Winter 2022 Annual Report
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Helping people with disabilities better experience the world through partnership with a service dog
Unbreakable Bonds
Serving So Many
“It has been such a blessing. These people move out of their homes. They give up a large degree of independence. Part of what is normal is having a pet. Walker gives that to them.” - Garnet Gilmore
Ever since he first set paw into the halls of Warwick Forest in Newport News, Walker, a Saint Francis Facility Dog, started changing the lives of the people who live and work there. After completing his highly specialized training at Saint Francis, Walker was matched with Warwick Forest at the height of the COVID pandemic. It is the first time a Saint Francis Dog has been placed at an Assisted Living and Memory Care facility. But, his handler, Garnet Gilmore, says it couldn’t be a more perfect fit. (continued)
A message from Cabell “As we learn more about the capacity of dogs to do amazing things,we can expect to see dogs filling more roles in our lives.” When I was growing up, our dogs were mainly “outside” dogs. They were only allowed in limited areas of our house. If you wanted to cuddle, you got on the floor. They never got on the furniture. It’s a whole new world for dogs now. My dog sleeps beside me in the bed, often under the covers. Our dogs are found curled beside us on the sofa, riding in our cars to do errands, and heading out with us on our family vacations. No longer relegated to the dog house, they are full-fledged family members. Our dogs even get stockings at Christmas. My childhood dogs would be flabbergasted. And jealous. The world for working dogs has expanded just as much. As the human – dog bond continues to deepen, we are learning more all the time about the many ways that dogs can help us. From assisting police to catching criminals to gently encouraging a hesitant child to read, dogs are working for us and with us in many new and exciting ways. While Assistance Dogs are the only working dogs permitted to go with their partners anywhere the public is allowed to go, other working dogs from Therapy and Emotional Support Dogs to Search and Rescue, Police, and Military Dogs, all play a vital role in serving our community. The human-animal bond and for us, the human-dog bond, is one we celebrate and embrace as an essential element of human wellness. We are proud to be able to provide this important service and collaborate with other organizations that do the same. We are learning more about the capacity of dogs to do amazing things like sniff out cancer and even COVID. With this, we can expect to see dogs filling more roles in our lives. It will be exciting to watch as dogs reaffirm once again their claim to the title of man’s best friend.
In the meantime, at Saint Francis, we are working hard to keep up with both the demand for our dogs and with our dogs’ soaring ambitions. COVID continues to keep us on our toes. The Draper Woody and Jo Lynn Draper Pavilion has been a godsend – the beautiful and functional outdoor space means that we can continue to work together in a safe environment whether the pandemic rages or naps. Our Puppy Raiser Program is larger than it has ever been, with more volunteers stepping up to help us raise our puppies. We could not do this without the dedication and devotion of these amazing people. Our dog walkers keep walking – come rain, snow, bitter cold or melting heat. Our dogs greet them daily with tremendous joy. Our donors continue to rally around, making the dream of independence real for people waiting patiently for their chance at a Saint Francis Service Dog and the life they promise. Due to a generous bequest from Virginia “Boo” Fitch, we are launching some exciting Strategic Plan initiatives that will result in our ability to better serve our partners and our community. We celebrated six teams graduating in September and are hard at work carefully and safely placing more. Some of our dogs took non-traditional paths to new jobs – we have one dog working to complete search and rescue certification, and another few that decided against service dog work and have become therapy dogs instead. The one thing all of our dogs have in common is that they bring joy and hope no matter where they go. It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of the journey. I am deeply grateful to all of you that help them along their way!
For more information on working dogs and the differences between them, visit saintfrancisdogs.org/working-dogs
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Unbreakable Bonds continued from cover
Garnet tells us, “It has turned out better than expected. He has formed emotional bonds with everyone he comes in contact with.” One of the best things about all dogs is their innate ability to connect so deeply with humans. It has been proven that the animal-human bond works wonders for our physiological and emotional health, lowering stress rates, blood pressure, and counteracting depression. That is why therapy dogs and other emotional support animals serve such a purpose. But, facility dogs like Walker can almost be described as a special “breed,” as they must be able to serve so many people in so many ways. Because of his grasp of high level task work, Walker is able to accompany residents to the grocery store, help with laundry, and even
“Only a dog can provide the particular type of bond that people need.”
play games like cornhole with them! Before his placement, trainers at Saint Francis tailored his skills so that he was able to help open doors, carry items, and have the stamina to assist residents in a variety of everyday activities. But wrapped up in that, one of his greatest gifts is the amount of love, support, connection and comfort he brings to everyone, just by being him. Garnet says, “Only a dog can provide the particular type of bond that people need.” Since Walker started his work in February of 2021, he has brought more joy to Warwick Forest than they ever imagined. His presence has had a major impact on the stress and anxiety levels of both residents and staff. Garnet tells us that recently a resident had to deal with the death of a family member. They called Walker in to help. “She immediately grabbed onto him and cried into his neck.” Garnet says, “You are dealing with people in a clinical environment and trying to measure success in care. But, it is immeasurable. No data we could run could show the impact Walker has had. Success is measured in these little moments as well.” There are so many missions wrapped into the role of facility dog. A Saint Francis facility dog is trained to serve as a dependable partner that will be able to handle the many needs of the people they serve. Whether that is in an educational, healthcare or courtroom setting, the need to stay focused is imperative. But along with that, the dog’s ability to connect is crucial. Like Walker, Mitz is a recent Saint Francis graduate and is already surpassing expectations. He began his work in July of 2021 at the Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court with Judge Duncan Minton as his handler. “He is just doing fantastic. He is extremely personal with everyone. We are so lucky to have him.” (continued on next page)
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Unbreakable Bonds continued
During his time at Saint Francis, our expert trainers zeroed in on Mitz’s quiet fortitude and attentiveness. When the opportunity came to place a dog in a courthouse setting, Mitz fit the bill. Mitz provides stress relief and helps redirect focus for children and adults who may be testifying or providing witness statements under traumatic circumstances. But like Walker, Mitz’s reach goes far. “He helps everyone. If anyone needs help, Mitz is there. The clerks, other judges, even lawyers. He helps ease stress.” One of Mitz’s favorite commands is “Go Visit,” a testimony to his sweet personality. Judge Minton says after a long day on the bench, Mitz takes advantage of the breaks to go spend time with anyone who needs a little extra support in the courtroom. Through his training with Saint Francis, Mitz also knows commands like “cover” and “hug.” These specific commands help by providing therapeutic pressure, which can assist someone dealing with trauma. Judge Minton says that recently a woman was having a hard time after testifying at a protective order hearing.
“She was terrified. She was crying. Mitz came in and sat with her to calm her down.” Walker and Mitz join the growing list of Saint Francis dogs working full-time in various facility settings throughout Virginia. The placement of a facility dog is a very specific and customized process, as it takes a special dog to fulfill the many roles required to serve so many different people. While one of the major benefits is the deep emotional and unbreakable bonds our facility dogs form, there are key things that separate them from therapy dogs that may be used from time to time to ease stress. Some of these things are access, consistency, and time. Therapy dog programs provide an invaluable service by offering affection, comfort, and stress relief to a multitude of individuals. Most often, a therapy dog is brought in as part of volunteer organization. In contrast, a facility dog is handled by a staff member and is essentially part of the team. Our dogs have tailored skills for the environment they are placed in and the stamina needed to work daily. They are able to handle many different situations throughout a day, all while being a constant soothing presence for the people they serve. The added bonus is the love they both give and receive. And in the case of both Walker and Mitz, they LOVE their jobs! After a break for the holidays, Judge Minton says that Mitz couldn’t wait to get back to work. “He was excited. He wanted to get back in the vest and get back at it.” Team Walker and Warwick Forest are dedicated to Newport News Shipbuilding - A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries Team Mitz and Chesterfield Juvenile Domestic Relations Court are dedicated to the Amy Elizabeth Lauth Charitable Foundation
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Making Connections Together Team Justin and Tipper Dedicated to Marvin and Joy Smith
At Saint Francis, we are keenly aware of all the ways
After 10 years together, Ready passed away in 2018.
a professionally trained service dog can improve the
Justin’s family began to see he was regressing in
lives of the people we serve. But often times, when
some of the progress he had made with Ready
a match is made, we see a dog change someone’s
by his side. They applied for a second service dog,
life in ways we never imagined. That is the case
and the search began for a new teammate for
for Justin.
Justin. Along came Tipper! With his strong task work and his inquisitive, attentive personality, the
We met Justin and his family in 2007 when he
Saint Francis training team knew he would be a
applied for his first service dog. They hoped a
great match for Justin’s needs. Justin and Tipper
service dog could help with many aspects of daily
graduated together in September 2021 and have
living like opening doors, retrieving dropped items,
been thriving ever since.
and going to get help from Justin’s mom, Jeanette. When Justin was successfully matched with his first
During the matching process, Justin himself said
dog, Ready, in 2008, he got a partner to assist with
he wanted to make Ready proud and carry on the
those physical tasks. But, the impact Ready had
work they started together. Tipper is allowing him
on Justin’s life turned out to be much bigger
to do just that. Justin’s mom Jeanette says the
than expected.
unconditional love and devotion the two share allows Justin to be more open and connect with the
“When Ready became part of his life, Justin’s
world around him.
personality emerged. He became confident, focused, happy and interactive. It was like magic.” Family friend Susan Warren, head of Tackfully Teamed Riding Academy where Justin participates in therapeutic horseback riding, saw the change immediately. She says, “He is now an independent rider, a goal I never expected to see. Ready helped mold Justin into a mature, responsible adult.”
“Justin is a happier person overall. He doesn’t call for me every time he needs something. He is more independent, confident and eager to go out into the world. Tipper acts like a bridge to the world socially and emotionally.”
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Peace of Mind
Team Kit and Penny Dedicated to the Hittman Family Foundation
There are so many things woven into
The expert matching between
the partnership between a person
Kit and Seth is a result of the
and their service dog. In many ways,
sophisticated training our dogs
identifying a perfect match is a
receive at Saint Francis. Our trainers
science and an art. Our trainers look
are always evaluating our pool of
for the particular strengths of each
candidates and our dogs in training.
dog and how they will best work
They are looking for needs and
with a potential partner. But, there is
strengths and how to make the
also the feeling. It is a sense of how a
perfect connection between person
dog’s unique traits may align with a
and dog that will serve both best.
human being, allowing a life-changing bond to form. We
Sadly, Seth passed away after a battle
are so honored to have made that
with cancer last year. Our trainers, as
happen for our extraordinary partner
they do for all of our candidates and
Kit. Not once, but twice!
existing partners, had already begun searching for the next special dog to
Kit has a seizure disorder, but
join Kit. During that time, our staff
maintains an active lifestyle. With her
trainer Debbie Clifton had Penny
determination to take part in all the
in the Advanced Training Program.
things she loves to do, a service dog
Debbie picked up on Penny’s
was the extra support she needed
innate ability to be in tune with the
to feel confident and safe. She was
emotions and feelings of others and
matched with Saint Francis Service
just had a feeling that she could be
dog Seth in 2012. Seth helped her
the perfect fit for Kit. She was right.
with vital things, like getting her
Kit says, “My partnership with Penny
medicine bags and going for help
has brought great peace of mind
from her family when needed. And
to both myself and my family. I am
although it is something we are not
able to be more independent and
able to specifically train for, Seth
navigate new environments safely
even started alerting Kit and her
and with confidence.”
family when she was about to have a seizure.
After matching, our trainers work individually with each partner team.
One of Kit’s favorite things to do is to
So, in order to support Kit and Penny,
ride horses. Her special connection
our trainers made sure Penny knew
with Seth allowed her to do this
certain commands specific to Kit’s
confidently, as he would watch her
needs. Penny can respond to the
from the side and bark if he sensed a
“Speak” command and will not stop
seizure. “Seth was truly my partner.
until released by either Kit or a family
He provided my life with balance
member who is there to help. We are
and motivated me to redefine
so grateful knowing that this next
my independence.”
great partnership is helping Kit live her best life!
“It is a journey and such a gift. I have become someone different because of Saint Francis and my partnerships with my service dogs. I am confident in myself and my ability to take on life with Penny by my side.” 6
Donor Spotlight Sally and Sam Craver I began giving to Saint Francis
my role as a social worker
Our passion will always be our
in 1996 after meeting with our
to a level I could never have
dogs. Well, and UVA sports.
co-founder, Carol Willoughby,
imagined. Being a part of the
We love cheering on UVA! (The
in her kitchen. Carol had
screening committee, doing
dogs tend to get a bit upset
known that I was a medical
in-home visits, and meeting
when we are cheering
social worker and a dog lover.
prospective candidates has
too loudly!)
She convinced me in her
given me the opportunity
charming, subtle way that
to be part of the matching
Truly, it is so easy to support an
Saint Francis Service Dogs
process that has vastly
organization like Saint Francis
could be an important, life
improved the lives of many.
when we are so passionate
changing, groundbreaking
about its mission.
organization. Little did I know
As a board member, I have
that in the next 25 years,
loved seeing the positive
Saint Francis would evolve
energy of the staff and their
into a full-fledged service
amazing enthusiasm for their
dog training and placement
work and the Saint Francis
organization that would so
mission. I’m also surprised
dramatically improve the lives
by the generosity of the
of people with disabilities,
corporate and individual
serving all of Virginia into West
donors, whose donations
Virginia and North Carolina.
make the mission of Saint Francis possible.
- Sally Craver
“Being a part of Saint Francis Service Dogs since its founding in 1996 has added great meaning and purpose to my life.” For information on all types of giving, please visit our website at saintfrancisdogs.org/ways-to-give
I have been a medical social worker all my adult life, and
When people ask us about
being a dog lover, I know
making a donation or
firsthand the importance
volunteering for Saint
of the animal – human
Francis in some capacity,
bond. Witnessing the ways
we tell them it’s one of
Saint Francis Service Dogs
the most meaningful
significantly impact the lives
and purposeful
of people with disabilities
commitments we
has been so rewarding. My
have ever made.
husband, Sam, and I have
The mission of Saint
always had dogs in our lives
Francis is a noble
and know how important they
and selfless one that
are to a person’s well being.
demonstrates the power of giving in
Helping people through the
your community
placement of Saint Francis
and beyond.
Service Dogs has expanded
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Behind the Scenes Lending a Paw
“What has started to emerge is just a great collaboration.” - Tiffany Moeltner
One of the most important elements in a service dog and partner relationship is the beautiful bond that
Tiffany contacted Bob Villamil for assistance dogs that could be used for “distraction training”. Bob
interacting with a service dog on the job.
is created. By working together, they can accomplish incredible things! As we continually strive to better serve our partners, making new connections of our own is helping us do just that.
is a Saint Francis board member, generous supporter, and longtime volunteer. Bob and his therapy dog Jax are very involved with TheraPets, a local community partner of Pet Partners, the leading therapy animal organization in the United States. Jax started as a Saint Francis service dog in-training. Bob was Jax’s puppy raiser, and Tiffany was Jax’s advanced trainer. During his training, it was determined that Jax may be better suited for therapy work, where he is now thriving!
Additionally, during a recent training session, a therapy dog was able to bark on command, while the service dogs in-training completed some difficult task work. This strengthens the ability to focus on their handlers and commands regardless of their environment. “Our dogs are showing that they can still focus on their tasks,” Tiffany says. “It’s a win-win.”
It takes years of intensive training before a Saint Francis dog is placed with a child or adult with a disability or into a facility setting. As part of our program, our puppy raisers, staff trainers and field trainers expose the dogs to a wide variety of sights, sounds, smells, people, and places. It is vital that a service dog focus solely on their handler and the task at hand, despite what is going on around them. While our trainers are able to prepare a service dog for so many different real life situations, we are always trying to raise the bar. For Saint Francis Training Program Manager, Tiffany Moeltner, one of the biggest challenges in training is simulating the presence of another animal. When a service dog is out and about with their partner, they are often approached by other dogs. This can be a big distraction and potentially dangerous. Her solution? Asking others to lend a paw!
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TheraPets, made up of volunteer handlers and therapy dogs like Jax, spends most of its time visiting local hospitals, schools and nursing homes to provide comfort and stress relief. The partnership with Saint Francis taps into a whole new area of their service. By nature, therapy dogs are well mannered. But, to become a registered Pet Partners animal, they go through a specific vetting process. This gave Tiffany confidence that these therapy dogs are safe, well prepared, and could be a great asset to our training program. TheraPets members started attending sessions with our dogs in Advanced Training. Their goal is simply to be a distraction, simulating an unknown animal
The results have been very beneficial for both groups. The expert trainers at Saint Francis have been able to help TheraPets handlers improve their skills. Along with training support, Saint Francis trainers have also offered to help TheraPets handlers prepare for their evaluations. For example, as part of testing, TheraPets handlers need to have a neutral dog interact with their therapy dog. Our service dogs in-training are perfect for this role. This partnership works so well, because despite the specific differences between therapy dogs and service dogs, there are parts of our missions that align. Through the work of both, the human-animal connection is made, improving the lives of those they serve. It is dogs helping dogs, so they can better help the people who need them most.
Volunteer Spotlight Mary Jo Markle
Before she was ever
Mary Jo has always been a
introduced to Saint Francis
person to donate her time to
Service Dogs, Mary Jo
causes that are important to
Markle saw firsthand the
her. So, when the time arose,
extraordinary power that a
Saint Francis was a perfect
dog’s presence can have.
fit. She started volunteering as a dog walker but quickly
Many years ago, after a
moved into puppy sitting and
post-surgery infection left
then fostering. Now, she still
her husband in a medically
comes most Fridays to walk all
induced coma, the doctors at
the dogs at the facility in the
the VA hospital in Durham,
Advanced Training program.
North Carolina were having
”I have come in the rain and
trouble waking him up.
they say, Mary, you don’t
They decided to bring in
have to walk the dogs today.
two Labrador retrievers, who
But I love it. A nice warm,
would often visit the patients.
light rain and being outside with the dogs? It is fun for
They noticed that during
me. It makes me happy.”
the visits, his hand began to move towards the dogs at
Mary Jo lights up when
his bedside. Over the course
talking about the time she
of the next several days, after
gets to spend as a volunteer. It
just a few visits from the dogs,
is clear how much joy she gets
he started pulling out of his
from the deep bonds
coma. “It was the dogs that
she has made with the
helped wake him up. He was
dogs and people she has
trying to pet the dogs,” says
encountered in her time here.
Mary Jo.
But, she also knows she is doing her part to change the
That special experience
lives of others.
witnessing the power of the human-animal bond left
“Seeing what these dogs can
a lasting impression on Mary
do for another human being
Jo. As an animal lover already,
is incredible. They have a
it added to her passion
higher calling.”
and knowledge of just how incredible the power of dogs
Thank you Mary Jo for your
can be.
dedication and commitment to helping us fulfill our mission!
“It has changed my life.” For volunteer opportunities, please visit our website at www.saintfranicsdogs.org/volunteer
A PUP’S p r o g r e ss Happy New Year, everyone! And boy, has it been happy for me! From my past updates, you may
While I have been
remember that my favorite thing in
working on my
the world is people, with zoomies
training, people who
coming in at a close second. Not to
are waiting for a dog
be confused with Zooming with a
like me called “candidates”
capital “Z,” which I don’t care for so
have been filling out paperwork,
much. Well, I am excited to tell you
going through screenings and home
that I have met some INCREDIBLE
visits, and taking classes with my
people lately, and soon, I’ll find out if
human friends at Saint Francis.
I’m a “match” with one of them. Just like my people have been You see, since I started my training
getting to know my strengths
way back when I was a puppy, all
throughout our time together, they
of the people who worked with me
have also been getting to know the
along the way have been keeping
candidates, their lifestyles, and
track of the things I am extra good
their specific needs.
at. In fact, I think I might be famous, because there is a binder with my
Now is the part I am most excited
picture on it that is stuffed full of
to tell you about! My Saint Francis
reports and information, ALL ABOUT
friends took all their knowledge
ME! My people have noted that I do
about me and all their knowledge
my breed proud with my retrieval
about our candidates and arranged
skills, and I also have the mental
something called “matching
stamina to work for long periods
interviews” for us. I got to meet and
of time or go on long outings. The
work with candidates whose l
thing that I am best at, though, is
ifestyle and needs matched my
problem solving. Figuring out how
strengths on paper, while some of
to pick up things with weird shapes
my human friends watched (and
or textures, maneuvering through
took even more notes for my binder).
tight spaces – these get my brain
It was some of the best few days
going and my tail wagging!
of my life - meeting so many new people, figuring out how to work with them, showing off my skills – it was amazing!
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Now, I have been told that the matching process is an art and a science. I’ve never heard those words before, but I think it means that it takes skill, time, thoughtfulness, and a great deal of care. The humans at Saint Francis have made more than 160 matches though, so I trust them!
I can’t wait to find out who I will be matched with and solve all of life’s puzzles with them by my side!
Sophia
April 18-24 Do you run? Bike? Kayak? Can you juggle? Cartwheel? Are you great at hacky sack? Whatever you like to do for fun, we want you to do it for Saint Francis Service Dogs. During the week of April 18-24, we are asking you to do your favorite rec activities to raise funds for Saint Francis during Barks ‘n Rec, our Spring Fundraiser. Funds raised will help people with disabilities better experience the world through partnership with a service dog. Join in on the fun by signing up and choosing an activity. If you want to increase your impact, create your very own fundraising page, set your goal, and share your participation with your friends and family in the weeks leading up to the event, so that they can support you in your activity.
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Register Today! Visit saintfrancisdogs.org/barks-n-rec to sign up and get your t-shirt
Fundraise Raise funds with your own crowdfunding page (not arequirement to participate)
Do Your Own Thing Do your activity and share during Barks ‘n Rec week, April 18-24
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
To ensure you have your t-shirt by Barks ‘n Rec week, register by March 31st!
Visit saintfrancisdogs.org/barks-n-rec to learn more!
Sam and Sally Craver Annette Kirby There are still sponsorship opportunities available! Visit saintfrancisdogs.org/barks-n-rec
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Tribute GIFTS October 1 - January 6 In Memory Of: A.J. Ms. Deborah Duerk Abby, Bailey, Bambi, Bella, Casey, Charlie, Codi, Conin, Copper, Daisy, Drake, Gracee, Graeson, Kiki, Laila, Lola, Louis, Lucy, Mac, Otto, PK, Rascal, Roscoe, Scout, and Wrunkles Dr. Courtney Wiegard Addie, Coco, Dexter, Nix, Pearl, Penny, and Toby Ms. Shannon Shaffer Elaine Addison Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sease David Earl Adkins Ms. Sandi Adkins Carrol Amerson Ms. Marcye Likens Annie and Sadie Mr. and Mrs. James Caudill Vince and Danilo Sasoy Arcenas Sr. Ms. Lisa Faist and Mr. Bill Nash Axl Aimee Shearer Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Shearer Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sinnott Bandit Mr. and Mrs. William Hackett Banjo and Obie Ms. Jackie Werb and Carole Edwards Sarge Bass Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Poore David Baumgardner, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Haislip Kay Hancock Margie Stinnett Ann Marie and Reggie Wood Bear Mr. Walter Miller Bella and Kitty Puff Ms. Emily Lunceford-Cook Bentley Mr. and Mrs. W. Churchill Robison Ryan Berry Mr. and Mrs. Michael Morrissett Jean Blackwell Mr. Lester Blackwell Bones and Nitro Cat Ayers Madge Bounds Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Willson Jean B. Bowles Ms. Anne Parrott Brandy, Dusty, Kappa, and Middy Dr. and Mrs. Donald Smith Bubba, Lucy, and Missy Ms. Lois Sumpter Tom Burgum, Dave Carr, and Pat Riviello Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Godlewski
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Sophie Consuela Burke Ms. Joanne Burke
Fred Mr. and Mrs. Vince Snidow
Jim Loux Dr. Janice Buss
Ralph and Tag Mr. and Mrs. Joe Broce
Buster and Sugar Ms. Patricia Cargill
Cody Frye Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frye
Lucky the Lab Mr. and Mrs. David Bialek
Diane Hale Randolph Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Tucker
Shirley Callaway Mr. Eugene Callaway
Gabriel Mr. and Mrs. David Munch
Luke Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mohr
Champ Mr. and Mrs. David Derr
General Jack Mrs. Jan Barnett
Lulu, Summer, and Telly Ms. Eleanor Long
Joe Reynolds Mrs. Emily Reynolds Mr. Cary Stiles
Choco, Honey, Mattie, and Oakley Ms. Carroll LaHaye
John C. Glass Ms. Kelly Gray
Maggie Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hake
Guardians Loki Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rencsok
Maggie Mr. and Mrs. Robert Usher
Aminee Woods Jones Roberts Mr. and Mrs. William Benton Mr. and Mrs. William Hackett Laurel Smith
Palmer Hamlin Dr. Bridget Hickman
Malachi Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lemon
Otha and Hazel Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Wes Gordon
Bogie Hammersley Ms. Elizabeth Barber
Marlee Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McWilliams
Dorothea Romano Mr. and Mrs. William Hackett
Darlene Haymond Mr. and Mrs. Michael Michalski
Mauser Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Walter
Susan Hill and Barkley Ms. Beth Darragh
Stephen Mayer Mr. and Mrs. James Childress
Saint Ms. Deborah Duerk Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Holloman Ms. Kris Sorensen
Carol Hlavinka Mr. Duane Hlavinka
Harry McConnell Mr. Ben Cooper
Hubble and Katie Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hopkins
Connie McCormick Mrs. Maude Coggin
Frank Sheddler AnR Career Solutions Ms. Nicole Laroche
Fred B. Huber Ms. Sue Lynch
Richard McIntyre Mrs. Cheryl McIntyre
Leigh Singh Mr. and Mrs. David MacDonald
Cody and Dakota Mr. Ray Smoot Maureen Collins Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sorrells Jeff Connor Debra Given Mimi Copenhaver Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Strong Cyrus Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lockwood Cyrus and Lizzie Mr. and Mrs. Robert Usher Daisy Ms. Nancy Ruth Patterson John Danstrom Mrs. Julie Danstrom Dashel Ms. Martha Ann Litz Jean T. Davis Ms. Sarah Rubush Denali, Ladybug, and Tobias Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Meneghini Eunice Dickerson Mr. Wayne Dickerson Helen M. Dillon Mr. Stuart Dillon Dixie Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jackson Hunter Durham Dr. Courtney Wiegard Eldor and Ella Mr. Daniel Lynn and Ms. Rosemary Mitchell Jean Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Hutton Easley Emma Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rayburn Memee Evans Ms. Laura Evans Diane Evans Ms. Barbara Shands Annie Fancher Dr. and Mrs. J. Bruce Hagadorn Margaret Francisco Mr. David Francisco Frannie, Nikki, and Tam Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Polinski Freckles Mr. Lloyd Ruona
Jasper Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hoggan Jazze Ms. Bonny Spruill Jigs and Julep Mr. and Mrs. Pegram Johnson Julian and Juneau Ms. Fran Young Kailey Ms. Kathleen Robertson Mildred and Allen Kendrick Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moore Kimba Dr. William Wellborn Bobbie King Ms. Pamela King Gordon L. King Mrs. Carol King Kirby Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Harrington John Kost Ms. Joan McKiever Alice Kurt Ms. Mary Marshall Amy Lauth Ms. Lucy Burke Mrs. Nancy Gillespie Ellen Hawks Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lawrence Lilly Ms. Sandra Hawthorne Lincoln Ms. Linda Ives and Mr. Steve Lucado
Kevin “Jay” McMahon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McMahon, Sr. Dr. Ronald Mergl Ms. Constance Chandler Lynn Huff Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lawrence Mickey Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Baer Brittney Miller Ms. Jessica Droste Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dunker Miss Chatty of Moss Mountain Ms. Anne Sumpter Molly Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Brown Lance C. Moore Mrs. Sarah Foltz Helene Morisseau Ms. Jeanette Mistele Raymond William Mortara Kathy Lamanca My mother Mr. Mark Journell My parents and Shirley Durrant Ms. Doris Simpson Paco Ms. Sandra Reed Allen Ingles Palmer, Jr. and Tilly Mr. and Mrs. John Bradshaw Parker Mr. and Mrs. Rand Garrett Piper Perdue Ms. Alexandria Davidson Rebecca Perdue
June Richardson Ms. Dorothy Richardson
Sasha Mr. and Mrs. Robert Renaghan
Patricia Sorensen Ms. Debbie Clifton Mr. and Mrs. David Holcomb Mr. and Mrs. Mark Milberger Mr. and Mrs. Klaus Moeltner Mr. and Mrs. Larry Raushel Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Somrock Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sorensen Tansey Ms. Jane Confroy Tehya Mr. Richard Lewis George C. Terry Ms. Jo Ann Terry Tilly Mr. and Mrs. James Woodson Mary M. Timian Mr. Tim Masick Greg Tolzmann Mr. and Mrs. Charles Souter Troy Ms. Louise Forsythe Troy Mr. and Mrs. Dale Rucker Tucker Ms. Jennifer Dickerson Tucker Ms. Jan Waldron Louis Waldrop Ms. Caroline Haddock Rita Weaver Mr. David Weaver Betty White Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sulka
In Memory Of: (cont.) Gina Wilburn Mr. Gary Wilburn Carol Willoughby Ms. Trinette Kirkman Ms. Marjie Sands Chris Wingfield Ms. Elizabeth Hammond Stephen and Perri Kawash Dee Wright Ms. Ann Harwood Janet Wyrick Mr. Herbert Wyrick Zoe Ms. Sharon Pheils.
In Honor Of: Ed and Becky Allen Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Armstrong
Kathie Childers Mr. and Mrs. Roger Henderson
Buzz and Rho Griffin Mr. Robert Campbell
Larry B. Morris Ms. Cherie Wilson
Gene Smallwood Mr. Kirk Smallwood
Susan Childers Ms. Debra Given
Leil Roberts Hackett Robby Roberts
Betty Lou and Fred Newcomb Ms. Sheryl Newcomb
Steve and Lori Strauss Mr. and Mrs. Greg Haley
Sandra Chisholm Mrs. Nancy Bowser
Haley and Charlie Mr. and Mrs. Danny McCormick
Tommie Nichols Mr. Timothy Murphy
Those who train service dogs Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mills
Gay Clark Amanda Baumgardner
Joyce Haynes Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Richardson
Orca Ms. Carroll LaHaye
Evelyn Turner Mr. and Mrs. Michael Morrissett
Dixie Colbran Ms. Fran Young
Mr. Roger Henderson Ms. Kathie Childers
Matthew Underwood Mr. and Mrs. Lee Underwood
Diane Conant Ms. Cindy Carl
Clint Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Brian Britt
Our Employees past, present, and future Taaza LLC
Lesleigh Cook Mr. and Mrs. Danny Templeton Bob and Mimi Copenhaver Frank Flippin and Sarah Copenhaver
Algie E. Houchins Ms. Sandi Adkins
Copper Mr. and Mrs. William Moles
Allen and Jean Ingram and Leigh and James Simpson Mr. and Mrs Charles Jordan, Jr.
Allyssa-Elli and William Otto Mrs. Helgard Legg
Sally and Sam Craver Dr. and Mrs. Luther Beazley III Dr. Randall Rhea
Candice and Porter Anderson Dr. and Mrs. Cleveland Porter, Jr.
Chan Inge Ms. Bonnie Martin
Our Dogs Mike and Carol Anderson Wanda Paganelli Mrs. Susan Paganelli Linda Perdue Mr. Stan Byrd Dr. Bridget Quatmann Mr. and Mrs. W. Churchill Robison
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Vick Ms. Mary Marshall Tom and Karen Whitt Ms. Dorothy Dodson Willa Rose Joanne Holden Marilyn Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Winston Mr. and Mrs. Vince Snidow
Allen and Jean Ingram Mr. and Mrs. William King
Chuck and June Rayfield Martha Ryan
Nancy and Ray Cunningham Ms. Gail McGirt
Chelsea Jack Ms. Heidi Jack
Ryan and Katie Read Mr. and Mrs. E. Thomas Cox
Nancy and Jeff Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Ed Allen
Cindy Danieley and Linda Frece Ms. Faye Becker
John T. Morgan Roofing Mr. and Mrs. Barry Shelor
Rebecca’s Mom Ms. Sandi Adkins
Mark, Kathy, and Chowder Young Rebecca Pendergrast
Stephen J. Aukward Ms. Judith Conley
Anna Danner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sease, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. William Kagey Ms. Stephanie McNeill
Gracie Risi Mr. and Mrs. David Risi
In Recognition Of:
Basil Connie Harvey
Lucy Davis Ms. Pamela Hanks
Kaia Ms. Judy Bates
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Scott Berglund
Judy Bates and Kaia Mr. and Mrs. Alan Turner
Wendy Day, John and Diana Holman, Mr. and Mrs. Kim Woodward, and Lynn Woodward Mrs. Leslie Frusco
Michelle Karim Mrs. Helen Carty
Bill and Carol Downey Mr. and Mrs. Jason Houser
David and Sharon Kitchens Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kitchens Ms. Melissa Lux
Hon. Frederick G. Rockwell, III Edward Barnes Deanna Cook Mary-Leslie Duty Alicia Finley Lindsay Hartz Brian Jones Harris Levy
Ben and Kav Mrs. Jan Barnett Hansen Bland and his not yet known buddy Ms. Christine Merriman The Boggs, The Bumgardners, The Jacksons, Brenda King, and The Wiesers Ann Wilkes Boon Hon. Frederick Rockwell III John and Matilda Bradshaw Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellett Ray and Jane Brill Mr. and Mrs. Alan Follett Brian W. Britt Donna Britt Mr. and Mrs. Clint Hopkins Tristan Bryant and Storm Mr. and Mrs. Derek Bryant Jan Buss Ms. Rosemary Backer Rebecca Cheatham, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Ford, Mr. Herman Friedman & Family, Mr. and Mrs. S. Leard Huggins, Mr. and Mrs. Todd Livingood and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Miller, Mr. and Mrs. George Salley Ms. Alice Dugger
Alice Dugger Mrs. Ellen Byck Duke and Tika Mr. and Mrs. Steve Suttmiller Kathy and Al Edwards and Dea Malinosky Ms. Karin Colozza
Keeper and Zelda Ms. Carrie Knopf
Lisa and Chris Kliefoth Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Hagan III The Jeromes and The Kreiners Mr. and Mrs. Terry Board Werner Kurzmann Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bull
Marjorie Rorer Ms. Janet West Beth Ann and Steve Rossi Ms. Paula Wyche
Maddy Ms. Betty Young
Sandy and Whisper Dr. and Mrs. Edward White
Dr. Mark Finkler and Ms. Sherri Spell Mrs. Mary Jean Levin
Bonnie Martin Mr. and Mrs. Charles Palmer
Shannon Shaffer Ms. Krista Rogers
Janice and Terry Martin Mr. and Mrs. Charles Youell III
G. Leonard Shank Mrs. Nancy Bowser
Mattie Mr. and Mrs. James Caudill
Barbara and Leonard Shank Mr. Timothy Shank Mr. and Mrs. James Thurston, Jr.
Frank Ms. Heidi Jack Justin Frazier Ms. Jeanette Frazier Faye Gargiulo Gisela Nygards Ginny and David, Pat and Jerry Inge, and Shelly McCallum and the Steppin’ In Time Dancers Ms. Patricia Davidson
Stephanie McNeill Dr. and Mrs. William Kagey Pete and Kathleen Milward Ms. Teri Reed Pete and Kathleen Milward, Grayson and Kit Prillaman, and Teri Reed Ms. Lavonia Welfare
Abby, Boeg, Brosef, Forest, Jack, Jana, Junior, Lexi, Pici, Quinnley, Ridley, Ripple, and Trixie Dr. Marjorie Lewter Stewart Baucom Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bodley Coco Mr. and Mrs. Dale Rucker Megan Mr. and Mrs. Gary Koogler Claire M. Tupper Mr. James Tupper and Catherine Dillon
Saint Francis Staff Mr. and Mrs. Sam Craver III
Dr. Mark Finkler Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bauman
Shirley Fletcher Ms. Fay Wingate
You Good People Ms. Patricia Dowd
Beth and Dennis Shearer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blaha James and Leigh Simpson Mr. and Mrs. William King Krista and Mike Sinnott Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Holloman III
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The journey from puppy to partner would not be possible without the invaluable support of our family of donors, grantors, and corporate partners.
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The combined thousands of hours our team of trainers spends preparing our dogs create lifechanging partnerships.
donors
trainers
152
volunteers
20
staff members
From the men of our Prison Puppy Program and our volunteer puppy raisers to our dog walkers and groomers, to the members of our Board, we would not be able to continue our mission without the tireless efforts of our volunteers.
Whether a part of our Program Staff, who work directly with our dogs, or our Fundraising or Admin staff, who ensure the efficiency, functionality, and feasibility of our programs, our mission would not be possible without our dedicated team.
We’re Impacting Lives
TOGETHER!
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dogs matched with partners
38 dogs in training
6 1 17 54
dog placed outside of Virginia
3
repeat partners
graduates
puppy raisers
active teams
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Fiscal Year 2020 June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Operating Revenue
Contributions Program Income Contributed Goods, Services, and Property Grants and Foundations Investment Income Gains on Investments
2,295,327 14,571 44,869 147,550 23,116 173,810 92,300
Gains on Extinguishment/Forgiveness
2,791,543
Total Support and Revenue Operating Expenses
742,331 208,972 112,544
Program Services Management and General Fundraising
1,063,847
Total Expenses
1,727,696 3,396,280 5,123,976
Change in net assets Net assets, beginning of year Net assets, end of year
Support and Revenue by Category Program Income: 1% Grants and Foundations: 5%
Investment Income: 7%
Expenses by Category
General and Management: 20%
Contributed Income (including in-kind, restricted, and bequests): 87%
Fundraising: 10%
Program Expenses: 70%
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ANNUAL DONORS
This Annual List includes generous contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations during the 2021 calendar year. We could not fulfill our mission without you! Thank you!
*Volunteer
tBig Dogs
vLegacy Society
$1,000,000+
$5,000+ (cont.)
$1,000+ (cont)
$1,000+ (con.)
Virginia Ann Fitch Trustv
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Milwardt
Mr. and Mrs. William Elliot
Dr. Courtney and
$100,000+
Ms. Mary Anne Mullins and
Emergency Veterinary Services
Ms. Jo Lynn Draper*t Edwin A. and Lelia W. Myrick, Joint Trustv The Karen Beldegreen Irrevocable Trustv Mr. and Mrs. Jim Petrine*t
$50,000+ Mr. Peter Emch t Hittman Family Foundation
Mr. Christopher Robinsont
of Roanoke, Inc. Ms. Lynne Falkinburg
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Zinn
Ms. Yvonne Olsont
Ms. Charlene Fay*+
Mr. and Mrs. John Olvert
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC
$500+
Ms. Elizabeth Parsonst
Mr. Frank Flippin and
The Phalia M. and Guy M. Kinder Fund of the CFSWV
Ms. Sarah Copenhaver Mr. and Mrs. Hans Foss
Mrs. Sarah Plymale
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Fotit
Mr. Luther Quickv
Gary and Sandra Bradford
Mrs. Emily Reynoldst
Charitable Fund
Ms. Suzanne Thornileyt
GC Commercial, Inc.
Anonymous
United Way - Combined
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hack*+
Charitable Foundation Kroger Mr. Marvin Smith and Mrs. Joy Davis Smitht
Federal Campaign Varsity Landscaping and Grounds Mike and Carol Andersont Ms. Dianne Woody*t
$2,500+
$10,000+
Abbitt Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Allisont
Mrs. Jan Barnett
Dr. Timothy Andriano t
The Carter and Kay Craigie
Ceres Foundation Inc.
Family Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Finkler*t
County of Roanoke
Ms. Lynne Fiscella Esq.
Ms. Carole Denney+
The Louise R. Lester Foundation
Duffy Family Foundationt
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McMahon Sr.
Mrs. Melodee Franck
Mr. Larry Morris
Mrs. Nancy Haskett
Purina
Ms. Sandra Henson
The Sam and Marion Golden
Partners in Financial Planning
Helping Hand Foundation
Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sinnott*+t
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tainer
Ms. Linda Webb
Waldvogel Commercial Properties
$5,000+
Whitlow and Youell, PLC
Ameriprise Financial
$1,000+
Kenneth “Andy” Anderson and
The Adelaar Foundation
Dr. Marti Andersont
AmazonSmile Foundation
Anonymous
American National Bank & Trust Co.
AnR Career Solutions
Mr. and Mrs. S. Rawson Andrews
Bessemer Trust
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. John Burress III
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, LLC
Community Foundation Serving
Mr. Ralph Baker Jr.+
Western Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Balzer*
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Craver III*tv
Dr. Eugene Bane
Delta Gamma Epsilon Mu
Bank of America Charitable
The Emch Foundation
Gift Fund
Enirtep, Inc.
Mark and Kathy Baske Young*
The Farrell Foundation
Pierre Breber
Fidelity Charitable
Brown, Edwards & Company, LLP
Donor-Advised Funds
Church of the Good Shepherd
Foti, Flynn, Lowen & Co. P.C.t
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crossley
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantzt
Mr. and Mrs. Warner Dalhouse
Guilford Foundation
Lucy H. Davis
Mr. Edwin Halltv
Mr. and Mrs. Blake Dingler
Ms. Nicole Laroche
Mr. and Mrs. William Downey*
M.W. Armistead III
Ms. Alice Dugger
Family Foundation
Mr. Spencer Wiegard*+ Mr. Gary Wilburn
Norfolk Southern Charity
$25,000+ Jack and Anne Glenn
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+Friends Club
Edward Jones Trust Co.
Mr. and Mrs. John Higginbotham Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hodge Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jones Ms. Annette Kirby* Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council 595 Ms. Heidi Krisch Kroger Community Rewards Mr. and Mrs. Michael LaPrade Mr. John Lawrence and Ms. Elizabeth Adams+ Lawrence Transportation Systems Mr. and Mrs. James Lee LEEPS Foundation Member One Federal Credit Union Milan Tobacconists Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mohr N M Foundation NVA National Veterinary Associates Network for Good New River Electrical Corp. Oakey’s Pet Funeral Home and Crematory Mr. and Mrs. Martin O’Brien Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Olson Mr. and Mrs. Mike Poff Jay and Paula Pryor Mr. and Mrs. Preston Rearick Ms. Sandra Reed Reid’s Fine Furnishing Roanoke Animal Hospital Mr. Lloyd Ruona Ms. Mary Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Richard Saacke Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Shearer Ms. Nancy Smith+ Mr. and Mrs. Charles Souter Mr. and Mrs. Shane Spikes Mr. and Mrs. James Spitz TowneBank Mr. and Mrs. Paul Trible Jr. Vinton Veterinary Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aleshire Ms. Lisa Andruscavage Anonymous Atlantic Bay Cares Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Barbour* Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Barnes* Mr. John Barnes III Ms. Judy Bates* Mr. and Mrs. Terry Board Chris and Kellie Bock Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Bowers Jr. Chris Brown+ Jill Brown Mr. and Mrs. John Carlin*+ The Cartledge Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Brenda Clarke Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Dr. Robert Copenhaver Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Coulling Country Corner Farms Inc. Ms. Lee Cox+ Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Craighead Ms. Ashley Craver and Mr. Howard Rice Ms. Karin Crockett Mr. and Mrs. Steven Cunningham Mr. Calvert De Coligny Jr. Mr. Brian Desloge Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Ms. Deborah Duerk+ Ms. Carole Edwards+ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas England Mrs. Boo Evans Mrs. Diane Evans Mr. and Mrs. John Everhart Mrs. Kathleen Fitzpatrick Mrs. Sarah Foltz Ms. Carole Ford Ms. Jeanette Frazier Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gard III Mr. Brian Giles Grand Home Furnishings Mr. and Mrs. Dale Guidry Harris Office Furniture Hanging Rock Animal Hospital Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Harrington Ms. Cathie Havrilesky+ Heartland Midwest Foundation Mr. F. Staley Hester Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hoggan
$500+ (cont.)
$250+
Ms. Christy Izard*+
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Allen+
Ms. Anne Jenkins*
Anonymous
Ms. Joyce Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Sixto Aquino
Mr. and Mrs. Blair Jones
Auxan Capital Fund - AG Financial
Mr. and Mrs. T. Farrell Jones
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Joyce*
Mrs. Irene Betzel
Mr. George Kegley
Mrs. Linda Bishop
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kessinger
Mr. and Mrs. Abney Boxley III*+
Krevere Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. John Bradshaw Jr.
Jackie Lantz*
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bray III
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lawson
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Buchanan
Ms. Sandi Adkins
Ms. Nancy Leighton
Mrs. Janice Burr
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Arent
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Long
Mr. Eugene Callaway
Cat Ayers
Lyerly Foundation
Mrs. Charmaine Carmack
Mr. Ralph Baker
Mr. and Mrs. David Macpherson*
Mrs. Patricia Carr
Mr. and Mrs. Abney Boxley
Ms. Ann Martyn and
Sylvia D Center
Chris Brown
Mr. Agnis Chakravorty
Mr. and Mrs. John Carlin
Ms. Cheryl McGuire
Mr. and Mrs. David Chernow
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cody
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Milberger+
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Chisholm
Mr. William Corey and Ms. Kathy Umbdenstock
Mr. Bill Morrisette
Clifton Family Fund
Ms. Lee Cox
Dr. and Mrs. Joe Moskal*
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cody+
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Crist
Mr. and Mrs. David Nash
Mr. Richard Cohen
Ms. Kathy Cvizic
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Nelson
Companion Animal Clinic
Ms. Carole Denney
Mr. James North
Mr. Ben Cooper and Ms. Polly Gault
Ms. Deborah Duerk
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nunnery
Mr. William Corey and
Ms. Carole Edwards
Mr. Frank O’Brien PhD.
Mr. Douglas and Dr. Kris Oursler*
Ms. Kathy Umbdenstock+
Thank you to our cherished group of monthly donors.
Ms. Charlene Fay
Kate Parker
Craver Realty
Mr. and Mrs. David Fretwell
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Pope
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Crist+
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hack
Ms. Deborah Ramirez Ashby
Ms. Kathy Cvizic+
Ms. Cathie Havrilesky
Dr. and Mrs. Leroy Roemer
CyberGrants - Allstate
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hornick
Mr. and Mrs. David Rowan
Ms. Patricia Davidson
Ms. Christy Izard
Ms. Sarah Rubush
Ms. Penny Denny
Mr. and Mrs. David Kapp
Brandon Rutledge
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Dewyer
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lash
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Saplak*
Mrs. Barbara Dickerson
Ms. Angela Laug
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schwarz
Ms. Jessica Droste
Mr. John Lawrence and Ms. Elizabeth Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Seek
Mr. John and Dr. Elizabeth Duckworth
Mr. Jeffrey Lemons
Ms. Barbara Shands
Ms. Anne-Paige Duncan
Ms. Cynthia Martin
Joyce Sharma
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dwyer
Mr. Tim Masick
Ms. Joan Showalter
Mr. and Mrs. Whit Ellerman
Mrs. Lynda McGarry
Ms. Nancy Shumate and
Ms. Doris Evans
Mr. and Mrs. Karl McNeece
Mr. David Farnum
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Milberger
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sowers
Mr. and Mrs. W. Heywood Fralin
Mr. and Mrs. David Nickell
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Starr
Mr. and Mrs. Humes Franklin Jr.
Mrs. Susan Paganelli
Mr. Bodo Stock+v
Mrs. Leslie Frusco
Mr. and Mrs. Demetrio Perez
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Strauss*t
Hon. and Mrs. Ray Garland
Mrs. Drusilla Sexton
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Sublett
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gatewood III
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sinnott
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sulka*+
Ms. Debra Given
Ms. Nancy Smith
Mr. Allan Toth
Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Godlewski
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Smith
Mrs. Corinth Treadway
Dr. and Mrs. Nelson Greene
Ms. Kris Sorensen
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Villamil*+v
Mr. and Mrs. William Hackett
Mr. Bodo Stock
Ms. Beverly Waddell
Dr. and Mrs. J. Bruce Hagadorn
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sulka
Mr. Edward Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Haley
Mrs. Nadia Summo
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Waters*
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hannah*
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Vann
Ms. Jackie Werb+
Mr. and Mrs. David Harman
Ms. Jackie Werb
Westlake Veterinary Clinic
Mr. and Mrs. David Harrington
Dr. and Mrs. Edward White
Dr. and Mrs. Edward White+
Robert Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wisser
Ms. Melissa White
Ms. Jeanette Hatcher
Ann Marie and Reggie Wood
Willard Insurance Agency, Inc.
Mrs. Betsy Hatfield
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Winter
The Helen Cadd Elderly Protection Fund
Ms. Susan Wirt
Mr. and Mrs. J. Eric Helsing
Ann Marie and Reggie Wood+
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Heymann
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Youell III
Ms. Celeste Hicks
Ms. Fran Young
Mr. Egon Hofmann
Ms. Teresa Johnson
To join the Saint Francis Friends Club as a faithful monthly donor, visit: saintfrancisdogs.org/friends-club
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Houser
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ANNUAL DONORS continued $250+ (cont.)
$250+ (cont)
Mrs. Ann Hunnicutt
Mr. and Mrs. Lea Riddle+
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Inman
Cindy and Tom Roberts
Ms. Mary Garrett Itin
Robby Roberts
Ms. Linda Ives and Mr. Steve Lucado
Hon. Frederick Rockwell III
Ms. Nancy Jacobs*
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roettger
Joe Bandy & Son, Inc.
Mr. Ben Rottenborn
Dr. and Mrs. William Kagey
Dr. Karen Rutherford-Coulson
Mr. and Mrs. David Kapp+
Mrs. Drusilla Sexton+
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Kappesser
Ms. Shannon Shaffer*
Mrs. Holly Kellam*
Ms. Starr Shank
Andy Kind-Rubin
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Shelor
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kleiner
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shelton
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kriz
Mr. Pranav Singh
Beth Leech
Mr. Kirk Smallwood
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Ludwig
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Smith*+
Mr. Daniel Lynn and Ms. Rosemary Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mabe
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Smith
Mr. Brian Martin+
Ms. Kris Sorensen+
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Mathena
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Stavola
Mike and Carol Anderson
Mrs. Cheryl McIntyre
Ms. Lesleigh Strauss
Dr. Timothy Andriano
Mr. and Mrs. Karl McNeece+
Ms. Jacqueline Streithof
Judge Duncan Minton
Mrs. Nadia Summo*+
MKB Realtors
Ms. Lindsay Taylor
Mr. Phillip Montano
Ms. Jo Ann Terry
Ms. Christina Morgan
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Morrissett
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tomlin-Brenner
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Mushinsky
Ms. Jennifer Tonkin
Ms. Maureen Noftsinger
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Trexel
Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Nottingham
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Turner
Josefina Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Vann+
Mr. and Mrs. Demetrio Perez+
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Webb
Pledgeling Foundation
Ms. Lavonia Welfare
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Polinski
Dr. William Wellborn PhD.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Porter
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Whitley
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Milward
Ms. Paige Pruett
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Whitt
Ms. Mary Anne Mullins and
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ptaschek
Ms. Cherie Wilson
Larry and Patricia Rakes
Ms. Marilyn Wilson and Mr. Art Hafdelin
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Read
Mr. Neil Wise
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reed
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wisser*+
Ms. Carol Reedy
Mr. and Mrs. M. Lanier Woodrum
Membership in this leadership group is reserved for those who give generously to support Saint Francis Service Dog and our vital Prison Pup Program. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Allison Kenneth “Andy” Anderson and Dr. Marti Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Craver III Ms. Jo Lynn Draper Duffy Family Foundation Mr. Peter Emch Dr. and Mrs. Mark Finkler Mr. and Mrs. Victor Foti Foti, Flynn, Lowen & Co. Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz Mr. Ed Hall
Mr. Christopher Robinson Ms. Yvonne Olson Mr. and Mrs. John Olver Ms. Elizabeth Parsons Mr. and Mrs. Jim Petrine Mrs. Emily Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sinnott Mr. Marvin Smith and Mrs. Joy Davis Smith Mr. and Mrs. Steve Strauss Ms. Suzanne Thorniley Varsity Landscaping and Grounds Ms. Dianne Woody
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For more information about Big Dogs or how to become a Big Dog, contact Amy Milberger at amilberger@saintfrancisdogs.org or 540-342-3647x409
Thank you! We could not fulfill our mission without you! Due to space constraints, we regret that we were unable to include all of our valuable supporters in this annual report. For a full listing of all 2021 donors and volunteers, visit saintfrancisdogs.org/supporters. We have taken great care to present an accurate and complete listing of our supporters. If an ommission occurred, we express our sincere regret and ask that it be brought to our attention by contacting Kari Grim, Philanthropy Coordinator, at kgrim@saintfrancisdogs.org or 540-342-3647x405.
Corporate & Foundation GIFTS Abbitt Family Foundation
GC Commercial, Inc.
Network for Good
AmazonSmile Foundation
The Giving Foundation
New River Electrical Corp.
American National Bank & Trust Co.
Grand Home Furnishings - Benevolence Fund
Newport News Shipbuilding -
AnR Career Solutions
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, LLC
Guilford Foundation
Norfolk Southern Charity
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
Hanging Rock Animal Hospital
Oakey’s Pet Funeral Home and Crematory
Brogan Insurance
Hanover Insurance
Partners in Financial Planning
Brown, Edwards & Company, LLP
Heartland Midwest Foundation
Present Thyme
Carilion Clinic Orthopedics
Heights Community Church - Women on a Mission
Purina
The Carter and Kay Craigie Family Foundation
The Helen Cadd Elderly Protection Fund
Reid’s Fine Furnishing
Cejay Associates, LLC
Hittman Family Foundation
Richard and Karen Julian Charitable Gift Fund
Ceres Foundation Inc.
J. Fountain Real Estate, Inc.
Roanoke Animal Hospital
Church of the Good Shepherd
Jack and Anne Glenn Charitable Foundation
Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op
Clifton Family Fund
Joe Bandy & Son, Inc.
Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc.
Coldwell Banker Townside Realtors
Knights of Columbus - Holy Cross Council 595
S&P Global Foundation
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Krevere Foundation
The Sam and Marion Golden Helping
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Kroger
Companion Animal Clinic
Lawrence Transportation Systems
Southern Team Auto Mall
Country Corner Farms Inc.
Layman Family Foundation
Taaza LLC
County of Roanoke
LEEPS Foundation
TowneBank
Craver Realty
Lewis Gale Regional Health System
Unleashed LLC
Duffy Family Foundation
Lyerly Foundation
Varsity Landscaping and Grounds
Edward Jones Trust Co.
M.W. Armistead III Family Foundation
Vinton Veterinary Hospital
Emergency Veterinary Services of Roanoke, Inc.
Member One Federal Credit Union
Waldvogel Commercial Properties
Enirtep, Inc.
Milan Tobacconists
Westlake Veterinary Clinic
Farmburguesa
MKB Realtors
Whitlow and Youell, PLC
The Farrell Foundation
Moss In The Country
Willard Insurance Agency, Inc.
Foti, Flynn, Lowen & Company, P.C.
Movement Foundation
Wyndrose
Gary and Sandra Bradford Charitable Fund
N M Foundation
Thank you to our Legacy Society Members
a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
Hand Foundation
Your Legacy. Their Future.
Anonymous (4)* Jesse T. Arrington* Karen Beldegreen* Beth A. Collins, MD* Jeffrey Connor* Sally and Sam Craver Virginia Ann Fitch* Grady B. Guilliams* Robert Allen Hall, Jr.* Edwin C. Hall Dorothy M. Hannaford* James P. Laurie, Sr.* Josephine B. Minnix* Lois Morris* Edwin A. and Lelia W. Myrick* Michaela A. Pate* Luther P. Quick* Trina Ramzinsky* Elfleda A. Ring* Susan Rivers* Walter Francis Smith* Bodo Stock Lillie B. Vaughan* Robert Villamil and Susan S. Villamil Rosemary Coon Watkins* Irene I. Wilhelm* Ann Marie and Reggie Wood
Make your giving go further by joining our Legacy Society and including Saint Francis Service Dogs in your estate plans. For more information, contact: Amy Milberger Director of Philanthropy (540) 342-3647 ext. 409 amilberger@saintfrancisdogs.org
Lean more at: saintfrancisdogs.org/ways-to-give
Dorothy W. Wright* *deceased
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Board of
Directors Courtney Wiegard, DVM President Nadia Summo Vice President Anne Jenkins Secretary Jeffrey Barbour, CPA Treasurer Mark R. Finkler, DVM Veterinary Advisor Craig Balzer John Carlin Sally B. Craver, MSW Carol Downey Jo Lynn Draper Nancy Hack Annette Kirby Paula Mitchell Jim Petrine Krista H. Sinnott Steve Strauss Robert Villamil Kathy Baske Young
Staff Beverly Amsler Doug Becker Madeline Bruggeman Debbie Clifton Deborah Duerk Beth Fulp Kari Grim Bob Lee Kathy Marr Mary Marr Amy Milberger Tiffany Moeltner Michelle Mosely Erin Morris Kristine Sorensen Loreen Thompson Rebecca Thompson Andrew Via Marilyn Wilson Cabell Youell
Ways to GIVE Thank you for your support. Gifts can be made in multiple ways: PHONE: (540) 342-3647 ext. 409 MAIL: Saint Francis Service Dogs PO Box 19538 Roanoke, VA 24019 ONLINE: saintfrancisdogs.org/donations
Saint Francis Service Dogs is a secular, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, whose mission is to help children and adults with disabilities live more independent and self-sufficient lives through partnership with a professionally trained service dog. An envelope is enclosed for your convenience, if you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to support the mission of Saint Francis Service Dogs. A financial statement is available upon written request from the Virginia Office of Consumer Affairs. Newsletter Credits: Copy, Art Direction, Design, and Photography prepared in house by Saint Francis Staff unless otherwise noted.
The Balaban Center for Service Dog Excellence PO Box 19538, 8232 Enon Drive, Roanoke, VA 24019 Telephone: (540) 342-3647 | Fax: (540) 342-0906 www.saintfrancisdogs.org