2013 ANNUAL REPORT

READY. SET. GO.

Downtown Hampton CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2 Downtown Hampton CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012-2013 PRESIDENT Haywood Holder Here We GO Retired, Sentara Healthcare VICE PRESIDENT The Hon. Linda Curtis, Esq. Retired, Commonwealth’s Attorney Our Mission SECRETARY Amy Jordan City of Hampton Economic Development To nurture young children by providing affordable, TREASURER quality preschool programs that develop the Cheryl Elkins “whole child” and foster school readiness Vice President, TowneBank Tiffany Andrews-Franklin Youth Advocate William C. Andrews, IV Read Commercial Properties Erin Black From The President Old Point National Bank Polly Chong, Esq. Dear Friends, Attorney Walter Credle Year after year, we GO further for these deserving little ones—and it’s Retired, Hampton Dept of Social Services all because of you. Another crop of 5-year-olds are truly READY to start Lawrence G. Cumming, Esq. kindergarten. Even our organization itself is SET for success through Kaufman & Canoles Jennifer Dick your continued financial and volunteer support. Virginia Health Services First and foremost, I’d like to officially welcome Gail A. Gammon as our James Gray new Executive Director. Gail not only served DHCDC for 11 years as Assistant City Manager Robert R. Harper Jr. our Administrative Director, but she also has led the organization as Bob Harper Photography Acting Executive Director for the last 10 months after Jaynelle Oehler’s Gaylene Kanoyton retirement. Gail helped us persevere through this interim period and Gaylene, LLC swifty overcame any bumps in the road, working alongside DHCDC’s Henry “Hank” Lewis dedicated staff and Board of Directors to make the transition smooth. Zel Technologies Henry Mills The year held other new frontiers as well, including: Old Point National Bank Anthony D. Reyes • The formalization of our Parent Association, Hampton Public Works which hit the ground running with new energy Ruth Simmons The Virginia Store • The broadening of our Family Services Program, Mary Wallace including an at-home reading club Community Volunteer Stan Winarski • The achievement of accreditation by the Community Volunteer National Association for the Education of Members At Large Young Children at our Mary Peake location, Jenn Devlin the culmination of two years of paperwork, Junior League of Hampton Roads assessments, observations and... waiting Ted Henifin Hampton Roads Sanitation District • The enhancement of security measures The Hon. Mamie Locke for our program and facility State Senator/Hampton University Deborah Russell It has been an honor and a privilege to serve this organization as Board Hampton Healthy Families Partnership The Hon. Chris Stuart President. I continue to be inspired by you, our supporters. These Top Guard Security/Hampton City Council children need us—all of us—so they can one day GO out into the world Ann Tormey as conscientious, self-sustaining citizens. Community Volunteer F. Lewis Wood Hampton Chevrolet Mazda Emeritus The Rev. John Knibb, Jr. Pastor Haywood Holder Parent Representative President, Board of Directors Tiana Jackson Booz Allen Hamilton Executive Director Gail A. Gammon

Keep up with the children’s latest news at www.dhcdc.org 3 What You SET in Motion 11 accomplishments this year thanks to your support

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

Sent 106 children into kindergarten 2. with the skills to succeed

Achieved NAEYC accreditation 3. for our new consolidated location at the Mary Peake Center (see box)

Screened 160 Hampton 4. children (DIAL) to identify who qualified for the Virginia Preschool Initiative—twice the number we screened last year

Offered 29 family-involvement events, 5. including parenting workshops and volunteer opportunities

Connected 40 DHCDC families 6. to community resources they needed, including food, shelter and holiday gifts

4 Downtown Hampton CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER What You SET in Motion Expanded the children’s 7.world through field trips to 17 educational destinations

Enhanced our security 8.measures—from making classroom doors lockable from the inside to putting special vests on the children during field trips

Gave our teachers 9. over 650 hours of training and additional education

Identified potential medical 10. or development issues in 45 children and referred them for professional early intervention

Initiated a new DHCDC Parent Association, which headed up tasks including food drives and teacher appreciation week, and 11. helped families become more involved in their child’s education.

Why does it matter?

This status places us in the top 7% of preschools in the United States. Accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children is considered the gold standard of quality. Our program must meet rigorous standards with our facility, staff, curriculum and more. DHCDC was the first program on the Peninsula to become NAEYC accredited, and we have now continued that tradition of quality at our Mary Peake location with impressive scores.

Keep up with the children’s latest news at www.dhcdc.org 5 READY for the Road Ahead How DHCDC is changing children’s lives, now and for the future

Like all infants at DHCDC, Ellie gets plenty of one-on-one attention and stimulation throughout the day. She especially adores lead teacher Crystal Middleton.

Ella plays in the housekeeping center.

Ellie’s Story many weren’t able to accommodate her reminded me that each child is unique As told by her mom special needs. Then we visited DHCDC, and learns at their own pace. where the incredible staff welcomed Her teachers, led by Ms. Middleton, Families send their children to the have already had a profound impact on Downtown Hampton Child Development While I worried she wouldn’t Ellie’s social and physical development. Center for many reasons—whether it’s walk until well after her peers They help her with the extra exercise because they make quality childcare she needs to meet her physical therapy affordable, or because they’re one of or that she may need extra attention as she learned to goals and make sure she’s working the few schools in the area to be NAEYC toward her milestones. But, most accredited. master solid foods, the teachers importantly, at DHCDC Ellie is just one of My family chose DHCDC because and staff didn’t blink an eye. the “Poohbears”—playing and learning they offer the Peninsula’s only full-day, with her friends! year-round inclusion program giving her with open arms. While I worried she Even though we chose DHCDC for special-needs children under age 5 the wouldn’t walk until well after her peers its inclusion program, we’ve become opportunity to flourish among peers. or that she may need extra attention enthusiastic supporters because of the My 8-month-old daughter, Ellie, has as she learned to master solid foods, dedicated teachers and staff who help Down syndrome. When my husband the teachers and staff didn’t blink an every child learn and grow to the best and I were looking at schools, we found eye. They didn’t dismiss my worry, but of their individual abilities.

6 Downtown Hampton CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER GRATEFUL FAMILIES

READY for the Road Ahead Miriam and Claro’s Story As told by their mom We are a military family on one income. We weren’t accepted for free preschool and are unable to afford other high-quality preschools—if DHCDC did not exist, Claro and Miriam would not be in preschool at all. My children would instead have stayed home with me, but they wouldn’t have been prepared for kindergarten because I have great difficulty in teaching the building blocks of numbers, letters and other important lessons taught in preschool. What first brought DHCDC to our attention was that it was NAEYC accredited. But also, it’s the care and dedication of the teachers and staff that make DHCDC a better choice than other child care centers/preschools. I was abused as a child, and that has made it difficult at times to give my “My child started off the year children a normal childhood, as I myself didn’t have one. I am so thankful for shy, very quiet and now she has DHCDC for not only giving my children excellent care, but by doing so, showing me how to help my children succeed. blossomed into a smart little girl who now interacts well with the other students and staff.” Cash’s Story As told by his mom “If DHCDC did not exist, my We have a large family, so money is tight. If it weren’t for DHCDC, my son daughter would either have to would be in a program that is not as professionally trained or maybe at home, be shuttled around to different not getting the steps he needs to prepare him for kindergarten, and missing out relatives, creating an unstable on the social interaction and learning skills. situation, or would have to be at a I love how the size of our family is taken into consideration for tuition. The sliding scale has let me not go broke, or have to worry about if I’m going to be center we do not trust as much.” able to pay or not. The patience of the staff at DHCDC has helped my son learn self-control with “We are a proud Navy Family, and expressing and calming his emotions, especially with the Al’s Pals curriculum with this comes many months of and the “Calm-Down Corner!” There’s a real feeling of confidence when you leave your child in a safe, friendly environment. separation. The staff at DHCDC were always aware of Daddy’s departures. The extra support provided during and after school are invaluable.”

“I love that my child feels important here and that her teacher communicates to me and shows concern.”

“The sliding scale allows me to pay my bills. Other schools’ tuition leaves the family with no money for food, gas and bills.”

“My son loves it here. He comes home at least twice a week with some new educational information. They are always doing something fun with the kids. I trust this center with my child.”

Keep up with the children’s latest news at www.dhcdc.org 7 SET for the Year Statistics from FY 2011-2012

Income Expenses United Way 10% Government 12% Program Service 89%

Tuition and Fees 31%

Individuals, Organizations and Churches 9% Grants Management 34% and General In-Kind 8% 4% Fundraising 3%

Pre-Reading Scores What Makes DHCDC Unique? One year at DHCDC yielded a 45% 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? screening PALS state 100% Employs only degreed, experienced teachers 91% Offers a strong academic program focused on school readiness 75% Teaches with philosophy of learning through play

Serves 200 local children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, 50% in a full-day, year-round program 46% Offers the Peninsula’s only full-day, year-round preschool inclusion program 25% for children with special needs

Rated 4 stars by the state (Virginia Star Quality Initiative) Fall 2011 Spring 2012 The Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) is a statewide test Was first program on the Peninsula to be for pre-reading skills, which are expected of incoming kindergarteners. nationally accredited (NAEYC)

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.

8 Downtown Hampton CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Executive Director Gail Gammon checks in with longtime 3-year-old teacher Vanessa Rice. SET for the Year

NEW LEADERSHIP, SAME QUALITY Meet Executive Director Gail A. Gammon

“I don’t want to go to a job Mrs. Gammon brings with her more than 25 years of experience that’s just a job,” says Gail with development, coordination and implementation of daily Gammon. “I want to be part operational and administrative functions in both for-profit and of something bigger—that nonprofit organizations. She holds a management degree and fulfills a higher purpose.” earned her certificate in nonprofit management in 2012. She also As the new Executive serves as an adjunct instructor at Tidewater Community College. Director for Downtown Mrs. Gammon is additionally known in the community for Hampton Child Develop- her culinary arts. Her made-from-scratch breads, treats and ment Center, Mrs. Gammon other dishes— has not wavered from this already enjoyed mindset of her previous 17 by her husband Personally, I feel it’s most years of nonprofit work. and two grown important [as a leader] to develop s o n s — h a v e “It’s fulfilling and reward- relationships—enabling people warding to do a job that is making a difference,” she says. g r o w n i n Mrs. Gammon most recently served as Administrative demand among to reach their full potential. It’s Director for the center, which included overseeing finance the DHCDC staff! not me teaching/telling them and human resources. The human element continues to (Meetings are what to do, but allowing them be at the forefront of her leadership style. more eagerly to reach that potential and “I genuinely care about the people I come in contact a n t i c i p a t e d believing in them.” with. It’s not just the children, but my heart is also with when you know the families, the staff, the board. Personally, I feel it’s a plate of her most important to develop relationships—enabling homemade cranberry-white chocolate cookies will be there.) people to reach their full potential. It’s not me teaching/ Ultimately, that’s what Mrs. Gammon wants for everyone telling them what to do, but allowing them to reach involved with DHCDC: “Working together to make life a little that potential and believing in them.” sweeter.”

Keep up with the children’s latest news at www.dhcdc.org 9 DHCDC alumnus TC Reynolds and his mother, Angela Taylor, tell their story during our Old Point National Bank Breakfast to Benefit the Children on April 16, 2013.

WHY QUALITY PRESCHOOL MATTERS Studies consistently show that children who attend a top-quality preschool like DHCDC are: More likely to Less likely to graduate high school & college, hold a job, need remedial education, become have a stable family, be involved in their community teenage parents, go on welfare, get incarcerated

10 Downtown Hampton CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER See How Far They GO DHCDC alum went from public housing to college dorm

Speech by TC Reynolds and Angela Taylor at the 11th Annual Old Point National Bank Breakfast to TC goes from first-day tears Benefit the Children of DHCDC. at home to second-day giggles on the TC: Good morning. I’m here today as living proof of why quality child care matters. My name is TC Reynolds, and I DHCDC van. got my start at Downtown Hampton Child Development Center. I just have fuzzy memories of a playground and little milk cartons... Hey, I was only 3! But my mom knows there was a lot more going on in my life... ANGELA: My name is Angela Taylor, and one of the best decisions I ever made was enrolling my son at Downtown Hampton Daycare (which is what it used to be called!). Times were hard for us back then. I was a single mom—his daddy had been incarcerated since before my son was born. But I wanted the best for Tyrone (he goes by TC now, but to me he’s still Tyrone!). I changed jobs from a grocery store to a department store, but there still wasn’t enough money to support us both. After seeing so many mothers come through my checkout line, looking uncomfortable as they paid with their food stamps, I was suddenly one of them. To make matters worse, TC’s granny, who had been keeping him while I worked, was getting too aged to care for him all day. So now I needed to find child care... that I could afford. Then Granny spotted Downtown Hampton Daycare in the phone book. I couldn’t believe how low the tuition was! But the best part was the quality. The teachers were so professional, nurturing and caring. I was impressed with their consistency— they weren’t just putting on an act when you first brought your child there, but they were great week after week, month after month. That made me feel at ease leaving my child. I went in person to check on him the first day, and it was naptime when I arrived. I was surprised how quiet it was! TC: Today, I’m about to start my senior year Virginia That’s a sign that a child feels safe and secure, when they Commonwealth University. I’m majoring in creative can sleep in a new place. advertising and have a job at a local radio station. I also work Looking back, I realize that his holistic needs were as a substitute teacher. I’ve gone to Congress and the White being met— he was developing socially, emotionally, House to lobby for education for kids like me who are born academically and physically. When TC started kindergarten, in poverty. I give back to my community as a volunteer, he had the skills for success. As he moved up to middle working at children’s camps and helping the homeless. and high school, TC was selected for the Upward Bound I was popular in high school but could never afford the “fly” program, where he took college classes and stayed on the gear like the others; my clothes were all second-hand. Now Hampton University campus during the summer. I am starting a website called FLYTY.com that partners with Meanwhile, I myself went back to college and got a degree in consignment and thrift stores to help kids and teens find top- education. I’ve now been a teacher and school administrator of-the-line clothing at low prices. I want to help them create an for 20 years! And as an educator, let me tell you, those first five identity based on personal style, and show them that they can years of life are the most crucial! In our society, it can be Catch “dress the part” to succeed in society while still being who they 22: people say how important education is, but have to put want to be. I am focused, I am ambitious, and I realize the value your money where your mouth is. It is an investment, but you of a good education. Without supporters like you, I might not will get a full return. Just look at my son... be where I am today. YOU are my HEROES. Thank you.

Keep up with the children’s latest news at www.dhcdc.org 11 James River Grounds Management READY Volunteers Individuals and groups who volunteered their time between June 1, 2012, and May 31, 2013

Alpha Kappa Alpha Hampton Lions Club Jonathan Pickens Sorority, Inc., Hampton Sheriff’s Elizabeth Ragsdale Gamma Theta Office Raquel Randolph As part of their Earth Day project in April, this community- Chapter, Hampton Hampton University Anthony and minded company planted trees, pruned overgrown shrubs University Speech Pathology Corean Reyes and mulched all the flower beds at our facility. APAC Interns Kristin, Lukas, Laney William Andrews, IV Gaelan and Zachary Ann Anthony Harmon-Walker Reynolds Hampton Lions Club Stephanie Aponte Ted and Pam Henifin Danielle Richardsin Doris Bailey Haywood and Shirley Nakia Riley Vince and Amy Behm Holder Trudy Rizzo Anton Bell Brett Hursey Jamie Roberts Erin Black Addison Isaacs Sandra Routten Matt Black Tiana Jackson Debbie Russell Kathleen Brown James River Grounds Jess Sangster Brenda Cole Management Lloyd Seay Walter Credle Derek and Melissa Dreama Shields Mary Crowder James Baxter and Ruth Linda Curtis Charlene Johnson Simmons Downtown Hampton Mary Johnson Mollie Slade Exchange Club Amy Jordan Dan, Christy and Joe and Letia Drewy Sidney Jordan Race Smith Eastern Virginia Pete and Bethany Carey Stoker Medical School Kasbohm Leasa Swittenberg Art Therapy Russell Kellam Angela Taylor Interns Ruthann Kellum Amy Thorstad Cheryl Elkins Scott, Dee, Emma Inez Tilton Jack and Linda Ezzell and Sara Keller Ann Tormey Lions Club members conducted free eye exams for our children in December 2012, using a hand-held digital scanner Rey Feliciano Sen. Mamie Locke United Parcel Service called Pediavision that can flag potential vision problems. First Presbyterian Kaye Lockey Elsa Vazquez Church Youth Michele Mason Virginia Company Patrick Ferguson Mayor’s Book Club Bank Jerry and Gail Tony Menendez Waters Edge Church Hampton Sheriff’s Office Gammon Henry Mills George and Mary Paula Garcia Bo Montague Wallace Brenda Gibbs Catherine Moore Robert Ward Katherine Glass Wendy Neil Sharon Warren Jimmy Gray Jayson Nguyen Juanita Wilkerson Mildred Gray Raymond Orden Bob Williams Kathy Green Brent Orne Bianca Williams Avery Gregory Mike Petters Angela Willoughby Holly Hager Bobby and Woman’s Club Jesse Hallman Sarah Phillips of Hampton Hampton Fire and Phoebus High School Lewis Wood Rescue Culinary Arts Laura Wright

Extra thanks to all who volunteered anonymously or as part of a group listed!

The Easter Bunny brought spring cheer and stuffed souvenirs to our delighted children during a March visit with his Sheriff’s Office escorts (though he employed his right to remain silent!).

12 Downtown Hampton CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Mike Petters/NN Shipbuilding APAC/UPS

Huntington Ingalls Industries and Newport News Shipbuilding More than a dozen employees of APAC and the United Parcel generously loaned us their CEO for the morning when Mike Service made not one but multiple service trips to our center Petters served as keynote speaker for the 11th Annual Old over the past year, for occasions including United Way Day of Point National Bank Breakfast to Benefit the Children of Caring in September and UPS Global Service Month in October. DHCDC on April 16, 2013. Mr. Petters gave a stirring oration on the importance of early education.

City of Hampton Fire and Rescue Why I Volunteer “I volunteer here because of the children and the wonderful work this organization is doing to enhance the quality of life for our future generation. DHCDC embraces them unconditionally, gives them a safe haven and a great foundation of love, caring, education and respect that they can carry with them the rest of their lives. I am truly blessed to be able to give back to the community through DHCDC.” More than 15 representatives from the Fire and Rescue next Paula V. Garcia, door to our center engaged the children with interactive UPS Newport News discussions about fire safety and procedures in May 2013. Each child also received a toy fire helmet.

Waters Edge Church COL (RET) Anthony and Corean Reyes

As part of their third year serving our children during the Tony Reyes, an active member of our Board of Directors, and church’s “Love Week,” about 15 volunteers of all ages spent his wife graciously opened up their Fort Monroe home for a March Saturday weeding, raking, painting and pruning our annual Donor Reception, welcoming the children’s most throughout our campus, as well as sweeping out our toy shed. generous supporters with warm smiles.

Keep up with the children’s latest news at www.dhcdc.org 13 Donors Who GO The Distance The children THANK YOU! This list includes all donations and grants made from June 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013

CHAMPIONS OF THE CHILDREN Kersey, Sealey, Clark and Derrick E. Ridley, MD, Hampton Ratoshia Coles (gifts and grants of $7,000 and up) Associates Roads Cardiology, PLLC Cecil and Cheryl Collier Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Kiwanis Club By the Bay Deborah S. Roe Monte Correll Foundation Kiwanis Club of Mercury 64 Walter Roe Linda Craig City of Hampton Mike London John and Theresa Rosso Sherri Crawford Hampton City Schools American Infrastructure Teena Senicka Gwen Cummings Old Point National Bank Richard and Nancy Moore Troy Smith Jr. Howard and Anne Curfman TowneBank Foundation Louis Morris Joycelyn Spight-Thrower Vanessa Davies United Way of the Virginia George and Jaynelle Oehler Claude Vann III Cynthia Davis Peninsula Peninsula Camp Fund Inc. The Virginia Store Joan Davis VuBay Foundation Peninsula Community Foundation Alan and Mimi Wyche Keith E. Davis Rotary Club of Oyster Point Kim Davis Thomas J. and Shirley Price Savage La-Netta Davis BENEFACTORS OF THE CHILDREN SUPPORTERS OF THE CHILDREN Baxter and Ruth Simmons Ronald and Helen Davis (gifts and grants of $5,000-$6,999) (gifts and grants up to $499 VuBay Foundation and all in-kind donations) Melvin Dawson Ronald McDonald House Charities of George and Mary Wallace Lynn Ailsworth Philip and Lois Demerich Norfolk Zel Technologies, LLC Gamma Theta Chapter of Marcus Dennis Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. Zeta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. Pat and Jane Derby Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Oscar Alvarez Frank and Jerri Dickseski Michael Weir and Quinby Amory James and Charlene Diggs Mirian Graddick-Weir Keyth Anderson Charlotte Dillow NEIGHBORS OF THE CHILDREN Joyce Armstrong Joe and Letia Drewry (gifts and grants up to $500-$999 GUARDIANS OF THE CHILDREN Art Newsome, Inc and all in-kind donations) John Dusewicz (gifts and grants of $2,500 to $4,999) Tracy Ashley Jr. James and Midge Eason Newport News Shipbuilding/ Sally Andrews Carol Askew Nancy Eason Huntington Ingalls Industires William Andrews IV Richard Bagley Laurel Easterson Tidewater Physical Therapy, Inc. Delegate Mamye BaCote M. Frances Bailey Amanda Eberwine Robert F. and Frances Shuford Shawen Bartol Kirsten Baker Deborah Edwards St. John’s Episcopal Church Bill Berg Ann Bane Joanie Edwards Richard Stahr Central United Methodist Church Laura Barthello Cheryl Elkins Lewis and Minta Wood James Chisman Torie Bashay Katie Ellington George Clarke Wanda Basley Dave Ellis FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN William Coates Jr. Celestine Batts Karen Enriquez (gifts and grants of $1,000-$2,499) Walter Credle Becky’s Buckroe Florist Cheryl Evans Bank of America Charitable Randy and Jenn Devlin Irving and Ann Behm Russell Evans Jr. and Ann Gordon Foundation Drucker & Falk Real Estate Vince Behm Lynne Fahnert Vince and Amy Behm Exchange Club of Hampton Anton Bell Family Behavioral Health & Healing Sharon Black Debra Flores Juneia Bell Cheryl Farrior William E. and Kathleen P. Brown Gordon Gentry Michele Benson Terri Feild Cindy Black First Presbyterian Church Matt and Erin Black First United Methodist Church Arriving as a new pastor, I was thrilled to discover that Richard Blount Janet Fitten Garland Booker Richard Flannery First Presbyterian helped birth Downtown Hampton Connie Bowen Alison Foley “ Child Development Center... To visit the school, to Sarah Bowman Stephen and Julie Forbes walk the halls filled with laughter and learning, to WJ Boyer Keisha Ford Warren and Pearl Braxton Dianne Foster Peterson listen to success stories told by parents and to see the Susan Brazier Sharon Fox precious children and capable teachers—that’s when Vondella Breeden Sharon Frankie Shirley Breedlove Bernie and Celia Friedland DHCDC grabbed my heart in a large way. What church Fred and Alicia Brewer Leslie Fuentes or individual would not feel privileged to generously Mary Frances Briley Mike Furchtenicht support this desperately needed and marvelously Janet M. Brooks Denise Gallop Bill and Eleanor Brown Orrin Gallop effective ministry! Rose T. Brown Melanie Galloway Carolyn Buggs Kimberly A. Gardin Rev. Cindy Higgins, First Presbyterian, Hampton Doris Bullock C.E. Gardner ” Mary Bunting Valerie Gardner James and Michelle Burwell Micah Garner Cox Charities Ann Hageman Jesse Busby Duncan and Diana Garnett Scott and Linda Curtis Rick Harman C&F Bank Cindy Lou Garrett Karl and Sharon Davidson Haywood and Shirley Holder John Caggiano Sandra Gaskins Pat DeConcini and Susy Rotkis Derek and Melissa James Alice Callahan Christopher and Rochelle Gethers Everest College Jay and Tara Joseph Robin Carpenter Randy Gilliland Jack and Linda Ezzell Dawn Kinard Vivian Carr Freda Gist First Baptist Church Doug and Marsha Knox Maria Carter IV Katherine Glass First Presbyterian Church L. F. Enterprises, LLC Russell Carter B. Glasses Jerry and Gail Gammon Law Office of Polly Chong, Inc Hardy Cash Henry and Blanche Godfrey Grace Industries, Inc. Alice Little James Chapman Jeanie Gordon James Gray Fred and Diane Lutz Walter Chawlk Carolina Gray Hampton Motor Corporation Sara Marchello and Tom Morehouse Suzanne Christein Donna Grubbs Harrison & Lear, Inc. Peter and Judy Mercier Betsy Clark Kasia Grzelkowski Charles Heath Patrick and Carol Minter Betsy Clarke Barbara Gunter-Lewis Ted and Pam Henifin Tom and Ivy Mitchell Gladys Clarke Mark and Holly Hager Lawrence and Cindy Hyman Doug and Mary Ellen Perry Sandra Clements Charles and Kathy Hall Kaufman & Canoles Tony and Corean Reyes Brenda Cole Robyn Hall

14 Downtown Hampton CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER David and Suzanne Hamilton Langley Federal Credit Union Curtis Otto Leonard and Tiffanye Sledge Hampton Roads Chapter Francis LaPierre Matthew Pair Mercedes Smartt of the Rocks, Inc. Grace Lassiter Sarah Panganiban Charlotte Smith Tracy Hanger Edward Lattimore Judy Pantelides Dawn Smith Paul and Robyn Hansen Emanuel Lawrence Leland Park Lisa Smith Robert Harper Earl Lawson Jacqueline Parker Norb Smith Shandette Harper Pam Lawson Margaret Parker Ray and Linda Smith Chavis Harris Calvin and Patricia Leary Cary Patrick Jr. Schuyler Smith James and Greta Harrison Louis Lerner Clarence Perry Chris Snead Peggy Hayes Hank Lewis Frances Perry Eileen Spady Victor Hellman Harper Lewis Burnett and Betty Peters Turner and Lottie Spencer Phyllis Henry Vestal and Nancy Lewis Janet Peters Michael and Kimberly Spielman James Peterson Sherry Spring Lynnette Petite Peggy Steele DHCDC is a remarkable organization delivering the very Carolyn Phaup Leslie K. Stephens best in early childhood education for the families in our Bobby Phillips Janice Stringer Will and Jennifer Phillips Chris and Nicole Stuart “ community. The warm, caring environment combined Jonathan Pickens Leeanne Tabor with an exceptional team of educators sets the stage and Tanya Williams Sherry Thacker each day for the enlightenment and training of eager, Carolyn Pittman The Grey Goose Pamela Ponton John and Amy Thorstad young minds. TowneBank is proud to support this Laurine Press Gretchen Tisone extraordinary program. Scott Price James and Ann Tormey Danielle Price Thomas H. Townsend G. Robert Aston, Chairman and CEO, TowneBank Elizabeth Ragsdale LaHarry and Keon Turner ” Crystal Randall Claudia A. Turpin Karen Ratliff Mark and Denise Tysinger Michael Henzey Peggy Lewis Craig Read United Way of Mary Alice Hergott Marlene H. Little Catherine Redcross South Hampton Roads Bill Higgins David and Su Lively Commonwealth Catholic Charities, Susan Valliant Bernice Hill Mamie Locke Refugee and Immigrant Services Elsa Vasquez Rodney Hill L. Richard Love Jen Register Lloyd Veale Nieema Hines Jeff and Kathy Luebke Lisa Reid-Williamson Elizabeth Walters Mark Hinson Daniel Mahar Julie Rejzer Jeion Ward Diane Hinton Jo-Ann Mahony Gerry Reust Patricia Ward Stocky and Rose Hobart Marie Martin Shudarn Richmond Forrest Ward and Delencia Hobson R.H. Martin III Vanessa Richmond Molly Joseph Ward Matt Hoesly Sharon Martin Gary and Linda Riggs Michael and Carol Warden Ruby Holcomb Alma Martinez Fallon Carol Riley Elizabeth Ware Mark Hollingsworth Jonathan and Rachel McBride BJ Roberts Sharon Warren Renee B. Holloman Meghan McBride Thaddeus Holloman Sr. Aileen McCombs Wanda Holt Patrick and Elaine McDermott Darlene Hood James McDonald Being on the Board of Directors for the center, I see Charles Hopkins Hannabal McFarland Family so many key people in the community supporting Ed and Stephany Huckaby Latoya McHerrin “ these children—they really take an active role in the Ann Hudgins Brian and Linda McMahon Cynthia Hudson Elaine McMahon Jr. progress here. I’ve also witnessed through the Parent Patricia Hurst Evan and Kate McOmber Association how appreciative these families are and Steven and Sandra Hussell Sherri McQuillan Diane Hux Juanita McWhite how hard they’re willing to work for the sake of the Irene Weston Circle of Central Veronica Meade children and staff. United Methodist Church Michelle Meadors Joni Ivey Dianne Meadows MAJ Tiana Jackson, Booz Allen Hamilton Conrad Jackson Andrew Medvec ” Tiana Jackson Cynthia Melton William Jackson III Ann Michael Darren Robinson John Washington Beverly James Angie Miller Wanda Rogers Jermaine Weaver James River Grounds Management Henry Mills Millicent Rogers Jamie Weist Jonae Jenkins Pat and Donnie Minetti Rosenbaum Fence Company Pam West Charlene Johnson Ronald and A. Delores Minor Grace Routten Amanda Wheeler Jeff and Mary Johnson Will Moffett Sandra Routten Rita White Patricia J. Johnson Annette Monroe-Martin Karen Rucker Betty Whitenack Aaron Jones Bo Montague Jr. Debbie Russell Sharon Wightman Andre Jones Mike and Kathy Monteith Tami Russell Anita Williams Brenda Jones Teresa Morewitz Olin and Robbin Ruth Bob Williams Ken and Nancy Jones Rick and Vicki Morgan William and Janet Salley Daniel Williams Rhonda Jones Ross and Martha Mugler Sandra Sanders Ellen Williams Charles and Penny Jordan Multi-Print, Inc. Carla Santiago Melinda Williams Eugene and Sidney Jordan Waymon Murphy and Mark and Lorie Sarrett Sha’ron Williams Thomas and Amy Jordan Dr. Pollie Murphy Maureen Savage Willow Oaks Evening Julie Joyner Bruce Myers Byrd H. Saville Garden Club Junior League of Hampton Roads Donna Myers Mary Saville Garnett and Pamela Wilson Rose Kee Hampton University Chapter Lloyd Seay Jim Wilson Ron and Ruthann Kellum National Student Speech Language Theresa Sheehan Carol Winarski Rusty and Sherri Kellam and Hearing Association Linda Shifflette Debbie Wolff Rachelle Kennedy Allison Nelson Geoff Shoemaker June Wolff Nancy King Charles Norman Tina Shorter Woman’s Club of Hampton, Inc. Ayanna King Annette Oakley Robert and Lori Shuford Michele Woods Jones Wayne King Beverly O’Bryan Anthony Siler Woolpert, Inc. John Knibb Tom O’Grady Stephanie Simmons Eva Wormley Mary Knight H.J. and Kay Olson Michelle Simpson Dot Wright John and Sheree Konstantinou Jr. Trudy O’Reilly Clay Singleton Laura Wright Mike and Marti Kuhns Heidi Ortiz Vonne Skinner-Loar Lesa Yeatts

Keep up with the children’s latest news at www.dhcdc.org 15 Downtown Hampton CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

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