Helping Others Help Themselves Annual Report 2013

Annual Report 2013
Helping O th ers
Help T h em sel ves
A Year of Modest Growth
“The more things change, the more they stay the
same.” That statement rings true for this ministry. There are always staff changes to report, new
residents joining our “family,” new programs being
added or old programs being expanded. But our vision and mission are consistent and our challenges
and struggles remain pretty much the same.
William Neal,
President/CEO
Our Partners
Annual Report 2013
H e l pi n g O t h e rs
He l p T h e m se l ve s
On the cover: Resident John
Smith and staff member
Alice Tiner encourage
one another as they both
contemplate the zip line at
Camp Twin Lakes.
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Island and was designed for families with young
children. The second weekend was held at Camp
Twin Lakes near Rutledge and designed for families
with older children. All of these events were a big
success and paid for by private donations.
In 2013 our residents continued to enjoy a number
of special activities throughout the year, highlighted
by the Residents’ Camp at Twin Lakes and the
Christmas Weekend hosted by Smoke Rise Baptist
Church in Stone Mountain. Most of these activities are funded by gifts given through our LEAP
Fund, and we greatly appreciate the large number
of donors who generously contribute to this fund
every year.
Money is still an issue. There is never enough
despite the generosity of so many friends. That’s
because this is an expensive ministry. Our staff
members do not make exorbitant salaries, but the
nature of the work requires that we provide 24/7
services to our residents and that in turn requires a
lot of people. Salaries and benefits make up a huge
percentage of our budget.
I must take this opportunity to brag on our staff.
They do a magnificent job of caring for people with
disabilities and teaching them to be as independent
as possible. Our staff members are “called” to this
ministry and they have a great deal of love and
compassion and sensitivity for our residents. Many
go the second mile in service, going way beyond the
requirements of their job description. For example,
during the holiday break, we had a number of our
residents who had no families with which to spend
the holidays. Several of our staff members took
those residents home with them to share Christmas
with their families. With nearly 100 full-time and
part-time workers, we will occasionally have staff
members who are not motivated or professional
in their work, but they don’t last long. We require
dedication on the part of our staff and overall they
are a wonderful group of people who make this
agency what it is today.
Paperwork and government bureaucracy continues
to be a big problem for us. The amount of time it
takes to get a new home approved or to make a
license change is ridiculously long and can cost the
agency a lot of money just “waiting” for approvals.
For example, this past year we were able to purchase
a new home in Jasper for our residents there. But
as I write this letter it has taken nearly a year to get
approval from all the various agencies to which we
report on the state level for us to move our residents
and staff from their currently “leased” home to the
new one that we are buying. Meanwhile, we must
pay both a lease and a mortgage on the two homes
while we wait for permission to move from one to
the other. Government bureaucracy is a frustration
with which we are forced to work.
But on a positive note, some things are changing.
We are hoping to open the new Griffith Home
in Jasper soon, and the year 2014 should see the
opening of the new Paul Home in Rome. In 2013
we were able to consolidate some of our apartment
residents into existing homes in Dekalb County
while opening a new home in Tucker. So the ministry continues to expand. We wish we could do so
faster because of the large number of people in our
state who need our services.
This printed report can only hit the highlights of
our ministry. I refer you to two other sources of
information about DDM. One is our newsletter,
The Helping Hand, which is published six times a
year and sent out free of charge by email to all who
request it. The other is our website, and that address
is ddmga.org.
God has blessed this ministry with the support of
many great friends. Their names are included in this
report. Your generosity is part of what enables us to
be successful in serving people with disabilities and
their families. And in doing so, we pray we demonstrate the love of Christ for all His special children.
This past year we again held our annual Opening
New Worlds Conference in Macon, co-sponsored
by our friends at Wesley Glen Ministries. The 2014
Conference will be held in the Atlanta area. The year
2013 marked the first time we held two versions of
the Special Needs Family Retreat. The first weekend
was held at Epworth By The Sea on St. Simons
William Neal
President/CEO
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MINISTRIES
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2013 Financial Overview
2013
2012
Increase (Decrease)
Total Budget
3,860,950
3,784,500
76,450
Total Operating Revenues
3,779,807
3,770,310
9,497
Total Operating Expenses
3,766,175
3,652,184
113,991
is pleased to report a number of individuals have
expressed interest and intent to provide for the
development of the DDM ministry endowment
through their estates.
2013 Financial Highlights
DDM was able to purchase a new home in Jasper
for use by the residents there, thanks to a generous grant from the Griffith Family Foundation that
provided for a significant down payment. While the
mortgage on the home now raises the agency’s total
debt, the subsequent value of all properties has gone
up. Significantly the mortgage payments on the new
Jasper home will be less than the rent payments on
the previous temporary home. Other agency debt
has been reduced by about $90,000 which leaves the
remaining debt at approximately $900,000.
The total value of in-kind gifts presented to DDM
(primarily in the form of volunteer labor or donated
materials was $44,275. Many DDM improvements
are undertaken with the help of volunteers representing various churches, civic organizations and
other groups.
A total of 29 first time donors contributed to DDM
in 2013, and their gifts totaled $2,935.
The Developmental Disabilities Foundation reported that at year’s end its restricted funds were
valued at over $443,753 and unrestricted funds were
valued at approximately $37,201. The Foundation
The amount of direct charity care provided to our
residents for expenses not covered by their government waivers was $127,068.
2013 Revenue
2013 Expenses
Medicaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,733,753
Residents & Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $633,628
Individual Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $144,583
Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $121,454
Foundations & Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,000
Misc. Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,202
Fees, Sponsorships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,098
Fund Raising Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,089
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,779,807
Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,795,353
Physical Needs (Food, Utilities) . . . . . . . . . $321,126
Facilities (Repairs, Insurance) . . . . . . . . . . $172,204
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $227,958
Education & Resident Activities . . . . . . . . . . . $92,421
Church Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,248
Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,661
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $104,794
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,410
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,766,175
caid: 72 %Medicaid: 72 %
dents & Residents &
lies: 17% Families: 17%
dations Foundations
usts: 2% & Trusts: 2%
idual
Individual
ors: 4% Donors: 4%
ches: 3% Churches: 3%
r: 2%
Other: 2%
Personnel: 74%Personnel: 74%
Physical
Needs: 9%
Physical
Needs: 9%
Facilities: 5% Facilities: 5%
Administration:
Administration:
6%
6%
Education & Education &
Resident Activities:
2% Activities: 2%
Resident
Church Services:
<1% Services: <1%
Church
Promotion: <1%
Promotion: <1%
Transportation:Transportation:
3%
3%
Miscellaneous:Miscellaneous:
<1%
<1%
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Honor Roll of Contributors
President’s Circle
Patrons
Dr. George S. Drew
Travis and Jorden Griffith
Glenn and Susan Hamilton
Jon and Sarah Packer
Dr. Quentin and Linda Pirkle
Charlotte Saunders
Dr. Margaret Schutte
Rev. Herman and Jeannette Cody
Dr. Richard and Nancy Davis
Susan Fowler
Rev. Joe and Rev. Dorothea Gatlin
Dr. Colin and Faye Harris
Rev. Don and Sandy Howell
Lloyd and Cathy Humphrey
Dr. Ray and Beverly Johnson
Weyman Johnson
Gary and Deborah Leamon
John and Glenda Moore
Kathryn C. Myers
Dr. Dorothy Pryor
Bob Tribble
Donald and Laurie Williams
Benefactors
Joe and Susan Booth
Bruce and Carolyn Burt
Rudean Champion
Ann B. Drew
D. Wayne Etheridge
Dr. James Griffith
Frank and Kay Halpin
Philip and Glenda Haynes
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hill
Pamela Hill
Dr. Al and Jenny Hopkins
Dr. Joan Alice Jordan
Ronnie and Kay Jowers
Robert and Marile Leeth
Carl and Melba Lehman
Dr. William and Judy Neal
Virginia B. Nicholson
Cliff O’Conner
Joseph and Elizabeth Pollock
Mary A. Powers
Stephen Ratterree
John and Dianne Reynolds
Luis V. Schmidt
Roger and Neomia Sundy
Kathleen Williams
Bob and Carolyn Woodson
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Friends of DDM
George and Marla Anthony
Bessie Athens
Brenda L. Ausberry
Dr. Ken and Margo Austin
Robert Scott Baggett
Stanley R. Barnett, Jr.
Ann Bennett
Margie Ann Black
Sandra Defoor Blair
James F. and Judith C. Bland
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Born
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Borst
Leigh Braley
Olita Britt
Michael J. Brown
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Browning
Marie Buffington
Sandra and Stanley Butler
Milton and Nedra Burdette
Mr. & Mrs. Allen Burke
Bruce and Carolyn Burt
Sandra L. and Stanley Butler
Mrs. Mary Byrd
Dr. & Mrs. Paul Camp
Delores S. Campbell
Don and Dot Carter
Bob Cash
Linda S. Cawley
Judy and Jeffrey Chapman
Kenneth and Patricia Chase
Robert and Donna Ciafone
Dr. Edwin L. Cliburn
Mr. & Mrs. John Culbreath
Dr. Eugene Dailey
Jacque Daniel
Sarah David
Bob Davidson
Don and Gwen Davis
James D. Davis
Josephine Davis
Mr. & Mrs. John deMore
Carol and Vic Dipilla
Trudy Dobbs
Dr. Sharyn Dowd
Beckie Dragin
Henry and Bonnie Dube
A N N U A L
Duane and Patsy Duncan
Jay and Jackie Durham
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Edmonds
Harvey and Kaye Fogg
Harold and Sue Ford
Robert C. Freeman
J. Mark and Carole W. Gaines
S. E. Garrison
Judy George
Rev. Preston and Paula Gleaton
Richard A. and Shiree M. Goss
J. Ray Grant, MD & Leigh Grant
Barbara Ann Green
Michael Greene
John Gregory
Mildred R. Griffith
Elaine C. and David Harris
Peggy Beshears Harris
G. G. Haynes
Phillip & Glenda Haynes
Danny and Anne Henderson
L. Margaret Henderson
Scott and Karen Hill
Judy Hinesley
Amanda Humphrey
Rev. Denel and Dennis James
Rev. Kim Jenkins
Maurice Kiser
John and Regina Kreiner
Mr. and Mrs. George Landrum
L C and Deborah Lane
Kathy Lansberry
LeRoy and Delores Lashley
Denise Lee
Jordan Lee
Margaret K. Lee
Cal and Carolyn Luker
James Larry and Gail B. Lutz
Ann Y. Mallard
James and Harriett Manley
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McClain
Betty McGarity
Sharron McKee
John and Mary Lou McPherson
N. Eileen Moon
Camille and Jerry Naff
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Dr. Mike and Nancy Norman
Todd Oldenburg
Gary and Dianne Padgett
Betty F. Painter
William F. and Laura C. Palmer
Laverne B. and L. A. Pate
Helen D. Peck
Rev. Julie Pennington-Russell
David and Lynn Priester
John and Dianne Reynolds
Dr. Karen Ripley
Sarah Ellen Rives
Clyde and Shirley Roberts
W. H. and Rebecca S. Roper
Edward and Rhonda Ruffin
Ray and Sara Saxon
Thomas and Linda Saxon
Carole Scarborough
Marian T. Schliestett
Susan Sellman
Arnie and Mildred Simpson
Catherine H. Sloan
Nina Lee Smith
Ann Stapleton
Fredolyn Stitt
Lou Ann Storey
Roslyn B. Strickland
Ruby Stringer
Marialice Tatom
Hilda B. Taylor
Lewis Taylor
C. A. Tidwell
Ida V. Waller
G. Samuel Webster
Joy A. Wedemeier
Melvin and Carolyn Weiss
Alva B. Whatley
J. Whittle
Jessie Williams
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Willis
Cindy C. Witcher
Beth Withers
Jeffrey B. Wright
Robert B. Wright
Charles and Susan Wyche
David Wyse
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Church Contributors
Grace Baptist Church, Doerun
Head River Baptist Church, Menlo
Hinsonton Baptist Church, Camilla
Jakin Baptist Church, Jakin
Jasper United Methodist Church, Jasper
Lilly Baptist Church,
McDonough Baptist Church, McDonough
Morningside Baptist Church, Augusta
Morven Baptist Church, Morven
Mountain Park First Baptist Church, Stone Mountain
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Buena Vista
Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Fitzgerald
New Hope Baptist Church, Nicholson
New Providence Baptist Church, Buena Vista
New Salem Baptist Church, Griffin
North Roswell Baptist Church, Cumming
Northside Baptist Church, Roswell*
Oak Grove Baptist Church, Cumming
Oakhurst Baptist Church, Decatur*
Oakland Baptist Church,
Piney Grove Baptist Church, Augusta
Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Tallapoosa
Rehobeth Baptist Church, Blackshear
Rising Fawn Baptist Church, Rising Fawn
Rocky Creek Baptist Church, Forsyth
Rosemont Heights Baptist, Waynesboro
Sardis Baptist Church, Sardis
Scott Boulevard Baptist Church, Decatur
Second Baptist Church, Jackson
Stapleton Baptist Church, Stapleton
Sweet Home Baptist Church, Chauncey
Union Baptist Church, Warthen
Valley Brook Baptist Church, Decatur
Westview Baptist Church, Hawkinsville
Whitewater Baptist Church, Oglethorpe
Top Ten Contributors
Dunwoody Baptist Church, Dunwoody*
Johns Creek Baptist, Johns Creek
Pinecrest Baptist Church, Cordele
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Hiram
Smoke Rise Baptist Church, Stone Mountain
First Baptist Church, Darien
Briarlake Baptist Church, Decatur*
Scott Boulevard Baptist Church, Decatur
Valley Brook Baptist Church, Decatur
First Baptist Church, Jasper*
First Baptist Church, Decatur
Contributing Churches
Arlington Baptist Church, Arlington
Bethel Baptist Church, Americus
Bethel Baptist Church, Sardis
Big Sandy Baptist Church, Toomsboro
Bluffton Baptist Church, Bluffton
Briarcliff Baptist Church, Atlanta
Briarwood Baptist Church, Watkinsville
Cassandra Baptist Church, Chickamauga
Center Hill Baptist Church, Monroe
Church of the Good Shepherd, (Episcopal) Augusta
Cooperville Baptist Church, Milledgeville
Cottondale Baptist Church, Eastman
Double Springs Baptist Church,
Dunson Baptist Church, LaGrange
East Side Baptist Church, Dalton
Excelsior Baptist Church, Metter
Faith Baptist Church, Americus
Faith Baptist Church, Macon
First Baptist Church, Albany
First Baptist Church, Bainbridge*
First Baptist Church, Blue Ridge
First Baptist Church, Columbus
First Baptist Church, Duluth
First Baptist Church, Fayetteville
First Baptist Church, Forsyth*
First Baptist Church, Jesup
First Baptist Church, Lithia Springs
First Baptist Church, Lithonia
First Baptist Church, Manchester*
First Baptist Church, Marietta
First Baptist Church, Ringgold
First Baptist Church, Stone Mountain
First Baptist Church, Tucker*
First Christ Cares Church, Ellenwood
Fortsonia Baptist Church, Elberton
Grace Baptist Church, Monroe
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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MINISTRIES
Religious Organizations
Augusta Baptist Association
Alert Sunday School Class,
First Baptist Church, Decatur
Gleaners Sunday School Class,
First Baptist Church, Decatur
Keystone Sunday School Class,
First Baptist Church, Decatur
Kingsbridge Sunday School Class, Atlanta
Men’s Adult Six Sunday School Class,
Mountain Park Baptist Church
Seekers Sunday School Class,
Smoke Rise Baptist Church
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In Memory of
George Athens by Todd Oldenburg
Aunt Eunice & Uncle Earnest by Lou Anne Storey
Aaron Barnes by Mr. & Mrs. Jack Durham
Betty O. Bass by Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy Lashley
Everett Bennett by Bob Cash
Betty Blankenship by Jack & Lorraine Durham
Billy, Tommy, & Terry by Lou Anne Storey
Robert Bouchillon by Sandra Defoor Blair
Raymond T. Buffington by Marie Buffington
Kevin Cawley by Linda Cawley
Rev. Harold D. Davis by Jordan Lee
James R. Davis, Sr. by Josephine Davis
Alice H. Edwards by Joan Alice Jordan
Fannie Lee Ethridge by D. Wayne Etheridge
Julian E. Ethridge, Sr. by D. Wayne Etheridge
Tony Ethridge by D. Wayne Etheridge
James D. Freeman by Robert C. Freeman
Charles Gafnea by Don & Gwen Davis and
James Davis
Samuel Goff by Sandra Defoor Blair
Jeanette Hamilton by Susan H. Sellman
Dr. Emmett Henderson, Jr. by Margaret Henderson,
Dr. & Mrs. Raymond Johnson, and
William Neal
Bill Keeton by Ray & Bev Johnson
Martha Kiser by Maurice Kiser and
Donald & Dorothy Carter
Maxine Kitchens by Mr. & Mrs. Ray Saxon,
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Saxon, and
Piney Grove Baptist, Willing/Working SS Class
John Lammert by Dr. & Mrs. Richard Davis,
Peggy & James Harris, and
Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Roper
Greg & Gaige Landrum by
Mr. & Mrs. George Landrum
Suzy Luker by Mr. & Mrs. Cal Luker
Betty Massey by James Davis
Guy McGinnis by Lou Anne Storey
Bun R. McKee by Mr. & Mrs. Dale Borst,
Brownlee’s Furniture,
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Chase,
Becky Dragin,
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Goss,
Michael Greene,
John Gregory,
Mr. & Mrs. Randy McKee,
The Breedlove Family, and
Joy Wedemeier
Joel Parker by Lou Anne Storey
A. P. Scarborough by Kathleen Scarborough
Virginia Smith by Kathleen Scarborough
Charles Storey, Jr. by Lou Anne Storey
Clarence Taylor by Hilda Taylor
Carol Thornton by Delores Campbell and
Marian Schliestett
Fannie Weed by Linda Cawley
Harold D. Williams by Jordan Lee and
Kathleen Scarborough
Hudson Whatley by Alva B. Whatley
James Yeomans by J. Whittle
In Honor of
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Baggett by
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Baggett
Imogene Baggett by Mr. & Mrs. Scott Baggett
Briarlake Home by Glenda Haynes
Frances Smith Camp by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Camp
Jeanette Cody & Family by The Love Family fund
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Davis by Michael Brown
DDM Staff by Michael Brown and
Lloyd & Cathy Humphrey
Ann Drew by Carol & Vic Dipilla and Leigh Braley
Paige Drew by Leigh Braley
Henry & Bonnie Dube by
Dr. & Mrs. Raymond Johnson
Cass & Ruth DuCharme by Mr. & Mrs. David Priester
Kimble Eastman by Mr. & Mrs. Jim Manley
Jose Edmonds by Julie Pennington-Russell
Dot Etheridge by Kathleen Scarborough
Ms. Vivian Gay by Bob Cash
Jessica W. Grant by Leigh & J. Ray Grant
Dr. Jack Hall by Mr. & Mrs. David Priester
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Brian Haynes by Glenda & Phillip Haynes
Cathy Humphrey by John & Glenda Moore and
William & Judy Neal
Ronnie & Kay Jowers by Jim & Peggy Harris and
Jim & Harriett Manley
Beverly Kitchens by Piney Grove Baptist Church
Jefferson Manley by Jim & Harriett Manley
Myrtle McKee by Mr. & Mrs. Randy McKee
Tracy Moon by Eileen Moon
Sam Moore by John & Glenda Moore
Bill & Judy Neal by Dorothy Pryor
Mr. & Mrs. W. T. Neal by Allen, Claire, & Liza Burke
Bessie Lynn Snellings by Joe & Dorothea Gatlin
Lisa Storey by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Storey
Jason Sundy by Joan A. Jordan
Roger & Neomia Sundy by Joan A. Jordan
James Treadwell by Lou Anne Storey
Katherine Waters by Grady Witcher
William Scott Willis by Mr. & Mrs. William Willis
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wyche by Lou Anne Storey
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Volunteers & Gifts In Kind
Holly Adams
Atlanta Zoo
Margo Austin
Chris Boltin
Laurie Boltin
Daryl Brinkley
Canongate Golf Club
Bob Cash
Center for Puppetry Arts
Jeanette Cody
Cooks Warehouse
Cooperville Baptist Church,
Milledgeville
Country Club of Gwinnett
Martha Crosby
Linda Cummings
Paul Curtis, Esq.
Delmarva
Lynda deMore
Double Springs Baptist Church,
Loganville
Henry & Bonnie Dube
Rebekah Edmonds
Ameilia Eidson
FCCI Insurance Group
First Baptist Church, Tucker
Nancy Fowler
Susan Fowler
Kathy Goodenau
Ann Gore
Greenforest Community Baptist,
Decatur
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Anne Henderson
Danny Henderson
Erin Hill
Winnie Hull
Lloyd & Cathy Humphrey
Impact 13 Through
Exceptional Ops
James Avery Jewelry
Jasper Community
Ray & Beverly Johnson
Jonesboro Baptist Church
Senior Adults, Jonesboro
Kelly Jowers
Lake Lanier Islands
Deb Leamon
Marile Leeth
Jimmy & Sandra Lewis
Macedonia Baptist Church,
Jackson
Cindy Marshall
Glenda McDugald
Mercer University, Macon
Camille & Jerry Naff
William & Judy Neal
Oakhurst Baptist Church, Decatur
David & Virginia Patterson
Pritchett Memorial Baptist
Church, Meansville
Dick Reasoner
Erin Reeves
John & Diane Reynolds
Karen Ripley
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River’s Edge Community Church,
Fayetteville
Salon J. Christian
Vicky Schweitzer
Ann Smith
Smoke Rise Baptist Fellowship
Circle, Stn. Mtn.
Smoke Rise Baptist Sadies Ladies
Circle, Stn. Mtn.
Smoke Rise Country Club
R. M. Spaugh
Denny & Varion Spear
Square Foot Ministries
Karen Stitt
Stone Mountain Golf Club
Stone Mountain Women’s Club
Summit Chase Golf Club
Dabney Talbott
The Butler Group
Thirty One Gifts
Alice Tiner
Robert Tribble
Valley Brook Baptist Church,
Decatur
Nancy Van Wyk
Danny Vancil
Villa Christina
Westminster Presbyterian Church,
Atlanta, Jan Powell’s SS Class
Wild Animal Safari
Charmie Wood
Rhetta Young
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Foundations &
Corporate Gifts 2013
Major Foundations
Trust Funds & Estates
Cecil B. Day Foundation
Mary Lee Sharp
EZ Agape Foundation
Tull Charitable Foundation
Businesses & Institutions
Frances Wood Wilson Foundation
Belk’s Department Stores
Brownlee’s Furniture
Church Foundations & Trust
Funds
Buckley & Hopkins, LLP, Forsyth
Messiah Heating & Air
First Baptist Church of Decatur Foundation
John Moore Insurance (Grange Mutual Casualty)
Marion Beaver Trust, First Baptist
Church, Lithia Springs
Thomco Specialty Products
Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal), Augusta
Other Organizations
Community Foundations
AVITA
Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge
Pickens County Community Resource Assoc., Inc.
Druid Hills Civitan Club
Teradata Cares
Family Foundations
John and Mary Franklin Foundation
Leon and Voncile Lane Family Foundation
Love Family Fund, Fidelity Charitable
Rutland Foundation
Bob and Carolyn Woodson Fund
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2013 Staff Changes
Denel James
Sylvia Crowe
Denel James, Director of
Residential Services
Sylvia Crowe, Policies and
Procedures Specialist
Denel James was elected the new director of residential services in late 2013, coming from a position as
minister to children at First Baptist Church of Griffin.
Denel is a graduate of West Georgia College where
she earned a Master’s degree in special education. For
many years she served as a special education teacher
in the public school systems, notably at Griffin High
School. While at First Baptist Church she initiated an
outstanding program for children with disabilities that
is a “model” throughout the state. An ordained Baptist
minister, she is active in many community affairs,
especially in support of the arts program in Griffin.
Denel has served on the DDM Board of Trustees and
has been a caregiver for a brother with developmental
disabilities. She and her husband, Dennis, have three
children. Denel spent a month of transition with her
predecessor, Cathy Humphrey. She carries on a great
tradition of leadership in residential services and has
already won the hearts of her fellow staff members.
Sylvia Crowe joined the DDM staff in 2013 as Policies
and Procedures Specialist. She came to DDM with over
13 years experience in the developmental disabilities
and behavioral health field. She has responsibilities
for keeping up with state policies and how they affect
the work of DDM. She is also heading up preparations
for DDM’s accreditation visit in 2014 by CARF, our
accreditation agency. Sylvia lives with her husband,
Steve, in Bogart, and they have one son. She attended
Truett-McConnell College and the University of
Georgia and is an active member of Hebron Christian
Church, where she has been involved in the Children’s
Ministry for over 25 years. Sylvia is also a big help to
the agency as an avid photographer who is often seen
with her camera at DDM special events.
2013 Retirements & Resignations
Cathy Humphrey
Mary Mays
Patricia Miller
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Cathy Humphrey
Mary Mays
Cathy Humphrey retired at the end of 2013 after
serving for two years as director of residential
services. Cathy’s overall service at DDM totaled 14
years, during which time she served as director of
public relations and later director of church services. She initiated many events at DDM including
the Opening New Worlds Conference, the Special
Needs Family Retreats, and the Residents’ Camp
at Twin Lakes. She was author of the history of
DDM and began the Helping Hands newsletter. A
graduate of Valdosta State and Mercer universities, she served on the staff of the Georgia Baptist
Convention and with the Georgia Baptist Healthcare System, prior to her joining the staff of DDM
in 1999. In so many ways she was a vital part of the
DDM ministry team and continues to be a strong
supporter. Cathy’s family including husband, Lloyd,
and children, Amanda and Baker, have also been
volunteers for the ministry. Cathy will continue
to live in Flowery Branch and currently serves as
director of Clairmont Crest, a retirement home in
Decatur, operated by Georgia Baptists.
Mary Mays took early medical retirement in 2013
after nearly 20 years of service with DDM. At the
time of her retirement she was coordinator of the
Day Home in Forsyth. Mary won the hearts of
many DDM residents and family members through
her service at several different homes operated by
DDM. She was often sent as a “trouble shooter” to
straighten out problems and get homes in order. An
active lay leader in the AME church, she received
praise from many parents and support personnel for
her loving and caring service as a caregiver.
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Patricia Miller
Patricia Miller also took early retirement in 2013.
She was the long-time coordinator of the Don
Duvall Home in Decatur County and at one time
supervised both the Duvall Home and the Brinson
Home in the Bainbridge area. Patricia worked for
many years with the same group of men in the
home there and lovingly referred to them as “my
guys.” Patricia joined DDM in 1995 and did an
exemplary job with the agency.
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Special Needs Family Retreat
Opening New Worlds Conference
Each year the Church Services Division of DDM
sponsors two anticipated events—the Opening
New Worlds Conference and the Special Needs
Family Retreat.
together, experiencing wonderful fellowship with
other families in similar circumstances and they
picked up helpful information and inspiration provided through the various seminars.
The 2013 ONW Conference was held at Wesley
Glen Ministries in Macon, which partnered with
DDM to sponsor the conference. Families of the
disabled and church volunteers from across the
state attended a number of helpful seminars and the
inspirational Friday night banquet included an address by television personality Nancy Grace. DDM
and Wesley Glen will continue to partner together
on ONW with the 2014 conference being held in
metro Atlanta.
Both these events are made possible through the
generous donations of individuals, churches, and
foundations, and were staffed by volunteers from
throughout the state.
There were two Special Needs Family Retreats held
in 2013. The one at Epworth By The Sea was for
families with small children. Older children and
their families met at Camp Twin Lakes. Families
with special needs children enjoyed the time away
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In Grateful Recognition
Helping Hands Award 2013
Dr. Raymond F. Johnson
Muriel Rogers
Joy McDonald
Mary Frances Stokes
Direct Care Staff Award
The Helping Hands Award is the highest honor
that DDM can bestow and represents a lifetime
of achievement by an individual who has made a
difference among people with disabilities. The 2013
winner of this award was Dr. Raymond F. Johnson,
vice president and director of operations for DDM.
He has served on the DDM staff for 15 years and
during that time his job description has changed
many times. But Ray Johnson has always been
willing to do whatever he was asked to do, even if it
was not a part of his job description. In more recent
years he has helped to manage facilities and vehicles, oversee the opening of new homes, organize
DDM’s growing IT network, served as liaison with
state government agencies, as well as volunteering
for Opening New Worlds and the Special Needs
Family Retreats. A native of Florida, Johnson is a
graduate of Stetson University, the University of
North Carolina, New Orleans Baptist Seminary, and
the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Beverly,
have two grown daughters and one granddaughter.
They are active members of Johns Creek Baptist
Church where he serves as a deacon, Sunday School
teacher, and choir member. A veteran of the U.S.
Army, Ray previously served on church staffs in
Cornelia and Athens, and was for many years a
part of the Georgia Baptist Convention staff, first as
director of public relations, and later as director of
the Education Division. Johnson joins the ranks of
our previous recipients: James N. Griffith, Richard
Davis, Howard Chatham, Denny Spear, Bruce Burt,
Frances Stokes, and Varion Spear.
Each year an outstanding direct care staff member
is honored for their service to the DDM residents.
This award is named for Frances Stokes, who served
for many years as DDM’s program director. The
2013 recipient was Joy McDonald, currently coordinator of DDM’s Old Lantern Home. Joy has served
with DDM since February of 2012. She has served
in several of the DDM homes, even managing two
homes during interim periods. She has done an excellent job of dealing with difficult situations. Joy is
a minister in her church, Behold the Light Christian
Ministries in Decatur, and involved in a number of
outreach ministries. She recently completed a college degree through the University of Phoenix.
Bill Stokes Volunteer
of the Year Award
Holly Adams, a special education teacher in the
Dekalb County School System was the 2013 recipient of the Bill Stokes Volunteer of the Year Award.
This award is named for the man who faithfully
volunteered his services in a number of capacities
during the many years that his wife, Frances, served
as program director for DDM. Holly has a Masters
degree in special education and has a wonderful
reputation as a classroom teacher. She has for the
last several years volunteered for the DDM Special
Needs Family Retreats and has used her expertise in
serving not only the children attending those meetings, but their parents as well.
Mary Frances Duren
Teacher of the Year Award
Holly Adams
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This award is presented each year at the Opening
New Worlds Conference to a Sunday School teacher
in a Georgia church who has shown great commitment to the disabled people in their care. The award
is named for Mary Frances Duren, an outstanding
teacher at First Baptist Church of Jesup, who has
served as a DDM trustee, and who still volunteers
for many DDM projects, such as the Special Needs
Family Retreat. The 2013 award was presented to
Muriel Rogers, a protégé of Miss Duren, who has
worked for many years in the program at Jesup First
Baptist Church. Congratulations to this outstanding and dedicated teacher who is representative of
all the faithful church teachers throughout the state
who serve both adults and children with developmental disabilities.
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Mr. Weyman T. Johnson, Jr.
Chair
Athens, Georgia
Emmanuel Church
(Episcopal), Athens
Rev. Denel James
Vice Chair
Griffin, Georgia
First Baptist
Church, Griffin
Dr. Jimmy B. Lewis
Ministry Board Liaison
Jasper, Georgia
First Baptist
Church, Jasper
Rev. Herman Cody
Stockbridge, Georgia
Green Forest Community
Baptist, Decatur
Ms. Ann Drew
Augusta, Georgia
Church of the Good Shepherd
(Episcopal) Augusta, Georgia
Dr. Quentin Pirkle
Atlanta, Georgia
Wieuca Road
Baptist, Atlanta
Mrs. Elaine Harris
Atlanta, Georgia
First Baptist
Church, Tucker
Mr. Ronnie Jowers
Atlanta, Georgia
First Baptist
Church, Decatur
Mr. John Spear
Decatur, Georgia
First Baptist
Church, Decatur
Rev. Kim Jenkins
Columbus, Georgia
First Baptist Church,
Columbus, Georgia
Mr. Cliff O’Connor
Lilburn, Georgia
Smoke Rise Baptist Church
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Mrs. Neomia Sundy
Pine Mountain, Georgia
Oakhurst Baptist Church
Decatur, Georgia
Dr. Al Hopkins
Forsyth, Georgia
First Baptist Church
Forsyth, Georgia
Mrs. Gloria Patterson
Atlanta, Georgia
Fellowship Group
Baptist, East Point
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Residents Activities
DDM residents were involved in a number of activities in 2013 through their churches, clubs, sports
teams, special classes, planned trips into the community, etc. Each home planned for activities that
individuals within that residence would enjoy.
In the Spring DDM residents enjoyed a trip to a
day game for the Gwinnett Braves which included
a picnic at the stadium. In the fall they returned to
beautiful Camp Twin Lakes near Rutledge for their
annual camp. Many donors from across the state
contributed gifts to make this special week possible.
Activities included swimming, boating, fishing,
basketball, golf, arts and crafts, and even a zip line!
But several times each year residents from all the
homes are invited to participate in state-wide events
that bring the DDM family together. The most popular of those events is the Christmas Weekend in
Atlanta each December. It consists of the Christmas
Banquet on Friday evening for residents, staff, and
their families, and a Christmas party for the residents on Saturday. In 2013 those events were held
at Smoke Rise Baptist Church in Stone Mountain.
Many people volunteered to help with the program,
including a group from Tucker First Baptist Church
who provide Christmas stockings each year for all
the residents.
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A Residents Council is composed of representatives from throughout the State and meets regularly
with the staff to plan for these special activities. Mr.
Aaron Bearden of the Jasper Home served as chair
during 2013.
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Holiday Spree
The Holiday Spree at Villa
Christina has become a favorite annual event, raising
money for our residents’
activities and assistance, and
the Special Family Retreat.
Gift baskets of all kinds are
donated along with many
other items for the silent
auction. The bake sale, which
included cakes, pies, and
cookies, was the best one yet.
Over 160 ladies attended and
enjoyed the wonderful fellowship as well as the shopping.
Over $10,000 was raised at
this year’s spree.
In Memoriam
James Howard Chatham
(1921-2014) was a pioneer
Atlanta residential homebuilder
and developer who left a legacy
of unparalleled business accomplishments, national honors,
recognitions and charitable
initiatives throughout greater
Atlanta. He was above all a Christian gentleman of
tremendous vision and faith. He left a great legacy
to DDM through his donation of and support for
the J. Howard Chatham Group Home in Milton. In
2009 he received DDM’s highest honor, the Helping
Hands Award. He was a charter member of Northside Baptist Church in Roswell. Mr. Chatham died
on January 1 at age 92. He is survived by his wife of
66 years, Grace, along with four children, ten grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
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B. J. Thomas (1930 -2013) was
DDM’s oldest resident, having
lived at the Appalachee Home in
Statham since it opened in 1991.
He had to go to a nursing home
shortly before his death at age
82. B.J. was well known within
the community where he had
many related family members. He worked part-time
at a local bank and was a long-time active member of Bethabara Baptist Church, which is located
directly across the road from the home. That church
actually donated the property on which the group
home now sits, and the church’s active involvement
with the home was initially based on its long-time
relationship with B.J. A very loving man in so many
ways, B.J. will be greatly missed by friends and family and the community he called home.
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Mission Statement
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developmental disabilities to
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social, physical, emotional and
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Appalachee Home - Statham, Georgia
Briarlake Home - Decatur, Georgia
J. Howard Chatham Home - Alpharetta, Georgia
Cherokee Home - Canton, Georgia
Corbit Walker Home - Manchester, Georgia
Cecil B. Day Home - Forsyth, Georgia
Drew Home - Augusta, Georgia
L. Don Duvall Home - Bainbridge, Georgia
Hess Drive Home - Avondale Estates, Georgia
High Hope Home - Fayetteville, Georgia
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Pedigo Home - Augusta, Georgia
Samaritan Home - Tucker, Georgia
Snapfinger Home - Lithonia, Georgia
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Mary Frances Stokes Home - Decatur, Georgia
Wooten Road Home - Roswell, Georgia