All Abilities. Limitless Possibilities. Celebrating 75 years 2023 Community Impact Report
A Year of Celebrating 75 Years
In 2023, Easterseals celebrated 75 years of excellence – 75 years of innovation – 75 years of creating an inclusive community. We stand with a powerful and strong 75-year history, but our promise to the community is that we are just getting started
During the year we opened new doors, celebrated big events, rejoiced in the small moments that have significant impact on our families, and continued our legacy of delivering innovative services to the people who count on us. These are people like Rosie, who has been a part of Easterseals since 1975, and families like Elijah’s, who depend on Easterseals Children’s Therapy Services. Read more about our participant stories on pages 10-11.
We officially opened two new locations. We expanded our adult day program to Smyrna, Delaware, at a site which hosts day services for seniors, veterans, and adults with disabilities. We also celebrated the opening of our Caregiver Resource Center at the Milford Wellness Village. This new Easterseals site offers information and resources to support family caregivers of seniors and people with disabilities.
Our events are the catalysts for community involvement in our mission to promote greater independence for people with disabilities, seniors, and their families. The Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge continued growing – we hosted one fun-filled weekend in two locations. We held our second Walk With Me & 5k Run Salisbury, and celebrated the 11th annual Walk With Me & 5K Run Delmarva. The evening of our 75th Anniversary Celebration was aglow and the room was filled with approximately 600 dignitaries, sponsors, supporters, employees and, most importantly, the people and families we serve, who all came together to celebrate at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. Read about these events on pages 4-7 and 14-17. The critical funds raised through these events help create opportunities for our participants to be fully included in our community.
Our participants and their families are the heartbeat behind our mission and why we won’t stop speaking up. We won’t stop advocating. We work hard for people like our 2023 Volleyball Ambassador, Carolyn, and our Walk With Me Ambassadors Scarlett and Wayne. We work hard for the more than 6,700 individuals Easterseals served this past year through direct services and the 38,000 reached through education, training, and referral services.
We are deeply grateful for our supporters, who provide supplemental funding through foundation grants, corporate donations and individual gifts. This support is critical to Easterseals’ ability to serve individuals and families, since many programs remain underfunded.
Easterseals is committed to the vision of a fully accessible and equitable community for people with disabilities. Through our innovative services, passionate advocacy, dedicated employees, and supporters like you, we look to the future with optimism.
Kenan J. Sklenar President/CEO
Joseph A. Guariano Chair, Board of Directors
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2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Joseph A. Guariano, Chair
Penny Saridakis, Vice Chair
Pierre A. Anderson, Treasurer
Amy M. Walls, Secretary
Gary Spitzer, Immediate Past Chair
Kenan J. Sklenar, President/CEO
MEMBERS
Thomas L. Corrigan
David C. Doane
David Dougherty
Robert J.A. Fraser
David Goodman
Jeffrey Gosnear
Mark L. Granger
Julie Master Grilliot
Roger L. Harrell
Paula Hill
Tony Allen
Carol A. Ammon
Christopher W. Baker
Craig F. Binetti
Cindy Bo
Julian H. (Pete) Booker
Irwin G. Burton III
John R. Cochran
Jennifer Cohan
Joan F. Coker
Ernest J. Dianastasis
Vernita L. Dorsey
Micki Edelsohn
Mark E. Engberg
LaVerne Harmon
Logan S. Herring, Sr.
Roger Kirtley
Nisha Lodhavia
John E. Mager
Jen Mathews
Thomas J. Moore
Cynthia Morgan
Skip Pennella
Christine Sauers
Nikkia Squires
Paula J. Swain
Michael Tretina
Mindi Moore Tunnell
Mary Jane Willis
Thomas D. Wren
Charmaine S. Wright
HONORARY MEMBERS
John P. Gaul
Walter P. McEvilly, Jr.
EASTERSEALS ADVISORY BOARD
Thomas Horne
Lynn C. Jones
Terri L. Kelly
Kurt M. Landgraf
Ruth K. Lavelle
Steven Leonard
Alan Levin
Klaus Liebig
Lolita A. Lopez
Joshua W. Martin III
Kathleen S. Matt
Nicholas A. Moriello
Terence Murphy
Janice E. Nevin
Emilie R. Ninan
Robert W. Perkins
John S. Riley
Geoffrey M. Rogers
Craig A. Rogerson
H. Murray Sawyer
Michelle D. Shepherd
Ann H. Simpler
Hank Spires
William J. Strickland
Dave Tiberi
Janice E. Tildon-Burton
Robert W. Tunnell, Jr.
Francis D. Vavala
Enid D. Wallace-Simms
Beverly Ward
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Thank you for your support!
The 75th Anniversary Celebration was an unprecedented success.
Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore celebrated its 75th Anniversary on October 19, 2023, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. This event culminated a year of fundraising efforts to draw awareness and support for all programs. 595 new and long-time friends attended.
Over 90% of fundraising dollars go to Easterseals programs!
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Click here to view the 75th Anniversary Celebration program book
Click here to view photos from the 75th Anniversary Celebration event
Why Tunnell Companies supports Easterseals
Click here to view and share the Tunnell video on YouTube.
Enjoy this colorful 52-page digital booklet full of history, photos and personal stories that chronical 75 years of serving children and adults with disabilities at Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore!
Click here to view the 75th Anniversary Magazine
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Partnerships that Create Job Opportunities
Easterseals is proud to partner with 60 businesses across the state to support more than 80 individuals with disabilities in good paying jobs in the community. Some of those partnerships have been around for a long time. In fact, Zingo’s Supermarket in Newark, Staples, Inc., in Dover and Casapulla’s in Rehoboth Beach, DE have participated in Easterseals’ Supported Employment program for a combined total of 67 years.
Zingo’s Supermarket has employed Patricia “PJ” from the Supported Employment program for over 29 years. PJ, who enjoys working with the customers says, “I spend the money I earn wisely.”
“The Supported Employment program has been a wonderful experience,” Michael A. Zingo, Jr., Owner of Zingo’s, says. “PJ is like family, always has a smile on her face & is friendly to everyone. She puts a smile on your face.”
Casapulla’s has been part of the program for 21 years and has found it to be incredibly rewarding. Jennifer has worked at Casapulla’s since her senior year of high school. It is not only that Jennifer is a hard worker that makes her an ideal employee; it is her cheerful, energetic, and enthusiastic personality that really wins customers over and keeps them coming back.
“Jennifer takes pride in her work, and it is obvious,” Mike La Penta, owner of Casapulla’s South, says. “I’d recommend Supported Employment to other employers to try. My experience has been terrific.”
Staples has been employing Danny for 17 years. Danny says he enjoys using the industrial vacuum to clean the sales floor the most. He enjoys using his paycheck on his hobbies, like bowling, going to the movies, and purchasing art supplies.
Easterseals Supported Employment Services match workers with disabilities with appropriate jobs in local businesses, utilizing Easterseals Employment Specialists who provide ongoing training and coaching to ensure long-term success on the job. Interested businesses can reach out to Jane at ESworks@esdel.org.
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Aramark
A-Team Corp/Mid Atlantic Services
Bank of America-Christiana
Beebe Healthcare
Boscov’s Byler’s
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
Casapulla’s
Chick-fil-A
Chick’s Discount Saddlery & Western Wear
ChristianaCare HomeHealth & Community Services
Columbia Care Cultivation Center
Crooked Hammock
Dairy Queen
Dollar General
Easterseals
Fifer’s Orchards
Garrison Energy Center
Giant
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill of Delaware/Delaware County
Grotto Pizza
Harris Teeter
Howard T. Ennis School
Indian River School District
Johnny Janosik
Kind Kids Early Learning Center
Lil’ Einstein’s Preschool
McDonald’s
Michael’s
Modern Maturity Center
Morris Health Care/Compass Group
Non profit Boardwalk Buddies @ Hopkin’s Farm
Creamery
North Georgetown Elementary
Price Honda
Royal Farms
Safeway
Silver Lake Center (Genesis)
Staples
Stateline Gas & Liquors
Sussex Central High School
Target
Texas Roadhouse
TGH Transportaiton Company
The Cleaning Authority
University of Delaware
Walgreen’s Pharmacy
Walmart
Waves Car Wash
Wawa
Westminster Village at Dover
Willey’s Farms
Zingo’s
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THANK YOU TO OUR EMPLOYER PARTNERS CHANGING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES EVERY DAY THROUGH EMPLOYMENT.
Easterseals: A Valuable Resource for a Lifetime
There is a lot to be said about 70-year-old Rosie. She is a huge Michael Bublé fan and loves to sing. The always-fashionable Rosie loves arts & crafts, especially when she does them at one of her favorite places…her Easterseals adult day program, which she has been attending since 1975. That distinction was especially meaningful as we celebrated our 75th anniversary as a local provider of exceptional services for children and adults with disabilities.
“Easterseals day program keeps her alive. She doesn’t have a lot of opportunities to get out at home. She needs the human personal contact. She knows she is loved at Easterseals and that makes her happy,” Rosie’s sister, Kathy, says. “The staff does a great job with everything. You can tell the staff cares about the people and it is not just a job.”
Rosie attends Easterseals’ day program five days a week. Rosie’s brother, John visits her regularly in the program and appreciates the dedicated staff.
“You can tell the staff enjoys what they do. It is always a pleasure going in there. I come out and am always amazed about how they interact with the participants. They are truly concerned for her well-being,” John says. “Rosie loves interacting with people. Without Easterseals, Rosie’s life would be severely impacted.”
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Easterseals: Children’s Therapy
An autism diagnosis can be intimidating for some people, but not for Anaya who jumped right into action when her son Elijah was diagnosed with autism. She called Easterseals!
“We chose Easterseals because we know they have a great reputation,” Anaya says.
At Easterseals, each child has their own unique plan matching their abilities and helping them master their individual goals. When Elijah started speech therapy, he only spoke a few words and now he is speaking in short sentences and working on using words to express his feelings.
Feeding Therapy was introduced to help with Elijah’s aversion to wet textures, like baby food. He is now eating grapes and yogurt.
Occupational Therapy helps Elijah with exploring more textures through play, feeding himself with a spoon and holding toys. All his therapies take place in the home making it more convenient for his family. “Easterseals therapists worked tremendously hard with Elijah. Everyone at Easterseals is hands on with his care. They are working with my family and me side-by-side,” Anaya says. “It is the small things that make a difference in his world and in ours. It takes a village and Easterseals is a big part of our village.” They may be our littlest participants, but each child is making big strides towards independence in Easterseals Children’s Therapy and we could not be more proud of their progress!
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Independence at Easterseals Camp Fairlee is a Countdown Away
Twelve-year-old Joel already has his calendar marked for his week-long stay at Easterseals Camp Fairlee this summer and he is eagerly counting down the days. Spending time at the fully accessible, one-of-a-kind camp has become a tradition for him where he experiences independence and adventure in a safe environment.
“As his parent, I’ve tried not to allow physical limitations to stop him from opportunities,” Joel’s mom, Amy, says. “Joel did not want to leave camp the first year. It is such an awesome feeling as a parent to have something like Camp Fairlee available that allows him to experience typical activities.”
Joel, who uses a wheelchair, loves ziplining, swimming, dancing, and the arts & crafts at Camp Fairlee. His parents love the one-to-one care from his counselor. Counselors receive intensive training to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the campers.
“The staff that work with him are remarkable. They are there for the campers and make their experience over the top,” Amy says. “Joel would go to camp the whole summer if he could. He talks about camp all year round. Finding Camp Fairlee has been rewarding for the whole family. For Joel, camp enables him to have social independence and time away from his family.”
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Planning for the Future of Camp Fairlee
To meet the increase in demand and to successfully address the wide variety of campers’ physical needs, Easterseals has continually made improvements to its facilities over the years. We are now at the juncture of needing additional investments to ensure a strong future for Camp Fairlee.
Planning for Camp Fairlee’s future includes investment in several initiatives. The addition of four universally designed sensory-friendly cabins (funding for the first cabin has been secured), the demolition and reconstruction of the 60-yearold pool, pump house, and pool house, additional funding for campers who demonstrate financial need, and constructing a commercial-grade laundry facility to sanitize campers’ laundry safely. These investments are part of our rolling strategic plan to provide a more engaging and safe experience for our campers, create efficiencies for our staff, increase our capacity to serve future campers, and raise revenue to fund this vital program.
What is a Camp Experience without a Pool?
Our most immediate need is to complete the funding to replace the aging pool with a modern aquatics area that meets the needs of our campers. We have received $1M in funding for the $2.1M project.
New Aquatic Facility:
Camping and swimming are synonymous with summer. At Camp Fairlee, these activities are accessible, beneficial, and fun for people of all ages and abilities. For people with disabilities, the benefit of providing a recreational swimming program is a worthwhile investment towards their physical and mental health. Research has shown that swimming can help
improve motor skills and coordination, heart and lung health, build muscle strength, and increase flexibility.
The 60-year-old aquatic facility at Camp Fairlee is in dire need of replacement. Over the past ten years, the aging pool, shower facilities, and pump house have required extensive repairs. During the summer of 2022, the pool developed a leak of undetermined origin, resulting in a weekly loss of approximately 8 inches of water during the camp season. Replacing the lost water has also created a significant expense. Funding through the Maryland Bond Bill and several generous private donors has resulted in $1 million towards the $2.1 million estimated cost to demolish and replace the existing pool, demolish and relocate the pump house, replace and redesign the pool house (to include the pump house), install new plumbing, new fencing, landscaping, and the addition of the required access road for emergency events.
The new design will create a pool that is accessible for our campers with a zero-entry ramp, rails, a soft-deck transfer station designed for safety, and a lanai for protection from the sun. The required emergency access road will also improve accessibility for campers to the pool, outdoor theater, and campfire area.
The cost of building the pool includes environmental requirements, stabilizing the ground beneath the pool to build up from a 10’ depth to a 5’ depth, and mitigate the erosion caused to the ground beneath the pool due to the ongoing leak.
The anticipated start of the aquatic facility project is the fall of 2024 based on a 9-month construction project with completion for use by the beginning of the camp season around June of 2025.
2023 EASTERSEALS
CAI VOLLEYBALLCHALLENGE
The 42nd Annual Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge was held over one weekend at two locations. William Penn High School hosted on March 25 and Delaware State University hosted on March 26.
The success of this event depends on the support of our corporate donors and our wonderful volleyball team fundraising efforts. This year we celebrated CAI as the Title Sponsor for 20 years! As our Title Sponsor they have raised over $660,000.
CAI believes in the mission of Easterseals and for greater independence of people with disabilities. We believe through our sponsorship we are investing in independence, inclusion, equity, and in individuals who participate in Easterseals services. – Skip Pennella
The two-day event raised over
$187,959!
$180,000
Easterseals has been meeting the needs of the 2023 Volleyball Ambassador, Carolyn, and her family since she was a baby. She now participates in our adult day program, which has made all the difference. Carolyn’s mom, Jeanne, says, “Easterseals means integrity, inclusion, respect, friendship, and possibilities. Because of Easterseals, there are so many things she can do now.”
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WALK WITH ME SALISBURY
The second annual Walk With Me & 5K Run Salisbury was held on Saturday, September 16, at the Salisbury Elks Lodge #817. Over 100 walkers/ runners attended the event which raised over $38,190. It was a beautiful walk through the City Park followed by a lunch hosted at the Salisbury Elks Lodge #817. Our ambassador, Scarlett, is shining brightly in life thanks to her firm foundation with Easterseals Children’s Therapy services.
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Elks Lodge #18 Salisbury
WELCOME TO
WALK WITH ME DELMARVA
The 11th annual Walk With Me & 5K
Run Delmarva was held on a lovely fall afternoon on October 22 and raised over $80,150. This annual event raises much needed money for programs and services for people with disabilities in the Delmarva region. Wayne, who participates in our adult day program, served as this year’s ambassador. Easterseals is thrilled to be able to support Wayne in the program and his dad Gary, who is his primary caregiver, through our Personal Attendant Services.
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Thank You
Rotary District 7630 for your Leadership Impact
Since the early 1990s, Rotary District 7630 has enhanced and supported Easterseals Camp Fairlee by raising over $1.2M for Camperships. They dedicate their annual Rotary Work Days to Camp Fairlee, with hundreds of Rotarians lending their time, labor, talents, and treasure to projects to prepare for the camp season.
Service Above Self
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ROTARY WORK DAYS 2023
held on May 12th & 13th
17 Rotary Clubs and 1 Interact Club
123 Rotarians
15 projects completed
PRESIDENTS’ COUNCIL MEMBERS
We are grateful to our members of the Presidents’ Council, Easterseals’ premiere giving club, who made leadership gifts of $1,000 or more annually.
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Ms. Junis B. Adkins
Alice Warner Memorial Foundation
Greg & Beth Altemus
Mr. Pierre Anderson
Ms. Nicole Bailey Ashton
Gene & Alison Aucott
Missy and Kevin Baker
Chris & Carole Baker
Mrs. Crystal Baynard
Mrs. Ruth A. Beattie
Craig & Sally Binetti
Ken & Kathy Boehl
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Boone
Mr. Mark L. Granger & Ms. Melissa Boog
Mr. & Mrs. Julian H. Booker
Mr. Matt Brem
Mr. John Caruso
Mr. Kyle A. Carrick
Mr. Phillip Castro
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Chitwood
Mr. Earnest R. Colburn
Mrs. Joan Connolly
Gerret & Tatiana Copeland
Cheryl L. Corn
Tom & Leigh Corrigan
Ms. Nancy Dalton
David & Jamie Doane
Ms. Kelly A. Doty
David & Marilyn Dougherty
Mr. & Mrs. David Dwyer
Dr. Lanny & Micki Edelsohn
Mark & Patty Engberg
Mr. John Ernst
Ms. Mary K. Ernst
Mr. Timothy Ernst & Ms. Grace Manubay
Ms. Clairemarie Field
Ms. LeighAnn Flagg-Parte
Suzanne & Bob Fraser
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Garavente
Mr. John P. Gaul
Mr. Richard T. Goodall
Jeff & Lily Gosnear
Rep. & Mrs. Ronald E. Gray
Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Griesemer
Chris & Julie Grilliot
Mr. Chris Gross
Mr. Salvatore P. Guariano
Susan & Joe Guariano
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Haack
Mr. Keith Hammond
Peter & Tina Hayward
Dr. Samuel Blumberg & Dr. Elizabeth Hembree
Julia Hensley
Representative Kevin S. Hensley
Ms. Verna Hensley
Mr. & Mrs. W. Thomas Hershey
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hill
Tom & Jennifer Horne
Pat & John Cochran
Mr. & Mrs. Chester Lawrence, III
The late Mr. James E. Jefferson
Bianca Fraser-Johnson & Michael Johnson
John & Terri Kelly
Rob & Linda Harra
Mr. Joseph E. Hart, Jr.
Richard & Patricia Hazel
Charitable Fund
Mr. Robert J. Hepp, Jr.
Chad & Ann Holliday
Mr. & Mrs. F. James Knittle, Jr.
Mary & Francis Julian
Susan & Dan Katzin
Ms. Jessica Kelley
Mr. & Mrs. Roger D. Kirtley
Mary & David Kot
Mr. & Mrs. George A. Kuttruff
Kurt & Rita Landgraf
Ruth & Greg Lavelle
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Leitsch
Mr. & Mrs. Albert F. Lemos
Alan & Ellen Levin
Drs. Parag & Nisha Lodhavia
Jen, Paul & Sarah Mathews
Ernie Matthews
Ms. Margie E. McBane
Michael Malloy
Dr. Kathleen S. Matt & Mr. Michael Moore
Cynthia L. Morgan
Jamie & Coo Murray
Ms. LaChelle Newton-Pierce
Emilie & Matthew Ninan
Margaret & PJ O’Dwyer
Ms. Pamela Patone
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Perkins
Mr. Scott Plichta
Ms. Brittany Pruitt
Vincent & Nancy Ranalli
Mr. Charles R. Rando
Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. Rhodes
Mr. & Mrs. Neil S. Richman
Mr. & Mrs. John S. Riley
Justin & Helana Rodriguez
Geoffrey & Sheryl Rogers
Craig & Irene Rogerson
Chip & Tracy Rossi
Penny & Chris Saridakis
David & Christine Sauers
Mr. & Mrs. H. Murray Sawyer, Jr.
Ms. Agnes M. Saxton
Scott Schoellkopf
Ms. Jane Schuler
Natalie and Nicholas Scott
Ms. Kimberly Segermark
Dr. Kathleen A. Shelton & Mr. David C. Shelton
Michelle & David Shepherd
Mr. Michael W. Shone
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth A. Simpler
Ken & Kathy Sklenar
Gary Spitzer
Ms. Nikkia D. Squires, Esq.
Sandy & Terry Strine
Mrs. Shelby M. Strudwick
The Struthers Family
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Sudell, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Sidney J. Swanson, III
Mr. Julian Thomas
Ms. Trudie Thompson
Dr. Janice Tildon-Burton & Mr. Randall G. Burton
Mr. Michael J. Tretina
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Tunnell, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Tunnell, III
Sam & Sandy Tuttle
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Twining
Amy Walls & Scott Bradley
The Honorable John Walsh
Mr. & Mrs. Walter P. McEvilly, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Walters
Mrs. Susan R. Warriner
Mrs. Maggie C. Webb
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis J. Whiffen, Jr.
Mr. Russell K. Wiedenmann
Larry & Mary Jane Wilcox
Mary Jane & Bill Willis
Mr. Shawn Wilson
Thomas & Diane Wren
Dr. Charmaine S. Wright & Dr. Sean Wright
Mr. William Young
Ms. Karen C. Zecher
Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Zeiler
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THE BILL ADAMI FUND FOR INNOVATION
Honoring the memory of a beloved leader in disability advocacy
Former Easterseals President and CEO, Bill Adami, dedicated his life to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. As a 14-year-old volunteer at a state institution for people with significant intellectual disabilities, Bill looked at the inhumane treatment at that time and it forged his passionate commitment to ensure that people with disabilities would be treated with dignity and respect.
During his 22 years with Easterseals, Bill’s vision was to provide services for people with disabilities allowing the highest level of independence. With Bill’s untimely passing, the Easterseals Board of Directors unveiled a fund bearing his name that will honor Bill’s legacy of leadership and innovation at Easterseals.
Each year, staff are encouraged to submit a proposal to pilot a new service or program that will benefit those we serve like new assistive technology or adaptive watercraft for use at Camp Fairlee. We are grateful to the following supporters who designated their gift to this fund in 2023:
Katherine Adami
Beth and Greg Altemus
Sally and Craig Binetti
Karen M. Bullock
James J. Doherty
Ms. Kelly A. Doty
Annie Dunn
James F. Dunn
Maggie Dunn
Mary F. Dunn
Maureen Dunn
Suzanne & Bob Fraser
Robert J. Hepp
Ms. Verna Hensley
Kristi Hughes
Lindsay Leitsch
Diana Lopez
Ernie Matthews
SANDY TUTTLE ENDOWED CAMPERSHIP
Honoring Easterseals’ former President/CEO Sandy Tuttle, who began her service with Easterseals at age 15 by volunteering at Camp Fairlee, this endowment allows at least one camper to enjoy a week of camp each year.
The following supporters made Camp Fairlee possible for a camper to enjoy the 6-day session, “Under the Sea” in the Summer of 2023:
Suzanne & Bob Fraser
Ernie Matthews
Ms. Laura G. McKeown
Mrs. Donnia Melton-Togbanyahn
Natalie and Nicholas Scott
Ken & Kathy Sklenar
Laura G. McKeown
Cynthia L. Morgan
Natalie and Nicholas Scott
Ken & Kathy Sklenar
Daniel Tamul
Donnia Melton-Togbanyahn
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Twining
Paul Underwood
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Whiffen, Jr.
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THE MARGARET M. ERNST FUND SUMMER INITIATIVE
Tim’s bike challenge through the Hudson Valley inspired the following donors to surpass his goal, raising $15,962 to make a permanent impact on Camp Fairlee, in memory of his sister, Margaret. These funds will go towards the re-designed pool area providing full access for all abilities with a shaded area for fragile campers, and additional safety/accessibility features such as 5’ depth, zero entry ramp, chair lift, and nonslip protective surface coating for all access areas:
Susan Bass
Bank of America -Julie Master Grilliot
Julia Brodhag
Shane Cagney
Centreville Rotary Club
Kari Connolly
Lucy Cooley
Cheryl Corn
Althea Dotzour
Antonio M. Edmonds
John Ernst
Timothy Ernst
Christopher Ernst
Mary K. Ernst
Brandon Estela
Linda Feldman
Tony Gigliotti
Inta Hajkowski
Richard Hurley
Terence Hurley
Tina Kelleher
Lincoln Financial Foundation Matching Gift
Greg Manubay
James Mcfarland
Laura McKeown
Jeffrey Middents
Nancy Miller
Roeland Polet
Dawn Reeves
Eric Rees
Pam Reuther
Wade Schroeder
Elena Silva
Mary Silva
Karen Smythe
Susanne Spiess
Karyn Stenzler
Sue Strauss
Yale and Nicki Stenzler
Mindi Tunnell
Anne Weiner
Larry and Mary Jane Wilcox
Mara Youdelman
THE MARK AND PATTY ENGBERG MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE
ROTARY CAMPERSHIPS
9/1/22-12/31/23
The following donors provided a fully funded 12-day session for a camper in financial need to attend Camp Fairlee in the summer of 2023. We are grateful for the generosity of:
Centreville Rotary Club
Nanticoke Rotary Club
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Hickey
Newark Rotary Club
Mark and Patty Engberg, long-time supporters of Camp Fairlee, held a matching gift challenge last Spring to benefit Camp Fairlee. The Engbers generously matched up to $5,000 of all gifts received from this special appeal.
Thank you to the following donors who doubled their impact with a gift to Camp Fairlee:
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Burch
Cheryl L. Corn
Ms. Evelyn F. Duck
Mark and Patty Engberg
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Farrow
Suzanne & Bob Fraser
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Groschan
Mr. and Mrs. G Conrad Heinold
Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Hershey
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan L. Matthews
Mr. John Mucchetti and Dr. Roseanne Mucchetti
Ms. Ellen E. Nopper
Ms. Elena Silva
Ms. Taylor Sticha
Mildred H. and Ray A. Thompson Fund of the Delaware Community Foundation
VFW Kent County Memorial Post 652
Ms. Beverly Ward
Ms. Karen C. Zecher
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CORPORATE AND FOUNDATIONS
A special thank you to our Corporate and Foundation partners who made gifts and/or gift-in-kind donations of $1,000 or more during the year.
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Adkins, Inc
Alan E. Peters & Associates, Inc.
Alfred I. duPont Educational and Charitable Fund
American Legion Kent-Queen Anne’s
Post 192
AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware
Artesian Water Company, Inc.
AT&T
Bank of America
Barclays
Bayhealth Medical Center-Dover
BBC Tavern & Grill
Beebe Healthcare
Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A.
CAI®
Canada Dry Distributing Co. of Wilmington
Casual Marketplace
Cato Oil Company
Centreville Rotary Club
Century 21 - Emerald
Charles River Laboratories
Chesapeake Utilities Corp.
ChristianaCare
Citi
City of Wilmington, Office of the Mayor
Coastal Community Pickleball League
County Bank
Crystal Trust
CSC®
David A. Bramble Foundation, Inc.
Delaware City Refining Company LLC
Delaware Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Delaware First Health
Delaware Regional Dream Center
Delaware Shore Field Hockey, Inc.
Delaware State News
Delaware State University
Delmarva Power, An Exelon Company
Del-One Federal Credit Union
Discover Bank
Donnie Williams Foundation, Inc.
Double Good
Dover Behavioral Health Systems
DuPont
East Coast Plumbing & HVAC, Inc.
Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation, Inc.
Emory Hill Companies
Experian
Farmers Bank of Willards
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Financial House
First State Gastroenterology Association
Forever Media
Friendly’s Restaurants, LLC
Garrison Energy Center
George & Lynch Inc
Grotto Pizza, Inc.
HB Sports & Entertainment
Highmark Delaware
Hillside Oil Heating & Cooling
Hilyard’s Business Solutions Inc.
iHeart Media
Incyte Charitable Giving Foundation
Jefferson, Urian, Doane & Sterner, P. A.
JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase Employee Giving
Kent County Health Department
Kent County Levy Court
Knights of Columbus – Coffee Run
Council 6768
L & W Insurance Agency
LabWare Holdings, Inc
Long Neck Amvets Post 22
M&T Bank
Merrill Lynch
Nanticoke Rotary Club
Navient
Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children
Newark Rotary Club
Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645
Paulsboro Refining Company
Penn Riverfront Management LLC
Physicians Care of Newark, Inc
PNC Bank
Pohanka Automotive Group of Salisbury
Post Acute Medical, LLC
Rotary Club of Salisbury
Rotary International District 7630
Snuff Mill Restaurant, Butchery & Wine Bar
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits
Southern Sussex Rotary Club
Sparkling Image Holiday Lights
SSS Clutch Company, Inc.
State of Delaware, Grant-In-Aid
Sussex County Council
The Bank of Delmarva
The Graham Company
The Grand
The Happy Foundation
The Kenny Family Foundation
The Leslie Kopp Group
The Restaurant Store
The Safegard Group, Inc.
The Safeway Foundation
The Schluderberg Foundation
The Wawa Foundation
Tidemark Federal Credit Union
Today Media Charitable Foundation
Tunnell Companies, L.P.
United Way of Delaware, Inc.
United Way of Kent County, Inc.
United Way of Lower Eastern Shore
United Way of Queen Anne’s County
University of Delaware
W. L. Gore & Associates
Wakefern Food Corporation-Shoprite
WBOC-TV
Wilmington University
Wine Worx LLC
WSFS CARES Foundation
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2023 CAREGIVER CONFERENCE
This is the only conference in Delaware specifically for caregivers. Now in its 13th year, over 200 guests registered to attend in person or virtually. It’s a chance for caregivers to get a break, meet other caregivers, discover new caregiving strategies, and realize they are not alone.
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In addition, over 38,000 people receive indirect services, including education, training, information, and referrals.
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Save the Date:
2024 Event Dates
Walk With Me & 5K Run, Salisbury
September 28, 2024 – Salisbury Elks Lodge, Salisbury, MD
Walk With Me & 5K Run, Delmarva
October 20, 2024 – Baywood Greens, Long Neck, DE
2024 Annual Celebration
November 7, 2024 – Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington, DE
We celebrated 75 years of success because of generous donors like you! Your investment will be part of the legacy that prepares us for the next 75 years.
Please Donate Today
For more information about Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore please visit our website.
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