A Guide to the Daughters of Zelophehad (Chesterfield County, Va.) records, 1998-2014 Daughters of Zelophehad (Chesterfield County, Va.) records 53432

A Guide to the Daughters of Zelophehad (Chesterfield County, Va.) records, 1998-2014

A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Accession number 53432

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Processed by: Shawn Williams

Repository

Library of Virginia

Accession number

53432

Title

Daughters of Zelophehad (Chesterfield County, Va.) records, 1998-2014

Extent

2.7 cubic feet (6 boxes)

Creator

Daughters of Zelophehad (Chesterfield County, Va.)

Location

Library of Virginia

Language

English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Daughters of Zelophehad (Chesterfield County, Va.) records, 1998-2014. Accession 53432. Organization records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

Gift fo Paula Owens Parker, North Chesterfield, Virginia.

Historical Information

The Daughters of Zelophehad (DOZ) was a nonprofit organization out of Chesterfield Virginia founded by Rev. Dr. Paula Owens Parker. DOZ was a transitional housing program for mothers and children in crisis which allowed a mother and her children to stay in the program and housed for up to 2 years.

Scope and Content

Records, 1998-2014, of the Daughters of Zelophehad located in Chesterfield County, Virginia, containing documentation for the organization that highlights their efforts to help single mothers and their children through the organization's transitional housing program. Includes meeting minutes, correspondence, newspaper articles, and promotional materials.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in the following series:

Series I: Administration/Organizational Functions Series II: Correspondence Series III: Promotional Materials Series IV: Curriculum Series V: Programs and Events Series VI: Newpaper articles/Media Coverage Series VII: Photographs Series VIII: Community Resources Series IX: Miscellaneous

Contents List

Series I: Administration/Organizational Functions

Boxes 1-3

3 boxes

Administration/Organizational Functions, contains documents on the organizational functions including meeting minutes and agendas, handbooks, financial documents, grant applications, and information on the Board and residents of the program.

Box 1 Folder 0
Daughters of Zelophehad summary
Box 1 Folders 1-22
Meetings

22 folders
- Box 1 Folder 1
  Meetings 2000-2004
- Box 1 Folder 2
  Meetings January-April 2005
- Box 1 Folder 3
  Meetings May-July 2005
- Box 1 Folder 4
  Meetings August-September 2005
- Box 1 Folder 5
  Meetings October 2005
- Box 1 Folder 6
  Meetings November-December 2005
- Box 1 Folder 7
  Meetings January-February 2006
- Box 1 Folder 8
  Meetings March-May 2006
- Box 1 Folder 9
  Meetings August-December 2007
- Box 1 Folder 10
  Meetings February-April 2008
- Box 1 Folder 11
  Meetings May-June 2008
- Box 1 Folder 12
  Meetings September-November 2008
- Box 1 Folder 13
  Meetings January-February 2009
- Box 1 Folder 14
  Meetings March 2009
- Box 1 Folder 15
  Meetings April-June 2009
- Box 1 Folder 16
  Meetings August-September 2009
- Box 1 Folder 17
  Meetings October-December 2009
- Box 1 Folder 18
  Meetings January-March 2010
- Box 1 Folder 19
  Meetings April-June 2010
- Box 1 Folder 20
  Meetings July-September 2010
- Box 1 Folder 21
  Meetings October-November 2010
- Box 1 Folder 22
  Meetings 2011-2012
Box 1 Folders 23-31
Handbooks and Manuals

9 folders
- Box 1 Folder 23
  Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws 16 January 2000
- Box 1 Folder 24
  Policies and Procedures Manual June 2003
- Box 1 Folder 25
  Dill House Program Handbook 2007
- Box 1 Folder 26
  Employee Handbook 2008
- Box 1 Folder 27
  St. Barnabas and Dill House Program Handbook 2009
- Box 1 Folder 28
  Financial Procedures Manual 16 April 2009.
- Box 1 Folder 29
  Board Members Manual
- Box 1 Folder 30
  Strategic Planning Documents
- Box 1 Folder 31
  Website Outlines
Box 2 Folders 1-17
Financial Documents

17 folders
- Box 2 Folder 1
  Financial Trend Analysis 1999-2004
- Box 2 Folder 2
  Financial Statements and Independent Auditors Report 31 December 2002
- Box 2 Folder 3
  DOZ Financial Assessment 2004-2005
- Box 2 Folder 4
  Financial Documents 2004
- Box 2 Folder 5
  Budgets 2005-2010
- Box 2 Folder 6
  Financial Documents January-February 2005
- Box 2 Folder 7
  Financial Documents March-August 2005
- Box 2 Folder 8
  Financial Documents October-December 2005
- Box 2 Folder 9
  Financial Documents March-November 2006
- Box 2 Folder 10
  Financial Documents August-November 2007
- Box 2 Folder 11
  Printing Needs for DOZ 2008
- Box 2 Folder 12
  Financial Documents January-August 2008
- Box 2 Folder 13
  Financial Documents December 2008
- Box 2 Folder 14
  Donor Reports 2008
- Box 2 Folder 15
  Financial Documents January-August 2009
- Box 2 Folder 16
  Financial Documents September-December 2009
- Box 2 Folder 17
  Financial Documnts January-September 2010
Box 2 Folders 18-26
Grant Funding

9 folders
- Box 2 Folder 18
  Grant letters and applications 1998-1999
- Box 2 Folder 19
  Grant Overview 1999-2005
- Box 2 Folder 20
  Grant letters and applications 2001-2002
- Box 2 Folder 21
  Grant letters and applications 2004-2005
- Box 2 Folder 22
  Grant charts 2005-2006
- Box 2 Folder 23
  Grant letters and applications 2007
- Box 2 Folder 24
  Grant letters and applications 2008-2012
- Box 2 Folder 25
  Grant Monthly Status Report
- Box 2 Folder 26
  Foundation Prospect List
Box 2 Folders 27-45
Board Members and Staff

19 folders
- Box 2 Folder 27
  Board Members Manual 1998-2010
- Box 2 Folder 28
  Board Members Manual 2007-2008
- Box 2 Folder 29
  Board Members by Class 2007-2012
- Box 2 Folder 30
  DOZ Board Documents
- Box 2 Folder 31
  DOZ Board Place Cards
- Box 2 Folder 32
  DOZ Staff May 2006
- Box 2 Folder 33
  DOZ STaff Documents
- Box 2 Folder 34
  Tamara W. Clements (Staff)
- Box 2 Folder 35
  Margaret Nimmo Crowe (Staff)
- Box 2 Folder 36
  Tiffany Hall (Staff)
- Box 2 Folder 37
  Margaret Lucas Jacobs (Staff)
- Box 2 Folder 38
  Veronica Flemming Jemmott (Staff)
- Box 2 Folder 39
  Dorothy Kuffler (Staff)
- Box 2 Folder 40
  Deborah Little-Bowser (Staff)
- Box 2 Folder 41
  Paula Owens Parker (Staff)
- Box 2 Folder 42
  Michelle L. Roberts (Staff)
- Box 2 Folder 43
  Suzanne Roski (Staff)
- Box 2 Folder 44
  Consuelo Staton (Staff)
- Box 2 Folder 45
  Denise Thomas-Brown (Staff)
Box 3 Folders 1-5
Daughters/Residents

5 folders
- Box 3 Folder 1
  Resident Statistics 1999-2010
- Box 3 Folder 2
  Applications for 2009
- Box 3 Folder 3
  Cara Cheatham (Daughter/Resident)
- Box 3 Folder 4
  Shirley Ofori-Twumasi (Daugher/Resident)
- Box 3 Folder 5
  Daughters/Residents Documents
Box 3 Folders 6-9
General Papers

4 folders
- Box 3 Folder 6
  Calendars
- Box 3 Folder 7
  Dill and Barnabas House Renovations 2004-2006
- Box 3 Folder 8
  DOZ Organizational Charts
- Box 3 Folder 9
  Thoughts on DOZ Remaining As Is

Series II: Correspondence

Box 3

1 box

Correspondence contains a collection of emails, letters, invitations, and contracts with DOZ members and associates.

Box 3 Folders 10-24
Emails

15 folders
- Box 3 Folder 10
  Emails June-November 2003
- Box 3 Folder 11
  Emails Feburary-June 2005
- Box 3 Folder 12
  Emails July 2005
- Box 3 Folder 13
  Emails August 2005
- Box 3 Folder 14
  Emails September-November 2005
- Box 3 Folder 15
  Emails January-November 2006
- Box 3 Folder 16
  Emails May-November 2007
- Box 3 Folder 17
  Emails January-April 2008
- Box 3 Folder 18
  Emails July 2008
- Box 3 Folder 19
  Emails January-February 2009
- Box 3 Folder 20
  Emails March-December 2009
- Box 3 Folder 21
  Emails January 2010
- Box 3 Folder 22
  Emails February-May 2010
- Box 3 Folder 23
  Emails July-September 2010
- Box 3 Folder 24
  Emails October-December 2010
Box 3 Folders 25-26
Letters

2 folders
- Box 3 Folder 25
  Letters 2005-2007
- Box 3 Folder 26
  Letters 2009-2011
Box 3 Folders 27
Invitations

1 folder
- Box 3 Folder 27
  Invitations October 2007-September 2008
Box 3 Folders 28-33
Contracts

6 folders
- Box 3 Folder 28
  Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign Electronic Agreement April 2004
- Box 3 Folder 29
  Unanimous Consent of Directors 11 March 2005
- Box 3 Folder 30
  Purchase Agreement August 2005
- Box 3 Folder 31
  Board resolution to update bank account 23 January 2006
- Box 3 Folder 32
  Crossroads Art Center Facility Use Contract 1 May 2009
- Box 3 Folder 33
  Agreement to retain the services of accounting and tax resources 29 December 2009
Box 3 Folders 34-38
General Papers

5 folders
- Box 3 Folder 34
  Designs by Lucinda
- Box 3 Folder 35
  DOZ letter and envelope templates
- Box 3 Folder 36
  General envelopes
- Box 3 Folder 37
  Info to Dorothy from Rose Lane, March 28
- Box 3 Folder 38
  Band Together

Series III: Promotional Materials

Box 4

1 box

Promotional materials contains materials to garner funds for the organization and distribute information on current affairs.

Box 4 Folders 1-4
"The Promise " newsletter

4 folders
- Box 4 Folder 1
  "The Promise " newsletter 2002-2008
- Box 4 Folder 2
  "The Promise " newsletter Spring 2009
- Box 4 Folder 3
  "The Promise " newsletter 2009-2010
- Box 4 Folder 4
  "The Promise " newsletter Fall 2010
Box 4 Folders 5-15
Fundraising Materials

11 folders
- Box 4 Folder 5
  Letters for subscribers 2005-2009
- Box 4 Folder 6
  Letters for subscribers (undated)
- Box 4 Folder 7
  Complete lists of "low hanging fruit " fundraising ideas 16 February 2006
- Box 4 Folder 8
  Church Tally 4 November 2007
- Box 4 Folder 9
  Wish lists 2007-2009
- Box 4 Folder 10
  Brochures
- Box 4 Folder 11
  Calendars
- Box 4 Folder 12
  DOZ Information Packets
- Box 4 Folder 13
  DOZ Organization Information Cards
- Box 4 Folder 14
  DOZ Program and Contribution Packets
- Box 4 Folder 15
  Transitional Housing Cost Analysis

Series IV: Curriculum

Boxes 4-5

2 boxes

Curriculum contains educational resources for both staff and residents including prayers, guidebooks, workshops, and worksheets.

Box 4 Folders 16-17
DOZ Educational Resources (Board/Staff)

2 folders
- Box 4 Folder 16
  Educational Resources (Board/Staff)
- Box 4 Folder 17
  The Spirituality of Fundraising
Box 4 Folders 18
DOZ Educational Resources (Residents)

1 folder
- Box 4 Folder 18
  Educational Resources (Residents)
Box 4 Folders 19
Prayers

1 folder
- Box 4 Folder 19
  Prayers
Box 4 Folders 20
Scripts

1 folder
- Box 4 Folder 20
  Scripts
Box 5 Folders 1-7
Workshops and Counseling

7 folders
- Box 5 Folder 1
  Healing from the Inside Out 2006-2007
- Box 5 Folder 2
  Healing from the Inside Out 2008
- Box 5 Folder 3
  Healing from the Inside Out 2009
- Box 5 Folder 4
  Healing from the Inside Out 2010
- Box 5 Folder 5
  "Creating a Nurturing Environment "-Amy J. Harris
- Box 5 Folder 6
  "Light of the World " Prayer/Counseling Ministies
- Box 5 Folder 7
  The Very Reverend Sandra (Sandi) B. Kerner

Series V: Programs and Events

Box 5

1 box

Programs and events contains information on DOZ programs and events held throughout the years including celebrations and fundraising events such as Chairs to Cherish, DOZ 10th Anniversary, and Coffee & Tea with the Daughters of Z.

Box 5 Folders 8-19
Events

12 folders
- Box 5 Folder 8
  DOZ Milestones December 1997-January 2001
- Box 5 Folder 9
  Programs 1999-2009
- Box 5 Folder 10
  Chairs for Children 14 October 2003
- Box 5 Folder 11
  The Daughers Dinner Theater 30 November 2003
- Box 5 Folder 12
  Chairs for Children 23 October 2004
- Box 5 Folder 13
  DOZ Retreat 2005-2012
- Box 5 Folder 14
  Flyers 2005-2008
- Box 5 Folder 15
  Dill House Blessing 11 June 2006
- Box 5 Folder 16
  DOZ Yard Sale 19 August 2006
- Box 5 Folder 17
  Chairs to Cherish 2 November 2006
- Box 5 Folder 18
  Long Walk to Freedom 8 December 2007
- Box 5 Folder 19
  DOZ 10th Anniversary 13 November 2008
Box 5 Folders 20-26
Chairs to Cherish 2008

7 folders
- Box 5 Folder 20
  Artists
- Box 5 Folder 21
  Auction items and donations
- Box 5 Folder 22
  Correspondence
- Box 5 Folder 23
  Meetings
- Box 5 Folder 24
  Planning Documents
- Box 5 Folder 25
  Promotional Materials
- Box 5 Folder 26
  Website
Box 5 Folders 27-29
Events

3 folders
- Box 5 Folder 27
  Coffee and Tea with the Daughters of Z 27 September 2009
- Box 5 Folder 28
  Traditional Moravian Candlelight Lovefeast (December 11)
- Box 5 Folder 29
  Save the date list

Series VI: Newspaper Articles/Media Coverage

Box 6

1 box

Media coverage Includes local media coverage of DOZ as well as other newspaper clippings stored by DOZ.

Box 6 Folder 1
"Government: you pray, we don't pay "6 July 2000
Box 6 Folder 2
"The Daughters of Zelophehad opens transitional home for women ex-offenders "1 June 2006
Box 6 Folder 3
"House of Healing "29 October 2006
Box 6 Folder 4
"Women Aid "December 2006
Box 6 Folder 5
"Power of Seven "7 April 2007
Box 6 Folder 6
"Charities trying mergers to improve bottom line "11 November 2007
Box 6 Folder 7
"Women Helping Women "December 2007
Box 6 Folder 8
"Bottom line: we can solve this problem "13 January 2008
Box 6 Folder 9
"Back on her feet, mother joins board "Spring/Summer 2008
Box 6 Folder 10
"Colorful pins make statement, help Bethlehem Center "30 May 2008
Box 6 Folder 11
"The Metropolitian Business League: Celebrating Black Business Month "21 August 2008
Box 6 Folder 12
"The faces of the county's homeless "27 August 2008
Box 6 Folder 13
Lewis Ginter Presents "Chairs to Cherish "November 2008
Box 6 Folder 14
"The Faces of Hope Quarterly, " volume I, Issue I 26 January 2009
Box 6 Folder 15
"GPPC News "17 July 2009
Box 6 Folder 16
"A boost for hard-pressed groups "14 December 2009

Series VII: Photographs

Box 6

1 box

Photographs includes personal photos and photo CDs of DOZ families, houses, and events.

Box 6 Folders 17-21
Photos

5 folders
- Box 6 Folder 17
  St. Barnabas House Dedication 2000
- Box 6 Folder 18
  DOZ 10th Anniversary 8 December 2007
- Box 6 Folder 19
  Chairs for Auction - Chairs to Cherish 2008 13 November 2008
- Box 6 Folder 20
  DOZ Logo and Pin Designs
- Box 6 Folder 21
  St. Barnabas House and Dill House's New Look!
Box 6 Folders 22
Photo CDs

1 folder
- Box 6 Folder 22
  Photo CDs

Series VIII: Community Resources

Box 6

1 box

Community resources includes materials from various local community businesses and organizations.

Box 6 Folder 23
Community Resources

Series IX: Miscellaneous

Box 6

1 box

Miscellaneous contains various CD-Roms, state government documents, and handwritten notes.

Box 6 Folder 24
CD-Roms
Box 6 Folder 25
General Papers
Box 6 Folder 26
State Government Documents 1998-2012
Box 6 Folder 27
Handwritten Notes 2007-2010
Box 6 Folder 28
Handwritten Notes (Undated)
Box 6 Folder 29
Crochet Hook
Box 6 Folder 30
Wawa Card