The official magazine of Noah Homes, Inc. Caring for People with Developmental Disabilities Since 1983. Spring 2017 Noah NavigatorCaring for People with Developmental Disabilities www.noahhomes.org Spring 2022 NoahHomes.orgWelcoming New ResidentsFrom Vision to Reality: Five Years of the Memory Care Homes IN NOAH HOMES HISTORY
Summerfest has been a signature event at Noah Homes for over 16 years The invite only guest list includes around 500 of San Diego’s top philanthropists and changemakers, celebrating the success of Noah Homes and raising vital funds for its future programs and services
Help us create jobs for our residents, Provide teaching opportunities for staff, Fund outings for our folks, and much more! Your sponsorship will reach hundreds of thousands of people in the San Diego community and beyond through our social posts, e newsletters, printed magazines, media, and events throughout the year
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The Enchanted Village welcomes thousands of visitors from San Diego and beyond. For the price of a movie ticket, guests are surrounded by brilliantly lit trees, magical cottages, light tunnels, live entertainers, hundreds of giant candy canes, over one million lights, interactive displays, and other festive decorations.
Please contact Katie Renvall at krenvall@noahhomes org or (619) 660 6200 x134 with all inquiries Don’t see a package that fits your needs? We would love to customize a sponsorship package for you
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Noah's PERCH (Positive Exceptional Relationships Create Happiness) is a social membership club developed for and by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities The club was created to encourage meaningful social connections within our community Members and their families are highly engaged and word is spreading quickly
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Noah Homes, Inc. (619) Vimeo.com/NoahHomesYoutube.com/NoahHomes83Twitter.com/noahhomesorgInstagram.com/noah_homesFacebook.com/noahhomespageNoahHomes.orgInfo@NoahHomes.org660-6200 Board of Directors President Marc Iacono Vice President Dr. Mary O’Connor Secretary Tom Finch Treasurer Adam Larson Board Members Mark Cassell Jack ShoshanahLisaCareyJillStephanieRandyWayneDebraPhilipCohenCurtisElwellFinleyGustafsonKieselLozierRossSkellyFeher Sternlieb Mission Statement We provide exceptional residential care and choices for adults with developmental disabilities within an inclusive community, grounded in Catholic values. Core Values Compassionate Care Exceptional Standards Servant AdvocatingDedicatedLeadershipStewardshipChoice Cover: Lead Staff Yanelly and Maria Luisa of Casa de Amor. Spring 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 • State of the Ark 5 • Meet Our New Resident, Laura (Casa de Fe) • Noah’s Families Become Ambassadors • Crumbl Cookies Delivers a Sweet Surprise on Valentine’s Day 6 • Sam the Cooking Guy’s Latest Cookbook Highlights Noah Homes • Supervisor Joel Anderson Helps Enhance The Enchanted Village 7 • Volunteer Spotlight 8-9 • From Vision to Reality: Five Years of the Memory Care Homes • Meet Jerry Godinez – Our Dedicated Senior Residential Support Manager • Cultivating a Culture of Passionate Leaders • What’s Next? More Lifelong Homes for People in Need • Celebrating 35 Years of Service: Our COO, Sandra Rocco-Melville 10 • Events at Noah Homes 11 • Community Center Expansion 12 • In Memoriam: Kathy Blackwood and John Himmelein 13 • Noah’s PERCH Takes Off • Thank You to Our Grantors 14 • Board of Directors End of Year Celebration + Board Member of the Year 15-16 • 2021 Noah Homes Donors 17 • A Note from Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation • Knights of Columbus Donations Roll In 18 • Ark Angel Foundation’s Board Member of the Year • A Loving Gift from the Bear Family 19 • Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation Donors Publisher: • Molly Nocon, CEO Managing Editors: • Sam Andico, Programs Marketing Specialist • Sharla Lane, Director of Communications Contributing Editors: • Sandra Rocco-Melville, COO • Katie Renvall, Philanthropy & Events Manager Contributing Writers: • Molly Burke, Development Assistant • Valerie Davis, Program Support Specialist
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At the root of what makes Noah Homes such a unique place is not just the residents, it’s equally our staff.
Yet another milestone: we will host our 5th Enchanted Village this December. This event has grown to welcome more than 5,000 guests to Noah Homes, providing much-needed jobs for residents, raising awareness, and providing us with more than $200,000 in ticket sales and donations.
We depend on your donations and help in spreading the word about Noah Homes to keep our wages competitive, constantly train and mentor our junior staff members, and continue to provide the care our residents need.
At the root of what makes Noah Homes such a unique place is not just the residents, it’s equally our staff. People like Sandra Rocco-Melville, our COO, who started at Noah Homes 35 years ago as the House Manager at Casa de Esperanza in May of 1987. We now have more than 35 employees who have been at Noah Homes for five or more years. Together, they have provided nearly 1 million hours of care to residents since 1983! Even more incredible is the TEN residents who have called Noah their home for 35 years; two of those are original residents of 39 years!
Thank you as always for being an important part of our Noah Homes family.
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In the midst of what’s being called The Great Resignation, in an industry with a very high turnover rate, it is these dedicated, selfless servants that I include among our healthcare heroes through the pandemic.
We continue to innovate, always looking for new ways to keep our residents healthy and happy. In our first year of PERCH (Positive Exceptional Relationships Create Happiness), our social membership club welcomed dozens of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities from Noah Homes and the community at large. For a $99 annual fee, PERCH members can participate in fun-filled activities that foster a culture of inclusion and result in new social connections.
In the meantime, I’d be forever grateful if you could help us honor Sandra and her 35 years of service to Noah Homes by matching her tenure with a gift using the remit envelope in this Navigator issue.
Speaking of connections, let’s make some! Now that we’re back open, we are looking forward to welcoming you, your family, friends, and colleagues to come to visit, volunteer, and help fund our future.
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calling this an anniversary issue and I am inviting you to celebrate with us! For starters, this January marked the 5-year anniversary of our Memory Care Homes. These are the first in California for people with developmental disabilities and now serve as a best-practice model that others are looking to replicate around the world. Since they opened, we have been fortunate to provide housing and care to 33 people in need, extending their quality of life as long as possible, surrounding them with love, joy, friendship, and more.
The men of Casa de Flores Philip, Steve, Tommy, and Adam) loved their sweet treats!
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Debra Elwell has played a pivotal role in forming Noah Homes’ Housing Committee.
We’re starting an interest list and will contact those listed once we have a few more details finalized. If you’d like to be added, please contact Erin Gavin at egavin@noahhomes.org.
As a first step in formalizing a program, Noah Homes Board Member Debra Elwell has volunteered to help us create a charter and form a Housing Committee managed by the Board of Directors.
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• Loves art and draws portraits of her housemates and staff
Noah Homes family members are important advocates not only for our residents, but for the many families with young adults as they begin to navigate the next chapter in their loved one’s adult life. These “Noah Ambassadors” help ensure every child has a loving home and lifelong support as they age.
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• Enjoys moving and grooving, playing “Just Dance” with her friends
We believe Noah Ambassadors are well suited to educate and inform adults with disabilities, families and organizations about the range of housing and social options that are (and should be) available, and fight for their right to choose the option they prefer. This advocacy includes working with local, county, state and national government entities.
so nice to know that our residents are surrounded by a community of love. In true San Diego fashion, when we called Crumbl Cookies located in Santee and told them about Noah Homes, they did not hesitate to donate over 100 cookies to our residents to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The one-pound cookies made the day unforgettable. Each house received a variety of flavors, such as Oreo, peanut butter, and fan-favorite chocolate chip. In Casa de Flores, Adam was one of the first residents to greet the Crumbl Cookies team when they came to deliver the cookies. He was so excited to share his story about living at Noah Homes, but even more excited to eat the cookies! As soon as Casa de Flores received their box of cookies, they were immediately enjoyed, and not a crumb was left in the box!.
We are very thankful for our community partners who support Noah Homes in various ways. If you have a business and are interested in learning how to donate to Noah Homes, please get in touch with Katie Renvall, Philanthropy and Events Manager, at krenvall@noahhomes.org.
Meet Our New Resident, Laura (Casa de Fe)
Joey of Casa de Palmas loved visiting Crumbl Cookies’ Santee location.
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Anderson is the only government official for more than 200,000 constituents living in the unincorporated areas of the 1,500 square miles of the Second District — the most unincorporated areas out of the five supervisorial Hisdistricts.support
Our friend Sam Zien, also known as Sam the Cooking Guy, has been a constant supporter of Noah Homes for many years. From donating proceeds from his last cookbook to the folks to being a major supporter of events such as our annual Summerfest, he has done so much to support our mission to provide exceptional care for our residents.
His newest cookbook “Between the Buns,” to be released in May 2022, features very special shoutouts to Noah Homes and Mama’s Kitchen, two organizations near and dear to his heart. A QR code on the cookbook leads directly to a page where readers can learn more about Noah Homes and even donate directly.
At the March 1, 2022, Board of Supervisors meeting, it was announced that Noah Homes would receive $30,000 toward electrical upgrades and construction of small venues structures for use at community events like the Enchanted Village.
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The goal of the NRP grant is to reinvest taxpayer money into our communities for the benefit of the public. Others chosen by Anderson to receive funds include Lions, Tigers & Bears; Julian Women’s Club; San Diego Hunger Coalition; Rise Up Industries; Home of Guiding Hands; and “Theremore.are so many wonderful and worthy organizations in my district, and I am thrilled to be able to help support some of these organizations that are doing incredible work to improve our East County communities,” shared Supervisor Joel Anderson.
San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson awarded more than a dozen organizations in East County with funds from the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program (NRP) grant and Noah Homes was one of the lucky recipients.
has been crucial to Noah Homes over the years and we are thankful to have him as a leader in our community.
Thank you Supervisor Anderson (pictured here with Chief of Staff Maggie Sleeper, left, and Noah Homes CEO Molly Nocon, middle) for your dedication to Noah Homes.
We are so fortunate to have Sam as a part of our Noah Homes family. Get your copy of “Between the Buns” on Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Sam’s website. For those who are in San Diego, you can also take a break from cooking and dine at one of Sam’s delicious restaurants in town!
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Volunteering comes in all shapes and sizes, and this was definitely no easy feat! Thank you to all our volunteers for your constant support of the folks of Noah Homes.
A: (Daimian): Making friends with the fellow volunteers - they really made the night something special.
Q: What advice would you give to someone volunteering at Noah Homes?
Bob Lingvall has dedicated his life to helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From working as a recreational therapist to developing IT programs, he has constantly been a pillar of support for this community. He and his sons, Carl and John, love to come to Noah Homes and volunteer.
Bob (pictured with his sons John (left) and Carl (right)) loves the sense of community that Noah Homes provides.Isaiah and Daimian became fast friends during their time volunteering at the Enchanted Village.
Q: What motivates you to volunteer?
A: (Isaiah): Always smile and be positive. (Daimian): I would say make sure to help everyone you possibly can [at events like the Enchanted Village], so they can have a special night.
David and Ryan of Casa de Felicidad loved their quilts from Joan.
Q: What’s your favorite Enchanted Village memory?
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Joan Dollar Makes 100 Quilts for the Residents
Q: What is your favorite project you’ve worked on as a Noah Homes volunteer?
Isaiah Dolley and Daimian Toma are two of Noah Homes’ rockstar student volunteers. A sophomore and freshman at Steele Canyon High School, the two of them have dedicated their time to serving the folks of Noah Homes, particularly during the holiday season. We had the opportunity to sit down with them and talk about what motivates them to volunteer, especially as high school students.
A: (Isaiah): Making others happy, meeting new people, and being able to help.
A: I’ve always had a heart for people who have had any struggle or challenge. Volunteering is an extension of where my heart’s been my whole life, and where it seems I keep ending up.
A: I think the most fun has been volunteering at Summerfest and the Enchanted Village. Even cleaning up the Village with everyone was fun. I’ve also enjoyed the times when we’ve had exercise classes with the folks. There is something wonderful about activities where people of all abilities are included. I feel very blessed to have that in my life.
Isaiah Dolley, Daimian Toma and Bob Lingvall Share Why They Volunteer
Over the holidays, the folks were surprised with over100 hand-made quilts sewn by Joan Dollar, the mother of one of our rockstar volunteers, Debbie Setzer. Each quilt was unique, and everyone was able to find one that was in their preferred style and color.
Q: What motivates you to volunteer?
Five years ago, our Memory Care Homes were built with the love and support of our community. We are proud to be one of the first memory care homes in the nation that are specifically for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The memory care homes, Casa de Lauridsen and Casa de Amor, have served 33 residents since opening in 2017.
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June 2015: “Join the Journey” documentary released, awarded by Coronado Film Festival (https://vimeo. com/127289166)
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2007: Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation was created
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, many but not all people with Down syndrome develop Alzheimer’s disease as they age. This is due to an extra copy of chromosome 21, which carries a gene that produces a specific protein called amyloid precursor protein (APP). Too much APP protein leads to a buildup of protein clumps called beta-amyloid plaques in the brain. The presence of beta-amyloid plaques is one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. By age 40, most people with Down syndrome have these plaques, along with other protein deposits, called tau tangles, which cause problems with how brain cells function and increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s symptoms. Because of this connection, we are working closely with top researchers in the U.S. to better understand the disease and hopefully find a cure.
2015: Hospice partnership developed, allowing end-of-life support for Noah residents in their own homes
Show your appreciation to the staff at Noah Homes and celebrate Sandra’s 35 years of service by sending your donation today using the remit envelope on p. 10.
From Vision to Reality: 5 Years of the Memory Care Homes
Did You Know? The Alzheimer’s and Down Syndrome Connection
January 2015: Groundbreaking ceremony for Memory Care Homes
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Meet Jerry Godinez – Our Dedicated Senior Residential Support Manager
Jerry Godinez has held every caregiving role within the homes since he joined in 2006. Now a Senior Residential Support Manager and Instructor since 2013, Jerry cares for our most fragile residents in the two Memory Care Homes. One of Jerry’s passions is mentoring and he has trained nearly 200 staff members on the National Task Group on Developmental Disabilities and Dementia practices, which allows them to work in this specialized environment. During the pandemic, he covered any and every gap in shifts that he could, and even volunteered to stay overnight in one of the houses to en sure the residents were receiving the care they needed. He is the type of leader anyone is humbled to work with and exudes the values of Noah Homes.
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2013: Vision of the Memory Care Homes was born
What’s Next? More Lifelong Homes for More People in Need
Like many, Sandra came to Noah Homes not quite knowing what to expect. Now, 35 years later, she’s what some liken to the wood that Noah Homes’ ark is made of, keeping us all afloat even in the most turbulent times. Through all obstacles and pivots, Sandra has remained steadfast in her vision and implementation at Noah Homes, ensuring that it thrives, providing best-in-class care for all residents.
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“My goal before retirement is to see the Noah Homes property fully developed as described in the Strategic Plan and see that Noah Homes has its funding not reliant on one entity,” Sandra said.
As parent and board member Debra Elwell explains, “Simply put, Sandra positively impacts others’ lives. Her caring character, encouragement, leadership, and commitment are unsurpassed. The model for Noah Homes, from a parent’s point of view, is exceptional and my daughter has blossomed.” Debra is far from alone in her gratitude to Sandra and her staff.
Sandra (right) with Molly, Jack, and Leona.
The length of our interest list is embarrassing. Our mission is to serve adults with developmental disabilities and we are so far from reaching the need that surrounds us. Over 850,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live with an aging caregiver, often not living a fulfilling life despite the best intentions of family members. As we continue to outpace our peers in developing to meet the needs of our current residents, we are beginning to share our plans, projects, and inner workings with other organizations working to provide more homes to more people in need. Of course, most know that our “secret sauce” starts with our staff and your support.
Fall 2017: All 20 openings in Memory Care Homes are filled by residents from Noah Homes and from the community
Celebrating 35 Years of Service: Our COO, Sandra Rocco-Melville
She sets an incredible example for those who have joined in her footsteps – residents and staff alike. We are proud to share that Leona and Jack, two of our original six residents, still call Noah Homes their lifelong home. An additional nine residents joined Noah Homes the same year Sandra did (1987), and they still live at Noah Homes today, including Christine, Craig, Fran, Gary, Irene, Lawrence, Patrick, Pauline, and Vincent (pictured then and now at the bottom of the page).
2017: Noah Homes formalizes bestpractice Dementia care training for staff, families and others
February 2017: Casa de Amor opens to six additional residents
2022: The Memory Care Homes have served 33 residents since 2017. There have been 18 hospice experiences and 12 residents who have passed away in the comfort of their own homes since the houses opened. Over 1,200 students have been trained via our Dementia and Disabilites Escape class. Noah practicerecognizedgloballytrainingHomesMemoryHomes’Careandstaffisnowabestmodel.
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– Matthew Holguin, CEO, Working to Give and nephew of Casa de Amor resident Irene
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Our events have transformed and grown over the years into fun-filled family events, fundraisers, and “friendraisers.” Keeping in mind that COVID guidelines continue to change, here are a few events we’re looking forward to hosting this year:
Events at Noah Homes
In a typical year, we invite families to Noah Homes to join together to meet other family members, residents, and house staff. Families are encouraged to ask their Residential Support Manager for updates as we work to get these scheduled.
Now in its 5th year, Enchanted Village is a large “friendraiser,” where we invite the public to come see Noah Homes and experience a winter wonderland with over 1 million lights, live entertainment, holiday celebrities, and more. In 2021 we employed 10 residents, welcomed more than 5,000 attendees, sold out four nights, and raised a record-breaking $270,000 to help us fund the programs and services we provide at Noah Homes!
“My Aunt Irene has been a resident of Noah Homes for over 30 years and I don’t think I realized just how blessed Irene was to be a part of such an amazing community. I supported Noah Homes financially from a distance, but was challenged to GIVE more this past year. I told myself, ‘Give beyond writing a check! Give beyond supporting a fundraiser! Give of yourself, Matt!’ Our company, Working to Give, did just that this past year and decided we’d be a part of their Enchanted Village. We built out a Christmas Kitchen for the event, serving hot cocoa and churros, and donated all the proceeds to Noah Homes. We raised over $21,000 in just a few days and mostly from hot chocolate –wow! Gosh, we had so much fun! During our time serving at the Enchanted Village, I knew without question that Noah Homes is the Gold Standard! This is just the beginning of our journey with Noah and hopefully, you will be inspired to GIVE too.”
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Summerfest
Taking place each June, Summerfest has morphed into a vital fundraiser. As a private event, we welcome San Diego’s top philanthropists for an outdoor BBQ with music and a live and silent auction on the sprawling greens at Noah Homes.
Volunteer and sponsor opportunities available! Contact krenvall@noahhomes.org for more info!
Friends and Family BBQs
The Community center’s new kitchen has accessible sinks, two new ovens, a pot filler, and much more.
New offices allow us to support our admin staff as our team continues to grow.
The Community Center will have all-new flooring by the end of the expansion.
Check out the photos below:
More changes are coming to Noah Homes! Following the opening of Pinkee’s Pantry in 2020, the Community Center is currently under construction as a part of Noah Homes’ strategic plan. We’re very excited to share progress photos, including additional office space, a beautiful new kitchen with new equipment, and a mini pantry. New flooring has been added as well.
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The Community Center itself is expanding on two sides, allowing for more space for dance parties, community meetings, classes, training, friends and family events, and so much more.
There will be more storage and party space once the Center’s expansion is complete.
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In Memoriam: Kathy Blackwood | 4/02/1965 – 11/17/2021
Kathy also loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, particularly her brother Barry and her sister-in-law Becky, who provided Kathy with a good quality of life and found Noah Homes for her so it could be her forever home and to live her later years fully.
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John, lovingly known to all as the “Noah Homes Firefighter”, first moved into Casa de Palmas in July of 2009. He transitioned to Casa de Paz in February of 2017, where he lived until his passing in March of 2022.
By Jerry Godinez, Residential Support Manager, Casa de Amor
Kathy is missed by her many friends at Noah Homes, residents and staff alike as she was a joy and a pleasure to be with. Her laugh, giggles, and hugs were part of her amazing personality and she made everyone’s day just by running into her.
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John will be greatly missed by everyone at Noah Homes. We’ll always remember his endearing grumpiness, his “I love yous” and his warm and caring nature. He touched the lives of all of us, and we’ll treasure all of our memories with him forever.
By Valerie Davis, Program Support Specialist
May our sweet friend rest in peace as we cherish the moments we got to share with her.
John was a kind and gentle soul – endearingly stubborn in the best way, and forever young at heart. He never shied away from expressing how much he loved his family, friends, and staff. He wore many hats at Noah Homes – both literally and figuratively. He was our resident Padres, Chargers, Cleveland Browns, and Indians superfan, and was rarely seen without one of his favorite teams on either a t-shirt or a baseball cap. As the “Noah Homes Firefighter”, he made his rounds around the property donning his firefighter helmet and gear, letting staff know to call on him if they ever needed a hand. He proudly shared his love of the Beatles and Paul McCartney with all of us and enjoyed weekend trips to McDonald’s with staff, attending St. Madeline Sophie’s Center during the week, and visiting the administration office in the afternoons.
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Of all the many things he loved – Pepsi, Hershey chocolate bars, baseball season, fire trucks, and the like – his greatest was his family. He shared an unbreakable bond with his older sister Debbie and loved spending weekends with her. John adored his older brothers and was always eager to tell staff about their family’s home state of Ohio. The youngest of his own siblings, he became an older brother figure to many of the staff in his house – one moment trying to prank or tease you, and the next telling you that he loved you, or asking if you were doing ok.
A social butterfly, Kathy enjoyed interacting with people, posing for pictures, and flirting playfully with the guys. With a great sense of humor, Kathy would come up with funny comments and remarks that made people laugh while she would giggle in response. Kathy was a fan of dancing and was always one of the first ones on the dance floor. She liked to dress up and show off her ample collection of jewelry.
Kathy was a loving and charming lady. She enjoyed attending day program at St. Madeleine’s Sophie Center for several years and was particularly fond of the beautiful garden as she could express her affection for plants and flowers. At her home, at Noah Homes, it was not uncommon to see her walk around the premises picking up flowers to give away to her friends or to wear on her hair and ears. Many of us still remember her waving happily at the swings at the bottom of the property - one of her favorite places on earth.
Kathy moved into Noah Homes in February of 2017 to Casa de Paz. That same year, in December, she was welcomed to the Memory Care Homes where she stayed until her peaceful passing.
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As always, we’d like to give a special thanks to our grantors for their generous support of our programs, residents, and operations – with your help, we can continue to provide the utmost compassionate care to our community. Thank you to the following who have graciously contributed
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This year, we made the milestone achievement of officially launching our social membership club, Noah’s PERCH! It’s been quite a journey getting to this point – we initially envisioned PERCH to launch in early 2020, but as COVID-19 circumstances arose, we made the decision to postpone and regroup.
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Two years later, we’ve officially opened PERCH to the public, and are already welcoming club members from outside of Noah Homes to join in the fun and build connections with their friends and peers in the community. Noah’s PERCH, which stands for “Positive Exceptional Relationships Create Happiness,” is developed for and by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, created to encourage meaningful social connections within our community.
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We currently host one virtual and one in-person event per month, which have included activities like interactive piano concerts, field days, scavenger hunts, trips to the Zoo, and more. Our goal is to watch this community thrive and grow, so spread the word, and join us! You can sign your loved one up for Noah’s PERCH at NoahsPerch.org.
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At the event, Philip Curtis was awarded Noah Homes Board Member of the Year for his consistent dedication to his duties and to Noah Homes. In 2021 in particular, Philip dreamed up yet another innovative way to bring more awareness to people with developmental disabilities and reasons to support our cause. Philip sponsored a radio package with 30-second radio spots primarily on 101KGB FM. We were able to bring several residents, staff, and family members into the studio to help share our story from their own point of view. We also were excited to welcome radio personality Tommy Sablan, known on-air as “Little Tommy,” for a tour of Noah Homes and to meet our folks. Over a six-month span ending in December, this radio campaign helped us bring more people to the Enchanted Village and helped us make many more friends.
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Board Member of the year Philip Curtis with Board President Marc Iacono.
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We’re thankful for all of the exciting media coverage we’ve received over the last few months! Check out Molly’s feature on Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community Podcast for Cloudcast. She chats about Noah Homes’ history, the Enchanted Village, the connection between Alzheimer’s Disease and Down Syndrome, and the need for more housing choices for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Board of Directors: End of Year Celebration + Board Member of the Year
Noah Homes Board of Directors and Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation Board of Directors gathered in December to celebrate the end of a historic year. Both Boards and Noah Staff met for a small, in-person event for the first time in two years. Many remarked how, together, they felt the full strength behind Noah Homes. Both Boards are filled with extremely generous community leaders who have helped Noah Homes soar to new heights. President of the Noah Homes Board, Marc Iacono, shared that the gathering served as a reminder of how wonderful Noah Homes is, because of the staff, families, residents, and members of the community.
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A Huge Thank You to Our Current Year Donors*
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Thank you and congratulations, Jennifer on a well-deserved honor!
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Treasurer
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After enduring more than two years of a pandemic, we are thankful for our health and our ability to once again see our loved ones. Unfortunately, the aftermath of the storm has left a lot of cleaning up to do and your support is needed while Noah Homes continues to navigate these turbulent waters. The Great Resignation is among us and while Noah Homes is looking to fill open positions, they are also working to keep the amazing caregivers who have become extended members of the residents’ families over the past 35
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— Charles Dickens [and Jim Provencher]
We are proud to share that Jennifer Goulet was selected as Board Member of the Year by Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation. Jennifer has served on Noah’s Foundation Board since its inception and has been very instrumental in keeping in touch with donors throughout the years. She has personally hand-written thank you notes to every donor and is always first to volunteer when a new campaign kicks off. As a talented interior designer, Jennifer plays a vital role in conceptualizing elements of the Enchanted Village each year, which brings more than $200,000 in funds to Noah Homes.
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair [setting up a financial planning meeting with Jim to discuss incorporating Noah Homes into your plans].”
Board Chair Emeritus
celebrates a double-digit billion-dollar surplus, Noah Homes and other service providers across the state are not seeing their rightful share, leaving us to fill the gaps to ensure adults with developmental disabilities have lifelong housing options, friends, and an active life like the rest of us. As a parent of a child with a developmental disability, I continue to be disappointed by the lack of understanding that many in power show in allocating funding. At the same time, it is people like you who give me hope. And there’s even some policymakers weaved in, thankfully!
Meet Jennifer Goulet: Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation Board Member of the Year
Board Chair, Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation
Secretary Goulet
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Father Mark Campbell
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It’s this continued fluctuation in government funds, even at the “best of times” budgetwise, that makes it even more obvious why we need to free ourselves from relying on the government for funding and instead, look to self-sustain Noah Homes in perpetuity using the annual interest from our Foundation funds. With that, I ask you to set up a meeting with me sooner than later to discuss your financial goals and how you can incorporate Noah Homes into your investments, tax planning, estate planning, and more.
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Advisory Board Members
In Gratitude, Jim Provencher
Jennifer’s brother, Michael, is a resident at Noah Homes, who also just so happens to be roommates with Jim Provencher’s son, Ryan (Jim is the President of Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation). Having a close relationship with the residents has enabled Jennifer to serve as a trusted ambassador for Noah’s Foundation and she has successfully enlisted several San Diego leaders to also serve as board members, volunteers, and donors.
Jim Provencher
A Note from
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These generous contributions
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In gratitude for the nurturing and loving care made possible by Noah Homes staff and supporters for Francesca and all Noah Homes residents, as well as to help ensure the continued distinguished quality of care for Noah Homes residents in the future, it was Joan’s heartfelt wish that Noah Homes receive the significant gift from the Bear Family Estate that followed her passing in 2016.
Knights of Columbus and Noah Homes have had a wonderful relationship, dating back many years. Noah Homes is often the recipient of the donations earned from their Tootsie Roll drives, and Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation proudly welcomed the return of the Knights of Columbus on behalf of Noah Homes.
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Knights of Columbus Donations Roll In
CEO Molly Nocon with representatives from local chapters of the Knights of Columbus.
e are forever grateful to our anonymous donor who first established our matching gift commitment, and to each person who contributed and helped us meet our match in just under a year. A huge thank you to the Bear Family, who finished off our campaign and established a perpetual gift estimated at $250,000, for the benefit of Noah Homes, in honor and loving memory of Joan and Ted Bear.
In 1986, Joan and Ted Bear selected Noah Homes as the primary care provider for their beloved daughter, Francesca, who was one of the original residents of the newly built Casa de Fe. Over the years, Joan and Ted were active supporters and sponsors of resident activities.
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Now that they are returning to ‘normal’ activities, several chapters have once again stepped up and resumed their generous donations, including Knights of Columbus Councils 1349, 9776, 3667 and 9710.
A Loving Gift from the Bear Family
These donations have an even greater impact because they have been matched by the generosity of Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Peter Ferrantelli and his wife Mary Ellen Ferrantelli.
Thank you so much to the Bear family for your continued support of Noah Homes and its mission!
Securing the Future
Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for making Noah Homes one of the beneficiaries of your Tootsie Roll Drive every year.
Fran (second from right) with her sisters and CEO Molly Nocon.
directly impact the lives of our residents and ensure that our community continues to deliver the highest quality of service to our residents. We are eternally grateful and look forward to our continuing relationship with the Knights of Columbus chapters in San Diego.
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