Dear Friends,
As you know, we’ve just gone through another election season that pitted Democrats against Republicans, and in some minds the rich vs. the poor. Regardless of our political beliefs, or which side of the aisle we identify with, let us pause for just a moment to realize the urgency of our public school system and the reality that 50% of our students are not graduating from high school. In fact every 26 seconds another student drops out of school. With this issue being so obvious and the issue resulting in the United States dropping to 22nd in the world in educational attainment, you would think we could come together around this most important challenge.
Generally speaking, education is still the single most important tool to securing a job, economic success and financial sustainability. So as the in fighting continues around taxes, healthcare, jobs, etc., let me take this opportunity to thank all of our SEI supporters. Your support provides the needed resources to educate the next generation in spite of the present dysfunction in government. As we continue to enhance the options and opportunities for thousands of students, we do so at a
98% graduation rate, and a 85% college entrance rate. As America fights to maintain its prominence as the world’s greatest nation, it cannot do so without agencies like SEI doing its part to help educate and grow some of our nation’s most vulnerable youth. Our future will be more diverse than ever before. Your support today will help ensure that tomorrow’s America will be every bit as educated, compassionate, and strong as yesterday’s America. Let’s do this together. It’s the history that we stand on, and the future history we create – one day and one student at a time.
Tony L. Hopson Sr.
President and CEO

O U R M I S S I O N:
Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) is dedicated to guiding underserved youth to realize their full potential. Working with schools, families and partner community organizations, SEI provides support, guidance and opportunities to achieve personal and academic success. SEI brings hope to individual young people and enhances the quality of community life.
W H A T W E D O :
 In-School Services (academic mentoring and tutoring)
 After-School Programming
 Academic Summer Programming
 Post High School Services
 SEI Academy (6th-8th grade charter school )
 Community and Family Services

In 2010, Portland Public Schools (PPS) launched its high school Redesign Plan, which is district wide and focused on promoting equity in courses, programs, and school structures to improve graduation rates and close achievement gaps.
“By the end of elementary, middle and high school, every student by name will meet or exceed academic standards and will be fully prepared to make productive life decisions. This will not be accomplished without community-based programs like SEI.”
— Carol Smith, Portland Public Schools Superintendent
10 th Grade Milestone
GOAL: Outperform District average of
59%
Percent of freshmen who have C or higher in core courses
 Biology
 Language Arts
 Modern World History
 Math
Results at the end of 4 th quarter indicated that 80% of freshmen enrolled in SEI program are on track to graduate.
This business group has agreed to raise 25% of the cost per student ($3,500/year) for the
Jefferson Whole School Model. Their support is contingent upon the continuation of PPS support and the successful match by SEI each year.

Poised for growth in Portland, Miami and Seattle, SEI believes we have an effective solution that could change the trajectory for at
risk youth of color. Our Whole School Model (WSM) initiative has significantly increased graduation rates in geographical areas we serve.
In Portland, SEI partners with PPS and Portland Community College to service 85% of Jefferson High School and will graduate its first WSM class in 2014. Plans include serving 100% of Jefferson and implementing WSM in existing sites.
SEI’s first replication in Miami serves 225 students and 160 parents.
In July 2012, Miami Dade County Public Schools
(MDCPS) contracted with SEI to scale up in the troubled Jose de Diego Middle School.
This represents a 43% increase and is funded by MDCPS at 40% and the Mourning Family Foundation at 60%. Four additional sites are identified by MDCPS for growth.
SEI formed an informal partnership with a Seattle based non profit to jointly implement SEI’s model at Rainier Beach High
School (498 students) with 1 2 feeder middle schools.
Initial meetings with the District and community leaders have occurred.
Implementation is being discussed for fall 2013.
Pictured above: all the students participating in the Jefferson Project.
Photo By: Adrian Adel

The students featured in this report exemplify the essence of SEI. The program is offered to students from ages 8 25. SEI provides a continuum of services that exposes students to options and opportunity for success.
M O N T E R A E H I L L
Monterae Hill entered SEI when she was 7 years old. Her mother died when she was young leaving behind three beautiful daughters who were then raised by their grandmother. Growing up,
Monterae felt like an outsider and often challenged authority. Monterae and her coordinator worked through these difficulties and she was able to channel her energies in a more positive direction. Through her hard work Monterae received a full academic scholarship to Virginia State
University and is pursuing a degree in Computer Science. She counts SEI as one of the motivational forces in her overall success. In her own words:
“SEI helped me to overcome the obstacle of not having a “mother” and “father” in my life. The connections and relationships that I have built with my coordinators throughout the years have
created the best second family for me. I feel like I can fly with the support of SEI under my wings.”
Tony Hopson Sr. addresses 4
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8th grade students and their families about the importance of a healthy diet at
SEI’s Youth Hip
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Hop Green Dinner.

Building blocks to SEI student success are:
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Mentoring
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Academic support
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Individual Success Plans
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On track to graduate
Pathway to High School and College
At SEI Academy students can earn high school credits while in middle school. Students can enroll in 9th grade: English,
Spanish, Science and Algebra. We believe students should start the pathway to college early. By earning pre
ninth grade credits, students can enroll in Jefferson High School Middle College early and begin working towards their college degree, for free.
2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR ACADEMY STATISTICS
*District average represents African American students only

M A Y A A L L E N
Maya entered the program at 7 years old. Maya came from a two parent household, with love and support, yet she also benefited from the SEI program. Maya is currently a sophomore at Howard University majoring in Print Journalism. In her own words:
“I could not thank my SEI family enough; SEI has left its mark on every person that has walked through the building, and I am proud to say I am one of them. Because of SEI my fellow peers and I WILL NOT fulfill the stereotypes society has already set out for us to be.
We WILL NOT be a part of the 50% of African-American students sadly failing to graduate high school. We represent the misrepresented population in Portland. We are the future leaders and already young pioneers. The importance of education SEI has instilled in our lives will only push us even harder to continue to go out into the world and inspire, motivate and touch the lives of others around us like SEI has touched ours. I could never thank SEI enough for enhancing all of our lives.”
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 60% of students are at
high risk
10% of students are at risk
 30% are students at
severe risk
The Class of 2012 SEI high school graduates
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95% of SEI’s high school seniors graduate on time
 85% of SEI’s students continue on to post secondary education
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Criminal referral rate for Multnomah County youth is 2.8%; rate for African American youth 13.1%; SEI rate is 2.7%

“SEI considers family engagement as a significant element of our essential program offerings. The fact is sometimes families need more, and let’s face it, troubled kids have troubled homes. I often say, at risk kids go home to at risk adults, so we provide services not only to the child but to the whole family.”
Tony Hopson Sr.
President & CEO
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More than 7,500 students and families from North and Northeast Portland each year
More than 75% of students are from single-parent homes
Self Enhancement’s student population is 82% African-American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Caucasian, 1%
Asian, 2% Native American, 1% Pacific Islander, and 7% multi-ethnic.
30% have a sibling/parent incarcerated or under court supervision
22% have a family history of drug use
15% have 1 or more significant family transition in the past year
9% have been in protective child custody due to abuse or neglect
Communities of Color Case Management
Domestic Violence Intervention/Prevention
Energy Assistance
Fatherhood Classes
Foster Care Support
Healthy Homes
Housing Assistance
In
home Safety and Reunification Services
Mental Health Counseling
Parenting Classes
Rent Well Classes
Seeking Safety Classes
Trauma Informed Care

E M A N U E L F O R D
Emanuel entered the SEI program at 7 years old. He was raised in a drug affected, single parent household. His early years were impacted due to his mother’s drug use and he was removed temporarily from his mother’s custody. When Emanuel’s youngest sibling was born his mother decided to change her life; she stopped using drugs and moved her family to Portland, OR. The move to Portland proved to be a good decision, it was there that Emanuel’s mother was able to turn her life around. She advocated for her children’s education and sought services from SEI.
SEI provided the necessary support to help her family, and a safety net for them to grow and excel. Their combined commitment to change empowered Emanuel to succeed. Emanuel received a full academic scholarship to attend Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA.
In his own words:
“SEI was not only there for fun and games…they took adolescents off the streets and away from the drugs , gang affiliation and the chances of being incarcerated.”
Leslie Newton, Portland State University Graduate
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FUNDING 2011-2012
With generous support from individuals, businesses and foundations, SEI is able to impact the lives of Portland’s most vulnerable children, youth and their families
Additional support is secured through local, state, and federal funding streams. Collectively these dollars enable
SEI to deliver a cadre of services to ensure the greatest impact to society.
Revenues:
Government Contracts 43.20%
Foundations 20.53%
Individual Gifts
Corporate Gifts
Endowment Support
25.55%
3.42%
7.30%
Expenses:
Core Youth Programs
Family Services
Non-Core Youth Programs
Administration
Academy
45.50%
12.80%
6.50%
14.20%
8.60%
Fundraising 4.60%
Program Support & Advancement 7.80%
* For audited financials please visit www.selfenhancement.org

2012 OSU Graduate, Sierra Lever

OUR KEYS TO SUCCESS:
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We start working with kids when they're young
We're comprehensive and apply consistent standards
We involve parents
We build long term relationships
We give kids options for success

Agron, Inc.
Alaska Airlines
Baker Ellis
Bank of America
Benefit Partners & Associates, LLC
Bonneville Power
Carr Construction
Chase Bank
City Liquidators, Inc.
Commercial Association of Brokers
D.A. Davidson & Company
Eastern Western Corporation
Elting Incorporated
Fournier Group
H&R Block
Hagerman Frick O'Brien, LLC Investment Real Estate
Jennifer Adams Design Group
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
KeyBank
Legacy Health
Lincoln Restaurant
Lloyd Center
M Benefit Solutions
Macerich
Mack, Roberts & Co, LLC
Magaurn Video Media
McAdams Wright Ragen Inc.
Mississippi Studios
Morgan Stanley
New Seasons Market Arbor Lodge
Nike
Northwest Bank
NW Natural Gas Company
ODS Companies
Oregon Contract Flooring
Oregon Health & Science University
Packouz Jewelers
Pink Rose
Platt Electric
Platte River Capital
Portland Development Comission
Portland Prime
Produce Row Cafe
Providence Health Systems
Realty Trust Group, Inc.
Reggie Guyton Insurance Agency Inc.
Safeco Insurance Companies
Safeway Inc.
Seems to Fit
Siker Medical Imaging
Spirit Mountain Community Fund
State Farm Insurance Companies
Stoll Berne
Summerville Advisors, Inc.
Target
Target Foundation
The Greenbrier Companies
The Standard
The Whole Bowl
Trail Blazers/Make It Better Foundation
US Bank
Water Ave. Coffee
Wells Fargo

Ann & Bill Swindells Charitable Trust
The Autzen Foundation
Becic Family Trust
B. P. Lester and Regina John Foundation
Children's Trust Fund of Oregon Foundation
The Collins Foundation
Community Foundation for SW Washington
Demorest Family Foundation
Fairbridge Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Gill Family Foundation
William G. Gilmore Foundation
Gray Family Fund/Oregon Community Foundation
Harold and Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation
The Hart Family
The Hearst Foundation
Honzel Family Foundation
Hoover Family Foundation
The IFC Foundation
The Irwin Foundation
The Jackson Foundation
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
Meyer Memorial Trust
James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation
Juan Young Trust
The Oregon Community Foundation
Portland Timbers
Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund
Northwest Health Foundation/Kaiser Permanente Community Fund
Ray Hickey Foundation
Rivinus Family Foundation
Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust
Samuel S. Johnson Foundation
Schwab Charitable Fund
Silver Family Foundation
Simple Actions Family Foundation
So Hum Foundation
The Swigert Foundation
United Way of the Columbia Willamette
US Bancorp Foundation
The TK Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
The Wheeler Foundation
Reggie Guyton, Board Chair
Karen Hinsdale, Board Vice Chair
Bruce Southworth,Treasurer
Karolyn Neupert, Board Secretary
Linda Wright, Board Chair Emeritus
Hans Van Alebeek
Bernadette Artharee
Casey Callinsky
Kenneth Carr
Cortlandt Cuffee
Alan Davis
Justin Delaney
Scott Demorest
Chris Dunnaville
Greg Goodman
Bill Harris
Rupa Jack
Margaret Hoffmann
Josh Kardon
Michael Levelle
David Lokting
Larry Miller
Ellison Morgan
Wayne Monfries
Jill Morgan
Dr. Lori Morgan
Brian Pienovi
Mary Ruble
Beth Skillern
Thomas Spitzer
Robin Tompkins
John Trachtenberg
Jan Turner
Mark Waller
Malia Wasson
Tony Hopson, President & CEO

The Preamble
Standard #1
Standard #2
Standard #3
The SEI Standards are founded upon the principles of Integrity and Respect. Integrity because integrity exemplifies truthfulness, modesty and trustworthiness. Respect because respect exemplifies courtesy, honor and reverence.
In SEI we greet each other everyday with a smile and a handshake to strengthen the relationship between us.
In SEI we honor and respect each other and so we address one another with proper language and speech.
In SEI we value the space of ourselves and others and are careful not to intrude or injure each other.
Standard #4
In SEI we are mindful of what is true and strive to be honest in word and deed.
Standard #5
Standard #6
In SEI we treasure our rich culture and hold the cultures of all people in high regard.
In SEI we strive to reflect our beauty both inwardly, in our understanding and outwardly in our appearance.
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