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Urban Improv Freelance Players 2017–2018 ANNUAL REPORT

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Urban Improv Freelance Players

2017 – 2018ANNUAL REPORT

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Dear Friends,IT IS OUR PRIVILEGE to share with you the Rehearsal for Life, Inc. (formerly Urban Improv/Freelance Players, Inc.) 2017-18 annual report and to highlight Urban Improv’s 25th anniversary year. This year, we embarked on an ambitious three-year strategic plan and impacted the social and emotional lives of more than 4,300 students.

Thanks to your generosity and the dedication of our staff, we invested in program enhancements, community partnerships, and capacity building to ensure lasting impact on the young people we serve.

A testament to our progress was the first-ever capstone performance by our Boston high-school students in June. In front of an audience of their peers and community, they shared stories and strategies for navigating life’s challenges, while earning Urban Improv recognition as an exemplar case study for programs fostering self-efficacy by Boston After School & Beyond.

Youth anxiety is on the rise. Boston students struggle to navigate social stressors exacerbated by the impact of systemic inequities, high-stakes testing, and a divisive political climate. With these challenges, how and when are young people safe and free to practice the social and emotional learning skills necessary for success?

Rehearsal for Life provides the space for students to practice creative expression, real-life problem-solving and empathy through facilitated peer-learning. Students regularly take what they learn back to their communities, building understanding and connection across difference.

Founder Kippy Dewey’s leadership and unwavering belief in young people has made Rehearsal for Life what it is today. After 44 years and over 80,000 young people served, she is entrusting the organization to a new generation of leadership while continuing to direct the Freelance Players. In this report, we honor Kippy, as well as our retiring and generous board chair Ted Clark, and the exemplary service of actor-educator Merle Perkins who brings our mission to life daily.

We are truly humbled to continue to serve the young people of this great city. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Sincerely,

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James Benenson, ChairLisa Alvord, Co-Vice ChairGeorge Bennett, Co-Vice ChairLevin H. Campbell, Jr., TreasurerKatie Kulikoski, Clerk

Lisa CaseTed ClarkSusan CohenTari Dagogo-JackRon Druker

Carol FulpAnn HallJohn HallJillian HirschKristina Hare Lyons

Thalia McMillonThomas O’Rourke, Jr.

Ann Brown Allen*Joel AlvordNarcissa Campion*Topper CarewSonia Chang-DiazGerald CohenJack ConnorsCatherine Cornell*Sally Fay CottinghamMindy d’ArbeloffToby Dewey*Tom Evans*

Daniel GerrityTom HamiltonMarian HeardAmo HoughtonHeidi Hughey*Doris Kearns GoodwinJohn KerrySkye Kramer*Josh KraftLiné LewisSara Lawrence LightfootPatrick Lyons

Bailey Mannix*Carl MartignettiSusie McIntoshJack MeganLili Meisel*Linda NathanJoe O’DonnellDeval PatrickDiane PatrickBeth Perry*Ayanna PressleyNed Roberts

Anna Deavere SmithDeborah Prothrow-StithRachel Stoff*Margot Stern StromJulie StueckenKate TaylorMichael G. ThompsonMeg VaillancourtBessel van der KolkCandy Walton

*Freelance Players Advocate

Board of Directors

Board of Advocates

“I live in Dorchester and I am a first generation American. America is not

easy. [At Urban Improv] I found a home outside of home. I’m able to

share my experiences, like the times I try to overcome certain stigmas by the

way I carry myself and learn to adapt to the world around me. [Urban Improv]

has inspired my ideas and drove me to want to make change. Thank you for giving me the chance to be a part of

such a powerful community.”

— JOCELYN

Francie Karlen Executive Director

P.S. Save the Date! Our signature fundraising event Banned in Boston will be Friday, May 3! We hope to see you there.

James Benenson Board Chair

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Rehearsal for Life uses theater as a vehicle for social change and has served over 80,000 young people in Boston and beyond through our two creative programs:

The Urban Improv MethodACTOR-EDUCATORS CREATE REALISTIC SCENES, AND THEN AT A PIVOTAL MOMENT, THE FACILITATOR CALLS, “FREEZE!”

Students are invited to jump into the scene and use their minds, bodies and creativity to resolve the conflict, experiencing the consequences of their choices first-hand.

Through culturally accessible tools such as music, improvisation, humor and role-play, students confront issues like stereotyping and peer pressure, and acquire and maintain the social and emotional learning skills necessary to:

What is Rehearsal for Life, Inc.?

Recognize and manage their emotions;

Demonstrate caring and concern for others;

Establish positive relationships;

Make responsible decisions; and

Constructively handle challenging social situations.

OUR VALUES: As an organization working toward a socially just

and equitable society through youth enrichment

and youth empowerment, we uphold these values:

Creativity, Empathy, Respect, Cooperation,

Empowered Self-Expression, Diversity &

Inclusion, Positive Social Change.

OUR VISION: Empowered youth building diverse and inclusive

communities where all voices are heard.

OUR MISSION: To strengthen young people’s social and

emotional skills for every stage in life,

through dialogue, creativity and performance.

Students Served: 3,975

Founded in 1992 as a response to escalating youth violence in Boston

Unique model to empower students in underserved communities to navigate

life’s challenges and choices

Students practice decision-making around real-life issues

Students Served: 386

Founded in 1974

Tuition-based youth musical theatre company

Fosters imagination, self-expression, empathy and community across ethnic

and socio-economic boundaries

Urban Improv Freelance Players

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My first year as Urban Improv’s full-time Artistic & Education Director has been exciting as we focused on supporting the social and emotional skill development of young people across Boston. Our team of actor-educators and I prioritized identifying areas of growth in our own professional development and modeling learning for our students. This was important to ensure maximum impact on the amazing young people we serve. Ultimately, the very things that are affecting our students—particularly in the current social climate—also affect our staff. We are very proud to share this rewarding work with you!

- Yaa D. Acheampong, Artistic & Education Director

78% of students learned important self-management concepts

89% of teachers felt Rehearsal for Life helped their class increase emotion identification and self-confidence

96% of students are glad the School Workshop Series was a part of their regular school week

100% of teachers would recommend our programs to other teachers

Recognized by Boston Public Schools as a critical social and emotional learning partner

2017/18 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

School Workshop SeriesSchool Workshop Series is Urban Improv’s flagship program serving more than 1,000 4th-8th grade students in our five Boston Partner schools: Boston Teachers Union School, Nathan Hale, Haley Pilot, Mission Hill and Richard J. Murphy schools, located in Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale and Roxbury respectively. As a Boston Public School Opportunity Partner, we continue to deepen our school collaborations to create safe and inclusive school climates.

“Urban Improv is a timely and relevant program. Students need opportunities to discuss the emotional and social challenges they face within and outside of school. The social gains are immediate and lasting.”

— Sean Fitzgerald, 4th Grade Teacher

“For eighth graders, having an outlet where they can pour out their emotions and explore their feelings is important. We look at other students’ perspectives on different issues. I think everybody should have that opportunity.”

— Fabian, 8th Grade Urban Improv Student

YEAR IN REVIEW

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Youth UnscriptedYouth Unscripted builds a community of teen-leaders from a variety of Boston high schools and empowers them through exploration of social issues and their own agency. This year at student request, the program was extended to a full year and culminated in the first-ever student production: “Don’t Just Hear, Listen.”

“[Youth Unscripted] is an outlet, a safe space where I can talk about how I actually feel.”

— Kayla, Youth Unscripted Student

94% of Youth Unscripted students learned to better understand other people’s opinions

94% are more comfortable being a leader amongst their friends

100% are more confident that they will achieve their goals

100% would tell their friends to be in Youth Unscripted

Recognized by Boston After School & Beyond (BASB) as as an exemplary case study for programs fostering self-efficacy

2017/18 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

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Re:Action AssembliesRe:Action Assemblies jumpstart dialogue on challenging topics at schools and community groups in New England and beyond. Racism, sexual harassment, electronic addiction, and mental health were the most sought-after topics this year as we continue to broaden our assembly reach, and collaborate with organizations equally committed to diverse and inclusive communities.

Students Served: 2,856

30+ sites across New England

13 new assembly sites

2017/18 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

“I attended an assembly, and was impressed with the troupe and the way they used improv to provoke self-reflection. My peers were expecting the event to be a cliché lecture, but instead we found ourselves discussing the performance long after it was over.” — Marc, Re:Action Assembly Student

“In Youth Unscripted,we connect on issues of

emotional substance, likehomophobia, racism and

sexism. That way webecome open to new ways

of thinking and acting.”

YOUTH UNSCRIPTED

— Kanilla, Youth Unscripted Student

“Urban Improv safely opens the door for our students and faculty

to have safe and meaningful conversations

regarding current adolescent issues.”

RE:ACTION ASSEMBLIES

— School Administrator

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“Our child has found a comfortable space to test their courage and share in the arts: from the safety of the auditions to the support of your team as the kids move to the stage, we are watching [our child] grow and are thankful. The staff is terrific: talented, playful, attuned to the kids, and working toward excellence with each troupe. It is a gift to have Freelance.”

— Freelance Players Parent

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Freelance PlayersThe Freelance Players fosters imagination, self-expression, empathy, and community across ethnic and socio-economic boundaries. The 2017/18 school year saw increased enrollment and prioritized the bridging of Urban Improv and Freelance Players programs, with more than ten students attending both programs, and an increase in partial and full scholarships thanks to supporter generosity.

Student Participants: 386

6% increase in enrollment

10 Urban Improv students enrolled

29 performances across greater Boston

3,800+ audience members

2017/18 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

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Student MentoringStudent Mentoring matches caring adult volunteers with Urban Improv students. Our close-knit community of mentors and mentees came together in October for our 5K Urban Stride and a bowling celebration in June. Kobey, a seven year mentee and graduating senior, was awarded the 2017/18 Amo Award in honor of former board chair Amo Houghton. Kobey will apply his gift to educational use as he matriculates at Southern New Hampshire University this fall.

“Freelance gives kids anopportunity to express

themselves, do what theylove, and meet different people

from different schools.People here accept you

for who you are.”

FREELANCE PLAYERS

— Carolina, 8th Grade Freelance Players Student

“Brent has inspired me to work hard, to meet new people, and to become a

more independent young man. Because of his influence,

I try to be a mentor to other teens, to be a good

influence and to help them stay out of trouble.”

STUDENT MENTORING

— Malcolm, Urban Improv Mentee

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Kippy is the ultimate director—not only of theater but also of life. Just as she brings out the best in her young actors, she also encourages and enables those around her to find their best selves in whatever they do. What could be a better message for all of the students she has directed and worked with in the world of Boston theatre?

Kippy’s creative palate includes: myriad Freelance Players after-school programs, Urban Improv, and the summer program, Creative Arts at Park, all of which started out as mere sparks of an idea that Kippy

brought to fruition through her leadership, hard work and community of family and friends. Few today continue to leave a larger mark or elicit more respect in the world of Boston children’s theatre and arts education than Kippy.

Kippy often quotes Yale professor John Dunn, saying, “Life is made up of the interruptions.” With endless patience, she lives this adage, knowing full well that in these unexpected interruptions lay the seeds of creative, new, unexpected ideas and connections.

After 25 years of Urban Improv and 44 years of Freelance Players, we celebrate Rehearsal for Life founder Kippy Dewey as she transitions from Executive Director to Artistic Advisor and Founding Director of Freelance Players.

Honoring Founder Kippy Dewey

In 2012, Ted Clark assumed the chairmanship of our Board of Directors. This was preceded by many years of service on the board, and on the Finance, Development and Visioning committees. During his tenure as Chair, the organization successfully implemented two strategic plans, saw increased revenue including from our annual

“Banned in Boston” fundraiser and underwent changes in leadership at both the executive and artistic levels to move the organization toward sustainability. As Ted steps aside from his chairmanship and continues to serve on the Board of Directors, we honor his years of leadership and thank him for continued service to our organization.

“Ted’s dedicated and committed leadership has been a gift to our organization. His business acumen and infectious enthusiasm have inspired new and old stakeholders to both participate and re-engage. Thank you, Ted.”

— Kippy Dewey, Founding Director

Thank You Ted ClarkBoard Chair, 2012–2018

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Not only are we forever grateful to have such a remarkable friend, artist and community leader; it is also the thousands of students and their families, colleagues, friends and collaborators who are lucky enough to be part of Kippy’s remarkable journey.

Thank you Kippy from all of us at Rehearsal for Life. Your continued leadership and support means the world.

“No one works harder and no one is more humble and caring of those around her than Kippy. Kippy lives and breathes what she does and people are her life.”

— Lisa Schmid Alvord, Founder and Board Member

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When Merle Perkins came to audition for Urban Improv in December 1992 what became clear right away is that she can SING. And that voice has been an extraordinary gift for thousands of Urban Improv students over the last 25 years. When Merle opens her mouth to begin a workshop with a song based on the theme of the day, jaws drop and the students are mesmerized!

While singing is clearly one of Merle’s strengths, another is her willingness to take risks and try new approaches to the work we do. While she had little experience with improv in those early years, she has become an incredibly

strong improviser, adjusting to the unpredictable antics of the students when they come into the scenes.

What stands out about Merle is her strong belief in the mission of Urban Improv and her willingness to talk to anyone about the powerful impact it has on a child’s life. She is one talented woman whose extraordinary dedication, commitment, thoughtfulness and passion have helped shape Urban Improv for the last 25 years.

Thank you Merle!

— Toby Dewey Urban Improv Artistic Director, 1992-2016

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Thank You to Our Staff Rehearsal for Life would not be possible without the hard work, energy and creativity of all of our actor-educators and staff, who dedicate their working lives to the youth of our communities.

Yaa D. Acheampong Artistic & Education Director

Jardira Figueroa Actor-Educator

Collin Knight Actor-Educator

Kevin Smith Actor-Educator

Tory Bullock Actor-Educator

Francie Karlen Executive Director

Peter Liffers Business & Office Coordinator

Holly Tarnower Facilitator/Actor-Educator

Kippy Dewey Founding Director

Amanda Klein Marketing & Development Associate

Merle Perkins Actor-Educator

Veronica Wells Actor-Educator

Narcissa Campion Managing Director

Jeff Kimball Musician/Actor-Educator

Marios Nicolaides Musician/Actor-Educator

Jamie Ullrich Senior Program Manager

Thank You Merle PerkinsCelebrating 25 years of service

Urban Improv workshop, 1993.

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Fiscal Year 2018 FinancialsThank you to the many individuals, organizations and institutions that have contributed to Rehearsal for Life, Inc. in the 2017/18 year. We had an ambitious budget as part of our FY18-FY20 strategic plan, which included significant investments in program enhancements and capacity building.

Despite strong fundraising, we ended the fiscal year with an operating deficit, which was anticipated and financed by healthy net assets.

2017-2018 Annual Report Photo Credits: Rich Crable, Jeph Ellis, Lisa Kessler, Joshua Lavine and the Boston Globe.

Rehearsal for Life celebrated Urban

Improv’s 25th year at Banned in Boston

2018. Acclaimed media and entertainment

personalities, renowned political leaders,

and local luminaries were joined onstage

by Urban Improv actor-educators and

students. Thanks to the generosity,

hard work and support of our sponsors,

donors, cast, chefs, volunteers and

guests, Banned in Boston ’18 raised

over $700,000 to benefit Boston youth

through Urban Improv’s transformative

educational programs.

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*Thanks to our many donors whose support of and participation

in Banned in Boston raised more than $700K of this total.

REVENUES Philanthropy*: $1,030,273Earned Revenue: $267,234

Government: $42,600Donated Goods & Services: $38,333

FY18 : $1,378,440

Government (3%)

Earned Revenue (19%)

Philanthropy (75%)

Donated Goods & Services (3%)

EXPENSESYouth Programs: $1,196,446

Fundraising: $226,620General & Admin: $125,212

FY17 : $1,548,278

General & Admin (8%)

Fundraising (15%)

Youth Programs (77%)

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Moses Kimball TrustJulie Tremblay & Ryan OldhamSusan PaineAbigail PetzPortobello RoadRebecca & Bill PowerRobert Treat Paine AssociationShannon & Jason RobinsJody & TJ RoseMr. & Mrs. Ross SherbrookeJulie & Jeff StueckenLisa & Patrick TaffeAnya & Corey ThomasBessel van der KolkMartha & Anthony VorlicekSteven WheelerBetsy Blume & Ben WillwerthMr. & Mrs. Laurence WintersteenAlison WintmanThalia McMillion & Gerald WrightBlair & Jack Wylie

$500-$999C.F. Adams Charitable TrustAnonymousJoe AlbaneseSarah AlvordThe AutomaticAntoinette Russell & Louis BaileyHope Lincoln BakerAnna & Jim BeakeyConstance BerghCynthia & Joel BradleySally Taylor & Dean Bragonier

Barbara & Ken BurnesMartha Gray & Jerel CatheyMargaret & Paul ChisholmWendy & Richard CohenGenae Johnson & Jim CollinsCranBarry, Inc.Charles CurranMary & Mac DewartJennifer DwyerEllen EpsteinNancy FaulknerMichael FlammiaLeo FonsecaJohn FurstMadeline GregoryAnn & Graham GundJake HallMr. & Mrs. James R. HoughtonMartha & Ira JacksonJulie JohnsonJ.P. Licks Homemade Ice Cream Co.Kay & David KaneProfessor Rosabeth Moss KanterMarc & Jennifer KaufmanKaren KirkwoodJeffrey KossSkye Morrison & Paul KramerGeorgia & Richy LeePooh & Charles LockwoodIsabelle & Ian LoringMr. & Mrs. Richard K. LubinJulia LybergerRon LybergerSarah Lyberger

Sheila & Dan MacKeiganSarah G. S. Maynard FundJean & Joe McKeigueAlison MonaghanSue & Brian MoynihanThomas MuldoonJulian OsorioAllison & Stephen PellegrinoMr. & Mrs. William F. PhinneySylvia PopeAmanda & Jon PrattBenjamin RobertsSusie McIntosh & Ned RobertsEmily RooneyLauren Holleran & Katie SalterCharlie SaponaroJessica McNulty & George Sargent Pari Pandharipande &

Johannes SchlondorffMimi SegelBarbara ShawJennifer & Michael SheaMr. & Mrs. Ronald L. SkatesSusan & Ted StebbinsAnne & Matt SudduthPolly Hoppin & Robert ThomasStephanie & Jonathan WarburgChristine WichersKendra & Peter Wilde

$50,000 & ABOVELisa Schmid Alvord & Joel AlvordFiona & James Benenson*Ted Clark*Ann & John Hall*Foley Hoag LLPHouse of BluesThe Lyons Groupmarlo marketingParker Clare Family Fund*

$25,000 – $49,999Mimi & George BennettLevin H. Campbell, Jr.*Cecile H. Murphy Charitable

FoundationCummings Foundation, Inc.*Amory HoughtonFrances & Jon Karlen*Carl MartignettiMassachusetts Cultural Council*

$10,000 – $24,999Lena & Brent BercBrookline BankAlexi & Steven ConineWendy & Gordon CromwellMr. & Mrs. Ronald M. DrukerEdwin S. Webster FoundationJanice & Kenneth FreemanTerry & Tom HamiltonJosephine & Louise Crane

Foundation, Inc.Anne Kubik & Mike Krupka*Emily & Steve MoskowitzPartners Healthcare Brigham

& Women’s HospitalSentient JetAlexandra & Bradley SingerMr. & Mrs. Jay Walton

$5,000 – $9,999AnonymousJen Berylson Block & Jonathan BlockMr. & Mrs. Jack Connors, Jr.*The Murray & Craigen FamiliesHelena D’AngeloCarol Taylor & John DeknatelEastern Bank Charitable FoundationFenway Sports ManagementFirst Republic BankMaria & Daniel GerrityGreenhill Family FundThe Hamilton Company

Charitable Foundation

Scott HaywardJillian & Jason HirschConnie Coburn & James Houghton*Josephine & Kenneth LyonsThe Mayor’s Office of

Workforce DevelopmentPhyllis W. McGillicuddy

Charitable TrustLaetitia & Steve MeadThe Minneapolis FoundationMr. & Mrs. Joseph O’DonnellFarrell & Tom O’Rourke*Kirsten & TJ ParkerEmily Israel & Drew PluharMark Battista & Chris ProkopThe Red Sox FoundationRoy A. Hunt FoundationSCS Financial

$2,500 – $4,999AnonymousThe Atlantic PhilanthropiesJimmy BerylsonSusan & Paisley BoneyEllen Epstein & Ian BrownellMr. & Mrs. Richard BurnesJudge & Mrs. Levin H.Campbell, Sr.The Colonnade HotelCorning Incorporated FoundationDewey Square GroupJanet & James FitzgibbonsMr. & Mrs. John P. FowlerMr. & Mrs. Charles K. GiffordKate & Tom GilbaneMr. & Mrs. David F. HawkinsBeth & Jim HolzmanLeila & Herbert HooperJW Construction, Inc. Sam & Amanda KennedyCraig & Jeff LawrenceKristina Hare Lyons & Patrick LyonsMahmood MalihiJerry & Liz O’ConnorWendy Shattuck & Samuel PlimptonPatricia & Bob RiversMarilyn & Jay SarlesJessica Ferri Schmitz &

Daniel SchmitzKrista & Roger ScovilleDavid V. N. TaylorMr. & Mrs. Benjamin TaylorEllen & Adam RizikaWomen in Comedy Festival

$1,000 – $2,499The Abercrombie FoundationAnonymousHolly & David AmblerBain CapitalMeg & Tomas BergstrandBerkshire BankAlison Coolidge & Tom BoreikoMs. Sharen K. BowdenJennifer & Jay BradnerJudy & David BrezniakDr. David S. BrownJonathan BushGinny & Mark CaggianoNoel & David CappilloAlison Keeler CarrilloLisa & Jeff CaseClub Passim Iguana FundElliot CohenNancy Donahoe & Jon CohenKristen & Andrew CollinsPeggy Reiser & Charles CooneyMr. & Mrs. John Cornish The Dimock CenterRobert DukeEastern Charitable FoundationSarah & Jeff EckerCourtney & Tim EganElliot Badgley Foundation, Inc.Jacqueline FantuzziDavid FrankelNancy Brown & Sandy GadsbyMr. & Mrs. Dozier GardnerAnne Smith & John Goodhue, Jr.Brett & Abby GordonVictoria GraboysLisa GrausteinPenny & Bruns GraysonMarjorie & Nicholas GrevilleEllen Cohen & Daniel HaberAshley & Jamie HarmonThe Cipriano & Horne FamiliesHeidi HugheyRachel Segall & Tony HurleyIrving House At HarvardJackson & Irene Golden 1989

Charitable TrustJessica Shattuck & Preble JaquesNada KaneLaurie & Sven KarlenJaime & Ryan KimJanice Gross & Stephen KlarKatherine Craven & Jim KryzanskiMary & Eugene LiscombeMollie Baldwin Foley Charitable Trust

The generosity of our donors has allowed Rehearsal for Life to deliver programs to over 4,300 participants this year. A big thank you to the following supporters who contributed between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018.

Thank You to Our Donors

*Thank you to our multi-year supporters!

Thank you to the many supporters who gave gifts of all levels. We apologize for any errors or omissions. We look forward to sharing the successes of

our impactful programs with you in the year ahead.

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