ACHIEVA 2013 Annual Report

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Annual Report 2013

Dear Friends, ACHIEVA is thrilled to experience another year of growth. As southwestern Pennsylvania’s largest provider of lifelong supports and services for individuals with disabilities and their families, ACHIEVA is proud to now support over 14,500 individuals.

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ACHIEVA owes its success to the investment of dedicated donors and volunteers as well as staff who support children and adults with disabilities and their families. With over 60 years of experience, ACHIEVA has set a pace for others to follow, providing leadership in programming, support services and legislation for people with disabilities and their families.

Committed to excellence in lifelong supports for people with disabilities and their families, ACHIEVA continues to create new, innovative and industry changing programs and services, including opportunities in employment, community-living and financial planning for people with disabilities across the region.

ACHIEVA plans to stay ahead of the curve, ensuring people with disabilities and their families have the best quality of life possible.

We look forward to your continuous support and another great year!

William

Sincerely,

President and Chief Executive Officer

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Marsha

Chair, ACHIEVA Board of Trustees

Year in Review

Statement of Mission: ACHIEVA commits to excellence in lifelong services for people with disabilities and their families.

Statement of Vision: ACHIEVA envisions the day when people with disabilities fully participate in their communities.

ACHIEVA is a premier provider of Early Intervention services, with more than 50 years of experience supporting infants, toddlers and their families. ACHIEVA’s Early Intervention team works with children from birth to age three. Therapists are trained to tailor treatment methods to best suit the needs of each child and their family. ACHIEVA also provides a preschool readiness program for children two and three years old with developmental delays to help them prepare for the transition to preschool.

• ACHIEVA’s Early Intervention (EI) Program saw a 12 percent increase in families choosing ACHIEVA EI services • ACHIEVA partnered with Radio Disney and the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium for two events, where over 4,000 families from the region were in attendance • ACHIEVA’s EI program received 33 percent of referrals in Allegheny County

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

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Advocacy and Family Supports

ACHIEVA advocates work to ensure full community participation for children and adults with disabilities. For over 60 years, our advocates have influenced public opinion and legislation when pertaining to people with disabilities.

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Advocates provided over 2,900 hours of advocacy in Allegheny, Beaver and Westmoreland Counties Advocates intervened on 336 cases with 32 complex mediations Produced webinars on medical, educational, social and long-term planning topics Increased viewership of webinars by 32 percent Advocates welcomed 240 new families to ACHIEVA

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Disability Healthcare Initiative

ACHIEVA works with many stakeholders, including individuals with disabilities and their families, medical professionals, hospitals and health centers, government agencies, educators and advocates to develop viable solutions to increase access to healthcare for people with disabilities.

• Partnered with The Arc of the United States to implement HealthMeet™, promoting health and wellness options to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) • Provided free health screenings to 173 people with disabilities • Distributed a bi-weekly e-newsletter nationally to over 32,000 people

Older Adult Protective Services

ACHIEVA is under contract with the Beaver County Office on Aging to provide Older Adult Protective Services (OAPS) to people 60 years of age and older. Protective services are available to older adults, who, because of one or more functional limitations, need the assistance of another person to perform or obtain services necessary to maintain physical or mental health.

• 319 protective service cases were opened to investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and exploitation of seniors in Beaver County • The Protective Services team played an integral role in ensuring that criminal and civil charges were brought against a person accused of financial exploitation • ACHIEVA’s Protective Services team was recognized as one of the best in Pennsylvania by the Department of Aging

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Recreation

ACHIEVA offers a variety of recreational, day and overnight activities for individuals with disabilities in Beaver and Westmoreland Counties. These activities help ACHIEVA customers to continue their health and wellness efforts through creative and fun events.

ACHIEVA Home Care

ACHIEVA Home Care provides in-home and community caregivers for people of any age with intellectual or developmental disabilities. ACHIEVA Home Care ensures that people with disabilities fully participate in their communities.

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

• ACHIEVA hosted 17 recreational events for 640 individuals in Beaver County • 62 children attended ACHIEVA’s Day Camp and 158 campers took part in the Overnight Camp in Beaver County • ACHIEVA hosted 94 events for over 1,700 people in Westmoreland County; activities included swimming, festivals, amusement parks, baseball games, dances, shopping and theater experiences • 120 children (birth to age 13) and their families attended the annual family picnic • Breakfast with Santa was enjoyed by more than 30 families

• Increased overall utilization by 12 percent for families by providing additional caregiver supports to individuals • ACHIEVA Home Care saw a 16 percent increase in services • ACHIEVA had a 48 percent increase in revenue in Westmoreland County • Developed and distributed an educational video with assistance from volunteers from Robert Morris University’s Media Arts program • ACHIEVA secured its third-year licensing from the Pennsylvania Department of Health 5

ACHIEVA Vocational Supports

ACHIEVA’s Vocational Supports program operates five plants, located in both Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties, offering individuals with disabilities opportunities for facility-based job training. ACHIEVA also offers communitybased training supports in eight counties.

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ACHIEVA is proud to offer services and manufacturing assistance to local businesses. ACHIEVA specializes in niche industries and provides resources to complement businesses’ seasonal or overflow needs.

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• Overall full-time daily job assignments increased by 16 percent • Individuals working in Supported Employment jobs earned 52 percent more in wages than last year • The Cleaning Service was awarded two new State janitorial contracts giving more people with disabilities an opportunity to work in a communitybased job under ACHIEVA’s supervision • Revenue earned from all contracts saw a 29 percent increase • As part of a new service at ACHIEVA, a full-time job coach was hired to help individuals obtain employment in Westmoreland County • All sites received a 100 percent compliance review during state licensing

“ACHIEVA is great, the staff is great. My son loves ACHIEVA.”

ACHIEVA Residential Supports

ACHIEVA Residential Supports provides many residential living options for individuals with disabilities. ACHIEVA services allow people to live independently and with full inclusion in the community. ACHIEVA’s residential options are designed to meet the individual goals and wishes of its customers.

ACHIEVA Resource Development

ACHIEVA raises funds every year to help finance support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. ACHIEVA also has a dedicated list of supporters and donors who contribute to ACHIEVA’s efforts each year.

Donations are used to pay for programs when families don’t qualify for other assistance.

• Received 12 grants for just over $179,000 for annual giving purposes • Initiated a new direct mail campaign to raise new dontions, bringing in an average gift of over $77 • The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community saw an 18 percent increase in participants and close to $10,000 was raised • 174 golfers and guests raised $59,600 during the annual golf outing at Valley Brook Country Club • 425 guests attended the annual Pittsburgh Promenade Auction netting $85,000

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

• Offered life-sharing homes to three new people • Life Sharing program achieved 100 percent compliance from the Bureau of Licensing • Opened a community home, getting two individuals off the emergency waiting list • Provided gifts to 38 children in the Parenting Education Program for Christmas

“My daughter has learned so much and is achieving her goals due to the hard work and dedication of her therapists. I applaud ACHIEVA for its work.”

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ACHIEVA Family Trust

ACHIEVA was the first nonprofit organization in the United States to receive approval from the federal government to provide family trust services to help families plan and privately finance support for loved ones with disabilities.

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• Managed 1,900 active accounts, totaling $72 million • Accounts increased 45 percent in the past three years with the value of the Trust’s funds increasing by 93 percent over that same period • The ACHIEVA Family Trust served as Representative Payee for 19 trust beneficiaries • Distributions from the Residual Accounts totaled more than $260,000

“Overall, I have been extremely satisfied and pleased with the level of professionalism, understanding and respect from ACHIEVA’s staff. Without them, I don’t know where we would be!”

ACHIEVA Quality Assurance

A system for evaluating the delivery of supports and services provided to customers helps ACHIEVA to get continuous customer satisfaction feedback from the individuals we support and their families. ACHIEVA is committed to providing high quality supports based on the input we receive.

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Developed a management plan for the organization to measure quality assurance through performance outcomes Completed the 2012-2013 Customer Satisfaction Survey On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being ‘very satisfied’, ACHIEVA received an overall score of 4.4 on the Customer Satisfaction Survey Implemented a monthly employee customer service recognition program to recognize staff who go above and beyond

2011 2012 2013 10,000 12,600 14,500 ACHIEVA’S GROWTH IN NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED:

HOW MANY ARE WAITING?

159 NEW ACCOUNTS

86% OF ACHIEVA CUSTOMERS

ACHIEVA FAMILY TRUST

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ARE PLEASED WITH THEIR SERVICES.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT IN 2003 SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT IN 2003

70 INDIVIDUALS 70 INDIVIDUALS

SUPPORTED Fiscal Year Fiscal Year EMPLOYMENT ARE PLEASED WITH THEIR SERVICES. 2012/2013 2011/2012 IN 2012 SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT 3 IN 2012

345 INDIVIDUALS 345 INDIVIDUALS

$57.4 million

$70.4 million

Fiscal Year 2011/2012

Fiscal Year 2012/2013

$57.4 million

$70.4 million

Under Management in ACHIEVA Family Trust

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Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

NEW ACCOUNTS

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Lauren is Out and About and in LOVE...

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“We thank God The Arc is here.” - Ron and Dorothy September 20, 1982 was a joyful day for Ron and Dorothy. On that day they welcomed their baby girl, Lauren, into the world. As all parents, they were excited to take their new addition home. Unfortunately, that happy day was overshadowed with news Ron and Dorothy can only describe as devastating. “When the doctor told us our daughter had an intellectual disability, it was like someone reached into my gut and pulled everything out,” recalls Ron. Dorothy has similar memories. “You start to think, is she ever going to talk or understand or how will she get by in life? You are not afraid of what it will do to your life, you fear what it means for her life. It’s painful and you can not protect her from it.” As are many parents with children with disabilities, Ron and Dorothy were left on an unfamiliar path with little direction. “We asked ourselves what do we do, where do we go and we realized there really was not a place for us to go”, recalls Ron. Now let’s fast forward to today, Lauren is 31, she hangs out often with friends, loves going bowling and to the movies and she’s in LOVE. Getting to this happy place was not entirely “She always tells us she easy for Lauren and her parents, but they all say ACHIEVA (The Arc of Westmoreland) played wants to stay at The Arc. a very large part.

90% of her social life is

there.”

In 2004, there was a turning point for Lauren. After years of misinformation from doctors, abuse in the public school system and countless hours of worrying from Lauren’s parents, Lauren made her transition to The Arc of Westmoreland. Finally, Lauren had found a place that would fit her needs. “For the first time in her life she was with people she could relate to and who could relate to her. Everyone accepted each other for who they were and that was critical,” recalls Ron. “The Arc would become what we knew was going to be Lauren’s life.

The Arc would become her social and economic existence.”

Two days a week Lauren works at the Founders Vocational Center at The Arc of Westmoreland, That’s where the economic part of her life comes into play. As for the social experience, it has blossomed to more than even Lauren expected, “I feel safe at The Arc, I have a lot of friends and the staff is nice.” Lauren’s friend base at The Arc can be largely accredited to the group outings planned by The Arc’s Home Care department. The program is designed for people to get out in the community and do the things they normally would not get to do. It

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- Ron

“She’s happy here, so it’s very important that this place exists.” - Dorothy was created to develop friendships, foster independence and build social skills. Nonetheless, Lauren has gotten something extra out of the outings. Lauren has found LOVE.

As time progressed, those group outings turned into something special for Joe and Lauren.

“They walk in together, they pick what movie they want to see, they buy their tickets together,” Dorothy adds. “It’s important because they get to be together. It is a date for them. They get to be like everyone else.” And they both must be doing something right because they’ve been going strong for 10 years.

So, is marriage in the future for these two? Who knows? Ron may have to help Lauren with the details. “We joke with her sometimes and ask her if she and Joe are going to get married.

She says yes, I’m going to get him a ring and I tell her, I think it’s supposed to be the other way around.”

Besides being funny and handsome, if you ask Lauren, she’ll tell you what she LOVES most about Joe. “I feel safer when I’m with Joe.”

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

Dorothy remembers the day she first heard the name Joe. “Lauren came home and said there’s this guy that told me I look like a grandma cause my hair is highlighted. I asked her what is his name, and, she said Joe. I told her, well he’s probably just teasing you because he likes you.” And sure enough, Joe did. Joe, who works with The Arc’s Property Maintenance team, was able to win over Lauren. It only took a year before Joe and Lauren became inseparable. It started with a few phone calls and now they talk everyday.

“Even if we wanted Lauren to leave The Arc, she wouldn’t.” - Dorothy

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ACHIEVA & Sibshops “Sibshops is a wonderful program for children that have a relative, not just siblings, with neuro-diversity. We wanted our children to be able to discuss their worries and gain positive insight with knowledgeable adults. It has been a happy and cathartic experience for our children.” ~ mother of two Sibshops Pittsburgh participants

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Sibshops are best described as opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with special health and developmental needs to obtain peer support and education within a highly recreational context.

The Sibshops curriculum is practiced internationally. It intersperses information and discussion activities with games that are designed to be unique, off-beat and appealing to a wide ability range. Sibshops Pittsburgh activities have included cooking lessons, empathy exercises, a visit to the Giant Rubber Ducky art display, hiking in Schenley Park and a group documentary discussion.

Sibshops Pittsburgh acknowledges that being the sibling of a person with disabilities can come with mixed emotions. The workshops reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another, when they are given the chance.

Sibshops Pittsburgh is working to increase the peer support and information opportunities for brothers and sisters of people with disbilities.

Visit www.sibshopspgh.org for more information or to register.

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ACHIEVA’s Capital Campaign Progress Winter Update

ACHIEVA is overwhelmed by the community contributions it has received. It’s excellent to know that ACHIEVA has donors who understand the importance of providing the best possible supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The corporate and foundation community has rallied around ACHIEVA’s efforts. Over 60 companies, corporations and foundations have contributed to the campaign to date.

The goals of the campaign include: $2.5 million to launch and implement the Waiting List Reduction Initiative and provide families the services they desperately need for the benefit of family members with disabilities, to reduce institutionalization and to keep positive relationships intact.

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

ACHIEVA has had great success in its $8 million capital campaign, Innovation in Support of People with Disabilities. The campaign has received glowing endorsement from people throughout the region. Since the campaign launch in November of 2012, ACHIEVA has met 76 percent of its goal, raising $6.2 million.

$700,000 to expand accessibility to the ACHIEVA Family Trust, increasing long-term financial security for 1,500 more people with disabilities, offering peace of mind to more families and decreasing reliance on public welfare systems. $1.6 million to invest in equipment and add new space to expand production capacity, increase earnings and create competitive jobs for young people with disabilities at ACHIEVA’s growing Bridgeville pallet manufacturing facility. $3.2 million to repair and replace materials at ACHIEVA’s largest commercial and residential properties creating safe, comfortable and environmentally sustainable workplaces and living spaces for the many people with disabilities in this region.

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Innovation in Support of People with Disabilities: ACHIEVA’s Commitment to the Community Through generous campaign donations and community support, two large projects of the capital campaign are underway. ACHIEVA has successfully launched its Waiting List Reduction Initiative, A Home of My Own. This innovative new program blends a family’s private resources with government funding and natural supports to enable people with disabilities to live safely and independently in their communities.

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The Home of My Own team is meeting with people with disabilities, families, supports coordinators and housing experts to locate housing and plan the supportive services that people need to lead safe, productive lives in the community of their choice.

Another project of the campaign is nearly complete, ACHIEVA’s expansion of its Bridgeville facility. PJ Dick and their crews have been working for over four months adding 2,500 square feet of indoor space and over 8,000 square feet of covered outdoor space to ACHIEVA’s successful pallet manufacturing plant in Bridgeville. The new additions will give ACHIEVA added production and work space to generate additional revenue, which ACHIEVA will use to enhance current services and create new supports for people with disabilities. This expansion will also allow ACHIEVA to employ more individuals with disabilities over the next three years. Over the long term, this will further increase the organization’s self-sufficiency.

If you have not had the opportunity to support the campaign in reaching its fundrainsing goal, it’s not too late. For more information, to volunteer your time or to contribute to the campaign, please contact David Tinker, CFRE at 412-995-5000 x436 or dtinker@achieva.info.

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A dedicated group of nearly 50 of the region’s leaders has assembled to conduct this campaign. All six committees of the campaign are on schedule for raising their share of the funds needed to complete the project. On behalf of the more than 14,500 individuals with disabilities whom ACHIEVA serves, we extend our deepest gratitude to these volunteers and to the hundreds of individuals, foundations and corporations that have provided financial support to this major effort.

Capital Campaign Cabinet

Helen Aldisert

Tom Balzer

Mark Brown

Sean Carmody

Ron Chiurazzi

Michael Dever

James Duffy, Esq. Carolyn Duronio

Gregory Fajt

Robert Fragasso Pete Fuscaldo Nancy Gannon Connie George Raymond Giarrusso Foster Goldman, Jr. Esq. Gretchen Haggerty

Timothy Hayes Dorothy Horvath Chaz Kellem Terry Laughlin William Lestitian Paul Long

Former Governor of Pennsylvania & U.S. Attorney General Director of Interfaith Initiative, AAPD

Chair Bill Demchak

David Malone Rosemary Martinelli Advocate and Family Member David McClenahan Senior VP & Head of Supply Chain Center, Robert McDowell

Bayer MaterialScience John O’Reilly

Vice President Sales, EbixHealth at Ebix; Daniel Onorato

Founder at Salesplatoon

Partner, Patberg Carmody & Ging Suzanne Parks

Entrepreneur

Shareholder, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Edward Price

Principal Owner, Security Settlement Services, Inc. Mary Richter Managing Partner, Reed Smith, Pittsburgh Office Alexandra Robinson Commissioner, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Brooks Robinson, Jr. Chairman & CEO, Fragasso Financial Advisors

Partner, Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl Scott Roy Advocate and Family Member

Executive Director of Pubic Relations, VisitPittsburgh Richard Scott

Senior Vice President, PNC Bank Gary L. Sellers

President, Goldman, Schafer & Spear, P.C. Neal R. Shipley

Susan Baker Shipley (Retired) Executive Vice President & CFO, Stephen Spolar

U. S. Steel Corporation

President, Tim Hayes Consulting Barbara Taylor (Retired) EVP - Credit Administration, PNC Bank Arun Thomas

Manager of Diversity Initiatives, Pittsburgh Pirates

Global Chief Risk Officer, Bank of America David Tilstone

CEO & Managing Sharholder, Rothman Gordon Richard L. White

(Retired) Director of Facilities Management - Western James Woll Region, Highmark Michelle Wright

President & CEO, The PNC Financial Services Group President & CEO, Gateway Financial Group, Inc. Principal, Martinelli & Associates Consultants Partner, K&L Gates Advocate and Family Member CFO, dck North America, LLC Executive Vice President - Chief External Affairs & Communication Officer, Highmark Public Service Officer - Western Region, First Commonwealth Bank SNC-Lavalin Shareholder, Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. Advocate and Family Member Southwest Regional Director, Governor’s Action Team Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Range Resources Partner, Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl Advocate and Family Member Senior Vice President, The Huntington National Bank Regional President, The Huntington National Bank Vice President, Human Resources & Labor Relations, Block Communications, Inc. Executive Director, Grantmakers of Western PA Member & Co-Chair of the Associates Committee, Eckert Seamans President, National Tooling & Machining Association (Retired) Executive Vice President, Bayer Corporation Principal, Kerrwood Advisors LLC News Anchor, WTAE

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

Honorary Co-Chairs Dick Thornburgh

Ginny Thornburgh

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Thank you Thank you to the individuals, organizations and foundations who generously donated to ACHIEVA’s Capital Campaign as of June 30, 2013.

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Capital Campaign: Individuals

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Helen M. Aldisert Lisa & Joseph Alfonsi Jon & Mary Beth Allegretti Melissa Allen Todd & Meghan Anderson Anonymous (7) Mary Arrington Jeffrey Ash Mary K. Austin & Ron Shapiro, MD Bonnie Azzara Michael Azzara Tom Balzer Hugh & Joanne Baxter Sharon Berardelli Lashai Bey Patricia Bihary Terrance & Anne Bird Scott Bishop Marsha & Alan Blanco William Bodnar Adrienne Borkowski Robert & Yvonne Botzer Michelle & Benjamin Bowser David & Barbara Brilhart Mark Brown Lucretia & James Butler Calabro-Steidl Family James M. Calhoun Caputo Law Firm Edward Carey, Esq. Sean Carmody Fran Carter Alice Cavolo Dennis Ceccarelli Becky Chambers

Ronald & Patricia Chiurazzi Edward W. Clegg Randi & Terri Coburn Rosemary K. Coffey Nicholas Constantakis Betty L. Conty John Conty Donna Costanzo Fred & Jean Cousins Dave & Peggy Crooks Mary Crossley, Esq. Jennifer Csellar Angela Dandrea Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Dandrea Marsha W. Davis Pam & Vincent DeGeorge Eric & Teresa Del Piero Mel Delposen Elsa DeLuca William S. Demchak Tina Demchak Michael & Julie Dever David J. Donohue Cathy & James Downs Bob Dudas James & Kathryn Duffy Diane DuFour-Gaudio Carolyn Duronio, Esq. Marie J. Dworsky Gregory Fajt Christopher Farrell Tana & James Ford, DVM Robert & Janine Fragasso Bill & Wendy Frase Beth Fulena

Guy Fusco, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Mark & Marian Gannon Mikey & Sean Gannon Dr. & Mrs. Robert & Nancy Gannon Rebecca Gardner Mary Lou & Gary Gegick Andrea Geraghty Barbara A. Giarrusso Ray & Ellen Giarrusso Charles B. Gibbons Donald Glaser, Jr. Kathryn Eck Goff Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr. Nancy & David Green Ronald Gross Ken & Debra Guity Jon Haglund Joseph F. Hakas, Sr., MD Mark Hanna Toni & Katie Hanton Ronald Hartman Richard Herchenroether Robert J. Hilpert Gary & Sharon Horner Dorothy & Joe Horvath Stephen Hubbard Kimberly M. Jackson Lisa & Pete Jaczesko Nathan & Jennifer Johnson John H. & Angela M. Johnston Ada Jones Thomas M. Joseph Mr. & Mrs. Walter Karloski Richard B. Kasdan Michael & Doris Kauffelt

Campaign Individuals, continued Timothy O’Connor Elizabeth O’Donnell Richard & Janet Oliver Bart & Eileen O’Malley Mary Alice O’Malley Irving & Lisa Oppenheim Eugene & Kristen Ornato Patricia S. Panseri Raymond & JoAnn Parish Suzanne Parks Danielle Parson Cheryl & Brian Parzych Anna Ruth Pepper Michael & Brigitte Petruccelli James Price Jean Raggiunti Allison Raggiunti Rita Rambacher Robert D. Randolph Anna Reid Mr. & Mrs. Jack G. Reilsono Jamie & Jeffrey Rhoades Jean-Francois & Colette Richard Sharon Richards Mary & Bill Richter Louis Ridgley, RC Rupert & Rose Rieder Alexandra & Brooks Robinson, Jr. William & Grace Rohal Dan Romanow Shayne Roos Rob & Nancy Rossi Mark & Carol Divens Roth Gerald L. Rubin Lillian & David Schoenfeld Richard S. Scott John & Mary Lou Sebastian Frannie & Gary Sellers Neal & Susan Shipley Joan Shoemaker Cynthia & Regis Short

Joyce L. Shulick Mark & Barbara Sieck Taylor Lisa G. & Stephen B. Silverman Simchak Family Johanna Sisca Vendel J. Sistik Mrs. Dahlia Smith Maria & Bob Smith Rosemund Smith Stuart & Murial Spitz Steve & Jody Spolar Wendy & Steven Sternberger Kristen & Lawton Stokes Karen Stoltz Bo & Frannie Stone David & Amy Dolan Strano Raymond J. Stultz Christine & Anthony Tedesco Gary Teti Arun & Janis Thomas Dick & Ginny Thornburgh John & Sharon Thornburgh Gail Tietz David & Michele Tinker Angela Tomer Ron & Dorothy Toncini John & Rana Tonti Vogt Family Richard Walters Rose Warman Peggie & Tim Watson Mrs. E. M. Weatherwax Harry J. & Diane J. Weil Eric Welsh Catherine Williams Robert Woeber Reid & Brenda Wolfe Jim Woll Jillian Zacks Kathleen & Joseph Zajicek

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

Chaz Kellem Robert & Linda Kelley Josette Kight Gregory Koch Lang Krayer Dan & Lois Lackner Terry Laughlin Dr. & Mrs. Robert Lee Thomas & Patricia Lee W.P. Andrew & Teresa C. Lee Nancy R. Lehm Jon & Ellen Leimkuehler William E. Lestitian Paul & Nancy Long Erica & Doug Loughner John Lovelace Joe Lumarda John & Kathy Luteran Beatrice Lynch Debra & James Lynch Anne & Nicholas Mageras David & Max Maloney Greg & Sondra Manning Rosemary Martinelli David & Christine Mayernik Lee Mazur William & Patricia McCullough Steve McDonell Robert McDowell Denise McKee Alan Meisel Errol & Enid Miller Bill & Mary Mitchell Kristin & Louis Montanti Michael & Mary Moran Lorraine Morris Nancy & Joe Murray Juliet Nellis Lewis & Lila Nettrour Ralph & Maureen Norcie Ann Notovitz

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Capital Campaign: Organizations

Capital Campaign: Foundations

501(c)(3)2 ADT International, Kimberly & David Tilstone BPU Investment Management Inc. Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Calgon Carbon Corporation Capital Guardian Eat’n Park Hospitality Group Ernst & Young First Commonwealth Bank Gateway Engineers Michael McCabe of Goehring, Rutter & Boehm Amos Goodall of Goodall & Yurchak Highmark Homewood Sales Corporation Horizon Properties Group John M. Lally, CPA LANXESS Corporation Mutual of America Northwest Savings Bank Orbital Engineering, Robert J. Lewis Oxford Development Company Paper Products Company Alex E. Paris Contracting Co. Pennsylvania Association for Justice Pitt Ohio Express Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PG Charities PNC Financial Services Group Reed Smith River Pediatric Therapies Rosen, Louik & Perry, P.C. Silhol Builders Supply, Richard & Sandra Teodori Travelers Insurance

James R. Agras & Electra P. Agras Foundation Bank of America Charitable Foundation Bayer USA Foundation The Buhl Foundation Jack Buncher Foundation EQT Foundation Fair Oaks Foundation, Inc. G. C. Murphy Company Foundation The Heinz Endowments Henry L. Hillman Foundation Highmark Foundation Earl Knudsen Charitable Foundation Joseph A. & Carolyn C. Massaro Family Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Massey Charitable Trust Merle L. Wyrick Revocable Living Trust Howard & Nell E. Miller Foundation Seremet Family Foundation A. J. & Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust W. I. Patterson Charitable Fund The Pittsburgh Foundation PNC Foundation PPG Industries Foundation Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust United States Steel Foundation

Thank you Thank you to the individuals, organizations and foundations who generously donated to ACHIEVA between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.

Gifts of Support: Individual Donors Alfred E. Jr. & Patricia A. Cambridge David & Lyndy Caplan Jack Carlson Raymond & Joann Chappell Patricia Cheverine Joanne Christopher Dorene Ciletti Tracy Cizauskas Floyd Clutter, Esq. Janine Kopas Colinear Deb Comay Deborah Constantin Roma Constantine Blane Cook Gary Cooper Marcus Corvino Jeffrey Counihan William Cox Janet Craig Mary Crossley, Esq. Mark Cunningham JoAnne Cunningham Mark Daldoss Angela Dandrea Ronald & Linda Dandrea Gary & Lisa Davis Danielle Davison Vincent & Pam DeGeorge Richard Deluca Elsa DeLuca Tina Demchak Ruth & Thomas Dix, III Rosemary Dolan James Dombrosky

Cathy Downs Marie Dworsky Anita Dwyer Howard & Mary Edington Philip & Barbara Ehrman Tobhiyah Engel Dr. Judith Erlen Kathleen Flannery Gary L. Fleming, Sr. Todd & Sharon Fluman Marlene Forrest David Forsyth Janet Fox Chatlos William Gabella Nancy Gannon Lisa Garrett Chris & Heather Garry Barbara Gatti Louis Gaussa, Jr. Gary & Mary Lou Gegick Samuel Gerace, Esq. Nick Gerstel Colin Gibbons Charles Gibbons, Esq. Robert Glenn Tammy Gobrecht Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. Judy Gorman Nancy Green Sandra Grote Alan & Sara Guttman Irma Hamilton Judith Hamilton Jeanne Harris

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

Shawn Ahearn Helen Aldisert Joseph & Lisa Alfonsi Jane Angelini Joseph Angelo Kristine Armstrong Mary Arrington Heather Baranowski, CPA Brian Barcic Judy Barefoot Cindy & Vincent Barsotti John Bauer Ron Baughman Thomas Bayster Deborah Beatty Carol Beck JoAnne Belsterling Melissa Bennett Jason Berkey Patrick Berry Alan & Marsha Blanco Perry Blatz Sattarah & Beverly Bolden Robert Botzer Wray & Sherry Brady Joyce Brandon Leslie Bredl Deborah Bridge Keith Brodak Mary Brown Gwendolyn Brunasky Walter & Nancy Bunt Robert & Carolyn Burns James Calhoun

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Individual Donors, continued

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Mary Hartley Linda Hegner Nat & Bettina Hess Tom & Meg Hill Derethea Hoban Holly Hoff Kimberlee Hoinkes Ulrich Holeschovsky Patti Holmes William Holmes Gary & Sharon Horner Keith & Katie Horner David Hricko Stephen P. Hubbard, CLU, ChFC Sherry Huffman Dorothy Ingersoll Jeff & Sandy Inman Craig Jackman Kimberly Jackson Dorothy Janke Susan Jaques Mary Catherine Jay Beth Jolliffe Angela Karloski Walter & Josephine Karloski Shawn Kerestus Raymond Kerston Josette Kight Mark Kirk Rosanne Kirk David Knorr Diana Koch Dr. Mark Koenig Rosemary Kouche Phylis Kubey George & Sally Lawry Dr. & Mrs. Robert Lee Robert Leffler Debbie Leggens Philip Lichtenfels Noreen Liebrock Erica & Doug Loughner

Dr. Martin Lubetsky Brad & Tracey Lusk Judith & Ralph Lutz Patrick Lynch Beatrice Lynch Kelley Malcolm Francis Gerard Maldonado,Sr. Betsy Mallary Sean Malone Michael & Anita Manning Lynda Marnoni Louis Marsolino Jean Matter David McClenahan Esq. Carol & William McCullough Steve McDonell Sean McDowell Jeremy Meade George Mesiarik Theodore Meyer Rodney & Ruth Meyer Suzzann Millar Errol & Enid Miller Sue Miller Richard Miller Audrey Miller Michael & Mary Moran Lorraine Morris Brian Mueseler Joe & Nancy Murray Robert Musca Aaron Nash Dr. Farida Nasr Dr. Lewis Nettrour David Nicklas Thomas Niederberger Mary Ellen & David O’Boyle Stephen & Diane O’Connor Vincent & Kathryn Oravitz Ron & Mary Louise Osborne Pam Pack Judy Pamer

Raymond & JoAnn Parish Suzanne Parks Danielle Parson Greg & Mary Pekich Thomas Perry Leonard Pesce Gerald Peszko Tom Pevarnik Eric & Karen Pfeil Michael Piccardo Lisa Pierce William Porter Joseph Progar Susan & Robert Randolph, Esq. Marlene Rebel Connie Reilsono Vickie Reitz John & Claire Repcheck Janet Rex Jamie & Jeffrey Rhoades Eugene & Lynn Ricciardi Jean-Francois & Colette Richard Mary D. Richter, CPA Douglas & Jan Ripper Cherie River Brooks & Alexandra Robinson Bert & Susan Rockman Negley Rodgers Herbert Rogers Theodore & Mary Rogowsky William & Grace Rohal Shayne Roos Nancy Rosinger Derek & Christine Rudock Nicholas & Randi Rumbaugh Mr. & Mrs. Bill Sadecky Sally Santman David & Elva Scapes Paul & Chris Schlieper William & Michelle Schmidt David Schmitt Helen Sciotto

Gifts of Support: Organizations

Individual Donors, continued James & Mary Warmbrodt Peggie & Tim Watson Stephanie Weible Kenneth Werner John White Michelle Wilden David & Nancy Williams Linda Williamson Frank Winn Reid & Brenda Wolfe Win Yee Livia Young Michael & Jan Zebert Marjorie Zeller William Zilcosky John & Sherry Zimmerman Ronald Zolkowski Anthony Zukauckas

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3 Rivers CFC Anonymous The Arc of Pennsylvania AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign Avonworth Hackers Golf League Carrie Graham Bauer Charitable Trust Center Civic Womens Club Chartiers Valley High School CVS Caremark Dell Fastener Corporation Detroit Switch, Inc. Dominion Foundation Matching Gift Program Energy Sales & Service, LLC Family Resosurce & Network Supports First Commonwealth Bank First Evangelical Lutheran Church Fraternal Order of Eagles GlaxoSmithKline North America Pharmacy Good Search Google Matching Gifts Program Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield JPMorgan Chase & Co. JustGive Knights of Columbus Louie Wass Memorial Tournament Melwood Horticultural Training Center, Inc. Monroeville Developmental Center Mt. Zion Baptist Church Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Program Reed Marketing Group Richard Paul Mc Clain, D.M.D. & Associates River Pediatric Therapies

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

Regina Sciullo Brian Sherer Joan Shoemaker, Esq. Neal & Susan Shipley Daniel Siewiorek Judy Sigal Lisa G. Silverman, Esq. Vernon Simmons Janet Simon Sandra & Charles Simon Vendel & Judith Sistik Sandra Slavinsky Wendy Smith, Esq. Kyle Smith Mary Smith Mary Snowden Christine Solie Dorothy Spikula Joseph & Karen Spillar Stuart & Murial Spitz Maryann Splane-Zuk Stephen Spolar, Esq. William & Nancy Stephan Wendy Hosking & Steven Sternberger Amy Dolan Strano, Esq. Marc Stull Chris & Marcia Suppo Nancy Svoboda Timothy & Lori Swiderski Don Tannenbaum Ronald Tekely Angela Tomer Ron Toncini James & Arlene Tortella Lorraine Turkall Mark & Mary Varndell Joshua Verbano Karen Vilchis Paul Vilk Karen Vodenichar Cathleen Walker

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Sanofi-Aventis U.S. Charitable Trust Account South Shore Court Neighbor Association T & J Horner, Inc. dba Body Tech The Bank of New York Mellon Community Partnership Three Rivers Corvette Club TowerCare Technologies, Inc. Tresco Paving Corp.

Truist Trust-Franklin Press Company United Way of Allegheny County United Way of Beaver County United Way of Butler County United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey United Way of Rhode Island United Way of the Greater Triangle United Way of Westmoreland County United Way/Valley of the Sun Washington Co. Economic Development, Inc. Wilkins Associates Zion Lutheran Church

Gifts of Support: Foundations Anonymous (2) Ayco Charitable Foundation Bozzone Family Foundation Child Health Association of Sewickley Enterprise Holdings Foundation EQT Foundation FISA Foundation John R. McCune Charitable Trust The Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation PNC Charitable Trust Committee Senior Citizens Caring Foundation Staples Foundation Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust Verizon Foundation

ACHIEVA’s 2013 Pittsburgh Promenade Auction Individual Donors

Kathleen Acerni Brian & Julie Adair Elizabeth Affuso Doug Aiken Helen Aldisert Lance Alexander Jon & Mary Beth Allegretti Mary Arrington Peter & Kari Ashcroft Steven & Terry Bachenheimer Jodi Barber Joe Barch Kevin Barkley Dr. Stefano Bartoletti Darlene Barton George Basara David Becker Sharon Berardelli Debbi Berger Manich Scott Bishop Paul & Susan Blake Marsha & Alan Blanco Mark Blohm Mel Blount Benjamin & Michelle Bowser Alan & Marsha Bramowitz Joyce Brandon Reginald Brown Mark Brown Georgia Brown Walter & Nancy Bunt Joseph & Melissa Cain James Calhoun Kevin & Sheila Cannon Bernard C. Caputo, Esq. Sean Carmody, Esq. Debra Carse

Fran Carter Carla Carter Dennis Ceccarelli Becky Chambers Ronald & Patricia Chiurazzi Joyce Cicco Joseph Cieply William Conaway Nicki Connaway Roma Constantine Maureen Cronin Chris Crusan JoAnne Cunningham Mark Cunningham Rochelle Cupps Maryann D’Alessandro Marion Damick Michael & Jeanne Dandrea Kathy Davis Joan Davis Vincent & Pam DeGeorge Melvin Delposen Tina Demchak Julie & Michael Dever, Esq. Carla Devlin Linda Dickerson Marco & Kelli Dipaolo William Dixon Robert Doerge Jeanne Downey Cathy Downs David & Linda Duessel James M. Duffy, Esq. Diane Dufour-Gaudio Tom Dunn Jane Eck Gregory Fajt, Esq.

Promenade Individual Donors, continued Jennifer C. Johnson, Esq. Paul & Bernadette Jones Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn Kaizer Gary Kammeraad Richard Kann Robert Kelley Josette Kight David Knorr Gilbert Koedel Rebecca Kossler Lang Krayer Nathan Kress John & Jennette Kuhn Shirley Lauth Thomas Lee Robert Lee Nancy Lehm John Lester William E. Lestitian, Esq., CPA Jules Lobel Edward & Dolores Long Paul Long Anthony & Mary Longo Erica & Doug Loughner Gayle Luchin Amanda Lusk Debra Lynch Michael & Louise Malakoff Debra & Charles Malanowski Yvonne Mangan Jonathan Marks Michael Marshall Dave Matteo Glenn & Doty Mauney Honorable Lee Mazur Edward McClain Steve McDonell Robert McDowell Mary McFadden Alan Meisel Michael Meyer

Michael & Bridget Meyer Judith Miller Tara Miller Ben Mindek David & Cathy Montanari Michael Montileone Dolly Moore Dan Morgan Tim Morgus Lorraine Morris Jerry Moschetti, Jr. Nancy & Joe Murray Aaron Noschese Albert & Marte Novak George & Deborah O’Malley Honorable Michael & Mrs. Mary Alice O’Malley Dr. Irving Oppenheim Suzanne Parks Danielle Parson Kent Peterson Lucciena Petrella Michael Piccardo Beverly Pietrandrea Edward P. Price Clint & Meg Rabold William & Luciana Randall Susan & Robert Randolph, Esq. Richard & Judy Raub Cheryl Raven Connie & Jack Reilsono Tina Rhoades Jeffrey & Jamie Rhoades Catherine Rhoten P. Jerome Richey Mary D. Richter, CPA Michael River Jacqueline Rochmann Carrie Rodgers Daniel Romanow Shayne Roos Joe Rotondo

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

Tana Ford Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fragasso Frank Fuhrer Beth Fulena LeeAnn Fulena, Esq. Nancy Gannon Meghan Gannon Anderson James Gardner Gary & Mary Lou Gegick Tanya Ghafoor Barbara Giarrusso Raymond Giarrusso Tom & Mickey Gillece Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. Beatrice & Paul Gorman Liz Gottus Nancy Green Mr. & Mrs. Gary Grysiak Karl & Carrie Haglund Jack Ham Richard Hamil Pat Harlovic Robert & Susan Hartzell Thomas & Jennifer Hay Nicole Henshaw Michael Hills and Kimberly Phillips Brosnan Hoban JoLynn & Nicholas Hoban Holly Hoff Noellette Hoguet-Singer Keith & Katie Horner Gary & Sharon Horner Dorothy Horvath John & Jaime Howard Stephen P. Hubbard, CLU, ChFC Mary Ann & Richard Hughes Stephen & Brittney Hurst Scott Ishler Max Janairo, Jr. & Family Bessie Janik Linda Jaworski

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Ray & Mary Ellen Rykaceski Joseph & Katherine Salpietro Larry Sampietro Dave Schmitt Chris Schopf Jeanine & Thomas Schultz Richard S. Scott, Esq. Gary L. Sellers Jim & Maxine Senge Juanita Shaffer Neal & Susan Shipley Joan Shoemaker, Esq. Cynthia Short Joyce Shulick Tammy Shusko Barbara Sieck-Taylor Lisa G. Silverman, Esq. Rosalind Smail PA State Senator Matthew Smith Bob & Maria Smith Dr. Joanne Snyder Edward & Amy Sorr Giuseppe Spizzichini Stephen Spolar, Esq. Patti Stetz Matt Stewart Todd Stewart Michelle & Matthew Stockunas D. Lawton & Kristen Stokes Brad Stowers David & Amy Dolan Strano George Tedesco C. Forrest & Ann Tefft Rosanna Teramana Gary Teti Arun J. Thomas, Esq. Daniel Thompson David & Kimberly Tilstone David & Michele Tinker Ron Toncini Mr. & Mrs. John Tonti

William Torbich Jaime Tuite Kayla Tutek Mary Beth Veri Rose Warman Peggie & Tim Watson Travis Wellner Sam & Jeanne Wholey Cherie Williams Catherine Williams David & Nancy Williams Jeffrey Willoughby Robert Wisner, CLU, ChFC Robert Woeber Reid & Brenda Wolfe Jim Woll Barry & Sandra Yagodich Scott Yochum Jillian F. Zacks, Esq. Jim Zanos Erik & Lisa Zettelmayer

A and A Photo Booth Rental A to Z Cleaning and Restoration ABC Glass and Mirror LLC Above All Grand Salon and Spa Allegheny Commercial Printing Alliance for Infant and Toddlers AMCOM Office Systems American General Services Corporation Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Arm Security Systems Arnold Palmer Enterprises Auto Shower - Wilkinsburg AVI Food Systems Bender Consulting Services, Inc. Big Burrito Restaurant Group Big Y Group Blackburns Pharmacy Breathe Yoga Studio Brown Bag Deli Brunner’s Garage and Company Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney, PC Bugs-B-Gone Buncher Company Burkes Heating and Cooling, Inc. Businessmen Production Group Inc. Cable Hardwoods, Inc. Capital Group Capital Group Companies Capital Group Private Client Services Capriccio Carnegie Mellon School of Drama Purnell Center Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Carnegie Science Center Carson City Saloon Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Cillo Plumbing Heating and Cooling City Theatre Cohen and Grigsby

Promenade Organizations, continued Holiday Inn Express Honeywell Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse In Tune With The Arts Studio, Inc. Isabela on Grandview ISS Facility Services, Inc. Izzazu Salon Jones Consulting & Construction Group LLC Julian Gray Associates Just Mark Construction Keystone Coach Works Inc. Kiln-N-Time Kitchen & Bath Galleria Kramer Portraits, New York LA Fitness South Side Works Lakewood Mechanical, Inc. Larrimor’s Laurel Gardens Tire Service, Inc. Laurel Highlands River Tours Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC. Levin Furniture Lindenwood Golf Club Lisanti Painting Company, Inc. Lois Guinn Picture Framing & Art Gallery Louis Anthony Fine Jewelers Maher Duessel Mahla Office Equipment Inc./dba The Office Mart Maxima’s Megabus Michael Berger Real Estate Millicare/CIS Drycare Inc. Mitchell’s Fish Market Mobility Works Mohawk Trails Golf Course Mongiovi & Son Plumbing Morning Glory Inn Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Mt. Lebanon Office Equipment Co. Mutual of America Mystery Lovers Bookstore Nakama Japanese Steakhouse

North Shore Renovations, Inc. O’Brien Rulis Bochicchio & Sosso LLC Park West Gallery Patberg, Carmody & Ging Pediatric Therapy Specialists, Inc. Penn Pilsner Brewery Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Garden Photo Antiquities Museum of Photographic History Pitt Chemical & Sanitary Pittsburgh Business Times Pittsburgh CLO Pittsburgh Irish & Classic Theatre Pittsburgh Marriott City Center Pittsburgh Musical Theater Pittsburgh Opera, Inc. Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club Pittsburgh POS, LLC Pittsburgh Post Gazette Pittsburgh Steak Company Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh Trophy Company Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium PNC Institutional Investments Point Park University Renaissance 3 Architects, PC River Forest Country Club River Pediatric Therapies Rivers Casino Rothman Gordon, PC Ruth Scherer Flooring & Interior Concepts Salon Vivace Senator John Heinz History Center Seubert & Associates, Inc. 17th Street Café Shadyside Inn Sheraton Hotel Station Square Siegel Portnoy Eye Care Associates Signature Financial Planning St. Anthony School Programs

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

Contemporary Concepts Crowne Plaza Hotel Dean’s of Shadyside Salon Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering D’Imperio’s Restaurant Dinette Disability Rights Network of PA Donegal Highlands Golf Club Double Tree By Hilton, Greentree Double Tree Hotel Earth Link Business Eat’n Park Restaurant Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott Edgewood Country Club Enjoy Coupon Book Esser’s Floral Shop Euro Concepts International Expressmed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Eyetique Fairmont Hotel Pittsburgh Fast Signs Ferraco Landscaping, Inc Fifth Avenue Place Arcade Shops First Commonwealth Bank Fischer Landscaping Inc. Frame Gallery Fresh Ink Friends of Matt Smith Fun Fore All Gateway Clipper Fleet Gene’s Last Chance In The Strip Glam Salon Glengarry Golf Course Gypsy Tattoo Parlor Hair Symmetry Hanlon’s Cafe Headrick Elevator Co. HealthAmerica Pennsylvania, Inc. Hebert Brothers Plumbing Hickory Heights Golf Club HM Life Insurance Company

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Society for Contemporary Craft Sognatore Spa Salon Southpointe Golf Club Squirrel Hill Flower Shop Star Transportation Group Stephen Szabo Salon Stivers Staffing Services Swede Construction Corporation T & R Investments Inc. T’s Upholstery Studio The Original Oyster House Totteridge Golf Course Tresco Paving Corp.

Trinity Jewelers Trust-Franklin Press Company Two Men & A Truck University of Pittsburgh Urban Design Ventures Valley Brook Country Club Venture Outdoors Verve Wellness Videotek Construction LLC Vincent Allen, Inc. Vision Benefits of America Walt Disney World WDVE-FM Weekend Warrior Western Pennsylvania School for Deaf Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Westmoreland Museum of American Art Wildwood Golf Club Willow Wilson-McGinley, Inc. Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Zacharia & Brown P.C.

ACHIEVA’s Million Dollar Golf Outing Golf Outing: Individual Donors Helen Aldisert Joseph & Lisa Alfonsi Michael & Karen Aluise David Becker David Billings Marsha & Alan Blanco William Bodnar Robert Botzer David Brauer Mark Brown Paul Burke, CCO Bernard Caputo Dennis Ceccarelli Roma Constantine Chris Crusan JoAnne Cunningham Mark Cunningham Elsa DeLuca Marie Demchak Rodney & Sun Ye Dobish Cathy Downs Gregory Fajt Frank Fuhrer Nancy Gannon Gary & Mary Lou Gegick Connie Genco Colin Gibbons Charles Gibbons, Esquire Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. Nancy Green Gary Grysiak Richard Hamil Irma Hamilton Nicole Henkel Holly Hoff Gary & Sharon Horner Mary Ann & Richard Hughes

Dorothy Ingersoll Raymond Kerston Josette Kight Mark Kirk Rosanne Kirk David Knorr George & Sally Lawry William & Annette Layton Robert Lee Nancy Lehm Paul Long Erica & Doug Loughner Beatrice Lynch Debra Malanowski Honorable Lee Mazur Steve McDonell Robert McDowell Leslie Montgomery Lorraine Morris Nancy & Joe Murray Suzanne Parks Ed Price Jack & Connie Reilsono Mark Reinstadtler Vickie Reitz Jean-Francois & Colette Richard Sharon Richards John Robinson William & Grace Rohal Raymond & Louise Rudek Bill Sadecky Gary L. Sellers Heather Shields Joan Shoemaker Cynthia Short Steven B. Silverman, Esq. Vendel & Judith Sistik

Ryan Snodgrass Stephen Spolar Gregory Stein D. Lawton & Kristen Stokes David & Amy Dolan Strano Kimberly Tilghman David & Michele Tinker Ron Toncini John Tonti William Torbich Rose Warman Peggie & Tim Watson Linda Williamson Frank Winn Robert Woeber Reid & Brenda Wolfe James & Catherine Wulf Ann Yeager

A to Z Cleaning & Restoration Allante Allegheny Commercial Printing AMCOM Office Systems Arm Security Systems Arnold Palmer Enterprises Big Burrito Restaurant Group Birdsfoot Golf Club Brunner’s Garage & Company Burke’s Heating & Colling, Inc. Caltronics National Capital Group Carnegie Science Center City Theatre Cohen & Grisby

2013 Million Dollar Golf Outing

Golf Outing: Organizations Complete Mechanical Service Crowne Plaza Hotel Daniel M. Tabas Family Foundation Daniels & Miller Dave & Busters Dick’s Sporting Goods Disability Rights Network of PA DMLogic Double Tree Hotel Expressmed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Fairmont Hotel Pittsburgh Ferraco Landscaping, Inc First National Bank of Pennsylvania Fun Fore All Gene’s Last Chance in the Strip Giant Eagle Habitat Hanlon’s Café HM Life Insurance Company Holiday Inn Express Honeywell House Financial Services Huntington National Bank Innovative Benefits Consulting, Inc. Jones Consulting & Construction Group LLC Julian Gray Associates Just Mark Construction Keystone Coach Works Inc. La Prima Espresso Company Lakewood Mechanical, Inc. Larrimor’s Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC Leggett Kitchens Maher Duessel Mahla Office Equipment Inc./dba The Office Mart Mallorca Restaurant Marthinsen & Salvitti Insurance Group Matcon Diamond Inc. Millicare/CIS Drycare Inc. Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Mutual of America

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

Golf Outing Individuals, continued

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Golf Outing Organizations, continued

Tribute Gifts in Honor of

O’Brien Rulis Bochicchio & Sosso LLC Patberg, Carmody & Ging Philadelphia Insurance Company Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Garden Pittsburgh Children’s Museum Pittsburgh Iris & Classical Theatre Pittsburgh Marriott City Center Pittsburgh Opera, Inc. Pittsburgh Public Theater Corporation Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival Pittsburgh Steak Company Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium PJ Dick Robb Leonard Mulvihill LLP Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. Shadyside Inn Shields & Boris Smart Office Squirrel Hill Flower Shop St. Anthony School Programs Stivers Staffing Services Swede Construction Corporation The Original Fish Market Restaurant Three Rivers Scrap Metal TowerMetriX, Inc. Trust-Franklin Press Company Tucker Arensberg, PC UNICENTRIC Value Behavioral Health of PA Venture Outdoors Vision Benefits of America Wal-Mart Foundation Western Pennsylvania School for Deaf Wilson-McGinley Inc. Zacharia & Brown P.C.

Helen Aldisert & John Aldisert

by Joseph, David & Cynthia Hakas

Daniel Kubilius Seth Bockman

by Anonymous; David & Branda Bentz; Gregory & by Thomas & Jessica Kubilius Sherry Kaier Ronald Kurek

by Judy & Dennis Kurek Emily Branowitz’s Graduation

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. Ben Lawry

by Don & Debbie Lawry; Art & Dorothy Doris Cohen Tragessar

by Nancy Rosinger The Creaturo Family

by Bob & Maria Smith

Bill & Debbie Lestitian

by Brad & Tracy Lusk

Clifford Drischler

by Susan Collins; Richard & Jack Oliver; Nicole Oliver Lewis

Diana Loevner’s Graduation

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Sarah Faraj

by Isam & Phyllis Faraj Audrey Fedor

by Audrey Fedor & Carol Hribar Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

by David & Lyndy Caplan Benjamin Grysiak

by Charles & Julia Grimstad Kathy Hendrickson

by Charles & Julia Grimstad Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Hoban

by Derethea Hoban Chester Janik

by Sandra Grote Ron Kauffman

by Ruth & Thomas Dix, III

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Ellen Koeppel

by Helen Koeppel

Bonnie Jess Lopane

by Tammy Gobrecht Debra Lynch

by George & Murial Fritsch Lynn McConnell

by James McConnell Michael Meyer

by Gretchen Meyer Michael Meyer’s 50th Birthday

by Lisa G. Silverman, Esq. Billy Mitchell

by Mary & William Mitchell Donna Pack

by Pam Pack Caroline Post

by Dorothy Post

Tribute Gifts in Memory of

Jack

by Heidi Sinclair

Joe Arenson

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Joe Forrest

by Marlene Forrest

Joey Sisca

by Eilleen Sisca

Louis Berkman

by Pam Pack

Dorothy Fusco

by Bob & Maria Smith

Terri Szeerba

by Ann Szeerba

John Bihary

by Patricia Bihary

Henry Garson

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Holly Thomas

by Craig & Janet Thomas

Adam Blanco

by Marsha & Alan Blanco; Barbara Gatti; Connie & Jack Reilsono

Regis Golden

by Deborah Bridge; Mr. & Mrs. Mike Brodak; Keith Brodak; Sherry Huffman; Tom Pevarnik; Joseph & Karen Spillar; Mark & Mary Varndell; Paul Vilk

Glen Tintelnot

by Ken Tintelnot Derek Warman

by Nicholas Hudacek RJW & WSD

by Anonymous

Yvonne Botzer

by Robert Botzer Sophie Branowitz

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Monty Gurrentz

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Mrs. Cassara

by Andrea Solomon-Eller

Vera Hartle

by Ivan & Valerie Domitrovic; John & Carol Garibaldi; Jean McGuire; Joseph & Elaine Rodman; Julian & Suzanne Senko

Leonard Chesno

by Nancy & Joe Murray

Stephen Hart

by Terry & Mary Jeanne Shotts

Arnetta Crite

by ACHIEVA Home Care Department

Brendon Hoban

by Derethea Hoban

James Dellilgatti

by Donald & Marlene Delligatti

Helen Iorio

by Leo & Lee Iorio

Albert DeNardis

by Clara DeNardis; Eda Simonsen

Irene Jacob

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Bernice Eshelman

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Chester Janik

by Dolores Assetta; Bessie Janik; Jennifer McMahon; John & Sherry Zimmerman

Arthur Fidel

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. Carol Fisher

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

In Honor of, continued

Ralph Kottner

by Donald & Pauline Walter Erika & Arthur Kubey

by Phylis Kubey

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In Memory of, continued Anna Kurtos

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

William & Johanna Schoenig

by Candace Schoenig

Jerry Lebovitz

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Edward Shoemaker

by Joan Shoemaker

David Long

by Debra Lynch

Mary Silvario

by Anonymous

Anthony B. Lujetic

by Raymond Kerston

Lester Smith

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Diane Louise Magrini

by Julius & Barbara Magrini

Arlen Specter

by Dick & Ginny Thornburgh

Sandy Mankin

by Lorraine Morris

Marian Swerdon

by Alice Swerdon

Ginny Marshall

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Judith M. Waner

by Ralph Waner

Ira Morgan

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Thomas Woeber

Teresa Morris

by Ernie & Peggy Baxter Judy Myers

by Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. Betty O’Connor

by Timothy O’Connor Maureen L. O’Malley

by Honorable Michael & Mary Alice O’Malley Lois Paulus

by A. Alan Paulus Ethel Rubin

by Gerald Rubin

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Ensure Your Legacy Here are two simple ways to name ACHIEVA in your estate plans.

First, you can include us in your will. To include ACHIEVA in your will, you may use the following statement in your will or codicil: “I give, devise and bequeath to ACHIEVA, a Pennsyvania not-for-profit corporation, with offices presently located at 711 Bingham Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, the sum of $_______.”

Second, you may list ACHIEVA as a beneficiary in your insurance policies.

To do so, ask your employer or insurance agent for a copy of your insurance beneficiaries form. You may then list ACHIEVA as a beneficiary. You will likely need our Federal Tax ID number 25-1505216. You or your estate may receive a tax deduction when the policy is executed.

If you have already included us in your estate plans, please let us know by contacting Jamie Rhoades via email: jrhoades@achieva.info or at 412-995-5000 x526, so that we may properly recognize your gift.

‘Thank You’ to ACHIEVA Dear ACHIEVA,

Getting services for Zach through ACHIEVA’s Early Intervention program was a great experience for our entire family. Although Zach was the one in preschool, we all learned so much through the entire process.

I really enjoyed my talks with staff and find myself often thinking and referring back to some of those conversations about child development and parenting in general. The therapists and staff were so helpful in answering our questions and giving us advice on how to optimize success for Zachary.

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

It’s hard to believe that Zach has been out of your Early Intervention program for nearly six months. I’m sure you remember how we were freaking out a bit when it was time to leave. We were under the gun in finding a preschool and having qualms about the best practices for Zach. However, thanks to ACHIEVA, we have learned so much from him - to give him time and space to acclimate to new situations and to ease him into transitions well in advance. I now have no doubts that Zach will continue to feel more comfortable at school and new situations.

Thanks again for everything,

- Tony

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ACHIEVA Makes Big Strides

Through HealthMeet™

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HealthMeet™ is a project of The Arc of the United States. The goal is to raise awareness of and reduce the significant health disparities often experienced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). As a part of this program, five chapters of The Arc from across the country offer free community-based health screenings and health promotion activities for people with I/DD as well as online and in-person trainings for healthcare professionals, individuals with I/DD and their families, caregivers, direct service providers and medical students.

As one of the five chapters of HealthMeet™, ACHIEVA has experienced great success and is exceeding expectations. Screenings across the Pittsburgh region began March 2013. Since then, ACHIEVA has held eight HealthMeet™ events, including a health screening at the Special Olympics Allegheny County Summer Games. Through ACHIEVA’s efforts over 173 people have been screened.

ACHIEVA has established unique partnerships to help support the program and help promote healthy living options. Eruption Athletics, a personal training program for men and women with disabilities, joined ACHIEVA’s HealthMeet™ events to offer fun fitness activities and exercise guidance to participants. Eruption Athletics is dedicated to providing athletic trainer-certified programs to develop strength, flexibility and wellness with a focus on men and women with disabilities. AdvaCare Home Services, another partner of the program, helped ACHIEVA to purchase medical equipment needed to conduct the screenings. These partnerships give ACHIEVA the opportunity to enhance HealthMeet™ events and put a fun and interactive spin on the benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle for HealthMeet™ participants.

For more informaton on HealthMeet™ or to receive the HealthMeet™ newsletter, contact Melissa Allen at 412-995-5000 x569 or mallen@achieva.info.

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2012 Financials Revenue

$32,483,776.00 $4,483,068.00 $5,051,217.00 $1,104,453.00 $304,174.00 $188,515.00 $1,263,677.00 $1,320,441.00 $158,795.00 ($114,333.00) $414,649.00 $46,658,432.00

Expenses by Services Family Supports Residential Supports Vocational Supports Infant/Toddler Supports Contracts Protective Services Administration

Combined Totals $6,378,365.00 $18,375,955.00 $8,044,519.00 $5,541,699.00 $4,854,013.00 $397,864.00 $2,619,434.00

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

Governmental Contracts Other Program Revenue Contributions Fundraising Investment Income Rental Income Fees Realized Gain Unrealized Gain Miscellaneous Revenue

Combined Totals

$46,211,849.00

The official registration and financial information of ACHIEVA may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. ACHIEVA, and its family of organizations, is a 501(c)(3) organization, contributions to which are tax deductible to the fullest extend permitted by law.

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DATES

to Remember

March 22, 2014

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ACHIEVA’s Pittsburgh Promenade Auction Westin Convention Center Hotel, Pittsburgh This annual event benefits the more than 14,500 children and adults and their families who turn to ACHIEVA each year for services and support. The evening includes a live and silent auction of oneof-a-kind and highly sought after items as well as a $10,000 raffle drawing.

For additional information, contact Jamie Rhoades at 412-995-5000 x526 or email jrhoades@achieva.info.

August 18, 2014

ACHIEVA 16th Annual Million Dollar Golf Outing Valley Brook Country Club, McMurray Golfers return year after year to play this outstanding 27-hole golf course. The day includes brunch and dinner, prizes and gifts, including a chance at the Million Dollar Hole in One prize.

To become a sponsor or participate, contact Jamie Rhoades at 412-995-5000 x526 or email jrhoades@achieva.info.

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Boards of Trustees July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2014 ACHIEVA Support Board of Trustees

ACHIEVA Family Trust Board of Trustees

Chair, William E. Lestitian, Esq., CPA Chair Elect, Robert McDowell Vice Chair, Micheal L. Dever, Esq. Past Chair, Suzanne Parks

Chair, Raymond Giarrusso Chair Elect, Chaz R. Kellem Vice Chair, Mary D. Richter, CPA Past Chair, Arun J. Thomas, Esq.

Chair, Neal R. Shipley Chair Elect, Beth Fulena Vice Chair, Jennifer C. Johnson, Esq. Past Chair, Sean J. Carmody, Esq.

Trustees Helen Aldisert Mark Brown Sean J. Carmody, Esq. Gregory Fajt, Esq. Mary Lou Gegick Raymond Giarrusso Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. Jon Haglund Dorothy M. Horvath Edward W. Price Mary D. Richter, CPA Gary L. Sellers Jeremy Shapira Neal R. Shipley Lisa G. Silverman, Esq. Stephen B. Spolar, Esq. Arun J. Thomas, Esq. James Woll Michelle Wright

Trustees Fran Carter Michael L. Dever, Esq. Nancy Gannon Kimberly Jackson Robert L. Kelley Thomas M. Lee Paul Long John S. Lynch Dan Morgan Alexandra Robinson

ACHIEVA Resource Board of Trustees Chair, William E. Lestitian, Esq., CPA Chair Elect, Robert McDowell Vice Chair, Michael L. Dever, Esq. Past Chair, Suzanne Parks

Trustees James Calhoun Phoebe Campbell Bernard C. Caputo, Esq. Julie Dever LeeAnn A. Fulena, Esq. Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. Holly Hoff Stephan P. Hubbard, CLU, ChFC Honorable Lee Mazur Alan Meisel, JD Dr. Irving J. Oppenheim The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh Board of Trustees Richard S. Scott, Esq. Joan Shoemaker, Esq. Chair, Jon Haglund Kristen Stokes, Esq. Chair Elect, Megan Gannon Anderson Robert Wisner Vice Chair, Scott Bishop Robert Woeber Past Chair, Lisa G. Silverman, Esq. Scott Yochum Martha Zatezalo, Esq. Trustees Pam DeGeorge The Arc of Westmoreland Board of Trustees Stacey Diaz Diane DuFour-Gaudio Chair, Edward W. Price Tana Ford Chair Elect, Gary Teti Nancy Green Vice Chair, Jerry Moschetti, Jr. Michael G. Meyer Past Chair, Gary L. Sellers Cheryl Simchak Jillian F. Zacks, Esq. Trustees James M. Duffy, Esq. Gergory C. Moore, Esq. David Tilstone Ronald Toncini

Celebrating Abilities. Exceeding Expectations.

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Combined Federal Campaign ACHIEVA: 48463 The Arc of Westmoreland: 28623 United Way Contributor’s Choice Campaign: ACHIEVA: 161 (Allegheny County) The Arc of Westmoreland: 390 The Arc of Westmoreland is a partner agency of the United Way of Westmoreland County

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