Legacy | A Publication of Lena Pope Legacy | Spring 2014 | Page 2

Defining Success, one kid at a time. Success “Success is feeling happy The feeling of something being accomplished That thing you want to get done. “I’m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him down.” Abraham Lincoln Dear Friends, Todd A. Landry, Executive Director One of the three critical components of Lena Pope’s mission statement is Success. We recognize that hope and happiness are essential but so is success – for the children and families we serve and for our community who supports us. In this issue of Legacy, I hope you will take a moment to review our 2012-2013 Annual Report, which includes the outcomes achieved in the past year. We are proud of these results and will continue to work to improve not only because that is what Success is feeling relieved, The bricks rising off your shoulders. Success is the closing of a past door And the opening of a new door, Open to choose your own way. Success is the start of a new day, The opportunity to accomplish something new.” you expect of us but, more importantly, even better results mean more success for the children and families served by Lena Pope. How are these results achieved? Through hard work, utilizing research-tested and evidence-based Katherine Bransford 5th Grader Chapel Hill Academy (Read more definitions of success on page 8.) The Fourth Grade Safety Patrol raises the Stars and Stripes at Chapel Hill Academy every school morning. models and skills, and, most importantly, because our counselors, therapists, and teachers instill the belief in children and families that they can succeed. Just as Abraham Lincoln had a friend that believed in him, we provide a similar belief for children and families which, in turn, leads to their success and ultimately, success for our entire community. Board Officers Julie Piggott — President Pam Pigman — Vice President Kathryn Arnold — Treasurer Warm Regards, Laura Wood — Secretary Todd A. Landry The mission of Lena Pope Home is to help create hope, happiness and success for children and families. Dan Verboski and Devin Carrol, 2nd grader Legacy is published by Lena Pope, Inc., a non-profit agency. As always, your comments and suggestions are welcome. Marilyn Sammons, Editor | [phone] [email protected] Dedicated Reader, Dan Verboski “I started volunteering 3 years ago at Chapel Hill to find a way to make a difference in the community. I’ve worked with two to three boys a week during the last few years, and really appreciate the commitment of everyone — from the principal to the parents. I’ve done volunteering elsewhere, and would definitely say the Chapel Hill folks are very engaged compared to the norm!”