2012/2013 Annual Report(July, 2012 – June, 2013)

This Annual Report represents the work of Urban League of Middle Tennessee during our last full fiscal year, July, 2012 – June 30, 2013. We have also included some updates since our work and the support of that work is so dynamic. We continue to advance the mission of the League through our efforts in Workforce Development and Education. We have also been provided opportunities to expand the scope of our work to other areas and in this current year, we’ll work toward making progress that can be shared with you in 2014. Thank you for your continued investment in our work. We look forward to continuing those efforts toward Empowering Communities and Changing Lives! Sincere regards,

1 The mission of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee is to enable African Americans, other minorities and disenfranchised groups to secure economic self-reliance, power, parity, and civil

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Urban League of Middle Tennessee 2012/2013 Board of Directors

Paul Seal, ChairmanCracker Barrel

Harry L. Wilson, V. ChairmanUPS

Samuel Howard, Past ChairPhoenix Holdings

Vonzella Bryant, TreasurerGeneral Board of Discipleship

Dan France, SecretaryMesser Construction

Reverend George T. Brooks, Sr.St. James Missionary Baptist Church

John Gauder, IIIComcast Cable

Eddie D. Hamilton, MD. FAAPCentennial Pediatrics

Lisa McDonald McGeeULMT Guild President

Meharry Medical CollegeLaTrisha Jemison

Regions BankAlexandria Lee

Community VolunteerDarius MontgomeryULMT YP PresidentFreddie Morrison

Dell ComputersRobert Moseley

Allstate InsuranceJohn MimsWal-Mart

Burley NelsonDirect Auto

Jerome OglesbyDeloitte

Dell OliverHCA/Tri-Star

Walter OvertonTennessee Titans

Luis Parodi53rd Bank

Ivan ReevesDollar General

Laura Smith TidwellNashville Electric Service

Charles SueingThe Sueing Agency/Nationwide

Bea ThompsonMoody Nolan

Patricia Stokes, President and CEO

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Background and History

II. Service Categories and Program Highlights

III. 2012/2013 Year-End Finance

IV. NUL Assessment Results

V. 2012/2013 DonorsVI. Upcoming EventsVII. ULMT Staff and

Volunteers

Patricia Parrish Stokes, President and CEOHarry L. Wilson, ULMT Board Chairman (August, 2013)

Patricia Stokes, President and CEO and Paul Seal, Board Chairman

History: The Urban League of Middle Tennessee was chartered on April 15, 1968 by a group of diverse business and community leaders to “Carry on programs of social service and improving the economic welfare of the Negro in the greater Nashville area” In 2012, our Urban League celebrates 44 years of Empowering Nashville and Middle Tennessee Communities. The Urban League of Middle Tennessee has built a strong reputation for connecting job seekers and employers together for success. We embrace hard to serve populations as well as high skilled, experienced job seekers. Our Urban League has found jobs for thousands and worked to move families from dependence to sustainability. For many years, we have provided housing, financial literacy, after-school programs for youth while we worked with the greater Nashville community in efforts that addressed the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our community. In addition to activities focused on civic engagement and advocacy, ULMT currently offers programs for youth and adults in education and workforce development. The services are aligned with the National Urban League’s 2025 aspirational goals.

“Every American has access to jobs with a living

wage and good benefits”

2 The mission of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee is to enable African Americans, other minorities and disenfranchised groups to secure economic self-reliance, power, parity, and civil

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2008 Recognition of ULMT Founders

YOUR URBAN LEAGUE OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Individuals who have gained employment with the assistance of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee continue to contribute to the greater Nashville economy. ULMT offered 3,500 units of service to adult job seekers in

AFFILIATE SERVICES

Workforce Development - The Nashville Youth Training and Employment Corp program at Maplewood High School offers students the opportunity to experience work and careers of interest with the goal of keeping the participant connected to school. ULMT served 20 students in the last program year bringing the total served since program inception to 115.

ULMT provided over 3500 units of service to adult job seekers with resume preparation, interview and personal presentation coaching, basic technology support, job search support including access to employers through presentations and job fairs.

The Urban League of Middle Tennessee continued to provide adult education to adult learners. Since July 2011, ULMT has supported instruction for about 75 adult learners. In 2012 we had eight adults to complete all requirements and receive their GED. Since July 2012, we have had an additional twelve adults to complete all requirements and receive their GED. We appreciate the support of the Tennessee Technology Center for the delivery of adult education services.

Affiliat ions :

Nashvi l le Workforce Network ( Fo r ma l l y th e

M a yo r ’ s P o ve r ty Red uc t i on T a s k Fo r ce / Wo rk fo r ce

D eve l o p ment Su b -Co mmi t t ee )

Workforce Funders: Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Regions Bank, UPS Foundation

3 The mission of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee is to enable African Americans, other minorities and disenfranchised groups to secure economic self-reliance, power, parity, and civil

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4 The mission of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee is to enable African Americans, other minorities and disenfranchised groups to secure economic self-reliance, power, parity, and civil

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Workforce DevelopmentThe Urban League of Middle

Tennessee provided over 3,500

units of service for adult job

seekers in the 2012 fiscal year.

Your Urban League of Middle

Tennessee has participated in the

Mayor’s Poverty Reduction Task

Force for more than three years.

During the last fiscal year, the task

force transitioned into the Nashville

Workforce Network. The spring job

event was supported by members of

the NWN (Nashville Workforce

Network) steering committee. We

saw over 750 adult job seekers at S.

James Missionary Baptist Church

“Every American child is ready for college, work and life"

The Urban League of Middle Tennessee is engaged in a number of efforts that serve to not only advance the academic performance of participating students in preparation for college and /or career but also to educate about and engage parents and community in the dialogue on issues related to student performance and reform efforts surrounding Tennessee’s move to Common Core State Standards and common assessments.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

NULITES/Project Ready (NPR), a National Urban League leadership develop and college preparation model for 9th – 12th grade students serves as the foundation for ULMT youth development programming. The model includes Saturday Academies, one per month, throughout the academic year and additional ACT prep; a three week academy (Lipscomb University) during the month of June, and referrals to complimentary summer programs. NPR students at Maplewood are also enrolled in the Youth Training and Employment Corp program.

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NPR provides academic reinforcement in language arts, reading, math and technology. The program which offers college exposure also supports leadership and personal

development, cultural enrichment and family education for college preparedness and financing. Lipscomb, Fisk, Tennessee State and Argosy are university partners. We receive

additional support from Belmont, Vanderbilt and American Baptist College.

Affiliations:Maplewood Business and Consumer Services Academy, MNPS Experiential

Learning Committee and The College Access Network, Alignment Nashville

Program Funders: Advance America, Comcast, Cricket Wireless, Dan and Margaret Maddox Charitable Trust, Dell Computers, Memorial Foundation, Statefarm Insurance, UPS

Nulites/ Project Ready (NPR)

Academies

ACT Prep Complimentary Programs

Y-Tech - Maplewood Community

Literacy

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE’S EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE PROJECT

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Initiatives

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8 The mission of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee is to enable African Americans, other minorities and disenfranchised groups to secure economic self-reliance, power, parity, and civil

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The Urban League of Middle Tennessee has relationships that support its agenda for community empowerment and civic engagement. ULMT is an active participant with the Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship. ULMT also has affinity groups that serve to expand the reach of the affiliate through volunteer efforts in the community. Those affinity groups include the Urban League Young Professionals of Middle Tennessee and the Urban League Guild.

9 The mission of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee is to enable African Americans, other minorities and disenfranchised groups to secure economic self-reliance, power, parity, and civil

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COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

The Urban League Young Professionals of

Middle Tennessee (ULYPMT) is an auxiliary volunteer group of the

Urban League of Middle Tennessee that targets young professionals

ages 21-40 to empower their communities and change lives through

the Urban League Movement. Our mission is to support the Urban

League Movement through our volunteerism, philanthropy and

membership development. The mission of ULYPMT is twofold: (1)

serving Metro Nashville and Middle Tennessee’s undeserved

communities; (2) fostering a more successful business environment

among Nashville and Middle Tennessee’s African American & minority

community and as well as among our membership.”

Our Five-Point Strategy

Education and Youth Empowerment ensures the education of all

children by providing access to early childhood literacy, after-care

programs and college scholarships.

Economic Empowerment invests in the financial literacy and

employability of adults through job training, home ownership and

entrepreneurship.

Health and Quality of Life Empowerment promotes community

wellness through a focus on prevention, including fitness, healthy

eating and access to affordable healthcare.

Civic Engagement and Leadership Empowerment encourages all

people to take an active role to improve quality of life through

participation in community service projects and public policy

initiatives.

Civil Rights and Racial Justice Empowerment guarantees equal

participation in all facets of American society through proactive public

policies and community-based programs.

The National Council of Urban League Guilds is the national association of volunteer auxiliaries of the Urban League. In existence for more than 63 years, Guild members donate their time to deliver services that extend public understanding and support of the National Urban League and its programs.

Guilders participate in fundraising; and help to develop the leadership skills of ordinary individuals and engage them in local community issues.

Typical Guild activities include serving as staff for major Urban League fundraising events, such as the annual Equal Opportunity Awards Day Dinner and Annual Conference, working as mentors and tutors, and assisting with projects as needed by local Urban League affiliates.

Guilders range in age from 45 to 95 and are active in more than 85 chapters in Urban League communities across the nation. Considered the heart and soul of the Urban League movement, Guilders contribute thousands of volunteer hours annually and play a pivotal role in connecting the Urban League to communities.

Started in New York City in 1942 by Mrs. Mollie Moon, the National Council of Guilds was organized in 1952. The 85 chapters are organized according to the four Urban League regions - north, south, east and west - and operate under the direction of a Regional Coordinator.

The Urban League of Middle Tennessee Guild works to support the fund development, programming and membership efforts of the Affiliate. Efforts include:

- Golf Scramble Silent Auction- Community Health Events- Founders’ Day planners and hosts- EOD hosts

ULMT AND FUND DEVELOPMENT

In 2011, the Urban League of Middle Tennessee was selected to participate in a National Urban League Fund Development initiative called Project Rock Advantage. This effort which is funded by the Enterprise Rent-a-Car Foundation offers training and consulting resources to the selected Affiliate. The program’s aim is to strengthen and diversity the Affiliates’ funding streams and to increase private funding from individuals, corporations and foundations. The ULMT Project Rock Advantage board leadership committee includes the following members:

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primary source of ULMT income as evidenced by the table below is fundraising events. ULMT hosts two events annually. They include the Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon in February of each year and a Golf Scramble which is held in late June of every year. Both are wonderful networking events. All donors (members included) are listed on page 8 of this report.

Grants 40%

Mem-bership

6%

Fundrais-ing 54%

Urban League of Middle TennesseeFY 6/30/13

Revenue Sources - $444,876

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Darren Gottschalk, PRA Committee ChairSam Howard, Corporate Solicitations Sub-committee Chair

Laura Smith Tidwell, Foundation Solicitations Sub-committee ChairAlex Lee, Individual Gifts Sub-committee Chair

Harry L. Wilson, Board Giving Sub-committee Chair

ULMT expenses are related to administrative (staff and operating costs), fundraising and programs. The pie chart below illustrates percentages of costs by expense categories.

Programs49%

Fundrais-ing

20%

Admin31%

Urban League of Middle TennesseeFY 6/30/13

Expenses - $462,481

A copy of our recent audit, which includes the ULMT Year-end Statement of Financial Position, can be found on the ULMT website. Please visit www.ulmt.org for more information on ULMT finances.

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National Urban League Assessment ResultsScore:

4.79 out of 5!

ULMT DonorsAdvance America Landers, VadenAetna Landis & GyrAlive Hospice Landmark FoundationAllen, Wes News Channel 5Moseley, Robert Lee Chapel AME ChurchAllstate Insurance Company Lee, AlexandriaArgosy University Ligon, Johnathan C.AT&T1 Lipscomb University1Aynachew, Banchilay Loews Vanderbilt HotelBank of America Logo My Logo1Barker, Sharon Malone, MelvinBatey, Kisha Marks, LaneBeard, Helen Marriott Hotel at Vanderbilt UniversityBerkman, Warren McFarland, RonaldBerry, Linda1 McGruder, KenyaBingham, Christine McIntyre, RolandBone McAllester Norton PLLC McMillan, DorisBooker, Lisa McWhorter & Franklin Engineers IncBooker, Valerie Meharry Medical CollegeBPS&M LLC McGee, Melva LisaBraden, Markeith Merritt, TroyBrenda Wynn For County Clerk Merrman, JacobBroadwater, Deborah Messer Contruction Co.Brooks, George & SarahBrown & Brown of TN Inc.

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, TN

Brown, Eric Metropolitan Nashville Airport AuthorityBrown, Nishani Michael, Trenesse2Brown, Shunda Moody . NolanBryant, Sandra Moseley, RobertBryant, Vonzella F Najeal's Hair StudioBullock, Brittany Nashville Chamber Public Benefit FoundBurgess, Tyronda Nashville Convention & Vistors BureauBurns & McDonnell Nashville Electric Service-NESBurns, Eddie Nelson, Lataska 1Sign Innovation Nelson, Tanya & BurleyButler Snow Newman's Own FoundationCentennial Pediatrics NissanChandler-Cole, Jennifer Ogechi, AnyaChapman, Mark Oglesby, JeromeChatman, James & Vera Oldman, JamaalChristian Education Dept, African Methodist Oliver, Fierce & Dell

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Episcopal Church Onyx Infosoft -Maddur RajeevClark, Sabrina Osaitile, AnnetteCoca-Cola Bottling Co. Parodi, LuisComcast Nashville Piedmont Natual Gas CompanyCooper, Juandale Pinnacle Financial PartnersCorlew, Teresa Powell, ShawnaCrabb, Carla Pruitt, MaryCracker Barrel Publix Tennessee, LLCCricket Communications Rainey, Shir-earnCunningham, Alicia Rand, CharvisCurrent-Felder, Angella Regions BankDalton, Angelita Reliant BankDan and Margaret Maddox Charitable Fund Russell, LatashaDegrafinreid, Alfred Sampson, DarianDelek Holdings Sampson, TerricaDell Computer Corporation Samuel H. Howard1Deloitte Sanders, MyiaDirect Administration Inc Sarrett, BrianDolgencorp, Inc.-Dollar General Davis ElliottDuke, Kara Seal, PaulDunigan, Nicole Sebsebie, AlemzewdEggleton, Debra SEI Investments CoEnterprise Rent-a-Car Sessoms, VincentFeagins, Edwin Simpson, GloriaFetuga, Rasheedat Smith, CharlesFifth Third Bank Smith, TiffanyFlagpros St. James Missionary Baptist ChurchFox + Kolb & Associates Stallworth, LorraineFrance, Daniel & Kim State FarmFreeman, Darrell Stokes, Patricia P 1Fuzz, Enoch Sychareune, KyCorinthian Missionary Baptish Church Nashville,TN Tennessee Education AssociationGottschalk Family Foundation Terry Sr, JimmyGilmore, Brenda The Frist FoundationGlover, S.L. The Ivy Center FoundationGoldthreate, Charlene The Memorial FoundationGreen, Cheryl The Wright Business GroupGuillory, Lashanda Thomas, DeidreGuydon, Dwenett Thomas, JacobHardage, Arnette Thomas, RachelHarris, Cynthia Tidwell, Laura SmithHarris, Linda Tribble, LaviniaHarrison, Kelley Tribune/ContemporaHatridge, Victor Tucker, Dwayne

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Hayes, Valerie United Parcel ServiceHCA Caring to the Community United PowerCleveland & Veretta Woods Utley, TempestRonald Douglas Vanderbilt University & Medical CenterHCA Inc. Waggoner, DennisHershell Warren Waktins, EzzardHicks, Henry Walden, ErinHilton, Tim Walker, AllegraHobson UMC General Fund, Pastor Sonnye Dixon Waller Lansden Dortch & DavisHodison, Monique Ware, SheilaHolmes, Donald West, ElizabethHoward, Janne Widmer, RogerHoward, Latrice Williams, SamanthaHoward, Rachel Williams, SandraAegis Labs Wilson, FallonHoward, Vivian Wilson, HarryHudson Group/Olympic News Woldetensaye, KidistHunt, Richard Woods, VickyInterdenominational Ministerial Fellowship WSMVInterior Design Services Inc YMGInternational Security Management Group Young Motivation GroupJames, Barbara Zycron Computer Services, IncJames, RoyyaJemison, LatrishaJones, SteveKairos Community AME ChurchKinkosKlish, BarbaraKrogerLabfour Career Training InstituteLake Providence MB Church

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THE ULMT Stars (10K and Above)

Cracker Barrel (EOD Chairman’s Level)

HCA/Tristar (EOD President’s Level)

Comcast Corporation (EOD/NULITES Project Ready)

Dan and Margaret Maddox Charitable Trust (NULITES Project Ready)

Dell Computer (EOD/NULITES Project Ready)

Memorial Foundation (NULITES Project Ready/Nashville Y-Tech)

Nissan (EOD/General Operations)

Regions Bank (Workforce)

National Urban League (EEP)

Newman’s Own Foundation (General Operating)

State Farm (NULITES Project Ready)

UPS (Adult Education/ Event Sponsorships/NPR)

NES (Golf Sponsor)

Zycron (Golf Sponsor)

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ULMT Staff and Volunteers

ULMT STAFF: Mr. Tierney Bates (Director Programs and Services), Ms. Shana Guyton (Office Administrative Manager), Ms. Ophia McCray (GED/Workforce Development); Ms. Shirley Clay (Finance), Robert Robinson (Vanderbilt Intern)ULMT EEP Consultant (s): Sharon Shaw McEwenVera ChatmanNPR Core Faculty: Dr. Rene Rochester, Dr. Gloria Reese, Robin Green, Ryan Murphy, Ceteka Gooch, April Evans, Tommy Varner, Rasheedat FetugaNashville Y-Tech: Twjuana WilliamsInterns: Moriah Lester, Tonisha Brown, Glenn Carter, Natalie Millhouse, Asha Buntyn, Hannah Davis, Tiara Garrett, Robert RobinsonULMT VOLUNTEERS: ULMT Guild; ULYPMT; ULMT NULITES/Project Ready, Advisory Committee, C4OURCE Planning Committee, Regina