2010-2011 Creating Heroes ANNUAL REPORT Through Education & Service DEAR FRIENDS,

In preparing our 2010-2011 Annual Report, we wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments. For twenty-four years, we have encouraged Minnesota’s students of color to invest in their future by pursuing post-secondary education. As a result of the Page Education Foundation’s support, more than 5,000 students have attended more than 100 post-secondary institutions across the state of Minnesota. At the same time, those students have positively influenced the lives of thousands of younger children through mentoring and tutoring.

In this Annual Report, you will meet seven Page Scholars. While they are all in different stages of their education and careers, they share one common theme: they utilize education as a tool to leverage their potential and expand their future. They are individuals of character and commitment, and they embody the spirit of the Page Education Foundation.

We are grateful to Page Scholars – for sharing their educational journey with us and inspiring young people of the next generation to confidently pursue their dreams. Our gratitude also extends to our community –our donors, volunteers, and friends who generously give their resources, time, and energy to ensure all students of color in Minnesota have the opportunity Our Mission to hope and dream.

A young person’s lifelong success begins with an education. Access to higher Thank you for your continued support of the Page Education Foundation. Your generosity and education promises far-reaching benefits, especially to students of color who encouragement contribute to a more meaningful, equitable future for Minnesota’s children. often face daunting challenges in completing a post-secondary education. Guided by our mission to encourage Minnesota’s youth of color to pursue post- We humbly thank you for the opportunity to continue our work and further our mission. secondary education, the Page Education Foundation promotes their academic achievement, personal responsibility and untapped potential to become vital With gratitude, contributors to their communities. We accomplish this by granting financial assistance to post-secondary students. In return, these students actively foster

positive attitudes toward literacy and learning among younger, school-age Diane Sims Page children of color through mentoring relationships. Executive Director

2 OUR HISTORY

Our intent in establishing Alan Page spent fifteen years in the NFL, becoming the first defensive player in the the Foundation was to try league’s history to receive an MVP award. While to create hope, to let young playing football, he became a full-time law people know that their future student, earning his Juris Doctor in 1978. Alan’s could be better than their deep and abiding belief in the importance of “present. I see a lot of young education did not stop with his own success. people who engage in anti- Recognizing a need for our education system to social behavior. Some of those reach more young people of color, he used his young people simply have no 1988 induction into the NFL Hall of Fame to moral compass. But for many launch the Page Education Foundation. From its of them, indeed, I suspect, the inception, the Foundation has offered financial assistance and encouragement to students of majority, there is a lack of color facing tremendous barriers to attaining hope. And so, to the extent their educational dreams. that the Page Education Foundation and Page Scholars create hope, we make the In the last twenty-four years, the Page world a better place not only Education Foundation has supported for ourselves, but also for more than 5,000 students in their those around us. pursuit of post-secondary education in Minnesota. Alan Page

4 PROGRAM PAGE GRANTS DESCRIPTIONS The Page Education Foundation awards annual, renewable financial grants to Minnesota students of color who attend colleges, universities, and technical schools throughout Minnesota. Students who accept grants commit to perform clearly defined service projects with younger children of color. Our awards consist of annual grants of $1,000 - $2,500. The selection process focuses on an applicant’s attitude toward education, willingness to provide service to children, and financial need. Recipients reapply each year they attend a post-secondary educational institution.

SERVICE TO CHILDREN The Service-to-Children program requires each Page Scholar to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours during the academic year mentoring kindergarten through 8th grade children of color. With a focus on literacy and tutoring, Page Scholars encourage younger children to view education as a positive and exciting goal. These relationships offer powerful motivation to impressionable students who look up to Page Scholars for guidance. Children mentored by Page Scholars benefit from real-life role models who are taking advantage of their educational opportunities and creating a better future. Page Scholars also provide much needed assistance to our schools, libraries, and community organizations.

PAGE CONNECTIONS The goal of Page Connections is to support Page Scholars as they work to successfully complete their education and community service. Page Connections provides Page Scholars with access to support services on campus, internship/career opportunities, group service projects, and professional mentors to help guide students in the transition into the workforce.

7 SCHOLARS

FEATURED PAGE SCHOLAR

Major: High School: Service to Children Project: College: Social Work and Public Achievement Augsburg College Cross Cultural Roosevelt Senior High School Program through the Studies Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Trinity Lutheran Congregation.

Celia Hernandez-Payan Celia learned at an early age to translate her life’s experiences into clear career goals. Majoring in Social Work and Cross Cultural Studies at Augsburg College, Celia plans to complete her MSW and Early on, I learned to advocate for myself. Many of the kids I work focus on issues in Latin America. Given her family’s story of immigration, she brings unique personal insight into her studies and into the work she is currently doing with students at the Center for with are first-generation immigrant students who have been Democracy and Citizenship through the Public Achievement program. It’s Celia’s story of resilience through the same experiences. It’s really cool to get them thinking that inspires her students and connects her with the community as a leader forging real change. about the future and their potential accomplishments. “ 9 The most effective leaders lead by example. Malik Watkins, a former Page Scholar and Travelers employee, is a powerful mentor to William Gbolo, who has chosen a similar path in finance. FEATURED MENTOR RELATIONSHIP Working in Bonds and Financial Products, Malik shares his journey dealing with the day-to-day pressures, challenges, and rewards of his career. William, an accounting student at Hamline Malik Watkins + William Gbolo University, and Malik find that sharing their interests and experiences strengthens their commitment to each other’s success while inspiring their own work with younger African American men. A mentor himself, William volunteers with McVay Youth Partnership.

11 FEATURED ALUMNI SCHOLARS

Artika Tyner

“I chose a career in law because I believe law is a language of power and provides a chance to impact the community. I saw it as a way to give back,” says Artika Tyner, who earned her B.A. from Hamline and a law degree and Masters in Public Policy from St. Thomas, and who has just completed her PhD dissertation. Its topic is one Atika can speak to with personal as well as professional insight for it ocuses on legal professionals applying their expertise to promote social change. As a mentor, Artika is a shining example of what hard work and a good education can do, Artika is energized by her work with younger students. “I see mentoring as an opportunity to pay it forward because I was a first-generation college student and law student,” she says.

I see mentoring as an opportunity to pay it forward because I was a first-generation college student and law student.

“ Artika Tyner, Director of Diversity, St. Thomas Law School 13 Receiving the scholarship inspired me to not let the Page Education Foundation “down. I felt, if they were investing in me, I in turn need to invest all my energy into my education.

Armando Camacho

Currently President of the Neighborhood House, an organization that serves more than 14,000 low-income residents and immigrants in Ramsey and Dakota county, Armando’s rise to prominence is impressive. His personal story is one of heartbreak and survival. He immigrated with his family from Puerto Rico at age six. As an adolescent, he was often homeless and sought shelter and the Neighborhood House. Armando credits the Page Education Foundation for providing him with a good education and the tools for success. Thanks to his leadership, Neighborhood House is stronger and more vital, serving more families in need than ever before.

Armando Camacho, President, Neighborhood House 15 Sousada Chidthachak

Sousada, currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Mathematics Education at the University of Minnesota, knew early in life that education would be the key to her success as well as her life’s work. Born in Thailand to Laotian parents, Sousada credits her mother’s persistence and work ethic as the source of her own strength. She holds a B.A. and M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis on Urban Teaching from the University of St. Thomas. Sousada credits the Page Education Foundation for supporting her education as well as for leading her into the mentoring that inspires her teaching style. Much of what she has learned, through her work teaching in Thailand, researching in Brazil, and as an algebra teacher, will be brought to the page in her forthcoming memoir, The Lesson is Never Just a Number. “I hope the book will be the boost that people need to feel they can make a change.” She plans to donate proceeds from its sale to the Page Education Foundation.

The Page Foundation not only supported my education, they introduced mentoring into my life. “ Sousada Chidthachak, Math Instructional Coach at Heritage and Metro Tech 17 I had the dream of going to college, but without the initial support, it would have been “really difficult.

Michael Elliot

Michael Elliot applied his entrepreneurial savvy to social good. Michael currently serves as the Executive Director of Fastforward Education, an organization that facilitates mentoring and homework assistance to junior high students. He also runs the Joint City Youth Council that facilitates gatherings of students to address concerns and propose solutions. He continues to be engaged in a language interpreting company he founded during his undergraduate years at Hamline University, where he earned his B.A. Elliot credits his career in education with the support he received from the Page Education Foundation. “I had the dream of going to college, but without the initial support, it would have been really difficult,” he says.

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32 IN KIND GIFTS

Al Vento Conga Latin Bistro Hatice Jewelry LLC Chris Albertson Costco Heartland Restaurant Aloft Minneapolis Hotel Charles and Constance Cowles Heidi’s Alt Bike Shop Chipotle Hell’s Kitchen American Girl CRAVE Amy and John Higgins B.T. McElrath Chocolatier, Inc. Cub Foods Brenda Howard Becky Baertsch Culvers Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation Barbette Virgina Dahmen Hudson Painters Bariani Olive Oil Dale Studios Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse Louis Bavaro Dance with Lois Donnay Illusion Theater Tim and Doris Baylor Data Doctors In Her Words Ceramics Bella Lana Barbara Jo Davis Indian Harvest Specialty Foods Barb Bend David and Vanessa Dayton Itzi & Bitzi Boutique Dorothy Benham Scott and Ann Dayton Raghavan Iyer Best Buy De La Vue Izzy’s Ice Cream Cafe Bibelot Deep Roots Desserts Karin Jacobson Design Black Sheep Coal Fire Pizza Dehn’s Garden Stan and France Jacot BlackBlue Jock and Sara Donaldson Jeanne Beatrice, LLC Bliss Granola Kevin and Beth Dooley Joe’s Garage Restaurant Blue Horizon Energy James and Dee Dorsey Pat and Carolyn Jones Karen Boros Philip Dow and Deb Pederson Don and Phyllis Kahn Som Boualaphanh Robert and Kristin Dudacek Tom and Marlene Kayser Naomi Brandt Eddington’s Kelen Family Foundation Brave New Workshop Emerald Green Golf Course Kids Hair, Inc Breadsmith Rolf and Nancy Engh The Kitchen Sage Brian Graham Salon Episencial Bob and Terry Klepinski Bryant Lake Bowl Esse Reusable Mary Knutson Buck Hill FACES Mears Park Kowalski’s Markets Build a Bear Famous Daves Judy Krohn Tom and Laurel Bulen Feisty Girl Art Sherry Kromschroeder Bungalow Pottery Ben and Becky Field Mika Laidlaw Cafe Latte Ned Foster and Laura Tiffany Landmark Theatres Cafe Maude Eric Franzen Leeann Chin Kenneth Caldwell Fuzzy Mutt Photos Lettuce Entertain You Calhoun Beach Framing Galen Labs Rand and Petrina Levy Thomson Reuters Canterbury Park Gandhi Mahal John and Searcy Lillehei Travelers Liz Carlson Glaciers Café Brian and Mary Longe United Health Group Nancy Carlson Karen Graves Luna Rossa Xcel Energy Foundation Terry Carlson and Jeanette Leehr Great Clips MacPhail Center for Music Carter Ave Frame Shop Brandi Gunderson Rachel Madden Cepage Wine Company Tom Gunderson Rob and Shelly Magnuson Children’s Theater Company Guthrie Theater Mall of America Christos Greek Restaurant Bruce and Supenn Harrison Manhattan Toy Comedy Sportz Improv Theater Mike and Mona Harristhal Mansetti’s Pizza & Pasta

35 Cecilia Martin Bettie Peterson S-Squared Sweets Mary Bacon Interiors James Peterson Starbucks Denny and Gail Mathisen pH Orem Skincare Staybridge Suites Max’s Leslie Pilgrim StevenBe Mary McCarthy David and Sharon Pinska Don Stewart Rachel Mclean Pinstripes Bowling and Bistro Stillwater Balloons Munir and Sophie Meghjee Pizza Luce Carolyn Streed Lindsay Meyer Poor Richard’s Commonhouse Bob & Stephanie Stuart Mid-America Festivals Premier Cancun Vacations Subway Mill City Museum Pro Football Hall of Fame Tom and Annelise Swigert Minneapolis Institute of Arts Jim Proebstle Tea Garden Minnesota Historical Society Punch Pizza Thomasina’s Cashew Brittle Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Quizno’s Carol Tombers Minnesota Lynx R. F. Moeller Jeweler Tryg’s Restaurant The Minnesota Opera Eric Rahman Adam Turnman Minnesota Orchestra Paul and Mary Reyelts Twin Cities Closet Co Minnesota State Fair Rice Paper Restaurant Bob and Meg Van Why Minnesota Timberwolves Rinata Barb Vaughan Minnesota Twins Rivertown Inn Jon and Susan Vaughan-Fier Minnesota Vikings Rocco Altobelli Vee Corporation Minnesota Wild Roller Garden Vinaigrette, LLC Minnesota Zoo Room and Board Voyageur Press Mixed Blood Theatre Rox Minneapolis Jewelry Ami Waldenberger Mount Olivet Retreat Center Royal Pet Walker Art Center Moxie Hair Salon Rush River Brewery Waterpark of America Nash Frame Rush River Produce Way Cool Cooking School National Football League Players Rustica Bakery Linda Webster Association Sa Bel Salon Spa Wedge Community Co-op Neiman Marcus Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra The Wellness Center Mike and Deb Newman Saint Paul Saints When the Mood is Food NFL Films Lance and DeGalynn Sanders Whole Foods Susan Nielsen Sebastian Joe’s Wilderness Campgrounds Amy Nop Seven Wirtz Beverage Ordway Shepherd’s Way Farms Carol Wold Eric and Joy Orson Signature Cafe and Catering Wolters Kluwer Panera Simply Jane Studio Workman Publishing Company Diane Sims Page Carol Skaar World Class Wines Justin and Christine Page Skin Rejuvenation Wuollets Bakery Kamie Page & Ben Friesen Jim and Cindie Smart Wyndmere Naturals Nina Page Smiling Pelican Bake Shop YMCA - East St. Paul Papa John’s Clayton Snow YMCA Park Square Theatre Sonja’s YMCA - New Hope The Park Tavern Robbie & Patti Soskin Youngstedts Patagonia Southpoint Community Acupuncture Yum! Ed Paulson Spalon Montage Peace Coffee Spill the Wine Nate and Stephanie Pelzer Spinario Design Penumbra Theatre The Splendid Table @ American Perfectly Produce Public Media

Please note gifts listed in this annual report were from contributions made from July 2010 – June 2011. We have made every attempt to list donor names and contributions correctly. Please contact us at 612-332-0406 with any corrections.

37 FINANCIALS FINANCIALS

7/1/2010 – 6/30/2011

Income

Contributions – Cash $ 1,082,870 Contributions – Non Cash $ 32,358 Interest/Misc $ 37,718

Total Revenue $1,152,946

Expenses

Program Expenses $ 895,411 General Administration $ 101,246 Fundraising $ 37,718

Total Expenses $1,083,965

Net Assets

Change in Net Assets before investment gains (losses) $ 68,981 Net Investment Gains $ 253,019

Change in Net Assets $322,000

BEGINNING $ 2,988,240 END $ 3,310,240

39 BOARD & STAFF

Board of Directors Staff: Karen Boros Maria Ferguson Michael Jordan Maren Henderson Diane Sims Page Carolyn Jones Justin Page Amanda Moua Kyong Yun Advisory Board AJ Austerman Laura Bishop Annual report credit: Jerry Blackwell Joel Conner Writers: David Cox Beth Dooley Eric Rahman Robert Dudacek Beth Dooley John Farni Karen Hanson Riebel Editors: Julie Matonich Antone Melton-Meaux Carolyn Jones John Morgan Mona Harristhal Russell Mosley Maren Henderson Mike Newman Rebecca Peterson Design: Keri Saltzman Bahar Doug Spong Stephanie Hager Roberta Walburn Kevin Warren Photography: Andrea Yang Craig Yolitz Joe Kram Hashim Yonis

This annual report would not have been possible without the generous support of Thomson Reuters. Thanks to their contribution of design and printing, the entire cost of this annual report has been underwritten. 41

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