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The Newsletter of Porter-Leath / Spring 2016 Issue
a United Way of the Mid-South partner agency
Porter-Leath Constructing a World-class
Early Childhood Academy
On March 16, Porter-Leath broke ground to build its Early
Childhood Academy in South Memphis. This state-of-theart preschool and teacher training institute will establish a
continuum of early childhood education, from prenatal to age
five, that defines and promotes excellence for young children and
their families. The teacher training institute highlights PorterLeath’s commitment to
quality educators in every
classroom. The Academy
will open in 2017.
Designed
by
early
learning specialist RDG
Planning and Design, the
32,000-square-foot facility
weaves local culture,
history and geography
into safe, inviting spaces
that encourage play and
exploration. “During one
of our planning meetings,
one specific comment
resonated with the design team” said Ed Buglewicz, Early
Learning Architect at RDG. “Memphis is a city in the middle
of a forest, next to a river. That phrase, in conjunction with the
goal of connecting children with nature, emerged as the focus for
the academy and created the basis of the building’s experience
in contributing to the learning opportunities.” The Academy’s
child-friendly architecture utilizes natural light, lush landscapes
and bright colors that enrich learning opportunities.
The Academy will provide comprehensive early childhood,
education and support services for 224 students in 16 classrooms.
Porter-Leath Program
News & Highlights
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The teacher training center will develop successful early
childhood educators in partnership with Shelby County Schools.
Paired with its outstanding early learning facility, the Academy’s
teacher training program lays the groundwork for revitalizing the
Shelby County early childhood education system. Teachers will
attend sessions in the center’s large meeting space facilitated by
top experts in early childhood
education, see the best
practices implemented in the
classrooms, and then enter the
classroom to put into practice
what they have learned and
receive constructive feedback
from Master’s level teachers.
“This project is part of a huge
movement to reach the goal
of early childhood education
excellence,” says Mike Warr,
Porter-Leath Executive Vice
President of New Business
and Development. “The most
important task is remaining focused on the real bottom line - that’s
the children, family and great education for Shelby County.”
A special thank you to our Strategic Partners, the Kemmons
Wilson Family Foundation, Plough Foundation, Canale
Foundation, The Assisi Foundation, the Shelby County School
Board, SCS Superintendent Dorsey E. Hopson, Dr. DeAnna
McClendon, the Porter-Leath Board of Directors and Board of
Trustees, Porter-Leath preschool leadership staff, the Academy
Planning Team, RDG and Flintco for their commitment in
making this project a success.
MISSION
Empowering children and families
to achieve a healthy, optimal and
independent lifestyle.
Vision
To be the leader in helping children
and families succeed.
Values
We believe in accountability, earliest
intervention, safest environment,
teamwork, integrity, professional
development and doing what
we say.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mary M. Seratt, Chair
Steve Fittes, Vice Chair
Sherita Lee, Secretary
Sean M. Lee, PL President
Jim Henderson, Treasurer
J. Helen Perkins, Immediate Past Chair
Douglas Beaty
Meredith Crawford
Mike Davis
Jason Dombroski
Will Gibbons
D. Ellis Haddad
Jim R. Jenkins, II
Tori S. Mason
Robert Morehead
Pam Richardson
Lee Rudd
Gail Schledwitz
Bill Stemmler
Jack Stimac
Claire G. Valine
Jeremiah Watson
Greg Wingo
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SERVICE AREAS
Porter-Leath meets the needs of children and families at all
stages of life by focusing on forming solid foundations through
five focus areas:
Cornerstone gives newborns and preschool children the best start in life by
helping pregnant women and parenting families in their homes, thereby reducing
infant mortality as well as improving literacy and language skills.
Preschool helps young children and families in Shelby County obtain a
quality preschool education, developing the building blocks to make them
successful in school.
Spoonfuls provides nutritious meals to young children in family day-care
homes, helping low income communities raise healthy children.
Connections provides residential, foster care, adoption, runaway and homeless
services to abused or neglected children from birth to age 18 and creates permanent
families for them.
Generations gives seniors and volunteers the opportunity to make a difference
in the lives of disadvantaged children and young adults and provides a bridge to
receive health and other social services benefits for families and seniors.
Breaking Ground
on the Future
What an exciting day we had on March
16, 2016 at the groundbreaking of the
Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy. In
our 165+ year history, we have had a lot of
exciting days: the day we started in the Fall
Sean Lee, President
of 1850 with our first orphan, our first foster
of Porter-Leath
child in the 1960’s, or our first home visit
for a pregnant mom in the 1990’s. How about when we opened our
very first Early Childhood Center in 2000 on our main campus and
served 56 children? Today we serve over 5,800 children every day in
our Preschool network! It’s amazing to think from where we’ve come.
I think someday it will make a great book, and I am ecstatic about
the next chapter - the Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy. The
Academy is going to further our work to take children who struggle
with the stresses of poverty and deliver them to kindergarten ready
to learn. Academically-ready, socially-ready and emotionally-ready
to learn. The Academy is going to bring together the absolute best
place, people, programming and partnerships to create an example
of what truly excellent early childhood services can and should
be. All families will receive a full compliment of wrap around
services- health, disabilities, nutrition and parent engagement
support. Best of all, no family will pay a penny for their child to
attend this center.
Even though we broke ground on this amazing facility, really what
we’re doing is breaking down the barriers that prevent families from
breaking out of poverty. That’s what we must do and what we are
going to do. It is a big job, but we are up for it.
Sean Lee, President
Because of You…
During the past year, Porter-Leath served 12,607 children, 3,945 families, and 621 seniors thanks to your
generosity and steadfast commitment in moving Porter-Leath’s mission forward. Here are some of the great
strides and achievements these children and families have made through our programs...because of your support!
...214 runaway and homeless children were provided a safe and
supportive environment through our Runaway/Homeless Youth Shelter.
If you see or suspect a child needs help, please call us at 901-5772500.
...Expecting women have free resources and training to
insure their babies are born at a healthy birth weight!
Meet three healthy, happy sisters: K’liyah, 3 years old, Destiny, 23-months old, and
11-month old Shanell in our Cornerstone Program. When K’liyah and Destiny
were born, they both were well below the normal healthy birth weight guideline
of 5.5 lbs, weighing in at just 3.13 lbs and 4.3 lbs respectively. Their mother Teresa
enrolled in Porter-Leath’s free Parents as Teachers home visitation program, or
as we call it, Cornerstone, four years ago while in the middle of her pregnancy
with Destiny. Determined to become the best mother possible, Teresa worked
with her Parent Educator, Cassandra, over the next few years learning motor
development skills for Destiny, about proper nutrition and about minimizing
stress. Cassandra visited the family every two weeks over the next few years until
mom became pregnant with Shanell. As a result of her hard work, determination
and effort, Teresa gave birth to Shanell at a healthy birth weight of 6 lbs! When
asked what was her favorite thing about participating in the program, Teresa
stated, “EVERYTHING!” Because of Teresa’s dedication, she has referred many
new families to the Parents as Teachers program for these new moms and dads to
learn how to become their baby’s first teacher!
...173,900 meals were served to children in family day homes
throughout the Mid-South in our Spoonfuls program.
...Senior Citizens and Americorps members
are impacting the lives of at-risk children
through volunteer service and mentorship.
Porter-Leath’s Foster Grandparents Constant and Juanita
Reynolds were nominated for the Wharton Award from the
Memphis CARES Mentoring Movement while Porter-Leath
teacher Denise Robinson was recently nominated for the
Ujima Award. Denise served as an AmeriCorps member with
Porter-Leath before continuing on her career path to become a
Porter-Leath teacher. As a couple, Constant and Juanita invest
over 1,000 volunteers hours serving preschool children through the Foster Grandparent Program every year.
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Donors
11/11/15 thru 03/15/16
Porter-Leath greatly appreciates
each and every gift the agency
receives and regrets that space
does not allow for the listing of all
donor levels in each newsletter. Our
sincerest thanks go out to all PL
supporters for every gift received –
financial, in-kind, time and talent.
$10,000+
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Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation
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Mustang Fund
S/G Electronics
Speer Charitable Trust
United Way
Yuletide Office Solutions
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Cash Saver
Germantown Presbyterian Church
Jim and Sharon Turner
Joe French
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Kevin McEniry
Larry and Lil Wright, Sr.
Monogram Loves Kids Foundation
The Schadt Foundation
The Turley Foundation
$1,000+
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Archer Custom Builders
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Fidelity National Bank
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Gates Lumber Company
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Independent Bank
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Louis S. Loeb
Margo Libby
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Menard, Gates, and Mathis, Inc.
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Orion Federal Credit Union
Sarah James
Staci and Scott Gill
Standard Electric Co., Inc.
Stephanie and Joe Jarratt
Steve and Lura Turner
Steve Balton
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Triumph Bank
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Merck Foundation
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Price and Minta Ford
Miracle Temple Ministries, Inc.
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The Spirits Shoppe
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$250+
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Les Passees, Inc.
Lofton & Wells Insurance Agency
Lyle Peterson
Mary Keywood
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Matthew Jackson
Melvin and Bettie and Greth, Jr.
Memphis Council of the Blind
Michael Hobson
Michael Lee
Michael Mathias
Michael Uiberall
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wurtzburger
Nancy and Jim Kensinger
Nina and Mike Pietrangelo
Norm Lachappele
Oldham Chemicals Company, Inc.
Parris Edwards
Ramona Chapman
Rick Thomas
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Sandra and Charles Rutledge
Swaffer Fleet Staff
Sysco Memphis
The Gause Foundation
Thomas and Elizabeth Farrar
Wallace McAlexander
Walter and Vi Exline
William Seligstein
Other Gifts
A Better Source
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Bradshaw
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Metra Reid
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Michael and Rosemary Potter, Esq.
Michelle Weirs
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Ridgeway High School
Robert Biggs, Jr
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Robin Callihan
Rosemarie Fair
Roy and Beverly Thweatt
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Rutledge Investment Company
Sandra Walsh
Sarah Thornhill
Shannon Carter
Sherry and Michael Murphy, Esq.
Skip and Faye Daniel
Stefan Duncan
Steve Kisber
Steven and Judy Akins, MD
Steven Levy
Suzanne and Thomas Harvey
Terry and Pamela Dunger
The Traffic Club of Memphis
Thomas Lockwood
Tim White
Tina and Darrell Byard
Todd Valentine
Tony Martini
Trang Nguyen
US Food Service
Viola Cole
W. Stephen and Patrice Gardner
Walter Hughes, Jr.
Wanda Chancellor
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Wende Paoni
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William Bledsoe
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Wilson Lumber Company, Inc.
Honorariums
Orion Federal Credit Union
For
Pauline Sylvester
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Lorri Headrick
Joel Morin
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RA Krone
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Oldie Shaw
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William Mathis
For
Cindy and Frank Childress
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For Mike Warr
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For
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For Greg Wingo
Rochelle and Ralph McCormick
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For
Mike and Gina Warr
Mrs. Blanchard Tual
Christopher Spencer
For Solid Tumor Nurses at St. Jude
Barbara King
For Mike Warr
Clay Butts
For Camille Butts
J. Shelton Wilder
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For Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Kirkland
Bill Ferguson
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Sarah James
For Roberson, James and Huffstickler
Family
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For
LYFE Kitchen Brand Management
Steph Hoppe
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For their Nieces and Nephews
Frank Langford Jr.
For Mike and Gina Warr
Metra Reid
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For
Kathy and Donn Detzler
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Brandi Heiden
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Frances Greeson
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E. Thompson Holloway Jr.
For Emily, Lena and Joe Koelsch
Calvin J. Turley
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Anne and James Fleming
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Jean Ashburn
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Barbara Berger
For Tommy and Stacey Griggs
Pete and Penny Aviotti
For Joe Linder
Triumph Bank
For Mr. Douglas Collins
Swaffer Fleet Leasing, Inc.
For
John Webb
Peter Weirich
Dr. Albert and Deanna Burson
For
The Recovery of Morris Straitment
99th Birthday of Mary Shainberg
Peggy Black
For John Singletary
Memorials
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For Victor Stanley Shainberg
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For Judge Kenneth A. Turner
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Nancy and Larry McCage
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For
Mr. John Kenny
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For Dick Lanigan
Fran Carpenter
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Jean Hilbun
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Church for Christ at White Station
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Wight Laminack
For Thomas Boggs
Linn and Edward Acree
For Ida Amelia Buddie
Blanchard Tual
For Susan Dalhoff
D.C. Whitlock
For Mr. and Mrs. Nick Belisomo
Janet Evans
For John Evans
Toy Truck Wraps Up 2015 with a
Huge Success!
Toy Truck ended the year with a huge success, thanks to your
support and generosity and the tremendous help of title sponsor
Yuletide Office Solutions. We surpassed our goal by collecting
over 5,800 toys and ensured that all of the Porter-Leath children
received a gift under the tree. In addition to all the toys that were
collected, over $70,000 was raised from monetary gifts and a match
from Secret Santa! After a great week at Bud Davis Cadillac, we
wrapped up Toy Truck with something new - a fun block party at
WMC-TV Action News 5 complete with karaoke, food trucks, and
of course, Santa and his live reindeer. A special thanks goes out to
all of our sponsors, including Yuletide Office Solutions, Bud Davis
Cadillac, Parasol Awnings, Mahaffey Tent & Event Rentals, Gibson
Propane, Hogan Truck Leasing, James Gattas Jewelers, KIX 106 and
WMC-TV Action News 5.
During Toy Truck, all who donated $50 or more
at WMC-TV Action News 5 received a certificate
for a chance to win their choice of a diamond ring,
earrings, or pendant, each valued at over $3500,
from James Gattas Jewelers. Congratulations Sharon
Key for being the grand prize winner and taking
home the beautiful ring!
Thank you to the Yuletide Staff for delivering two massive truckloads of toys!
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Porter-Leath Program News
GENERATIONS
Generations is starting a new Each One Reach One lunch and learn
series this spring. Funded by the HW Durham Foundation, the goal
of the program is to maximize new senior contacts as well as increase
the number of seniors ready to be enrolled in the Foster Grandparent
Program. Each luncheon will feature a speaker presenting topics
related to senior health, safety and well-being, followed by a fun
activity such as bingo, board and card games or hobbies. Participants
will also receive a hot, nutritious lunch. For more information about
the Each One Reach One lunch and learn series, contact program
coordinator Judy Rautine at 901-577-2500.
Porter-Leath’s AmeriCorps is
Hopping for Health
this Spring!
Porter-Leath’s AmeriCorps program recently held its annual spring
extravaganza, “Hopping for Health” in partnership with the
City of Memphis at the Bickford Community Center. This free
community event provided children and families access to health,
wellness information and services with more than 35 informational
and health screening vendors present. More than 250 participants
including Porter-Leath children and families along with community
residents visited to learn about living healthy lifestyles. Highlights
during the event included the Le Bonheur mobile screening unit,
the Kidz Kountry Petting Zoo, Beale Street Corvette Club and
Memphis Fit Kids. Also on hand were the Memphis Police and
Fire Departments presenting safety demonstrations and awareness.
Hopping for Health focused on motivating children and families to
live a more active lifestyle with fitness demonstrations throughout
the day. This event was made possible by Ford Jarratt Realty &
Development Company, Smile Memphis and The Junior League of
Memphis!
PRESCHOOL
The Junior League of Memphis recently partnered with Porter-Leath
to promote and increase literacy skills in Porter-Leath Preschools
throughout the Mid-South. Several Junior League members each
visited all of Porter-Leath’s Preschools to read We Live in Memphis,
give each child a copy of the book, and lead a fun activity to highlight
each child’s four favorite things about Memphis.
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The 24th Annual Memphis Toyota Dealers
Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival
Come join the fun on Sunday, April 17th from 11 a.m. until
6 p.m. The festival that kicks off spring is returning to
the banks of the Mighty Mississippi on Wagner Place and
Riverside Drive between Union and Beale. Enjoy a hot,
steaming bucket of fresh boiled crawfish - we’ll have plenty
- over 16,000 pounds! The event features three stages of
live music, giveaways, contests and festival shops on the
river in the heart of Downtown Memphis. Enjoy live music
from the Southland Park Gaming & Racing, C Spire, and
Monogram Foods stages. Find out who will be the Cash
Saver Gumbo Cookoff champion this year and be crowned
the kings of gumbo for the next year. Get your BlueCross
BlueShield of Tennessee Community Trust Swamp VIP
tickets with unlimited crawfish, drinks and Cajun cuisine
($100 each/$175 per couple) or grab a table and chairs for
8 along with 24 complimentary beers at the Bayou Boys
Bash for just $175. Both are sure to sell out fast! Don’t
forget you can extend the fun weekend at the Rajun Cajun
Golf Scramble on April 18th at the Links at Galloway! For
more information on either event, call (901) 577-2500 x
1119 or visit www.porterleath.org.
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