The edward Buckner, d.d.

Miracle Village coMplex

1208 Birmingham StreetTallahassee, Florida 32304(850) 222-0561www.miraclevillageinc.org

Elder Edward Buckner, D.D., ChairmanElder F.R. Rush, D.Min., President

annual reporT april 2010 - april 2011

GREETINGS FROM LEADERSHIP

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S PEN

May 1, 2011 will mark one year since the Florida State Primitive Baptist Educational Foundation became the management agent for The Elder Edward Buckner, D. D. Miracle Village Complex. We faced many challenges, yet God has continued to bless!

Let me express my appreciation to Ms. Carol Strayer, our HUD representative, Mrs. Earthale Vickers, Residential Manager, Ms. Katrina Harvey, Administrative Assistant and Mr. Phillip Jackson, Maintenance Mechanic. Thanks to our volunteers Mrs. Jackie Barnes and Mrs. Viola

Jackson. The Management staff, Mrs. Dee Rush and Mrs. Nedra Charlitte, has done an exemplary job in managing the resources allocated to this project.

Thanks to the Miracle Village Board Members, numerous churches, organizations and individuals who donated their time, talent and resources to the Village. Management, staff and Village tenants adopted the 109th Convention theme as their motto “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work”. The team is working together and we are witnessing and realizing the dream being manifested! Elder F. R. Rush, General Convention President

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Miracle Village, Inc., I would like to welcome you to the 110th Florida State Primitive Baptist Convention.

Miracle Village is an independent living foundation project of the Florida State Convention. It provides housing and services to low-income elderly and disabled persons and is located in beautiful Tallahassee, Florida. The Florida State Convention Foundation, the Board of Directors, along with the Director, Mrs. Dee Rush, and her support staff at Miracle Village have worked diligently as a team this year. Through their exemplary teamwork and through the support from the Florida State Convention toward this project, Miracle Village is nowa contributing black-owned employer in the Big Bend area. It has the capacity to house up to 44 families with an annual budget of $265,000.

The Board of Directors, the Administrator, and Support Staff are to be commended for all of their hard work and dedication. A special “thankyou” goes to our President, Elder Franklin R. Rush, for his untiringsupport of Miracle Village.

May the convention be filled with greatness. My request is that you will work diligently to support the officers and Miracle Village Project. Remember that we are ambassadors of good will.

Elder Edward Buckner, D.D., Chairman

HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

Miracle Village Independent Living, Inc. (the “Village”) is a not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida on December 30, 2003, for the purpose of providing housing and services to low-income elderly and disabled person. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provided the Florida State Primitive Baptist Convention, Inc., with a grant to build the Village. Miracle Village, Inc. officially opened its doors to eligible tenants in 2007. Innovative Healthcare, Inc. was the initial management agency for Miracle Village. On May 1, 2010, the Florida State Primitive Baptist Educational Foundation became the management agent for Miracle Village. During the Winter Board Meeting 2010, the Board unanimously voted to rename Miracle Village, Inc. to The Elder Edward Buckner, D. D., Miracle Village Complex (Miracle Village).

Miracle Village, Inc. is a 44 unit complex built to provide spacious one-bedroom apartments to those elderly persons in need of housing and who can meet the HUD eligibility guidelines for subsidy.

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THE ELDER EDWARD BUCKNER MIRACLE VILLAGE BOARD

MEMBERS

Elder Edward Buckner, Chair Elder F. R. Rush, Vice Chair Elder Willie Williams

Elder Clinton Smith Deacon Freddie Franklin Deacon Eugene Lamb

STAFFING

HUD authorized the establishment of three (3) full-time positions at Miracle Village.

Mrs. Earthale Vickers Residential Manager

Ms. Katrina Harvey Mr. Phillip Jackson

Administrative Assistant Maintenance Mechanic Engineer

Mr. Gregory Vickers On-Site Monitor

VOLUNTEER TEAM

Mrs. Jacquelyn Barnes Mrs. Viola Smith Office Volunteer Culinary Volunteer

Mrs. Eula Washington Minister James Johnson

Elder Jerome & Sister Sandra Ford

Weekly Church Services, Sundays 9:30 a.m., Village Community Center

FLORIDA STATE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION TEAM

Mrs. Nedra Charlitte Assistant Mgmt. Agent B.S. Cardiopulmonary Science M.S. Health Administration Florida A & M University HUD Certified Occupancy Specialist

Mrs. Dee Rush Management Agent B.S. Business Mgmt.

M.Ed. Guidance & Counselor M.Ed. Administration &

Supervision Florida A & M University

University of South Florida

REPORTS May 1, 2010 – April 15, 2011

ATTRITION REPORT

Reason Number Death 2 Marriage 1 Transfer Miracle Hill

2

Larger Unit 1 Eviction 1 Total 7

ETHNICITY

Race Number Black 42 White 2

39.5

40

40.5

41

41.5

42

42.5

43

43.5

44

43

42 42 42 42 42 42 42

41

42

44 44

Miracle Village Occupancy

Number of Residents

RESIDENT GENDER

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1211

12

5

3

1

62-67 68-73 74-79 80-85 86-91 93

AGE OF TENANTSNumber of Tenants

29

15

FEMALE

MALE

THE ELDER EDWARD BUCKNER, D.D.MIRACLE VILLAGE COMPLEX

BUDGET FOR THE YEARMarch 1, 2011 - February 28, 2012

*PROJECTED REVENUE $264,000Tenant Assistant – HUD $107,624Rent Revenue $156,376

EXPENSES $237,388Administrative Expenses $113,288Utilities Expenses $ 33,500Operating and Maintenance $ 61,750Taxes and Insurance $ 28,850

RESERVE REPLACEMENT $ 24,103

*Potential 100% Occupancy

FINANCIAL STATUS AS OF APRIL 10, 2011 Operating Account $13,519.99

Reserve Account $18,755.33

Payroll Account $ 4,213.36

Security Account $14,327.64

Saving Account $ 477.11

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Established positive working relationship with HUD staff. - Negotiated outstanding bills with vendors and IRS - Paid out bills from 2008-2010. - Submission of all HUD reports five days in advance. - Audits for 2009-2010 completed and approved. - Budget for 2011-2012 submitted two (2) months in advance

and approved immediately after submission. - Approved for rent increase.

- Management fee increased from 0.634% to 10% - Utility analysis completed. - Received $11 utility allowance increase for tenants.

- Sidewalk repair - Approved salary increase for staff - HUD approved Marketing Plan

PUBLIC RELATIONS Established Facebook Account Website – www.miraclevillageinc.org Commercials with 97.9 Radio Broadcast Newspaper/Magazine Articles The Gospel Truth – “A View of the Village” Capitol Outlook and the Tallahassee Chronicles – “Miracle Village Celebrates Black History” The Gospel Truth, Capitol Outlook & Church Times News “A New Name Added to the Village”

- Channel 27 Evening News - Elder James Chester, Orthrodox Zion Primitive Baptist Church, West Palm Beach - Elder Alvin Ford, Mt. Olive P. B. Church, Gainesville, FL - Elder P. J. Jones, Zion Orthrodox Primitive Baptist Church, Cocoa, FL - Elder F. R. Rush, New Zion Church, Tallahassee, FL

- SUPPORT FOR THE VILLAGE

City of Tallahassee Police Department Mr. & Mrs. Freeman Bryant Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church Mrs. Mozella Williams Pastor Ivey Guyton, Discovering Life Ministries Mr. & Mrs. Ron & Jackie Hall Elder A. J. Ford, Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church Mrs. Glenda Washington Elder A. J. Griggs Ms. Viola Smith Elder & Mrs. Calvin W. Calhoun, Jr. Ms. Jacquelyn Barnes Old West Association Youth Congress Mr. & Mrs. Konata Calhoun Deacon & Mother Roland Gaines Mr. Ed Duffee Old West Primitive Baptist Women Congress Ms. Jacinta Clay Elder Lewis Anderson Ms. Ashari Spencer Deacon Moses McFadden Ms. Cheline Nelson Elder F. R. Rush & New Zion Church Mr. D’aaron Tyler Elder Willie Williams Ms. Kaila Slater

Sister Juanita Hamilton Ms. Kyera Lightfoot Mr. Kameron Dennis Mr. Cyrus Carl Calhoun, III Mrs. Felicia Riley-Miles Ms. Marilyn Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Cleveland Washington Mr. Rodney Lewis Staff, Miracle Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Home Elder Cedric Spradley Sister Gloria Howard Mrs. Clothelia Calhoun Deacon Freddie Franklin Florida Legislature Meals on Wheels Hat Sale Contributors Crispers Harvest Printing The Important Place Hair Styling Salon Creations by Debra Elder Solomon Williams & Mt. Bethlehem Church Elder Lawrence Reed, Philadelphia Church Elder Terry Price, Philadelphia Church Elder & Sister Jerome Ford Deacon Leonard Jefferson Elder Wilbert Austin Elder R.R. Gaines, Moderator, MFGPBA

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES Disaster Preparedness Safety Awareness Fire Safety Awareness Healthy Heart Seminar Healthy Heart Testimony Dr. Delores Sloan Energy Conservation Breast Cancer Awareness Informed Voters – “Meet the Candidates” Wellcare – Medicaid/Medicare Program Five Wishes – Hospice Program

Holiday Celebration Emancipation Day Celebration Black History – Sponsored by Miracle Village Choir Veterans Day Thanksgiving – Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church, Tallahassee, FL Christmas Celebration Breakfast, Old West Association Women Congress Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson Resurrection Program and Activities Earth Day Memorial Day & 4th of July Mothers & Fathers Day Observance

Other Activities Fundraising Activities

Miracle Market - Hat Sale Jewelry Sales October Fest Movie Day

Off-site Activities - Miracle Village Choir performed at Middle Florida Georgia Association, Miracle Hill

Christmas Program, and Miracle Hill Day Celebration, New Zion Primitive Baptist Church Tallahassee, FL and Little Salem Primitive Baptist Church, Wakulla

- Dorothy Norwood Concert - Miracle Hill Day Gala

Management Initiated Programs - Resolutions to Bereaved family members Birthday Recognitions - Tenant Meeting – Socials Welcome Gifts to new tenants - Bridal Shower/Birthday Celebration Health and Wellness Ministry - Dinner Theatre The Miracle Village Choir - Resident Lawn Beautification Project - Polo Shirts for Board Members, Management, Staff and Residents

Management Occupancy Review – August 2011 conducted by HUD Reviewers. This is an intense review of the facility, records and management policies and procedures.

Budget Preparation for 2012 – 2013 Audit - 2011

VIEWS OF ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS

INTERIOR VIEWS OF THE VILLAGE

EXTERIOR VIEWS OF THE VILLAGE