2006-2007 Annual Report ver. 1.3

HOPES & DREAMS
ANNUAL REPORT
2007
From the CEO
2007 was another exceptional year. Knowing that the men and women we support and their caregivers are growing older our board of
Directors spent a full day in a strategic planning session looking at the long-term needs of the individuals we support. Expanding residential and personal support services and ensuring Hi-Hope has the capacity to meet the ever increasing funding challenges while providing needed supports were long-term goals that were identified.
The following are a few of the highlights of the year that I am proud to report.
A client council was established to improve client representation on rights issues and to serve as a forum for improving services;
A working art studio opened for all clients to expand and develop their creativity;
Hi-Hope clients participated in regular events at the Buford Senior Center making friends in the community;
Parkside, a completely accessible home, opened in Snellville;
Three teams of Hi-Hope clients volunteered for Gwinnett Great Days of Service projects giving back to the community while volunteer teams from
Primerica Financial Services spruced up the Hi-Hope Service Center grounds and Parkside Group Home;
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Cooking, yoga and crocheting classes were added as new activities at the center;
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Hi-Hope clients began regular delivery of Meals On Wheels in Gwinnett County;
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David Bernhardt was elected President of the Board of Directors with the retirement of Donnis Bowman after 7 years at the helm;
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The second year of the Goizueta grant provided continued speech therapy, occupational therapy, assistive technology and social
work services which contributed to
improved independence for the individuals we supported;
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Construction began and was nearly completed on the 3rd of our planned 4 residential home sites;
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An outside consulting firm conducted an independent assessment of the structure of our organization presenting recommendations
and an action plan for the next fiscal year;
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Snellville Christian Church donated a piece of land for construction of a completely handicapped accessible group home;
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A grant partnership with Spectrum Autism group and the CarMax Foundation provided funds for a youth and adolescent Asperger’s
social skills development program;
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The monthly Saturday respite services program was continued for children and adults with developmental disabilities;
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Support of our residential program was expanded through a partnership with Perimeter Church members;
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An updated fire alarm system was installed in the workshop and Lowry buildings through a grant from the Community Development
Block Grant Program approved by the
County Commissioners;
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The funds needed to purchase Automatic external defibrillators for each building and each group home were donated by attendees
at our Gala Ball and provided through a
grant from the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia.
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As a result of continued support from our community Hi-Hope has continued to grow and implement services that meet the long-term
needs of this group of citizens in Gwinnett. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many men and women with developmental disabilities and their families.
Alice Cunningham, Executive Director
H
“
i-Hope Service Center’s mission is
to provide comprehensive quality services to adults with
developmental disabilities in a caring environment that builds self-esteem and a
sense of accomplishment through a variety of individual choices.”
OUR MISSION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Bernhardt and his family
have a long history with Hi-Hope. Prior to
joining the Board of Directors in 2001, Mr. Bernhardt served twice as Hi-Hope’s Interim Executive Director. Other family members including
his wife Carol and her late parents, Reba and
Doug Edwards, are past board members. Reba
Edwards, in fact, was President from 1987 to
1994. And the Bernhardt’s daughter, Katy, for the
past five summers has worked at Hi-Hope and is
studying non-profit management in college. Mr.
Bernhardt says that when he married Carol, he
had no idea Hi-Hope would be such an integral
part of his family’s future. “I’m really glad it’s
worked out for me now, because I love it. It’s life
changing. You just don’t understand until you’re
there every day.”
David Bernhardt
President
Betty Sue Taylor
Vice-President
David Bernhardt
Our client representative has made
great contributions for herself and her fellow co-workers at Hi-Hope. Lisa, also a HiHope Client Council member, became a
member of the Board of Directors in June
2006. In preparation, Lisa attended a
board meeting in May as an observer,
“Lisa paid rapt attention,” says Janis
Hunter, chairman of the Client’s Rights
Committee. “I tried to educate her so she
could get her bearings.” Lisa also serves
on the committee that oversees service
quality. She is committed to improving
services offered at Hi-Hope.
Fiscal Year 2007
President
Lisa
Jim Hearn
Secretary / Treasurer
Jim Beverly
Denise de LaRue
Jay Desai, M.D.
Steve Elrod
Donald Hayes
Patrick Kien
Dick LoPresti
Mary Ellen Manno
Rubye Neal
Lisa Pheysey
Brenda Pruitt
April Shiver
Diane Simmons
Peggy Weiss
Balance Sheet
ASSETS
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2007
2007
2006
$1,701,399
$1,440,140
428,503
292,843
77
588
0
0
$2,129,979
$1,733,571
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Accounts Receivable
Prepaid Expenses
Deposits
Total Current Assets
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost
Land, Buildings, Furniture, Equipment,
Vehicles
Construction in Progress
Profit & Loss
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
2007
REVENUES, FEES AND OTHER SUPPORT
Public Support (Federal, State, County
Assistance)
2006
$2,926,881
$2,702,583
Client Fees
274,227
271,748
Contributions and Grants
386,813
794,749
0
(1,387)
$3,811,722
$3,080,673
Gain (loss) on Disposal of Assets
Less Accumulated Depreciation
20,307
3,832,029
(805,266)
166,833
3,247,506
(677,183)
In-Kind Contributions
Interest and Miscellaneous
Special Events and Fundraising
41,906
110,721
249,339
21,012
82,545
297,744
Total Property and Equipment
3,026,763
2,570,323
Unrealized Loss on Investments
(0)
(83)
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS
$22,223
$552,511
102,497
87,767
$4,092,384
$4,256,678
$3,389,611
$2,946,153
Supporting Services
348,996
325,336
Fundraising
112,825
72,007
Total Expenses
$3,851,432
$3,343,496
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
$240,952
$913,182
NET ASSETS, beginning of year
$4,534,317
$3,621,135
NET ASSETS, end of year
$4,775,269
$4,534,317
TOTAL ASSETS
$5,178,965
$4,856,405
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Program Services
$47,360
$115,996
Other
225,071
166,075
$272,431
$282,071
131,265
40,017
$403,696
$322,088
LONG-TERM DEBT, net current
portion
Total Current Liabilities
NET ASSETS
Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
Total Net Assets
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET
ASSETS
Total Revenues, Fees and Support
EXPENSES
Accounts Payable
Total Current Liabilities
Workshop Contracts
$4,441,024
$3,923,317
334,245
611,000
$4,775,269
$4,534,317
$5,178,965 $4,856,405
FINANCIALS
DONORS
Accounting & Tax Connection, Inc.
Advanced Computer Technologies, Inc.
Advanced Solutions 3000, Inc.
David & Cindy Affolder
After Hours Formal Wear
Air Battle, Inc.
AirTran Airways
Elizabeth Alford
All Saints Lutheran Church
Juanita Allen
Allgood Pest Solutions
Emilee & Kathleen Anderson
Mrs. George Anderson
Anglin's Drug Store
Anitox Corp
Armen & Joseph Jewelers
Kerry & Wendy Armstrong
Arrington Blount Ford
Kristi Arrington
Atlanta Classic Cars, Inc.
Atlanta Demolition
Atlanta Disposal Services, LLC
Atlanta Falcons Football Club
ATM Response, Inc.
Autologous Blood Resources, Inc.
Morris Ayres
B. B. & T. Insurance Services
John Bailey
Nelson Baker
Willard & Irene Baker
Chairman & Mrs. Charles Bannister
Barfield Legacy Photography
Johnni G. Barnes
Owen & Julia Battle
Bavarian Bottle Shop &
Package Store
Max Beardslee
Marvin & Mary Beem
Anna Bellagio
David & Carol Bernhardt
Betty's Country Store
James & Donna Beverly
Don & Judy Bickham
Big Creek Tavern
Big Sky Farm, Inc.
Bistro Solterra
Carol Blan
Sheila Blan
Bliss Spa
Blue Reef Island Resort
BMI Mercedes Service
Bobby Sikes Fine Art & Design
Norma Borling
Bowen Family Homes of Georgia
Robert & Kelly Bowman
Robert & Donnis Bowman
Tracey & Lynn Bowman
Brand Bank
Brent & Susan Brannon
Brasstown Valley Resort
Briggs & Stratton
Britt Home Furnishings
Melinda Britt
Dwight & Rachel Bronnum
Brownlee's Furniture
Juliette H. Bryant
Charles & Joyce Buchanan
Buford First United Methodist Church
Buford Florist, Inc.
Buford Furniture Gallery
Buford Lanier Women's Club
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Ralph & Patsy Burton
CAB, Inc.
Café Aromas
California Dreaming
Mike & Sherry Callahan
Calloway / Specialized Title
Services, Inc.
Cardamuros Italian Café
Carrie's Canine Camp & Cut
Linda Casteel, M.D.
Geraldine Cates
Lisa Cauthen
LuAnn Chambers
Richard & Nancy Chandler
Chick-Fil-A, Inc.
Citgo Quick Corner
Marsha Clark
Michael & Dorothy Clark
Clayton Dental
Arthur & Paula Clayton
Bobby Clower
Club of Hearts, Inc.
Cobalt Enterprises, Inc.
Cofer Adams Building Center, Inc.
Lois Coffia
Collier Pharmacy
James & Sandra Collins
Jean Collion
Colombia Engineering
Community Foundation for
Northeast Georgia
Ben & Marjorie Compton
Hi-Hope clients are an important part of Gwinnett County’s
workforce. Clients do a variety of work, including labeling,
collating, decollating, light packaging and light assembling.
Clients enjoy a variety of activities in the community.
Many Hi-Hope
clients look forward to weekly visits to Buford’s Senior Center, swimming lessons and water aerobic classes at Stone Mountain Aquatic
Center, art classes at Hi-Hope’s working art studio, fishing outings and
much more.
WORKING, SOCIALIZING, GROWING,
VOLUNTEERING AND CONTRIBUTING
Whether it is delivering meals to the elderly, working as a groundskeeper, stock clerk or cleaning—Hi-Hope clients take pride in being a
vital part of their community.
Consolidated Pipe & Supply
Consolidated Technologies, Inc.
Butch Conway
Janice E. Cook
Philip & Lynnette Cook
Robert & Janice Cook
Phillip Costley
Cottage on Main
Countryside Antiques
Pamela Court
Robert & Valerie Cowan
John H. Cowart
Linda & Jim Cowart
Crescent Resources, LLC
David & Shawn Cross
Alice B. Cunningham
Currahee Home Builders, Inc.
CWA Local 3205
Trudy & Peter Cyers
Diana & Richard D'Amico
Daniel Cole Investments
Mr. Thomas & Dr. Christine Dannemiller
David A. Levy & Associates
David G. Jenkins Company
Betty Davis
Mary Davis
Denise de La Rue
Nadine de La Rue
Debbie's Hallmark
December Diamonds
Dennis Taylor & Company, Inc.
Donna Deco
Manuel & Maria Delfin
Carolyn Dewitt
Janice Dick
Discount Picture Framing
Ditch Witch of Georgia
James & Paula Dorough
Dr. Bill Williams- Suwanee Dental Care
Dr. Jeremy Ward, DMD
Drs. J.R. & R.J. Desai
Richard & Terri Drye
Jim & Brenda Duggan
Duke Realty Corp
E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
E2E Benefits Services, Inc.
Egan International
ELCA - Southeastern Synod: All Saints
Lutheran Church
Dr. Robert & Diane Ellis
ELM Industries, Inc. (Morsberger Group)
Elrod Development, Inc.
DONORS
Brian Elrod
Mike Elrod
Steve & Terrie Elrod
Mack & Alan England
Hartley & Patricia Falbaum
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Finneran
First Bank of the South
Dawn Fischer
Patricia & Steven Fischl
F. L. & Carrie Fishback
Robert & Lynda Fitzsimmons
Flanigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Marc Flick
Flight Safety International
Flowery Branch Yacht Club
Gary & Susan Ford
Shirley Ford
Four Seasons Auto Wash
& Express Lube
Frances Wood Wilson Foundation
Fraternal Order of Eagles Atlanta
Auxiliary 714
Freddie & Carolyn Freeman
Furniture Village
Garland Bros, Inc.
Shayna & Drew Garland
Georgia Mountain Fair
Georgia Mountain Madness
Georgia Power Company
Give Center East
Golomb & Golomb
Barbara Grastat
Gunter Construction Co., Inc.
Gunter Hardware
BE & Martha Gunter
Guven's Fine Jewelry
Gwinnett County Employees
Gwinnett Center
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
Gwinnett Daily Post
Gwinnett Family Medical Care, PC
Gwinnett Gladiators
Gwinnett Magazine
Gwinnett Picture Frames
Hair Spa, Inc.
Herb & June Hamby
Robert & Amy Harkness
Kathy Harrell
J. Michael & Beverly Harrison
Rebecca Harrison
HavenTrust Bank
Donald & Julia Hayes
DONORS
James & Jean Hearn
Phyllis Henderson
Mike Higginbottom
Stephen & Karen Hill
Wayne & Carolyn Hill
William & Lisa Hinshaw
Wayne Hocevar
Ronald & Karen Holmes
Suzanne Holtkamp
Home Accent Interiors, Inc.
Home Depot - Buford
Honey Baked Ham Co.
Hooters of America, Inc.
Jeffery Hosford, D.D.S.
William & Julia Hosford
Jennifer Hseih
Jackie & Sandra Huff
Humphries, Ayers, Carlyle and O'Brien
Mr. & Mrs. James Humphries
Janis Hunter
Innovative Marketing Advantage
Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club
Interiors By Keva
It's My Home
Jackson EMC
Dawson & Marsha Jackson
T. Jacobson
David G. Jenkins
Jen's Hallmark at River Exchange
Jen's Hallmark at Russell Ridge
Jillian's
John & Carol Siggers Hairdressers
John D. Stephens, Inc.
Johnny Carinos
Gary & Kathleen Johnson
Jean Johnson
Jewell Johnston
Sandra G. Johnston
Thomas Johnston
Teri Jondahl
James & Dona Jones
Martha Jones
Jordan, Jones & Goulding, Inc.
JRPD, LLC
Jungle Jump Adventures
Just What I Like
JWB Realty Services, LLC
Carol Ann Karafotias, D.D.S.
Allan & Connie Karnitz
Terence & Courtni Karshagen
Kathy Adams Salon
Mike Kendrick
Charles Kent
Tony & Chandy Kent
Patrick & Lori Kien
Daniel & Karen King
James & Joyce Kirk
Gudrun & Rainer Klauss
Dennis Koenning
Donald Kolb
Kevin Kovalchik
Lanier MedCare, P.C.
Lanier Rugs, Inc.
Larry & Patricia Larsen
Thomas E. Larsen
Tom Larson
Glenn Lauster
David & Eleanor Lawson
Judith Lawson
Mike & Peggy Levengood
Lightnin' R.V. Rental
Lincoln Financial Group
Foundation, Inc.
Little Italy Pizza
Maxine Little
Susanna Lloyd
Margaret Lockhart
Don & Rebecca Loggins
Dean & Mary Long
Mary Frazier & William Long
Dick & Deb LoPresti
Patrick Luzier
M. Rhodes
Dorothy Mallery
Frank & Mary Ellen Manno
James & Jane Maran
John & Cathy Marion
Kenneth Massaroni & Lori Ziemba
Joe McCart, (McCart Insurance)
McFarland-Dyer & Associates, Inc.
McMahan's & Sartorial Clothing
Pam McNeese
Meadow River Lumber Company
Melanie Suzanne's Hair Salon
Damien Mercer
Merrill Lynch
Lynn Messing
Metro Power IDC
Metropolitan Tractor Co.
John Deere
Milinda Bell - Hair First
Sue A. Miller
Maria Minue
Brett & Joy Mitchell
Moda Salon Spa Boutigue
Montage Gifts & Boutique
JL & Margie Moody
Richard Moore
Michael Mpiani
Gary & Pat Murphy
Gary & Fhonda Nagel
Nan-Tiques
Michael & Charlotte Nash
Lamar & Pat Nash
Neal Properties
Nelson & Rebecca Neal
Rubye Neal
Chris Nevels
Roger & Marcia Nickerson
Dan & Mary Anne Norman
Steve & Sharon Norman
Northwest Exterminating
Nour Group, Inc.
Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Rhonda O'Connor
Office Creation, Inc.
Old Sautee Store
Once Again Kids
James Pack
Panache
Nick Pappas
Park Ave Nail Designs
Parker-Young Construction, Inc.
Parson's Gifts & Collectibles, Inc.
Party City
Ann Pasky
Peach State Chevelles, Inc.
James Peeples
Peoples Bank Trust
Perimeter Church
Flo Perry
Pet Expressions.Com
Donna Peters
Ann Petroskie
Michael Phelan, DMD, P.C.
Pat Phillips
James & Nancy Piechowiak
Russell L. Phillips & Associates
Platinum Salon
Paul & Pamela Poppe
Darren Posey
Karl & Gitte Poulsen
Precision Planning, Inc.
Pritchard & Jerden
Proof of the Pudding
Travis & Brenda Pruitt
Karen Pseifer
Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.
DONORS
PWF Fitness
Quantum National Bank
Jim Randolph
Red Sky Café & Coffeehouse
Reed Building Supply, Inc.
Regency House
Renee's Salon
Richardson Housing Group, Inc.
Janet Richardson
Shirley Ricker
David & Sally Rihm
R. J. Berrier, LTD
Willena Robinson
Eleanor Rockwood
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Rosebud's Womens' Club
Ronald Roth
RSE Grading Co. Inc.
Ruesch
Richard & Susan Russell
S & S ACE Hardware
Salon Jo'Don
Robert Samuelson
Tony Schlitt
Alan & Sally Schneiberg
Susan & John Schneider
Andy & Elizabeth Schoepf
Kim Schoepf
Scientific Atlanta, A Cisco Company
Scoops Fill Up Station
Shirley Scott
Secure-Wan.Com, Inc.
James & Ruth Sendelbach
Sereena Talley Parcels
Scott Shetler
Wendy Shiver
Willie & April Shiver
Carol Shockley
Sikes & Davis Interiors
Diane Simmons
Janet & Don Sims
Chet & Reanna Singh
SKH Enterprise Inc.
Russell & Nancy Sloss
Small & Associates
Smith Barney
Raymond Smith
Robert & Debra Smith
Spencer Snedecor
David & Krista Snell
Becky Snyder
DONORS
Soonie's Art
Southern Plastic Surgery, P.C.
Cindy Southwell
Darrell Sparks
Speciality Roofing
Lance Stadmiller
Star Pointe Gallery, Inc.
Mary Louise Stark
Step Outside Inc.
Stephens MDS, L.P.
P. Jeffrey Stewart
Stiefel Laboratories, Inc.
Stonehedge Garden Club
Storey Residential Properties, Inc.
Danny & Linda Storey
Street Smarts
Roddy & Geneva Sturdivant
Sugarloaf United Methodist Church
Mark Sundermeyer
Suwanee Dental Care
Suzanna's Kitchen
Sue & Willard Swanson
Synergy in Silk
T.A.P.P. Lumber Co.
Emily Tanner
Margaret Tanner
Marian Tanner
Tara Fine Jewelry Co., Inc.
Len & Pat Tate
Dennis & Betty Taylor
Edward & Cheryl Thayer
The 1818 Club
The Estate of Montine S. Mays
The Flying Machine
The McGarity Group
The Purple Pug
The Quinn Group
The Ridges on Lake Chatuga
Sheila Thomas
Tiffany & Co.
Toby Blackwell & Assoc. Inc.
John & Pam Tokarz
Town & Country Furniture
TPC Sugarloaf Country Club
Helen Trapp
Travis Pruitt & Associates, Inc.
Madison & Candice Turner
Maria Turner
Tuscany Grill
Brenda Harris Tustian
Tyson Fence Company
Julie Underwood
Col. David & Mrs. Margaret
Underwood
United Methodist Women
United Way of Metropolitan
Atlanta, Inc.
Marc Unterman, M.D.
Uptown Café
Uptown Girl Boutique
Robert & Diane Ussery
US Auto Sales
David & Marilyn Valent
Cecil Van Dyke
Karen & Jason Varitek
Verneer Southeast Sales & Service
Vulcan Materials Co.
W. Frank Newton, Inc.
Carl & Patricia Waltamath
Judy & Mark Waters
Webb, Tanner, Powell, Mertz and
Wilson, LLC
Gary & Grace Webster
Amand Weed
Joel & Peggy Weiss,
Pat Wheeler
Brenda White
Jim & Helen White
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Wilbanks
John & Marilu Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Wilson
Peggy Winney, LPN
Anthony Wood
Kelly & Lee Wood
Mary L. Wood
Woodmaster of Gwinnett
Woods Furniture, Inc.
Michele Wright
Tommy Wynegar
Mike Xander
X-Cel Contacts
Yancey Brothers Company
On behalf of Hi-Hope’s clients, families, staff, and board— thank you who made such a difference
in so many lives. Every important milestone during the year was a direct result of your generosity.
While government funding helps pay for basic services for adults with developmental disabilities,
it is private dollars that yield innovation.
THANK YOU