Lower Cape Fear ANNUAL REPORT
2017Lower Cape FearANNUAL REPORTYWCA LOWER CAPE FEARCELEBRATING 103 YEARS OFS E R V I C E T O O U R C O M M U N I T Y.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORG
THANK YOU TOTHE BOARD OFDIRECTORS FORYOUR SUPPORT,GUIDANCE, ANDLEADERSHIP.BOARD OF DIRECTORSJ E N N I H A R R I S PR E S ID EN TW E N DY M C E L H I N N E Y V I C E- PR E S ID EN TE L I Z A B E T H F LO W E R S T R E A SU R ERL I N D A R E EC E S EC R E TA R YE VA B AT T L EA CQ U I N E T TA B E AT T YE V E LY N B R YA N TSUPRENA HICKMANLY N N E J O N E SJ O A N M C K I L LO PR A C H E L N A D E AUL E E A N N E Q UAT T R U CC IK E L LY S A N D E R S O NN A N C Y W I LCOXA S O F D EC EM B ER 31, 2 017CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERCHARRISE HARTYWCAboardof directors
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ANNUAL REPORT - 2017WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORGME SSAGEFROM OURCEO,CHARRISEHARTThe YWCA is proud to be the oldest and largestwomen’s movement, providing services for womenand their families in our community. As a supporter of the YWCA Lower Cape Fear, you help usremain a champion for families and children acrossour four county service area and establish anoutstanding track record of building positive socialchange and economic advancement.OURMISSION:YWCA Lower CapeFear is dedicated toeliminating racism,empowering women,and promotingpeace, justice,freedom, and dignityfor all.PAGE NO :4In my first months at the YWCA Lower Cape Fearand in Wilmington, I have seen firsthand the incredible sense of community and the passion thatlives here. I am energized by your spirit and amdedicated to enriching our community through thework of the YWCA.Our mission to eliminate racism and empowerwomen is just as important now as it was in 1914,when we opened our doors. Our dedication to providing these services and creating a positive impacton the lives of families is unmatched. This year, weserved over 8,500 individuals and are now focusingefforts to expand our area of impact. Our visionfor the future of the Lower Cape Fear region is big,bold, and brave.We have been hard at work in 2017 and we are farfrom finished. Your continued support will propelus forward in our mission and in our impact. Yoursupport truly makes a difference in the lives ofthe thousands of families we serve every year. Wethank you and look forward to an impactful 2018!WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORG
ANNUAL REPORT - 2017WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORGwhatwe doOur local programs andservices have furthered theYWCA vision of peace, justice,freedom, and dignity for allpeople since 1914. Over thepast 103 years, programshave evolved and have included educational and employment classes for women,teen clubs, community dialogue groups to discuss racerelations, child care centers,a youth resource center andaquatics programming.We work to bring out the individual strengths of women and youth and to foster resiliencyand self-sufficiency. Our philosophy, in keeping with the mission of the YWCA to empowerwomen and families, centers on providing the skills and confidence needed to succeed.YWCA SERVICES AREORGANIZED UNDER FOURPILLARS TO MEET OURMISSION AND GOAL S:Racial Justice & Civil RightsEmpowerment & Economic AdvancementYouth EnrichmentHealth & SafetyPAGE NO :5WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORG
ANNUAL REPORT - 2017WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORGCOMMUNITY PROGRAMSWhat’s Wrong With Different?YWCA Lower Cape Fear’s “What’s Wrong withDifferent?” curriculum was designated as anational Hallmark Program by the YWCA USA.The “What’s Wrong With Different?” curriculumis designed for children in Kindergarten throughfifth grade with a current focus on third grade inNew Hanover County Schools. This program giveselementary students an opportunity to cometogether to discuss race relations.Grandparent Support NetworkGrandparent Support Network is an open supportgroup for grandparents who are now providingfull-time care for their grandchildren. The groupprovides a continuum of support for childrenand families from birth to college graduation.Caregivers and children meet weekly at FirstPresbyterian Church for a warm meal, peersupport, and tutoring.New Choices Economic EmpowermentProgramFounded in 1985 as a workforce developmentinitiative, the New Choices program supportswomen in the Cape Fear area, who are takingsteps toward financial independence and selfsufficiency. Participants include survivors ofdomestic violence, recently divorced womenand mothers, and single parents re-enteringthe workforce. The mission of the programis to eliminate the barriers that independentindividuals or single-income homes face andto fill gaps in support, educational tools,professional guidance, and connection to keyresources for these women to make a better life.Stand Against RacismThe Stand Against Racism is a signaturecampaign of the YWCA USA held each April,designed to build community among those whowork for racial justice and to raise awarenessabout the negative impact of institutional andstructural racism in our communities. Thiscampaign is one part of our larger nationalstrategy to fulfill our mission of eliminatingracism.PAGE NO :6REACHReach is a teen enrichment and empowermentprogram for middle-school aged young women.Based on the Girl’s Circle model, the programpromotes resiliency, healthy relationships, andaddresses and challenges cultural messages thatdistort and limit girls’ self-image. The programhelps to instill strength, courage, and honestyto encourage identity development in a safe andcaring environment.Coastal Women’s VenturesOur newest business development initiative,Coastal Women’s Ventures, was created inpartnership with Carolina Small BusinessDevelopment Fund. Coastal Women’s Venturesis a collaborative program focused on creatingand supporting small business opportunitiesfor women entrepreneurs through businesscoaching, mentoring, small business education,and connecting participants to loan capital.Fluid RecoveryFluid Recovery is a progressive water andland fitness program that has been developedspecifically for survivors of breast cancer. Theprogram is offered free of charge to participantsin any stage of recovery.Potluck For PeacePotluck for Peace is an effort to impact peacefulchange in the community through food,fellowship, and enriching dialogue. By combininga wide variety of community members, we hopeto create a powerful conversation about change,acceptance, and awareness.WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORG
ANNUAL REPORT - 2017WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORGr acialjustice &civil rightsThe YWCA Lower Cape Fearis committed to helpingindividuals, organizationsand companies in the LowerCape Fear region improverace relations and find waysto eliminate racism throughconstructive dialogue andmeaningful action.2017 HIGHLIGHTS Volunteers reached over 1,000students through our “What’sWrong With Different?” programin New Hanover and BrunswickCounty schools. 20 people represented theYWCA Lower Cape Fear in the Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade inDowntown Wilmington. 475 people participated in our7th annual Stand Against Racismweek of events in partnership withCape Fear Community College,SURJ Wilmingtion, CFCC FeministStudent Alliance, DREAMS ofWilmington, the Blue RibbonCommission for the Prevention ofYouth Violence, St. James Parish,COAST 97.3, Cucalorus, CoastalKicks, Support the Port, and SoulSociety. Our quarterly-held Potluckfor Peace series reached 375participants engaged in enrichingdialogue to impact peacefulchange in the community throughfood and fellowship. Host facilitiesincluded the Hannah S. BlockCommunity Arts Center, St. JamesEpiscopal Church, WrightsvilleUnited Methodist Church, and theROCK Church.PAGE NO :7WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORG
ANNUAL REPORT - 2017WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORGEMPOWERMENT & ECONOMICADVANCEMENTNew Choices EconomicEmpowerment Program New Choices served 40 participants in 2017. 85% of participants received job, home andeducational resources through one-on-onecase management sessions and monthlyworkshops, helping them to successfully takenext steps toward self-sufficiency.REACH In partnership with GLOW Acadmey, 55 middleschool girls were served through the Reach programin 2017. Support from the Office of Student Leadership andEngagement at UNCW, the Black Student Union,Centro Hispano’s Embajadores, UNCW SeahawkDiversity and Leadership, Asian Student Association,Cucalorus Film Festival, Seahawk AdmissionsNetwork For Diversity, HalfUnited, Grandmothersfor Peace, and the YWCA’s own “What’s Wrong WithDifferent?” program provided enriching activities forour participants and volunteers.Students participated in the Wilmington BalletCompany production of Sleeping Beauty at CapeFear Community College, and engagements withUNCW’s Office of the Arts. 87% of participants that received tuitionassistance during the 2016-17 school year,are on track to graduate with a vocational ortransfer degree. 100% of New Choices participants whograduated at the end of the academicyear have found gainful and sustainableemployment in their desired field. The YWCA Lower Cape Fear participatedin the Allstate Foundation’s Purple PurseChallenge through the month of October,raising awareness and funds for survivorsof domestic and financial abuse in the NewChoices program.Coastal Women’s Ventures Created in partnership with the Carolina SmallBusiness Develeopment Fund, Coastal Women’sVenutres launched in October 2017 as a collaborativeprogram focused on creating and supporting smallbusiness opportunities for women entrepreneursthrough business coaching, mentoring, smallbusiness education, and connecting participants toloan capital.Women of AchievementPAGE NO :8 In May 2017, the YWCA Lower Cape Fear recognizedthe outstanding contributions of 56 nominees andhonored the accomplishments of 12 inspiring womenand young leader recipients at the 32nd annualWomen of Achievement Awards. 500 people attended the event and heard firsthandthe impact of these women and their contributions toour community.WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORG
ANNUAL REPORT - 2017WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORGEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION& YOUTH ENRICHMENT2017 HIGHLIGHTS 16,581 units of service were provided in ourTot Spot Preschool program. 19,936 units of service were provided in ourAfter-School and Summer Camp programs atboth the Main Campus and YWCA @ Wesleycenters. Students engaged in cultural activitieslike African drumming and dancelessons, celebrated Mardi Gras with aparade and Jazz Trio performance, andparticipated in the Wilmington BalletCompany’s production of SleepingBeauty. Healthy outdoor field trips broughtstudents to Surf Camp for surfing andocean safety lessons, to Camp McNeil fora fun-filled day of games and activities,and provided a safe viewing of the 2017summer solar eclipse.Grandparent Support Network (GSN) The YWCA Lower Cape Fear continued to serve 95children and 50 grandparents throughout the year.In partnership with First Presbyterian Church, theYWCA hosted weekly meetings providing groupsupport, tutoring, and hot meals. 88% of children showed consistent positive academicprogress in school. GSN participates in the Circle of Parents curriculum,a promising best practice model. As such caregiversparticipate in an annual evaluation lookingat protective factors that predict success forchildren. In 2017, grandparents showed statisticallysignificant progress in building all protective factors:knowledge of parenting and child development,social connections, concrete support in timesof need, and children’s social and emotionaldevelopment.PAGE NO :9 93% of children showed consistent positivebehaviors at home and school. 2 participants graduated from high school in2017 and 1 participant graduated from college,maintaining a 100% graduation rate of studentparticipants.WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORG
ANNUAL REPORT - 2017WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORGHEALTH & SAFETYAquatics YWCA Aquatics programs served over 72,000units of service. YWCA Aquatics conducted community swimdays that provided free swim lessons andsafety programs for children of the WilmingtonHousing Authority and the YWCA’s REACHprogram and Grandparent Support Network. The YWCA Pool continued to be a free spacefor groups such as the Special Olympics,Cape Fear Group Homes, the Ocean House,First Responders of the Wilmington FireDepartment, and the New Hanover CountySherriff’s Office Dive Team. The YWCA Pool is the home to triathlontraining group Without Limits, as well as theCape Fear Academy, Ashley High School, andHoggard High School swim teams.Barracudas Swim Team Three swim team programs served over 500participants in 2017, including Winter Warm-up,Summer Swim Team, and Fall Training. The Barracudas Summer Swim Team remainedundefeated in the regular season and placedSecond overall in the Wilmington Swim LeagueChampionships.Fluid Recovery Fluid Recovery provided free water and landfitness classes to 23 survivors of breast cancerin the Lower Cape Fear area. 89% of participants reported improved rangeof motion in their affected shoulder(s) andarm(s), with some reporting they have fullrange of motion back.PAGE NO :10WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORG
ANNUAL REPORT - 2017WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORGFINANCIAL INFORMATIONourPARTNERS& DONORSThe YWCA Lower Cape Fear recognizes the following corporations, foundations, and individuals whose support duringthe fiscal year January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017helped maintain the excellence of our programs and services. All contributions to the YWCA help us continue to fulfill our mission to eliminate racism and empower women.Grantors and FundersCape Fear Memorial FoundationCity of WilmingtonCorning Inc. FoundationDan Cameron FoundationFirst Presbyterian ChurchCatherine Kennedy Home FoundationInternational Paper FoundationThe Landfall Foundation, Inc.Live Oak BankLouise Oriole Burevitch EndowmentNorth Carolina Community FoundationSunTrust FoundationSynod of the Mid AtlanticUnited Way of the Cape Fear AreaWells Fargo FoundationYWCA USA 2,500 - 5,000James E. Moore Insurance Agency, Inc.Katie & Bruce HovermaleCatherine McKimNew Hanover Regional Medical Center 1,000 - 2,499International Paper Riegelwood MillIntracoastal RealtyOla LewisMagellan- IMR Research Grounp, Inc.National Network to End Domestic ViolencenCino Inc.North State BankSt. James ParishUNCW Chancellor’s OfficeUNCW College of Health and Human ServicesUNCW Rotaract ClubWelcome Service, LLCDr. Igor WestraPAGE NO :11 500 - 999Michelle ClarkMorgan DavisECS Southeast, LLPInternational Longshoreman’s Association,Local 142NHRMC AuxiliaryQuality Bookkeeping Services Inc.Kenneth & Antionette RadcliffeUnitarian Universalist Congregation of WilmingtonWaves of Wilmington NCWendy McElhinneyWilmington West Rotary Club 250 - 499Bearman CPA, PLLCThe Bridge Church ILMAnn DavidLinda DolanGreater Wilmington Business JournalE. Craig HeimEllen KiernanRebecca KnudsonPaula KohutCharmaine LewisLinda Sayed 249 and underACBL Unit #118Abby AdamsDell AllenSuzanne AltobelloAmazon SmileAmbassadors for Christ Called andChosen OutreachCandace AnderssonGina AndrewsAnn AnsleyClaire ApplingBill ArcherEva BattleJason BattleAcquinetta BeattyCheryl BeattyEmma BellamyKathleen BerkeleyKatherine BiancardiWWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORG
ANNUAL REPORT - 2017WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORGourPARTNERS& DONORSThe YWCA Lower Cape Fear recognizes the following corporations, foundations, and individuals whose support duringthe fiscal year January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017helped maintain the excellence of our programs and services. All contributions to the YWCA help us continue to fulfill our mission to eliminate racism and empower women.Johnnie BooneWhitney BouknightEvelyn BradleyEvelyn BryantJudy BuddLea BullardBelinda BurneyJenna ButlerMary CantwellThe Carousel Center, Inc.Heather CaytonChops DeliMichele ClancyShelagh ClancyVirginia CoonPortia CorneliousKatherine CorpeningBarbara CrawfordKaren CrouchCSCS, Inc.Dan DevidoCedric DickersonCarl DodsonThomas DodsonBrian DonnerThelma EleySheila EvansJames Faison, IIINorma FerrerSarah FlahertyElizabeth FlowersFlytrap Brewing, LLCThe Foxes Boxes, LLCJuanita FreemanAnn FreemanKarenne FruJanet GemmellCristin GizdicKim GorrDaniel GottoviDavid HaaseTia HankinsKelly HanleyK. HardyNora HargroveJennifer HarjoJennifer B. HarrisDru HarrisonCharrise HartChayla HartKeith HartPatricia HartHathia HayesSuprena HickmanHilton WilmingtonRiversideShelly HoltJeff HovisDonna HowardDorothy HutchinsonJanine IamunnoJulius JamesRon JenkinsLynne JonesSusan KadarRandolph KeatonCharlotte KellyCarol KennedyMitzy KincaidSandra KittlyDiane KlietschLaw Office of LeeAnneQuattrucci, PALaw Office of VanessaGonzalez, PLLCJames LawsonBarbara Jo LinebergerAlison LongAmy MangusCheryl MaxwellMeghan McCauleyEileen McConvilleLauren McConvilleDeirdre McGlone-WebbLindsey McKeeMary McKernanJoan McKillopErica MeleKimberly MeyerRoss ModenaAmelia MorrisSonia MorrisShelley MorseCindy MortonMalaika MoseMount Pleasant AME ZionChurchJean MurtaghRachel NadeauTroy NixonOld Books on Front StreetBeth PancoeKaren PappasBette ParrettJim & Kathy PawlowskiPelicans Snoballs ofWilmingtonElena PezzutoBlaire PostmanMelinda Powell-WilliamsDay PritcharttStephen ProvostDenise QuattrucciLeeAnne QuattrucciLinda ReeceWayne & Kitana RichardsonGwendolyn RiddickWallace RigginsDoris RobinsonRobin Wicks RobinsonEmily RodriguezKelly SandersonPhilip SantomassiBruce ShellAndrea SimmonsHenry SingletarySlice of Life, 17th St.Jeff SmithMartha StatenLois Cook SteeleMadeline StokesJoAnn McCachern SwartKatie & Lance TateCarla TevelowLinda ThomasMiriam ThompsonGilbert TillittBertha ToddMichael TylerNicole ValentineGayle Van VelsorMelissa VoelklerAswani VoletyKatherine WawnerBrett WentzJeri WestAlfred WhiteNancy WilcoxSarah WillcoxDetra WilliamsDolores WilliamsCynthia WolfWorking Narratives, LLCMelissa WrightWe have made every attempt to include all donors. If your name is missing, we sincerely apologize.Please make us aware so that we may make any corrections.PAGE NO :12WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORG
ANNUAL REPORT - 2017WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORG2017 FINANCIALSassociationrevenueContributions 129,323Membership DuesProgram Service FeesContributions81,957Membership Dues1,634,121Special Events20,853Total Revenue 1,866,254Program Service FeesSpecial EventsassociationexpendituresSalaries & Wages 1,115,526Contracted Services114,805Program Operations144,123Occupancy and Vehicles 214,329Insurance71,018Interest and Other2,411DepreciationTotal ExpenditurePAGE NO :13100,894Salaries & WagesContracted ServicesProgram OperationsOccupancy and VehiclesInsuranceInterest and OtherDepreciation 1,763,106WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORG
ANNUAL REPORT - 2017WWW.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORGHOW YOUC AN HELPThe YWCA’s successes are builtby hundreds of people whodonate their time, resources,and imagination to createprograms and initiativesdevoted to women and theirfamilies. The YWCA Lower CapeFear, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profitorganization, is supportedlargely through generous taxdeductible contributions fromindividuals and organizations.YOU CAN HELP BY Making a donation through atribute or memorial gift, plannedgiving and matching gifts. Donate to the Dolores T. KirkScholarship Fund, created to helpwith childcare tuition assistance.Scholarships are available toqualifying families and childrenin our Tot Spot Preschool, AfterSchool, and Summer Campprograms. Volunteering your time, andparticipating in worthwhile,challenging work. Enjoy thebenefits of being engaged in acommunity where a diverse groupof people are welcomed.Become a member of the YWCALower Cape Fear. Membershipallows for enrollment in quality,affordable childcare, fitness, andsupport services offered by theYWCA.Educate others by making an effortto get to know people differentthan you and being a proactivemember of our community.PAGE NO :14Lower Cape FearFOR MOREINFOMATIONABOUT OURPROGR AMSANDSERVICES,VISIT US AT:YWCA Lower Cape FearMain Campus & Aquatics2815 South College RoadWilmington, NC 28412YWCA @ Wesley1401 South College RoadWilmington, NC 28412PHONE:FAX W.YWCA-LOWERCAPEFEAR.ORG
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Cape Fear River Water Questions and “Answers . What is the Cape Fear River Watershed? Answer: The Cape Fear Watershed is the largest watershed contained entirely within the state and the only river that directly drains to the Atlantic Ocean. The Lower Cape Fear watershed is comprised
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2 CAPE FEAR ACADEMY - GUIDING TENETS Mission: Cape Fear Academy is a learning community committed to discovering and developing individual potential, preparing each student for success in college and life. Vision: Cape Fear Academy will achieve its mission by being widely recognized for delivering incomparable academic excellence, fostering a culture of deep respect, and offering .
Keywords: fear, graduate students, disappointing others, peer judgment 1. Introduction 1.1 The Relationship between Fear and Learning The relationship between fear and learning is complex and surprisingly unexplored in the fields of legal education and psychology. The core of the argument focuses on whether fear impedes or promotes learning.
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