Mentoring Maryland`s Future 2012 annual report

Mentoring Maryland’s Future
2012 Annual Report
Mentoring Maryland’s Future
We bring over 60 years of experience in research, training, and direct
mentoring service to the state of Maryland. We serve children ages 7-18
in 14 Maryland counties and Baltimore City. Our work is premised on the
vision that all children and youth will achieve success in life.
A Stronger Capacity to Serve
Big Brothers Big Sisters has served more
than 30,000 youth in Maryland since our
founding in 1952. We operate three offices
throughout the state located in Central
Maryland, Southern Maryland, and on the
Eastern Shore. We have 33 full-time staff,
a 34-member Board of Directors, and
thousands of volunteers.
August 2012
We are very pleased to present the 2012 Annual Report for Big Brothers Big
Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake. Despite the many challenges of a tough
economy, we have had a remarkable year, and we are proud of our results.
Some of these highlights include:
• We served 35% more children through direct mentoring services
than we did last year and they improved academically, socially,
and emotionally.
• We reached 12,560 people through our broader mission.
• Our special events, a critical component of our sustainability,
exceeded goals and raised 22% of our budget.
Now that we are a unified force throughout Maryland, we are uniquely
positioned to lead the state in increasing durable mentor relationships, helping
more children realize their potential, encouraging better relationships and
academic outcomes, and creating stronger communities.
This is an exciting time. On behalf of the entire organization I want to thank
our mentors, volunteers, school partners, program partners, community
leaders, donors, foundations, and corporations. Your generous contributions
make it possible for us to deliver on our mission: Mentoring Maryland’s Future.
Sincerely,
Our direct service model is unique and
time-tested: one child, one mentor, and
a professional match support staff providing intensive case management,
supervision, and regular evaluation. Children
in our programs demonstrate significant outcomes after just one year:
improved academic achievement, better relationships, fewer risky choices,
and higher confidence.
After formalizing our union with the Maryland Mentoring Partnership, we
have a new name: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake. Through
our combined resources, we are now Maryland’s largest youth mentoring
organization and a clearinghouse for all youth mentoring services, such as:
• Training others to support their efforts in mentoring according
to best practices;
• Technical assistance and consultations to local partners;
• Piloting programs among underserved communities and driving
new research.
Moving Forward
We are poised to lead Maryland in meeting the needs of all children. We have
a bold plan for the future:
• Match over 1,300 children on our agency waiting list with a caring
mentor;
Bradley Chambers
Chairman of the Board
• Pilot new programs and studies that enhance our practices
and hold us accountable for outcomes;
• Expand our broader services and special events to increase
our fundraising capacity.
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Our programs get things started
Community One-to-One Program:
Bigs commit to seeing their Littles in the community two or three times
each month for at least one year. Professional staff provide ongoing case
management and support throughout the mentoring relationship. Littles try
new things, gain new skills, and explore new interests. They gain confidence,
perform better in school, and have better relationships.
Bigs in School/Site Programs:
These programs match community, college, and corporate volunteers with
children for weekly one-hour sessions in the Littles’ schools. Case managers
coordinate activities and provide on-site match support. We target students
at risk of suspension and expulsion, not meeting their academic potential,
and who need help developing positive social behaviors. This year we
operated 31 Bigs in School programs across Maryland.
Workplace Programs:
High schoolers meet with mentors in the workplace throughout the academic
year to develop meaningful relationships, learn valuable job skills, and meet
developmental and academic goals. These programs last two to four
4 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake
years and are designed to broaden youth’s opportunities and exposure to
professional workplaces.
Special Populations:
We provide specialized mentoring services for youth with particular barriers
to success. We have served over 1,600 children of incarcerated parents and
received national recognition as a best-practices leader. We offer targeted
initiatives serving military families, children with disabilities, youth initiated
into the juvenile justice system, and children growing up in the most violent
and impoverished neighborhoods in East and West Baltimore.
Mentoring Resource Services:
As the resource for the advancement of youth mentoring statewide, we
increase both the quality and quantity of mentoring relationships by offering
trainings to youth service providers, including Program Training Certification,
Introduction to Mentoring, and Advanced Risk Management. We offer
technical assistance to local partners, such as reduced price background
checks, and we offer our expertise through consultations. This year we
reached 12,590 people through these resource services.
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A BIG Impact, By The Numbers
Research shows that the stronger the mentoring relationship between
the Big and Little and the longer the mentoring relationship, the greater
the positive outcomes. With this knowledge we maintain an agency-wide
focus on the formula Length + Strength = Outcomes.
12+
2/3
of matches last
12 months or more
Our broader services reached a
greater number of people statewide:
405
29.6 months
people attended
our trainings
Our average
match length
As a result of these long, strong matches, children in our programs
improve academically, socially, and emotionally.
After just one year of mentoring
Children in our programs:
80%
have better
relationships
77%
perform better
in school
82%
improve their
decision-making
75%
are more optimistic
about the future
89%
are more
confident
85%
have new interests
or hobbies
78%
avoid illegal
substances
69%
of chronically
absent students
attend more classes
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19
program partners
received Netcheck
reduced-price
background checks
84
consultations with other
mentoring programs
12,590
people served by our
broader mission
Number of Children Served:
3000
2,846
2500
2000
1,742
1,945
2,068
2,101
FY2010
FY2011
1500
1000
500
0
FY2008
FY2009
FY2012
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Our Bigs of the Year
Started Something Amazing
Big Brother of the Year:
Andrew Spindler
“I have found that in my Sister”
Diandra’s life has always been filled with challenges. Her mother is a drug
addict, in and out of rehab for years, and her father is a recovering drug
addict whose health and cognitive skills are drastically diminished as a result
of years of drug use. While there are several extended family members who
assist and watch over the girls, Diandra and her sister bear many of life’s
burdens together. They keep the house running, they hide their money so
their mother can’t use it to buy drugs, and they give each other the support
necessary to make it through each day.
Three years ago, Diandra and Carina were matched to Big Sisters. The
relationships have proven to be the connection the two young ladies needed
to take the next steps toward a better life. Diandra elected to attend a High
School many miles from her home in Baltimore City even though it meant
that she would have to travel from the west side, all the way to the northeast
side. She graduated with a 3.2 GPA and received a full college scholarship.
Diandra’s mother cast doubt about her going away to school saying, “They
won’t accept you, you aren’t going to fit in, and they’re going to be too hard
on you.” But Diandra received encouragement from her Big Sister to choose
the path in her heart. Diandra knew she needed to focus on education and
take care of herself even though she was afraid to leave her sister. Diandra’s
confidence was buoyed by the commitment of both Big Sisters who
promised to look out for Carina, keeping her on the right path and keeping
her safe.
Diandra writes; “I’ve been with this program since the summer of 2008 upon
entering my senior year in high school. I think that I’ve grown as a person,
but I am most satisfied with the relationships that I have gained with my big
sister, Diana, as well as my younger sister’s Big Sister, Tracey, who is also a part
of the program. The reason that I originally wanted to be a part of Big Brothers
Big Sisters was because I wanted to be around a young adult female who
I feel is a true representation of independence. I have found that in my Sister.
I truly believe and would hope that we could still keep in touch even when
the program is over. “
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Big Brother Andrew Spindler began
mentoring his Little Brother in 2010.
Andrew was matched with his Little
Brother in part because both of them
were interested in sports and loved
outdoor activities. Andrew is perfect for
his Little Brother and they attend many
of the Big Brothers Big Sisters-sponsored
events, including the recent Eastern Shore
Amazing Race, where they won second
place! Mom says Big Brother is always
available to support Little Brother even
though he works two jobs. Big brother
goes out of his way by calling, texting,
and checking up on his Little Brother on a regular basis. Despite a long drive,
Andrew attended all of Little Brother’s football games to cheer him on!
Big Sister of the Year:
Renee Dodd
Big Sister Renee Dodd has been matched
with her Little Sister since 2008. Renee
and her Little Sister enjoy movies, walks
through the mall, and baking
homemade cookies. Renee drives from
Denton to Salisbury and beyond to
attend agency events with her Little Sister,
including the Eastern Shore Amazing
Race, where they came in third place!
Renee’s dedication and hard work despite
obstacles is the reason this match is
a success story!
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Special Events Raise
Nearly One Quarter of Our Funds
Our annual fundraising events deepen our engagement with partners
throughout our communities. We raise 22% of our operating budget directly
through these efforts. Our special events provide outstanding platforms for
extending our message, raising awareness of mentoring’s impact, and
recruiting mentors and youth.
Our 9th Annual MentorZING Spring Gala held at the Marriott Waterfront
on May 27, 2012 celebrated mentoring through marvelous performances,
inspirational words, and vibrant fashion as guests embraced a
Preakness theme.
Our 4th annual Biggest Little Tailgate Party took place on October 17, 2011
at M&T Bank Stadium. Over 700 attendees played games on the field, toured
the Ravens’ locker room, mingled with cheerleaders and Poe, enjoyed
excellent food by celebrity guest chefs, and judged the chili cook-off.
Presenting Sponsor: M&T Bank
Presenting Sponsor: M&T Bank
Our competitive bowling series broke its
all-time fundraising record this season with
help from corporate sponsors, 160 bowling
teams, and over 1,680 bowlers.
Presenting Sponsor: Wells Fargo
Our signature golf events raised funds to support our programs. Hardy
golfers got a little wintertime practice at Santa’s Open, participants enjoyed
a round and lunch at the Eastern Shore Golf Classic, and golfers joined us in
Leonardtown for the 12th Annual Southern Maryland Golf Classic.”
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Statements of Financial Position
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake
July 30, 2011 and June 30, 2012 (Unaudited)
Jul ‘10 - Jun ‘11JuL ’11-Jun ‘12
Income
Total Dividend & Interest Income
$12,552
$9,304
Grants
Total Corporate Donations
$196,237
$247,398
Total Foundations
$300,621
$307,760
Total Government
$194,910
$447,027
Total Noncorporate Donations
$597,264
$526,116
Total Individual Donations
$333,965
$332,604
Total Program Fees
$5,570
$3,740
Special Events
$528,212
$421,555
Total Income
$2,169,331
$2,376,348
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
2010
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable
$113,851
$96,756
Accrued Expenses
Capital Leases Payable
$18,612
Deferred Revenue
$56,625
Total Current Liabilities:
$285,844
LONG-TERM LIABILITY
Capital Leases Payable
$42,598
$328,442
Total Liabilities:
NET ASSETS:
Unrestricted
$564,909
Temporarily restricted
$395,272
Total Net Assets:
$960,181
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS:
$1,288,623
2011
$84,830
$96,658
$19,058
$68,325
$268,871
$23,789
$292,660
$372,686
$486,340
$859,026
$1,151,686
Expense
Total Personnel
$1,555,680
$1,688,358
Total Non-Personnel
$451,259
$787,910
$2,006,939
$2,490,343
Total Expense
Unrealized Loss or
Unrealized Gain/Other Income
($17,886)
$100,670
Net Income
$144,507
($13,325)
*The FY2012 statement is unaudited at time of publication.
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted
Accounts and grants receivable
Pledges receivable
Endowment investments restricted; at fair value
Other assets
Total current assets
Property and equipment
Furniture and equipment
Leased equipment
Computer software
Leasehold improvements
Less accumulated depreciation
Net value of property and equipment
Total Assets
2010
281,807
159,645
320,831
69,806
2011
325,074
90,653
155,135
63,922
382,377
2,320
1,216,786
464,011
6,716
1,105,511
101,168
96,405
61,971
7,796
267,340
195.503
71,837
$1,288,623
101,168
96,405
62,566
7,796
267,935
221,760
46,176
$1,151,686
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STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES
STATEMENTS OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
2011
Temporarily
Unrestricted Unrestricted
Total
SUPPORT AND REVENUE: Public support: Received directly: Contributions 325,440
325,440
Grants 1,081,784 1,081,784
Donated goods and services 120,873
120,873
1,529,638 1,529,638
Special events 578,555
578,555
Less direct costs 153,111
153,111
425,444 425,444
Grants from government agencies 447,027
447,027
Investment and other income (expense) 4,831
91,068
95,899
Total support and revenue 2,406,940
91,068 2,498,008
EXPENSES: Program services: To mentees 1,813,372 1,813,372
MMRC catalytic services 328,192
328,192
Total program services 2,141,564 2,141,564
Supporting services: Management 89,287
89,287
Development 368,313
368,313
Total supporting services 457,600
457,600
Total expenses 2,599,164 2,599,164
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS -192,224
91,068
-101,156
NET ASSETS AT
BEGINNING OF YEAR 564,909
395,272
960,181
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR 372,685
486,340
859,025
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Program Services
Supporting Services
To mentees MMRC Catalytic Program Services Services Total Total
and Management Supporting
General Development Services
Conferences and seminars $ 4,787 Depreciation 17,785 101,907 Donated goods and services Dues and subscriptions 18,365 Insurance 40,142 Local transportation 27,874 Occupancy 97,600 63,924 Other Payroll and related expenses 1,340,567 Postage and shipping 7,058 Professional fees 10,909 Program related expenses 3,613 Publicity 6,048 Supplies 32,355 Telephone 40,439 $ -
3,340 20,507 135 2,271 1,809 28,723 9,690 249,891 226 2,046 745 -
4,252 4,556 $ -
1,013 -
225 1,953 140 2,685 1,743 76,006 376 1,713 129 -
1,814 1,489 Total expenses $ 4,787 21,125 122,414 18,500 42,413 29,683 126,323 73,614 1,590,458 7,284 12,955 4,358 6,048 36,607 44,995 $ 1,813,373 $ 328,191 $ 2,141,564 $ 89,286
$ -
4,055 -
1,266 1,953 914 10,743 17,946 299,588 7,917 2,269 8,003 196 8,483 4,980 $5,068
1,491
3,906
1,054
13,428
19,689
375,594
8,293
3,982
8,132
196
10,297
6,469
$ 368,313 $ 457,599
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Thanks to support for Big Brothers Big
Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake,
We Are Mentoring Maryland’s Future!
Corporate and Foundation Support in Fiscal Year 2012
$50,000+
Big Brothers Big Sisters
of America
Elev8 and The Atlantic
Philanthropies
The France-Merrick
Foundation
M&T Charitable Foundation
St. Mary’s County
Government
The Maryland State
Department of Education
Wells Fargo
$25,000-$49,999
Aegon Transamerica
Foundation
Anne Arundel County
Government
Clayton Baker Trust
The Charles Crane Family
Foundation
GEICO Philanthropic
Foundation
Legg Mason & Co.
The Marion I. and Henry J.
Knott Foundation
Monumental Life Insurance
Company
Under Armour
The United Way of the Lower
Eastern Shore
Walmart
$10,000 to $24,999
Anne Arundel County
Government
Baltimore City Foundation
Board of Education of
Worcester County
Bunting Family Foundation
Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation
Constellation Energy Group
Foundation
CSX Corporation
The David and Barbara B.
Hirschhorn Foundation
Edwin J. and Jeanne C. Trexler
Foundation
GenOn Midatlantic
IWIF (Injured Workers’ Insurance
Fund)
Johns Hopkins Medicine
MurthyNayak Foundation &
Murthy Immigration Law Firm
Ober | Kaler
PNC Foundation
Richard A. Henson Foundation
The Thomas Wilson
Sanitarium for Children
of Baltimore City
T. Rowe Price Foundation
Union Memorial Hospital
The Whiting-Turner
Contracting Company
Worcester County
Public Schools
Harford County Government
Department of Community
Services
The Henry and Ruth Blaustein
Rosenberg Foundation
KPMG Peat Marwick
MedStar Health
Northrop Grumman
Electronic Systems
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Public Allies
Ravens Act Foundation
The Richard and Nancy
Marriott Foundation
Shoprite
Stanley Black & Decker
The United Way of Calvert
County
Wicomico County Partnership
for Families and Children
$2,500 to $4,999
Baltimore Ravens
Bank of America Charitable
Foundation
Battelle
Capital Food Service
The Columbia Foundation
$5,000 to $9,999
Community Foundation of
AAI Corporation
Harford County
The Abell Foundation
Community Foundation of
Baltimore Life Charitable Trust The Eastern Shore
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Corrigan Sports Enterprises
Lone Star
Delmarva Power
Brown Advisory
Donley Construction
Capital Funding Group
East Coast Underground
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield EntreQuest
The Elizabeth B. and Arthur
Greater Baltimore Medical
E. Roswell Foundation
Center
Force 3
The Greater Cincinnati
Foundation
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The Israel & Mollie Myers
Foundation
Kelly & Associates Insurance
Group
LifeBridge Health Systems
Maryland Transit Administration
PHH Arval
Saul Ewing
Storyfarm New Media
Sylvan/Laureate Foundation
TESSCO Technologies
Incorporated
The Kent Family Foundation
Lemek, LLC
Mars Super Markets
Microsoft
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Moran Towing Corp.
Ocean City/Berlin Optimist
Club
PIC Group
Pizza Tugos
Proctor & Gamble
Producers Video
Rhinehart Railroad
$1,000- $2,499
Construction
Acer Exhibits
Riggs Distler and Company
Alvarado Fund
Roland Slate Service
American Reliant Millwrights The SEFA Group
Atapco
Scope Services
The Associated-Jewish
The Shelter Foundation
Community Federation of
Southern Management
Baltimore
Corporation
Boiler Tube Company
Staffmark
of America
SunTrust Foundation
Brown Goldstein Levy
Susquehanna Bank
Business Health Services
Synthetic Materials
The Campbell Foundation
Tony Tank Tribe #149
Cecile D. Carpenter
United Rentals
Foundation
United Way of St. Mary’s
The Cupid Foundation
County
DAP
University of Maryland
Darden Foundation and
Medical System
Community Affairs
University of Maryland,
Delmarva Shorebirds
Baltimore
DS Pipe and Supply Company The University of Maryland
Eastern Shore Golf Magazine
Foundation
Eutaw Property Enterprise,
Waco
LLC
Waste Management
Fandango Productions
WebbMason
GP Strategies Corporation
WMS Partners
GreiBO Media
Zonta Club of Charles County
The Greene Turtle - Ocean
$250 to $999
City
Alban Tractor Co.
H&M Company
Harbor Investment Advisory Allines Staffing
Alperstein & Stelmack, LLC
InTheLoop Consultants
Alstom Power
J.S. Plank and D.M. DiCarlo
ARINC Incorporated
Family Foundation
Judy and Bill Campbell Family Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy &
Almand, P.A.
Fund
The Baltimore Sun
Bank of America - Salisbury
Bank of Delmarva
Baseball Factory, Inc.
Bemark Associates
Camz Corporation
Carey Distributors
Charm City Cakes
Chesapeake Utilities
Corporation
Choptank Electric Cooperative
Cianbro
Clearcomm Technologies
Community Bank of TriCounty
Community Foundation of
Anne Arundel County
Contract Enviornments
The Daily Times / Gannett
Damela Gift Fund
Delaware State University
DeVille Tattoo Parlor
Energy Transfer Solutions
Fastenal Company
Fidelity & Guaranty Life Ins.
Co.
G.A.P.
Geneva Farm Golf Course
GKV
The Greene Turtle - Salisbury
Honeywell Hometown
Solutions
JustGive
JY Enterprises
M. Sigmund and Barbara K.
Shapiro Philanthropic Fund
MCSI
Metso Power
Minnotte Manufacturing
Corporation
Nanticoke Health Systems
OC/Berlin Opti-Ms
Orion Safety Products
PCM
PNC Financial Services Group
RAM Industrial Services
Rummel, Klepper & Kahl
R-V Industries
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Individual Donor Support
Salisbury University
Foundation
Schoenfeld Insurance
Associates
Service Machine
Shelby Jones Co.
Siemens Industry
Signs By Tomorrow Baltimore
Southern Maryland Woman
St. Paul Travelers Foundation
Stapf Energy Services
System Source
The Toby and Melvin
Weinman Foundation
Triflow Corporation
The United Way of Charles
County
Verizon Maryland
Vince’s Auto Parts
Wegmans Food Markets
Our Leadership Supporters
Recognizing generous annual fund commitments to the work of Big Brothers Big
Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake in FY2012
Gifts of
$25,000 and above
The Thompson Family
Gifts of
$10,000 to $24,999
Ralph Arnold
Bradley & Christine Chambers
Bradley Dickerson
David & Christy DiPietro
Philip H. & Janie Grantham
Art Modell and Family
Jason & Cynthia Pappas
John & Katharine Patterson
Ronald Peterson
James & Mimi Piper
Roger Ralph
Stephen Lambertson
Rohit Marwaha
Dawn Motovidlak
Michael Ray
Francis Riggs
Anna Smith
Robin Tomechko
$1,000 to $2,499
Gregory & Lisa Barnhill
F. Barton
Frazier Bell
Edward & Ellen Bernard
Andrew & Michele Bertamini
Scott Boylan
Mark Carter
Vic Carter
Bryan Claxton
Mary Close
Gifts of $5,000 to
Michael & Shari
$9,999
David Meyer & Elizabeth Close Cohen
John Colston
J. Michael and Mary
Anjanette Dixon
Ann Connelly
James Dresher, Jr.
Joseph A & Erica Mechlinski
Jack Dwyer
William Rienhoff, IV
Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.
Christopher & Denise Taylor
Gail Foltz
John A. Wolf
John Forrester
Nigel Frankson
Gifts of
Steve & Maggie
$2,500 to $4,999
Fulkrod
John & Josephine Allen, III
Ira
& Jill Gansler
Michel Cavallon & Kathryn
Loren F. Garroway
Wagner
Louise Goldberg
Veronica Cool
Phil & Janine Golden
James Dougherty
David & Susan Goldner
Chuck & Renee Durakis
Jeffrey & Kim Gordon
Michael & Ann Gitlin
Eliza Graham
Kelly Hodge-Williams
Samuel Himmelrich, Sr.
William Hopkinson
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Craig & Kelly Horner
Thomas & Laurie Kane
Francis & Janet Kelly
Robert Kent, Jr.
Donald Kohlhafer
John & Jean Long
David Mayer
Michael McCarthy
Aris Melissaratos
Randolph Metcalfe
David & Carol Morris
Mark Moyer
Mark & Jennifer Mullin
Jonathan & Jenny Murray
Lee & Marilyn Ogburn
Karyn Okelo
Emmanuel C. Osuji
Harry & Anna Pappas
Michael Peers
Marsha Reeves
Francis & Anne Rienhoff
The Honorable Steven Schuh
Yelena Sergeyev
Mayo & Molly Shattuck
Stuart & Candace Simms
Deron Simpson
Paul & Jennifer Speargas
Christopher Taylor
Michael Walsh
Peter Tovar
Nelson Weeks
Naomi Weyant
Cindy & Jeffrey Weyant
Trent Williams
William Williams, Jr.
Donna Wilson
Paul & Susan Wolman
Athens Woods
Ellen Yankellow
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$250 to $999
Michael Abell
Wendy Bohdel
Paula Bragg
Vernon Garrett
Chad Gerben
Ethan Giffin
Gayle Greenwood
Nathaniel Grogan
Bobbie & Henry Gutman
Kenneth Guy
Susan Hagis
Don Haldeman
Amy Hardesty
Bert Hash, Jr.
Donald Hayes
Terrence Hickey
Jack Hicks
John Hoey
Donna Holden
Mike Holland
Brian Hubbard
Andrew Hulse
Shawn Jensen
Michael Jines
Blair Johnson
Bernard Justis
Joe Kenny
Charles Kernan
Mary Ann Knab
Chuck Knudsen
Robert & Elizabeth Krum
Helen Lew
Tamela Lightner
Jerome Lintz
Carl LoFaro
Amy Macht & George Grose
Lauren Mahoney
Lisa Malone
Eric Marhoun
Shannon Marshall
Craig Martin
Gib Mason
William Mattingly
Bradford May
Donald McBrien
Mary Sue McCarthy
Bethany McGowan
Kelly McShane
Natalie Meade
Harry & Mary Merriken
Mary Carol Miller
Harry Montgomery, Jr.
Anna Moore
Lawrence Moore
John Morgan
Summer O’Malley
Randall Osteen
Steve Pappas
Henrietta Parker
Tara Pavao
Ottoniel Perez
Nancy Peterson
Nancy Politsch
Pedro Ponce
Kevin Priebe
Nicole Queen
Selwyn Ray
Genell Reed
William & Maureen Renner
Andrew Rose
Jean Rougeot
William Schlott
Thomas Schweizer
Nita Settina
Bertina Silver
Jasmine Solomon
Peggy Stringfellow
Brigitte Sullivan
Kathleen Sweat
Stephen Thomas
Thomas & Brenda Turk
Robin Tyler
Michael Uebelacker
Raymond Unger
Garry Voith
Jerry Warfield
Paul & Carol Wellinghoff
Peggy Zukor
Bill & Jill Zupancic
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In 2011, the France-Merrick Foundation challenged us to
secure new doners at the $1,000 or higher. Thanks to these
doners, we met the challenge and recieved a matching grant.
Jeanne & Kurt Aarsand
Gregory & Lisa Barnhill
Edward & Ellen Bernard
Dennis & Janice Biennas
William & Katherine Blue
Talbott & Ann Bond Family
Scott Boylan
Monica & Ed Bradley
Mary Catherine Bunting
Nathaniel Byrd
Bill & Judy Campbell
Mark Carter
Vic Carter
August Chiasera
James & Mickey Chlada
Cirdan Group
John Claster
Mary Close
Michael & Shari Cohen
John Colston
Clinton Daly
Damela Gift Fund
Tim & Jennifer Daniels
John & Margaret Day
Joseph DiMaggio
Anjanette Dixon
James Dougherty
James Dresher, Jr.
Jack Dwyer
Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.
Jonathan Farber
Mychelle Farmer
Mark R. Fetting
Nigel Frankson
John F. Freeman
William Fulkrod
Ira & Jill Gansler
Loren Garroway
Pamela Genise
Ed Gerben
Phil & Janine Golden
David & Susan Goldner
Jeffrey & Kim Gordon
Tomas Gordon
Eliza Graham & Marc Bunting
Michael Hankin
Harbor Investment Advisory
James Hardesty
Bart Harvey
Bert Hash, Jr.
Sam Himmelrich, Jr.
Samuel Himmelrich, Sr.
Craig & Kelly Horner
Brian Hubbard
Andy & Amy John
Patricia Joseph
Thomas & Laurie Kane
Andrew Kaufman
Francis & Janet Kelly
Francis Kelly, III
E. Robert Kent, Jr.
Chuck Knudsen
Donald Kohlhafer
Stephen Lambertson
Terence LeMaster
Carl LoFaro
John & Jean Long
Robert Manekin/Manekin LLC
Louis P. Mathews, Jr.
David Mayer
Michael McCarthy
Reiley McDonald
James Mechlinski
Aris Melissaratos
Randolph Metcalfe
Carol Morgan
David & Carol Morris
Mark Moyer
Mark & Jennifer Mullin
Jonathan & Jenny Murray
Sheela Murthy
Guy Naylor
Ashton Newhall
Charles Obrecht
Lee & Marilyn Ogburn
Karyn Okelo
Harry & Anna Pappas
Michael Peers
Jim & Jan Perdue
Robert & Pamela Piro
Kevin Plank
Scott Plank & Dana DiCarlo
Nancy Politsch
John & Susan Poole
Lynn & Philip Rauch
Laurence & Tammy Ray
Marsha Reeves
Timothy & Joanne Regan
Adrianne Rhine
Arnold & Alison Richman
Francis & Anne Rienhoff
Francis Riggs
Rosetta Rizzo
Theo Rodgers
Brian & Mary Jo Rogers
Wayne Roland, Jr.
Yelena Sergeyev
Mayo & Molly Shattuck
Paul & Jennifer Speargas
Edward St. John
Frank & Bonnie Stein
Univ. of MD Medical Center
Trent Williams
William Williams, Jr.
Charles Willis
William & Elizabeth Winstead
Paul & Susan Wolman
Ellen Yankellow
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Board of Directors
Special thanks to our phenomenal board members, who devote their time,
talent, and funds to Mentoring Maryland’s Future.
Central Maryland Board
Bradley S. Chambers
Chair
Brad Dickerson
Vice-Chair
Jason P. Pappas
Immediate Past Chair
Veronica Cool
Secretary
David L. Meyer
Treasurer
James Piper III
Chair Emeritus
Stuart O. Simms, Esq
Chair Emeritus
LEGAL COUNSEL
Bernard Justis, Esq.
BOARD MEMBERS
John Allen III
Ralph Arnold
Chel Cavallon
August Chiasera
A. Bryan Claxton
David M. DiPietro
Chuck Durakis
Eliza Graham
Philip H. Grantham
Kelly Hodge-Williams
William M. Hopkinson
Crystal A. Kuykendall
Steve Lambertson
Joe Mechlinski
Sam Miller
Dawn Motovidlak
Terry Owens
John J. Patterson
Ronald R. Peterson
William Rienhoff, IV
Stuart R. Rubenstein
Chris Taylor
Peter Tovar
Donna C. Wilson
John A. Wolf
EASTERN SHORE BOARD
John Allen, Jr.
Board Chair
Gail Foltz
Board Vice Chair
Allyson Bernard-Church
Marcellus Conner
Marcia Dayton
Kim Finger
Stephen Franklin
Josh Nordstrom
Andrew Steck
James Sweet
Mark Thompson
Ray Unger
Pamela Webster
Bob G. Wood
SOUTHERN MARYLAND
BOARD
Tara Pavao
Board Chair
Tom Turk
Board Vice Chair
Diane Deskins Hicks
Secretary
Hope McKinley
Monica Roberts
Lashanna Young
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Special thanks to our
newly formed Ambassadors Circle
The Ambassadors Circle is a collaborative of professionals, current and
former volunteers, former Littles, parents, staff, and clergy who serve as an
elite community liaison to advance the agency’s philanthropic and volunteer
objectives. Ambassadors recruit a diverse group of volunteers and donors,
establish and maintain partnerships in the community, and support the
agency’s strategic initiatives.
Ambassadors Circle Members
Ellie Ciolfi, Chair
Steve Lambertson, Strategy and Accountability Officer
Rehema Townes, Alumni Executive
John Wolf, Communications and Marketing Executive:
Aprill Lowery, Secretary
Cathy Barchi
Carla Beckford
Balvin Brown
Justin Brown
Jason Bruns
George Casey
Anjanette Dixon
Joanne Dorrett
Tania Ellis
Nigel Frankson
MaryBeth Furman
Earl Gilliam
Eloise Grose
Gilbert Holmes
Nicholas Holtz
Lanitra Jackson
Brian Jarosinski
Janet Jones-Alford
Rosette Ladson
Wayne Lee
Tenyo Pearl
Kay Rutkowski
Nita Settina
Sherrea Turner
Nadra Tyus
Jesse Tubb
John Wolf
Richard Yoskey
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The need is great and
children are waiting…
Start Mentoring Maryland’s Future today!
Our Challenge
Everyone needs the guidance of a wise and trusted friend. Currently
over 1,300 children are waiting to be matched with a caring adult mentor
and thousands more need us but have yet to be reached.
Our Vision
We aspire to help all children and youth to achieve success in life.
Our Mission
We aim to help children reach their fullest potential through
professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships and a
broad range of services with quality standards and measurable impact.
3600 Clipper Mill Road
Suite 250
Baltimore, Maryland
21211
200 West Main Street
Third Floor
Salisbury, Maryland
21801
30065 Business Center Drive
Suite 2
Charlotte Hall, Maryland
20622
410-243-4000
410-543 2447
301-290-0501
www.biglittle.org
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