Leading Lives of
Purpose & Meaning 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
Vision
Building a more just and equitable society.
Mission
Transforming the lives of underserved children and youth through year-round academic and enrichment programs to inspire learning, encourage success, and close the opportunity gap.
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Values 2
Equity Through Opportunity
Educating the Whole Child
Joyful and Nurturing Community
Dear Horizons at NCCS Friends and Family, Each summer we choose a theme to guide and unite us across our six weeks together. This summer’s theme, Purpose, was particularly meaningful for all of us. The theme was inspired by our former Academic Director, Lavone Roberson, who passed away last October. Lavone started each day by reflecting on her own unique purpose, and that ritual helped her to carry on, even during very challenging times. This practice inspired her to help children to discover their purpose through her children’s book, Nia Means Purpose. As we faced our first summer since her loss, it was only natural that we let her guide and inspire us through a focus on purpose. For our students, our focus on purpose meant creating opportunities for them to reflect on who they are, who they want to be, and the difference they want to make at Horizons, in their schools and communities, and in the world. For staff, the theme inspired daily reflection on the “why” of everything we do at Horizons and the rigor to articulate that with each other and with our students. Our eighth graders completed purpose projects in which they researched elements of the program and solicited feedback and recommendations from their peers that will help us ensure that we continue to meet their changing needs. In our Musical Revue, our students’ performances reflected their passion for instilling kindness into the world and for being a source of support and encouragement for each other. These young people are our next generation of leaders and I can tell you, with confidence, we are in very good hands. In our Junior Program art classes, our students made ceramic puzzle piece necklaces to convey that each of us is an important part of the Horizons puzzle. That includes all of you. In just a few short weeks, Horizons at NCCS will enter its 60th year! During those six decades you have helped us to expand our reach and broaden and deepen our programming; in turn, this has provided access to support and resources that have propelled many thousands of young people to realize their enormous potential.
With gratitude,
Nancy von Euler Executive Director
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Thank you for making Horizons at NCCS an important part of your unique purpose.
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Purpose at Work The summer program theme of “Purpose” served as a springboard for reflection for students and staff, creating a daily opportunity to consider the “why” that guides us in everything that we do. Every part of a student’s day at Horizons is intentional, from the morning bus greeting to their swim instruction. Let’s take a deeper dive into…
Swimming 64%
45%
of Black/African American children and of Hispanic/Latino children have little to no swimming ability, putting them at higher risk of drowning and depriving them of opportunities to safely enjoy water-based activities. Swimming
instruction is a hallmark of our summer program and students learn essential water safety skills, including survival floating, resting strokes, and being prepared for rip currents. Younger students in kindergarten through grade five participate in instructional swim on campus one to two times a week, and all students look forward to recreational swim time in the afternoon in donated neighborhood pools.
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If a caregiver does not know how to swim, there is only a 19% chance that a child in their household will learn to swim. Horizons provides adult swim classes during the summer that are run by volunteer instructors and lifeguards, giving our caregivers an opportunity to learn a new skill and share in their children’s newfound appreciation of the water.
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Senior Program Olympics Each summer, Senior Program students come together in teams throughout the six weeks to prepare to compete in an end-of-summer Olympics event. They brainstorm a team name — one often related to our summer theme — a team costume, and a choreographed routine to be performed during the Opening Ceremony. The Opening Ceremony begins with a silent procession of the teams and Junior Program students and staff, led by a torch bearer and a parade of flags from countries around the globe. Before the day of competition begins in the pool and out on the fields, students exercise their own team-building skills, creativity, and risk-taking together. They realize after all the competition and judging is over that it doesn’t
matter if their team takes the gold, silver, or bronze — they grow as individuals throughout the journey, and that is the prize they take away.
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A Life of Purpose and Impact Honoring the Dedication and Life of Tim Rivlin This past August, the Horizons at NCCS community suffered another huge loss as Tim Rivlin, the summer Senior Program Director, who was entering his forty-fifth year with the program, passed away after a brief illness. Tim was a highly valued board member who had served in that capacity since 2004. He was a dedicated educator who had a 34-year career teaching government, economics, and history at Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx, New York. There has been an outpouring of love and gratitude from the many current and former students whose lives he touched. He was well known amongst staff and students for his delightfully corny sense of humor and his ability to perfectly deliver a joke at the right moment. Tim was part of the fabric of Horizons, and he cherished special events and traditions, such as the Senior Program Olympics. He took great pride in bearing the torch alongside an honored recent graduate of the program. He also looked forward each summer to his big reveal of the Broadway show that had been selected for the eighthand ninth-grade students to experience. Tim will remain in all of our hearts and minds as we carry on these traditions with purpose and intent. We are beyond grateful for the many gifts Tim bestowed on everyone in the Horizons community.
1978– 2023
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Left: Tim and Horizons alumna and lead teacher, Nikayla Ashley.
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Top: Tim in his favorite role as Senior Program Olympics torch bearer alongside Horizons alumnus Keven Gomez. Bottom: Tim set incredibly high standards for all our students and provided the support and encouragement they needed to meet those expectations.
Leadership Celebration Recognizing Commitment and Years of Service
A tribute was given to Ginny Pracilio, Horizons Office and Development Manager, who celebrated her 20-year milestone anniversary this past September. Aaron Cooper, the Head of School at New Canaan Country School, said, “Ginny is a true connector who brings people together with her humor, her dedication, and her relationships. The happiest time of year for Ginny is in the summer when the kids arrive.” Together, Amy Stevens, who serves on the Horizons Board of Governors, and Annie Cohen, a long-time Horizons supporter, each shared memories that highlighted Ginny’s unwavering dedication to the program over the last 20 years, her constant positivity, and her role as the glue that has kept the Horizons office running. Horizons is grateful for the many contributions Ginny has made over these two decades.
The Horizons Board Chair, Tiffany Van Elslander, announced the establishment of the Tim Rivlin Excellence in Teaching Award. This annual award in his honor will be given to a lead teacher in the summer program who has taught with the program for a minimum of three years and demonstrates a passion for educational equity, dedication to their students, creative curriculum development, and mentorship amongst colleagues. We will continue to acknowledge the contributions of the next generation of educators in Tim’s honor.
Top: Ginny was joined by two of her three children, Michael and Kimmy Pracilio, who are Horizons alumni. Left: Horizons Executive Director Nancy von Euler, Tiffany Van Elslander, Ginny Pracilio, Annie Cohen, Amy Stevens, and Aaron Cooper. Right: Nancy von Euler, Hunter Geraghty, Irene Rivlin, and Elizabeth Guillen, who is an alumna, a lead teacher at Horizons, and serves on the Horizons Board of Directors.
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At the annual Leadership Celebration on October 19, the Horizons Board of Directors, Board of Governors, and special guests gathered to hear program updates, recognize a 20-year staff milestone anniversary, and honor the commitment and life of our Senior Program Director, Tim Rivlin.
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Year-Round Opportunities for Connection and Learning School Year Programming
Summer Programming
GRADES 1–8
6 weeks
Small-group academic support
287 students in grades K-9
One-to-one tutoring
Transportation
8-week Super Saturday program
Daily project-based academics
Community events
Art, music, woodshop, STEM, and sports
Social work services and referrals
Field trips and community-building events Literacy specialists and social workers on staff
HIGH SCHOOL Group academic support through grade-level teams
Weekly swim instruction and daily recreational swimming Daily breakfast, lunch, and snack
One-to-one tutoring
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Career readiness and exposure
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SAT prep and college readiness workshops
Family Programming
Volunteer and employment opportunities
Educational workshops
Social events
Adult swim lessons
Social work services and referrals
Family Council Volunteer opportunities
Bridging the Opportunity Gap for Children and Youth FISCAL YEAR 2023 OUTCOMES
HORIZONS AT NCCS STUDENT PROFILE
100% 67%
100% of admitted students come from households experiencing financial need, with incomes that are at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines
Attendance
Educational Attainment
95% attendance rate for the summer program
100% of Horizons 12th-grade students graduated from high school
Retention 93% of eligible students returned for summer 2023
At least 67% of admitted students are experiencing academic and/or social-emotional need
Swimming 96% of students were proficient in swimming by the end of their 8th-grade summer
400+ STUDENTS SERVED EACH YEAR Long-Term Engagement Is the Key to Our Success
5%
other
from Norwalk
43%
52% of 12th-grade students from the class of 2023 were engaged with Horizons for 7 years
from Stamford
41%
Hispanic
31
%
Black
19
%
Other
9%
White
93% of Horizons 12th-grade students were enrolled in college or other post-secondary programs for the fall
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52%
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Financial Summary 2023
2022
FY 23 OPERATING REVENUE (unrestricted, unaudited) TOTAL $1,935,072 Events
Events
$398,486 $676,777
Released from Restric on
FY 22 OPERATING REVENUE (unrestricted) TOTAL $1,799,445
$278,670
Individuals & Family Founda ons
$644,730 Released from Restric on
$390,087
Individuals & Family Founda ons
$326,444
$55,614 $200,720 $167,375
$246,733
$225,400
Corpora ons
$123,481 Corpora ons
Other Income Founda ons
Other Income
Founda ons
FY 22 OPERATING EXPENSES (before non-cash expenses) TOTAL $1,732,200
FY 23 OPERATING EXPENSES (before non-cash expenses, unaudited) TOTAL $1,821,054
Development
Development Administra on
Administra on
$217,441
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High School
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$187,247
$202,345 $101,612
$122,562
$1,064,025
Summer
High School
$211,538
$229,779 K-8 School Year
$268,920 K-8 School Year
$947,785
Summer
Tiffany Van Elslander Chair
Leigh Kennedy Vice-Chair
Mara Neafsey Treasurer
Michele Gartland Secretary
Susan Barr John Beauclair
EX-OFFICIO
Amy Stevens
Sarah Casey
Kerry Stevens
NCCS Head of School
Darwin Davis
Douglas Sutton
Elizabeth Guillen
Kelly DeGulis
Mimi Tabah
Horizons Faculty Rep
Amy Downer
Kevin Thompson
Roberto Nieves
Raphe Elkind
Caitlin Walsh
Horizons Senior Program Director
Claire Friedlander
Rolando White
Nancy Geary
Joanna Williams
Wendy Gerbier
Cynthia Willis
Will Heins
Carolyn Woodberry
Lydee Hummel
Louise York
Merrick Kleeman
Anne Young
Sue Mackey
Liz Zea
Office & Development Manager
Nehemie Moïse Young
Aaron Cooper
Sean Robb Horizons Junior Program Director
Anne Marie Schettini-Lynch
Sonia Bell
NCCS Chief Financial & Operations Officer
Sean Brennan
Ryan Smith
Spencer Mallozzi
John Ziac
Marisa DiBiasio
NCCS Senior Director of Advancement
Brian McCormick
Jo Ziesing
Eve St. Surin
Jackqueline McLean-Markes
Jen Zonis
Horizons Family Council Rep
Tracy McManus
Nancy von Euler
Jennifer Millones
Charles Galante Jen Kearney Liz Keogh Sarah Kilcullen
Horizons Executive Director
Lindsay Kollar
Agnes Zephir
Tamu Lucero
Horizons Family Council Rep
Eloisa Melendez Barbara Moody Heather Raker Tracey Riccardi Chelsea Staniar Sanny Warner
HORIZONS OFFICE STAFF 2023–2024
Annie Burleigh
Mandi Morgan Roy Pfeil Cary Potter
HORIZONS BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2023–2024
Lynn Jackson Quinn Rob Rohn
Jen Barnard Chair
Steve Bloom Frank Bria Vanessa BrownToussaint
Nancy von Euler Executive Director
StacyAnn Brown Academic Director
Andrea Cantos Program & Data Coordinator
Whitney Mallozzi Development & Communications Manager
Ginny Pracilio
Director of Student & Family Support
HORIZONS PROMISE SOCIETY 2023–2024 Co-Chairs & Founding Members
Albert L. Perry III
Annie R. Cohen
Heather and Todd Raker
Lydee C. Hummel
Topsy and Roy Pfeil
Jo and Peter Ziesing Remembered Members
Irene and Tim Rivlin
Bert Ballin
Founding Members
Lois Beam Bateson
Laura Saverin
Jane and Mark Schoenholtz
Jen and David Barnard
Virginia B. Birkby
Jane Schoenholtz
Kerry and Jed Stevens
Sarah O’H. Casey
Richard Cohen
Lisa Schultz
Michele Gartland
Tiffany and Brian Van Elslander
Elizabeth P. Mansfield
Susan Schulz
Joan and Lou Guzzetti
Kristen Rodgers
Cindi Serenbetz Jud Staniar
Carolyn and Sturgis Woodberry
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HORIZONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023–2024
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Thank You to Our Generous Donors JULY 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2023
10+ YEARS GIVING
RHODES SCHOLAR $50,000+
Leigh Kennedy and Phil Ruvinsky Kerry and Jed Stevens Sharon and Tom Teles Anne and Brian Young
The Bauer Foundation Mr. and Mrs. George P. Bauer Cedar Hill Foundation Cary Potter Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Inc. Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, Inc. Lone Pine Foundation Inc. Piper 522 Fund The Serenbetz Family Foundation, Inc. Cindi and Warren Serenbetz State of Connecticut Synchrony Financial
VALEDICTORIAN $20,000+ Anonymous The Barr Family Christina and John Beauclair Mrs. Richard N. Cohen The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation Horizon Foundation Sarah and Chris Irwin Sarah and Casey Kilcullen Merrick Kleeman Sue and Cam Mackey Jennifer and Peter Millones Laura J. Niles Foundation, Inc. Pritchard Foundation Jo and Peter Ziesing Tracey and Mike Riccardi
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20+ YEARS GIVING
PHI BETA KAPPA $10,000+ Alexandra’s Playground David Kucher and Chris Bogart Britt and Sean Brennan The Brewer Family Foundation, Inc. Kelly Brewer and Bill Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cioffi Barbara and Jeff Erdmann Galante Family Foundation Laura and Charles Galante General Reinsurance Corporation The Hennessy Foundation Kathleen M. Hennessy Lisa and Jack McCarthy Oppenheim Family Fund Ellen and Billy Oppenheim Paula Oppenheim Lisa and Bob Schultz Topsy and Roy Pfeil Lauren and Doug Ryder Stanley Family Foundation Ann Rogers The Tudor Foundation, Inc. Tiffany and Brian Van Elslander Kirsten and Peter Zaffino
SUMMA CUM LAUDE $5,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Justin Aronson BlackRock Matching Gift Program
Broadbent Family Foundation Addie and Will Broadbent The Burton Foundation Chelsea and Jud Staniar Holly and Adam Casella The Community Fund of Darien Kelly and JD DeGulis Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hanson George M. and Pamela S. Humphrey Fund Sanny and Matt Warner Krikorian Family Fund Sophie Chheang and Paul Krikorian M.L.E. Foundation Sandy and Tom Nissley Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Mandel, Jr. Jackqueline McLean-Markes and Junior Markes Katie and Brian McCormick Tracy and Sean McManus Barbara and Bill Moody Mara and Tad Neafsey Near & Far Aid Association Inc. New Canaan Community Foundation Newman’s Own Foundation Odyssey Group Foundation Rachel and Bill Wynne O’Herron Family Foundation Annie and Jon Burleigh Sarah and Alec Casey Jen Kearney and Doug Parker Tanya Mayer and John Ricotta Shoreline Pools Silver Hill Hospital Sulzberger Foundation
Mr. David Wallace Emily and Wil Warren The Robert and Joanna Williams Family Foundation Joanna and Bob Williams Carolyn and Sturgis Woodberry
MAGNA CUM LAUDE $2,500+ Anonymous (2) Jen and David Barnard Barbara Benton Davis Russell Berkowitz, Esq. Ms. Patricia Bisset Mr. and Mrs. Eric Coffield Jace Cohen Tara and Anthony Coniglio Kara and Aaron Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Corvino Ali and Dan DiBiasio Marisa and Michael DiBiasio Rory and Alex Ewing Tatum and John Fichthorn Sally and Todd Fonner Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Frank Noel and Scott Gilbert Kristie and Mike Godina Amy Wallace and Peter Grant The Leach Family M&T Charitable Foundation Abigail Manny Jenn Baker and Dan McMullen Minted, LLC Irene and Tim Rivlin Susan and Bob Schulz Deborah Fins and Donald Strait
CUM LAUDE $1,000+ Jurek Antoszewski Barbara Erdmann Photography Ms. Diane M. Bell Sonia Bell Mary and Dick Benioff Mr. and Mrs. Simon Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Rob Bruce Calderwood Photography Katharine Calderwood Amy and John Cholnoky Mr. James Citrin Diane and Vic Consoli The County Assemblies Whitney and Doug Creutz The Crisp Family Foundation Ann and John von Stade Mr. and Mrs. Mark DeAngelis Mr. and Mrs. Rick DellaRusso Mr. and Mrs. David DeRemer Lissy Newman and Raphe Elkind Dao and Gary Engle Sue and Bill Ewing Fins Family Foundation First County Bank Foundation, Inc. Claire and Randy Salvatore Jennifer and Jamie Forese Elizabeth and Robert Frost Michele Gartland Mr. and Mrs. Frederick T. Golden The Grube Family Half Moon Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Merrill Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Harned Margo and John Harrington Margo and John Hastings Cristine Russell and Ben Heineman
Kathy and Ron Steinman Amy and Quinten Stevens Ann and Thayer Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Tarun Stewart Thieman-Wicker Family Foundation Trust Mr. and Mrs. Clark Thiemann Carlyle and David Upson Nancy and Peter von Euler Alicia and Bob Wyckoff Young Women’s League of New Canaan Mr. and Mrs. Eric Zinczenko
DEAN’S LIST $500+ Anonymous (2) Lucy and David Ball Frances Bell Nicole and John Benedetto Hayley and Steve Bloom Lisa Pannone and Frank Bria Gina Provenzale and Doug Cannaliato Mr. and Mrs. Nick Cirillo Mr. and Mrs. Peter Crisafulli Mr. and Mrs. James Cummiskey D.E. Shaw Tina Daniels Mr. Christopher W. Davenport Mr. Daryl Dewbrey Mr. and Mrs. John Dorrian Carolyn Downey Mr. and Mrs. Jim Eckert Mr. and Mrs. John Edenbach Meredith and Banks Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Eifler Karen and Brad Elders Nisha and Reggie Fernandez Hilary and Sean Flanagan Catherine and William Galvin, Jr. Sally and Tony Grassi Mr. and Mrs. David Grubb Joan and Lou Guzzetti
Mary and Per Hellsund Barbara von Euler and Mason Hogan Liz and Matt Janiga Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Jodka Jordan Park Mission 1st Fund Maija and Andrew Judelson Ann Pensiero and James Knowles Janet and Peter Lebovitz Tamu Lucero Susan and Alex Luchars Whitney and Spencer Mallozzi Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mao Mr. and Mrs. Ted McCarthy Ms. Maeve McGovern Ashley and Matt McKee Mr. Anthony McLean Michael McNaught Eloisa Melendez Heidi and Keith Mitchell Janet and Mark Mitchell Katharine O’Brien Eleanor O’Neill Mr. Frank A. Orawiec Mr. and Mrs. Federico Papa-Tham Lisa and Matt Pendo Albert L. Perry III George B. Post The Pratt Family Mr. and Mrs. David Priebe Mr. William Pusack Bonnie and Matt Rumilly Laura and Ken Saverin Lee Stewart and Chris Sherry Milagros Lecuona and Dan Stoddard Devon and Mike Suozzi Mr. and Mrs. Andy Tyson Mary and Jerome Vascellaro Doug Williams Rose and Jim Wolfe
HIGH HONOR ROLL $100+
Anonymous (3) Acushnet Fund Mr. and Mrs. Frederick R. Afragola Pam Alford AmazonSmile Michelle and Jeff Andrea Mr. and Mrs. Chris Arrix Sharon and Bill Baird Mr. and Mrs. Arvind Bajaj Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Baker The Baldwin Family Casey Ballin Lisa and Tim Bazemore Suzanne Beatty Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Benett Ms. Molly Berkeley Alison and George Birnbaum Haley and Dan Bise Susan E. Blabey Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blackford Barbara and Gary Bloom Ms. Maria Bloom
Boeschenstein Family Foundation Polly and Stephen Boeschenstein Renee and Hank Bornstein Mr. and Mrs. George Boyce Mr. and Mrs. Darius Brawn Mr. Hugh Brewer Lisa and Anthony Britton Stephanie Coleman and Carl Brodnax Sarah and Seth Brody Adrienne Burke Jennifer Peoples Burke and Douglas Burke Mr. and Mrs. Paul Busby Cathy and Jack Butcher Mr. and Mrs. Fabio Calia Diane and Pericles Caminis Celine and Jarlath Carbin Hannah Casey The Catalano Family Jennifer and Chris Caulfield horizonskids.org
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Hurter Sue Isaacs Katherine Ann Monroe Jantzen and Nelson Jantzen John and Patricia Klingenstein Fund Laurie and Britton Jones Jessie and Jordan Katz Liz and Kyle Keogh Ms. Heidi Kerko Ms. Colleen Kessenich Ms. Julie Kettell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas King Lindsay and Dan Kollar Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Kontulis II Mr. and Mrs. Mikey Kuehner Gunilla and Peter Lawrie Anne Marie Schettini-Lynch and Daniel Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Anang Majmudar Dana Mallozzi Marsal Family Foundation Dr. Marcia Bull McCrum Mr. and Mrs. John McNear Mr. and Mrs. Todd Meadow Joyce and Steven Mella Andrea and Ed Meyercord Neuberger Berman Corporation New Canaan Artisans Laura Cramer and Steve Petricone Piper Sandler Companies Matching Gift Program Dina and Kevin Quirk Heather and Todd Raker Fraser Randolph Mr. and Mrs. Brendan Reich Kristen and Steve Rodgers Rotary Club of New Canaan Sail to Sable Kristin McClutchy The John-Christophe Schlesinger Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schlesinger Francine Shanfield Nancy Simpkins
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Sam Caulfield Regina and Charles Cheever Monae Cherry Ms. Jennifer Clark Lisa and Bernie Clarke Mr. and Mrs. James Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Marc Culver Ms. Emily Dandrea Marina and Keith Davey Lukasz Dec Ann Martin DiLeone Mr. and Mrs. Steve Dodd Kristy Jelenik and Marc Donald Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Donovan Bettina and Peter Drummond-Hay Adam Elgert Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ferreri Gayle Findlay Tamar Mays and Eric Fischman Heather Cady and Michael Flynn Mr. and Mrs. David Frame Mr. and Mrs. Chris Frey Mr. and Mrs. Warren H. Friend Gustavo Galante Candice and Kenneth Gammill Ms. Lisa Gavin Ms. Wendy Gerbier Beth and Arthur Golden Camilla Trinchieri and Stuart Greenspon Elizabeth Guzzetti Michael Guzzetti The Hannigan Family Jeanne D. Hart Mary B. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Duane Hill Tara and Garrett Hofer Kyle Hoffman Horizons Family Council Colin Hosten Anne and Frank Huck Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hurd Impact Staffing Solutions Maryann and Kevin Donovan Ms. Laura Ingaham
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Lisa Ingraham Lynn Jackson Quinn Mrs. Barbara Johansen Mel Justak Mr. and Mrs. Jared Kearns Nancy Kennedy Joyce and Hector Kicelian Leah and Ryan Kimmet Mollie Kirkland Mr. and Mrs. Gary Kniffen Mr. and Mrs. William W. Landis III Katie and Steve Larson Chris Lawler Ms. Lenesa L. Leana Mariko and Matt LeBaron Mr. and Mrs. James Ledwith Tadd Lemire The Lemoine Family Mary Lee and Jim Lesko Jennifer and Robert Lia Mr. Joe Lodato Stella Lowry Mr. and Mrs. Michael Luddy Mr. Lesley MacAulay Ann Marie Mack Suzanne and Wayne Maggin Ms. Stephanie Maher Mellissa and George Matthews Donna and Jack McCarthy Ms. Mary E. McCarthy Lisa McConnell Richard McEvoy Mr. and Mrs. Paul McKeown Francie Irvine and Andrew McLaren Ellen and Joel Mellis Moina Noor and Farhan Memon Mr. and Mrs. Steve Messina Mr. and Mrs. Brad Meyer Mr. Richard Michaud Stephanie deSibour and Marc Miller Ms. Sylvia Rachel Miller Mr. and Mrs. Cory Mims Cathy and Richard Mishkin Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moore Molly Morgan
Ms. Caryn Siegel and Mr. Andrew Moss Meg and Matt Murphy Mr. and Mrs. William Murphy New Canaan Country School Susan Newtown Ms. Chelsea Nicholls Mr. Peter Nicoletti Pat Oakes Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Ogden Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Osorio Mary Oster Cathy Ostuw Mr. Isaac Pavkovic The Pracilio Family Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pratt Nadine Quaeyhaegens Margo and Mason Reed Amy Weber Reid Ronn Richardson Kathleen Robb Kelley Robb Michael Robb Grieco Jackie Roberson Rosemary and Rob Roberto Beth Rockefeller The Russell Family Linda Shackelford and David Sachs Jhoana Salazar-Ortiz Judith Rivlin and Eric J. Sanne Ms. Diane Saslow Andrea and Peter Scheyhing Jane and Mark Schoenholtz Daphne and Dan Schreck Pam and Craig Scott Mr. and Mrs. Andy Sheridan Sheryl Siegel Tamara and Michael Sload Ryan Smith Claire Spillane Eve St. Surin Mr. and Mrs. Terry Staber Ms. Vicki Staniar Mr. and Mrs. James M. Stewart
Ms. Chandler Bewkes-Stroud and Mr. Ryan Stroud The Sulger Family Ellen Lundquist and Stephen Thompson Dusty and Bill Upton Mala Vallotton The Wakeman Family Torrance York and Greg Walters Catherine and William Wappler Lizzy and John Ward The West Family Mr. and Mrs. Richard West Clyde White Ms. Elaine White Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. White III Steve Wilkos Mr. and Mrs. Edward Williams Mr. and Mrs. Steve Yavner The Yoo Family Janet B. York Jason Young Brie and Matt Young Mr. and Mrs. Mike Yusko Stephanie Bowling Zeigler Nancy and John Ziac Jennifer and Jonathan Zonis
HONOR ROLL UP TO $100 Kelsey and Jake Armstrong The Arthur-Springer Family The Baker Family Andrea Cantos and Rodney Barbosa Ms. Julie Barriere Karen Bdera Videen and Christopher Bennett Nancy Bieder Janine and Andy Boyce Jackie and David Britt-Friedman Chris and Emil Bucci Eileen Byrne-Caputi Donna Ching Lyn and Beecher Chivvis
Ms. Trisha Clark Ms. Megan Collins Dr. Paule Couture Patricia DeLuca The Denerville Family Harriet and Bob Dewey Maria Sette and Rob Faugno Teresa Filshtein Sonmez Ms. Patricia Galante Nicole Gavin Robert D. Gentry The Giamartino Family The Goltz Family Aaron Greiner Gail Griffin Holly Guerrera Elizabeth Guillen Mr. Jack Haley Ms. Samantha Haley Jodi and Caleb Hasbrouck Martha Hennig Jacqueline Jeffress Pam Koss Kathy Kravec Yvette Larrieu Louise Leeds Justen Lopez Macklen and Jamie Makhloghi Carrie and Cooper Mallozzi Kit Mallozzi Robby Mallozzi IV Megan Maroney Gabriela Pozo and Jona Martinez Will McDonough Roxanne McKoy Mr. Richard McQuaid Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Mercede Elaine and Doug Mintz Joey Moyer Hope Newhouse Sean North Fanny Osorio Ms. Aliza Ottenheimer Donna Papp Justin Papp
TRIBUTE GIFTS IN MEMORY OF Stephanie Antoszweski Bert Ballin Gary Bisbee Richard N. Cohen Jill Iscol Sandy Lawler Gacel Machado Lecuona Kyle A. Markes A. Bliss McCrum Lyn McNaught John C. O'Brien Tim Rivlin Lavone Roberson John-Christophe Schlesinger Sydell Steinman Jill Stevens Pat Stoddard
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR POOL DONORS Ashforth Family Avery Family Brennan Family Buchanan Family Casey Family Coniglio Family Cooper Family Ewing Family Fox Family Gleason/Boyd Family Halsey Family Herdeg Family Janiga Family Katz Family Kennedy/Ruvinsky Family Lundquist/Thompson Family Mackey Family Mactas Family McCarthy Family Priebe Family Raker Family Regan Family Riccardi Family Rohn Family Schoenholtz Family Schultz Family Spadiccini Family Tuttle Family Van Elslander Family Warner Family Williams Family Young Family Zea Family Ziesing Family
SPECIAL THANKS AND GIFTS-IN-KIND AMC SoNo Call Me A Wallflower Chiara Askew-Oliver Crystal Rock Water Roberto Nieves
Culinary Works Julia Deane John Beauclair Bria/Pannone Family Molly Buchholz Berkeley Abby Cali Sarah Casey Tara Coniglio Christina Costa Montani Marisa DiBiasio Firebelly Sound & Picture Alex Leach Bart Fredo Christina Geist Greig Family Jack Haley Samantha Haley Mia Jordan Leigh Kennedy
Sarah Kilcullen Tara Leclerc Justen Lopez Mark Macrides Lisbeth Martinez Rachel Matusow Wynne Eloisa Melendez Cathy Mishkin Meg Murphy NCCS Parents Association New Canaan Chamber Music Jane Fox and Andrew Armstrong New Canaan Mounted Troop New England Dance Theatre Jeanne Collins Frank Orawiec Maribel Patafio Tracey Riccardi Bonnie Rumilly
thank you
Thank you to our 240+ volunteers who played a vital role in making our program such a success! Whether you were helping us serve lunch, serving as Family Grade Reps, or planning fundraising events, we are grateful for your time and support!
Phil Ruvinsky Katherine Saunders Anne Marie Schettini-Lynch Stepping Stones Museum of Children Barbarajean Segall SoNo 1420 Ellyn Weitzman Eve St. Surin Chelsea Staniar Gretchen Tapscott Rebecca Thornton Turning Pages Christine Fouts & Maureen Karle Miguel Triay Tiffany Van Elslander Walter Stewart’s Market Alex Stewart Anne Young Your participation is important to us. We have made every attempt to publish the names of our donors accurately. If your name has been inadvertently omitted, misspelled, or listed incorrectly, please bring the error to our attention and accept our sincere apology.
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