The Enay Foundation | Annual Report
- Elton Dixon
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October 2024 - September 2025
Dear Friends,
As we close the year, we are proud to share a snapshot of The Enay Foundation’s progress, impact, and momentum. This has been a year of strengthening our infrastructure, deepening partnerships, expanding services to youth in foster care, and positioning the Foundation for sustainable growth and innovation.
This year demonstrated that The Enay Foundation is no longer just responding to needs—we are shaping systems, building new solutions, and leading conversations statewide.
What follows is a summary of the milestones that have shaped our journey this year.
1. Financial Health & Stewardship
Sound financial management remains a top priority for The Enay Foundation.
Accounting Services: Aprio continues to serve as our accounting services provider.
Financial Review: Aprio completed a 2024 Financial Review, providing the board with assurance of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and compliance.
Thank you to all of our supporters who propelled our programming this year.
The Georgia Power Foundation
The Barnes Foundation
Greater Valdosta United Way
Hunt Industries
CJB Industries
Private, anonymous donors
Current Fundraising Goals
Our current fundraising goals for FY25 will enable support for our current footprint, now covering Georgia Regions 9, 10, and 11 (see map below). Our services in this region focus on support for:
a total of approximately 64 youth aged 15-17, the critical intervention window to avoid the Foster Care Cliff
a total of approximately 20 youth aged 18-21, who risk long-term instability without wraparound services
Last year, we served approximately 33% of youth in this region's focus population. With increased funding, we will be able to fund two part-time positions to more-than-double our impact.
FY25 Fundraising Goal: $180,000
2. Capacity Building & Organizational Strength
This year, we intentionally invested in leadership development, legal readiness, and strategic partnerships to strengthen our long-term impact.
Legal & Leadership Development
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta – Legal Bootcamp for Diverse Nonprofit Leaders
Comprehensive nonprofit leadership training covering:
Board roles and responsibilities
Managing people
Legal fundamentals
Risk assessment
Completed: November 2024
Strategic Workforce Partnerships
WorkSource Southern Georgia – Partnered Program for Youth in Foster Care
After five years as South Georgia Workforce Development Board members, The Enay Foundation was selected as SGRC’s sole partnered program exclusively serving youth in foster care and transition-aged youth.
Launch Date: May 29, 2025
Georgia Sheriffs Boys Ranch (GSBR) – New Formal Partnership
Established a partnership to:
Provide professional development for caregivers
Deliver program support and life skills activities for youth onsite
Launch Date: August 2025
These partnerships mark a significant expansion of our institutional reach.
3. Microschool Concept: Building What Doesn’t Yet Exist
One of the most exciting developments this year has been the advancement of our Microschool Concept for youth in foster care who are currently unserved or underserved by traditional systems.
Stakeholder Convening:
Met with 16 key stakeholders on October 4, 2025 to conduct a needs analysis and explore logistics.
Key Outcomes:
Identified a viable location
Engaged educators ready to support curriculum planning
Began coordination with DFCS for approval pathways
Initiated Phase One budget development
This initiative positions The Enay Foundation as a problem-solver for one of the most persistent gaps in foster care education.
4. Direct Services: Impact Where It Matters Most
Our direct service programs continue to reach youth at critical developmental moments.
Academic Support (Middle & High School):
Served 30+ youth across 2 group homes
Workforce Development Through the Arts:
24 youth served
New enrollment currently underway
The Peace Project – Youth Leadership & Conflict Resolution:
Implemented in 2 group homes
Transition-Aged Youth Coaching & Support:
7 youth served with long-term, ongoing support including
Life skills coaching
Academic support
Financial planning
Court system navigation
Transportation
Job placement
Professional networking
Employer Coordination:
2 employers coached to become foster-care friendly and connected with youth for employment in the fields of medical revenue cycle management and industrial construction
These services reflect our holistic approach—supporting education, employment, leadership, and independence.
5. Network Growth, Advocacy & Thought Leadership
This year marked a significant expansion of The Enay Foundation’s visibility and influence across Georgia. We were honored to represent South Georgia voices in spaces that have historically overlooked rural perspectives.
Statewide & Regional Engagement Highlights
State Senate Committee on Foster Care – Transition-Aged Youth • September 10, 2025
Only speakers representing South Georgia
Raised rural housing and support challenges for transition-aged youth
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education – Rural Learning Networks • September 12, 2025
Formalized our platform for statewide information sharing and reporting
SGRC Healthcare for Foster Care Presentation • September 17, 2025
Presented research on healthcare gaps impacting youth in care
State Senate Committee – Education & Workforce Focus • October 15, 2025
Submitted data highlighting postsecondary support gaps in South Georgia
Governor’s Workforce Summit – Panelist • October 20, 2025
Highlighted youth in foster care as part of Georgia’s Untapped Workforce
Proposed county-level and statewide solutions
UGA EMBARK Georgia Leadership Conference • October 28–29, 2025
Raised the microschool concept as a scalable model
Follow-up underway with UGA’s EMBARK research team
Foster Parent Association Conference, Region 9 – Keynote Speaker • November 15, 2025
Launch point for expansion into a new service region
FosterCareForward Community Toolkit Review • November 24, 2025
Led a learning session on implementing a new national toolkit across our network
Looking Ahead
Thank you for your leadership, trust, and commitment as we build pathways for youth in foster care to thrive—not just survive. We're not out to do it alone. We collaborate with other organizations to multiply the effects of our collective work, and help turn good intentions into outstanding outcomes.
As we enter the new year, our priorities include:
Launching Phase One of the microschool concept
Expanding workforce and employer partnerships
Deeping our services within the South Georgia region
Continuing to elevate South Georgia’s voice in state-level decision making
No child asks to enter foster care. We owe it to them to make sure they leave with the tools to break the cycle. Please join us in providing transformational support to youth in Georgia's foster care system by making an investment today.
Thank you for your support!
Elton & Adrienne Dixon
Co-Founders, the Enay Foundation