many reasons | our solutions - 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.

100 BLACK MEN OF ATLANTA, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT 2013
MANY REASONS | OUR SOLUTIONS
The REASONing and reSOLUTION of the founding members led them to a commitment of educating, empowering and impacting the lives of African American youth and their communities. This was the bedrock on which 100
Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. was established. For over a quarter of a century, the 100 has collectively responded to the
challenges youth from at-risk communities face. Today the organization’s many services are delivered under three critical and focused areas: Education, Economic Development and Community Impact.
Education
100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. provides
educational support programs and services,
along with individual and group instruction,
tutoring, and mentoring that is beneficial to
Project Success and Atlanta Public School
students. Programs are designed to improve
or develop student capabilities, resulting in
graduation from high school and acceptance into a post secondary institution.
Economic
Development
The organization’s vision is to provide a
foundation for economic development that
delivers sustained impact. The collective
endeavors and actions of the 100 include
programs aimed at improving the economic
and social well-being of the African American community. This is achieved through
sustained actions that include advocacy,
development of human capital, supporting
small business competitiveness, social inclusion, and financial literacy initiatives.
Community
Impact
The 100 coordinates business and community leaders, public officials, educators, civic
organizations, and volunteers to address a
variety of issues, including education, health
and wellness, financial literacy, home ownership, voter registration, access to STEM
experiences, and post secondary education
support. In addition to delivering sustained
collective impact the organization hosts an
annual sporting event that delivers financial
contributions to the city and state’s economy.
100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.’s consistent
public and neighborhood interaction has
created lasting solutions that impact youth
and their communities.
Table of Contents
Chairman’s Statement 2
CEO’s Statement 3
Education Solutions 5
Economic Development Solutions 6
Community Impact Solutions 7
Statements from Our Students 8
Words From Our Members 11
Words From Our Sponsors 14
Financials 15
Board of Directors 18
Member List 19
Staff List & Acknowledgements 20
Mission, Vision, Affirmation 00
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Chairman’s Statement
Henry A. Kelly
Chairman of the Board
As I reflect on 2013, I cannot help but smile with pride in the
accomplishments of our students. In 2013, we celebrated the first college
graduates from our Project Success Phase IV program. We have been
working with these students since 2006 when they were just 9th graders. To
see these students become the first member of their family to earn a college
degree provides a source of great pride for members of 100 Black Men.
Our four-year graduation rate for this cohort of students was 76%. This
rate outpaces national graduation rate numbers.
Our remaining group of students that are part of Project Success Phase
IV continued to perform well and total 59 in college, and another 125 in
high school. I would like to thank our community partners and members
for the financial contributions made to the 100 Black Men of Atlanta.
Because of your generous financial support over the past five years, we have
provided approximately $1.2 million in tuition related scholarships to our
college students. There is tremendous value in our work and the return on
your investment is staggering.
In addition, we continued to expand the number of young people
exposed to STEM through our Robotics program. Several of our
students that have been involved in our Robotics program have decided
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to pursue engineering as a post-secondary major. There are many reasons
why students choose career paths other than STEM-related professions.
We have data that indicates that our robotics program creates interest in
technology during the early years of a young person’s life by nurturing their
natural curiosity and providing hands on problem solving opportunities.
Our programmatic efforts are all focused on Transforming Lives one
student at a time! We believe that through mentorship, exposure and
financial support the students we touch will be productive and contributing
citizens to our community and society for years to come. The great pillar
of global culture, Nelson Mandela, passed last year. He set an amazing
example of what one person can do to change the course of history. One
of my favorite quotes from Mr. Mandela is, “Education is the most powerful
weapon which you can use to change the world.” The 100 Black Men of
Atlanta is providing inner-city youth access to educational opportunities
and transforming the Atlanta community. We could not be successful
without your support. Thank you for another successful year and your
continued investment in our work.
CEO’s Statement
They are the Reason and
We are the Solution
John T. Grant, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
When we look out into the future and imagine what it will be, we
cannot help but realize that the vision we see is predicated upon the steps
we take today to make it a reality. 100 Black Men of Atlanta, has as its
mission the REASON to focus on investing in the most important asset
to our future, our youth.
Through our flagship program Project Success, we have developed
SOLUTIONS that have impacted the lives of thousands of young
people. Our 2013 Annual Report highlight the work that we have done
over the past year. We are proud of the accomplishments that we have
been able to achieve together. Our goal was, and still is, to assure that
we create opportunities for those who are willing to put in the effort to
build a better life.
The REASON we are passionate about what we do is demonstrated
each day in the successes we see our kids achieve. They rely on us to
be the SOLUTION to the many barriers to success that they have to
overcome. We have not been at this alone. The support and investment
of our partners, volunteers, and the community re-enforce our common
focus to make their dreams a reality. It is in all our interest to double
down on this commitment. The future, ours and theirs, depends on it.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, members, and staff we thank
ALL of our supporters for joining us in this important work. Our youth
are the REASON and we are the Solution.
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Student Demographics
60%
40%
Male
Female
Project Success Students by Grade Level
n 9th
n 10th
n 11th
n 12th
n College Soph.
n College Jr.
100% high school graduation
84.5% Avg. High School GPA
87% program retention rate
100% accepted into
post-secondary institutions
n College Sr.
No students are College Freshmen at this time.
Project Success Students Attending College
n 4 Year College - 93%
n 2 Year College - 7%
76% college
graduation rate
(Students completing in 4 years)
Project Success college graduation rate of 76% exceeds US graduation
rates for African Americans and Caucasians.
Georgia
United States African Americans Caucasians
41%56% 40%60%
National Center for Education Statistics graduation rate survey prepared by Joseph L. Marks. More information on graduation
data may obtained from SREB Education Data Services, www.sreb.org.
Project Success is a unique program that
engages Atlanta Public School students from
elementary school through their graduation
from high school. Students who matriculate
through the program are provided precollege educational services and support that
prepares them for successful transition to the
college of their choice. The unique difference
of the Project Success program from other
mentoring and youth education programs
is that the 100 remains engaged with youth
throughout their journey from elementary,
middle and high school through their postsecondary education. Once enrolled in college,
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students participate in the Collegiate 100
program and repeat the cycle of mentoring
and educating youth by serving as program
volunteers and interns. Opportunities for
scholarships, internships and job shadowing
are provided by 100 corporate partners.
Project Success programs include the
100 Scholars Robotics Alliance, The BEST
Academy and Troop 100, Saturday School
and the Resource Learning Center (100
RLC). The robotics program currently
includes four teams, including Team Success
(FIRST Tech Challenge Team 525), an all
girl team that has won tournaments and
delivered mentoring and STEM workshops
to area girls. The 100’s goal of creating a
robotics collaborative has grown into a farreaching mentoring and STEM resource for
Atlanta Public School students, seeding 46
teams and impacting over 10,000 individuals.
The Alliance hosted tournaments, invitations,
competitions, workshops and a summer camp
during 2013.
B.E.S.T. Academy at Benjamin S. Carson
received a $45 million renovation that
produced an ultra-modern campus that
educates middle and high male students
with a curriculum grounded in business,
Educating Youth is the Reason
Education is the Solution
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entrepreneurship,
engineering,
science
and technology. Challenging courses are
enhanced by extended learning and extracurricular opportunities such as tutoring,
guitar club, book club and Boys Scout Troop
100. Students also participate in competitions
that foster leadership and teamwork such
as robotics, debate, step shows and math
competitions. Unique enrichment events were
delivered throughout the year. The 100 Black
Men of Atlanta, Inc.’s wrap around services
address emotional and social economic needs,
aiding in the short and long-term success of
these deserving young men. Enrollment in
2013 totaled 387 middle school students and
247 high school students.
100 Academy, a Saturday School
program that provides study skills, test-taking
workshops, leadership training seminars,
life skills training, tutorials, and college
preparatory workshops is supported by
parents, Collegiate 100 students, Emerging
100 members and mentors from 100 Black
Men of Atlanta, Inc.
100 Resource Learning Center is an
innovative, computerized learning center
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where students and their parents learn to
use technology more efficiently. In 2013,
the center continued to be the home for the
Project Success Robotics Alliance and one of
the sites for the annual Summer of Invention
and Innovation Camp, a four week hands-on
STEM experience where participants learn
from experienced technology and engineering
professionals, while interacting with older
Project Success robotics students. Participants
included students from Fulton, Dekalb,
Cobb, Clayton, Douglas, and Gwinnett
counties. The 100 Resource Learning Center
conducted the High School Readiness
Program for rising 9th graders, introducing
them to high school math and reading. A
Post-Secondary Prep Program for high school
students focused on test prep, critical writing,
scholarships, and professional development.
In 2013, the center logged 4,114 visits from
their various student groups and parents.
The 100 remains proud of the 16
college graduates who completed their
undergraduate degrees in 2013. These
Project Success students matriculated
through the following universities and
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School Secondary
Rediness
Prep
Students Students
colleges: Agnes Scott University, Atlanta
Metropolitan College, Bethune Cookman
University, Clayton State University,
College of Wooster, Georgia Southern
College, Georgia State University, Howard
University, Johnson & Wales University,
The College of Wooster,
University of West Georgia, University
of Georgia, University of Pennsylvania:
Wharton School of Business, and Voorhees
College.
“Because of your generous
financial support over the
past five years, we have
provided approximately
$1.2 million in tuition
related scholarships to our
college students.”
– Henry Kelly, Chairman
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Youth and Family Economic Development is the Reason
Economic Development is the Solution
Parade of Excellence Presented by Kia Motors is an annual extravaganza
that celebrates academic excellence and features Project Success Scholars.
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. South Carolina State University
Bulldogs battle on the gridiron at the Georgia Dome during the 25th
Anniversary of the Atlanta Football Classic
In the last 10 years, the Atlanta Football Classic has
generated an economic impact of nearly $270 million
to Georgia’s economy.
A sustained, concerted effort to improve
the economic health of African American
communities in the Atlanta area has involved
programs that focus on family and youth
empowerment. In addition to creating and
growing one of the most successful annual
HBCU event in the southeast, the 100’s
Atlanta Football Classic, brings millions to the
region’s economy annually. The organization
has a documented history of supporting
entrepreneurs and small business enterprise
efforts in support of the classic weekend,
and throughout the year. 100 Black Men
of Atlanta, Inc. has partnered with local
financial institutions to lead wealth creation
components of their programmatic initiatives.
This work is accomplished through seminars
that focus on financial literacy, banking basics,
budgeting, investing, and homeownership.
Credit and money management counseling,
including banking and navigating the student
loan process was part of the financial literacy
empowerment program delivered by Operation
Hope and Bank of America. During 100
Academy’s Saturday School, students and
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parents were given the tools that allow
individuals to take control of their financial
future. The program was delivered for Project
Success parents and monthly sessions were held
with middle and high school students.
The successful partnership between
State Farm Insurance and 100 Black
Men of Atlanta, Inc. led to an even
greater commitment to help African
American students attend college. The
path to economic empowerment, which
stems from attending college, can begin
with securing financial support. The
African American Scholarship Directory,
produced last year for 2014, is continuing
the success the 100 and State Farm
experienced with the original directory.
This one-stop reference for information
on scholarships is segmented based on
need, merit, and specific fields of study
is an easy tool that was free an accessible
online and at Atlanta-area State Farm
agents. Copies distributed in 2013 totaled
over 30,000 and 10,000 to date in 2014.
Small and minority business owners,
including female-owned businesses, have always
benefited from 100 Black Men of Atlanta,
Inc.’s focus on economic development and
empowerment. Supporting small businesses
for various vendor opportunities has been
continuous since the organization’s inception.
“The Reason we are
passionate about what we
do is demonstrated each
day in the successes we
see our kids achieve.”
– John T. Grant, Jr., Chief Executive Officer
Community Impact that benefits Youth is the Reason
Community Impact is the Solution
College Fair supported by Allstate and U.S. States Army at the
Georgia World Congress Center.
Atlanta Board of Education Forum in partnership with Atlanta Health Pavilion presented by Abbott and AbbVie.
Business League and the Buckhead Coalition.
In addition to students and families served by
the 100’s education and economic development
programs the organization serves thousands more
through community impact initiatives annually.
Community outreach programs delivered
the following attendance totals in 2013: Male
Youth Symposium 400, Robotics Showcase and
Invitational 5,500, College Fair 4,200, and the
Health Pavilion 400.
As part of the ongoing effort to motivate
African American youth in the Atlanta metro area,
the 100 hosted their annual youth symposium
for 400 Atlanta Public School students. Guest
speaker Darrin DeWitt Henson, actor, director,
and producer was followed by a workshop and
tour of Morehouse College. Presenting sponsor
McDonald’s and other 100 supporters, the United
States Army, Allstate and Morehouse helped to
deliver lasting impact.
Cox Enterprises and Macy’s presented the
2013 Collegiate 100 Symposium, which gave
students a unique opportunity to interact with
representatives from each company to gain insights
on existing employment opportunities. Macys
conducted an interactive seminar that provided
interview-appropriate clothing and personalized
confidence-building image services for students
with style expert Fonzworth Bentley. Breakout
sessions discussing the challenges and triumphs of
minorities across various fields targeted business
and entrepreneurship, philanthropy, nonprofit
leadership, engineering and architecture, legal,
medicine and science.
Allstate and the U.S. Army sponsored the 2013
College Fair ant the Georgia World Congress
Center, where 4,200 high schools students
and parents had the opportunity to meet with
representatives from 52 schools (38 historically
black colleges and 14 majority institutions).
The event also featured a scholarship academy
workshop where students learned about alternative
ways to finance their education.
The 100’s Celebrate Health Celebrate Living
Fair presented by Abbott and Abbvie delivered
a health pavilion with vendors focused on both
local and national disease prevention. Attendees
accessed health screenings and sampled products
and received education on critical health and
wellness issues. Focus areas included: Diabetes,
Heart health, Cancer, Children’s health, Kidney
diseases, Reproductive health, Hypertension
and HIV screens and the Affordable Care Act
provisions. Abbott and Abbvie employees were on
deck for setup, presentation of their performance
beverages and to provide explanations on
prescription medications.
For the 14th consecutive year, the Parade of
Excellence presented by Kia Motors entertained
hundreds of thousands along Peachtree Street
while spotlighting Atlanta area youth and young
people from across the US. The following
impressive list of colleges, universities and area
high schools participated and represented scholastic
achievement and academic excellence: North
Carolina A&T State University, South Carolina
State University, Talladega College, B.E. Mays,
Grady, Carver Early College, Wenonah, TriCities HS, Southwest, Tri-Cities, North Atlanta,
North Springs, Riverdale, Banneker, Bear Creek,
Coretta Scott King Academy, Forest Park, Booker
T. Washington, Carver, Shiloh and Pearl-Cohn.
Viewed by millions on WSB-TV Channel 2, and
hosted by Fred Blankenship and Linda Stouffer,
the live broadcast always earns top viewership in
its time slot.
In a successful collaborative partnership with
the Atlanta Business League and the Buckhead
Coalition, the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, cohosted the Atlanta Board of Education Forum.
The 100 has been invested with the Atlanta
Public School system since its inception in
1986. The members remain committed and the
organization’s signature programs are designed
to support, mentor and educate the APS student
population. Because the newly elected board will
shape the public education landscape in Atlanta, it
was of critical importance to the membership that
a forum be convened, to allow the public to meet
and engage school board candidates.
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Greg Phillips
Arabian Mountain High School, Senior
The 100 Black Men Project Success has been an
extraordinary program! It has helped my personal
and educational growth tremendously. The summer
programs, Saturday School and other workshops
were great enrichment classes that gave hands-on
opportunities, real life scenarios/examples, mentoring
from 100 Black Men of Atlanta members and
Collegiate members, test-prep and tutorials from the
100 Resource Center has made a huge impact on
my educational success. The program provided great
guidance and vision of why a college education is
important. In June, I will attend Purdue University
in West Lafayette, IN. I’m undecided on a major but
I have interests in Journalism, Law, Engineering and
Physical Therapy. My goal is to receive the best college
education and experience so I can be valuable to society.
Kenneth Perry Jr.
Graduate, College of Wooster
On May 13, 2013, I graduated from the College of
Wooster and by 1:00 p.m. on May 14th, I was on my
way to the airport to travel to Northeast India. As
a graduate, one of my new goals is to give back to
those who are following in my footsteps. To be able
to influence a child’s life through education is worth
the sweat and tears it will take to do so. One way in
which to make this dream a reality is through the 100
Scholars Robotics Alliance’s continuation in improving
the contextual and historical, knowledge of children
not only across the U.S, but across the world; in places
such as Shillong Meghalaya India.
Mollie Beavers
Junior, Georgia State University
I am a product of 100 Black Men of Atlanta’s Project
Success! As a Film major at Georgia State University,
my goal is to write and direct my own independent
films. I’ve accomplished many goals because of the
support and contributions of 100 Black Men of
Atlanta, Inc. and its staff. Recently I have been granted
the opportunity of a lifetime. This spring semester,
I will be studying Film Production in Prague, Czech
Republic, through FAMU’s Film and TV School of
Academy and Performing Arts. The support of the
100 organization made this opportunity possible.
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Alexis Smith
Georgia State University, Sophomore
I am one of the reasons why 100 Black Men of Atlanta
exists. They are helping me achieve my current goals
of an excellent college so that I may attain my degree.
Ultimately, the 100 will assist me to achieve my future
goals of becoming an elementary school teacher.
Darreyon Banks
Junior, Hapeville Charter HS
Project Success is a great program that has helped me
further myself. Project Success has made me more
organized and brought me many opportunities to
better myself.
Widdie “Chad” Gordon
Senior, Grady HS
Graduating high school and being accepted to
college is how the 100 has helped me. They have
also contributed to me acting, writing, and becoming
involved in the film industry.
Myreon Robbs
Senior, Carver High School of the Arts
I am one of the many reasons 100 Black Man
of Atlanta exists. They are helping me achieve
my current goals of becoming an academically
empowered individual capable of infusing this
academic rigor with my artistic excellence. They
ultimately will assist me to achieve my future goals and
dream of becoming a successful music producer.
Douglas Peters
Graduate, Georgia Southern University
I am a recent graduate of Georgia Southern
University, obtaining my Bachelors of Arts in
Political Science with a minor in Sociology. During
my undergraduate career, I maintained a 3.29
GPA and memberships in Pathways to Success,
Student African-American Brotherhood (SAAB),
and Pi Sigma Alpha (the National Political Science
Honors Society). I sought to change the lives of
others by mentoring several incoming freshman
students through Georgia Southern’s Minority
Advisement Program and through involvement as
the Relay for Life Chairperson for GSU’s Colleges
Against Cancer. Preceding my undergraduate
career, I will remain at Georgia Southern
University to earn a Masters of Education in
Higher Education Administration. I aspire to
become a college president.
Youth Empowerment is the Reason
Youth Empowerment Programs are the Solution
October 5, 2013,
Project Success
Students Participated in the 25th
Annual Atlanta
Football Classic at
the GWCC
Dr. Lonnie
Johnson engaged
students with
STEM presentation. More than
5,500 visitors
attended 100 Robotics Invitational Tournament &
Showcase
Collegiate 100 members participate in
Comcast Cares Day of Service event
at West Manor Elementary School,
April 27, 2013. The network of
college students make up a volunteer
corp of mentors and role modelsand
they attend Morehouse College, Georgia Tech, Clark Atlanta University,
Georgia State University, and Emory
University.
Macy’s conduct an interactive
seminar that provided interview-appropriate clothing and personalized
confidence-building image services for
students with style expert Fonzworth
Bentley.
Project Success and B.E.S.T. Academy students had the
opportunity to kick-off the Lawyer For A Day program by
spending the day at the Fulton County Courthouse observing
Judge Esmond-Adams conduct various calendar calls.
The students are part of the Lawyer For A Day program
sponsored by Greenberg Traurig.
Project Success
Phase IV 100
Scholars College
Graduates introduced at the annual
Stakeholders &
Community Briefing
Emerging 100 members
mentored students at Ivy Prep
Academy, November 16,
2013. Community service
activities, mentoring, empowerment and leadership workshops
for high school and college students, and career development
symposiums were delivered
throughout metro Atlanta.
Summer of Invention &
Innovation students selected
to be one of twenty-three
teams participating in the
Zero Robotics Competition
across the Untied States.
Students participate in robotics demonstration at the
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel.
Since 1999 the 100 Golf Classic
has raise more than $1.5 million
dollars for Project Success.
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100% high school graduation for students completing the program is the standard for Project Success.
In addition, the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. continues the legacy of the founding members by supporting
students in the achievement of their post secondary education goals. Through internships, ongoing mentoring and membership in the Emerging 100, many young men are pursuing successful careers and giving
back to their communities.
Engaging youth in unique
STEM experiences helps
equip them for post
secondary education
success and future
career achievement.
After secure footing has been
established, many students still
require help steering in the right
direction and maintaining a steadfast path on their road to success.
The 100’s mentoring connections
provide guidance from elementary
school through graduation from
college.
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Today the pathway to success
requires the appropriate tools and
knowledge of current technology.
The 100 utilizes all their resources
to deliver ongoing opportunities to
Atlanta youth.
Many students require the anchor
that comes from a firm foundation
of support. The 100 Black Men of
Atlanta, Inc. has been providing
youth emotional and financial
support, along with a shoulder to
stand on since 1986.
100 Black Men of Atlanta is the Solution
Words from Our Members
MENTORING + EDUCATION + ENRICHMENT + EMPOWERMENT= OUR SOLUTION
The work and contributions I give are gratifying to me because
I feel that I am paying off a debt to God and to those people
who helped me be who I am today.
~ Nathaniel R. Goldston III,
Founder, 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.
Project Success has a proven track record of having a
positive impact on the students who actively participate
in the program. Adequate resources are critical in order
to keep pace with the needs of young African American
students in Atlanta. The 100 Black Men of Atlanta do a
great job of allocating and investing personal resources to
ensure our African American youth are prepared for college
and equipped to compete on a global level.
~ James C. Tolliver
The images of Black and Hispanic males shown on TV
and social media have a nullifying effect on the ambitions
of young men and women. On your favorite TV shows,
Instagram, or Facebook, you’ll notice that the most
propagated images are those of rappers, or generally
“hard core” men. The 100 Black Men of Atlanta counters
those images with educated, enterprising, family and
community-oriented men. A very public and positive
alternative is delivered through scholarships, programs
and activities with high ROI. “What They See is What
They’ll Be.” ~ Elliott Turé
As a supporter of the mission, I believe it is critically
important to personally invest in the work of the 100
Black Men of Atlanta. I can’t ask others to do something
that I am not willing to do. The investments I make in
our programmatic initiatives ensure their long term
sustainability. ~ Isaac Blythers
Project Success proves year end and year out that our
country’s education system, when combined with a
community of caring leaders and partners, can achieve
100 % high school graduation rate and 100% matriculation
to post secondary education. The 100’s ROI record
should attract any donor and partner truly committed to
increasing graduation results in our community.
~ Gregory L. Hawkins
In order to “Make a Difference” in the lives of the youth we
work with, we have to “Be the Difference,” in their lives.
Through our personal and sincere concern for them, we can
be that spark that changes the trajectory of their lives.
~ Lionel JéWoodyard
This organization is uniquely positioned to change lives of
young people who need direction and a helping hand.
~ David W. Long-Daniels, Sr., Esq.
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100 Black Men of Atlanta is the Solution
Words from Our Members
Project Success...A Proven Solution
Serving others is what I have been taught my whole life
and it is the right thing to do. Investing in the 100 is
valuable to me and my community
~ Felker W. Ward, Jr.
The 100 is active in trying to right the wrongs of our
community. I strongly believe in mentoring our youth
due to the huge number of black boys that don’t have a
male presence in their life. The 100 fills that void.
~ Ryan E. Stewart
The vision of The 100 Black Men includes positive
contributions like leadership training, motivation, and
mentoring. The best way to demonstrate those traits is
by showing up. While financial support by members is
really important, the men of the 100 are at their best, and
the kids get the most, when we are engaged one on one
with them. That’s the most important thing we can do.
~ Jim Winestock
Volunteering my time to the work of the 100 Black Men
allows me to connect to the community in various ways
and help make it a better place. It also allows me the
opportunity to mentor our young men through our Best
Academy mentorship program. ~ CSM James Nelson
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The rapidly progressing economy demands a dynamic
and creative workforce. It is imperative that the 100
continues to support and give opportunity to the children
in our local, undeveloped communities whose youth
hope to be productive contributors to the future in this
country. The strength of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta
is measured by the commitment of time and financial
support of each member. ~ Wayne C. Golden
It is better to show people how much you care about a
cause than to just tell them that you do.
~ Clarence W. Williamson, Jr., CEDT
100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. has demonstrated over
the past 25 years that when we give of our time, talent
and treasure immeasurable success is realized. This past
performance is recognized and acknowledged through the
continued support of our loyal and long-term members,
sponsors and supporters.
~ Robert G. Haley
Success Elements
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Community
Partnerships
Funding
Members
The members that make
up 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. are committed
to improving the lives of
youth and the communities where they live. They
accomplish this through
programs that focus on
education, economic development and community
impact.
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Donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, and members deliver the financial support
that makes all programs
possible. The 100 Black
Men of Atlanta, Inc.’s
Project Success Program
is where money meets
mission.
Strategic partnerships,
collaborations and alliances with organizations
concerned about educating youth and empowering communities has been
effective for building and
sustaining capacity. These
partnerships allow for
mission expansion, more
student engagement and
ultimately more impact in
the community.
The 100 supports and
engages the Atlanta community and likewise social
entrepreneurs, educators,
civic organizations, business leaders, parents and
a host of volunteers from
the community connect to
strengthen the services
the 100 delivers on an
annual basis.
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Sponsor Statements
AUTO | HOME | LIFE | BUSINESS | RETIREMENT
Jeff Koehner
Country Financial is proud to
support the great work of the 100
Black Men of Atlanta in making
a positive difference in the lives of
young men and our community as
a whole.
Marvin R. Ellison
The 100 Black Men of Atlanta are
extremely committed to their mission of
making a difference in the lives of our
youth. They are truly a first class organization and one that The Home Depot
is proud to be in partnership with.
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Darryl Harmon
The positive impact of 100 Black
Men of Atlanta in the community is
tremendous. I have been especially
impressed with the students from Project
Success. The scholarship dollars the
students receive from 100 Black Men
play a pivotal role in these young men
and women achieving their dream of a
college education.
Renate Dugans and
Myles Mitchom
At State Farm®, we believe all
children deserve an education that
will help them reach their greatest
potential and prepare them for
life. Our support goes to programs
like those of the 100 Black Men
of Atlanta that provide students
the instruction, resources, and
support they need to succeed. State
Farm firmly believes all students,
regardless of where they live, should
have access to education based on a
set of core standards that prepares
them for college level and work
place ready work. That’s why our
relationship with and the support
of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta
is so important. Together, we can
promote high school transformation
and to make it possible for every
child to graduate and prepare for
postsecondary learning and success
in life.
Donor List
$300,000 - $500,000
The Coca-Cola Company
$150,000 - $299,999
100 Black Men of Atlanta Members
Georgia Power Company
MillerCoors
Wal-Mart / Sam’s Club
$75,000 - $149,999
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
AT&T
Delta
The Greater Atlanta McDonalds Operator’s
Association
Kia
MARTA
McDonald’s USA
$50,000 - $74,999
Allstate Insurance
Georgia-Pacific Foundation, Inc.
Home Depot
State Farm Insurance
U.S. Army
UPS
Upscale / Savoy Magazine
$25,000 - $49,999
Abbott Laboratories
AbbVie Pharmaceuticals
Bacardi
Bank of America
Ciridia Technology Solutions
The Davis Family Foundation
NCR Foundation
Publix
Toshiba
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
$10,000 - $24,999
AGL Resources
Cassius Williams
City of Atlanta
Comcast Foundation
Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Ernst & Young, LLP
Georgia Black United Fund
The Georgia Dome
Georgia Power Club of Hearts
Liquid Soul
Lockheed Martin
Macy’s
Nationwide INsurance
VITEC
The Winestock Foundation
$5000 – $9,999
100 Black Men of America
Atlanta Braves Foundation
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
CertusBank, N.A.
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Country Financial
Effective Network Solutions
Friends of the 100
Genuine Parts Company, Inc.
Gourmet Services
Kevin Gray
HMS Host
Latasha Jordan
Paradies-Atlanta II, LLC
Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
United Way of Greater Atlanta
William & Kathy Lamar
$1,000 - $4,999
Anheuser-Busch
Everett Butler
First Citizens Bank
FIT / Clint Walker
Michael Dulan
Georgia Afterschool Investment Council
Helping Hands Ministry, LLC
Heritage Sports Radio Network
Milton H. Jones
Kroger
Legal Shield
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
Orkin-Rollins
REM-KIKS
Southern Company
Success Factors
Taylor, English, Duma, LLP
Troutman Sanders, LLP
$500 - $999
AT&T Community Giving Campaign
Amerigroup Corporation
The Atlanta Daily World
The Atlanta Inquirer
The Atlanta Tribune
Atlanta Housing Authority
Bank of America United Way Campaign
Charles Edwards
Enterprise Holdings
General Electric Giving Campaign
Henry A. Kelly
Jacobs Engineering
Merrill Lynch
Statcher Health Leadership Institute
Wells Fargo Giving Campaign
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Assets
Financial Data
The 100 (Organization) began securing annual audits in 1993. 2013 saw the Organization receive an unqualified opinion for the twenty first
consecutive year. The Organization did an effective job of continuing to manage through the economic slow down through cost containment
and maintaining the established revenue streams.
Additionally, receivables pledged from members, along with philanthropic donations were used to reduce the Organization’s outstanding
mortgage on its headquarters’program center. The year in review shows net assets have increased as a result of current operations. Net assets are as follows: Cash & Cash Equivalents
Accounts Receivable
Net Promises To Give
Prepaid Expenses
Long Term Investments
Property and Equipment, Net
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20132012
$301,034 $440,127
428,098 217,530
320,535 469,723
35,520 51,605
757,552 719,766
3,167,367 3,326,459
$5,010,106 $5,225,210
Accounts Payable
LOC
Promises Made
Deferred Revenue
Mortgage Payable
Net Assets
20132012
$292,815 $449,396
311,151 310,000
170,015 249,652
39,529 57,540
1,478,395 1,533,730
2,718,201 2,624,892
$5,010,106 $5,225,210
Liabilities
Financial Data
The year 2013 saw some improvement in economic times. The Organization remained committed to its mission of providing support and
improving the quality of life for African Americans and youth in particular, throughout the Atlanta community. The focus of the Organization continues to be on mentoring, hands-on initiatives related to education, and economic empowerment.
For fiscal year 2013, the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. received nearly $4 million in revenues to support the Organization’s mission. This
is a increase of approximately 6% over 2012. This increase is primarily attributed to a increase in Corporate donations and investment
returns.
The primary highlights among the overall revenue streams are as follows:
Special Events
In-Kind Revenues Member Contributions
Corporate
Individuals/Others
Investment Return
20132012
$2,041,447 $2,137,920
304,359 330,413
245,490 267,653
1,148,883 808,584
71,624 80,922
106,229 67,333
$3,918,032 $3,692,825
Expenditure usage during 2013 & 2012 is as follows:
20132012
$1,744,837 $1,752,774
Program Services
Special Events
1,397,672 1,542,547
In-Kind Expenditures(Events)
280,494 322,978
Fundraising
- 6,502
Management & General
401,720 399,972
$3,824,723 $4,024,773
Note: The 2013 Audited Financial Statements are available upon request.
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2013 Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board
Henry A. Kelly, CPA, Project Executive
Georgia Power Company
At-Large Directors
Everrett Butler, General Manager
The Commerce Club
Parliamentarian
David W. Long-Daniels, Esq., Principal
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig LLP
President Elect
Wayne E. Copper, C.E.O.
Copper Insurance Agency
Historian
William Lamar, Jr., Retired Chief Marketing
Larry L. Johnson, President
Officer
McDonald’s USA
Georgia Building Maintenance Service, Inc.
Secretary
Chaplain
Taylor English Duma, LLP
Omni Hotel, CNN Center
Treasurer
Steven M. Simmons, Vice President-Global
Immediate Past President (ex-officio)
Gregory L. Hawkins, C.E.O.
SOAR Hospitality Group, LLC
Financial Secretary
General Counsel (ex-officio)
J. Mac Hunter, Esq., Partner
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
H. Jerome Russell, President
Russell New Urban Development
Chief Executive Officer (ex-officio)
Campcreek Primary Care
Dwayne E. Heard, Partner
Master Concession Air - ATL
George A. Brown, Director of Food & Beverage
Morris O. Little, Jr., Esq.
Finance
The McDonald’s Division, The Coca-Cola Company
Gordon O. Bussey, Jr., Branch Manager
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Richard L. Holmes, Retired Senior Vice President
Georgia Power Company
Jesse W. Killings, Vice President, Operations
AGL Resources
Clyde E. Mize, Jr., Esq.
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
Joseph G. Saulsbury, II, M.D., Clinical Physician
John T. Grant, Jr.
Tirrell D. Whittley., C.E.O.
Liquid Soul Media, LLC
Our members have diverse
backgrounds and hold
leadership positions across
many industries. Students
interact with key influencers
and actual decision makers
who can provide insights on
the roadmaps required to
achieve their dream careers.
Membership By
Occupation
Entrepreneurs
Shipping
Technology
2%
3%
Government
Engineering
21%
3%
19%
3%
Utilities
Insurance
4%
4%
12%
4%
Dentistry
8%
8%
Medical
Education
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Other
9%
Finance
Legal
Other occupations include the following:
Architecture
Art
Aviation
Banking
Beverage
Communications
Construction
Corporate Marketing Entertainment
Food Services
Home Improvement Hospitality
Human Resources
Industrial
Logistics
Media
Military/Law Enforcement
Ministry
Non-Profit
Pharmaceutical
Political
Printing
Real Estate/Architecture
Member List
Henry L. Aaron
Mark C. Adams
Michael D. Adams
William A. Alexander, M.D.
Stephen J. Alford
Michael K. Anderson
Rochester Anderson, Jr.
George G. Andrews
Alfred Baker
Steven L. Barnes, MBA, LEED AP
Kerry L. Bass
Thomas L. Bess, Sr.
Isaac Blythers
Edward W. Bowen, Jr., Esq.
Charles T. Brant, Esq.
John W. Brewer, Jr.
Garry W. Bridgeman
Carlton E. Brown, Ed.D.
George A. Brown
Wendell H. Brown, Sr.
John H. Bryant
Gordon O. Bussey, Jr.
D. Everrett Butler, II
Jerome J. Byers, II
Richard H. Byrd
Leonard P. Chambliss, Jr.
Marquette Chester
Pierre O. Clements
Willie H. Clemons , Ph.D.
Kenneth E. Coleman
Malcomb D. Coley
Millard J. Collier, Jr., M.D.
Ralph D. Cook, Jr.
Clarence Cooper, Esq.
Wayne E. Copper
Thomas A. Cox, Jr., Esq.
Thomas F. Cuffie, Esq.
Louis S. Culpepper, Jr.
Alexander B. Cummings
Erroll B. Davis, Jr.
Reginald E. Davis
Tracy E. Dillon, D.D.S.
Hardy K. Dorsey, Sr.
Thomas W. Dortch, Jr.
Curley M. Dossman, Jr.
Paul L. Douglass
Antonio Dozier
Walter Dukes
Michael H. Dulan, Sr.
Titus D. Duncan
Roderick E. Edmond , M.D., J.D.
Alistair D. Edwards
Charles R. Edwards
Christopher R. Edwards
Monte A. Edwards
Steven Q. Edwards
Norman L. Elliott, M.D.
Marvin R. Ellison
Stephen A. Elmore, Sr., CPA, CBA, CFF
Austin O. Esogbue, Ph.D., NNOM
Darrell A. Fitzgerald, FAIA, LEED AP
Robert D. Flanigan, Jr.
Edsel W. Flowers
Robert M. Franklin, Jr., Ph.D.
Rick A. Frazier
Sheldon L. Gathers
Gerard G. Gibbons
Judge Ural D. Glanville
Frank Glover, Sr., Ph.D.
Wayne C. Golden
Nathaniel R. Goldston, III
Eddie F. Grant
Howard W. Grant, Ph.D.
John T. Grant, Jr.
Keith J. Green
Kenneth A. Green, Sr.
Aaron M. Green
Ernest L. Greer, Esq.
Jose R. Greer
Ramon Gregory
Robert G. Haley
Garfield A. Hammonds, Jr.
George Darrell Harmon
Warren H. Harper
Marc J. Harrigan , M.D.
Garry A. Harris
Niles Harris
Gregory L. Hawkins.
Dwayne E. Heard
L. Dean Heard
H. Eric Hilton, Esq.
John S. Hix, Jr.
Ernest M. Hodge
Joseph I. Hoffman, Jr.
Richard L. Holmes
T. J. Holmes, Jr.
George B. Hopkins
Paul L. Howard, Jr., Esq.
DeVon E. Hudson
James “Mac” Hunter, Esq.
Birdel F. Jackson, III, P.E.
Van K. Jakes, I
Ronnie S. Jenkins
Gerald L. Johnson
Larry L. Johnson
Lonnie G. Johnson
Michael D. Johnson, Esq.
Michael G. Johnson
Norman J. Johnson
Roger D. Johnson
Tony R. Johnson
George C. Jones, Sr.
Milton H. Jones, Jr.
Milton V. Jones
Reuben D. Jones
Waymon E. Jones
T. Wayne Kauffman
Gregory A. Kearney, II
Charles J. Kelley
Henry A. Kelly
Kenneth Kelly
Albert L. Kemp, Esq.
Jesse W. Killings
Brian A. King, Sr.
William Lamar, Jr.
Chadwick D. Lee
Milton J. Little, Jr.
Morris O. Little, Jr., Esq.
David W. Long-Daniels, Esq.
Leroy Loving, Jr.
Ronald E. Mabra
James E. Mallard
Marvin C. Mangham, Jr.
Brandon F. Marzo, Esq.
John E. Maupin, Jr., D.D.S.
Cornell McBride, Sr.
Ceasar C. Mitchell, Esq.
Harold E. Mitchell, Jr.
Harold E. Mitchell, Sr.
Clyde E. Mize, Jr., Esq.
Juan H. Montier, III
Joseph L. Moore
Rodney G. Moore, Esq.
Tony R. Morrow
Marvin A. Moss
Donald K. Murphy
Edwin Neal
CSM James Nelson
Nick F. Nelson
Sean C. Norman
Ahmed C. Obafemi, Jr.
Leon J. Oldham, III
Bobby L. Olive
Michael R. Pack, P.E.
Travis T. Paige, D.D.S.
Kenneth D. Parks
Steven A. Patten, M.D.
Keven R. Patterson
Kenneth S. Payne
Fred P. Perpall , AIA, LEED AP
Mark A. Pitts
Bernard M. Porché
Kenneth A. Powell
Albenny Price , D.C.
Stanley J. Pritchett, Sr., Ed.D.
Marc A. Rawls , Esq.
M. Kasim Reed, Esq.
Herman L. Reese, Ed.D.
Terry J. Reynolds, D.D.S.
Ray M. Robinson
H. Jerome Russell, Jr.
Michael B. Russell
Napoleon B. Rutledge, Jr., CPA
Kirk D. Saddler, M.D.
Thomas G. Sampson, II, Esq.
David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Joseph G. Saulsbury, II, M.D.
Steven M. Simmons
David L. Simpson, Jr.
Frank B. Ski
Steven W. Smith, Sr.
Wilfred “Tyrone” Smith
Thomas E. Stallworth, Jr.
William J. Stanley, III, FAIA, NOMAC
Cecil A. Sterrod
Ryan E. Stewart
G. Brady Stringer, Ph.D., CBM, CMC
Walter W. Sullivan , Jr.
Ozell Sutton
Jerry Thomas, Jr., Esq.
Ronald S. Thomas
William L. “T” Thompson, Esq.
Adeoye O. Tinubu, P.E.
James C. Tolliver
Adewale Troutman, M.D., Ph.D.
Elliott Turé
Cyril J. Turner
Dennis Turner ,Jr., M.D.
Dwayne L. Turner , DDS, MBA
Isiah Turner , Jr.
Clint Walker
William L.”Sonny” Walker
William O. Walker
Jesse Walton, Jr., CFP
Felker W. Ward, Jr.
Felker W. Ward, III
Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock
Willie A. Watkins
John J. Webb
Harry J. White
Rodney W. Whitmore
Daniel J. Whitner, Jr., DDS
Delmar L. Whittington, II
Tirrell D. Whittley
Cassius L. Williams, Sr.
Craig A. Williams
Clarence W. Williamson, Jr., CEDT
Brent L. Wilson, Esq.
Jim Winestock
Christopher C. Womack
Ronald D. Wood
Donald M. Woodard, Esq.
Lionel Jé Woodyard
Westley H. Workman, CPA
Keith D. Wright, M.D.
Harold Wyatt
Robert J. Yancy, Ph.D.
Andrew J. Young
Walter F. Young, D.D.S.
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Staff & Acknowledgements
STAFF
John T. Grant, Jr. – Chief Executive Officer
Gloria S. Ellison – Director, Communications and Events
Christopher A. Evans – Finance Assistant
Reina J. Jones Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations
Gwendolyn Ball Julien – Finance Manager
Ramon M. Singer – Programs Director
Sunshine Tucker – Executive Assistant/Ticket Administration
Courtney C. Ward, Jr. – Volunteer Coordinator
CONSULTANTS
Frederick D. Parham – 100 RLC Coordinator
Bart Sudderth – Robotics Alliance Coordinator
Don Whitley – IT/AV Consultant
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Editorial Directors | John T. Grant, Jr. and Gloria S. Ellison
Creative Director & Managing Editor | Telain Ware, Ware Consulting Group
Assistant Managing Editor | Reina J. Jones
Program Reporting | Ramon M. Singer
Finance Manager | Gwendolyn Ball Julien
Independent Auditors | Banks, Finley, White & Company
Art Director & Graphic Designer | Brian Young, Young Design
Photography | Horace Henry Photography; Kat Goduco Photography +
Concepts; Prime Phocus, LLC; Level 8 Productions, Inc.; WETMedia, Inc.
Printing | Charles Kelley, Perfect Image
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MISSION
The mission of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. is to provide support
and improve the quality of life for African Americans, particularly
African American youth in the Atlanta community. The 100 is one
of the city’s strongest African American volunteer organizations
focused on education, enrichment and empowerment.
VISION
The organization’s vision is to become the city’s strongest, most
self-reliant African American volunteer organization focused on
education, enrichment and empowerment.
AFFIRMATION
The members of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. affirm that:
• We will serve as role models for our youth.
• We will become a self-sufficient and financially independent
group that will assist charitable and other worthwhile
community causes.
• We will give our time, talent and resources back to the
Atlanta Community.
• We will provide the leadership to support issues and causes
that promote positive change in our community.
• We will demand and demonstrate excellence in all of our
endeavors.
I am the
Reason.
100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.
241 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30303-1423
404.525.6220 (o)
404.525.6124 (f)
100 RLC (Resource Learning Center)
241 Peachtree Street NE
2nd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
404.418.9517 (o)
404.418.9590 (f)
Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday
3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
www.100blackmen-atlanta.org