houston area urban league
2014 ANNUAL REPORT
FROM THE BOARD CHAIR & CEO
t is an honor to present the 46th Annual Report of the Houston Area Urban
League from the Board Chair and CEO
In 2014, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) highlighted “46Years of
Celebrating the Magic of Delivering Help Today and Hope for Tomorrow”.
Over the years, our programs and services have helped many in our
community and made Houston a better place for us all. These opportunities
included access to education, housing, job training, small business development
and improved health and wellness.
During 2014 HAUL served over 10,000 clients. We were moved by the many
challenges faced by each client…yet inspired by the resources and opportunities
we were able to develop as we helped them face these challenges. We invite
you to review this 2014 annual report as it describes some of our clients who are
now thriving as a result of the opportunities provided them.
We are grateful for the support of our donors, sponsors and agency auxiliaries,
the Guild and Young Professionals who are directly responsible for helping with
each client’s success. Because of their commitment and support, HAUL can
continue to help those in need as we move forward.
It is HAUL’s goal to reach more deeply into the communities we serve. Through
increased partnerships, greater awareness, and enhanced use of technology and
talent we will expand our goals… and our services to reach them.
The Houston Area Urban League again thanks our sponsors and supporters for
all you have done and continue to do.
Judson W. Robinson, III
President and CEO
Cary P. Yates
Chairman, Board of Directors
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
THE HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE
H
ouston Area Urban League
10,000 individuals from the greater
(HAUL) is a 501©3 United
Houston community during 2014.
Angel Lane is a Community Empowerment Center located in the underserved
area of the Hiram Clarke community on the city’s south side. The center offers
Way agency, affiliated with
some UW Thrive and Urban League services at the center with the vision of
the National Urban League.
National
and
enhancing the long-term self-sufficiency of the residents within the vicinity of the
For forty six years it has imple-
supporters recognize HAUL as an
facility. We provide small business training; housing counseling, parent trainings,
mented its mission which is to enable
organization that provides superior
job training, and other services that are helping empower the residents with
African Americans and other minorities
service and commitment to its clients.
knowledge while increasing the household wages of those who take advantage
to
self-reliance,
This recognition leads to partnerships
of the available skills trainings.
parity, power and civil rights. Using
which provide additional resources and
direct service and education as strate-
opportunities for community residents
Another exciting and deliberative move was to become more entrenched in
gies, the HAUL’s Education, Workforce
who need assistance from the Agency.
the Sunnyside community with our Project Ready Worthing HS Feeder pattern
Training, Workforce and Economic
Each of its departments is focused to
program. We moved services for education into the Worthing High School feeder
Development, Health Outreach and
provide distinguished service to the
pattern schools to work more closely with students, teachers, and parents to have
Housing Departments served over
community.
a more comprehensive impact on test scores and graduation rates on the young
secure
economic
and
local
partners
people living in this most challenged area of our city.
IN 2014, WE BECAME FULLY ENGAGED IN EXERCISING
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “HUB AND SPOKE”
(DOWNTOWN OFFICE AS HUB WHILE COMMUNITY
LOCATIONS AS SPOKES) SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL.
The Houston Area Urban League is determined to create positive benefits for
the citizens in the Greater Houston community. And, HAUL continues to be
committed to insuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfill their life goals/
or dreams.
THE MODEL BECAME REAL VIA NEW COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS WITH VARIOUS CITY OF HOUSTON
houston area urban league
DEPARTMENTS, LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND THE EXPANSION
OF HAUL’S NEWEST COMMUNITY BASED FACILITY
CALLED ANGEL LANE COMMUNITY CENTER.
HISTORY
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Terry K. Anderson, Lilly Grove Baptist Church
Samson Babalola, HAUL YP
Levi Benton, Levi Benton & Assoc. PLLC
Herman Burroughs, Allstate Insurance
Donovan Campbell, AT&T
Suzan Orr Carter, Texas Conference UMC
Morris Clark, Marathon Oil
Benjamin Crain, Motiva Enterprises
Phil Dyson, Enterprise Leasing Co. of Houston
Diedra Fontaine, Memorial Hermann Foundation
Yolanda Green, COMCAST
Marian Harper, Houston Astros
James Harris, H-E-B
Wanda Greathouse Holloway, ReedSmith LLP
Karen Jenkins, JPMorgan Chase
HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE
2014 BOARD
OF
DIRECTORS
Martha Kennerson, Community Volunteer
Waring Lester, UPS
Sherman Lewis, The Lewis Group LLP
Victor Lofton, USAF, Retired
Jerry Martin, KPRC TV 2
John Emerson Mays, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Katherine Milton, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Kristyn Page, Macy’s
Michael Pearson, Amegy Bank N.A.
Gilda Ramirez, Port of Houston Authority
Bobby Scott, HAUL GUILD
Jean Starr, Carmax
Byron C. Stevenson, The Fort Bend Church
Walter Strickland, Attorney At Law
Michelle Trevino, Federal Reserve Bank – Houston
Laurie Vignaud, Capital One Bank
Stephen L Williams, BP America
Cary P. Yates, Wells Fargo
THE HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE OFFERS A
HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE
2014 IMPACT REPORT
C O M P R E H E N S I V E A R R AY O F SERVICES WITH
A DESIRED OUTCOME OF OPTIMUM LE VEL S OF
SELF-SUFFICIENCY, BECOMING CONTRIBUTING
TA XPAYERS
TO
THE
H O US TO N
AREA
U R BA N
L E AGU E
(H AU L ),
AN
A FFI L I AT E W I T H T H E N AT I O N A L U R BA N L E AGU E WA S
AND
SOCIET Y.
CONTRIBUTING
HAUL
FULFILL S
ITS
FOLLOWING ARE AS:
U N I T ED WAY AG EN C Y A N D CO M M U N I T Y- BA S ED O RG A -
EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES
TAG ED PEO PL E O F A L L R ACE S A N D H A S A LO N G A N D
D I S T I N GU I S H ED R ECO R D A S A N AG EN C Y T H AT O FFER S
TA N G I B L E, L A S T I N G B EN EFI T S TO A L L M EM B ER S O F T H E
HOUSING AND SOCIAL SERVICES
CO M M U N I T Y W I T H O U T R EG A R D TO AG E, S E X , R ACE,
PH YS I C A L L I M I TAT I O N S O R E T H N I C BACKG RO U N D.
MISSION
THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE
F O U N D ED I N 196 8 . H AU L I S A 5 01(C ) (3) N O N PRO FI T,
N IZ AT I O N . H AU L H A S B EEN A VO I CE F O R D I SA DVA N -
MEMBERS
WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WORKFORCE TRAINING
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Education Support Services
Housing & Social Services
HAUL recognized the need for character development and academic
This department is a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency and is
support programs for high school students with the implementation of
staffed by three HUD Certified Housing Counselors; one bi-lingual. Services
National Urban League Incentive to Excel and Succeed (NULITES). Program
are provided in English and Spanish. Programs offered include Financial
expansion includes middle school students (MIDLITES), pre-school and
Management/Budget Counseling, Mortgage Delinquency and Default
elementary students (GENLITES). STEM curriculum (Science, Technology,
Resolution counseling, Pre-purchase Counseling, Rental Counseling, Financial
Engineering and Mathematics), parent involvement and college preparation.
Budgeting and Credit Repair Workshops, Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education
At the end of year 2014, HAUL had achieved the following outcomes:
Workshops, Housing Support Services for Veterans. At the end of year 2014,
HAUL had achieved the following outcomes:
CLIENTS
RECEIVING
FOOD
ASSISTANCE
CHILDREN SERVED IN
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
YOUTH SERVED IN
AFTER SCHOOL
PROGRAMS
1ST TIME
HOMEBUYER
EDUCATION
CLASS
PURCHASED
HOMES
GROSS SALE
OF HOMES
PURCHASED
FINANCIAL
& CREDIT
ENHANCEMENT
1,237
1,960
422
241
45
$5,625,000
242
YOUTH SERVED IN
SUMMER PROGRAMS
YOUTH
RECEIVING
MENTORING
YOUTH RECEIVING
ACADEMIC
SUPPORT
MORTGAGE
DELINQUENCY &
DEFAULT RESOLUTION
COUNSELING
HOMES RETAINED: GROSS
HOME VALUE
477
246
422
59
$7,375,000
YOUTH RECEIVING
CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT
422
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FAIR HOUSING
COUNSELING
& EDUCATION
HOMELESS
PREVENTION
RAPID REHOUSING
COUNSELING
PHONE
COUNSELING &
REFERRAL
VETERANS
SERVED
714
88
715
89
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Workforce Development & Training and
Economic Development
Workforce Development & Training and Economic Development – is
designed to help families become economically stable, teaches clients
techniques for job search, application, interview, and employment
1,224
CLIENTS SERVED
EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION,
JOB READINESS AND
JOB CLUB
retention. Recruitment services are offered to employers and job
placement assistance to applicants seeking employment.
NCCER (National Center for Construction
Education and Research)
In 2006, HAUL began offering construction training certified by
NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research).
The training is designed and based on business partner relationships,
industry employment needs and the demand for skilled craft workers
CLIENTS:
NCCER
TRAINING AND
CERTIFICATION
CLIENTS
PLACED IN
EMPLOYMENT
CLIENTS SERVED
IN YOUTH
PROGRAMS
40
501
466
and apprentices. Training enhances the employability for participants
completing the course; receiving their NCCER Certification and provides
opportunities for employment in construction and petro-chemical sectors.
HAUL Entrepreneurship Center
1,145
CLIENTS SERVED
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CENTER SMALL BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE
During 2014, the HAUL Entrepreneurship Center increased client services
significantly through presentation of Small Business University group
training in core business fundamentals, provision of business consultation,
technical assistance and access to capital. The Center also served as
a recruitment partner for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Initiative in partnership with Houston Community College.
SUPPORT
SERVICES
At the end of year 2014, HAUL had achieved the following outcomes:
COACHING AND
REFERRALS
HAUL 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
797
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EDUCATION SUCCESS
OLIVIA JOHNSTON
NO LONGER UNDECIDED ABOUT C AREER
participated in HAUL’s STEM Academy beginning January 2014.
I started later than the majority of students. Within just a few short
weeks of participating, I learned the engineering design process, had
HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE
CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES
an opportunity to experience the tasks of engineers, and select a
career field of interest. I received a PowerPoint presentation with an
overview of careers in the STEM discipline which helped me decide to
pursue a career in life sciences.
I was provided basic information to let me know what I need to do now to
prepare for college and a career in life sciences. A long conversation with
Urban League staff one day helped me identify my interests and begin
thinking about pursuing a career in life sciences. The discussion helped
me to realize that I could determine a career based upon what I like (i.e.
favorite academic subjects, hobbies). I also received resources that will help
in preparing for college. I will follow through with the information I received
and pursue admissions to a college that will prepare me for a career in life
sciences. My parents are glad that as a result of participating in the Urban
League STEM Academy, something has sparked my interest to energetically
get me started with college planning. I am really excited!
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WORKFORCE AND TRAINING SUCCESS
HOUSING SUCCESS
ANTHONY PERSON
MR. & MRS. DARRELL SAM
WORK FORCE A ND TR A INING SU CCE SS S TORY
HO USING SU CCE SS S TORY
secure employment. Anthony worked
M
in the restaurant industry for over 30
received their First Time Homebuyer
years as a Sous Chef and General
Certificate. It was soon discovered
M
r. Anthony Person, a United
Way THRIVE Construction
Training graduate, came to
HAUL seeking an opportunity
to increase his skills and
r. and Mrs. Darrell Sam first
came to the Houston Area
Urban League First Time
Homebuyer Workshop
in 2013. They received
pre-purchase counseling and
Manager. It had been difficult for Anthony to secure employment with a
that the Sams had several barriers to
livable wage as he was continually offered jobs paying $8.00 - $10.00 an hour.
becoming homeowners. They had a
Upon learning about the Occupational Skills Training Program, he enrolled in
high debt ratio, no savings and some
the NCCER Core Construction class. While in training he was diligent about
credit issues.
class participation and reaching his stated goals of learning a new skill and
obtaining his certification.
After working with HAUL counselors for eleven months, and completing
financial education and credit counseling, the Sams increased their credit
The NCCER program utilizes core curriculum for Industry Craft Skills providing
score by 15 points and established a savings account of $8,000 for down
a basic introduction to construction and maintenance skills needed for the
payment on home.
industry. The curriculum consists of instruction with six industry specific
modules that cover various craft skill topics including: 1) Basic Safety;
In February 2014, the Sams re-certified for a First Time Homebuyer Certificate
2) Introduction to Construction Math; 3) Introduction to Hand Tools; 4)
and applied for a mortgage loan. They received pre-approval for loan and
Introduction to Power Tools; 5) Basic Communications Skills; and 6) Basic
received closing cost of $8,000 from the State of Texas.
Employability Skills.
The Sams closed on their new home on December 14, 2014.
After successfully completing the training and receiving his NCCER
Certification, Anthony was referred to and soon employed with Brock Services
as a Helper in the Petrochemical industry earning $14.00 an hour. Anthony
will continue to increase his wages and skills to further advance his career and
better support he and his family.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE
(A Texas Non-Profit Corporation)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013
ASSETS:
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash eqivalents, restricted
Certificates of deposit
Pledges receivable
Grants receivable
Other receivables
Prepaid expenses
Total Current Assets
909,176
1,234,224
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Cash equivalents, restricted
Certificates of deposit
Rent Deposit
Property and equipment, net
88,745
504,996
2,754
3,135,610
755,235
...............
2,754
2,906,003
Total Non-Current Assets
3,732,105
3,663,236
$4,641,281
$4,898,236
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Line of credit
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses and other liabilites
Unearned revenue
35,000
76,607
114,022
134,935
50,000
225,498
85,843
674,768
Total Current Liabilites
360,564
1,036,109
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Unearned revenue
Total Non-Current Liabilities
593,741
593,741
755,235
755,235
TOTAL LIABILITIES
954,305
1,791,344
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND
NET ASSETS
2014
2013
$ 303,560
$ 134,495
169,287
170,932
...............503,836
156,657
194,763
261,950
197,537
10,282
27,690
7,530
4,991
NET ASSETS
Temporarily restricted
Unrestricted
26,262
50,000
3,660,7143,056,892
Total Net Assets
3,686,976
3,106,892
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $4,641,281
$4,898,236
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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013
REVENUES 20142013
Unresricted
Temprarily
Totals
Unresricted Temprarily
Totals
RestrictedRestricted
Contributions:
United Way
$ 654,483
$ ...............
$ 654,483
$ 637,753
$ ...............637,753
...............
...............442,432
Others
498,775
498,775
442,432
...............447,671
...............446,516
Federal grant revenue
447,671
446,516
...............236,515 ...............
...............
...............
State and local grants
236,515
...............
Foundation & corporation grant revenues 1,021,527
1,021,527
674,892 25,000699,892
Fund-raising and special events
537,651
25,000
562,651
511,460
25,000
536,460
...............162,200
...............139,858
In-kind contributions
162,200
139,858
...............30,739 ...............
...............
...............
Rental income
30,739
...............8,940 20,094
...............20,094
Program fees
8,940
...............1,930
...............3,711
Interest income
1,930
3,711
...............
...............120,838
Other income
55,087
55,087
20,838
...............
...............
...............
...............
Net assets released from restrictions
48,738
(48,738)
TOTAL REVENUES
EXPENSES
Program services:
Special projects
Education and youth services
Workforce development & training
Housing & community services
Economic development
Health initiatives
3,704,256
213,589
469,517
733,581
289,928
190,537
137,326
(23,738)
3,680,518
...............213,589
...............469,517
...............733,581
...............289,928
...............
190,537
...............137,326
2,897,554
50,000
2,947,554
...............3,952
3,952
...............
518,371
518,371
...............
501,101
501,101
...............
508,448
508,448
226,472 ...............
226,472
...............25,198
25,198
Total program services
2,034,487
...............2,034,487
1,783,542...............
Support services:
Management and general
Fund-Raising
Total support services
793,326
272,630
1,065,956
...............793,326
...............272,630
...............1,065,956
...............
696,673
696,673
...............
347,528
347,528
1,044,201...............1,044,201
Total Expenses
3,100,434
...............3,100,434
2,827,743...............2,827,743
Change in Net Assets
Net Assets, Beginning of Year
Net Assets, End of Year
603,822
3,056,892
$3,660,714
1,783,542
(23,738)580,084
69,811 50,000119,811
50,0003,106,892
2,987,081...............2,987,081
26,262$3,686,976
$3,056,892 50,000$3,106,892
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2014 SUPPORTERS
HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE
2014 SUPPORTERS
A.M. Wickliff
Community Bank
HCC Foundation
Accelerated Learning Solutions
Cookie Montez
H-E-B
Allstate Insurance
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Helen Adedipe
Amber Foyt
Cynthia Stanciell
Herman Burroughs
Amegy Bank
David Mendez
Hilton Americas Hotel
Amerigroup
DeAndre Sam
Hines Interests
Andrea Jones
Demetria Lofton
HISD
Arvo Realty
Diedra Fontaine
Houston First
Aryshire Corp.
Dobrowski & Associates
Houston Port Authority
Benjamin Crain
Donald Bowers
Houston Rockets
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Donovan Campbell
Houston Style Magazine
Texas
Elijah White, Jr.
Inger Richard
Bobby and Phoebe Tudor
Elizabeth Campbell
ITEX Group
Bobby Scott
Elmer Donalson-Rogers
J. Kent and Ann Friedman
Borris Miles
Enterprise Rental
James and Loyce Owens
BP
Eric Goodie
James Harris
Bracewell & Giuliani
Eric Phillips
Jean Starr
Bradlink LLC
Everett Family Fund
Jeff Wallace
Brenda Banks
Felicia Jackson
Jerry Martin
Brook Hollow Church
Finger Interest
Jim & Maureen Hackett Fund
Brooke Development Company
FMC Technologies
John Emerson Mays
Budlight/Silver Eagle Distributors
Fort Bend Church
John Hofmeister
Byron C. Stevenson
Frost Bank
John Robinson
CAMDEN
Garnett Coleman
JP Morgan Foundation
Capital One Bank
Gayle Amos
JPMorgan Chase
Car Max
Gerald Womack
Judge Kyle Carter
Carolyn Rose
GHCVB
Judson Robinson III
Cary P. Yates
Gilda Ramirez
Karen Jenkins
Cecelia Kammer
Glenda Kizzee
Katherine Milton
CenterPoint Energy
Gordon Goodman
Kiem Nguyen
Chevron
Griffin Partners
KPRC/TV 2
CITI Foundation
Gunda Corp.
Kristyn Page
COMCAST
HAUCDC
Kroger
COMCAST Foundation
HAUL GUILD
Lanease D. Fuller
Comerica
HAUL YP
Laurie Vignaud
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2014 SUPPORTERS (CONTINUED)
Levi Benton
Samson Babalola
Victor Lofton
Lilly Grove Baptist Church
Scholastic
Walter Strickland
Links, Inc
Scott Wizig
Wanda Greathouse-Holloway
Locke Lord LLP
Shell Oil
Waring Lester
Lorenza Butler
Sherman Lewis
Wells Fargo
LYFT
Smith Graham & Company
Winstead PC
Macy’s
Southwest Airlines
Yolanda Green
Marathon Oil
Sowells Construction
Marek Family Foundation
State Farm
Marian Harper
Stephen L. Williams
Martha Kennerson
Steve Kean
Martin Fein Interests, Ltd.
Stewart Title
Michael Pearson
Suzan Orr Carter
Michele Sabino
Tanglewood Corp.
Michelle Trevino
Terri Dotson Steele
Midway Foundation
Terry K. Anderson
Montgomery County UW
The Driven Company
Morris Clark
The Lewis Group
Murry & Polly Bowden
The Menninger Clinic
National Urban League
The Morgan Group
Nijo Shaw
The Welcome Group
Pam Ulmer
Trammel Crow Residential
Parkside Capital
Triple S. Steele
Phil Dyson
TVP
Philip Sumang
United Way of Greater Houston
Phillip Yates
UPS Foundation
Phillips 66
Uptown Houston
Pride Staff
UW Brazoria County
Ralph Watkins
UW Galveston Inc
Reliant Energy
UW Metro Dallas
Ric Campo
UW of Greater Milwaukee
Rice University
UW SE Michigan
Rida Realty Investments Corp.
UWGPSNJ
Rommell Williams
Venita Gatson
Safeway/Randall’s
Verizon
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THE HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE, FOUNDED IN 1968, IS A UNITED
WAY AGENCY AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE. ITS
MISSION IS TO HELP AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER MINORITIES TO
SECURE ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE,PARITY, POWER AND CIVIL RIGHTS.
5320 Griggs Road
Houston, Texas 77021