Start Something - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas

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Report to the Community 2010
Start Something
Our Leadership
Dear Friends and Supporters:
My Little Brother – Words from our Board President
The mentoring programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters do
change lives. Your financial support has the same effect.
In 2010, you helped match over 500 children with a
positive adult mentor, and we are continuing to set goals to
create brighter futures for even more children.
I began my match with my little brother
Nandre during the time he was a 4th
grader in elementary school in North
Little Rock. We would spend lunch
hours together and discuss life, liberty
and the pursuit of everything a fourth
grader dreams of at their age. I learned
how much it meant to have a person
outside of his family listen to his ideas and problems and to help
him work through solutions to those problems on his own.
This year’s annual report focuses on a wide range of
investments on the part of volunteers, parents, and staff.
These personal investments would not be possible without
the financial contributions of our individual supporters,
foundations, corporations, and sponsors.
The investments are not short-term. They are investments
that have the power to change lives, yielding long term
benefits. We encourage you to be a part of something BIG
by continuing to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. Just
imagine the positive impact we can make if together we all
“Say Yes”!
Warm regards,
As Nandre approached the 5th grade
we both chose to convert our match
to a community based match which
afforded us the opportunity to spend
time together outside the school
environment.
We have enjoyed activities over the
years that have included flying to Petit Jean Mountain, fishing,
golf, learning to swim, bowling and the ever-favorite “all you can
eat buffet”. Nandre is a talented young man with a kind faith and a
great sense of humor. He also has a great love and devotion to his
five brothers and sisters as well as the rest of his family.
Renee Burks
CEO
Board of Directors
Staff
Roger Marlin – President
Kristi Dannelley – Vice President
Mike Rhoda – Treasurer
Liza Freeman Wright – Secretary
Renee Burks CEO
Linda Bivens
Bobby Campbell
Kingslei Cash
Dennis Cooper Antwan Phillips Christel Cater
Frank Scott
Sarah Cotton
Patrick Conroy
Jeffrey
Singleton
Marc Haynes
Brenda Davis
Isaac Smith
Mark Hodge
Lakethia Glenn
Adria Kimbrough Sam Walls III
Chris Green
Debbie Knight
Sean Johnson
Chris Marsh
Michael Kirby
Russ Martin
Laura MacLennan
Liz McGehee
Jennifer Mosley
Liz Poff
Anne Regan
Tammy Reynolds
Patrick Richardson
Antonio Shelton
Bethany Smith
Sharon Stout
Ivan Thomasson
Riley Whalen
with me.
As I look back over my 6-year
relationship with Nandre, I realize how
different our lives are and in many
ways how similar our lives have been.
He is now in high school; however he
still remembers to give me a call on
Father’s Day. He is growing up as a
young man; however he still enjoys
celebrating his birthday eating at Chili’s
Nandre is an example of the reason that Big Brothers Big Sisters
is changing the lives of the children in our community, one life at a
time and the reason that I choose to invest my time and resources
in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas.
Roger Marlin
Board President
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Our Program
Our Mission: To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally
supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Our Vision: We want all children to achieve success in life.
Accountability Statement: We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in
the community and hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program achieving:
higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships with the avoidance of risky
behaviors and educational success.
In 2010, 559 children were served by the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Children between the ages of 6 and 18 were
mentored by carefully screened and approved volunteers through two core programs: community – based and site –
based mentoring.
Community Mentoring: Big Brothers Big Sisters community mentoring seeks to have a positive
impact on youth by spending one-to-one time with a child on the weekends or during the evenings.
These matches participate in activities they both enjoy. Mentors in this program develop friendships
with the Littles by scheduling visits two – three times a month. Activities can include eating lunch
together, watching a sporting event, playing video games, or just running errands together. Through
the time our Littles spend with their Bigs, our youth have an additional positive role model in their lives
to encourage them. In 2010, 327 youth were served in the community program.
Site Mentoring: It may sound obvious, but sometimes the best place to help a child realize their
potential is at school. Kids enjoy having their Bigs meet with them there, whether it’s in the classroom
or on the playground. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ school mentors spend one hour a week with their Little
eating lunch together, reading a book in the library, working on a school assignment, or just talking about
their week together. In 2010, 232 youth were served in the site program.
Children Served 2010
Age
Ethnicity
Gender
15-18
years old
20%
MultiRace/Other
10%
6-9 years
old
17%
13-14
years old
15%
Male 46%
10-12
years old
50%
White
11%
Female
54%
Black
79%
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Agency Highlights
Big Brothers Big Sisters Partners with Savers to Accept
Clothing Donations & Fund Programs
Big Brothers Big Sisters and Savers entered into a partnership in January of 2010,
and created a clothing donation program. The Big Brothers Big Sisters Donation
Center collects clothing, furniture and household items from the community by
utilizing delivery routes, on-site donation centers and donation bins. The items
collected through the Donation Center are used to generate funding for our
mentoring programs, which provides an unlimited source of funding that is critical to
Big Brothers Big Sisters. The clothing donation program allows us to turn clothing
and furniture donations into monetary funds that help sustain our organization.
National Fraternity Partnership Strengthened on Local Level
A national partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters, Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, and Omega Psi Phi in 2010 has
sparked the beginning of a joint partnership on the local level. Representatives from each local alumni chapter began meeting
in February of 2010. The group has assisted with local fundraisers, recruited Bigs, and volunteered at events. The committee
has a goal to recruit 20 men to become Big Brothers and serve as advocates for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
National Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO Karen Mathis Visits Little Rock
and Speaks at Clinton School of Public Service
National CEO Karen Mathis was invited to speak at the Clinton School of Public
Service April 8, 2010. Her visit brought strong visibility to the program in Arkansas as
she visited each Big Brothers Big Sisters agency in the state. A VIP reception at the
Governor’s Mansion prior to her presentation at the Clinton School allowed volunteers,
donors, and agency supporters the chance to visit with Karen. During her presentation, she discussed the vision of Big Brothers Big Sisters and the importance of oneto-one mentoring to a packed room of people from around the state.
Thanks to Our 2010 Agency Partners
The following organizations helped throughout the year in a number of ways to include coordinating
recruitment opportunities for students and employees, allowing our Bigs in their schools, or increasing
awareness about the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in general.
Alpha Phi Alpha
Angie Grant Elementary – Benton
Benton Middle School – Benton
Billy Mitchell Boys & Girls Club –
Little Rock
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary –
Little Rock
Boone Park Elementary –
North Little Rock
Brady Elementary – Little Rock
Catholic High School
Jack Robey Junior High – Pine Bluff
Jefferson County Boys & Girls Club –
Pine Bluff
Kappa Alpha Psi
Little Rock Air Force Base
Lynch Drive Elementary – Rose City
Mount Saint Mary Academy
Omega Psi Phi
Penick Boys & Girls Club –
Little Rock
Philander Smith College
Rockefeller Elementary – Little Rock
Terry Elementary – Little Rock
Tolleson Elementary – Jacksonville
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
William H. Bowen School of Law
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Special Events &
Fundraisers
Annual Lunch
April, 2010
North Little Rock Chamber
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
February, 2010
Professor Bowl West
(Raised $68,000)
Community Big Brother of the Year- Rodney Williams
Community Big Sister of the Year – Dynasty Allen
Site-based Big Brother of the Year – Nic De Castro
Site-based Big Sister of the Year – Kim Claud
High School Big of the Year – Carson Hoffmann
Big League Member of the Year – Elizabeth Jones
Special Events Volunteer of the Year – John Deering
Rockin’ Singles
in the City
June, 2010
The Rev Room
(Raised $12,000)
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Chainwheel
Bank of the Ozarks
KYE/YAC
The Hatcher Agency
Weaver Bailey Construction
Clear Channel Radio Stations
Professor Bowl West
Destination Raffle
August, 2010
(Raised $5000)
Winner received a destination
vacation package and chose
between two destinations.
36th Annual Toast & Roast
September, 2010
Doubletree Hotel
(Raised $89,000)
Windstream
Metropolitan Bank
Heartland Renaissance Fund
Baptist Health
Barefoot Wine & Bubbly
Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau
Today’s THV
Arkansas Business
Soirée
Honoree: Jeff Hankins,
President & Publisher, AR
Business Publishing Group
Bid for Kids’ Sake Online Auction
September, 2010
www.biddingforgood.com/bidforkids
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Financial Support
Financials and Annual Giving
2010 Allocation of Resources
2010 Revenue Sources
13%
14%
16%
14%
81%
31%
25%
Revenue Sources
United Way
16%
$99,625
$88,572
BBBSA
0%
$3,065
State & Federal Grants
31%
$190,777
$592,748
Special Events
25%
$155,774
Donation Center
14%
$86,251
Individual Giving
14%
$83,590
Total
100%
$619,082
Allocation of Resources
Fundraising & Admin
13%
Program
87%
unaudited financials available at time of print
We are proud to acknowledge the following Leadership Donors for their generosity and commitment
to a better future for our nation’s young people.
Donors are listed at levels that reflect total commitments in effect in 2010, including multi-year gifts to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
INDIVIDUALS
Alana Myers
Amanda Smith
Andrew W. Moreau, Jr.
Ben Beaumont
Beth & Mike Coulson
Betty J Farr
C.J. and Karen Duvall
Cale Block
Caleb Olson
Camille MacDonald Orgeron
Carrie Orahood
Cesar Caballero
Christine & Christopher Golden
Cliff and Debbie Hoofman
Connie Helmich
Connie Staley
Dan and Cheri Rolett
Darryl Lovelace
Dave Parker
David Barnett
David Welch
Debbie Knight
Don Gaines
Dr. Allan Gold
Ed and Kevin Allis
Edward Drilling
Eleanor J. Smith
Eric and Leslie Heizman
Esperanza Massana
Fletch and Sherry Smith
Frances and Wayne Cranford
Glen White
Grant Matthews
H. William Allen
Hardy L. Winburn
Herb Rule
Homer and Mary Feltner
Hoyte Pyle
Isaac Smith
Jaclyn A. Goldman
James Davis
Jon & Janelle Burks
Jay and Mary Ann Critz
Jeff and Leslie Smith
Jessica Szenher
Jim Pawelak
Joe and Teresa Mallett
John and Sarah Gray
John Deering
John Showalter
Kara Lee Ford
Karen J. Brown
Karl Liss
Kelli Marks
Kent or Deanna Wiley
Kevin J. Archer
Kimberly Hipps
Kristi Dannelley
Lee Thalheimer
Lisenne Rockefeller
Liza & Chris Wright
Lori and Stephen Weeks
Luis Gonzalez
Lyubov Bogan
Marc Haynes
Margaret A. Johnston
Mark & Adam Melton Melton Company, Inc.
Mark A. Hagemeier
Mark V. Williamson
Mary Catherine Connor
Mary Dillard
Matthew M. Owen Ardl
Melissa Coggins
Melissa Corder
Michael and Janet Rhoda
Michelle Rohlman
Mike Akel
Mike Bernardo
Mike Childers
Monique Mitchell
Morgan Stanley
Morris Williams, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Elston Strong
Nancy Jane Butler
Nicki Tucker
Pam Abrams
R. A. Cranford
Rachele Brooks Smith
Regan G. Moffitt
Renee and Chris Burks
Richard F. Hatfield
Ricky & Sandra Block
Robert Neighbors
Roger Marlin
Ron and Patty Pyle
Rusty & Lisa Guerra
Sam & Shirley Strauss
Sam & Teresa McDuffie
Sam Walls III
Sara Haynes
Sarah Cotton
Sarah E. Turner
Shannon Jackson Williams
Shelby and Diane Woods
Staci Croom-Raley, MS, JD
Suzanne Smith Godwin
Teresa Williamson
Tim Griffin
Tom H. Rains
Tommy Lasiter
Vanessa Wurtz
Vaughan Hankins
Walter & Adria Kimbrough
Walton Lowe
Wanda Fincher
Wayne Woods
William & Rebecca Tennille
CORPORATIONS/
ORGANIZATIONS
AEP Swepco
Advantage Service Company
Allegra Print & Imaging
Almond Resorts
Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc.
Arby’s Foundation
Archway Graphics
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame
Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Arkansas Business Publishing
Arkansas Oilman’s Foundation
AT&T Services, Inc.
Bank & Business Solutions
Bank of America
Bank of the Ozarks
Canelli Production Services, Inc.
CDI Contractors, Inc
Charitable Auto Resources, Inc.
Centennial Bank
Centerpoint Energy
Chenal Valley Church
Chesapeake Energy
CJRW
Cliff Hoofman/City of NLR
Clinton School of Public Service
Comcast
Crews & Associates
Cullum Seeds
Custom Audio & Video
Datamax
Dave Grundfest Company
Dixie Restaurants, Inc.
Entergy
First Security Bank Corporation
Floral Express
Frazer Frost, LLC
Friday, Eldredge & Clark
Hydco & Rep. Barry Hyde
Journal Publications, PA
Kutak Rock
Magna IV
Markham Street Grill
Mitchell Williams Selig Gates
National Bank of Arkansas
North Little Rock Funeral Home
Omega PSI PHI Fraternity
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull
Regions Bank
Riggs Benovolent Fund
Rochester Journal
Rose Law Firm
Simmons First National Bank
Sir Speedy Printing
Sissy’s Log Cabin
Sport Clips
Southwest Airlines
Staffmark Investment, LLC
State Farm
Sturgis Foundation
Thomas H. & Mayme P. Scott Foundation
Trinity Foundation
UALR College of Business
Verizon Foundation
Weaver Bailey
Wright, Lindsey & Jennings
Nonprofit
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