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EMPOWERING POTENTIAL
2019 ANNUAL REPORTJULY 1, 2018 - JUNE 30, 2019
DEAR SUPPORTERS AND FRIENDS,
Thank you for caring about
the youth in our community.
Your diligent commitment
has created pathways to
possibilities for thousands
of children who at one point
thought unimaginable. Through
partnerships, volunteerism, and
financial stewardship, supporters
like you make these one-to-one
relationships flourish into lifelong
friendships that changes a child’s
trajectory for success.
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas our focus is prevention. We empower, enable and ignite
the potential that resides within every child. Our vision is that all children achieve success. We do this by
facilitating mentorship relationships that expose children to opportunities that will deter them from wanting
to drop out of school; teaching them coping skills and confidence building exercises to help them avoid risky
behaviors that could lead to juvenile detention; and providing them with tools, connections, and resources to
begin to close the opportunity gap. We are working toward ending generational poverty for good.
Currently, we are serving over 1,400 children in three counties, but the need is so great! We continuously seek
to collaborate with other agencies in the community to reach more children and broaden our impact. FY 2019
was a strong year and we are looking forward to an even brighter 2020!
Together we can Empower Potential!
Donna Y. Dunlap Hane Tarris
Chief Executive Officer Chair, Board of Directors
Hane & Caleb
MESSAGE FROM CEO & BOARD CHAIR
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Jaliyah & Donna
LEADERSHIP TEAMDonna DunlapChief Executive Officer
Dorothy CatheyDirector of Human Resources and Operations
Stephanie CumminsVice President, Programs
Connie RheineckerArea Director, Cabarrus County
Sara TrexlerDirector of Development
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Alex Barger Dedra Boyd
Bryan DaCanalBrad Evans
Kathryn HartKenyata JonesBriana LawsonMatt McMillanPrice MitchellWesley MillerDan Smeaton
Hannah SmithMadison Smithwood
Anthony TryonisJackie Valdes
CABARRUS COUNTY LEADERSHIP COUNCILMolly Aiken
VaShon ClarkCheryl Dearmon
Bill DuschHaley Hill
Daniel KnisleyDimitri Mavropoulos
Nick PaladinoMichelle RileyDeanna ShueRobin Seagle
Debbie Snyder
George Williams
YORK COUNTY LEADERSHIP COUNCILMatt Goebel Lori HansonDan LehmanMark PringelShawn SmithKatie Stacks
LEADERSHIP - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Hane Tarris, Bank of America, Chair
Donna Julian, Hornets Sports & Entertainment, Vice-Chair
Rich Jones, The Zabel Companies, Treasurer
Kelly Adkisson, Slalom
Molly Aiken, Adobe
Kevin Bailey, UNC Charlotte
Jennifer Flynn, Ally Financial
Karyn Godsman, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
April Harley, Nurse-Family Partnership
Ghazale Johnston, Daymaker
Liz Jordan, Deloitte
Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019, on leave
Ruth Krystopolski, Atrium Health
Carolyn Loudenslager, on leave
Dez Miller, ACE Restoration ProsKenneth Oglesby, Fifth Third Bank
Gene Parker, Premier Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Eric Reichard, Rodgers Builders, Inc.
Kate Ring, LPL Financial
Rochelle Rivas, Independent Consultant
Gail Rosenberg McHugh, Forge Communications
Doug Smith, First Bank
David Yochum, Business Today & Cornelius Today
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LEADERSHIP
69.7% of households served
earn below the federal
poverty level
*households tat reported
53% Female
47% Male
Mecklenburg County
1145Cabarrus County
269York County
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EthnicityOther: 2%
Multi-ethnic: 8%
Caucasian: 11%
Latino: 13%
African American: 66%
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*Federal poverty level for a family of 4 income is $26,200 or less.
13% of children served have
an incarcerated parent
*households tat reported
1477 Total Children Served
399New Matches
WHO WE SERVE
BIGS WITH BADGES (BWB)
BWB started in 2017 and was
originally known as Bigs in
Blue. This program began as
a way to connect police officers
with children (Littles) in
communities in which they
serve, through one-to-one
mentoring. It has since been
expanded to include
first responders.
BEYOND SCHOOL WALLS(BSW)
Local companies host middle schoolers at their corporate office
to connect with their mentors. Twice a month students arepresented with a workforce
readiness curriculum designed to facilitate practical skills that
include public speaking, financialmanagement, and workplace
etiquette; while spending quality time with their Big.
BSW launched in 2012.
CHILDREN OF FAMILIES IN TRANSITION (COFIT)
In partnership with A Child’s Place, COFIT started in 2017 with the help of a private donor. It was a way for
Big Brothers Big Sisters to provide mentors for children whose families lacked permanent housing. COFIT pro-
vides parenting resources for parents and Bigsto continue to build and establish stability and positive
influences in children’s lives.
STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING COLLEGE AND CAREERS THROUGH EDUCATION, SKILLS, & SUPPORT (SUCCESS)
Launched in 2018, SUCCESS gives current matches monthly opportunities and experiences focusing on topics such as SAT prep, finding the right college, workforce interviewing, and hands-on job skills with a
focus on earning a living wage.
HIGH SCHOOL BIGSOur High School Bigs program connects high school students in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus
counties with elementary school students. These friendships build self-confidencein Littles and mentoring skills in young
people. The High School Bigs program was started in 2004.
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PROGRAMS
GRADUATION RATE
100% of high school
seniors graduate
JUVENILE JUSTICE
95%avoid the juvenile
justice system
ACADEMICS
95% maintain or
improve grades
SOCIAL COMPETENCY & SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE
92% maintain or improve
relationships, conduct, and self-confidence
EDUCATION ASPIRATIONS
94%maintain or improve
educational expectations
RISKY BEHAVIORS
97% maintain or improve
attitudes toward risky behaviors for community-
based matches
Every interaction between a Big and a Little is a step toward a child’s achievement of their biggest possible future.
These one-to-one mentoring relationships lead to proven, positive outcomes for children.
AVERAGE MATCH LENGTHcommunity-based
40.2 months
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site-based
16.1 months
IMPACT
FINANCIALS
FUN-RAISINGThank you to 2019 Event Sponsors and Participants. Your support had a BIG impact!
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FY19 net assets $5,166 * Fundraising expenses include - development staff salaries, benefits, work space, computers, event and stewardship.
FINANCIALS
REVENUEGrants $ 504,144 23%
United Way $ 348,881 16%
Contributions $ 825,016 38%
Special Events $ 421,434 20%
Other $ 60,858 3%
Total $2,160,253
EXPENSESProgram Services $ 1,405,921 65%
Fundraising $ 575,395* 27%*
Administration $ 173,770 8%
Total $ 2,155,087
RETIREMENT ASSETS Properly
structured retirement assets grow
tax-free, and for some individuals,
eventually exceed actual needs.
By designating Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Central Carolinas as a
full or partial beneficiary, funds
pass free of taxes.
JOIN OUR LEGACY SOCIETY & EMPOWER THE FUTUREYou can make a gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central
Carolinas at no cost to you during your lifetime. The following
options are ways your legacy gift can grow and strengthen a
child’s potential for years to come. Become a member of our
Legacy Society and Empower the Future of our community for
generations to come!
LIFE INSURANCE By making a charitable organization the beneficiary, you retain lifetime ownership of the policy. You have the right to cash it in, borrow against it, and change the beneficiary. There are no current tax benefits and the gross proceeds will be included in your estate with an equal charitable deduction. You may also transfer ownership of a life insurance policy to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas, or purchase a new policy with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas as owner and beneficiary.
WILLS & BEQUESTS A bequest is a gift of assets or property to a
beneficiary. It is the easiest gift to make with no or minimal out of
pocket expense to establish and is revocable if you change your will
prior to death. Because a charitable bequest can reduce estate taxes,
it often results in long-term tax benefits.
STOCKS Appreciated assets, such as common stock or mutual fund shares, can generate capital gains tax if sold. By giving them as a charitable gift, you avoid capital gains tax and receive a charitable tax deduction based on current market value.
CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST A charitable remainder trust establishes income for you and/or beneficiaries. The income period can be a specified period of time under 20 years, or for the life of the income beneficiary (or beneficiaries). Then the charity receives the remaining balance in
the trust.
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For more information email Sara Trexler at [email protected]
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Jaya and Dixie met 9 years ago when Jaya was a
participant in the school-based mentoring program.
Jaya was a young girl with immense talent and
motivation but struggled with reading which led to low
self-esteem and began to encumber her life. However,
with consistent support and encouragement from
Dixie, Jaya began to flourish.
Years later, now within the community-based program,
Dixie and Jaya continue to meet to work on school
assignments, discuss college options and explore the
possibilities for her future. Dixie remains a consistent
support for Jaya, and maintains that she is always
just a phone call away. Not only does Dixie provide
consistency for Jaya, but Dixie has also exposed Jaya to
new experiences and opportunities that are building
the foundation for Jaya’s future success. Four years
ago, Dixie took Jaya on a day trip to Raleigh, North
Carolina. Jaya was thrilled about her first train ride and
exploring a new city.
Today, Jaya is a 10th grader who is known for her
fearless drive and confident attitude. She continues
to work hard in school while keeping a positive
mindset. Jaya’s mother says that this experience with
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas has
contributed to so much of Jaya’s growth and that “to
this day Jaya lights up whenever she gets to see her big
sister and is happy she has another person in her life
who truly cares for her.”
BIG SISTER YEAROF THE
BIG SISTER DIXIE & LITTLE SISTER JAYA
BIG BROTHER YEARWhen Jayden’s grandmother enrolled him in the Big
Brothers Big Sisters program in 2015, what she hoped
for was a positive male role model. When Alex came into
their lives, it was clear that he was going to be much more.
Alex’s quick wit, ambitious nature, and positive personality
impacts everyone around him. Alex has been not only a
mentor to Jayden, but as Jayden fondly refers to him, his
best friend. Alex was by Jayden’s side in the hospital when
his great-grandmother passed away. Alex has taken Jadeyn
to dozens of sporting events, volunteered throughout our
community with him, and challenged him with summer
reading lists. Alex’s consistency and dependability helped
create comfort and stability in Jayden’s life and Jayden’s
grandmother is extremely grateful for their connection.
Alex keeps Jayden focused by setting goals and celebrating
his successes. Alex’s fondness of travel has opened Jayden’s
eyes to new cultures and food and sparked Jayden’s
curiosity about the world. He even eats seaweed now!
Alex’s influence on Jayden’s life reaches beyond his close-
knit friendship with Jayden and his family, but also into his
academic life. Although Alex loves to have fun with Jayden,
it was critical for him to ensure Jayden receives the best
possible education. With Alex’s support, Jayden was entered
into a lottery for a sought after charter school and Jayden
was accepted last year. Jayden now has access to new
opportunities and organizations at his new school, building
the foundation for his future success.
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BIG BROTHER ALEX & LITTLE BROTHER JAYDEN
OF THE
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THE QUALITY AWARDFor the last two years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central
Carolinas (BBBSCC) has been presented with the National
Quality Award. The National Quality award recognizes Big
Brothers Big Sisters agencies that have met the criteria for
the number of children served and the amount of revenue
received throughout the 2018 calendar year. To receive this
award, BBBSCC achieved a community-based and site-based
retention rate higher than the national average. The Quality
award is a result of the hard work and dedication BBBSCC has
put into empowering the youth in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, and
York county. With the commitment of the staff, our board, and
outstanding volunteers, we proudly accepted this award at the
2019 National Conference, that we hosted in Charlotte.
Hilbish Ford General Manager, Tim Vaughn, presents the Nonprofit of the Year Award to Connie Rheinecker, Area Director, Cabarrus County Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas,
Cabarrus County received the 2019 Nonprofit
of the Year Award presented by the Cabarrus
Regional Chamber of Commerce. Hilbish Ford,
located in Cabarrus County, sponsors this award.
To be considered for this award, an organization
has to demonstrate a significant impact on
the citizens in the community, show unique
growth or expand services, and have creative or
innovative leadership.
SAFE PLACESAFE PLACEBig Brothers Big Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Sisters of Central Carolinas is now Carolinas is now designated a Safe designated a Safe Place. Eligibility Place. Eligibility requires establishing a partnership with requires establishing a partnership with the Relatives (Safe Place). The Relatives is the Relatives (Safe Place). The Relatives is an agency providing a safe place for youth an agency providing a safe place for youth ages 7-17. The youth can be homeless, ages 7-17. The youth can be homeless, runaways, or are having a conflict in the runaways, or are having a conflict in the home. They can stay at the Relatives home. They can stay at the Relatives location for 14 days. location for 14 days.
The Relatives recruits, trains, and provides The Relatives recruits, trains, and provides signage for businesses and organizations signage for businesses and organizations who choose to display the Safe Place sign who choose to display the Safe Place sign to support those in need. to support those in need.
A Child’s Place
Boys & Girls Club of
Cabarrus County
Big Day at the Lake Committee
Bluementhal Performing Arts
Boys & Girls Club of York County
Cabarrus County Schools
Cannon School
Carolina Panthers
Charlotte Country Day School
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Knights
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police
Department
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
City of Concord
City of Kannapolis
Communities in Schools
Concord Police Department
Dilworth United Methodist
Church
Elevation Church
Kannapolis City Schools
Kannapolis Police Department
Kemba Walker Foundation
Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance
Mint Hill Police Department
Providence Day School
Renaissance West
Scarlett Hearts
SHARE Charlotte
The Harvest Center
The Police Athletic League (PAL)
Year Up
YMCA Central Carolinas
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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We provide our Bigs and Littles with opportunities to come together and celebrate
with other matches outside of their one-on-one mentoring time.
KEY MATCH EVENTS
Bowl For Kids’ Sake Graduation
Big Day at the LakeBack to School Bash
Holiday Party
$7,500 - $29,999
Ace Restoration ProsAcoustical InteriorsARSEAT&TBuchanan TechnologiesByron Financial, LLCCadwalader, Wickersham, and Taft, LLPCarolina BuiltCashion’s Quik StopCDK Global, LLCCDW CorporationCharlotte Pipe & Foundry Co. Charlotte WorksChase AutoChildress Klein Properties, Inc.Concrete Supply Co.Core & MainCrown Castle USA, Inc.
DeloitteDPR ConstructionEastern Constructors, Inc.Eldeco, Inc.Embree-Reed, Inc.F5 NetworksHerlocker Mechanical SystemsLake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamLithko Contracting, Inc.LMK Clinical Research ConsultingMcKenney’s, Inc.Metrolina Greenhouses, Inc.National Basketball AssociationNational Gypsum Co.NFP Corporate Services, Inc.Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterPrecision Walls
Publix Super Market CharitiesRodgers Builders, Inc.Rosendin Electric, Inc.Shelco, Inc.Showalter Construction Co., Inc.Sonic Automotive, Inc.Spectrum Interiors of SC, Inc.Starr Electric Company, Inc.Steelfab, Inc.StoneLaurel ConsultingTIAATriaxiom SecurityTurner Construction CompanyUNC CharlotteUS BankViking Steel Services, Inc.Warco Construction
CORPORATE SPONSORS $30,000+Atrium Health
Ally Financial, Inc.Bank of America
Mariam and Robert Hayes Charitable Trust Quicken Loans Community Fund
ACN, Inc. Charlotte Country Day School
Ckezepis Law, PLLC
Duke EnergyFreedom Boat Club of the Carolinas
Route One
$3,500 - $7,499
We could not empower the potential of children we serve without the generosity of businesses, foundations, and individuals in our community. Thank you for believing in
our mission and changing the lives of children for the better.
2019 Fiscal Year from July, 1 2018 through June 30, 2019
FOUNDATION & GIFT SUPPORT $50,000+Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle
Leon Levine FoundationLPL Financial Foundation
Mecklenburg County Manager’s Office
Merancas Foundation, Inc.Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation, Inc.
State of North CarolinaUnited Way of Central Carolinas
$10,000 - $49,999Arnold Foundation
Benevity Community Impact FundBig Brothers Big Sisters of America
Carmax FoundationCharlotte Hornets Foundation
Comporium Foundation
Foundation for the CarolinasHerschel H. and Cornelia N. Everett Foundation
Speedway Children’s CharitiesUnited Way of York County
Wells Fargo Foundation
$3,000 - $9,999Alan P. and Robin B. Davis Donor Advised Fund
Ann and Wellford Tabor Family FundCabarrus County Community Foundation
Charlotte Lesbian and Gay FundCity of Concord
Duke Energy FoundationFidelity Charitable Gift Fund
First Presbyterian Church Concord
KPMG GivesLauren Marie Kimsey FoundationLori & Eric Sklut Charitable Fund
Mary E. Carnrick FoundationProvident Benevolent Foundation
Shue FoundationUPS Foundation
Wells Fargo Philanthropy Fund
INDIVIDUAL DONORS $3,000+Kelly Adkisson
Raymond Baldwin Tom & Sylvia Brydon
Bill CainTom & Elizabeth Carlisle
Alex DickeyKolby Dougherty
Bill DuschJames Engel
Jennifer Flynn
Rich JonesElizabeth Jordan
Ghazale JohnstonDonna Julian
Jim LilleyCarolyn LoudenslagerSusan Loudenslager
Jason PowersRochelle Rivas
Robert & Anne Schleusner
Donald SherrillRonald SherrillCarl Showalter
Greg SmithBrent SparksBrent Spear
Randolph StephensonHane Tarris & Alexis Marteslo
OUR MISSIONTo create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that
ignite the power and promise of youth.
OUR VISIONThat all youth achieve their full potential.
OUR COMMITMENT EMPOWER POTENTIAL
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