Spring 2013 Heart &Sole Small Steps Nurturing Center News

Irazema Villarreal and a student working with building blocks in the new classroom. NEW Beginnings he Fifth Ward Campus expansion is up and running with 24 new children from some Tof Houston’s most economically at-risk families. Small Steps’ four new teachers opened two of the four new classrooms on February 4th. The bright yellow walls and the inviting classrooms encouraged the new two, three, and four year-old children to begin their journey at Small Steps. Virginia Melo and Irazema Villarreal have started working with their new two and three year-old students on accepting their new schedule along with vocabulary and art. Bill Ward and Doris Mayard have had a great transition with their new three and four year-old classroom. The three and four year-old students are learning about weather and experiencing the outdoor learning centers. It takes time for Small Steps’ students to get acclimated to their routine, but with the amazing new facility and the excellent staff, the teachers have the resources they need to meet each child’s needs. Planting vegetables in the Fifth Ward garden. The students have especially enjoyed the enlarged playground area. The new bike trails and extended green space were an exciting addition for our seasoned students. On opening day children were running freely through the schoolyard. Mary Ellen Ellis, a kindergarten teacher at the Fifth Ward Campus, said, “It was like freeing birds,” about the students first experience with the expanded playground. With the opportunity to serve more children and the possibility of new friends, there is an overwhelming sense of joy for both teachers and students at each of the Small Steps’ campuses. By the fall of 2014, Small Steps will fill two additional classrooms and will serve a total of 180 students. We invite you to come by our Fifth Ward Campus to tour the new wing and meet the newest additions to Small Steps.

Enjoying the new green space provided by the expansion.

Inside this Issue What Kids Dedication 4 5 Rodeo Time 6 are Learning Ceremony SAVE Third Annual Nurture & THE Nourish Luncheon September 17, 2013 at the Houston Country Club DATE! Please join co-chairs Elizabeth Jeffers, Marie Louise Kinder, Susan McConn, Jennifer Moore, Lacy Rieke, and Helen Schmidt for the Third Annual Nurture and Nourish Luncheon! We are excited to announce that this year’s luncheon speaker will be NBC News Correspondent, teacher and chair of UNICEF’s Next Generation Jenna Bush Hager. We are thrilled to have such a dynamic and engaging speaker and hope that you will consider sponsoring and attending this fun event! To learn more about the luncheon and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.ssnc.org.

Join Us! Event chairs Kelli and John Weinzierl and Nicole and David Zarr invite you to the 4th Annual Small Steps Wine Classic. Join us on Thursday, May 2, 2013 as we honor Lilly and Thurmon Andress, for their long-time commitment to Small Steps. The evening will be hosted by Master Sommelier Guy Stout who will lead guests through a five course meal paired with some of the world’s finest wines. To register for the event, please visit https://www.ssnc.org/register/.

Upcoming Events

May 23 Small Steps Graduation June 3 Summer Program Starts June 3 Volunteer Training June 20 Young Professional Happy Hour at Kung Fu Contact Ashley Garner at [email protected] for more information about the Young Professional events. We are grateful for Small Steps’ Generous Donors

Libby and James Adams Kari Brophy Renee and Charles L. Davis IV Energy XXI Seth and Katy Adams The Brown Foundation, Inc. Amanda Davis EnergyQuest II, LLC Kim and Marshall Adkins Jennifer and Doak Brown Sallie and Ted Davis EnerVest, Ltd Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP Jana and Greg Bruce DaVita Episcopal High School Chinhui and Edward Allen III Marlo Bruce Beth and David Davitte Escondido Resources II, LLC Alta Mesa Holdings LP David and Kristen Buck Ashley Day John and Barbara Estes Amegy Bank of Texas Burguieres Family Foundation Deep Gulf Energy LP Denise Evans Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Bebe and Bob Burns Michael Dellinger Virginia and Morrow Evans David and Carolyn Anderson Mark and Connally Burroughs Des Kohan, Inc. Doug Evasiuk Kelley and Eric Anderson Patsy Burrow Elaine DeSouza Evergreen Industrial Services Thurmon and Lilly Andress President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush Brooks Despot Exchange Club of FM 1960 Inc. Andrews & Kurth LLP Pierce Bush Deutsche Bank Nadine Farmer-Brink Frank and Evelyn Angelle Bonnie Cabaud Jill Deutser Catherine Farrell Abigail and Robert Antablin Jane and Robert Cabes Lynn and Ronnie D. Deyo Kathryn Fay Aon Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Dian Graves Owen Foundation Fidelis Class of First United Arch and Stella Rowan Foundation, Inc Cal Dive International Ron Dierker Methodist Church Courtney and Scott Archer Larry and Allison Callender Diverse Energy Management Co. Caroline and Thomas Field Brooke and Cody Armbrister Calyx Energy LLC Donna and Barry Donaldson Jo Anna Finkelstein Matt Assiff Cameron DrillingInfo FireWheel Energy, LLC Atwood Oceanics Jim and Mary Lu Campbell Gloria Duke First Reserve Corporation Karen Baerenstecher Canaccord Genuity Elizabeth Montgomery Dukes Deidra and Tim Fisher Scott and Tamie Baggett Capital One Bank Dynamic Offshore Resources Flatrock Energy Advisors LLC Carole Bailey Carey of Houston Lisa and Ralph Eads The Fondren Foundation Heather Bailey Lindsay Carey Mary and John Eads Forest Oil Corporation Mary Michelle and Lorne Bain Cargill Risk Management Eagle Energy Trust Doug Foshee James Baird Annie Carl Eagle Rock Energy Partners Fossil Creek Resources, LLC Stephen and Heather Baird Karoline and Tim Carlson Jeff and Theresa Eaton Justin Fountain Ellie and David Bale Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. Judy and Charles Eaton Stewart Fowler Bank of America Matching Gifts Program January and Scott Carter Eclipse Resources Michael France Bank of America Merrill Lynch Terri Carter Ed Rachal Foundation Frances and Paul Terry Jr. Family Foundation Bank of Houston Castex Energy Inc. Pepper and William Edens Anne and John Freeman Bank of Oklahoma Joseph L. Castillo Fred and Claudia Edgerton Frost Bank Bank of Texas Pat Cavanagh Bonny and Joseph Edwards Eleni Fuller Larry Barbour CFP Foundation Elizabeth Edwards Lana M. Garcia Barclays Capital Chamberlain Hrdlicka Susan Edwards Ed and Hilda Garza Clint D. Barghi Charles T. Bauer Foundation El Paso Corporation Laura Genung Barnes & Noble Debbie Chenevert Ramsay Elder George and Mary Josephine Hamman Danielle and Josh Batchelor Kathryn Childers Ellwood Foundation Foundation Ruth & Ted Bauer Family Foundation Jason Childress Employee Benefit Solutions James and Karen Gerstner Lafe Bauer Ray Childress Empresa Energy Jennie and Doug Getten BBVA Compass Nicole Choi EnCap Investments L.P. Nancy and Tom Getten Lee and Leila Beckelman Evans and Charlie Christ Encino Energy Lesli and John Giannukos Jamie Benard Cinco Resources, Inc. Endeavor International Corporation Valerie B. Gibbs William and Suzanne Benn Citation Oil & Gas Corp. Energy IV Carl and Laura Giesler Monica Benton Richard Clark Markley and Travis Berg Susan A. and C. Todd Clark Kristen and John Berger The Clayton Fund Black Stone Minerals Company, L.P. Peggy Ann Cloninger BMO Capital Markets Cockrell Family Fund Rachel and Chris Boehler Geoffrey Cole Bold Operating, LLC Jennifer Colter Bookout Family Foundation Comerica Bank Ray and Martha Bostian Edie Connelly Arlene and Sam Bournias Patrick and Kathleen Connelly BP Energy Company Heather and Jason Consoli Upcoming Events BP Fabric of America Fund Lisa and W. Loch Cook Bracewell & Giuliani LLP Copano Energy Carl Bradley Steven M. Cowan Kristy and Chris Bradshaw Kevin and Frankie Cox Kathryn and William Bragan Charlie Craig Branta Crestwood Midstream Partners LP May 23 Small Steps Graduation Katie Brass Ann and Jerry Crews Retta J. Bravo Gary and Sylvie Crum June 3 Summer Program Starts Jessica and Fred Brazelton The Cullen Foundation Lewis Brazelton IV Veronica Selinko-Curran and Michael Curran Shelley and Lewis Brazelton Kendle Dardis June 3 Volunteer Training BreitBurn Energy Company Barbara Davey Jimmy and Kathy Brooks David Weekley Family Foundation June 20 Young Professional Happy Hour at Kung Fu Contact Ashley Garner at [email protected] for more information about the Young Professional events. 3 Mignon A. and Stephen M. Gill GM Southeast Energy Ventures Golding Foundation Fund Goldman, Sachs & Co. Carmen Gomez Becky and Thomas Gottsegen What Kids are Learning Grace Bible Church Hollis and Randall Grace Barbara and Joseph Grady Chris Granberry Jessica and Vean Gregg Penny and Parker Gregg Jonathan and Connie Gregory Days Grenadier Energy Partners Janita and Garney Griggs Jamie Grissom Mary Groves Celebration! Guggenheim Partners 100 Ben Guill Throughout the school year, the pre-k and kindergarten GulfTex Energy II GP LLC Halcon Resources teachers use multiple techniques to teach their students how Allison Hall to count. The students start with the number one on their Halliburton Patrick Halpin first day of school and count through the 100th day of school. The Hamill Foundation Stephanie and Mark Hamilton The classes have practiced counting to100 by collecting 100 Stacy and Michael Hardison objects from home, identifying the numbers 1 through 100 Evan and Suzette Harrel Harrigan Energy Partners Inc and writing 1 through 100. On the 100th day of school, our Cecilia and Will Harris Lindsey D. Harris classes had parties to celebrate their knowledge and spent Kristan L. Harrison Amy and Curtis Hartman time counting fun items. Kathie Hartzog Philip and Sara Hawk Stacy Head Boyd and Erin Heath The children at Small Steps bend and Karah Heim Susan Heldebrand stretch both their minds and their bodies Roger D. and Tami Hellums Ann and Howard Hendrix as Tanya Hill gently leads them through Hercules Offshore the art of yoga. Ms. Hill’s desire is for Tiffany and Eric Herleth Lorie and Steve Herod each of the young students to acquire Stephani Hess Christina and Randall Hicks the physical and emotional tools needed Hilcorp Energy Company to be comfortable with him or herself. Lisa Hodges Elizabeth and Wyatt Hogan It is important for the children to feel Margot Hogan Shannon and Doug Holstead comfortable within their own bodies, that Lindsay and Rand Holstead Marilyn and John Holstead they feel strong in spirit, and that they Scott and Jill Holstead develop a sense of empowerment as a personal attribute. The ability to self-regulate difficult emotions Shawna and Jason Honeycutt Courtney Hopson and calm oneself during challenging situations will grow within each child to become life-long gifts. Martha House Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston Museum of Natural Science Julie and John Howie Each week the children of Small Steps are invited into the stories Heather and James Humphrey Will and Dinah Huthnance of the Christian faith through the creative process of Godly Play. IBERIABANK Melissa and Phillip Iero Godly Play was developed by Jerome Berryman to introduce Shelley and William Iglesias young children to the language of faith through stories, silence, IndemCo, LP Inergy Crude Logistics, LLC and actions. The creative, hands-on process of introducing the Invesco J & S Oil & Gas LLC Bible allows children to make their own connections among the J. H. Blades & Co. stories and to make personal connections to each story. Through Jack H. and William M. Light Charitable Trust the invitation of the simple words, “I wonder,” Small Steps students Jackson Walker, LLP Adam Jackson enter into a life-long discovery of God’s presence in their lives. Jenna Jackson Jessica Jacobe Edward and Elizabeth James Jefferies & Company, Inc. Elizabeth Jeffers 4 Christy and Webb Jennings Kathleen and James Jennings Evelyn and Bob Jewell John L. Wortham & Son, L.P. The John M. O’Quinn Foundation Thank You to the Amanda and Richard Johnson Ruth and Ted Johnson Jessica Johnston Korie and Dusty Johnston Jones Energy, Ltd. Katherine and Stewart Jones Lauren and Stanley Jones Days Allison and Zach Jordan George R. and Julie Jordan, Jr. Mike Jozwiak JPMorgan Chase Foundation Celebration! Jenna and William Junell he Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has Kristina and Kyle Kafka quickly become a huge supporter of Small Michelle and Royce Kalleson T Kayne Anderson Energy Funds Steps. The Rodeo recently awarded a $50,000 grant The Kayser Foundation Kelly Gene Cook, Sr. to fund Small Steps’ early childhood education Charitable Foundation program. Margaret and John Kelsey William and Laura Kelsey The Rodeo also featured Small Steps in its Key Energy Services, Inc. KeyBanc Capital Markets Chairman’s Message - the video that is shown each Kelli Kickerillo Alicia and Robert Kimmel night of the rodeo between the rodeo events and the Kristi and Robert Kincannon concert. This year the Chairman’s Message featured education David and Marie Louise Kinder Chuck and Carol Kingswell-Smith programs that the Rodeo supports. Small Steps was fortunate to Bailey Kinney Korn / Ferry International be included in the video, which was seen by hundreds of thousands Nancy and Dale Kornegay of people during the 2013 Rodeo. Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Blake and William Kunetka Small Steps was also featured in the Rodeo’s Show Pride L.E. Simmons & Associates, Inc. Lee and Virginia Lahourcade exhibit, which informs the community about the many educational LaLaLuxe programs that the Rodeo supports. Small Steps students created Hollie Landrith Michael Anne and Thomas Lane an armadillo art project, which was on display in the show pride exhibit for the duration of the Rodeo. Lantana Oil & Gas Partners Laramie Energy II, LLC The students studied armadillos for a week — reading books and looking at photos of armadillos, Laredo Energy discussing the animal’s features, sketching armadillos and then making and decorating paper mâché Rachel and Mark Lawrence Joe T. Leary armadillos. Small Steps students got to see their armadillos on display following their AGventure Amy and William Lee Legado Resources tour. Kevin and Lucy Leonard We are grateful to be a beneficiary of The Rodeo’s continued commitment to education and the Priscilla Leung Anne and Jake Lewis Houston community! Gardner Lewis Liberty Mutual Group Walter S. Light, Jr. Carolyn and David Light Susan and David Light Lime Rock Partners Linn Energy, LLC Carrie and Brent Lium Bobbie Livings Marian Livingston Locke Lord Lockton Companies Mimi and Bob Lodowski Elaine and Peter Loggenberg Justin and Audrey Loweth Kim and Richard M. Lucas Pat and Michael Lucas Katherine and David Lucke Elizabeth Lucrezio Clayton and Abby Luskie Small Steps students visiting livestock during the Lynn Kiecke Lackey & Eason Rodeo’s AGventures guided tour. The students saw a Insurance Group Small Steps students enjoying lunch at a BBQ cook-off party hosted by Cold River Cattle calf that had just been born and watched chicks hatch Mach Industrial Group Company. This is the 13th year that Cold River has hosted Small Steps students to its from their eggs. The students also saw baby piglets and Macquarie Energy Capital BBQ cook-off tent at the Rodeo. This years’ festivities included lunch, a piñata, face Macquarie Tristone Capital were able to pet rabbits and guinea pigs. painting, music and a magic show by Buttons the clown. Robert J. Magner Gina and Gerardo Manalac 5 Kathy Mann Mimi and Michael Marix Marlin Energy, L.L.C. Brandi and Chris Marrus New Year, New Wing, Allison and Grier Martin Scott and Kimberly Martin Kristine Martinez Melissa Massey Danny and Carla Matthews New Beginnings Christopher Matlock Anthony and Mary Mayoral Sherry and David McCarver Elizabeth and Robert McCeney Christiana and John Luke McConn Susan McConn Kirby McCool Maria and Michael McEvoy Stephanie and Thomas McFadden Jackie McGreevy McGriffSeibels and Williams Lydia and Eric McGuire Jana McHenry The Robert and JaniceMcNair Foundation Mediterranean Resources, LLC Tina and Thomas Melo Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church Memorial Resource Development LLC Jan and Oniel Mendenhall Merrick Capital Corporation Lisa and Jim Meyerhoff Rachael Miclette Milagro Exploration Elisabeth and Ron Millard Carrie and Ernest Miller Eugenia Miller Christina and Christopher Milligan Caroline B. Mitchell Courtney and Sean Mitchell Heather and David Mitchell n March 6th, 150 officials, supporters, wing includes four classrooms, two therapy Mizuho Corporate Bank (USA) Bill and Kelly Montgomery OBoard members, and Small Steps’ families rooms, two observation rooms, meeting space Rachel and John Moody came together to celebrate the expansion of and five offices. Small Steps opened two of the Courtney Moore Deana and John Moore Small Steps’ Fifth Ward Campus with music, four new classrooms in February adding 24 Jennifer and Joel Moore Karen and Robert Moore words of encouragement and tours of the new students and 4 new teachers. The new space will Crawford and Zeina Moorefield space. All that attended the ceremony enjoyed allow Small Steps to serve a total of 180 children Stanley Morgan Libbye Morrell the beautiful weather, music from the Harbor by the fall of 2014. Sara Morrow Carlin Morstead Light Choir, a dedication by West Brazelton of Thank you for celebrating with us! It was an Jeanne and Jame Moses Anna and Ryan Moss Grace Bible Church, and a blessing by Charlie honor to show you the new space and speak with The MST Foundation Middlebrook formerly of Impact Church of you about the future of Small Steps. If you have John and Christy Murchison John Hardy and Amy Murchison Christ. Middlebrook, like many others that not had the opportunity to see the new wing, Nabors Industries Ltd. Alix Nakfoor attended the event, has been a part of Small please contact Holly Robbins at hrobbins@ssnc. Jenifer and John Nash Steps from its inception. His reflection, blessing org to set up a visit. National Oilwell Varco Rick Nelson and words of encouragement moved all that Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. New York Life Giving Campaign attended the ceremony. Leslie and Randy Newcomer As the Small Steps children enjoyed ice cream Newpark Resources Sheila Neylon donated by Tasti D-Lite and the new play area, NFR Energy LLC Verna Noack guests took tours of the new 7,945 square foot Noble Drilling Corporation space. The Fifth Ward expansion was completed James Noe Mary Helen Norman in late January and within budget, thanks to the Northstar Offshore Group, LLC 1 2 Patti and David Noser hard work of contractor Steve Clark. The new Laura and Kerry Notestine Nuevo Midstream Pictured right: Oak Valley Energy, LLC 1. Charlie Middlebrook, formerly of Impact Church of Oasis Petroleum Inc. Christ, giving the closing prayer and blessing the new wing. 2. Kim Odom Children enjoying ice cream from Tasti D-Lite.3. Salvation OFS Energy Fund, LLC OGX Resources LLC Army’s Harbor Light Choir serenading guests as they arrived to the dedication. 3 We are Grateful for Small Steps Generous Capital Campaign Donors

Thank you to those who have pledged their support of Small Steps’ expansion!We are excited to report that we have pledges totaling $2,423,458 toward our capital campaign. If you would like to help us complete our campaign, please return the enclosed envelope form to Small Steps or call the development office at (713) 236-0330.Please note that your gift is for the capital campaign.

AIM Foundation The Fondren Foundation Jennifer and George McCormick The Virginia American Fire Systems Vean and Jessica Gregg Eric and Lydia McGuire and LE Simmons Foundation Elizabeth and James Adams, Jr., M.D. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Gerstner Tina and Thomas Melo Robert A. Simms, Jr. Chinhui and Eddie Allen Grace Bible Church Jan and Oniel Mendenhall, Jr. Tambrey and Larry Sims Lilly and Thurmon Andress Connie and Jonathan Gregory Jim and Lisa Meyerhoff Jim and Geralyn Smitherman Evelyn and Frank Angelle The Hamill Foundation Karen and Robert Moore Aimee and Wynne Snoots Melinda and Greg Armstrong Maddy Hankins Christopher Morris Spindletop Charities, Inc. Scott and Tamie Baggett Suzette and Evan Harrel Anna and Ryan Moss Donald Stark Larry Barbour Kathie Hartzog Amy, Ashley, Virginia and Stedman West Foundation Suzanne and William Benn Sara and Philip Hawk Hardy Murchison Claudia and Alan Stewart Cynthia and Ed Blizzard Diana and Russell Hawkins Stuart Murphy Meredith and John Stilwell Charles Bolt Lorie and Steve Herod The John M. O’Quinn Foundation Peggy and Greg Stirman Linda and Sam Bradshaw Hildebrand Foundation Pat and Helen Patterson Courtney and Doug Swanson Jessica and Fred Brazelton Shawna and Jason Honeycutt Margaret and Michael Pierce Carol and Dan Taylor Lewis E. Brazelton, IV Houston Junior Women’s Club Kathleen and Townes Pressler Ferrell Thorpe The Brown Foundation, Inc. The Howie Family Marianna and Ken Rasco Brad and Fran Urquhart Connally and Mark Burroughs Kathleen and James Jennings Peggy and John Rathmell Jamie and Larry Vazquez Mary Lu Campbell Mr. and Mrs. George Jordan The Reed Foundation Kate and Logan Walters Karoline and Timothy Carlson Chuck Kingswell-Smith Rene and Stephanie Richard Allyson and Walter Weathers Patrick Connelly Nancy and Dale Kornegay Mr. and Mrs. David N. Roberts Weatherford International Ltd. Steven M. Cowan Joe T. Leary Sarah and Fred Robertson The Weinzierl Family Ann and Jerry Crews Marion Leman Kolja Rockov Margaret Wilborn Sylvie and Gary Crum Lucy Leonard Meaghan and Robert Rubey Michael S. Wilk The Cullen Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Lewis Stacie and Ryan Saenz World Oilman’s Tennis Kendle Dardis Dr. and Mrs. David W. Light IV Mari Salazar Tournament Corp. Dian Graves Owen Foundation LINN Energy Katherine U. Sanders Foundation John and Vickie Worthy Peter Hawkins Audrey and Justin Loweth Margie and Brad Sanders Nancy Yanochick Dobberpuhl Foundation Kimberly and Richard M. Lucas, Jr. Oswald Scott Barb and Bob Zorich Holly and Joel Dobberpuhl Elizabeth Lucrezio Judy and Darby Seré EnCap Investments L.P. James Mayfield Robin and David Sigman 7 Oil States International, Inc. Kay Onstead Opportune LLP Wendy and Robert Orth Christina and Michael Oshell Small Steps from the Beginning Tami and Les Owen Growth of a Dream: Patrick and Katie Oxford Anissa and William Paddock ounded in 1995, Small Steps began as a by the spring of 2014. Elizabeth and Greer Pagan Kathleen Panus grassroots effort serving just six children in Small Steps has graduated 240 children Meredith Parenti F Parker Drilling Company a community park after a summer intern saw the to kindergarten or first grade and formed Allison Z. Parsley need to serve the young children who were unable partnerships with area magnet programs and Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. Lucas Payne to attend Impact Church of Christ’s Vacation Bible exemplary elementary schools to ensure our Gene Peeples PennEnergy Resources LLC School. students continue to receive high-quality Peregrine Oil & Gas II, LLC Abigail and Pablo Perez By 1999, Small Steps had raised enough money educational opportunities. Emily and Will Perry through gracious donors and the annual Small Anice C. Peterson PetroEdge Resources, LLC Steps Energy Classic to build a 6,000 square foot Phillips Energy Partners Phillips Family Foundation facility and expand the program to serve almost 60 Maria Pickett inner-city children. A second facility was opened Margaret and Michael Pierce Plains All American Pipeline in September 2006 in the Fifth Ward, increasing Plantation Petroleum Companies Platform Partners, LLC enrollment to 118 students. Russell Porter Small Steps began expanding the Fifth Ward Matt and Olivia Porter Joy and Paul Posoli Campus in 2012. The 7,000 square foot addition Mary and William Powell Kathleen and Townes Pressler will increase Small Steps’ capacity to 180 students Lacy and Philip Price Children and former board members at the First Ward Campus PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP groundbreaking in 1999. Dustin Priemer Protege Energy II LLC George Purgason QR Energy Quantum Resources Management LLC Jessica G. Radle Matt Ramsey From the Executive Director: Joy and Edward Randall IV Kenneth and Marianna Rasco Louise Ratz James Raymond Jennifer and Ben Raymond Raytheon Charitable Giving GROWING HOPE RBC Capital Markets Rebekah and Gary Reaves Angie and John Reckling for the Future Isla and Thomas Reckling In my two months as Executive Director of Small Steps, I have seen The Reed Foundation Amy and Michael Reeves us GROWING HOPE FOR THE FUTURE every day! It is a Regions Trust Reliant Energy Charitable Giving Program privilege to work alongside talented, dedicated teachers, staff members, volunteers, Board members, Catherine Rentz and parents to foster the social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual growth of the precious Rice University Rene Richard children God has entrusted in our care. Small Steps is a very special place, and I witness examples of hope Brian and Lacy Rieke RK Harrison Insurance Brokers for the future as I read in the classroom, visit with a parent who was able to get a job because her children Erika and Brian Robbins are cared for all day at Small Steps, and witness all of our staff working tirelessly towards our mission. Rui and David Roberts Barbara an Corbin J. Robertson When I think of the future for the families we serve, I think about offering hope and transformation Beth and Chase Robison Jim and Misty Roeder – giving the families opportunities to choose a different path, to give them a “hand up” Brian and Amy Rogers not a “hand out”, to offer them support, not judgment, and to set them on a course that Dave De Roode Patricia and Richard Rorschach will lead to positive changes in their lives and their children’s lives. Catie and Brian Ross Katherine Ross I look forward to working alongside you to continue the mission of Small Steps Melanie Rothwell and grow hope for the future for the children and families we serve. Rowan Companies With Gratitude, RR Donnelley Robert and Meaghan Rubey Sabco Oil and Gas Corporation Safeway Mari Salazar 8 Rhea Sampson Brad and Margie Sanders Damon Sasser Leslie and Shannon Sasser Laurie and Matt Schaub How You Can Help... Danielle and Peter Schidlowski Helen Schmidt Melissa and Douglas W. Schnitzer Elizabeth and Matthew Schwieder Oswald Scott SEBA Metals Corporation VOLUNTEER Phyllis and Jack Selber Select Energy Services Partner with Small Steps by offering gifts of your time. Small Seneca Resources Corp Steps offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for you to get Judy and Darby Seré involved. Mary Eliza and Park Shaper Sierra Buckeye, LLC David and Robin Sigman Buddy Program : Be a buddy to a Small Steps’ Mark Oliver Sikes student by establishing a one-on-one friendship with a Bud Light / Silver Eagle Distributors 3- to 6-year-old by visiting the campus to play with the Silver Oak Energy Simmons Co. student for 30 minutes each week. The Simmons Foundation The Virginia and LE Simmons Foundation Women’s Auxiliary: The Small Stepswomen’s Robert Simms Callie Simons volunteer group plans a variety of events and activities for our students and teachers. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Tambrey and Larry Sims Weekend Warrior : Assistance with special projects is needed on occasion to meet the school’s SM Energy Marcia Smart current needs; projects may include painting, landscaping, carpentry, cleaning, or other maintenance tasks. Kathy Smith Kendall and Christine Smith Thursday Night Child Care : Childcare is provided to children ages 0 - 14 years while their Kristin and Ned Smith Shirley Ann Smith parents attend Bible Study and parent education groups. Jim and Geralyn Smitherman Cindy and Richard Snell Event Volunteer : Our events are successful in large part because of the amazing volunteers we have David Elder and Melinda Snell Aimee and Wynne Snoots helping us the day of the event and leading up to the event. Gregg and Sarah Snyder Please contact Retta Bravo at [email protected] or Verna Noack at [email protected] for more information. Southern Bay Operating Geo Resources, Inc. Anne and Alan Speed Spindletop Charities, Inc. The Springmeyer Foundation St. John’s Presbyterian, DONATE Outreach Committee Partner with Small Steps by investing financially in the lives of children living St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in poverty in Houston. Your gift makes a vital impact in the lives of our students. Bryan Stahl Stedman West Foundation $ 50 can pay for food for one student for three weeks. Sandra and Mark Steinhoff Liz Stephens can pay for classroom supplies for a classroom for one month. Pamela and Rand Sterling $ 100 Sterling-Turner Foundation Stan and JoAnn Stevenson $ 250 can pay for two high quality teachers for one class for one day. Georgia Stewart John and Meredith Stilwell $ 500 can pay for five weeks of transportation at one campus. Erin and Christopher Stimming Peggy and Greg Stirman can pay for Speech Therapy for one campus for one month Kerry and Mike Stovall $ 1,000 Brad Suddarth Every gift to Small Steps Nurturing Center, no matter the size, is greatly appreciated. Sunny Sky Products Superior Energy Services You can send your donation in the attached envelope or visit our donation Karen Susman page at https://www.ssnc.org/donate/. Dawn and Eric Swanson Doug and Courtney Swanson Suzi and Doug Swanson Swift Energy Company Jenni and Nick Swyka Young Professionals T. J. Smith & Company, Inc. Small Steps Young Professionals group seeks to promote the education Tapeats Fund Target Logistics of children living in inner-city Houston through volunteerism and Carol and Danny Taylor raising awareness. Members will enjoy fun opportunities to network and Leslie Taylor volunteer with other young professionals in Houston. Become a member TD Securities Gloria and Gregory Tenenbown to receive monthly updates on upcoming events and opportunities to get Texas Capital Bank involved at Small Steps. Texas House Foundation, Inc There is an annual $30 membership fee that can be paid online Texican Crude & Hydrocarbons, LLC (https://www.ssnc.org/donate/) or via check submitted in the attached envelope. Texoil Energy, Inc. The Church of St. John The Divine The Oil & Gas Asset Clearinghouse The Royal Bank of Scotland Thompson & Knight LLP Thompson & Knight Foundation Tidewater, Inc. Community Highlights Bronwyn Tilton Betti and Michael Tiner Robyn and Jeffrey Tollefsbol Laura Torgerson TPC Group Triad Energy Corporation Trini and O.C. Mendenhall Foundation Troop 642 BSA Tudor Pickering Holt & Co. Catherine and Kyle Turlington Elaine and James Turner Langston and Meredith Turner Christine Underwood Duncan and Sarah Underwood Melissa and Jeffrey Underwood Brad and Fran Urquhart US Bank Vaalco Energy Inc. Thank You JPMorgan Chase! Valence Operating Company Kristina and Jimmy Vallee Joni David a two and three year-old teacher at Small Rice Interns Help at Small Steps Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC Steps’ First Ward Campus participated in Rice University’s Small Steps had a group of six interns from Rice Ajay Vargheese School Literacy and Culture Project thanks to JP Morgan Venado OIl & Gas LLC University’s Community Bridges Program this spring. The Vermillion Family Foundation Chase. The interns helped in a multitude of areas including Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P. We are thankful to JPMorgan Chase for its continued development, volunteer organization, program research, and W&T Offshore, Inc. support! Small Steps recently received a grant of $20,000 much more. We are thankful for our continued partnership Kristin Wallis in support of the enrichment of its teachers through Rice Walter Oil & Gas Corporation with Community Bridges and the opportunity to have these Kate and Logan Walters University’s School Literacy and Culture Project. The grant six great interns at Small Steps! David and Glenda Wardrup also provided funds to support Small Steps arts program. On behalf of our students, staff, and families, thank you Amy Warmke On behalf of Small Steps students and staff, thank you to Lavanya, Kate, Meredith, Cristina, Austin, and Maria! Lori Watler for enriching our program through your generous support! Cathy Watson Jack Watson Prissy and John Watson James Watt Weatherford Ashley and Walter Weathers Ginny and Will Weathers Walter and Allyson Weathers Kristen and Scott Weber David Weekley Scott Wegmann Kelli and John Weinzierl Wells Fargo Bank Wells Fargo Community Relations Wells Fargo Energy Group Dotty and Robert D. Wells Jana and Peter Wells Small Steps Goes to the Zoo: White Deer Energy Episcopal High School James and Elizabeth Whitehead Twenty-four Kinkaid School 6th Grade students and Kristi and Rex Whiteside Eight seniors from Episcopal High School devoted their chaperones sponsored a trip to the Houston Zoo for Lance Wilbanks two weeks this spring to volunteering at Small Steps. They Ms. Joni & Ms. Maria’s 2 & 3 year-old class. The children Michael Wilk helped the teachers in the classroom and participated in Christine and Blake Williams and their buddies enjoyed seeing the BIG animals at the one-on-one activities with our students. In addition, the Nancy Williams zoo. This field trip enhanced the zoo theme the teachers Wendy Williamson-Nakfoor student volunteers wrote grants to have items of their choice were using in the classroom. Martin W. Wilson donated for each campus. Marie and Bill Wise Thank you Kinkaid School 6th Graders for our Thanks, Episcopal High School, for your generous Neil and Jennifer Wizel tickets and buddy time at the Houston Zoo. World Oilman’s Tennis Tournament Corp. support! Vickie and John Worthy Scott Yarborough Donald Young Salli and Michael Youtt Easter Egg Hunt Piper and Matthew Zaleski David and Nicole Zarr Lauren and Ronald Zboril at Small Steps Karin and Rick Zieleck Small Steps families enjoyed an awesome Easter party made possible by volunteers from the Jane Phillips Society, the Women’s Auxiliary, and Small Steps Young Professionals! On behalf of our families and staff, THANK YOU to all our awesome volunteers who made the Easter Egg Hunt possible! Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors Canaccord Genuity Paloma Resources, LLC Parker Drilling EnergyQuest II, LLC Chamberlain Hrdlicka Precision Drilling Corporation Halliburton Crestwood Midstream Partners LP Raymond James Key Energy Services, Inc. Deep Gulf Energy LP Sabine Oil & Gas LLC Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts Denham Capital SCF Partners Oak Valley Resources, LLC Deutsche Bank Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Oceaneering International, Inc. Empresa Energy Stellus Capital Management Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. Encino Energy Texas Capital Bank, N.A. Platform Partners Endeavour International Corporation TPC Group Superior Energy Services Escondido Resources II, LLC Evergreen Industrial Services Union Bank First Reserve Vinson & Elkins LLP Silver Sponsors Goldman, Sachs & Co. White Deer Energy Amegy Bank of Texas Hercules Offshore, Inc. Wilson, Marty Ameriforge Group Inc. IBERIABANK Aon Energy Kayne Anderson Energy Funds In-kind Donors Ascende, Inc. Laredo Energy Halliburton Atwood Oceanics Latham & Watkins LLP Landmark Aviation Atinum Locke Lord LLP Baker Botts L.L.P. Mach Industrial Group Bank of America Merrill Lynch McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc Special Thanks Bank of Texas Nabors Industries, Ltd. American Shooting Center, Jeani Dukes Cadence Bank Newpark Resources, Inc. Bank of Texas, Volunteers Cal Dive International, Inc. Noble Drilling Services, Inc. Masami Mizukami, Photographer Cameron Opportune, LLP Small Steps Nurturing Center NONPROFIT ORG 2902 Jensen U.S. POSTAGE Houston, TX 77026 PAID PERMIT NO. 1948 Address Service Requested HOUSTON TX

Small Steps Executive Director Ana Schick

Small Steps Board of Directors Fred Brazelton President and Board Chair Jerry Crews Vice President Wynne Snoots Secretary Chuck Kingswell-Smith Treasurer

Ed Bialas Ryan Moss Mark Burroughs, Jr. Mike Pierce Ron Dierker Townes Pressler Jonathan Gregory Mari Salazar Carol Katrana John Stilwell Nancy Kornegay Chris Transier Lucy Leonard Kate Walters David Light, IV, MD John Weinzierl Justin Loweth Reverend John Dash Lane Worthy

The mission of Small Steps Nurturing Center is to provide an exemplary early childhood program to instill and foster the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth of economically at-risk children and their families.