2012 ANNUAL REPORT

Opening doors

Downtown Hampton CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER CAPTION CAPTION CAPTION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Playing under a parachute is a favorite outdoor activity among 2011-2012 the children. Our curriculum focuses on developing children’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical skills, all of which PRESIDENT are needed for success in school and in life. Ted Henifin General Manager, Hampton Roads Sanitation District Come Inside! VICE PRESIDENT Tiffany Andrews-Franklin Marriott Our Mission SECRETARY Deborah Russell To nurture young children by providing affordable, Prevention Programs Administrator, Hampton Healthy Families Partnership quality preschool programs that develop the TREASURER “whole child” and foster school readiness Gail Gammon Administrative Director, DHCDC PARENT REPRESENTATIVE Amy Jordan From The President City of Hampton Economic Development

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jaynelle Oehler William C. Andrews, IV Read Commercial Properties Polly Chong, Esq. Dear Friends, Attorney Walter Credle In last year’s annual report I included a quote from William Former Director, Hampton Dept of Social Services Butler Yeats: “Education is not filling a pail but lighting a fire.” Lawrence G. Cumming, Esq. Attorney, Kaufman & Canoles While the fire I referenced was purely metaphorical, little did The Hon. Linda Curtis, Esq. I know how prophetic those words would become, less than Former Commonwealth’s Attorney six months later. On January 16, 2012, a real fire ignited and Jenn Devlin destroyed two offices and caused considerable smoke and Junior League of Hampton Roads water damage throughout our Mary Peake facility. Thankfully, Cheryl Elkins no one was in the building at the time and no one was injured Vice President, TowneBank responding to the fire. The response to this disaster was James Gray Assistant City Manager amazing. DHCDC could not have recovered without a strong community of supporters. Robert R. Harper Jr. Bob Harper Photography As has happened throughout the history of DHCDC, our Haywood Holder community of staff, parents, partners and friends mobilized Retired, Sentara Health Systems to get us back in the business of developing children in a Gaylene Kanoyton matter of days. Like new growth in a forest after a fire, the Gaylene’s Events outpouring of support created a burst of renewed energy to The Rev. John Knibb, Jr. Pastor carry us through the most successful fundraising breakfast in Henry “Hank” Lewis our history. While bursts of energy are wonderful, our success Zel Technologies relies on the sustained energy of our community of supporters. The Hon. Mamie Locke Our mission of developing the whole child returns State Senator/Dean of the School of Education, tremendous benefits to the child, the family and the Henry Mills community. The benefits of early childhood development Senior Vice President, Hampton Regional have been known for years, as Frederick Douglass noted in Executive Officer, Old Point National Bank the 1800s, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair Sarah Phillips Community Volunteer broken men.” Col. Anthony D. Reyes With your support, together we will continue to build Hampton Public Works Director strong children and a strong organization. Thanks for Ruth Simmons all the doors you have opened for Owner, The Virginia Store the children of DHCDC. The Hon. Chris Stuart Top Guard Security Hampton City Council Member Amy Thorstad Realtor, Abbitt Realty Co. Ann Tormey Community Volunteer Mary Wallace Community Volunteer Ted Henifin Stan Winarski President, Community Volunteer Board of Directors F. Lewis Wood President, Hampton Chevrolet Mazda

2 Downtown Hampton Keep up with the children’s latest news at www.dhcdc.org 3 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Achieved over 700 hours of 5. teacher training and education

Doors7 things You accomplished Opened this year through your support

Provided affordable, 1. quality care and education for more than 200 deserving children

Had our most successful 6. fundraiser ever for the children, with UVA Coach Mike London as keynote speaker.

Sent more than 110 children into kindergarten 2. with the skills to succeed

Succeeded in becoming a candidate for 3. national accreditation (NAEYC) in our newest location, Mary Peake.

Offered 20 family-involvement events 7. and 6 parenting workshops

Persevered through a 4. fire and reopened within one week, We are a military family. Without DHCDC, my daughter would thanks to overwhelming “ not have been able to attend a preschool because our family community support. could not have afforded it. My daughter’s life would be different because she would not have a head start on learning the basics of her kindergarten education. ” - Peyton’s Mom I like DHCDC’s small classes and highly qualified teachers. My “ grandson has not missed out on anything, considering he has an IEP and sickle-cell disease. His teachers are able to get him caught up even when he is not present at school. He has mastered almost all of the skills to prepare him for kindergarten. If it had not been for DHCDC, I don’t think he would be ready. ” - André’s Grandma

4 Downtown Hampton Keep up with the children’s latest news at www.dhcdc.org 5 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Meet the children Sisters with different needs find same joy in preschool Adah and Ella’s Story As told by their mom Prior to having children, my husband and I always talked about how we didn’t want to send our children to daycare because we thought it was a place where your child “gets lost in the crowd” and “no personal care.” Yet when we moved to Virginia in 2008, we had no choice but to enroll 11-month-old Adah in a local daycare. We are working parents, both at . WHAT HAPPENS WHEN Life changed for us a year later, when Adah was diagnosed with Rett THEY LEAVE DHCDC? Syndrome, a neurological disorder that affects gross and fine motor skills, as Joshua, age 12 well as communication. She had just learned to walk, at age 2. By this time Ella plays in the housekeeping center. The child of a single mother we were changing daycares multiple who worked long hours at times, as we saw our daughter lost child and involve her in all activities. Since Adah first began, we’ve seen 7-Eleven to support him, in her own world, with teachers who didn’t understand Adah. her participate in pretend play, chase DHCDC alum Xavier spends a moment with sister Jade at the science center in Mrs. Dryden’s class, before heading to kindergarten. Joshua came to DHCDC There aren’t too many centers that her friends to get a ball, participate displaying frequent temper will accept a child with special needs. in several field trips, and take part in the infamous holiday pageant... tantrums. Then I came across DHCDC’s website, and it seemed too good to be true! We these were moments my husband were blessed to get both Adah and and I thought we would never get to Giving works both ways But a year in Mrs. Brylewski’s experience with our daughter. 4-year-old class changed her baby sister Ella into the program. Eight months later, Adah (now 4) Beyond her educational and social Xavier and Jade’s Story these negative behaviors, and is a different child. Not only have the needs, Adah receives speech therapy As told by their mom donor to sponsor our family and brought us a carload of he arrived at kindergarten a students and teachers accepted her, through DHCDC’s unique program Christmas presents. I remember to this day the expression but they engage with her as a typical with Hampton University’s Speech- Our family has something in common with you. We love to on Xavier’s face when he got his first Spider-Man bike and different boy. Now almost a Language Department. GIVE. My husband gave six years to our country as a Marine. Jade’s reaction when teenager, Joshua is an honor As for 2-year-old Ella, this was her Then he gave to our community as a Habitat employee. she unwrapped her first daycare experience, starting My own job is running a shelter for homeless families. But Baby Alive. “ We live frugally, roll student who comes back at 18 months. She was already on devoting our lives to nonprofit work means a big financial Last October, when shop at thrift stores... every year during report track with milestones, but I must sacrifice. We live frugally, shop at thrift stores... but one place my hours were reduced but one place card season to proudly show say her development (socially and we do NOT have to compromise is child care! at work as a result of we do NOT have to cognitively) is exponential. She I first visited DHCDC before I even had children—I was budget cuts, the DHCDC his good grades to Mrs. comes home singing! helping a family at the shelter and brought them to DHCDC staff quickly responded compromise is Brylewski. On each visit, he Our feeling regarding daycares has for a tour. I was so impressed! The staff, the facility, the sliding by lowering our tuition child care! “ gives her one of his signature definitely transformed. The learning scale... so when it was time to put my first baby in child care, on the sliding scale. A environment DHCDC fosters is a there was only one choice for me! month later, my husband hugs and reminisces about parent’s dream, and they have a unique EVERY day, my children have been excited to go there. had a stroke. Half his body was paralyzed. When people at his time at DHCDC. connection to the City of Hampton They even ask to go on weekends! It speaks volumes. I realize DHCDC found out, I got a phone call from program director, and through their outreach program. This just how much Xavier, now 6, learned at DHCDC. He scored then from the executive director—that meant a lot. They were will “pay it forward” because we are in the 95th percentile on his Pre-K testing. Now that he is in genuinely concerned, and asked what they could do. instilling core values such as service in kindergarten, he’s one of the best in his class on recognizing My husband has been out of work since the stroke. While our children during the most critical “sight words,” and his behavior is so good. The teacher says he’s gotten most of his mobility back, he still has limitations, developmental stages. They will one he’s a model student. Jade, 4, is still thriving at DHCDC. which puts everything on Mommy—including driving. day give back to the community But this center doesn’t just help children—it helps families. I cannot imagine my children anywhere other than here! Adah enjoys storytime with a friend. because of this experience. One year when money was extra tight, they arranged for a We’re able to give to our children because YOU give to DHCDC.

6 Downtown Hampton Keep up with the children’s latest news at www.dhcdc.org 7 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER & FactsFiscal Year 2010-2011 Figures

Income Expenses

United Way 9% Government 16% Program Service Individuals, Organizations 89% and Churches 10%

Tuition and Fees 25%

Management Grants and General In-Kind 35% 7% 5% Fundraising 4%

Pre-Reading Scores What Makes DHCDC Unique? One year at DHCDC yielded a 60% jump in our 4-year-olds’ reading readiness skills! Provides the Peninsula’s only sliding-scale tuition rate, where families pay based on income and need How many scored average or above? 100% Employs only degreed, experienced teachers PALS state screening Offers a strong academic program focused on 91% school readiness 75% Teaches with philosophy of learning through play

Serves 200 local children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, Mike Petters, President of Huntington-Ingalls Industries, in a full-day, year-round program does a reading and counting activity with Mrs. Basley’s 50% 4-year-old class. Frequent special guests and volunteers Offers the Peninsula’s only full-day, enrich the children’s lives . 31% year-round preschool inclusion program 25% for children with special needs

WHY QUALITY PRESCHOOL MATTERS Rated 4 stars by the state Studies consistently show that children who attend a top-quality preschool like DHCDC are: (Virginia Star Quality Initiative) Fall 2010 Spring 2011 Was first program on the Peninsula to be More likely to Less likely to The Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) is a statewide test for pre-reading skills, which are expected of incoming kindergarteners. nationally accredited (NAEYC) graduate high school & college, hold a job, need remedial education, become get married, be involved in their community teenage parents, go on welfare, get incarcerated

8 Downtown Hampton Keep up with the children’s latest news at www.dhcdc.org 9 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER AfterEnd 27 years of of service, an Executive era Director Jaynelle Oehler announces retirement The year was 1985. An energetic On June 5, 2012, she released preschool teacher, along with a letter stating, “It is with a heavy her minister husband and two heart that I am writing to inform young children, had just moved to you about my retirement, effective Hampton from northern Virginia. August 1.” She listed among her And a little nonprofit called proudest and fondest memories: Downtown Hampton Daycare was • Attaining Hampton’s first state- looking for an executive director. issued 4 STAR quality rating Jaynelle Oehler jumped right • Starting a partnership with into the job, making tremendous Hampton City Schools for the strides in just the first few years. VPI program She encouraged a name change • Expanding the program to include to Downtown Hampton “Child children with special needs Development Center” to reflect a • Establishing our endowment strengthened focus on education. • Moving the entire program into Three years later, she led the center a “real” school building, the Mary in becoming the first nationally Peake Center accredited (NAEYC) program on The Board of Directors spent the Peninsula. As time went on, Mrs. months preparing for this Oehler would help DHCDC expand transition, and along with the from 30 children to 350. staff are fully committed to Under her leadership, DHCDC maintaining DHCDC’s legacy has provided a strong educational of excellence and high-quality foundation for thousands of programs for the children. children. Mrs. Oehler believes “It has been my privilege that a strong early foundation and heart’s delight to be the is important for all children, but Executive Director of this dynamic especially those who have the organization,” said Mrs. Oehler. odds stacked against them. “I know it will continue to be a Even beyond the walls of model program for the children DHCDC, she has been an advocate and families who depend on us. for young children, serving on Thank you to the community for the board of Hampton’s Healthy rallying around the children for all Families Partnership, taking part these years, and for years to come. in Gov. Kaine’s Start Strong Council You are my heroes!” and helping start Smart Beginnings of the Virginia Peninsula.

Jaynelle Oehler enjoys an enthusiastic (and unprompted!) group hug from a trio of 3-year-olds after reading them one of her favorite children’s books, Old Black Fly.

The average DHCDC parent pays $3,000 per year on the sliding scale. The actual cost to DHCDC for each child is over $8,000 per year.

10 Downtown Hampton Keep up with the children’s latest news at www.dhcdc.org 11 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER George Wallace/Mayor’s Book Club Oyster Point Rotary Club Volunteers Individuals and groups who volunteered their time between June 1, 2011, and May 31, 2012. Mildred Abell James Gray Ashley Mullins Bobby Abuel Mildred Gray Fred Murden Jake Allen Kathy Green Monica Murphy Alpha Kappa Alpha Avery Gregory Dorothy Murray Sorority, Inc. Gamma Deontá Griffin Wendy Neil Theta Chapter, Hampton Christian Steve Nelson Hampton University Church Tasha Newell William Andrews, IV Hampton Lions Club SUPSHIP Newport News Stephanie Aponte Hampton Motor Corp. Jayson Nguyen De’Andre Barnes Hampton University Jennifer Nguyen Irving Behm Cheerleaders Rick Nicholas Amy Behm Hampton University George and Jaynelle After Hampton Chevrolet-Mazda donated a set of gently Vince Behm Speech Pathology Oehler used divider walls, members of the Oyster Point Rotary Club spent a Saturday assembling them. Their efforts created a Hampton Vice Mayor George Wallace read An Orange in Bethel High School Interns Williemae Owens Cheerleaders Robert Harper Ashely Pauling dedicated nurse’s station in our main office (shown) as well January to Mrs. Cox’s 4-year-old class as part of the Mayor’s as speech-therapy cubicles in our multi-purpose room. Book Club. Each child received a copy of the book to take home. Erin Black Erica Harris John Anthony Payne Arielle Bowen Mia Haynes Valentina Payne Monica Boyd Jenna Healey Amber Peel Tyler Bragg Amanda Henderson Shannon Perry SUPSHIP Newport News Ray Braguglia Edward and Sarah Phillips Mark Bridges Pamela Henifin Chris Pryor Waters Edge Church Elita Brown Burt and Melissa Queen Irma Burrow Cynthia Higgins Brandi-Marie Randolph Dawn Carper Joy Hill Anthony Reyes Scott Cash Artie Hill Kristen Ritchie Lynn Cherry-Miller Haywood Holder Rotary Club Polly Chong Wanda Holt of Oyster Point Volunteer Sarah Phillips calls Table Captains for DHCDC’s Amanda Christensen Deborah Hosley Sandra Routten 2012 Fundraising Breakfast, for which she was the coordinator. Jessica Clark Brett Hursey Amy Rowe Andrew Cline Issa Ibrahim Brandy Russell Tom Cline Melissa and Deborah Russell Brenda Cole Derek James Jessica Sanford Why I volunteer... Susan Copeland Bryce Johnson Lloyd Seay Sarah Phillips has a real heart for young children. She first Dorothy Cox Charlene Johnson Chesaré Settle Walter Credle Barry Jones Kevin Shea visited DHCDC in 2007 as part of an “extreme makeover” crew Lisa Crump Amy Jordan Robert F. Shuford from the Junior League of Hampton Roads, who came to redo Larry Cumming Penny Jordan Baxter and our teachers’ lounge. Linda Curtis Tisha Jordan Ruth Simmons “I was so impressed with the staff and the interactions Ashley Cypress Gaylene Kanoyton Mollie Slade between the teachers and children, ” she says. The next As part of the church’s annual “Love Week” volunteer effort, about In October 2011, a handy and hard-working crew of Caleb and Sherrill Kellam Mark Spangler year, she helped set up a day of inspiration, career advice and 15 church members spent a day in February 2012 doing odd jobs volunteers from SUPSHIP Newport News constructed a Tanya Daniels Ruthann Kellum Joseph Spencer, II around the building, including unpacking and organizing classroom custom playground shed to hold the children’s trikes and La-Netta Davis Rachelle Kennedy Michael Spielman pampering for the mothers of DHCDC children. In 2010, she supplies that had to be professionally restored after the fire. other outdoor play equipment. Dave Denton Zhavón Shay Kizer Lashanda Standifer joined our Board of Directors. Jenn Devlin John Knibb Tonia Stokes “My favorite volunteer experience has been giving Joe and Letia Drewry David Knox Christopher Stuart ‘Milk & Cookies’ tours of the center,” she says. “I love Christine and Brett Kyle Amy Thorstad United Parcel Service (UPS) Ryan Dufrain Patricia Leary Inez Tilton introducing new people to our school, and watching their Hampton Lions Club Taylor Durant Danielle Lee Ann Tormey expressions as they see the programs and children for the first Midge Eason Crystal Lewis Crystal Trundy time. They’re always immediately impressed.” Eastern Virginia Henry Lewis United Parcel Service Her most notable contribution was as our 2012 Fundraising Medical School Art Crystal Lewis (UPS) Breakfast Coordinator. Sarah worked hundreds of hours on Therapy Interns Mamie Locke Claude Vann, III Sonja Eaton Mike London George and the event and succeeded in making it the most successful Stephanie Eldredge Paula London Mary Wallace fundraiser in our organization’s 41-year history. Cheryl Elkins Fred and Diane Lutz Tiffany Wardrett “Recognizing the hard economic times, I was really Jack and Linda Ezzell Matthew MacDonald Sharon Warren motivated,” she said. Rachel Farrow Sallie Marchello Waters Edge Church Sarah describes her involvement with DHCDC as “absolutely Patrick Ferguson Ulysses and Robert Williams First Presbyterian Margaret Martin Kyle Williams the best personal volunteer experience that I’ve ever had,” Church P.J. Mathais Angela Willoughby praising the efficiency of the administration and how clear and Daniel Francis Mayor’s Book Club Willie Wilson goal-oriented each volunteer’s tasks are. Barrett and Readers Stan Winarski “Whether you’re reading a book to the children or sitting in a Tiffany Franklin Tony Menendez Michael Winder committee meeting, DHCDC doesn’t waste your time!” Ashley Gaines Marcy Messick Hunter Winn Jerry and Gail Maureen Miller Ryann Winn Ultimately, though, it’s all about the children. Gammon Henry Mills Lewis Wood “It’s very rewarding,” she says. “As a mother, I think it all After construction, the shed was painted a cheerful barn red Paula Garcia Colbi Money Erica Woods Hampton Lions Club members conducted free eye exams for our by UPS employees, who volunteered an entire day for the job. starts with these children, and they get a foundation for the children in January 2012, using a hand-held digital scanner called Brenda Gibbs Catherine Moore Peggy Wright rest of their life.” Katherine Glass Lizzie Morris Chanaé Young Pediavision, which can identify an array of potential issues that Ryan Gonzales Leslie Motts Johanna Zambrano could cause irreversible damage or blindness if not treated early.

12 Downtown Hampton Keep up with the children’s latest news at www.dhcdc.org 13 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Guardian Security Systems, Inc. Ronald and Ruthann Kellum Chenequa Moulds Schuyler Smith Barbara Gunter-Lewis Melissa Kelly James Chapman, IV Norbert F. Smith Charles Hall DeAnna Kimrey and Mrs. Sandie Campbell Monica Smith Hampton Christian Church Patricia Kindred Multi-Print Micheal and Lisa Smith Hampton Church of Christ Nancy King Pollie Murphy Hannah Smith SupportersTHANK YOU to all of our donors and grant funders! This list includes all donations Hampton Sheriff’s Department William Kistler Dorothy Murray Gwendolyn Smith Hampton University Chapter National Kiwanis Club of Donna Myers Jennie Smith made to the general fund and endowment between June 1, 2011, and May 31, 2012. Student Speech Language and Kloke Group Bruce Myers Smith Enterprises Hearing Association Frances Knibb Melinda Myrom Christine Snead ADVOCATES OF THE CHILDREN William Coates, Jr. Carol Askew Martin O. Cross Tina Harman John Knibb, Jr. Sherri Neselrod Paula Spady (gifts and grants of $5,000 and up) Walter and Bev Credle Lillian Atkins Lisa R. Crump Susan Harris Benton Knight Tasha Newell Eileen Howard Spady City of Hampton Lawrence Cumming Al Baker Gwen Cumming James and Greta Harrison Mary Knight Newport News-Hampton Continentals Dale Spencer Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Scott and Linda Curtis John and Ann Bane Howard and Anne Curfman Hau Nguyen Turner and Lottie Spencer Hampton City Schools Karl and Sharon Davidson Jeanine Barnes Michael P. Curry Annette Oakley Joseph and Deborah Spencer, II Old Point National Bank Jenn Devlin Doreen Barnett Tracy Dalton Beverly O’Bryan Kimberly Spielman Ronald McDonald House Olaf and Martha Elton Louise Bartlett E.D. David Philip Oehler Sherry Spring Charities of Norfolk Exchange Club of Hampton Torie B. Bashay Vanessa D. Davies I care deeply about young children and yearn Swede and Kay Olson Tony and Cassie Stafford Ronald McDonald House Barrett and Tiffany Franklin LaFarrell Bass Joan Davis for them to have a healthy, happy start in life so Melissa Overton Mustafa Stanley Steven Freeman Celestine Batts Cynthia Davis “ Becky Pack-Bowen Matthew Steilberg Charities, Inc. St. John’s Episcopal Church Gordon Gentry Becky’s Buckroe Florist Allen Davis that they can in turn become productive caring Panera Bread Catering Mark Stephens TowneBank John Graham Irving and Ann Behm Ronald Davis, Sr. adults who contribute positively to their families, Judy Pantelides Ann Stephens-Cherry United Way of the Virginia Peninsula Ann Hageman Anton Bell Roceda Dawson Margaret Parker Sandra Stewart VuBay Foundation James Haggard Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Harold DeHaven communities, nation, and, the world at-large. I’ve had Doris Parks Sharon Stieffen Foundation Becky Denney occasions to interact with DHCDC and observe the Pamela Pearce Chris and Nicole Stuart John and Samantha Bishop Patrick and Jane Derby William D. Pearson Bruce Sturk William Black Rob and Jennifer Dick important role it plays in the socialization and school Geneva Perry Superior Packaging Corp. Old Point takes pride in supporting this type of Erin Black Frank and Jerri Dickseski preparation of young children. Frances Perry Paul Szabo Shellae Blackwell Charlene Diggs Erin Pfeil Leeanne Tabor organization and is pleased to be the sponsor for the Body By D Gym, Inc. Dominos Pizza, La Salle Ave. Carolyn Phaup Rochelle Taylor “ annual breakfast for the past 10 years. DHCDC affords Hazel Garrison Bonner Edwin and Louise Dooley Dawn Kinard, Retired, Dept. of Social Services Terri Holup Phillips Betty Temko ” Robert L. and Sarah Phillips, Jr. Ann Templeman Garland Booker Jeremy Douglas the children with academic abilities and promise Kimberly Bottley Joe and Letia Drewry Ronald and Kathryn Ponzar The Grey Goose William J. Boyer Elvira Dryden Wade Powell The Sign Shop to realize their potential at a young age, and I am Warren and Pearl Braxton Jimmy and Midge Eason Preschool Partners The Woman’s Club always impressed with the dedicated staff and equally Wendell Braxton Nancy Eason Charlotte Hazelwood Betty Koonce-Johnson Sandra Pugh of Hampton, Inc. Vondella Breeden Laurel Easterson Victor Hellman La Bodega Hampton Betty Quarles Wilma Thomas dedicated volunteer staff. Fred and Alicia Brewer Mandy Eberwine Gordon Helsel Langley Federal Credit Union Crystal Randall Amy Thorstad Andrea Broskie Michael Edmonds Phyllis Henry Grace Lassiter Ralph Randolph Jr. Brooke Tiller Mildred Brown Jennifer Edwards Mary Alice Hergott Carolyn Latta Theora Rankins Gary Timmons Bob Shuford, President, Old Point National Bank Sebrina Brown Cheryl Elkins Gayle E. Hicks Edward and Jasmine Lattimore Catherine Redcross Jim and Ann Tormey ” Cynthia Laurrell Paula Brown David Ellis Hidenwood Presbyterian Church William Reeves Dionne Trapp William and Eleanor Brown Josh Ellis Burt and Cynthia Higgins Pamela Lawson Bettie Reeves-Nobles Bobby Treherne Steven Brown Marquita Eskridge Charles Higgins David Layman Lisa Reid-Williamson Cecil Turner CHAMPIONS OF THE CHILDREN Richard and Susan Harman Arch Brown, Jr. Jose Esquilin Rodney Hill Do Le Bill Rhode Claudia A. Turpin (gifts and grants of $1,000-$4,999) Charles Heath Zabrina K. Brundidge-Little Jack and Linda Ezzell Valerie Hill Calvin and Patricia Leary Annette Richards Kevin and Susan Valliant American Infrastructure Diane Hinton Deborah Bryant-Beal Lynne Fahnert Sherman Hill Nancy LeCuyer Shudarn Richmond Amos and Patricia Van Bibber Anonymous Gerry Hobart Eileen Bunn Farm Fresh, Coliseum Drive Nieema Hines Dianne LeMay G. Robert Aston Haywood and Shirley Holder Janet B. Burdette Benjamin Farmer Mark Hinson Louis Lerner Becky’s Buckroe Florist Larry and Cindy Hyman Michelle Burns Cheryl Farrior Paul Hirschbiel Vestal Lewis Vince and Amy Behm Gerry Imai Carmen Burrows Leigh Fenigsohn Jesse and Toni Hoag Harper Lewis I truly enjoy reading to our preschoolers. I welcome Brown and Caldwell Derek and Melissa James Betty Butler Irene Ferrainolo William and Deborah Hobbs Peggy Lewis Central United Methodist Church Jay and Tara Joseph C&F Bank Employees Michele Ferrel Delencia Hobson Stephanie Liggins the opportunity and I try to make it a fun experience Dwight and Joan Chadbourn Kaufman & Canoles John Caggiano First Presbyterian Church Matt Hoesly Su Lively “ George Clarke Kersey, Sealey, Clark and Associates Alice Callahan First United Methodist Church Paul Hogg Paul London for both of us. Cox Charities Rick Kessler Traci Carlson Dora Fitzgerald Ruby Holcomb F. N. Andrew Lutz Everest College Dawn Kinard Alex Caro Kristina Floyd Thaddeus and Renee Holloman Daniel Mahar, III First Baptist Church Brett Kyle Judy Carr Antonia Fluellen Robert and Wanda Holt Jo-Ann Mahony George Wallace,” Hampton Vice Mayor First Book - Hampton Roads Law Office Polly Chong, Inc Russell and Ruby Carter William and Nancy Forbes Leslie Holthoff Robair Maldonado First Presbyterian Church Fred and Diane Lutz Scott Cash Leroy Foster Shantell Horn Kimberly Malina Fjord Construction, Inc. Brian W. McMahon Gwen Chappell Sharyn L. Fox Enid Housty Louise Marchello Carol Franzen Peter and Judy Mercier, III Walter Chawlk Sharon Frankie April Howard Harvey Margulies Gary and Linda Riggs, Jr. George Van Guilder Jerry and Gail Gammon Henry Mills Markley Choto Bernard and Celia Friedland Robert and Faye Howard, Jr. Ulysses and Margaret Martin Carol Riley Vancostas Restaurant Grace Industries, Inc. Patrick and Carol Minter Church of Jesus Leslie Fuentes Chris Hudley Anglena Martin Fred Riley Dee Vantree-Keller James Gray Tom Morehouse Mrs. Sallie Marchello Dan Clark Michael Furchtenicht Cynthia Hudson Sharon Martin Frank and Jean Robert Virginia Shredders, Inc. Hampton Chevrolet-Mazda Ross and Martha Mugler Sandra Clements Melanie Galloway Bonita Hunter Bob Martin B.J. Roberts Karla Vrooman Harrison & Lear, Inc. Evelyn Newman Diane Hux Anita Maxwell Darkesha Robinson Alvin Walker Edward and Pamela Henifin Cary Patrick Sue Ivy Mayor’s Book Club Darren Robinson Forrest and Molly Ward Kiwanis Club By the Bay Peninsula Camp Fund Inc. Conrad Jackson Jonathan McBride Millicent Rogers Patricia Ward Kiwanis Club of Mercury 64 Burnett and Betty Peters, Jr. I am so impressed with the genuine caring and Tiana Jackson Courtney McBride Linda Roos Sharon Warren Mike London Jennifer Phillips Clarice Jackson Patrick and Elaine McDermott Rotary Club of Hampton, Virginia Jermaine Weaver Merrill Lynch & Co., Washington, D.C. Anthony Reyes incredible learning environment that DHCDC is Christina Jamison Evelyn McDonald Helen Rountree Deborah Wells Richard and Nancy Moore Deborah Roe “ Derek Jenkins James McDonald Sandra Routten Pamela West John Murdoch and Mrs. Emily Oehler Walter Roe providing these children during their critical formative Yvonne Jenkins Mike McGraw Grace Routten Ralph White George and Jaynelle Oehler Rotary Club of Newport News years, literally giving them a “head-start” in life. DHCDC Robert T. and Patricia J. Johnson Latoya McHerrin Angela Russ Roland and Rita White Douglas and Mary Ellen Perry Foundation Kathy Johnson Donna McMahon Tami Russell Valencia White Rotary Club of Oyster Point Deborah Russell is truly an asset to our community into which we need Olive Johnston James McNider Tricia Russell Valecia White Susan Rotkis Thomas and Shirley Savage, Jr. to continue investing. Lance Jones Sherri McQuillan Olin and Robbin Ruth Betty Whitenack Robert and Frances Shuford Baxter and Ruth Simmons, Jr. Aaron Jones Michèle Meadors Mike and Teresa Rutherford Whitman, Requardt Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula Brian Skinner Gail Jones Maureen Medlin William and Janet Salley, Jr. & Associates LLP Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Joycelyn Spight Edwin Jones Mary Melvin Nicole Sams Sharon Wightman Tidewater Physical Therapy Joe Stellute Monica Smith, Hampton” School Board Andre Jones Doug Miller Jason and Keisha Samuels Robert and Pam Williams George and Mary Wallace Claude Vann, III Darius Jones Angie Miller Sandra Sanders Leola Williams Lewis and Minta Wood Carl Wyche Tasha Jones Martha Miller Carla Santiago Laura Williams Wythe Woman’s Club Bill and Brenda Cole Micah Garner Thomas and Amy Jordan Pat and Donnie Minetti Maureen Savage Melinda Williams Zel Technologies, LLC Coliseum Central BID, Inc. Duncan and Diana Garnett Chuck and Penny Jordan Mini Price Storage Mary Saville Willow Oaks Evening FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN Cecil Collier John Gately Eugene and Sidney Jordan, II Ronald and A. Delores Minor Teresa Schmidt Garden Club (gifts and grants up to $499) Gordon Cooper Christopher and Rochelle Gethers Robert Joyce Tom and Sonja Mitchell Kay Schomburg Garnett and Pam Wilson SUPPORTERS OF THE CHILDREN Mildred Abell Susan Copenhaver Randall Gilliland Julie Joyner Janet Mitcheltree Lloyd Seay Stanley and Carol Winarski (gifts and grants of $500 to $999) Nancy Adams Angela Coppedge Katherine Glass James and Betty Joyner Will Moffett Teena Senicka Virgil and Ruth Winslow Sally Andrews Lynn Ailsworth Monte Correll David Glover Junior League of Hampton Roads Bernice Monk Theresa Sheehan A. G. Womble S. William Berg Victor and Tracie Albea Charles Costas Jim Gochenour John Junkins Annette Monroe-Martin Linda Shifflette Woolpert, Inc. Bethel High School Barry Allen Skip Cothran Kathy Gonzales Gaylene Kanoyton Bo Montague Robert and Lori Shuford, Jr. Dot Wright William and Kathleen Brown Lynn Allsbrook Dorothy Cox Martha Goodson Kim Kean Mike and Kathy Monteith SIGNMedia, Inc. Alan and Miriam Wyche Bruce Smith Enterprise, LLC Russell A. Alves Linda Craig Jeanie Gordon Rose Kee Cliff and Sheri Moore Clay Singleton Lesa Yeatts Mary Bunting Keyth Anderson Sherri Crawford Sallie Grant-DiVenuti Michael and Jill Keech Teresa R. Morewitz Leonard and Tiffanye Sledge Yorkminster Presbyterian Robert Carpenter William Andrews, IV James Crocker Isabella Bea Green Russell and Sherrill Kellam Joanne Morse Ray and Linda Smith Church Polly Chong Wallace Arnold Pamela Croom Kasia Grzelkowski Sherrill Kellam Jamie Moss Charlotte Smith Chanelle Zanders

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