November 1, Frosty Culp Co-Chair, 2018 Oyster Roast. Caren York Co-Chair, 2018 Oyster Roast

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1 Family Service of High Point Foundation, Inc Board of Trustees Moo Moo Councill, Chair William Laney, Vice Chair John Bencini, Treasurer Kerry Rice, Secretary Kay Miller, Immediate Past Chair Meredith Covington, Guild President Tom Campbell, President/CEO Beachy Allen Nancy Amos Courtney Best Lee Boone Mark Clark Matthew Cochrane Matt Cromer Donna Cumby Heather Fielden Elizabeth Finch Whitney Heard Jeff Horney Janice Kubinski Bill McGuinn Matt Nowell Rosalyn Pauling Caren York November 1, 2017 Dear Community Friend: We are very pleased to announce the 24 th Annual High Point Oyster Roast in support of Family Service of High Point Foundation. Over two decades, the Oyster Roast has become firmly established on High Point s social calendar and has earned a reputation as one of the preeminent fundraisers in our community. The 2017 event raised $200,000 to support programs for High Point children and families in crisis. The 2018 Oyster Roast will take Friday, March 2 nd at the home of David and Jennifer Covington, 905 Forest Hill Drive, High Point. The event will feature live music along with oysters and a dinner buffet served by Pepper Moon Catering, beer and wine, southern sides and desserts. You can find out more about the Oyster Roast at The key to our success with this fundraiser has been support generated from individual and corporate sponsorships. In your giving plan for 2018, we hope you will consider being a sponsor for the 24 th Annual Oyster Roast to help fund local programs of Family Service of the Piedmont in High Point. The agency serves thousands of local children and adults each year through its programs and community education, which address issues of domestic violence, child abuse, mental health and financial stability. You can find information about Family Service at Oyster Roast Sponsors will be recognized on the event invitation (mailed to 1,500 homes in the High Point area), on signage at the event, and on the Oyster Roast website and Facebook page. Sponsors will also be recognized in the Summer Family Service newsletter, mailed to 5,000 individuals, businesses and organizations throughout Guilford County. Top sponsors will be named in pre and post event media coverage. Major sponsors ($2,500 and above) will be invited to attend Pearls of the Oyster Roast cocktail party at the home of Braxton and Ashley Culler, 1004 Country Club Drive, immediately preceding the main event. Please review the attached sheet detailing available sponsorship levels, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely, Frosty Culp Co-Chair, 2018 Oyster Roast Caren York Co-Chair, 2018 Oyster Roast

2 Building Safe and Healthy Families 24 th Annual High Point Oyster Roast Friday, March 2 nd 2018 At the home of David and Jennifer Covington 905 Forest Hill Drive, High Point Benefitting Family Service of High Point Foundation, helping fund services and programs offered in High Point by Family Service of the Piedmont Sponsorship Opportunities Diamond: $10, Oyster Roast tickets - 8 tickets, Pearls of the Oyster Roast pre-party - Name/logo on invitation, mailed to 1,500 people in the High Point area - Name/logo on single sponsor sign at the event - Recognition in Family Service newsletter, mailed to 6,000 people in Guilford County - Recognition on event website & Facebook pages - Recognition in media coverage - Additional promotional opportunities available Platinum: $7, Oyster Roast tickets - 6 tickets, Pearls of the Oyster Roast pre-party - Name/logo on invitation, mailed to 1,500 people in the High Point area - Name/logo on sponsor sign at the event - Recognition in Family Service newsletter, mailed to 6,000 people in Guilford County - Recognition on event website & Facebook pages - Additional promotional opportunities available Gold: $5, Oyster Roast tickets - 4 tickets, Pearls of the Oyster Roast pre-party - Listing on invitation, mailed to 1,500 people in High Point area - Listing on sponsor sign - Recognition in Family Service newsletter, mailed to 6,000 people in Guilford County - Recognition on event website & Facebook pages Silver: $2,500-6 Oyster Roast tickets - 2 tickets, Pearls of the Oyster Roast pre-party - Listing on invitation, mailed to 1,500 people in High Point area - Listing on sponsor sign - Recognition in Family Service newsletter, mailed to 6,000 people in Guilford County - Recognition on event website & Facebook pages Bronze: $1,000-4 Oyster Roast tickets - Listing on invitation, mailed to 1,500 people in High Point area - Listing on sponsor sign - Recognition in Family Service newsletter, mailed to 6,000 people in Guilford County - Recognition on event website & Facebook pages Please return to: Family Service of High Point Foundation, Inc. 902 Bonner Drive, Jamestown, NC Yes! I want to be a sponsor for the High Point Oyster Roast. Sponsor Name Address Contact Phone Sponsorship Level Diamond Sponsor... $10,000 Platinum Sponsor... $7,500 Gold Sponsor... $5,000 Silver Sponsor... $2,500 Bronze Sponsor... $1,000 Check enclosed Invoice me in installments Between and

3 Thank You to our 2017 Sponsors! Presenting Sponsor Signature Sponsor Rena and Mark Norcross Diamond Sponsors Gold Sponsors The Foster Foundation The J. Richard and Sybel F. Hayworth Foundation Silver Sponsors Aesthetic Images Photography BB&T Blue Water Buchanan Printing & Graphics The Clark Foundation Colonial, LLC Helen and David Congdon Pat and Tom Conley Davis Furniture Fiber Dynamics First Citizens Bank Harriss and Covington Hosiery Mills Inc. Bronze Sponsors Anonymous Stephanie and Michael Goldman Elizabeth Aldridge The Grassy Knoll Allergy and Asthma Center of NC Greenhouse Fabrics Karen and Bill Altenpohl Hendrix Barney & Company CPA's Nancy and Lin Amos Ilderton Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Courtney and Fred Best Nancy and Bruce Laney Breece Enterprises, Inc. MAC Panel Company Cyrus Cooley McDonald's of High Point Crescent Ford Karen McNeill Kimberly Crews and David Thompson Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc. Donna and Andrew Cumby Carroll Ann and Jeff Miller Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Cheryl and Gabriele Natale Elizabeth and Sandy Finch Sallie Phillips First Bank Cathy P. Procton Furnitureland South, Inc. Mariana and Nido Qubein Dot Coggin, Royale and Mike Wiggin High Point Market Authority High Point Regional Health Alyce and Eric Hill International Market Centers Marsh Furniture Company Matthews Mobile Media Kay and Phil Miller Packrite, LLC Ralph Lauren Corporation Southern Event Rental UnitedHealthcare Wells Fargo Cindy and Kerry Rice Kathy and Steve Rohrbeck Sharrard, McGee & Co., P.A. Simon Jewelers Heath Slane Southern Roots Restaurant & Catering Triad Eye Associates Anna and Mark Troutman Donna and Royster Tucker Vann York Auto Group Doug Witcher The Mary and Elliott Wood Foundation Woods International, Inc. Wyatt Early Harris Wheeler LLP Zaki Oriental Rugs, Inc.

4 Community Impact of Family Service of the Piedmont Building Safe and Healthy Families in the Piedmont Triad Last year, we directly served 17,044 local children and adults, addressing issues of: Domestic Violence Shelters Counseling 24-Hour Crisis Line DVIP Victim Advocacy Support Groups Clara House in Greensboro and Carpenter House in High Point offer safety to women and children escaping violent homes. Women receive help filing protective orders and navigating the court system, individual and group counseling, and referrals to resources to help them start a new life free from violence. Last year, we served 4,726 victims of domestic violence, rape, and other violent crimes. Our 24-Hour Crisis Line received 2,634 calls, averaging more than one call every 3.3 hours. Our Domestic Violence Shelters housed an average of 28 women and children each night. 87% of those who stayed for ten days or more went home to a safe, non-violent living environment. 93% of male batterers who completed the Domestic Violence Intervention Program were not re-arrested for assault on a female after one year. Child Abuse Children s Advocacy Centers Healthy Start Family Preservation Family Resource Center The Greensboro CAC (Children s Advocacy Center) and Hope House (High Point s CAC) coordinate forensic examination, counseling and treatment of child sexual and physical abuse. Healthy Start prevents child abuse and neglect by providing in-home counseling and parenting education to pregnant women and new parents with high risk factors. Last year our CAC s served 411 families, conducting 373 forensic interviews. That s more than one case each day of potential child abuse investigated at the centers. Healthy Start served 458 children in 343 families with high risk factors. 99% of those families did not experience DSS reports of abuse or neglect. Family Preservation services were provided for 91 at-risk families including 227 children. 12 months after completing the program, 97% of families were able to keep their children in the home. 4 Mental Health Individual and Family Counseling EAP Peer Support Groups Substance Abuse Services Counseling for children, adolescents, and adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, physical or sexual abuse, substance abuse, grief or trauma. Walk-in counseling clinics allow clients to begin seeing a therapist the same day. An integrated care model addresses clients general healthcare as well as mental health needs. Employee Assistance Program provides mental healthcare for employees of local companies. Last year our team health professionals provided more than 11,646 counseling sessions and 1,247 medical visits for 4,376 children and adults. 736 of these were clients receiving same-day walk-in assessments for mental health counseling at Family Service s offices without an appointment. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale, with cost to the client as low as $0 depending on income level. 62% of counseling clients displayed significantly improved functioning over the course of treatment. Financial Stability Financial Counseling Foreclosure Prevention Bankruptcy Counseling Debt Management Budgeting and Homeownership Workshops Nationally accredited CCCS (Consumer Credit Counseling Service) offers money management, budget review and an action plan to resolve financial problems, pre- and post-purchase homeownership counseling, and reverse mortgage counseling. Mortgage Payment Program helps out of work homeowners qualify for interest free loans to maintain their mortgage. CCCS provided 2,802 one-on-one counseling sessions last year, and educated an additional 1,354 people through free workshops and community events. After counseling, 98% of families reported the ability to pay their bills on time, 82% reported their debt load was decreasing, and 73% said they were saving money. Since 2010, CCCS housing counselors have helped save more than 3,800 local families from foreclosure on their homes. Updated 8/2017

5 Economic Impact of Family Service of the Piedmont Investing in Our Community s Future For every $1 invested in the Domestic Violence Shelters, the community saves at least $4.60 in health care and other costs of domestic violence. $1 spent on the Domestic Violence Intervention Program saves up to $20 in inmate, court, probation and law enforcement costs. $1 spent on Family Preservation programs saves the community $6.79 in future out-of-home placement costs. $1 spent on Healthy Start yields up to $5.70 in reduced mental health costs, criminal justice costs, reduced dependence on welfare, and increased employment. $1 spent on Outpatient Mental Health services saves the community $6 in emergency room and in-patient costs. $1 invested in Substance Abuse treatment yields a return of $12 in reduced drug-related crime, criminal justice costs, theft and health care costs. Every foreclosure leads to a 1% drop in the value of surrounding homes. Since 2010, Consumer Credit Counseling Service has helped save more than 3,800 local homes from foreclosure, helping preserve the equity of at least 18,000 surrounding homes. 90 of each $1 donated to Family Service goes directly to fund programs for children and families. Our agency s operating costs are at a low 10%.

6 About Our Agency Family Service of the Piedmont, Inc. Family Service of the Piedmont is the largest private nonprofit agency serving children and families in Guilford County. With a staff of about 150 people, Family Service has an annual budget of $8 million. Each year, the agency reaches more than 20,000 people through its programs and community education. Our Vision Building Safe and Healthy Families Our Mission Family Service of the Piedmont empowers individuals and families to restore hope, achieve stability and thrive through quality support services, advocacy and education. Areas of Service Victim Services The agency provides 24-hour crisis line and a victim advocate program for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and other violent crime. Clara House in Greensboro and Carpenter House in High Point offer a temporary residence, along with a host of other services, for women and children escaping domestic violence. Family Service also offers therapy groups for male and female perpetrators of domestic violence. The agency operates two fully accredited Children s Advocacy Centers which coordinate the investigation and treatment of child sexual abuse. Harmony House provides supervised visitation and exchange of children for families with a history of domestic violence. Family Support Services Family Service seeks to prevent child abuse and neglect by providing in-home parenting education for new parents with heightened stress and risk factors, and providing family preservation and reunification services for families in danger of having their children removed from the home. Counseling Family Service offers individual and family counseling including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, marital problems, behavioral issues, grief and trauma. The agency s Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) provides free budget, credit and housing counseling, debt management programs, and bankruptcy and foreclosure mitigation for individuals and families struggling with financial worries. Community Education The agency offers community empowering opportunities through resident councils, leadership training and neighborhood building activities. CCCS conducts free money and credit workshops throughout the year. Family Service staff advocates for issues central to its mission and services such as domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse through community awareness events and speaking engagements.

7 Family Service of the Piedmont Menu of Services and Programs Victim Services Children s Advocacy Centers (CAC) Provides a safe, child-friendly, non-tramatic environment for children who may have been abused or witnessed violence to tell their story and begin the healing process. CAC is a multidisciplinary team approach to the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse. Trained forensic interviewers speak with child victims/witnesses to obtain information as part of DSS and criminal investigations. Child Victim Advocates provide advocacy for child victims with their caregivers, law enforement, DSS, the judicial system and other service providers to ensure that the best interest and safety of the child is the first priority. Family Service operates two sites which are fully accredited by the National Children s Alliance. Crisis Line for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 24-hour phone assistance for victims. Crossroads Group programs for adult, female victims of domestic violence that includes support and psycho-education groups for women victims of domestic violence participating in Crossroads. Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) A yearlong education group for male batterers with topics including male privilege, power and control, belief systems and their impact on violent behavior. Harmony House Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program Provides separated families with a history of intimate partner violence a safe, child-friendly environment for supervised visitations/exchanges of custody to occur. Sexual Assault Support Group - Group programs for adult, female victims of sexual assault that includes support and psycho-education. Shelters for battered women and their children Clara House (GSO) and Carpenter House (HP) provide residents access to a host of services to help them find a permanent safe living environment Victim Advocate Program Offers support and guidance to victims of violent crime, such as sexual assault and domestic violence. Provides crisis intervention, information and referral, court preparation and accompaniment, assistance with filing victims' compensation and counseling. Women s Domestic Violence Intervention Program (WDVIP) A women only program that addresses issues of violence in women s lives by focusing on issues of accountability and responsibility for violent behavior and understanding the negative effects of violence on her intimate relations and children. Out-Patient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Adult Substance Abuse Services A Level 1 program designed to assist those who are addicted to illicit drugs and/or alcohol. Additionally, family members of those in recovery can seek coping mechanisms and education on addiction through this service. Clients can be seen in both individual and group settings. Group options include: Adult Substance Abuse Group; Adult Continuing Care Group (Substance Abuse aftercare); Adult Dual Diagnoses Group; Adult Substance Abuse Family Education. Anger Management Group Offered in Greensboro for male and female offenders involved with the Day Reporting Center who express verbal anger, verbal hostility and aggressive behavior towards others. Children Witness to Violence Works with children who are victims of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, or, witness to violence (Domestic and/or community violence). Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Assists employees and their dependents, through time limited employersponsored services, in the identification and resolution of personal concerns that may adversely affect job productivity. This is achieved by providing strength to families through clinical intervention, advocacy, and enrichment education. Families in Transition Educational workshop for parents that focuses on the needs of children during separation and divorce (High Point location only). Individual & Family Counseling & Specialized Child Abuse Services Individual or family counseling for children, adolescents, and adults for issues, such as depression, anxiety, family stress, physical/sexual abuse and other victimization, family dysfunction, grief and marital problems. Integrated Care Program Allows indigent behavioral health clients to receive primary medical care from a Physician s Assistant located in our Washington Street office building. Family Service of the Piedmont is one of the first programs in the country to offer this service in a behavioral health setting. Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) An evidence based best practice treatment modality designed for clients who have both a mental health diagnoses and a concurrent addictive disorder. IDDT addresses both conditions concurrently through a mixture of group, individual and psychiatric treatment. Continued on back

8 Motivational Living (Depression & Anxiety Support Group) Works with clients who are depressed or anxious. Provides coping skills and strategies. This group is also available in Spanish. Parenting to Healthy Families (PHF) Parenting class that uses the Boystown Common Sense parenting curriculum. Psychiatry Medication Evaluation and Management Program: Offers continuity and coordination of behavioral health care, with an emphasis on Medication evaluation and management. Clients are seen by a Psychiatric provider who completes a medication evaluation and determines whether or not a client requires medication to treat their mental health concerns. Client must complete a Comprehensive Clinical Assessment with Mental Health Therapist in order to be seen in the Psychiatry Program. Client must be referred to the program by their therapist. A limited amount of Medication is provided to clients when they are assessed by the Psychiatry Program. Substance Abuse Pre-Contemplation Group Designed for clients who are not quite motivated to participate and engage in the recovery process. Substance Abuse Seeking Safety Group (Women Only) Works with women who are struggling with addiction and have a history of abuse and/or trauma. Women s Empowerment Group (English & Spanish both offered) Takes Seeking Safety curriculum and uses it for all women who are in treatment related to trauma. Primary participants are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Family Support Services Fairview Family Resource Center A community-based programs and services for families, children and individuals. FFRC conducts a full range of educational programs and activities including: Parenting Groups (for parents with children of all ages; evidence based programs), Senior Wellness Workshops (evidence based), after school/summer activities for school-age children, case management/connections with community resources, computer lab with High Point Public Library Technology Access Point (TAP), community garden programs and community events/community collaborations. Family Preservation Program For families with one or more children ages birth to 17 years who are at risk for current or future role dysfunction that could lead to out-of-home placement. Risk factors include lack of effective parenting, family disruption/instability, substance abuse, abuse and/or neglect, court/law involvement, low income, developmental disabilities, and family violence. Healthy Start Child abuse prevention program that provides pregnant women and parents of infants with high stress factors home-based support for nurturing their baby s growth and development,as well as connections to other community resources that can help improve the quality of life for the entire family. In-home therapy is for clients who are engaged in the program. Incredible Years Parenting Group FREE evidence based parenting curriculum and support group for parents of elementary aged children. Meal, transportation (bus pass), incentives, and childcare provided for this 13 week parenting series that is very interactive, educational, and fun! Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS) Bankruptcy Counseling and Education CCCS has been approved to issue certificates in compliance with the Bankruptcy Code. Includes pre-filing counseling and pre-discharge education required by the new bankruptcy law that took effect in Oct Budget and Housing Counseling Money management, budget review and development of a written action plan with a nationally certified consumer credit counselor to help solve specific individual financial problems. Counselors provide pre- and post-purchase homeownership counseling, default resolution counseling (to prevent foreclosures) and reverse mortgage counseling. Budgeting, Money Management and Credit Workshops Offers a host of workshops addressing budgeting, maintaining your credit, credit basics for homeownership, money management, financial first aid for the recently unemployed and other related topics. Workshops range from one to 10 sessions, depending on the topic. Debt Management Program Allows people with a high level of debt to consolidate and repay consumer debt to creditors, and rebuild positive credit ratings. Keys to Home Ownership Workshop Eight (8) hour workshop is open to the public. Topics include budgeting, credit, lenders, realtors, home inspections, closing process and insurance Mortgage Payment Plan North Carolina Foreclosure Prevention Fund (Mortgage Payment Program) A statefunded program that helps recently unemployed people save their home by offering them an interest-free loan while they go back to school or search for a job. CCCS administers this program in Guilford, Caswell, Alamance, Rockingham County (Wentworth), Davidson and Randolph counties.

9 Family Service of High Point Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees Moo Moo Councill, Chair William Laney, Vice Chair John Bencini, Treasurer Kerry Rice, Secretary Kay Miller, Immediate Past Chair Meredith Covington, Guild President Tom Campbell, President/CEO Beachy Allen Nancy Amos Courtney Best Lee Boone Mark Clark Matthew Cochrane Matt Cromer Donna Cumby Heather Fielden Elizabeth Finch Whitney Heard Jeff Horney Janice Kubinski Bill McGuinn Matt Nowell Rosalyn Pauling Caren York

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