2014 Annual Report

formerly New Haven Home Recovery

ANNUAL REPORT 2014 Building Compassion in the Community A Grandmother’s Love in Bridgeport

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ee is a loving grandmother. Taking care of her grandchildren, Melissa, age 10 and Dominic, age four, is a full time job. Lee has cared for her grandchildren since they were babies and continues to provide a safe home for them.

Before retirement, Lee worked at Stamford Hospital and loved working in patient care.

Unfortunately she was forced to retire early and her income dramatically decreased. With less money coming in, Lee was falling behind on rent and utilities. Lee feared she was going to be evicted.

Due to unfortunate circumstances, Lee’s grandchildren were in need of care. Her grandchildren are her first priority, including providing a roof over their heads. Dominic is autistic and attends a half day pre-K class. While he is nonverbal, Dominic is doing well in his current school. Melissa is in fifth grade and Lee often helps her with homework assignments.

Lee believes in a good education for her grandchildren and without a stable home, a child’s academics risk being interrupted.

Stacy [New Reach staff] When Lee came to New Reach’s Bridgeport Stable Families Program for help, she entered the door with an optimistic outlook.

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“I was so happy when the staff at New Reach returned my call when I needed help,” expressed Lee.

was there for me,” Lee shared, “Stacy took my problem and walked me right through it.

She helped me more than I could ever have imagined.

Right away, staff started working with Lee in identifying programs to assist her in paying her rent. The staff helped Lee complete an application for a kinship program to aid in her back rent and utilities. Lee was approved by the program and has money to pay for the rent she owed and for next month’s rent.

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“Stacy [New Reach staff] was there for me,” Lee shared, “Stacy took my problem and walked me right through it. She helped me more than I could ever have imagined.”

Lee is continuing to work with the Stable Families Program on budgeting and other supports for her and her grandchildren.

At Thanksgiving, they enjoyed a meal provided by the program, thanks to members of the community.

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Stable Families is supported by the Bridgeport Public Housing Residence Support Fund administered by the Fairfield County’s Community Foundation.

Our Mission

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t is the mission of New Reach to promote the independence of women and children confronted by homelessness, HIV/AIDS, and behavioral health issues in a supportive environment where their potential can be realized. n

Board Chair & CEO Message from the

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If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

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Building Compassion in the Community

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– Dalai Lama

ompassion is a core value at New Reach and is practiced every day. We are realistic in knowing sometimes, it’s difficult to be compassionate, in the face of real challenges.

But when we keep our minds and our hearts open, we can practice compassion and it may just result in happiness for us and those around us.

I am inspired everyday by the commitment and compassion of the board, staff, volunteers and clients at New Reach. It is not always easy to stay positive, happy and compassionate when you are struggling with homelessness, poverty and health challenges. Many of us can all recall a time when we felt unsure of what was coming next in our life, when we worried about a loved one’s health, or when we experienced a heartbreaking loss. It is during those times we make choices….we can let those challenges and worries bring us down, or we can focus on making a change and choosing to be happy.

New Reach’s volunteers practice compassion and help spread happiness throughout the organization. Volunteer, Sydney Allen’s compassion will provide happiness to homeless children for years to come through the renovation of the children’s room at Life Haven.

Carolyn Cary, a volunteer from Spring Glen Church, and friend Sue Spight ensure the women at Martha’s Place have a place to relax and renew themselves every week.

Board of Directors Officers Linda Zimmerman Chair

Deborah Woodworth Vice Chair

Mary Ferrari, Esq. Treasurer

Maryrose Hoffman Secretary

Directors Leo Connors, Jr. Shirley A. Jackson, Ph.D. John Keyes, Esq. Barbara Nelson, MSW-LCSW Eileen O’Donnell Alfred Smith, Jr., Esq. Diana Teixeira, CPA Bernadette Welsh Michael West

Contributors Kellyann Day Chief Executive Officer

Mary Grande Community Relations Specialist

Kristen McKay Development Manager

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Josephine O’Neil Graphic Design

New Reach partnered in the city of New Haven’s 100 Day Challenge to End Homelessness to house the most vulnerable homeless individuals and families. This challenge provided an opportunity for the community of services providers to come together to solve chronic homelessness. New Reach’s Carmen Brown and Meredith Damboise took on leadership roles in the challenge, resulting in housing over 150 homeless people.

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I am inspired everyday by the commitment and compassion of the staff, the volunteers year of 2014 proved to be exceptional and transformational as and the clients at The we changed our name to New Reach, complete with new logo, New Reach. created a strategic plan to strengthen and extend services and

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programs, secured funding for a new supportive housing development, and agreed to expand New Reach initiatives through partnerships in Fairfield County. These transformations renewed the board and staff’s compassion and dedication to our mission.

As we look ahead to 2015, New Reach is committed to practicing compassion and addressing homelessness in both New Haven and Fairfield Counties. Success can take place when organizations, corporations, volunteers and members of the community partner with each other to make a difference. Join us in practicing compassion.

Sincerely,

Linda C. Zimmerman Board Chair

Kellyann Day, MSW Chief Executive Officer

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Providing a Safe Place for Children

ttorney Elizabeth (Betsy) McMahon has always believed children are our future and that, above all, we need to do what is necessary to protect and give children the stability they need to grow into productive and happy adults. The first step is to make sure children have a roof over their heads and food on the table, and New Reach can provide these important basics. Betsy does more than just talk the talk, throughout the year she helps New Reach in achieving its goals of providing homeless children with a safe place to stay. Whether it’s being a sponsor of a special event or donating bedding or attending an event, Betsy is there supporting women and children.

“New Reach is a strong non-profit that works every day to build stronger futures for the women and children who turn to them in need,” Betsy shared.

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I can’t fix the world all by myself, but I can make a difference through New Reach.

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New Reach sheltered 185 families last year at CareWays, Life Haven and Martha’s Place. Staff work with women to connect them with the resources they need to reach their full potential.

Betsy believes, “We all deserve to do more than just survive. You can’t begin to parent without a place to call home and a bed to tuck your babies in.” How can a mom even think of reading bedtime stories when she doesn’t know if they will have a place to live tomorrow? And what does the world look like to a child who has no home?

“I can’t think of anything worse than not being able to provide shelter for your children,” continues Betsy, “I can’t fix the world all by myself, but I can make a difference through New Reach.”

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New Reach is a strong non-profit that works every day to build stronger futures for the women and children who turn to them in need.

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More than 300 children walk through the shelter doors every year. Through the SEARCH (Services, Education & Activities Reaching Children who are Homeless) program, children have the opportunity to just be kids. SEARCH provides activities such as homework help, arts & crafts, music, and dance. SEARCH would not be possible without supporters like Betsy and community volunteers who donate their time and talents to the program.

Betsy is committed to building hopeful futures for homeless women and children.

Save the Date

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16TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION AUCTION Wednesday, April 29, 2015

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Join New Reach, Inc. at our 16 Annual Celebration Auction on April 29th!

With great items to bid on and good company, it’s sure to be a fun night.

New Reach is thrilled to honor Neighbor-to-Neighbor Lifeline, developed by United Way of Greater New Haven and the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, which provides assistance with housing costs and healthy food to people in need. Geralyn Tagatac, a longtime volunteer and supporter, will also be honored for her dedication to our mission. Shirley A. Jackson will be presented with the Chris Vogt Outstanding Board Member of the Year Award.

Eric Hummel is returning as our live auctioneer! We are welcoming Jim Travers, of United Way of Greater New Haven, as our emcee for the evening. For more information on the event, sponsorship opportunities, or tickets, please contact Mary Grande at mgrande@newreach.org. n

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Guilford Interact Club brings new technology to Mar tha’s P l a c e

“To bring the women of New Reach a little bit of happiness gives us all so much joy,”Guilford High School Interact Club President, Sophie Kaplan, said when explaining why the Guilford Interact Club continues to support the work of New Reach.

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New Reach gives hope and we want to be a part of that process and give hope to as many as possible.

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The Guilford Interact Club has made it a priority to support New Reach in their mission of giving strength and hope to women by shopping for robes and gifts for the women and children at the holidays, and supporting the agency through the club’s fundraising efforts. Every May, Guilford Interact Club holds a Cry Baby Golf Scramble that includes obstacles at each hole for some added extra fun.

This year, the Guilford Interact Club met with Guilford Savings Bank President, Tim Geelan, who mentioned the bank would be upgrading their computers. Sophie began talking to Mr. Geelan about Martha’s Place and the pressing need for new computers to help the women write resumes, and search for jobs. She explained the GSB computers would be an investment in the future for these women.

After learning about Martha’s Place, Mr. Geelan and the bank staff were eager to help. Sophie coordinated the refurbishing of the computers with the bank’s IT Department and in November new computers were delivered for Martha’s Place.

Guilford Interact Advisor Al Jacobs adds, “The club understands that there are women a scant 11 miles down the road from Guilford in need of support, and by supporting New Reach, the members do have the ability to affect a positive change in a woman’s life by giving and caring.”

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Homelessness can happen to anyone and is not just happening in urban areas.

Sophie shares the club’s belief that, “New Reach gives hope and we want to be a part of that process and give hope to as many as possible.”

Thank you to the Guilford High School Interact Club for their many years of commitment to New Reach’s mission. And a special send off and farewell to Sophie Kaplan as she graduates and heads off to college in the fall. n

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Ladies Night A Community of Women

ednesday nights at Martha’s Place are known as Ladies Night. It starts with a warm meal, prepared by volunteers and local restaurants. Women and children gather in the dining room as a community to enjoy a meal together, with support and laughter.

After the meal, there is the opportunity to take part in Relax, Release, and Renew, a wellness program created and held by volunteers Carolyn Cary and Sue Spight.

“The program provides an oasis to the women after a long day,” explains Sue, “I want them to feel and receive the support and inspiration from each other so that they can move on from where they are at this very moment.”

Relax, Release, and Renew compliments New Reach’s Wellness Program, which is offered twice a week by New Reach’s Wellness Counselor, Yartiza Roman. Relax, Release, and Renew was developed after Carolyn’s years of experience with women’s retreats and life-coaching. It’s a quiet time for women to find respite and release their burdens through self-care and self-soothing techniques.

“The goal is for them [the women at Martha’s Place] to understand that some of the challenges they are dealing with all women deal with,” Carolyn continues, “I want them to find peace, strength and gratitude within themselves while providing the women with support as they move forward.”

Carolyn has created a 12-week curriculum that includes a variety of topics to help the women replenish their spirits, release the day’s stress, and focus on moments of goodness.

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Relax, Release, and Renew

ara and Veronica are roommates at Martha’s Place and have found support both within each other, from the staff at New Reach, and at Ladies Night.

Kara and Veronica never miss Ladies Night and look forward to it week after week.

“It is a time where you can find yourself, ask yourself questions and find the answers yourself,” Veronica shared.

The relaxation and peace Kara and Veronica have found on Ladies Night has lead them to encourage other woman to participate.

“It’s nice to have someone who sincerely wants to help,” expressed Kara, “And I make sure I let Carolyn and Sue know that.”

Kara and Veronica have both found safety at Martha’s Place and are working on securing housing and employment. With help from New Reach staff, Kara is working on completing paperwork to be housed through New Haven’s 100 Day Challenge to End Homelessness. n Please note, names of clients have been changed for anonymity.

Thank you to all who have prepared meals for the residents at Martha’s Place: Abate Restaurant Linda Rosario Brown CarMax Carolyn Cary Cindy Gibbons Hamden High School Human Relations Club Porcini International Quinnipiac University, Order of Omega Club Robin Russo Lauren Ruth Scarpellino’s Restaurant Sharon Small Southern Connecticut State University Spring Glen Church St. Barnabas’ Church Vertical Church

If you are interested in preparing a meal for the women and children at Martha’s Place, please contact Dawn Bordeleau at dbordeleau@newreach.org.

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I wanted to do something that had meaning for my senior project.

One Amazing Newtown Senior mazing is one of the words used repeatedly to described Sydney Allen, Newtown High School Senior, who turned the children’s room at Life Haven into a space filled with joy, safety, and hope.

Sydney was introduced to Life Haven by her congregation, Vertical Church of West Haven whose members volunteer throughout the year by gardening, raking, painting, and more. Sydney began spending time after school with the children in the SEARCH program (Services, Education & Activities Reaching Children who are Homeless). SEARCH provides children living at the shelter with activities such as homework help, arts & crafts, storytelling, music, and dance.

When it was time for Sydney to begin working on her senior project for school, Life Haven immediately came to mind. “I wanted to do something that had meaning for my senior project,” Sydney expressed.

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Sydney took her idea to remodel the SEARCH room and ran with it.

She began by holding her own tag sale to raise funds for the project.

From there, she began outreaching the community for support.

Businesses such as Lowe’s donated flooring and Bob’s Discount Furniture provided a gift card to purchase furniture for the space.

Every weekend, from October to December, Sydney was at Life Haven painting, sweeping, and decorating. Sydney had a remarkable crew to help her carry out her vision. Mike Yannes put his carpentry skills to work and was with Sydney each weekend. Sydney’s parents, Lisa and Scott, supported her throughout the project and put in many man hours themselves.

On December 2, 2014 a ribbon cutting was held to unveil the renovated SEARCH room. Sydney dedicated the room to a special child, Janiah, whose family recently moved out of Life Haven. Janiah and her mom attended the celebration; Janiah cut the ribbon alongside of Sydney.

“Every child deserves a place to be loved and feel safe,” Sydney stated at the ribbon cutting, “This room gives children a place to relax, have fun, and forget about their current stresses.” n

A special thanks to all the volunteers and supporters for making this project possible:

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Scott & Lisa Allen Sydney Allen Pastor Randal Alquist Bob’s Discount Furniture The Boccarossa’s Kaleigh DeBowes Karma for Cara Foundation Karen King Libby of IKEA New Haven

Lowes Northeast Builders Jose Rivera Kim Roy Robert Roy Scholastic Books Pastors Ken & Kathy Vance Michael Yannes Michael Yannes, Jr.

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A Safe Place to Start Over or two years, Tina worked in a shelter and never thought she would find herself living in one.

“I was helping people,” Tina expressed, “I never thought I would find myself on the other side of the fence seeking help myself.”

It was not until Tina’s relationship turned abusive did she decide it was time to find a safe place for her and her children. Tina, mother of four, found help at Life Haven when she was 24 weeks pregnant upon moving to Connecticut.

Connecticut was new a place for Tina, filled with many unknowns. She had little family in the area and was unaware of many community resources.

Life Haven gave her a place to start over. Life Haven staff provided Tina with a shoulder to lean on, ears to listen, and advice where she needed it. Staff assisted Tina with applying for jobs and housing and the support she needed. “The staff at Life Haven never passed judgment,” Tina shared.

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I was helping people,” Tina expressed, “I never thought I would find myself on the other side of the fence seeking help myself.

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Tina’s children regularly attended the children’s program at Life Haven, SEARCH. SEARCH gave Tina’s children a place to make hand puppets and paintings. Janiah, Tina’s oldest, completed her homework every afternoon in the SEARCH room. After a few months of hard work, Tina delivered a healthy baby boy, secured a job, and received financial assistance to obtain housing.

“We were given a fresh start,” Tina stated, “We all face obstacles in life and I would not have been able to overcome mine without the support from Life Haven.” n

Women Helping Women In Hamden Heather Kissel and Jackie Campagnuolo are entrepreneurs and owners of Jh Hair Design in Hamden. Heather and Jackie’s clients are women.

“We realize that as a woman owned business that we need to be there for women,” says Jackie.

Heather and Jackie were interested in finding an organization that helped women and children and found New Reach, Inc. through a friend.

Jh Hair Design is now a place where women are continuing to help women. Heather and Jackie have set up several drives in their salon to collect basic household supplies. The women put together a complete Thanksgiving dinner for shelter residents to enjoy.

“The more we became involved, the more we realized New Reach is constantly striving to make sure what they are doing is working to get women back on their feet,” says Heather. Adds Jackie, with Heather nodding in agreement, “we want women to know if they put their mind to it, and have a little helping hand from other women, they can do it. We want other women in the community to know that by helping the women who need assistance, they can and will make a difference in a life.”

Jackie and Heather believe whole-heartedly in the New Reach Team.

“We feel strongly that we want do our part to help New Reach succeed in their mission of building hopeful futures for women and families,” shares Heather. n

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A Home for the Holidays akena and her eight year old daughter were homeless for over a year, living with family and friends to put a roof over their heads.

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After being on a waitlist for supportive housing for a year, Takena and her daughter moved into their apartment right before the holidays with help from New Reach’s Supportive Housing Program for Families. When Takena arrived in her new apartment it was filled with bedding, pots and pans, and gifts for the holidays.

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I love our new home and am so thankful to New Reach,” Takena exclaimed, “This is the best thing that could have happened to my daughter and I.

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Adopt a Family donors hank you to all who helped make the holidays brighter for more than 200 families through Adopt-A-Family!

Stephanie Accettullo Adler Geriatric Center at Yale-New Haven Hospital Albertus Magnus College Albertus Magnus Financial Aid Office Teresa Amendola Carolyn Anderson Caryl Jean Andrews ANN INC ANN INC Connecticut Field Leadership Team & ANN INC Employees Melissa Arroya Michael & Eileen Barbaro Sean Barry & Jeanne Farago Mark Beauchemin Annette Beckwith Paul Bedard, Esq. Marianne Begej Elizabeth Belisle Judy Bellucci Big Y of North Branford Biller Sachs Raio & Zito Lisa Bilodeau BJ’s Wholesale Theresa Blanchard BlumShapiro Bonaldo Family Tara Bonito Brittany Bonito Dawn Bordeleau Janis Bozzo Delores Brown Samantha Burgan Erin Burke The Burt Family Jim Butler Maureen Carey Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP CAS Medical Systems Inc Catholic Charity League

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CBS Outdoors Kate & Stephen Cebik Kat & Luke Challis May May Cheng Christ Church Anglican / Out Reach Committee Clients of The Connors Team – Merrill lynch Connex Credit Union Thomas Connolly Nancy & Scott Conover Phyllis Cortina Covidien Bob Cowell Kathy Crooker Crunch Fitness Cubscouts Pack 14 Trisha D’ Errico Andrea DaCorte Amanda D’Ambrosa Hugh & Jean Davis The Day Family Sarah DeBenedictis & Family Maureen DeFelice & Family Mary DeLucia Janet DePino Sandra DePonte & Family Derosa Family Michael Digioia Judge Ed Dolan Tracee Dolan & Ryan Lynch Dorothy Dunlop Marie Dunston Elm City BNI Eureka Chapter #2 Order of the Eastern Star Pauline Fagan Jennifer Fama Faxon Law Firm Federal Bureau of Investigation – Dept of Justice Sarah & Luigi Fetta Friends Committee for Children

Robert Gambardella Gaylord Physical Therapy Orthopedics & Sports Medicine GEICO of Orange CT Douglas Goldner & Melanie Rausch JoAnne Grabinski Bob & Mary Grande Jonathan Grande Gateway Community College GREAT Center – Gateway Community College Greater New Haven Exchange Club Glenn, Mona & Zoe Gregg Lisa, Rachael & Meggie Gresham Gould Law Group Cindy Guarino & family Guilford High School Interact Club Meg Gurley & Geoffrey Attardo Rhonda & Bob Hawes Olivia Hebenstreit Higher One Jodi Holmes Donny Holmes McKenzi Holmes Home Depot The Howard Family The Ice Cream Guy, LLC ION Torrent Jh Hair Design Shirley A. Jackson Barbara Jerista Stephanie Kasperzyk KnockMedia Kolltan Pharmaceuticals, Inc Pam Koss Lab Logistics Langan Engineering and Environmental Services Jacqueline Lauper

“I love our new home and am so thankful to New Reach,” Takena exclaimed, “This is the best thing that could have happened to my daughter and I.” After losing her job, Takena and her daughter became homeless. Without a steady income, Takena was unable to afford the rent for her apartment in Bridgeport.

“Affordable housing is important in our communities so that families like Takena’s are safe and stable,” explained Kellyann Day, CEO of New Reach, Inc. New Reach is continuing to work with Takena with on-going support services as she settles in to her new home. n

Law Offices of Elizabeth McMahon Kate & Bill Lee Bernice LeRoux Lewis G. Schaeneman Foundation, Inc. David Litvinoff Jill London Erika Lynch Scott & Amy MacDonald Madison Ladies Christmas Party Daniel Majeed Kathleen Marcinczyk Marcum LLP Deborah Marenna Mari Mariano Maureen Marini Aubrey Marino & Quen Lamb The Marottoli Family Nicole Marquis Marsillio’s of Farifield Jennifer McCulloch Gina Merola Merrill Lynch – New Haven Office Metro Taxi Gina Morrow Kathy Moyher Frank & Ann Nesi New England Home Care, Inc. New Haven Board of Education – Student Services Department New Haven Family Services New Vision Ministry Center of Worship, Inc. Lauren Niehoff North Branford Intermediate School Interact Club North Madison Congregational Church Mission Committee Kelly O’Connor Donna & Bob Olsen Onofrio Fresh Cut Lesli Ott & Alan Anticevic Pack 14 Christine Pariseau Ruth Petrone Mary Pirozzoli Amanda Pluck Porcini International Powerhouse Gym Members & Staff Ann Provo

Quinnipiac University Law School Law Review Quinnipiac University Law Society Quota International of New Haven The Regan Family Dominick & Geri Reis Reitman Personnel Services Revenue Management Dept. of YNHH Kara Rotheram Betty Russell Brittney Russell Saint Berndette’s Parish St Francis Parish of New Haven Knights of Columbus & Parishioners Renee Sajda Christopher & Jenna Schneider SCSU Sociology Department Seacor Piezo Ceramics Van Selden Seton /Brady of Branford Mary Shields Richard Silverman Sister to Sister Ministry Regina Slocum Sound BNI Janet Sparapani Sara Squeglia Susan Stackpole & Dominick Alberino Lori Starrett State of CT Child Support Offices Superior Court/Judges Secretary Office Geralyn Tagatac Elizabeth Tagatac Barbara Tallcouch Gloria Tallcouch Tangoe, Inc. Angela Tangney Nova Taylor Diana Teixeira Town Fair Tire Kathy Tutino UNIQLO United Illuminating Co. – Transmission & System Planning, Compliance, Revenue & Business Services The Uzzo Family

Barbara Ve Toni Vento Cindy Visnic Margery Vogt Eve Volk Walter C. Polson Middle School Correne Wahler Megan & John Wanerka Richard & Valerie Warhall & Family Pat Wayert Meg, Jonathan, Sophie & Gwynnie Weisberg Bernadette Welsh Angela & Jim Westwood Jake White WICC Holiday Fund for Children Wilbur Cross High School Student Council WISH Yale-New Haven Hospital – 11 North Pavilion Floor Employees Yale New Haven Hospital – Care Coordination Yale New Haven Hospital – Surgical Intensive Care Unit Yale Orthopaedics Yale School of Medicine Yale School of Medicine, Office of Education Yale-New Haven Hospital Performance Management Yale-New Haven Hospital Revenue Management Department Yale School of Public Health – Finance & Administration Yale University Yale University – Grant & Contract Financial Administration Yale University – Office of Research Administration Yale University CTO YARC Training & Process Standards Linda & Scott Zimmerman Zurich Insurance North America

Financials

Total Revenue $5,490,343

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he Bank of America Charitable Foundation named New Reach, Inc. as a recipient of the 2013 Neighborhood Builders® award.

The program is a strategic investment that couples leadership training with a $200,000 unrestricted grant for high-performing nonprofits addressing community development, critical needs or workforce development and education. Nonprofit leaders gain valuable skills and apply funding where it is most needed for maximum local impact.

Kellyann Day, CEO and Kara Capone, COO participated in the 2014 Neighborhood Builder Leadership Program. Kellyann and Kara had the opportunity to meet other leaders from across the country who are focused on social and economic issues.

Our Programs Impact Many

“New Reach is a model for how to effectively serve our most vulnerable residents, helping thousands of women and their children on the path to better, selfsufficient lives,” said Bill

Tommins, Southern Connecticut market president, Bank of America.

New Reach was recognized by Bank of America in March 2014 at a ceremony with past recipients of the Neighborhood Builders award. n

Data is based on clients served 7/1/13 to 6/30/14.

Thank you to our partners of alphgraphics Hamden/New Haven for helping to make this year’s annual report possible.

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New Reach 2014 Financial Supporters January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 City Missionary Association of New Haven Connecticut State Medical Society CT Coalition to End Homelessness Guilford Rotary Frank Kenna Liberty Bank Foundation George & Grace Long Foundation People’s United Bank NEW REACH Pacesetters: $10,000+

Bank of America The Carolyn Foundation City of New Haven The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Fairfield County’s Community Foundation JMS Foundation, Inc. Melville Charitable Trust Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine, a partnership of United Way of Greater New Haven & The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven New Haven County Bar Foundation, Inc. NewAlliance Foundation People’s United Community Foundation Ralph & June Rossi Charitable Foundation State of CT Department of Housing State of CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services State of CT Department of Social Services State of CT Department of Education State of CT Office of Early Childhood United Way of Greater New Haven U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Education U.S Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs The Werth Family Foundation NEW REACH Benefactors: $5,000+

Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman, LLP Citizens Bank of Connecticut Covidien First Niagara Bank Foundation The Inner-City Foundation for Charity and Education Melville Charitable Trust The Miles and G. Elizabeth Lasater Fund Newman’s Own Foundation People’s United Community Foundation Lewis G. Schaeneman Foundation, Inc. Town Fair Tire The United Illuminating Co. & The Southern Connecticut Gas Co. NEW REACH Sponsors: $2,000+

ACT II Thrift Shop, Inc. Anna Fitch Ardenghi Trust AT&T The David A. Beckerman Foundation Capital One Bank, N.A. Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP

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Seton Olga Sipolin Children’s Fund Spring Glen Church Swindells Charitable Foundation Webster Bank Yale-New Haven Hospital NEW REACH Supporters

Melanie Abbott AIDS Walk New Haven Suzanne Alderman Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield Gina Amarante Amity Charitable Trust Fund Amity Regional High School District 5 Anderson Krause Insurance Nancy Angoff Joseph & Cathy Antonelli Arnold’s Jewelers Marvin & Gloria Arons Ann Arpino ARS Kathleen & Stephanie Asher Julia Baldini Thayer Baldwin & Barbara Geller Bankwell Michael & Eileen Barbaro Nicole Barnofski Harold & Barbara Barringham Joyce Basilone Linda Beavers Richard Beck Robert & Susan Behrens Charleen Belco Richard Belitsky bellaPerlina Robert & Cathiann Bellard Richard & Just Bellucci Jeanette Bernacchia Genevieve Bimonte Peter Binkley James & Mary Birarelli Sol Birenbaum Marcia Bissell Leigh Boardman Tara Bonito Susan Bonora Dr. Harold & Maureen Bornstein Mark & Fiona Bradford John & Betsy Bradley Rachel Breger Joel & Patti Bregman Cathy Briggs Lauren Brown & John Herzan Daniel Burns Lorna Burns Deborah Burt Greg & Elizabeth Burton James & Deborah Bussman The Honorable Guido & Anne Calabresi Sarah Caldwell Sara & Craig Callahan Jackie Campagnuolo Cathy Campbell Traci Canavan Robert & Lorena Capone Kara Capone Phillip & Laurie Cappello

Maureen Carey The CarMax Foundation Susan Caruso Arnold & Carolyn Cary Ellen Casper May May Cheng Geoff & Barbara Chupp Gerald Clark Edward Cleary Ed Cleary & Tracy Green Cleary Thomas & Mary Ellen Cody Eugene & Dorothy Colonese Mary Colwell Communication Matters Community Health Charities Lauretta Compton Congregation Beth Shalom Congregation Mishkan Isreal Sally Connolly Leo & Courtney Connors Scott & Nancy Conover Clare Conover Constitution Advisory Elizabeth Cooney Cordone & Tonucci Plumbing, Heating & Maintenance Contractors, Inc. Linda Cordova Corporation for Supportive Housing Patricia Corradino John & Betse Courtmanche Claire Criscuolo Crofton Family Charitable Fund Bill Cronan CT Pest Control

Peter Curley Clayton & Mary Curtiss Andrew & Andrea DaCorte Dag Fixtures & Display LLC Jeanne Dahlin Meredith Damboise Brian & Carolyn Daniels Christopher & Patricia Daur Jennifer Davies Jean Davis John & Kellyann Day Day Pitney LLP Casual Days Paul & Judith Decoster Robert & Roberta DeFonce Christina DeLucia Alison Demaio Richard & Marie DeMusis Department of Social Services Fred & Lucy DiMartino Angela Di Pace Tona Donlon Kevin Dougherty William & Diane Dow John & Audrey Downey Cynthia Dubea Marie Dunston Andrew & Eileen Eder Allen & Nancy Elliot Janice Elliott & Lawrence Kenney Elizabeth Elser Joan Emmet Ryan & Karyn Errico Stephanie Evans Louis & Carolyn Federici Shelley Feeley Lisa Fernandez & Richard Remnick Mary Ferrari Brian & Katherine Fischer First Choice Foreign Tire Sales Inc. Foundation for Life Inc. Robert & Rita Franchini Dr. Gina Grubb Frank Raymond & Barbara Frank Franklin Russell Associates

Julius & Ginny Friese Frontier Employee Community Services Fund Susan Furman Fusco Corporation Beth Galligan David Gannon Thomas & Nancy Garbedian Hubert Garnes Gregory & Muriel Garvey Ann Gaulin Monica Geary Georgina’s Hair Studio Cynthia Gibbons Jacqueline Gibbons Thomas & Jennifer Ginz David & Joanne Goldblum Goodcopy Printing & Digital Graphics Robert & Mary Grande Jonathan Grande Robert & Lyndle Gradoville Claude Grazia & Linda Green Terrance & Kari Ann Greaves Gordon Gregoretti Mark Gregoretti Pamela Griffin Eric & Diana Grillo-Carlson Rachel Gross Guilford Savings Bank Guilmartin, DiPiro & Sokolowski, LLC Greg & Shelley Gullette Meg Gurley & Geoffrey Attardo Naomi Gutkind H I Stone & Son Inc Hallocks Jennifer Heath Dr. Margo Heath-Chiozzi & Richard Chiozzi Christina Herrick Donald & Janet Heser Tracey Hibbard John & Helen Hickey Barbara Hobbs Jeffery & Marcia Hoffman Maryrose Hoffman June Holmes Horizon Tires Robert & Carla Horwitz

Justin & Maxine Howard John S. Hughes Kathleen Hunter Hurley Group Laurie Hurshman Mark & Rebecca Iannantuoni Independent Outdoor International League of Muslim Women, Inc. Jack & Jill of America, New Haven Chapter Shirley A. Jackson Mitchell Jaffe Jh Hair Design John Rias Studios Roger & Ruth Johnson Roberta Jones Peter Kane Meghan Kane Jonathan Katz & Trisha Morris KDM Kitchens LLC William & Janet Kelly

Paul & Elana Keyes Greg & Kathy Kinsella Heather Kissel Kitchen Gardeners International Stuart & Mary Klarman Elizabeth Knope & Gary de Simone Attorney Raymond Kosinski Pam Koss Veronica Krisavage Rita Landino Matthew & Phyliss Lawlor William & Kate Lee Joan Lee & Nancy Lee-Barthen Richard Lemoine Lenny and Joe’s Fishtale Amy Lentz NaTanya LeSane Andre & Nancy L’Heureux Liberty Bank Michael Lipsett Vicki Littell David Litvinoff Charles Long Helen Loughlin Kerry Lucas Theodore & Jocelyn Lynn Bernard & Jennifer Lytton Madison Ladies Party Peter & Barbara Manko Aubrey Marino & Quen Lamb MARCUM Accountants – Advisors Thomas & Jayne Marra Warner Marshall Lynne Maser Katherine Massaro Scott Matheson Edward & Alice Mattison Carole & Kory Maurati Mayo Crowe LLC Frank McCarthy Maureen McCarthy Gerald & Linda McKiernan Law Offices of Elizabeth McMahon McDermott Auto Group Kathleen McGuire Kristen McKay William McKay Nicholas & Virginia McParland Alexander Meiklejohn Steve Mele Michael Mellen Jeffrey & Mary Meotti Lorraine Mercede Merrill Lynch Joan Messner Brian & Karen Meyer Alice Mick Lucille & Philip Mickelson Gift Fund Martha Miles Stephen Mirabella MLC Properties Adam & Jennifer Mocciolo Mohawk Rubber Sales of NE, Inc. Mohawk Rubber Charitable Corporation

Phil & Michelle Noel Nolan’s Hamden Monument Company North Madison Congregational Church Ronald & Wendy Novick Amanda Nugent Nutmeg Consulting James & Claudia O’Connell Eileen O’Donnell Don Offner Ron & Judy Offutt Joan & Bob Ogden Bob & Donna Olsen Vernon & Ruth Olson Virginia O’Neill Francis O’Neill Teresa Opalacz Mindy Ortega Margaret Osora & Dan Pentek Deborah Oswalt Lucia Palmeri Susan Papa Parkinson Family Foundation Regina Patterson Paul B. Bailey Architects, LLC Anita Perito Patricia S. Perkins Andrea Persels Anne Peterson Robert & Susan Peterson MJ Petretto Ruth Petrone Liz Phillips Walter & Geraldine Pieper Edward & Margaret Pikaart Thomas Pinchbeck & Bonnie Garmisa James & Angela Piscitelli George Platia Renee Poet Dina Pollock Susan Popplewell Kathleen Potter Robert & Ellen Quintin R2D Corporation/ Riverview Realty Development Corp.

Andrea Rametta Raymour & Flanigan Furniture Store Holiday Event Melisa Reid Richard & Jill Rendeiro Reul Family Charitable Fund Azadeh Rezvani David & Cristin Rich Nicholas & Barbara Rinaldi Luis Rivera Larry & Carol Rizzolo Robertson Madison Boutique Rebecca Robichaud

Rock N Blues Concert Anthony & Janice Romano Michael & Pamela Roos Jim & Margaret Rose Lauren R. Rossi Albert Rossini & Diane Palmeria Anthony Rossley Anne Rubin Ruby Tuesday Russo Roofing Christopher Ryan Nancy Monaco Montanari Brothers Powerhouse Gym Harvey & Mary Ann Moran Kathryn Morgan Gina Morrow Mary Cerreta Mousch Gina Mesite Mueller Donna Murphy Murtha Cullina LLP Network for Good

Life Haven 2014 Financial Supporters January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014

NEW REACH (continued)

Kathleen Ryan Kim Sabino Saint Margaret Church The Saint Mary’s Ladies Guild Saint Stephen Church Corporation Art & Peggy Sanders Edwin Daniel Sargeant Paul Scannell Amy Schiess Don & Maria Schilder Marc & Jodi Schneider Joseph Schreck Frederick Schumacher Ed & Elaine Schwartz William Segraves & Carol Dorfman Edwin “Van” Selden Seventh Day Adventist Church Leigh Shields-Church Denise Sidera Crystal & Timothy Smethurst Alfred Smith J. Philip Smyth Louise A. Sosnowski Kim Sperry Sara Spodick & James Boryczewski Richard St. Arromand Susan Stackpole & Dominick Alberino Harvey Kliman & Sandra Stein William Stempel & Dorathea Ann Lindbeck Beth Stenger & Michael Ross Martha Stone John & Dawn Strahley Superior Plating Company Suzio York Hill Companies Siad & Susan Swan Thomas & Emily Swank Charles Swanson Elizabeth Tagatac Geralyn Tagatac Barbara Tallcouch Gloria Tallcouch TD Charitable Foundation George & Susan Temme Melanie Testa & David Romine Kathleen Testa Terri Testa Lenore Thistle Peter Thomas Elisabet Torres Kelley Traister Trinity Church on the Green Cheryl Trentini C. Michael Tucker Architects Michael & Robin Tucker Anthony & Kathryn Tutino James & Maryann Uliano Thomas & Diana Ullmann United Way of King County Chris & Kristen VanderWeide Julia Varley Francis & Maureen Varley Heino & Elisabeth Velazquez Verizon Wireless Zone of Hamden John F. & Angela Vigent

Margery Vogt The Vranos Family Foundation Voltz Electric Sue Wahler Daniel Wald Jason Walsh Barbara Wareck Richard & Valerie Warhall William & Bernadette Welsh Rodney Groff & Tisa Wenger William & Colleen Wesolowski James & Angela Westwood Whalley Chiropractic and Therapy Jane Whipple Michele Whitworth Jeffrey Wolfe George & Deborah Woodworth Samone Wright David & Enrica Yaffe Yale University Office of New Haven & State Affairs Tracy Yost Peter & Kelly Zelich Scott & Linda Zimmerman Jerry Zinser & Pamela Tatge Zurich American Insurance Company Zurich North America

LIFE HAVEN

LIFE HAVEN Pacesetters: $10,000+

ANN INC. City of New Haven Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares Foundation Ann & Robert Dahl Fund of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Hunger Relief & Development, Inc Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine, a partnership of United Way of Greater New Haven & The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven State of CT Department of Housing U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S Department of Agriculture LIFE HAVEN Benefactors: $5,000+

LIFE HAVEN Supporters

Abraham Baldwin Middle School Christina Acampora Ann Taylor Inc Employees Frank Annunziato & Hope Crescione Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery Baird Dorothy Baker Bankwell Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Barese Roxanne Bartlette Paul & Carole Bass Robert Beech Patricia Berarducci Biller, Sachs, Raio & Zito Anthony & Linda Bonadies Dr. Harold & Maureen Bornstein Ralph & Joanne Borsani Robery & Alberta Bowery Edward & Lynne Bradstreet Theodore & Deirdre Braun Virginia Brennan Colin Britt John Brooks Robert Brown Salestria Buckley Robert & Kathleen Burns Donna Burrows Burzenski & Company, P.C. Wayne Cable Judge Guido & Anne Calabresi David & Michele Campbell Law Offices of Christine J. Ciociola, LLC Sarah Capozzo-Colonnese Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey LLP David Cassano Dorothy Chambrelli Julian Chernyk Joseph & Carol Chiappone The Children’s First Foundation Law Office of Bernard Christianson, LLC Church Women United Dr. John Cianciolo Alpha Coiro Columbus Family Academy – SHARE Club Leo & Courtney Connors Community Health Charities Connex Credit Union Frances J. Consiglio Dr. Leo & Kathleen Cooney Crave John & Catherine Crawford Dominique Criscuolo

Garden Homes Fund Lewis G. Schaeneman, Jr. Foundation, Inc. Vertical Church Yale-New Haven Hospital LIFE HAVEN Sponsors: $2,000+

Anna Fitch Ardenghi Trust Archdiocese of Hartford City Missionary Association of New Haven

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Eli Whitney Technical High School Jack Harris-Sturges Knights of Columbus Stephen W. Marcucio Charitable Foundation For Battered Children Robert Wechsler & Emily Aber

Peter Curley Vernice Davis The Day Family Brian & Ellen DeBowes Aldo DeDominicis Foundation, Inc. Rosemary DeFilippo Robert & Roberta Defonce Mary Beth DeLucia Richard & Ann Diana Joseph & Martha Dobrowolski Timothy Donahue John & E. Ann Donnery William & Diane Dow Michael & Diana Draper Richard & Donna Dube William & Gloria Earls Christopher Edmonds Ginny Eicher Noah Eisenhandler Attorney at Law Thomas & Kathleen Fagan Farmington Bank

Ronald LoRicco Thomas Lynch James & Elizabeth Mancini Crista Marchesseault Charles Matassa Nicole Mauro Vito & Anna Mazza David & Margaret McCarthy Bruce & Emily McGalliard Mary Ellen McGuire Katherine McKenzie Barbara McLean Houston Robert Farrell & Mary-Jean McGarrity Kathleen Faught Kenneth & Susan Fellows Fine and Gillette M.D.’s First Congregational Church of Branford Brian & Katherine Fischer Paul & Joyce Flitner Alan & Marianne Fontana Jeffrey Foster Evelyn Fracasso Michael & Shirley Freda Scott Friedman Julius & Ginny Friese Lois Fucci Adrienne Gallagher Gallo & Associates, LLC Katherine Garay Dorothy Giannini-Meyers Jacqueline Gibbons The Giving Tree Glyne Manufacturing, Inc Robert Golger Suzanne Golub Peter Gordon Robert & Lyndle Gradoville Carolyn Graham Ralph & Valerie Greco Michael Haggerty Kathy Hally Deidre Hamilton Law Offices of Mary-Ann Haran Mary-Ann Haran & John Quinn Yulanda Harrell Heather Harris Holly Hawkins Helping Hands Community Thrift Store and Furniture Bank Maryrose Hoffman Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church Dennis & Margaret Hrabchak Robin Huckaby Harold & Ingeborg Hutchinson Heather Inyart Iovanne Funeral Home Shirley A. Jackson JCC Mid Westchester Roger Joyce Richard & Vivian Kantrow Tony Karajanis Thomas Kelly Kennedy Johnson Schwab & Roberge, LLC John A. Keyes Law Offices of John A. Keyes

Alice Kim Edward Konowitz Anthony & Maryellen Kowalski Gail Labadia Anthony & Lisa Lancia Fred & Kimmy Leaf Ann Legrand Hal & Audrey Levi Patricia Lincoln & Mary Ashely Cohagan Luis & Marisol Lluberes

Law Office of Elizabeth McMahon McNamara and Kenney LLC William & Roberta Meaney Adele Messina Mary Ellen Miller Shannon Miscio Montowese Baptist Church Dean Morgan Renita Morriar John Murphy Robert Narracci Nicholas Neeley Michael & Susan Nelken Barbara Nelson Network for Good Michael & Deborah Neubert New Haven Road Race, Inc. Timoty Nottoli & Marissa Ann Chen Order of Centurions Leroy Packer Joseph Paolillo & Deborah Johnson Craig & Lynn Pastore Joseph & June Patton John & Maureen Paulishen Rachel Peck Sheila Peckingham NV Perricone LLC James & Eileen Perillo Michael Perzin Ruth Petrone Augustine Peverada & Susan Kennedy Pfizer Inc. Barbara Phelan W. Barry & Millie Piekos Tom & Bonnie Pincheck Thomas & Ann Pisani Joan Piscitelli George & Deborah Platt Deborah Popkin & Daniel Wilensky Dennis & Marsha Proto Henry Pucci Maggie Purvis & Kelsey Sparrow Nancy Puslys Quinnipiac University Christian Fellowship Thomas Ragonese The C. B. Ramsay Foundation Isuru Ranasinghe Daniel & Katherine Rausch Olivia Reis Dominick & Geralyn Reis William & Paula Reis Christine Reynolds Frederick & Beth Richter

Bill & Gerri Rienzi Eve Robinson & John Hambor Fernande Ross Attorney T.R. Rowe RVRM Enterprises Joseph & Susan Saccio Saint Lawrence Church Deborah Samperi John & Bonnie Sandel Arthur & Peggy Sanders Pietrina Sappern Robin Ann Savinelli Timothy & Linda Scanlon Joseph & Sheila Schreck Frederick Schumacher Attorney Carl Secola, Jr. Aminadav & Rita Sela Robert & Virginia Shiller Tanika Simpson Robert Smuts Jonathan & Sara Snyder Nicole Sorrentino Special Olympics of CT Jonathan Spodnick Spring Glen Church St. Aedan Catholic Church St. Mary’s Church Thomas Uhlan & Nina Stachenfeld Ellen Stanley James Steffenburg David Sterman Edwina Stevenson Albert Stiewing Thomas & Kathleen Stone Stephen & Deborah Studer Henry Sussman Suzio-Yorkhill Judith Talbot Gregg & Christine Theiss Stacy Thomas Trinity Church on the Green Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church United Methodist Church United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut The University Church in Yale David & Marcia Valente Valley United Way Inc. Kevin & Katherine Vance Pamela Vanwinkle Heino & Elisabeth Velazquez Christopher Vigliante Attorney Edward Walsh Barbara Wareck Scott Weber Bruce & Lorraine Wentworth Aly Weston-Murphy Attorney Michael Whalen Whalley Chiropractic and Therapy Howard Wicker Charles & Noreen Wolleben Marlene Woodman George & Deborah Woodworth Robert Wright II Yale University Office of Diversity & Inclusion Yale University Office of New Haven & State Affairs Yale University Graduate and Professional Student Senate John Artis Yopp Lorraine Young Peter & Judith Young Richard Zarnetske Scott & Linda Zimmerman

This list includes all checks received by December 31, 2014. If your name is misspelled or inadvertently omitted, please email Kristen at kmckay@newreach.org Life Haven and New Reach would like to thank our donors wishing to remain anonymous, volunteers and in-kind donors. We are grateful to have so many people dedicated to helping homeless women & children.

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