2026 AHRC Foundation Rose Ball Digital Journal by AHRCNassau

Underwriter Underwriter

Fern & Hersch Cohen Philanthropist

Nassau County AHRC Foundation 2026 Rose Ball Host Committee and Board

Rose Ball Chair

Thomas F. Moore *

Rose Ball Journal Chair

Patricia Desiderio

Rose Ball Committee

Jan Abelseth

George Andreozzi

TD Bank

Joseph Bosnack

Katz Nassau Agency

Al Capra

Brookville Center for Children’s Services Board President

John M. Chase, Esq. *

Chase, Rathkopf & Chase

Adam B. Cole

BDO USA, LLP

Mary Ellen Diver

Advantage Care Health Centers, Inc.

Jack Garofalo *

Paul Giordano

AHRC Nassau Board President

Robert Griffith *

Credit Suisse

Lloyd Groveman *

Saundra M. Gumerove, Esq.

Saundra M. Gumerove & Associates

Howard Jurist, Esq.

Goodman Jurist & Pandolfo, LLP

Hallie Klein

Citizens Options Unlimited Board President

Dean Lakis, Esq.

Lakis Law, LLC

Joshua Lamberg

Signers National

Jean Pierre Lardoux

Fusion Architecture, PLLC

Paul D. Lawless, Esq.

Hammill Croutier Pender Koehler

Lawless & Moulton, P.c.

Kathleen C. Maggi *

Michael Mascari

David L. Nagler, Esq. *

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Hon. Gail Prudenti *

Burner Prudenti Law, P.C.

Linda Raff

Camp Loyaltown Inc.

Gareth A. Roberts

HSBC Bank USA

Thomas P. Rosicki, Esq. *

Sparkling Pointe

Beth & Michael Ross *

Benjamin B. Senders

Joshua Senders

Daniel H. Serota *

Serota Development, LLC

Peter Setaro

Enterprise Fleet Management

Dean S. Tischfeld

Harrietta Traversa * The Alliance Group, LLC

JOBCO Incorporated

Jack N. Posner, Esq. *

Robert Pascucci * Attorney at Law

Edward E. Yardeni, PhD *

Yardeni Research

* Member of the AHRCFoundation Board of Directors

NASSAU COUNTY AHRC FOUNDATION

2026 ANNUAL ROSE BALL

to benefit children and adults with intellectual and developmental Disabilities

Special Needs Trusts

The AHRC Foundation manages two pooled special needs trusts. These trusts are an affordable option for families, especially when setting up an individual supplemental needs trust is too complex or costly. Board members of the ARHC Foundation and its related entities serve as trustees, bringing expertise in law, finance, and the specific issues facing people with I/DD throughout their lifetime.

Contact Information

Nassau County AHRC Foundation, Inc.

189 Wheatley Road, #3, Brookville, NY 11545

Mary McNamara, Foundation Director 516-626-1075, ext. 1133

ncahrcfoundation ahrcfoundation www.ahrcfoundation.org

Areas of Support and Grantees

The Foundation provided support the following organizations in 2025

Care Health Centers

To learn more about the AHRC Foundation and how you can support its mission and/or to apply for a grant, please visit

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Jack N. Posner, Esq.

2026 Cornerstone Award Recipient

Jack Posner's connection to this mission did not begin in a boardroom. It began on his block, with his neighbor and friend Ronnie Glade, a person with a developmental disability who left an indelible mark on the kind of man Jack would become and the causes he would choose to champion.

That personal bond, combined with the values forged during his years as a Peace Corps volunteer in the 1970s, drew Jack toward a life of service. A founding member of the Nassau County AHRC Foundation in 1994, Jack has given decades of service to its Board of Directors, his commitment to its mission as strong today as when it began.

As an attorney who has practiced in Nassau County for more than 50 years, Jack has spent his career helping families navigate some of the most important decisions they will ever face, including how to plan for a child who will need care after they are gone. He has done this work with expertise, with patience, and with the deep understanding of someone who knows what this work means to the people and families he serves.

His commitment extended well beyond the Foundation. Before becoming a founding member of the AHRC Foundation, Jack served as Chair of the AHRC Nassau Guardianship Committee, bringing to that role the legal knowledge, experience, and humanity that have defined his life's work. He served on the AHRC Nassau Board of Directors as well, giving generously of his time and judgment across both organizations for decades.

Through his guidance and the trust built with families over a lifetime, Jack has inspired legacy gifts to the Foundation totaling more than $10 million, including one transformational bequest exceeding $5 million, the largest in the organization’s history.

The Cornerstone Award honors those whose dedication provides the foundation upon which lasting impact is built. Jack Posner has been that foundation, for the families he has counseled, for the people whose lives he has helped protect and their families, and for an organization that is better positioned to meet its future because of his service. The Nassau County AHRC Foundation is honored to present its 2026 Cornerstone Award to Jack Posner.

Jack and Eydie Garofalo

2026MargaretRivaLifetimeAchievementAwardRecipients

Jack and Eydie Garofalo's nearly four decades of service begins with family. When their son Jack Jr. was young and enrolled in AHRC Nassau's preschool program, the Garofalo’s found themselves among parents brought together by a shared belief that their children deserved every opportunity life could offer. What began as a family's journey became a lifetime of leadership, and a legacy that has touched thousands of lives across Nassau County.

Eydie's service began through the New Hyde Park Auxiliary at a time when women like her were the backbone of AHRC Nassau. The auxiliaries raised the funds that made programs possible before government had committed to supporting them, serving as a formidable advocacy force across Nassau County, mobilizing families, shaping public opinion, and building the community understanding that made growth possible. Eydie served as the Corresponding Secretary of the New Hyde Park Auxiliary for many years and served as a member of the Rose Ball Committee, one of the organization's most cherished annual traditions, throughout her years of service.

Jack joined the AHRC Nassau board in 1988, bringing with him thirteen years of experience on the New Hyde Park school board, at a moment when families were waiting years for a community residence for their son or daughter, years of uncertainty for aging parents who had seen what institutional care looked like. When state funding finally arrived in the late 1990s, AHRC Nassau was positioned to open group homes throughout Nassau County. Jack, serving as President from 1998 to 2001, led the organization at the beginning of one of its most expansive periods in its history, and the trust the auxiliaries had built across Nassau County neighborhoods, year after year and family by family, helped make those homes welcome. Today AHRC Nassau manages the largest residential program for people with developmental disabilities in New York State.

Jack, serving as President from 1998 to 2001, led the organization at the beginning of one of its most expansive periods in its history, and the trust the auxiliaries had built across Nassau County neighborhoods, year after year and family by family, helped make those homes welcome. Today AHRC Nassau manages the largest residential program for people with developmental disabilities in New York State.

Jack continues to serve as an officer of the AHRC Nassau Chapter Board, as a member of the Nassau County AHRC Foundation Board, and as a founding member and current Secretary of the Board of Advantage Care Health Centers. For more than twenty years he chaired AHRC Nassau's Compass and Vocational Committee.

Like Margaret Riva before them, Jack and Eydie Garofalo have given themselves fully to this mission, never losing sight of the children, adults, and families at the heart of it all. It is with deep appreciation and admiration that the Nassau County AHRC Foundation Board of Directors presents them with its highest honor, the Margaret Riva Lifetime Achievement Award.

Securing the Future for People with Developmental Disabilities

The AHRC Foundation’s 21 Century Society honors individuals who have made a planned gift to the Foundation. By naming the Foundation as a beneficiary in their will, life insurance policy, retirement plan, savings account, or charitable trust, these donors ensure that future generations of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilites will continue to benefit from essential services and programs across Long Island.

Charitable gifts made through your estate plan are powerful. They improve the quality of life for the people we supportand provide lasting fulfillment for you as a donor. Many generous supporters may not realize how deeply their contributions will be missed when they are no longer here. A planned gift is a meaningful way to ensure that your legacy of compassion lives on. Planning made simple. Makingaplannedgiftdoesn’thavetobecomplicated. Ourteamisavailabletoguideyouthroughtthe processtoensureyourwishesareperservedabdhonored.

Mary McNamara at 516 -626-1075, ext. 1133 or visit www.ahrcfoundation.planmygift.org

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Special Thanks To

David Neinken

AHRC Foundation Board of Directors thank our 2026 Rose Ball Emcee

Monica Morales

Emmy Award-Winning PIX11 News TV Host, Content Creator and Founder of “Monica Makes It Happen” Franchise

Through her unique blend of storytelling and action, Monica brings her passion for strengthening communities and inspiring action to this year ’ s Rose Ball.

Benefactor Benefactor

Ike, Molly and Steven

Elias Foundation

CONGRATULATIONS, WELL DESERVED!

ROBERT AND TARA GRIFFITH

Patron Patron

Telephone:(516)671-5880

Telecopier:(516)671-0740 email:jmchase@chaserathkopf.com

Patron

Proudly Supports

Nassau County AHRC Foundation

In recognition of their ongoing commitment to advancing high-quality primary & preventive care,mental & behavioral health,& dental care for Long Islanders with developmental disabilities.

OFFICERS

Thomas L.Williams III,President

Thomas F.Moore,Vice President

Gary Carpenter,Treasurer

Jack Garofalo,Secretary

DIRECTORS

Robert Steinberger,MD

Josette Dugue

Dr.Samarth Joseph

Neomy Mantin

Wanda Arroyo

Theodore L.Hernitche Jr.

Nicole Robinson-Helmus

Mary Ellen Diver, CEO

Patron

Congratulations to the AHRC Foundation and thank you to the dedicated staff of AHRC Nassau for ensuring the health, safety and overall well-being of the people you support.

Ed and Valerie Yardeni

sponsor

With Gratitude

To Jack N. Posner and Jack & Eydie Garofalo for your unwavering dedication and tireless service to AHRC and AHRC Foundation

Michael & Beth Ross

sponsor sponsor

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sponsor sponsor

Camp Loyaltown, Inc.

for embracing children & adults with developmental disabilites and making this wonderful camp experience possible for generations of campers.

Leadership Circle Congratulations Eydie

and Jack!

For decades, you have given your harts and hard work to AHRC. It is wondeful that you are being honored for all those giving years.

You were always so proud of Jack Jr. He is now proudly looking down and thanking your for all the love and help you gave him. Despite his struggles, you helped him enjoy happiness and fulfillment in his life.

May God Bless you on this special day and for many days to come. You have been our treasured friends for more than 50 years. When we are together, we laugh and call ourselves

“four old shoes” (well-worn and very comfortable).

We love you and are so blessed by your friendship.

Pauline & Gary (Laura, too!)

Special Thanks To

Drs. Michael & Tarina Mendes

Rose Petal Remembering

Patrick F. Broderick

Devoted husband, father and supporter of AHRC

Always, Susan, Karen and Amanda

AHRC Foundation Board of Directors

Thank the Long Island Wine & Liquor Sales Club for their 80 years of caring and service to help children with developmental disabilities.

Rose Petal

In Honor of Our Senior Leadership Team

Your compassion for the children and adults we support — and the genuine care you extend to their families, our staff, and each other — is what makes our family of organizations truly extraordinary.

You have built something rare: a culture where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued.We are grateful every day to lead alongside you.

With Heartfelt Appreciation, Stanfort, Chris, Barry & Sylvester

Congratulations to Margaret Riva Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

Jack & Eydie Garofalo

From your Upstate New York family

John, Lu, JD, Christine, Mike, Emma and Henry

We are so proud of you and we love you so much

Remembering Jack Jr. who always counted his rainbows and never his thunderstorms

Thank You

Mary McNamara and

the

AHRC Foundation / Community Resources Staff

for your kindness and dedication to your job and the AHRC Community

DavidNeinken

In Grateful Appreciation to all AHRC

staff

for years of loving care given to my brother

Daniel and others with special needs

DavidNeinken

In Loving Memory of Daniel Neinken

I am proud to be your brother.

You continue to inspire me with your courage, strength and determination and love.

DavidNeinken

Congratulations to Eydie and Jack Garofalo and to Margaret Riva Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Jack N. Posner, Esq.

Cornerstone Award Recipient

Your Leadership and Generosity to the AHRC Community continue to be greatly appreciated.

DavidNeinken

Special Thanks To

Forever in Our Hearts

In Loving Memory of Paul Neinken

Father of Daniel and David

Beloved Grandparents Sarah and Hyman Messer and Anna and Mortimer Neinken

In Loving Memory of Herman Skolnick

Stepdad of Daniel and David

In Loving Memory of Penny, Reagan and Dusty (Himalayn) Neinken

DavidNeinken

Your love and dedication to AHRC and your family and friends continues to make a diference for countless people.

In Loving Memory of our Beloved Mother

Doris Neinken - Skolnick

You will always be an inspriation for us.

Thank you for everything.

You Will Always be the Best

DavidandDaniel

RoslynBerney

In Loving Memory of

GloriaM.Altman

PaulGlasgow

Adele&DianeGreco

Ruth&JackGreenblat

HillardGreenwald

DanHardy

ErnieHarwell

MartinHirsh

ZitaHirsch

JenniferHunt

GraceAnnInyard

LillianM.&KarlKessler

WallyKuschell

PhillipLoNigro

YosefBenMeir

IvyLynnMerles

Rena&Dr.AlexanderMesser

Arline&CarolMishkin

MeyerMesser

DavidNeinken

Eydie and Jack Garofalo and Jack Posner for your many years of dedication and service to AHRC Nassau

With sincere thanks and appreciation to Candy Cucharo, Howard Jurist, and Ben Jurist

In

Honor of Rhoda Greenwald, Judy Siegel, Melanie Berzner and the entire Board of the N. Woodmere/Valley Stream Auxiliary.

Thank you for all of your efforts for AHRC and your friendship. You have made a tremendous difference for countless people through your generosity.

Only the Best, My mom was very appreciative of each of you.

David

In Memory of Wally Siegel

Thank you for support for AHRC and your overall support for people with special needs.

You are greatly missed and will always be an inspiration.

DavidNeinken

In Memory of Sheryl Merles

Thank you for all of your efforts in raising funds for AHRC and for your overall support for people with special needs.

You are greatly missed and will always be immensely appreciated.

DavidNeinken

Jack Garofalo, Jr.

With your birth and life came a world of adventure for us all, a journey of joys and dreams, a rich and wide gateway to forever friendships.

Yours was an optimism that never dulled, never doubted. We are here tonight because you showed us all the possibilites of a beautiful life.

Thank you Jack.

See You Over The Rainbow Love , Mom, Dad, Judi & Brian

JACK AND EYDIE GAROFALO AND JACK POSNER

A TRIO DESERVING OF THESE HONORS

FOR THEIR DECADES OF DEVOTED SERVICE

KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY

LISA GASSTROM AND MICHAEL MASCARI

To Jack and Eydie Garofalo

Two of the treasures of AHRC

Thankyouforbeingadvocatesforeveryone, forlisteningcarefully,forrespondingcalmly whenneededandforalwaysbeingavailablefor supportandguidance.

Ithinkofyouoftenwithgratitudeandlove.

To Honor the Memory of Bob & Ethel Epstein

Theodore L. Hernitche Jr.

Congratulations to our Colleague and Founding Board Member Jack Garofalo on receiving the

Margaret Riva Lifetime Acheivement Award

Josette Dugue

Wanda Arroyo

In Loving Memory of John Puccio

Youleftusbeautifulmemories,endlesslove andalegacyofkindness.

Wehonoryoutodayandalways.

Love, JosephinePuccio

In Loving Memory of

Teodoro C. Matozzo

April3,2018

Your gentle face and patient smile with sadness we recall.

You had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all.

The voice is mute and stilled the heart that loved us well and true, ah, bitter was the trial to part from one so good as you.

You are not forgotten, nor will you ever be as long as life and memory last, we will remember thee. We miss you now, our hearts are sore, as time goes by, we miss you more.

Your loving smile, your gentle face no one can ﬁll your vacant place.

Best Wishes

Love, The Cerruti Family

Michael McCabe’s family and friends truly appreciate all that AHRC does to make Michael’s life expereiences so enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling.

In Loving Memory of Rosa and Jack Suriano

Nolongerbyoutside,butforeverinour hearts.Wetreasurethememoriesandthelove thatwillneverfade.

Love,

TeresaSurianoValila

In Honor of Raymond Cella

Congratulations

to Jack Posner and gratitude for all the families he has helped over the years, including ours.

With admiration,

Mark And Doreen Gamell

We are so proud of Gail Friedman and her friends and staff at the Woodmere Residence

Dad Allan, Val, Les

Aunt Nina

Special Thanks To

Pauline & Gary Bencivenga

AHRC Foundation Board of Directors are grateful to the members of

The

Nassau

Italian Americans

in Government Services, Inc. for your continued friendship & support to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilites.

Congratulations AHRC

For your decades of service to children, families and our community. Your strength is a gift to so many.

In deep affection always, Jack N. Posner, Esq.

Our Appreciation to the staff of the Washington Street House for their tireless efforts in serving our children.

Marianne and Paul Lawless

Congratulations to this year ’ s honorees

Jack & Eydie Garofalo and Jack Posner with best wishes to all at

AHRC Nassau and affiliates

With respect and admiration, Bette & Will Derr

InLovingMemoryof HowardShafferman

Barbara, Nancy, Joel and Debbie Shafferman

for your many years of dedication to

Linda and Paul Giordano

Onbehalfofourdaughter,Liza

Continued gratitude to AHRC for your genuine care and support.

A special thanks to the staff at Exeter house, which have made a meaningful difference in her life, and in ours as a family.

With sincere thanks, Geroge & Rita AbiZeid

In Loving Memory of

Kenneth Crane

Beloved husband and father

Joan and Jeffrey Crane

Jack Posner

our years of friendship and support

gratulations to AHRC

nd all of the honorees

n and Wayne King

Congratulations to Eydie and Jack Garofalo

Well deserved. Thank you on behalf of Laurie Woolnough and the developmentally disabled community for all the years you have dedicated your time and love to advocating for them.

Love, Diane

Dear Jack and Eydie, With sincere gratitude, we honor your extraordinary support of AHRC Nassau. Your generosity and dedication have touched so many lives, bringing hope, dignity, and opportunity to individuals and families across our community.

Through your services on the Compass Committee, you have led with heart - showing up with compassion, purpose, and an unwavering belief in what is possible. Your impact will be felt for years to come, and we are truly thankful for all you have given and all you continue to inspire.

We are so grateful for the love, sacrifices, and guidance our parents gave us throughout our lives.

Thank you for creating a home filled with support, values, and unconditional love.

The way you raised us shaped who we are today, and we will always carry that with gratitude and pride.

Warm Regards, Colleen and Karen

La famiglia e il cuore della casa

Doryann, Debbie & Tom, Rick & Patty, Amanda, Matthew, Nicholas, Mya, Caroline, Daisy, Lily, & Sonny

In Honor of Emily Furlong and her friends and staff at the

Port Washington group home

With Much Appreciation,

Pat & Nancy Furlong

To the wonderful people who work at the Syosset - Woodbury Home and the amazing people at the Bethpage Day Program

Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and caring ways. You have made Micahel’s life better.

Bruce & Susan Weston

Thankyou to all at AHRC

who take care of our daughter Joyce

In Memory of My Brother Frank Riva

Lorraine Riva

Roberta and Ira Siegel

With sincere gratitude to AHRC, Citizens, Lydia Walters (house manager in West Islip) and the DSPs of that house, thank you for your unwavering compassion, dedication, support and the extraordinary difference you make daily.