Annual Report

July 2009-June 2010

145 Southeast Pkwy. Suite 100

Franklin, TN 37064

(615) 794-7955

www.wavesinc.com

Enabling individuals with intellectual and developmental

disabilities to progress toward their full potential.

Our vision is that all consumers we serve enjoy an enhanced quality of life, have a sense of personal

value, and are successfully included in community activities.

145 Southeast Parkway, Suite 100

Franklin, TN 37064

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Announcing:

An Evening with the

Arts March 11, 2011

The Factory at Franklin

Art, Music, Food and Drink

Art show 5:30

Music and Dinner 7:00

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Thank you for supporting Waves!

Waves’ Board of

Directors

Jim Roberts

President

Kelly Roy

Vice President

Wayne King

Treasurer

Artie Booker

Secretary

Amy Law

Immediate Past

President

Laura Bailey

Andrew Church

Toni Crosby

Betsy Hester

Amanda Humphres

Miles Mennell

Kathie Moore

Pam Pedrick

Penny Patterson

Jackie Reed

J. Patrick Wright

Jennifer Krahenbill

Executive Director

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Life is not easy for any of us. But what of it? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in

ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing… must be attained.

From the Director... Despite the challenges of the economy and the budget reductions, this has been

a tremendous year for Waves. When I review the highlights of the 09-10 year,

I am amazed at how Waves is constantly living our vision that “all consumers

we serve enjoy an enhanced quality of life, have a sense of personal value, and

are successfully included in community activities”. It is so encouraging to see

the number of individuals, groups and businesses that partner with us to make

life so much more meaningful for all. And, I am also filled with pride in that

the people who receive services through Waves are so generous in their efforts

to help others.

This report highlights our efforts to build community partnerships. From

house parties, Day of Caring volunteer projects, church groups, fund raising

steering members, training programs, we are all giving and receiving our

energy and talents. Our Annual Art Show is our most public opportunity to

showcase the talents of some middle Tennessee area artists who have

disabilities and the synergy that comes from these partnerships.

Waves also promotes activities and programs that focus on health and

wellness. Having an energetic recreation therapist on staff makes this all fun.

During the past year, she has instituted a walking club, swimming at the

Williamson County Recreation Center, and coordinated group participation at

art and cultural events in the Middle Tennessee area. Individuals also

participated in dance classes and Special Olympics. A contract Music

Therapist designed music activities that addressed behavioral, physical and

social objectives. Our day and residential support staff facilitated daily

activities that encourage personal skill development and maintenance. Our

Early Learning program offered families guidance on individualized strategies

to promote their child‟s development. Our Human Resource department

facilitated health screenings for staff through Williamson Medical Center, flu

shots, and smoking cessation classes. We are proud of the valuable programs

Waves provided this past year and will continue to provide in years to come.

We appreciate your continued support and encouragement of the mission of

Waves. This year has shown us that when we reach out there are hands ready

to hold us and share the journey. We hope you will continue to enlist others in

our circle.

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Susan & James Shannon David & Sharon Stewart Mary Ann Sugg Mindy Tate Trophy House United Way of Greater Toledo United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania George & Margaret Uribe II Don Wade Helen Ann Ward Bettie G. Williams Cheryl Wilson David & Margaret Wood Patrick Wright Wanda Wright Janie Yeager In Kind Phil Bredesen Del Rio Wine & Spirits Fire Fighters Assoc. Local 3758 Franklin Builders The Franklin Nails Frist Center for the Arts Journal Communications Sally Kohn The Landscape Architecture- Benton Peters Learning Express Toys Pat Marlin Helen Morris Nashville Symphony Ctr Mary Palmore Predators Dave Ramsey Kristi Rose TPAC Twinkle Twinkle Photography Cynthia Valenzuela Westhaven Golf Course

Giving Levels Ambassador: $ 10,000 or more

Champion: $ 5,000-$ 9,999.99

Visionary: $ 2,500-$ 4,999.99

Advocate: $ 1,000-$ 2,499.99

Partner: $ 500-$ 999.99

Supporter: $ 250-$ 499.99

Believer: to $ 249.99

A Special Thanks!

We would like to thank the following individuals, foundations, and corporations that made monetary or in-kind contributions to Waves, Inc. during our fiscal year 2009-2010. It is only through the continued generosity of supporters like you that we are able to sustain our mission of...enabling individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to progress toward their full potential

Ambassador Baptist Healing Trust United Way of Williamson County Champion HCA Foundation Middle Tennessee Electric Customers Care Inc.

Visionary Century II Advocate Laura Bailey HCA Healthcare Pinnacle Financial Jim & Margaret Roberts Louise & Jimmy Scott Reese Smith, III Tom & Marida Stearns

Partner Advocat Inc. BCS Chamber Foundation Andrew Church Farm at Natchez Trace Paul & Monica Garvey Heritage Medical Betsy and Preston Hester John Jewell, III

Ann Little Kelly Roy Charles & Nancy Sargent Kathy Shelling St. Paul's Episcopal Church Telecom Pioneers Tennessee Commerce Bank Patty & Robert Vaughn The Westhaven Foundation Inc Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, LLC

Supporter Lisa & Byron Carson Community Health Systems Toni Crosby Nancy Everitt & April Terry GreenBank Hartzog & Silva Heritage Title & Escrow Wayne & Nancy King Jennifer Krahenbill Marcus Lackey Amy Law Mike & Jeannine Rose Sips n Strokes Dr. Paul & Janice Thomas United Way of Metropolitan Nashville Deana Vaughn Believer Kimberly Aden Chaya Akkineni Mayor Rogers Anderson American Profile The Artistic Builders, LLC Ernie & Nell Bacon Deborah Barrett Lisa Barton Mark & Martha Basenberg Judge Robbie & Heather Beal Bryan Bell Tyler & Dudley Berry James & Lucie Bosi Pam Bryant Bob & Debbie Caldwell Patricia & David Cannon Robert Cook Christine Crowle

Ronald Crutcher Joey & Lena Davis Paul & Chelsea L. Deinert Panda Dodson Jim East Jack & Betty Jane Elder Franklin Tomorrow in Honor of Dr. Kenneth Young Margaret Gammons Gift Cakes by Linda Susan & Walter Gorman Anslie & Staci Grosser Lee & Pat Harms Bob & Trudy Heithcock Dan & Tonie Holt Omar Javed & Faiza Amin Rebecca Johns Senator Jack Johnson Bobbie Jones Kathy & Timothy Jones Richard & Vickie Jones Jean Jordan Mack & Shirley Jordan Nancy Krahenbill Gladys Kuipers Dr. Nancy Laden Betty Law Linkfour Enterprises, Inc. Ken Lowery Margaret Martin Mary McKinney Miles Mennell Dennis Miller Dr. Phil & Nancy Miller Dr. Kenneth Moore Thomas & Janine Moore Jeff & Helen Moseley Donna & Billy Nichols Cameron & Lucy Nichols Juanita Patton Pam & Joel L. Pedrick June Phillips Harvey Polk Joyce Prentice Jerry & Linda Rainey Jackie Reed Debra Richardson Robert & Judith Rosbrook Sam's Club

This annual report is dedicated to the memories of

Winifred Graham, Tommy Johnson, and Harris Randall Baxter

Tommy Johnson

6/22/43 - 6/18/2010

Harris Randall Baxter

7/14/24 - 3/20/10

Winifred Graham

4/24/1946 - 6/9/2010

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Waves, Inc. relies on volunteers. We continually work to increase our volunteer recruitment efforts and to

widen the areas where volunteers can be productive. This past year we have had enthusiastic response to our

requests from groups who have worked with us over the years and from individuals, companies and

organizations who have just discovered Waves, Inc. Volunteers provide much of the labor that allows us to

ready our homes for the change in seasons and to make home improvements that keep our residences and work

sites painted and in good shape.

United Way of Williamson Co. continues to provide diverse opportunities for volunteers at partner agencies.

The annual Day of Caring partners area corporations with Waves. This group typically helps us get our homes

ready for the winter. 2009-2010 brought the AT&T Pioneers, Atmos Energy, Enterprise, Sprint and

Genworth to our facilities. The Youth Advisory Council of United Way held a Christmas party for one of

our residences and established an on-going relationship where the students return periodically to visit with the

ladies in the home. Through United Way‟s website, volunteers have found us and spent time in our Music and

Recreation Therapy programs.

The Patricia Hart Society organizes a food drive that provides Thanksgiving baskets to Waves homes. We

also receive an enormous number of volunteer hours from area churches. Members of Historic Franklin

Presbyterian Church, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Brentwood Baptist

Church, Church of the Latter Day Saints, Franklin First United Methodist Church and Stevens Street

Baptist Church (Cookeville, TN.) have taken part in activities ranging from doing yard work, sponsoring

bingo parties, sharing produce from a community garden, providing an Angel Tree over the holidays to

providing space for our programs and in-services. We have had several National Youth (Middle School to

College age) programs donate time, energy and supplies to projects: Catholic Heart Association,

Youthworks and Push America all took on projects as well as spending time at our Centers.

Waves Volunteers

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Statement of Funds: June 30, 2010 Total Assets $ 1,104,273

Total Liabilities 603,366

Total Net Assets $ 500,907

Grouped Revenue

State and Federal $ 2,715,051

Local Government 9,839

United Way 89,958

Grants 79,573

Private Pay Room & Board 122,408

Waves Recycles 49,778

In Kind 29,811

Contributions 41,953

Misc. & Interest 12,807

Total Revenue $3,211,178

Grouped Expenses Employment Compensation $ 2,600,435

Occupancy and vehicle 273,663

Client Benefits 6,068

Professional Services 134,328

Misc. (Training, supplies, interest, etc.) 145,203

Depreciation 91,129

Total Expenses $ 3,250,826

Service Data

Early Childhood Learning: 123 children received developmental instruction

52 typically developing children received classroom instruction as peer models

66 children received speech, occupational or physical therapy

40 children received services through the Autism Spectrum Diagnostic Program

Adult Day Services: 19 Fairview Day Program

27 Brookwood Day Program

8 Day Services at Home

54 TOTAL

Residential Services: 22 Supported Living

5 Apartments

27 TOTAL

Job Placement: • 16 individuals received follow-along services and employment evaluations

Waves Recycles:

Waves Recycles collects office recycling throughout Williamson County. In fiscal year 09-10, Waves

Recycles collected a total of 111,652 lbs of office paper, saving roughly 223 cubic yards of landfill

space.

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Community Partnerships: A member of Waves Honorary Board hosts a House Party benefitting Waves

United Way‟s “Day of Caring” volunteers worked at Waves day centers administrative offices and

service recipients‟ homes; Participating were Atmos Energy, Pioneers of AT&T, Enterprise Rent-a-

car, Genworth and Sprint

Williamson Memorial Funeral Home donates revenue from sales of Christmas ornamentsn to Waves at

their 2009 Candlelight Ceremony

Wellpoint volunteers work at Cotton Lane home

Members of Franklin First United Methodist Church paint, work in the yard and clean gutters at Waves

homes

First Baptist Church of Brentwood volunteers paint ramps, clean storage area and perfom general yard

work for Waves

Brentwood United Methodist youth clean windows, complete yard work at Waves Skylark home

AT&T Pioneers provide an ice cream social for Waves service recipients

Sips „n Strokes provides a painting experience for Adult service recipients

HCA and Microsoft joint venture awards Waves with an exchange server valued at $6,000

United Way‟s Full Tummies/Warm Hearts Project provides Thanksgiving baskets to Waves

Benton Peters volunteers landscape design and advice to a Waves home

PUSH, a group of men from Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity provids entertainment for Waves service

recipients; PUSH serves people with disabilities all over the U.S. through fundraising, volunteerism

and awareness

Waves employs three young people from Workforce Essentials Youth Work Program

Organization Outreach and Awards: Waves staff conducts a presentation for Williamson County Library Staff Development Day

addressing the needs of accessibility for all patrons

An appreciation luncheon is given for Waves many volunteers

Waves joins Franklin‟s Live Green Partnership

Waves is a member of Franklin‟s Downtown Merchant‟s Association

Awarded Certificate of Achievement from the Division of Intellectual Disabilities recognizing Waves

relatively high rate of employment for individuals supported in Day Services

2009-2010 Year in Review Early Childhood Learning Program: Seminar is presented for local preschool and daycare directors and teachers entitled, IS IT ME OR IS

SOMETHING GOING ON WITH THIS CHILD?

Middle Tennessee Special Olympics awards a grant to incorporate their Young Athletes program into the

classroom curriculum

Baby and Me classes for crawlers and their parents are initiated to focus on reducing stress, increasing

independent play, and activities to encourage development

Participates in Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Race for the Cure Health Fair

Adult Program Activities: Participate in Special Olympics local & state games

Attend banquet celebration, “A Night of Magic” at Franklin Methodist Church to honor service

recipients and direct support staff

Create art for An Artist’s Window Art Show

Decorate Christmas cards for Century II staffing

Display their art at Hubcap Art in Franklin City Hall Mall, along with various other artists from the

community

Brookwood Day Program raises donations through a photo booth and uses the funds to shop for

Graceworks at Christmas

Brookwood Day Program participants collects items to donate to Mercy Clinic in memory of the those

who died in the 9/11 attacks

Walking Club visits the corn maze at Rippavilla Plantation

Fairview Day Program participants volunteer in various ways:

-Label placemats to be used in area restaurants to raise awareness of domestic violence

-Assist seniors with chores and provide them with companionship

-Sort and organize items donated to Helping Hands program

-Assist with Meals on Wheels

Have fun at The Annual St. Patrick‟s Day Party

Learn through Sports 4 All dance classes

Celebrate at the Annual Christmas Dinner in association with Arc of Williamson County

Decorate bags for local Kroger stores to raise awareness of Earth Day

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2009-2010 Year in Review

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