2020 - 2021
West Haven Community House 227 Elm Street West Haven, CT 06516 whcommunityhouse.org 203-934-5221
From the Board President & Executive Director Dear Friends, The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many of our lives in ways that could never have been anticipated. West Haven Community House services were unable to be offered and elaborate health and safety precautions were created so that we could return to providing valuable programming to our children and families and adults with disabilities. We were encouraged to be able to open our programs in July of 2020 as the community began to venture out again. You will see that our usual number of participants during this challenging year were much smaller than pre-pandemic. However, we are very proud to report that programming was a success and everyone that participated received vital services in a healthy, safe, and protected environment. We are very proud of our staff and particularly want to commend our Community Connections Residential and Day staff who worked throughout the shutdowns and difficult times. They were our front-line heroes, and we thank them for their dedication, loyalty and commitment to our residents and other day program participants. We welcomed back staff from our Head Start and Children & Youth Services programs, and we are grateful for their willingness to return to help these preschool and elementary school children experience valuable socialization activities to reduce the isolation of being home for so many months, many with remote learning and others with very little contact outside of the home. We are so honored to have dedicated staff and board members and a community that supported us through this pandemic with both financial and compassionate resources to ensure that our agency and programs thrived. Your continued support enables us to provide the best possible enrichment, protection, and compassionate care for adults with intellectual disabilities, children and families. Sincerely,
William Heffernan President, Board of Directors
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GOVERNANCE
July 1, 2020- June 30,2021 William Heffernan President Katie H. Farrell First Vice President John F. Onofrio Second Vice President James F. Turcio Treasurer Gene F. Sullivan Secretary Jay Brennan Assistant Secretary Kenneth S. Prisco Immediate Past President B OARD O F DI RE CTORS *Richard Bruno Barry L. Cohen Mark J. DeGennaro Mark A. Healey Grace R. Hendricks Stacie Hurley Audrey L. Jefferson Elizabeth K. Johnston William C. Lang John Lewis Tom J. McCarthy *Mary Jane Morrissey Edward M. O’Brien Pamela L. O’Neill *Carole Porto Ronald M. Quagliani Nancy Rossi Gayle S. Tagliatela Michael T. Taylor Patricia Stevens Executive Director Deborah Wright Assistant Executive Director, Finances Amy Guay-Macfarlane Assistant Executive Director, Programs *Past Presidents
Patricia Stevens Executive Director
Excerpted from Unaudited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
2020 - 21 Financial Statement REVENUE Government Grants and Contracts CT Dept. of Developmental Svs. (DDS) CT Dept. of Education (SDE) CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) US Dept .of Agriculture (USDA) US Dept. of Health & Human Svs. (HHS) Community Dev. Block Grant (CDBG) Court Support Services Division (CSSD)
$3,646,259 $156,198 $298,149 $66,522 $1,590,639 $49,114 $20,000
DDS SDE OEC USDA HHS CDBG CSSD
Operating Support
Fees for Service Room & Board / Rent Fundraising & Contributions Miscellaneous Income
Total Revenue
$936,644 $114,942 $41,467 $738,073
Fees for Service Room & Board/Rent Fundraising/Contribu�ons Miscellaneous Income
$7,658,007
EXPENSES Head Start and Children & Youth Services Community Connections General & Administrative Fundraising
Total Expenses
$2,808,708 $3,702,313 $760,063 $11,089
Head Start and Children & Youth Svcs Community Connec�ons General & Administra�ve Fundraising
$7,282,173
Partners in the Community Branford Soup Kitchen Center for Disability Rights City of West Haven Health Department Community Dining Room Community Foundation for Greater New Haven CT After School Network CT Audubon Society - Coastal Center at Milford Point CT Department of Children & Families CT Department of Developmental Services CT Department of Education CT Department of Social Services CT Head Start Association CT Office of Early Childhood FISH of Greater New Haven, Inc. Literacy Volunteers of Southern Connecticut National Head Start Association New England Head Start Association
Office of Head Start Our Lady of Victory Church Quinnipiac University Rotary Club of West Haven Southern CT State University The Diaper Bank University of New Haven US Department of Agriculture US Department of Health & Human Services US Department of Housing & Urban Development Vertical Church West Haven Board of Education West Haven Emergency Assistance Taskforce (WHEAT) West Haven Family Resource Center West Haven Library West Haven Interagency Network for Children West Haven School Readiness Council www.whcommunityhouse.org
Client Census 2020-21
27
children served
61
children served
BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
66
children served
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
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C H I L D R E N & YO U T H S E RV I C ES An out-of-school-time program giving parents peace of mind knowing their child has an affordable, safe and constructive place to be while they are at work. W E B E LI E V E kids learn best when they are active and engaged in structured activities and hands-on experiences. That’s why we offer fun academic activities that encourage awareness, critical thinking, and innovative solutions. W E P ROV I D E enrichment learning focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and Literacy. W E H E LP ST U D E N TS S U C C E E D by offering opportunities to obtain organizational, leadership and social skills that can be applied to the regular school day and in life.
Client Census 2020-21
55
clients served
DAY SERVICE PROGRAM
22
clients served
15
clients served
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
INDIVIDUALIZED DAY PROGRAM
10
clients served
THE AVENUES PROGRAM
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS A residential and day program providing opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities to experience community living and increased independence. WE B E LI E V E all people, regardless of ability, deserve the opportunity to become active members in their community. That’s why we focus on social interaction and enrichment skills needed to gain selfconfidence and self-esteem. WE P ROV I D E opportunities for increased independence, skill building, recreational and work exploration, and community inclusion. WE I MP ROV E T H E Q UA LI T Y O F LIF E for adults with intellectual disabilities and help them realize their full potential and dreams. www.whcommunityhouse.org
Client Census 2020-21
100
HEAD START PROGRAM
children served
H E A D S TA R T A school readiness program for income eligible, working families that gives children from at-risk backgrounds a “Head Start” with the skills they need to be successful in school and life. W E BE LI E V E every child deserves a head start in life. That’s why in addition to quality learning experiences, we focus on supporting the overall healthy development of preschool children and their families. W E P ROV I D E monthly family engagement activities that promote parent-child literacy, community engagement and leadership opportunities. W E S T R E N G T H E N FA M I L I E S by connecting them with nutrition, health and social supports, and help them achieve their goals around housing stability, continued education, and financial literacy.
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2020 - 21 Head Start Budget Details REVENUE
US Office of Health & Human Services (HHS) CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) Includes Readiness Care4Kids & Fees US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Excerpted from Unaudited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
$1,590,639 $298,149 $61,060 $66,522 $14,014
HHS OEC (Includes Readiness) Care4Kids & Fees USDA CDBG
Total Revenue
$2,030,384
EXPENSE
Salary/Benefits Program/Office Food Maintenance/Services Administration/Facility
COVID-19 Expenses
Total Expenses
$1,276,008 $99,785 $77,079 $286,999 $174,026
Salary/Benefits Program/Office Food Maintenance/Services
$116,487
Administra�on/Facility COVID-19 Expenses
$2,030,384
2020 - 21 Head Start Client Census Details Student Data: Total Number of Students: 100 Total Number of Income Eligible Families: 70 Public Assistance: 1 Foster Care: 2 Homeless: 1 Over Income: 9 No. of Families between 101% - 130% of poverty guidelines: 17 Transitioned to Kindergarten: 67 Received Special Education Services from WHBOE: 9 Received Dental Exams: 69 Have Health Insurance: 95 Average Monthly Enrollment as a % of Funded Enrollment: 56.25%
Head Start participates in CT Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and in accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Family Data: Total Number of Families:
98
Primary Home Language English: 55 Spanish: 30 Middle Eastern & South Asian: 12 African Languages: 2 Unspecified: 1 Race/Ethnicity White: Black: Multi/Bi-racial: Other: Asian: % of Hispanic: Family Involvement Activities Virtual and Home Activities:
45 22 19 11 3 52% 74
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Many Thanks To Our Generous Donors Donors, Event Supporters and Sponsors Teresa B. Adams Gricel Aguilar All American Waste, LLC Kathleen Ambrosi Joseph L. & Elaine Bacchiocchi David E. Barber Joyce & Paul W. Bauer Baybrook Remodelers Mark L. Bergamo, Esq Joseph P. & Deidre Bolduc Michael C. Boucree Thomas & Sally Bowen Jay M. Brennan Richard S. Bruno Dean & Jean Brunt, Jr. William Burr Cesar A. & Cynthia Cabral Judge Guido & Anne Calabresi Karen Ann Camp Mary Louise Cariglio Rosemary Cariglio Charles Chamberlin ‘A’ Fund Richard C. & Sharon Chamberlin, Jr. Nancy Chirgwin Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home Mary M. Coffey Michelle D. Cofield Barry Lee Cohen Timothy & Deborah Collins Joyce & Anthony Collucci ConnectiCare Cordone & Tonucci Maureen Coughlin Cathy Crawford Lisa & Rich Crowther Paul & Deborah Davis Sarah Davis DeGennaro Auto & Truck Repair Mark J. & Joy DeGennaro
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Robert DePascale Melinda DiVicino Donahue, Votto & DeGennaro John J. & Mildred Doody Nancy Durant Brian Enright Matthew Gerard Fair Dorice & James J. Farrell Katie Farrell First Congregational Church James E. Fischer James Fitzpatrick Theodore & Joanne Forbes Janice R. Frank Gap Foundation Tricia M. Godfrey Amy Guay-Macfarlane Thomas M. & Marilyn Halligan Chris Haynes, Ph.D. Kathleen Hebert William Heffernan, III Evelyn D. Heffernan Grace R. Hendricks Wayne & Bette Hugendubel Carol A. James Seymour B. James Audrey L. Jefferson David & Jennifer Johnson Elizabeth K. Johnston Mildred K. Kalison Eileen Keefe Susan J. Keefe Maureen Kelly Patsy J. Kelly Maureen F. Klein William C. Lang Michael P. & Kathe Last Paul Lawler Ralph P. Lawson, III
Gifts noted were made from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
John W. & Janel Lewis Cheryl Lloyd Janet T. Lucente April C. Lynch Jackie Lynn Patricia Maddern Carol & Peter Maloney Karen & Peter V. Massaro, Sr. Louis V. & Susan Matteo Linda Matthews Jill McInnis Jacqueline McKim William F. & Marialys Meskill Francis P. & Georgiana Meyer Robert Moran Karen Moretti Janet & Arnold Moricoli Mary Jane & Michael Morrissey Employees of George Ellis Company Deborah Ann Musco Vanessa Mysliwiec Nan E. Norene Edward M. O'Brien James & Kathy O'Brien Paget O'Connor Pamela & Peter O'Neill John F. Onofrio Our Lady of Victory Beacon on the Hill Abel Padro Mike & Kacey Pamula Pamela L. Parker Dennis G. Patruno Sara Pennella Phonetel Inc. Carole Porto Kenneth S. Prisco Ronald Quagliani Eve Rivera Nancy Rossi
Rotary Club of West Haven Jennifer A. Rumbin Robert Russell Donna Rzasa Beth Sabo Connie Sacco Frank Samuelson Diane Santilli Coleman Peter D. & Sophie Schwartz Cheryl G. & David P. Serfilippi Ronald E. & Christine Sledge Southern CT Gas Company Margaret Stanley Carolyn Steeves Maria Stevens Patricia W. Stevens Diane M. & Lee A. Stewart Stop & Shop, West Haven Eugene F. Sullivan Shelley Sullivan Andrew A. Taddei, Jr. Gayle Tagliatela Isabel Tartaglia Michael Todd Taylor Town Fair Tire Foundation James F. & Terry Turcio UNH Mayor's Advisory Commission West Haven Professional Firefighters 1198 Westies Win WK Kellogg Foundation Deborah Wright David M. & Enrica Yaffe
Gifts noted were made from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 www.whcommunityhouse.org
Leave a Legacy When contemplating a pathway that will lead to your personal legacy, you can feel confident that a gift to the West Haven Community House Endowment Fund will be a gift that lasts a lifetime strengthening our community and making an everlasting impact for generations to come. The Community House Endowment was created 23 years ago so that individuals can help the Community House ‘in perpetuity’ and to honor or memorialize a loved one. The other source of revenue to this fund is through donations in honor of birthdays, holidays or in memory of someone who has passed away. Gifts may also be made, or a named fund established, through one’s will. We are very appreciative of everyone who has contributed to making this a success and are proud to announce that, as of June 2021, our Endowment was worth $977,330. The Endowment Fund is professionally managed by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, which reports back to the Endowment Committee appointed by the West Haven Community House Board of Directors.
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Named Funds Eugene & Helen Dorsi Fund Eder Brothers Fund Jill Fleming Fund Kenneth S. Ginsberg Fund Patricia Herbert Fund Heffernan Family Fund Beatrice Howell Fund John & Dodie Ireland Fund Mary Jane Kelly Fund Jean & Nathan London Fund Randolph A. Maitz Fund Sharon Martin Fund Eugene McCarthy Fund Pvt. Stephen McHugh Fund Scott Merriam Fund Sophia O'Connor Brown Fund Dr. John Onofrio Fund Ralph Paolillo Fund Helen & Nello Pinzi Fund Peter Schwartz Fund James Shanbrom Family Fund
Many Thanks To Our Endowment Donors HEFFERNAN FAMILY FUND William Heffernan III
IN MEMORY OF EVO AIUDI West Haven Italian American Club
PATRICIA HERBERT FUND Ralph P. Lawson Stuart and Sue Miller Mary Jane & Michael Morrissey Peter D. & Sophie Schwartz Eugene F. & Leslie J. Sullivan The Land Trust of West Haven
IN HONOR OF MICHELLE COFIELD Carol & Peter Maloney
MARY JANE KELLY FUND Patricia & Richard Boyne Annemarie & Arthur Kelly Jr. Mary Jane & Michael Morrissey RANDOLPH A. MAITZ FUND Sandra Nichols Richard Maitz Stacie L. & Tuoc Phan SHARON MARTIN FUND Carole Porto Ann Marie Pratson SOPHIA O’CONNOR-BROWN FUND Yolanda & Robert O’Connor Barbara & Eddie Brown Estate of Virginia Gilbert HELEN & NELLO PINZI FUND N. Thomas & Ann M. Williams Gail Direinzo
Gifts noted were made from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
IN MEMORY OF MAUREEN DALEY Evelyn D. Heffernan IN MEMORY OF EDWARD H. DOERR Lois Doerr IN MEMORY OF MARK DRENZEK Judith & Ronald Drenzek IN HONOR OF RALPH HENNES Gina M. Hyne IN MEMORY OF DOMINIC ‘MICKEY’ LIVI Robert & Roberta DeFonce Annette & Mark D. Knobloch Dennis E. & Linda E. Kopec Colleen Marcello Frank J. Pagogna Philip & Lenore Weisinger West Haven Pupil Services IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL ROCHE Jane W. Chamberlin Roseann Cinque Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home Patricia Howard Brenda Lee Lewis Robert C. McNamara Thomas C. & Alice M. Pellegrino Georgina M. & Robert L. Pompano Hollis M. Redding Christopher & Lisa Roche James P. & Phyllis D. Roche Kimberly A. Roche Mark & Andrea Roche IN MEMORY OF GAIL SEIFERT Rachel & Jonathan Albert www.whcommunityhouse.org
Our Impact:
As THE cornerstone social service agency in West Haven, the Community House is valued for our professional services, our leadership, and our positive impact in the community. For more than seven decades, the Community House has become a leader in identifying, collaborating and implementing services that meet the changing needs of the City of West Haven; its diverse families, educational structure and socio-economic challenges.
Our Mission:
The West Haven Community House exists to facilitate healthy, productive, independent and meaningful lives for children, adolescents, families and individuals with disabilities.
Our History:
Established in 1941, we were responsible for West Haven’s: • first Head Start program • first licensed out of school child care center • first residential living and vocational training facilities for adults with intellectual disabilities.
What We Do:
We provide the best possible enrichment, protection and compassionate care for children, families, and also adults with intellectual disabilities. Our critical services strengthen families and improve the quality of life for hundreds of people in our community by: • offering working families peace of mind knowing their children are cared for during out of school hours, • giving children a “Head Start” in life, and • providing opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities to experience community living and increased independence.
The West Haven Community House Association Inc. 227 Elm Street West Haven, CT 06516 whcommunityhouse.org 203-934-5221