lifespan annual report 2011-12

LIFESPANAnnual Report2011-2012

2 LIFESPAN Annual Report 2011–12

We are fi lled with enormous pride as we refl ect on the many accomplishments of our agency, the strong commitment of our LIFESPAN associates, and the continued support of our community stakeholders during the past year.

On March 1, Davan Cloninger was selected to lead this dynamic and innovative organization after Leigh Derby, LIFESPAN’s founder and its visionary leader for 38 years, made the decision to step into a strategic advisory role. She and her team have hit the ground running, eagerly taking on the monumental responsi-bility of leading this outstanding organization. Our aim together is to position LIFESPAN for a future of continued growth, diversifi cation, and prosperity.

Working Within—and For—Our Communities

We enjoyed immense growth over the last fi scal year. Thanks to the dedication and professionalism of our 468 associates, we were able to provide exceptional services and care to more participants than ever—1,566 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More individuals were placed in jobs, took community college and com-munity art classes, and enjoyed community outings. Participants volunteered more hours in the community than before—an extraordinary 19,535 hours.

Valuable Social Media Outlets Expand Our Reach

Through the development of our social media environ-ments on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and through our blog, many LIFESPAN supporters witnessed the positive and life-changing achievements made in our Circle Schools, residential homes, and creative campus environments. Viewers saw our participants reach milestones such as high school and preschool graduations, gaining independent mobility without the use of arm crutches after months of therapy and support by our teachers, and success in obtaining a fi rst job. Supporters also experienced the creation of beautiful artwork and delicious culinary dishes by our program participants and witnessed the volunteer spirit of area businesses when their employees spent a day making physical improvements in our programs.

A Few Words From Our CEO and Our Board Chair

Envisioning Success for Every Individual

Incorporating best practices and quality programming while we continue to expand our reach remains a cornerstone of our agency. Much has changed—in 1973 Leigh never could have imagined tweeting about a LIFESPAN art gallery reception featuring one of our artists. But as we look ahead to LIFESPAN’s 40th anniversary in October 2013, it is important to remember what remains the same: the constant challenge of making sure that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are included in their communities to the extent of their abilities. These individuals and those who seek to assist them encounter this challenge every single day in communities all across North Carolina. Facilitating the participation and growth of these children and adults is at the heart of all we do.

Facing Future Challenges Head On—With Your Help

While we have experienced a tremendous year, challenges await us at every turn. Commitment to our mission remains steadfast in an environment of increased regulatory requirements and reduced governmental funding. Forecasts show that funding will continue to decline over time and that the needs of those with disabilities will continue to outpace available resources. The success of our program participants relies on the continued and generous support of our donors and the community. We ask each of you to consider supporting LIFESPAN in a variety of ways, including making a fi nancial contribution, inviting us to share our story at a faith or civic function, volunteering, and becoming an advocate for those we support across North Carolina.

It is an honor and privilege to share some of the year’s many stories of LIFESPAN with you. We invite each of you to visit our diverse programs, where treasured abilities are illuminated every day.

—Davan Cloninger, President & CEO

—Jeff Hay, Board Chair 2011-12

Davan CloningerPresident & CEO

Jeff HayBoard Chair, 2011–12

Table of ContentsLetter from our CEO & Board Chair 2

Our Story /LIFESPAN 5

What a Year! Year in Review 6-7

Refl ections from Leigh Derby 8

Employment Programs 9

Charles’s Story 9

Financial Statements 2011–12 10–11

Circle School Programs 12–13

Landon’s Story 14

Art Programs Across the State 15

Creative Campus Programs 16–17

Project Greenhouse 18

Residential Programs 19

Donations Make a Difference 20

Philanthropy Events 2012 22

Listing of Donors 23–26

Locations Listing 27

Jeff Hay Chairperson

Robert L. Mendenhall Vice Chairperson

John Cervantes Secretary

Steve Byrum Immediate Past Chair

Joclyn Balanda

Matt Barnette

Jan Beatty

Steve Branch

William “Bill” Crawford

Tiffany Crenshaw

Richard “Dink”Joyner

Kristen Kral

Clarence Rodgers

Jan Skinner

Ellen Stahlsmith

Adam Stevens

Michael Teden

Ken Vance

Offi cers

Davan Cloninger

Ralph Adams

Holly Glinski

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011–2012

VisionLIFESPAN transforms lives in innovative ways.

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Board of Visitors

Guilford CountySteve Branch, ChairTiffany Crenshaw Dr. Jennifer DilibertoSandy Doyle-JonesDr. Beth HolderGregory HollandDonna LaBrancheMichael Thorn

Iredell CountyTom Smith, ChairAlan BistreichLisa E. CarverPaul CookSuzie Davis Jack HittleRhonda KontosDavid PardueChaz RichardsLaura E. Wyly

Mecklenburg CountyJohn Cervantes, ChairMatthew BarnetteSandy BuzzardJamie Carey

Tamarah DelevanJonathan GruberBob LucasSarah Motley StoneRick Werner

Stanly CountyWoody FaulkBelinda MauldinBrenda MooreRichard Morton

Surry CountyBrian Stanley, ChairKennia BeckCarolyn ComerTed Creed Barbara HaynesJohn Haynes, Jr.Amanda Leftwich Melinda ShewPaula StanleyCarrie VenableKevin Venable

Union CountyStephen BennettChris HeffnerSheilin Miller

Our MissionLIFESPAN empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities.

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Started in 1973, LIFESPAN is a statewide human service, nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Through many changes and phenomenal and continued growth, our mission has remained the same—to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities. We remain steadfast in our mission to build bridges to the future through providing valuable support for those who often are without a voice to advocate for themselves.

Today, LIFESPAN is a $16-million-dollar agency supporting 1,566 children and adults. The 468 mission-driven associates at LIFESPAN work diligently to illuminate the abilities of program participants through a collection of community programs across the state, such as creative campuses, practical job and volunteer placement programs, and many other measures. Our teams work alongside children and adults across the state to assist them with many important firsts—first steps, first words spoken, first art project, first college course, first volunteer opportunity, and first job. We share in the joys, challenges and disappointments, and successes large and small alongside each individual as they journey forward.

For more information about LIFESPAN, call 704.944.5100 or visit our website at www.lifespanservices.org.

LIFESPAN: Our Story


The past year has held many exhilarating

changes for LIFESPAN. Here are just a few

of the ways we have forged new and broader

connections, cultivated areas of continued

growth, and supported the many achievements

—both large and small—made by and through

our organization this year.

Continuing to grow.

We’re thrilled to be serving 1,566 individuals—266 more

than in the prior year! 116 adults obtained employment,

which increased their economic self-sufficiency. Many

more adults volunteered 19,535 hours helping at

various sites in their communities.

What an Amazing Year!

Adult Day HealthAdult Day CareADVPAlternative Family Living (AFL)Community Activity & Employment ServicesDevelopmental TherapyVocational RehabilitationTherapies (OT and PT)Community Alternative Program (CAP MR/DD)Day ActivityDay SupportsDD Case ManagementEnhanced Respite & Personal CareHome Supports

Home and Community SupportsInnovations ServicesLong-term Vocational SupportsPersonal AssistanceResidential SupportsSupported EmploymentServices for Individuals with TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)Private PayICF/MRTargeted Case ManagementDevelopmental DayRespite & Personal CareContracted (Nursing, PT, and OT)

Thank You...

We appreciate and treasure the hours, funds, creativity, and energy our many supporters dedicate to building bridges and realizing LIFESPAN participants’ potential every day.

LIFESPAN Services

Providing a voice.

LIFESPAN advocacy measures empower individuals

to make their voices heard. In May, 160 program

participants, families, and staff members descended

upon Raleigh to share their personal stories about the

importance of funding for health and human services

in North Carolina. The group met with over 15 NC state

representatives and senators.


We couldn’t accomplish all that we do without the strong, continued support of our volunteers, board members, staff, and community partners.

Community volunteers made immediate impacts

this year with their time and talents by creating

a new art gallery in Troutman, installing colorful

art murals at our adult day program in Charlotte, and

beautifying the grounds of our residential homes

and Circle Schools. The ethical, responsible use

of resources is at the heart of all of our efforts.

Volunteers changing lives.

To explore any of these new LIFESPAN social media outlets, simply access them through our website’s home page (www.lifespanservices.org; click on the appropriate icon on the top right of the page).

Find us on twitter @lifespaninc

Like us on Facebook / LIFESPANInc

Find us on our YouTube channel: LIFESPANInc

Smooth transitions.

In February, LIFEPAN founder Leigh Derby stepped

into an advisory role. Davan Cloninger has taken on

the responsibility of President and CEO with energy,

vision, and a commitment to ongoing development,

diversity, and fi nancial prosperity for LIFESPAN.

Changing communities.

We are immensely proud of the honors and accolades

received by our participants and supporters this year,

including the six program participants in Dobson

recognized for their volunteerism who received

Habitat ReStore Volunteer of the Year awards.

On April 6th of this year, LIFESPAN made its debut on

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and even launched a blog

on the LIFESPAN website. The Targeted Group, a social

media fi rm, has taken LIFESPAN through each step of

launching various social media environments. Cultivating

a social media presence will allow LIFESPAN to promote

its mission, showcase its services, feature the stories of

those it supports, promote special events, and highlight

volunteers and volunteer projects. We are excited to

discover how growth in this area of social media creates

a wealth of new opportunities for LIFESPAN participants

and supporters.

Connect with us!

Allocating support wisely.

LIFESPAN was the benefi ciary of 16 grants totaling $131,720 that provided sensory

equipment, art classes, and residential home expansion. In-kind donations provided

information technology software, program supplies, and health and wellness

equipment for many program participants.

To hear the latest news, sucess stories and events in your area connect with us on:


The First Bridges to “The Way Life Should Be”Beginning LIFESPAN allowed me to be part of a pioneering process

of providing inclusion for children with intellectual and developmental

disabilities. We recognized that individuals with disabilities are part of

their community, not part of an institution. I enjoy seeing individuals

volunteering in their communities, obtaining employment, and taking

classes or painting. It’s the way life should be for everyone.

Early Adventures Building Strong FoundationsDuring the first few years, I picked up the children each

morning and drove them home each evening—about

an hour and a half each trip. Each day was always an

adventure. I was able to see firsthand the progress the

children were making, and I felt confident that my team

and I were building something grand together that would

have great impact on the people we supported. I would

be proud to be known as “the guy who got things started”

here. LIFESPAN has a vibrant future ahead, and I am

so glad I was part of the agency for 38 years.

LIFESPAN’s Founder Pauses to Reflect

Leigh Derby, Founder of LIFESPAN, began his new role as strategic advisor for the agency this year. He plans to spend more time withhis family and enjoy life at a slower pace, but first he took a few minutes to reflect on his many years with the organization.

In February 2012, the Creative Campus Center City location was renamed the H. Leigh Derby Center in honor of our founder and longtime president.

Leigh was also honored this year with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, a distinguished award given to individuals with a proven record of extraordinary service to North Carolina.

LIFESPAN President and CEO Davan Cloninger and former CEO Leigh Derby.


Building Bridges to Independence through Employment Opportunities

Community Activity and Employment Transitions (CAET) & Supported Employment are best practice models that offer alternatives to Adult Developmental Vocational Program (ADVP) services in Mecklen-burg County. People we support who receive CAET services are introduced to their community through a combination of employment, educational opportunities, volunteerism, and recreational activities in this individualized, integrated, person-centered, and creative community-based approach.

Bridging the Gap in Employment Opportunities Many companies from across the state have partnered with LIFESPAN to provide a positive working environment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Supported Employment program enables participants to work within the workforce and receive on-the-job training and

continuous skill training from a job coach.

After graduating from high school, Charles Stevenson had three goals in mind: obtain a driver’s license, fi nd a job with benefi ts, and become more independent.

Providing Opportunities

With the support of his LIFESPAN employment specialist and the Community Activity and Employment Transitions (CAET) & Supported Employment programs, Charles found a job with Chartwells as a dishwasher on the Johnson and Wales University campus in Charlotte.

In August 2012, Charles celebrated his eighth anniversary as a valued, full-time Chartwells employee whose work has merited multiple positive reviews and pay raises.

Encouraging Dreams

With the help of LIFESPAN and theCAET program, Charles is realizing his goals. He holds a full-time job with benefi ts, manages his own fi nances, and maintains a savings account for unexpected expenses. He earned his driver’s license and drives to work, and he now looks forward to living independently. And as Charles continues on his journey, LIFESPAN will be there to support him each step of the way.

“LIFESPAN gave me

a chance—everyone

with or without a

disability deserves

a chance. It only takes

one [to be] on our way

to a brighter tomorrow.”

—Charles For more information about LIFESPAN and how we build bridges to independence for children and adults of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities, call 704.944.5100 or visit us atwww.lifespanservices.org.

A BRIGHTER TOMORROWFOR CHARLES


LIFESPAN Financials Y2011–12

Revenue Percent of Revenue

Medicaid $8,787,704 53.0%LMEs MCOs $3,119,653 18.8%Other Provider Contracts $601,216 3.6%State Funding $488,701 3.0%Vocational Rehabilitation Services $411,725 2.4%Private Pay $504,072 3.0%School System $227,913 1.4%Production Revenue $1,591,501 9.6%Contributions/In-Kind $392,857 2.4%Other $467,878 2.8%

Total Revenue $16,593,220 100%Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Section at 888.830.4989.

The license is not an endorsement by the State. LIFESPAN is recognized as a 501(c) 3 organization accepting tax-deductible charitable donations.

53.0% Medicaid18.8% LMEs MCOs3.6% Other Provider Contracts3.0% State Funding2.4% Vocational Rehabilitation Services3.0% Private Pay1.4% School System9.6% Production Revenue2.4% Contributions/In-Kind1

2.8% Other

1 Total includes $250,444 leveraged through in-kind donations in support of the annual budget.Total revenue should be reduced by the in-kind amount for comparison to audited statements.


LIFESPAN Financials Y2011–12

Expenses Percent of Expense

Salaries, Benefits and Taxes $10,432,119 72.6%Contract Services $1,039,298 7.2%Meetings,Training & Travel $294,936 2.1%Direct Care Supplies $548,828 3.8%Depreciation and Amortization $353,659 2.5%Rent for Facilities $152,728 1.1%Telephone/Utilities $362,859 2.5%Building Maintenance/Equipment $202,071 1.4%Production Cost (Materials) $616,319 4.3%Property/Liability Insurance $74,648 0.5%Interest $129,639 0.9%Other $163,879 1.1%

Total $14,370,983 100%

Total ExpensesProgram Expenses $14,370,983 90.7%Management and General $1,472,569 9.3%

Total Expenses $15,843,552 100%

Salaries, Benefits and Taxes 72.6%

72.6% Salaries, Benefits and Taxes7.2% Contract Services2.1% Meetings, Training & Travel3.8% Direct Care Supplies2.5% Depreciation and Amortization1.1% Rent for Facilities2.5% Telephone/Utilities1.4% Building Maintenance/Equipment4.3% Production Cost (Materials)0.5% Property/Liability Insurance0.9% Interest1.1% Other


LIFESPAN Circle Schools are based on the belief that difference doesn’t mean deficit.


We Foster Children through LIFESPAN Circle Schools

LIFESPAN Circle Schools are early childhood development

schools where children six weeks through six years of age

receive the highest quality of care from certified teachers

and highly trained assistants. Children with developmental

or intellectual disabilities progress through the preschool

program alongside typically developing children, allowing

them to interact with, learn from, and develop relationships

with each other.

This inclusive approach, along with LIFESPAN’s unique

and proven teaching methods, has been so successful

that other programs around the country are modeling them.

On any given day, Circle School children could be singing

songs with a music therapist, reading as a group during

circle time, or playing interactively on the playground.

Circle School Mt. Airy was awarded a KIDS EAT SMART AND MOVE MORE grant this year, which provides funding for education and nutrition classes for the children and their families.

LIFESPAN Circle School Statesville received 9 additional slots to provide North Carolina Pre-kindergarten services from February–July 2012.


“Landon has the willpower and determination of any strong child. He comes to school daily with a gorgeous smile and enor-mous amounts of hugs to give.”

—Miss Joy, Landon’s Circle School teacher

Landon is four years old and full of energy. When he arrives at Circle School Burlington each morning, he carefully chooses an activity from the classroom management wheel—almost always building blocks or the dramatic play center, but he also loves books.

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For more information about LIFESPAN and how we build bridges to independence for children and adults of all ages with intel-lectual and developmental disabilities, call 704.944.5100 or visit us on the web at www.lifespanservices.org.

A Four-Year-Old Determined to Succeed

When Landon, who is hearing impaired, arrived at

the Circle School last year, he was unable to walk

or communicate. With the support from two great

community partners, Alamance-Burlington Schools

EC Program and PBH Cardinal Innovations, Landon

receives the additional funding support necessary

for therapeutic services (including a sign language

interpreter and occupational and physical therapy)

that are critical to his success. In the past year he

not only took his fi rst steps, he is now walking

independently and even runs down the school’s

hallway! As Landon’s many abilities are illuminated,

his many classroom friends, his extended family

and grandparents, and his caring LIFESPAN teachers

celebrate along with him.

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LIFESPAN offers individuals the opportunity to express themselves

creatively using various mediums that include watercolor and acrylic

painting, sculpture, silk-screening, pottery, sewing, and mosaic work.

While LCC Troutman is known for wood sculptures, LCC Guilford

is famous for their pottery bird houses and “snow people,” and

LIFESPAN Arts in Charlotte is a collection of resident artists who

create beautiful pieces of artwork in a studio environment.

LIFESPAN Art Programs Across the State


“Share dreams, inspire love, heal hearts, embrace spirits and nurture souls.” —Anonymous


The Blue Sky Nature CenterLIFESPAN’s Blue Sky Nature Center in Troutman is a certified

wildlife habitat that creates educational hands-on experiences,

work opportunities, and the chance to interact with and protect

nature. The site includes sensory and horticultural gardens, viewing

decks, a picnic area, an amphitheater, and a quarter-mile hardscaped

nature trail loop. Blue Sky Nature Center serves as a model for

water conservation through the use of rain barrels, mulching, and

drought-tolerant plantings and native plant species. The Center

was created with the help of the community, including Boys Scouts

of America, corporations, garden clubs, civic, and church groups.

It was featured in ACCESS North Carolina, a NC Department of

Health and Human Services program that produces a travel guide

featuring accessible facilities and tourist attractions.

Igniting the Imagination through our Creative Campus Program

The LIFESPAN Creative Campus program strives to illuminate the lives and abilities of adults with intellectual and

developmental disabilities. The nurturing environment at each Creative Campus location offers program activi-

ties to improve participants’ health and wellness and provide social, educational, and volunteer opportunities to

enhance their quality of life and ensure their dignity. Opportunities include horticulture therapy; art and pottery;

sensory; drama; culinary arts; health and wellness; recreation; and compensatory education.

Creative Campus Albemarle received a grant for an Autumn Art Experience. Our art instructor partnered with the Stanly County Senior Center to offer two weeks of classes, to be followed by a reception at the Falling Rivers Art Gallery featuring the artists and their pieces.

Give your Time and Talents. Be a Volunteer.Volunteer support is needed in every

LIFESPAN program, and we match a

volunteer’s interests to the program needs.

Opportunities may include assisting with

special projects, serving as a mentor,

being a lunch buddy or a reading buddy,

or providing painting or light maintenance

on LIFESPAN grounds.

Visit our website at www.lifespanservices.org and click the blue “Get Involved” button to find out more.


We use each and every gift to create opportunities for those we support.

To give a financial gift, donate in-kind items, or inquire about setting up a monthly gift online, contact Lori Avery at704.944.5112 or by [email protected].

Give Online @ Lifespanservices.org/donate

By MailLIFESPAN 200 Clanton Road Charlotte, NC 28217

Give a Gift that Changes Lives

Project GreenhouseThe exciting vision for the The George Andreve

Gardens & Greenhouse Project at the Creative

Campus Guilford is to provide educational and

vocational opportunities for adults with intellectual

and developmental disabilities while serving as a

bridge to providing a year-round source for agricultural

and horticultural products for Guilford County

communities. The greenhouse operations will rely

on renewable energy sources for power and will

use ecologically sustainable growing methods

to cultivate vegetables and bedding plants.

The George AndreveGardens & Greenhouse at LIFESPAN


LIFESPAN Residential Services allows 21 men and women with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities to live in a traditional home environment within a community of family and friends.

The 24 hour group home staff creates opportunities for residents

to meet their full potential according to their abilities and

skill sets. The Residential Services staff provides specialized

therapies, recreational and leisure activities, and training and

assistance with social skills, personal health, and hygiene.

Staff members work with residents to build bridges between

themselves and the community. The men and women at the

group home take part in their community by volunteering,

attending religious services, shopping, and enrolling in classes.

Building Connections to Family and the Community with Residential Services

The Leon Levine Foundation Embraces Residential Services Last year, LIFESPAN was invited to write

a grant request for funding support of

Residential Services. We were thrilled

when our request was fulfilled, and because

of the generosity of the Leon Levine

Foundation, we received $25,000 and

have been able to begin construction on

one-bedroom additions at two residential

group homes. Soon two more adults will

be surrounded by a nurturing community

of friends and staff members in their

new homes.

LIFESPAN empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education,employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work and play in their communities.


Here are just a few differences you can make in the life of a LIFESPAN participant through your generous donation:

$41.66 per week

($2,000 per year) supplies living room furniture for a residential program.

$192 per week($10,000 per year) provides one year of services for an adult or one year of childcare

$5 per week ($260 per year) provides 13 hours of skilled nursing for 39 adults.

$10 per week ($520 per year) supplements day services for one child with disabilities for a month.

$1 a week($52 per year) purchases arts and craft supplies for children at a Circle School.

$3 per week($156 per year) supplies 125 prepared snacks for children.

disabilities for a month.


Throughout the year, LIFESPAN hosts philanthropy events to raise dollars to support our mission. The events gather old friends and new to learn about the mission of LIFESPAN and to hear fi rst hand accounts of how abilities are illuminated everyday.

Philanthrophy Events


Horace Almond Ann P. BabcockNancy McEneny Beard William Bradley Julia Branch Steve Branch Hope Burkhead John Burkhead Jennie Derby Leigh Derby, IV Sandy Doyle-Jones David Dunn Jamie Dunn

Claire Durkin Jack Durkin Becky Efird Woody Efird Rae Fangmeier Tim Fangmeier Woody Faulk Edward S. Fisher* Karen FloydStacey Gouzenne Stacy Griffin Chris Griffin Sherry Groff

Tim Groff David Hughes Howard Jones Al Kalapinski Marie Kalapinski Lori Livengood R.P. Majors* Gertrude Matthews* Edward Morrison* Elizabeth Ramsey Poole* Jodi Poteat Scott Poteat Tom Ray*

Bonnie Sadler Joel Sadler Dorothy Seigler* Virginia M. Small* Debbie Brown SmithNancy Young Terry Young E.L.Wulfen* Gerald White Nancy White

*Deceased

The Jack and Claire Durkin Legacy Society The Society was created in 2001 to honor Jack and Claire Durkin for their love of

humankind and for their love and support of LIFESPAN and the individuals LIFESPAN

supports. Jack was the first employee to be hired in the development office.

To become a member of the Jack and Claire Durkin Society send us a letter informing us that you have left a gift for LIFESPAN in your will or estate. If you have any questions or need further information contact Lori Avery at [email protected]. You may also contact us by mail at our address: LIFESPAN SERVICES, 200 Clanton Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217.

Founders Society$300,000 and aboveLifetime Cumulative Giving

Gerald and Nancy White

St. Mark’s Society$200,000-$299,999Lifetime Cumulative Giving

City of Statesville Edward Fisher Foundation For The Carolinas Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust United Way of Central Carolinas Allocations United Way of Iredell County

Circle Society$100,000-$199,999 Lifetime Cumulative Giving

Anonymous LF Ann Babcock Bank of America David Dunn Environamics Rae and Tim Fangmeier Lois Howard James J. and Angelia M. Harris Foundation The Lucille P. and Edward C. Giles Foundation The Merancas Foundation Philip L. Van Every Foundation Union County Partnership for Children United Parcel Service

Advocate Society$50,000-$99,999 Lifetime Cumulative Giving

Anonymous The Cannon Foundation, Inc. Charlotte Douglas International Airport Dickson Foundation, Inc. The Duke Energy Foundation Curt and Linda Gillespie John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Al and Marie Kalapinski NCDHHS-Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Reemprise Fund Royal & SunAlliance Speedway Children’s Charities The Duke Endowment Annie Tollison Lance and Bea VanEvery Wachovia Corporation

A Special Thank-You to Our Lifetime Donors


Thank you to all our donors and supporters this past year!

2012 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year

Aviation director, Jerry Orr, along with the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, was honored with the 2012 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year Award for outstanding efforts in employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and for raising over $98,000 since 2008 to support the LIFESPAN Community Activity & Employment Transition Service (CAET) program through the Runway 5K event, which involved over 2,000 runners and walkers.

ANNUAL GIFTS $50,000-$99,999.99

Anonymous LFNCDHHS-Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

ANNUAL GIFTS $10,000-$49,999.99 Charlotte Douglas International AirportCity of StatesvilleEnvironamicsAl and Marie KalapinskiMary E. Carnrick FoundationNorth American RescueProvident Benevolent FoundationThe Leon Levine Foundation - L&L Management, Inc.United Way of Central Carolinas AllocationsUnited Way of Iredell CountyWells FargoGerald and Nancy WhiteWomble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

ANNUAL GIFTS $5,000-$9,999.99

The Cotter Family FoundationDickson Foundation, Inc.Rae and Tim FangmeierFoundation For The CarolinasGeorge Andreve Foundation

ANNUAL GIFTS $1000-$4,999.99

AnonymousRalph and Rebecca Adams Ballantyne Insurance Group Matthew and Ashley Barnette

Jan Beatty Kristi and Pete Beeler Benefit Solutions, Inc. John Berens The Blumenthal FoundationDiane BrowderRussell BryanFrances CannonThomas and Gretchen CarpenterJohn CervantesCharlotte Civitan Club #130 CliftonLarsonAllen LLPColeen CloningerDavan CloningerCommunity Eye CareDeloitte LLPDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Charlotte Alumnae ChapterH. Leigh and Jennie DerbyHarry and June Derby Paul and Rebecca EfirdChris and Leigh FerranteFifth Third BankFirst Citizens BankFirst Trust BankCurt and Linda GillespieMichael and Patricia HaakeJeffrey HayHigh Point Area Arts CouncilHubbard Farms Charitable FoundationJennie Derby & Associates Richard JoynerSteve and Melanie KnierKnights of Columbus #7406 St. Therese Kristen and Mark KralLamb Foundation of NC Inc.Langdon & Company Julianne MarleyNeighbors Stores, Inc.David Norman OH Rankin Foundation, Inc.Josephine PattonErnest Perry PionearRon and Janie ReevePamela and Gerry RooneyJoel and Bonnie SadlerRuth and Ken SamuelsonSJ Edwards Foundation

The Michel Family FoundationTIAA-Cref Team Comacho-JonesUnited Way of Cleveland CountyWebb Benevolent TrustWells Fargo Community Support CampaignWells Fargo MatchingMary WellsWilmar Leasing, Inc.Martha Yarborough

ANNUAL GIFTS $500-$999.99 Advanced Home Care Richard Babcock Joclyn Balanda Nancy Beard Brown Investment Properties Capps Turf Management Kelli Coley Tiffany and Scott CrenshawSandy and David DuPuyCharlie ElbersonElite Roofing & ConstructionLee and Heidi FiteGranite Sky DesignLibby and Buck Gray Charles and Elizabeth HallWilliam HallGregory and Wendy HollandJewell HooverMike and Stephanie LudwigMembers International Construction, Inc.

David ParduePark Road Baptist Church Clayton ParsonsMacon PattonPMMCAnita PresslyLaura RhyneJan SkinnerSoutheastern RoofingTessa Tape, Inc.TruistVicki and Ronnie VickersThe Volunteer Center of Greensboro Kevin and Jill WalkerWal-Mart FoundationRick and Karen Werner

ANNUAL GIFTS $250-$499.99

Anthony and Leslie Alfano Scott Anderson Jennifer Appleby ARC of Greensboro, Inc. Lori and Gene Avery Bonset America Corporation Donella BrownRhyne and Sara CannonDave and Janice CantorCapril CorkCarmel Presbyterian ChurchWilton ConnorDavid Contorno Kenneth CoxEric DanaLynn DanielRichard and Boyd Davis


Deer Ridge ConsultingQuinn and Karen DerbyRob DoughertyScott Gantt Donald and Penny GiftDave GilmoreGuilford Merchants AssociationCarol HalweilJeff and Cindy HartmannSally HigginsMitch JacksonJMU Community Service LearningJohn and Martha KeareyDonna KeithKnights of Columbus Robert and Rhonda KontosJohn LassiterKaren Lawler Ann LeeRobert and Valerie MauneyJames Menis Mooresville FordHarvey and Suzanne MorrisonNationwide Mutual Insurance Company Peter and Jacqueline NaultLance NoyesHerman PfistererThomas PriceMichael RansonIlene SimmonsDeborah and Tom SmithEllen StahlsmithWesley and Claudia Sturges Eberhard and Gabriele Thyen

Universal Technical InstituteScott UptonKen and Jane VanceBill and Rita VandiverWoody WashamWBTV-3Wells FargoWest Iredell Ruritan Club


Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. Horace Almond Alternative Heathcare OptionsConstance Altobelli Joe and Lonette Atkins Lisa Bayer Bethlehem United Methodist ChurchBethlehem United Methodist Men’s Club John Bishop Sheri Bistreich Blackwood Finance & Accounting, Inc. Jeanne Blaisdell Ken Bowman Joan Brenk Cassie Brown Alan and Deborah Burton Chip Butler James and Janice Carino Dolores Chambers Dino and Rose Cimma

Doug and Kristina Clements Joe Cogdell Pamela CrabtreeRichard and Janice CriscoeCrown CommunicationsBert Davis Susan DevoreRobert and Sheila Dillon The Duke Energy Foundation Jack and Claire Durkin Barry Dyche Anthony Edwards Michael Estramonte C. Thomas and Gail Fennimore Gilmore Insurance & Associates Jeffrey and Kimberly Hartsock John and Barbara HaynesJoseph Henninger Steven and Catherine Hoelter Beth Holder Evan and Ashley Hood Patti Huggins Millie Hurteau Susan Kelly Gary Key John and Kathi Knier William Kriss Amee and William Lee Richard and Caryn Lee LifeTouch Roy Lindland Lovette CPABill and Betty Lowrance M. Neader Management Incorporated

Tracey Marshall-Becker Calvin McAlister Rob McCain Catherine McGuire Dwight and Deb Meredith Shirley Morrison Mt. Airy Junior Woman’s Club Marianne and Christopher Nadeau Stephanie Nelson William Parish Gene and Margaret ParkerHemant and Priti Patel John and Kathryn Patterson Stanley Payne Larry Pearman Elizabeth and Robert Pharr Doug and Elaina Phillips Andrew Quartapella Risto’s Place, Food Spirits, Inc. Linda Roochvarg David Rowe Jennifer Salter Jeff Searcy Robert Segal Jon and Monika Silla Debora Smith Charles and Nadara Spangler St. John Neumann Catholic Church Ladies Auxiliary K. of C. Bonita and Brian Stanley Statesville Career Women Statesville Civitan Club Robert Steil Roger and Marnie Tate

Community Partnerships

LIFESPAN is extremely fortunate to work

with wonderful community partners across

the state that support us in various ways,

including through volunteer enthusiasm and

time. We can easily provide a large group of

volunteers from a company or organization

with an organized day filled with fulfilling

projects that make a difference. Our numerous

needs include landscaping, painting, and deep

cleaning program areas, providing makeovers

for learning areas, and hosting supply drives

to stock our supply closets.

“We enjoy working with LIFESPAN due to their turn-key projects and highly organized project plans. It’s great to work with such a great community partner.” —Rich Bovard, Deloitte

If you’re wondering how to give back to your community through your company, faith, or civic group, please contact LIFESPAN to discuss the vast range of opportunities we have for your group.Call 704.944.5100 or visit our website at www.lifespanservices.org.


Linney Teague William and Patricia Thomas United Way of the National Capital Area Steve and Pam West Christopher and Marie White James and Sara WhiteJane Williams Rodney Wills David Woods Wright Care Services, LLC David WuertzLaura Wyly Karen Young Zion Wesley AME Zion Church


Robin AnonickBank of America--MatchingHarold and Susan BlackmonJames BoltWilliam and Nancy ClarkRobin DevoreJohn FrancisStacey GrayLenny and Kathy HarrisLarry HendleyPreston and Leslie HoustonLinda Josey Willi and Dorothy KramerDonna LaBrancheMary Lawson Benjamin Lewis Carol and Richard Luttrell

Make A Impact FoundationMildred MarshallRhonda MartinDouglas MasonKathleen MayCecil MayberryMary and Phillip McBridePaulette McBrideJohn McCannJoel McPhersonJohn Mills Richard and Anita MoodyDebbie MooringPhillip MurdockBrian and Mary NanceHollis NixonSteve and Gay NybergLisa Phillips Premier, Inc.Print Plus, Inc.

Priscilla Riddley Scott RoyleDarrell SealsEnock SevereDean SimmonsMilton SmithEileen StammettiGary and Wanda StanleyLiz StovallKevin Taylor Phillip and Susan TettertonBen ThomasRobert and Marianne TrauschJill Van VeenSusan and William Veazey Dean and Robin WarrenDonna WilliamsBarbara and Scott WilsonJoe and Dana Woody Stephen Yokeley

If you are creating or changing your will or estate plans, please consider making a planned gift to LIFESPAN and leaving a legacy to a nonprofi t organi-zation that has been building bridges and putting people fi rst since 1973.

To be a part of the Jack and Claire Durkin Legacy Society, please tell us that you have planned a LIFESPAN Legacy gift and your name will be added to the Society.

LIFESPAN • 200 Clanton Road • Charlotte, NC, 28217

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LIFESPAN Circle SchoolsLIFESPAN Circle School – Burlington919 Stokes StreetBurlington, NC 27215-6537Phone: 336.513.4250; Fax: 336.513.4241 LIFESPAN Circle School – Mt. Airy215 Jones School RoadMt. Airy, NC 27030-2456Phone: 336.789.5402; Fax: 336.789.8011 LIFESPAN Circle School – Statesville302 W. Broad StreetStatesville, NC 28677-5260Phone: 704.872.8579; Fax: 704.872.5272 LIFESPAN Creative CampusesLIFESPAN Creative Campus – Albemarle233 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 1AAlbemarle, NC 28001-4041Phone: 704.986.6376; Fax: 704.986.0822

LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Center City601 North Graham StreetCharlotte, NC 28202-1439Phone: 704.333.7109; Fax: 704.333.7734

LIFESPAN Creative Campus – West3127 Kalynne StreetCharlotte, NC 28208-3125Phone: 704.393.5916; Fax: 704.393.5917

Mosaic, A LIFESPAN Studio (formerly LIFESPAN Arts)

1101 North Brevard StreetCharlotte, NC 28206Phone: 704.574.8124

LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Dobson623 Rockford RoadDobson, NC 27017-8459Phone: 336.374.4466; Fax: 336.374.4467

LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Guilford908 McClellan PlaceGreensboro, NC 27409-8929Phone: 336.852.1495; Fax: 336.855.9994

LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Monroe1103 Icemorlee StreetMonroe, NC 28110Phone: 704.291.2332; Fax: 704.291.2301

LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Troutman (Building 1)143 Iredell AvenueTroutman, NC 28166-9511Phone: 704.873.5646; Fax: 704.871.9881

LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Troutman (Building 2)147 Iredell AvenueTroutman, NC 28166Phone: 704.872.1321; Fax: 704.872.9515

LIFESPAN Creative Campus – Waynesville627 N. Main Street, Suite 1Waynesville, NC 28786-3819Phone: 828.452.1720; Fax: 828.452.1721

LIFESPAN Residential Services Bon Rea Group Home3747 Bon Rea DriveCharlotte, NC 28226-3149Phone: 704.541.7334; Fax 704.541.8133 Flowe Drive Group Home628 Flowe DriveCharlotte, NC 28213-5607Phone: 704.598.6002; Fax: 704.598.2767 Oak Street Group Home1801 Oak StreetCharlotte, NC 28269-4869Phone: 704.596.4135; Fax: 704.598.3634 Tuckaseegee Group Home5400 Tuckaseegee RoadCharlotte, NC 28208-2522Phone: 704.393.9376; Fax: 704.394.8073

Our Locations

200 Clanton RoadCharlotte, NC 28217

www.lifespanservices.org

We are building bridges to help individuals discover opportunities on the other side. Making sure a fair chance and helping hands await them when they cross. That’s what LIFESPAN is really about.

As we continue to envision new dreams for the hundreds of children and adults who participate in our varied and growing programs, we remain dedicated to our goal of connecting individuals to bright futures where they can live, work, and play with dignity and respect.

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