Education Health and Wellness Leadership

ANNUAL REPORT 2019

Success in Education Health and Wellness in Mind and Body Skills in Tomorrow’s Leaders

To have a safe, healthy, and thriving community for children and families.

To empower children and their families to lead healthy and productive lives by promoting success in education, nurturing wellness in mind and body, and developing skills in tomorrow’s global leaders.

Education, health, and wellness to prevent substance misuse in our children and youth.

• Children are our greatest asset.• Lifelong health and wellness begin with good decisions.• Education is the key to unlocking the future. • Parents are children’s strongest advocates.• Strong families are the cornerstone of thriving communities.

Mission

Vision

Guiding Principles

Focus

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AndersonBell

BosqueCherokee

Coryell Falls

FreestoneHamilton

HendersonHill

KaufmanLampasasLimestoneMcLennan

Milam Mills

NavarroRains

Van Zandt

19Counties Served

28Years of Service

Schools Served

Community Partners

2Office Locations

CorsicanaWaco

Quick Facts

90,000Individuals Impacted

John Goodnight, Chief Executive OfficerLaura MacGregor, Director of Finance and Human ResourcesCheryl Allen, Director of Program AdvancementMelissa Castillo, Regions 3 and 4 Program Director Valorie Horn, Regions 3 and 4 Program DirectorDarrick Bledsoe, Region 7 Program DirectorMaria Macias, Region 7 Program Director

Executive Staff

Erica Ancira, Visiting Lecturer, Hankamer School of Business, Baylor UniversityRodney Clark, Producer, Insurors of TexasStephanie Hines, Community Partnership Specialist, WISDEric Jeter, Senior Manager, CenikorTara Kimbell, Marketing Account Manager III, AmerigroupDebbie Luce, Community VolunteerCraig Nash, Child Hunger Outreach Specialist, Texas Hunger InitiativePete Peterson, Justice of the Peace, McLennan County, Precinct 1Cathy Pleitz, Community VolunteerHector Sabido, General Sales Manager, Prophecy Media Group, LLCBob Anne Senter, Community VolunteerPatrick Swanton, Sergeant/Public Information Officer, City of Waco Police DepartmentJosh Tetens, Attorney at Law, Simer & TetensAshley Thornton, Founder and Administrator, Act Locally Jeff Wall, Senior Vice President, TFNB Your Bank for LifeJan Wengler, Community VolunteerPatrice Wills, Licensed Professional Counselor, Patrice Wills LPC

McLennan County Advisory Council

Chairman Heather King, Scholarship Coordinator, Clifford FoundationVice Chairman Neal Green, Jr., Attorney at Law, Law Office of Neal Green, Jr.Secretary Kay Lynn Harris, Educator, RetiredTreasurer Tim Stites, President, Community National BankDr. Shellie Buckley, Chair of Communications, Navarro CollegeReverend Jesse Demarest, Youth Pastor, Grace Baptist ChurchSean Eggleston, Police Officer, Corsicana Police DepartmentKit Herrington, Trust Officer, Citizens National BankEricka Kincaid, Specialist, Child Protective Services (CPS)Hayden Thomas, Sales Consultant, Stewart Motor CompanyDanika Wilson, Nurse Practitioner, Navarro PediatricsDebbie Wilson, Vice President, Centex Citizens Credit UnionTim Young, Manager, McKee Lumber

Board of Trustees

Leadership

Our auditor has issued an unqualified opinion in the audit report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2019. In addition, our internal controls were reviewed and no concerns were noted.

$3,350, 658Total Expenses

$3,410,426Total Revenue

92% Government Grants

6% Foundations and Trusts

1% Other

1% In-Kind Contributions

14% Supporting Expenses

86% Program Expenses

Financials

CAP (College Achievement Program)

Students Enrolled: 780

CAP is a free program that helps students and their families plan for, apply to, and access resources to pay for college. Advisors meet with students individually and in groups. Seniors who complete the required tasks are entered into a $2,500 college scholarship drawing; two scholarships are given in each county. Navarro County students who complete the program are also qualified to receive an application to the J. Tom Eady Scholarship and the Clifford Foundation Scholarships.

Meet with CAP advisor.Submit most recent high school and, if applicable, college transcripts.Submit copy of ACT or SAT results. Submit up-to-date resume. Complete the three Kuder Navigator Career Assessments. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).Apply to MAC College Money Program (McLennan County only).

Required Tasks

2019 Scholarship Recipients

Kimberly Ojeda- Sanchez

Not having someone help with college-related

issues while planning my future was hard, but with CAP I felt relieved. CAP has benefited me in so many ways, but I think the biggest was helping me learn how to fill out financial aid

forms and find scholarships locally

and online.”

Priscilla Herrera

I was very excited to find out I had won this amazing scholarship! Being the first of my

family to graduate high school and go to college is very emotional for me.

I couldn’t have done it without CAP to guide me

down the right path.”

Vivian Lisbey

My dream for the future is to help others, just like

CAP has helped me. I plan on getting a degree

in medicine. Thanks to McLennan County CAP, I am one step closer to achieving

this dream!”

Angelyne Yamamoto

CAP was a great expe-rience! This program

was really helpful keeping me on track

and planning for college. I am so thankful

for the services they provide and for the CAP scholarship I

received. I am excited about attending the

University of Arlington and studying nursing.”

““ “ “

Promoting Success in Education

Students: 77

Students: 126

Families: 54

Mothers and families who are expecting a baby or have a child age 0-3 develop skills they need to ensure the successful growth and development of their children. NEW LIFE advisors meet with parents in individual and group settings during the year-long program. Participants are required to complete the evidence-based The Incredible Years® curriculum, the Shaken Baby Syndrome course, and a Safe Riders Child Safety Seat class.

Summer Breakout

Summer Freedom School

NEW LIFE

First through fifth grade students maintain mental acuity and learn healthy behaviors in this eight-week summer program held in low-income neighborhoods, including housing authorities. Nationally recognized MindUP™ curriculum is used to teach children how the brain influences learning and behavior. The students and their families also attend special events throughout the year.

Students in kindergarten through eighth grade are taught the value of education while exploring their cultural heritage in this multi-week summer program held on school campuses. Participants’ parents are required to volunteer at the program and attend parent training sessions where they learn the skills needed to be an active part of their children’s lives.

Promoting Success in Education

Leadership Development

Be tobacco, alcohol, and drug free.

Maintain a minimum B average in school.

Attend monthly leadership training sessions.

Volunteer for forty-six hours (thirty in the community and sixteen in VOICE programs).

Enroll in CAP (College Achievement Program).

Required Tasks

McLennan County Students (front row) Luiz Martinez, Lizbeth Duarte-Tavera, Krista Seery, Leilani Vences, Tisa Gandhi, Alia Gonzalez, Catherine Mancilla, MyrT’asia Gowan (back row) Albert Campbell, Ramon Castaneda, Adrianne Martinez, JohnAnthony Martinez, JC Olvera, Alexandria Flood, Arath Herrera

Students: 29Volunteer Hours: 1,334

Pathways to Success

High school students in McLennan and Navarro counties gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective leaders, volunteers, and employees in this year-long program. Each teen that fulfills the required tasks receives a $500 college scholarship and is eligible to be hired at VOICE summer programs.

Navarro County Students (front row) Harlie Carlson, Jerra Capps, April Perez, Alexandra Mendez, Erica Aguilar (back row) Serena DelaRosa, Brayan Gonzalez, James Bratton, John Bratton, Maria Guido, Brenda Becerril Lopez, Vanessa Guerro (not pictured) Grant Allen, Stephanie Rodriguez

Health and Wellness

Students: 923

Students: 488

Presentations Participants: 39,349Events Participants: 35,833

Curriculum-Based Support Groups

Project Towards No Drug Abuse

Educational Presentations and Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Free Events

Children and youth meet in confidential, small group settings where they learn essential life skills to help them cope with difficult family situations, resist negative peer pressure, respect others, set and achieve goals, make healthy choices, and refuse tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. Participants are identified as living in at-risk situations and are recommended to attend the program by school administrators, counselors, and teachers.

High school students whose behavior has demonstrated they are at high-risk for substance abuse meet in small groups on their school campuses. The program teaches self-control, effective communication, appropriate decision-making strategies, and how to live alcohol and drug-free. Participants are recommended by school administrators, counselors, and teachers.

Individuals of all ages learn the harmful effects of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs on their lives, their families, and the community during educational presentations at schools and community sites. Most of the presentations are done in schools, including those conducted as part of the Red Ribbon and Tobacco Free campaigns. We also partner with community organizations to offer events where families can enjoy a fun time in a tobacco, alcohol, and drug-free environment.

VASA (Voices Against Substance Abuse) is a community coalition that researches and addresses underage alcohol use, tobacco and nicotine product use, marijuana and other cannabinoids use, and prescription drug abuse in McLennan County. The coalition is comprised of individuals representing a variety of sectors who meet monthly.

VASA Community Coalition

BusinessBrad Berger .....................SCM PromosKristine Koehn ................Koehn RealtyDave Maddison ..............Dubl-R Old Fashioned HamburgersChris Meza .......................Carbajal RealtyJulie Turner ......................Wells Fargo Bank

CommunityAshley Williams .............Keep Waco Beautiful Christina Aguilar ............Community VolunteerElysa Atmosfera ............Family Abuse CenterJohn Bible ........................Cen-Tex African American .............................................Chamber of CommerceJosh Caballero ...............Grassroots Community DevelopmentTommie Ferguson ..........Poison ControlMegan Henderson ........City Center WacoBelinda Hester ...............Bridges To LifeBruce Huff ........................Group W Bench Litter PatrolEmily Mills ........................Jesus Said LoveRachel Pate .....................Cen-Tex African American .............................................Chamber of CommerceBobbi Stewart .................Veterans One StopAshley Thornton ............Act Locally Waco

EducationAlyssa Petty ....................Baylor UniversityJarred Hankhouse ........McLennan Community CollegeShannon Hankhouse .....Tarleton State UniversitySungseek Moon .............Baylor UniversityCuevas Peacock ............Baylor UniversityDavid Pooler ...................Baylor University

Faith-BasedDerrick Watley ................Mighty Wind Worship CenterSam Doyle ......................Greater New Light Missionary .............................................Baptist ChurchKyndall Rothaus ............Unity Spiritual Center of Waco GovernmentAndrea Barefield ...........Texas Brazos Trail Region, .............................................Waco City CouncilKattina Bryant .................U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsTaylor Bee .......................TxDOTJolie Person ....................TxDOT

HealthcareAlexia Maness ................Warriors Research Institute, .............................................Baylor Scott & White HealthKelli McAdams ...............MHMR Klaras Center for FamiliesRavonne McCray ...........Baylor Scott & White Medical .............................................Center–Hillcrest Saira Coronado .............Family Health CenterKari Davis .........................Waco-McLennan County Public .............................................Health DistrictJessica Dupree ..............Warriors Research Institute, .............................................Baylor Scott and White HealthJanet Enders ...................Area Agency on Aging of the .............................................Heart of TexasCristal Garza ...................Klara’s Center for Families MHMRTasha Whittaker .............Baylor Scott & White Medical .............................................Center–Hillcrest

Law Enforcement/CivicBret Page .........................Waco Police DepartmentMeagan Dyer ..................Bellmead Police DepartmentEloisa Esparza ................Texas Department of Public SafetyRyan Howard ..................Texas Department of Public SafetySophie Martinez .............Bellmead Police DepartmentCandi Moreno .................Bellmead Police DepartmentCheryl Nichols ................McLennan County Juvenile ProbationJames Thomas ...............Texas RangersDavid Williams ...............Waco ISD Police Department

MediaHector Sabido ................Prophecy Media, Waco City Council

ParentAlexis Meza .....................Community VolunteerTony Chavez ...................Community Volunteer

Treatment/Recovery Amber Whitley ...............Sunshine Recovery HouseLilly Ettinger ...................Beauchamp Addiction Recovery Center,.............................................Baylor UniversityChris Asikis ......................The ArborRichard Bradshaw .........Central Texas Harm ReductionStephanie Franklin ........The ArborDavid Hutts ......................La Hacienda Treatment CenterSarah Sanchez ...............Prevention Resource Center Region 7Jaylyn Schumpert .........Cedar Crest Summer Shine ................Sunshine Recovery HouseBrittany Swain ................Life Steps Council on Alcohol and DrugsStacie Woodall ...............CenikorCole Word ........................Stonegate Center

Health and Wellness

Children and Youth: 182Adults: 164

Children and their parents significantly improve communication skills and relationships in this fourteen-session program. The participants are from all socio-economic backgrounds, some of whom are referred by school and juvenile justice administrators. Other attendees are families who must complete the program for the children to attend Summer Freedom School. The program has been proven to increase good behavior and decrease problems such as truancy, delinquency, and substance abuse.

Strengthening Families Program

Students: 9,968

First through twelfth-grade students learn the basic skills needed to avoid tobacco, alcohol, and drug addiction. The ten-session program, conducted at schools and community sites, focuses on how to resist peer pressure, set goals, make sound decisions, manage emotions, and communicate effectively in order to live a nonviolent, drug free life.

Too Good For Drugs

Participants: 59

While on spring break from school, students in kindergarten through fifth grade who reside in low-income neighborhoods, including housing authorities, learn healthy behaviors that emphasize physical fitness and wise nutritional choices. The renowned CATCH™ (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) curriculum is used with the goals of preventing childhood obesity and encouraging children, their families, and the community to adopt healthier lifestyles.

Spring Training

Health and Wellness

Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and ChildrenBaylor Scott & White HillcrestBaylor UniversityBellmead Police DepartmentBelton Christian Youth CenterBluebonnet Trails Community ServicesBoys & Girls Club of Navarro CountyBoys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort WorthBrazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance AbuseCalvary Baptist ChurchCare Net of Central TexasCedar Creek LibraryCenikorCity of CorsicanaCity of WacoClements Boys & Girls Club - Bigham UnitClements Boys & Girls Club - Woody Hall UnitCommunities in Schools of the Heart of TexasConnie Hickman, Navarro County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4Corsicana Housing AuthorityCorsicana Municipal CourtCorsicana YMCADarrell Waller, Navarro County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2District Court of Navarro CountyFernando Villarreal, McLennan County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5Full Circle Alcohol and Drug ProgramGrace Community ChurchGrassroots Community DevelopmentGreater Love Outreach Fellowship Greater New Light Missionary Baptist ChurchGreta Jordan, Navarro County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1Heart of Texas Region MHMR CenterHenderson County HELP CenterHenderson County Juvenile ProbationHope Center Corsicana

House of RefugeIMPACT Navarro CollegeJackie Freeland, Navarro County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3Klaras Center for Families MHMR Lifeline Family ServicesLive Well WacoMalakoff Housing AuthorityMary Peterson Child Care CenterMcLennan Community CollegeMethodist Children’s HomeMighty Wind Worship CenterMosaic Family ServicesNavarro County District CourtNavarro CollegeNavarro County Adult ProbationNavarro County Advocacy CenterNavarro County Head StartNavarro County Juvenile ProbationPrevention Resource Center Region 7Prosper WacoRecovery Resource CouncilRegion 12 Education CenterSixth Avenue Baptist ChurchTaylor’s Memorial TMMTemple Nueva VidaTexans for Safe and Drug-Free Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServiceTexas AHEC East Texas Department of TransportationUpward BoundVeterans AffairsVictim Assistance Navarro CountyWaco Center for YouthWaco Fire DepartmentWaco Housing AuthorityWaco Police DepartmentWorkforce Solutions

Community Partners

Agape Christian AcademyAthens HighBell’s Hill ElementaryBlooming Grove ElementaryBlooming Grove HighBlooming Grove MiddleBlum ISDBowie ElementaryBrazos HighBrook Avenue ElementaryCarroll ElementaryCedar Ridge ElementaryCentral Athens ElementaryCesar Chavez MiddleChilton ElementaryChilton HighChilton MiddleCollins Intermediate Corsicana HighCorsicana Middle Dawson ElementaryDawson HighDawson MiddleDean Highland ElementaryDrane Learning CenterEarly HeadstartEustace HighEustace IntermediateEustace MiddleEustace PrimaryFairfield ElementaryFairfield HighFairfield IntermediateFannin ElementaryFrost ElementaryFrost HighFrost Middle

Gatesville ElementaryGatesville HighGatesville IntermediateGatesville Junior HighG.W. Carver MiddleGrand Saline HighGrand Saline IntermediateGrand Saline MiddleHamilton ElementaryHamilton HighHamilton MiddleHewitt ElementaryHico ElementaryHico HighHico MiddleIndian Springs MiddleJames L. Collins Catholic SchoolKemp IntermediateKendrick ElementaryKerens ElementaryKerens HighKerens MiddleLakeview ElementaryLampasas High SchoolLampasas Middle SchoolLaVega ElementaryLaVega HighLaVega IntermediateMabank HighMalakoff ElementaryMarlin ElementaryMarlin HighMarlin MiddleMart ElementaryMart HighMart MiddleMexia High

Mildred ElementaryMildred HighMildred MiddleNavarro Alternative EducationNavarro Disciplinary Alternative Navarro ElementaryNew Summerfield ElementaryO.P. Norman Junior HighR.Q. Sims IntermediateRains HighRapoport Academy Public SchoolRaymond Mayes Middle SchoolRice ElementaryRice HighRice IntermediateRice MiddleRosebud ElementarySam Houston ElementarySouth Waco ElementaryTaylor Creek ElementaryTeague ElementaryTeague HighTeague IntermediateTool ElementaryTroy Elementary SchoolTroy High SchoolTwo Dimension PreparatoryUniversity HighValley Mills HighWaco HighWest Avenue ElementaryWills Point MiddleWoodgate IntermediateWortham ElementaryWortham High

School Partners

A Worthy OccasionAffordable AffairsCheryl AllenAllen Glass CompanyLydia AnciraAnnie Lee Robbins TrustKathy AverittAxiom AdvertisingMarsha BanksBessie Hofstetter Trust Sally BledsoeLuan BrowderBrowder General InsuranceClifford BrownGolda BrownBillie BrownfieldBy DesignCamille Johnson, RealtorsBonnie CarpenterClassy Crochet by CathyCommunity Bank & Trust, Waco Cooper FoundationCorsicana Lions ClubDillard’sDocument Solutions-XeroxDubl-R Old Fashion Hamburgers Edward Jones, Stephen Blackard Garland D Rhoads FoundationJim and Sue GleasonJohn and Kristy GoodnightJill GossAnn HarderDenise HarperHeart of Texas Network Consultants Kit HerringtonMartha HicksJ.N. and Macie Edens Foundation J. Tom Eady Charitable Trust Pat JansmaLisa JaynesHeather King

Law Office of D. Brent LemonLuce Law FirmCindy MabryMainstream Boutique of WacoEd and Vicky MazanecRuth MillerNational United Bank, HewittNavarro Community FoundationKris OlsonSuzi PagelNoemi GutierrezSherry PattilloMatt and Laura PattilloPerry Dean and Alice Graham Charitable Foundation Perry Office PlusJanie PetersonPHD CommunicationsDan and Cathy PleitzJanet PorterPrefontainePauli RamosEdith ReitmeierRena Fleming FoundationNikki RheaSarah RitterJustin RobyLisa SaxenianSCM PromosScribblesBob Anne SenterLynda SloanLeslie SmithStewart Insurance AgencyRene TaylorLarka TetensThe First National Bank of Central TexasMelinda and Roy VeldmanWaco Tribune-HeraldJeany WarnekeJoan WheelerWinton Engineering

Supporters

“VOICE has been an important thing in our life. They have done a lot to help make my children the good children they are. We love the staff and they are like family to me. Every time we go, they are happy to see us and my children are happy to see them. The children really enjoy and learn from the programs. I like that parents are encour-aged to be involved and I have learned a lot about being a good parent. I will be sad when the kids are too old for the programs.” Lorena Gonzalez, Mother

Gonzalez Family—Francisco, Benjamin, Gloria, Francisco, April, Lorena, David, Luz, Brayan, (not pictured) Eric

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