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Contents History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 President’s message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chairman’s message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ruby and Alex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Board of Directors 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Supporters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Generations of legacies Our legacy began in Jacksonville more than a century ago. Desperate for a second chance, hundreds of abandoned, destitute children stepped off the infamous Orphan Trains, each one adding to the city’s soaring population of homeless youth, each one tugging at the heartstrings of concerned community leaders …
and vision. Still honoring its commitment to secure stable, loving families for youth, CHS’ myriad of diverse programs allows it to further protect children and strengthen families in nearly every locale in Florida.
named endowments to form the Children’s Home Society of Florida Foundation.
Together, these leaders established Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), creating the lasting legacy we continue today.
As the organization’s growth met evolving community needs, it also opened doors for another opportunity: to establish a separate entity to endow assets so CHS could provide vital services to children and families for generations to come.
Throughout the years, generous individuals, corporations, foundations and matching grants have continued the legacy set forth by the visionary members of our CHS Foundation Founders Society.Together, new and long-time friends have contributed millions of dollars to solidify our financial success and secure the futures of countless children and families.
While CHS’ founders concentrated on finding permanent, safe homes for abandoned children, the organization’s focus has since expanded, allowing CHS to broaden its reach, services
With the full support of board members and leaders, the organization launched A Campaign for Tomorrow’s Children in 1990, which resulted in the creation of numerous
In full support of CHS’ efforts to ensure every child is safe, healthy and prepared for life, we look forward to helping more friends create a legacy of a lifetime through planned giving.
Leave a legacy through the CH s Foundation We’re pleased to offer several opportunities for you to leave a legacy for Florida’s children through planned giving, and we welcome the opportunity to help determine which gift best meets your needs and those of your family. In considering the many options available, you may wish to: Build stronger families by establishing a charitable gift annuity or a deferred payment gift annuity. While your kindness helps bring together and strengthen families, you or your
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chosen beneficiaries will also receive payments for life or for a specified period of time. Protect at-risk children through a charitable remainder unitrust or a charitable lead unitrust. As you enjoy increased income and a charitable tax deduction through a tax-free sale of assets, you’ll help ensure the safety and well-being of Florida’s youngsters. Create brighter futures for children through a life estate agreement with the CHS
Foundation. While you receive a charitable deduction the year in which you gift your property, you and your loved ones retain the right to use your estate for the rest of your lives before it’s ultimately passed to the CHS Foundation to assist in our efforts to help children. Honor or memorialize a loved one by making a contribution or establishing a named endowment, or create a lasting legacy by naming the CHS Foundation as a beneficiary in your will or trust.
From the President
From the Chair
I’ll never forget one of my first experiences with the CHS Foundation. As I learned more about the great work we support, I heard the story of a special little boy who found safety at one of CHS’ emergency shelters … my mental image of this child never fails to tug at my heart. And, now, as we find ourselves dealing with the economic stresses that challenge our nation and our state, this story holds more meaning than ever.
It is a great honor to chair such a committed, passionate group of volunteers dedicated to helping others. As I reflect upon the work this team has already accomplished and look ahead to all we aspire to achieve, I’m consistently reminded of the real reason we’re here – to help make life brighter for children.
This frightened young boy came to CHS full of uncertainty triggered by the horrors of neglect he had painfully endured. He found safety he previously had been denied, surrounded by loving, nurturing adults.Yet, when gathering his clothes after tucking him tenderly into bed that first night at the shelter, CHS staff discovered the depth of his fear in a handful of spaghetti, hastily shoved into each pocket. Because of the severe neglect and starvation he’d experienced, this little boy learned to hoard his food, unsure of when his next meal may be. Fortunately, he was rescued from his daily struggle for survival, cared for by compassionate staff determined to show him the joys of childhood.
As a father myself, I hold the mission of the CHS Foundation close to my heart: “Embracing Children. Inspiring Lives. Securing Futures.” Collectively, we as Foundation volunteers and donors possess the incredible opportunity to fulfill this visionary mission, to change the lives of thousands of children by securing safe, healthy futures for generations to come. Over the years, I’ve seen first-hand how CHS positively influences so many across the state. It is awe-inspiring to meet someone whose life has changed so profoundly because of services received from CHS – possible because your support helped provide those services. And yet, I realize there are so many more who need our help…and so many who will continue to need our help.
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Much like this innocent youngster who saved his spaghetti for later because of the uncertainty the future holds, we at the CHS Foundation also realize the importance of “spaghetti in our pockets.” We are committed to securing and saving valuable financial resources for the future of CHS and the children who will arrive at our door hungry and hurting in years to come.
Smart, strategic planning and a long-range vision support our efforts to build the endowment at the Foundation, understanding the rewards of our work may be modest today but will continue to grow with each passing year. Even in the midst of a tough financial climate, it’s vital that we continue increasing our resources for the future … times like these illustrate just how crucial it is to have “spaghetti in our pockets,” to have a solid endowment that ensures Florida’s children can receive the services they need and the care they deserve.
At the CHS Foundation, we’re proud to contribute to the lifechanging efforts put forth by CHS and its devoted staff and volunteers. While providing top-notch services that benefit individuals in our communities every day, CHS also has taken significant strides toward its goal of ending the tragic cycle of abuse for more and more children. Breaking this generational cycle contributes to better lives, better families and better communities – but it also requires much-needed resources … resources that, during difficult times, are increasingly harder to obtain. Yet, through the continued building of our endowment, we’ll be able to provide the resources to sustain CHS when turbulent economic times pose financial challenges.Those of us who have been blessed with families, homes and careers are privileged to help build the Foundation to have a lasting impact on CHS and the children who rely on its services, both now and in years to come.
On behalf of those we serve today and those we’ll serve long into the future, thank you for your support.
On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, thank you for your support, for helping to improve the future for children.
T. Robert Giese President, CHS Foundation
Miguel Viyella Chairman of the Board
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Ruby and Alex Ruby loves to listen to the story of her adoption. After spending the first eight years of her life in foster care, she’s glad to finally be home, to be part of a forever family with doting parents who love her just as much as she loves them. Her short life hasn’t been easy. Suffering from low self-confidence, learning and behavioral challenges, and limited stability, Ruby longed for a loving mother, a nurturing father, a permanent home. While Ruby and her older brother, Alex, shuffled from one foster home to the next, Carmen and her husband, Edward, were
beginning their journey to become foster and adoptive parents with CHS. Embracing all she learned through parenting classes, Carmen couldn’t wait until her home was filled with children’s laughter. She regularly scoured the CHS Web site to view the precious children available for adoption… though she longed to embrace them all, a photo of one little girl with a warm, slightly mischievous grin tugged most at Carmen’s heart. But her husband was a bit hesitant; he thought the little girl, full of energy, might be too rambunctious for their peaceful house.
their home to two foster children: 11-yearold Alex and 8-year-old Ruby.Though both craved stability, Alex had grown more independent than his sister, accustomed to packing his belongings and moving many times; Ruby, however, grew attached quickly and soon formed an incredible bond with her new foster parents. One evening, as Carmen retrieved school papers from Ruby’s backpack, an oddly familiar photo caught her eye. It was the photo of the little girl on the Web site who tugged at Carmen’s heartstrings…a much younger Ruby.
While soul-searching their shared adoption expectations, Carmen and Edward opened
“I said, ‘Look at what we’ve got!’ ” Carmen recalls, joyfully laughing at the memory. “She was already here with us.” The little girl who initially stole Carmen’s heart helped fulfill the couple’s dream to grow their family through sibling adoption. Before Carmen and Edward welcomed Alex and Ruby into their home, they received vital training from CHS to help prepare for parenthood. Following the adoption, Carmen still greatly relies on regular support and education from CHS, determined to provide the best life possible for her family.Through their son’s and daughter’s tween and teen years, there will be more challenges to conquer, but Carmen and Edward are guiding Alex and Ruby with love and stability, building the forever family each member has longed to embrace.
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CH s Foundation Board of Directors 2008
Miguel Viyella Chair
Richard Adams
Emilio Alonso-Mendoza
Ronald L. Book
Amy Botkin
David A. Bundy
Benson Charles
James Ferraro Honorary
Rich Heffley
Rudy Kranys
Frances C. Lee Honorary
Robert Moser
Melinda Ramsdell
I. Lorraine Thomas
Roger Webb
Victoria Weber
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Named endowments ~ Tribute Society Endowed funds at the CHS Foundation greatly support the financial needs of CHS, allowing the organization’s dedicated staff to directly serve children and families today while also providing necessary resources to secure the future of CHS. Gifts of any amount are encouraged and greatly appreciated, and named endowments may be created with a minimum gift of $10,000. We sincerely thank our friends who have established the following named endowments through December 31, 2008. Alachua County Endowment Fund Thomas R. Andrews Endowment Robert F. and Grace A. Bartlett Endowment John W. Bates and Curtis C. Cook Memorial The Bill Bigby Family Endowment Bissell Endowment Blaylock Trust Vivian Locke-Lewis Blue Memorial Robert E. Brand Endowment The Josephine H. and Jacob F. Bryan, III, Endowment Thad and Loca Lee Buckner Endowment Buckner Building Maintenance Endowment David A. and Charlene Bundy Endowment Clarence Mank Camp, II, Memorial Endowment Frances P. Chalmers Memorial Julie Griffin Chapman Endowment Charity, Incorporated, Medical Endowment Children’s Home Society Auxiliary of Central Florida Fund Francis and Miranda Childress Fund The Francis and Miranda Childress Second Century Endowment Fund William M. Courtney Endowment Mr. and Mrs. James A. Cranford Endowment Alan and Christine Curtis Endowment A.D. and Pauline Davis Endowment Tine W. Davis Family-WD Charities, Inc., Medical Endowment Alfred I. duPont Memorial Endowment Jessie Ball duPont Medical Endowment A.L. Ellis Fund For Homeless Children Ellis Foundation, Inc., Endowment EllMar Foundation, Inc. Marcus C. Fagg Endowment Dr. Joseph Farrington and Allison F. Metcalf Endowment Fisher/Lawton/Miller Endowment The Harry W. and Mildred F. Fogg Memorial Endowment The Shirley W. Francis Endowment Miriam Z. Garcia-Pedrosa Memorial
Timothy B. Gaskin Family and Old Dominion Insurance Company Endowment The Grader Fund for Children Jay Graham Memorial Endowment The Causey and Mabel Green Memorial Greene-Hazel & Associates Endowment Eleanor and Ben Hill Griffin, Jr., Endowment The Pat and Jim Griffiths Endowment Greater Miami Foundation Endowment The Candace and Leonard Haberman Endowment Fund Ned and Frances Gray Hinson Memorial Endowment Nan Page Hoopes Endowment Blodwyn Lane Hossler Fund for Children's Emergency Services International House of Pancakes Combined Promotion Endowment International House of Pancakes Medical Fund Endowment Louise Jackson Training Fund Ernest Jenderko Endowment George W. Jenkins Endowment Elwin S. and Marie H. Jewett Memorial Endowment Martha George Jackson Johnson and Betty Laine Jackson Cary Endowment William and Ida M. Knabb Endowment The Knight Foundation Endowment The C.L.C. Kraft Endowment Rudy A. and Peggy Kraft Endowment KT Challenge Endowment Helen M. and Edward W. Lane Endowment Helen M. and Edward W. Lane Child Abuse Endowment Carmen Lew Langston Endowment Lauderhill Women's Club Medical Endowment Charles A. Lauffer Memorial Endowment Lewis S. and Frances Childress Lee Endowment Dr. Lawrence R. Leviton Memorial Endowment
Fairfax Polk Mitchell Lyerly Memorial Endowment James and Jean Lyerly Endowment Marion County Road Builders Endowment Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkes McKay Endowment John J. McLean Endowment Frederick Stuart Metcalf Endowment Jean W. Meyers Endowment Charles and Johnnie Morris Endowment Mark and Ruth Munroe Memorial Endowment Mutual of America Endowment National Foundation for Missing and Abused Children Endowment Pauline Nichols Endowment North Coastal Division Endowment Tim Panuska Memorial Endowment Peacock Foundation, Inc., Permanent Endowment Fund for Parenting Education Putnam County Auxiliary Medical Endowment Rax Combined Promotion Endowment Rax Medical Endowment Olivia Tawney and Clifford B. Rosa Memorial John A. and Betty L. Roschman Endowment Satterthwait-Edwards Memorial Endowment The George Schoenbacker Memorial Fund Elbert B. Shelfer, Jr., and Lucille P. Shelfer Memorial Judge Bryan Simpson Memorial Alford C. and Sylvia F. “Tibby” Sinclair Endowment THE PLAYERS Championship Endowment The William Sottile, June Sottile and Cynthia Sottile Wepsala Endowment Fund South Coastal Board Endowment in Memory of Frederick Stuart Metcalf Southwest Florida Community Foundation Endowment Electra Spillis Endowment James W. Spratt Memorial Endowment
Dorothy W. Swenson Memorial Endowment C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry Endowment R. David Thomas Child Advocate of the Year Endowment Wayne Thomas Memorial George F.Valassis Endowment Paul Vander Velde Research Endowment Frank and Mary Visconti Endowment Michele Vogel Endowment Peggy Walker Endowment The Sarah Moores Walker Endowment Craig B. Ward Memorial Endowment Watkins Christian Foundation Endowment Roger W. Webb Endowment Howard and Ann Weisz Endowment Wendy's Combined Promotion Endowment Wendy's Fund for Children Endowment Wendy's Medical Endowment
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Founders Society ~ Legacy Circle We recognize as esteemed members of the Founders Society – Legacy Circle all individuals who notified us from the CHS Foundation’s inception in 1990 through 2008 of an estate plan or deferred gift benefitting our organization. Many of our Founders Society – Legacy Circle members played a unique role in the development of the CHS Foundation, for which they will forever be honored. Mr. Douglas Alexander, II Mrs. Margaret Allbritten Mr.Thomas R. Andrews Mr. Kenneth R. Atkins* Mrs. A.W. Avent Mrs. Rita Barnett Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Bartlett* Mr. Ray F. Basten Mr. J. Scott Baur Mrs. Doris I. Beedle Dr. Karen L. Borchers Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Bott Mr. and Mrs. Ronald M. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Ross R. Brown Mr. Christian E. Carlsen Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Carson Mr. Benson Charles, CPA Mr.* and Mrs. Philip E. Clemente Dr. and Mrs. Berwin A. Cole Mrs. William M. Courtney* Mrs. Mary H. Cross Mr. Alan Curtis Mrs. Louise E. DeTorres Mr. and Mrs. Russell Douse
Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Dweck Mr. A. L. Ellis* Mr. Michael W. Fisher Ms. Sandra L. Foote Miss Tiffany M. Gragg Ms. Michele M. Greene Carole and Frank Gulisano Mrs. Norma Lawson Hall Mr. Joe C. Hancock Ms. Carolyn B. Hayes* Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss R. Hill Mr. and Mrs.Thomas P. Howard Mrs. Caroline Johnston Mr. Edward L. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kirschenbaum Mr. Philip J. Kolodziej Ms. Adele Kuhnle Mrs. G. F. Lampkin* Mrs. Elsie G. Leviton Mr. Larry Lowe Mrs. Marie C. McDonald Mr. and Mrs. William A. Mertins Mrs. Allison F. Metcalf Mrs. Jean W. Meyers
Ms. Lisbeth Michael Stephen and Kyle Miller Mrs. Lucy Fairfax Polk Mitchell* Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Mitchell Mr. William M. Moore Mr. Harry Morris, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. John E. Morris, III Mr. Millard J. Noblin Ms. Mary Ellen Ohser* Mr. Jack Olmstead Mr. and Mrs. John C. Patten, Jr. Ms. Dorothy R. Pearson Mr. Cecil R. Phillips Mrs. Joan Phillips* Mr. and Mrs. William D. Preston Mr. and Mrs. Al P. Qualls Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Rader Mr. and Mrs. Curt S. Redden Mr. Stephen E. Ridgely Ms. Jennifer Rockett Mr. Max Roth Ms. Barbara T. Rowell Dr. Betty Rowen Mrs.Valerie Seidel
Mrs. Martha Ann Sloan Mr. Harry B. Stafford Mr. Robert F. Steinlauf Mr.Thomas D. Stewart Mrs. Adele I. Stone, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. James S.Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tew Mrs. I. Lorraine Thomas Mr.* and Mrs. George Touhy Mr.* and Mrs. Augustus Turnbull Mr. and Mrs. C. Michael Turner Ms. Michele Vogel Mr. Craig B. Ward* Mr. Henry T. Watkinson Mr. Roger W. Webb Mr. and Mrs. Alan Wester Mr. Chris E. Williams Mrs. Ellie V. Wilson Ms. Penny Wilson Mrs. Esther Young* Ms. Leota E.Young-Gillette Mr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Zaricki Ms. Judith Zorn Deceased
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Pledges We sincerely thank our friends who have generously pledged to help us achieve our mission of “Embracing Children. Inspiring Lives. Securing Futures.” The following individuals, foundations and organizations have made a pledge to the CHS Foundation and/or contributed a gift toward their commitment between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2008. Mr. and Mrs. Israel Alfonso AllianceBernstein Mrs. Julie Chen Arcidiacono David and Leslie Bardo Mr. Ronald L. Book Mr. and Mrs. Alan Botkin Ms. Liz Bruner Mr. and Mrs. David A. Bundy Ms. Betty R. Byrd Ms. Julie Cave The Francis and Miranda Childress Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David C. Congdon Mr. and Mrs. Alan Curtis EllMar Foundation, Inc. Mr.T. Robert Giese Ms. Joan P. Hughes Ms. Shelley S. Katz Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. King, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis S. Lee
Kevin and Heather Morgan Novartis Pharmaceuticals Mr. and Mrs. James E. Patrick The Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Ms. Lisa Strudwick Ms. Andry Sweet Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Viyella Wachovia Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wydra, Jr.
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Continuous supporters We genuinely thank our faithful friends that have continuously supported Florida’s children and families through financial contributions to the CHS Foundation.The following individuals and foundations have each donated more than $50,000 cumulatively, including a gift between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2008. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the future of our children. The Francis and Miranda Childress Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Curtis Columbus Drew Trust Alfred I. duPont Foundation EllMar Foundation, Inc. Mr. Rich Heffley The Leibowitz and Greenway Family Charitable Foundation
Thank you to our 2008 donors We thank the following individuals, organizations, corporations and foundations for embracing Florida’s children and families by financially supporting the CHS Foundation from January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008. With your help, we are changing lives and securing futures for children and families across the state.
$50,000 and above
$1,000 - $9,999
$100 - $999
Columbus Drew Trust EllMar Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Israel Alfonso The James E. & Constance L. Bell Foundation Mr. Samuel P. Bell, III Mr. Ronald L. Book Mr. and Mrs. Alan Botkin Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Botkin Drs. William T. and Clarice Brantley The Francis and Miranda Childress Foundation, Inc. Alfred I. duPont Foundation Mr. Michael Gamboa Mr.T. Robert Giese Ms. Michele M. Greene Carole and Frank Gulisano Ms. Joan P. Hughes Dr. Robert E. Jewett Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Kelly The Leibowitz and Greenway Family Charitable Foundation Nichols Foundation Ms. Mary Ellen Ohser Mr. Juan Osorno Mr. and Mrs. James E. Patrick Mr. and Mrs. William D. Preston Ms. Cindy Pullen Ms. Andry Sweet Taylor, Jonovic and White, P.A. Ms.Victoria L. Weber and Mr. David L. Powell Mr. Scott H. Wilson Harvey L.Young Family Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Richard B. Adams, Jr., and Mrs. Mona Ignatz Anonymous Mrs. Julie Chen Arcidiacono Bank of America United Way Campaign Leslie and David Bardo Mr. and Mrs. Frank Batus Mr. Richard Becker Mr. Eric Bennett Mrs. Cynthia Blacklaw Ms. Susan Bland Ms. Liz Bruner Mr. and Mrs. David A. Bundy Ms. Betty R. Byrd Mr. Eric Callahan Ms. Karen Cameron Mr. Frank J. Carmel Ms. Leslie A. Carvell Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Chaussinand Ms. Ruby Clark Mr. and Mrs. David C. Congdon Mr. David B. Damato Ms. Sheila Deleon Ms.Tracey Devine Micheal and Midian DiNardo Mrs. Eleanor H. Farrington Dr. and Mrs. John K. Farrington Mr. and Mrs. Robert Farrington Mr. Douglas Foust Mr. Paul G. Giese Ms. Beth Goodrich Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Gordon Ms. Rebecca Gottsegen Mr. and Mrs. Sol Heifetz Ms. Sharon H. Hill Ms.Teresa Hsieh
$10,000 - $49,999 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Alan Curtis Greene-Hazel & Associates, Inc. Mr. Rich Heffley Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moser
CHS Foundation Assets December 31, 2008* $11,703,405 December 31, 2007 $15,726,850 December 31, 2006 $13,899,352 *Unaudited
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Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Hughes Dr. and Mrs. C.P. Johnson Ms. Shelley S. Katz Ms. Michele Koenig Dr. and Mrs. James G. Lyerly, Jr. Mr. James MacKenzie Mrs. Carolyn K. McLean Mrs. Allison F. Metcalf Kevin and Heather Morgan Mr. and Mrs. John E. Morris, III Mr. and Mrs. Brad Moulder Mr. and Mrs. Muehl Ms. Amanda R. Phillips Ms. Sherry Plymale The Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Mr. E. Scott Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Robinson Mr. James Russell, III Mrs. Libby Ryan Ms. Lacey Salzer Ms. Nancy E. Shattuck Ms. Catherine Simonetti Ms. Alicia Chillemi Slocomb Ms. Linda Stanton SunTrust My Cause Customer Campaign Tides Foundation Huong Truong U.S. Window Coverings Ms. Martha Ward Ms. Sarita Williams Ms. Charlene P. Willis Mr. and Mrs. David Woodruff Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wydra, Jr. Ms. Susan W.Yelton
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