Urban League Annual Report 2012

Looking to the Future

THE URBAN LEAGUE 2010-2011 Annual Report

TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from President Program Results for 2011 Page Numbers

1. Empowered By A Second Chance ........................................................................... 1 a. Institute for Minority Success b. Project 4 Victory (Re-entry Program)

2. Empowered By Learning ..................................................................................... 1-2

a. Technology Training b. Education/Youth Services

3. Empowered To Own ............................................................................................... 2

a. Housing Services

4. Empowered To Keep Our Communities Healthy .................................................. 3 a. Health Services

5. Empowered To Earn ............................................................................................ 3-4

a. Employment

6. Empowered Through Outreach ........................................................................... 4-5 a. Residential/Senior Services/Homeless Veterans b. Urban League Community Service Centers

7. Empowered To Give Back To Our Communities ................................................... 6

a. Urban League of Greater Dallas Young Professionals b. Urban League GUILD of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas

8. Donors ................................................................................................................. 7-9

a. Lifetime Members b. Sustaining Campaign c. Capital Campaign d. Membership e. Corporate Partnerships f. In-kind Donors

9. Financials .............................................................................................................. 10

a. Statement of Activities b. Statement of Financial Position c. Sources of Revenue d. 2011 Uses of Funds

Board of Trustees and Urban League Staff Inside Back Cover

Greetings

Beverly Mitchell‐Brooks Ph.D. President & CEO Urban League of Greater Dal las “Listen, listen to the voices around you with your heart and head… and when they are in sync you will truly be open to finding real solutions to the challenges facing our communities”

We hear you and we are ready.

We are pleased to present to you the 2011 results of our programs and services to the communities.

Our efforts demonstrate our commitment to remain accountable to our funders and supporters. In

addition, this year our Annual Meeting will highlight the Capital Campaign …. A Choice For The Future.

We listened and now “together” we are preparing to meet the future needs of area industries and

citizens, through the construction of a 50,000 square foot Trades/Technical Skills Training Center, as part

of the larger Lancaster Redevelopment Project. The expansion plans underscore the tremendous need

to create positive changes in the Southern Sector of Dallas and provide alternatives for individuals to

become productive citizens where they live and work.

Despite a decline in the number of skilled workers, the demand remains extremely high for more

licensed and/or certified tradesmen. The Urban League is preparing to meet that challenge.

We realize that many individuals, including our youth, may not be ready for the college environment.

However, they have a desire and capability to become productive citizens. If not given alternatives,

many will be caught up in the judicial system. The path not only affects the individuals but the citizens

who bear the tax burden of our court and judicial systems and the safety of the community.

The Urban League is prepared to not only listen but to act, as we expand our capacity to provide viable

and relevant programs/services to members of our community. This is a major project. If you believe as

we do that “all citizens deserve an equal opportunity to become productive members of the

communities where they live and work”, then join us in our Capital Campaign: A Choice for the Future.

You can make it happen, you can make the difference.

Urban League Greater Dallas 2011 Program Results Page 1

Urban League Program Results for 2011

It is often said that “one person can make a difference, BUT TOGETHER we can make a change”. Your investment in the Urban League enabled us to empower citizens to reach their full potential.

With gratitude and pride we report our outcomes to our corporate and community partners. “YOUR INVESTMENTS IN THE LEAGUE MADE IT HAPPEN” for tens of thousands of our citizens and in turn we ALL benefited.

1. “EMPOWERED BY A SECOND CHANCE”

INSTITUTE FOR MINORITY SUCCESS: We believe all youth and adults deserve a second chance to reach their full potential, even after experiencing social obstacles. Our program works with out-of-school and/or adjudicated youth, older adults and ex-offenders.

Outcomes: 1217 unduplicated participants were served; 398 registered for GED training. 267 advanced 1.5 grade levels while

34 passed two or more sections of the GED exam and are continuing the class;

21 completed and received their GED; 94 entered their first year of college and 85 entered skill

certification training and 17 found full time employment.

PROJECT 4 VICTORY (RE-ENTRY PROGRAM): Funded by US Department of Labor, the program prepares previously incarcerated persons to re-enter society as productive citizens. Key measurements included, employment/employment retention, reduced recidivism and increased earnings. Housing, mentoring, work ready, life skills, anger management, financial literacy and other supportive services were provided. The Urban League of Greater Dallas continues to rank among the top ten (10) performing agencies across the country.

Outcomes: The agency served over 141 previously incarcerated persons.

83 obtained viable employment with 81% retention rate. 26 participated in community service projects and mentor support. The 2011 program recidivism rate was 8%. 32 participated in education and/or on the job training activities.

Community Impact:

With an average wage of $10.00/hr. our 83 participants became taxpaying citizens with over $1,590,000.00 going back into the community and area retailers/businesses.

Tax payers saved over $3,070,000.00, the average cost of incarcerating the 83 persons the League empowered.

2. “EMPOWERED BY LEARNING”

TECHNOLOGY TRAINING: We continue to bridge the “digital divide” that still exists in our community. Participants were able to receive continuing education college credits with completion of the course work free of charge.

Outcomes: In partnership with El Centro Community College, 1,596 citizens completed the computer

training courses. Participants represented diverse geographical areas (Dallas, Duncanville,


Lancaster, Mesquite, Grand Prairie, Cedar Hill) and ethnicities. Ages ranged from 18 to over 65. Among the three instructors there was a combined total of 47,880 contact hours for all 30 hour courses.

EDUCATION/YOUTH SERVICES: Education is not only the first step to a better career, it is the key to understanding the world and the important role each person plays within it. Our programs provide academic, technical, leadership and life skills enhancement programs for junior and senior high school students from low to moderate income families. Grade point averages are often below the academic B grade.

Outcomes: Over 938 parents and in-school students participated in the department’s programs which included college fairs, SAT preparation, career fairs, Achievement Matters celebration, GET $MART Financial Literacy, etc. 151 seniors completed the 100 Fellows year long program completing the Leadership, Social and Academic sessions.

The GET $MART financial literacy program prepared 186 youth and adults to better manage their finances.

Our Parent’s Circle program provided sessions that better enabled 92 parents to become advocates for their youth.

Through our partnership with Verizon, 15 students and 12 adults learned the basics of HTML coding and Web design.

The STEM Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) enrolled 45 students. Math scores increased on the in-house TAKS based math assessment, following the program

“There is no question my passion is education,” said Nakia Douglas, Principal of the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy. “And because of my experiences in the Urban League 100 Fellows Program when I was a Senior in high school, I can assure that the young men at the Academy are exposed to an advanced college prep curriculum. Thank you Urban League of Greater Dallas for launching me forward… “I AM URBAN LEAGUE”.

3. “EMPOWERED TO OWN”

HOUSING SERVICES: An increased number of area citizens experienced financial difficulties due to loss of employment. Our housing services provided emergency assistance for rent, mortgage and utility payments to help participants maintain their homes. First time homebuyer education provided the foundation for participants to realize the American dream of home ownership. Foreclosure counseling prevented the loss of properties. Outcomes:

135 families received financial assistance with mortgage, rent, utilities and food. 438 families, in danger of losing their homes, received mortgage default and foreclosure

counseling services.


289 individuals attended Homebuyer Education classes; 66 families bought their first home through our Homebuyer Education classes and down

payment assistance. 186 participants completed the credit counseling and financial literacy classes. 25 families are enrolled in the Homebuyers Club as they learn and prepare for a future home

purchase.

Community Impact: Our community and corporate partners were also beneficiaries of the League’s efforts as utility companies recovered over $40,500 in payments which allowed the companies to retain customers;

Area financial institutions booked over $9,240,000.00 in mortgage loans from the 66 new homeowners through the Urban League.

The City/County/Dallas Public Schools will receive an average of $166,320/year in additional property taxes.

Our foreclosure efforts allowed the financial institutions to maintain over $6,307,200.00 annually in viable mortgage payments (average monthly house payment at $1,200).

“I am so grateful to the Urban League Housing Department for helping

me save my home,” said Mr. Glendel Johnson, a semi-retired warehouse manager “I AM URBAN LEAGUE”.

4. “EMPOWERED TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITIES HEALTHY”

HEALTH SERVICES: Our goal is to keep our communities healthy through education and by addressing unhealthy lifestyles. Our focus is prevention through street outreach, community health fairs, case management services and facilitation of free medical programs.

Outcomes: In collaboration with the Texas Department of Health, the US Department of Health, Dallas County Health Department, Parkland Hospital and Health Care System, Methodist Hospital, VA Hospital, City of Dallas and over 18 other community partners, we accomplished the following:

Community Promise: Provided outreach services, HIV/STD risk reduction intervention/

education and condom distribution to over 1,700 individuals. The project trains community peer advocates to provide educational information to citizens in their respective communities. The program recruited and trained 58 peer advocates and developed and distributed 763 Role Model stories and risk education kits that reflected the stage of change in the community.

SAMHSA/Dallas Women Ready To Respond Program: The project is designed to provide HIV/AIDS and substance abuse prevention services to African American women who are disproportionately affected in these areas. 654 women received educational services; 92 women enrolled in the intensive five week sessions.

Two new programs were implemented this year in partnership with CDC. NIA (a group level intervention program for men ages 18 and older) and SISTA (a group level social skills training program for women) were designed to provide skills that would enable participants to change behavior/habits. Completion of the program enables the participants to become peer advocates to their families and the community at large. 237 men and 83 women enrolled in the classes during this first year.

Community Impact: Healthier lifestyles which reduce the number of sick days taken by employees and the medical cost to treat preventable illnesses and diseases; decrease in the spread of STDs in the community and a continuum of care for citizens with HIV.


5. “EMPOWERED TO EARN”

EMPLOYMENT: Preparing a competent workforce is a priority goal for the League. By providing job readiness and technical training, counseling, placement/referrals and ongoing support, our participants are able to take another step toward self-reliance. An increased number of our participants are the results of company closings and layoffs.

Outcomes: Over 6,729 individuals received some form of workforce training/re-training including

supportive services, i.e. bus passes, clothes, resume assistance, job search etc. 10 community fairs were held with approximately 5,000 individuals in attendance

and 128 employers participating. 603 citizens obtained employment utilizing our employment services and job fair initiatives. In partnership with Dress for Success, Career Gear (Men’s Warehouse) and Attitudes & Attire,

13 men and women received new outfits for their first job interview.

Community Impact: With an average wage of $10.01/hr. for the 603 new workers, approximately $11,600,000.00 went back into the communities.

Our new employees now have the purchasing power for food, clothes, cars (which impact the bank car loans), homes/apartments, in addition to paying their share of the state and local sales taxes.

6. “EMPOWERED THROUGH OUTREACH”

RESIDENTIAL/SENIOR SERVICES: We recognize that older citizens are faced with a myriad of challenges including, but not limited to, a need to supplement their income and for many, the responsibility of raising their grand-children. Our seniors/grandparents program provides the support and resources necessary for our senior caregivers. In partnership with Metrocare Services and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, we are also focused on providing critical support services to our veterans who have served and protected this country. In addition, we provided on site educational, technical, life skills and social services to residents of Mission Trails and Sierra Vista apartments.

Outcomes (Seniors Services): Working with our area partners, Dallas Area Agency on Aging, City of Dallas, AARP, DISD and others, the League provided the following:

730 older adults with the following services: 1) Benefits Check-Up that provided assistance in locating and securing additional

resources. 2) Vision assistance for eye glasses. 3) Prescription Screening for drug safety. 4) Income Tax assistance (329) 5) Free Health Screening.

Outcomes (Residential): The program provided various services to 798 residents at the two complexes.

59 residents received computer training 108 utilized the employment services. 632 youth took advantage of the summer enrichment program and after school program

activities.


Outcomes (Homeless Veterans Program): The Urban League partnered with Dallas

Metrocare and Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center to provide case management services to homeless veterans. The program is designed to assist veterans reintegration into community living to the fullest extent possible.

Provided classroom training (computer/employment) to over 63 veterans. Placed 26 veterans in stable housing and case management. 13 are employed and 4 are attending area Community Colleges.

Outcomes (Disaster Housing Assistance Program): In partnership with Dallas Housing Authority, the outreach program provided case management services to families affected by Hurricane Ike. The goal is to assist participants in becoming self-reliant through permanent housing and employment.

19 families were served: 17 families were placed in permanent housing: 5 found employment: 10 received services for the elderly. This was the last year for the DEHAP program.

URBAN LEAGUE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTERS: Funded by the State under the Community Action Agency designation, the Centers (located in Garland, Irving, Pleasant Grove and the main office) assist families and individuals, who are at or below 125% of the poverty level, to move out of poverty toward self-reliance. In 2010, the Urban League CSBG division received additional funding (ARRA/HPRP stimulus) to expand its services.

Outcomes: 2,575 families received assistance including rental/mortgage assistance, food vouchers,

utility payments and gasoline vouchers. 2,468 families completed housing counseling/budget management. 316 individuals were assisted with free tax preparation through the VITA program,

resulting in the participants receiving over $379,000.00 in tax refunds. Over 117 youth received back-to-school supplies and 372 youth received Christmas toys

and/or gift vouchers. 364 participants completed the computer/software on site training and 181 adults

earned their GED. Two (2) Community Gardens, in partnership with PMH/s Community Oriented

Primary Care Clinic and the Buffalo Soldiers continue to provide food for area residents and serve as a teaching tool for youth.

Community Impact: Community and corporations also received benefits from our efforts: Area utility companies, including water and electrical, recovered over $176,674.00 in

payments, allowing these companies to retain 1,045 customers. Area financial institutions received over $3,921.00 in mortgages payments for 13

citizens, thus allowing over $1,885,000.00 in customer mortgages to remain on the books.

In addition $426,341.00 was paid to area apartment complexes, thus preventing 603 citizens from becoming homeless.

Through distribution of food and gasoline vouchers, area grocery stores received over $3,785.00 in purchases.


7. “EMPOWERED TO GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITIES”

Urban League of Greater Dallas Young Professionals

“However far a stream flows, it never forgets its source”. The Urban League of Greater Dallas Young Professionals, a diverse group of professionals who have made a commitment to give back to our communities. Through our Leadership training, this outstanding group of individuals are now involved in community service, fundraising for the League, youth services and other activities throughout Dallas County. They are positioned to become our next generation of leaders. As they take those next steps they remain committed which is evidence through their networking, community outreach and involvement with Urban League activities throughout Dallas County.

Two years ago they received the first National Urban League Young Professionals Affiliate Service Chapter Award. “Of the 53 Young Professional Chapters throughout the country, the Dallas Affiliate was honored for having the highest number of volunteer hours served,” said Dr. Beverly Mitchell-Brooks, President and CEO. “We are to know that the Urban League torch will be passed to a group of young professionals who are ready, willing and able to carry on the League movement. Since the inception of the Young Professional, we have not achieved this level of success from any of our auxiliaries.

Urban League Guild of Greater Dallas & North Central Texas

The Urban League Guild of Greater Dallas & North Central Texas was chartered July 30, 1972 by Vernon Jordan, former Executive Director of the National Urban League and Roosevelt Johnson, former Executive Director of the Dallas Urban League. The charter members were a distinguished group of individuals who were dedicated to the community and the Urban League Movement. The Urban League Guild of Greater Dallas is one of 100 chartered Guilds who act as a public relations link to program implementation and finances. The Guild provides relevant opportunities that enhance personal professional growth, create collaborative community service projects in support of the Urban League’s mission and develop fundraising activities on behalf of the Dallas affiliate.


DONORS

This report reflects donations and pledges received between November 1, 2010 and October 31, 2011. Thank you to all of our partners, individual, corporate, Organizations and government agencies whose ongoing commitment and support continues to “Empower the Dallas Community and Change Lives”

Thank You!

Lifetime Members Mr. Martin Burrell Mr. Reginald K. Farrar Ms. Stephaney Vel-Jean Gipson Mrs. Beverly Bussey Gipson Mr. Anthony Green Mr. Reginald Johnson Dr. Wright L. Lassiter, Jr. Mrs. Nancy Latner Mr. Stan Levenson Mr. A.K. Mago Mr. Anthony B. Murphy Ms. Shirley Ison-Newsome County Commissioner John Wiley Price Ms. Brandi Richard Mr. Maurice B. Simmons Mr. Willard Stimpson Mr. H. Ron White Mr. Floyd Williams Burning Bush Baptist Church

Sustaining Campaign

Maria Alvillar Kevin Andrews Corey Artis Mayla Ashford Marshall Atkins Debra Austin Lionel Austin Michael Baldwin

Rev. Mitchell Bass Stephanie M. Bennett Kevin/Ellen Benson Joyce Bethany Sheronda Blackburn David h. Branch, Jr Rev. J E Moses Brown Harold/Verna Bryant Sam Bussey Frances Butler Zenola Campbell James Campbell Deborah Canady Mr. & Mrs. Canas Byron Collins David Comeaux Karen Dade Greg Davis Deborah Echols Carolyn Evans Karen Factory Chip & Evey Fagadan David Ferreira James Ford Dawn Franklin Ariana Frazier Sarah E. Freddie Ezra E. Gabr Mary E Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Gibson Helen Giddings Regina Gilliam Tyrone/Marsha Gordon Betty Grant Dana Gray Harold Gray Linton Green Robert Gregory D Hante LaToya Hardaway Deandra Hester Angelia Hight Will Hobdy Cedric Howard Marzell Howard Gwendolyn Hunt Tiffany Hunt Wanda Hunt Gordon Jackson Melissa Jackson Sheila Jagers Omar Jahwar Thomas Jefferson Lara Jenkins Frank E. Jennings Loretta Johnson

Patrick Johnson Shana Johnson Ronald Jones Shelly R. Joseph Pat Knowles Martha Kyle Dan Lee Paul Lewis Kay F. Lewis Smith Paula L Long Shelia Lott Bob Lydia Richardson Lynn Terrance Maiden David Marin James Martin Ann and Leonard Matthews Andre/Nicole McEwin Anthony Murphy Mostafa Popal Michael Pryor Elvenn Richardson Karen Riley Billie Roberts laTasha Roberts Michael Robinson Emma Rodgers Tonya Sadler Grayson Trent Sampson Sonja Samuel Annette Sears Alan E. Sims Luereth Slack Elois Smith Darla Spencer Kimberly Stuart Pat Stubblefield Kedah Terry Everlina Tolbert Rosemary Tomar Melvin & Jeffie Traylor Chester/Erma Vaughn Deylan Walker Sandy M. Walker Shirley Walker Walter Warren D Wayne Whitmore Maxine Wiley Doris Williams Floyd Williams Ashley Williams Evelyn Williams Hiawatha Williams Terrence Williams Marlon Williams Dr. Darlene Williams


Chris Wilmoth Michael Wimbish Clinton Woodson, Jr Louis Wright Jim/Carolyn Wright-Sanders Donald/Vicki Yarbrough Seifu Yigezu

Capital Campaign Daniel & Kimberly Brown Sam & Ruth Bussey Foundation Sheila & Benjamin Carter Karl & Donna Clemons Enterprise Jim & Mary Jo Falvo Mr. & Mrs. Curt Gadsden Faith Johnson Jonathan Priester J.E.L. Services, Inc. Jordan CDC--Norris Curry Anwar Abdul-Khaaliq LB Team LLC--Michael C. Biggs, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Naomi & Larry Lebowitz Millennium Luxury Imports of Dallas, LLC Paradise Funeral Home --Frankie L. Washington Horatio Porter Mike & Micki Rawlings Mr & Mrs. Samuel C. Scott III ViewPoint Bank Wells Fargo Floyd & Cassandra Williams Preston Young

Membership Rachelle Alexander Roxie Allen Sheldon & Doretha Allen Robin Aylesworth Vera Sue Bell Tonya Berry Joyce A. Billings Floyd Billings Shirley Stewart Blue Krystal Bowen Harolyn Bradley Trina Brown Victoria Burrell

Tikeya Calhoun Thomas & Donya Chapman Gilfort & Ida Coleman John & Marie Compton Edward J. Cox Charles Crowder Verona Curd Elizabeth Davis Robbie Dewitt M.D Dewitt Roderick Dewitt Christopher Dewitt Schirin Dodd Kaethryn Duncan Dorothy G. Elliott Ira & Brenda Evans Brenda Evans Leo & Patricia Evans Lisa Evans R&R Daycare LaShawn Evans Felicia Flye-Lewis Xpressions Boutique -Lisa Frazier-Galloway Faye Freeman First Step Int'l Ministry Diana M. Galindo Diona Galindo James & Karen Garland Jewel Garrett Gloria Gonzales Ella Goode Johnson Louis Green Anthony Green Louis F. Green Jr. Joseph E. Green-Bishop Obie Greenleaf Jr. Booker T Washington HSPVA Shonjia Hairston Lucy Hall Kevin Hambrick Leonard Harris Yvonne Jo Harris Gwendolyn Harris Marion or Stacye Hill Marion Hill Lasheka L. Hollingsworth M.J & Y.K (Kalani) Hooker Continental Truck Driver Training & Educational School Rod Hurst Gloria Jackson Hazel L. Johnson Melvin & Mildred Johnson James & Belinda Johnson Ella Goode Johnson

Ira Johnson Alvin & Sophronia Johnson Erma Jones Willie's Auto & Diesel Service Willie Jordan Cecilia King Sharon L. Jackson Julius & Frances Langston Keep Reading Inc.-Janet Launza Raymond & Jackie Lee Jackie Lee Rita Lewis Sonali Majmudar Eddie Manoy Shirley Mathis Gregory Maxwell Charles McCuin Treva McDaniel Nathaniel McDougle Nate McGriff Candace Y McMillan Frances McNeal Jully Miles Arvis Miller Porter Temple CME Church Freddie Moore Gwendolyn Moore Madeline Neal Renee' Newton Renee' Newton Texas Self-Directed Care Walter & Susie Norris Jilleyne Payne Kenneth & Karen Pinkney Kendell Pinkney Charles & Patricia Price Tracy Reed Lydia Ann Reynolds Jacquelyn Richmond Sherelyn Roberts Martis Robinson Frankie Ross Anthony Ross Shelia Ross Helene Royale Carolyn & Huey Samuel Jr. Donna & Carlos Sherman Ethel A. Smith Itasca Jean Smith Dorothy Spears Maxine Stallworth Marquette Stevenson Thomas Sweeney Tony Swindle


Tibotec Therapeutics - Sabrina Taylor Millie Titus Walter Turner Chester Vaughn Henry & Margaret W. Scott Shirley Walker Robert Walton Mattie (Faye)Watkins Bobby Webb W. Josh Whitaker Christopher Wigley Barbara Williams Joe Williams James & Belinda Williams Joe Williams Brady &Constance Moore Willis John T. Wilson Jr. Herbert Wordie LaTonya Wright-Douglas Seifu Yigezu Yvonne Young

Corporate Partners

AARP Foundation AT & T Atmos Energy BEN- E- KEITH CO. Bouari Clinic Bussey Foundation Capital One Christian Chapel Citi - National Urban League City Credit Union City of Dallas Economic Development Coca-Cola Bottling Company of North Texas Comerica Council of Negro Women Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) Dallas Convention Bureau DART DFW Airport Direct Energy El Centro College ENCHANTED VIALLAS HOA Ezell Chapel Fannie Mae Freddie Mac Flowers Communication Group Garland Chamber of Commerce

Levenson & Brinker Public Relations Methodist Health Systems MetLife - NUL Miller Coors

Corporate Partners (cont’d)

Park Place Parkland Hospital Pepsico Phileo Community Baptist Church SMU Institutional Access and Equity Senator Royce West State Farm Texas Instruments The Wright Resource Group Tom Thumb/Safeway Total Building Maintenance Turner Construction TXU Energy University of North Texas at Dallas UPS UT Southwestern Medical Center Verizon Veterans Administration Hospital and Healthcare Systems Visions In Black Wells Fargo

In kind donors

ALW American Airlines Bailey’s Prime Plus Cedar Hill BEN- E- KEITH CO. Chic-fil-la Chili’s Clear Channel Dallas CVB Dallas Examiner Dallas Weekly Dollar General DoubleTree Market Center Elite News Hilton Anatole Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre jcpenney J Monroe Designs KKDA McDonalds Megas Productions Mon the Gazette Phalcon Star - Garland Journal Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld Sams TBALL Texas Rangers Verizon WFAA Channel 8


2010-2011 Financial Highlights Year ended October 31, 2011

Form 990 and audited financial statement for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011 issued by our auditors WEAVER and TIDWELL L.L.P. are available by contacting Lucy Hall, Chief Financial Officer at 214.915.4600

Stan Levenson Chairman of the Board

H. Ron White 1st Vice Chair

Robert Jones 2nd Vice Chair Willis Johnson Secretary

David Comeaux Treasurer

Dr. Beverly Mitchell-Brooks President/CEO

Glenn Anderson Turner Construction

Nafeesa M. Belcher Jcpenney

Martin Burrell The Burrell Group (Past Chairman)

Stephanie Couser Wells Fargo

Jesse Crawford Verizon Services Operations

Sandra Doyle Atmos Energy

Tiffani Price Evans AT&T

Annette Green Brinker International

Dr. Wright L. Lassiter Chancellor DCCCD (Past Chairman)

Nancy Latner Community Volunteer

A.K. Mago Mago & Associates (Past Chairman)

Pat Mims President, Urban League Guild T-Mobile

Liz Minyard Community Consultant (Past Chairman)

Matt Houston President Young Professionals Group Excellence, Executive Director

Ezra Penermon Texas Instruments

Habib Pourfakhrai UPS

Doug Thompson Yates Construction

Beverly Mitchell-Brooks President/CEO Seifu Yigezu Chief Operating Officer Herbert Wordie Vice President of Finance

Lucy Hall Chief Finance Officer Shirley Walker Senior V.P. of Urban League Community Service Centers

Tonya Berry Human Resources Director

Deborah Cohen, CMM, CMP Director Marketing and Development Anthony Green

IMS Program Director

Ralph Adams Roxie Allen Priscilla Barbosa Michael Bopperi Krystal Bowen H. Rene’a Bradley DeAngela Breckenridge Felicia Brooks Michele Broussard Tikeya Calhoun Deborah Canady Stefon Chandler Evelyn Clemons Shirley Cooper Shonna Criss Mary Ann Cuellar Patricia Daniels Tanya Denson Eston Dixon Schirin Dodd Camea Dukes Douglas Duncan Carolyn Edwards Derrick Evans Cylton Ewell Felicia Flye-Lewis Cheryl Goatley Shirley Hall

AnDrou Hatchett Tracye Henderson Tonja Henry Clara Houston Linda Howard Nicole Jenkins Dolores Johnson Loretta Johnson Tiffany Johnson Gwendolyn Jones Bonnie Joseph Shari Lee Katrina King Vanessa Lay Rashidah Madyun David Marin Shirley Mathis Gregory Maxwell Treva McDaniel Jully Miles Johnny Mix Thomas Moore Janay Montgomery Thomas Murray Madeline Neal Shirley Neal

Veronica Pearson Reginald Peel Jamal Rasheed T. Marie Rice-Sampson Sherelyn Roberts Philip Robertson Tynetta Runnels Shaneqia Sanders Tondra Smith Natasha Stewart Martha Tennison Felicia Thomas Millie Titus Veronica Traylor Sylvia Valdez Ruth Valenzuela Erma Vaughn Barbara Waldon Angela Walls-Njie Robert Walton Holly Whitaker Clarene Whitfield Evelyn Williams LaKeshia Williams LaMonth Wright Yvonne Young

Urban League Staff

2010-2011 Board of Trustees

Senior Management Team

Our Movement The Urban League of Greater Dallas, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 1967 during a

time of great social upheaval in Dallas and across the nation. The previous year, the National Ur-

ban League’s President, Whitney M. Young, Jr., called upon a bi-racial committee in Dallas to begin

immediate action to end segregation and to establish processes by which all persons could achieve

equal opportunity. This committee of distinguished Dallas residents included George Allen, Sr.;

Alex Bickely; Aubrey Costa; Robert Cullum; R. A. Hester; H. Rhett James; Erik Jonsson; Henry Le-

noir; Les Potter; Tom Shipp; A. Maceo Smith; J. A. Stanfield; L. Story Stemmons; C. A. Tatum; R. L.

Thornton and Rev. S. M. Wright, Sr. The group established the Dallas affiliate.

Our Mission The mission of the Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas (ULGD) is to provide the critical skills and resources necessary to enable all citizens to secure economic self- reliance.

Our Strategy Education and Youth: Ensure that our youth are well educated and prepared for economic self-reliance in the 21st century. Economic Empowerment: Enable all people to attain economic self-sufficiency through job training, homeownership, education entrepreneurship and wealth accumulation. Health and Quality of Life: Work to build healthy and safe communities to eliminate health disparities through prevention, healthy life styles, fitness, as well as ensuring complete access to affordable healthcare for all people. Leadership: Empower all people to take an active role in determining the direction, quality of life, public policy and leadership in their communities through full participation as citi-zens and voters, as well as through active community service and leadership development.

Urban League of Greater Dallas Telephone 214.915.4600 Facsimile 214.915.4601 E-Mail [email protected] Mail ATTN: Development Department Urban League of Greater Dallas 4315 S. Lancaster Road Dallas Texas 75216

Website www.ulgdnctx.com

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