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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!)
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.
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2011 Annual Report
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Monte Ritchey, President, Conformity CorporationBrita Formato, Vice President, Duke Energy
Vince Altamura, Secretary, Wells FargoCamille Evans, Treasurer, KPMG
Karim Azar, Global Expresss Cynthia Aziz, Aziz Law Firm
Nini Bautista, Asian American ChamberGeorge Dick, Fifth Third BankTom Hawkins, Firm ResolveAndre Laurent, Microsoft
Rick Ledsinger, Continental Tire Brad Merlie, Piedmont Natural Gas
Peter Pampillonio, ProtivitiNed Sergew, Citigroup
Satoshi Watanbi, Wells Fargo Felix von Uklanski, Merrill Lynch
International House StaffDenise Cumbee Long, Executive DirectorAnne Crotty, Legal Clinic Director, Senior
Immigration AttorneyLara Printz, Program Director, International
VisitorsRusty Reynolds, Business and Operations
ManagerHendrik van Vuuren, Development and
Marketing DirectorNorma Jiron, Education Program Director
Kathy Brennan, Immigration AttorneyJelena Giric Held, Senior Paralegal
Jackie Berry, ParalegalCristina Ceron, Legal Assistant
Meg Gabbard, ESL Instructor
Gail Johnson, ESL Instructor
Fee for Service: $187,692Grants - Government: $109,990Grants - Private: $250,750Individual Giving: $ 23,389Special Events: $ 74,604Other: $ 14,855
Total $661,280
Financial Report
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 ProgramsOver 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 VisitorsThe 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.
Program themes in 2011 included:
Anti-CorruptionU.S. Financial System
Education AdministrationEarly Childhood Education
Human TraffickingVolunteerism and Social Activism
Accountable GovernanceDomestic Violence
Transparency and Good Governance
Renewable EnergyLibrary ScienceGlobal Economy
Administration of JusticePublic Health
Accountability in Government
Citizen Diplomacy2011
*221 international visitors
*74 countries represented
*33 delegations hosted
*40 volunteer families offered home
hospitality
Intercultural ProgramsA 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 inkind gifts. We are especially grateful to St. John’s Baptist Church for the use of the Staten House for over 25 years!
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, cochaired by Josane Calvert and Stefanie Staton, and our Corporate Sponsors and Gala Donors listed below.
INDIVIDUALS Patron ($1,000 & up) Thomas Hawkins Trish Golembe Sustainer ($500 to $999) Ulrich Seuster Brad & Barbara Merlie Vidya Sethi Brita O. Formato Roger & Betty Dickey Felix Von Uklanski Nancy Howe Bruce Holliday Yuliya Baldwin Gerald Anderson Edith Yakutis Greg & Sandy Vlahos Bryant F. Eckert Rick Ledsinger Christine Vanderwee Investor ($250 to $499) Diane Gilbert Monte & Jessica Ritchey Alan Gordon Michael Rodelius Alexander M. Alvord Camille Evans Bjoern Fischer Marian E. Beane Catherine van den Bosch Ned Sergew & Lula Daba Cheryl Johnson Margaret LeydicBoyd Cleve Howard Charlene Washburn Emma Germain Denise Cumbee Long Eva Stokkebye Gretchen & Jeff Brown Faith Kuppers Satoshi Watanabe Georgia Lewis Ann Marie Robertson Helmut Schildknecht Michel Thonissen Jane Tanner Friend (up to $250) Karl Bleiman Andre Laurent Lance & Lenore Jones Deutsch Barbara Branch Oliver Hecking Dany Claeys & Emmy Verheecke Regina Waldthausen Ed & Anne Crotty Rhonda Crawford Jim Huddle Robert E. Seymour Karim Azar Sigrid HaasBelluz Richard A. Davis Sheila B. Bennett Tony & Likana Bikhazi David & Tonya Orbaugh Luz Maria Aveleyra Jennifer Bradshaw George Dick Mona Radiloff Kedist Tedla Suzanne Clements Sherry Walsh Beatrice Chambers Catherine Malone Elfriede E. Winiker John & Josane Calvert Imani Clenance Marion Beahan Janet Malkemes Charles & Mary Saleh Linda Levy Charles Sawicki Norman Hudkins David & Nancy Townsend Sriharsha Nuti Dr. Nini RB Bautista Janet Riehle Frank Gentry Marion Pritchett Janice Ladley Carl & Charlotte Ganser Mansour Edlin Mark & Amanda Guile Mary Anna Turner Monika Schnacke R. I. Dalton Sarah S. Tull Stephanie Cass Steven Garfinkel Thomas E. Powell, III
FOUNDATIONS CORPORATIONS Leon Levine Foundation Wells Fargo Ginter Foundation Belk Sisters of Mercy Foundation Dollar General Merancas Foundation Duke Energy de Molina Family Foundation Fifth Third Bank Crossroads Foundation TJX Mecklenburg Bar Foundation RBC Bank Arts & Science Council The Language Academy McMillan Foundation of the Carolinas Blumenthal Foundation
Windsor Castle$10000 Sponsor Caermargon Castle$500 Sponsor Bank of America Canadian Consulate Wells Fargo CBS Radio Charlotte's Landing, Inc Edinburgh Castle$5000 Sponsor Chun Group, Inc. Alvaro and Donna de Molina Firm Resolve, LLC Coats North America Greer & Walker LLP Continental Tire K & L Gates LLP Piedmont Natural Gas Management inSites, Inc. Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, PA Balmoral Castle$3000 Sponsor SunTrust Bank BDO USA, LLP The Language Academy Blum, Inc. of the Carolinas Compass Group The World in Our Backyard Duke Energy Tin, Fulton, Walker & Owen, PLLC Fifth Third Bank KPMG Gala Donors Microsoft Corporation Richard C. Norman Protiviti Kal Kardous & MarieClaire MarroumKardous Caerphilly Castle$1500 Sponsor Continental Tire Aziz Immigration Law Firm SPX British American School of Charlotte Casey & Anke Mermans Charlotte Observer Montblanc Boutique Charlotte Food Lion Perry's at SouthPark Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm Mrs. Tom Van Wingerden King & Spalding LLP Michael & Julie Whitted Kuck Immigration Partners LLC Tiffany & Co. Moore & Van Allen Donald Haack Diamonds Murata Machinery USA & Fine Gems, Ltd. Presbyterian Hospital Regina Waldthausen Matthews & Huntersville Doris Meeks Procure4, Inc. Stewart & Margaret Ballantyne Providence Day School Eric Law RBC Bank Ann Sloand Southend Dentistry Victor & Tiffany Sayegh Southern Shows Teruyoshi & Fumi Ogano Viscotec Automotive Products, LLC Hardin M. Minor
GOVERNMENT GRANTS North Carolina DHHS Refugee Program National Council of International Visitors
COMMUNITY GROUP Japanese Association of Charlotte
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Josane Calvert, Co-Chair
Stefanie Staton, Co-Chair
Margaret BallantyneSheila Bennett
Hope DrummondCarmen Hilton
Kimm JollyKokila Kaul Doris MeeksJane Pasquini
Becky Pitts
Ella RabeMona Radiloff
Janet RiehleLeena Salokannel-Azar
Keyla SandovalNoelle Sarkissian
Pat ThomasLudovica Tassani
Agnes TsorisXimena Uribe
Ineke Van der MeulenRegina Waldthausen
Julie Whitted
2011 Gala Committee