Urban League of 3101 Broadway Gary, Indiana 46409 Northwest Indiana, Inc. Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc. Empowering Communities. Changing Lives. Phone: (219) 887-9621 Empowering Communities. Changing Lives. Fax: (219) 887-0020 Board of Directors: = Web: www.ulofnwi.org Executive Committee: Email: [email protected] Chancellor Thomas L. Keon, Chairman Yolanda Davis, Vice Chair, Internal Affairs M. Celita Green, Treasurer Staff & Volunteers: Chancellor R. Luis Gonzalez, Secretary 2020 Biennial Report Stella Simpson, Executive Assistant Board Members: Wendy Prettyman, Finance Officer Dr. Akima Anderson Deborah A. Black Kristina Bailey Chandra Franklin Brandon Comer Alice Gallegos Kevin Comerford Johnny Greene Denise Comer Dillard Tersina Jones Kiki Encarnacion Darwin Kenney Eric Evans Dr. Beverly Lewis Chancellor Kenichi Iwama Penelope Love Rev. Dr. Rameen Jackson Antwain Mackerl Dr. Danny Lackey Ramone Mackerl Dr. Byron Martin Ola Morris LaRue Martin, Jr. Bobbie Sanders Randy Palmateer Alisa Spencer Guillermina Perez Veronica Zizumbo Raynetta A. Stansil Michael L. Suggs Patricia Ann Winkfield Michael Wortham Advisory Members: Taghi Arshami Dr. Robert Beach Robert Buggs Sharon Chambers Carol Dahlen Gamma Psi Omega AKA Sorority (Quanda M. Davis) David A. Dowling Katy Dowling Susan Galant Dr. Angela Johnson Wells Connie Kann Cynthia Mose-Trevino Justin Mount Suzette Raggs Charles Reese, Jr. Rebecca Reiner Rev. Regan Robinson Art Russell Bahiyah Shabazz Africa Tarver Vikki Walton I AM EMPOWERED A Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity 28 1 Empowering Communities. Changing Lives. Board Member $1,800.00 Adult & Young Professional $50.00 P Advisory Board Member $300.00 Fraternity, Sorority $20.00 Supporting Member $200.00 Retired Person $10.00 L Church, Business, Agency $100.00 College Student $10.00 Individual Supporter $100.00 Elementary-High School Student $ 3.00 E Other ___________________ $ _________ D All contributions are tax deductible. Online donations can be made at: www.ulofnwi.org G Click the “Donate” button E F PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY O FIRST NAME ____________________ Card Number________________________________ LAST NAME ____________________ Signature Required __________________________ R Expiration Date ____/______ CVV__________ ADDRESS ___________________ M One-Time Gift $ __________________________ CITY __________________________ Company Matching Gift Form Enclosed: Y / N STATE _______ ZIP _____________ Monthly Gift: $ _____________________ This is the Biennial Report produced expressly by: URBAN LEAGUE OF NORTHWEST INDIANA, INC. PHONE _(____) _________________ All Rights Reserved—December 2020 Charge Credit Card Monthly ____________ No reprints of text or images are permitted without the express written EMAIL ________________________ permission of the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc. Deduct monthly amount from checking account (check enclosed) ________________ Make checks payable to: URBAN LEAGUE OF NWI, INC. Mail to: A Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity Urban League of NWI, 3101 Broadway, Gary, IN 46409 2 27 Table of Contents It’s easy to … Donate Our Mission and Vision…………………………………………………..….. 4 Executive Committee and Board of Directors ...……………………………. 5 P NOW !!! An Abbreviated History ……………………………………………………… 6 www.ulofnwi.org L From the Heart ……………………………………………………………… 7 Text to Give E Organizational Chart ………………………………………………………… 8 Our Volunteers ………………………………………………………………. 9 44321 D Message and Data Rates Apply Signature Programs …………..……………………………………………. 10 G Education ………………………………………...…………………………. 11 Ask your employer about a E 2020 Scholarship Winners ………………………………………………… 12 Gift Match! College and Career Readiness ..………………………………………….….. 13 Financial Stability Services ………………………………………………… 14 F Diversity and Inclusion: Professional Development Training ………………….…………….... 15 O Check with your employer about Awards Presentations …..……………………..…………………...… 16 workplace giving with Benevity. R Award Winners ………………….………….……………….………... 17 Diversity & Inclusion Corporate Sponsors …….….………………………… 18 Make checks payable to: M Finances - 2019 Revenue ...………………………………………………….. 20 URBAN LEAGUE OF NWI 3101 Broadway, Gary, IN 75th Anniversary Radiothon and Special Donations ………………………… 21 46409 2019 Revenue Audited Statement ..………………………………………….. 22 2019-2020 Grants ……………………………………………………………. 23 Community Involvement …………………………………………………… 24 Pledge Form ………………………………………………………………… 27 26 3 Our Mission BP COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS 2019 The mission of the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc. is to 7th and 8th Graders promote services in education, economic empowerment, civic leadership, civil rights, and social justice to all residents of Lake, LaPorte and Porter Counties. Our Vision To ensure the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc. continues to be the premiere agency supporting and promoting neighborhood community collaborations. ∞ Past Presidents ∞ In honorable recognition of their leadership, commitment and service, we salute: GARY COMPLETE COUNT UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND [UNCF] COMMITTEE Joseph C. Chapman 2019 (2020 CENSUS) Term: 1945-1949 Clifford E. Minton Term: 1949-1965 George Coker Term: 1965-1971 Roy L. Harris Term: 1971-1976 Cleveland Nicholson, III [Acting]: Term: 1976-1978 Eloise Gentry Term: 1978-2009 NIPSCO ENERGY AMBASSADORS 2019 Regional High Students 4 25 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Chairperson: Chancellor Thomas L. Keon - Purdue University Northwest ST. MONICA AND ST. LUKE Big Shoulders Food Distribution Vice Chairperson: Yolanda Davis - Horizon Bank Treasurer: M. Celita Green - Municipal Accounting Consultant Secretary: Chancellor R. Luis Gonzalez - Ivy Tech Community College - Lake County BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Dr. Akima Anderson Kristina Bailey Brandon L. Comer Lighthouse College Prep. First Midwest Bank Comer Capital Kevin Comerford Denise Comer Dillard Kiki Encarnacion Construction Advancement Fdn. WDS Group Hard Rock Northern Indiana GARY HOUSING AUTHORITY Chancellor Kenichi Iwama Eric Evans Pastor Dr. Rameen Jackson Food Distribution Indiana University Northwest Geminus Corp. St. Timothy Comm. Church NEIGHBORHOOD Dr. Danny Lackey Dr. Byron Martin LaRue Martin, Jr. Merrillville Comm. Sch. Corp. Valparaiso University United Parcel Service BEAUTIFICATION KIT Provided by Urban League NWI and Legacy Foundation Randy Palmeteer Guillermina Perez Raynetta A. Stansil NWI Building & Const. Trades AmeriStar Casino Methodist Hospitals Michael L. Suggs Patricia Ann Winkfield Michael Wortham STRACK & VAN TIL NIPSCO (Retired) Majestic Star Casino BP-America Corp. Food Gift Cards 24 5 An Abbreviated History of Urban League of Northwest Indiana, 2019 - 2020 Grants Incorporated The “Urban League of Gary” was founded June 25, 1945, as an affiliate of the Comcast “National Urban League”. Its purpose was to remove the racial barriers that prevented African Americans from enjoying equal opportunities in housing, employment, education and Horizon Bank many other facets of American life. Thus, the “Urban League of Gary” was born with the commitment to strive for equal Lake Area United Way opportunity for all citizens. In December 1970, the Board of Directors voted to reorganize as the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Incorporated to better reflect the service community Legacy Foundation of the Lake Area United Way; the targeted areas included Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties. The Urban League of Northwest Indiana seeks to actively empower citizens throughout NIPSCO: In-Power Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties and aggressively address the social and economic needs of each community. This is achieved by serving as the catalyst for mobilizing people, NIPSCO: Energy Ambassadors institutions, and resources toward our goals in the areas of Education, Financial Stability, Diversity & Inclusion, and Advocacy. United Way of Porter County We are actively engaged in EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES AND CHANGING LIVES throughout Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties! The Urban League sincerely appreciates all individual donations from businesses and corporations! Without your continual support, we would not be able to provide the variety and level of services directed towards improving our communities. Every donation is greatly appreciated! 3101 Broadway, Gary, IN 46409 Office Phone: 219-887-9621 Fax Number: 219-887-0020 Website: www.ulofnwi.org 6 23 From the Heart of: Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc. DR. VANESSA ALLEN-McCLOUD 2019 Revenue President and Chief Executive Officer 2010 - Present Over the past 10 years, it has been my honor to work alongside the Urban League of NWI’s Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers to provide services to the Northwest Indiana region in the areas of education, financial stability, and advocacy. Our educational programming has touched the lives of more than 10,000 Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties’ middle and high school youth through college and career readiness workshops, STEM programs, and scholarships. In partnership with the “Infinite Scholars Program”, our “Scholarship Fair” financial scholarship offered to high school graduating seniors increased from $1.5 million in 2010 to $5.4 million in 2019! We have assisted customers through job readiness, counseling, resume development, senior citizen computer classes, and referrals to assist with navigating mortgage and foreclosure assistance. Our “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance” [V.I.T.A.] pro- gram has provided annual income tax service, free of charge, to over 500 clients annually. This year the Covid-19 pandemic