Annual Report 2014
Helping Others
Help Themselves
T HE Y E A R IN RE V IE W: 2 014
We are in the midst of a revolution of sorts. There is a need
for a large-scale civil rights movement for people with disabilities and their families. These are society’s most vulnerable members and it is the mark of a progressive society
that its citizens recognize that fact and work to make life as
full and meaningful for the disabled as it is for
everyone else. This will require greater funding
and awareness and initiatives on the part of governments, businesses, schools, and churches to
make facilities and programs accessible to both
the disabled and their families.
DDM has its role to play. We are providing
residential services for adults with developmental disabilities (both intellectual and physical)—
people who will always need some guidance and
support for the rest of their lives. Some need
more help than others and so we have a program
that meets the needs of people at various levels
along the disability spectrum. Many of our
residents have only distant family members or
no family at all. For all our residents DDM has
become “home” or at least their second “home.”
DDM has a number of partners that make our ministry possible. We collaborate with other groups that work with the
disabled including Wesley Glen Ministries of Macon, Camp
Twin Lakes of Rutledge, and the Atlanta Food
Bank. We have business partners like Belk’s
and Kroger who provide fund-raising opportunities for DDM. And we have a number of
volunteers who help us with fund raisers, camp,
home improvements, and special events for the
residents. We utilize the monitoring service of
state agencies like the Department of Behavioral
Health and Developmental Disabilities and the
Department of Community Health, and our accrediting organization, CARF.
Speaking of accreditation, DDM received a three
year renewal of our credentials following the
visit of a CARF team in the summer of 2014.
Some of their comments were as follows:
William Neal,
President/CEO
Our occupancy rate is the highest it has been in a number
of years and we hope to fill most of our remaining vacancies
during 2015. In 2014 we added a new home in Rome (the
Paul Home) and we have purchased a new home in Jasper allowing us to expand our ministry there (the Griffith Home).
The only thing that keeps us from expanding even more
is the lack of money to build and operate new homes. The
needs continue to be great with thousands of Georgians on a
“waiting list” for Medicaid waivers.
In addition to working with adults, DDM seeks to serve
families who have children with developmental disabilities.
Each year we provide special family retreats that allow these
families to come together with other families facing similar
circumstances. The fellowship that takes place in these settings is absolutely inspiring as the parents laugh and cry together, share resources, and become great friends. For many
of these families, it is the closest thing to a vacation they will
ever have. It is a place where their children are accepted the
way they are and the entire family is treated with great love
and respect and understanding by the wonderful DDM staff
and volunteers.
DDM relates to churches that want to minister to these
special families. Through our conferences and workshops
we provide resources to churches that want to begin new
ministries or grow the ones they already have for people with
disabilities. We rely upon our partnering churches to help
us provide not only for our DDM residents, but also other
special needs families in need. Elsewhere in this report you
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will see a list of congregations throughout Georgia that are
committed to this ministry. We are very appreciative.
• The warm and caring spirit of all members
of staff and management set a welcoming environment to
both the staff and persons served.
• Direct support staff members are very knowledgeable
about the persons served, show great care and compassion,
and ensure that the quality of life of the persons served is
the highest possible.
• The homes are well maintained, located in pleasant areas,
and decorated nicely. The bedrooms of the persons served
are decorated to the taste and interests of the persons
served.
• Family members and community members have many
good things to say about DDM. Many expressed sincere
gratitude for the hard work done by its direct support staff
and the overall organization.
For further information, please check our website, www.
ddmga.org, which went through a major re-design in 2014.
We also have a bi-monthly newsletter that is sent by email to
all who request to be placed on our mailing list. Email blasts
are sent at various times of the year to help make our friends
aware of needs and opportunities.
The DDM Staff, Trustees, and Residents are forever grateful
to all those friends who make this ministry possible. Many of
their names are listed elsewhere in this report.
William Neal, President/CEO
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2 014 F IN A NCI A L OV E R V IE W
2014
2013
Increase (Decrease)
Total Budget
3,686,050
3,860,950
(174,900)
Total Operating Revenues
3,802,889
3,779,807
23,082
Total Operating Expenses
3,768,853
3,766,175
2,678
2014 Financial Highlights
2014 Revenue
DDM revenues and expenses exceeded its 2014 budget
primarily because of both the income and expenses related
to a new home in Rome that was not part of the 2014 budget
when it was adopted in late 2013. The opening of the new
Paul Home in Floyd County brings to 19 the total number
of residences being managed by DDM throughout Georgia.
Twelve of those homes are owned by DDM; the other seven
are owned by other entities but managed by DDM. The agencies total debt stands at approximately $1,000,000 which
includes mortgages on the Davis Administration Building
and one of the homes owned by DDM.
Medicaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,799,383
Residents & Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $646,739
Individual Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $198,089
Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,656
Foundations & Corps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,914
Misc. Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,724
Fees, Sponsorships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,903
Fund Raising Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,481
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,802,889
The Developmental Disabilities Foundation reported that at
year’s end its restricted funds were valued at over $438,000
and unrestricted funds were valued at approximately
$55,000. The Foundation is pleased to report a number of
individuals have expressed interest and intent to provide for
the development of the DDM ministry endowment through
their estates.
The total value of in-kind gifts presented to DDM (primarily in the form of volunteer labor or donated materials was
$37,946. Many DDM improvements are undertaken with
the help of volunteers representing various churches, civic
organizations and other groups.
The amount of direct charity care provided to our residents
for expenses not covered by their government waivers was in
excess of $200,000.
Medicaid: 74%
Residents & Families: 17%
Individual Donors: 4%
Churches: 2%
Foundations & Corps: 2%
Misc. Income: <1%
Fees, Sponsorships: <1%
Fund Raising Events: <1%
Personnel: 73%
2014 Expenses
Physical Needs: 10%
Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,799,883
Facilities & Vehicles: 5%
Physical Needs (Food, Utilities) . . . . . . . . . . . $363,165
Administration:
Medicaid:4%
74%
Facilities
& Vehicles (Repairs,
Insurance) . . . $192,130
Education/Activities:
2%
Residents
& Families: 17%
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$157,962
Church
Services:
<1%
Individual Donors: 4%
Education/Resident
Activities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . $81,647
Promotion:
<1%
Churches:
2%
2%
ChurchTransportation:
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$19,903
Foundations
& Corps: 2%
Debt
<1%
Misc.Reduction:
Income: <1%
Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$12,165
Miscellaneous:
Fees, Sponsorships:
<1%<1%
Transportation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$89,864
Fund
Raising Events: <1%
Debt
Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$30,989
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,145
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,768,853
Personnel: 73%
Physical Needs: 10%
Facilities & Vehicles: 5%
Administration: 4%
Education/Activities: 2%
Church Services: <1%
Promotion: <1%
Transportation: 2%
Debt Reduction: <1%
Miscellaneous: <1%
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HONOR ROLL OF CONTRIBUTORS
President’s Circle
Dr. George S. Drew
Franklin Foundation
James N. Griffith
Dennis and Denel James
Jon D. and Sara Packer
Charlotte A. Saunders
Dr. Margaret L. Schutte
Benefactors
David and Susan Bennett
Robert Cash
Rudean Champion
Herman and Jeannette Cody
Complete Truck Bodies, Inc.
D. Wayne Etheridge
Gravely Property Tax, Inc.
Frank and Kay Halpin
Colin and Faye Harris
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Calvin and Juanita B. Hill
Albert P. & Jenny V. Hopkins
Joan Alice Jordan
Ronnie and Kay Jowers
Lane Family Foundation
Carol and Melba Lehman
William and Judy Neal
Virginia Nicholson
Cliff and Alice O’Conner
Mary Powers
Stephen and Jan Ratterree
Diane K. Reynolds
Rutland Foundation
Mark and Beth Sanders
Luis V. Schmidt
Thomco
Kathleen Williams
Bob and Carolyn Woodson
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MINISTRIES
Patrons
Kathryn Billings
Buckley & Hopkins, CPA
Jackie and Hilda Bramlett
Bruce and Carolyn Burt
Susan G. Fowler
Joe and Dorothea Gatlin
John and Ellen Hamrick
Danny and Anne Henderson
Charles E. and Marilyn M. Hopkins
Lloyd and Cathy Humphrey
Ray and Beverly Johnson
Maurice Kiser
Jimmy and Sandra Lewis
Don and Melinda McChesney
John and Glenda Moore
Michael and Nancy Norman
Roger and Neomia Sundy
Bob Tribble
Donald H. and Laurie B. Williams
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FRIENDS OF DDM
S. Caroline Albritton
Gerald and Martha Allen
Richard W. and Robin R. Allen
Bill and Diana Ambrose
George and Marla Anthony
Ken and Margo Austin
Robert Scott Baggett
Stanley R. Barnett, Jr.
Karen N. Bates
Douglas and Ann Bennett
Margie Ann Black
Sandra Defoor Blair
James and Judith Bland
Joe and Susan Booth
Bob and Betty Born
Judge and Mrs. Dudley Bowen, Jr.
Leigh Braley
H. T. and Lois G. Brecht
Daryl Brinkley
Erica Brown
Joy Withers Brown
Michael J. Brown
Bob and Jackie Browning
Marie Buffington
Allen and Claire Burke
Mrs. Stratford P. Burns
Marvin J. and Penny Burton
Nancy Bush
Stanley and Sandra Butler
Larry and Linda Camp
Byron L. and Deborah Canuette
Don and Dorothy Carter
Helen Elnora Castleberry
Fred and Mai Cavalli
Linda Cawley
Rudean Champion
Robert and Donna Ciafone
Charles and Elbia Coe
Christine L. Collins
Dennis and Jane Cummins
John J. and Anne B. Czura
Eugene and Sara B. Dailey
James D. Davis
Josephine M. Davis
Richard and Nancy Davis
John and Lynda DeMore
Felice Dissmeyer
Ann Drew
Henry and Bonnie Dube
Charlie W. Duke
Ernest G. and Peggy J. Duke
Duane and Patsy Duncan
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Durham
Orene Duvall
Chris and Rebekah Edmonds
Bertha Farrar
Patricia H. Fewell
James D. and Margaret Fite
Harvey and Kaye Fogg
Harold and Sue Ford
J. Robert Fountain, M.D.
Thomas and Nancy Fowler
J. Mark and Carole W. Gaines
Greg and Judy George
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis W. Gleason, Jr.
Preston B. and Paula S. Gleaton
Don and Betty Hammonds
Donald W. and Eleanor C. Harkleroad
David and Elaine Harris
James T. and Peggy Beshears Harris
Sue Anne Harris
Douglas B. and Janice Hiatt Hawks
Phillip and Glenda Haynes
Richard and Marilyn Haynes
Leila Margaret Henderson
Mattie Louise Hinesley
Preston and Judy Hinesley
Sara R. Hughes
Ray Jarvis, Jr.
Jill Jenkins
Kim Jenkins
Weyman Johnson
Peter Rhea and Ellen Jones
Nancy Kain
Daisy J. King
Regina Kreiner
Carolyn A. Lackey
Janice H. Lammert
Amy J. Langley
Dee Lashley
Gary and Deborah Leamon
Denise Lee
Margaret K. Lee
Robert and Marile Leeth
Don and Brooke Lehman
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lenkerd
Carolyn Luker
Ann Mallard
James and Harriett Manley
Cindy Marshall
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin R. McClain
Betty S. McGarity
Christine McKee
Thomas E. and Kathryn McMurray
John H. Jr. and Mary Lou McPherson
Elnor S. Melton
Doris P. Miller
W. Ray Miller
Charlie and Nancy Mills
Eileen Moon
John W. and Joyce D. Morgan
J. E. and Charlotte N. Myrick
Jerry and Camille Naff
Susan S. Barr O’Kelley
James and Jeanne Ohlinger
Bernice A. Olsen
Wilma D. Paris
Laverne B. and L.A. Pate
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Lamar Paul
Vera Penn
Tim and Julie Pennington-Russell
Richard and Sara Pepper
Beverly B. Pinyan
Bobby and Janet Pogue
Marcia S. and Joel D. Price
John D. III and Harriet L. Reynolds
Pat and Susan Rice
Sarah Ellen Rives
Andrea Roberts
Clyde and Shirley A. Roberts
W. H. and Rebecca S. Roper
Sarah Ellen Rives
Edward W. and Rhonda Ruffin
Jessica Kain Russo
Jo V. Rutledge
Carole M. Scarborough
Kathleen W. Scarborough
Marian T. Schliestett
Alice S. and A. Herbert Schutte, Jr.
Susan Sellman
Nancy C. Skidmore
Jan Sloan
C.V. and Kate Smith
Nina Lee Smith
John and Wendi Spear
James and Carol Still
Fredolyn Stitt
Karen Stitt
Charles and Lou Anne Storey
Graham Stovall
Janene C. Sullivan
Howard and Evelyn Tate
Marialice Tatom
Hilda B. Taylor
C. A. Tidwell
Bettie A. Timmerman
Gene and Renae C. Toney
Charles and Brenda Trammell
Dorothy M. Trammell
Shirley A. Tuck
G. Samuel Webster
Melvin and Carolyn Weiss
M. F. Welty
Jane D. Wiggins
Rhoda R. Wilensky
Elaine G. Williams
Jessie Williams
Rev. Roger Williams
Toni Williams
Craig and Catherine Williamson
Inez M. Winstead
William and Ina Wise
Ron and Mary E. Withers
Robert and Carol Woodall
Bobby L. and Celestia L. Wright
Charles and Susan Wyche
Sharon Zerillo
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CHURCH CONTRIBUTORS
Top Ten Contributors
First Baptist, Decatur
Dunwoody Baptist, Dunwoody*
Smoke Rise Baptist, Stone Mountain
Oakhurst Baptist, Decatur*
John’s Creek Baptist, Alpharetta
Pinecrest Baptist, Cordele
Pleasant Grove Baptist, Hiram
Augusta Baptist Association
Briarlake Baptist, Decatur*
First Baptist, Jasper*
Contributing Churches
Arlington Baptist, Arlington
Bethel Baptist, Sardis
Bluffton Baptist, Bluffton
Briarcliff Baptist, Atlanta
Center Hill Baptist of Gratis, Monroe
Church of the Good Shepherd
(Episcopal), Augusta
Cooperville Baptist, Milledgeville
Cottondale Baptist, Eastman
East Side Baptist, Dalton
Excelsior Baptist, Metter
Faith Baptist, Americus
Faith Baptist, Macon
First Baptist, Albany
First Baptist, Bainbridge*
First Baptist, Blue Ridge
First Baptist, Columbus
First Baptist, Darien
First Baptist, Duluth
First Baptist, Fayetteville
First Baptist, Forsyth*
First Baptist, Jesup
First Baptist, Lithia Springs
First Baptist, Manchester*
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First Baptist, Marietta
First Baptist, Ringgold
First Baptist, Stone Mountain
First Baptist, Tucker*
Fortsonia Baptist, Elberton
Grace Baptist, Doerun
Grace Baptist, Monroe
Head River Baptist, Menlo
Hinsonton Baptist, Camilla
Jasper United Methodist, Jasper
Madison Baptist, Madison
McDonough Road Baptist, Fayetteville
Morven Baptist, Morven
Mt. Olive Baptist, Fitzgerald
New Hope Baptist, Nicholson
New Providence Baptist, Buena Vista
New Salem Baptist, Griffin
Oak Grove Baptist, Cumming
Morningside Baptist, Augusta
Mt. Olive Baptist, Fitzgerald
North Roswell Baptist, Cumming
Northside Baptist, Roswell*
Oakland Baptist, Warner Robins
Pinecrest Baptist, Cordele
Piney Grove Baptist, Augusta
Poplar Springs Baptist, Tallapoosa
Rehobeth Baptist, Blackshear
Rising Fawn Baptist, Rising Fawn
Rocky Creek Baptist, Forsyt
Rosemont Heights Baptist, Waynesboro
Second Baptist, Jackson
Sweet Home Baptist, Chauncey
Union Baptist Church, Warthen
Valley Brook Baptist, Decatur
Westview Baptist, Hawkinsville
Whitewater Baptist, Oglethorpe
Wieuca Road, Atlanta
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A N N U A L
Church Groups
Alert Sunday School Class, FBC, Decatur
Augusta Baptist Association
Baptist Women, First Baptist, Blue Ridge
Brotherhood, First Baptist, Blue Ridge
Encouragers SS Class, First
Baptist, Tucker
First Baptist Church of Decatur
Foundation
Gleaners SS Class, First Baptist, Decatur
Keystone Class, First Baptist, Decatur
LLL SS Class, First Baptist, Decatur
Multi Focus WMU, Smoke Rise Baptist,
Stone Mountain.
Progressive SS Class, Johns Creek
Baptist Alpharetta
Seekers SS Class, Smoke Rise Baptist,
Stone Mountain
Truthseekers SS Class, Oak Grove
Baptist, Cumming
Women On Mission, First Baptist,
Stone Mountain
Verdery SS Class, First Baptist, Decatur
*Host Churches
R E P O R T
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IN MEMORY OF
Robert Horace Baggett
Robert and Carol Woodall
Jean Barker
Sharon Zerillo
Ted Brown
Sue Anne Harris
Robert Bouchillon
Sandra Defoor Blair
Raymond T. Buffington
Marie Buffington
Kevin Cawley
Complete Truck Bodies,
Inc., Gay, Georgia
Linda Cawley
Mary Ciambrone
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fowler
Dr. Edwin L. Cliburn
William and Judy Neal
Rev. Thurmond Collins, Sr.
Christine L. Collins
Grant Curtis
Bob Cash
Rev. James R. Davis, Sr.
Josephine M. Davis
Seth Davis
Sue Anne Harris
Roy Day
William and Judy Neal,
Melvin and Carolyn Weiss
Orene Duvall
Richard and Nancy Davis
Fannie Lee Ethridge
D. Wayne Etheridge
Julian E. Ethridge, Sr.
D. Wayne Etheridge
Robert Ethridge
Richard and Nancy Davis
Sandra Ethridge
William and Judy Neal
Herb and Alice Schutte
Janene Sullivan
Tony Ethridge
D. Wayne Etheridge
Leon Holdredge
Mattie Louise Hinesley
Martha Kiser
Don and Dorothy Carter
Maurice Kiser
Mary Anna Kruskamp
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fowler
Polly Jarvi
Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Gleason, Jr.
Richard and Marilyn Haynes
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lenkerd
Thomas E. and Kathryn
McMurry
Charles and Nancy Mills
Gene and Renae Toney
Phillip D. Lee
Denise W. Lee
Kathleen Williams
Suzy Luker
Donald and Eleanor
Harkleroad
Mrs. Lillian Marks
James D. Davis
Mary Louise Martin
Carole M. Scarborough
John Massey
James D. Davis
Martha Waters Mobley
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Durham
Rev. Isaiah Mejia
Jeanne Ohlinger
Billy & Mildred Montgomery
Bob Cash
Guy and Nita McGinnis
Charles and Lou Anne Storey
Kathryn Coleman Myers
Richard W. and Robin
R. Allen
Kathryn Billings
Judge and Mrs. Dudley
Bowen, Jr.
John J. and Anne B. Czura
William and Judy Neal
John D. III and
Harriet L. Reynolds
Pat and Susan Rice
Melvin and Carolyn Weiss
Jane D. Wiggins
Dick Powers
Dennis and Jane Cummins
Richard and Nancy Davis
Jan Lammert
Rebecca and Bill Roper
Herb and Alice Schutte
John A. Rutledge
Jo V Rutledge
Rev. Donald C. Scarborough
Howard and Evelyn Tate
Charles R. Skidmore
Nancy C. Skidmore
Raymond W. Smith
Kathleen W. Scarborough
Charles Storey, Jr.
Charles and Lou Anne Storey
Ruby Lucille Stringer
Mattie Louise Hinesley
Ray Miller
Clarence Taylor
Hilda B. Taylor
Carol Thornton
Marian Schliestett
James Trammell
Charles and Lou Anne Storey
Fannie Weed
Complete Truck Bodies,
Inc., Gay, Georgia
Linda Cawley
Dr. Charles Whaley
William and Judy Neal
John Wiley
Bob Cash
Rev. Harold D. Williams
Kathleen W. Scarborough
William Roger Wilson
Dee Lashley
Sarah Withers
Joy Withers Brown
Bobby Wright
Herb and Alice Schutte
IN HONOR OF
Robert Baggett
Robert Scott Baggett
Hanna Beth Brown
Michael J. Brown
Robert R. (Bob) Cash
Lynda S. and John R. DeMore
DDM Residents
First Baptist Church, Tucker
Ann Drew and Page Drew
Leigh Braley
Rebekah Edmonds
Andrea Roberts
Dr. Jim and Mimi Griffith
Lloyd and Cathy Humphrey
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henderson
Bob Cash
Ray Johnson
Margaret Henderson
Donna Knapp
Jan Sloan
Melba and Carl Lehman
Bill and Diana Ambrose
Don and Brooke Lehman
Jefferson Manley
James and Harriett Manley
Mary Mays
William and Judy Neal
Mildred Montgomery
Bob Cash
Ann White Morton
Jim and Harriett Manley
W. T. and Mary Lee Neal
Claire Burke
William and Judy Neal
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William Neal
Ron and Beth Withers
Catherine Sloan
Jan Sloan
Bessie Lynn Snellings
Dorothea and Joe Gatlin
Varion Spear
Wilma D. Paris
Lisa Storey
Charles and Brenda Trammell
Charles and Susan Wyche
LouAnn and Charles Storey
Dorothy M. Trammell
Jason Sundy
Joan A. Jordan
Harvey Timmerman
Bettie A. Timmerman
Ann Walker
Bob Cash
Rev. Harold D. Williams
Endowment
Kathleen Scarborough
Waldo Woodcock (85th
Birthday)
Bernice A. Olsen
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wyche
Charles and Lou Anne Storey
Dorothy M. Trammell
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VOLUNTEERS & GIF TS IN KIND
Betty Adams
Mr. & Mrs. Hugo Banks
Berean SS Class, Smoke Rise Baptist
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Best
Bethany-Grace SS Class,
Tucker First Baptist
Harvey Bethea
Mr. & Mrs. Bishop Bishop
Mr. & Mrs. George Black
Linda Bobo
Body of Health, Stone Mountain
Chris & Laurie Boltin
Lois Brecht
Tommy Bullard
Mary Beth Carmichael
Carol Cash
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Chapman
Louise Cole
Sylvia Crowe
Linda Cumming
DDM Business Office
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Doyle
Durham Community Class
Johns Creek Baptist Church
Charlene Echols
Rebekah Edmonds
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Edwards
Sandra Ethridge
Carol Ann Everett
Fellowship Circle, Smoke Rise Baptist
Michelle Fonzo
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Fowler
Nancy Fowler
Susan Fowler
Page Fulgham
Gig’s Cupcakes
Kathy Goodenau
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Greenway
Terri Grime
Mr. & Mrs. Pete Haakmeester
Hair Brain Salon, Tucker
Jackie Harper
Robin Helms
James Avery Charitable Giving
Denel James
Ray & Beverly Johnson
Kay Jowers
Deborah Leamon
Marile Leeth
Jimmy & Sandra Lewis
Tammy Litton
Lowes, Snellville
MaryLynn Manley
Glenda McDugald
Mr. & Mrs. Lamar Meadows
Mr. & Mrs. Dillard Medlin
Camille Naff
Bill & Judy Neal
Vera Penn
Linda Pirkle
Erin Raffield
Carolyn Ragan
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Ragsdale
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Reeves
Karen Ripley
Sadies Ladies Circle,
Smoke Rise Baptist
Salon J. Christian
Ann Smith
Karen Smith
Smoke Rise Country Club
Smoke Rise Quilters
Varion Spear
Robert Spooner
Stone Mountain Women’s Club
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sutton
Dabney Talbott
Lou Tankersly
The Home Depot, Atlanta
The Home Depot, Snellville
Evelyn Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Thurman
Alice Tiner
Danny Vancil
Mrs. Wade Verner
Mr. & Mrs. James Vining
Chip Wade
Rosemary & David White
Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Williamson
Mr. & Mrs. Travis Wilson
Ana Lyn Witherington
WMU, Briarlake Baptist
Women’s SS Class,
Westminster Presbyterian
Pat Wood
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Woodall
Brenda Woodward
Rhetta Young
F OUNDAT ION, C ORP OR AT IONS, & BUSINES S GIF T S
Businesses
Foundations
Belk’s Department Stores
Buckley & Hopkins, LLP, Forsyth
Complete Truck Bodies, Inc. , Gay, GA
Gravely Property Tax, Inc.
Hamilton Contracting Co.
Kroger
Messiah Heating & Air
Thomco Specialty Products
First Baptist Church of Decatur Foundation
John and Mary Franklin Foundation
Leon and Voncile Lane Family Foundation
Northern Trust
Rutland Foundation
Bob and Carolyn Woodson Fund
Organizations
Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge & Winder
Teradata Cares
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2 014 S TA F F NOT ES
Raymond F. (Ray) Johnson retired at the end of
August, 2014, after more than 15 years service
with DDM. At the time of his retirement he was
vice president and director of operations and the
senior member of the administrative team, having served with DDM since it became an independent agency, separate from Georgia Baptist
Children’s Homes and Family Services, Inc.
Ray handled most of the agency’s business matters in those early days and continued to manage
DDM’s facilities and vehicle fleet as well as overseeing the agency’s IT needs. In addition to his
job responsibilities, he was always volunteering
to help where needed, notably the special family
retreats and Opening New Worlds conferences.
and the University of Georgia, where he earned
his Ph.D degree.
Before joining the DDM staff he served on the
staffs of several Georgia Baptist churches in Cornelia and Athens and was director of the Education Division of the Georgia Baptist Convention.
He and his wife, Beverly, are the parents of two
grown daughters, Kim and Jennifer. They are
active members of Johns Creek Baptist Church
where Ray has served as deacon chair, choir
member, and Sunday School teacher.
“Ray Johnson was a respected colleague and team player
who provided much guidance and expertise to DDM over a
long period of time. He is respected and appreciated by all
the rest of the staff and his day to day presence among us will
be missed,” said William Neal, DDM president.
Ray is a Florida native who attended Stetson University, New
Orleans Baptist Seminary, the University of North Carolina,
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The Johnsons will continue to make Norcross
their retirement home and hope to do a lot of
travel and maintain an active schedule as grandparents. And hopefully, DDM will be able to
keep him on its active volunteer list. DDM wishes all the best
to this wonderful and faithful staff member and friend.
Raymond Johnson
Vice President and
Director of Operations
At its August, 2014 meeting, the DDM trustees honored Ray
Johnson with a retirement luncheon and announced that
the Old Lantern Home in Lithonia will be re-named in his
honor as the Ray Johnson Home.
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S P E C I A L N E E D S F A M I LY R E T R E AT
Each year the Church Services Division of DDM sponsors a
Special Needs Family Retreat for families with special needs
kids. In 2014 two retreats were held—one for families with
younger children at Epworth By The Sea, St. Simons Island;
and the other for families with older children at Camp Twin
Lakes near Winder. These families enjoyed the time away
together, experiencing wonderful fellowship with other
families in similar circumstances and they picked up helpful
information and inspiration provided through the various
seminars.
The following letter from a grateful family is typical of many
responses from those who participated in the retreats:
“My family and I recently attended the DDM special family retreat at Epworth by the Sea in St. Simons. We really
appreciate the opportunity you provided for us. It is with
great gratitude that we thank you for being one of the
chosen families. The grounds of the facility are beautiful
and we enjoyed touring them and the chapel. We all said a
prayer in the chapel on the kneeling bench. The area is very
conducive for relaxation and fellowship. It was great that
the parents had small group meetings while the children
learned Bible stories and participated in play and craft activities. My children really had a great time and brought home
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lots of artwork they did over the weekend. My husband and
I enjoyed the small group meetings where we were able to
interact with the other parents. We learned of their struggles
and were able to offer suggestions for each other in raising
a special needs child. . . It alleviates the stress of a vacation
or entertaining the family since the weekend and activities
were already planned for us. We also had free time when
we could explore the area or relax in the room. We LOVED
the dolphin cruise and it was very fun to watch the dolphins
and learn about other sea creatures. Since my husband and I
do not spend time without kids much (or at all at times) we
really appreciate the parents’ night out. I know our kids were
well cared for and had fun swimming and watching movies
that night. The family worship time was so much fun! It
was a relaxed and informal service that the children led. My
special needs daughter changed costumes several times. She
was precious and had a great time! I am looking forward to
reading the book you gave us entitled Just the Way I AmGod’s Good Design in Disability. Thank you for caring about
and loving special needs children and their families. I pray
that your ministry continues to be blessed so that you may
bless others in this way.”
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IN GR AT E F UL REC OGNI T ION
Helping Hands Award 2014
Roger Sundy
The Helping Hands Award is the highest honor that DDM can bestow and represents
a lifetime achievement by an individual who has made a difference among people
with disabilities. The 2014 winner of this award was Mr. Roger Sundy, a retired
engineer and former chair of the DDM Board of Trustees. Roger is familiar with all
aspects of the DDM ministry. In addition to serving as a trustee, he was the father of
a DDM resident. A long time member of Oakhurst Baptist Church in Decatur, he was
instrumental in that church’s investment in a new group home for developmentally
disabled men that became the Hess Drive Home in Avondale Estates. Ever since, Roger
has been a strong volunteer for that home and has taught a Sunday School Class at
Oakhurst for adults with DD. He has also been a spokesperson in the statewide effort
to support people with disabilities. A graduate of Georgia Tech, Roger and his wife,
Neomia, are the parents of two children and are also grandparents. They live in Pine
Mountain and maintain a residence in Decatur. Neomia has also been an involved parent and currently serves on the DDM Board of Trustees. Sundy joins the ranks of our
previous recipients: James N. Griffith, Richard Davis, Howard Chatham, Denny Spear,
Bruce Burt, Frances Stokes, Varion Spear, and Raymond Johnson.
Mary Frances Stokes Direct Care Staff Award
Matt Pogue
Each year an outstanding direct care staff member is honored for their service to the
DDM residents. This award is named for Frances Stokes, who served for many years
as DDM’s program director. The 2014 recipient was Matt Pogue, coordinator for the
Cherokee Home in Canton. Matt has served with DDM since 2012. In addition to
being a great administrator and caregiver, Matt has been involved in training new
DDM staff members. A native of Stockbridge, Matt is a graduate of Point University
and the McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, where he earned the Master of
Divinity degree. He and his wife, Emily, live in Cumming and are members of Parkway
Baptist Church in Duluth.
Bill Stokes Volunteer of the Year Award
Henry Dube
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Henry Dube, a retired AT&T employee, was recipient of the 2014 Bill Stokes Volunteer
of the Year Award. This award is named for the man who faithfully volunteered his
services in a number of capacities during the many years that his wife, Frances, served
as program director for DDM. Henry has served in a number of volunteer capacities
with DDM, most notably with the DDM Business Office, providing a day each week
to help with administrative work. He has also provided child care at DDM’s Special
Needs Family Retreats at St. Simons Island and served with volunteer work groups
doing repair work at DDM homes. He and his wife, Bonnie, live in Suwanee, and are
active members of Johns Creek Baptist Church where they sing in the choir and serve
as community leaders. The Dubes have two grown children and three grandchildren.
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Dr. Jimmy B. Lewis
Chair
Toccoa, Georgia
Trinity Baptist Church
Seneca, SC
Mrs. Elaine Harris
Vice-Chair
Atlanta, Georgia
First Baptist Church
Tucker
Rev. Herman Cody
Ministry Board Liaison
Stockbridge, Georgia
Green Forest Community
Baptist, Decatur
Honorable Joe Booth
Commerce, Georgia
Jefferson Presbyterian
Church
Mr. Bruce Burt
Manchester, Georgia
First Baptist Church
Manchester, Georgia
Ms. Ann Drew
Augusta, Georgia
Church of the Good Shepherd
(Episcopal) Augusta, Georgia
Mr. John Hamrick
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
Simpsonwood UMC
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
Dr. Colin Harris
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Smoke Rise Baptist Church
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Mr.Albert P. Hopkins
Forsyth, Georgia
First Baptist Church
Forsyth, Georgia
Rev. Kim Jenkins
Columbus, Georgia
First Baptist Church,
Columbus, Georgia
Mr. Cliff O’Conner
Lilburn, Georgia
Smoke Rise Baptist Church
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Mr. Mark W. Sanders
Bogart, Georgia
First Baptist Church
Athens, Georgia
Mr. John Spear
Decatur, Georgia
All Souls Fellowship
Decatur, Georgia
Mrs. Neomia Sundy
Pine Mountain, Georgia
Oakhurst Baptist Church
Decatur, Georgia
Dr. Ina Wise
Atlanta, Georgia
Zion Hill Baptist Church
Atlanta, Georgia
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RESIDENTS ACTIVITIES
DDM residents were involved in a number of activities in
2014 through their churches, clubs, sports teams, special
classes, planned trips into the community, etc. Each home
planned for activities that individuals within that residence
would enjoy.
But several times each year residents from all the homes
are invited to participate in state-wide events that bring the
DDM family together. The most popular of those events
is the Christmas Weekend in Atlanta each December. It
consists of the Christmas Banquet on Friday evening for
residents, staff, and their families, and a Christmas party for
the residents on Saturday. In 2014 those events were held at
Smoke Rise Baptist Church in Stone Mountain. Many people
volunteered to help with the program, including a group
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from Tucker First Baptist Church who provide Christmas
stockings each year for all the residents.
In the Spring DDM residents enjoyed a trip to a night game
for the Gwinnett Braves which included a picnic at the
stadium. In the fall they returned to beautiful Camp Twin
Lakes near Rutledge for their annual camp. Many donors
from across the state contributed gifts to make this special
week possible. Activities included swimming, boating, fishing, basketball, golf, arts and crafts, and even a zip line!
A Residents Council is composed of representatives from
throughout the State and meets regularly with the staff to
plan for these special activities. Mr. Aaron Bearden of the
Jasper Home served as chair during 2014.
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H O L I D AY S P R E E
The Holiday Spree at Villa Christina has become a favorite
annual event, raising money for our residents’ activities and
assistance, and the Special Family Retreat. Gift baskets of
all kinds are donated along with many other items for the
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silent auction. The bake sale, which included cakes, pies, and
cookies, was the best one yet. Over 170 ladies attended and
enjoyed the wonderful fellowship as well as the shopping.
Over $9,000 was raised at this year’s spree.
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Mission Statement
To empower persons with
developmental disabilities to
achieve their highest level of
social, physical, emotional and
spiritual maturity.
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continuum of need-based
services and Christian ministry
for people with developmental
disabilities and their families
so that each person may
realize maximum
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Appalachee Home - Statham, Georgia
Briarlake Home - Decatur, Georgia
J. Howard Chatham Home - Alpharetta, Georgia
Cherokee Home - Canton, Georgia
Corbit Walker Home - Manchester, Georgia
Cecil B. Day Home - Forsyth, Georgia
Drew Home - Augusta, Georgia
L. Don Duvall Home - Bainbridge, Georgia
Hess Drive Home - Avondale Estates, Georgia
High Hope Home - Fayetteville, Georgia
Griffith Home - Jasper, Georgia
Johnson Home - Lithonia, Georgia
Paul Home - Rome, Georgia
Pedigo Home - Augusta, Georgia
Samaritan Home - Tucker, Georgia
Snapfinger Home - Lithonia, Georgia
Stone Mountain Home - Stone Mountain
Mary Frances Stokes Home - Decatur, Georgia
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