h o u s t o n a r e a u r b a n l e a g u e

2014 ANNUAL REPORT

t is an honor to present the 46th Annual Report of the Houston Area Urban

League from the Board Chair and CEO

In 2014, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) highlighted “46Years of

Celebrating the Magic of Delivering Help Today and Hope for Tomorrow”.

Over the years, our programs and services have helped many in our

community and made Houston a better place for us all. These opportunities

included access to education, housing, job training, small business development

and improved health and wellness.

During 2014 HAUL served over 10,000 clients. We were moved by the many

challenges faced by each client…yet inspired by the resources and opportunities

we were able to develop as we helped them face these challenges. We invite

you to review this 2014 annual report as it describes some of our clients who are

now thriving as a result of the opportunities provided them.

We are grateful for the support of our donors, sponsors and agency auxiliaries,

the Guild and Young Professionals who are directly responsible for helping with

each client’s success. Because of their commitment and support, HAUL can

continue to help those in need as we move forward.

It is HAUL’s goal to reach more deeply into the communities we serve. Through

increased partnerships, greater awareness, and enhanced use of technology and

talent we will expand our goals… and our services to reach them.

The Houston Area Urban League again thanks our sponsors and supporters for

all you have done and continue to do.

FROM THE BOARD CHAIR & CEO

Cary P. Yates Chairman, Board of Directors

Judson W. Robinson, IIIPresident and CEO

ouston Area Urban League

(HAUL) is a 501©3 United

Way agency, affiliated with

the National Urban League.

For forty six years it has imple-

mented its mission which is to enable

African Americans and other minorities

to secure economic self-reliance,

parity, power and civil rights. Using

direct service and education as strate-

gies, the HAUL’s Education, Workforce

Training, Workforce and Economic

Development, Health Outreach and

Housing Departments served over

10,000 individuals from the greater

Houston community during 2014.

National and local partners and

supporters recognize HAUL as an

organization that provides superior

service and commitment to its clients.

This recognition leads to partnerships

which provide additional resources and

opportunities for community residents

who need assistance from the Agency.

Each of its departments is focused to

provide distinguished service to the

community.

THE HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE

Angel Lane is a Community Empowerment Center located in the underserved

area of the Hiram Clarke community on the city’s south side. The center offers

some UW Thrive and Urban League services at the center with the vision of

enhancing the long-term self-sufficiency of the residents within the vicinity of the

facility. We provide small business training; housing counseling, parent trainings,

job training, and other services that are helping empower the residents with

knowledge while increasing the household wages of those who take advantage

of the available skills trainings.

Another exciting and deliberative move was to become more entrenched in

the Sunnyside community with our Project Ready Worthing HS Feeder pattern

program. We moved services for education into the Worthing High School feeder

pattern schools to work more closely with students, teachers, and parents to have

a more comprehensive impact on test scores and graduation rates on the young

people living in this most challenged area of our city.

The Houston Area Urban League is determined to create positive benefits for

the citizens in the Greater Houston community. And, HAUL continues to be

committed to insuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfill their life goals/

or dreams.

IN 2014, WE BECAME FULLY ENGAGED IN EXERCISING

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “HUB AND SPOKE”

(DOWNTOWN OFFICE AS HUB WHILE COMMUNITY

LOCATIONS AS SPOKES) SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL.

THE MODEL BECAME REAL VIA NEW COMMUNITY

PARTNERSHIPS WITH VARIOUS CITY OF HOUSTON

DEPARTMENTS, LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND THE EXPANSION

OF HAUL’S NEWEST COMMUNITY BASED FACILITY

CALLED ANGEL LANE COMMUNITY CENTER.

H I S T O R Y 3

WHO WE ARE WHO WE ARE

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h o u s t o n a r e a u r b a n l e a g u e

Terry K. Anderson, Lilly Grove Baptist Church

Samson Babalola, HAUL YP

Levi Benton, Levi Benton & Assoc. PLLC

Herman Burroughs, Allstate Insurance

Donovan Campbell, AT&T

Suzan Orr Carter, Texas Conference UMC

Morris Clark, Marathon Oil

Benjamin Crain, Motiva Enterprises

Phil Dyson, Enterprise Leasing Co. of Houston

Diedra Fontaine, Memorial Hermann Foundation

Yolanda Green, COMCAST

Marian Harper, Houston Astros

James Harris, H-E-B

Wanda Greathouse Holloway, ReedSmith LLP

Karen Jenkins, JPMorgan Chase

Martha Kennerson, Community Volunteer

Waring Lester, UPS

Sherman Lewis, The Lewis Group LLP

Victor Lofton, USAF, Retired

Jerry Martin, KPRC TV 2

John Emerson Mays, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Katherine Milton, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Kristyn Page, Macy’s

Michael Pearson, Amegy Bank N.A.

Gilda Ramirez, Port of Houston Authority

Bobby Scott, HAUL GUILD

Jean Starr, Carmax

Byron C. Stevenson, The Fort Bend Church

Walter Strickland, Attorney At Law

Michelle Trevino, Federal Reserve Bank – Houston

Laurie Vignaud, Capital One Bank

Stephen L Williams, BP America

Cary P. Yates, Wells Fargo

2014 BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

H O U S T O N A R E A U R B A N L E A G U E

2014 IMPACT REPORTH O U S T O N A R E A U R B A N L E A G U E

THE HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE (HAUL), AN

AFFIL IATE WITH THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE WAS

FOUNDED IN 1968. HAUL IS A 501(C) (3) NONPROFIT,

UNITED WAY AGENCY AND COMMUNIT Y-BASED ORGA-

NIZATION. HAUL HAS BEEN A VOICE FOR DISADVAN-

TAGED PEOPLE OF ALL RACES AND HAS A LONG AND

DISTINGUISHED RECORD AS AN AGENCY THAT OFFERS

TANGIBLE, L ASTING BENEFITS TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE

COMMUNIT Y WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, SEX, RACE,

PHYSICAL L IMITATIONS OR ETHNIC BACKGROUND.

THE HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE OFFERS A

CO M PR E H E N S I V E A R R AY O F SERVICES WITH

A DESIRED OUTCOME OF OPTIMUM LEVELS OF

SELF-SUFFICIENCY, BECOMING CONTRIBUTING

TAXPAYERS AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS

TO SOCIETY. HAUL FULFILLS ITS MISSION

THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE

FOLLOWING AREAS:

EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES

HOUSING AND SOCIAL SERVICES

WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

WORKFORCE TRAINING

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Education Support ServicesHAUL recognized the need for character development and academic

support programs for high school students with the implementation of

National Urban League Incentive to Excel and Succeed (NULITES). Program

expansion includes middle school students (MIDLITES), pre-school and

elementary students (GENLITES). STEM curriculum (Science, Technology,

Engineering and Mathematics), parent involvement and college preparation.

At the end of year 2014, HAUL had achieved the following outcomes:

Housing & Social ServicesThis department is a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency and is

staffed by three HUD Certified Housing Counselors; one bi-lingual. Services

are provided in English and Spanish. Programs offered include Financial

Management/Budget Counseling, Mortgage Delinquency and Default

Resolution counseling, Pre-purchase Counseling, Rental Counseling, Financial

Budgeting and Credit Repair Workshops, Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education

Workshops, Housing Support Services for Veterans. At the end of year 2014,

HAUL had achieved the following outcomes:

CLIENTS RECEIVING

FOOD ASSISTANCE

1ST TIME HOMEBUYER EDUCATION

CLASS

FAIR HOUSING COUNSELING & EDUCATION

YOUTHRECEIVING

MENTORING

YOUTH SERVED IN AFTER SCHOOL

PROGRAMS

PURCHASEDHOMES

HOMELESS PREVENTION

RAPID RE-HOUSING

COUNSELING

YOUTH RECEIVING ACADEMIC SUPPORT

GROSS SALE OF HOMES

PURCHASED

PHONE COUNSELING &

REFERRAL

FINANCIAL & CREDIT

ENHANCEMENT

VETERANS SERVED

YOUTH RECEIVING CHARACTER

DEVELOPMENT

CHILDREN SERVED IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

EDUCATION

YOUTH SERVED IN SUMMER PROGRAMS

MORTGAGE DELINQUENCY &

DEFAULT RESOLUTION COUNSELING

HOMES RETAINED: GROSS HOME VALUE

1,237 241

714 715

242

89

246

422 45

88

422

$5,625,000

422

1,960

477 59 $7,375,000

2014 IMPACT REPORT 2014 IMPACT REPORT

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Workforce Development & Training and Economic DevelopmentWorkforce Development & Training and Economic Development – is

designed to help families become economically stable, teaches clients

techniques for job search, application, interview, and employment

retention. Recruitment services are offered to employers and job

placement assistance to applicants seeking employment.

NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research)In 2006, HAUL began offering construction training certified by

NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research).

The training is designed and based on business partner relationships,

industry employment needs and the demand for skilled craft workers

and apprentices. Training enhances the employability for participants

completing the course; receiving their NCCER Certification and provides

opportunities for employment in construction and petro-chemical sectors.

HAUL Entrepreneurship CenterDuring 2014, the HAUL Entrepreneurship Center increased client services

significantly through presentation of Small Business University group

training in core business fundamentals, provision of business consultation,

technical assistance and access to capital. The Center also served as

a recruitment partner for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

Initiative in partnership with Houston Community College.

At the end of year 2014, HAUL had achieved the following outcomes:

2014 IMPACT REPORT 2014 IMPACT REPORT

1,224

1,145

CLIENTS SERVED

CLIENTS SERVED

SUPPORTSERVICES

EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION, JOB READINESS AND

JOB CLUB

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER SMALL BUSINESS

ASSISTANCE

CLIENTS: NCCER

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

CLIENTS PLACED IN

EMPLOYMENT

COACHING AND REFERRALS

CLIENTS SERVED IN YOUTH

PROGRAMS

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participated in HAUL’s STEM Academy beginning January 2014.

I started later than the majority of students. Within just a few short

weeks of participating, I learned the engineering design process, had

an opportunity to experience the tasks of engineers, and select a

career field of interest. I received a PowerPoint presentation with an

overview of careers in the STEM discipline which helped me decide to

pursue a career in life sciences.

I was provided basic information to let me know what I need to do now to

prepare for college and a career in life sciences. A long conversation with

Urban League staff one day helped me identify my interests and begin

thinking about pursuing a career in life sciences. The discussion helped

me to realize that I could determine a career based upon what I like (i.e.

favorite academic subjects, hobbies). I also received resources that will help

in preparing for college. I will follow through with the information I received

and pursue admissions to a college that will prepare me for a career in life

sciences. My parents are glad that as a result of participating in the Urban

League STEM Academy, something has sparked my interest to energetically

get me started with college planning. I am really excited!

CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES

EDUCATION SUCCESS

H O U S T O N A R E A U R B A N L E A G U E

OLIVIA JOHNSTONN O LO N G E R U N D E C I D E D A B O U T C A R E E R

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r. Anthony Person, a United

Way THRIVE Construction

Training graduate, came to

HAUL seeking an opportunity

to increase his skills and

secure employment. Anthony worked

in the restaurant industry for over 30

years as a Sous Chef and General

Manager. It had been difficult for Anthony to secure employment with a

livable wage as he was continually offered jobs paying $8.00 - $10.00 an hour.

Upon learning about the Occupational Skills Training Program, he enrolled in

the NCCER Core Construction class. While in training he was diligent about

class participation and reaching his stated goals of learning a new skill and

obtaining his certification.

The NCCER program utilizes core curriculum for Industry Craft Skills providing

a basic introduction to construction and maintenance skills needed for the

industry. The curriculum consists of instruction with six industry specific

modules that cover various craft skill topics including: 1) Basic Safety;

2) Introduction to Construction Math; 3) Introduction to Hand Tools; 4)

Introduction to Power Tools; 5) Basic Communications Skills; and 6) Basic

Employability Skills.

After successfully completing the training and receiving his NCCER

Certification, Anthony was referred to and soon employed with Brock Services

as a Helper in the Petrochemical industry earning $14.00 an hour. Anthony

will continue to increase his wages and skills to further advance his career and

better support he and his family.

r. and Mrs. Darrell Sam first

came to the Houston Area

Urban League First Time

Homebuyer Workshop

in 2013. They received

pre-purchase counseling and

received their First Time Homebuyer

Certificate. It was soon discovered

that the Sams had several barriers to

becoming homeowners. They had a

high debt ratio, no savings and some

credit issues.

After working with HAUL counselors for eleven months, and completing

financial education and credit counseling, the Sams increased their credit

score by 15 points and established a savings account of $8,000 for down

payment on home.

In February 2014, the Sams re-certified for a First Time Homebuyer Certificate

and applied for a mortgage loan. They received pre-approval for loan and

received closing cost of $8,000 from the State of Texas.

The Sams closed on their new home on December 14, 2014.

WORKFORCE AND TRAINING SUCCESS HOUSING SUCCESS

ANTHONY PERSONW O R K F O R C E A N D T R A I N I N G S U C C E S S S TO R Y

MR. & MRS. DARRELL SAMH O U S I N G S U C C E S S S TO R Y

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CURRENT ASSETS 2014 2013Cash and cash equivalents $ 303,560 $ 134,495 Cash eqivalents, restricted 169,287 170,932Certificates of deposit ............... 503,836Pledges receivable 156,657 194,763

Grants receivable 261,950 197,537Other receivables 10,282 27,690 Prepaid expenses 7,530 4,991

Total Current Assets 909,176 1,234,224

NON-CURRENT ASSETSCash equivalents, restricted 88,745 755,235 Certificates of deposit 504,996 ...............

Rent Deposit 2,754 2,754 Property and equipment, net 3,135,610 2,906,003

Total Non-Current Assets 3,732,105 3,663,236

TOTAL ASSETS $4,641,281 $4,898,236

CURRENT LIABILITIESLine of credit 35,000 50,000 Accounts payable 76,607 225,498Accrued expenses and other liabilites 114,022 85,843Unearned revenue 134,935 674,768

Total Current Liabilites 360,564 1,036,109

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIESUnearned revenue 593,741 755,235Total Non-Current Liabilities 593,741 755,235

TOTAL LIABILITIES 954,305 1,791,344

NET ASSETSTemporarily restricted 26,262 50,000Unrestricted 3,660,714 3,056,892

Total Net Assets 3,686,976 3,106,892

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $4,641,281 $4,898,236

REVENUES 2014 2013 Unresricted Temprarily Totals Unresricted Temprarily Totals Restricted RestrictedContributions: United Way $ 654,483 $ ............... $ 654,483 $ 637,753 $ ............... 637,753 Others 498,775 ............... 498,775 442,432 ............... 442,432 Federal grant revenue 447,671 ............... 447,671 446,516 ............... 446,516 State and local grants 236,515 ............... 236,515 ............... ............... ............... Foundation & corporation grant revenues 1,021,527 ............... 1,021,527 674,892 25,000 699,892 Fund-raising and special events 537,651 25,000 562,651 511,460 25,000 536,460In-kind contributions 162,200 ............... 162,200 139,858 ............... 139,858 Rental income 30,739 ............... 30,739 ............... ............... ............... Program fees 8,940 ............... 8,940 20,094 ............... 20,094 Interest income 1,930 ............... 1,930 3,711 ............... 3,711 Other income 55,087 ............... 55,087 20,838 ............... 120,838Net assets released from restrictions 48,738 (48,738) ............... ............... ............... ...............

TOTAL REVENUES 3,704,256 (23,738) 3,680,518 2,897,554 50,000 2,947,554

EXPENSES Program services: Special projects 213,589 ............... 213,589 3,952 ............... 3,952 Education and youth services 469,517 ............... 469,517 518,371 ............... 518,371 Workforce development & training 733,581 ............... 733,581 501,101 ............... 501,101 Housing & community services 289,928 ............... 289,928 508,448 ............... 508,448 Economic development 190,537 ............... 190,537 226,472 ............... 226,472 Health initiatives 137,326 ............... 137,326 25,198 ............... 25,198

Total program services 2,034,487 ............... 2,034,487 1,783,542 ............... 1,783,542

Support services: Management and general 793,326 ............... 793,326 696,673 ............... 696,673 Fund-Raising 272,630 ............... 272,630 347,528 ............... 347,528Total support services 1,065,956 ............... 1,065,956 1,044,201 ............... 1,044,201

Total Expenses 3,100,434 ............... 3,100,434 2,827,743 ............... 2,827,743

Change in Net Assets 603,822 (23,738) 580,084 69,811 50,000 119,811 Net Assets, Beginning of Year 3,056,892 50,000 3,106,892 2,987,081 ............... 2,987,081 Net Assets, End of Year $3,660,714 26,262 $3,686,976 $3,056,892 50,000 $3,106,892

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONDECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEARS ENDED

DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013

H O U S T O N A R E A U R B A N L E A G U E (A Texas Non-Profit Corporation)

ASSETS:

LIABILITIES AND

NET ASSETS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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A.M. Wickliff

Accelerated Learning Solutions

Allstate Insurance

Amber Foyt

Amegy Bank

Amerigroup

Andrea Jones

Arvo Realty

Aryshire Corp.

Benjamin Crain

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of

Texas

Bobby and Phoebe Tudor

Bobby Scott

Borris Miles

BP

Bracewell & Giuliani

Bradlink LLC

Brenda Banks

Brook Hollow Church

Brooke Development Company

Budlight/Silver Eagle Distributors

Byron C. Stevenson

CAMDEN

Capital One Bank

Car Max

Carolyn Rose

Cary P. Yates

Cecelia Kammer

CenterPoint Energy

Chevron

CITI Foundation

COMCAST

COMCAST Foundation

Comerica

Community Bank

Cookie Montez

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Cynthia Stanciell

David Mendez

DeAndre Sam

Demetria Lofton

Diedra Fontaine

Dobrowski & Associates

Donald Bowers

Donovan Campbell

Elijah White, Jr.

Elizabeth Campbell

Elmer Donalson-Rogers

Enterprise Rental

Eric Goodie

Eric Phillips

Everett Family Fund

Felicia Jackson

Finger Interest

FMC Technologies

Fort Bend Church

Frost Bank

Garnett Coleman

Gayle Amos

Gerald Womack

GHCVB

Gilda Ramirez

Glenda Kizzee

Gordon Goodman

Griffin Partners

Gunda Corp.

HAUCDC

HAUL GUILD

HAUL YP

HCC Foundation

H-E-B

Helen Adedipe

Herman Burroughs

Hilton Americas Hotel

Hines Interests

HISD

Houston First

Houston Port Authority

Houston Rockets

Houston Style Magazine

Inger Richard

ITEX Group

J. Kent and Ann Friedman

James and Loyce Owens

James Harris

Jean Starr

Jeff Wallace

Jerry Martin

Jim & Maureen Hackett Fund

John Emerson Mays

John Hofmeister

John Robinson

JP Morgan Foundation

JPMorgan Chase

Judge Kyle Carter

Judson Robinson III

Karen Jenkins

Katherine Milton

Kiem Nguyen

KPRC/TV 2

Kristyn Page

Kroger

Lanease D. Fuller

Laurie Vignaud

2014 SUPPORTERSH O U S T O N A R E A U R B A N L E A G U E

2014 SUPPORTERS

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Levi Benton

Lilly Grove Baptist Church

Links, Inc

Locke Lord LLP

Lorenza Butler

LYFT

Macy’s

Marathon Oil

Marek Family Foundation

Marian Harper

Martha Kennerson

Martin Fein Interests, Ltd.

Michael Pearson

Michele Sabino

Michelle Trevino

Midway Foundation

Montgomery County UW

Morris Clark

Murry & Polly Bowden

National Urban League

Nijo Shaw

Pam Ulmer

Parkside Capital

Phil Dyson

Philip Sumang

Phillip Yates

Phillips 66

Pride Staff

Ralph Watkins

Reliant Energy

Ric Campo

Rice University

Rida Realty Investments Corp.

Rommell Williams

Safeway/Randall’s

Samson Babalola

Scholastic

Scott Wizig

Shell Oil

Sherman Lewis

Smith Graham & Company

Southwest Airlines

Sowells Construction

State Farm

Stephen L. Williams

Steve Kean

Stewart Title

Suzan Orr Carter

Tanglewood Corp.

Terri Dotson Steele

Terry K. Anderson

The Driven Company

The Lewis Group

The Menninger Clinic

The Morgan Group

The Welcome Group

Trammel Crow Residential

Triple S. Steele

TVP

United Way of Greater Houston

UPS Foundation

Uptown Houston

UW Brazoria County

UW Galveston Inc

UW Metro Dallas

UW of Greater Milwaukee

UW SE Michigan

UWGPSNJ

Venita Gatson

Verizon

Victor Lofton

Walter Strickland

Wanda Greathouse-Holloway

Waring Lester

Wells Fargo

Winstead PC

Yolanda Green

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THE HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE, FOUNDED IN 1968, IS A UNITED

WAY AGENCY AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE. ITS

MISSION IS TO HELP AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER MINORITIES TO

SECURE ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE,PARITY, POWER AND CIVIL RIGHTS.

5320 Griggs RoadHouston, Texas 77021