A LEGACY OF COMPASSION

A LEGACY OF COMPASSION

909 LIBERTY STREET, DURHAM, NC 277O1 SALVATIONARMYDURHAM.ORG THE SALVATION ARMY DURHAM | ORANGE | PERSON | 2O14 ANNUAL REPORT The Durham Command of The Salvation Army, serving Durham, Orange and Person Counties, established its presence here in 1887. Based today at Liberty Street and Alston Avenue, in the heart of Durham’s most troubled neighborhoods, the Durham Corps provides job and agency referrals, food, clothing, financial assistance and spiritual care to more than 5,000 citizens per year.

In its early years, the Army was named the dispenser of all the city’s charities. As the century moved forward, an outpost at the mill section of Edgemont gave special focus to children. Girls were organized into a uniformed corps of Girl Guards. In 1937, a Red Shield Club began for boys – the precursor of today’s Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, the oldest such organization in the city.

Today’s Durham Corps focuses on spiritual and social needs, in the tradition of founder William Booth.

Spanish and English speaking social workers meet emergency needs and provide life skills training to help break the cycle of dependency.

Weekly worship and witness at the Corps draws many to Bilingual services, reflecting the Corps’ readiness to adapt to a changing neighborhood that is now 42 percent Latino.

The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club boasts a distinguished alumni cadre of college graduates, professional individuals and even professional athletes, many of whom came from the neighborhood immediately surrounding the facility – the neighborhood where, today, the median household income is less than $20,000.

As we reflect on this past year of service, we are reminded of and humbled by the legacy of compassion we have left behind us in our significant history. More than that, though, we are excited about the legacy of compassion we are building even now. Within the pages of this annual report you will read the stories of those who have been impacted in their past by The Salvation Army. And, you will read of how they are impacting the future of others by their generosity and contribution into that same legacy.

We invite you to join us. Your contribution of time, money and resources adds to the legacy we are able to plant in the lives of others who need us most. It is a legacy that transcends time and is sustainable throughout the years. A LETTER FROM THE CAPTAIN What you do for someone today, will impact them into their future. Our Boys & Girls Club reminds us that “Great Futures Start Here!” When you join us, you begin a great legacy of compassion that will impact future generations for good.

Captain Anthony T. Juliana Commanding Officer The Salvation Army

THE SALVATION ARMY DURHAM | ORANGE | PERSON | 2O14 ANNUAL REPORT 1 WORSHIP & WITNESS PROVIDING A PLACE TO CALL HOME

he Salvation Army of Durham, Orange T Total attendance and Person counties knows the needs of the for the year The chill in the air, the smell of cinnamon counties we call home. Hungry children, and the twinkle of Christmas lights all homeless individuals, struggling families, 7043 mark the beginning of the holiday season. they are not just strangers to us, they are Christmas shopping is done, baking has our neighbors and it is a core mission been completed and all that is left is for the of The Salvation Army of Durham, Orange children to wake up on Christmas morning and Person counties to meet their needs. to unwrap their gifts placed neatly under Sunday School, Sunday their tree. We feed the hungry, provide financial Worship and weekday assistance to the struggling, pray with meetings Can you imagine finding yourself, or your the hopeless and bring Christmas joy children, in a situation where the space to children who would otherwise go without. under your tree was occupied by nothing Much has changed in our community since GROUP ACTIVITIES but an empty gap, weighted with the 1910, but need remains. thoughts of gifts that might have been? 1496 And so do we, your Army. Includes Men’s Many families who receive Christmas Fellowship, Women’s assistance through Angel Tree find Ministries, youth themselves in this very situation. They groups, music groups, find themselves torn between buying the Performing Arts groups necessities and providing a full, warm Christmas for their children. Angel Tree functions under the idea that every child should be able to wake up to gifts under their tree.

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MEETING

NEEDS THE SALVATION ARMY DURHAM | ORANGE | PERSON | 2O14 ANNUAL REPORT 3 I started asking for things I knew they At the tender age of four, Brandlyn would like, then would give those gifts Owens, the librarian at Eastway to their parents so they never knew they Elementary, became an Angel Tree 5130 came from me.” “Angel.” Her family was approached by volunteer hours a local church to see if they would be were served through Angel Tree gave hope and provided interested in signing her up to be an angel. our Social Services relationship building opportunities for Outreach last year. Owens. “Angel Tree really taught me a “My mom was in prison for addiction lot,” Owens said. “It taught me to have issues she developed prior to being MATERIAL AND hope for the future, knowing that there pregnant with me,” Owens says. “She was FINANCIAL were better things to look forward to. It ASSISTANCE actually pregnant with me when she was also taught me to pay it forward. People PROVIDED incarcerated, and was in and out of prison gave gifts to me, and it taught me that for a lot of my childhood.” it doesn’t take much to make children happy, so I gave the gifts to children who Owens went on to explain that she grew needed them more than me.” up with her grandparents as her mother cycled through the battle with her To this day, Owens, her husband and addiction. “She would be clean for three 326 their daughter adopt an angel every year to four years and then she would relapse,” Families Fed through their church. Owens says. -- Owens’ mother overcame her addiction One thing that Owens distinctly in 2001 and never went back, eventually remembers from her childhood was becoming a professional substance abuse receiving gifts every Christmas. “I know 692 SERVING counselor. She passed away last year. my grandparents would have made sure Utilities & Rent that I had a Christmas every year, but EACH OTHER receiving the gifts through Angel Tree certainly helped my relationship with CASE PROFILE (Durham, Orange and Person) my mother,” Owens says. “Until I was in middle school I thought the gifts were Total cases served: 1,648 coming from my mom in prison.”

As Owens grew up, she continued to 46% of the total people served in 2014 were people who were receive gifts through Angel Tree, and 46% served for the first time. began gifting them to her younger neighbors. “I always had everything I needed,” Owens says. “My situation was

nothing like some of my neighbors. I babysat a lot of my neighbors, and those Total persons served: 3,990 were the kids I would give the gifts to. Total persons served for the first time this year: 1,832

THE SALVATION ARMY DURHAM | ORANGE | PERSON | 2O14 ANNUAL REPORT 5 A LITTLE FOOD GOES A LONG WAY

Service comes in all shapes and sizes. Service, by its very definition, is ‘an act of helpful activity.’ No matter how large or small the act, it lasts well beyond the last moment of service. A group of ten Brownie Scouts, from Girl Scout Troop 1152, proved this exact point.

On October 14, 2014, Troop 1152 volunteered in The Salvation Army’s food pantry for their monthly service project. They came during a time when food donations were low and the shelves were nearly bare, leaving them with only a few hungry. The families were able to VACATION BIBLE tasks to complete. The young women were receive well-rounded meals, complete SCHOOL with canned meats, beans, pastas and sad to see the shelves almost empty. When their volunteering came to an end they left various vegetables. Their food drive may with heavy hearts, but their minds had have only lasted a few weeks, but their been inspired. Before they left, the group enthusiasm and heart to give carries over informed The Salvation Army that they Youth (ages 6-14) into the lives of many, who didn’t have to were going to host their own food drive. attended Vacation go to bed hungry, or watch their family Bible School members lack nutrition for another night. Girl Scout Troop 1152 was The next few weeks were full of the 197 truly “Doing The Most Good” for their Brownies asking neighbors, family friends community in Durham. and other Girl Scout families for food donations. SUMMER RESIDENTIAL SALVATION ARMY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB On Tuesday, November 11, the group CAMP Total members 219 (youth ages 6-16) EMPOWERING arrived to drop off their 54 bags of food, Open 309 days of the year last year. INDEPENDENCE enough to fill two minivans. Each girl Over the course of the year, 37,818 youth, helped unload the van, and then proceeded guardians, spectators, coaches, mentors and to carry the bags down the hall to the food tutors entered our doors. pantry, seeing the project through to the 22 98 children attended our Summer Day Camp. end. We sent 22 children 7,649 volunteer hours were served through to The Salvation our Boys & Girls Club. The impact this group of girls had on the Army’s Camp community of The Salvation Army is Walter Johnson for

incredible. The social services department residential summer was able to feed more families who were camp experience.

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The gentle whir of an airplane engine descending slowly to the ground was the only cue The Salvation Army Donut Lassies needed to begin their routine of pouring coffee into a mug and grabbing a freshly made donut to take to the soldiers as they came in from battle. World War II Veteran, Bill Green, remembers this CHRISTMAS interaction as if it were yesterday. ASSISTANCE indelible impression during the war,” PROGRAM 2014 Green said. “I was always greeted by a “I grew up on a farm, and my family Salvation Army Lassie when I returned COMPASSION EVERYDAY didn’t have a car; at eighteen, I was flying 4408 from a mission. It left a very powerful airplanes before I drove cars,” Green said impression.” with a smile.

Green did not have any involvement Green was a pilot during World War with The Salvation Army between II, embarking on eleven missions into Adults and children received food, clothes World War II and his membership on the German territory. “My primary job was and toys for Christmas. board. “I had an incredible admiration to go into Germany and take pictures to and affection for The Salvation Army, take back to bombers so they could fix but never got involved with them until targets,” Green said. 25 years ago when I was walking in 2539 Northgate with Terry Sanford, the Green explained that most of the flights President of Duke, when we saw a fellow took them into ‘jet territory,’ meaning who was the chairman of The Salvation Germany had jet planes while America Army’s board and I volunteered to be a did not, so the Air Force provided them member right then,” Green said. with escorts for protection. “The escort Gifts provided to planes were always Tuskegee Airmen,” nursing homes and Today, Green is still a dedicated member other institutions. Green said. The escort planes were based of the Advisory Board for The Salvation just up the Italian coast from where the Army of Durham|Orange|Person Americans were stationed. “Our flights Counties, and was recently honored for would last anywhere from one to seven 25 years of service. hours,” Green said. --

Green remembers, distinctly, one of his The Salvation Army of most strenuous flights being from Italy Durham|Orange|Person Counties still to Europe, just short of Berlin. Without honors this tradition today. Every year, fail, they were greeted by Donut Lassies, the first Friday in June, The Salvation who came bearing warm coffee and Army goes to the VA Hospital in Durham donuts. “The Salvation Army left an to share donuts and smiles with each Veteran who walks by.

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THE WILLIAM BOOTH SOCIETY

Durham, Orange and Person Counties MEETING NEEDS REVENUE We’ve all known people who dedicate their lives to bettering the lives of those around them. It takes a special type of person Red Kettle Campaign A Public Support $1,O77,4 67 to give so selflessly. William Booth, the founder of The Salvation Army, was this kind of person. He dedicated his life to Angel Trees | Toy Shop helping the so-called outcasts of society — the homeless, the hungry, the poor and those who’d lost all hope in life. Coats & Toys for the Children B Donations in Kind/Contributed Services $125,157 Burnout & Natural Disaster Program C Special Events $27,929 More than a century later, the Army still has our share of special, caring people who support William Booth’s vision. They Food Pantry Seasonal Food Assistance for Rent & Utilities are people who give, give and give some more, both financially and otherwise. These social and spiritual visionaries who have Share the Warmth SUPPORT RECEIVED INDIRECTLY given a donation of $5,000 or more throughout the calendar year form the William Booth Society. With their combined Duke Energy/Duke Energy Foundation Cooling Assistance Program D Allocated by Federated Fund $70,076 resources, they empower The Salvation Army to provide life-changing programs and services to people right here in Durham, Duke Energy/Duke Energy Foundation Orange and Person counties. The Salvation Army Church E Fees/Grants from Government Agencies $85,617 F Other Revenue/Internal Support $500,888 The William Booth Society is The Salvation Army’s most distinguished donor recognition program. William Booth Society EMPOWERING INDEPENDENCE G Family Store $628,454 Jobs for Life members are the leaders who cause positive change in their communities. All are committed to making a difference in Total Support and Revenue $2,515,589 Life Skills Workshop someone’s life by making an annual gift of $5,000 or more. Donors who give more are recognized at increased levels and Boys & Girls Club form a select circle of donors: Reading Initiative After-School Program EXPENSE 2014 Program & Supporting Services THE FOUNDER’S CIRCLE SMART Move

William Booth, the founder of The Salvation Army turned the world’s attention William Booth Society Members Smart Girls H Staff Compensation $822,903 to the plight of the poor and changed the direction of Christianity. Sports & Fitness Programs Keystone Club I Professional Fees $71,907 $100,000+ Ms. Virginia Anton Youth of the Year J Other Programs and General Expense $1,193,817 Mr. & Mrs. James Bick Torch Club THE CATHERINE MUMFORD BOOTH CIRCLE K Payments to Supervising Headquarters $158,238 Mr. & Mrs. Doug Boggie BE GREAT Graduate Co-founder of The Salvation Army, fighter for women’s rights and the wife of Junior Staff Career Building Mr. R. Brummet L Family Store $555,016 William Booth became one of the most influential women in modern religious history. CareerLaunch Total Expense $2,801,881 $50,000-99,999 Dr. David Colvard Project Learn Dr. Joan Dinapoli Power Hour: Making Minutes Count Excess of Revenue over Expenses – $286,292 THE EVANGELINE BOOTH CIRCLE Money Matters: Making it Count Mr. & Mrs. James Duncan Evangeline Booth, the dynamic daughter of William and Catherine, served as Commander of The Mr. & Mrs. Frank Durham Salvation Army in the United States from 1904-1933 and was elected first woman General in 1934. SERVING EACH OTHER Mr. Donald Fang REVENUE EXPENSE $25,000-49,999 Family Store Mr. & Mrs. William Harriss Volunteer Opportunities for Individuals, THE GEORGE SCOTT RAILTON CIRCLE Families & Groups Dr. and Mrs. Robert Herrington A I Commissioner George Scott Railton and seven Lassies “invaded” New York in 1880 Administrative H Mr. & Mrs. William Kuykendal B to launch the first work of The Salvation Army in the United States. Boys & Girls Club | Teen Center Mr. & Mrs. Hugh McGregor Tutoring Programs C $10,000-24,999 D L Mrs. Bet McClamroch Emergency Social Services E K Family Store WILLIAM BOOTH SOCIETY Mr. & Mrs. Alan Proia J Sports League Coaches $5,000-9999 G F Mr. & Mrs. Frank Stankard Christmas Programs Mrs. Myrtle Strayhorn Funding Opportunities All leadership giving donors will be recognized on our website, in our annual report, The Heritage Society Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Widmark, Wm. William Booth Society SUPPORT RECEIVED INDIRECTLY receive opportunities to tour our facilities and interact with key staff and be invited to Booth Society Chairman GivingSomething.com special celebrations.

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THE SALVATION ARMY ANNOUNCES PILOT “PATHWAY OF HOPE” PROGRAM IN DURHAM, NC Mr. James Bick – Chairman THE SALVATION ARMY CORPS OFFICERS Breaking the cycle of generational poverty is a challenge for those trapped within it. Those who find themselves living in Mr. Andrew Widmark – Vice Chairman Captain Anthony Juliana – Commanding Officer generational poverty often need active, compassionate support in order to find a way out. Families find themselves having Ms. Ann Cavallito – Secretary Captain Elizabeth Juliana – Corps Officer to address multiple issues simultaneously in order to avoid the repetitive nature of poverty; such as a slow economy, lack Mr. Stephen Hancock – Treasurer of high-paying jobs, low educational levels, addictions within the family, emotional, mental or physical handicaps and lack Captain Adam Clayton THE SALVATION ARMY STAFF of affordable housing. Dr. Ronald Coulson Debbie Avolin – Director of Social Services

Ms. Arlene Diosegy Tracey Bragg – Data Entry Specialist The Salvation Army of Durham has taken these challenges head on with interest and committed families. In January Mr. Jim Duncan Phyllis Ellis – Human Resource Director 2015, The Salvation Army of Durham was chosen to be the pilot “Pathway of Hope” location for North Carolina. Mr. Jim Elkins Mary Moore – Accountant “Pathway of Hope” is the National Salvation Army initiative designed to help families break free of the cycle of poverty. Dr. Deborah Fortune Rachel Nash – Resource Development Director Durham is one of 11 pilot locations across the Southern U.S. Pathway of Hope is designed to come alongside of families Mr. William “Bill” Green Maria Reyes – Custodian with children who are committed to a longer term approach to breaking the power of poverty for good. It’s goal is to Mr. Joe Johnson Devin Sassano – Assistant Administrator truly provide a hope-based social services program for those The Salvation Army services. Ms. Kenna McFarland Lara Sassano – Christian Education Director Captain Rick Padgett Sherman Thompson – Case Manager The Honorable Michael Page “People who cannot break through the cycle on their own, need a circle of support to come alongside of them to point the Tiffany Tyler – Volunteer Coordinator Mr. John Perry way out of the cycle,” says Captain Anthony Juliana. “Without those people, those agencies, those resources, those stuck Mr. Charles “Bill” Ripley in poverty will have a hopeless battle on their hands. We are here to be a significant support base for them to break free.” BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB STAFF Chasity Donaldson – Program Director Using a systematic evaluation process to determine the eligibility and level of commitment a family brings to the table, Joshua Dorsette – Unit & Athletic Director The Salvation Army, an international Tavia Garris – Program Aide The Salvation Army will offer services, financial assistance, educational programs, agency collaborations and referrals to movement, is an evangelical part of the Justin Green – Program Aide provide motivational goal setting and achieving in order to influence hope and provide help to those families who choose universal Christian church. Its message James Johnson – Executive Director to join the program. is based on the Bible. Its ministry is Morris Johnson – Teen Program Coordinator motivated by the love of God. Its mission Daniel Martinez – Education Director When asked about the challenges that will be faced to offer this progressive, holistic approach to breaking the cycle is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ Quantre Via – Program Aide and bridging the gap, Captain Juliana responded, “Whenever we have committed to leading the way in our community, and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. the members of our community have always joined in to support us. Families will have to make a six to 18 month THE SALVATION ARMY FAMILY STORE STAFF commitment to become recipients of the program. We will have to come alongside people and provide more than just a Fany Bulobo – Warehouse Helper simple rental assistance or energy assistance. We will need generous neighbors and friends, leaders and businesses to help Charles Paul Bruckschen – Warehouse Helper us make this significant impact. Our experience has been, that our thoughtful community always comes through.” Annette Daymon – Assistant Manager Brad Ester – Production Supervisor To help families transition from crisis and vulnerability to increased stability and sufficiency, call, click or write Mildred Iscoa – Cashier The Salvation Army Pamela Noah – Cashier/Sorter P.O. Box 1330 Francis Perkins – Warehouse Assistant Durham NC. 27701 (919) 688-7306 Marlon Shields – Warehouse Helper Salvationarmydurham.org Jenny Walters – Store Manager

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