Cvi newsletter Summer/Fall 2012 2010/2011 Annual Report

2010/2011 Annual Report

ClearAnswer Finds Success in First Year of Operation

What seemed like a dream when CVI began to explore a new business venture in 2009 is now a real business in operation. ClearAnswer, CVI’s contact center enterprise has 11 income-producing contracts and has provided jobs and training opportunities for 17 people who are blind or visually impaired. ClearAnswer is already the opportunity they hoped it would become.

As ClearAnswer approaches its first anniversary, it’s a great time to reflect on all that’s been accomplished in what has truly been a team effort. Starting in late June of 2011, CVI trained and graduated 17 clients from its customer service training program. Many of those graduates have gone on to gainful employment either at ClearAnswer or in local contact centers such as Southwest Airlines and CarMax. The customer care associates have made tens of thousands of calls to current and former CVI clients, volunteers, trustees and donors, verifying contact information, surveying their satisfaction with services, thanking them for their service and support and more. The ClearAnswer team is currently fulfilling client contracts that include a wide range of service needs including customer service, surveys, appointment setting, call quality scoring and more.

For example, ClearAnswer has a partnership donors receive a call from ClearAnswer contact center to discuss details and arrange vehicle pick up. The vehicle donors also have the ability to call the contact center directly to make arrangements.

Corporate Vice President of the Tommy Nobis Foundation, Karen Carlisle said, “One of the key success drivers in the vehicle donation program is ClearAnswer because they are the vehicle donor’s first point of contact. The feedback we’ve gotten from our donors has indicated that the ClearAnswer agents are pleasant, knowledgeable, and make what would seem like a complicated process of donating a vehicle very simple to do.”

Jim Carruthers, vice president for business development, said, “Nobis Works and ClearAnswer share a common mission, to employ people with disabilities and barriers to employment. We’re excited to play a small part in the success of the Nobis Works vehicle donation program and hope to expand contact center support into other areas in the organization.”

The partnership allows ClearAnswer the opportunity to hire additional blind and visually impaired employees.

CVI’s ClearAnswer contact center has a bright future ahead, employing highly qualified visually impaired staff and driving revenue to expand the mission of the center.

From the President – Subie Green

CVI’s 50-year history could be written as an opera—its clients would (of course) be the heroes—a role shared by its founders and leaders through the years. And the required operatic tragedy would be the incredibly difficult financial constraints that the organization has faced throughout much of its history.

In my last column I focused on the strong leadership of Carolyn Kokenge, executive director from 1979 to 1991, who is certainly one of CVI’s heroines. Another would be Evelyn Ullman, second board chair of the newly established Atlanta Area Services for the Blind (AASB). Evelyn can move mountains—and does. The organization’s move to the old Dwoskin’s building at 763 Peachtree Street had provided great room for program expansion along with several offices that could be leased to other businesses for income.

Noted Atlanta architect Philip Trammel Shutze was retained by his friend Harry Dwoskin to remodel the façade in 1939. He created a lovely and welcoming entrance, although unfortunately the remainder of the building did not receive his artist’s touch. In 1976, AASB leased the building from its owner Florence Maxwell. In typical style, Evelyn Ullman decided that since Mrs. Maxwell had no heirs, she should be asked to give the building to the organization. Evelyn traveled to Florida to meet with Mrs. Maxwell, who agreed to transfer the title of the building to AASB through a life income trust agreement. In exchange, AASB named the Florence Maxwell Low Vision Clinic in her honor. It was a gift that changed the course of history for the organization, but we’ll get to that later.

Under Carolyn Kokenge’s guidance, CVI balanced its books and began to recognize the danger of relying solely on State contracts and United Way funding. To create an independent source of funding, AASB embarked on an endowment capital funds campaign. Dr. T. Marshall Hahn, CEO of Georgia Pacific, agreed to lead the campaign and Martin Lehfeldt and Associates were retained as consultants. A campaign goal of $750,000 was set despite many concerns about whether it would be achievable.

After $846,000 was actually raised (nearly $1,700,000 in today’s dollars), the CVI Board determined that the CVI Foundation, Inc. should be created, a separate 501(c)(3) organization that would be responsible for the maintenance and growth of the endowment, overseeing both investment and fund raising policies and procedures. James R. Kuse, CEO of Georgia Gulf Corp., was elected as the first chair of the CVI Foundation Board in 1989. Through the years, the initial $846,000 has grown to $2,432,000 in permanently endowed funds and $2,308,000 in investment funds. These funds have provided an annual source of income and have funded the expansion of programs and provided emergency revenue when traditional funding has dropped without warning.

While Carolyn Kokenge concentrated on building the organization’s financial resources, and his work in self-defense training for people with vision loss continues to be recognized internationally. When Carolyn retired in 1992, Scott was named Executive Director. Blind since birth, Scott understood the importance of employing strong role models at CVI so that clients would understand that loss of vision did not equal loss of independence, employment or participation in the community. Scott hired many staff members who were blind and one of his great gifts to the agency was expanding Annie Maxwell’s role from coordinating volunteers and teaching braille to directing the brand-new STARS Program.
An acronym for Social, Therapeutic, Academic and Recreation Services, STARS began at CVI when the American Foundation for the Blind decided it could no longer sponsor the program that had offered activities for school-aged children who were blind. Scott and Annie saw the value of the STARS program coming to CVI and over the years built it into a model of programming for school-aged children in a non-residential setting.

When the first STARS activity was held, Annie invited blind children she had identified to come to CVI to get acquainted. “The kids didn’t even know how to introduce themselves to each other,” she said. “They would just come into the room and sit, plugged into Walkman radios.” When Annie suggested a trip to Six Flags, the kids couldn’t believe it and many parents were shocked that she would even suggest it, but Annie was determined to show the children how to have fun together. Forty kids signed up for the trip along with parents and adult volunteers and the STARS program took off. Since then STARS has initiated the After School Enrichment Program, monthly outings, summer day camps, a mentoring program with blind adults, and special holiday events—all designed to foster learning while having a lot of fun.

Because many more people experience low vision than blindness, the AASB Board of Trustees realized that a name change would more accurately reflect the wider range of services offered to people with low vision. In 1987, the organization changed its name to Center for the Visually Impaired.

Stay tuned! Next time we’ll move CVI’s history into the 21st century.

What is it like to be blind or visually impaired? Are there differences between the two? What does someone who is visually impaired actually see?

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, CVI answers those questions by hosting an on-line exhibition called Blind/Sight at www.blindsight.org. Originally created by photographer, Billy Howard, and illustrator, Laurie Shock, the Blind/Sight exhibition first premiered at the VSA Arts of Georgia Gallery and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta. Today the exhibit is a permanent fixture in the halls of the Center for the Visually Impaired.

Now also available on-line, Blind/Sight provides an opportunity to see and hear conversations from 14 former CVI clients who are blind and visually impaired. The website allows visitors to click the link to each person’s name and discover each client’s journey through vision loss. Photo illustrations and descriptions are also shown to allow visitors a glimpse of what they see through their eyes.

CVI is proud to be represented by the people featured in the exhibit. Blind/Sight provides an opportunity to learn their empowering stories of achieving independence with dignity and a better understanding of how they see the world. In the coming months, CVI looks forward to continuing promotion of the online exhibit and expanding the concept to include a traveling exhibit that will tour the Atlanta-Metro area over the next 18 months.
Desiree’s Present and Future Beyond Vision Loss

In 1999, Desiree Reed’s vision transitioned from 20/20 to total blindness. “It was a major life adjustment,” she said. “But life goes on and I moved forward wanting to know what I needed to do to still be able to achieve my goals.”

It all began at the age of 12, when Desiree experienced severe muscle spasms around her eye. One day her vision became blurry and as the days passed, her condition progressively became worse. Her parents decided to take her to an ophthalmologist.

The doctor discovered that Desiree had a buildup of spinal fluid on her optic nerve which was causing the muscle spasms. She was in extreme pain and the only solution to completely relieve the pain was to drain the fluid. The surgical procedure, however, did not come without risks. There was a 50 percent chance she would lose her sight after the procedure.

Opting to have the surgery to relieve the pain, Desiree ended up losing her sight. “I can’t see anything, but what I do see is a collage full of colors,” said Desiree. “Some of my optic nerves are completely damaged and the doctors never diagnosed what caused the fluid buildup.”

In 2005, at the age of 19, Desiree relocated with her family to Atlanta from New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. Through personal research she found CVI.

At CVI, she was able to improve her braille and computer skills and learn to travel independently with a white cane. She knew that in order to accomplish her goals, she needed to learn how to do things differently, and CVI helped her achieve that. Desiree also participated in CVI’s customer service training program that included curriculum focused on how to present yourself as a customer service agent, build rapport with clients and take notes accurately. Desiree said, “It was very interactive. We had a lot of role playing.”

Role playing is also a factor in her personal life as Desiree participates in an acting group called VIP Players, which stands for Visually Impaired Players. It is a performance group that features improv acting and plays. She is currently writing and directing a play called, Where is the Love that is about love, relationships, marriage and divorce. She’s also writing two books that she hopes to have published.

Today, Desiree works full-time as a customer care associate at CVI’s ClearAnswer contact center. Her vision may never be the same, but what she sees for herself is more than 20/20. “I’m a fighter and I’m persistent to achieve what I want out of life,” said Desiree.

CVI Honors Donors at Henderson Society Dinner

CVI kicked off its 50th anniversary year at the annual Henderson Society dinner on January 26, 2012. CVI honored members of the George and Jean Henderson Society and the Mary Ann and Dick Cook Legacy Society at the annual dinner. More than 140 of CVI’s greatest supporters gathered to be recognized for their significant financial contributions to the Center and celebrate the legacy of CVI founders George and Jean Henderson. John Rhett, chair of the CVI Board of Trustees, welcomed guests, while Henderson Society and Fundraising Committee Chair Cosmo Boyd thanked members of the Henderson and Cook societies for their generous support that empowers and changes the lives of people impacted by vision loss. CVI president Subie Green reflected on how CVI has grown since its founding in 1962 – from serving just seven clients in its first year to more than 5,000 annually today – and how innovation and technology have dramatically widened opportunities for people with vision loss.
Captain Scotty Smiley, the U.S. Army’s first blind active-duty officer and company commander, was the evening’s keynote speaker. Blinded while serving in Iraq in 2005, Capt. Smiley inspired guests with his story of determination and courage as he completed his own vision rehabilitation training and continued to serve his country.

Membership in the George and Jean Henderson Society is extended to those who contribute $1,000 or more to CVI during the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30), while the Mary Ann and Dick Cook Legacy Society recognizes those who include CVI in their estate plans. To learn more, visit www.cviga.org or contact Laurie Stephens, vice president for development, at 404-602-4321.

You Can Make a Difference

You can restore hope for people with vision loss. Make a gift online at www.cviga.org or give by mail. You can give in other ways as well – donate stock, properties, securities or include us in your estate plans. Contact Laurie Stephens, CVI’s vice president for development at 404-602-4321.

New CVI Hires & Promotions

Liz Bottner – Assistive Technology Instructor

Rukiya Campbell – Director of Marketing

Megan Heisel – Director of Development

Alison Poole- Director of Client Services

LaToya Shumate – Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Lynn Wade – Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

Congratulations to Jim Carruthers of the ClearAnswer Contact Center who was promoted to Vice President for Business Development.

Shop in CVI’s accessible VisAbility store or on-line at www.visabilitystore.org to check out these bargains! The DaVinci HD LCD Desktop Video Magnifier has all of the benefits of an OCR. The retail price is $2,995.00.

DaVinci is a high performance desktop video magnifier (CCTV), featuring HD, text-to-speech (OCR) and a 3-in-1 camera. With HD you will experience high definition color and contrast giving you a beautiful, crystal clear picture and vibrant colors. Experience the joy of reading with our new text-to-speech feature. DaVinci will read any printed text aloud with the push of a button. The DaVinci Sony® HD camera displays crystal clear images in vibrant color and contrast, resulting in the brightest white and deepest black. DaVinci’s high resolution LCD produces maximum levels of picture detail for a clear, bold display. A large field of view allows you to see more on the screen. Give your tired eyes a rest with our text-to-speech (OCR) feature. Let DaVinci read your favorite article or book aloud. Simply place your printed text under the DaVinci camera and press a button; DaVinci will begin reading what is on the screen within a few seconds. Choose a male or female voice and use the headphone port to enjoy this feature in private. Many different languages are available. DaVinci can be used as a video magnifier to see near, far and everything in between. You may also use the self-viewing camera position, like a mirror, for applying make-up or other personal grooming tasks. With DaVinci, you’ll have the freedom to read, write, view presentations, whiteboards, and work on crafts and hobbies at work, school or at home.
DaVinci Features:

Sony® HD camera

24” high resolution HD LCD for best image quality Auto focus camera for self-viewing, reading or distance viewing (3-in-1 camera)

Text-to-Speech (OCR) – reads aloud with Nuance® software Magnification up to 77x Easy-to-use console with line markers User-friendly menu 28 viewing modes to optimize contrast and brightness

Slide mechanism provides flexibility for various camera arm positions LCD screen easily pivots vertically True mirror image in self-viewing mode Memory setting for each camera position Set up is easy, just plug in and begin 2 year warranty Designed and Assembled in the USA

VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We appreciate our wonderful volunteers who donate their time to assist CVI’s programs and services. Thank you Colliers International for your help with the BEGIN playground!

The Volunteer Services department at CVI is currently seeking volunteers in the south side of Atlanta to serve as friendly visitors and personal shoppers. These volunteers visit clients at their residences to provide assistance with predetermined personal services. Such services may include grocery shopping, retail shopping, walking for exercise, reading mail and writing letters. Many clients are homebound and isolated and benefit greatly from the practicality of the service and the personal contact. For more information, please contact Lara Tillery at ltillery@cviga.org or 404-602-4369.

Development Department Internship:

The Development Department is seeking an intern to work directly with the Development team with on-going efforts, as well as new fund-raising and marketing programs. The intern will gain meaningful insight into how non-profits are structured and funded, learn new skills, and gain career experience.

The ideal candidate will be a junior or senior college student majoring in sales, marketing, public relations, communications, business, public administration, non-profit leadership and management, or a related field. This is an unpaid internship, but where collegiate class credit is available, CVI will work with the school to meet requirements. The internship requires at least 10 hours per week, and the intern will be required to complete a final presentation, similar to a capstone project, to our department team or committee.

To submit an application for consideration, please email mheisel@cviga.org.

Independence in Action

Ebony Broadnax was accepted to the Atlanta School of Massage.

Lewis Tankersley was hired as a support technician at Briot USA Inc in Cumming.

George Pinon was hired as a bilingual reservations agent at Southwest Airlines.

Tunga Ufasaha has been enjoying her donor calling position with American Kidney Services and is expanding her work from home career to become a Listing Agent online with websites similar to Amazon.com.

Former intern, Jason Phillips has joined the ClearAnswer Contact Center as a customer care associate.

The Career Services department helped CVI Client Bobby Glover secure an internship position at United Way.

Who We Serve

CVI Services from July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011

Female 58%

Male 42%

Ages 20 – 64 45%

Ages 65 and over 42%

Programs

362 Infants, preschoolers and their family members served in BEGIN early childhood program

100 School-aged children served by STARS

1,352 Children and adults received services at the Florence Maxwell Low Vision Clinic

203 Adults received Center-based vision rehabilitation services

493 Adults and their family members received Community-based vision rehabilitation services
1,827 People benefited from Client Services educational programs and case management

216 People attended Toastmasters, exercise classes, book club and support groups

36 Individual clients served by volunteers

3,412 Number of people served by CVI The VisAbility store has state-of-the-art visual technology products available for purchase in person and online.

VisAbility Store Summary

3,729 Number of guests

10,548 Number of items sold

CVI reached 7,000 people in the community through public education activities like CVI tours, health fairs and United Way events.

Other/unknown......................................... 710

Glaucoma.................................................. 399

Diabetic Retinopathy................................ 269

Congenital Blindness................................... 90

Albinism..................................................... 79

Retinitis Pigmentosa................................... 80

Optic Atrophy........................................... 115

Retinopathy of Prematurity......................... 62

Illness/Injury............................................. 105

Stargardt’s Disease....................................... 43

Septo Optic/Optic Nerve Hypoplasia.......... 41

Cataracts.................................................... 107

Stroke.......................................................... 20

Visually Impaired Foundation

Combined Financial Highlights for the year ended June 30, 2011

2011 Revenue and Support - TOTAL $5,881,275

United Way contributions- $396,634

Investments- $237,568

Other Revenue- $259,017

VisAbility Store (net of goods sold)- $93,298

Gifts and Grants- $1,811,649

Government contracts and fees for service- $2,037,375

Endowment contributions- $1,011,276

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2010 Expenses - TOTAL $4,603,856
Management & administration- $719,294

Program and Direct Service- $3,423,634

Fundraising- $460,928

CVI’s certified public accounting audit report is available by request and on the Resources page at www.cviga.org.

Cumulative Gifts & Pledges

July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011

Support from individuals is essential to CVI. We are deeply grateful for the individuals and family foundations listed below for their life-changing generosity. Their commitment to our empowering people impacted by vision loss allows them to proudly stand alongside our clients and staff as an integral part of the CVI family.

Visionary $10,000 - $24,999

Laura and Montague Boyd

Mary Ann and Dick Cook

Cathyrn and Richard DuBow

F. Dale Hayes

The Bobby Hogg Foundation Anne Park and Matthew Hopkins

Ambassadors $5,000 - $9,999

Kay and Peter A. Amann

D.D. and Bick Cardwell

Friedman Supporting Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas K. Garges

Jennifer and John Hamilton

Susan Hoy

Laurie and Jim Lindell

Carol and David Lindenbaum

Teri and Kevin McMahon

Kanika and Larry E. Patrick

Toni and John T. Rhett III

Zachary B. Sank

Paula and Bryan Seas

Jenny and Andy Shulman

Advocates $2,500 - $4,999

Kiki and Joseph Ardagna

Richard G. Blumberg

Nancy and Bill Cohen

Molly L. Cummings

Subie and Phil Green

Mr. and Mrs. Quill O. Healey II

Lindsay and George Henderson III

Rosanne and Andy Kauss

Sima and Mac Martirossian

Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Mathews III

Joan and Robert S. Mathews

Dawn B. McGreevey

Judy McMillan, E.D.S.

Ashley and Prescott Miller

Cooper Mills Family Fund of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Morgan, Jr.

Ellen and Phil Morrison

Susan and Robert Mullins

Jeanne Perrine and Terence Neal

Marguerite and Frank Owens

Debbie and Dennis Patterson

Shädé Patterson

Mr. and Mrs. Briggs Peery

Karen Perry and Kristofer Schleicher, Esq.

Mary Ann and Felix Prinzo

Patty and Doug Reid

Helen W. Rhett

Lou and Paul Roth

Mr. and Mrs. Stewart W. Searle III

Paul B. and Mildred Seydel Foundation

Claire Davis Smith

John E. Smith II

Linda and Jim Sproull

Wendy and Ted Sullivan

Louis J. Taratoot Family Philanthropic Fund

Pat Thomas

Susan and Frank W. Virgin

Holly Bowman

Barbara and Michael Waters

Patricia R. Webb

June Morgan Willis

Yellowlees Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Yuko and Vincent T. Zarzaca, Jr.

Jennifer Berzinis

* Deceased

Nancy and Peter Bethany

Robert T. Biccum

Arlene Billingsley

Mr. Pierce Blanchette

Suzanne and Russ Blauser

Mrs. Norman R. Blaylock

Cheryl and Larry Blewitt

Laura Boal

Jason Bombelyn

Ernest H. Bond, Jr.

Jacquelyn P. Bonner

Sidney W. Boozer

Elizabeth Bouis

Norma and Warren Bourgeois

Carol Bowling

Priya and Mike Boyle

Terrell Boyle

Dr. and Mrs. Philip S. Brachman, Sr.

Patricia P. Bradley

Milton W. Brannon

Bel and John-Paul Brennan

Mary D. and Moses Brewington

David Brickley, Jr.

Ellen Corinne Briggs

Betsey Brock

Patty and David Broiles

Linda and Samuel E. Brown, M.D.

Charlesey W. Brown

Joan S. Brown

Kathleen R. Brown

Julie and Donald Browne

Richard Bryson

Betty and Frank Bull

Joyce and Bob Burnett

Lee R. Burns

Janet and Matt Burrell

Gail and Paul Burris

Ernest Burton

Lucy and Henry Bush

Barbara F. Byrd

Michael C. Byrd

Melinda Caldwell and Jeff Blauvelt

William Cameron

John Campbell

Debbie Capella

Felicia and Anthony Caporaso

Donna M. and Charles B. Carden

Monica Carlson

Lauren P. Carrigan

Jim Carruthers

Andrea Carstens

Harold Carter

Heath A. Carter

Jane M. Carter

Karen and Richard Carter

Diane Castellow

Lois and Carl Cerine

Hari Prasad Chakka

Laura R. Chambers

Hap Chandler

Harrilee Cheshire

Leon Chester

Sidney and Don Childress

Lina Chiu

Kathy and Harvey Clark

Holly Clawges

Robert F. Clayton

William B. Clemson, Jr.

Dennis Clines

Caroline P. Clotfelter

Mildred H. Cochran

Susan and Phil Coffey

Dorothy and Sheldon Cohen Family Fund

James L. Collenberg

Alexius Collette

Christopher Collier

Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Conklin II

Conlee Family Supporting Foundation

Margaret Gray and Matthew Connelly

Monique Constance

Steve Conteaguero

Adolphus & Eileen Coolik

Charitable Trust of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

J. Samuel Coolik

Leigh M. Cooper

Barbara and Wade Copeland

Penny and John Coppedge

Allison L. Corbally

Dr. Brook Corbett

Anisio Correia

Cristina Correia and Neil Bradley

Dr. and Mrs. Vic Corrigan

Carol and Joe Costanzo

Vencer Cotton

Glenn M. Coulter

Joyce and Dean Cox

Bruce I. Crabtree III

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Crane

Jennifer Crevis

Howard Tim Crow

Nancy Sharpe and Robert G. Culbertson

Christie J. Cullin

Jane L. Culpepper

Larry Cummings

Tequalia M. Curley

Lavona Currie

William Curtis-Davidson

Mark C. Cutbirth

Julie and Tom Cutler

Cheryl and Paul D’amato

Mr. and Mrs. Henry David

Alicia and Kimbrough Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett L. Davis III

Mary and Phil Davis

Ron Davis

Deborah D. Dawson

William K. Dean

Kathleen A. Deason

John M. DeBorde III

Cynthia and Brian Delaney

Debbi G. Denison

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Denniston

Jean and Ken Devero

Brett DeVore

Shelley Deyoe

Kay DiPlacido

Glynn Divas

Amy L. Dobbs

Annie Coomes and Brian Doerr

Frances H. Dorris

Kent Downing Haley and Paul Dozier

Shirley B. and Charles L. Drew

Jo and Wes Duesenberg

James F. Duggan Diana and Donald Duncanson

Cynthia Gertrude

Haley Dunn

Elizabeth and Tim Dunn

Nancy DuPree

Anne and Michael Easterly

Frank Ingram Ree and Ralph Edwards

C. Ekechi Kathy and Tim Eldridge

Bryce Elliott

Dorothy I. Elliott

Martha and Lamar Ellis

Charlotte P. Ellithorp

Ann and Charlie Elsas

Mr. and Mrs. H. Alan Elsas

Kay H. Embrey

Beverly G. English

Estate of Irene Solonsky

Christine Ascher Evans

Orlando Evans

Jeanne and Scott Evans

Pamela Everett

Rhoda and Dave Ewert

Christine A. Fallucco

Damon Farthing

Louise Carr Faurot

Marvin Feinberg

Lella B. Felker

Jacob Fenno

Joyce E. and Dakin B. Ferris Foundation

Heather Ferro

Katharine M. Field

Eula N. Fields

Rita Figaro

Jennifer and Charles Fiorencza

Kim and Stephen Flanagan

Michael R. Fletcher

Mariama Fofanah

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Forbus

Marshall Ford Heather R. Forgione

Beverley Foster

Barbara P. Foster

Judith D. Foster

Kristine V. Francisco

Sheila and Jim Frank

Rebecca and Robert Fratesi

Louise K. Freeman

Lori L. Fretwell

Laura and Jim Frick

Shirley and Arnold Friedman

Eleanor, Bobby and Joey Frongillo

The Honorable Eva Galambos and Dr. John T. Galambos

Kelly Garges Kathleen and Rex Garrett

Apryle Gates

Colleen A. Gerrior

Mildred and Joseph E. Geshwiler

Bonnie and Arthur Gibert

Alison M. Gibson

Barbara Gibson

Marsha D. Gilbert

Angela Brown Gillis

James F. Gingrey, Jr.

Donna D. Glenn

Richetta Glover

JoAnn Johnson-Miller

Shearon and Taylor Glover

Shannon L. Johnson-Novack

Anita K. and Walton C. Glover

Bernetta M Jones

Stacey and Edward Godwin

Libby and Gary Jones

Sarita and Arvind Goel

Jane C. Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Wade Goetz

Joyce and Richard Jordan

Sara Jo H. and Nelson F.

Goetz Marilyn Kalish

Laurie Ann and Jonathan Goldman

Paula and Kusiel Kaplan Philanthropic Fund

Dr. and Mrs. Martin I. Goldstein

Nitika Kapur

Alan T. Goodman, D.D.S., M.S. Dr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Karp

Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Goodsell

Martha Katz and Marshall Kreuter

Clark Goodwin

Kate and Adam Kauffman

Usha and Des Goyal

Heidi E. Kaufman

Judy and Duncan Gray, Jr.

Patricia C. Keel

Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Gray, Jr.

Kirk W. Keene

Betty Greaver*

Valerie and Ray Kelleher

Ken Green

Christopher W. Kellen

Amanda and Greg Gregory

Mary W. Kelley

Ashley and David Grice

Yvonne M. Kelly

Lioba Grimm

Nisbet S. Kendrick, Jr.

Jean and Charles Grutzius

Mrs. W. D. Kerby, Jr.

Laarnica and Darren Gustafson

Robert King

Mary N. Gwyn

Valerie King

Melody and T.R. Hainline

Lisa Kinzler

Edwin M. Halkyard III

Douglas A. Kirk

Mr. Phil Hall

Karen P. Kirkpatrick

Stephanie and Eric Hall

Gail G. Kitchens

Barb and Henry Hand

Barbara A. Klein

Kathy Harber

Evelyn and Halsey Knapp

Ellen and Tom Harbin

Cynthia L. Knighton

Irene and Tim Harkness

Ashley and Stephanie Koby

Nan Harman-Dempsey

Elizabeth and William Koepsel

Susan Davis and Brian Harper

Erika Kohoutek

Emma A. Harris

Ronald Kozak

Keith R. Harris

Myra and James Kucera

Nancy and Charles Harrison

Vincent Kung

Dabney A. Hart

Vimla and Krishna Kushwaha

The Hartog Family

Elizabeth and Michael Labbe-Webb

Sara and William Harvey

Ena and George Lalsingh

James M. Hawkins

Gia Lalsingh

Kay Hawkins

Nicole G. Lalsingh

Christy and Chris Hayes

Scott I. Lampert, M.D.

Elizabeth D. Hayes

Valery and Larry Landers

Liz Hayes

Elizabeth and David Lanier

Harriette and David Haygood

Joyce and Candler Lasseter

Mr. and Mrs. Quill O. Healey

John L. Latham

Janie Hebebrand

Terri and Al Lawson

Jennifer and Mathew Hepp

Jeanette and Jim Leben

Carolyn W. Herbig

Barry Lee

Rebecca and Theodore Hersh

Doug Lee

Ryan Heyward

Chia Lin and Percy Lee

Judy and David Higgins

Lorna M. Leekley

Dorothy L. Hill

Laura and Eric Lenaeus

Lisa and Jody Hill

Memri H. Lerch

Mildred Hill

Kenneth Lester

Scott C. Hilton

Meyer Levy

Shannon and Timothy Hipp

Gladys G. Lewellen

Gladys D. Hirsch

Gloria Lewis

Dr. Daroline Hwilbert-Whilbert

Patricia and Joe Lewis

Diana and John Holbert

Karen and Frank Lindauer

Elizabeth and Thomas Holder

Lauren and Mark Lindenbaum

Andrea M. Holland

Mr. Christopher Lindh

May B. and Howell Hollis

Ida J. Lingos

Gail Holloway

Pete Little

Julie Holton

Starla Terrine Littlejohn

Cecile M. Hooks

Elizabeth and Paul Littrell

Michael V. Hooper

Beverly J. Lively

Ruth Hough

Kenneth Loehr III

Melanie House

Evan Loft, M.D.

Antonio G. Howard

Eric C. Lohr

Laurie Shock and Billy Howard

Linda E. Long and Dave Lushbaugh

Jacqueline Ruth Howard

Rouchelle and Eric Longley

Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Howard

Virginia G. Lott

Pam and Ridley Howard

Mrs. Edward Loughlin

Heather J. Howdeshell

Mr. and Mrs. William G. Loventhal

Allison R. and Allen E. Howell III

LUBO Fund

Julie and Scott Hower

The Ludlam Family

Charles E. Hubert

Anne Ludwig

Daniel J. Hughlett III

W. H. Luesing

John E. Huie

Renee Machen

Kimberley Hulsey

William J. MacKenna, Jr.

Elaine H. Hunter

J. Mackey

Mary and Albert Hurley

John R. Maddox

Laurel Huss

Linda and Phil Maddox

Amy Hutchinson

Regina R. Magaruh

Katie Hutchison

Sai Kumar

Helen E. Huyler

Viola Marion-Mattox

Janice I. Huyler

Cecile and Leonard Markun

Anthony Hylton

Josephine B. Marlow

Charlotte and Ted Hymel

Gail and Chris Marshall

Melissa Imtiaz

Carmen and James Martin

Gwendolyn Ivey

Jacquelyn and Gregory Martin

Elizabeth and John Izard

Jan Martin

Lisa and Robert Jacko

Dr. Bill Martin and Jerry Poole

Mrs. Frances H. Jackson

Dr. William O. Martin III

Carmelita W. Jackson

Debra M. Masdea

Lolita B. Jackson

Celena and George Matlock

Christine Jaquint

Ms. J. A. Matthews

Debra S. Jarrard

Sarah and Ryan Mauldin

Nancy Jennings

Eleanor and Doug Maxwell

Ms. Julie Y. John

Katherine and Mike Maxwell

David Johnson

Neil Maxwell

Donna R. Johnson

Eva Mayhew

Andrea T. and James L. Johnson II

Marilyn and Scott McCall

Anne McComiskey

Nancy and Zane Pollard

Sabrina A. McCorvey

Sarah C. Poole

Rhonda D. McCurdy

Lisa L. Pope

Sally and Allen McDaniel

Mrs. Catherine T. Porter

Glenn A. McFall

Temple Post

Linda Kay and John McGowan

Kristie and Quinn Postero

Mr. and Mrs. Brian McHugh

Jo Ann and Tom Powell

William L. McKinnon, Jr. Felicia M. and Lorenzo Powell

Kathy McLean

Bonnie and William A. Pratt

Fabian S. McMahon

Sabina A. Prempeh

Katherine L. McMillon and David Giancola

Jane T. Price

Harold L. McPheeters

Minnie Woods Pridgen

Kristen and Randell

Meadows E. Camille Puckett, ASID

Sally and Joe Meaney

Jason Pullman

Luis E. Medina

Suzy Quenzer

Mr. James R. Mell

Robert A. Quin, Jr.

Michael Melneck

Laterica D. Quinn

Elaine and Walter Merkel

Andrea Gernazian and Bruce Rado

Mickey and Tom Merkel

Bill Raffield

G. R. Miklos

Mark Rajewski

Doris M. Miller

Bruce Ramsey

Joanna L. Miller

Linda L. Rathje

Lynn and Michael Miller

Donald E. Ratliff

Sarah A. Miller

Esther and Stan Rawn

Marie Millsaps

April P. Ray and Larry Pizzi

Allison D. Mitchell

Mrs. Kristen Blaylock Reed

Virginia Mitchell

Craig A. Reese

Barbara and Marvin Moate

Michael G. Regas II

William T. Mobley, Jr.

Alyssa Reiss

Avantika Modi and Sampath Kumar

John Rempel

Diane and Matthew Moffett

Catherine V. Rhodenizer

Mitra Mofid, M.D.

Hugh Richardson, Jr.

Cynthia G. Mokotoff

Pansy Ricks

Donna and Chuck Moody

Lynn M. Riesser

Betty and Melvin H.* Mooney, Jr.

The Ringel Family

Laura B. Moore

Eleanor R. Ringel

Donna Moorley

Debra J. Risik

Michael G. Moren

Betty Roach

Charles H. Morman

Kenneth R. Roberts

Brent E. Morning

Nell K. Robinson

Carter and Hampton Morris

Anne M. Robotham

Li and Gary Morrison

Josue Rodriguez

Sharon E. Morrow

Sharon K. Rollow

Lesllie O. Moseley

Frederick M. Ross

Richard Moses

The Rothkopf/Greenberg

Angelic Moxley Family Foundation Trust

Jane Mudano

Jane O. Routon

Alexis Muirhead

Clare Rovin

Ken Lovic

Peggy Rowan

F. Barry Mulligan

Catherine Ruberti

Barbara J. Murphy

Hedy and David Rubinger

Margaret H. Murphy

Russell Landscape Group

Laurie and Michael Murphy

Monica Russell

Perry Myers

Naomi Ryan

Sasha Myers

Michael R. Sanders

Anjali M. Nagrani

Patricia Sarno

Katie and Slater Nalley

Holly Sasnett

Cynthia C. Nash

Roslyn B. Saul

Julie Neal

Ms. Martha Saunders

Heather Billings Needham

Joan and Richard Sawicki

Tracey E. Needham

Liz and Mark Schleyer

Janet and Don Nelms

David Schneberger

Christine Colonel and Mrs. Irving Schoenberg

Ginny and John Nevins

Patricia M. Schuler

Kathleen M. Newbern

Susan and Randy Schultz

Catherine Hardin Newton

Barbara L. Schulze

Laura and Howell Newton

Shannon L. Scott

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Nix

Jack Segal

Marilyn A. North

Jed Selkowitz

Georgia B. Nunnally

Mrs. David Sencer

Elizabeth and Glyn Nunnally

Ellen B. Shadrick

Peter Oburu

Laura and David Shainker

Penny P. O’Callaghan

Margaret Sheffield and

W. Ennis O’Neal

Natalie S. Dawkins

Cecilia Oro

Deborah Shimberg

Miriam A. Orsina

Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Shuey

Kelli Owens

Billy Sibley

Laura J. Page

Frank Sieper

Bharath Pai

Julie and Steve Siler

Rama R. Pandrapagada

Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Silverman

Rajasekher Panisetty

Sharon and Dick Simms

Miss Joyce Paris

Linda and Hal Simpson

Roderick M. Parker

Gwen and Matt Sirmans

Ann-Laura Parks

Elizabeth H. Smith

Jan Pasek

David A. Smith

Kailesh Patel

Sandy and Tim Smith

Sarvin Patel

Thomas A. Smith

Susan V. Patton

Jon L. Spargur

Diane R. Payton

Gloria T. and John M. Spencer

C. Robert Peery

Leigh-Anne and Steve Spokane

Helen Pendergrast

Catherine Spruill

Gretchen and Jack Pennybacker

Linda J. Stacey

Ann E. Pequigney

Dr. and Mrs. David Stacy

James L. Perry

John H. Stagmeier

Mary Perry

Kay Starnes

Ruth B. and Bob Peterman

Paul Stecher

Daniel R. Peters

Susan and John Stevens

Cynthia A. Petersen

Richard W. Stone

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Peterson, Jr.

Rhonda Streat

Robert Peterson

JoAnn and G. B. Strickler

Phuong Ngo Phan

Elizabeth H. Strickler*

Chanel and Anthony Phillips

Tracey and Robert Stroup

Karen and Mike Podett

Molly and Benny Strozier

Michele M. Poirier

Amy and Jeffrey Stump

Robert L. Suber

Lynn and Dodge Sumlin

Sunshine Committee of CVI

Ann C. Sutlive

Shannel D. Sykes

Jonathan Lee Tedder

Empish Thomas

Patty Thomas and Henry Waszkowski

Dr. Sharon H. Thomas

Alison B. Thompson

Donald J. Thompson

Betty and Bob Thornton

Margaret Thornton

David S. Tiedt

Lara Tillery

Margaret S. Timberlake

Carolyn Timme

Janet E. Tippin

Martha Tomlin

Diana Tope

Louisette Townsend

Sylvie Treadwell-Merritt and Robert J. Merritt

Tracy J. Trentadue

Kelly R. Trotter

John Turner

Lynda and Randall Tye

Evelyn and Jack Ullman

Mark C. Umstead

Sandeep Uthra

Amy C. Varnedoe

Michael Villafane

Chuong Vo Joyce Vroon

Basil Wapensky

Catherine B. Ward

Denise Wardwell

Chip Watson

Debbie and Ruben Watson

Shirley H. Watterson

Jerry Watts

The Rudy Weaver

Family Annabelle Weiner

Drs. Nancy and Mark Weiner

Laura and Robert Wellon

Joyce and Marcus Whatley

Claire and Bobby Whipple

Malika White Teresa G. White

William C. White

William J. Whittaker III

Diana Widman

Judith and George Wieder

Pamela F. Wiggins

Ellen and Buck Wiley

Rasheeda R. Wilkins

Hamilton Williams

Jean Williams Paula and George Williams

Ms. Tonji Williams

Dr. Michael Wilson

Mary and Henry* Wingate

Stuart C. Witham

Donna Wolff Barbara and Mike Wolfson

Mrs. Leotha Womble

Frances M. Wood

Tiffany Wood Martha Woodham

Jennie Woodlee

Elizabeth and Harold B. Wright

James I. Wright

Jackie and John Wright

Shannon Wright

Fred K. Wunderlich

Mrs. John R. Wyant

Ms. Janie G. Yorker

Charles Young

M. Christina Young

Ellen A. Zaglin

Monica and Daniel Zanger

Gertrude Zeldin

Jack Zwecker

Corporations, Foundations & Organizations

The corporations, foundations and organizations that support CVI every year are instrumental in our work. Their restricted and unrestricted gifts make our programs and daily operations possible. We offer them our sincerest gratitude for helping our clients achieve independence with dignity.

Corporations, foundations and organizations contributing $1,000 or more during the fiscal year are also recognized as members of the Henderson Society.

$25,000 and Up

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc.

CVS Caremark Charitable Trust

Nell Warren Elkin and William Simpson Elkin Foundation

Florence C. & Harry L. English Memorial Fund

The Sara Giles Moore Foundation Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation

Jesse Parker Williams Foundation

The Vasser Woolley Foundation, Inc.

$10,000 to $24,999

AGL Resources

AirTran Airways

Atlanta Foundation Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta

John H. and Wilhelmina D. Harland Charitable Foundation

Abraham J. & Phyllis Katz Foundation

The Rich Foundation

Tappan Street Restaurant Group

$5,000 to $9,999

Anonymous

The Arnold Foundation

Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation

Camp-Younts Foundation

Davison Bruce Foundation

John and Mary Franklin Foundation

Health 1st Foundation Heery International, Inc.

Joe E. Johnston Foundation

The Junior League of Atlanta

Kiwanis Foundation of Atlanta

Florence H. Maxwell Foundation

Once For All Trust, Inc.

Rite Aid Foundation

The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation

Virgil P. Warren Foundation

$2,500 to $4,999

Brand Properties, LLC

Buckhead Lions Club Foundation

Georgia Natural Gas

Georgia’s Own Credit Union

Lois and Lucy Lampkin Foundation

Lincoln Financial Foundation

MARTA Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Midtown Leadership Alumni Class of 2004

Southern Company

SunTrust Investment Services

Frances Wood Wilson Foundation

$1,000 to $2,499

Asset Preservation Advisors

AT&T

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Care Innovations

Chick-fil-A

Citizens of Georgia Power

Colliers International - Atlanta

Davis Landscape

Forestar

Georgia Power

Dave Watson

Intel

Microsoft Giving Campaign

Northside Hospital Peachtree Hotel Group, LLC

Publix Super Markets

Charities RSUI Indemnity Company

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Sterling Risk Advisors

Taylor & Mathis Troutman Sanders LLP

UBS Matching Gift Program

United States Association for Blind Athletes

United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Wells Fargo Foundation

$1 to $999

Astra Group, Inc.

ATC Associates

Atlanta Peach Movers

Atlanta Radio Theatre Company

Carter

DeKalb School Employees Foundation

Dorsey Alston, LLC

eChalk Environs Residential Design & Construction, LLC

Eye Consultants of Atlanta,

P.C. FirstLease Founders Insurance Group

Frazier and Deeter Foundation

Fulton County Vision Department

GE Foundation Matching Gift Program

Georgia Health Foundation

Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP

Healthcare Georgia Foundation

The Home Depot Foundation Matching Gift Center

ING Employee Giving Campaign

Ingles

#64 Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City Golden K

Ladies Nite Out Bowling League

MARTA Employees

Charity Club

Martins Landing Garden Club

Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, LLC

Meridian Homeowners Association Moore Investment Group

National Federation of the Blind, Atlanta Chapter

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, Inc.

Overton Apparel

Payscape Advisors

Pittman Construction Company

Planners & Engineers Collaborative, Inc.

Raymond James Financial Southern Pipe & Supply

Speartek Tile & Stone LLC

St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church

Stanley Black & Decker

The Ansley Group,

Harry Norman Realtors

Wachovia Bank CSCL-Fraud Prevention Team of Atlanta, GA

Funds Providing Continuous Support

The Bridge Fund

Campbell Building Maintenance Fund

Jack and Anne Glenn Endowment

James R. Kuse Foundation Endowment for BEGIN

Samuel J. McCartney Memorial Endowment

Martha Niblack Endowment

James Emory Powell Fund

Government Funds & Contracts for Services

Atlanta Regional Commission

DeKalb County Human Development

Department Fulton County Department of Human Services

Georgia Department of Community Health

Georgia Department of Education Georgia Department of Labor

Tribute gifts between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011

In Memory of

Al Hart and Anne Schweitzer

Ruth Bates

Peter Amann Hopkins

Amy and Daniel S. Codman III

Charlotte P. Ellithorp

The Kibler Family Foundation

Barbara and Marvin Moate

Susan Currie Prutzman

Geraldine Andrews

Andrea Carstens

Nicholas Ardagna

Kiki and Joseph Ardagna

John Turner

Robert W. and Helen L. Biccum

Robert T. Biccum

James Couch Brown and Doris Bailey Brown

Linda and Samuel E. Brown, M.D.

Colton Bryson

The Ludlam Family

Ruth F. Caffery

Sunshine Committee of CVI

Truman Douglas Calhoun, Sr.

Drs. Nancy and Mark Weiner

Franck Darte

Ms. Janie G. Yorker

Cam Dorsey

Debbie and Paul Anderson

Maybeth and Lewis Nix

Charlene Weaver Edwards

Carol and Joe Costanzo

Joyce and Dean Cox

Kent Downing

eChalk

Ingles

Ladies Nite Out Bowling League

Regina R. Magaruh

The Rudy Weaver Family

Frampton Ellis, Jr.

Mrs. John R. Wyant

Sarah Frank

Sheila and Jim Frank

Richard Freeman

Louise K. Freeman

Katie Frongillo

Eleanor, Bobby and Joey Frongillo

Betty Garges

Jaquelin P. Adams

Leslie and Dudley Bachler

Milton W. Brannon

D.D. and Bick Cardwell

Dennis Clines

Mary Ann and Dick Cook

Penny and John Coppedge

Larry Cummings

Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett L. Davis III

Martha and Lamar

Ellis Joyce E. and Dakin B. Ferris Foundation

Bob and Betsy Glenn

Shearon and Taylor

Glover Laurie Ann and Jonathan Goldman

Subie and Phil Green

Amanda and Greg Gregory

Elizabeth and Thomas Holder

Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Howard

Katie Hutchison Elizabeth and John Izard

Dr. and Mrs. Valery Landers

Mrs. Edward Loughlin

W. H. Luesing

John R. Maddox

Linda and Phil Maddox

Eleanor and Doug Maxwell

Marilyn and Scott McCall

William T. Mobley, Jr.

Laurie and Michael Murphy

Laura and Howell Newton

Overton Apparel

Marguerite and Frank Owens

Hugh Richardson, Jr.

Anne B. Skae

Elizabeth H. Smith

Lynn and Dodge Sumlin

Susan and Frank W. Virgin

Claire and Bobby Whipple

Frances M. Wood

Bill and Donna Woolf

James Allen Glenn, Jr.

Martins Landing Garden Club

Jean Williams

Peter Anthony Gordon

Ellen D. Gordon

Beverly and Richard Gruber

Ms. Janie G. Yorker

Rachel and James Harris

Clare Rovin

Lucinda Hastings

Leigh-Anne and Steve Spokane

Marian Hawkinson

Betty and Frank Bull

Mary and Albert Hurley

Susan V. Patton

Elizabeth and Harold B. Wright

Elsie Hayes

Karen and Frank Lindauer

Edwin Hines

Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Conklin II

Barbara L. Storm

Phil and Ellen Morrison

Samuel B. Israel

Janet and Bruce Beerman

Nancy DuPree

Ray Joseph

Jacob Fenno

Betty LeChot

Mary Ann and Dick Cook

Peter Lindh

Bill Raffield

Sharon Mansour

James and Myra Kucera

Gayle Poten Martin

Dr. William O. Martin III

Phyllis M. McPheeters

Harold L. McPheeters

Mary Elaine Mohney

Eye Consultants of Atlanta, P.C.

Dr. Michael Wilson

Marjorie Conwell Nevins

Ginny and John Nevins

Frances and Herbert Newburg

Ms. Janie G. Yorker

Jean Hunt Newton

Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Conklin II
Margaret Frances Norton

Fulton County Vision Department

Callie Lou Nunnally

Elizabeth and Glyn Nunnally

A. Wallace Odum

Heather R. Forgione

Carolyn W. Herbig

Carmen and James Martin

Our parents

Joyce and Candler Lasseter

Hilda M. Pimlott

Joyce and Candler Lasseter

Jane C. Puckett

Meridian Homeowners Association

Herbert Ringel

The Ringel Family

Eleanor R. Ringel

Alice D. Stacey

Linda J. Stacey

Maxie Tope

Judge and Mrs. Ed Threadgill

Lillie Mae Trask

Alice and Albert Baker

Allison D. Mitchell

Bill and Donna Woolf

Helen Trentadue

Barbara and Clinton Bastin

Tracy J. Trentadue

Gladys Tye

Mrs. John R. Wyant

Eloise Woods Sara and William Harvey Ellen A. Zaglin

Wendell L. Watterson, Jr.

Shirley H. Watterson

Tobe and Joseph Weiner

Dorothy Weiner Lavine Memorial Fund

Sarah Woolf

Gloria T. and John M. Spencer

Mary L. Wright

Patricia and Joe Lewis

John R. Wyant Mrs. Catherine T. Porter Lynda and Randall Tye

Irwin Zaban, Manny Gluck, Richard Kaufman, Pauline Stone, Harriet Greenblatt, Judge Debra Bernes, Esther Grosswald, Dr. Jack Schaeffer

Adolphus & Eileen Coolik

Charitable Trust of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

In Honor of

Jaia Alli

Alison B. Thompson

Peter Amann Hopkins

Kelly Garges

Pam and Ridley Howard
Christine Baldridge

James and Myra Kucera

Janet Morgan Barlow

June Morgan Willis

Jerome D. Berman, M.D.

Susan B. Abrams

Dr. and Mrs. Martin I. Goldstein

Zoe Bourgeois

Norma and Warren Bourgeois

Sarita and Arvind Goel

Usha and Des Goyal

Charlotte and Ted Hymel

Montague L. (Cosmo) Boyd

Laura and Robert Wellon

Colton Bryson

Stephanie Belknap

Richard Bryson

Monica Carlson

The Hartog Family

Kate and Adam Kauffman

Henry Bush

Lavona Currie

James and Judy Byrd

Diane Castellow

Bick Cardwell

Elizabeth and William Koepsel

Ellis Owen Carter

Heath A. Carter

Karen and Richard Carter

Kristen and Randell Meadows

Marcus Clayton

Robert F. Clayton

Eliot Codman

Gail and Paul Burris

Felicia and Anthony Caporaso

Dr. Brook Corbett

Dr. and Mrs. Vic Corrigan

Kathleen M. Newbern

Tracey and Robert Stroup

Ann C. Sutlive

H. William (Bill) Cohen

Lea Barrett

Marvin Feinberg

Mary Alyce Cordell

Anonymous

Richard DuBow

Jane Mudano

Mike Duffer

Sima and Mac Martirossian

Winifred Ellsworth

Cheryl and Paul D’Amato

Mildred Hill’s Family

Mildred Hill

Terry & Lori Ferrero

Sima and Mac Martirossian

Shirley Friedman

Blonder Family Foundation

Arnold Friedman

Frank and Lonnie Gialketsis

Sima and Mac Martirossian

Claire Gibbs

Betsey Brock

Santiago Green and Subie and Phil Green

Kathryn and Jud Graves

Sean and Donna Green

Ken Green

Subie Green

Kathryn and Jud Graves

Diana and John Holbert

Subie and Phil Green

Jean and Ken Devero

Ken Green

Henry Hand

Howard Tim Crow

Jane O. Routon
Sofia Howard

Brett DeVore

Sandra Hulsey

Kimberley Hulsey

Helen Hulstein

Joyce Vroon

Nancy Jennings

Nancy Sharpe and Robert G. Culbertson

Ellen Doft and Alex Katz

Barbara and Mike Wolfson

Al Kaufman

Sylvie Treadwell-Merritt and Robert J. Merritt

Gail Kitchens

Judy McMillan, E.D.S.

Mrs. Harold Magun

Charlesey W. Brown

Adam Malyala

Sai Kumar

Angie Marshall

Ellen and Duncan Beard

Annie Maxwell

Kim Bennett

Marilyn and Scott McCall

Anne McComiskey

George and Lillian Rothkopf

Teri and Kevin McMahon and Family

Melody and T.R. Hainline

Teri McMahon

Holly Clawges

Ashley Merkel

Elaine and Walter Merkel

Dr. Mark W. Mohney

Harriette and David Haygood

Jennifer and Brand Morgan

Ellen and Buck Wiley

Jax Morrison and his wonderful friends at CVI

Phil and Ellen Morrison

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wallace, Mr. & Mrs. Bick Cardwell, Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey Coleman, Mr. & Mrs. John Duggan, Mr. & Mrs. Ben Carter, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Bradbury, Mr. & Mrs. David Stockton, Mr. & Mrs. Dick Cannon, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Burdette

Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Goodsell

Dot and Bill Mullican

Ken Lovic

Dr. and Mrs. R. Daniel Nable

John S. and Ann Day

Julie G. Neal

Sarah C. Poole

Karen Perry

Mary Perry

Susan C. Prutzman

Mrs. Norman R. Blaylock

Rhoda and Dave Ewert

Margaret H. Murphy

Mrs. Kristen Blaylock Reed

Janet E. Tippin

Judith and George Wieder

Stanley Rawn

Esther Rawn

Roslyn B. Saul

Toni and John Rhett

Anne and Michael Easterly

J. Michael Roach, M.D.

Mitra Mofid, M.D.

Julie Neal

Nell Robinson

James L. Collenberg

Sarah A. Miller

Santiago, the guide dog

Dr. Daroline Hwilbert-Whilbert

Oran Sarno

Patricia Sarno

David Sawicki

Richard and Joan Sawicki

Ann Schoenberg

Colonel and Mrs. Irving Schoenberg

Bryan Seas

Jennifer and Charles Fiorencza

Ivey Sirmans

Christy and Chris Hayes

Anne Skae

Sally and Allen McDaniel

John E. Smith II

Amy Slack

Jed Selkowitz

Susan and Fred Pember, Cathleen and Joe Blumberg, Marianne and Clay Bowers, Eirene Stansbury, Suzanne Feeney, Terri and Jim Amato, Joan and Stephen Shewbrooks, Martha and John Morris, Dave and Sarah Galshack

Mary Ann and Dick Cook Judge and Mrs. Edward Threadgill; Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McMahon, Kelly and Becky; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Threadgill, Taylor and Tatum

Diana Tope

Suz and Ed Threadgill

Melody and T.R. Hainline

Lara Tillery

Kathy Harber

John Vinson

Liz and Mark Schleyer

Susan and Frank Virgin

Janet and Don Nelms

Frank W. Virgin

Lindsay and George Henderson III

Andrew Webb

Delmas L. Webb, Jr.

Dr. Michael Wilson

Drs. Nancy and Mark Weiner

Emily Jo Worosz

Jean and Charles Grutzius

Tommy Young

Ms. Julie Y. John

In-kind Donations

Aaron’s, Inc.

Charles Abrams

AirTran Airways

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alexander

American Golf Atlanta

Jennifer Arnoldi

AT&T

Atlantic Wines

Aurum Lounge

Body Vision Studio

Paul Booth

Elizabeth Bouis

Brand Properties, LLC

Brina Beads

Buckhead Life Restaurant Group

Cafe Kia-Ora

D.D. and Bick Cardwell

Caroline Budd’s Picture Framing

Patty Castro

Shirley Dobson

Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Colliers International - Atlanta

David Cook

Mary Ann and Dick Cook

Courtroom Visuals

Sharyn Criswell

Crowne Plaza Atlanta Airport Culpepper and Associates, Inc.

Carol Kittle Dowdle

Eugenie Edwards

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta

Fifth Group Restaurants

Gilbane Building Company Girl Scout Troop 6002

Judith Gott

Healthcare Georgia Foundation

Monique and Patrick Hickey

Inga’s Skin & Body Care

Kay and Jon Johnson

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Mr. and Mrs. Jule Kreyling

Lee Costic Design+Creative, LLC

Friends of the Ocee Library

Dennis Lockhart

Loews Miami Beach Hotel

Frances and William Lounsbery

Carol Martin

Jon Mayes

Roger K. Milam

Kevin Moran

Mr. and Mrs. R. Brand Morgan

Munchadoodle Natural Body Spa

Helen Nemesnyik

Bonnie Noble

Will Palmer

Paula Peace Piola

Walter F. Reames Jr.

Otto Svensson

Sally Robbins

Silpada

Andy and Jenny Shulman

The Nook The Warren City Club

Tradition Trees

Robert Traynor

Whole Foods Market

Yeah! Burger

We are grateful to the individuals, foundations, companies and organizations that support the mission of the Center for the Visually Impaired. We have made every effort to include all donors from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Please bring any errors to our attention so that we may correct our records. You may reach Jane Culpepper in the Development office by calling 404-602-4279. We sincerely regret any omissions or errors that may have occurred.

The Mary Ann & Dick Cook Legacy Society

We thank and recognize the following individuals who have committed to helping future generations of people with vision loss by including CVI in their estate plans.

Anonymous*

Anne Kilpatrick*

Anonymous

Karen P. Kilpatrick

Mrs. Leo J. Bloch*

Dorothy Weiner Levine*

Cathleen & Joe Blumberg

Jack H. Levin*

Montague L. Boyd IV

Mac & Sima Martirossian

Sarah Page Boykin*

Lois R. Manley*

Doris M. Bryant*

Teri McMahon

Belle D. & Carl M. Camp*

Edward C. Miller*

Mary Ann & Dick Cook

John D. & Martha J. Morris

Ruby M. Crawford*

Martha Niblack*

Ruth M. Crawford*

Lucille T. Nichols*

Roger Dann*

Jeanette E. & Daniel Edwin Plaster*

Kimbrough & Alicia Davis

James Emory Powell*

Cam Dorsey*

Susan Currie Prutzman

Richard & Cathryn DuBow

Toni & John Rhett

Amanda Grace Dunn*

Katherine M. Riley*

Lois Edge*

Anne B. Skae

Subie Green

Irene Solonsky*

Phillip R. Green

Joan M. Stuart

Jennifer R. Hamilton

Frank W. Virgin

Henry C. Heinz*

Patricia R. Webb

C. Max Henderson*

I. Newton Whiteside*

Marion Calhoun Hendrix*

Bessie Wilder*

Susan G. Hogg*

Mary Taylor Wilson*

Susan Hoy

Bill Woolf

Lorraine H. Jenrich*

*Deceased

CVI News is available in three alternative formats: email link, large print and CD. To request one of these formats in lieu of print, please contact Eva Mayhew at 404-875-9011, ext. 4280.

Laurie Stephens

Vice President for Development

Rukiya Campbell, APR

Editor & Director of Marketing

CVI receives 5 percent of its annual budget from United Way.

Our Mission

The mission of the Center for the Visually Impaired is to empower people impacted by vision loss to live with independence and dignity.

739 West Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-875-9011 www.cviga.org

CVI Board of Trustees & Senior Staff

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

CVI Trustees

Susan Hoy, Chair

George W. Acey

Bryan Alli

John P. Bailey

Montague L. Boyd lV

Michael C. Brown, Vice Chair

Joan H. Buchanan

Mason Lee Cardwell

Beverley Foster

Matthew F. J. Hopkins, Asst. Treasurer

Julie Schoen Hower

Lolita Browning Jackson

M. Andrew Kauss, Esq.

Ashley D. Koby

Richard A. Kruse lll, Esq.

Grant P. Lawson

George E. Matlock, Secretary

Dawn B. McGreevey

Rosamarie Soltero McHugh, AICP

Teri Lynn McMahon, Esq.

R. Brand Morgan, Vice Chair

Timothy W. Olsen, M.D.

Roderick Parker, LMT, NMT, Vice Chair

Larry E. Patrick

Chanel E. Phillips

J. Michael Roach, M.D.

Bryan E. Seas, CPA, Treasurer

Andy Shulman

Amy Slack

John W. Smith

John P. Vinson

Honorary Life Members

Douglas K. Garges

T. Marshall Hahn, Jr., Ph.D.

Evelyn G. Ullman

June Morgan Willis

CVI Foundation Trustees

Mary Ann Cook, Chair

Peter A. Amann

Bickerton W. Cardwell, Jr.

A. Kimbrough Davis, Esq.

Douglas K. Garges

Susan Hoy

Cooper N. Mills, Jr.

John T. Rhett lll

Anne B. Skae

Frank W. Virgin, Esq.

President

Susan B. (Subie) Green Office: (404) 875-9011 x4281 E-mail: sgreen@cviga.org

Senior Vice President

William W. (Bill) Woolf Office: (404) 875-9011 x4288 E-mail: bwoolf@cviga.org

Vice President for Programs

Anisio Correia Office: (404) 875-9011 x4291 E-mail: acorreia@cviga.org

Vice President for Development

Laurie A. Stephens Office: (404) 875-9011 x4321 E-mail: lstephens@cviga.org

Vice President for Business Development, ClearAnswer

Jim Carruthers Office: (404) 875-9011 x4341 Email: jcarruthers@cviga.org

Controller

Jane Price Office: (404) 875-9011 x4286 E-mail: jprice@cviga.org

CVI Program Directors

Harvey Clark Director of The NEW VIEW

Adult Rehabilitation Office: (404) 875-9011 x4301 Email: hclark@cviga.org

Anne McComiskey Director of BEGIN Office: (404) 875-9011 x4331 Email: amccomiskey@cviga.org

Alison Poole Director of Client Services Office: (404) 875-9011 x4361 Email: apoole@cviga.org

Laterica Quinn Director of STARS and Volunteer Services Office: (404) 875-9011 x4371 Email: lquinn@cviga.org
Photo Captions

Several support groups are offered at CVI including one for seniors.

Congratulations to Tim Smith who was the 2011 Sarah Woolf Spirit Award winner. This annual award is presented to a CVI client who demonstrates courageous spirit that inspires others.

Many clients, like Claire Smith, shop at the VisAbility store because of the personal attention they receive from personable staff such as store associate, Mickey Merkel.

STARS Summer Camp was jam-packed with planned activities including a trip to Centennial Park to beat the heat and cool off in the fountain.

CVI’s career services department assists clients with securing employment after completion of their program. Former client Jasmine Seabron enjoys her role in production at the Georgia Radio Reading Service.

Carl Smiley and his guide dog prepare for orientation and mobility training at CVI.

CVI Vice President for Programs Anisio Correia was ready for his close up during his interview with Julie Wolfe from 11Alive.

The first graduating class from the ClearAnswer customer service training program.
Training and Operations Manager, Lori Fretwell assists customer care associate, Bill Epperson.
ClearAnswer has 11 income-producing contracts and has provided jobs and training opportunities for 17 people who are blind or visually impaired.

In 1974, the Center for the Visually Impaired was located at 763 Peachtree Street.

1. Phil Green and CVI President Subie Green, Tiffany Smiley and Capt. Scotty Smiley

2. John Rhett, Chair, Board of Trustees with Susan Prutzman and Trustee and Henderson Society Chair Cosmo Boyd

3. Glenn Lerch and BEGIN Family Counselor Memri Lerch and Jeff and Melanie Pieper

4. CVI Foundation Board Trustee Bick Cardwell and CVI Trustee Matt Hopkins

5. Bobby Mays and Deacon Chris Cole

6. Anne Henderson Martin and Robert Martin

7. Stephanie Koby with CVI Trustee Ashley Koby and volunteer Angela Gillis

8. Empish Thomas, public education coordinator with CVI Trustee Bryan Alli and

volunteer Hayley Alli