ANNUAL REPORT 2018 • The Arc Westchester • The Arc Westchester Foundation Supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the arc of their lives
IT STARTS EARLY Early assessments and education set children up to become increasingly independent throughout the arc of their lives.
WE’RE HERE FOR THE TRANSITIONS To support our individuals with planning and advocacy assistance throughout middle and high school, followed by transitions into volunteerism, employment and residential living.
OUR MISSION is to empower children, teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including individuals on the autism spectrum, to achieve their potential by strengthening families and encouraging personal choices, abilities and interests.
OUR SERVICES support more than 2,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities each day through:
STAYING CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY The individuals we support are actively involved in their communities, working, volunteering and sharing their talents to strengthen the places where we all live, work and play.
A GOLD STANDARD FOR THE GOLDEN YEARS From social and recreational opportunities to guardianship and senior living services, we’re with our individuals and their loved ones throughout their entire lifespan.
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Early Childhood Transition Services Community Services & Family Support Day Services Career & Employment Wellness Center Residential Options Guardianship & Supported DecisionMaking
Dear friends and families, For 70 years, the range of innovative programs and services we offer to those we support has continued to grow and evolve. In 2018, we took a step back to learn what it was about these programs that made them so special and to understand specifically how they were changing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The result is a new strategic plan that will guide our organization for the next three years. The plan is built around a set of core values that will guide us as we carry out our mission: Fostering Independence. Ensuring Safety. Cultivating Relationships. Promoting Happiness. Supporting Good Health. As the largest organization in Westchester County that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the arc of their lives, we are invested in helping each person we support to realize these values in their daily lives. We encourage you to learn more about how we are upholding these values and changing lives in the pages ahead. We are fortunate to work with so many talented individuals who share their passions and talents with the community as neighbors, volunteers, and employees. Thank you for being a part of our family.
THE ARC WESTCHESTER SUPPORTS MORE THAN
2,000
Sincerely, Tibi & Joe
INDIVIDUALS
WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES EACH DAY Tibi Guzmรกn Executive Director/CEO
Joseph Cassarini President
OUR VALUES FOSTERING
INDEPENDENCE
ENSURING
CULTIVATING
SAFETY
RELATIONSHIPS
PROMOTING
SUPPORTING
HAPPINESS
GOOD HEALTH
FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE Fostering independence starts with early intervention assessments and education for preschoolers. Our inclusion model equips children with the skills they need to progress to community schools and, ultimately, to transition into volunteer, employment and other opportunities as young adults.
Teeing up the opportunity to increase independence Our annual Golfing for Kids outing raises critical funding for The Children’s School for Early Development, which supports children with autism, Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. Our 2018 event raised more than $260,000 to help set families up on the path towards community schooling. To date, we have raised more than $2 million to benefit our young students.
OUR IMPACT:
18
PRESCHOOL LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY
120
CHILDREN ENROLLED
IN OUR PRESCHOOL CLASSES
85%
GRADUATE TO SCHOOLS IN THEIR COMMUNITY
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From early intervention to meaningful employment The Children’s School for Early Development, which offers inclusionary classrooms throughout the County, provides children with the supports that will help them gain independence and find their place in the community. For children like Thomas Formacola, those supports have continued throughout his life and into employment. When Thomas stepped into The Arc Westchester’s inclusionary preschool classroom at the Country Children’s Center, he was not speaking at all. Twenty years later, when Thomas shows up to work at the school’s newest location in South Salem, he talks to everyone, from his coworkers to the children he interacts with every day. “Tommy is fully part of the team. His job is to make sure that the kids have lunch every day,” said Polly Peace, executive director. “He takes such pride in his job, and it’s something he takes very seriously. Inclusion is more than just a model in a classroom; it’s a philosophy that we have here.” When Thomas came in for the interview, if hired, he would be the eighth person on Country Childrens Center’s staff with I/DD. “I was fully expecting to find a place for him in our organization,” said Peace. “I was not expecting him be one of our former students!” It is because of the supports Thomas has received from The Arc Westchester throughout his life that he has gained the skills to work independently and truly contribute to his place of work. And while Tommy is comfortable doing his job every day, he does have the help of the staff, as well as his job coach, should he need it. Peace said, “It’s a great model. He gets all of the support he needs and so do we. I don’t see how he can’t succeed.”
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Fostering independence through successful employment Our investment in evidenced-based programs such as UNC TEACCH® Autism Program and Project SEARCH Autism Enhancement, coupled with dedicated job coaches, sets us apart from other disability employment programs. Individuals like Alexandra, who works at Maier Markey & Justic LLP in White Plains, are set up to succeed in the workplace thanks to a series of best practices that they can follow each day to complete their tasks effectively. Our goal is to improve our individuals’ opportunities not only for placement and retention, but for job satisfaction outcomes.
Fueled by the Foundation The Arc Westchester Foundation funds programs, services and initiatives that foster independence for those we support. In 2018, the Foundation: •
Expanded the UNC TEACCH® Autism Program, thanks to a generous donation from The Taft Foundation.
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Supported the continued growth of our collaboration with Mercy College to research the application of everyday technologies as a means of increasing independence and overall wellbeing for people with I/DD.
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Baking the world a better place one job at a time In 2016, By the Way Bakery joined The Arc Westchester’s network of more than 250 business partners. The Hastings-on-Hudson company is committed to including as many people “at the table” as possible – whether they are gluten-free, dairy-free or kosher – and hiring Lauren through The Arc Westchester’s Employment Program expanded that group to include individuals with I/DD. “I had for years on my list that I wanted to work with an organization like The Arc Westchester. It only took a couple of weeks of Lauren being here for me to think that not only is this great for me, but this is great for so many other businesses throughout Westchester County,” said Helene Godin, founder and CEO of By The Way Bakery. Impressed by the high quality of the work that Lauren was producing and the impact that she made on her colleagues, By The Way Bakery has gone on to add Daniel [pictured above] and Steven to the team since first partnering with The Arc Westchester.
“There’s a sign over our door that says ‘Bake the World a Better Place’,” said Godin. “And the world is, in fact, a little better thanks to Lauren, Daniel and Steven.”
OUR IMPACT:
60%
EMPLOYMENT RATE
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD COMPARED TO 33% NATIONWIDE
250
BUSINESS PARTNERS
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PEOPLE WITH I/DD EMPLOYED
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ENSURING SAFETY Ensuring safety for individuals with I/DD starts at home and extends into the community. Whether living in a group home supported by The Arc Westchester or with family, we go the extra mile to connect those we support with the education and resources necessary to maximize their safety.
Getting social….safely The Arc Westchester has always provided our individuals with programs centered around safety, and taught skills that help them remain safe in the community. Twenty years ago, that involved training our individuals not to speak to strangers. Recognizing the changing world and that young people are spending an increasing amount of time online, Jordan Jankus, Coordinator of Person-Centered and Cognitive Supports, has been meeting with young adults in our Choices Program to discuss ways they can protect themselves online. Topics covered range from protecting personal information and devices to avoiding scams and the risks of getting into online relationships with strangers.
Jordan also uses these courses to help prepare young people for volunteer and job opportunities through our employment programs. “What you post online will stay with you for the rest of your life, so it’s important not to post anything that you wouldn’t want your future employer to see.”
“These courses evolved from incidents that some of the young people we support have run into,” said Jordan. “They are trusting and can get stuck in some tricky situations. One of the biggest takeaways is to never give information to people or companies you don’t know. This includes everything from passwords to financial information.”
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Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) are everyday heroes On August 10, 2018, DSP Jermel Buckins arrived at our Dobbs Ferry residence for his overnight shift assuming it would be a typical night. Within minutes, he noticed something different about one of the residents, Joe Armstrong. Jermel thought it was odd that Joe, usually very friendly, had walked past him without saying “hello.” Because Joe was so quiet, Jermel decided he should stay near Joe and followed him into the laundry room. Within seconds, Joe had collapsed into Jermel’s arms. Thanks to his training, Jermel immediately sprang into action and began administering CPR while other staff called 911. According to the EMS staff that arrived shortly thereafter to the home, Jermel’s quick thinking saved Joe’s life. “My brother had turned blue and had no pulse. Jermel quickly and efficiently began CPR and because of his skill, his diligence and his persistence, my brother began to breathe again,” said Carrie Gazzetta, Joe’s sister.
First-class training for DSPs DSPs are the backbone of our organization. We pride ourselves on offering rigorous training programs that maximize safety for those we support, as well as for the DSPs who work with them each day. DSP training and safety education is ongoing to ensure adherence to best practices. Our training programs include: •
Two-day orientation for new staff
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Annual American Red Cross CPR/First Aid
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Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention
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Medication Administration
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Safe driving and transportation training, including ambulatory, non-ambulatory and lift training
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CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS Strong relationships help connect those we support with their peers, DSPs and the community. We are committed to helping individuals with I/DD build positive, lasting relationships that help them to lead rich and fulfilling lives.
Cultivating relationships to support effective transitions Relationships sustain each of us, and The Arc Westchester’s emphasis on community immersion provides endless opportunities for our individuals to create those relationships. However, our individuals require additional support to guide them through the many challenging transition points they face. To that end, The Arc Westchester has been a leader in providing programs and services at every stage of life to support critical transitions. Whether it is a child graduating from an early childhood classroom into a community school, a young adult transitioning from high school into one of our prevocational or employment programs, an individual moving into one of our 44 community residences, or someone who has outlived their family and needs guardianship services, we remain committed to helping our individuals build relationships that strengthen their connections to one another, their support staff, and the community.
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Cultivating relationships through volunteerism Our individuals thrive when giving back to the community. Among the vital programs we support is Feeding Westchester’s backpack program, which helps local families struggling with food insecurity. Each week, a dedicated team of volunteers visits the Feeding Westchester warehouse to pack food, load filled backpacks into vans and deliver them to 19 schools. Twenty-two-year-old Ross Macchia, who is one of our Feeding Westchester volunteers, understands the impact he is making on the community. “We send the bags to the school so the little kids have food to eat. That’s important for kids to have food,” he said. This effort is just one of 86 sites where our individuals volunteer, contributing more than 65,000 volunteer hours in the community each year.
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“The Westchester Parks Foundation works exclusively with volunteers,” Erin Cordiner, Volunteer Coordinator, said. “If it weren’t for groups from The Arc Westchester giving their time, our cleanup projects would not get done.”
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OUR IMPACT:
86
VOLUNTEER SITES
IN WESTCHESTER
65,000
VOLUNTEER HOURS PER YEAR
382
INDIVIDUALS VOLUNTEERING
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY
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PROMOTING HAPPINESS Access to a wide range of activities and opportunities is a core component of happiness. Our programs offer each individual the opportunity to participate in activities that are tailored to their interests, delivering rewarding and engaging experiences across both day and residential programs.
Recreational activities and travel opportunities promote happiness From programs in the visual and performing arts, to our Weekend Travelers and Daycation Groups, The Arc Westchester provides a host of recreational activities that everyone can enjoy. By fully integrating those we support into the community, our individuals enjoy a wide range of leisure and recreational opportunities while building strong relationships with their peers. Whether it’s a night of karaoke, a weekend at camp, a party to celebrate the Final Four, special visitors or an arts excursion, we deliver experiences that promote happiness.
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Lifelong learning contributes to happiness and satisfaction
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At The Arc Westchester, we understand the importance of lifelong learning. For our senior program participants, it is imperative that their minds continue to be stimulated. Thanks to free technology such as Google Earth and Google Expeditions, individuals are able to take journeys around the world, seeing places they’ve never been to or revisiting a location from their past. “I was showing one group the South West US on Google Expeditions, and one of the women started talking about trips to Arizona she made with her family when she was young. Instead of sitting in front of a TV, we are helping people expand their universe and letting them engage with something, which is so important for their cognitive abilities,” said Jordan Jankus, Coordinator of Person-Centered and Cognitive Supports.
A work of art Our renowned gallery265 allows individuals with a passion for art to share their talents with the community. •
Artwork from gallery265 has been exhibited all over the County, including at The Westchester County Office Building in White Plains during April, Autism Awareness Month.
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Using iPads, a group of individuals from our day services program developed digital art that was displayed in the Microsoft store in White Plains. All pieces in this collection, which range from giraffes to flamingos, were designed using a stylus and computer.
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Kim McCormick [shown at right], an educational consultant and workshop leader from the Kennedy Center, shared her talents with our Choices Program, exploring creativity by creating pop-up books during a series of community workshops held at The Westchester Library System’s headquarters in Elmsford.
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SUPPORTING GOOD HEALTH Good health is the key to longevity. Our team of 35 highly skilled nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists and nutritionists help individuals achieve optimal well-being. From assisting them to make healthy choices at home to rebuilding their strength after an illness or surgery, our team of specialists is there to help.
Supporting healthy choices at home
“The cooking is the activity,” said Lamonoff, “but the relationship and the empowering of the individual… that’s the beauty of this whole project.”
According to the CDC, children and adults with mobility limitations and intellectual or learning disabilities are at greatest risk for obesity. Recognizing the need for nutrition education and support, The Arc Westchester hired nutritionist Elisa Bremner, who has been working with our individuals living in supportive apartments. She helps them recognize healthier food options, teaches them cooking skills and ways to be creative with what is on hand when making a meal or snack. And while the goal is to improve their health, our individuals celebrate all the little milestones – even someone trying a vegetable for the first time! “The little successes add up to enormous progress, not only in improving their health, but also by raising their self-esteem and broadening their outlook,” she said. While the program started in supportive apartments, Elisa and Nursing Director Ellen Lamonoff plan to expand these nutrition services throughout the organization, including staff.
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Meeting the health needs of our aging population Thanks to medical advances and overall health improvements, individuals in the I/DD population are living longer and leading better lives. In fact, one in three of our Day Services participants is over the age of 50, and the oldest member of our Arc Westchester family is 92! When The Arc Westchester opened Phase I of the Senior Connection in fall 2018, we committed to delivering health and wellness programming. Participants enjoy a wide range of stimulating social activities and opportunities to relax, including yoga, chair exercise, music, tai chi, pet therapy, gardening and art. They also have the opportunity to participate in events at local senior centers and connect with their peers in other parts of the community.
Fueled by the Foundation Our commitment to health and well-being includes not only those we support, but also our staff. To date, our employees have lost a total of 357 pounds thanks to Weight Watchers programs fueled by the Foundation. The generosity of The Taft Foundation allowed us to hire a nutritionist to help individuals living in our residences make healthy choices and combat the obesity epidemic.
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LOOKING AHEAD
A future guided by values
When we embarked upon renovating The Ann Manzi Center, we committed to building a multigenerational space that would meet the needs of both our aging population and the growing number of young adults who could benefit from our recreational and transition services. Thanks to the generous support from the Arc of a Life Campaign, Phase I of the project was completed in October 2018, and the Manzi family, employees and members of the community celebrated with a ribbon cutting. Every day, the bright, modern space is filled with conversation, laughter and joy from those who visit. And, most importantly, it’s a space that reflects our values. We’re fostering Independence by helping individuals build skills that will allow them to be more independent at home, in a volunteer program, at their jobs and in the community. Our outstanding DSPs are ensuring Safety not only at the Center, but also when transporting individuals to and from the facility. Our participants are cultivating Relationships with their peers, DSPs and other staff every day.
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We’re promoting Happiness by giving people a space to pursue their interests and share their talents. Lastly, a wide range of wellness activities, including yoga and tai chi, are supporting Good Health across the arc of these individuals’ lives. And, there’s more to come… The Ann Manzi Center is surrounded by more than three acres of green space that will soon become home to an outdoor terrace for activities and an accessible nature walking trail. We need your help to make this vision come alive. To learn how your investment can benefit this project, contact Nancy Patota, Executive Director, The Arc Westchester Foundation, at npatota@arcwestchester.org or 914.495.4625.
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FUELED BY THE FOUNDATION
Dear friends and families, The Arc Westchester Foundation’s success can be measured in a variety of ways: the dollars raised, the number of new members on the donor roll, the effective stewardship of investments, and the careful control of expenses. We are pleased to report that in 2018, we once again successfully met or exceeded our goals for all of these important non-profit metrics. We are grateful to you, our loyal, generous donors, for continuing to make these achievements possible, and are delighted to share the enormous impact your donations are making on the lives of the individuals and families we support. Our work is forged in the symbiotic relationship that exists between The Arc Westchester and The Arc Westchester Foundation, as illustrated on the pages of this report. Throughout, you can find stories of dreams fulfilled and unprecedented successes that were achieved through the close collaboration between our two organizations. As we pledge to uphold our core values of independence, safety, relationships, happiness and good health, we renew our commitment to help the professional staff at The Arc Westchester provide our individuals with the necessary tools to put those values into action. We are honored to be partners in dream fulfillment for our individuals, families, and for you – our incredible donors. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your extraordinary generosity and for demonstrating your belief that we all benefit when the talents and contributions of those around us are available to our communities. With deepest gratitude, Sincerely, Nancy & Ruedi
Nancy Patota Executive Director The Arc Westchester Foundation
Ruedi Laager President The Arc Westchester Foundation
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Making a lasting impact through our Legacy of Love The ability of The Arc Westchester to maintain a continuum of innovative, high-quality programs for individuals and families throughout the arc of their lives is significantly enhanced by planned gifts. Whether it’s a designated bank account, stock or mutual fund, retirement account, life insurance policy, or real estate, naming The Arc Westchester Foundation as a beneficiary is an ideal way to meet your charitable goals while realizing important personal objectives. Contact Nancy Patota at 914.495.4625 or npatota@arcwestchester.org today to plan your gift.
The power of planned giving
DONOR TRIBUTE
Ann Manzi 1922-2019 The Board of Directors and staff of The Arc Westchester and The Arc Westchester Foundation extend our deepest condolences to the entire Manzi family for the loss of their beloved matriarch, Ann. Trusted advisor, parent, advocate, volunteer, former board member, and transformational donor, Ann’s legacy lives on at the newly renovated Ann Manzi Center in Mount Kisco. We will miss her bright and generous spirit, and are eternally grateful for her friendship and support. To make a gift to The Ann Manzi Memorial Fund, visit arcwestchester.org/donate.
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Donor Advised Funds can set the path for multigenerational giving in support of an organization and mission that your family or business feels passionate about.
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A will or living trust offers a flexible range of assets that can benefit your favorite nonprofit after your passing.
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A transfer on death deed can gift a property.
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A transfer on death designation can pass stocks and mutual funds along to us after your passing.
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Naming The Arc Westchester Foundation as the beneficiary of your retirement accounts and/or life insurance policies can extend your investment in vital programs for years to come.
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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Employer Recognition Breakfast The Arc Westchester’s Employment Program relies on more than 250 business and community partners throughout the County who provide employment opportunities to those we support. For over 30 years, we have celebrated their partnership at our Annual Employer Recognition Breakfast. This year’s top honor, the Share of Voice Award, was presented to Regeneron, which has participated in our Employer Program for over seven years and currently employs eight individuals with developmental disabilities. Sally Paull, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, accepted the award and inspired our guests with her enthusiasm for our innovative program.
Technology Conference In 2018, The Tech Supports for Cognition & Learning Conference saw its largest and most diverse audience ever, and our list of partners for the event included Mercy College, AHRC New York City, Westchester Library System, Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES and Visiting Nurse Service of Westchester. The event brought together the leading minds in technology, education and learning, clinical supports, and direct service supports, encouraging the attendees to continue to build bridges between technology and cognitive supports for people with disabilities.
Family Information Days The Arc Westchester hosts educational events throughout the year that bring families together and share information about new initiatives available to individuals with developmental disabilities. We offer Spring and Fall information forums, Transition Fairs and personalized open houses where families can speak one-on-one with the experts about available resources and services.
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A Matter of Taste More than 300 supporters and 30 culinary partners joined us for the 15th Annual A Matter of Taste. The evening featured delicious cuisine prepared by some of Westchester County’s finest chefs, accompanied by prestigious wine and craft beers, as well as a silent auction and Impact Gift paddle raise. Nearly $400,000 was raised to support our innovative programs and services. The event also celebrated two deserving honorees – The Wong Family and ABB OPTICAL GROUP/ DIGITAL EYE LAB – who were recognized for their unwavering support of our mission. Thank you to all of the attendees and culinary partners who helped make this a great event!
Golfing for Kids It was a beautiful day on the links, as more than 110 golfers attended The Arc Westchester’s 18th Annual Golfing for Kids outing at Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck. The event raised more than $260,000 for The Arc Westchester’s Children’s School for Early Development. The honorees were Jackie Logozio, a beloved teacher, and Richard P. Swierat, former Executive Director of The Arc Westchester.
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The Arc Westchester 2018 Statement of Revenue and Expenses Year ended December 31, 2018
Revenue Program Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue
$53,174,067 $1,928,724 $55,102,791
Security Deposits Assets Limited as to Use Subordinated Loan Fixed Assets, Net
Expenses Personal Services and Fringe Benefits Other than Personal Services
Total Assets $40,895,887
Equipment - Provider Paid
$1,144,023
Property - Provider Paid
$3,067,675
Accrued Salaries and Vacation Payable
Total Expenses
$55,075,131
Statement of Financial Position
Other Liabilities
$2,321,587 $2,677,455 $379,761 $1,321,015
Current Portion of Loans Payable
$97,489
Current Portion of Bonds Payable
$552,573 $1,551,886 $8,901,766
Loans Payable, Net of Current Maturities
$2,380,475
Bonds Payable, Net of Current Portion and Debt Issuance Costs
$3,737,357
$66,635
Less: Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs
($106,828)
$86,254
Total Liabilities
$5,555,911
Investments, at Fair Value
$3,102,108
Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
$8,421,222
Assets Held in Custody
$724,142
Assets Held for Deferred Compensation
$916,237
Total Current Assets
$20,469,633 $44,078,273
Total Current Liabilities
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Due from Supporting Foundation
Client Funds
Due to Governmental Agencies
Current Assets
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
$555,918 $4,145,560
Current Liabilities Accounts and Accrued Expenses Payable
$9,967,546
$34,653
$18,872,509
$14,912,770
Total Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$29,165,503 $44,078,273
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The Arc Westchester Foundation The Arc Westchester Foundation’s mission is to increase public awareness and to raise financial support from the community, generating income through long-term investments, and making contributions to programs and services for people with developmental disabilities supported by The Arc Westchester. Since many of the Chapter’s most innovative services receive little to no public funding, and government funding is constantly shifting, the Foundation attends to the long-term health of The Arc Westchester. Through careful control of expenses, the Foundation held its cost to raise a dollar at 13%, well below the national average. As a result, over 87% of your donation is available for the direct benefit of The Arc Westchester. We are proud to be such effective and careful stewards of your donor dollars, and are grateful for your continued generosity.
2018 Foundation Financial Snapshot 2018
2017
Total net assets:
$4,081,843
$3,883,129
Total revenues:
$2,218,858
$2,121,335
$524,781
$503,033
$1,213,063
$2,904,832
Net Proceeds from Special Events Contributions to Chapter
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Donor Recognition GALAXY OF STARS We recognize donors who have generously given cumulative lifetime gifts exceeding $250,000 to The Arc Westchester Foundation. Their extraordinary commitment is an inspiration to us all. John M. and Katharine W. Conroy Ms. Virginia Donovan Ms. Annette Edwards* Arnold D. Frese Foundation Mr. Gerard Gleeson* Mr. Justin Israel* Kresge Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Laager Mr. and Mrs. Jim P. Manzi MBIA Foundation Inc. The New York Community Trust John H. & Ethel G. Noble Charitable Trust Singer, Netter, Dowd and Berman The Taft Foundation The Tudor Foundation, Inc. United Way The Walbridge Fund Ltd We are delighted to add two new members to our Galaxy of Stars: S&L Marx Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David B. Walker *Deceased
Superstars
Silver Stars
Ms. Virginia Donovan
Tibisay Guzmán and Paul Sturr Mr. George Landegger, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mascia Elaine and Steven Masket Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moriarty The Alexandra Tilly Rettler Children’s Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John D. Walker Mrs. John Zampino
$500,000.00 +
Shooting Stars $200,000.00 +
Golfing for Kids A Matter of Taste The Taft Foundation
Northern Stars $100,000.00 +
The Patricia Bailey Remainder Trust Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Laager
Diamond Stars $50,000.00 +
S&L Marx Foundation
Platinum Stars $25,000.00 +
Ms. Rachel Dewey Ms. Lisina Hoch The Walbridge Fund Ltd. Mr. and Mrs. David B. Walker
Gold Stars $15,000.00 +
ABB Optical Group Arent Fox LLP William Deutsch and Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits Jennifer and Bud Gruenberg H.O.P.E. for Youth Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Majsak Mr. Lawrence Marolda The New York Community Trust Mr. Lawrence M. Waterhouse, III Mr. and Mrs. Yen Wong
$10,000.00 +
Bronze Stars $5,000.00 +
A&A Standard Electric Corp. American Petroleum Anonymous Donor Bar Construction Corp. Mr. Mitchell I. Benerofe Mr. John Corgan Cross Fire & Security Co., Inc. Mr. Gary Dawes Entergy Eurotech Fifth Generation, Inc. Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC Ms. Helene Godin Mr. and Mrs. William Healey Mr. Robert Israel Mr. and Mrs. George Landegger, Jr. Mr. Michael Meagher MetTel Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Mulroy Mr. William O’Connor Palco Mechanical Mr. Scott Pearl Ms. Christa Porcaro Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Porcaro Preferred Sprinkler & Mechanical Corp. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. SC Contracting
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As one of the founding parents of The Arc Westchester, my late husband Douglas and I included the chapter in our estate plan to ensure the future of not only our daughter, but for all children. Cynthia Ferguson Parent
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Team Electric Inc. Tradition Energy Trimble Family Foundation United Structural Work, Inc. Mr. Colin West Westco Distribution, Inc.
Shining Stars $2,500.00 +
Altice Business Anonymous Donor Mr. Daniel Aronson C&H Agency, Inc. John M. and Katharine W. Conroy Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group Country Bank Enterprise Fleet Management Mrs. Cynthia Ferguson General Re Corporation Mr. Mark Glucksman and Ms. Roberta Leiber Google Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Graci Mr. and Mrs. Howard Graff International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Karen and Paul Isaac Jackson Lewis P.C. Ms. Regina Jones Mr. Lou Logozio
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Marx Ms. Joan Masket and Mr. Sherman Pincus Mr. Will Masket and Ms. Kristin Kahlich Mr. Daniel McMahon Monarch Electric Ms. Bryce Paulinus Dr. and Mrs. Rich Petriccione Mr. and Mrs. Michael Repole Mr. and Mrs. Edward Saggese Mr. Benedict Salanitro Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scheiner Mr. and Mrs. Tom Steffanci Mr. and Mrs. David Stern Mr. and Mrs. Richard Swierat Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Thompson Maarten Van Hengel Mr. and Mrs. James Wooley Yonkers League
Rising Stars $1,000.00 +
AHRC New York City Mr. Frank Aiello Anonymous Donors Arts Westchester Assured SKCG, Inc. Baumeister and Samuels, P.C. BBC International LLC Mr. and Mrs. Renato Bisda Mr. Ronald G. Blum and Ms. Karen W. Lindsay Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bolen Mr. Benjamin Brafman Mr. Richard Breeden Mr. John Briganti Brown Advisory Mr. Stephen Bush Mr. Frank Cahill Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Capurso Carl & Renee Landegger Family Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Michael Carmody Mr. Joseph Cassarini, Jr.
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cassarini Ms. Stacey Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Cohn Ms. Fanny Culleton Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Daddino Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Deely Mr. and Mrs. John DeVito Mr. and Mrs. Robert Diana Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Dilworth Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP Mr. Chet Dudzik EmpiRX Health Ms. Elizabeth Evans Mrs. Linda B. Evans Mr. Keith E. Ferguson FG McCabe & Associates, PLLC Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Gary Friedman Mr. and Mrs. Carl Genna Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Gotlieb Dr. Ruth Gottesman Grassy Sprain Long Term Care, Inc. Mrs. Robert Hodes HSBC Bank USA Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hughes Interstate Interiors, Inc. Mr. Tom Kallish Bernard Krooks, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Kurzer Mr. Benjamin J. Levine M&T Bank Ms. Marie Maccarone Mr. Todd Magee Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mazzella, Jr. Mr. Peter McNamara The Mines Press, Inc. Mr. John Muller Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Muller Ms. JoAnn Murphy Network for Good Mr. and Mrs. Alan Neustadter Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Nuccio Ms. Kyle O’Loughlin‑Cahill Mr. and Mrs. Philip Orlando
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Donor Recognition Mr. James O’Toole Mr. Benjamin Parker Parker & Carmody, LLP Ms. Nancy Patota Personal Podiatry P.C. Philadelphia Insurance Companies Pozzi Family Wine and Spirits LCC Mr. and Mrs. Eric Prideaux Rebosio Construction Services Mr. and Mrs. David P. Reingold Chad and Christina Sarchio Dr. Simeon Schwartz and Dr. Ellen Greenebaum Mr. and Mrs. Irwin B. Simon Sloman Foundation Mr. Eugene Small Mr. Peter D. Sturr Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tessler The Thomas Doran Trust Ms. Shirley Thebaud Theodore & Karin Mayer Family Foundation Mr. Kevin Timmons Ms. Camille R. Tomao Tommie Cares Foundation Tompkins Financial Advisors Mr. John Van Metre Vanguard Investors Nicholas C. Vece, DMD, PC Ms. Margaret N. Vogt Western Carriers, Inc. Wingate Russotti & Shapiro, LLP Ms. Andrea Woliver Mr. Jeff Wood
Twinkling Stars $500.00 +
Adapt Community Network American Endowment Foundation (Benevity) Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Aviv Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Scott Baken Ms. Lisa A. Banner Mrs. Beth Beck Belo Cleaning Services Inc. Mr. John Cahill Mr. George Carmel Ms. Ann Marie Chinnery Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Connery, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Cesar DeCastro Ms. Maryann DeRusso Digiscribe International Mr. Michael Doherty Mr. Glenn Dopf Mr. Alfred Fayer Mr. Jonathan Ferguson Flaghouse, Inc. Flightpath Mr. and Ms. Bertrand Fontaine Mr. Jonathan Fox Mr. Bill Furber Greater Hudson Bank Ms. Allyson E. Griffin Ms. Helene B. Gurian Mr. Roger M. Harris and Dr. Claudia Sickinger‑Harris Mr. Todd Harrison Mr. Stephen Hurtubise Dr. Wendy Jacobson Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Charles Jankus Mr. Stephen A. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Junker Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kalich Ms. Ana P. Kang Dr. and Dr. Marty Keltz Kestenbaum & Weisner Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Koelsch Ms. Karin Laager Ms. Elizabeth Laite Mr. John Lawton
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From the time Jennifer attended The Children’s School to her participation in the Transition Program for young adults, The Arc Westchester is fulfilling its promise of supporting our daughter throughout the arc of her life. Annette and Ralph Mauro Parents
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Georges G. Lederman, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Leo Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lerner Mr. Andrew K. Levi Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Liberatore Ms. Debbie Logozio Mr. and Mrs. Peter Loughran Mr. Rocco Maiorano Mr. John T. Mancini and Ms. Filomena Di Sisto Mr. Peter Markey Mr. and Mrs. Marc Mazur Mercy College Michael Bellantoni, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller Mr. and Mrs. Alfie Muoio Ms. Una Murray and Mr. Michael Shoemaker Mr. Thomas Nester NEXT for AUTISM Ms. Kathleen O’Connor Orsid Realty Corp. Ms. Danusia Pawska Mr. Matthew Peeler Ms. Victoria Penino Ms. Stephanie Powers Mr. and Mrs. Fred Price Mr. Chad M. Raver
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Ms. Deborah Goldstock Ringel Ms. Colleen A. Roche Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Rodrigues Mr. Arick S. Rynearson Ms. Fatima Sanwarwalla Ms. Lynda Schrier Wirth Mr. Philip Sherman Susan Solomon Mrs. Robert Stanley Ms. Dana Stein Mr. and Mrs. David Stein Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Stein Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Steinberg Mr. Peter Szemenyei TD Bank The Ajana Foundation TimesSquare Capital Managment, LLC Tropham Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Mario Tucci Mrs. Sally Weinraub Westchester New York Presbyterian Hospital Network Dr. Louise C. Weston Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Yellen Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zabar
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Direct Support Professionals are the heart of The Arc Westchester. That is why we directed our annual giving towards recruitment, retention and motiving the best support staff possible. Rob, Diane and Lynn Israel Siblings
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LEGACY OF LOVE SOCIETY
We are honored to give special recognition to those compassionate, forward-thinking donors who have included The Arc Westchester Foundation in their estate plans and are helping to ensure future services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Fulfilled Gifts
Robert Blauner Ingeborg Childs Neil Cifichiello Murray Collier Constance Dimond Thomas Doran Annette Edwards Miriam G. Ekstein Marjorie A. Elbers Alfred S. Gano Gerard Gleeson and Family Jean Gustafson Pauline C. Halpin Helen M. Harris William Jarad Horton James B. Hosmer Edward H. Hussey Justin Israel Mary A. Jensen Heinrich Joachim Noreen Koenig Charles Kingsley Lucille Kirschner Aldo Mazzarati Anne McGuire Ira Meirowitz Helen Melnick Theresa Pietsch Jay Robinson Gabriel Rubino Florence Schwartz Stella and Simon Sheib
Rose Simon Marion L. Silbert Milton G. Sincoff Eleanor C. Stambaugh Robert E. Stein Laura Thorn Joseph F. Vandernoot Heljo Vosari Louise Wick Margaret Annie Wilkins Edwin F. Zimmer
Promised Gifts
Gazella Allen Lorraine Bauchman Beth Beck Judith and Peter Christ Deborah Lea Cohen Ann and John Coneys Katharine Wilson Conroy Betty D’Alton Virginia Donovan Joan and Edward Dusenberry Douglas and Cynthia Ferguson Dr. William and Esther Frishman Mary Green Emily Perl Kingsley Theodore and Patricia Levine Julia McGuire Larry and Angela McNaughton Mohan and Suzanne Mehra Margaret Mulvey MG and Dennis Power Sheryl Frishman and Rob Rosman Rita and Mort Ross Judith Solomon Anne F. Sweazey Susan and John Walker Gertrude and Irving Wasserman Louise C. Weston, Ph.D.
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Our Leadership The Arc Westchester Board of Directors
The Arc Westchester Executive Staff
OFFICERS
Tibi Guzmán, Executive Director and CEO
Joseph Cassarini, President Rosa Rodriguez, Immediate Past President Kyle O’Loughlin-Cahill, President Elect Mark Glucksman, Treasurer Katharine W. Conroy, Esq., Secretary
DIRECTORS Patricia Capurso Daphne Daddino Robert Diana Carolyn Holodak Anne Majsak Steven Masket, Esq. Robert Nuccio Christopher Orlando, D.P.M. Danusia Pawska Sarah Phelan Robert Picone Abby Reuben Jeff Wood
Rosemarie Crisafi, Assistant Executive Director, Residential Services Lawrence Faulkner, Esq., General Counsel and Director of Corporate Compliance
The Arc Westchester Foundation Board of Directors OFFICERS Rudolf Laager, President John J. Corgan, Esq., Treasurer/Secretary
DIRECTORS
Frances Porcaro, Assistant Executive Director, Educational Services
Jonathan Ferguson
Deborah Modello, Senior Assistant Executive Director (Effective April 2019)
Steven Masket, Esq.
Laurel Ross, Assistant Executive Director, Quality Improvement & Staff Development
David Walker
Claudia Sickinger, MD, Medical Director Soosan Tehrani, Chief Financial Officer Avery Valins, Assistant Executive Director, Day Services (Effective April 2019) Myriam Vocke, Director of Human Resources Steve Yellen, Assistant Executive Director of Innovations and Community Development
William V. Healey, Esq. Elaine Masket, Esq. Laura Scherr Saggese Nikol Thompson, Esq. Lawrence M. Waterhouse III
ADVISORS Katharine W. Conroy, Esq. Lawrence McNaughton Susan Walker
EXECUTIVE STAFF Nancy Patota, Executive Director Fran Higgins, Assistant Executive Director/ Director of Development
The Arc Westchester 2018 Annual Report is published by: The Arc Westchester, a chapter of The Arc New York and The Arc of the U.S. and The Arc Westchester Foundation Photography: Regina Moore, Nick Lombardi, Eric Vitale Photography, John Vecchiolla Photography Editorial: Regina Moore, Elaine Masket, Nancy Patota and Co-Communications, Inc. Design: Co-Communications, Inc. Cover photo: William Byrnes, Mail Clerk, The Arc Westchester
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Our Locations North Salem
Somers Peekskill Lewisboro
Yorktown
Cortlandt Buchanan
Bedford Pound Ridge
Croton-onHudson
Mount Kisco New Castle
Ossining North Castle Pleasantville
Briarcliff Manor
Headquarters, The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
Hawthorne Sleepy Hollow
Day Services Residences Children’s School Sites
Greenburgh
Tarrytown Elmsford
Rye Brook Harrison
Irvington Ardsley
White Plains
Dobbs Ferry
Port Chester
Scarsdale
Hastings-onHudson
Rye Eastchester
Tuckahoe Yonkers
New Rochelle Mount Vernon
Mamaroneck
Bronxville Larchmont
Pelham
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Supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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