RALD INSTITUTE

2015 - 2016

ANNUAL REPORT

“Asterisk Underscored” by Jamaal Gayles

Photographed by Anthony Cole

When Jamaal Gayles first visited Rald Institute at the age of 16, he was inspired and stated, "I want to donate something to Rald Institute.” In 2014, he donated a self-portrait. In addition to studying with artists at Rald and at Homewood Flossmoor High School, this gifted young artist, whose work is featured on our cover, won first place in the High School Mixed Media competition. He is already sought after among art collectors. Now a successful student at Columbia College, Jamaal continues to win first place in art competitions.

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RALD INSTITUTE 2016 FUND RAISER

L-R in photo: Jazz musicians Kirk Brown, Ari Brown and Terry Ross (Board Member) performed for the 2016 Rald Institute fund raising event, “Stop the Killing”. The 2016 fund-raising event held for Rald Institute consisted of a daylong art exhibition hosted by young adult Interns, staff and board members, along with an evening of jazz, commemorating the late Rald volunteers, Barbara Cress Lawrence and Morris Jennings. Featured artists included our own Intern, Christian Black and well-known artists Sura Dupart, Yaounde Olu, and many others. [Photo of musicians by Joaquin Barry, M.Div.]

OUR MISSION Rald Institute's mission is to assist at-risk children and individuals with learning, behavioral,

and other special needs. We also provide leadership training and employment for young adults. We work to enhance self-worth, while strengthening cognitive and affective domains. Rald Institute believes in providing experiences in the arts within our rehabilitative services because such experiences help children expand critical thinking, increase imagination, overcome mediocrity, and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe in inclusive programming and include gifted and talented children in our art workshops.

Rald Institute provides design and implementation for the Response to Intervention/pre-

referral process, assessments, learning and behavioral interventions, consultation and referral

services, transition and vocational experiences, special art workshops and field trips. The

Institute also provides teacher training opportunities and workshops for educators, health care

workers, and parents. Services are dependent upon availability of volunteers and financial

resources.

OUR HISTORY Rald Institute formed in 1981 as a result of community interest in the needs of hyperactive

and learning disabled children. Parents met with educator, Beverly Normand, in an attempt to obtain assistance for their children. Initially, children and families were serviced in special summer programs. In 1988, services were formalized and incorporated as Rald Institute. In 1995, Rald became an Illinois non-profit agency, operating from several sites in the South Shore neighborhood in Chicago. Now, services are provided from the sites as well as in schools. Rald Institute has provided quality in-kind services for hundreds of children and families annually.

OUR CHILDREN - OUR COMMUNITY From Beverly Normand, PhD., CEO

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

2016 was an exciting year for Rald Institute in a number of ways. Through funding from St. Sabina’s Employment Program and the City of Chicago, we were able to employ eight young adults in our fine arts marketing program. Simultaneously, the young adults were provided a rigorous curricula including detailed study of nonviolent leaders Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Howard Thurman. The course was taught by Doctorial candidate, Professor Howard S. Wiley, who served a Rald Institute Residency through United State Department of Labor funding. Rald Institute Interns were the recipients of awards for Most Valuable Players, Attendance and Other awards. Additionally, 80% of the Interns entered colleges in the fall of 2016, such as The University of Illinois at Champaign, Hampton University, Northern Illinois University, and some of the City Colleges in Chicago. Rald Institute serviced approximately one hundred youths with special needs over the past two years by providing counseling, behavior therapy and direct service for various perceptual and academic needs at Edward Bouchet Academy and New Sullivan School. Additionally, Rald Board member, Larry Turner, PSYD/RN, provided classes in stress reduction for approximately 40 boys, and Beverly Normand provided individual and family consultations and technical assistance for 10 additional children and families during 2015/16. Art History lessons, art workshops, and art exhibitions were sponsored by Rald Institute at Bouchet School, New Sullivan, School, and at the Merrill Avenue Gallery. In 2016, Rald featured Works by Dr. Yaounde Olu, Jamaal Gayles, Gerald Sanders, Barry Bruner, and student artists, Gavin Jones, Jada Neeley, Elle Bertrand, Naeem Richmond, Christian Black, and others. Free art workshops were given by Gerald Sanders and Runako Jahi. Curators and lecturers for the 2016 Exhibits included Beverly Normand, Gerald Sanders, and Rosalind Henderson Mustafa. Approximately 600 students attended Rald Institute’s exhibitions and art lectures over the past two years. A highlight of these years was the informative and well attended Substance Abuse Treatment Workshop where the renowned Norman Littlejohn, CAADC/MISAII, was the keynote speaker. Professional Development Units were awarded for participants, and due to many requests, we are planning a second session featuring Mr. Littlejohn. We thank all of our volunteers, funders and donors who helped us accomplish our mission!

Beverly A. Normand, Ph.D. Founder/CEO

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Artist Chris Black displays one of his beautiful paintings currently on display at Rald Institute. Named “Most Valuable Player” in the St. Sabina Young Adult Employment Program in 2016, Chris is recognized as one of Rald Institute’s most creative, hard working, and honorable interns.

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RALD INSTITUTE SUMMER PROGRAM INTERNS

BOARD NEWS Rosalind Henderson- Mustafa, a recently retired administrator of City Colleges of Chicago, joined the Board of Directors of Rald Institute in mid 2014. "She's been a supporter for several years, but I never imagined the amount and quality of work she would bring," Beverly Normand said. “She worked with me full-time for several months in order to install our 2014 art sale/auction on-line gallery in time for our fund raising auction” Normand continued, "additionally, she assisted with annual reports, writing financials, and is continuously working wherever needed, despite her responsibilities with two other non-profit organizations!”

Larry Turner, clinical psychologist/RN who provided six months of volunteer counseling for Rald Institute this year and in previous years. He became a board member mid-year. He answered the call of the Ebola crises in Africa in the fall of 2014, and we are honored by his charitable acts everywhere!

Other new members who we welcome include speech pathologist, Kehinde Hattisburg, who brings a wealth of knowledge on autism. Thanks to members Judith Stanton and Anthony Cole for months of work on the 2015-16 funding proposals! Special thanks to Beatrice Peter and Gerald Sanders for teaching, and to Bernie Richard for summer counseling for youth.

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Taje Neeley, freshman at University of Illinois, is honored for her work ethic as a 2016 Intern for Rald Institute. She put forth great effort in every task assigned, including artwork. Her major is Veterinary medicine. Taje earned a 3.7 grade point average.

Naeem Richmond, freshman at Northern Illinois University, was selected as "Most Valuable Player," among young adults in St. Sabina's Employment program in 2016. His photo, "Tranquility," was selected for sale, and he excels in Black History, writing and motivational speaking for at-risk youth.

Ways to support Rald Institute! Certified specialists can volunteer with our staff to help children and their teachers. Support us financially by donating any amount on our secure website at www.raldinstitute.com. Buy our

“OUR YOUTH

OUR COMMUNITY

OUR FUTURE”

BRILLIANT VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTING RALD INSTITUTE OVER THE YEARS

DOROTHY ROBERSON

Dorothy Roberson, popular “Tina Turner” songstress, sang Sarah Vaughn hits for Rald Institute’s 2016 Fund Raising Event.

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NORMAN LITTLEJOHN Norman Littlejohn has helped thousands recover from substance abuse. “Past and Current Trends in Substance Abuse Treatment” was the theme for a workshop hosted by Rald Institute in November 2015. Renowned consultant, Norman L. Littlejohn, CAADC/MISAII, was the keynote speaker of the informative event attended by professionals, students, and many others. Larry Turner, PsyD./RN was lead facilitator of the event which was first in a series to feature Norman Littlejohn and provide professional development credits.

BARBARA CRESS LAWRENCE Barbara Cress Lawrence (1938- 2016), Rald Institute volunteer worked with the 2012 Science and Art program. Mrs. Lawrence will be forever loved as an activist.

MORRIS JENNINGS Morris Jennings (1938-2016) our beloved volunteer percussionist will never be forgotten. Photo by Phil Upchurch.

RALD INSTITUTE PROGRAM STAFF

Financial Information:

The following is an overview of Rald Institute’s income and expenses for its 12-month Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2015 and its 12-month Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2016. Detailed information can be obtained in our 990 federal and AG-990-Illinois reports for these years.

3 Ways to support Rald Institute! \\\

Certified specialists can volunteer with our staff to help children and their teachers.

Support us financially by donating any amount on our secure website: www.raldinstitute.com.

Buy beautiful art online or at our gallery/museum in Chicago.

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Beverly Normand, Ph.D. CEO/Curricular Specialist/Curator

Gerald Sanders Art Instruction/Curator

Professor Howard Wiley, Ph.D. 2017 Professor and Administrator

Cecile Jones, B.A. Assistant/Intern

Larry Turner, PSYD/RN Supervision of Counseling

Joseph Bertrand Youth Volunteer

Roslyn Charles, B.A., Monitor Ria Cloutier, Assistant

O’Modele Jeanette Rouselle, M.A. Administrative Marketing

Year 2015 Year 2016

Total Income 8,788.68 10,277.00

Expenditures 10,048.46 10,440.00

Assets 64,125.00 63,962.00

Beverly Normand, Ph.D. Founder/President Davida Markham, Vice President Beverly Dukes Hines, Financial Secretary Sharon Alexander, Treasurer Anthony Cole, M.A. Kehinde Hattisburg, CCC-SLP Geneva Oatman, Ph.D. Rosalind Mustafa, MBA

Beatrice Peter, M.A. Elva Posey, RN, M.A. Casaundra Ross, BA Terry Michael Ross Sandra Sanford, M. Div. Robert Abbott Sengstacke Marianne Stallworth, Ph.D. Judith Stanton, MSW Larry Turner, PSYD, RN

RALD INSTITUTE BOARD of DIRECTORS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

CORPORATE SUPPORT Department of Labor

Great Frame Up National Asian Pacific Center on Aging

Priority Ring, Ltd Saint Sabina Employment Center

South Shore United Methodist Church Creative Artist Association

City of Chicago

Great Frame Up National Asian Pacific Center on Aging

Priority Ring, Ltd Saint Sabina Employment Center

South Shore United Methodist Church

ART DONORS Sherman Beck

Tina Franklin Bertrand

Elle Bertrand

Keith Conner

Jamaal Gayles

Jesse Greene

Kehinde Hattisburg

Eleanor Powell Jackson

Preston Jackson

Runako Jahi

Gavin Jones

Melvin King

Beverly Normand

Eugene Mitchell

Yaounde Olu

Gerald Sanders

Brian Smith

Dr. Sidha Webber

Dr. Howard Wiley

Everette Williams

Sura Dupart

Barry Bruner

FINANCIAL

CONTRIBUTORS IN-KIND

SERVICES Sharon Alexander Anthony Cole

Chestine Allen Ari Brown

Berlina Baker Bernie Richard

Patricia Bell Beverly Dukes Hines

Kimsieng Chhim Chestine Allen

Beverly Dukes Hines Christopher Black

Mr. & Mrs. Escobar Davida Markam

Anthony Cole Dorothy Roberson

Tina Franklin Dr. Beverly Normand

Mary W. Harris Dr. Larry Turner

Callie Login Dr. William Mustafa

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stanton Eleanor Powell Jackson

Joseph Mahone, Sr. Elle Bertrand

Davida Markham Erma Reesejaubert Clara Maynie Eugene Michell

Dr. and Mrs. William Mustafa Everette Williams

Beverly Normand Gerald Sanders

Beatrice Peter Jacqueline Robbins

Elva Posey Janice Richard

Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Richard Jerry Brown

Jacqueline Robbins JosephBertrand

Dorothy Roberson Judith Ross Stanton

Terry Ross Judy Powell

Gerald Sanders Kehinde Hattiswburg

Sandra Sanford Kirk Brown

Brenda Scott Lester Lashley

Brenda Scott Naeem Richmond

Janus Thomas Norman Littlejohn Ladrina Stewart Thompson Pamela Norman

Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Tukes Rosalind Henderson Mustafa

John Williams Sharon Alexander

Fancie Windham Estate Taje Neely

Eleanor Powell Joaquin Barry

Terry Ross Creative Artist Association Kush Bey Dayo Laoye

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ART DONORS

2016 AWARDS PROGRAM

Rald Institute Young Adult Interns with staff at 2016 Awards Program. L-R top Beverly Normand, CEO; Roslyn Charles, St. Sabina Monitor; Charvian Clemons, Intern; Elle Bertrand, Intern; L-R bottom: Naeem Richmond, MVP Intern; Shyrice Baker, Intern; Professor Howard Wiley, Intern Supervisor.

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