Freedom School Partners

2014 ANNUAL REPORT WE ARE FREEDOM SCHOOL Freedom LITERACY School Partners

What is freedom schooL? Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools® programs are six-week summer literacy and character building programs led by college student Servant Leader Interns. Freedom School Partners serves children who most need and yet can least afford summer learning opportunities.

OUR MISSION Engage, educate and empower children to succeed in school and in life through quality educational The Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC) enrichment programs. engages children in books that reflect diverse cultural images and history. IRC incorporates cooperative learning, role playing, group “Freedom School Partners is one of the gems of discussion and creative writing. our community. The children who participate in this summer program develop self-efficacy, perseverance, • Books are sent home weekly to build and a strong cultural identity while learning the power personal libraries. of great literature.” • DEAR Time (Drop Everything and Read). – Ellen McIntyre • Harambee! A morning pep rally with singing, Dean of the College of Education at UNC Charlotte cheers and a community guest reader.

LEADERSHIP

College students called Servant Leader Interns serve as classroom leaders and gain paid professional development experiences.

• 90 hours of comprehensive training. • Hired through a competitive recruitment and interview process. • In-depth, rigorous experiences inspire future advocacy.

01 2014 ANNUAL REPORT SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS CONNECTION

Children build social and emotional skills by Strong, healthy and consistent relationships participating in activities that promote resilience, help children know that they are full of potential conflict resolution and self-control. Research and are accountable to others. shows these skills are vital to children’s success. • 1:10 classroom ratio. • “I Can Make a Difference” is the theme of • Parents participate as volunteers to Freedom School. show children they support their learning • Afternoon activities include chess, STEAM, experiences. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and • Healthy meals, transportation and daily Math), field trips, cultural experiences and encouragement provide children with team building. emotional and physical security.

We believe in children, so children will believe in themselves.

COMMUNITY

Meaningful relationships and partnerships within the community strengthen the collective commitment to children and lead to sustainable change.

• Individuals and organizations invest in a scalable program model by volunteering and providing financial support. • Partnerships bridge cultural and socio-economic divides in the community.

2014 ANNUAL REPORT 02 a note from Mary Nell McPherson

Dear Friends, Building on ten years of thoughtful leadership, creative teaching and support from many generous contributors in our community, 1,200 children experienced the magic of Freedom Schools in the summer of 2014. Thank you! Our scholars enjoyed almost three hours a day of literacy instruction, participated in field trips for fun and cultural enrich- ment and built unforgettable relationships with college Servant Leader Interns and community volunteers at 20 sites across Charlotte. The year culminated with the 2014 Bank of America Neighborhood of Excellence Initiative Award. Although awards are nice, what pleases us more is the growing number of day-to-day small victories for children and families. Check out these numbers for the summer of 2014:

• 148 Servant Leader Interns, hired and trained, who represent 48 different colleges and universities • 1,610 volunteers from over 25 community partners • 475 families (61% of total) volunteered and participated in parent engagement workshops • 24,000 books sent home with scholars to build their own personal libraries • 11 field trips enjoyed by each Freedom School Scholar resulting in 13,200 opportunities for enrichment and growth

These are impressive numbers, but we’re even more excited about what the future holds. One of the most signifi- cant developments of the year was the investment in additional visionary leaders for future growth. Renee Sherrod joined us as Chief Operations Officer and provides key support in the areas of strategy and planning. Chris Glover came on board as Evaluation Coordinator and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, spe- cializing in Urban Education. Marni Eisner now leads our fundraising and marketing efforts as Director of Development. Teamed with this strong staff, our committed Board of Directors will help chart a course for the future, as we con- tinue to fight summer learning loss well into the decade to come. Freedom School Partners does and will continue to attract emerging non-profit leaders. The Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative offers a unique com- bination of individual leadership development for the executive director and staff and $200,000 in flexible funding, enabling us to grow strategically and address important local issues. I am thrilled that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System is focused on literacy, and we look forward to supporting them and the collaborative, community- wide movement, READ Charlotte. In closing, I am inspired by the leadership team that will take Freedom School Partners to the next level. We will continue to focus on our core mission while responsibly expanding impact, none of which would be possible without the volunteer and financial support of the Charlotte community. Thank you!

in partnership,

Mary Nell McPherson Executive Director

03 Volunteer Quotes 2014 Statistics

“Freedom School Partners speaks to my soul 1,200 Scholars and ignites my mission to serve children. Instilling 24,000 Books donated to scholars the importance of education in brilliant minds 72,000 Meals at a young age is paramount. My involvement with FSP has made me a better person.” Lisa 36,000 Snacks Emory, volunteer with the Friendship Lisa 3,600 Afternoon activities Missionary Baptist Church site and a member of the FSP Board of Directors 20 Sites across Charlotte 13 Zip codes

148 College Student Interns

“I enjoy working with Freedom School because 1,500 Volunteers of the mission that it has set forth for young people. So many young people would miss so 25 Site Partners many opportunities if this program did not exist. 2,380 Bus rides I love seeing the excitement of the Servant JOAN Leaders and Site Coordinators as they implement this program on a daily basis. I love seeing the Impact on Literacy shining faces of the children who are covered by love and concern for seven hours a day in 90% of a safe environment where they are learning to children gain 10% love reading and they are becoming lifelong or maintain reading learners.” Joan Dunn, volunteer with the Mt. ability during Carmel Baptist site Freedom School.* 90% Low-income children typically lose 2-3 months of “Every summer I help the scholars at the learning during the summer. Montclaire Freedom School make a stop-motion animated movie about reading. It’s a blast to Children in poverty typically enter kindergarten with a 30-million- watch the scholars brainstorm, create artwork word deficit as compared to their and animate and to observe the growing bonds higher income peers. JOHN between scholars and interns.” John Lemmon, Volunteer with Selwyn avenue Presbyterian *For detailed information about evaluation results and procedures, please contact the Freedom School Partners Church, partner with the Montclaire site office at [email protected].

“What is most remarkable about Freedom Schools is not what you teach, but what you learn from your scholars and the rest of your Freedom School family. Freedom School’s commitment to service, leadership and the community has had a tremendous impact on me personally and as a future educator! There is truly no school like a Freedom School!” Tracy Gaiten, Junior Education Major, UNCC; Servant Leader Intern with Level III scholars

2014 ANNUAL REPORT 04 a note from MACIE STEWART

Dear Friends, As the wise Winnie the Pooh shared, “Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.” That is the magic of Freedom Schools. We create a place where children can believe in themselves, read, discover, be kids, connect with a community of adults who care and go back to school in the fall more excited about learning. This summer we will have the joy of serving 1,200 children in grades K-12, with 160 college students representing 37 colleges and universities. These college students are selected for their passion for making a difference and for their love of children. A unique quality of Freedom Schools is that it combines the joy of children holding books for three hours every day, with field trips and activities that broaden the world for our scholars. The college student Servant Leader Interns are dynamic role models who make the Integrated Reading Curriculum come to life, showing children there is a story in that book that is exciting and resonates with their lives. Children in poverty typically enter kindergarten with a 30-million-word deficit as compared to their higher income peers. Freedom Schools help bridge this education-hindering gap. The Integrated Reading Curriculum is designed to create a safe space for discussions and critical thinking around engaging books. This past summer, each scholar received almost 30 books to take home for their personal libraries. Afternoon activities range from fantastic hands-on science experiments and cooking with volunteers to visits to Discovery Place, the Mint Museum, a CPCC play and a fun day at Cane Creek riding paddle boats. “You can’t dream it, if you haven’t seen it” sums up the power of the afternoons of discovery and the goal of these experiences — creating memories and dreams for potential scientists, biologists, artists and photographers. This past summer, an eighth-grade scholar held up a book on Helen Keller and asked if she could take it home. “Absolutely” was my answer and receiving a bright smile and fantastic hug I was reminded what Freedom Schools are all about and why this will be my twelfth summer with this amazing program!

Thank you!

macie stewart director of programs

05 PARENT & scholar Quotes Income by Category

“My daughter, Mujasa, was very interested in Foundations $673,409 (27%) the reading and singing in particular. Freedom Individuals $669,725 (26%) School was very beneficial for her and gave and Families

her something positive to do. She didn’t want Faith Groups $654,705 (26%) to miss a day. She takes more initiative now Corporations $406,020 (16%) JAMI and her grades this fall came up a lot. She’ll get in the car and say “I’m almost done with this Collaborative $117,410 (5%) book.” She never said that before. She wants Agencies to go back next summer.” Jami, mother of 6th grader Mujasa $2,521,269

“I loved having fun with my friends and going to cool places. The books were great too. One was about sharing, I remember that a lot. It helped me read better. It is just cool. It teaches you stuff. I got to do ballet on the last day for XARIELLe our parents and the food is really good and you get a snack.” Xarielle (2nd grade)

“I really liked the interns because they were nice and very helpful. We got to laugh and read books about important people. Freedom School taught us about cause and effect and Expenses by Category we wanted to read more about that. It keeps Programming 78% TIFFANY us safe and we get to eat.” Tiffany (4th grade) Administration 8% Fundraising 14% “I loved doing art at Freedom School. Discovery Place was awesome! It had animals. The books were about history and we got to do art projects after we read. The people really care about you at Freedom School.” Xmontre (4th grade) XMONTRE

“One of my scholars was crying when we were making family trees. I didn’t want to push her, but I reminded her that friends could be family too and whenever she walks through that door, she had a family waiting for her in my classroom. She ADDy drew her family tree and it had every scholar’s Freedom School Partners is a 501(c)(3) organization. Financial information about the organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation name on it.” Addy Allred, Servant Leader Licensing Branch at 919.807.2214. The license number is SL002429. The license is not an endorsement by the State. A copy of the complete audited financial statement Intern, Junior at Guilford College will be finalized in January and will be available at freedomschoolpartners.org.

2014 ANNUAL REPORT 06 a note from Barbara wright

Dear Friends, Several years ago, I’d have felt pretty safe in saying that, as Senior Company Counsel for one of the largest banks in the country, I didn’t have much in common with a 1st grader at Sedgefield Elementary School. When I was growing up, I always had my nose in a book, and I credit my love of reading and the many books I en- joyed for the path my life has taken. Books exposed me to the wonders of the world around me, opened my imagi- nation to innumerable possibilities and gave me joy. Reading transported me out of the world I was in and into worlds I never could have imagined. In this predominantly digital world, I figured that memory of childhood was a pretty antiquated notion. But I saw how wrong I was when I sat on the gym floor last summer at Sedgefield Elementary’sHarambee! , Freedom Schools’ morning reading pep rally. A sweet little girl (wearing a bright pink winter coat despite the summer heat) approached me with a shy smile, curled up next to me on the floor and listened, rapt, to the story being eadr by that day’s Harambee reader, and it all came back to me. The wonders of the world around us. Imagining the possibilities. Experiencing the joy of a brand new book. For me there isn’t anything better than sharing that kind of magical moment – a woman in a black pant suit and a girl in a pink winter coat sitting on a gym floor, smiling at each other over a great story, no longer strangers. I believe in Freedom Schools because I believe every child is entitled to the joy that my small friend and I shared over that book. So very many children in our community don’t have access to that opportunity. I am inspired when I envision every child having books in his or her home, thrilled when I think of the wonderful world that would be opened to them, and energized to seek change when I realize we haven’t made that happen yet. The Freedom Schools experience is the most direct path that I’ve found to realize that vision, and I won’t be satis- fied until every child who can benefit from a Freedom Schools summer has that opportunity. But we need help to make that happen. Our children deserve that chance, and our executive director, year-round staff and Servant Leader Interns are pouring their substantial energies into helping fulfill that dream – they so deserve our encourage- ment and our financial support. On behalf of my sweet friend in the pink coat, and the thousands of others whose lives would be changed forever by Freedom Schools, I am thanking you for helping turn that dream into a reality.

In partnership,

barbara wright chairperson

07 staff Quotes

“I always wanted to work for a local nonprofit in the Charlotte community. I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to work at Freedom School Partners with a great team of people who are making a difference in the lives of thousands of children.” Renee Sherrod, Chief renee Operating Officer (2014)

“We are raising Charlotte’s future leaders. I believe it’s crucial that our community’s children are given the opportunity to build the literacy and social and emotional skills that we teach and know will help them navigate and succeed in their futures. This work is so hopeful. Yes, gigi Freedom School is all about literacy and falling in love with reading, but it’s also about learning to love yourself, respect others and make good decisions – just good stuff!” Gigi Harris, Donor Relations Coordinator (2011)

“I have seen the benefits of Freedom School first hand. I remember the very first time I saw the ‘light bulb‘ go off in a scholar. It was one of the most impactful moments of my life as I realized that I had just changed the world for the better. The power of changing the world in a single allen moment has kept me involved in Freedom School. We create opportunities every day for people of all walks of life to make a change in the world.” Allen Davis, Program Coordinator (Servant Leader Intern in 2006 and has grown in the organization ever since!)

“When I was growing up, I loved going to school. School was where adventures began and the consumption of knowledge was limitless. Freedom School Partners offers such a unique opportunity for our scholars – the chance to be inspired by our Servant Leader Interns and to MOLLY read books that challenge, motivate and allow them to imagine the possibilities for their own lives. FSP has deep roots in the generous Charlotte community, that believes in the future of our scholars. The community’s investment in FSP is proof we are nurturing the future leaders of our city, state and world.” Molly Bollier, Director of Finance (2012)

2014 ANNUAL REPORT 08 Freedom School prevents Freedom summer learning loss for School over 90% of participants. Partners 61% of scholars showed gains and 34% maintained Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools® programs in their ability to read. prepare children for success through summer literacy and character building programs led by college Most low-income youth student role models in collaboration with community partners. Freedom School Partners serves children lose two to three months who most need and can least afford summer programming. reading ability during the summer months.

Freedom School in 2015 CDF Freedom Schools® programs operate 6 weeks, June 18–July 29, 2015, Monday–Friday, to strengthen literacy skills, develop character skills, and create A Freedom School Day communities that believe in children. 8 a.m. Breakfast Harambee! Key pieces: Freedom School model 9 a.m. • Surround children with Integrated Reading 10 a.m. caring adults Curriculum and college students (1:10 11 a.m. ratio) who share Drop Everything and their enthusiasm Read (D.E.A.R.) Time for learning Noon • Engage youth in high-quality books which are sent Lunch home weekly to build personal libraries • Start each day with “Harambee!,” a pep rally 1 p.m. to celebrate the value of each participant and Afternoon enrichment prepare for learning ahead activities & field trips • Support children’s needs by providing two nutritious 2 p.m. meals, a healthy snack, and transportation • Engage parents as volunteers in the classroom and Snack and Preparation 3 p.m. participants in children’s developmental workshops for dismissal

09 2014 ANNUAL REPORT 2014 Statistics Charlotte Children Served: 1,213 19 Locations in 2015 Site locations: 20 Servant Leader Interns: 148 • Alexander Graham Middle with Crossroads Corp and Myers Park National Presbyterian Children Served: 12,745* Site locations: 107 cities, 29 states • Christ Lutheran with McPIE Servant Leader Interns: 1,391 • CN Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian *10% of all children served by the CDF Freedom Schools® program are in Charlotte. • Friendship Missionary Baptist

• Highland Renaissance Academy with Covenant Presbyterian freedom school staff • QC Family Tree Site Coordinator • The Grove Presbyterian • Leader who oversees the scholars • Montclaire Elementary with and staff Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian and • Provides technical assistance and St. Andrew’s United Methodist coaching support to Interns • Communicates with and engages • Mount Carmel Baptist families • Pinewood Elementary with Myers Park Baptist and Sharon United Servant Leader Interns Methodist • College students who serve as a role model, coach, counselor and • Providence Day School teacher • Quail Hollow Middle • Work with a group of 10 students • Receive 90 hours of training • Rama Road Elementary with • Establish a positive, supportive and Christ Episcopal structured environment for the • Reid Park Academy with Wells children, and maintain health and Fargo safety standards • Sedgefield Elementary with Myers Park United Methodist

• Shalom Park

Integrated Reading Curriculum • St. John’s United Methodist Church with Providence United Methodist • Activity-oriented curriculum designed to excite, motivate and and St. Gabriel Catholic inspire children to read • 6 weeks of lesson plans reflect the theme “I Can Make a • Trinity Presbyterian with Church at Difference” Charlotte • Books reflect multicultural images and engage children through • UNC Charlotte the richness of diversity • Aligned to Common Core Standards

2014 ANNUAL REPORT 10 Board of Directors Passionate about serving children and families in need and committed to racial and gender diversity among its own members, this working board brings a variety of talents from many sectors of the Charlotte community.

Kim Beal, Capgemini Jane Lockwood, Civic Leader Reverend Y. Trevor Beauford Alisa McDonald, Duke Energy (Secretary), Friendship Missionary Foundation Baptist Church Ellen McIntyre, UNC Charlotte Reverend Doctor Jerry L. Susan Patterson, Knight Foundation Cannon, CN Jenkins Memorial Andrew Plepler, Bank of America Presbyterian Church Sally Robinson, Civic Leader Hank Durkin, Microsoft Fletcher Wright, Deloitte (retired) Lisa Emory, Allen Tate Company Julian Wright, Robinson, Bradshaw Patty Funderburg, Community & Hinson Volunteer Kim Graham (Vice Chair), Freedom School Staff CommunityOne Bank Lise Hain, Community Volunteer Julie Attilus, Development Greg Harper (Treasurer), Bank of Coordinator America Molly Bollier, Director of Finance Stacey Henderson, Allen Davis, Program Coordinator Charlotte Works Marni Langbert Eisner, Director of Reid Leggett, Community Development and Marketing Community Volunteer Volunteer Chris Glover, Evaluation Bill Lorenz, Bank of America Coordinator Burch Mixon, Burch Mixon Garden Gigi Harris, Donor Relations Designs Coordinator Geoffery Mize, EY Carolyn Lugo-Allred, Senior Carl Powell, Community Volunteer Administrative Coordinator Ellen Rogers, Bank of America Mary Nell McPherson, Merrill Lynch Executive Director Laura Solitario, Ettain Group Irene Romero, Partnerships Gary Starr, Starr & Dickens Coordinator Orthodontics Sally Sacco, Bookkeeper Campbell Tucker, Novant Health Tammy Sanders, Activity and Mary Vickers-Koch, Central Logistics Coordinator Piedmont Community College Barbara Wright (Chair), Wells Renee Alexander Sherrod, Fargo & Co. Chief Operating Officer Kenya Smith, Volunteer Assistant “The one word that comes to mind regarding Strategic Advisors Macie Alexander Stewart, Freedom School is ‘transformative.’ One Director of Programs Lauren Batten, Charlotte Country needs to attend only the first and last days of Day School Necole Watts, School-Year Brian Collier, Foundation For The Engagement Coordinator Harambee to see the remarkable difference Carolinas Tiffany Williams, Scholar and made in the lives of the children served. Their Family Coordinator Eric Davis, Charlotte-Mecklenburg confidence, their attitudes toward learning Schools Board of Education Jill Flynn, Flynn Heath Holt Servant Leader Intern and their excitement is palpable. Being Leadership there, you get that overwhelming sense of Clay Grubb, Grubb Properties Board Members Rob Harrington, Robinson, Curtis Bobray community that Freedom School nurtures- Bradshaw & Hinson Hannah Marie Warfle one of trust, love and caring between the intern teachers and the scholars. Further, I’ve witnessed an equal transformation in the lives of the interns, who show tremendous growth in confidence and come away with the knowledge that their efforts can truly make a difference in the lives of others.” Gina Lawrence, Volunteer with Providence United Methodist Church, partner with the St. John’s site

11 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Thanks To Our Partners! Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our donor list. If you feel a listing is incorrect, please contact the FSP development office at 704-371-4922 or [email protected].

$150,000 and Up Myers Park Baptist Church Erika Gantt Individuals and Families Bank of America NASCAR Foundation Rob Hammock and Caroline Anonymous (3) PNC Foundation Chambre Hammock Tim Atwell $100,000 to $149,999 Sharon United Methodist Church Kraig and Marisa Holt Steve and Whitney Balzer The Lucille P. and Edward C. Giles Temple Beth El Tom and Gina Lawrence John and Gail Baron Foundation Scott and Cheri Lindblom Steve and Edith Benson Individuals and Families Bill and Carol Lorenz Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein $60,000 to $99,999 Anonymous Robert and Sally Miller Family Foundation Christ Episcopal Church Darren and Kathryn Ash Clark and Anne Neilson Sandy and Andrea Bierce Christ Lutheran Church Jay and Wendy Bilas Matt and Jeannie Salisbury Jacqueline Blackwell Church at Charlotte Derick and Sallie Close Gary Starr Stephen and Molly Bollier The Leon Levine Foundation Bob and Peggy Culbertson Brent and Claire Trexler Alfred and Elizabeth Brand Leon and Sandra Levine Bruce and Nancy Downing William and Lisa Trosch Charley and Margot Brinley Merancas Foundation Robert and Mary Engel Tom Webb and Kathryn Heath Larry and Tracy Brown Myers Park United Methodist Alex and Patty Funderburg Bill and Betsy White Steve and Paige Burgess Church Travis and Lise Hain Christopher and Candace Triad Foundation Greg Harper and Jennie Cook $1,200 to $4,999 Carmichael UNC Charlotte College of Harper Corporations, Foundations John Clay and Cathy Bessant Education Ben and Kathy Hill and Faith Partners Kieth and Serena Cockrell Wells Fargo Peter Keane Alston & Bird Bill and Sally Cooper Luther and Jane Lockwood Anne Neilson Fine Art Wade and Barbara Copeland $25,000 to $59,999 Burch and Arrington Mixon Bryan Cave Mike and Katharine Cowan Anonymous Blake and Eydie Okland Capgemini Financial Services John and Jennifer Culver Charlotte Merchants Foundation Dean and Anne Carter Smith Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Norman and Debbie Davis Craig Family Foundation Wellford and Ann Tabor Charity League Robert and Gaither Deaton CrossRoads Corporation Van and Linda Turner Childress Klein Properties David and Susan Dooley Dollar General Literacy Foundation Ed Weisiger and Betsy Fleming Christ Church ECW Don Duffy and Laura Stanley-Duffy Fifth Third Bank Fletcher and Anne Wright CohnReznick Robert and Leigh Edwards Mount Carmel Baptist Church CommunityOne Bank Frank and Lisa Emory Providence Day School $5,000 to $9,999 Dowd Foundation Jay and Olga Faison Providence United Methodist Corporations, Foundations Employee Benefit Advisors of Doug and Patricia Faris Church and Faith Partners the Carolinas Jim and Cambey Gallagher Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Barry, Evans, Josephs & Snipes Food Lion Charles and Sonja Gibson Church Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council Adam and Patti Glassner Snyder’s-Lance Chilanta Community Foundation Gupton Marrs International W & P Gorelick Family Foundation Southminster Retirement EY Hardison Cartridge Edward and Ellen Hardison Community Foundation For The Carolinas Hawthorne Lane United Methodist William and Kate Hardison US Airways Education Foundation Giving Tree Charities Church Walt and Phyllis Harper Jay Howard Entertainment Hornets Basketball Donny and Tricia Harrison $10,000 to $24,999 K&L Gates LLP Jack and Jill of America Rudy and Tracey Heintze Corporations, Foundations Katten Muchin Rosenman Jefferies Peter and Linda Hindel and Faith Partners Foundation, Inc. Kinder Morgan Foundation Nathan and Andrea Howard Anonymous (2) Madison Park Homeowners King & Spalding James and Lisa Howell Apartment Realty Advisors/ Association KPMG Charlie and Katherine Izard Carolinas Mayor’s Youth Employment Levine Jewish Community Campbell and Jessica Jenkins BlackArch Partners Program Center Paul and Suzy Johnson Brumley Foundation Presbytery of Charlotte Moore & Van Allen Larry Nabatoff and Kelly Carolina CAT R. B. Pharr & Associates Northwestern Mutual Katterhagen CN Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson Novant Health Foundation Chris and Patty Lambert Church Speedway Children’s Charities Piedmont Club Foundation Pete and Kelli Lash Coca-Cola Bottling Co. St. Andrew’s United Methodist Piedmont Natural Gas Reid and Anne Leggett Consolidated Church Publix Super Markets Charities John Lipe Covenant Presbyterian Church St. Gabriel Catholic Church QC Family Tree Beth Lippincott Duke Energy Foundation The Tow Foundation Rinehart Wealth Management Amy Lefkof Faison Enterprises Trexler Foundation Robert W. Baird & Company Timothy Mayopoulos Friendship Missionary Baptist South State Bank Hugh and Renee McColl Church Individuals and Families Starr and Dickens Orthodontics Erica McDowell Herschel H. and Cornelia N. Anonymous (3) State Employees Combined Kevin Strawn and Mary Nell Everett Foundation Bob and Amanda Anders Campaign McPherson Jewish Federation of Greater Gretchen Carpenter Valassis Ward Wellman and Laura Meyer Charlotte Jeff M. Cohen and Judy Seldin- Warehouse 242 Wellman William F. and Betty G. Mulliss Cohen Winston & Strawn Geoffrey and Kimberly Mize Foundation Hank Durkin Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice Chris and Mary Sue Moore

2014 ANNUAL REPORT 12 Diane Mowrey Richard Farley Barney Offerman and Jan Valder Community Volunteer Tom and Victoria Gabbard Rachel Permut Mike and Libba Gaither Jon and Beth Perry Harvey and Cindy Gantt Pat and Debbie Phillips Steve and Lisa Garfinkle Larry and Dale Polsky Kimberly Glowish Walker and Anne Poole Bill and Leigh Goodwyn Carl and Lesley Powell Mike and Laura Grace Rick Glaser and Ellen Reich Joseph W. Grier and Ann Russell and Sally Robinson Brookshire William Stokes and Betsy Rosen David and Nancy Haggart Strutha and Kelley Rouse Watts and Carol Hamrick Sarah Salton Hooper Hardison Lynn Salton Matthew and Brooke Harper Tom and Becki Seddon Jerry and Ruth Hasnedl Ray and Kate Shem Barnes and Cammie Mary Sherrill Ware Hauptfuhrer Sean and Andrea Smith Howard and Pat Haworth Scott and Tiffany Smith “Poor children are among the largest group of Thomas and Jimi Heiks David and Debby Spiegel people who are often times left out, denied, Mike Booe and Rebecca Robert and Anne Stolz Henderson Nancy Tarbis and not provided an equal opportunity Sean and Angela Higbea John and Allison Tibe to become successful in our schools and Rich and Debbie Hodde Campbell and Burnet Tucker community. As a former educator, I am an Brent and Jennifer Holway Joel and Ashley Turner David and Natalie Homesley George and Sylvia Weaver advocate for children’s rights, especially in Mark Hubbert Charles Wickham education, because I believe an equal and Scott and Katherine Hungate Mitchell and Leslie Wickham Earl Sullivan and Leigh Barbara Wright quality education is a vehicle in which one Hutchinson Julian and Amy Wright can improve his or her station in life, especially David Jacobs and Rosalyn Allison- Geoff and Kirsten Wrinkle for the poor. I volunteer at the Freedom Jacobs Roger and Megan Zanitsch Florence Jaffa Schools program at C.N. Jenkins because the Cy and Liz Johnson $500 to $1,199 six-week literacy based program provides an Gene and Vickie Johnson Corporations, Foundations Steven and Heidi Jones and Faith Partners opportunity for the children not only to improve Robert and Nancy Kipnis Albemarle Road Presbyterian their reading skills, but the program also Alan Kronovet and Cary Bernstein Church addresses their social needs, exposes children Brad Kutrow and Jeanne Lindquist Ally Luke Largess and Elizabeth Leland Barnhardt Manufacturing to cultural events, ensures parental and Rich and Robin LaVecchia Company community involvement, and provides daily a Howard Levine and Julie Lerner BB&T Levine Bradham Family Foundation breakfast, lunch and a snack. Over the last four Hal and Holly Levinson Carolina Paymasters years I have observed the children who return Brandon Little Charlotte Latin School from a previous experience show improvement Bill and Liz Lowry Covenant Presbyterian Women Richard and Sharon Mack Dickens-Mitchener & Associates in their reading skills, social adjustment, and John and Francie Mangan Gap Foundation self-identity.” Doris Boyd, Volunteer with Lisa Mask Holy Trinity Catholic Middle Gregory and Robyn Massey School the C.N. Jenkins Presbyterian site Hugh and Jane McColl KPB Corporation Susan McConnell LeighDeux Michael Solander and Harriet Pinewood Elementary PTA Meetz SPX Foundation Dave and Lauren Benson Andrew J. Bodenheimer and Eleanor Moore Temple Israel Eric and Catherine Buchmiller Sharon J. Chandler John Moore and Debra Plousha Temple Beth El Religious School Ken and Beth Beuley Wynn and Katie Charlebois Moore Woo Skincare and Cosmetics Roger and Anita Bollier Robert and Barbara Colwell Katie Belk Morris Ron and Sandra Boozer Peter and Sandra Conway Joe Mynatt Individuals and Families Lee and Anna Brashear Alison Cook William Oliver Anonymous (2) Michael and Clarkie Brown Jim and Lucy Crain Julie Olney David and Cheryl Alley Jeffrey and Gretchen Brown John and Leslie Culbertson Ray Owens and Sally Higgins Anthony and Gillian Asher Heath and Zan Byrd Eric and Adrienne Davis Augustus Parker Stan and Judy August Kara Campbell Norvin and Shannon Dickerson Lee and Henrie Peery Pat and Amy Augustine Katie Carmichael Tom and Kathryn Dixon Laura and Stephen Phillipson Paul and Nadine Baccellieri David Carol and Karen Franklin Fred and Marcy Dumas Sara Pressly Ian and Carrie Banwell Ronald and Lecia Carter George and Randi Edmiston Drew and Beth Quartapella Jim and Dottie Barnhardt Tim and Laura Casey Gerry Emmert Paul and Kathy Reichs Kim Beal Russ and Krysta Cearley Wayne and Jennifer Epstein Joe and Helen Richards

13 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Ron and Stephanie Rivera Alan and Lee Blumenthal Spencer and Zoe Hanes Kevin and Courtney O’Neil Pat and Hillary Rondero Luke and Spencer Blythe Greg and Kim Hanson Stephen and Catherine Blaine and Ann Sanders Jayne Borman Brian and Susan Harden Paddison Chip Wallach and Judy Schindler Susan Boylston Carol Hardison Vick and Sue Phillips Louis and Martha Schmitt Eduardo and Tracy Brea Diane Hargett Scott and Haley Poole Rachel & Maury Seldin Family Ralph and Angela Breeden Joseph and Martha Harris William and Susan Porter Philanthropic Fund Douglas and Rebecca Brown Herb and Karen Harriss Bob and Amy Puchalski Bob and Meredith Sherrill Bradford and Shannon Brown Mike and Terrye Hartnett Preston and Lynn Purdum Glenn and Lisa Sherrill Bruce Buckley and Sarah Charley and Lynn Hodges David and Marjorie Redding Russ and Melanie Sizemore Crowder Cory and Katherine Hohnbaum Maxie and Fran Redic Doug and Missy Smith Dennis and Kathryn Bunker Jewell Hoover Ernie and Beth Reigel Paul and Laura Solitario Mike and Sheri Calandra Rick and Kelly Hopkins Stephen and Heather Renner Don Tyson and Kathy Sparrow Mark and Kimberly Calloway Arthur D. Horton and Timika David Pitser and Alice Richey Martin and Leigh-ann Sprock Hugh and Mary-Irving Campbell Shafeek-Horton Kerr and Ashley Robertson Taylor and Jessica Stanfield Mark and Jane Carano Andy and Christy Horwitz John and Anne Rogers Verner and Ann Stanley Peter and Catherine Carlino Ed and Laura Hull Louise C. Rogers Scott and Jenny Stevens Kern and Nancy Carlton Dewitt and Melia Hunt Robyn Roof Brent and Kile Stewart Tim and Donna Chapin Davis and Jennifer Hutchens Butch and Shirley Rosen Tim and Mary Stokes Teddy and Priscilla Chapman William and Courtney Hyder Rex and Lisa Rudy Will and Ali Summerville Andrea Chomakos Brian and Brandy Hydrick Kevin and Sarah Ryan Oscar and Shana Suris Matthew Christianson Frank and Alice Ix Brian and Sally Sacco Brian and Carolyn Taylor Matt and Suzanne Churchill David and Pamela Izard Juan and Keyla Sandoval Walter and Gwendolyn Taylor Fred and Liz Clasen-Kelly Allen and Marcia Jackson Tom and Austin Sapp Byron Walthall and Nancy Teaff Thad and Suzanne Clements Donald and Susan Jacobs Mrs. J A Schachner III Mark and Robyn Townsend Alex and Sonia Coffin Marc and Shirley Jarmosevich Jake and A-J Secrist Walter Johnson and Maryann Stuart and Lynne Cojac Ed and Leslie Jenkins Bill and Susan Sewell Traxler Walt and Shelley Coleman Jerry and Susie Jernigan Bart and Elizabeth Shaw Henry and Kelly Trexler Fairfax and Hillary Cooper Stuart and Lea Johnson Lisa Sheffield Kelley Tucker Glyn and Donna Cowlishaw Will and Jenny Joyner Ray and Jackie Shem Daniel Uri and Iris Cheng Ernie and Alexa Cutter Sharon Katz Raleigh and Katy Shoemaker Dave and Mary Vickers-Koch Don and Claire Dartnall Mark and Kristen Kral Michelle Shrader Lester and Rubye Wallace Jed and Chastity Davis John and Kelly Kreshon Brian and Victoria Shultz Matt Stubbing and Holly Welch Mary Davis John and Gail Laughlin Marc and Mattye Silverman Stubbing Ned and Adelaide Davis Louis and Tammy Lesesne Shivonia Singleton John and Cam Wester James and Beth Desimone Josh and Jennifer Levine Harold and Dorothy Smith Marva Wiley Andrew and Nicole DeVillers John and Jamie Linker Brett and Kristin Smith Earnest and Denise Winston Jay and Clare Didier Mike and Sue Littauer Stephen and Carrie Spada Richard and Karen Yevak Paul and Carolyn Donohue Eric and Elizabeth Lloyd Allen and Susan Stafford James and Amy Donohue Dick and Anne Lupo Ruth Stephenson $250 to $499 Ned and Laurie Durden Vi Lyles James and Trudy Strieber Corporations, Foundations Campbell and Jennifer Dyer Will and Heather Mackey John and Margaret Switzer and Faith Partners Nikki Eason George and Molly Macon David and Mary Tait Altra Industrial Motion Tom and Julie Eiselt Deborah Magnuson Steve and Susan Talley Bourne Foundation Mike and Minna Elliott Michael and Julie Malone Joanne Stratton Tate Charlotte Jewish Preschool Salem and Rosie Elrahal Andy and Lori Martin Marjorie Warlick Tate Chocolates by Lorada John and Linda Enders Maria and Michael Mascia Tom Tate Christian Mothers Group John Engler Kendrick and Lacy Mattox Pete and Lisa Ten Eyck Kumon of Myers Park Roger and Dianne English David and Katherine Maynard Chris and Fran Teter Paul Finnen & Associates Debbie Enna John and Kelli McAlister Bill and Amy Thomas Plexus Capital Doug and Tere Ey John McBride and Lolo Craig and Grier Thomason Sam and Esther Farnham Pendergrast Chris and Paula Tilley Individuals and Families Bart and Jennifer Farrell Angus and Margaret McBryde Brent and Alice Torstrick Anonymous (2) David and Adriana Fessler Liam and Annie McCauley Beth Van Gorp Jordan and Amanda Abshire Smitty and Jill Flynn Thomas McRae Babak and Cortney Varzandeh John and Susan Allbert James and Elizabeth Foster Jamal and Dorethea Mebane Stanley and Gloria Vaughan Stephen and Carolyn Allred Anna Freuler Bill and Jenny Merlo David Weinrib and Elizabeth Bill and Corby Anderson William and Jenny Fuller Tracy Montross Wahls Joey and Shalonna Anderson Frank Edney Gadsden Charles and Gena Morris Richard and Sarah Walker Ozzie and Emily Ayscue Kelly Gardner Jim and Marcia Morton Sandy and Sherry Ward Tom and Pam Barnhardt Glenn and Krissa Gaston Randall and Lori Mountcastle Satoshi Watanabe Steve and Joanne Beam Charles and Marion Gates Tom and Grig Murdock James and Ceil Watson Lou and Margaret Beasley Richard and Denise Gibson John and Marietta Murphy Ronald and Janice Weiner Jim and Aggie Belvin Sandra Godley Lillian Neal Tom and Velva Woollen Donald and Carina Malcolm and Kim Graham Michael and Sherry Nedzbala Kim and Sue Worrel Benningfield William and Elizabeth Grasty Dee and Christina O’Dell Bill and Virginia Wynn Matt and Barrie Benson Tiffani Greene Martin and Karen O’Gorman Clay and Kelly Young Hugh and Mary Katherine David and Mary Hall Tom and Amy Okel Jim and Susan Yuhas Black Jeff and Laura Handler Jon and PerMar Olin Sam and Emily Zimmern

2014 ANNUAL REPORT 14 Up to $249 Bill and Betsy Blue Bruce and Elizabeth Cohen Brian and Emma Farrell Corporations, Foundations Linda Blum David and Bridget Cohen Jen Farris and Faith Partners Jill Blumenthal Andy and Tamara Cohen Margaret Fenner Amazon Smile Foundation John and Jennifer Blumer David Cohen Charles and Kelly Ferguson Baldwin Davis Group William and Corine Bockenek Mary Parrish Coley Ted Fillette and Ellen Holliday BlueCross BlueShield of North Ed and Roberta Bograd Catherine Collins Helen Finley and Tomara Harris Carolina John and Laurie Bond Kathryn Collins Glenn and Roni Fishkin Buffalo Wild Wings Anna Bove Jeffrey and Lisa Compton Jackie Fishman Cats Care Foundation Rebekah Bowen Jay and Nancy Jo Conison Fannie Flono Christ Episcopal Church Robert and Marilynn Bowler Frank and Mimi Conner Edwin and Susan Flynn Kindergarten Doris Boyd Carrie Cook Shep Foley DPR of Charlotte Doris Anne Bradley Kevin Coons and Linda Peak Mitzi Folk GE Foundation Hardy and Evelyn Bragg Carolyn Cooper Russ and Carolyn Ford Greater North Carolina Combined Jennifer Bratyanski Robert and Christianne Coover Joe and Rosanna Fountain Federal Campaign Jeanne Brayboy Sarah Copeland Gwen Fox Kappa Kappa Chapter of Alpha Kurt and Susan Brechnitz Alex Rapp and Kyle Copeland Madison Fox Kappa Alpha Tim and Zoe Brennan Jane Corey Theodore and Cynthia Frank KeyBank Foundation Cheryl Broerman Mark and Catherine Cotsakis Norris Frederick Showmars Emerywood Paul and Kelly Brooks Chris Coyne Rabbi Jonathan Freirich St. John’s Baptist Church Adam and Marissa Brooks James Craddock and Cindi Jim and Jean Fuller Starmount Automotive LaToya Brown Johnston-Craddock Joseph and Judith Gaines The Summit Room Thomas and Melissa Brown John and Ann Crehore James and Marsha Gale UNC Charlotte Urban Instititute Doris Brown Bryan and Suzanne Crutcher Peter and Margaret Gamwell United Technologies Michael Brown Geoffrey and Sarah Curme Courtney Gannon Waymaker Life Strategies Herbert and Frances Browne William and Leslie Cuthbertson Don and Kathy Gately Women Executives Joseph and Catherine Buonanno Janet Dagenhart Robert and Susan Gault Pat Burgess and Joan Martin Joel and Karin Dancy Cole Gentry Individuals and Families Baker and Amy Burleson Todd Beveridge and Elyse Dashew Ken and Nancy Gepfert Anonymous (2) Sandra Burns Robert and Julie Daum Danielle Gerald Ethel and Rance Aaron Stuart and Amanda Burri Anne Davant Renaissa Ghosh Kenneth and Monica Able Stephen and Linda Butler Merris Davey Steve and Karen Gibson Judith Abner Karen Butler Cutter Davis Gloria Gibson Jackie Adkins Dean and Lucy Butler Jon Davis Stacey Gipson Faruqe and Julie Alam Caldwell and Parmele Calame David and Sarah Davis Alan and Ruth Goldberg Joe and Susan Aldrich Anthony and Kristine Calderone Michael and Eileen Davis Larry and Valerie Goldsmith Robert Banuelos and Kathryn Trip and Christina Caldwell Lauren Deese Jeremy Gomez Alexander Daniel and Susan Caldwell Henry DelVecchio and Ann Lloyd Goodman Martha Alexander Richard and Shelley Callahan Carver-DelVecchio Mike and Robin Goodson Helen Alford Bob and Susan Calton Maggie DeVries Jeffrey and Karen Graci Francisco and Jeannette Alvarado Barbara Campbell A.G. and Evelyn Di Biasio Anne Marie Graves Joe and Amanda Anders Sidney and Nicole Campbell Anne Dickerson Robert and Shelley Gray John and Pam Anderson Rebecca Canady Mary Anne Dickson Geoffrey and Ashley Gray Bird and Virginia Anderson Richard Canale Winston and Beth Di Nicola Gene and Linda Graziano Eric and Laurie Andreozzi Tiffany Capers Jeffrey and Dana Ditisheim Fletcher and Mary Gregory William and Susan Appelbaum Christopher and Samantha Lee and Susan Dockstader Kevin and Kathryn Griffin John and Ashley Armistead Carabell Will and Nelia Dolan Martie Griffin John and Alice Arwood Larry and Cember Carella Arlette Dolphin Sylvia Grigg Ned and Cathy Austin Caren Carr G. H. Dornblazer Mattie Grigsby Sebastion Ayoroa Mary Carrigan John and Sloan Dosser Dave Grindstaff and Lisa Shaw Celeste Bagley Gail Carson Sue Duchanois Jill Griset Byron and Ann Baldwin Jennifer Catha Liz Dunaway Jack and Betsy Grooms Garza and Frances Baldwin Juan and Dori Cazorla Nancy Duncan Gene Gruendel Andy and Laura Barksdale Jill Cervantes Thom Duncan Albert and Kristen Guarnieri Ann Simmons Barnes Jon and Jonina Chamberlain Jeff Durkin Flavina Gurgiano Sadler and Debbie Barnhardt Paul and Gail Chapman Helena Dutch Jim Hairston and Jeanne Ronald and Martha Barnwell Colin and Kakie Cheek David and Christe Eades Middleton-Hairston Benjamin and Melissa Bartlett Elisa Chinn-Gary Jerry and Susie East Christopher and Sarah Halligan Becky Barton Lauretta Chisolm Frank and Catherine Edwards Jessica Hamm David and Lyn Batty Celia Chisolm Jonathan Edwards and Leslie Dennis and Kathy Hammack John and Carol Baxter Mark Christensen Turner-Edwards Russell Hammond Benjamin and Elizabeth Benson Nathan and Laura Clark Ayeola Elias Catherine Hammons Jonathan and Tess Berger Marina Claros Chris and Winn Elliott Thomas and Sharon Hancock Glenda Bernhardt Rob and Anne Cochran Jack and Beth Ellis Tim and Maria Hanlin Ralph and Sandra Besnoy Jena Coen Geoffrey and Donna Emerson Erskine and Betty Harkey Irving and Lillian Bienstock Jonathan Coffin Gary and Eleanor Erickson Les Harrell Michele Birch Andrea Cohane Scott Lurie and Anne Essaye William and Gigi Harris Todd and Donna Birnberg Howard Cohen and Janice Rabbi Murray Ezring Richard and Tara Harris Violet Blackburn Janken Jack and Deborah Farhi Drew and Sally Harriss

15 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Jason and Blair Hawley Sarah Pearce William and Shelby Hazelip Reita Pendry Vernon and Annie Hebert Darryl and Colleen Penner James and Jill Heddleson Gloria Peper Stephen and Janet Heffner Barry and Michelle Perlmutter Mark Hemenway Brandon and Karen Perry Jim and PB Henderlite John and Wilma Pinter Renata Henderson Charles and Laura Pitts Martin Henegar and Amina Andrew Plepler Ahmed Claudia Plepler Edward and Ann Henegar Thomas and Lisa Pool Donald and Shevi Herbstman Ben and Diane Powell Josephine Hicks Kenna Powell Katy Hill Stuart and Emily Pratt Cheryl Hochberg Michael Pratt Russell and Sherria Hodge Elizabeth Pratt Warren and Ellen Holland Wes and Amy Lawson John and Ann McIntosh Benjamin and Rebecca Pratt Jennifer Holland Haynes and Liz Lea Anne McKelvey Richard and Liz Pratt Whitney Holochak David and Judith Lecker J.T. and Lucy McPherson Vince and Malyn Pratt William and Carolyn Horton Richard and Caryn Lee Dianne McQueen Jim Preston John and Allison Howell Matt and Kelly Leech Doug and Heather McWilliam Mark and Barbara Pringle Jaime and Marva Howey Mary Leet Elise Menaker Dusty Pritchett Teresa Hucko Lawrence and Florence Lefkof Bryant and Lisa Mende Henry and Susan Rabinovich Inez Hull Mark and Lee Leggett Mark Metz and Emily Kern Derek and Judy Raghavan Jerry and Deborah Hullinger Rob Leonard Bryan and Laura Midura John and Mary Jane Ramsey Tom and Janet Hunt Gary and Donna Lerner Janice Miller Jim and Denise Ratchford Christopher and Anna Hunter Richard Saltrick and Danielle David and Judy Miller Stephen Ratcliffe Tommy and Jane Hunter Levine Laura Miralia David and Amanda Ravin Mark and Sarah Hutchins Jack and Alison Levinson Janis Mishoe Jay and Betsey Rebello Edie Irons Samuel and Linda Levy Steve and Sally Mitchener Shannon and Karen Reid Jeffrey and Elizabeth Irvin Georgia Lewis Robert and Valerie Mittl Randall and Sheryl Reynolds Angela Ivey Helon Lineberger Dave Molinaro and Cricket Weston Mark and Laura Reynolds Mitchell Jackson Barbara Linney Kent and Andrea Moore Alfred and June Rhyne David and Margaret Jackson Howard and Gail Lipschultz Brett and Liz Morgan Donna Rice Steven and Jo Hannah Jacobson Jonathan Liu Tom and Susan Morrow Mark Ricketson John Jaye Chris and Terry Loeb Jack Mulligan Corey Riddley Jerome and Ellen Johnson Kenneth and Elizabeth Loeber Martin and Elsa Multer Bruce and Mary Rinehart David and Susan Johnson Jack and Aml Lohavichan Jack Muntz David and Meredith Ritchie Luciona Johnson Bob and Mary Long Darrell and Sarah Murray Scott and Julie Rizzo William and Christine Jones Betty Love and Peggy Moore Gregory and Margaret Musa Earle Roberts David Jones and Randall Morrow Rob and Amy Lovett Mike and Heather Myers Manley and Jennifer Roberts Guilherme and Janet Kahl Dean and Pamela Lovett Caroline Myers Mike and Robin Rogers Jennifer Kandzer Jim and Martha Lowry Tyler and Heather Nagle Daniel and Hilary Rosenbaum James and Katherine Kaspar Ed and Louise Lucas Albert and Janice Nalibotsky Bishop Cheen and Ginny Stephen and Judith Kaufmann Bob and Perry Lucas Russ and Patricia Nelson Rosenberg Eugene and Alice Kavadlo Susan Lupo Mike and Pat Nesbit Richard and Jenny Rosenthal Michael Kavanagh Raquel Lynch John and Amanda Newhouse John and Cindy Rossitch David and Dot Kaylor Ieeshah Mackey Rick and Elizabeth Newton Michael and Heidi Rotberg Patrick and Elizabeth Kelly David and Cathy Madairy Ander and Jenn Nickell Reid and Peg Ruble Lila Kelso Audrey Madans Virginia and Kathleen Nicolaides Trip and Kamie Rudisill Eileen Keogh Bill and Phyllis Maine Alexandra Nicyper Frank and Saundra Russ Martin and Sallie Kerr Darryl and Elizabeth Malak William and Donnamarie Nobili Janice Sachs Laquinta Khaldun Ira and Nathalie Malter Otis and Katheryn Northington Gina Salvati Brandon and Berma Jean Kincaid Christopher and Leigh Ann Michael and Cynthia Oday Tom and Tammy Sanders Joan Kirschner Marshall Russ and Elisabeth Odenbeck Molly Savage Darius and Jennifer Kisluk Frank and Leslie Mason Bruce and Penelope Oland Jeff and Lauren Sawyers Ian Kutner Frank and Leslie Masucci Doug and Claudia Oldenburg Sherry Saxonhouse John and Laurie Lamb John Matsko Denny O’Leary Todd and Stacey Schanzlin Marcia Lampert Hurst and Ruth Mauldin Mike and Mary Onak Rich Schell Michael and Kathleen Lang John and Robin Maxwell David Onorato and Mary Ed and Carissa Schlesinger Bridgett Langson James and Julie McArdle McGovern Anne Schleusner Bruce Larowe and Anita Strauss- Neill and Peggy McBryde Dale and Amy Owen Josh and Angela Scholl Larowe Jim and Donna McCubbin Allan and Marcelle Oxman Michael and Sara Schreibman Dirk Lasater Peter and Page McEachern John and Anne Oxrider Greg and Lisa Seaton Tony and Sarah Lathrop Michael and Roberta McGinley Fred and Winston Paschall Teddi Segal Jennifer Latta Richard Berry and Sheila McGrail Bailey and Rose Patrick Ned Sergew and Lula Daba Wade and Kenda Laughey Kimberly McGriff Thomas and Glenda Patton Irv and Robin Sharp Thomas and Dianne Lawing Jan McGuire Margaretta Patton Alexander and Karen Sharp

2014 ANNUAL REPORT 16 Morey and Lynne Sheffer Mr. and Mrs. Rick Hopkins Bob and Nicole Shelley Montana Horton Robert and Renee Sherrod Lisa Howell Allen and Sarah Shifflet Greg and Helms Jarell Thomas and Cam Shircliff Amorr Jefferson Alan and Janice Shubin Jeremy Jernigan Michael and Melissa Sicard Doug and Mary Jones Steve Small and Frannie Ian Kutner Goshtasbpour John Lemmon Roy and Mary Davis Smart Jean Love Patricia Smathers Lucy Tracy Smith Alice Marleaux Kay Smith John and Meredith Tye Lucretia Reich Patrick McKinley Leonard Smith Steve and Susan Udelson William E. and S. Barbara Roof Mary Nell McPherson Stephen Smith and Roslyn Gregory and Kelly Valeriano Tom Rogers Monsignor John McSweeny Mickelson Joyce Visceglia Mary Rushin Rickye McKoy-Mitchell Stephen Smith Sarah Vorhaus Ann Shaughnessy Patrick McKinley Roy and Julie Smith Marjorie Wagner Debra Jean Spiegel Burch Mixon Leslie Smith Jane H. Wallwork Mark Lee Summey Burch and Arrington Mixon Leif Aus and Millie Snyder Katelyn Walter Julie Watson Geoffry and Kimberly Mize Elizabeth Snyder Tom Warshauer Mothers Everywhere Jesse and Taylor Soloff Mike and Lynn Watson Gifts in Honor of Mrs. Winston Paschall Michael and Marilyn Sowyak Necole Watts Kara Abbott John and Jane Pasquini Sterling and Beverly Spainhour Richard and Nina Weaver Wynn David and Lucy Anderson Evelyn Pharr Robert and Gloria Spanjer Cameron Weber The Armisteads Chip Powell Harry and Laurie Sparks Esta Weiland Julie Attilus Providence Day School Sara Spencer Rebecca Weiner Kim Beal Providence Day School Teen Terry Maskin and Jennifer Sperry Michael Weinstein and Kathleen Andrea Bierce Board Adam and Sheila Spitz Curry Sam Beresford Charlie and Marsha Rich Peter and Courtney St. Onge Beth Wells Molly Bollier Randal and Mary Russell Hank and Mary Wood Stallings Amy Welton Kate Boswell Sally Sacco Teresa Starr Nick and Regina Wharton William Carlyle Campbell Tammy Sanders Thomas Steagald Pat Wheatley Maude Cantrell Sue Schenck James and Martha Stenhouse Ann Whichard Katie Carmichael Susan Scott Robert and Marsha Stickler George and Jolene White Mary Thompson Charlebois A-J Secrist Wendy Stockton Richard and Mary White Eileen Charlebois Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Tamara Stokes Julie Wilkinson Charlotte Jewish Preschool Church Dina Stolpen Roger and Senetra Williams Students Kate Shem Mark and Patricia Stoy Sherry Williams Alex Coffin Steven and Meredith Shorkey Russel and Mollie Strawn Jenelle Williams Jeff Cohen Ruby Sowder Brenda Suits Ward and Margaret Williams Jeff Cohen and Judy Seldin- Whit and Arlene Spearman Jean Sullivan Chris Koonts and Karen Williams Cohen Ms. Beverly Spellings Virginia Sullivan Rob and Katie Willingham Bruce and Debbie Darden St. John’s Freedom School Charlie and Marsha Summers Whitni Wilson-Wertz John and Mary Kay Deering C. W. Stacks Dale Mullennix and Jane Charles and Melanie Winton Sandra Devoid Macie Stewart Summey-Mullennix Kurt and Sandra Witte Kim Dickerson Preston and Patty Stone Nancy Sutton Suzanne Wittebort Ted and Kathy DuBose Kevin Strawn David and Lynn Tate Suzanne Wood Hank Durkin Kevin Strawn and Mary Nell Ron Tate Gracy Wooster Russell, Nina and Penelope McPherson Karen Taylor David and Sharon Wright Fergusson Steve and Susan Talley Thoomas and Heather Taylor Hugh and Caroline Wright Gwen Fox Claire Tate Victoria Taylor Richard and Cameron Wright Ms. Fran Tom and Ann Temple Anne Teicher Ralph and Sara Yarberry Tessa Frank Mrs. Lois Thormaehlen John Templeton Mandrile and Jocelyn Young Freedom School Partner 10th Mrs. Kent Tilghman Mary Thomas Ron and Janet Zick Anniversary Campbell Tucker Shana Thomas John and Barbara Ann Zizzi Friendship Class of Covenant Marissa Uri Zach and Sally Thomas Presbyterian Church Rachel Uri Marshall and Roberta Gifts in Memory of Sonja Gantt Alec Wallach Thomason Mary Elizabeth Black David and Sinclair Gillespie Necole Watts Rebecca Thompson Randez Brown Deidre Grubb Beth Wells Ted and Lisa Thompson Simon Cory Jeanne Middleton Hairston Perry and Julie White Charles and Lauren Thrift Don Fern Jeff and Laura Handler Ben and Leah Williams Tillie Tice Donella S. Forloines Greg Harper and Jennie Cook John C. Williams Anne Tomlinson Dr. Don Goodwin Harper Karen Williams Bradley Touma Gene Johnson Gigi Harris Tiffany Williams Paul and Merritt Tracy Martha Johnson Low and Brucie Harry J. Hugh Wright Mr. and Mrs. B B Tripp Mr. William H. Joyner, Jr. Fran Hawk Julian and Amy Wright Trey and Jane Tune Lois Mebane Jere Hollemeyer Kirsten Wrinkle

17 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Gifts in Kind Organizations Contributions of Time, Talent and Treasure Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

ASU-NCRC Human Performance Fabric swatches Lab Bradford Dentistry Paperback books Yoga sessions Catawba River Keeper

Foundation Supply shoppersPaint kits Storage space Charity League, Inc. Charlotte Christian School French Magazines Breakfasts activity kits Club Tours Lunches Charlotte Crown Guides Sound system School supplies Sunglasses tours Farm

Charlotte Knights Books Charlotte Latin School Intern appreciation Childress Klein Properties Field Christ Episcopal Church Toothbrushes Kindergarten Days Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Sewing activity Consolidated Cochrane Collegiate Academy Tours Lunches Office equipment Financial literacy activity EY Fall Rose Books Hula hoops Airline miles Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council Soccer balls Giving Tree Charities Games Cleaning supplies Hawthorne Lane United Methodist Swimsuits Church Tennis lessons Dancing activity Snack foods

Home Depot University Supplies

Hull Dentistry Socks Catering fees Balls ITT Technical Institute

Jack and Jill of America Learning games Basketballs

Transporation Wallpaper swatches Jay Howard Entertainment KinderMourn Laxer, Long, & Savage DDS Bulletin board cutouts Lucy and Company Yoga mats Merlo & Fahrney Dentistry Workstations Mixon Landscaping Design Girl Scout cookies Morningstar Properties

Storage Transportation Myers Park Baptist Church Toothpaste Books The National Park Service

NC Wildlife Federation’s Great Personal hygiene supplies Field days Beverages Tie dye kits Outdoor University OrthoCarolina Necklaces Strategy games Tours Park Road Books Backpacks Pender Murphy Tennis Lessons Presbyterian Women / Anna Circle Promising Pages Doris Brown Luther and Jane Lockwood Mitchell and Leslie Wickham Providence Day School Wynn and Katie Charlebois Sandy McGarrah Chris Koonts and Karen Williams Queens University Jonathan Coffin Angus and Betsy McDonald Sherry Williams Samaritan’s Feet Alex and Sonia Coffin Susan McConnell Geoff and Kirsten Wrinkle Society Charlotte Alex Comisar Tom and Grig Murdock The Summit Room Lee and Karen Cory Pasguini Gift Totals Include Theatre Charlotte Joel and Karin Dancy Reita Pendry Matches from TIAA-CREF Hank Durkin John and Wilma Pinter the Following Tranquil Family Dentistry Nikki Eason Al and June Rhyne Corporations: Trips For Kids Gwen Fox Ron and Stephanie Rivera Ally Two Men and A Truck Madison Fox Tom and Austin Sapp Altra Industrial Motion UNCC College of Computing Alex and Patty Funderburg Leslie Smith Bank of America and Informatics Sandra Godley Jack Smul BlueCross BlueShield of North US Airways Education Faith Hamilton Chip and Ann Stanley Carolina Foundation William and Gigi Harris Gary and Shelley Steiner Duke Energy Foundation WBTV Daniel Heath Isis Tarrats Gap Foundation GE Foundation Yoga One, LLC Whitney Holochak Karen Taylor Foundation For The Carolinas Ed and Laura Hull John and Allison Tibe Keybank Foundation Individuals and Families Jeannine Jordan Michael Weinstein and Kathleen Microsoft Kelly Algood Sharon Katz Curry Northwestern Mutual John and Ashley Armistead Patrick and Kathy Line Kelly Christina Welborn Plexus Capital Tim and Sarah Belk Kay Liles Sheila Wheeler SPX Foundation

2014 ANNUAL REPORT 18 Freedom School Jubilee 2014 Jubilee is Freedom School Partners’ annual signature event and celebration of Freedom Schools in the Charlotte area. It’s an unforgettable day of celebrating children!

$25,000 James Hairston and Jeanne Corporate Sponsors Middleton-Hairston Southminster Retirement Community Robert and Sally Miller Wells Fargo Janis Mishoe Burch and Arrington Mixon $10,000 Dave Molinaro and Cricket Corporate Sponsors Weston Apartment Realty Advisors/ Tracy Montross Carolinas Joe Mynatt Duke Energy Foundation Clark and Anne Neilson NASCAR Foundation Barney Offerman and Jan Valder US Airways Education Foundation Doug and Claudia Oldenburg William Oliver $5,000 Paul Finnen & Associates Corporate Sponsors Pat and Debbie Phillips Bank of America Foundation Plexus Capital Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft R. B. Pharr & Associates Fifth Third Bank Individuals, Families Shep Foley Maxie and Fran Redic K&L Gates and Friends Russ and Carolyn Ford Mark Ricketson Katten Muchin Rosenman Anonymous Alex and Patty Funderburg Manley and Jennifer Roberts Foundation Kenneth and Monica Able Kelly Gardner Brian and Sally Sacco Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson Francisco and Jeannette Alvarado Charles and Marion Gates Josh and Angela Scholl Bob and Amanda Anders Kimberly Glowish Michelle Shrader $2,500 Joe and Amanda Anders Clay and Deidre Grubb Sharon United Methodist Church Corporate Sponsors Anne Neilson Fine Art David and Mary Hall Ray and Kate Shem Alston & Bird Tim Atwell Jessica Hamm Brian and Victoria Shultz Bryan Cave Baldwin Davis Group Spencer and Zoe Hanes Russ and Melanie Sizemore Capgemini Financial Services Ann Simmons Barnes Carol Hardison Douglas and Missy Smith Childress Klein Properties Ronald and Martha Barnwell Greg and Jennie Harper Stephen Smith CohnReznick Sandy and Andrea Bierce Matthew and Brooke Harper Paul and Laura Solitario Dowd Foundation Violet Blackburn Richard and Tara Harris Michael and Marilyn Sowyak Foundation For The Carolinas Jacqueline Blackwell William and Gigi Harris Sterling and Beverly Spainhour Gupton Marrs International Stephen and Molly Bollier William and Shelby Hazelip Sara Spencer Hawthorne Lane United Methodist Jayne Borman Tom Webb and Kathryn Heath Thomas Steagald Church Susan Boylston Thomas and Jimi Heiks Scott and Jenny Stevens King & Spalding Karen Butler Kraig and Marisa Holt Don and Kate Stewart Moore & Van Allen Christopher and Candace Jewell Hoover Tamara Stokes Myers Park United Methodist Church Carmichael William and Carolyn Horton Kevin Strawn and Mary Nell Novant Health Foundation Ronald and Lecia Carter James and Lisa Howell McPherson Piedmont Natural Gas Elisa Chinn-Gary Teresa Hucko John and Margaret Switzer Publix Super Markets Charities Lauretta Chisolm Davis and Jennifer Hutchens Wellford and Ann Tabor South State Bank Nathan and Laura Clark Frank and Alice Ix Tom Tate and Joanne Stratton Tate Starr and Dickens Orthodontics Thad and Suzanne Clements David Jacobs and Rosalyn Ron Tate Winston & Strawn Jeff M. Cohen and Judy Seldin- Allison-Jacobs Paul and Merritt Tracy Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice Cohen John Jaye UNC Charlotte Urban Instititute EY Wade and Barbara Copeland Paul and Suzy Johnson Mary Sherrill Ware Janet Dagenhart Luciona Johnson Satoshi Watanabe $1,250 Joel and Karin Dancy Jerome and Ellen Johnson James and Ceil Watson Corporate Sponsors Eric Davis David Jones and Randall Morrow Waymaker Life Strategies Community One Bank Cutter Davis Dirk Lasater Nick and Regina Wharton Hornets Basketball Jon Davis Thomas and Dianne Lawing Julie Wilkinson David and Sarah Davis Rob Leonard Roger and Senetra Williams $1,000 James and Beth Desimone Howard Levine and Julie Geoff and Kirsten Wrinkle Corporate Sponsors Arlette Dolphin Lerner Levine Mandrile and Jocelyn Young BB&T Paul and Carolyn Donohue Scott and Cheri Lindblom John and Sloan Dosser Barbara Linney Special Thanks $550 Sue Duchanois Brandon Little Jay Howard Entertainment Non-Profit Sponsors Hank Durkin Scott Lurie and Anne Essaye The Charlotte Convention Center UNC Charlotte College of Tom and Julie Eiselt Raquel Lynch Buffalo Wild Wings Education Frank and Lisa Emory Erica McDowell Society Charlotte Charlotte Latin School Richard Farley Thomas McRae Christ Episcopal Church Myers Park Baptist Church Margaret Fenner Ward Wellman and Laura Meyer NASCAR Hall of Fame Providence Day School Smitty and Jill Flynn Wellman Jeanne Middleton-Hairston

19 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Nutcracker Ball Freedom School Partners was honored to once again be the benefactor of the annual Nutcracker Ball held at the Charlotte Country Club on December 21, 2014.

Presenting Nutcracker Martin and Leigh-ann Sprock Sponsor: $10,000 Craig and Grier Thomason Triad Foundation Ted and Lisa Thompson Charles and Lauren Thrift Toy Soldier Sponsors: John and Allison Tibe $2,500 Chris and Paula Tilley EY Trey and Jane Tune Rinehart Wealth Management Richard and Sarah Walker Robert W. Baird & Company Cameron Weber Martin and Amy Welton Peppermint Patrons: Scott and Gracy Wooster $1000 Clay and Kelly Young Dickens-Mitchener & Associates Jim and Susan Yuhas Dave and Lauren Benson Charley and Margot Brinley 2014 Nutcracker Heath and Zan Byrd Ball Committee Russ and Krysta Cearley Katie Charlebois, Co-Chair Wynn and Katie Charlebois Whitney Balzer, Co-Chair John and Leslie Culbertson Anya Alvarez Alex and Patty Funderburg Julie Attilus Adam and Patti Glassner Amy Burleson Clay and Deidre Grubb Margot Brinley Greg and Jennie Harper Jennie Cook-Harper Sean and Angela Higbea Hillary Cooper David and Natalie Homesley Jay and Clare Didier Tony and Sarah Lathrop Leslie Culbertson KPMG Tom and Kathryn Dixon Christopher and Jennifer Latta Patti Glassner LeighDeux Will and Nelia Dolan Josh and Jennifer Levine Becky Guenther Rich and Robin LaVecchia James and Amy Donohue John and Jamie Linker Gigi Harris Pat and Hillary Rondero Ned and Laurie Durden Eric and Elizabeth Lloyd Melia Hunt Glenn and Lisa Sherrill Frank and Catherine Edwards Will and Heather Mackey Jane Hunter Dean and Ann Carter Smith Chris and Winn Elliott George and Molly Macon Kelly Kreshon Sean and Andrea Smith Jack and Beth Ellis Darryl and Elizabeth Malak Catharine Pappas Brent and Kile Stewart Sam and Esther Farnham Michael and Julie Malone Laura Park John and Margaret Switzer Bart and Jennifer Farrell Christopher and Leigh Ann Haley Poole Wellford and Ann Tabor Brian and Emma Farrell Marshall Hillary Rondero Brad and Jen Farris Andy and Lori Martin Sherry Saxonhouse Friends of the James and Elizabeth Foster Kendrick and Lacy Mattox Lisa Sherrill Nutcracker Ball Tim and Courtney Gannon David and Katherine Maynard Liz Simmons Eric and Laurie Andreozzi Glenn and Krissa Gaston Liam and Annie McCauley Anne Carter Smith Ned and Cathy Austin Greg and Stacey Gipson Bob and Kimberly McGriff Margaret Switzer Steve and Whitney Balzer Adam and Patti Glassner Charles and Gena Morris Jane Tune Andy and Laura Barksdale Larry and Valerie Goldsmith Randall and Lori Mountcastle Sarah Walker Steve and Joanne Beam Bill and Leigh Goodwyn Jack and Michelle Mulligan Lou and Margaret Beasley William and Elizabeth Grasty John and Marietta Murphy Special Thanks To ... Donald and Carina Benningfield Tiffani Greene Rick and Elizabeth Newton The Charlotte Country Club Matt and Barrie Benson Kevin and Kathryn Griffin Dee and Christina O’Dell Charlotte Youth Ballet John and Jennifer Blumer Greg and Kim Hanson Brian and Denny O’Leary Christine Long Design Luke and Spencer Blythe Diane Hargett Jon and PerMar Olin Leroy Fox Banks and Molly Bourne Jason and Blair Hawley Kevin and Courtney O’Neil William Harris Eugene and Leigh Bowles Cory and Katherine Hohnbaum Trip and Laura Park Morningstar Properties Tim and Zoe Brennan Warren and Ellen Holland Trey and Sarah Pearce Shutter Booth of Charlotte Douglas and Rebecca Brown Rick and Kelly Hopkins Brandon and Karen Perry Society Charlotte Baker and Amy Burleson Andy and Christy Horwitz Scott and Haley Poole Split Second Sound Caldwell and Parmele Calame Jerry and Deborah Hullinger Bob and Amy Puchalski Treasured Events Bob and Susan Calton Dewitt and Melia Hunt David and Marjorie Redding Vision Envelope Rebecca Canady Tommy and Jane Hunter Kerr and Ashley Robertson Teddy and Priscilla Chapman William and Courtney Hyder Kevin and Sarah Ryan High School Volunteers: Bill and Andrea Cohane Brian and Brandy Hydrick Matt and Sherry Saxonhouse Ryan Harper Fairfax and Hillary Cooper David and Pamela Izard Rob and Anne Schleusner Sarah McArthur Bryan and Suzanne Crutcher Allen and Marcia Jackson Bart and Elizabeth Shaw Annie Rudisill William and Leslie Cuthbertson Marc and Shirley Jarmosevich Thomas and Cam Shircliff Eliza Saunders Ernie and Alexa Cutter John and Kelly Kreshon Scott and Tiffany Smith Casey Tussell Jed and Chastity Davis Pete and Kelli Lash Stephen and Carrie Spada Lizzie Walker

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