2016-2017 Annual Report

“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of it-

2016-2017 self.” Henry Ford, industrialist and founder of Ford Motor Co. Board of Directors That quote is incredibly personal for me because it represents Right Roger Cobb, Chair Moves for Youth in so many ways: what we stand for, what we do, and who we are. And really, it represents you too. Deputy Chief Rodney Collins, Vice Chair We are a dedicated and passionate staff helping students move for- ward in their lives to ensure they are successful in the future. Our David Patterson, Treasurer supporters and volunteers are there with us every step of the way, Erin Kane, Secretary helping 1,747 middle and high school students navigate successfully Phillips Bragg through the school system and into adulthood. Deb Kaclik For some RMFY students, success is bringing their grades up, staying Rohit Lohan away from negative influences and attending class instead of skip- Erika Smith-Mason ping it. For others, success is breaking past barriers that have Jeff Matuszko plagued their lives, such as poverty, violence, and racism, and realiz- ing, they do not have to repeat the same cycle. Success may look dif- Sgt. Catina Odom ferent for each student, but it is always attainable. Lt. Celestine Ratliff As Executive Director, I am honored and humbled to work with Terri Smith such an amazing group of staff, volunteers, and donors. Because of Sarah Soule YOU, 96% of RMFY students were promoted to the next grade or graduated high school in 2016-2017. Our students are moving for- ward, and you are leading the charge. Thank you for helping RMFY carry on a culture that has spanned 28 years and provided services to more than 30,000 youth. Let us con- tinue to move forward together, focusing on the successes of our students as we enter a new school year and begin a new chapter.

Warm regards,

Tayuanee Dewberry Tayuanee Dewberry Executive Director Executive Director

2016-2017 Schools What is our mission? RMFY provides resources and guidance to help students graduate Middle Schools high school with a plan for their future success. Albemarle Road Ashley Park Academy Who do we serve? Bruns Academy 1,800 students, grades 6-12, attending 29 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Cochrane Collegiate Academy Schools (CMS) sites. Coulwood Druid Hills Academy What are our principles? Eastway  Good school attendance E.E. Waddell Language Academy  Successful academic performance James Martin  Positive behavior Martin Luther King Jr.  Leadership Northeast  Community service Northridge Northwest School of the Arts How does our program work? Quail Hollow  Students meet in groups for one hour each week. Each group Ranson IB consists of a RMFY Program Specialist, a CMS educator, a school Reid Park resource officer, and a community volunteer. Sedgefield  Students participate in social and emotional learning, career and college exploration, service learning initiatives and personal de- Walter G. Byers velopment activities. Westerly Hills Academy  RMFY’s life skills curriculum engages students’ education, in- Whitewater creases positive behaviors, and reduces delinquent behaviors.

High Schools What is our success rate? Cochrane Collegiate Academy  30,000+ students served since 1989, the year the program was Garinger founded by Charlotte businessman Frank Bragg Jr. and police Harding University officer Dave Scheppegrell. Marie G. Davis Academy  96% of RMFY students are promoted to the next grade or gradu- ate high school. Northwest School of the Arts  The demand for RMFY services in Charlotte is high. Schools are on a wait list and several schools currently involved in our pro- Phillip O. Berry gram want to add more groups. Rocky River Vance

West Charlotte

West Mecklenburg

RMFY’s Report Card

 1,747 students were served by RMFY. (24% increase from 2015-2016)

 57 groups were facilitated by RMFY staff.

 96% of students were promoted to the next grade or graduated high school.

 97% of seniors graduated high school.

 89% of seniors reported acceptances to institutions of higher learning and/or trade schools.

 82% of students were not chronically absent from school.

 82% of students improved or maintained their suspension rate when com- pared to the previous year.

 75 students joined RMFY’s Ambassador leadership training program.

Are you up for the Challenge? Bragg Challenge aims to serve more students in more schools

Seven. That is the number of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools wait- ing for RMFY to provide services to students. Plus, schools currently being served by RMFY want to add more groups, and so, more students are waiting to receive services. To help RMFY expand, co-founder Frank Bragg and Bragg Financial Advisors have are donating a $150,000 multi-year grant. Mr. Bragg is asking the community to match his dona- tion, dollar-for-dollar, by participating in the Bragg Chal- lenge. With additional funds, RMFY can reach an additional 600 students in Mecklenburg County.

Frank Bragg, co-founder RMFY

Will you take the Bragg Challenge today?

Over the past 25 years, RMFY has provided services to more than 30,000 students. Imagine the impact we can have with your help. Imagine the student you helped support graduating high school with a plan for their future success. Imagine that student going into the workforce or attending college because you cared enough to believe in their potential and their success. We encourage everyone to accept the Bragg Challenge, empower our community, and invest in the lives of our children by supporting RMFY. Invest today.

http://www.rightmovesforyouth.org/invest

Year End Celebration Honoring students for their accomplishments and volunteers for their commitments

On May 18, 2017, RMFY recognized the hard work and dedication of our students and volunteers at our Annual Awards Ceremony at Myers Park United Methodist Church.

Students from Northwest School of the Arts, Phillip O. Berry School of Technology, West Charlotte High School, West Mecklenburg High School, and Zebulon B. Vance High School were honored for be- ing Distinguished Graduates. Selected students were named Group Members of the Year and Ambas- sadors of Excellence, and received the Angela Dickerson Award of Excellence.

RMFY presented several awards to dedicated volunteers and community partners. See below:

Middle School Volunteers of the Year Ryan Mach and Lynn Bishop

High School Volunteers of the Year Willie Ryder and Officer Pam Farewell

David Scheppegrell Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Volunteer Award Officer Kenisha Mobley

Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Officer of the Year Sgt. Henrietta Saunders

J. Frank Bragg Community Leadership Award Mecklenburg County Sheriff Irwin Carmichael

Thank you to our sponsors, runners, and volunteers who participated in our 21st Annual Twilight 5K on May 12, 2017 at Wells Fargo Atrium!

Special thanks to our sponsors

 CPI Security (presenting sponsor)

 Bragg Financial Advisors

 Compass Group

 MPAY Inc.

 Publix Super Markets Charities

 Safe Deposit Co.

 State Farm— Jeremy Fulkerson

 Bank of

 McGuireWoods LLP

 Red Ventures

 Shea Homes

 Youth and Family Services DSS Financials July 1, 2016—June 30, 2017

SUPPORT AND REVENUE Grants $399,459 Contributions $291,162 Special Events $47,893 Interest Income $79 Total Income $738,993

EXPENSES Program Services $571,071 Management $71,932 Fundraising $47,649 Total Expenses $690,652

There are no costs for students to participate in RMFY programs. RMFY relies on the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, grants and faith-based entities to meet our financial objectives. 2016-2017 Donors

$1-499 Kenneth Adlam David Alexander Tyler Sinclair Alexander-Perry AmazonSmile Kanesha Baggett Lisa Banis Robert Bankhead Thomas and Kimberly Barnhardt George and Roberta Barrett Beacon Partners Lashonda Bradshaw Quincze Brim Jennifer Brinckmeyer Lynn Bishop Tom Blackmon Sheray Deleon-Brown Bruns Academy Bryon Bullard Sr. Yolanda Bynum Lacey Danielle Campbell Dawn Cannon Bobbie Carter Charlotte School of Law Shirley Cherry Scott Clarkson George and Barbara Climer Alexandra Conway 2016-2017 Donors

Shawnrica Cox Helen Cunningham Druisella Cunningham Charles and Susanna Dalton John Daughtry Sylvia Deese Defy Gravity of Charlotte Ronnie DeVine Matthew DeVries DF Halton Foundation Inc. Robin Doermann Melvin Douglas Edward Jr. and Cheryl Eatman Masika Edwards Heather Dawn Fox Cindy Friday Stuart Friou Sabrina Gilchrist Jacqueline Glenn Ryan Grammatico Wallace Jr. and Barbara Gray Camille Green Robert Griffin Richard Hahn Leshari Hancock Ethel Harris Tammy Polk Hinton Montana Holliday 2016-2017 Donors

Esther Hollington Housing Authority of Charlotte Bobbye Howell Betty Hudgins Jeff Hughes Adreinna Jerald Johnson Jayson Johnson Danielle Jones Erin Kane Kendra Scott Bruce Kenyon Rohit Lohan Weis Lynn Anne Mann Brian McCarthy Me’El McDowell Tanagla McFadden Sears and Mary McGee Anna Maria Medvid Merrill Lynch Juan Morales Tarshedia Mosley William and Linde Mullis Catina Odom Tanya Onwuazor Charles Pearson Marilyn Porter Ward Pritchett 2016-2017 Donors

Thomas and Maxine Ridenhour Willie Ryder Henrietta Saunders Jim and Angie Shoff Erika Smith-Mason Charles IV and Brook Smith Jason Smith Michael Smith Ronald Smith Terri Smith Tiajuana Simmons-Smith Vondra Smith Sarah Soule Curtis Tyrone Stanton John and Robin Stump Suntrust United Way Campaign John and Claire Tate Mark and Debbie Taylor The Track & Field Store Charlotte Laura Thompson Kathryn Tindal Brent Tumblison United Way of Greater High Point United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Vanguard Community Fund Sequoyah Walker Terry and Cynthia Wallace Walter G. Byers Elementary School 2016-2017 Donors

Cynthia Wallace Daniel Ward Randy Whitt Marsha Williams Carlos Witherspoon Angela Witt Suzanne Wittebort Your Cause

$500—$999 Autobell Car Wash Bank of America Charitable Foundation Rodney Collins William Jr. and Pamela Crowder Chris and Gina Folk Adam and Kathryn Ford Douglas Ghidina Chanele Jackson NCFI Barnhardt Foundation Sharon Brown Donor Advised Fund Rebecca Vaughn Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign David Williams Michael Williams

2016-2017 Donors

$1,000-$4,999 Apparo AXA Foundation Phillips and Leslie Bragg Centro CityWorks Roger and Ginny Cobb Michael and Mary Lou Dalton Michael Gardner Warren Holland III Peter and Kelli Lash David Patterson Pure Inc. SHARE Charlotte St. John’s Baptist Church William Standish State Farm Companies Foundation The Cobb Foundation The David E. Maguire Foundation Craig and Jessica Walker Thomas Webb

$5,000-$9,999 Provident Benevolet Foundation Red Ventures The Nancye Fleming Markle Charitable Trust for Children Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation 2016-2017 Donors

$10,000-$19,999 Enterprise Leasing Co. John and Peggy Schug Wells Fargo Foundation

$20,000+ Bragg Financial Advisors Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department City of Charlotte Aaron and Liz Feinberg Piper Jaffray The Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation The Leon Levine Foundation The Merancas Foundation United Way of Central Carolinas Women’s Impact Fund