mr. jeffrey parsons mr. robert beasley, presidentinspirational talk by chad porter (wilmington, nc),...
TRANSCRIPT
Dr. Ruth Jefferson speaks to one of the students involved in the program.
IT SHOULD COME AS NO SURPRISE that current research consistently shows that low reading levels in children affect high school dropout rates, involvement in criminal activity, and the probability that at-risk youth will remain in the criminal justice system throughout their adult life.
When youth arrive on the YOC campus they are typically behind academically by two grade levels. They may not have had consistent schooling, a support system at home or self-confidence in a classroom setting. When children change schools they lose approximately six months in essential skills.
However, it’s important to realize that struggling with vital reading skills is not a sign of low intelligence. At the YOC, we’re committed to providing quality services to each and every child. We believe that by teaching a child to read, we will impact their ability to be successful in life.
In early 2016, Ball State University and the YOC, through a grant from the National Institute of Justice, collaborated to offer a new reading program at YOC for residents. This program is both research and a Ball State immersive learning class for the purpose of building positive relationships with residents and teaching them reading intervention strategies. Ball State faculty members Dr. Janay Sander and Dr. Ruth Jefferson refer to the project as Team 2. Ball State students meet with the residents who are enrolled in the project three days per week to help improve reading skills. All youth in the reading program are showing significant gains in reading skills in a very short period of time. In fact, one resident increased his reading level by almost two grades in just four months.
YOC Education Coordinator Lindsay Price and her team of education assistants have also seen improvements in science and math as a direct result of the project. “Reading and comprehending what you’ve read are two very different things,” she said. “Understanding what you’re reading is a game changer. It boosts a child’s confidence, which allows for more participation in class. As a result, we’re seeing vast improvements in other subjects as well.”
As the Team 2 research program begins to wind down in 2018, the goal at the end of the project is complete transfer to YOC. Ball State faculty will train YOC staff to deliver the reading program, and give the YOC all of the books used in the study. YOC is committed to sustaining this important programming.
“The Reading Intervention Program has proven to be an excellent resource for youth on our campus,” said YOC Residential Director Char Hawkins. “When youth come to the YOC, we find they have often struggled to meet expectations in reading, but through their own personal hard work, and the collaborative efforts of BSU and YOC, we have seen them make great strides toward being at their appropriate reading level. Some have found a genuine love for reading, which will only serve them well in the future.”
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INDEX
Reading is a Game Changer ............ Page 1CEO Letter ..................................... Page 2Celebrating 25 Years ...................... Page 3Donor Listing .............................. Page 4 - 7
READING IS A GAME CHANGERFrom left: Dr. Ruth Jefferson, Dr. Janay Sander, and Lindsay Price
THE YOC AND THE CHILDREN WE SERVE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.YOUR GENEROSITY
WILL TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.
YOCTRANSFORMING.ORG
YOC FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017MR. ROBERT BEASLEY, PRESIDENT PAWS, Inc. and Beasley & Beasley Law Office
MR. BARRY GREEN – VICE PRESIDENT Fernandez Holdings & Solutionz Videoconferencing, Inc.
MR. KEVIN MANDRELL - SECRETARY JA Benefits
MR. DON CONNER - TREASURER Retired – Banking Executive
MR. JON MOLL – EX-OFFICIO Defur Voran, LLP
MR. DAVID BAHLMANN Retired – Ball State University Foundation
MR. KEN BRINER Retired – Muncie Power Products
MRS. LAURA CRAMPTON Q-Centrix
MR. JIM ESTEP Estep, Burkey, Simmons, LLC
MR. JEFFREY PARSONS First Merchants Bank
MR. RICK ROWRAY Youth Opportunity Center
MRS. SYLVIA SEARIGHT Retired – Youth and Family Advocate
MR. DANIEL STEWART Lucky Rabbit Tattoos
MRS. KATHY WALKER Retired – Youth and Family Advocate
DIRECTORS EMERITI MR. VAN P. SMITH MS. MARY JANE SURSA MR. HAMER AND MRS. PHYLLIS SHAFER*
YOC FOUNDATION STAFF
MRS. POLLY CRAIG Executive Director
MRS. KIM BURKHOLDER, CPA Chief Financial Officer
*Honorary Members (deceased)
Youth Opportunity Center Newsletter - Summer 2017
The Youth Opportunity Center celebrated its 25th anniversary with a dinner and program at the Horizon Convention Center on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Surrounded by more than 370 friends, donors, board members and staff, the evening celebrated visionary retired circuit court judge Steven Caldemeyer’s commitment to youth and families, honored direct-care staff who work on the frontline with the kids, and planted a vision for the care of the next generation of children in our community.
Following dinner, a tribute video highlighted Caldemeyer’s passion and commitment to our community’s families and children through the establishment of the YOC in 1992. Caldemeyer stated, “You know life’s ever changing. You don’t know what’s going to happen 25 years from now. All you can do is give the kids a good conscience and a good sense of responsibility. I learned one thing from dealing with kids, that they respect honesty and consistency. I suppose in all my time working with juveniles, that’s all I’ve learned. But that’s a lot.”
The evening was filled with fun and meaning including an inspirational talk by Chad Porter (Wilmington, NC), one of Zig Ziglar’s team. Porter shared his personal story of triumph following a boating accident which resulted in the loss of a leg and a very long recovery. Porter stated, “Hope keeps you going when you don’t know how to answer the question, ‘Why me?’” An all-around athlete turned motivational speaker, Porter also challenged the audience to believe and invest in the children in our communities.
Jeff Parsons, YOC board chair, provided a unique opportunity for the guests to express appreciation to the YOC staff. Each guest was invited to write a message of
hope on a preprinted card. One guest wrote, “Thank you for giving these broken children hope for tomorrow and providing education, emotional and loving support…” The cards will be framed and displayed on campus as a memento of the event, and as daily encouragement to staff.
At the conclusion of the evening, Mr. Kelly Stanley, a well-known community leader, YOC
board member, and campaign chair, shared his passion for the YOC and the kids in our community. “The YOC is an outstanding organization with strong leadership and a passionate, dedicated staff,” Stanley remarked. “My wife, Donna, and I had the opportunity to visit the YOC a few years ago and were immediately hooked and wanted to do more ‘For the Kids’. The needs of children in our community are extensive and this campaign is one way to secure funding needed to transform the next generation of children in our community.”
Can you believe we are already at the midway point in the calendar year?
At the YOC we just kicked off a new fiscal year at the beginning of July. We believe this will be a year full of growth and hope for the future.
Every year brings new challenges and exciting opportunities but this one is especially busy with numerous special projects. We recently celebrated our 25th Anniversary with a look back at the important events that shaped who we are as an organization and we recognized the significance our staff plays in the lives of those we serve. We are deep into the implementation of our multi - year strategic plan with four distinct focus areas. We are adapting current programs and launching new ones to meet the ever-growing need of children in the state. And finally, we are identifying the resources needed to secure the future of the organization through our Transforming Together: The Next Chapter Capital Campaign.
It is a great time in the life of the YOC!
On the following pages, you will get just a glimpse of the exciting things happening at the YOC. We invite you to join us in this challenging yet very rewarding work.
MR. DAVID BAHLMANN Retired – Ball State University Foundation
MS. NANCY BAREFOOT Retired – Youth and Family Advocate
MR. ROBERT BEASLEY PAWS, Inc. and Beasley Law Office
MR. STEVE CALDEMEYER Retired – Circuit Court Judge
MR. DAVID CLEVENGER Retired – Youth and Family Advocate
MR. JOHN DRAGOO Flexsteel Furniture, IN
MS. LORI LUTHER IU Health BMH COO
MR. JEFFREY PARSONS, CHAIR First Merchants Bank
MR. GARY PHILLIPS Ontario Systems
MR. RICK ROWRAY Youth Opportunity Center
MS. MARILYN SCALES Retired – Youth and Family Advocate
MS. CAROL SEALS Ball Associates
MRS. SYLVIA SEARIGHT, VICE CHAIR Retired – Youth and Family Advocate
MR. KELLY STANLEY Retired – Healthcare and Manufacturing Executive
Director Emerita MRS. PHYLLIS SHAFER* Muncie Power Products
*Denotes deceased
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017
For the Kids,
Rick Rowray Chief Executive Officer
A LETTER FROM THE CEO
CEO Rick Rowray
Keynote speaker Chad Porter encouraged the audience to spread a little love.
Guests wrote messages of encouragement to the YOC staff.
Jeff Parsons, YOC Board Chair, speaks to guests.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
Throughout the evening, videos recognized Steve Caldemeyer, YOC staff members, and the impact the YOC and its staff have had on the children and community.
A HEART FOR KIDS With genuine concern, care and compassion,
I am committed to helping children.
A WINNING SMILE I communicate positively, knowing my
encouragement will bring hope.
BROAD SHOULDERS Knowing that others depend on me,
I take ownership of my responsibilities and embrace new challenges.
HELPING HANDS I think of others first, reaching out to
serve and support with patience.
A STRONG BACKBONE With confidence and respect, I am firm, fair, and consistent.
CORE VALUES
If we can help save a child, then why couldn’t that child savethe family, the neighborhood, the community, the world?
VISION
We help catch children who have fallen...Fallen on hard times, Fallen between the cracks, Fallen from grace.
We pick them up. We stand up for them. We teach them to stand on their own. Then we watch them give back to their families,
their neighborhoods, their communities, their world.
MISSION
Youth Opportunity Center Newsletter - Summer 2017Page 2 Youth Opportunity Center Newsletter - Summer 2017 Page 3
The Youth Opportunity Center celebrated its 25th anniversary with a dinner and program at the Horizon Convention Center on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Surrounded by more than 370 friends, donors, board members and staff, the evening celebrated visionary retired circuit court judge Steven Caldemeyer’s commitment to youth and families, honored direct-care staff who work on the frontline with the kids, and planted a vision for the care of the next generation of children in our community.
Following dinner, a tribute video highlighted Caldemeyer’s passion and commitment to our community’s families and children through the establishment of the YOC in 1992. Caldemeyer stated, “You know life’s ever changing. You don’t know what’s going to happen 25 years from now. All you can do is give the kids a good conscience and a good sense of responsibility. I learned one thing from dealing with kids, that they respect honesty and consistency. I suppose in all my time working with juveniles, that’s all I’ve learned. But that’s a lot.”
The evening was filled with fun and meaning including an inspirational talk by Chad Porter (Wilmington, NC), one of Zig Ziglar’s team. Porter shared his personal story of triumph following a boating accident which resulted in the loss of a leg and a very long recovery. Porter stated, “Hope keeps you going when you don’t know how to answer the question, ‘Why me?’” An all-around athlete turned motivational speaker, Porter also challenged the audience to believe and invest in the children in our communities.
Jeff Parsons, YOC board chair, provided a unique opportunity for the guests to express appreciation to the YOC staff. Each guest was invited to write a message of
hope on a preprinted card. One guest wrote, “Thank you for giving these broken children hope for tomorrow and providing education, emotional and loving support…” The cards will be framed and displayed on campus as a memento of the event, and as daily encouragement to staff.
At the conclusion of the evening, Mr. Kelly Stanley, a well-known community leader, YOC
board member, and campaign chair, shared his passion for the YOC and the kids in our community. “The YOC is an outstanding organization with strong leadership and a passionate, dedicated staff,” Stanley remarked. “My wife, Donna, and I had the opportunity to visit the YOC a few years ago and were immediately hooked and wanted to do more ‘For the Kids’. The needs of children in our community are extensive and this campaign is one way to secure funding needed to transform the next generation of children in our community.”
Can you believe we are already at the midway point in the calendar year?
At the YOC we just kicked off a new fiscal year at the beginning of July. We believe this will be a year full of growth and hope for the future.
Every year brings new challenges and exciting opportunities but this one is especially busy with numerous special projects. We recently celebrated our 25th Anniversary with a look back at the important events that shaped who we are as an organization and we recognized the significance our staff plays in the lives of those we serve. We are deep into the implementation of our multi - year strategic plan with four distinct focus areas. We are adapting current programs and launching new ones to meet the ever-growing need of children in the state. And finally, we are identifying the resources needed to secure the future of the organization through our Transforming Together: The Next Chapter Capital Campaign.
It is a great time in the life of the YOC!
On the following pages, you will get just a glimpse of the exciting things happening at the YOC. We invite you to join us in this challenging yet very rewarding work.
MR. DAVID BAHLMANN Retired – Ball State University Foundation
MS. NANCY BAREFOOT Retired – Youth and Family Advocate
MR. ROBERT BEASLEY PAWS, Inc. and Beasley Law Office
MR. STEVE CALDEMEYER Retired – Circuit Court Judge
MR. DAVID CLEVENGER Retired – Youth and Family Advocate
MR. JOHN DRAGOO Flexsteel Furniture, IN
MS. LORI LUTHER IU Health BMH COO
MR. JEFFREY PARSONS, CHAIR First Merchants Bank
MR. GARY PHILLIPS Ontario Systems
MR. RICK ROWRAY Youth Opportunity Center
MS. MARILYN SCALES Retired – Youth and Family Advocate
MS. CAROL SEALS Ball Associates
MRS. SYLVIA SEARIGHT, VICE CHAIR Retired – Youth and Family Advocate
MR. KELLY STANLEY Retired – Healthcare and Manufacturing Executive
Director Emerita MRS. PHYLLIS SHAFER* Muncie Power Products
*Denotes deceased
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017
For the Kids,
Rick Rowray Chief Executive Officer
A LETTER FROM THE CEO
CEO Rick Rowray
Keynote speaker Chad Porter encouraged the audience to spread a little love.
Guests wrote messages of encouragement to the YOC staff.
Jeff Parsons, YOC Board Chair, speaks to guests.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
Throughout the evening, videos recognized Steve Caldemeyer, YOC staff members, and the impact the YOC and its staff have had on the children and community.
A HEART FOR KIDS With genuine concern, care and compassion,
I am committed to helping children.
A WINNING SMILE I communicate positively, knowing my
encouragement will bring hope.
BROAD SHOULDERS Knowing that others depend on me,
I take ownership of my responsibilities and embrace new challenges.
HELPING HANDS I think of others first, reaching out to
serve and support with patience.
A STRONG BACKBONE With confidence and respect, I am firm, fair, and consistent.
CORE VALUES
If we can help save a child, then why couldn’t that child savethe family, the neighborhood, the community, the world?
VISION
We help catch children who have fallen...Fallen on hard times, Fallen between the cracks, Fallen from grace.
We pick them up. We stand up for them. We teach them to stand on their own. Then we watch them give back to their families,
their neighborhoods, their communities, their world.
MISSION
Youth Opportunity Center Newsletter - Summer 2017Page 2 Youth Opportunity Center Newsletter - Summer 2017 Page 3
Keith and Linda Hiatt
Eric and Kelli Hoffman
Rick and Lisa Hottinger
Johnson Grossnickle & Associates, Inc.
Kappa Kappa Kappa Inc - Eta Iota Chapter
Laborers’ International Union of N.A.
Lifetime Skin Care Centers, LLC
Richard and Joan McKee
McKinney & Malapit Law
Hank and Terri Milius
Heidi Monroe
Brian Morris
Chris and Donna Munchel
Brian and Melissa Osner
Dr. Don and Claire Park
Jeff and Jenni Parsons
Jerry and Janet Peirson
Gary and Annette Phillips
Courtney Picillo
Dr. David Porter
Preferred Vending
Wanda Quinn - Isenbarger
Jerry Quirk
Johnny Reason
The Dental Office of Suzanne R. Reedy, DDS
Katherine Rieder
Dr. Max and Barb Rudicel
Jerry and Nanette Rushton
Dr. Janay Sander
Dr. Gary and Ann Santoni
James and Gretchen Schneider
Sylvia Searight
Dr. Donald Shondell
Jamill Smith
Jeremy and Joanna Smith
Dr. Joe and Gayle Songer
Kelly and Donna Stanley
Dr. Frederick and Fresia Steiner
Frank Stone
Damon Stovall
Dr. John and Lois Strouse
Tri - County Builders Supply Inc.
Tyler Wealth Management
Union Chapel Ministries, Muncie
Vera Mae’s, Ltd.
Jarae Ward
James Wells
James and Ashley Williams
Emily Wilson
Jennifer Zelhart
Kendi Zvokel
$1- $99Brelan Abram
Zachary Ainsworth
Kathy Albarqawi
Douglas Allee
Rex and Roberta Allen
Jamie Allred
AmazonSmile Foundation
Amber Amerson
David Ammerman
Carol Ammon
Austin Anderson
Sherman Anthony
Alexis Austin
Darrick Ayers
Kaylyn Ayres
Joshua Barker
Allan Bass
Laura Beal
Shane Belle
Kayleigh Bilbrey
Ki’Esha Bingham
Dr. Scott Bischoff
Torin Blow
Neil Blower
Kyei Boampong
Lyndsey Bowling
Cheyenne Bowser
Christopher Box
Kierra Bronson
Timothy Brooks
Blair Broussard
Ernest Brown
Cory Brown - Pugsley
Gerald Buchanan
Melissa Burton
Angela Butterfield
Stefanie Cabana
Jean Campbell
Austin Carrier
Jason Cassisty
Tony and Ann Catanzarite
Allana Chittick
Chelsea Chojnacki
Jeffery Clark
Timothy Cleland
Joyce Clevenger
Richard & Kathi Clevenger
Brittany Clifford
Sarah Clifford
Shawn Cloyd
Susan Cloyd
Justin Cochran
Amanda Collins
Beth Conrad
Denise Cooley - Goolsby
Kristal Crone
Harold and Janet Cross
Kindon Crowder
Joshua Cummings
Makesha Cummins
Custard Kings, Inc.
Angela Dailey
Cameron Dale
Tyler Davidson
Cheryl Davis
Darnell Davis
David and Shari Dickerson
Valerie Dierckman
Angela Dildy
Brandy Dixon
Edwin Dixon
John Dockery
Dallas and Leslie Doppler
Brittany Dudley
Amanda Dull
Maureen Duncan
Alaycia Dunckel
Daryle Dunigan
Dontae Dunn
Derrick Dunsmore
Gregory Edwards
Tangela Edwards
Douglas Ellington
Debra Epperson
Dawn Estep
Delmon Evans
Randy Evans
Jesse Fennell
Ronald Fields
Teresa Fierstos
Amanda Ford
Dick and Marcia Forsythe
Alicia Foster
Jason Fougerousse
Elizabeth Fowler
Julie French
Jaclyn Fullove
Lyndall Gabbert
Benjamin Garrett
Skylar Gauck
Ladonna Gettis
Brittany Giacone
Krystal Gibson
Kristen Gladieux
Rachel Godfrey
Ashley Goller
Derek Gosman
Amber Green
Diele Green
Melissa Green
Antoinette Gudger
Jamie Hamby
Steffanie Hannah
Philip Hannum
Ariel Hardy
Lanesha Harvey
Michael Hawkins, Sr.
Marquitta Hayes
Jeff and Tammy Helm
Ron and Lynn Henderson
Eric Henry
Kenneth Higgins
Karen Hines
Krista Hoevel
Donald and Rebecca Holderman
Logan Hood
Kyle Horine
Ben and Karen Howells
Whitney Huff
Nathaniel Hughes
Erin Hutchison Smith
Donald Irelan
Justine Irelan
$100,000 - aboveBall Brothers Foundation
$50,000 - $99,999The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County
MutualBank Charitable Foundation
Paul R. and Kathryn M. Walker
$10,000 - $24,999Psi Iota Xi Charities, Inc.
$5,000 - $9,999Laura and Dave Crampton
Monroe Partners LP
Jean W. and Mora Morris Fund for Youth
Muncie Power Products
Pridemark Construction
$1,000 - $4,999Ralph Amos
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Steve and Amy Bassett
Robert C. Beasley and Kim Campbell
Dr. Robyn Eubank and Leslie Miller
First Merchants Bank, N.A.
Robert and Darlene Gildersleeve
Hays Companies of Indiana
Jeff and Brenda Howe
International Justice Mission - BSU Chapter
Jeff and Kim LeCount
Kevin and Annette Mandrell
Mursix
Nu-Tec Roofing Contractors
Oddy Partnership, LP
Ontario Systems
Rick and Elizabeth Rowray
Sater Electric
Marilyn Scales
Van P. and Margaret Smith
Daniel Stewart
Sursa Griner Wealth Management of Raymond James
Titan Electric Co., LLC
Whitinger Strategic Services
$500 - $999A C Enterprises, LLC
Access To Care Pharmacy, LLC
Ameriprise Financial Services (Foote, Davis & Associates)
Dr. Drew and Staci Anderson
Ball State University Office of Community Engagement
Boyce Systems
The Honorable Thomas and Frida Cannon
Don and Donna Conner
DeFur Voran LLP
Delaware County Commissioners
Delk McNally LLP
Morgan and Lynn Doppler
The Dowling Law Office
EBS Consulting Inc.
Mike and Debbie Emmons
Jim and Toni Estep
Hamer D. and Phyllis C. Shafer Foundation
Horning Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., LLC
Michael & Jessica Italiano
Dr. Jaime O. and Holly Lemna
Mike and Sarah Mezo
Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
MutualBank
Old National Bank
Jan and Janice Oliver
Dr. Richard Rowray
Carol Seals
Dr. Cornelia Van Cott
Whitinger & Company, LLC
$250 - $499American Chevrolet & Cadillac
Joseph and Paula Anderson
Automotive West, Inc.
Nancy Barefoot
Drs. Ralph and Elizabeth Bremigan
Bruce and Marilyn Bubenzer
Carpenters Local 1016
Charles and Janie Childers
Choice Mechanical Services
Dave Clevenger
Complete Masonry Services, Inc.
Steve and Judy Cooper
Zachary and Jennifer Craig
Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C.
Ashley Dunsmore
E & B Paving, Inc.
East Central Indiana Trades Council
Sam and Melissa Ells
Elwood Fire Equipment
Fraternal Order of Eagles #1771, Alexandria
Frederick Family Chiropractic, LLC
Ronald and Mary Groves
Jay and Cathy Halteman
Mark and Cathy Hardwick
Ronnie and Char Hawkins
Huddleston Enterprises
Indiana Trust and Investment Management
Jay-Crew Landscaping
Dr. Ruth Ellen Jefferson
Jerome and Tammy Johnson
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
L. J. Stone, Co., Inc.
Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders
Malyssa May
Meridian Health Services
Dr. Fred A. Meyer, Jr.
Dr. Keith and Elaine Miller
Muncie Redevelopment Commission
Old National Wealth Management
Dr. Paul and Nancy Parkison
Pengad Printing
Todd and Lynn Phelps
PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union
RE/MAX Real Estate Groups
William and Bonnie Smith
Kalyn Sprague
Taylor Architects, Inc.
Mike and Ruth Ann Tolle
United Way of Delaware County
Warren and Joy VanderHill
Versailles Painting LLC
Bryant and Sara Wagner
$100 - $249Amber’s Beauty School
Stefan and Joan Anderson
Heather Ault and Steve Prybylla
Dr. Ramon and Vivian Avila, Sr.
David and Joan Bahlmann
Doug and Jackie Bakken
Ball State University Department of Finance & Insurance
Dr. Steven Baule
Beam, Longest and Neff, LLC
Bob and Tommye Beavers
Dr. John and Jane Beekman
Best Way of Indiana, Inc.
Bob Lambert and Sons Auto Body
Scott and Sally Bowman
Ken and Peggy Briner
Jack Buckles
Richard W. and Dorothy J. Burkhardt Fund
Jason and Kim Burkholder
Michael Clark
Frederick and Linda Cler
Cooper Tire & Auto Service
Richard and Jackie Crist
P. Gregory Cross, JD
Crystal Glass, Inc.
Dicor Corporation
Thomas Douthitt
East Central Indiana CASA,Inc.
Courtney Emmons
Fountain Square UMC Progressive Class
Ted and Connie Fullhart
Devante Gaines
Mike and Cathy Galliher
Paul Garrison
Chuck and Cindy Gemmer
Barry and Kim Green
Harris Landscape Services, LLC
2017 DONORS January - June
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Keith and Linda Hiatt
Eric and Kelli Hoffman
Rick and Lisa Hottinger
Johnson Grossnickle & Associates, Inc.
Kappa Kappa Kappa Inc - Eta Iota Chapter
Laborers’ International Union of N.A.
Lifetime Skin Care Centers, LLC
Richard and Joan McKee
McKinney & Malapit Law
Hank and Terri Milius
Heidi Monroe
Brian Morris
Chris and Donna Munchel
Brian and Melissa Osner
Dr. Don and Claire Park
Jeff and Jenni Parsons
Jerry and Janet Peirson
Gary and Annette Phillips
Courtney Picillo
Dr. David Porter
Preferred Vending
Wanda Quinn - Isenbarger
Jerry Quirk
Johnny Reason
The Dental Office of Suzanne R. Reedy, DDS
Katherine Rieder
Dr. Max and Barb Rudicel
Jerry and Nanette Rushton
Dr. Janay Sander
Dr. Gary and Ann Santoni
James and Gretchen Schneider
Sylvia Searight
Dr. Donald Shondell
Jamill Smith
Jeremy and Joanna Smith
Dr. Joe and Gayle Songer
Kelly and Donna Stanley
Dr. Frederick and Fresia Steiner
Frank Stone
Damon Stovall
Dr. John and Lois Strouse
Tri - County Builders Supply Inc.
Tyler Wealth Management
Union Chapel Ministries, Muncie
Vera Mae’s, Ltd.
Jarae Ward
James Wells
James and Ashley Williams
Emily Wilson
Jennifer Zelhart
Kendi Zvokel
$1- $99Brelan Abram
Zachary Ainsworth
Kathy Albarqawi
Douglas Allee
Rex and Roberta Allen
Jamie Allred
AmazonSmile Foundation
Amber Amerson
David Ammerman
Carol Ammon
Austin Anderson
Sherman Anthony
Alexis Austin
Darrick Ayers
Kaylyn Ayres
Joshua Barker
Allan Bass
Laura Beal
Shane Belle
Kayleigh Bilbrey
Ki’Esha Bingham
Dr. Scott Bischoff
Torin Blow
Neil Blower
Kyei Boampong
Lyndsey Bowling
Cheyenne Bowser
Christopher Box
Kierra Bronson
Timothy Brooks
Blair Broussard
Ernest Brown
Cory Brown - Pugsley
Gerald Buchanan
Melissa Burton
Angela Butterfield
Stefanie Cabana
Jean Campbell
Austin Carrier
Jason Cassisty
Tony and Ann Catanzarite
Allana Chittick
Chelsea Chojnacki
Jeffery Clark
Timothy Cleland
Joyce Clevenger
Richard & Kathi Clevenger
Brittany Clifford
Sarah Clifford
Shawn Cloyd
Susan Cloyd
Justin Cochran
Amanda Collins
Beth Conrad
Denise Cooley - Goolsby
Kristal Crone
Harold and Janet Cross
Kindon Crowder
Joshua Cummings
Makesha Cummins
Custard Kings, Inc.
Angela Dailey
Cameron Dale
Tyler Davidson
Cheryl Davis
Darnell Davis
David and Shari Dickerson
Valerie Dierckman
Angela Dildy
Brandy Dixon
Edwin Dixon
John Dockery
Dallas and Leslie Doppler
Brittany Dudley
Amanda Dull
Maureen Duncan
Alaycia Dunckel
Daryle Dunigan
Dontae Dunn
Derrick Dunsmore
Gregory Edwards
Tangela Edwards
Douglas Ellington
Debra Epperson
Dawn Estep
Delmon Evans
Randy Evans
Jesse Fennell
Ronald Fields
Teresa Fierstos
Amanda Ford
Dick and Marcia Forsythe
Alicia Foster
Jason Fougerousse
Elizabeth Fowler
Julie French
Jaclyn Fullove
Lyndall Gabbert
Benjamin Garrett
Skylar Gauck
Ladonna Gettis
Brittany Giacone
Krystal Gibson
Kristen Gladieux
Rachel Godfrey
Ashley Goller
Derek Gosman
Amber Green
Diele Green
Melissa Green
Antoinette Gudger
Jamie Hamby
Steffanie Hannah
Philip Hannum
Ariel Hardy
Lanesha Harvey
Michael Hawkins, Sr.
Marquitta Hayes
Jeff and Tammy Helm
Ron and Lynn Henderson
Eric Henry
Kenneth Higgins
Karen Hines
Krista Hoevel
Donald and Rebecca Holderman
Logan Hood
Kyle Horine
Ben and Karen Howells
Whitney Huff
Nathaniel Hughes
Erin Hutchison Smith
Donald Irelan
Justine Irelan
$100,000 - aboveBall Brothers Foundation
$50,000 - $99,999The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County
MutualBank Charitable Foundation
Paul R. and Kathryn M. Walker
$10,000 - $24,999Psi Iota Xi Charities, Inc.
$5,000 - $9,999Laura and Dave Crampton
Monroe Partners LP
Jean W. and Mora Morris Fund for Youth
Muncie Power Products
Pridemark Construction
$1,000 - $4,999Ralph Amos
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Steve and Amy Bassett
Robert C. Beasley and Kim Campbell
Dr. Robyn Eubank and Leslie Miller
First Merchants Bank, N.A.
Robert and Darlene Gildersleeve
Hays Companies of Indiana
Jeff and Brenda Howe
International Justice Mission - BSU Chapter
Jeff and Kim LeCount
Kevin and Annette Mandrell
Mursix
Nu-Tec Roofing Contractors
Oddy Partnership, LP
Ontario Systems
Rick and Elizabeth Rowray
Sater Electric
Marilyn Scales
Van P. and Margaret Smith
Daniel Stewart
Sursa Griner Wealth Management of Raymond James
Titan Electric Co., LLC
Whitinger Strategic Services
$500 - $999A C Enterprises, LLC
Access To Care Pharmacy, LLC
Ameriprise Financial Services (Foote, Davis & Associates)
Dr. Drew and Staci Anderson
Ball State University Office of Community Engagement
Boyce Systems
The Honorable Thomas and Frida Cannon
Don and Donna Conner
DeFur Voran LLP
Delaware County Commissioners
Delk McNally LLP
Morgan and Lynn Doppler
The Dowling Law Office
EBS Consulting Inc.
Mike and Debbie Emmons
Jim and Toni Estep
Hamer D. and Phyllis C. Shafer Foundation
Horning Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., LLC
Michael & Jessica Italiano
Dr. Jaime O. and Holly Lemna
Mike and Sarah Mezo
Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
MutualBank
Old National Bank
Jan and Janice Oliver
Dr. Richard Rowray
Carol Seals
Dr. Cornelia Van Cott
Whitinger & Company, LLC
$250 - $499American Chevrolet & Cadillac
Joseph and Paula Anderson
Automotive West, Inc.
Nancy Barefoot
Drs. Ralph and Elizabeth Bremigan
Bruce and Marilyn Bubenzer
Carpenters Local 1016
Charles and Janie Childers
Choice Mechanical Services
Dave Clevenger
Complete Masonry Services, Inc.
Steve and Judy Cooper
Zachary and Jennifer Craig
Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C.
Ashley Dunsmore
E & B Paving, Inc.
East Central Indiana Trades Council
Sam and Melissa Ells
Elwood Fire Equipment
Fraternal Order of Eagles #1771, Alexandria
Frederick Family Chiropractic, LLC
Ronald and Mary Groves
Jay and Cathy Halteman
Mark and Cathy Hardwick
Ronnie and Char Hawkins
Huddleston Enterprises
Indiana Trust and Investment Management
Jay-Crew Landscaping
Dr. Ruth Ellen Jefferson
Jerome and Tammy Johnson
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
L. J. Stone, Co., Inc.
Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders
Malyssa May
Meridian Health Services
Dr. Fred A. Meyer, Jr.
Dr. Keith and Elaine Miller
Muncie Redevelopment Commission
Old National Wealth Management
Dr. Paul and Nancy Parkison
Pengad Printing
Todd and Lynn Phelps
PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union
RE/MAX Real Estate Groups
William and Bonnie Smith
Kalyn Sprague
Taylor Architects, Inc.
Mike and Ruth Ann Tolle
United Way of Delaware County
Warren and Joy VanderHill
Versailles Painting LLC
Bryant and Sara Wagner
$100 - $249Amber’s Beauty School
Stefan and Joan Anderson
Heather Ault and Steve Prybylla
Dr. Ramon and Vivian Avila, Sr.
David and Joan Bahlmann
Doug and Jackie Bakken
Ball State University Department of Finance & Insurance
Dr. Steven Baule
Beam, Longest and Neff, LLC
Bob and Tommye Beavers
Dr. John and Jane Beekman
Best Way of Indiana, Inc.
Bob Lambert and Sons Auto Body
Scott and Sally Bowman
Ken and Peggy Briner
Jack Buckles
Richard W. and Dorothy J. Burkhardt Fund
Jason and Kim Burkholder
Michael Clark
Frederick and Linda Cler
Cooper Tire & Auto Service
Richard and Jackie Crist
P. Gregory Cross, JD
Crystal Glass, Inc.
Dicor Corporation
Thomas Douthitt
East Central Indiana CASA,Inc.
Courtney Emmons
Fountain Square UMC Progressive Class
Ted and Connie Fullhart
Devante Gaines
Mike and Cathy Galliher
Paul Garrison
Chuck and Cindy Gemmer
Barry and Kim Green
Harris Landscape Services, LLC
2017 DONORS January - June
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Jessica Ireland
Timothy Irvin
Larry Ivy
Mikayla Janney
Hallie Johns
Corinne Johnson
Jarred Johnson
Katiena Johnson
Suzanne Jones
Jonathon Jones
Tiffany Jones
Casey Judd
Toshie Kagosawa
Jessica Kampfe
Aaron Kane
Jim and Bobbi Keesling
Jessica Keller
Marisa Kelly
Philippa Kindig
Belinda King
Karen King
LaDonna Kobel
John Kraft
Christina Kramer
Marcie Kress
Krystal Lacy
Holly Larkin - Eramo
Hagle Lee
LaDonna Lee
Ashley LeMay
Lisa Little
Miranda Litzelswope
Anthony Longworth
Christopher Lopez
Taylor Lundberg
Kameran Madison
Jessica Mahan
Dr. Katrina Mallory
Carl Malone
Curtis and LaTasha Mardis
Marilyn Marra
Lanika Marshall
John Marske
Jennifer Martin
Victoria McCormick
Kevin McDonald
Patricia McMichael
Marisol Mendoza
Jody Mercer
Rachel Metzler
Amy Meunier
Tevin Mickler
Jessica Miller
Ronald Miller
Terri Mills
Michael Mitchell
Larry and Connie Mock
Terri Montgomery
Arlesha Moore
Austin Morris
Charles Morris
Mortar Board Alumni Club of Muncie
Jeffrey Mosier
Edward Nelson
Elizabeth Nelson
Kaitlyn Nichols
Kaitlin Noel
Lynetta Noethtich
Normandy Flower Shop, Inc.
Wendy Norris
Allie Northcutt
Taylor O’Brien
John Overton
Cody Panszi
Megan Paschal
Renee Peak
Dr. Laura Peek
Sara Pendley
Abbie Perkins
Bruce Perkins
Susan Petefish
Kimberly Phelps
Steven Pinnick
Shanese Pointer
Dr. Emma Porterfield
Lindsay Price
John Pursifull
Stephen Reed
Drs. Mark and Suzanne Reedy
Bob and Vicki Rhoda
Sarah Rice
Dylan Ridder
Jason Riley
Melissa Ritchie
Delaina Roberson
Samara Roberts
Wendi Robishaw
Lella Roche
Roche Diagnostics
Cathy Rodgers
Debra Rodgers
Taylor Rollins
Mykael Ross
Charles Russell
Dr. Ravi and Anurita Sarin
Kandis Schroeder
Daryen Scrivener
Carolyn Scruggs
Candice M. Seals
Tanya Shannon
Eli Shaw
Taylor Shelly
Adam Shockley
Anna Shreves
Cody Simons
Shelby Simonsen
Quantia Sims
Timothy Slivkoff
Nik and Katie Sloan
Alexandria Smart
Carl Smith
Denise Smith
Vincent Snider
Paul Spencer
James Spurgeon
Travis Staab
Brittney Starr
Julia Stevenson
Michele Stewart
Adam Stout
Bennita Strong
Jack Surguy
James Swafford
Caleb Tackett
Christopher and Quishia Taylor
Nathan and Rachel Taylor
Jerry and Jody Thomas
Jodi Thomas
Holly Thompson
Robert Thompson
Kyle Tobeck
Joanna Todd
Becky Tuck
Douglas Turner
Karla Twilley
Erina Tyree
Brandi Van Meter
Evangelean Vance
James Venable
Jada Veneable
Lacey Vincent
Brian Volbrecht
Tyler Wagner
Justin and Rachael Wallen
Cindy Ward
Phil and Becky Watson
Phil and Debby Webber
Taiwanna Webster
Casey and Briana Weigle
David and Wanda Weilant
Allison Werling
Michael White
Jayln Whiteaker
Dean and Lari Whitesel
Keersten Wilkey
Jamia Williams
Jill Williams
Jonathan Williams
Rashad Williams
Sonya Willis
Tyler Willis
Cody Wilson
Katy Wilson
Brenda Wilson - Graham
Tiara Winkle
Clair Wisman
Dr. John and Sandra Worthen
Kristin Wuthrich
Christine Wyman
Justin Zacharias
Jody Zachary
Nancy Zech
Alexis Zirkle
In Honor and In Memorial GiftsAllegient In honor of Bryant Wagner
Phyllis Amburn In honor of The Honorable Steven Caldemeyer
David Armstrong In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Joe Arthur In memory of Dixie Quirk
Alice Bennett In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Darl and Donna Bookout In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Cathy and Mark Brinker In honor of Robert Beasley
Tommye and Nancy Browning In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
The Brush Family In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
April Cantrell In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Doris Cantrell In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Ronald and Leigh Ann Chalfant In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Timothy Cleland In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Sherry Cline In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Joe and Polly Craig In honor of Kelly Stanley
Cornelius and Mary Dollison, Jr. In honor of The Honorable Steven and Carole Caldemeyer
Dave and Lisa Ferguson In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Joe and Marty Foyst In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Jean Gadziola In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Dr. Wes Gehring In memory of Marilyn Gehring
Julia & Aubrey Gouveia In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Lynn Hale In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Carla and Marvin Hardy In honor of Kelly and Donna Stanley
Richard Harris In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Christopher Harrison In memory of Andy Munson
Phil and Lori Hawk In memory of Margaret Junco
Dr. Steven and Kristen Herbst In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Dr. Roger and Sandra Hollands In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Dr. Hub and Marge Hougland In memory of Al Rent and Ray E. Stanley
E. Earlene Jeakle In memory of Andy Munson
Ruth Jennerjahn In memory of Brian Jennerjahn
Leonard and Mary Kaminsky In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Jim and Bobbi Keesling In memory of Bob and Helen Kingsley and Elizabeth (Jean) Keesling
Tom and Janet Kundenreich In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
James and Judith Lambert In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Tim and Dianna Liddy In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Lois Lindsey In honor of The Honorable Steven Caldemeyer
Korleen Mangas In honor of Lynn Doppler
Maryann Marlow In honor of The Honorable Steven Caldemeyer
Betty Merchant In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Dr. Stephen and Cathie Miller In honor of Kelly Stanley
Malvia and Gordon Miller In memory of Leah Marie Lowe
Jon and Barbara Moll In honor of Steve Murphy
Grace Reef In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Donald and Trula Ross In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Rick and Elizabeth Rowray In honor of Kelly and Donna Stanley
John Schwarz & Retha Everett- Schwarz In memory of Jerrold W. Schwarz
Andrew and Sharon Seager In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Tom and Pam Smith In honor of The Honorable Steven Caldemeyer
Dave and Sandra Spade In honor of Tolle and Tedford grandchildren
Margie Steinke In memory of A. Allan Steinke
Lowell Thompson In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Gary and Kerry Turner In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Andrew and Kristen Tyler In memory of Joel Martin
Richard and Nona Unrein In honor of The Honorable Steven Caldemeyer
Anniemarie Voss and Dr. Bill Miller In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Robert Wyne In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Stephen and Nancy Zirkle In memory of Mike Grandison
Gifts in KindAmazing Joe’s Grill
Ball State University Cardinal Varsity Club
The Barking Cow
Baskin Robbins
Cardinal Greenways
Ciudad Colonial Restaurant
Cunningham Optical One
Dairy Queens of Muncie
The Dragoo Family
Estep & Co., Inc. DBA Subway
Family Vision Care
Fort Wayne TinCaps
Frederick Family Chiropractic, LLC
Greek’s Pizzeria
Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis Zoo
The Jar Community Church
Jay-Crew Landscaping
Kirk’s Bike Shop
Dr. Jaime O. Lemna
Lowery’s Candies
Main Street Apparel
Mancino’s Sweet Shop
Kevin and Annette Mandrell
Meineke Car Care Center
Carol Messmer
Minnetrista Gathering Place
Muncie Children’s Museum, Inc.
Muncie Civic Theatre
Muncie Downtown Development Partnership
Murray’s Jewelers
Outback Steakhouse Store #1522
Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Jake Parsons
Preferred Vending
Pridemark Construction
PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union
Kelly and Donna Stanley
Starbucks Store S. Tillotson Ave.
Terhune’s Inc., McDonald’s
Victory Honda of Muncie
Wendy’s
Those of us at the YOC want to thank each and every one of you for your contributions. Without your thoughtful donations, encouragment, and efforts, the staff at the YOC wouldn’t be able to affect our kids and our community in the same way.
THANK YOU!
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Jessica Ireland
Timothy Irvin
Larry Ivy
Mikayla Janney
Hallie Johns
Corinne Johnson
Jarred Johnson
Katiena Johnson
Suzanne Jones
Jonathon Jones
Tiffany Jones
Casey Judd
Toshie Kagosawa
Jessica Kampfe
Aaron Kane
Jim and Bobbi Keesling
Jessica Keller
Marisa Kelly
Philippa Kindig
Belinda King
Karen King
LaDonna Kobel
John Kraft
Christina Kramer
Marcie Kress
Krystal Lacy
Holly Larkin - Eramo
Hagle Lee
LaDonna Lee
Ashley LeMay
Lisa Little
Miranda Litzelswope
Anthony Longworth
Christopher Lopez
Taylor Lundberg
Kameran Madison
Jessica Mahan
Dr. Katrina Mallory
Carl Malone
Curtis and LaTasha Mardis
Marilyn Marra
Lanika Marshall
John Marske
Jennifer Martin
Victoria McCormick
Kevin McDonald
Patricia McMichael
Marisol Mendoza
Jody Mercer
Rachel Metzler
Amy Meunier
Tevin Mickler
Jessica Miller
Ronald Miller
Terri Mills
Michael Mitchell
Larry and Connie Mock
Terri Montgomery
Arlesha Moore
Austin Morris
Charles Morris
Mortar Board Alumni Club of Muncie
Jeffrey Mosier
Edward Nelson
Elizabeth Nelson
Kaitlyn Nichols
Kaitlin Noel
Lynetta Noethtich
Normandy Flower Shop, Inc.
Wendy Norris
Allie Northcutt
Taylor O’Brien
John Overton
Cody Panszi
Megan Paschal
Renee Peak
Dr. Laura Peek
Sara Pendley
Abbie Perkins
Bruce Perkins
Susan Petefish
Kimberly Phelps
Steven Pinnick
Shanese Pointer
Dr. Emma Porterfield
Lindsay Price
John Pursifull
Stephen Reed
Drs. Mark and Suzanne Reedy
Bob and Vicki Rhoda
Sarah Rice
Dylan Ridder
Jason Riley
Melissa Ritchie
Delaina Roberson
Samara Roberts
Wendi Robishaw
Lella Roche
Roche Diagnostics
Cathy Rodgers
Debra Rodgers
Taylor Rollins
Mykael Ross
Charles Russell
Dr. Ravi and Anurita Sarin
Kandis Schroeder
Daryen Scrivener
Carolyn Scruggs
Candice M. Seals
Tanya Shannon
Eli Shaw
Taylor Shelly
Adam Shockley
Anna Shreves
Cody Simons
Shelby Simonsen
Quantia Sims
Timothy Slivkoff
Nik and Katie Sloan
Alexandria Smart
Carl Smith
Denise Smith
Vincent Snider
Paul Spencer
James Spurgeon
Travis Staab
Brittney Starr
Julia Stevenson
Michele Stewart
Adam Stout
Bennita Strong
Jack Surguy
James Swafford
Caleb Tackett
Christopher and Quishia Taylor
Nathan and Rachel Taylor
Jerry and Jody Thomas
Jodi Thomas
Holly Thompson
Robert Thompson
Kyle Tobeck
Joanna Todd
Becky Tuck
Douglas Turner
Karla Twilley
Erina Tyree
Brandi Van Meter
Evangelean Vance
James Venable
Jada Veneable
Lacey Vincent
Brian Volbrecht
Tyler Wagner
Justin and Rachael Wallen
Cindy Ward
Phil and Becky Watson
Phil and Debby Webber
Taiwanna Webster
Casey and Briana Weigle
David and Wanda Weilant
Allison Werling
Michael White
Jayln Whiteaker
Dean and Lari Whitesel
Keersten Wilkey
Jamia Williams
Jill Williams
Jonathan Williams
Rashad Williams
Sonya Willis
Tyler Willis
Cody Wilson
Katy Wilson
Brenda Wilson - Graham
Tiara Winkle
Clair Wisman
Dr. John and Sandra Worthen
Kristin Wuthrich
Christine Wyman
Justin Zacharias
Jody Zachary
Nancy Zech
Alexis Zirkle
In Honor and In Memorial GiftsAllegient In honor of Bryant Wagner
Phyllis Amburn In honor of The Honorable Steven Caldemeyer
David Armstrong In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Joe Arthur In memory of Dixie Quirk
Alice Bennett In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Darl and Donna Bookout In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Cathy and Mark Brinker In honor of Robert Beasley
Tommye and Nancy Browning In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
The Brush Family In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
April Cantrell In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Doris Cantrell In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Ronald and Leigh Ann Chalfant In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Timothy Cleland In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Sherry Cline In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Joe and Polly Craig In honor of Kelly Stanley
Cornelius and Mary Dollison, Jr. In honor of The Honorable Steven and Carole Caldemeyer
Dave and Lisa Ferguson In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Joe and Marty Foyst In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Jean Gadziola In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Dr. Wes Gehring In memory of Marilyn Gehring
Julia & Aubrey Gouveia In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Lynn Hale In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Carla and Marvin Hardy In honor of Kelly and Donna Stanley
Richard Harris In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Christopher Harrison In memory of Andy Munson
Phil and Lori Hawk In memory of Margaret Junco
Dr. Steven and Kristen Herbst In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Dr. Roger and Sandra Hollands In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Dr. Hub and Marge Hougland In memory of Al Rent and Ray E. Stanley
E. Earlene Jeakle In memory of Andy Munson
Ruth Jennerjahn In memory of Brian Jennerjahn
Leonard and Mary Kaminsky In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Jim and Bobbi Keesling In memory of Bob and Helen Kingsley and Elizabeth (Jean) Keesling
Tom and Janet Kundenreich In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
James and Judith Lambert In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Tim and Dianna Liddy In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Lois Lindsey In honor of The Honorable Steven Caldemeyer
Korleen Mangas In honor of Lynn Doppler
Maryann Marlow In honor of The Honorable Steven Caldemeyer
Betty Merchant In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Dr. Stephen and Cathie Miller In honor of Kelly Stanley
Malvia and Gordon Miller In memory of Leah Marie Lowe
Jon and Barbara Moll In honor of Steve Murphy
Grace Reef In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Donald and Trula Ross In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Rick and Elizabeth Rowray In honor of Kelly and Donna Stanley
John Schwarz & Retha Everett- Schwarz In memory of Jerrold W. Schwarz
Andrew and Sharon Seager In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Tom and Pam Smith In honor of The Honorable Steven Caldemeyer
Dave and Sandra Spade In honor of Tolle and Tedford grandchildren
Margie Steinke In memory of A. Allan Steinke
Lowell Thompson In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Gary and Kerry Turner In memory of Kay Washburn Mosier
Andrew and Kristen Tyler In memory of Joel Martin
Richard and Nona Unrein In honor of The Honorable Steven Caldemeyer
Anniemarie Voss and Dr. Bill Miller In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Robert Wyne In memory of Ronal A. Naylor
Stephen and Nancy Zirkle In memory of Mike Grandison
Gifts in KindAmazing Joe’s Grill
Ball State University Cardinal Varsity Club
The Barking Cow
Baskin Robbins
Cardinal Greenways
Ciudad Colonial Restaurant
Cunningham Optical One
Dairy Queens of Muncie
The Dragoo Family
Estep & Co., Inc. DBA Subway
Family Vision Care
Fort Wayne TinCaps
Frederick Family Chiropractic, LLC
Greek’s Pizzeria
Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis Zoo
The Jar Community Church
Jay-Crew Landscaping
Kirk’s Bike Shop
Dr. Jaime O. Lemna
Lowery’s Candies
Main Street Apparel
Mancino’s Sweet Shop
Kevin and Annette Mandrell
Meineke Car Care Center
Carol Messmer
Minnetrista Gathering Place
Muncie Children’s Museum, Inc.
Muncie Civic Theatre
Muncie Downtown Development Partnership
Murray’s Jewelers
Outback Steakhouse Store #1522
Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Jake Parsons
Preferred Vending
Pridemark Construction
PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union
Kelly and Donna Stanley
Starbucks Store S. Tillotson Ave.
Terhune’s Inc., McDonald’s
Victory Honda of Muncie
Wendy’s
Those of us at the YOC want to thank each and every one of you for your contributions. Without your thoughtful donations, encouragment, and efforts, the staff at the YOC wouldn’t be able to affect our kids and our community in the same way.
THANK YOU!
Youth Opportunity Center - Summer 2017 Page 7Page 6 Youth Opportunity Center - Summer 2017
Dr. Ruth Jefferson speaks to one of the students involved in the program.
IT SHOULD COME AS NO SURPRISE that current research consistently shows that low reading levels in children affect high school dropout rates, involvement in criminal activity, and the probability that at-risk youth will remain in the criminal justice system throughout their adult life.
When youth arrive on the YOC campus they are typically behind academically by two grade levels. They may not have had consistent schooling, a support system at home or self-confidence in a classroom setting. When children change schools they lose approximately six months in essential skills.
However, it’s important to realize that struggling with vital reading skills is not a sign of low intelligence. At the YOC, we’re committed to providing quality services to each and every child. We believe that by teaching a child to read, we will impact their ability to be successful in life.
In early 2016, Ball State University and the YOC, through a grant from the National Institute of Justice, collaborated to offer a new reading program at YOC for residents. This program is both research and a Ball State immersive learning class for the purpose of building positive relationships with residents and teaching them reading intervention strategies. Ball State faculty members Dr. Janay Sander and Dr. Ruth Jefferson refer to the project as Team 2. Ball State students meet with the residents who are enrolled in the project three days per week to help improve reading skills. All youth in the reading program are showing significant gains in reading skills in a very short period of time. In fact, one resident increased his reading level by almost two grades in just four months.
YOC Education Coordinator Lindsay Price and her team of education assistants have also seen improvements in science and math as a direct result of the project. “Reading and comprehending what you’ve read are two very different things,” she said. “Understanding what you’re reading is a game changer. It boosts a child’s confidence, which allows for more participation in class. As a result, we’re seeing vast improvements in other subjects as well.”
As the Team 2 research program begins to wind down in 2018, the goal at the end of the project is complete transfer to YOC. Ball State faculty will train YOC staff to deliver the reading program, and give the YOC all of the books used in the study. YOC is committed to sustaining this important programming.
“The Reading Intervention Program has proven to be an excellent resource for youth on our campus,” said YOC Residential Director Char Hawkins. “When youth come to the YOC, we find they have often struggled to meet expectations in reading, but through their own personal hard work, and the collaborative efforts of BSU and YOC, we have seen them make great strides toward being at their appropriate reading level. Some have found a genuine love for reading, which will only serve them well in the future.”
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INDEX
Reading is a Game Changer ............ Page 1CEO Letter ..................................... Page 2Celebrating 25 Years ...................... Page 3Donor Listing .............................. Page 4 - 7
READING IS A GAME CHANGERFrom left: Dr. Ruth Jefferson, Dr. Janay Sander, and Lindsay Price
THE YOC AND THE CHILDREN WE SERVE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.YOUR GENEROSITY
WILL TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.
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YOC FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017MR. ROBERT BEASLEY, PRESIDENT PAWS, Inc. and Beasley & Beasley Law Office
MR. BARRY GREEN – VICE PRESIDENT Fernandez Holdings & Solutionz Videoconferencing, Inc.
MR. KEVIN MANDRELL - SECRETARY JA Benefits
MR. DON CONNER - TREASURER Retired – Banking Executive
MR. JON MOLL – EX-OFFICIO Defur Voran, LLP
MR. DAVID BAHLMANN Retired – Ball State University Foundation
MR. KEN BRINER Retired – Muncie Power Products
MRS. LAURA CRAMPTON Q-Centrix
MR. JIM ESTEP Estep, Burkey, Simmons, LLC
MR. JEFFREY PARSONS First Merchants Bank
MR. RICK ROWRAY Youth Opportunity Center
MRS. SYLVIA SEARIGHT Retired – Youth and Family Advocate
MR. DANIEL STEWART Lucky Rabbit Tattoos
MRS. KATHY WALKER Retired – Youth and Family Advocate
DIRECTORS EMERITI MR. VAN P. SMITH MS. MARY JANE SURSA MR. HAMER AND MRS. PHYLLIS SHAFER*
YOC FOUNDATION STAFF
MRS. POLLY CRAIG Executive Director
MRS. KIM BURKHOLDER, CPA Chief Financial Officer
*Honorary Members (deceased)
Youth Opportunity Center Newsletter - Summer 2017