Berea Youth Works (BYW) Expands Its Reach

For the first time in its history Berea Youth Works recruited summer youth workers from four communities that make up the Berea City School System. Berea Youth Works made this decision after the school system combined Berea and Midpark High Schools. BYW stepped off with its 2014 summer program so that all students at the school would know that ours is an inclusive summer jobs program for our communities: Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg, and parts of Olmsted Falls. Last, but certainly not least, this expanded reach included an increase in the wages paid to students. Students’ pay was adjusted from $7.95 (Ohio Minimum Wage for 2014) to $8.00 per hour.

A New Name – The Frank Spurlock Summer Science Camp

The Summer Science Camp’s name was changed to honor and remember a long-time and close friend of youth in our community. For more than 30 years, Frank was a champion of education, particularly science education. The seven year old Science Camp is held one week each summer and consists of students in grades one through six. The number averages about 50 students. In May 2014, Frank passed away suddenly and is sorely missed. We are honored to continue his legacy of service to and academic excellence for our youth.

Reverend Leroy McCreary North End Foundation of Berea President and Chairman of the Board

Year Students Hours Employers Seniors* Earnings

2010 25 455 25 N/A $3,298.75

2011 35 1750 36 2 $12,950.00

2012 35 1791 48 6 $13,790.70

2013 29 2012.50 73 9 $17,100.00

2014 42 2811 94 11 $25,248.00 *The seniors’ program is supported by the Berea City Club.

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

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There is a kind of victory in good work, no matter how humble.

Jack Kemp

634 Wesley Drive Berea, Ohio 44017 440-243-2988 www.northendfoundation.org

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

THE NORTH END FOUNDATION OF BEREA

Rev. Leroy McCreary, President ~ Ed White, MD, Vice President ~ Lillian Anderson, Asst. Managing Director, ~ Al Albergottie, Treasurer Duane Jaynes, BYW Treasurer ~ Gregory Sponseller, Asst. Treasurer ~ Thomas Kelley, Secretary ~ Rose Cansler, Administrative Assistant

You were an important part of our success and we appreciate

you very much!

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THE NORTH END FOUNDATION OF BEREA

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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

634 Wesley Drive Berea, Ohio 44017 440-243-2988 www.northendfoundation.org

BEREA YOUTH WORKS 2014 PIG ROAST SPONSORS

Berea Union Depot Corp. Mrs. Lillian Anderson Clint Williams Realty Mr. & Mrs. James Bastian Councilwoman Margarette Key Mr. & Mrs. Charles Flama E-Global Ms. Garnet Golightley Ellis & Frank Lovell Mr. & Mrs. Duane Jaynes Key Bank Mr. & Mrs. Keith Jefferson Makovich & Pusti Architects, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kelley Mount Zion Baptist Church Mr. & Mrs. Mario Manning NorthCoast Medical Equipment, Inc. Rev. & Mrs. Leroy McCreary Oakport Management, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. John Maxwell Parkway Auto Care Mr. & Mrs. Mose Payne People’s Community Church Mr. Sandy Perkins Phoenix Cement Mr. & Mrs. Greg Roberts The Fishing Foundation Mr. Bill Sagaser, Jr. SoundCom Systems Mr. Bill Sagaser, Sr. Southwest General Health Center Mr. & Mrs. Greg Sponseller St. Thomas Episcopal Church Mr. & Mrs. Frank Stepic The Surgery Center Mr. & Mrs. John Strick Mr. & Mrs. Stan Trupo

FRANK SPURLOCK SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP DONORS

Berea City School District Mr. & Mrs. Scott Benson Ms. Dorothy Carney Mr. & Mrs. Kestutis Civinskas Mr. & Mrs. Frank Duprow Mr. & Mrs. Scott Grahn Mr. & Mrs. Steven Hippensteele

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Hontert Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kolecki Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Maxwell Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Muckley Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nainiger Mr. & Mrs. Henry Speier Dr. & Mrs. Fred Teren

Rev. Leroy McCreary, President ~ Ed White, MD, Vice President ~ Lillian Anderson, Asst. Managing Director, ~ Al Albergottie, Treasurer Duane Jaynes, BYW Treasurer ~ Gregory Sponseller, Asst. Treasurer ~ Thomas Kelley, Secretary ~ Rose Cansler, Administrative Assistant

Please consider hiring Berea Youth Works youth for that job around your house that you’ve been putting off, or if you’re a business owner hire a capable extra pair of hands to assist. BYW allows individuals at least 16 years of age to perform office and yard duties in their communities. The work is measured and the quality top notched. BYW pays $8.00/hour which is slightly higher than the Ohio minimum wage. Hiring our students gives them opportunities to earn money for graduation fees, prom expenses, and/or higher education expenses. Additionally, Berea Youth Workers learn the value of a strong work ethic, honesty, responsibility, skill development and saving their own money. If you have work, we have the capable and reliable workforce. Contact us today at 440-243-2988 or on the web at www.northendfoundation.org.

Donations are welcome to help sustain this very important program and are tax deductible. and can be made payable to The North End Foundation of Berea, Inc., 634 Wesley Drive, Berea, OH 44017 or visit our web page to make an online donation at www.northendfoundation.org. The North End Foundation is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization.

The Northend Foundation would also like to thank the following

supporters for their generous contributions throughout the year.

Mrs. Alberta Amos Mr. & Mrs. Don Williams Mr. & Mrs. Terry Coreno Mr. Neal Youssef Mrs. Angela Dickinson Ms. Francine Zepher Ms. Sally Eldermire The American Legion Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Berea Chamber of Commerce Marlea Fluchion Traveler’s Insurance Mr. Neal Hesche Wood Wizard, Inc.

John Carey, Vanderbilt

Ryan Corrigan, Ohio State U.

Josiah Denson, Ohio Northern U.

Keylan Harris, Cuyahoga Community College

Sophie Hopps-Webber, Rochester Institute of Tech.

Mike Mezzaros, Univ. of Mount Union

Emma Strick, Marietta College

All the best to our BYW collegians.

Have a great year!

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