AAAANNUAL RRRREPORT 2008200820082008

OUR MISSION

To rebuild lives and communities through relationships, training, transitional jobs, and economic revitalization

OUR THREE STRATEGIES

• We RRRREBUILD lives of formerly incarcerated men and women through a transitional jobs and training program

• We EEEEMPOW ER the physically blighted commercial corridor of Highland

Park by restoring buildings, incubating and operating businesses, and providing jobs

• We CCCCONNECT Highland Park and our program participants to the wider

Richmond community through activities that bridge racial, economic, and geographic barriers

OUR VISION

• RRRRESTORED IIIINDIVIDUALS who are productive, contributing, self-sufficient,

involved citizens • RRRREVITALIZED LLLLOCAL NNNNEIGHBORHOODS that are attractive, safe and

thriving commercial areas

• AAAA CCCCONNECTED CCCCOMMUNITY where people reach across economic,

geographical, educational, and cultural divides to pursue unity and wholeness for all

OUR CORE VALUES

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BOAZ & RUTH

2008 B2008 B2008 B2008 BOARD OF DDDD IRECTORS

Westbrook Edmonds Lomax-Brown Mateer Mapp

Dortch Farnham Gordon Hagan Haynes

Johnson McClellan Moore Nicholson Reveley

Stevens Summers Taylor Wayland Woodson

Winnie Westbrook, Chair Virginia State Univesity Tom Edmonds, Chair-Elect Virginia State Bar ( retired) Twandra Lomax-Brown, Vice Chair Virginia Tech Dick Mateer, Secretary University of Richmond (retired) Steve Mapp, Treasurer First Market Bank

Robert Dortch, U-TURN Carole Farnham, Psychologist (retired) Reginald Gordon, Greater Richmond Chapter, American Red Cross Addison Hagan, Bank of America Yvonne Haynes, Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

Darius Johnson, Consolidated Bank Jennifer McClellan, Virginia House of Delegates / Verizon Corell Halsey Moore, Math Teacher / Engineer Tom Nicholson, Nicholson Law, PLC Taylor Reveley, University of Richmond

Claude Stevens, Boaz & Ruth Charles Summers, First Presbyterian Church Clarence Taylor, Boaz & Ruth Graduate / City of Richmond Marilyn Wayland, Free Agents Marketing Willie Woodson, First United Presbyterian Church

2008 Graduates

Charles Bryan Alexander

Debra Covington

Tommy Cox

Victor Evans

Rochan Johnson

Kenneth Jones

Crawley Patterson

Wendell Randolph

Larry Riddick

Donna Scaturro

Michael Waddy

Shaun Walters

“The Boaz & Ruth

program has shown

me what life is really

about and how to go

about living it in a

positive and productive manner.”

Rochan Johnson

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The Boaz & Ruth Time Capsule

“Who knows but that you have come

. . . for such a time as this?”

Esther 4:14

BBBBOAZ AND RRRRUTH

LLLLEADERSHIP TTTTEAMS

Martha Rollins, President/CEO Claude Stevens, Chief Operating Officer Lloyd Price, AmeriCorps and Intake Director Bonnie Dowdy, Training Coordinator Megan Rollins, Volunteer and Connecting Team Coordinator

Jahrrell James, Financial Controller Training Program Fran Kelly, Curriculum Paul Morgan, Counseling Sunni Southward, Life Coaching

Jane Talley, Family Support Tony Scott, DPW Veronica Kerns, DPW LifeLab Training Enterprises James Brown, Cathedral Construction

Ron Brown, Mountain Movers Mike Fox, Parable Restoration Jim DeVito, Cathedral Construction Derrick Peterson, Mountain Movers, Retail, Housing & Maintenance Calvin Carter, Cathedral Construction Ruth Cosby, Sales Development Team Lavetta McCune Polly Foster Erin Holler Administration/Finance Cynthia Brown, Administration Wendy Mueller, Finance Coates Carter, Information Technology Lynne Lancaster, Special Projects

Dear Friends,

A few months ago, on a very cold day, our Boaz & Ruth

family gathered to add a “time capsule” to the wall around our new

garden outside Fire House 15. Our time capsule is both a literal and

symbolic cornerstone for the new and renewed structures we are

building not only on our physical campus, but in the lives of the

B&R family and the community of Highland Park. By enclosing

current publications and mementoes of significant events, we

wanted to create a physical reminder of this specific t ime in the

history of our organization.

Our program participants are particularly sensitive to the

concept of t ime – almost all have done time, and all are acutely

aware of lost time in terms of family, community and personal

aspirations. And they, like all of us, are concerned about personal

and economic hard times.

In the Old Testament of the Bible, a woman named Esther

found herself in a position to save the lives of an oppressed people.

She was reluctant to interfere with the status quo, but the words of

her uncle moved her to action: “If you remain silent at this time,

relief and deliverance … will arise from another place . . . And who

knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as

this?” Esther overcame her fears and won freedom for her people.

The moment when released prisoners commit themselves to

the hard work of change, the moment when volunteers decide to

offer their gifts, and the moment when members of our community

provide urgently needed resources – all these moments add up to

such a time as this.

As you will see in the following pages, 2008 was a year of

challenge and success, a year of progress in spite of adversity.

We’re so grateful for our many partners and for the courageous men

and women who are determined to pursue lives of meaning and

purpose in their families and communities. Thank you for your

inspiration and encouragement for such a time as this.

Rebuild

Empower Connect

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Blessings, Martha Rollins, President & CEO

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2008 TRAINING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS In 2008, a total of 65 new and continuing participants were served in the full-time training program. Our class of 12 graduates was the largest ever. Several areas of the program have been strengthened this year:

Group Training and Support • A Curriculum Committee began meeting bi-weekly to plan,

review and document activities and progress.

• Weekday core classes were standardized to include a formal work readiness track with a focus on standards of behavior; a recovery track; a family relations track; and continued emotional competency and personal skills tracks.

• Skill-based mini-classes were added – computer skills, reading, vocabulary, writing, taxes and financial literacy.

• An improved attendance tracking system was implemented.

• New standardized drug-free workplace policies and testing procedures were implemented for participants and staff.

Personal Training and Support • Life Coaching for Personal Development Plans was increased

to bi-weekly sessions with a significant increase in milestones achieved. 280 PDP sessions were provided.

• 800 individual counseling sessions were provided.

• A new Plan of Care Team began meeting bi-weekly to focus on needs of individuals

• A new Peer Partners program was established in which seasoned participants welcome, assist and support new clients for their first 60 days at B&R.

• A new partnership with VIPCare began strengthening our Mentor program.

In addition to 65 full-time program participants, almost 200 ex-offenders were employed in B&R’s partnership with the City of Richmond’s Department of Public Works.

PROGRAM NEED Research has established that poverty, homelessness and unemployment are most severe in the lives of released prisoners and the depressed communities to which they return. Over 10,000 adult men and women are released from the Virginia prison system each year, and an average of 200 per week from the Richmond City Jail. Six of the seven census tracts with the highest number of released prisoners in Richmond are within a two-mile radius of Boaz & Ruth. Before entering the B&R training program, 100% of participants fell below the poverty level, 96% had felony convictions, 100% were unemployed, 82% had a history of substance abuse, 86% had no driver’s license, 63% were on probation or parole, 38% were homeless, 96% had no computer skills, 40% were estranged from their families, 96% are African-American, 80% are men, and the average age is 37.

PROGRAM GOALS As stepping-stones toward the long-term goals of sustained employment, positive personal relationships and meaningful community involvement, program participants will acquire improved workplace readiness skills, higher levels of self-sufficiency, and a sense of empowerment and purpose.

TRAINING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

(Approximately 50 hours per week)

• 10 hours per week of classes in the following

five training areas: Emotional/Relational Competence, Workplace Readiness; Life

Skills, Recovery and Leadership • 2-3 hours per week of one-on-one counseling,

life coaching and mentoring as part of creating a Personal Development Plan (PDP)

• 25 hours per week of transitional employment

in the “Life Laboratory” work experiences of B&R’s entrepreneurial business ventures: Construction, Food Service, Furniture & Clothing Retail, Moving Services, and Furniture Restoration & Repair

• 4-5 hours per month (average) planning

and implementing Connecting Across Richmond events

• 6 hours per month (average) of community

Through a mentoring r e lat io n sh ip with R E A D C e n t e r vo lunteer Walt er Lang, 2007 Boaz & Ru t h Gr a duat e

Norman Thomas has improved his literacy

skills and gained confidence in his ability to rebuild his life. Last spring, Norman wrote his first letter to his daughters.

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REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH

TRAINING PROGRAM M ILESTONES

In 2008, all apprentices demonstrated improved relational and emotional competencies and celebrated the following milestones: • 46 obtained stable housing (11 in B&R properties) • 15 opened checking and/or savings accounts • 10 reconnected with estranged family members

• 10 obtained a driver’s license • 8 were able to purchase a car • 7 enrolled in higher education programs

• 5 obtained part-time jobs during their tenure at B&R • 5 settled fines and/or legal issues • Only 4 of the 65 participants served in 2008 were

reincarcerated Since 2002, 42 participants have graduated from the 12-

month program, and of those who spent a shorter t ime in the program, many left when they obtained jobs. Only 4 graduates (less than 10%) have been re-incarcerated – the Virginia recidivism rate is 50%. 24 graduates have jobs either at Boaz & Ruth or in the community, and 8 have enrolled in college. 2 graduates are now full-time B&R staff members, and one serves on our Board of Directors.

RECONNECTING W ITH FAMILY

2008 was a big year for Donna Scaturro. She not celebrated her one-year recovery milestone, she also received her driver’s license, purchased a car and had her voting rights restored in time for the

election. AND she graduated from Boaz & Ruth on her 3rd try! As

Donna explains it , “I’ve learned resilience, not to give up. I was always welcomed back with love and hopefulness.”

Donna was richly rewarded at her graduation – the daughter she hadn’t seen in 11 years was in attendance… and she brought grandchildren whom Donna met for the first time.

And Donna’s future? She has signed a contract for another year at B&R and will begin courses in Human Services at J. Sargeant Reynolds in January. “I don’t know where God is going to lead me, but I will tackle it with integrity and dedication. I feel grounded because I

have roots now.”

HOUSING is an urgent need for released prisoners. While we are successful in helping all our clients who need housing to find it, we are particularly invested in the “continuum of care” housing concept for our trainees. Such an approach helps men and women who have not lived independently – sometimes for decades – learn to be responsible tenants and potential homeowners. Our current capital campaign includes the purchase and renovation of abandoned properties in Highland Park for use as transitional housing for our trainees.

16 program participants and three of their children were housed in properties purchased by B&R and renovated by

trainees as part of their “Life Lab” work experience. Four properties acquired in 2008 will be refurbished to provide housing

for 12-15 more people by the end of 2009.

A Dream Come True for the Coley Family A particularly exciting partnership in 2008 enabled two of our trainees to begin

the process of purchasing a home in Highland Park. Kelvin and Geraldine Coley met when they entered the Boaz & Ruth program in 2004. They married in 2006, and shortly thereafter began looking for a home for themselves and their son Milton.

In the meantime, a partnership was developing among several Richmond organizations. Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) contributed an empty parcel of land, Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity led the construction effort, the University of Richmond provided funds as well as student and faculty volunteers, and Boaz & Ruth helped coordinate the effort. Like all Habitat home owners, the Coleys devoted many hours of labor in the construction of their new home.

A Dream Come True for the Coley Family A particularly exciting partnership in 2008 enabled two of our trainees to begin the process of purchasing a home in Highland Park. Kelvin and Geraldine Coley met when they entered the Boaz & Ruth program in 2004. They married in 2006, and shortly thereafter began looking for a home for themselves and their son Milton. In the meantime, a partnership was developing among several Richmond organizations. Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) contributed an empty parcel of land, Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity led the construction effort, the University of Richmond provided funds as well as student and faculty volunteers, and Boaz & Ruth helped coordinate the effort. Like

all Habitat home owners, the Coleys devoted many hours of labor in the construction of their new home.

The Coley family at the dedication of their new home.

Donna with family at graduation

RELATIONSHIPS AND TRAINING

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“This program goes far beyond job

training. It is about reconnecting with family.”

Donna Scaturro, 2008 Graduate

“My challenge was with my family . . .

Once they saw me change, they started changing. I don't

know where I would be today without Boaz & Ruth.”

Darlene Bell, Graduate

PROGRAM NEED Highland Park is located in the heart of the North District, an area characterized by significantly higher poverty, unemployment and crime than the state as a whole (2000 Census). The revitalization of Highland Park is central not only for the sustainable success of our program participants, but also to the restored economic health of a once- thriving neighborhood.

PROGRAM GOAL

Highland Park will become a safe, attractive, thriving “village,” and its citizens will participate in and claim ownership of their community’s revitalization. By establishing housing and businesses in the area surrounding Boaz and Ruth, we will provide resources not only for our own program and participants, but also for the merchants and residents of Highland Park and, by extension, to the greater Richmond community.

“LIFE LABORATORY” ENTERPRISES At the heart of the Boaz & Ruth vision are dynamic consumer-oriented business enterprises that provide services and employment for the community of Highland

Park as well as on-the-job training for individuals needing a second chance. In 2008, these enterprises provided employment for 278 people, including 18 B&R staff, 67 full-time program participants and 192 in our partnership with the City of Richmond Department of Public Works. In 2008, we continued the operation and development of: • Harvest Store – B&R’s original 7,500-square-foot thrift home furnishings

store and B&R training facility; the store sells used furnishings that are donated by individuals and organizations

• Cathedral Construction – renovation of abandoned properties acquired by B&R for commercial and residential use. In 2008, work began or continued for the renovation of four residential properties and a large commercial building that houses offices and our thrift clothing store

• Mountain Movers – a household junk removal and furniture moving service • Parable Furniture Restoration – professional restoration and repair of furniture • Job Connections – assistance in finding jobs for formerly incarcerated and

disenfranchised people and support for sustained employment through transportation assistance, job coaching, support services and on-the-job intervention. The B&R/DPW Workers Program is a job support partnership with the City of Richmond Dept. of Public Works.

In 2008 we opened two additional enterprises:

• Fire House 15 & Diamond Catering – a full-service restaurant, catering service and community vendor space in the historic fire house that was restored by program participants in the Cathedral Construction “ life lab” enterprise

• Sunny Days – a thrift clothing store selling donated “gently used” clothing and fashion accessories

Restoring furniture is a reminder of

transformed lives and community.

Pam greets a customer in her

Fire House 15 shop.

Serving is our business!

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EMPOWERING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES

Boaz & Ruth is proud to be part of AmeriCorps, a federally funded program that enables individuals to contribute to their communities through service projects with non-profit organizations. The social entrepreneurial “ life lab” enterprises of Boaz & Ruth are not only on-the-job training for program participants, but also service projects for the community. As AmeriCorps members, Boaz & Ruth apprentices are transforming the Meadowbridge Road commercial district from an

environment of crime and violence to a pleasant locale for residents to shop and dine. The impact of Boaz & Ruth’s AmeriCorps program was recognized by the 2007 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service

THROUGH ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION

“Boaz & Ruth helps us to see

beyond who we have been to the

possibilities of who we can become”

2008 Program Graduate

ABOVE: Diamond Catering earns

revenue for Boaz & Ruth and offers valuable work experience. LEFT: Clockwise from upper left-- Cathedral Construction, Mountain

Movers, Harvest Store, DPW

Sunny Days serves the community with

sales of affordable clothing and provides valuable work experience.

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The look and feel of a safe, energetic environment reduces crime, encourages community involvement, and provides employment opportunities as well as an attractive and productive commercial district. B&R program participants and Highland Park residents see the reclamation of “throw-away” properties as a metaphor for the transformation of individuals

and communities needing a second chance. In the first five years of our revitalization initiatives, Boaz & Ruth purchased ten properties to provide space for the

training program, limited transitional housing and the small retail businesses that serve as life labs for our trainees and revitalization for the community of Highland Park.

In 2007, we embarked on a five-year capital expansion campaign with multiple goals that affect not only the capacity of

our program, but also the vitality of the community. The Rebuilding A Healthy Village Campaign will:

• Provide more affordable housing for trainees • Provide space for revenue-generating business ventures • Provide paying jobs for B&R clients and community residents

• Replace the blight of abandoned properties with safe, productive enterprise • Encourage current and future residents and merchants to invest their lives and resources in Highland Park

We believe our program of reentry training, community-wide connecting events, and the presence of our restored

residential and commercial properties is already playing a role in the opening of new businesses and the reduction of crime along Meadowbridge Road.

REBUILDING A

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LEFT: The Benefield Building stood empty for years. RIGHT: Inviting window displays enliven a formerly desolate corner.

ABOVE: 1207 Giles Avenue

restored by program trainees, now houses 5 people seeking

to restore their lives

LEFT: 1207 Giles Avenue before renovation

“I used to be afraid to drive down

Meadowbridge Road. I would drive

miles out of my way to avoid the

corridor. Now I feel safe.”

Highland Park Resident

Fire House 15 Garden and restored stone wall – beautiful

even on a snowy day

BOAZ & RUTH DEVELOPM ENT PROJECTS

Fire House 15, now a bustling, full-service

restaurant and community gathering place

OW NED BY BOAZ & RUTH OR A SUBSIDIARY

OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE

POTENTIAL FUTURE PURCHASE

FUTURE HABITAT HOUSE SITE

M IXED USE

COMMERCIAL REVITA LIZA TION 1. 3030 Meadowbridge Road – Harvest thrift furniture store, computer lab & training center 4. 3011 Meadowbridge Road – Firehouse 15 restaurant & community owned shops 5. 3001-3009 Meadowbridge – Benefield Building thrift clothing store and offices

TRAN SITIONAL HOUSING & MIXED USE

2. 1207 Giles Avenue – existing housing for five people 3. 1212 Highland View Avenue – existing housing for four people 6. 1213 Giles Avenue – to be renovated to house five men 7. 3096 Meadowbridge Road (mixed use) – continuing renovation; currently 3 apartments & rental for Richmond Police Dept. Truancy Prevention Team 8. 1203 Giles Avenue – under renovation to house 4 people 9. 3007 First Avenue – renovated to house 3 trainees and a family 10. 3019 First Avenue – to be renovated to house 6 people 11. 3005 First Avenue – duplex to be purchased and

renovated to house six people 15. 3004 Second Avenue – SRO housing opportunity to be purchased and renovated to house four people 16. 3000 First Avenue – opportunity to be purchased and renovated to house four people

TRAIN ING CENTER/WAREHOUSE

12. 3401 Vawter Avenue – warehouse currently leased for furniture restoration and warehouse space; future opportunity to purchase building and surrounding 18 parcels of land to be resold for development

HOME O WNERSHIP 13. Partnership of Boaz & Ruth, Habitat for Humanity,

University of Richmond and City of Richmond to be owned by B&R graduates

14. Potential site for future B&R/UofR/Habitat Partnership

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Historic restoration of Fire House 15

HEALTHY V ILLAGE

PROGRAM NEED The social and economic disparity between Richmond’s affluent West end and the North District saps the vitality of

the blighted community of Highland Park and therefore hinders the progress and prosperity of all of Richmond.

PROGRAM GOAL Relationships will be developed, stereotypes changed, and bridges built across economic, educational, and cultural

divisions in Richmond.

CONNECTING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES

THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES

Church Partners provide essential volunteer and financial support for ongoing programs and special projects: Asb u ry U n i t ed M eth o d i s t L ig h t o f t h e W o rld M in i s t ri es S t . J a m es E p i s co p al Cath ed ral o f t h e S ac re d He art M ay M e mo ri al B ap t i s t S t . M ary ’s C ath o l i c Ce n t en ary M eth o d i s t Na rro w R o ad M in i s t ri es S t . M at th e w ’s U n i t ed M eth o d i s t Ce n t ral Ba p t i s t R i ch mo n d Fri en d s M eet in g S t . M i ch a el ’s Cat h o l i c Ch ri s t Ch u rch E p i s co p al S eco n d P res b y t e ri an S t . Pet er ’s B ap t i s t E b en ez er B ap t i s t S ev e n th S t r e et M e mo ri al Bap t i s t S t . S t ep h en ’s E p i s c o p al F i ft h S t re et B ap t i s t Sh ad y G ro v e Un i t e d M eth o d i s t T u ck ah o e P res b y t e ri an F i rs t P res b y t e ri an S t . E l i s ab eth ’s Cath o l i c U n i ty o f R i ch mo n d

Guests enjoy the silent auction at the

Diamond Debut Gala

Connecting Events are opportunities to build relationshiops with our Highland Park neighbors as well as to bring new people to the neighborhood. All events help bridge the divisions of race and class.

2008 Connecting Events brought almost 2400 people together in various programs and events.

Beyond Dialogue promoted understanding of shared history among 85

participants in a series of four 3-hour movie dinners with discussion. An additional

event was attended by 40 students from the Universities of Minnesota and Illinois. Bi-monthly Luncheon Tours introduced over 280 people to Boaz & Ruth and

the Highland Park neighborhood. Nine Special Events included the Juneteenth Celebration at Fire House 15

attended by 200 people; the annual Discovering Diamonds Talent Search celebrating local talent with a concert and cash awards; Christmas Caroling in the neighborhood with over 70 people; Martin Luther King Day Celebration; our annual fundraising gala, Diamond Debut, attended by 130 people; and Long Walk to Freedom, an event to raise awareness of the challenges faced by released prisoners re-entering society (see inside back cover).

The Discovering Diamonds Talent Search crowd is totally engaged. And the audience decides to get into the act!

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2008 Special Partnerships

Stein Mart – B&R was selected as the partner charity for “Trade In Trade Up” event that provided clean, “gently used” clothing to our Sunny Days thrift clothing store.

Dignity U Wear – Manufacturers donated new clothing for B&R program participants.

First Market Bank – Major corporate sponsorship was provided for the Long Walk to Freedom event.

University of Richmond and Habitat for Humanity – Funding, construction expertise, and volunteers came together to build a home in Highland Park for two B&R graduates.

Richmond Police Department – The department provided a life coaching grant, served as host for our graduation ceremony, and established its Truancy Prevention Program office in our property at 3096 Meadowbridge Road.

Virginia Department of Corrections – B&R presentations were hosted at area prisons and major assistance was provided for the Long Walk to Freedom event.

Richmond Sheriff’s Department – B&R was a partner in the GRIP program and provided major assistance for the Long Walk to Freedom event.

SUSTAINING OUR MISSION

The synergy of training, business and community activities has proven to be fertile ground for collaborations with other

non-profits and government agencies, as well as with the business and academic communities of greater Richmond.

Law Enforcement AC T S R i ch m o n d C i ty J ai l R i ch m o n d P o l i c e De p a rt m en t RP D 4 th P re cin ct - Co m m an d er J o h n Hal l R i ch m o n d S h e ri f f’s D ep art m en t Vi rg in i a D ep art m en t o f Co r r ect i o n s

Education R ich mo n d Pu b l i c Sch o o l s Un i o n S e m in ary a n d P res b y t e ri an Sch o o l o f Ch ri s t i an E d u c at io n Un i v e rs i t y o f R i ch mo n d C en t er fo r C iv i c E n g ag e me n t Vi rg in i a Co m mo n w eal th U n iv e rs i t y Vi rg in i a T e ch - Ru s s Ca rg o Corporate Al co a Bo n S e co u rs Hig h l an d Pa rk M er ch a n t s at S ix P o in t s

Irb y Pap i t A rch i t ect s K as p er M o rtg a g e Cap i t al , L L C M c Gu i re W o o d s T a mk co R o o fin g T ro u t m an S an d ers M arth a's M ix tu r e An t iq u es Government Am e riC o rp s E n g in e Co mp an y # 1 5 - Ch i ef Ro b ert G re ec y , fo r m er Cap t ain M a rk W ag n er G an g Re d u ct io n In t e rv en t io n P ro g ra m R i ch m o n d C i ty Co u n ci l R i ch m o n d D ep art m en t o f Pu b l i c W o rk s Vi rg in i a D ep art m en t o f Hi s to ri c Res o u r ces Vi rg in i a D ep art m en t o f So ci al S erv i c es Other Non-Profits/Community Groups C ro s s o v er M in i s t ry F i rs t T h in g s F i rs t

Ho me w a rd Ho p e i n t h e C i t i es M et ro p o l i t an Bu s in es s L e ag u e N e w Vi s io n s Ne w V en tu r es O ff en d er Aid & Res to rat i o n Vi rg in i a Pro b at io n an d P ar o l e Di s t ri ct I On e Vo i ce Ch o ru s

Pay It Fo r w a rd T o u r Py th a g o r as R i ch m o n d M et ro p o l i t an H ab i t at fo r Hu m an i ty Ru b i co n T E A M A w a re n es s T o as t m as t e rs Co m mu n i ty o f Hig h l an d P ar k Hig h l an d Pa rk Co m mu n i ty D ev el o p me n t Co rp o rat i o n Im an i D ev elo p me n t Co rp o rat i o n N ar co t i cs An o n y m o u s

Working with partners

from the entire community

is at the very heart of the

Boaz & Ruth vision.

Boaz & Ruth wishes to thank

Troutman Sanders for their

constant support since the

organization’s inception.

Over the years, Jim Ryan and

his Troutman Sanders team have

assisted pro bono with legal,

financial and organizational

development matters.

Community Partners

The dedication of the Habitat for

Humanity house was celebrated by the whole community of

neighbors, volunteers, the media— and of course the

fortunate new residents!

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Diamond Jubilees $150,000+ AmeriCorps Mary Morton Parsons Foundation Jubilees $50,000—149,999 Altria Companies Employee Community Fund Bank of America

Robert G. Cabell III and Maude Morgan Cabell Foundation Missionary Emergency Fund Diamond Harvesters $20,000—49,999 City of Richmond Dominion Foundation Flagler Foundation Randy and Martha Rollins Wallace and Mary Stettinius Virginia Non-Profit Housing Coalition Golden Harvesters $10,000—19,999

Alcoa Foundation Anonymous Foundation Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation Richmond Giving Circle Universal Leaf Foundation Wachovia Foundation Woolridge Road Church Harvesters $5,000—9,999 Anonymous Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign First Presbyterian Church Evelyn E. & Richard J. Gunst Foundation

Jack and Mary Spain SunTrust Virginia Law Foundation Golden Threshers $2,500—4,999 Ebenezer Baptist Church Tom and Martha Edmonds Jim and Carole Farnham

First Market Bank William and Carolyn Franck Free Agents Marketing Addison Hagan Richard S. Reynolds Foundation St. Paul̀ s Episcopal Church Women Claude and Martha Stevens Daisy Stevens

Charles and Marsha Summers Ken and Marilyn Wayland John and Winnie Westbrook Threshers $1,000—2,499 Private Advisors, Inc. RECO Foundation Lois Brooks Thomas and Nancy Chewning City of Richmond Police Department Estes Express Lines Gilgit Charitable Trust Charles and Yvonne Gold

Reginald Gordon Grace Community Presbyterian Church Huntly Foundation Thomas Jefferson III Paul McClenon Lou Moelchert John Poindexter William G. Reynolds, Jr. Charitable Trust Richmond Human Resources Management Association Jim and Missy Ryan Second Presbyterian Church St. Mary's Catholic Church

Kirk and Kelly Tattersall Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley, Inc. Ukrop's Supermarkets United Way - Local Schools & Government Campaign United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg Virginia United Contractors Reapers $500-999 Westwood Byrd All Saints Episcopal Church Ashland Presbyterian Church

Stephen and Dixie Berg Tom and Cheryl Boswell Robert Dortch Dover Baptist Association Carolyn Euler Samuel and Ester Farnham Elizabeth Fauntleroy Fiduciary Charitable Foundation Bruce and Nancy Gottwald

Leslie and Suzanne Grandis Brenton and Lindsay Halsey Stephen and Karen Mapp Jacqueline McDonnough Ian Nimmo John and Jean Oakey Richard and Claudia Pearson Richmond Friends Meeting

Rubicon Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church St. Catherine's School Joan Sties Tom Thomson Willie Woodson Tillers $250-499 Carolyn Austin Bank of America Matching Gifts Lawrence Barrack Dennis Belcher Paul Bickford

Joyalin Bollin Terry Brady William Duke Robinson Everett Ginter Park Presbyterian Church Yvonne Haynes Gloria Hintz Holler Nonprofit Services, LLC Samuel and Serena Hunter James and Sandy Irby Governor Timothy Kaine and Anne Holton Lynne Lancaster Lawrence and Denise Miller

Nancy Millsaps Retail Merchants Association of Greater Richmond Joshua Rinehults William and Megan Rollins Robert and Melinda Sledd James Stewart William and Nan Summers Theodore Surowka John and Joan Trotti Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church Ukrop Foundation Unitarian Universalist Community

Church Sowers $100—249 Robert Adams Shirley Andrews David Bauer Martha Berry Brian Blount Clyde Bowie

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

“Thank you for your generosity!"

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Amy Burgett Walter Burton Donelson Caffery Theresa Caldwell Christine Charbounneau

Frank Clark Cynthia Conner

Douglas Crosby Bonnie Daniel James and Mary Lou Doherty Mel and Bonnie Dowdy Hugh Eckert Fifth Street Baptist Church First Presbyterian Women - Circle 8 Martha Foster Polly Foster Paul and Phyllis Galanti Debra Gaydner Susan Gholston Serita Hamilton-Edloe Thomas Healy

Sarah Hinderliter Cynthia Jones-Roane Lee Kilduff Twandra Lomax-Brown Glennie Martin Richard and Mickey Mateer Glen and Lavetta McCune Gail Miller Lawrence G Miller III Family Robert Miller Larry and Catherine Moffett Corell Halsey Moore Edward and Christine Moss

Wendy Mueller Edmund and Mauna Mullins Barbara Myers Network For Good Robert Patterson James Payne Edward Petrini Susan Polen Henry Pollard Robert Pryor Elizabeth Reid Alice Rivas

Douglas Rucker Joseph Rudder Sydney Schreiner Buford and Susan Scott Alex Slaughter Gladys Sweat Robert and Prudence Swerlick

Jane Talley Carol Thalhimer James Thompson Thomas T ims Unity of Richmond Kris Watson John Whitlock David Williams Mario Woodard Seeds $1—99 Elaine Abrams-Schechter Ferne Alderfer

Carol Allen Matthew Balste Warren and Edna Banes Marie Beach Jan Bell Vance and Debra Berry James Blowers Delores Booker Eugenia Borum Grace Bowen Aaron Brabson Laura Brown John Cardwell Betsy Carr

Robert Clarke Samuel Clement Deborah Coleman William Conkle James Crockett Ashley Cyburt Andre Dean Mary Dewey Denise Dolan Sondra Draper Robert Ehrhart W. Elliott Kathy B Ellis Family

Mary Ellison Nancy Essig Joan Faulkner William Garrison Alexander Gordon Queen Green Karen Greisdorf Judith Harris Elizabeth Hart Marilyn Heckstall Daniel Herr Malcolm Hill

Shelia Hill-Christian Bill Holland Erin Holler William Hoofnagle David Hubbard Margaret Irby Bill Jackson

Jacquelin Johnson Robnette Johnson Shelton Jones Susan Karn Kelly Kinghan R. Allen LassiterJr. Family Fontaine Lawson Annie Mae Martin Charles McCarthy Dianne McGuinness Stacy McQuaide Joseph Miller Josephine Miller

A Mills Marvette Monroe Jack and Susan Mountcastle Lydia Muddox Mary Nesbitt Thomas Nicholson Linda Oggell Gerald Peart

Peg Pryor Kaye Redford Valerie Robnolt Toni Schmiegelow Beverly Seay Rebecca Seay Martha Singdahlsen

Wade Smith Maribeth Southworth Third Presbyterian Church Glenn Thomason Paul Traina Gina Turner Norman Vaughn WellPoint Foundation Cricket White Fred White Suzanne Wiltshire Rose Winston

Iris Holliday presents Dominion's gift to

the capital campaign

Pam and John at Fire House 15

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Volunteers are a vital resource for Boaz and Ruth and an important part of connecting with the wider Richmond community. As volunteers work alongside B&R program members and Highland Park residents, personal respect and understanding develops, and relationships are formed. In 2008, 52 individuals volunteered over 700 hours, and group volunteers provided over 1,000 hours of their t ime and immeasurable quantities of expertise and enthusiasm.

VOLUNTEERS

Group Volunteers Specific projects in 2008 involved groups from:

2008 Volunteers

Fay Austin

Matt Beale

Jan Bell

Jenny Boylan

Marion Brown

Ellen Campbell

Sean Carter

Pilar Carvajo

Michael Cox

Katie Cure

Ashley Cyburt

Bre-Onna Delaine

Jim DeVito

Terrance Dickerson

Shirley Easter

Ali Evaves

Patrick Folan

Ming Yi Fu

Stephanie Granderson

Daniel Graves

Bank Greene

Jimmy Hahn

Mike Hambert

Laureen Hardardt

Linda Harris

Liz Hart

Tom Hart

Mona Hovaizi

Jeffery Hunt

Sun Trust

St. Catherine’s School

St. Christopher’s School

James Madison University

Davidson College

Universities of Minnesota and Illinois

(Pay It Forward Tour)

Union PSCE

Virginia Commonwealth University

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

Central Baptist

Christ Church Episcopal

First Presbyterian

St. Elisabeth’s Catholic

St. Michael’s Catholic

St. Peter’s Baptist

Shady Grove United Methodist

Woolridge Road Church

Lydia Jiggetts

Rosa Jiggetts

Scidrena Jiggetts

Marion Kurila

Walter Lang

Kiara Lee

Kat Mairani

Laura May

Sam McFerio

Marge Miller

Katie Moyer

Joe Mulliat

Will Pendergrass

Kimberly Pham

Kevin Richmond

Juan Scott

William Smith

Leslie Stevens

Tishemia Strong

Calvin Tucker

Carly Vendegna

Alan Webb

Lucius White

Wilhelmina

James Young

2008 Interns

Jillian Brigham

Blaine Lay

Corrie Mixon

Blake Stack

TOP: Volunteers join hearts and hands with the Boaz & Ruth family.

BOTTOM: Work group from Davidson College pause to pose with Boaz & Ruth apprentices and staff.

Boys from Woolridge Road Church

work up a lather.

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“I get more back than I give and am able

to work with a lot of different people on each project.”

Lauren, UR Sophomore

Long Walk To Freedom was designed to bring awareness to the Greater Richmond community of the challenges a

person has re-entering society. Solution providers such as Offender Aid and Restoration and Road to Redemption partnered together to put on the walk with the help of a dynamic team from First Market Bank and a caring team from the criminal justice system including Sheriff C. T. Woody. Over 250 participants supported the walk including Councilwoman Ellen Robertson. In addition to raising awareness the walk raised $12,000 for B&R and other solution providers.

LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

Major Sponsors

Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital

Diamond Springs

First Market Bank

Richard S. Reynolds Foundation

Major Baldwin Major English Shirley Isley Chief McCoy Aleawanna McKissick Carolyn O'Conner

Ellen Robertson Theo at Conrad Center Matthew Westbrook Sheriff Woody Michael Wright

Ceremony Speakers

ABOVE: Long Walk to Freedom participants start their journey

along the barbed wire barrier of the City Jail. RIGHT: Solution providers bring hope to released prisoners on

their way to lives of meaning and purpose.

Solution Providers

2-1-1 Virginia

Assisting Families of Inmates

City of Richmond Division of Adult Probation

Drive to Work

Embrace Richmond

The Healing Place

Jordan's Quest

Meta United

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Central Virginia

Offender Aid and Restoration

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

Richmond Rebos, Inc.

Road to Redemption

United Methodist Family Services

Virginia Employment Commission

Virginia Probation and Parole District 1

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Robin Autry Matt Beale Ron Brown Floyd Chancelor Joey Chevalier Dave Coogin Kaitlin Foray Sarah Francis

Allison Fucci Chinary Hall Coryn Johnson Deborah Jones Kristine Amanda Kunn

Joy Lambert Danny Martin Jesse McCauley Corrine Naser Martha Robertson Will Rollins Michael Scott Sean

Sharon's Mom Sonya Toney Jo White

Volunteers

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget

Operating Income

Earned Income: Goods & Services

122,703 160,383 319,114 564,049 250,464 269,720

Contributed Income

Individuals 70,814 57,544 93,732 65,943 103,945 115,000

Corporate/Businesses 20,629 107,285 90,750 287,000 83,000 60,000

Churches 7,576 10,290 28,871 32,199 50,502 50,000

Foundations 148,500 101,650 69,250 57,000 56,250 100,000

Government 31,742 205,913 400,272 448,000 423,000 423,000

Total Contributed Income 279,261 482,682 682,875 890,141 716,697 748,000

Gala/LWTF/Tax Credits 360 1,642 34,221 55,132

176,274 132,280

Total Operating Income 402,324 644,707 1,036,000 1,509,322

1,143,435 1,150,000

Operating Expenses

Program

Job Training – includes 40% Shared Expense

324,154 354,104 608,000 910,008 1,088,524 798,434

Retail Revitalization – includes 20% Shared Expense

5,115 36,269 50,000 81,683 132,180 146,789

Connecting Across Richmond – includes 20% Shared Expense

12,996 76,948 55,000 117,112 132,311 124,889

Total Program Expense 342,265 467,321 713,000 1,108,803 1,353,016 1,070,112

Administration – includes 20% Shared Expense

46,090 43,305 71,354 79,701 88,017 79,888

Total Operating Expenses 388,355 510,626 784,354 1,188,504 1,441,033 1,150,000

Difference -26,722 119,765 235,629 320,818 -297,598 0

Information from Balance Sheet

Total Assets 651,790 824,678 1,280,314 2,242,852 2,216,460

Total Liabilities 41,790 103,531 160,963 585,565 262,620

Total equity 610,000 721,147

1,119,351 1,657,287

1,953,840

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

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FINANCES

SHARING OUR COMMON WEALTH

Boaz & Ruth is supported by diverse sources of funding, including revenues from B&R businesses which

contribute 20-30% of the organization’s revenue. In 2008, Boaz & Ruth continued to receive significant support from

the federal AmeriCorps program which provides partial funding for trainee stipends.

Support from individuals and churches is increasing as the community becomes more aware of Boaz & Ruth’s

commitment to the restoration of individual lives and the revitalization of healthy communities. Our assets continue to

grow as we purchase and restore abandoned properties to support our program and contribute to the commercial

revitalization of Highland Park.

The tough economic times we are all facing were reflected in our 2008 operating deficit . Our business

enterprises did not meet projections, foundation and corporate giving to the program budget was down, and the City of

Richmond had to reduce the number of workers we provide for the Department of Public Works. In 2009 we are

reducing expenses primarily through pay cuts across the board. Every person on our dedicated staff is willing to

sacrifice a portion of their income to assure the continuation of the mission in which they so passionately believe.

2008 Total Operating Revenues – $1,143,435

22%

9%

7%

4%

5%

38%

15%

Earned Income: Goods & Services

Individual Donations

Business Grants & Gifts

Church Contributions

Foundation Grants

Government Grants

Special Events/Tax Credits/Interest

76%

9%

9%6%

Job Train ing

Retail Revitalization

Connecting Across Richmond

Admin istration

2008 Total Operating Expenses – $1,441,033

2008 Total Operating Revenues – $1,143,435

P.O, Box 6129 (804) 329-4900 3030 Meadowbridge Road info@boazandruth.com Richmond, VA 23222 www.boazandruth.com