West Haven Community House 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
BOARD OFFICERS Stacie L. Phan President Kenneth S. Prisco First Vice President William Heffernan III Second Vice President John F. Onofrio Treasurer Jay Brennan Secretary Gene Sullivan Assistant Secretary Richard S. Bruno * Immediate Past President
BOARD MEMBERS Paul Bauer Heatherly Carlson Patrick J. Clifford Barry Cohen Edward R. Granfield Nancy S. Guman Mark A. Healey Katie Farrell Patricia Herbert * Audrey L. Jefferson Annette L. Knobloch Dennis E. Kopec William C. Lang Sharon Martin * Tom J. McCarthy Cheryl C. Milano Tomas Z. Miranda Mary Jane Morrissey * Frank J. Paolino Carole Porto * Ronald M. Quagliani Steven B. Rasile Gayle S. Tagliatela Barbara L. Thompson James Turcio * Past Presidents
MISSION The West Haven Community House exists to facilitate healthy, productive, independent and meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities, and children, adolescents, and families.
VISION The West Haven Community House will be a premiere social service agency valued for our professional services, our leadership, and our positive impact in the community. West Haven Community House services will encourage individual development and healthy group relationships, promote inclusion in our community, and advocate for positive social change.
Board of Directors walking team at FunWalk-14 event
Greetings from Board President and Executive Director Today, as in the agency’s entire history, the West Haven Community House exists because people care. From our humble beginning – when a group of concerned West Haven citizens known as the “Group Work Study Committee” from various walks of life began meeting in 1939 – to today, when the agency is led by our 30-plus member Board of Directors – the West Haven Community House’s historical calling has remained remarkably consistent – to meet the needs of West Haven’s families and citizens of all ages. Through these past 74 years and on the eve of our 75th anniversary serving West Haven, the agency’s programs have varied and evolved, just as the needs of our community have changed. Readers may be surprised to learn that today we are among the largest employers in the city of West Haven with an annual budget of more than $6.7 million and more than 180 full and part-time employees. Our first program, after our legal incorporation and founding in 1941, was a summer program for youth. At that time, city residents paid membership fees, similar to what the YMCA and other organizations do today. Today, our financial model differs slightly. Our programs today are funded by a combination of state and federal grants, user fees, proceeds from special events, and contributions from individual, businesses and foundations.
• Our Children & Youth Services programs for K-6 grade students is a fee-for-service program operating in the hours before and after school in our public schools. • Our school readiness Head Start program for 3- and 4-year-olds is funded through a variety of state and federal grants. • Our Community Connections Day and Residential programs for adults with developmental disabilities is primarily state funded. It remains a delicate balancing act matching available financial resources with the services we can provide. The West Haven Community House is not a part of the city of West Haven. We are a private IRS 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit agency, although some of the agency’s first funding came from the city’s Finance Board, and was closely followed by a grant from the Community Chest in 1942, the forerunner to today’s United Way of Greater New Haven. Nearly 75 years later, it can be said that these investments were well made, as today, Community House programs annually serve a vast cross-section of our population. So how can you help? For the past 74 years, the West Haven Community House has been there for all of us. In order to sustain this community treasure, we ask that you continue to support us financially, attend our events and as we look forward to 2016, to join us as we celebrate 75 years in West Haven.
Stacie L. Phan President Board of Directors
Left to right, Board of Directors 1st Vice President Ken Prisco, Board President Stacie Phan and Board 2nd Vice President William Heffernan, III.
Patricia Stevens Executive Director
Head Start July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 Serving Preschoolers and Their Families Since 1978 The Community House’s Head Start program is licensed by the state of Connecticut and serves pre-school aged children and their families by providing a strong foundation in meeting life’s challenges. The program is located at the agency’s main campus at 227 Elm St., and features 8 classrooms, 3 playgrounds and other facilities.
We offer full-day full-year programs on a sliding scale fee basis for the children of parents who are working or going to school; Care 4 Kids child care assistance is accepted and part-day school programs are also available for no fee. To be eligible for Head Start, a family: • • • •
Partnerships After a lengthy review process, in June 2015 the Community House was awarded a new, five-year federal grant to continue as West Haven’s primary Head Start provider. •
The new five year grant puts more focus on stringent accountability in the areas of governance, evidence based curriculums, collection and use of data for planning, increased parental engagement, and the articulation of school readiness goals in alignment with the Lead Educational Agency, the West Haven Board of Education.
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The Head Start program’s local partners include the City of West Haven, the West Haven Board of Education, the West Haven public library, the Savin Rock Family Resource Center, WHEAT, the state Department of Children & Families (DCF), as well as local religious groups, and a host of other supporters.
must live in West Haven must have a child/children who will be 3- or 4-years-old by Jan. 1 of the coming year must meet federal income eligibility guidelines or the family must have a child of the required age with special needs
Children learn through play in a planned curriculum that includes literacy (language, pre-reading and pre-writing skills) art, music, science, and math, sensory and dramatic play. The activities promote healthy development in physical, cognitive, social and emotional areas. The children are offered opportunities every day for individual, small group and large group experiences, both in the classroom and outdoors. Routine health (hearing, vision) and developmental screenings identify areas that may need further support, assistance or referral. Daily meals and snacks provide healthy nutrition.
Head Start - 2014-15 Report In 2014-15, our Head Start pre-school program served more than 170 three- and four-year-old children with a comprehensive academic and social skills program to prepare these youngsters to enter Kindergarten. What a first transition and change it is for these Head Start youngsters – mere toddlers, some still in diapers, who leave home to attend school for the first time. Yet in two short years each child grows into a beginning learner ready for success in Kindergarten and life beyond.
CHILDREN - POPULATION & DEMOGRAPHICS
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Total children served in 2014 -2015: 173 Age: 2 years 10 months - 3; 3-year-olds - 76: 4-year-olds - 94 Number of children served for two years or more: 28 Number of children projected to enter kindergarten: 86 Ethnicity: Hispanic Origin - 97; Non-Hispanic Origin - 76 Race: White - 114; Black / African Amer. - 37; Multi-Bi-racial - 19; Asian - 2; Other - 1 Primary home language: English - 87; Spanish - 61; Asian or Middle Eastern - 13; East Asian - 0; European & Slavic - 3; African Language - 3; Unspecified - 5 Number foster children: 2
FAMILY - POPULATION & DEMOGRAPHICS • • • • • • • • • • • •
Number of families: 166 Number of two parent families: 78 Number of single families: 88 Number of Families between 101 – 130% of Poverty Guidelines: 25 Number of Families over Poverty Guidelines: 13 Number of Families at 100% of Poverty Guidelines: 124 Number of Families with both parents employed: 14 Number of Single Parent Families with parent employed: 54 Number of Families receiving TANF: 17 Number of Families receiving SSI: 5 Number of Families receiving WIC: 36 Number of Families receiving SNAP: 46
SCHOOL READINESSS
Number of newly enrolled children screened for behavior: 86 Number who were noted with concerns: 11 Triennial Assessments of children who showed gains in the following domains: - Social Emotional - Literacy & Language Development - Physical Well Being & Motor Skills - Cognition & General Knowledge Assessments, lesson plans and classroom practices are aligned with both the CT early Learning & Development Standards and the National Head Start Child Development & Early Learning Framework.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR PARENTS/FAMILIES • • • • •
Number of families who received at least one social service: 173 Number of families experiencing homelessness: 1 Number of homeless families that acquired housing: 0 Number of Families receiving state childcare subsidy: 50 Parent Education: Advanced Degree - 11; Associate/Vocational/Some College - 34; High School/GED - 89; Less than High School - 32
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR CHILDREN • • • • • • • • • • • •
Children with health insurance: 169 Type of child insurance: Medicaid or CHIP - 161; Private - 8; None - 4 Children with medical home: 173 Children with up-to-date immunizations: 173 Children up-to-date with preventive health schedule: 173 Children diagnosed with chronic health condition needing treatment: 17 Children receiving treatment for a chronic condition: 17 Children completing dental professional exams: 173 Children needing treatment due to dental exam: 17 Children who received dental treatment: 12 Children with Individual Education Plan (IEP): 17 Children with an IEP who received special education or related services: 17
Happy 50th Anniversary Project Head Start
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR STAFF • 100% of classrooms have at least one teacher meeting requirements. • 83% of classroom teachers meet national degree requirements.
Head Start participates in the CT Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP) sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which allows us to provide each child with nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch and or snack) on a daily basis. In accordance with federal law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited form discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, political beliefs or disability.
Literacy About 50 volunteer readers delighted more than 160 pre‐school children as part of the Community House’s “Read Across America Day” held in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Adding to the fun were special in‐costume appearances from Community House staff members including “Cat in the Hat” (Kelly Ruickoldt) and “Thing 1” and “Thing 2,” (Rosemary Baez and Amada Vallerie), as well as Jean Vitale of the WH Family Resource Center as “Mother Goose.” CT State Rep. Charles Ferrara was among those reading to pre-schoolers. Others were Executive Assistant to the Mayor of West Haven, John Lewis; West Haven City Council 1st District Chairman, Nicholas Pascale; former Mayor of West Haven, John Picard; WTNH’s Kent Pierce, Jocelyn Maminta and Ryan Kristafer; Community House board members Mary Jane Morrissey, Annette Knobloch, Heatherly Carlson, Bill Heffernan and Grace Hendricks. Other participants included Pam Lorenzo from Visiting Nurse Association, Valen Grandelski and Comfort Agaba from the Yale School of Medicine, Tami Jackson
Pictured reading is Jocelyn Maminta from WTNH-8.
from The Literacy Center of Milford, Michelle Sullivan from TD Bank, Alan Olenick of the West Haven Voice, Kathleen Donroe from West Haven public schools, Mark Bisaccia and Rosa Richardson from the Community Development
Administration office, and members of the community including Mark Knobloch, Trish Pearson, Sean Morrissey, Salvatore Menzo and Lauren Brownstein.
Parent Involvement
Children love doing special art projects with parents.
The Community House’s Head Start Program in June 2015 hosted a “Daddy & Me” event in collaboration with East Shore District Health Department, West Haven Health Department, West Haven’s Family Resource Center and ‘R Kids Family Center of New Haven . The event featured fun activities including sports and fitness for kids by JumpBunch, and arts and crafts, as well as a few special guests from Slither & Swim where children had a chance to get up close to some reptiles.
Children & Youth Services Serving West Haven Children Since 1941 Our Children & Youth Services program provides a before and after school program for school age children that includes fun individual and group activities and meaningful learning experiences in a safe and creative atmosphere encouraging personal growth and social interaction. The program is committed to providing quality care that facilitates the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children, stressing the importance of individuality, diversity, unity, choice and autonomy.
Skill Building Providing after school students meaningful and educational experiences is exemplified above. West Haven Police Detective Tammy Murray demonstrates to Carrigan School students how to document evidence at a crime scene. The Carrigan Student Investigators (CSI) program is modeled on the popular television show, CSI (Crime Scene Investigation).
All West Haven public elementary and intermediate school students are eligible to attend with bus transportation provided between sites.
West Haven Rotary donates Nooks
Before and After School Child Care is provided at six neighborhood schools: Carrigan, Mackrille, Molloy, Pagels, Savin Rock, Seth Haley, and Washington and is offered between 7 a.m. and school start, and school dismissal to 6 p.m. during school days and certain school holidays. A Summer Program runs in July - August.
The Rotary Club of West Haven donated several Nook computers to the After School program. Far left, Rotary Club and Community House Board member Cheryl Milano, head teacher Casey Dulin (in red) and after school students.
Family involvement and engagement
CYS students and family members all enjoyed the games and buffet dinner. Many thanks to Southern CT State Univ. students for organizing.
Children & Youth Services Client Census in 2014-2015
Before School Care After School Care KIN After School KinderKlub
148 children / Summer Program - 36 children 170 children 1st session - 101 children / 2nd session - 86 32 children
Agency bids adieu to its KinderKlub program at June 2015 graduation ceremony at the former Molloy school.
Program aligned with the West Haven Board of Education With the city of West Haven’s Board of Education initiating full-day Kindergarten districtwide for the first time effective for the 2015-16 school year, the Community House bid farewell to its popular KinderKlub program at the conclusion of the 2014-15 school year in June 2015. For our KinderKlub staff, the 2015 “graduation” program held at the former Molloy school where the program operated was a bittersweet occasion. Executive Director Patty Stevens noted that the Kinderklub program was created more than 20 years ago to assist parents in filling in the gap between school ending and work - at a time when the city was only offering half-day kindergarten at all schools. “We have worked for decades very closely with the Board of Education to develop appropriate school age programs,” Stevens said. KinderKlub was one such program and at its peak enrolled more than 100 5-year-olds in both morning and afternoon sessions. Each school year culminated with a program graduation that included skits and songs. This year’s graduation program theme was the “KinderKlub Big Top Circus” and featured the 26 graduates performing tunes including “Take Me Out to the Circus,” and “We’re Going to the Circus.” It was an “Exciting, Amazing” and “Spectacular” end to the program.
Complementing school studies Combining classroom science studies and gardening as a hobby, one After School program class at the former Molloy school site conducted a group activity whereby participants grew flowers from seed toward the end of the 2014-15 school year. Teacher Casey Dulin noted that class participants first discussed the various parts of plants, how they grow, when they grow and why the plants are important to humans but also to bees and other nectar feeding insects and birds. She noted that the activity “tied into what students had been
learning in plant science studies” during regular school hours. Everyone in the program had an opportunity to choose a different flower to plant in some soil, and then to track its growth in the month that followed until the program ended in mid-June. Among the flowers planted were zinnias, petunias, cosmos and alyssum, and other species including basil. “We also planted popcorn seeds to see if they would grow, and students were amazed how tall and how quickly the popcorn seeds had changed,” Dulin said. During the last week of school in June, students were able to take their plants home with them and several said they were going to plant them in home gardens.
Partnerships Children and Youth Services is privileged to have the University of New Haven and Southern Connecticut State University as community partners. Every year approximately 30 UNH Track and Field Athletes volunteer and organize a Fall Festival for all our sites at Charger Stadium. We are also benefactors of the UNH Work Study and Presidential Fellowship Program every year from May until August. These students usually start their training in the KinderKlub program including the annual graduation ceremony. Once school ends, they assist with our Summer program, helping in the classrooms, on field trips, and day-today routines. Some have stayed with us until they graduate, and several have continued to work for us after graduation. SCSU Rec and Leisure students plan and facilitate a Game Show Family Night filled with fun, prizes and good food. A local business, Beyond Fitness, volunteers at our family events and fundraisers and teaches Zumba to our students, incorporating leadership, cooperative and creative exercises. Also, the National Center for Technological Literacy at the Boston Museum of Science is an exciting new addition. We are
The Circle of Life through the years A measure of a service success and customer satisfaction is repeat business. And what better testament of the Community House’s various services are families whose participation in our programs can be measured over generations. One example is the Ciliberti family, where a 5-year-old youngster is currently enrolled in the after school program at the former Molloy school. Looking back more than 20 years ago, this child’s mother was also in the after school program as well as our Summer Program, noted CYS Program Director Carol James. Truly, the circle of life at the Community House. We also have a history of families being served by more than one Community House program. An example is the McLaughlin family, whose two children started with us in our Head Start program serving 3- and 4-year-olds and who transitioned to our after school program - the son just graduating in 2015 from Carrigan, and his sister still with us at Carrigan. As James noted, “By the time their daughter completes intermediate school at Carrigan, this family will have been with the Community House for more than 10 years.” As the agency prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2016, these are but two examples from many that all re-affirm our agency mission and vision “to facilitate healthy, productive, independent and meaningful lives,” and attest to the fact that the West Haven Community House is the “premiere social service agency valued for our professional services, our leadership, and our positive impact in the community.”
At left, Children & Youth Services Assistant Director Christine Dela Cueva. Middle, 2014 UNH Presidential Fellow and current staff member Matthew Redding. At right, Amanda Foley, our Summer Site Coordinator for 2014 and 2015. participating in an “Engineering is Elementary” pilot program with the goal to enhance knowledge of technology and to inspire the next generation of engineers, inventors and innovators.
Many Thanks to Donors July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
In-Kind American Steak House AMF Bowling Annette Knobloch App’s Ristorante Audrey L. Jefferson Azeez Salan & Spa Back on the Rack Barnes & Noble Beyond Fitness Bin 100 Bridgeport Bluefish Chase Bank Cheryl Milano Chris Carroll Chuck E. Cheese CineMark Costco Wholesale Deborah Wright Dennis E. Kopec Diana and Donald Nytko Disney Duffy’s Tavern Eder Bros, Inc Ellen Knight Eugene F. Sullivan Floris Spa & Nail Flower Affair Georgie’s Diner Grace Hendricks Kathy Hart-Jones Ken Prisco Kevin & Pamela L. Parker Lake Compounce Leslie’s Jewelers Lorenzo’s Restaurant Louise’s Homemade Food Mary Jane Morrissey
Mohegan Sun Mystic Seaport & Museum New Britain Rock Cats New England Beverage Co Notre Dame High School Oyster River Tavern Patty Stevens Planet Fitness Ray & Katie Farrell Rebecca L. & Andrew Kieran Rotary Club of West Haven Sam’s Club Savin Rock Roasting Company ShopRite Garafalo Markets, West Haven Shoreline Dental Care Shoreline Family Chiropractic & Wellness Shoreline Wellness Center Stacie Phan Staples Advantage Stone Academy Stop & Shop, West Haven Stowes Restaurant Sunsight Productions Texas Roadhouse The Arena at Harbor Yard The Children’s Museum The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina Bed and Breakfast The Milford Bank Thomas M. & Marilyn Halligan Tom and Susan McCarthy Town Fair Tire University of New Haven West Haven Funeral Home, Inc WH Italian American Club WH Water Pollution Control Local 1303-345 William Heffernan, III WTNH News 8 Z’s Corner Café
Community Connections DAY SERVICES CENSUS - 2014-15 DAY SERVICES (DSO) - 54 INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT (IDE) - 7 INDIVIDUAL DAY (IDN) - 24 PRIVATE PAY - 2 TOTAL - 89
Day Service Option (DSO) The DSO program provides positive social interaction and enrichment for adults with
Community Connections provides individualized and meaningful enrichment opportunities that increase independence, enhance community integration, and improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities.
Visibility in the Community Tucked away in its own corner near Burger King and TDBank on Campbell Avenue is the Community House’s Community Connections Day service program serving adults with developmental disabilities. Completely renovated less than 10 years ago, the facility hosted an Open House in April 2015 to show off its features. Open House guests were treated to clients exhibiting their work and skills, as well as the many features the facility offers to clients daily.
developmental disabilities. Participants enjoy a variety of individual and group activities that focus on increasing skills to learn how to be as independent as possible in their home and community environment. Typical activities include: exercise, cooking, finance and budgeting skills, social skills, volunteering, gardening; computers; sign language; safety; nutrition; hygeine. In addition, we visit local attractions including
New home for ‘SMILE’ Early January 2015 saw the SMILE program relocate from its original home in the Upper Lang program room at the Community House’s main campus at 227 Elm St. to a newly renovated and more spacious location at 849 Boston Post Rd. SMILE stands for Seniors Maintaining an
Independent Lifestyle Everyday and was created in 2012 as an outgrowth of our regular Day program held Monday through Friday at 622 Campbell Avenue. SMILE caters its activities and programs specifically to older developmentally disabled adults.
museums, parks, theatre and sporting events where clients work on daily living skills in a natural environment. SMILE (Seniors Maintaining an Independent Lifestyle Everyday). The SMILE program is intended for retired or slower-paced individuals who are age 50+. People with developmental disabilities are aging at unprecedented rates and have unique health and service needs. As health and medical advancements have helped these adults live longer, the focus and scope of our services has evolved to meet the various needs of these aging adults.
Activities and skill building are important facets of the Day program. Clients here are shown learning how to bake, garden, create holiday decorations, paint, play golf and learning the basics of fire safety.
Community Connections RESIDENTIAL CENSUS - 2014-15 RESIDENTIAL - 18 PERSONAL SUPPORT - 3 TOTAL - 21
Residential Services Our Residential Services provides supportive housing, community integration and personal support for adults with developmental disabilities. Residential clients are provided with individualized assistance based on their needs. Support ranges from help with hygiene, nutrition and other tasks of daily living to assistance with more advanced skills, such as budgeting and social interaction. Residents are encouraged to set individual goals and engage in recreational and social activities including trips and vacations. All residents attend a Day Service program that provides community activities or are employed in the community.
Residential Service programs include: Personal Support (PS) This service is provided in the individual’s home. Staff support helps with learning ADL skills, recreational activities and transportation to medical appointments. Community Living Arrangement (CLA) These vary in size from 3 to 6 residents and 24-hour staff support is provided. Continuous Residential Support (CRS) These are usually 2-3 apartments grouped together and staff support is shared between the apartments. * Residents are referred by the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS). * The residential CLAs are licensed by the State of Connecticut.
Meaningful Activities Early spring 2015 saw the Residential clients and staff gather together for their annual “Friends & Family” dinner at Anthony’s in East Haven. This year’s dinner had a “nautical” theme, “Sailing Through 30 Years.” The evening was also dedicated to clients who have passed on. As Community Connections Assistant Director Davaul Amin told the gathering, “Even though they are no longer with us, they remain part of our family.” During the evening, all home supervisors were introduced, and in turn they introduced each client and spoke briefly about each person. Of course, there was great food and lots of dancing. It was certainly another night to remember for all those clients, and friends and family who attended.
Experiencing new things and places No matter what the season, our Community Connections clients keep busy, whether it’s traveling to an interesting day destination, planting and maintaining a garden, creating in arts and crafts, learning photography, or becoming more proficient on a computerized device. It’s all part of learning new things and experiencing our world in new ways. Recently, several residential clients took up the hobby of photography, meeting with a local photographer, Patrick Jones, and learning techniques and putting their new knowledge to work with their own cameras. These same clients also learned how to transfer images and make specialized tee-shirts. This past spring clients joined together to grow, nurture and harvest organically grown herbs and vegetables at the new community gardens at the former Molloy school. Travel destinations this past year included Seaworld, Animal Kingdom and Disney World in Florida, and Cape May, New Jersey. Closer to home, day trips included the historic Warner Theatre in Torrington, the Recyling Center in Hartford, Mystic Aquarium, and hiking at Sleeping Giant.
Walking Warriors FunWalk ‘champs’ The weather cooperated with sunny, blue skies and warm temperatures and Community Connections staff, clients and client family members came out in force on Sunday morning, Oct. 5, 2014, to participate in the 3rd annual FunWalk & Wellness Fair event. In all, the Walking Warriors registered a total of 44 walkers, many pictured at right, just edging out the Community House’s Board of Directors team for the “Most Walkers” award. Also, with a total of $2,629 in funds raised, the Walking Warriors earned first place in the “Most Money Raised” category for the third year in a row and the rights to display the coveted event trophy.
‘Races’ gallop to a new location The annual “A Night at the Races” fundraiser was held on a snowy Friday night on March 20, 2015, at the University of New Haven’s David A. Beckerman Recreational Center. About 300 people attended the annual fundraising event, which netted the agency about $22,000 after expenses. Changing venues proved to be a good move for several reasons including offering a larger facility as well as a convenient location on the Post Road. In all, more than 350 paid tickets were sold.
Always a good sport, a long-time supporter and a former agency Board member, Mayor Ed O’Brien hams it up at the 2015 “A Night at the Races” event.
2014 Walking Warriors Team
Many Thanks to Donors July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
Businesses & Organizational Baybrook Remodelers Chips Family Restaurant City of West Haven City Hall City TV & Appliance Client Server Technology Columbus Auto Body ConnectiCare Insurance Co., Inc. Cordone & Tonucci CT Pest Elimination Inc David McDermott Auto Group DeGennaro Auto & Truck Repair DeGrand and Son Donahue, Votto, & DeGennaro, PC Eder Bros, Inc Elm Diner Enthone Eric Grantz Allstate Agency E-Z Way Products, LLP First Fuel Oil, LLC First Niagara Foundation Flower Affair Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation George Harte Nissan Greater WH Federal Credit Union Helping Hands Community Thrift JAG & Sons Overhead Door Keenan Funeral Home Letizia, Ambrose & Falls Luanci Construction, LLC Maintenance One Milano & Wanat, LLC NewAlliance Foundation Performance Food Group
Printing Department, Inc Rose and Kiernan, Inc. Rotary Club of West Haven Seacrest Retirement Ctr ShopRite Garafalo Markets, WH Shoreline Dental Care Smith, Klein & Pavano, CPAs, LLC Soundental Associates Southern CT Gas Company Stone Academy Suburban Inc. TBNG Consulting The Bilco Company The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven The Lighting Quotient The Mens Group United Way of Greater New Haven University of New Haven Walmart Foundation Webster Bank Waterbury Werth Family Foundation West Haven Administrators Assoc West Haven Elks Club Lodge #1537 West Haven Voice West Haven Italian American Club West Haven Professional Firefighters 1198 Winkle Bus Co, Inc Z’s Corner Café
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Individuals
Mildred Acker Susan C. Adamo Colin Aiken Russell Aldrich Rosetta Allen John & Patricia Ambrose Kathleen Ambrosi Marylou & Vincent N. Amendola, Jr. Davaul & Latonya Amin Vincent Anastasio, Jr. Edward V. Andruskiwec, Jr. Anita Raubeson Charles & Marisa Asarisi Oumayma Azabi Joseph L. & Elaine Bacchiocchi, Jr. Micki & Leonard Balaban Paul R. & Ruthann Ballasy Marie Denise Barnes Paul W. Bauer Suzan B. & Richard E. Beirne Barbara Bernardo Thomas & Maureen Blake Katherine J. Blakeslee Joseph P. & Diedre Bolduc Gerald F. Bonini Peter & Joanne Bontempo Angela L. & Darrin M. Booth Violet Bornemann Richard J. Boucher Robert Boucher Timothy Boucher Thomas & Sally Bowen Sharon Boyer Celeste Bradley Treivor Branch Jay M. Brennan Harry E. Brown Sophia Brown Traci Evangeliste & Joe Bruneau Richard S. Bruno Dean & Jean Brunt Shawniel Bullock David M. & Nina Burke Harold & Gail S. Burns Judge Guido & Anne Calabresi Joann Callegari Gerard V. & Melanie Canadeo Joe Canelli Debbie Capodilupo Michelle M. Caprio Penny Carew William E. & Barbara Carey, Jr. Heatherly Carlson Chris & Deborah Carroll Peter J. & Florence Carroll Shawn Carroll & Donna Cartwright Paul V. & Kimberly Carty Dottie Celata Jane W. Chamberlin Dorothy Chambrelli Ernest R. & Susan Chiarelli Nancy Chirgwin John Clifford, Sr. Patrick J. Clifford Mary M. Coffey Michelle D. Cofield Barry Lee Cohen Timothy & Deborah Collins Joyce & Anthony Collucci Enaida Colon
Zandra C. Compton Catherine & David Conniff Barbara A. Conroy Maureen Coughlin Laurance E. Cowles, Jr. Cathy Crawford Tetrienne Crawford Joseph R. Cronin Nancy H. & Richard P. Dargan Paul & Deborah Davis Robert F. DeFonce Roberta D. DeFonce Diane DeFrancesco Mark J. & Joy DeGennaro Mary DeRome Jessie Delahanty Jane S. & Merritt N. Dexter Michael DiMassa Gail DiReinzo Melinda DiVicino Richard R. & Mary Lou Dini Lois M. Doerr John J. & Mildred Doody Kenneth P. Doolittle Barbara L. Doyle Michael Doyle Susanne Duffy John P. Ely Stacey Empric Andrew Falanga Janice R. Frank Marc Gallucci Katie Garbati Richard Garcia Pauline Gary Elizabeth & Wayne Gentile Andrew J. & Liz Giaquinto, Jr. Paul & Dawn Gilbert Virginia Gilbert Kelly & Amy Gilchrist Steven & Teressa Gladney Joseph P. & Therese Gill Helen Gillan Patricia M.Godfrey Evette Gore Edward R. Granfield Jalisa Grant Nancy S. Guman Robert J. & Joanne Guthrie Marlene Guzman Michael Harris Harold W. Hartmann Mark A. Healey William Heffernan, III Evelyn D. & William Heffernan Jr. E. Michael & Jane Heffernan Katie Heffernan-Farrell Grace R. Hendricks Kathleen H. Hendricks Patricia Herbert Carlos Hernandez Ned Herzog Connie Horton Marcella & David C. Hotchkiss Patricia Howard Dianna & Richard Hoyt Arthur M. & Connie Hubbard, Jr. Carol A. James Audrey L. Jefferson James & Peggy Jerrell David & Jennifer Johnson Robert Jones Mildred K. Kalison Susan J. Keefe
Arthur J. & Anne Marie Kelly, Jr. Colleen Kelly Maureen M. & Joseph Kelly Scott & Helen Kelly Susan E. & Kevin Kelly Rebecca L. & Andrew Kieran Maureen F. Klein Annette L. Knobloch Sandra & Stan Konesky Dennis E. Kopec William C. Lang Michael P. & Kathe Last Ralph P. Lawson, III Dong L. Le John M. & Laurie Letizia John W. & Janel Lewis Andrea Lewis Paul Lewis Mark Lofthouse Michael & Donna Lorenzo James Lowe Michele G. & Thomas Lucas Janet T. Lucente Pauline L. & John S. Lucibello Richard & Valerie Lynch Dennis Macker Mary C. & Mark Magri Colleen Marcello James Marshall Sharon A. Martin Peter V. & Karen Massaro, Sr. Louis V. & Susan Matteo Michael Mattiello Tom & Susan McCarthy Sean & Kim McCreven Kathleen McGlinchey Cindy McGrath Carol McInnis Edward J. & Helen McKeon, Jr. Thomas F. McKeon Joseph & Jacqueline McKim Keri R. McLaughlin Salvatore J. Menzo Ruby H. Melton & Gail McAvay Matthew J. & Renee Meskill William F. & Marialys Meskill Cheryl C. Milano Marie Miller Ann C. Mills Tomas A. Miranda Ellen Molony George H. & Gertrude Monahan Alice F. Montz Michaele A. & Edwin Morales Karen Moretti Mary Jane Morrissey Sean Morrissey David W. Moulton Cherylann Natale Nan E. Norene Jacqueline Norris John R. O’Connor John F. Onofrio John M. Ordazzo Audrey Ortega Deborah Packer Abel Padro Frank Paolino Lynda Papallo Kevin & Pamela L. Parker Dorothy Helaine Patterson Kerrie Payne Karl Pepin Frank Perlin Stacie L. Phan Carol A. & Harvey Piazza John & Tara Picard Wendy Picardo
Patrick Pickering Carole Porto Ersilia Post Ann Marie Pratson Kenneth S. Prisco Elizabeth A. & Robert L. Prussin Ronald M. & Tracey Quagliani Brett Rabideau Rose Mary Raccio Steven B. Rasile Vivian Reilly Gina M. Riccio Gregory L. Riley, Sr. Colleen Robinson Michael Roche Seyue Roesler Nancy Rossi Robert Ruiz Rene P. Ruggiero Betty Saccavino Connie Sacco Frank Samuelson Frank L. & Betty Lou Santino, Sr. Lawrence & Marie Sasso, Jr. Rosemarie & Thomas J. Sayers Dawn Schneider Peter D. & Sophie Schwartz Cynthia M. Scully Arline M. Secondino Cheryl G. & David P. Serfilippi Eugene Servillo James & Carol Shanbrom Christine Shaw AnneMarie & George Sherman Edward N. Silver Nancy & Mike Skerritt Geralyn Smith Richard D. & Karen Standish Adrian O. & Carolyn Stanley Stefanie Stevens Seslar Maria Stevens Robert & Patty Stevens Diane M. Stewart Eugene Sullivan, III Eugene F. Sullivan Kim Swanson Gayle S. Tagliatela Isabel Tartaglia Barbara L. Thompson William M. & Anne Thompson, Jr. Rose Tiernan Lisa Tisdale Phyllis A. Trager James F. & Terry Turcio Maureen Ulsamer Robert Vets, Jr. Lou Ann Villani & Stanley Heller John A. Vinci Barry J. & Hyla Vine Terri Walker Donna Walsh Paul M. & Kate Walsh Ewan & Vanessa Watkins Marie E. Watson Paul N. & Joan Weber Edward G. & Kathy Weller Kathleen & Lawrence Wielk Donna Williams Kanita Williams N. Thomas & Ann M. Williams Charles Wilson Russell Wilson Nina Woodard Deborah Wright David M. & Enrica Yaffe Michael Zisek Louise A. Zwack
Financials
Head Start Budget Details
AUDITED
Revenue
Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
Revenues
2015
Government Grants and Contracts $ 5,295,193 Fees for Service $ 915,436 Room & Board / Rent $ 121,619 Fundraising & Contributions $ 198,193 Other $ 163,876 TOTAL $ 6,694,317
Expenses
2015
Head Start and Children & Youth Services Adults w/Developmental Disabilities General & Administrative Fundraising & Other
$ 2,641,472 $ 3,138,874 $ 611,898 $ 79,006
TOTAL Depreciation Increase in Net Assets
$ 6,471,250 $
198,800
$
24,267
Endowment Funds Helen Pinzi Fund In Memory of Nello & Helen Pinzi Peter and Joanne Bontempo Gail DiReinzo Mark A. Healey Carol McInnis Patrick Pickering Kathleen & Lawrence Wielk N. Thomas and Ann M. Williams
In Memory of Nick Pergolotti Betty Saccavino
In Memory of Jennie Dadio Jane W. Chamberlin
In Memory of Alvin & Lillian Merriam William C. Lang
Patricia Herbert Fund Roberta D. DeFonce
In Memory of Bernice Kaercher Ersilia Post
Federal Head Start State Dept of Education (inc. Readiness) Care4Kids & Fees U.S. Department of Agriculture West Haven CDA TOTAL
Expenses Salary/Benefits Program/Office Food Maintenance/Services Administration/Facility Miscellaneous TOTAL
$ 1,294,605 $ 338,898 $ 252,811 $ 121,000 $ 10,000 $ 2,017,314
$ 1,516,226 $ 121,758 $ 110,423 $ 81,914 $ 156,605 $ 30,388 $ 2,017,314
Government & Major Grants Department of Developmental Services US Department of Health & Human Svc State Department of Education US Department of Agriculture CT Department of Children and Families CT Office of Early Childhood (CYS) Community Development Administration United Way of Greater New Haven ConnectiCare Community Foundation for Gtr. New Haven NewAlliance Foundation Werth Family Foundation Southern CT Gas Co. / UIL
$ 3,357,037 $ 1,294,605 $ 338,898 $ 121,000 $ 79,584 $ 40,678 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 14,600 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 7,500 $ 7,082
UW Designated Donors Verisa Allen Davaul Amin Charles Asarisi, III Oumayma Azabi Barbara Bernardo Gerald F Bonini Amanda L. Brown BilliJo Brown Chris Carroll John J Carroll Dorothy Celata Tanya Charles LaRhonda Claxton Michelle D. Cofield George J. & Maureen Collins Louis DaRienzo Diane C. DeFrancesco Theresa DiMeglio
Casey Dulin Traci L. Evangeliste Richard Garcia Robert Guthrie Kathleen H. Hendricks Robin Highsmith Marcella J. Hotchkiss Patricia Howard Carol James Steven H. Kaplan Sara E Kowalczyk Margaret A. Krzeminski Dong L Le Melissa B. Lula Michael Mattiello Carol Mendoza Evonne V Minnix Michaele Morales
John M. Ordazzo Joan Paglinco Abel Padro Kevin Parker Pamela L. Parker James M. Peccerillo Donald Richardson Seyue Martin Roesler Richard D. Standish Patricia Stevens Gayle Tagliatela Katherine Vecellio Robert A. Vets, Jr. Terriann Walker Marie E. Watson Donna Williams Deborah B. Wright
1941
Celebrating 75 Years
The West Haven Community House has undergone many transitions since its founding 74 years ago in 1941, led by Pauline Lang, pictured above.
227 Elm St. in early 1970s
Our first program seed funding totaled $6,500 and came from two sources – the city of West Haven and from the Community Chest – the forerunner of today’s United Way of Greater New Haven. The first funding was used to hire a youth services worker. 227 Elm St. today Fast-forward to our 2014-2015 budget of $6.65 million -- that’s quite a transition upward from that original $6,500 -- when we were a very small agency to today where we are a relatively large agency with mission driven programs.
Visit our web site at: whcommunityhouse.org to learn about the exciting ways we are planning on celebrating our 75th anniversary in 2016
2016 JOIN US!
Serving West Haven
West Haven Community House Association, Inc. 227 Elm Street / West Haven, CT 06516 Main office: (203) 934-5221 / Fax: (203) 937-9052 Email: west.comm.house@snet.net
See us on the web at:
www.whcommunityhouse.org
Pictured: Founder Pauline Lang