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Letter from the Executive Director

Employing Youth. Inspiring Excellence.

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Hello UA Friends!

While it’s hard to believe that 2005 is over, it was truly an exciting year for us here at Urban Alliance. We are closer to achieving our dream of becoming a city-wide internship program for high school seniors in the DC public school system. We look forward to continued expansion until we are confident that we have reached and prepared as many young people as possible for a life of self-sufficiency.

We began providing internships in 1996 to Anacostia Senior High School students and while we remain dedicated to our original commitment I am thrilled to report that this year we have additional school partners so that we now serve over eleven DC public high schools! We are excited by the prospect of providing the opportunities we offer to as many high school seniors as possible. None of our success would be possible without a dedicated staff, committed board members, inspiring mentors, community partners and most of all motivated young people.

While we have been excited to watch the high school program grow, this year has not been without challenges. I am sad to report that the Urban Alliance Board of Directors made the very difficult decision that we are unable to continue admitting students to our Health Alliance nursing program due to the lack of funding committed to that particular program. Due to the variety of social needs the students possess it ended up being a far more expensive program than we could have ever realized. Therefore, the board made the strategic decision to remain committed to our current Health Alliance students while continuing to develop the high school internship program which has historically been secure in its funding. We continue to seek community partners who may wish to continue expanding the Health Alliance effort as we still believe this holistic model fills a very real need in the community and if an organization made it their mission focus it would be a successful endeavor.

We are all motivated to continue working on behalf of our students and I thank you for your support in helping us achieve our dream of providing the opportunities Urban Alliance offers to high school seniors throughout Washington, DC. Together we are exposing young people to the possibilities that lay ahead of them and helping them to realize they have what it takes to achieve their dreams.

Warm regards,

Veronica NolanExecutive Director

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2005 Annual Report

Health Alliance Program

High School Internship Program

As we say farewell to 2005, the staff of our Health Alliance Program has much to be thankful for. Our partnership with Providence Hospital and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) went into its third year and continues to be a collaboration that puts the success of the students at the forefront of every decision made. Providence Hospital and UDC have been diligent in their efforts to assist Urban Alliance with meeting the multiple needs of our student population and UA applauds their dedication. In fact, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has also acknowledged the services provided by our Health Alliance partnership and awarded a $800,000 grant over the next three years to support the program’s general operation costs. In addition, UA was able to expand the Health Alliance partnership and is proud to announce that Sibley Hospital and Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) joined us in June 2005. Six students were accepted and are now pursuing a nursing degree at NVCC while working part-time at Sibley Hospital.

The students of our Health Alliance Program continue to work hard in their efforts to successfully complete the program.

While attending UDC or NVCC full time, working part-time at Carroll Manor Nursing Home or Sibley Hospital and attending weekly support sessions at Urban Alliance require strict time management and dedication, our students have developed a rhythm that has allowed them to successfully meet the numerous demands of the program. There were 38 new students accepted into the program last year, 11 of which have

already been Certified as Nursing Assistants and are employed with Carroll Manor Nursing Home or Sibley Hospital. Shanel Debruce, a student remaining from the pilot program in 2003, was promoted to a Student Tech Nurse with Providence Hospital on the Maternal Ward after two years of service as a CNA with Carroll Manor. There were many successes and valuable lessons learned for program staff and students that will make the year 2006 an even more productive one.

While Urban Alliance’s Board of Directors have made the strategic decision to discontinue enrollment of new students to the Health Alliance Program, we continue to offer a high level of quality services that support the students remaining in the program. We look forward to continued success over the next four years for our Health Alliance students.

During 2005, the High School Internship Program had a year of unprecedented growth and achievement. Urban Alliance is very proud of its class of 2005 students who were successful high school graduates (96% graduation rate) and maintained a year-long professional internship (76% retention rate). We wish them the best in their new pursuits, 9 out of 10 are attending a college or job training program.

Urban Alliance would also like to welcome a whole new crop of students for the class of 2006. This year our High School Internship Program’s Half-Day model went to full scale, recruiting from nine new high schools throughout the city: Ballou, Cardozo, Dunbar, Eastern, Friendship Edison, Roosevelt, School Without Walls, Spingarn, and Woodson High Schools. We remain committed, as well, to the Anacostia Program, recruiting both Juniors and Seniors this year for the 10th class of our partnership with the high school. Overall, we enrolled 71 students to participate in year-long internships all over the city. We also welcomed back 32 job sites and began working with 17 new job sites.

The most rewarding experiences by far of the past year are better defined through words. Urban Alliance was delighted to have over 50 of our program graduates return for an Alumni Party in July. Students attended from graduating classes as far back as

1999. Not only did our alumni attend, but past staff, friends, and family. It was truly a UA reunion event.

At our 5th Annual Public Speaking Challenge we had a record number of students perform their presentation above and beyond expectations, receiving the bonus award check for their efforts. And the most inspiring speech at the luncheon came from Domminque Hammonds, a graduating student. This past fall she enrolled at Virginia State University and is excelling as a an undergraduate student.

This fall UA’s program coordinators decided to challenge the new class of students by taking them to the Ropes Course at the University of Maryland. This teambuilding exercise, which utilized intellectual and physical challenges, was a rewarding experience for both staff and students at UA. We have planned more of these activities to help build connections between our students who often perceive social barriers between their schools.

Potential applicants to HA look on as Beshon Smith presents the basic requirements and benefits of the program during one of the information sessions UA held in the fall. Over

200 interested applicants attended these sessions.

High school students compete in a challenge event during their

teambuilding day in November.

Employing Youth. Inspiring Excellence.

Financial Statement for 2005

This is a financial statement for the year ending on December 31, 2005 (unaudited).

RevenueContributions Foundations............................................................................. $662,722 Individuals................................................................................. $94,624 Corporations Charitable Donations........................................................ $42,650 Sponsored Student Internships ........................................ $69,850Total Contributions ......................................................... $869,846

Other Revenue Reimbursed Expenses.................................................................. $5,055 Other Income................................................................................. $398 Interest Income............................................................................... $105Total Other Revenue............................................................... $5,559

Total Revenue........................................................................ $875,405

ExpensesProgram Services High School Internship Anacostia Model............................................................. $212,345 Half-Day Model............................................................. $175,809 Maya Angelou Program.................................................. $11,506 Health Alliance......................................................................... $240,939Total Program Services................................................... $640,599Support Services General Admin & Fundraising............................................... $138,188 Communications & Marketing................................................. $36,797Total Support Services................................................... $174,985Total Expenses...................................................................... $815,585

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS.................................................. $59,820 Beginning Net Assets........................................................ $239,231Ending Net Assets................................................................ $299,051

Thank You to Our Supporters

FoundationsAmerican Express Foundation

Band FoundationBingham-Michaelis Foundation

The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz FoundationChildren’s Charities Foundation

Commonweal FoundationThe Community Foundation NCR

CSFB FoundationDC Children & Youth Investment Trust Corp

Max & Victoria Dreyfus FoundationFreddie Mac Foundation

The Philip L. Graham Fund

Herb Block FoundationInternational Monetary Fund

Joseph & Marjorie Jones FoundationJovid Foundation

Kellogg FoundationRichard E. & Nancy P. Marriott Foundation

Meyer FoundationThe Moriah Fund

Rocksprings FoundationRotary Club Foundation

Staples Foundation for LearningThe Spring Creek Foundation

Washington Area Women’s FoundationThe Weinberg FoundationWorld Bank Foundation

CorporationsCorporate Executive Board

Credit Suisse SecuritiesHBO/Time Warner

National Campaign to Prevent Teen PregnancyNews Corporation

Pan Am SatPortfolio LogicWashingtonian

R e v e n u e

75%

11%

5%

8% 1%

75%

11%

5%

8% 1%

Foundations Individuals

Corporate Donations Sponsored Internships

Other

Expenses

49%

30%

21%

High School Internship Health Alliance

Support Services

Revenue

Advisory Board CompanyAtlantic MonthlyBank of AmericaBullock Law Firm

Bureau of National AffairsCapital Area Assett Building

Capital SourceCitiwide Computer Center

City at PeaceCollege Summit

Community Family Life ServicesCorporate Executive Board

Corporation for National & Community ServiceCredit Suisse Securities

DC Department of CorrectionsDC Superior Court

Department of TreasuryDiscovery Creek

DLA Piper Rudnick Gray CaryDr. Devra Marcus

Earth Conservation CorpsEpstein, Becker, & GreenFannie Mae CorporationFannie Mae Foundation

Friedman, Billings & Ramsey

George Mason University Law SchoolGibson, Dunn and CrutcherInternational Monetary Fund

JoblinkKikland & Ellis LLP

Latin American Youth CenterMarshall Heights CDO

Merrill LynchMetro Teen AidsMorgan Stanley

National Campaign to Prevent Teen PregnancyNational Public Radio

NBC NewsPan Am Sat

Pet Food InstitutePortfolio Logic

Project North StarSaint John’s Community Services

United Bio SourceUrban Alliance Foundation

WachoviaWashington PostThe World Bank

XM Radio

Thank You to our 2005/06 Job Sites

Board of Directors

Andrew PleplerPresident & Founder

Mary Menell ZientsBoard Chair

Clara Bingham

Bruce Charendoff

Gary Ginsberg

Christine GregoryFormer Executive Director

Tom Knoll

Thomas Nides

Jeffrey ZientsTreasurer

Staff

Veronica NolanExecutive Director

Beshon SmithDeputy Director

Nicole CleggOffice Manager

Tremaine JohnsonProgram Coordinator

Natalie MoranDevelopment Director

Jee ParkCase Manager

Priya SambasivanProgram Coordinator

Farish SawyerProgram Coordinator

Thank You to our Board & Staff

“I applaud Urban Alliance for their dedication and determination for allowing our future generation an invaluable opportunity by exposing

them to the professional work arena that some students may never have a chance to achieve.”

Beverly GreenMentor, Pan Am Sat

“It is a joy for my colleagues and I to observe such young talent maturing into a professional individual. The Urban Alliance experience will have a lasting effect on the student through his personal and professional endeav-ors. Here is where confidence, commitment, and effective communication

are instilled for the student’s lifetime.” Kristen Louk

Mentor, Corporate Executive Board