2017-18 Impact Report Fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2018 the salvation army of greater charlotte advisory board our mission letter from the board chair We envision a community where every person has John L. Armistead III Robert Hoppe John M. Phillips “Opportunity.” It’s a consistent theme you hear in conversations throughout the the opportunity, hope and dignity he or she deserves. Wells Fargo Advisors PWC, Retired Park Commercial Real Estate community, with good reason. As we still wrestle with the realities Charlotte faces, We believe in being there today to change tomorrow. The Salvation Army remains on the front lines of the battle to ensure every child Motivated by God’s love, The Salvation Army of Greater Jim Bolt Michael Kelly Bank of North Carolina, Consultant, Retired Roger Plott gets to experience the great future he or she deserves. Charlotte has “been there” for more than 100 years: Retired US Bank supporting families gripped by homelessness and Ray A. Killian Whether it’s meeting the physical needs of women and children experiencing putting them on the pathway to self-reliance; serving Tom Broach Capstone Enterprises, Kenneth Poe homelessness at the Center of Hope shelter, or addressing the social and youth who need us most, helping them reach their Broach SportsTours Retired academic needs of at-risk youth at our Boys & Girls Clubs, we are waging war full potential as citizens; and more. Our community’s C. Douglas Rhodes daily against the factors that prevent people from finding opportunity. future depends on what we all do in the present. For Catherine Browning Matt Lincoln Harris-Teeter, Retired As advisory board chair of The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, I pray that that reason, our mission is to continue to preach the First Charlotte Wells Fargo this year, we can count on your continued involvement, as we strive to make an gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His Properties, Retired Barbara Robertson impact that will be felt for generations. name without discrimination. We can’t solve all of our William R. Lorenz Secretary Don Anderson Advisory Board Chair community’s problems. But, we can make an impact, Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the work of The Salvation Army. one family at a time. ARC Representative Bank of America Jean Royal In Memoriam: John Christenbury Andy Martin Edward C. Ruff W. Thomas (Tom) Robertson, Jr. Boys & Girls Club Main Street Insurance IJL Wachovia, Retired Bill Lorenz (July 4, 1931 - april 17, 2018) Representative Group Jane P. Shoemaker William Thomas (Tom) Robertson, Jr. died Clyde C. Dickson John McCaskill Private Consulting, Croydon Corporation, Belk Stores, Retired Retired at the age of 86 at The Cypress Retired following a full and wonderful life. letter from the area commanders Ed McMahan C. Jennings Snider Tom was a longtime supporter and friend James D. Dupuy Little & Associates of The Salvation Army. Tom was the son Ruff, Bond, Cobb, Architects John B. Tallent The challenges our community faces are well-documented: from the affordable of the late William Thomas Robertson, Wade & Bethune, LLP J. B. Tallent Funeral housing crisis to the lack of economic mobility many of our citizens encounter. Sr., and Cora Lewis Robertson of Mike McMahan Services, Inc. We know that these issues won’t be solved by one organization on its own. Our Cascade, Va. Dee Farrell OFG Bancorp promise is this: we will leverage our 114 years of experience in Charlotte to make a Women’s Auxiliary Kendrick Tillman difference every day. And, we’ll do it together with those in our community – like you – who are dedicated to making change happen and addressing the deeply rooted, After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1952 with a BS in Representative April Meadows Wells Fargo systemic problems that keep people poor. Engineering, Tom volunteered for the US Army Corps of Wells Fargo Charles Fonville Judy Vinroot Engineers. While stationed at Fort Belvoir in Virginia, Tom We cannot end family homelessness on our own; we cannot solve our community’s met his life’s love, Barbara Jean Fender. They were married in Fonville & Company, Kimberly Dawson Munn Retired Hamlin L. Wade affordable housing crisis alone; and we can’t bring an end to the city’s lack of 1955. Following active duty, Tom went to work with Mill Power William O. Musgrave Ruff, Bond, Cobb, Wade economic mobility by ourselves. But, we can end homelessness for one family at a Supply in Charlotte, working his way up to become President Richard C. Gaskins, Jr. Musgrave Automotive & Bethune, LLP, Retire time. We can make it possible for one child to be the first from his or her family to of Mill Power. Tom also continued to serve his country in the Catawba Riverkeeper Group go to college. We can help one family find and keep housing. With your help, we can National Guard until retiring as a Major in 1965. Mill Power Foundation Rotcher Watkins tackle these problems one person and one family at a time. In the pages that follow, became part of Duke Power in 1988, and Tom became Vice Mark C. Norman Iberia Bank you’ll see the numbers and read the stories of some of these people and families. President of Duke. He retired from Duke Power in 1994. Laura M. Gerhardt Johnson & Wales We hope it inspires you, as your support is critical in helping us “do the most good.” Advisory Board University Thomas L. Wilkens Majors Larry & Debra Broome Over the years, Tom participated in many civic organizations, Treasurer RSM US LLP Thank you, and may God bless you. including his longtime service on The Salvation Army Vanguard Phillip Owens Advisory Board. Tom also was a part of the Charlotte Rotary Duke Energy David Zimmerman Club (President 2003), Chamber of Commerce, UNCC Tim Hileman Southern Shows Engineering Advisory Committee, VP of the United Way, Wells Fargo, Retired Monica Pettiford IFE Consulting, Inc. Charlotte Mercy Hospital Board, and Johnson C. Smith Advisory Board. Tom was a member of Hawthorne United here today. Methodist Church, where he and Barbara served on a number of church committees. Tom loved his family. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara; sons (and their wives) Mark to change tomorrow. (Halina) and Jeff (Nan); and grandchildren Ian, Margaret, and Charlotte. The Year in review Christmas is a busy time! In November 2017, we kicked off the Red Kettle season with our partners from the Charlotte Rotary Club. In December 2017, we had a successful Angel Tree season, thanks to wonderful In April 2018, during National Boys partners like WCCB’s Jon Wilson and thousands of donors who provide gifts & Girls Club Week, community ... and bikes, bikes and more bikes! leaders, such as former public In September 2018, The Salvation Army was called into action in response to the devastation defender Toussaint Romain, visited associated with Hurricane Florence. Our canteen and crew were deployed to Conway, SC. Other our members to read to them. members of the local staff served at divisional headquarters and Carteret County, NC. In October 2017, Boys & Girls Club In December 2017, former Charlotte members had fun Hornet Dwight Howard had a great dressing up as their time delivering bikes to his namesake In June 2018, Power 98 morning favorite heroes. Club. Our friends from Lowe’s helped show personalities No Limit Larry, to make it happen. Ms. Jessica and Burpie camped In February 2018, we out at the Center of Hope to raise had some special visitors money for The Salvation Army. at the Club to support the Coca-Cola / Family Dollar Make Every Sip Count campaign: Olympic gold medalist Brooke Bennett; NASA investigator Dr. Dante In July 2018, WorldVentures Lauretta; and award- donated new computers to Each summer, kids from our Boys & Girls In September 2018, Club winning actor our Clubs. Clubs experience a week at Camp Walter members were the first to Courtney B. Vance. Johnson, thanks in part to The Charlotte experience the revamped Observer’s Summer Camp Fund. Play 60 course at Freedom Park. The course had In August 2018, NFL great Steve a $250,000 renovation Smith teamed up with Academy by Lowe’s and the Sports to provide backpacks to our Carolina Panthers. Boys & Girls Club members. On March 29, 2018, after more than 40 years serving low-income seniors at Booth In December 2017, Carolina Gardens in historic 4th Panthers receiver Curtis Ward, The Salvation Army of Samuel joined Elevation Church Greater Charlotte sold the In May 2018, we held our second annual for a Christmas party at our property to GHC Housing We Speak Hope event, where 200 volunteers Milton Road Club. Samuel also Partners, a leading provider came together to pack supplies for first donates Thanksgiving turkeys of subsidized and affordable responders and those in need. each year. housing across the nation. “i feel like the boys & Girls club not only helped in a child’s life, but it saved one.” boys & girls clubs Since 1934, The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs have brought light to youth in Mecklenburg 8 clubs basketball team and his time at the Club helped him recognize more of his personality and allowed him to and Union counties. The Salvation Army Boys & ohn* joined the Boys & Girls Club at his local Charlotte Girls Clubs’ mission is to enable all young people J enjoy just being a kid.” 1,695 total members elementary school because his parents were concerned to realize their full potential as productive, caring, about leaving him at home alone. John and his older John continued to work hard, and he slowly gained responsible citizens.