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Campaign Goal #1: Arc of A Life — Ensuring a Bright Future Our Campaign begins with keeping our promise to support the full “Arc of a Life.” Your contribution can help Arc of Westchester: Increase opportunities for children with autism
Identify, teach and guide this growing population. Expand PROGRAMS THAT PLACE YOUNG ADULTS IN PRODUCTIVE JOBS
Build on the success of our innovative career programs for community employment. Keep our people safe during emergencies
Improve preparedness, equipment and protocols to protect our vulnerable population. enhance our residences
Provide safer, attractive, energy-efficient homes in our Westchester communities. Ensure guardianship services for older adultS
Secure our ability, as the largest provider of guardianship services in the New York State, to act in the place of family to deliver quality of life for people who have outlived their families, or whose own families can no longer support them.
Campaign goal #2: ARC OF A LIFE – FORGING A FUTURE DEFINED BY INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE AND TRUST Our Arc of a Life Campaign supports the comprehensive, innovative program initiatives that enable us to keep our promises for the future. By allowing us the flexibility to fund programs and services that address the most urgent needs of the growing population we serve, as well as cover unfunded expenses related to The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center, your contribution to the campaign can help Arc of Westchester: Expand and Create social benefit businesses
Grow existing and new profitable businesses that provide employment and career development for people with disabilities. Forge efficient and effective new managed care partnerships
Create opportunities for greater efficiencies, quality services and governance excellence by seeking out creative partnerships and collaborations (e.g., The Metro Arc Collaborative). SUPPOrT excellence for the direct care staff
Provide ongoing development and support of a highly competent direct care workforce, a critical element to providing the high quality care for which Arc of Westchester is known. Provide independence through technology
Support “smart” technologies to give next-level assistance so people will be safe and independent at home and in the workplace. PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO ADAPT TO FUTURE CHALLENGES
Ensure continuous excellence in programs, services and facilities in spite of an uncertain economy and rapidly shifting government funding. 4
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Dear Friend, e need your help.
Arc of Westchester makes a lifelong promise to the individuals and families we serve. We don’t come in and out of their world. They can depend on us now and in all the days ahead — for the entire arc of their lives. Keeping this promise to individuals with developmental disabilities requires your help. A small group of parents founded this organization in 1949 so their children with developmental disabilities could learn alongside their friends. They had a radical idea: that people with developmental disabilities have rights and expectations to make the most of their abilities as citizens of their communities. Today, we are the largest organization in Westchester County, serving individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our services begin with infant evaluations and preschool education and extend to parent advocacy, transition planning for youth, career services, residential and community supports, and guardianship. But as Arc of Westchester has grown and evolved over the years, so has the population we serve. At the same time, government support has decreased. Maintaining the excellence of our programs while expanding to meet increasing needs are the challenges we face today. The innovative programs funded by this campaign are the result of careful planning by our board and staff, and will enable us to build our capacity so we can serve this exploding population. Private philanthropy has always filled the gap between the funds we receive from government sources and the actual cost of services. Because of the seismic shift in our service and financial environment, as well as our changing demographics, this gap will continue to widen. As a result, we need your help more than ever before to keep up with these challenges and to plan for the future. Every generous gift that you make will better the lives of the individuals and families we serve in our Westchester County community who need your help. I ask you to join in this effort today and help support The Arc of a Life, The Campaign for Arc of Westchester. Most sincerely,
Richard P. Swierat Executive Director
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niCole reuBen Almost immediately after Nicole’s premature birth at 14.8 oz. and the six-month hospital stay that saw her through several complications and surgeries, Nicole’s parents, Abby and Jeff, turned to Arc of Westchester. Through The Children’s School’s Early Intervention Program, Nicole was evaluated and an action plan was created to guide her progress. Her program included physical and feeding therapies, mobility training, vision services and special education instruction. Ten hours of therapy each week enabled her to meet major milestones in growth and development, including playing and learning alongside other children. Today, Nicole is thriving. With the help of our Preparation for Elementary School Inclusion Program, she attended a mainstream kindergarten. 6 6
every day, we serve more than 250 babies and children from newborn through age five. many more infants and toddlers need our services.
Story Time: Nicole and her mother Abby Reuben and grandmother Rochelle Kessler
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On the ball: zachary, aaron and Rebekah on the grounds of the gleeson-israel gateway center
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ZaCharY, aaron and reBeKah frishman-rosman Zachary, a teenager, grew up with Arc. He went through Arc of Westchester’s Early Intervention Program and Preschool Program, and excelled in middle school both academically and socially. He attended every Family Resource Day and sibling support group, and even marched in Albany to celebrate Arc’s 60 Years. Aaron, also in his teens, has severe autism. He used our at-home Habilitation Services and Respite House, which helped him with activities of daily living and social skills. The Respite Program encourages independence and gives parents like Sheryl Frishman and Rob Rosman the opportunity to take breaks from the intense one-on-one care Aaron requires. With these services, they say they are better parents to their son.
every day, we serve more than 60 young people just entering their teenage years. they are learning life skills and forging friendships.
Rebekah, Aaron’s twin sister, a typically developing youngster, has also grown up with Arc of Westchester. Siblings of people with developmental disabilities have unique lifelong issues. Through our Sibling Support Group, Rebekah has had the opportunity to meet other siblings her age, learn coping strategies, and have fun. Rebekah is so committed to Arc of Westchester that she has volunteered in the summers as the art assistant at our camp for young adults at Manhattanville College. 9
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David Majsak When David was born with Down syndrome, his parents, Anne and Joe, reached out to Arc of Westchester for support and information. David received Early Intervention and Assessment services at our Children’s School for Early Development and attended the Children’s School Preschool full-time. Arc of Westchester helped Anne and Joe become effective advocates so that they could work successfully with the public elementary, middle and high schools to attain David’s goals. David took advantage of our Teen Life Skills and Recreation programs, including sleep-away camp and summer college experiences. Upon graduation from high school, Arc’s Vocational Training helped him be as independent as possible, developing his job skills and exploring opportunities in the community. Today, David is an athletic, outgoing young man who volunteers at community agencies and enjoys family, friends, sports, and his job in the cafeteria at IBM. 10
Every day, we serve more than 400 teens and young adults ages 14 to 25. As they mature, we provide support for independent living.
Gaining independence: David and his mother, anne Majsak, an arc of Westchester board member
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KimBerlY simons Kim’s parents, Eglon and Renee Simons, moved from Boston to Chappaqua when Kim was four, and the family’s relationship with Arc of Westchester began. Arc of Westchester has helped Kim, who was born with Down syndrome, and her family plan for the future when she was a child, guiding them to appropriate services and finding the best options for Kim’s successful development. Our Career Training and Job Placement services helped Kim discover her skills, and our Transition Supports team helped her learn to travel by train and bus. Today, Kim works for two community employers: the Westchester Country Clerk’s Office and Starbucks in Yorktown Heights. Her full life includes family, friends, sports and church. 12
every day, we serve more than 600 adults from 26 through 45. we must continue to build new employer relationships and job opportunities for young adults who want to work.
Professional Women: Kimberly and her supervisor, Larenna Robertson, at the county clerk’s office
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Off to an Arc Outing; John communicates in sign language with his care coordinator, Tamara Trueheart, in front of The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center, Arc of Westchester’s “Gateway to the Community” located in Hawthorne, NY.
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John israel John, born severely disabled, came to Arc of Westchester’s Borcher group home 30 years ago, speaking only a few words of sign language. With the support of part- and full-time staff, he lives at Borcher House with seven men who enjoy a rewarding social life and special outings and participate in sports of all kinds. Our speech therapist has opened new vistas of communication for John, both in significantly improved sign language and with the use of a computer programmed for actual speech, so that for the first time, John “speaks” in sentences. John especially enjoys Arc’s weekly group music sessions. Encouraged to paint by a staff art teacher, he has made more than 100 extraordinary works of art. “Arc’s professional staff has made a life available to John that would not otherwise have been possible,” attests his father, Justin. every day, we serve more than 600 older adults from 46 through the end of life. we have the largest guardianship program in new York state for people whose families are no longer able to provide support. as our senior community is outliving their families, our services must expand to support this vulnerable, aging population. 15
The Challenge of Change
The mix of political, demographic, and technological influences will soon make the world, as our community has known it for the last 30 years, almost unrecognizable. At the same time we have come a long way in meeting our promise to individuals and families for fulfilled lives and an inspired future. We cannot retreat from this path even in the face of these dramatic challenges. A New Reality
In the past, people with disabilities were given a set menu of social service options; today we have evolved to person-centered planning. We treat the individuals we support in the same way any of us want to be treated, starting with what we want to achieve in life. Beginning with an individual’s own goals and aspirations, we then help that person identify and obtain the skills, training and support needed to reach those goals. The needs we are addressing are escalating:
looking for jobs, for their own living arrangements, and for meaningful friendships. Many more people with developmental disabilities are living longer. Often they are outliving their parents and family members who traditionally were their care providers. On whom can they rely for guidance and comfort as they age? ■
In our increasingly diverse communities, we need to be capable of serving people of all ages, cultures, languages and lifestyles. Our staff must enhance their skills to serve such a broad population. ■
Our successes provide the base
We help the people we serve and their families forge ahead into a bright future brimming with promise, potential, and ability, supporting them through the entire arc of their lives. More than 250 children a year are evaluated by the professionals in our Early Intervention and Preschool Evaluation teams. ■
Autism diagnoses in infants and children have grown by 20% nationwide. Over 500,000 children with autism will become adults in the next decade.
16% of developmentally disabled children attend kindergarten nationwide. More than 80% of our preschool children move on to attend mainstream kindergarten.
More special education students are graduating from high school and they need access to opportunities to become productive members of their communities. The majority of them are
Over 200 young adults regularly participate in transition services: planning life choices, identifying talents, learning skills and preparing to enter the adult world of work.
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90% of our young adults, ages 18 to 29, participate in the labor force, either as paid employees or as volunteers, and are productive members of the community, compared to 20% of developmentally disabled adults nationwide. ■
Over 100 people are served by our guardianship programs with the promise to support safe, full and happy lives as they age. ■
20% of developmentally disabled adults nationwide participate in the labor force compared to 60% of our adults, ages 29 to 65, who participate in the labor force, either as paid employees or as volunteers, and are productive members of the community. ■
Your Help is Needed Now!
Your support of The Arc of a Life, The Campaign for Arc of Westchester will have an immediate impact and transform lives. Your Arc of a Life gift can help us: Support the increasing number of young families who come to us with the hope of benefitting from early diagnosis and intervention for their small children. ■
Increase opportunities for full inclusion in our elementary schools and for teens graduating from high school who are ready and eager to take steps toward independence and future employment. ■
Train staff to address the ever-changing populations we are assisting and build effective avenues of communication among Arc of Westchester, school districts, local businesses, and the individuals we serve and their families. ■
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Provide adults a safe place to live in the community, a steady job, individualized programs to achieve their full potential, and lifelong guardianship protection.
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Our Campaign goal Campaign goal #1 Arc of a Life — ensuring a bright future Our Arc of a Life Campaign begins with keeping our promise to support the full “Arc of a Life” from newborn through old age.
INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
Expand programs that place young adults in productive jobs
Time matters for this exploding population of children with autism. Early diagnosis and treatment can change their lives. The earlier babies and children receive training in communication, behavior, social and self-care skills, the better their chances for maximum development and community inclusion. Your Arc of a Life gift can help us:
People with developmental disabilities and autism are disproportionately unemployed. This is particularly evident in the growing population of young adults with disabilities who graduate from high school and face special challenges when seeking employment. They need help identifying their strengths and often lack the confidence necessary to become part of the working community. With your help we can continue to build on our model of innovative programs to meet the growing population of adolescents and young adults who have expectations for career development and employment in our community. Your Arc of a Life gift can help us:
Increase services and development opportunities for children on the autism spectrum that guide them to inclusion in community education. ■
Offer additional classes and an after-school social skills group to meet the special needs of young children, including those on the autism spectrum. ■
Provide intensive, ongoing training for our staff in proven techniques for educating children with autism. Provide tuition assistance for special education teachers and their certified assistants to pursue and achieve Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. ■
Build on successful partnerships and create new opportunities with school districts to help young people find and keep jobs. ■
Continue to train students in the most up-to-date employable skills, including technology. ■
Educate prospective employers and provide them with the support they need to open up new opportunities for internships and employment. ■
Expand our work with school systems and other academic institutions to support projects that develop best-practice experiences for students through on-site instruction, off-site internships, learning journeys, and opportunities for social and creative expression. ■
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What happens to those we love when they can no longer be cared for in their own homes?
ENHANCE OUR RESIDENCES
People with developmental disabilities are not only living longer, but they are in need of living arrangements in the community that will respect their individual needs for safety and social connections. Residential opportunities and support for aging adults are threatened and will not be embraced by public policy in years to come. Your Arc of a Life gift can help us: Maintain the Arc of Westchester’s 46 residences throughout the County that serve approximately 240 people. Sustaining safe, attractive and energy-efficient homes through capital improvements and ongoing maintenance requires painting, roof, equipment and window replacement, landscaping and ADA accessibility. ■
Provide capital funds as we continue to develop new ways to help people move from family homes into residences in the community. ■
Share costs with families for new residential opportunities. ■
KEEP PEOPLE SAFE DURING EMERGENCIES
Once people are in residential living arrangements, they need the protective umbrella of our support to sustain a healthy, safe environment that provides physical access and continuous, reliable support during crisis events such as storms, disasters and unpredictable health situations. Your Arc of a Life gift can help us: Employ robust communication systems and safety protocols. ■
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ENSURE GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS
Our “guardian advocates” act in the place of family. They monitor medical needs, respond to emergency situations, celebrate birthdays and other holidays, and provide companionship and transportation to community activities. Arc of Westchester’s guardianship program is the largest in New York State because we have made a unique commitment to find the funding to support it. This program receives no government support and must be funded by private donations. Your Arc of a Life gift can help us invest in services to deliver quality of life for people who have outlived their families or whose families are no longer able to provide support.
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Campaign goal #2 ARC OF A LIFE — FORGING A FUTURE DEFINED BY INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE AND TRUST Our Arc of a Life Campaign supports the comprehensive, innovative program initiatives that enable us to keep our promises for the future. Your generous support allows us the flexibility to fund programs and services that address the most urgent needs of the growing population we serve, as well as cover unfunded expenses related to The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center.
Expand and create Social Benefit Businesses
Forge Efficient and effective New Managed Care Partnerships
eDocNY, a technology-based social benefit enterprise created under the umbrella of Arc of Westchester, is an electronic document management business that helps its clients transition to paperless workplaces. Since opening seven years ago, eDocNY has grown to become a multi-million dollar company that employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as adults without disabilities. Profits generated by eDocNY support Arc of Westchester. Your Arc of a Life gift can help us:
The state-mandated transition to a managed care system requires us to acquire knowledge and reach out to other health-related professionals. We are breaking new ground. For the first time, organizations like ours are making the transition to a full managed care system, providing long term services as well as health care to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Provide the funds needed to grow eDocNY from $2 million in annual revenues to $5 million while creating 50-plus additional job opportunities. Our business plan includes: ■
• Equipping the renovated and expanded facility with state-of-the-art technology, security, and ergonomic workstations.
• Expanding the marketing and advertising plans to target new markets and increase sales.
• Creating new job opportunities for individuals
One recent example of such a new partnership is the Metro Arc Collaborative — a group of five of the lower New York State Arc Chapters: Westchester, Rockland, New York City, Nassau, and Suffolk. Under this partnership, each Arc Chapter will retain its independence and overall governance and will explore efficiencies to ensure that the people with developmental disabilities they serve have full access to high-quality services. This is a one-time opportunity to influence how care is provided in a Medicaid managed care environment and make sure that the health and well-being of the people we serve is being overseen by those who know them best. Your Arc of a Life gift can help us: ■
Contribute required collateral to the network.
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Develop a network of healthcare providers.
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Capitalize on eDocNY’s successful model to develop other rewarding social-benefit business opportunities. ■
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Invest in technology that supports efficient health care, service utilization and expansion of our service market in the New York region. ■
SUPPORT EXCELLENCE FOR THE DIRECT CARE STAFF
Provide independence through technology
Our direct care professionals currently serve 240 people in residential services and more than 1,700 people in other programs every day. The ongoing development and support of a highly competent direct care workforce is the critical element in any human service organization. Individuals are more likely to be successful and achieve their life dreams when they have well-trained, skilled and motivated people to support them. This requires funding for comprehensive staff training, training materials, performance-based incentives for mentor candidates, and a performance management system. Your Arc of a Life gift can help us:
“Smart” technologies will give next-level support so people will be safe and independent at home, in the workplace, and in the greater community. Your Arc of a Life gift can help us:
Provide staff training for the highest quality service accreditations through the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL). Our recent Standards of Excellence accreditation underscores the excellence of our practices and programs. ■
Develop a learning management system to monitor the training of all direct care professional employees working in over 60 locations in the county. ■
Recruit and train staff members who are bilingual and embody the cultural differences of our emerging multicultural groups. ■
Purchase advanced equipment, including communication-enhancing devices, assistive listening and alerting devices, and specialized equipment and software, such as tablets, smart phones, adaptive keyboards, monitors, and voice recognition programs. ■
Train key staff to perform individual assistive technology assessments and support based on needs and goals. ■
PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO ADAPT TO FUTURE CHALLENGES
Our life-long promise to the individuals and families we serve requires us to ensure continuous excellence in all that we do. As unanticipated challenges arise, your gift will safeguard Arc of Westchester’s ability to direct unrestricted support to the programs, services and facilities that address the most urgent needs of our growing population, regardless of shifts in our service and financial environment.
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We are pleased to announce that Arc of Westchester has successfully completed the rigorous Standards for Excellence Institute’s certification program. The Standards for Excellence Ethics Standards Committee approved our application for certification after review by a committee and a team of trained peer reviewers. Arc of Westchester is the first organization in New York State to be awarded the Standards for Excellence seal. That means you can be assured that Arc of Westchester will be responsible stewards in the use of funds you donate to The Arc of a Life, The Campaign for Arc of Westchester. We are committed to upholding the principles and practices of strong nonprofit management and governance and adhering to the nonprofit governance and management performance indicators outlined in the Standards for Excellence code, including:
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A strong advocacy effort on behalf of those we serve.
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Arc of Westchester has always been a leader in our field. And now, we set an unsurpassed standard of excellence for Arc chapters across the country.
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Chinika Thompson Chinika is one of our program participants. She graduated from the Mt. Vernon High School special education program. Today, she is our receptionist and has been greeting all the guests who come to The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center since 2008. She has served as a member of Arc of Westchester’s Board and as president of the Self-Advocates’ Council, which ensures that people served by Arc have a voice in all our programs. Every day, we serve 2,000 people of all ages. Your help will enable us to meet the needs of this rapidly growing population.
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hank you very much for taking the time to learn about The Arc of a Life, The Campaign for Arc of Westchester. Our goal is to raise $6 million to help those in our Westchester communities who are among the most vulnerable. We know you care about all of the young children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens in our villages and towns who struggle every day with the enormous impact that intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism and Down syndrome, have on their daily lives.
Arc of Westchester‘s dedication to delivering a continuum of quality care is a major undertaking, and one of the reasons we both accepted the position of Co-Chairs for this campaign. Like you, we are deeply committed to empowering people with developmental disabilities. One of us— Laura—had a family member who for many years received Arc of Westchester support that brought safety, dignity and purpose to his life. And the other—Bill—has no family connection to the organization, but is just one of many who want to help those with developmental disabilities receive the best care possible so they too can participate in all of the opportunities and activities that can allow them to lead safe, healthy, active, and productive lives. We ask that you join in The Arc of a Life, The Campaign for Arc of Westchester to truly make a difference in the lives of the people who rely on our critical services and support every day. We are very proud to serve as Co-Chairs of this campaign and we are confident that your gift will be used effectively. Please take a few moments now to help change the lives of the individuals, families, friends and neighbors of all ages who belong to the Arc of Westchester community. With your help, we know that we’ll reach our $6 million campaign goal! Thank you so much for your generosity and support! Sincerely,
William V. Healey Co-Chair
Laura Saggese Co-Chair
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arC of westChester programs assist people with deVelopmental disaBilities of all ages. theY inClude: reCreation and life sKills earlY Childhood
Early Intervention gives children from birth through three years of age the right start. Our Preschool Program serves children from three to five years of age.
Echo Outdoors provides a week of nature study to help young adults build friendships and enhance social skills. Echo Onstage is a week-long musical theater workshop for teens and young adults. Respite House provides overnight relief visits for both children and adults.
transition serViCes
Transition Services help young people successfully go from school to work. Internship Experience and Job Coaching offer students work experience and skills development. Summer Enrichment gives teens and young adults college experience with classes in work and life skills. After School Services and Weekend Classes provide students valuable social experiences. The Charles R. Kingsley Life Planning Center offers planning and referral services to families.
CommunitY support serViCes
The Family Outreach Program identifies families in need of services. Medicaid Service Coordination connects individuals with benefits and services, develops a care plan, and provides advocacy. The Crisis Project responds 24 hours a day to urgent and emergency issues. wellness Center
Navigation Services guide families of graduating students to obtain eligibility for services.
Evaluations and Treatment Services provide occupational, physical and speech therapy, vocational rehabilitation, nutrition, psychology, psychotherapy, and psychiatry to children and adults.
Career serViCes
residential serViCes
Adult Life Skill Services help adults integrate into their communities.
Forty-six Residences provide supervised and supportive living throughout Westchester County.
Pre-Vocational Training Services prepare adults for employment.
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Adult Employment Services match adults to in-community job opportunities, including our own social benefit enterprise, eDocNY. 24
The Guardianship Program acts as family and advocates for individuals whose own families are no longer able to care for them.
Our Leadership... THE ARC OF A L I F E C A M PA I G N COMMIT TEE
ARC OF WESTCHESTER F O U N D AT I O N BOARD OF DIREC TORS
ARC OF WESTCHESTER BOARD OF DIREC TORS
William V. Healey, Esq. Co-Chair
Elaine Masket President
Bernard A. Krooks, Esq. President
Laura Saggese Co-Chair
Lawrence McNaughton Immediate Past President
Rosa Rodriquez President Elect
Susan Walker Leadership Giving Chair
John J. Corgan, Esq. Treasurer/Secretary
Anthony Assalone Immediate Past President
Directors
Jonathan Ferguson Treasurer
Anthony Assalone John J. Corgan, Esq. Katharine Wilson Conroy, Esq. Justin Israel Rudolf Laager Elaine Masket Lawrence McNaughton Kyle O’Loughlin-Cahill Timothy L. Hogen Campaign Consultant
H O N O R A R Y C A M PA I G N COMMIT TEE
Beth Beck Mitchell I. Benerofe David Boies, Esq. William Frishman, MD Dr. Marsha Gordon Dr. Joseph N. Hankin Peter Herrero, Jr. Tom Kallish James J. Landy Joseph F. Manzi, DDS Scott Vacarro
Katharine W. Conroy, Esq.* William V. Healey, Esq. Justin Israel Steven Masket, Esq. Laura Scherr Saggese Susan Walker* * Also Foundation Member
Members Anthony Assalone Jonathan Ferguson Bernard Krooks, Esq. Abby Reuben Gerald Singer Nancy Patota Executive Director
Abby Reuben Secretary Directors Myles Bartley, Esq. Patricia Capurso Joseph Cassarini Michelle Christie Karen Corrado Miriam Grace B. DeLeon Kim Gilligan Patsy Ginese Mark Glucksman Robert Hunt Anne Majsak Mohan Mehra Paul Mehta Robert B. Nuccio, CPA
Kyle O’Loughlin-Cahill Christopher A. Orlando, DPM Stacy Osborne Sarah Phelan Rita Ross Jerrold Shenkman, Esq. Janet Sugar Chinika Thompson Jeffrey Wood Richard P. Swierat Executive Director FOR MORE I N F O R M AT I O N
To meet, take a tour or request more information regarding The Arc of a Life Campaign, please call:
Nancy Patota Executive Director The Arc of Westchester Foundation, at 914-495-4625 or e-mail npatota@arcwestchester.org
Published by the Arc of Westchester Foundation Arc of Westchester is a chapter of NYSARC, Inc. and the Arc of the U.S. Contributions are fully tax-deductible according to Arc of Westchester’s IRS status as a 501 ( c) (3) nonprofit organization.
The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center 265 Saw Mill River Road Hawthorne, New York 10532 914.949.9300 www.arcwestchester.org
A Mother’s Story “My pediatrician told me that my baby girl with Down syndrome would never grow up, never be normal, so I should put her away and tell everyone she died. I didn’t listen. Today, Denise is a mature adult, has a job, friends, and lives independently in an Arc of Westchester group home. I am very proud.” — Eugenie Sharp