EMPOWERING POTENTIAL

2019 ANNUAL REPORTJULY 1, 2018 - JUNE 30, 2019

DEAR SUPPORTERS AND FRIENDS,

Thank you for caring about

the youth in our community.

Your diligent commitment

has created pathways to

possibilities for thousands

of children who at one point

thought unimaginable. Through

partnerships, volunteerism, and

financial stewardship, supporters

like you make these one-to-one

relationships flourish into lifelong

friendships that changes a child’s

trajectory for success.

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas our focus is prevention. We empower, enable and ignite

the potential that resides within every child. Our vision is that all children achieve success. We do this by

facilitating mentorship relationships that expose children to opportunities that will deter them from wanting

to drop out of school; teaching them coping skills and confidence building exercises to help them avoid risky

behaviors that could lead to juvenile detention; and providing them with tools, connections, and resources to

begin to close the opportunity gap. We are working toward ending generational poverty for good.

Currently, we are serving over 1,400 children in three counties, but the need is so great! We continuously seek

to collaborate with other agencies in the community to reach more children and broaden our impact. FY 2019

was a strong year and we are looking forward to an even brighter 2020!

Together we can Empower Potential!

Donna Y. Dunlap Hane Tarris

Chief Executive Officer Chair, Board of Directors

Hane & Caleb

MESSAGE FROM CEO & BOARD CHAIR

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Jaliyah & Donna

LEADERSHIP TEAMDonna DunlapChief Executive Officer

Dorothy CatheyDirector of Human Resources and Operations

Stephanie CumminsVice President, Programs

Connie RheineckerArea Director, Cabarrus County

Sara TrexlerDirector of Development

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Alex Barger Dedra Boyd

Bryan DaCanalBrad Evans

Kathryn HartKenyata JonesBriana LawsonMatt McMillanPrice MitchellWesley MillerDan Smeaton

Hannah SmithMadison Smithwood

Anthony TryonisJackie Valdes

CABARRUS COUNTY LEADERSHIP COUNCILMolly Aiken

VaShon ClarkCheryl Dearmon

Bill DuschHaley Hill

Daniel KnisleyDimitri Mavropoulos

Nick PaladinoMichelle RileyDeanna ShueRobin Seagle

Debbie Snyder

George Williams

YORK COUNTY LEADERSHIP COUNCILMatt Goebel Lori HansonDan LehmanMark PringelShawn SmithKatie Stacks

LEADERSHIP - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Hane Tarris, Bank of America, Chair

Donna Julian, Hornets Sports & Entertainment, Vice-Chair

Rich Jones, The Zabel Companies, Treasurer

Kelly Adkisson, Slalom

Molly Aiken, Adobe

Kevin Bailey, UNC Charlotte

Jennifer Flynn, Ally Financial

Karyn Godsman, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

April Harley, Nurse-Family Partnership

Ghazale Johnston, Daymaker

Liz Jordan, Deloitte

Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019, on leave

Ruth Krystopolski, Atrium Health

Carolyn Loudenslager, on leave

Dez Miller, ACE Restoration ProsKenneth Oglesby, Fifth Third Bank

Gene Parker, Premier Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

Eric Reichard, Rodgers Builders, Inc.

Kate Ring, LPL Financial

Rochelle Rivas, Independent Consultant

Gail Rosenberg McHugh, Forge Communications

Doug Smith, First Bank

David Yochum, Business Today & Cornelius Today

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LEADERSHIP

69.7% of households served

earn below the federal

poverty level

*households tat reported

53% Female

47% Male

Mecklenburg County

1145Cabarrus County

269York County

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EthnicityOther: 2%

Multi-ethnic: 8%

Caucasian: 11%

Latino: 13%

African American: 66%

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*Federal poverty level for a family of 4 income is $26,200 or less.

13% of children served have

an incarcerated parent

*households tat reported

1477 Total Children Served

399New Matches

WHO WE SERVE

BIGS WITH BADGES (BWB)

BWB started in 2017 and was

originally known as Bigs in

Blue. This program began as

a way to connect police officers

with children (Littles) in

communities in which they

serve, through one-to-one

mentoring. It has since been

expanded to include

first responders.

BEYOND SCHOOL WALLS(BSW)

Local companies host middle schoolers at their corporate office

to connect with their mentors. Twice a month students arepresented with a workforce

readiness curriculum designed to facilitate practical skills that

include public speaking, financialmanagement, and workplace

etiquette; while spending quality time with their Big.

BSW launched in 2012.

CHILDREN OF FAMILIES IN TRANSITION (COFIT)

In partnership with A Child’s Place, COFIT started in 2017 with the help of a private donor. It was a way for

Big Brothers Big Sisters to provide mentors for children whose families lacked permanent housing. COFIT pro-

vides parenting resources for parents and Bigsto continue to build and establish stability and positive

influences in children’s lives.

STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING COLLEGE AND CAREERS THROUGH EDUCATION, SKILLS, & SUPPORT (SUCCESS)

Launched in 2018, SUCCESS gives current matches monthly opportunities and experiences focusing on topics such as SAT prep, finding the right college, workforce interviewing, and hands-on job skills with a

focus on earning a living wage.

HIGH SCHOOL BIGSOur High School Bigs program connects high school students in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus

counties with elementary school students. These friendships build self-confidencein Littles and mentoring skills in young

people. The High School Bigs program was started in 2004.

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PROGRAMS

GRADUATION RATE

100% of high school

seniors graduate

JUVENILE JUSTICE

95%avoid the juvenile

justice system

ACADEMICS

95% maintain or

improve grades

SOCIAL COMPETENCY & SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE

92% maintain or improve

relationships, conduct, and self-confidence

EDUCATION ASPIRATIONS

94%maintain or improve

educational expectations

RISKY BEHAVIORS

97% maintain or improve

attitudes toward risky behaviors for community-

based matches

Every interaction between a Big and a Little is a step toward a child’s achievement of their biggest possible future.

These one-to-one mentoring relationships lead to proven, positive outcomes for children.

AVERAGE MATCH LENGTHcommunity-based

40.2 months

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site-based

16.1 months

IMPACT

FINANCIALS

FUN-RAISINGThank you to 2019 Event Sponsors and Participants. Your support had a BIG impact!

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FY19 net assets $5,166 * Fundraising expenses include - development staff salaries, benefits, work space, computers, event and stewardship.

FINANCIALS

REVENUEGrants $ 504,144 23%

United Way $ 348,881 16%

Contributions $ 825,016 38%

Special Events $ 421,434 20%

Other $ 60,858 3%

Total $2,160,253

EXPENSESProgram Services $ 1,405,921 65%

Fundraising $ 575,395* 27%*

Administration $ 173,770 8%

Total $ 2,155,087

RETIREMENT ASSETS Properly

structured retirement assets grow

tax-free, and for some individuals,

eventually exceed actual needs.

By designating Big Brothers Big

Sisters of Central Carolinas as a

full or partial beneficiary, funds

pass free of taxes.

JOIN OUR LEGACY SOCIETY & EMPOWER THE FUTUREYou can make a gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central

Carolinas at no cost to you during your lifetime. The following

options are ways your legacy gift can grow and strengthen a

child’s potential for years to come. Become a member of our

Legacy Society and Empower the Future of our community for

generations to come!

LIFE INSURANCE By making a charitable organization the beneficiary, you retain lifetime ownership of the policy. You have the right to cash it in, borrow against it, and change the beneficiary. There are no current tax benefits and the gross proceeds will be included in your estate with an equal charitable deduction. You may also transfer ownership of a life insurance policy to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas, or purchase a new policy with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas as owner and beneficiary.

WILLS & BEQUESTS A bequest is a gift of assets or property to a

beneficiary. It is the easiest gift to make with no or minimal out of

pocket expense to establish and is revocable if you change your will

prior to death. Because a charitable bequest can reduce estate taxes,

it often results in long-term tax benefits.

STOCKS Appreciated assets, such as common stock or mutual fund shares, can generate capital gains tax if sold. By giving them as a charitable gift, you avoid capital gains tax and receive a charitable tax deduction based on current market value.

CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST A charitable remainder trust establishes income for you and/or beneficiaries. The income period can be a specified period of time under 20 years, or for the life of the income beneficiary (or beneficiaries). Then the charity receives the remaining balance in

the trust.

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For more information email Sara Trexler at sara.trexler@bbbscentralcarolinas.org

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Jaya and Dixie met 9 years ago when Jaya was a

participant in the school-based mentoring program.

Jaya was a young girl with immense talent and

motivation but struggled with reading which led to low

self-esteem and began to encumber her life. However,

with consistent support and encouragement from

Dixie, Jaya began to flourish.

Years later, now within the community-based program,

Dixie and Jaya continue to meet to work on school

assignments, discuss college options and explore the

possibilities for her future. Dixie remains a consistent

support for Jaya, and maintains that she is always

just a phone call away. Not only does Dixie provide

consistency for Jaya, but Dixie has also exposed Jaya to

new experiences and opportunities that are building

the foundation for Jaya’s future success. Four years

ago, Dixie took Jaya on a day trip to Raleigh, North

Carolina. Jaya was thrilled about her first train ride and

exploring a new city.

Today, Jaya is a 10th grader who is known for her

fearless drive and confident attitude. She continues

to work hard in school while keeping a positive

mindset. Jaya’s mother says that this experience with

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas has

contributed to so much of Jaya’s growth and that “to

this day Jaya lights up whenever she gets to see her big

sister and is happy she has another person in her life

who truly cares for her.”

BIG SISTER YEAROF THE

BIG SISTER DIXIE & LITTLE SISTER JAYA

BIG BROTHER YEARWhen Jayden’s grandmother enrolled him in the Big

Brothers Big Sisters program in 2015, what she hoped

for was a positive male role model. When Alex came into

their lives, it was clear that he was going to be much more.

Alex’s quick wit, ambitious nature, and positive personality

impacts everyone around him. Alex has been not only a

mentor to Jayden, but as Jayden fondly refers to him, his

best friend. Alex was by Jayden’s side in the hospital when

his great-grandmother passed away. Alex has taken Jadeyn

to dozens of sporting events, volunteered throughout our

community with him, and challenged him with summer

reading lists. Alex’s consistency and dependability helped

create comfort and stability in Jayden’s life and Jayden’s

grandmother is extremely grateful for their connection.

Alex keeps Jayden focused by setting goals and celebrating

his successes. Alex’s fondness of travel has opened Jayden’s

eyes to new cultures and food and sparked Jayden’s

curiosity about the world. He even eats seaweed now!

Alex’s influence on Jayden’s life reaches beyond his close-

knit friendship with Jayden and his family, but also into his

academic life. Although Alex loves to have fun with Jayden,

it was critical for him to ensure Jayden receives the best

possible education. With Alex’s support, Jayden was entered

into a lottery for a sought after charter school and Jayden

was accepted last year. Jayden now has access to new

opportunities and organizations at his new school, building

the foundation for his future success.

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BIG BROTHER ALEX & LITTLE BROTHER JAYDEN

OF THE

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THE QUALITY AWARDFor the last two years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central

Carolinas (BBBSCC) has been presented with the National

Quality Award. The National Quality award recognizes Big

Brothers Big Sisters agencies that have met the criteria for

the number of children served and the amount of revenue

received throughout the 2018 calendar year. To receive this

award, BBBSCC achieved a community-based and site-based

retention rate higher than the national average. The Quality

award is a result of the hard work and dedication BBBSCC has

put into empowering the youth in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, and

York county. With the commitment of the staff, our board, and

outstanding volunteers, we proudly accepted this award at the

2019 National Conference, that we hosted in Charlotte.

Hilbish Ford General Manager, Tim Vaughn, presents the Nonprofit of the Year Award to Connie Rheinecker, Area Director, Cabarrus County Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas,

Cabarrus County received the 2019 Nonprofit

of the Year Award presented by the Cabarrus

Regional Chamber of Commerce. Hilbish Ford,

located in Cabarrus County, sponsors this award.

To be considered for this award, an organization

has to demonstrate a significant impact on

the citizens in the community, show unique

growth or expand services, and have creative or

innovative leadership.

SAFE PLACESAFE PLACEBig Brothers Big Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Sisters of Central Carolinas is now Carolinas is now designated a Safe designated a Safe Place. Eligibility Place. Eligibility requires establishing a partnership with requires establishing a partnership with the Relatives (Safe Place). The Relatives is the Relatives (Safe Place). The Relatives is an agency providing a safe place for youth an agency providing a safe place for youth ages 7-17. The youth can be homeless, ages 7-17. The youth can be homeless, runaways, or are having a conflict in the runaways, or are having a conflict in the home. They can stay at the Relatives home. They can stay at the Relatives location for 14 days. location for 14 days.

The Relatives recruits, trains, and provides The Relatives recruits, trains, and provides signage for businesses and organizations signage for businesses and organizations who choose to display the Safe Place sign who choose to display the Safe Place sign to support those in need. to support those in need.

A Child’s Place

Boys & Girls Club of

Cabarrus County

Big Day at the Lake Committee

Bluementhal Performing Arts

Boys & Girls Club of York County

Cabarrus County Schools

Cannon School

Carolina Panthers

Charlotte Country Day School

Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Knights

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police

Department

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

City of Concord

City of Kannapolis

Communities in Schools

Concord Police Department

Dilworth United Methodist

Church

Elevation Church

Kannapolis City Schools

Kannapolis Police Department

Kemba Walker Foundation

Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance

Mint Hill Police Department

Providence Day School

Renaissance West

Scarlett Hearts

SHARE Charlotte

The Harvest Center

The Police Athletic League (PAL)

Year Up

YMCA Central Carolinas

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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We provide our Bigs and Littles with opportunities to come together and celebrate

with other matches outside of their one-on-one mentoring time.

KEY MATCH EVENTS

Bowl For Kids’ Sake Graduation

Big Day at the LakeBack to School Bash

Holiday Party

$7,500 - $29,999

Ace Restoration ProsAcoustical InteriorsARSEAT&TBuchanan TechnologiesByron Financial, LLCCadwalader, Wickersham, and Taft, LLPCarolina BuiltCashion’s Quik StopCDK Global, LLCCDW CorporationCharlotte Pipe & Foundry Co. Charlotte WorksChase AutoChildress Klein Properties, Inc.Concrete Supply Co.Core & MainCrown Castle USA, Inc.

DeloitteDPR ConstructionEastern Constructors, Inc.Eldeco, Inc.Embree-Reed, Inc.F5 NetworksHerlocker Mechanical SystemsLake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamLithko Contracting, Inc.LMK Clinical Research ConsultingMcKenney’s, Inc.Metrolina Greenhouses, Inc.National Basketball AssociationNational Gypsum Co.NFP Corporate Services, Inc.Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterPrecision Walls

Publix Super Market CharitiesRodgers Builders, Inc.Rosendin Electric, Inc.Shelco, Inc.Showalter Construction Co., Inc.Sonic Automotive, Inc.Spectrum Interiors of SC, Inc.Starr Electric Company, Inc.Steelfab, Inc.StoneLaurel ConsultingTIAATriaxiom SecurityTurner Construction CompanyUNC CharlotteUS BankViking Steel Services, Inc.Warco Construction

CORPORATE SPONSORS $30,000+Atrium Health

Ally Financial, Inc.Bank of America

Mariam and Robert Hayes Charitable Trust Quicken Loans Community Fund

ACN, Inc. Charlotte Country Day School

Ckezepis Law, PLLC

Duke EnergyFreedom Boat Club of the Carolinas

Route One

$3,500 - $7,499

We could not empower the potential of children we serve without the generosity of businesses, foundations, and individuals in our community. Thank you for believing in

our mission and changing the lives of children for the better.

2019 Fiscal Year from July, 1 2018 through June 30, 2019

FOUNDATION & GIFT SUPPORT $50,000+Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle

Leon Levine FoundationLPL Financial Foundation

Mecklenburg County Manager’s Office

Merancas Foundation, Inc.Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation, Inc.

State of North CarolinaUnited Way of Central Carolinas

$10,000 - $49,999Arnold Foundation

Benevity Community Impact FundBig Brothers Big Sisters of America

Carmax FoundationCharlotte Hornets Foundation

Comporium Foundation

Foundation for the CarolinasHerschel H. and Cornelia N. Everett Foundation

Speedway Children’s CharitiesUnited Way of York County

Wells Fargo Foundation

$3,000 - $9,999Alan P. and Robin B. Davis Donor Advised Fund

Ann and Wellford Tabor Family FundCabarrus County Community Foundation

Charlotte Lesbian and Gay FundCity of Concord

Duke Energy FoundationFidelity Charitable Gift Fund

First Presbyterian Church Concord

KPMG GivesLauren Marie Kimsey FoundationLori & Eric Sklut Charitable Fund

Mary E. Carnrick FoundationProvident Benevolent Foundation

Shue FoundationUPS Foundation

Wells Fargo Philanthropy Fund

INDIVIDUAL DONORS $3,000+Kelly Adkisson

Raymond Baldwin Tom & Sylvia Brydon

Bill CainTom & Elizabeth Carlisle

Alex DickeyKolby Dougherty

Bill DuschJames Engel

Jennifer Flynn

Rich JonesElizabeth Jordan

Ghazale JohnstonDonna Julian

Jim LilleyCarolyn LoudenslagerSusan Loudenslager

Jason PowersRochelle Rivas

Robert & Anne Schleusner

Donald SherrillRonald SherrillCarl Showalter

Greg SmithBrent SparksBrent Spear

Randolph StephensonHane Tarris & Alexis Marteslo

OUR MISSIONTo create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that

ignite the power and promise of youth.

OUR VISIONThat all youth achieve their full potential.

OUR COMMITMENT EMPOWER POTENTIAL

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