Annual Gratitude Report Dear Friends, THANK YOU Thank You for Making 2018 a Great Year for Vera Lloyd
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2018 Annual Gratitude Report Dear Friends, THANK YOU Thank you for making 2018 a great year for Vera Lloyd. Here are some of the ways you changed the lives of our youth and families in 2018: • Campus Carnival – Pink Hat Day got a face-lift with the introduction of the Campus Carnival in • Transition Services – Helped our children and June to honor our donors and supporters. We also youth prepare for life after Vera Lloyd by providing hosted our Alumni Reunion that same weekend them with life skills, work experience, the and loved having our former residents on campus. opportunity to see their potential through college and vocational tours, and unforgettable adventures like a Senior Trip to Disney World. • Resource Parent Training – In December, we launched a new trauma-informed evidence based training program for foster and adoptive parents. • Academic Achievement – AmeriCorps tutors and We are now serving 18 counties with this program. our on-campus school help keep our youth on track to graduate or earn their GED. One of our youth On December 6th, was awarded a record seven scholarships, both • Families in Transition (FIT) – academic and music related! two Showers for our new FIT program were held. We were truly blessed to be able to equip our two- bedroom FIT homes for these families in crisis. With the challenges and changes in 2018 and continuing in 2019, your support is more important than ever. We life changing work at Vera Lloyd would not be possible. are so grateful for your partnership. Without your prayers, in-kind gifts, financial gifts and volunteer time, the Chief Executive Officer THANK YOU Your generosity and support have made a life changing difference to the youth and families at Vera Lloyd. The wrap-around services we provide allow us to meet every child at their point of need... and YOU made that possible! Thank you to everyone who made 2018 a year full of love and support. The Annual Report lists individuals who donated $250 or more in 2018. All individuals who gave in the past year are listed on a separate thank you available online at www.veralloyd.org. We strive for accuracy in all that we do. If we inadvertently omitted or misstated your name, please let us know of the correction by calling us at (501) 666-8195. Barton girls participate in a Senior Youth artwork from the Two Lewis boys celebrate Trip to Florida in June Summer Enrichment program Halloween in spooky style Three Brothers My wife and I have had numerous rewarding parenting experiences at Vera Lloyd, but one of the most satisfying has been working with three brothers: Isaiah (17), Elijah (14) and Jayden (11). The brothers share the same special needs mother whom they love and visit with regularly. However, she is unable to care for the boys or their sister, who is at another facility abuse by numerous male family members. Isaiah, in particular, hasdue ato speech her unique impediment needs. Each and learningof the brothers disabilities. suffers All from three significant have trauma after years of needed significant educational support, since they had never attended public school regularly before coming to Vera Lloyd. Despite their challenges, the boys are simply that- boys. They love to play football and basketball together. When they play and tease and interact, it reminds me of my own childhood. Since coming to Vera Lloyd, all three of the brothers have improved their YOUTH STORY YOUTH ability to read. Jayden has even been on the A & B Honor Roll for two consecutive semesters. Isaiah, the eldest, is excited to attend Junior Prom in the spring. Knowing their back story and watching them still be able to live fairly normal lives warms my heart. There is no doubt that being able to stay together as siblings has helped them grow, heal and be more successful. Lewis Home - House Dad Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dawson Mrs. Faye Edmondson WILLIAMSON SOCIETY 2018 LULU Rev. Alan Ford Dr. and Mrs. Paul Gardner Ms. Emily R. Hall Much like the lasting impact of our founding Mr. and Mrs. Sam Highsmith mothers Lulu, Vera and Annie, our Lulu Rev. Robert L. Hyatt Williamson Society members have made a Mr. and Mrs. James Hyden legacy gift in their estate plan. These gifts Mrs. Martha Dean Jansen Rev. and Mrs. W. Lee Kinney for generations to come. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Leister will continue to benefit youth and families Mr. and Mrs. Mark Maxwell If you would like more information on Dr. James T. McDonald making a legacy gift, please call us at Mr. Thomas McGill (501) 666-8195. Rev. Jerry Newbold, Jr. Ms. Vicki E. Phares Ms. Dot Reeves Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Simmons Mrs. Ann Smith Mrs. Carmen M. Stover Rev. and Mrs. Frederick A. Taylor We also gratefully acknowledge the Mrs. Betty Thompson Estates of W.P. Florence and Evelyn W. Porter. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Wooten Campus Sponsors Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Women, Graceminster Evangelical Shreveport, LA Hot Springs Presbyterian Church, Carthage Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Women, Monroe, LA Leola Arkadelphia Holmes Chapel Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, Church, Monticello El Dorado Clarksville Kirk in the Pines Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church, First United Presbyterian Church, Church, Hot Springs Village Bentonville Fayetteville Second Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Holiday Island Presbyterian Little Rock Springdale Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Second Presbyterian Women, First Presbyterian Church, Malvern Little Rock First Presbyterian Church, Camden Minden Presbyterian Church, LA Trinity Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Park Church, Hill Presbyterian Fairfield Bay Church, Little Rock Pine Bluff North Little Rock Westover Hills Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista Church, Little Rock Prairie Grove Presbyterian Church of Crossett First Presbyterian Church, Helena Presbyterian Church of Ruston, LA First Presbyterian Church, Presbytery of Arkansas, Little Rock CHURCH DONORS CHURCH Magnolia Rock Springs United Methodist First Presbyterian Church, Church, Wilmar Winnsboro, LA Second Chance Ministries of Jesus First Presbyterian Church, Christ, McGehee Greers Ferry Westminster Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs McGehee Vera Lloyd boys make hats as a part of the Summer Enrichment Program Benton Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church, Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Women, Burlene Hilton Circle, Farmington Natchitoches, LA Cane Hill Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church, Gurdon Mountainburg Presbyterian Women Central Presbyterian Women, First Presbyterian Women, Conway Park Fairfield Hill Presbyterian Bay Women, Pine Bluff First Presbyterian Women, Texarkana North Little Rock Central Presbyterian Women, First Presbyterian Women, El Dorado Presbyterian Women of Bull Shoals Russellville First Presbyterian Women, Malvern Presbyterian Women of the Pines, Central Presbyterian Women, First Presbyterian Women, Ruston, LA CHURCH DONORS CHURCH Fort Smith Shreveport, LA Presbyterian Women’s Association, Cornerville Missionary Baptist First Presbyterian Women, Springdale Church, Star City Heber Springs Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church, Dermott Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Women, McGehee Little Rock Faith Presbyterian Women, First Presbyterian Women, Morrilton Rock Springs United Methodist Horseshoe Bend First Presbyterian Women, Searcy Women, Wilmar First Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs First Presbyterian Women, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Ferriday, LA Shreveport, LA Lake Village First Presbyterian Women, Synod of the Sun, Cedar Hill, TX First Presbyterian Church, Newport Natchitoches, LA Tate’s Bluff Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Bastrop, LA First United Methodist Church, Chidester First Presbyterian Church, Monticello Crossett Trinity Presbyterian Women of the First Presbyterian Church, Conway Grace Presbyterian Church, Church, Jonesville, LA First Presbyterian Church, Benton Little Rock Union Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Morrilton Graham Memorial Presbyterian Baskin, LA First Presbyterian Church, Rogers Women, Forrest City Vaughn Presbyterian Women, First Presbyterian Church, Hope Hooks and Needles, Fayetteville Bentonville First Presbyterian Church, Little Rock Kirk in the Pines Presbyterian Westminster Presbyterian Women, Women, Hot Springs Village Hot Springs Akin House, Inc. 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