, Vice-PresidentPrivate Investment Manager

Martin Lewis, Secretary/TreasurerCommercial Realtor

Executive Committee- Eliada Homes

Gary C. Roberts

Kevin Westmoreland

Charles W. Smith

Latrella G. McElrath

Jean Bauer McGuire

Agency Leadership

Medical & Clinical Direction

Eliada Homes Board of Trustees

Eliada Foundation Board of Trustees

Our Mission

Helping Children Succeed

Our VisionTo provide the optimallearning environment thatempowers children and theirfamilies to succeed.

Our Core ValuesFaith, Hope & LoveExcellenceTeamwork Integrity

Licenses & AccreditationsCABHA (Critical AccessBehavioral Agency), NC Divisionof Mental Health

Council on Accreditation (COA)

NC Division of Social Services

NC Division of ChildDevelopment: Five Star ChildcareLicense

NC Division of Health ServiceRegulation

NC Division of MedicalAssistance

Southern Association of Colleges& Schools

Western Highlands Network:Corporate & ServiceEndorsement

AffiliationsAssociation of FundraisingProfessionals (AFP)

Benchmarks

Head Start

National Child CareDevelopment Association

NC Center for Non-Profits

NC Foster Family TreatmentAssociation

Smart Start