ANNUAL REPORT 2014

2014 ANNUAL REPORT

2 AVANCE-HOUSTON 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

ContentsLeadership Message

Building The Present And Future For Two Generations

2-Generations Testimony

2014 Events: Making An Impact

2014 Highlights: A Year Of Successes With Many Steps Forward

AVANCE-Houston Programs

Parents And Children Served

Corporate Volunteers

Financial Outlook

AVANCE-Houston Donors

AVANCE-Houston Leadership

AVANCE-Houston Centers

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In 2014 we witnessed first-hand the results of educating “2-Generations”. Parents who enrolled their children in AVANCE programs completed high school and enrolled in college seeking to further their own education. They aspire to become teachers, social workers or other professions, and work hard to achieve their dreams. This extension of “College-Bound Culture,” (AVANCE’s 2013 initiative) demonstrates how to end the cycle of poverty with this generation.

AVANCE’s, "Embracing 2-Generations" model helps parents partner with their children in pursuing educational dreams so that they can thrive together as a family. The 2-Generation approach is embedded into AVANCE’s culture. All programs serve both the parent and their preschool age children to compliment the strategic priority, that every child will be school ready and every parent self-sufficient.

In 2014, AVANCE expanded partnerships in the community and increased its impact by:

• Creating an AVANCE Vision 2025 Committee chaired by Dr. David Vassar from Rice University and comprised of Houston’s most talented leaders concerned about early childhood education.

• Launching a Legislative Committee chaired by board member, Ron Oran and meeting with members of congress to advocate on behalf of AVANCE.

• Developing “2-Generation” model selected for replication by the National Head Start Association (NHSA), and serving on an NHSA Outcomes Measures Task Force.

• Incorporating and offering workforce training and job placement services.

We earned recognition from national and local organizations. A 2014 study shows that AVANCE Head Start children in the 3rd grade (now 4th graders in HISD schools) are earning higher test scores than their peers. We experienced growth by opening a new Head Start center and a workforce training site. We earned international recognition for our “Global Cardboard Challenge” video.

At AVANCE we believe that the many families served are prepared to succeed in life. We thank you for making our 2-Generation concept possible and look forward to your continued support.

AVANCE-HOUSTON 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

Executive DirectorAVANCE-Houston, Inc.

Board ChairAVANCE-Houston, Inc.

José Villarreal Pete C. Garcia

President/CEOAVANCE, Inc.

Rick J. Noriega

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MESSAGELEADERSHIP

BUILDING THE PRESENT

FUTUREAND

FOR TWO GENERATIONS


GIVING YOUNG MOTHERS AN EARLY HEAD START

AVANCE and Pasadena ISD piloted a program that provides Early Head Start services to pregnant high school mothers,

helping them prepare for parenthood and giving them the support they need to graduate high school. AVANCE also provided early childhood education services for seven young mothers while they completed their classes and received social services and college

readiness guidance. One of the mothers entered a vocational program, while the other six enrolled in college. We plan

to continue providing these services to more families.

COMPUTER LAB GETS A BOOST FROM COMCAST

The Comcast Foundation awarded AVANCE a $19,000 grant to upgrade the computer labs,

allowing us to increase online distance learning, continuing

education and workforce training.

H&R BLOCK SUPPORTS WORKFORCE TRAINING

H&R Block presented AVANCE with a $10,000 check to support the Parent-Child

program and advance workforce efforts.

BUILDING THE PRESENT

FUTUREAND

FOR TWO GENERATIONS

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$50,000 GRANT PROVIDES TRAINING FOR OFFICE ASSISTANT CAREER

A $50,000 grant is allowing AVANCE to provide a three-month office administrative assistant training and job-

placement in partnership with United Way THRIVE and Houston Community College. Ten students – seven of

whom attended the program while their children attended Head Start programs – completed the General Office Assistant (GOA) certification in December 2014. Three were placed in jobs immediately, while the others began job search and

placement efforts in January. The grant was awarded by Texas Innovative Adult Career Education.

BUILDING FINANCIAL LITERACY TO LAST GENERATIONS

AVANCE partnered with Wells Fargo, H&R Block,

Bank of America and Chase to provide financial literacy to hundreds of

families.

148 PARTICIPANTS WORKFORCE READY

AVANCE partnered with SER Jobs for Progress to implement job-readiness and job-placement components into AVANCE’s Healthy Marriage and Adult Education programs. Now families also learn how to write resumes, prepare for

interviews, and receive help finding employment.

As a result of the job-readiness efforts, 113 of the 148 Healthy Marriage participants completed courses in construction, small

business enterprises, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and were later placed in jobs.

Michelle Manzano had faced many challenges in life, which had affected her emotionally over the years. Her future changed when she found AVANCE in 2010, and immediately enrolled in the nine-month Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP) with her daughter Allison. After seeing how the program benefited her and her daughter, Michelle was eager to take advantage of the many other opportunities AVANCE had available for her family.

Upon completing PCEP, Michelle enrolled in the Healthy Marriage program with her husband Oscar, while little Allison transitioned to Head Start. Together, the couple continued to complete the ESL, GED, Fatherhood, and Computer Literacy programs.

As a result, the entire family thrived together; Michelle was fully prepared to volunteer as an ARK program (Adults Relating to Kids) facilitator, and taught other parents the benefits of building a strong family bond.

Oscar completed a certification to become a Coating Inspector. He is now a supervisor at his company.

Allison is a bright honor roll student in elementary school, and her mother believes her high grades are truly a reflection of her participation in AVANCE’s PCEP and Head Start programs.

MICHELLE MANZANO TESTIMONY2-GENERATIONS


AVANCE partnered with Houston ISD to conduct a 10-year study to track our Head Start children. The results released by the district reflect that the first cohort of children that completed the 3rd grade in school year 2013-2014 outperformed their peers significantly.

The tracking involves reviewing standardized test scores, at grades – Kindergarten, 3rd, 5th, and 8th grades. These results are opposite to the “fade out” phenomenon, often presented at Head Start debates, which suggests that Head Start programs do not impact children beyond the 3rd grade.

AVANCE HEAD START CHILDREN OUTPERFORM PEERS

2013-2014 STAAR PASSING RATE THIRD GRADE SCORES

“ Thanks to AVANCE, we now have a better social and economic lifestyle - and we are

a stronger family.

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67%

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STAAR Reading

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STAAR Math

Nearly 300 AVANCE supporters at the Junior League honored ConocoPhillips and Univision 45 for outstanding work empowering Houston families.

AVANCE and partners hosted 38 preschool children at a 4-week Summer Transition Enrichment Program summer camp.

Thirty-eight AVANCE families attended the Disney Junior VIP Tour, which teaches youngsters the power of giving back to others and promotes literacy.

Eighteen teams competed in AVANCE’s first fundraising golf tournament.

HONORING PHILANTHROPY

GOLF TOURNAMENT

RAISED $20,000

AVANCE FAMILIES WERE DISNEY

VIPs

S.T.E.P. FORWARD FOR KIDS


IMPACTmaking an

EVENTS2014


The Golden Forest Head Start center became AVANCE’s fourth center to earn accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), which recognizes the center as being among the top high-quality early childhood education providers in the nation.

The National Head Start Association - Two Generations Together Initiative featured AVANCE’s 2-generation parent-child education and job training models to Head Start program representatives from across the country.

The Houston-Galveston Area Council awarded a $157,000 grant to AVANCE. Funds are used to implement a program to help students transition to college and prepare them for workforce.

AVANCE launched a committee to develop a vision statement for the next 10 years. The committee will develop strategic actions with its conclusions to be published in a report by AVANCE and incorporated into the next strategic plan.

AVANCE also appointed a legislative committee, led by board member Ron Oran to submit status reports to members of the U.S. Congress on AVANCE’s impact in the community. The commitee has been instrumental in obtaining support for additional services.

HIGHLIGHTS2014

Golden Forest Center Recognized as a High-quality

Provider by NAEYC

NHSA Featured AVANCE's Parent-Child Education

and Job Training Models

Won a “Building an Educated Workforce” Grant

New Committees Formed to Develop a

10-year Vision Statement and Advocate with Legislators


The National Head Start Association invited AVANCE to provide governance and leadership training to other Head Start grantees across the United States during a conference in Washington D.C. AVANCE Board members shared board relations strategies, and effective practices that have led to AVANCE’s success.

Board members Pete Garcia, Martha Rost, Sabrina Martinez and CEO Rick Noriega also joined AVANCE staff members to provide training on effective marketing and public relations strategies for nonprofits that operate on a limited budget.

The National Head Start Association - Two Generations Together Initiative featured AVANCE’s 2-generation parent-child education and job training models to Head Start program representatives from across the country.

AVANCE opened the Walters Road Head Start center that serves up to 130 children 3-4 years old, and the North Freeway Workforce center to provide job readiness and job placement services to our participants.

AVANCE participated in the Global Cardboard Challenge, an annual event where children create games using cardboard, recycled materials and their imagination. AVANCE captured the event on film and won 3rd place in the Global Cardboard Challenge Video Contest. This national initiative, inspired by Caine’s Arcade video, is designed to engage children in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities.

AVANCE Was Selected to Provide Training and Share

its Expertise in D.C.

Built Imaginations with the Cardboard Challenge – and Won 3rd Place in Video Contest

NHSA Featured AVANCE's Parent-Child Education

and Job Training Models

Opened Two New Centers

A year of successes,with many steps forward

Parents are the First Teachers, Home is the First Classroom

COMPUTER LITERACYComputer Literacy encompasses the basic understanding of computer hardware and software.These classes empower parents to involve themselves in their children’s education and enhance their own capabilities in the workforce. Students learn Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, file management, e-mail, web browsing, and social media skills.

EARLY HEAD STARTEarly Head Start is a child development and family support program for children from zero to three years of age and expectant mothers. It promotes healthy prenatal outcomes and enhances the development of young children, in order to create a healthy family environment.

Early Head Start offers a vast array of services, both home and center based, including educational, developmental, nutritional, mental health and wellness, social, and prenatal support services. To enroll in Early Head Start, families must be income eligible by meeting the requirements of the federal poverty guidelines and live within the zip codes that we service.

FATHERHOOD (offered in English and Spanish)Through a series of workshops, field trips, and activities, the Fatherhood program provides dads with tools for their individual advancement, helping them learn to enjoy the experience of being an active partner in raising their children. The program focuses on increasing the father’s role in the child’s education, nurturing and bonding with the child, loving and respecting the child's mother, coaching the child, and serving as a role model.


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PROGRAMSAVANCE-HOUSTON

HEAD STARTHead Start is a comprehensive program for children three to five years of age, helping them to develop mentally, socially, emotionally, physically, and ultimately, preparing them to enter kindergarten, school-ready. To enroll in Head Start, families must be income eligible by meeting the requirements of the federal poverty guidelines and live within the zip codes that we service. The program includes educational, developmental, nutritional, and mental health services for children and supports educational services for parents.

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The Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP) serves as a national model of early intervention, designed to affirm that the welfare of children, families, and community is mutually reinforcing. The program is based on the premise that

parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. Through a variety of workshops and creative toy-making sessions, parents learn to help their children excel during their most critical years of learning.

The PCEP is the primary gateway to AVANCE. Upon completion, parents can also transition to other programs, preparing themselves topursue higher education and/or join the workforce.

WORKFORCEIn order to create pathways to postsecondary education and economic success, we provide a variety of resources to prepare parents for the workforce. Services include: resume building, preparing for interviews, dress for success, and through career fairs and partnerships with other agencies, we help our participants find employment. We implement this component in our Adult Education, Head Start, Early Head Start and Healthy Marriage programs. Additionally, most recently, we partnered with school districts to provide it to young mothers enrolled in high school.Our goal is to prepare families with job skills training and help them achieve higher education.

HEALTHY MARRIAGE (offered in English and Spanish)This program provides married, engaged couples, or singles access to marriage education services, so they can

acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to form and sustain a healthy relationship for the wellbeing of the family. The program offers weekly interactive, educational, and fun workshops, with presentations in diverse topics designed to help couples

enhance the quality of their relationship and help their children succeed.

ADULT EDUCATIONAVANCE provides Adult Education programs with a continuum of

services that prepare students to access higher education.

ABE/GEDThe Adult Basic Education program provides

instruction in mathematics, reading, and writing. The GED academic program prepares students to succeed in obtaining their GED Certificate (High School Equivalency).

ESL (English as Second Language)AVANCE offers classes at basic and intermediate levels for adults who wish to improve their ability to speak, read, or write the English language.

GED on the MoveTo create a college-bound culture within our families, AVANCE offers GED On the Move, a program that prepares our GED students to transition into viable post-secondary career options, including college credit enrollment, child development certificate training, and job skills training. Through this program, we also offer assistance with financial aid applications, C-PALS mentorship, parent coaching academy, college field trips, online labs, tutoring, and an AVANCE scholarship.

General Office Assistant Certificate (GOA) This three-month program prepares students to become administrative assistants by learning typing skills, internet usage and Microsoft Office. They also learn telephone etiquette, customer service and professional communication skills.


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Computer Literacy

Early Head Start

Fatherhood

Adult Education

Healthy Marriage

Workforce

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Early Childhood Education420

Workforce148

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Early Head Start794

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Parent-Child Education368

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Healthy Marriage508

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Summer Step 65

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EMBRACED MORE FAMILIES

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LOPEZ NEGRETE COMMUNICATIONS WORK FALL FESTIVAL

Thirteen volunteers from Lopez Negrete Communications coordinated games, played with children and organized lunch at AVANCE’s Annual Fall Festival on Oct. 24.

CONOCOPHILLIPS PREPARES TOY-MAKING KITS

ConocoPhillips employees measured, cut and put together toy-making kits for parents to use when creating AVANCE’s signature educational toys.

CHRISTMAS ANGELS

Through the Angel Trees program, generous corporations and individuals donated thousands of Christmas gifts for AVANCE families. Angel Tree contributors included Houston Apartment Angels, ExxonMobil Adopt a Family, ConocoPhillips, Smart Financial, Wells Fargo, CARisma Car Wash, FC Construction, Houston Police Department, Buzbee Law Firm, and AVANCE board members and employees.

FMC TECHNOLOGIES TIDIES GOLDEN FOREST CENTER

FMC Technologies engineers painted, cleaned and landscaped the Golden Forest center to prepare it for first day of school.

HFD DONATES HUNDREDS OF TOYS

The Houston Fire Department distributed hundreds of toys for children across AVANCE centers.

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EMBRACING AND ENHANCING THE AVANCE MISSION

VOLUNTEERSCORPORATE

2014 2013

ASSETS

Cash 613,369 370,414

Grants Receivable 507,092 369,431

Prepaid Rents 6,686 2,280

Other Receivables and Deposits 29,758 9,670

Due from AVANCE, Inc. 001 1,651

Property and Equipment, Net 1,403,128 1,748,245

Total Assets 2,560,033 2,501,691

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Accounts Payable 160,319 50,010

Accrued Expenses 371,717 331,001

Due to AVANCE, Inc. 7,897 -

Total Liabilities 539,933 381,011

NET ASSETS

Unrestricted 1,955,100 2,120,680

Temporary Restricted 65,000 -

Total Net Assets 2,020,100 2,120,680

Total Liabilities and Net Assets 2,560,033 2,501,691

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REVENUE AND OTHER SUPPORT

Grants 20,586,124 22,378,549

Contributions 347,277 237,965

United Way 331,826 241,905

Fundraising (net) 70,040 51,313

In-Kind 5,959,340 5,826,474

Total Revenues 27,294,607 28,736,206

EXPENSES

Program Services 20,827,325 21,877,371

Aldine ISD 3,551,478 3,651,756

General and Administrative (G&A) 2,186,843 2,363,762

In-Kind (G&A) 360,604 713,944

Fund Development 90,321 119,896

Total Expenses 27,016,571 28,726,729

Change in Net Assets 278,036 9,477

Depreciation Expenses 378,616 414,369

Net Assets at Beginning of Year 2,120,680 2,525,572

Net Assets at End of Year 2,020,100 2,120,680


June 30, 2014 and 2013

OUTLOOKFINANCIAL

Record-breaking annual giving by AVANCE employees to the United Way

campaign increased by 11%.

11%


DONORSAVANCE-HOUSTON

ABM Houston Endowment Inc. Scott Noar

BBVA Compass Houston Fire Department SER - Jobs for Progress

CenterPoint Energy Houston Hispanic Forum Spyros Catechis

Challenge Office Products JBM Smart Financial Credit Union

Chevron Jim Drew Sorola Insurance Services

Chevron Employee Matching Fund José and Sylvia Villarreal Springfield College

Clinicas Mi Doctor Kroger Strasburger & Price, LLP

Comcast Foundation KXLN Univision 45 Surender Talwar

Community Health Choice Littler Mendelson P.C. Tanya Allen-Easter

ConocoPhillips Longevity Development Partners TimkenSteel

ConocoPhillips Employee Matching Fund Longevity Realty Partners The Brown Foundation, Inc.

Eva Moldovanyi Luz E. Flores & Michael H. Baerga The Simmons Foundation

Donna Wheeler Macy’s Foundation United Airlines

ExxonMobil My Harvest Field United Community Credit Union

ExxonMobil Employee Matching Fund Navarro Insurance Group United Way of Greater Houston

Greenberg Traurig, LLP Pete Garcia International Vogel Design & Marketing

H & R Block Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittsman LLP Wells Fargo

Harris County Hospital District Foundation Pradeep Gokhale

Harry Gee & Associates, PLLC Quasar Data Center

Houston Community College Ron Oran

Executive LeadersRichard J. NoriegaPresident and CEOAVANCE, Inc.

José VillarrealExecutive DirectorAVANCE-Houston, Inc.

Luz E. Flores Deputy Director

Dr. Carla DanburyGeneral Counsel

Antionette MontgomerySr. Director of Head Start and Early Head Start Center-Based

Janie B. CastroSr. Director of Parent-Child Education and Early Head Start Home-Based

Nilia L. JiménezSr. Director of Strategic Partnerships, Support Programs and Outcomes Management

Cindy TranSr. Director of Finance

Rondalyn S. DavisDirector of ERSEA and Support Services

Janet DeleonDirector of Communications and Marketing

Tolenia J. LeeManager of Board Services

Pete C. García Board Chair

Sabrina MartínezVice Chair of Programs

Rob McCeneyTreasurer

Surender Talwar Secretary

Sheila Briones Ron Oran, Jr.Dr. David VassarCharlie PryorLaura Hannusch

Pam JarrettPaul MarkerSusana MartínezToni MikaShawntae Nix

Zameer UpadhyaDonna WheelerDwayne L. MasonLeslie Wilson

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LEADERSHIPAVANCE-HOUSTON

OFFICERS MEMBERS

Unlocking America’s potential by strengthening families in at-risk communities through effective parent education and support programs.

Our Mission


Top Row (Left to Right): Nilia Jiménez, Cindy Tran, Rondalyn Davis, José Villarreal, Janie B. Castro, Antionette Montgomery

Bottom Row (Left to Right): Luz Flores, Tolenia J. Lee, Janet Deleon, Dr. Carla Danbury

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1. Acres Homes6719 W. MontgomeryHouston, TX 77091(713) 694-1619

2. Browning607 NorthwoodHouston, TX 77009(713) 869-1684

3. Golden Forest5750 Golden ForestHouston, TX 77092(713) 682-9146

4. Holbrook6402 Langfield Rd. #45Houston, TX 77092(713) 462-4423

5. Jefferson5000 SharmanHouston, TX 77009(713) 697-1631

6. Jensen Drive2702 Aldine-WestfieldHouston, TX 77093(713) 742-8952

7. Ketelsen600 QuitmanHouston, TX 77009(713) 223-3131

8. Walters Rd.11910 Walters Rd.Houston, TX 77067(281) 919-2931

9. Lincoln Park790 West Little YorkHouston, TX 77091(281) 448-3600

10. Mangum4503 Mangum Rd.Houston, TX 77092(713) 686-5228

11. Mt. Houston11703 Eastex FreewayHouston, TX 77039(281) 219-2256

12. Oakwood7211 Oakwood GlenSpring, TX 77379(281) 370-9665

13. Oxford 605 Berry Rd.Houston, TX 77022(713) 694-8994

14. Kruse400 Park Ln. Pb # 33Pasadena, TX 77506(713) 534-0350

15. Tegeler4949 BurkePasadena, TX 77504(713) 740-0412

16. Wesley1417 Noble St.Houston, TX 77009(713) 227-4300

17. Dacoma I Administrative Office4281 DacomaHouston, TX 77092(713) 812-0033

18. Dacoma IIAdministrative and program office4301 DacomaHouston, TX 77092(713) 812-0033

19. North Freeway Workforce Center4625 North Freeway (3rd Floor) Houston, TX 77022 (713) 239-2656

Parent-Child Education Program Sites

• 4301 Dacoma• Clemente Martinez Elementary• Helms Elementary • Richey Elementary• Spring Shadows Elementary• Kruse Elementary• Jefferson Elementary• YMCA - Cossaboom


WORKFORCE PROSPERITY

BRIDGING THE GAP THROUGH EDUCATION

UNLOCKING

BUILDING STABILITY, ONE FAMILY AT A TIME

HOW AVANCE EMBRACES 2-GENERATIONS

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