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“A stronger WJCT makes us all stronger — our universities, our 2020 economy, our whole region. At JU we are deepening our part- nership with WJCT — it’s an in- LOCAL CONTENT vestment that pays off in so many ways.” AND SERVICE REPORT - Tim Cost TO THE COMMUNITY President,

WJCT’s mission is to use our unique assets as a resource for citizens to come together to celebrate human diversity, experience lifelong learning, and actively engage in matters of civic im- portance, all to improve the quality of our lives and our community.

Our vision for WJCT is to be regarded as an indispensable community resource, connecting citizens to content, sharing ideas, and setting the standards through which the community learns and grows.

LOCAL 2020 KEY LOCAL VALUE SERVICES IMPACT

WJCT utilized its unique In 2020, WJCT expanded its digital WJCT continued its commitment to asset to maximize the value services and expanded our online serving the community with the provided to members of the First resources to host virtual events. launch of new series and events that Coast community. inform, educate, entertain and em- • Launched AT-HOME LEARNING offering power. • Facilitated virtual community online resources and a new television discussions on matters of public schedule of educational programming. • Delivered children's interest such as health, • Created a dedicated webpage providing backpacks filled with books, • education, and history. the latest in-depth updates on local and school supplies, personal hygiene • Connect with national coronavirus developments from products, socks and a Daniel Melissa Ross hosted medical professionals and journalists. mask to three 2020 presidential election • Launched the Jacksonville Music Ex- nonprofits in recognition of coverage on WJCT News 89.9 perience, a new multi-platform collection of Be My Neighbor Day. services, providing more access to more citi- with local cut-ins during PBS • zens. Distributed over 20,000 NewsHour. articles of cold-weather • Published over 210 WJCT PBS clothing for the Mister KIDS Writers Contest Rogers Sweater Drive. entries from local K-3 • Partnered with StoryCorps’ One graders on wjct.org. Small Step initiative, facilitating and broadcasting conversations with Americans of opposing viewpoints. 20182020 LOCAL LOCAL CONTENT CONTENT AND AND SERVICE SERVICE REPORT REPORT IN THE COMMUNITY

IN THE COMMUNITY: LOCAL EVENTS & WJCT Soundstage: Jesse Cook WJCT, in partnership with the Theatre, launched the WJCT Soundstage Series. The WJCT Soundstage offers a unique and intimate setting to enjoy the sights, sounds, and energy in close proximity to mu- sicians and performers. In 2020, Jesse Cooke performed live at the WJCT Soundstage. Jesse Cook is a Juno-winning, master guitarist blending rhumba flamenco with elements of new age and jazz to cre- ate his uniquely global sound. In January 2020, Jesse Cooke, the Juno- winning, master guitarist blending rhumba flamenco with elements of new age and jazz, performed live at the WJCT Soundstage to an audi- ence of nearly 300. Jesse Cook performs live at the WJCT Soundstage.

No Passport Required WJCT Public Media invited the Northeast Florida community to explore the intersection of food and culture in Jacksonville’s immigrant com- munities at an engaging community discussion. Clips from PBS’ No Passport Required, hosted by chef Marcus Samuelsson, were shared with attendees offering a culinary and anthropological exploration of the people, rituals, and food of multicultural America. Attendees en- joyed a reception with appetizers from diverse cultures created by local chefs. The event was facilitated by Sel Buyuksarac, and panelists includ- ed Theodres Aboye, Abla Bateh, Aileen Farhat, Dr. Leslie Kaplan, and Agnes Lopez. Panelists and attendees discuss food and culture at the No Passport Required in Jacksonville event. The Jaxson presents Retrofitting the Core: Transformative Trails, Parks & Open Spaces The Jaxson hosted a virtual conversation discussing how the communi- ty can be involved with Jacksonville’s urban core. The panelists ex- plored the latest with the Emerald Trail, Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park and related initiatives that integrate local history, culture, community and economic development with open space, bicycle and pedestrian use that are on the verge of breaking ground in a post-Covid Jackson- ville. The virtual event was hosted by Modern Cities' Ennis Davis, and panelists included Kay Ehas, CEO, Groundwork Jacksonville; Mari Kurai- shi, President, Jessie Ball duPont Fund; and Healy Dwyer, Founder, Bike Duval.

An Evening with ’s Jenn White New host of 1A, Jenn White joined WJCT’s President & CEO David McGowan for a dynamic, thought-provoking virtual conversation. Over 160 audience members joined to watch the conversation and partici- pate in a question and answer session. A seasoned journalist and pod- cast host, Jenn has worked in public radio since 1999. She joined WAMU 88.5’s 1A from Chicago’s WBEZ where, since 2016 she held sev- eral on-air positions as host of the station’s local two-hour midday show, Reset with Jenn White and was a familiar voice on several WBEZ podcasts, including Making Oprah, Making Obama and 16 Shots.

Voices of the First Coast: One Small Step Across the Political Divide WJCT Public Media participated in StoryCorps’ One Small Step, a na- tionwide project with the goal of breaking down boundaries between strangers. The challenge: Have a conversation with another member of your community who you might not otherwise have a chance to talk with and with whom you might even disagree politically. WJCT report- ers Lindsey Kilbride and Skyler LeBron recorded 25 conversations that are archived in the Jacksonville Public Library's Florida Collection and the Library of Congress. Excerpts from select First Coast conversations were aired and participants shared their experience for a virtual even- ing of conversation and listening. 20182020 LOCAL LOCAL CONTENT CONTENT AND AND SERVICE SERVICE REPORT REPORT IN THE COMMUNITY

ONGOING SERIES, SPECIALS, AND SERVICES

WJCT Passport WJCT Passport is a member benefit that provides WJCT supporters with extended access to an on-demand library of quality public television programs, including original content from WJCT and PBS favorites such as Nature, NOVA, and Masterpiece. WJCT Passport has grown to more than 9,729 activated members.

Radio Reading Service (RRS) WJCT's RRS empowers visually-impaired and print-challenged adapted to Covid-19 by community members by broadcasting commercial-free read- ings of local and national newspapers, magazines, and books 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In its 27th year, RRS is powered by tireless volunteers, who provide the only service of its kind in Northeast Florida.

First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross WJCT Public Media's flagship daily call-in radio program features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, arts, activities, and more, along with news features and a weekly roundtable of local journalists. Community members join the live conversation via phone, email, and social media. First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross airs weekdays at 9AM on WJCT News 89.9 and is rebroadcast at 8PM, and the podcast is available on all major podcast platforms.

Jazz Festival Weekend on the Jacksonville Music Experience WJCT Public Media hosted the Jazz Festival Weekend on the Jacksonville Music Experience (JME) over Memorial Day Weekend (May 21-24, 2020), the traditional dates of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jazz Festival Weekend featured music from some of the biggest names in jazz across WJCT’s television, radio and online platforms. WJCT Public Media also hosted performances by local artists vir- tually on the JME Facebook group page.

Mister Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive WJCT partnered with VyStar Credit Union, Suddath Moving & Logistics, and Tom Bush Family of Dealerships to present the 17th annual Mister Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive, honoring the late Fred Rogers by collecting over 20,000 sweaters, jackets, blankets, and socks. The items contributed by the First Coast community were distributed to the Clara White Mission, City Rescue Mission and the Sulzbacher Center. nonprofits serving neighbors.

WJCT News 89.9 WJCT Public Media converted 89.9 FM to all news/talk format and changed name to WJCT News 89.9 on July 13, 2020. The conversion expanded local journalism and brought 13 new shows to Northeast Florida airwaves, including PBS NewsHour, Weekend, and New Yorker Radio Hour.

Florida Roundup WJCT and WLRN’s collaboration expanded its reach this year to include broadcast by Orlando, Tampa, and Gainesville public radio stations and moved in the weekly lineup to air on Fridays at noon. WJCT's Melissa Ross and WLRN's Tom Hudson co-host the live call-in program fea- turing journalists and newsmakers from across the state. 2020 LOCAL CONTENT AND SERVICE REPORT IN THE COMMUNITY

ADAPT: Is There a Connection? Climate Change & how actions taken now could affect the river’s future health. Coronavirus Panelists included City Council Member Garrett Dennis, COJ WJCT Public Media and the Northeast Florida Regional Environmental Quality Division Chief Melissa Long, St. Johns Council hosted the virtual conversation “Is There a Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman, and Marine Science Research Connection? Climate Change & Coronavirus” on July 14 fo- Center Executive Director A. Quinton White, Jr. cusing on the parallels between, and the intersections of, climate change and the coronavirus and how these crises ADAPT newsletter are affecting our state and region. WJCT reporter Brendan The ADAPT newsletter informs the community about new Rivers and co-host Sean D. Lahav, MPA, Resiliency quarterly reporting on climate change and its effects on Coordinator for the Northeast Florida Regional Council Northeast Florida. moderated the discussion with panelists Aaron Bernstein, Athena Masson, and Richard Weisskoff. ADAPT is a production of WJCT Public Media. Financial support for ADAPT comes from our readers and listeners, ADAPT: Activating a Resilient Future with additional support from the Arthur Vining Davis Foun- On October 7, WJCT Public Media, the Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) and the Jacksonville dations and the 2040 Foundation. Environmental Protection Board (JEPB) hosted a virtual community conversation featuring two panels of local elected officials and subject matter experts. Panelists discussed coastal & riverine flooding, sea level rise, environmental justice, and related policies, and answered audience questions.

ADAPT: The State of the St. Johns River WJCT hosted the annual release of the State of the St. Johns River report in the afternoon to a virtually gathered audi- ence, replacing the annual in-person event hosted by the City of Jacksonville. Following the release of the report, WJCT hosted an evening panel discussion allowing officials in various capacities to react to the report and reflect on

First Grade: • 1st - “The Mermaid and The Puppy” by Paisley E. • 2nd - “Ninja Puppy and the Donut Avalanche” by Gunner D • 3rd -“A Special Bumble Bee” by Mila D.

Second Grade: • 1st - “Saving the Earth” by Amyrah M. • 2nd - “Le Witch and Spooky Frog’s Broomstick Ad- venture” by Matteo L. • 3rd - “Penelope and Pip’s Extraordinary Day” by Pe- nelope P. For the 26th year, staff and community volunteers judged over 210 stories awarding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Third Grade: for each grade, for the WJCT PBS Kids Writers Contest. • 1st - “Meera – The Nature Girl” by Neora V. • 2nd - “JoAnn and the Dragons” by Lenice S. Kindergarten: • 3rd - “The Knight” by Liani S. • 1st - “Selina’s Magic Piano” by Isha B. • 2nd - “Monster Trucks at the Beach” by Rocco D Every author’s story was published on the Writers Con- • 3rd - “The Bird And The Mustache” by Asa H. test webpage at wjct.org. The public voted online for the People’s Choice winner, with 986 out of 3,471 total votes, the winning story was “Meera – The Nature Girl” by Ne- ora V.

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WJCT Public Media launched the Jacksonville Music Experience (JME), a new multi-platform collection of services, welcoming, gathering and connecting music lovers across Northeast Florida and beyond. JME offers a variety of ways to enjoy favorite artists and discover new genres on air, online, on demand and in person.

JME includes full-time HD stations and streams devoted to classical (Classical 24); a hand-crafted selection of music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s (Anthology); and a full format devoted to the pioneering sound of Electro Lounge, which appeared on 89.9 FM for more than 15 years (Electro Lounge Radio).

WJCT Public Media has also developed companion television programming on Music Thursdays each week on WJCT-TV 7.1. The JME Facebook group was created as a virtual gathering place for live music in Northeast Florida. Another component of JME is the VOIDCAST podcast, a musical journey through Northeast Florida. Hosted by editor of Void magazine Matt Shaw, VOIDCAST cuts through the digital noise and subverts the algorithms taking listeners through the past and present with the help of local musicians, producers, and the people who lived local music history.

WJCT, in partnership with the Florida Theatre, launched the WJCT Soundstage series. The WJCT Soundstage offers a unique and intimate setting to enjoy the sights, sounds, and energy in close proximity to musicians and performers. In January of 2020, Jesse Cooke performed live at the WJCT Soundstage. Jesse Cook is a Juno-winning, master guitarist blending rhumba flamenco with elements of new age and jazz to his uniquely global sound. We look forward to hosting more live performances at the WJCT Soundstage in the near future. All scheduled performers were postponed and have been rescheduled for 2021 and 2022.

WJCT Public Media also invites the community to sign up to receive the JME Newsletter. Written by Music Director David Luckin and distributed monthly, the newsletter features updates and behind-the-scenes information about special programming on all JME music services on radio, TV and online, along with announcements of live performances at the WJCT Soundstage and special offerings for music fans in Northeast Florida.

concerns. Other experts and skilled professionals with finance backgrounds educated citizens about retirement options and wealth management. Over 721 citizens, including students, caregivers, patients, and their family members, attended for a variety of reasons. Each gained invaluable Information, that is not always accessible, at no cost to the gen- eral public.

Comments from attendees included: “Thank you for a wonderful 1st session of the Pink Ribbon Sym- posium! It was easy to join in, virtually, from home! Great topics With a variety of community partners, WJCT Public Media host- and speakers! Very relevant for anyone who has been diag- ed two free lunch and learn events covering health topics. Due nosed or may be at-risk or just wanting more info! I liked when to the pandemic, WJCT Pubic Media pivoted and invited the the presenters shared their video while they spoke - it made it community to join eight Virtual Listen & Learn events covering seem more like we were there in-person. The Q&A time was health, retirement, and financial topics: great!”

• Breast Cancer Awareness • Retirement Tax Planning “Thank you for these informative sessions. Partnering with oth- • Retirement Planning • EoE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis) ers brings ????? and knowledge to the community. We are bet- • Dementia • Diabetes ter together.“ • Hearing Loss • Sleep Disorders

• Cataracts “Thank you for this opportunity to attend this important health

program to learn more.” These community education events brought together doctors

and other leading medical experts who shared the most recent research and potential treatments for a variety of health 2020 LOCAL CONTENT AND SERVICE REPORT STORIES OF IMPACT

WJCT’s annual Be My Neighbor Day had to be modified due to Covid-19.

Instead of hosting children and their families at WJCT Studios for a day of education and fun, WJCT distributed 300 backpacks to the community’s neediest children.

The backpacks included: Daniel Tiger book, additional book; bookmark activity; Thank you postcard activity; sidewalk chalk activity; hand sanitizer; Daniel Tiger mask; Daniel Tiger color sheets; comb; toothbrush; pair of Dan- iel Tiger socks; fleece blanket; diaper wipes; and PNC Grow Up Great Learn At Home Kits.

These backpacks were distributed to City Rescue Mission, Clara White Mission, Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless, and the Grow Up Great Children’s Clothing Closet.

• programs, specifically designed for middle and high school students, from 11AM to 6PM each weekday during the re- mainder of the school year. The At-Home Learning schedule included Nova, SciGirls, History Detectives, American Masters, Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed The World and Africa’s Great Civilizations and was accompanied by a published As many schools and districts across Florida shifted to online schedule with links to online resources, expanding the and at-home learning in an effort to lessen the spread of COVID collection of learning resources. -19, WJCT Public Media, in partnership with public • WJCT World: WJCT Public Media continues to media organizations across the state, launched a new, broadcast the At-Home Learning schedule on WJCT weekday television schedule of educational programs aligned World 7.4 (Comcast 212), providing a five-hour block of with state standards. WJCT Public Media also offered a suite of programming for students in grades 6-12 every free digital learning resources accessible from home. weekday. Programs highlight topics such as science, history and English language arts. The weekly schedule The new programming built upon WJCT Public Media’s with links to resources is updated weekly at wjct.org. education-focused initiatives, included the PBS Kids Writing • Florida PBS LearningMedia: WJCT Public Media and PBS Contest and additional resources available to educators and curated free, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson parents, such as: plans and more for all Florida educators. Collections

included videos, lesson plans and activities, sorted by • WJCT Kids Connect Newsletter: WJCT Public Media grade level (PreK through high school), subject area and re-launched their monthly e-newsletter as a weekly state standard. publication providing engaging educational activities • Support for Teachers: Webinars from PBS master every Monday morning, with fun family learning ideas trainers and educators about how to create engaging from sources such as PBS, The Fred Rogers Company and and effective distance learning plans were available and local educational community partners. accessible to teachers via PBS LearningMedia. • WJCT-TV (Comcast 8 and 440): In April, WJCT’s main PBS channel broadcast a standards-aligned block of 2020 LOCAL CONTENT AND SERVICE REPORT SUMMARY

WJCT Public Media by the Numbers… What They’re Saying About WJCT Public 256 hours of educational standards-based Media… children’s programming per week "Simply awesome! Love love my daily Fresh Air which com- petes nicely with and Melissa’s First Coast 43,846 people engaged weekly with wjct.org Connect. Our local issues get me fired up just before starting my work day! Really there are so many 111,000 weekly listened to WJCT Public favorites on PBS but Ken Burn documentaries are at the Radio WJCT News 89.9 top." ~Tim, WJCT supporter

400,000 monthly viewers of WJCT public “Thank you so much for highlighting Stronger Than Stigma® on First Coast Connect. I appreciate your support. television You have an amazing following; I had people reach out to let me know they caught the broadcast (without even Over 5,000 citizens attended WJCT hosted knowing I'd be on-air)--so cool!!”~ Gabrielle, CEO and events Founder, Stronger Than Stigma

Over 750 guests on First Coast "Love First Coast Connect with Melissa - part of my daily Connect with Melissa Ross life!! And, WJCT is simply the BEST!!! Very grateful to have this essential asset in our community! Thank you for 8,760 hours of programming for the First Coast’s keeping us informed with honesty and integrity and print and visually impaired community per year entertained with classy programming! Congratulations on your well deserved recognition!” Ellen, First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross listener 630,535 total WJCT-produced podcast downloads: ADAPT, First Coast Connect with "We listen to your local radio station, PBS NewsHour, and Melissa Ross, What It’s Like, Odd Ball, Voidcast the HD3 music radio station! Thank you for your and The Florida Roundup. dedication of REAL news and great music! You're our #1 radio and TV station" ~Debra, WJCT News 89.9 listener

WJCT News Team Recognized with State and Local Awards...

The Florida News Awards Lindsey Kilbride, Bonnie Zerr, Ray Hollister, First Place, Best Digital Programming for Odd Ball

Society of Professional Journalists Sunshine State Awards Third Place, Best Digital Package for ADAPT Second Place, Best Podcast for Odd Ball

2020 Best of Jax • Best Radio Journalist - Melissa Ross • Best Local Radio Show - First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross

WJCT News 89.9 Pick-Ups • ADAPT reporter Brendan Rivers contributed to The Guardian's story, "Deluged by floods, America's 'oldest city struggles to save landmarks from climate ." • Brendan Rivers contributed to the DW News (German broadcaster) article "Revealed: How the US gun lobby exploits the coronavirus pandemic to further its aims." • Melissa Ross’ reporting on the reopening of the beaches was picked up by . 2020 LOCAL CONTENT AND SERVICE REPORT WJCT SUPPORTERS

J. Shepard & Katherine Debriere Diane Graham* Mary Ann Bryan Ned & Anna DeLoach Hugh & Susan Greene Carol & James Michael Diaz Ginny Greenland Bryce Karen & Kenneth DiRaffael Edgar C. Grimm Thoi T. Bullard Shar & Kevin Donovan Simon N. Gregg Amy Burchenal Lory & Pete Doolittle Scott & Janet Griswold Sherman & Marge Virginia & Earl Douglas Melissa Gross-Arnold Burgess Cathy Driscoll Barbara Gubbin Anonymous Marcia & Thomas Byerly Thomas & Bonnie Dudley Deborah & Lawrence F. Abbey, Jr. George Candler & Robert Duffy & Peter Gunnlaugsson Sahar Aboudan Georgette Dumont Marcia Foshee-Duffy Pat Gurley John Adkins Linda Canzanelli Hugh Durden Gisela Haemmerle Judith Alger John & Ann Carey John Duss Marilou Ignacio Halim Pat & Alan Ainsley Richard & Belinda Carlson Spence & Nancy Susanna Hall Richard Alexander Marilyn Carpenter Edwards Jeffrey Hallett Glenn Anders Joan S. Carver George & Ann Egan Jacqueline Hamilton Beville & Greg Michael & Elizabeth Cathy & Daniel Elmaleh Richard Hamilton Anderson Cascone Mistie Eltrich Paul Harden Patricia Q. Anderson Danny & Marge Cash A. Zachary Faison John J. Harrington Sandra Ashby James Chafin Karen Feagins Tom & Susan Harvey Barbara Aylsworth Gary & Nancy Chartrand Sharon Fechtel Ann Harwood-Nuss & Carl Bailey Victor & Geri Cirillo Michael & Linda Fisher Robert Nuss Michelle Baldacci Christine Clark Janet Elaine Fisher Jon & Teresa Hay Kristanna Barnes Charles & Elizabeth Cline Janet Fox Lindsay Helms Michael & Susan Batten Linda & Patrick Clyne Norman & Patricia Foy Maria Henderson Daniel Bean Jackie Cogswell Martha J. Fraser Daniel & Kathryn Henry Karen Berger John P. Cole John & Sondie Frus Lisa Herklotz Henry & Leslie Berghoef Robert C. Cole Jacob Fuchs John Herman Vance & Clare Berry Ed Collins Barbara Alleva Gant & Michael R. Herman Janet Betchkal Virginia & Jim Collins Donald R. Gant Ann Hicks R. Eric Bilik Marilyn Compton Susan Garner Renate & Joe Hixon Dennis & Molly Blasko Claudia Crawford Eloise Gay* Pat & Wayne Hogan Kim & Ron Bongiovanni John Hunt & Mary Jason Gerard Tim Holden Benita Boyd Crawford Sunny Gettinger Donald & Elizabeth Hooley Jimmy Boyd Silas & Karen Crawford & Trey Czar Andrew Hopkins & William & Sheila LeAnna & Husein Carol Gilliland Patti Synder Braddock Cumber Jeffrey Hoffman Anne Hopkins Charles Bray Marguerite Cushing & Patty Giovannini Margaret Houlding Edward W. Brink Jill Damato Alan Gleit & Nanette Martin Mr & Mrs William K. Daniel Broderick Paul P. Davidson John & Flavel Godfrey Hudson Donna Brooks Branch & Elizabeth An L. Goldbauer Richard Hugo Alison Brown Davis Susan Goldring Steve & Josephine Jacobs Diane Brunet-GarcÌa & Emily Davis Robert & Diane D. Jacobsen Jorge GarcÌa Robert D. Davis Marilyn Goodman Thomas & Branch & Elizabeth Davis Linda Gordon Gretchen Johns 2020 LOCAL CONTENT AND SERVICE REPORT WJCT SUPPORTERS

Arthur Lyle Joan Newton Katherine Rymer Wilford & Dr. & Mrs. Romaine Nichols Laila Samiian & Eleanor Lyon Kay Nichols Ehan Shirazi Ian Macdonald Robert & Thelma Nied Joseph Sarachene Donald & Jeff & Barbara Novak Ralph & Adelva Sawyer Cynthia Mackenzie David Nunes Fredrick Schantz & Robert Willis & Ruth O'Keefe Susan West Schantz Sherry Magill- Barbara Olson Thomas & List continued. Willis Raj Oza Natalie Schanze Andrea & Steven Mail Sallyn Pajcic Margaret Schiffers Catherine Johnson Kristen & Tom Majdanics Steve and Anne Pajcic Mr. & Mrs. R. Selover Jamelyn & Jennifer Mansfield David Paris Jim & Mary Selzer Doug Johnson Mark Mantarro Geoffrey & Justin Sencer Jennifer U. Johnson-Duke Charles & Kearby Parker Merilyn Shad Harvey Jones Florence Marquardt Bob & Forrest Parrish Neera Shetty Martha & Richard Jones Allison & Bob Marshak Jeff & Mary Ann Parsons Carole Shlipak Sharon Jones Jim & Bo McCollum Pamela Paul Ruth Shugart Michael & Marion McCully Danielle Payne Richard & Marianna Jordan Timothy J. McDowell Linda & Michael Pek Silvia Simmons Sandy & Alan Kaplan Jack & Teresa McGarry Donald Pepe Paige & John Simpson Andrew & David McGowan & Sally & Tom Perez Joseph I. Sirven Gurmeet Keaveny Nina Barrengos Daryl Perritt Fritz Skeen & Farley Kern Michael & Julie McKenny Lynn A. Peterson Helen Morse Sallie & Megan McKinley John & Kathryn Peyton Mary Slocum William Klipp Mr. & Mrs. Frank McKinney Mary Pietan Elizabeth Smith Ira Koger* Gary & Leny Meeks Barbara Poliner Hanley & Eleanor Smith Michael and Pam Korn Paul Waitrovich & Daniel & Linda Pond R. L. & Christie Smith Frances Krogstad Amy Mergen John & Sally Ragsdale Charles & Julie Smithers Ross & Jean Krueger Carol & David Messerlie Matthew Rapp Anita F. Snell Laura & Fred Kusumoto Michael Meyers Kathryn Reim Nancy & Peter Staats Barney & Edward Lane Shannon Miller Dee Reiter Brooke & Hap Stein Tom Larson Doug & Nora Milne Robert & Blythe Rhodes Jay & Deanie Stein & Janine Leland Robert & Pamela Mirelson Alton & Nancy Ricker Michael & Mimi Stephens Allen & Wally Monnig Mary Robinson & Michael & Julia Suddath Delores Lastinger Heather Moore Ginny Swartz Ann & Bill Taylor Patricia Lee Margaret Moore J. R. & Belinda Rogers John & Julia Taylor Joann & William Moore* Barry Rosser Richard Taylor Stephan Leimberg Maria Mora Juliana Rowland Mari Terbrueggen Stinson Lenkerd Amy & Ricardo Morales Peter & Mary Virginia Terry Carolyn Lindsay Linda C. Moseley Lee Ann Rummell Cheryl Thingvold Margaret Lockwood Barbara Moulding William Rupp & Kathleen Thomas David & Katherine Loeb Anthony & Anne Nasrallah Janice Clark Joseph & Robert & Anne Lufrano Pamela Gerrish Nelson Carl & Ann Rush Carol Thompson

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List continued. Sue Williams Charles & Linda Tisdale Jim and Ellen Wiss Stephen Tolle John and Sherry Wood Harold & Nanette Tool Billie J. Woods Diana Tope Steven and Linda Younkin JoAnn Tredennick Penelope Ziegler & Jack Meeks * deceased Arnold Tritt Susan Trucks Jennifer & Douglas Turner Joseph Utz & Debbie Williams S.T. Tygart Jim & Joan Van Vleck Emily Vaughn Juan Vegega & Hardee Mahoney Philip S. Walker Elizabeth Walters Terry Walton Nimal & Sharmini Wanniarachchi Linda Watkins Pat & Dave Watkins Frank & Mary Watson Michael & Paula Weatherby Delores & Wayne Weaver Susanne Weisman Elaine Weistock Elizabeth Whalen Doug & Doris Wiles Eileen Wildermuth R. Steve Williams II

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Anonymous Robert D. Davis Robert Munns* Lawrence F. Abbey, Jr. Angela Dinkins William A. Van Nortwick* James E. Agnes & William Durden* Patricia C. Remmer* Abercrombie Jr.* Cecilia C. Eckles* Samuel Root* Benita S. Boyd Linda Gordon Muriel & Howard Rose Jimmy Boyd Simon N. Gregg Ralph & Adelva Sawyer Dana Brooks Virginia M. Johnsen* Joseph & Janet Sexton * J. Shepard & Mary Ann Alan & Sandy Kaplan Katherine J. Shelton Bryan Linda Kelly Anthony & Tish Smith Thoi T. Bullard Ira Kroger* Gerald Sohn* Paul C. Burns* Joseph & Tua Paul & Hilda Sperry* William R. Carmany* Victoria Lauricella Pamela Telis Dorothy Cash* Carole Martin Gary Voytek Andrew & Dorothy McCreath* Terry West Constance Cason* Patricia & Barbara H. Wilson Angelina Catinella* David MccCullough Billie J. Woods Michael D. Clemons* George McDonnell* * deceased Jonathan Coles Wilma McDonnell* Claudia Crawford Timothy J. McDowell

Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program

Foundations Regency Centers AT&T Matching Gift Center RTJC Hogan Family Foundation Ball Family Fund Shacter Family Foundation, Inc. Berg Family Charitable Foundation The Borkowski Family Foundation Bongiovanni Gift Fund The Halle Family Charitable Fund CSX Foundation The Harry and Sylvia Livingston Donor Advised D & R Price Fund Fund Doerr Foundation The Moseley Strathern Fund J. Shepard and Mary Ann Bryan WJCT Endowment Fund The Robert D. and Isabelle T. Davis Advised Fund Lindsey Family Foundation The Weaver Family Foundation Lloyd A. Fry Foundation The Winston Family Foundation Marg & Jack Tarver Foundation Tua Paul & Hilda Sperry Charitable Trust Martha and Tom Baker Family Fund Uptown Civitan Club Martinez & Wechter Family Foundation Mildred D Avant Revocable Trust NGM Charitable Foundation Petway Family Foundation, Inc. PGA Tour, Inc.