2011 Annual Report
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International House pulled out the welcome mat and opened the door wider
than ever in 2011. It was a year that saw increased demand for legal and
educational services to low income immigrants and refugees, but our staff and
volunteers gamely answered the challenge. At the same time, hundreds of
international visitors were welcomed to the global city of Charlotte through our
citizen diplomacy program, and cultural events kept us hopping (and dancing!)
Since 1981, Interna/onal House has served the Charlo9e community by ac/vely promo/ng global diversity, tearing down cultural barriers, and helping immigrants integrate successfully into our community.
This past year was also a time of organizational transition and growth: a new
executive director, staff additions to the legal and educational teams, several
new programming initiatives, and an expansion in revenue. Most significantly,
it was a time when the board and staff began preparing for an upcoming move
to a new home at the former Midwood High School on Central Avenue, a move
that we anticipate completing by the summer of 2012.
Although we will be sad to say goodbye to our longtime home in the Staten
House, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as we work to pull
together a coalition of like-minded tenants
who will share our new space with us.
International House continues to be a
vibrant part of the Charlotte landscape.
We are pleased to offer this annual report
as a snapshot of the many good things that
happen behind our door.
Denise Cumbee Long
Executive Director
International House
2011 Board of Directors
Monte Ritchey, President, Conformity Corporation
Brita Formato, Vice President, Duke Energy
Vince Altamura, Secretary, Wells Fargo
Camille Evans, Treasurer, KPMG
Karim Azar, Global Expresss
Cynthia Aziz, Aziz Law Firm
Nini Bautista, Asian American Chamber
George Dick, Fifth Third Bank
Tom Hawkins, Firm Resolve
Andre Laurent, Microsoft
Rick Ledsinger, Continental Tire
Brad Merlie, Piedmont Natural Gas
Peter Pampillonio, Protiviti
Ned Sergew, Citigroup
Satoshi Watanbi, Wells Fargo
Felix von Uklanski, Merrill Lynch
International House Staff
Denise Cumbee Long, Executive Director
Anne Crotty, Legal Clinic Director, Senior
Immigration Attorney
Lara Printz, Program Director, International
Visitors
Rusty Reynolds, Business and Operations
Manager
Hendrik van Vuuren, Development and
Marketing Director
Norma Jiron, Education Program Director
Kathy Brennan, Immigration Attorney
Jelena Giric Held, Senior Paralegal
Jackie Berry, Paralegal
Cristina Ceron, Legal Assistant
Meg Gabbard, ESL Instructor
Gail Johnson, ESL Instructor
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Fee for Service:
$187,692
Grants - Government: $109,990
Grants - Private: $250,750
Individual Giving: $ 23,389
Special Events:
$ 74,604
Other:
$ 14,855
Programs and Services: $454,729
Marketing/Fundraising: $ 72,169
Administration:
$ 68,504
Total Total $661,280
$595,402
Ginter Immigration Law Clinic
In 2011, the Ginter Legal Clinic served a record 1,133 low-income clients needing information,
referrals, or legal assistance in their journeys towards U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
Families were reunited, and lives were transformed when a change in legal status afforded better
job opportunities and more engagement in the local community.
Three naturalization workshops were
offered in 2011 that provided a free
opportunity for 70 immigrants and refugees to
have their legal cases screened by volunteer
attorneys who could offer information and
referral advice.
A series of three citizenship classes
provided 65 clients of the Ginter Law Clinic
with a six week course in U.S. History, civics,
and government to help them have a better
chance of passing the USCIS exam and
ultimately becoming naturalized U.S. citizens.
Ginter Immigration Law Clinic 2011
*1,133 client requests for service
*761 appointments
*533 cases opened * 95% success rate
Educational Programs
Over 540 adults and 89 children benefitted from one or more
educational programs offered by International House in 2011. Educational
services were expanded to include more frequent adult ESL classes at three
different levels, a creative writing class for immigrants, and a brand new life
skills series, “Charlotte University”, and a partnership with CMS for a
summer English tutoring program with children (YETP).
The 2011 summer YETP program tripled in size from the 2010 pilot
program and helped 89 limited English proficient children increase
their reading, writing, and comprehension scores by up to 24%. An
extremely successful partnership with Albemarle Road Elementary School
afforded a model for collaboration that will be duplicated in 2012.
Charlotte University premiered in 2011 as a “teach the teacher” model
of getting critical information to Charlotte’s foreign-born residents. Three
lunch and learning
sessions offered
information on
transportation, housing,
medical care, English
classes, legal assistance,
the CMS school system,
and financial and lending
opportunities in Charlotte.
116 immigrant
leaders from 21
countries heard
presentations from
community agencies and nonprofits that they, in turn, will share with their
family members and friends. Partner agencies included the Community
Relations Council, CMS, CATS, Latino Credit Union, and Central
Piedmont Community College.
Educational
Programs 2011
80 adult students matched
with volunteer English
tutors
70 adult ESL students
attended weekly classes
116 immigrant leaders
participated in “Charlotte
University”
30 international students
practiced creative writing
skills
89 children were served
by YETP, a free summer
English tutoring program
171 language learners
joined native speakers in
weekly conversation hours
offered in 8 languages
Citizen Diplomacy/International Visitors
The Citizen Diplomacy Program brought 33 groups of international visitors to Charlotte during
2011, giving 221 high-level international leaders from 74 countries a look at U.S. best
practices in industry, medicine, nonprofit and academic institutions.
Our popular new series, “Who’s in the House?” premiered in 2011 and showcased visiting
international leaders from Iraq, Modova, Azerbaijan, Mexico, Urkaine, Botswana, Bangladesh,
Sri Lanka, Kyrgystan, and Nepal. These free, intercultural conversations were crafted as events
where the public could hear creative presentations from international visitors featuring music,
dance, and refreshments.
Citizen Diplomacy
2011
*221 international visitors
*74 countries represented
*33 delegations hosted
*75 volunteer families
offered home
hospitality
Program themes in 2011
included:
Anti-Corruption
U.S. Financial System
Education Administration
Early Childhood Education
Human Trafficking
Volunteerism and Social Activism
Accountable Governance
Domestic Violence
Transparency and Good
Governance
Renewable Energy
Library Science
Global Economy
Administration of Justice
Public Health
Accountability in Government
Intercultural Programs
A staggering array of intercultural events and activities were offered in 2011, including our
wildly popular Children’s World of Play at Imaginon, standing-room only concerts by world
famous musicians, Chinese music therapy, an Origami Folding Frenzy to raise funds and support
for Japanese tsunami victims, a rugby tournament, and salsa, yoga, and bhangra lessons.
In addition, almost 200 language learners
and native speakers participated in free,
weekly Conversation Hours offered in 8
different languages.
Doorways, a monthly social group for
international women, continued to offer
welcome and connection for women from
around the world, while the monthly
International Book Club gathered to
read and discuss acclaimed fiction by
international authors.
Finally, International House’s 23rd annual
fundraising gala provided a British-themed evening of glitz and glamour for 385 supporters
and corporate sponsors who feasted and danced the night away while raising over $100,000 to
continue the great programs and services offered by International House.
Intercultural Programs 2011
*Free Conversation Hours in 8 Languages *Salsa, Bhangra, and Yoga Lessons
*International Book Club *Doorways International Women’s Group
*Children’s World of Play at Imaginon *AlmaNova Concert *Chinese Music Therapy
*Rugby Tournament *Origami Folding Frenzy
Thank You!
2011 DONORS AND SPONSORS
The programs and services of International House are made possible with the generous support of individuals, private foundations, corporations, and civic organizations. In addition to those listed below, our heartfelt thanks go out to the members of our
board of directors and advisory board, our volunteers and all who donated in-kind gifts. We are especially grateful to St. John’s
Baptist Church for the use of the Staten House for over 25 years!
INDIVIDUALS
Patron ($1,000 & up)
Thomas Hawkins
Walter & Meredith Dolhare
Sustainer ($500 to $999)
Brad & Barbara Merlie
Brita O. Formato
Felix Von Uklanski
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Clegg
Vince Altamura
William & Sharon Hathaway
Bruce Holliday
Gerald Anderson
Greg & Sandy Vlahos
Rick Ledsinger
Investor ($250 to $499)
Monte & Jessica Ritchey
Nikki Simmons-Atzor
Michael Rodelius
Camille Evans
Marian E. Beane
Ned Sergew & Lula Daba
Margaret Leydic-Boyd
Charlene Washburn
Denise Cumbee Long
Gretchen & Jeff Brown
Satoshi Watanabe
Friend ($25 to $249)
Andre Laurent
Barbara Branch
Dany Claeys & Emmy Verheecke
Ed & Anne Crotty
Jim Huddle
Karim Azar
Cynthia Aziz &
Timothy S. von der Embse
Richard A. Davis
Tony & Lakana Bikhazi
Luz Maria Aveleyra
George Dick
Kedist Tedla
Sherry Walsh
Catherine Malone
John & Josane Calvert
Marion Beahan
Charles & Mary Saleh
Charles Sawicki
David & Nancy Townsend
Dr. Nini RB Bautista
Frank Gentry
Janice Ladley
Lisa Henderson
Mansour Edlin
Mark & Amanda Guile
Mary Anna Turner
Memuna Williams
Monika Schnacke
Peter Pampillonio
R. I. Dalton
Sarah S. Tull
Stephanie Cass
Steven Garfinkel
Thomas E. Powell, III
Trish Golembe
Ulrich Seuster
Vidya Sethi
Roger & Betty Dickey
Nancy Howe
Yuliya Baldwin
Edith Yakutis
Bryant F. Eckert
Christine Vanderwee
Diane Gilbert
Alan Gordon
Alexander M. Alvord
Bjoern Fischer
Catherine van den Bosch
Cheryl Johnson
Cleve Howard
Edward Carpp
Emma Germain
Eva Stokkebye
Faith Kuppers
Georgia Lewis
Helmut Schildknecht
Jane Tanner
Karl Bleiman
Lance & Lenore Jones Deutsch
Oliver Hecking
Regina Waldthausen
Rhonda Crawford
Robert E. Seymour
Sigrid Haas-Belluz
Sheila B. Bennett
David & Tonya Orbaugh
Jennifer Bradshaw
Mona Radiloff
Suzanne Clements
Beatrice Chambers
Elfriede E. Winiker
Imani Clenance
Janet Malkemes
Linda Levy
Norman Hudkins
Pamela Foltz
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
North Carolina DHHS Refugee Program
National Council
of International Visitors
COMMUNITY GROUP
Japanese Association of Charlotte
FOUNDATIONS
Leon Levine Foundation
Ginter Foundation
Sisters of Mercy Foundation
Merancas Foundation
de Molina Family Foundation
Crossroads Foundation
Mecklenburg Bar Foundation
Arts & Science Council
McMillan Foundation
Blumenthal Foundation
CORPORATIONS
Wells Fargo
Belk
Dollar General
Duke Energy
Fifth Third Bank
Keller Williams Realty
TJX
RBC Bank
The Language Academy
of the Carolinas
Great Britain - A Rock ‘n Royal Celebration
The 23rd Annual Benefit Gala celebrated the culture of Great Britain and
raised over $100,000 for the programs and services of International House.
Many thanks to our dedicated Gala Committee, co-chaired by Josane Calvert and Stefanie Staton, and our Corporate Sponsors and Gala Donors
listed below.
Windsor Castle $10000 Sponsor
Bank of America
Wells Fargo
Edinburgh Castle $5000 Sponsor
Alvaro and Donna de Molina
Coats North America
Continental Tire
Piedmont Natural Gas
Balmoral Castle $3000 Sponsor
BDO USA, LLP
Blum, Inc.
Compass Group
Duke Energy
Fifth Third Bank
KPMG
Microsoft Corporation
Protiviti
Caerphilly Castle $1500 Sponsor
Aziz Immigration Law Firm
British American School of Charlotte
Food Lion
Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm
King & Spalding LLP
Kuck Immigration Partners LLC
Moore & Van Allen
Murata Machinery USA
Presbyterian Hospital Matthews & Huntersville
Procure4, Inc.
Providence Day School
RBC Bank
Southend Dentistry
Southern Shows
Viscotec Automotive Products, LLC
Caermargon Castle $500 Sponsor
Canadian Consulate
CBS Radio
Charlotte's Landing, Inc
Chun Group, Inc.
Firm Resolve, LLC
Greer & Walker LLP
K & L Gates LLP
Management inSites, Inc.
Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, PA
SunTrust Bank
The Language Academy
of the Carolinas
The World in Our Backyard
Tin, Fulton, Walker & Owen, PLLC
Gala Donors
Richard C. Norman
Kal Kardous &
Marie-Claire Marroum-Kardous
Continental Tire
SPX
Casey & Anke Mermans
Montblanc Boutique Charlotte
Perry's at SouthPark
Mrs. Tom Van Wingerden
Michael & Julie Whitted
Tiffany & Co.
Donald Haack Diamonds
& Fine Gems, Ltd
Regina Waldthausen
Doris Meeks
Stewart & Margaret Ballantyne
Eric Law
Ann Sloand
Victor & Tiffany Sayegh
Teruyoshi & Fumi Ogano
Hardin M. Minor
We would like to extend a special thank you to all Doorways members for supporting us with their yearly membership dues.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
GALA 2011
2011 Gala Committee
Josane Calvert, Co-Chair Stefanie Staton,
Co-Chair Margaret Ballantyne
Sheila Bennett
Hope Drummond
Carmen Hilton
Kokila Kaul
Doris Meeks
Jane Pasquini
Janet Riehle
Leena Salokannel-Azar
Pat Thomas
Ludovica Tassani
Agnes Tsoris
Ximena Uribe
Ineke Van der Meulen
Regina Waldthausen
Miyako Watanabe
Julie Whitted Gala Associates
Kimm Jolly
Noelle Sarkissian
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