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2014AnnUAL REPORT
DEAR Big BROThERs Big sisTERs FAmiLy,
Two words. That is all it takes to sum up the past year for our organization. Those two words are Mentoring Matters. And, those two words are now the positioning statement for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Mentoring Matters to the Littles who receive and benefit from the work of the Bigs. It makes a difference in their lives now, and it puts them in a position to have a significantly more successful future.
Mentoring Matters to the volunteers who empower Big Brothers Big Sisters to deliver the services we provide – with excellence. The Bigs are certainly a major part of the volunteer effort; but so are the board members who provide guidance for the organization, and those who help sell sponsorships or plan events.
Mentoring Matters to both businesses and individuals in Middle Tennessee who are willing to invest resources – including time, effort, energy and funds – so that we can make a difference in the lives of the children we serve, as well as impact their families. As a matter of fact, Mentoring also Matters to government leaders who see the impact it has in pointing children on a healthy life-path and away from a path that could include detention, jail or even prison.
In 2014, the Big Brothers Big Sisters leadership team invested in the development of a new strategic plan. It was a thorough effort, and it delivered results and direction that will help increase our impact now and in the future. While it was a deep and challenging process, the resulting plan may be our most significant accomplishment of the year – because of the foundation it creates for our future.
Mentoring Matters to you, as well, or you would not be reading this letter and exploring this annual report. Your interest and support are appreciated, and your involvement is welcome as we work together to increase the Mentoring we provide throughout Middle Tennessee. It Matters.
Sincerely,
Tom Price, 2014 Chairman
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
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YRS
OLD
BLACK 70.1%
hisPAniC 3.1%
mULTi RACE 6.5%
OThER 2.2%
whiTE 17.1%
AmERiCAn inDiAn 0.1%
AsiAn 0.8%
CHILDREN SERVED
54.5%FEmALE
45.5%mALE
34.1%
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12.6%
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Karen Ahern Fifth Third BankMike Arthur Ernst and YoungDoug Brandon DTZSidney Chambers Tennessee Education Lottery Corp.Anne Corrao Nissan North America, Inc.James Crumlin Bone McAllester Norton, PLLCTerrence Graves Metro Nashville PoliceChad Greer Northwestern MutualJohn Hollingsworth Metropolitan BankKelley Kee Regions BankMark Kimbrough HCAMatt Knight First Tennessee Advisory ServicesLauren Lane Habitat for Humanity of Greater NashvilleSteve Martin Wells FargoChris Maples Johnson & Johnson, Southwind HoldingsThomas McDaniel BoyleMatthew Nicholson Turner UniversalRalph Ockenfels Tennessee TitansTom Price Price CPAsBecky Sharpe ISTSThomas Shumate, IV Meridian Law PLLCBenson Sloan HealthSpringStan Snipes Speery Van NessChris Steigerwald Messer ConstructionCharles Story ECS Group, Inc.Jarrett Strickland Jackson National LifeMarcia Topiwala Bass, Berry & SimsSara Jo Walker ComcastKim White CCACynthia Whitfield Allstate InsuranceDJ Wootson Dollar General
President Tom Price President Elect Cynthia Whitfield Vice President Thomas McDaniel Treasurer Matt Knight secretary Lauren Lane
ThE Big BROThERs Big sisTERs
missiOn2014 BOARD OF DiRECTORs
Our mission is to provide children facing adversity in middle Tennessee with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with adults that change their lives for the better, forever. we partner with families, volunteers, organizations and the community to inspire positive change in all.
For the last 45 years, we have empowered tens of thousands of youth and adults to realize lifelong positive changes — changes that affect families, teachers, colleagues, communities and future generations.
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sOCiAL ACCEPTAnCE
88% of children maintained or improved their sense of acceptance
with peers
ATTiTUDEs TOwARD RisK
BEhAViORs84% of youth maintained
or improved decisions about drugs and alcohol use,
skipping school, or smoking
EDUCATiOnAL EXPECTATiOns 77% of children with a
mentor ended the year feeling confident in their school
performance
PAREnTAL TRUsT
86% of youth reported maintaining or improving
their parental relationships positively
IMPACTINGYouTH
IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE
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IMPACT of A BIG/LITTLE MATCH
ThE LiTTLE Littles show enhanced
self-esteem, higher performance in
school and improved relationships with their
families.
ThE FAmiLy Parents are given an
additional role model and another adult their child
can rely on.
ThE sChOOLAttendance improves,
grades stabilize or improve, and students are more
likely to graduate.
ThE COmmUniTy The youth in our programs
are less likely to get into trouble, join gangs or
break the law, making our communities safer.
ThE wORKPLACE Companies that work with us
report more dedicated and loyal employees.
miDDLE TEnnEssEE More youth graduate from high school, attend college
and become part of the workforce.
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Each time Big Brothers Big sisters of middle Tennessee pairs a child with a role model, we start something incredible: a one-to-one relationship built on trust and friendship that can blossom into a future of unlimited potential.
CHILDREN SERVED, BY THE NuMBERS
867COMMuNITY MATCHeS
35.2 mOnThsAVeRAGe MATCH LeNGTH
1,513CHILDReN SeRVeD IN 2014
646SCHOOL ORSITe-BASeDMATCHeS
19.4 mOnThsAVeRAGe MATCH LeNGTH
*Weekly/biweekly outings in the community.
*Weekly meetings at a child’s school or after-school site.
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2012 2013 2014 2015 GOALS
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COMMuNITY-BASeD SITe-BASeD
CLoSuRE RATE
2012 2013 2014 2015 GOALS
COMMuNITY-BASeD SITe-BASeD
The longer and stronger the mentoring match, the greater and more enduring the impact is on the child.
Within the past year, the percentage of our mentoring relationships that ended or graduated from our program.
DEAR PARTnER in sUCCEss,
2014 proved to be a fruitful year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee in multiple areas. First and foremost, we continued to see improvement in the lives of the children we serve.
In 2014, we matched 1,513 children with strong, enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships. Forty of those young people graduated from high school this year, with many of them being first-time graduates in their families. seventy-five percent of those youth will continue their formal educations by attending a two- or four-year university.
Second, our “average match length” (the amount of time our Bigs and Littles are matched over time) has increased 99 percent over the last five years (from 17.7 months to 35.2 months) on the community-based side and 94 percent on the school-based side (from 10 months to 19.4 months). Our research shows that a longer match proves to be more beneficial to our Littles’ quest for success.
Finally, our net revenue has grown 274 percent since 2012, allowing us to add more staff and serve more children in Middle Tennessee. Please stay tuned for even better results in 2015!
Thank you for your partnership and trust in walking beside us as we work together to bring opportunities to youth who previously did not have these opportunities to reach success.
Sincerely,
Carlyle Carroll, CeO
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
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Little Sister Diamond and Big Sister Janet have been matched since 2009. At the heart of their relationship is a simple fact: Despite challenges and transitions in Diamond’s life, Janet has continued to show up. This friendship has grown to be one of trust and respect. In Diamond’s words, “I love Janet. She’s like family.”
As Diamond entered middle school, struggles in school and at home began. undaunted, Janet attended school meetings and helped coordinate counseling for Diamond, occasionally going with her.
In early 2012, Diamond was placed into the custody of the Department of Children’s Services (DCS). Diamond moved between multiple foster homes, ran away, was placed in juvenile detention and finally found a level of stability in a group home. Throughout, Janet played a significant role in maintaining a level of consistency for Diamond. In 2014, Diamond was allowed to return home to her grandmother’s care.
With help from Janet, Diamond has worked extremely hard to make up credits so she can graduate from high school on time. She will be the first in her family to receive a high school diploma, and plans to attend community college before transferring to complete her college degree. To better prepare Diamond for this huge transition, Janet linked her with a program focusing on college preparation and financial management.
Diamond has often said that Janet is someone who understands her and who doesn’t judge. She’s someone she can talk to and who gives valuable advice.
DiAmOnD & JAnET CARmiChAEL Tennessee big sisTer of The year
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“she has introduced me to new things, opened my eyes up to new goals and motivated me to accomplish my goals.” – Diamond
“i struggle with ideas to be a great mentor, but then i am reminded by her focused attention to my words
when we talk about school, bullying, boys, makeup, fitness and hobbies.
i don’t have to be super smart or creative here. Just be there.
Just show up. Just be caring.” – Janet
Little Brother Jontrez and Big Brother Justin have been matched since 2013. They have enjoyed going out to eat, bowling and getting ice cream, but Jontrez’s favorite activity is to hang out at Justin’s house and learn how to cook. Though these guys have a lot of fun together, they also focus on academics and the arts. Justin helped Jontrez enroll in music lessons at W.O. Smith Music School. Justin has also instilled a love of reading in Jontrez. So much so, that Jontrez’s reading level improved by two grade levels last school year. Jontrez says that Justin is “like a real brother!”
Little Sister Princess and Big Sister Nancy are matched in the High School Bigs Program. They see each other weekly for one hour, reading books together and racing each other in math memorization. Nancy has done a great job of engaging Princess in conversation about her peer relationships, healthy friendships and how to feel more confident when making new friends. The two of them even made anti-bullying signs for Princess’ classroom to remind her classmates that bullying is wrong. Princess’ grades have improved dramatically since the start of her match. Princess says she feels more confident making new friends and taking tests in school.
JOnTREz & JUsTin
PRinCEss & nAnCy
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Picnic at edwin Warner Park with food, activities and games. It’s always great for Bigs and Littles to participate in these events and see they are part of a much
larger community.
Dr. Gary Hughes has been the principal at J.T. Moore Middle School, one of our school-based partners, for three years. He has worked as an educator for more than 15 years.
even though J.T. Moore has hardworking parent volunteers and generous business partners, Dr. Hughes sees Big Brothers Big Sisters as a huge win for his school.
He considers Big Brothers Big Sisters and volunteer mentors to be invaluable. Dr. Hughes sees the difference that it makes for a child to bond with a mentor, providing the child with support and stability, which furthers his or her learning in the classroom.
“People don’t realize the impact they can have when they sign up to be a mentor, but we see it every day,” said Dr. Hughes. “Children who are part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program improve academically and behaviorally, and when you consider the fact that the children entering the program start out behind their peers, it’s apparent that Big Brothers Big Sisters is an especially remarkable organization.”
DR. gARy hUghEsexeCuTIVe PRINCIPAL, JOHN TROTWOOD MOORe MIDDLe SCHOOLMeTRO NASHVILLe PuBLIC SCHOOLS
“People don’t realize the impact they can have when they sign up to be a mentor, but we see it every day.”
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2014 YEAR-END REVENuE 22% Foundation grants
16% Better Beginnings Breakfast
15% government grants
12% Bowl For Kids’ sake
11% Tennessee Department of Correction
11% Franklin wine Festival
7% United way
6% Corporate and individual giving1% in Kind1% miscellaneous
REVENuE BREAKDoWNDR. gARy hUghEsexeCuTIVe PRINCIPAL, JOHN TROTWOOD MOORe MIDDLe SCHOOLMeTRO NASHVILLe PuBLIC SCHOOLS
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$2,343,644
AmAChi PROgRAm: The Amachi program of Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children of incarcerated parents with a mentor.
COUPLEs PROgRAm: Married couples provide individual or group mentoring to a boy under the age of 10. each member of the couple must meet all eligibility requirements.
RsVP PROgRAm: Volunteers age 55 and over provide elementary through middle school age Littles with individual mentoring in their schools, typically once a week during the academic year.
high sChOOL Bigs PROgRAm: High school students, “Bigs,” provide elementary and middle school children, “Littles,” with one-to-one time and attention, once a week during the academic year.
Role models make an impact. national and local studies show that children who have role models are more likely to improve in school and in their relationships with family and friends, and are less likely to use illegal drugs or alcohol. we serve more than
1,513 children, ages 6 through 18, in middle Tennessee within two core Big Brothers Big sisters programs:
PROgRAms
siTE‐BAsED PROgRAmsIndividual mentoring takes place a minimum of
one hour once a week at the child’s school or at an after-school site during the academic year.
COmmUniTy-BAsED PROgRAmsBigs/Littles spend four to 12 hours a month on a
weekly basis during outings in the community, for a minimum of one year.
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FUnDRAising EVEnTs
B WLFOR KIDS’ SAKE!Big Brothers Big Sisters
BOwL FOR KiDs’ sAKERaised $271,344involved 884 bowlers
FRAnKLin winE FEsTiVALRaised $216,951Attracted 2,122 attendees
BETTER BEginnings BREAKFAsTRaised $373,972Attracted 1,132 attendees
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2014 DOnORs$100,000 and upAltriaTennessee Department of CorrectionTennessee Department of Mental HealthUnited Way of Metropolitan Nashville
$50,000 - $99,999Baptist Healing TrustBig Brothers Big Sisters of AmericaDollar General Literacy FoundationMemorial FoundationNissan North America, Inc.Tennessee Department of Human Services
$20,000 - $49,999ComcastDelta Dental of TennesseeHCA FoundationDan & Margaret Maddox Charitable FundNashville Community Enhancement FundScarlett Family FoundationTennessee Commission of Children and YouthUnited Way of Rutherford & Cannon Counties
$10,000 - $19,999Allstate InsuranceBank of America Charitable FoundationEd & Diane BrownCoca-Cola Bottling Company ConsolidatedCorrections Corp of AmericaJoe C. Davis FoundationFirst Tennessee FoundationJack in the Box FoundationCarolyn LoudenslagerOffice of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention
The Sara Rosson & Nancy Menke FoundationSusan SmithSmith Travel ResearchSubway Franchisee Advertising Fund TrustSynergy Business EnvironmentState of TennesseeWells Fargo Foundation
$5,000 - $9,999Austin AkersAmerican Snuff Charitable TrustBank of AmericaTom Black Center for ExcellenceAshlee BrownHomer BrownClarcor FoundationCommunity Foundation of Middle TennesseeDellFifth Third BankGeneral Mills FoundationRaymond HenslerDamon HiningerHunt Brothers Pizza, LLCJackson National Life InsuranceTodd KelleyAnn & Kurt Lance Krafft Charitable Lead UnitrustKrogerDee McLaughlinMooreland Investors LPCity of MurfreesboroPiedmont Natural Gas FoundationPrice CPAs PLLCPublix Super Markets Charities, Inc.Regions Financial CorporationDavid & Stephanie RichardsonA.O. Smith FoundationState Farm Insurance CompaniesVisit South Walton/Walton Co TDCWal-Mart FoundationWirtgen AmericaYarbrough Family Foundation
$2,000 - $4,999Allstate FoundationBass, Berry & Sims PLCBeaman AutomotiveBeckwith InteriorsJames Clinton BunnBurr & Forman LLPCarlyle CarrollCharity Circle of MurfreesboroFeld EntertainmentM. Stratton Foster FoundationThe Frist FoundationGresham Smith & PartnersDoug HalleenHCA/Tri Star HealthHeathtrust Purchasing GroupICON International, Inc.Earl & Martha KincaidAnn & W.R. Kirby, Jr.Eric KlindtMatt KnightHarley LappinKaye MartinKeith MauneMAXIMUS Charitable FoundationMB LogisticsThomas McDanielMesser Construction FoundationMET Foundation Inc.Tyler MontgomeryBrian MurdockSeth NorrisNovaCopy, Inc.Sergio OraJ. Ross PepperPinnacle BankKeith & Deby PittsPrecision Rubber Products Foundation, Inc.Pat & Joan RiceSam’s Wholesale ClubsSchneider Electric North America FoundationWilbur SensingSperry’s Restaurant
StorPlace Self StorageSys-Logic Technology SolutionsT & T Family FoundationTouchstone Medical ImagingUniversal ConstructionUS Bank Foundation Grants Program-Dickson CountyVF FoundationBrian WallerPenny Yardley
$1,000 - $1,99960 MSE, GPKenneth AdamsKaren AhernAlpha Kappa Alpha SororitiesHal AndrewsMike ArthurMichael AtwoodDavid BaileyLee BarfieldFrank BassSandy BeCoatsChristopher BookerBridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLCEdward & Vivian BrownParke BrownJohn BryantAmy BurchTommy BurnsMark CampbellJeff & Laret CasellaCassidy TurleySidney ChambersSidney CherryBill CochranChristy ColeCommunity Health Systems FoundationStephen CookHeather CooleyEllen DanielsDarden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation
Robbie & Harrison DavisLaw Offices of John DayDillard’s Cool Springs GalleriaPam DishmanHarlan DodsonDollar General Corp.Chad DowlenDraughon FoundationDSIKaren ElsonJon EmersonDavid & Terry FardonJennifer FarleyDavid FlowFraiser, Dean & Howard, PLLCFranklin Synergy BankTom FrazierWilliam FreemanDorothy Cate & Thomas F. Frist FoundationGBT Realty CorporationTravis GreggJoey HatchAnn & Scott HatcherWilliam & Elizabeth HawkinsJohn HollingsworthJay HollomonMichael HollyDavid HornsbyMichael HughesJames & Judith HumphreysMickey JacobsMichael JamesonChad JohnsonJason JohnsonThe Nancy & Victor S. Johnson Jr. FoundationRoy JordanGarey KeltnerLee CompanyJohn Lee Jr.Chris MaplesMaster Custom Builders CouncilAllen McDonaldNatasha Metcalf
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Right now in Middle Tennessee, we have opportunities for you to get involved. Whatever path you choose,
know that your efforts are helping guide children right here in Middle Tennessee to make better decisions,
realize their potential as adults, and positively impact our community for generations to come.
COnnECT wiTh Us
Big Brothers Big sisters of middle Tennessee
1704 Charlotte Ave., Ste. 130Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-9191
Rutherford County Office415 North Maple St., Ste. 301
Murfreesboro, TN 37130(615) 890-8868, ext. 10
Robertson County Office800 M. S. Couts Blvd, Suite 3
Springfield, TN 37172(615) 384-9584
Cheatham County Office104 Ruth Drive
Ashland City, TN 37015(615) 792-2202
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee serves children in Middle Tennessee – Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Robertson,
Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties.
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DOnORs COnTinUED
$1,000-$1,999William Morris AgencyWilliam MuirNashville Office SolutionsNCA AlarmsNorthwestern Mutual FoundationO’Hara Family Advised FundTom PattenPhoenix ClubsMark & Mary PiercePNC Financial Services GroupProctor & Graves Service CompanyPurity FoundationKen RideoutDamon RourkeSam’s Sports GrillBecky SharpeMark SheetsTravis ShoreSiemens Caring Hands FoundationE. Dan SmithLisa SmithSmith Wiles & Co.SMS HoldingsStan SnipesJim StaffordStantec Consulting Services, Inc.Cliff StegerShooter SteinWhitney StewartCharles StoryGarrison StricklandT.W. Frierson Contractor Inc.Tennessee Valley AuthorityUnited HealthcareUnited Way of Robertson County, Inc.Robert & Lea Van CleaveWaddey & Patterson, P.C.Chris WageAl WaldropMichael WardMark WarrenPhillip Wenk Jr.Ronnie WenzlerBetsy & TJ WiltAnna Windrow
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS
mentor ingmatters.
sPECiAL ThAnKs TO OUR FOUnDERsJudy Danner • Ed Holt • Jim Hunt, Sr. • Mike Rose • E. Dan Smith • Bill Turner • Jimmy Webb
Posthumously william Kline