2021-2022 WHCH Annual Report

In Recognition of Our Board of Directors

We would like to thank our board members for bringing their passion, skills, insight, experience and resources to the table to help the Community House grow and thrive. Execu ve Director Amy Guay-Macfarlane stands with outgoing board member Barry Cohen, current Board President Ka e Farrell and outgoing board members Grace Hendricks and Gayle Tagliatela. Grace Hendricks, a great supporter of The West Haven Community House unfortunatley passed away in August. She will be missed by all of us.

Our Mission

The West Haven Community House exists to facilitate healthy, produc ve, independent and meaningful lives for children, adolescents, families and individuals with disabili es.

Our Impact

As the cornerstone social service agency in West Haven, the Community House is valued for our professional services, our leadership, and our posi ve impact in the community. For more than seven decades, the Community House has become a leader in iden fying, collabora ng and implemen ng services that meet the changing needs of the City of West Haven; its diverse families, educa onal structure and socio-economic challenges.

In this past year, we are proud to report the following accomplishments:

HEAD START celebrated more than 40 years of service to West Haven’s preschool children and their families. We provided school readiness services to more than 117 children and families.

CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES served over 200 children in our before and a er school child care program. Through a grant from the McKinney-Vento Founda on, working with the Board of Educa on, we served 41 students and 23 families who were homeless during the year. We expanded our a erschool programming to include a Social and Emo onal Learning program at Baily Middle School.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS has served 67 total individuals across our programs. The Avenues program in partnership with the public schools where we focused on career explora on and independent living skills graduated two2 individuals.

GOVERNANCE

July 1, 2021- June 30,2022

Katie H. Farrell

President

John F. Onofrio

First Vice President

Ronald M. Quagliani

Second Vice President

James F. Turcio

Treasurer Gene F. Sullivan

Secretary Jay Brennan

Assistant Secretary

William Heffernan

Immediate Past President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

*Richard Bruno

Barry L. Cohen

Mark J. DeGennaro

Patricia W. Fusco

Grace R. Hendricks

Audrey L. Jefferson

Elizabeth K. Johnston

William C. Lang

Michael P. Last

John Lewis

*Mary Jane Morrissey

Edward M. O’Brien

Pamela L. O’Neill

*Carole Porto

*Kenneth S. Prisco

Nancy Rossi

Gayle S. Tagliatela

Michael T. Taylor

Assistant Executive Director, Finances Marie Watson

Assistant Executive Director,

*Past Presidents

Amy Guay-Macfarlane Executive Director Deborah Wright

2021 - 22 Financial Statement

REVENUE

Government Grants and Contracts

CT Dept. of Developmental Svs. (DDS)

CT Dept. of Educa on (SDE)

CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC)

US Dept .of Agriculture (USDA)

US Dept. of Health & Human Svs. (HHS)

Community Dev. Block Grant (CDBG)

Avenues

Opera ng Support

Fees for Service

Room & Board / Rent

Fundraising & Contribu ons

Miscellaneous Income

Total Revenue

EXPENSES

Head Start and Children & Youth Services

Community Connec ons

General & Administra ve

Fundraising

Total Expenses

$3,878,076 $337,030 $ 298,149 $165,265 $ 1,560,613 $14,014 $519,360

$1,210,909 $69,960 $38,835 $3,857

$8,096,068

$2,678,502 $4,082,608 $918,394 $7,699

$7,687,203

Partners in the Community

Branford Soup Kitchen

Center for Disability Rights

City of West Haven Health Department

Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

CT After School Network

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

Excerpted from Unaudited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

Southern CT State University Special Olympics, TEAM West Haven 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 Adult Education West Haven Board of Education West Haven Emergency Assistance Taskforce (WHEAT)

West Haven Family Resource Center West Haven Fire Department West Haven Library West Haven Interagency Network for Children West Haven Police Department West Haven School Readiness Council West Haven Veteran’s Council

By the Numbers - 2021-22

Our out-of-school- me programs gives our parents peace of mind knowing their child has an affordable, safe and construc ve place to be while they are at work.

WE BELIEVE kids learn best when they are ac ve and engaged in structured ac vi es and hands-on experiences. That’s why we offer fun academic ac vi es that encourage awareness, cri cal thinking, and innova ve solu ons.

WE PROVIDE enrichment learning focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), SEL (Social Emo onal Learning) and Literacy. WE HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED by offering opportuni es to obtain organiza onal, leadership and social skills that can be applied to the regular school day and in life.

Children

Carol James

By The Numbers - 2021-22

A residen al and day program providing opportuni es for adults with intellectual disabili es to experience community living and increased independence.

WE BELIEVE all people, regardless of ability, deserve the opportunity to become ac ve members in their community. That’s why we focus on social interac on and enrichment skills needed to gain selfconfidence and self-esteem. WE PROVIDE opportuni es for increased independence, skill building, recrea onal and work explora on, and community inclusion.

IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE for adults with intellectual disabili es and help them realize their full poten al and dreams.

By The Numbers - 2021-22

children served 120

HEAD START PROGRAM

HEAD START

A school readiness program for income eligible families that gives children from at-risk backgrounds a “Head Start” with the skills they need to be successful in school and life.

WE BELIEVE every child deserves a head start in life. That’s why in addi on to quality learning experiences, we focus on suppor ng the overall healthy development of preschool children and their families.

WE PROVIDE monthly family engagement ac vi es that promote parent-child literacy, community engagement and leadership opportuni es.

WE STRENGTHEN FAMILIES by connec ng them with nutri on, health and social supports, and help them achieve their goals around housing stability, con nued educa on, and financial literacy.

Head Start Director Chris na Mazzacane

2021 - 22 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)

Total Revenue

EXPENSE

Salary/Benefits Program/Office Food Maintenance/Services Administra on/Facility COVID-19 Expenses

Total Expenses

$1,560,613 $298,149 $133,727 $165,265 $14,014 $2,171,768

$1,354,662 $284,409 $110,477 $283,999 $127,506 $10,715 $2,171,768

2021 - 22 Head Start Census Details

Student Data:

Total Number of Students: 120 Total Number of Income Eligible Families: 83 Public Assistance: 2

Foster Care: 1 Homeless: 1 Over Income: 9 No. of Families between 101% - 130% of poverty guidelines: 24 Transi oned to Kindergarten: 58

Received Special Educa on Services from WHBOE: 10

Received Mecical Exams 120

Received Dental Exams: 74 Have Health Insurance: 117 Average Monthly Enrollment 78.76%

Head Start par cipates 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 regula ons and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and ins tu ons par cipa ng in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discrimina ng based on race, color, na onal origin, religion, sex, gender iden ty (including gender expression), sexual orienta on, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, poli cal beliefs, or reprisal or retalia on for prior civil rights ac vity.

Excerpted from Unaudited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

Family Data:

Total Number of Families: 118

Primary Home Language English: 57 Spanish: 36 Middle Eastern & South Asian: 19 Caribbean 1 European/Slavic 1 Unspecified: 7

Race/Ethnicity

White: 52 Black: 25 Mul /Bi-racial: 21 Other: 9 Asian: 10 % of Hispanic: 52%

Family Involvement Ac vi es Virtual and Home Ac vi es: 115 (Total who par cipated in anything related to a child’s educa on)

Many Thanks To Our Generous Donors

Donors, Event Supporters and Sponsors

Christine Abboud El-Ebakri

Gricel Aguilar

Donna Aiello

Amy Allen

Kathleen Ambrosi

Davaul & Latonya Amin

Jennefer Anyafulu

Linda Bacco

Edouard Bahi

David E. Barber

Dawn Barbierri

Dominique Barnett

Ronald Barrows

Sue Barstein

Connie Bates

Maryanne Bauknecht

George Belbusti & Colleen Bartlett

Melissa Bennett

Rita Berretta

Joseph Paul Beutelspacher

Tina Bibens

Cheryl Biela

Karen Blake

Katherine Blakeslee

Deborah Bloszko

Angela L. & Darrin M. Booth

Donna Borzillo

Patricia & Richard Boyne

Joy Bozzi

Jay M. Brennan

Nikki Brooks

JennIfer Brothers

Eddie & Barbara Brown

Mary Browne

Richard Bruno

Elizabeth Buckheit

William Burgess

William Burr

Judge Guido & Anne Calabresi

Mary Louise Cariglio

Elissa Carrano

Karen Chamberlin

Richard & Sharon Chamberlin

Aaron & Stephanie Charney

Maria Chavez-Hurlburt

Angelina Clark

Barry L. Cohen

Kristen Coletta

Danny & Ellen Collins

Timothy & Deborah Collins

Sandi Comyns

Barbara Jean Conroy

Angela Consorte

Heather Copelas

Annette A Copland

Anne Cordero

Maria Corenki

Maureen Coughlin

Cathy Crawford

Nicholas J. Cretella

Chris Crotta

Nicole Danz

Doug & Betsy Davis

Sarah Davis

Robert & Roberta DeFonce

Nick DeGennaro

Mark & Joy DeGennaro

Tarra Del Chiaro

Jessie Delahanty

Jeanie DeLoughery Maria Deloughery Eileen Deloughhery-Sarzynski

Taylor Depalma

Gladys Diaz

Jessica Diaz-Lopez

Michelle DiLeonardo Kathy Diomede

Gail DiReinzo

Lionel Dunlap

Erin Eberhardt

Lisa Eberle

Victoria Byrd Edwards

Sharon Eligio

Andrew Falanga

Katie Farrell

Nicholas Ferraro,Jr. Estate

Albert Florio, Jr. Theodore & Joanne Forbes

Diane Forleo

Mary Fournier

Bertha Francis

Janice Frank

Mark Fratini

Debi Freund

Patricia Fusco

Maria Gaffney

Ayishetu Gaoussou Sidibe

Melissa Ann Garthwait

Bonnie & Craig George

Rebecca Gilbert

Lisa Golinski

Arlene Gore Michael Grande

Gabrielle T Grant

Sherry L Grant

Tom Greco

Robert Grestini

Lucille Grosso

Amy Guay-Macfarlane

Robert Guthrie

Laurie-Jean & Robert Hannon

Sandy Hanrahan

Kathleen Harrington

Lisa Hart Brendan Healey

Joyce Hebert

Kathleen Hebert

E. Michael & C. Jane Heffernan Evelyn Heffernan William Heffernan, III Grace R. Hendricks Kathleen Hendricks

Patricia Herbert Estate Jean Hickox

Christine Hogan David & Marcy Hotchkiss Carol A. James Seymour B. James Audrey Jefferson David & Jennifer Johnson Sharon Johnson Elizabeth K. Johnston Robert Jones James M. Judson Mildred Kalison Eileen Keefe Maureen Kelly Sue & Kevin Kelly Annmarie & Arthur J. Kelly, Jr. Rebecca L. Kieran Jim Koplik

Theresa T. Kovacs

Trish Kron

William C. Lang Michael Last Ralph Lawson

Peter N. Lenzi Joel & Nancy Lerner

John Lewis

Paul Lewis

Cheryl Lloyd Raymond & Nancy Lodge Leslie Lofthouse Amy Lohman

Jackie Lynn

Gloria Macnaughton

Alyssa Maddern

Robyn Maker

Kathryn Malerba

Carol & Peter Maloney

Timothy Maloney

Annie Marchitto

Cathy Mari

Peter Marinelli

Karen & Peter Massaro, Sr.

Linda Mathews

Karin May

Cynthia McCarroll

Kerri McCarty

Jacqueline McKim

Keri McLaughlin

Donna McMahon

Angela Mendieta

William & Marialys Meskill

Theresa Mester

Steven Meunier

Francis & Georgiana Meyer

Karen Moretti

Lisa Morgillo

Mary Jane & Michael Morrissey

Kimberlee Morton

David Moulton

Joanne Natale

Nan Norene

Luca Notari

Arthur J. & Claire B. Nugent

Edward & Roberta O’Brien

Yolanda & Robert O’Connor

Alan Olenick

Pamela L. O’Neill

John Onofrio

John & Elisa Ordazzo

Deb Packer

John Palmieri

Carol Paprocki

Valerie Paterson

Dennis G. Patruno

Stacie L. Phan

John & Tara Picard

Celia Pinzi & Mark Healey

Shelby Poe

Robin Pollock

Carole Porto

Ann Marie Pratson

Ken Prisco

Ronald Quagliani

Kim Quinlan

Melissa Ross

Nancy Rossi

Kelly Catherine Ruickoldt

Mariuxi Lissette Ruilova

Connie Sacco

Roberta Saunders-Gray Estate

Cheryl Serfilippi

Rosie Rees & Eugene Servillo

Nathan Sherwood

Bert & Darcy Siclari Mike & Nancy Skerritt

Christine Sledge

Brian F. Smith & Natalie Paganini

Carolyn Steeves

Bob & Ashley Stevens

Patricia W. Stevens

Maribeth Stewart

Maureen Storlazzi

Gayle S. Tagliatela

Lynne Tereshko

Talance Thomas

Laseanna Thompson

Keith Thorn

Shirley Thorn

Stephanie Thorn

Lisa Tisdale

Michael Todd Taylor

Elinor & Tom Torello

Vanessa Torres

Teresa Troup

Robert Vets

John F. & Angela A. Vigent

Donald & Sandra Vogt

Katharina Wagner

Alix Walmsley

Marie Watson

Crystal Weber

Mary Ann White Kanita Williams

Jessica Wilson

Loretta Winch

Nancy Wobensmith

Deborah Wright

David & Enrica Yaffe Dolores Zanz

Corporate Donations

Amazon Smiles

Baybrook Remodelers, Ken Carney

Cordone & Tonucci, Carl Tonucci

CT Elks Association, James Sabio Dixwell Pharmacy, LLC

Eder Bros, Inc., Andrew Eder

First Congregational Church, Barbara Brown Gap Foundation

Jordan’s Furniture, Heather Copelas Keenan Funeral Home, Andrea Alexander

Leslie’s Jewelers, Gene Sullivan

Mark A. Healey, Attorney at Law

New England Brewing Co, New England Brewing Co

Notre Dame High School, Robert Curis Our Lady of Victory Parish, Roseann Gulisano

People’s United Bank, Lacey Bicknell Phonetel Inc., Dan Link

Prospect Beach Fish & Game, Sheila Krajcir

Randall’s Restaurant, Dan Carr Savers, Amy Famiglietti

Shoreline Dental Care, Dr. Joe Tartagni, DMD. Soundental Associates, Dr. Margolies, DMD.

Stop & Shop, West Haven, Sandra Hernandez

Teddi & Archell Salon, Teddi McKenna

The American Legion Post 89

The Land Trust of West Haven, Rosalie Swift

United Illuminating United Way of Greater New Haven, Jennifer Heath Vertical Church, Paul Bronson Watson Inc., Moira Watson

West Haven Elks Club Lodge #1537, Edward Marchitto

West Haven Parks & Recreation, Mark Paine

West Haven Police Department, Chief Joseph Perno

West Haven Vietnam Veteran’s Association, Stephen Carney

Westies Cares, Janet & Phil Liscio

Yale Repertory Theatre, Laura Kirk

Gi s noted were made from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022

Morrissey named Pauline Lang Exceptional Board member

In 1995, the Pauline Lang Excep onal Board Member Award was established to honor our founder, Pauline Lang. The award recipient is selected by the President of the Board and is given to acknowledge outstanding service to the agency by a member of the Board of Directors of the Community House.

This year, honored was a very special board member and actually the board president who during her tenure as Board President was the first to award the ini al Pauline Lang Excep onal Board member awards to Pat Herbert and Bill Burns - Mary Jane Morrissey!

Mary Jane joined the board in 1986 and rose through the ranks to President in 1993. She has relessly worked on behalf of the Community House as an effec ve advocate and leader. She and her family created a named Endowment fund. She supports all fund raisers and special events—always bringing along family and friends; she enjoys purchasing gi s for the children for the Board Giving Tree each year. She has observed Head Start classrooms as part of our selfassessment; and has a ended many staff-board events.

Mary Jane’s me with the Community House did not stop when her term as President was completed; she has stayed on the board as a Past President, rarely ever missing a mee ng. As a Past President, she is an invaluable resource to board members as we navigate our stewardship of the agency. Mary Jane stays involved – she has been deeply involved with the Endowment Commi ee, as an ac ve member and a Chair, her commitment to the success and sustainability of the agency is unparalleled.

It is o en difficult to recruit new board members or some mes even to convince exis ng board members to join commi ees, Mary Jane is always willing to step in to help and sets the example by doing so; whether it is par cipating or chairing commi ees such as nomina ng or si ng in on strategic planning, bylaw review or fund development – Mary Jane is there. Last but not least, Mary Jane was the first to volunteer to chair our 75th Anniversary celebra on in 2016! Her leadership of this celebra on was key to the

rousing success of the results of the mul ple events, in parcular our huge party on the green.

Mary Jane also has a life outside of the Community House, prior to her re rement, she was Corporate Secretary for the family business; she served as a State Representa ve and par cipated in many ways for the be erment of West Haven. Most important to her was and is enjoying her family – her husband, her daughter, her brothers, sister, nieces and nephews and the rest of the extended family.

For more than 36 years, the Community House has had the honor of Mary Jane’s involvement and dedica on.

MARY JANE MORISSEY

A orney Paul Dorsi, right, hands a check to WHCH Board President Ka e Farrell and Execu ve Director Amy Guay-Macfarlane, le , which was a dona on from the estate of Patricia Herbert who was a longme board member, past president and first Pauline Lang honoree.

Many Thanks To Our Endowment Donors

IN MEMORY OF WALTER E. BORESEN

John and Angela Vigent

HEFFERNAN FAMILY FUND

Evelyn D. Heffernan

PATRICIA HERBERT FUND

Patricia Herbert Estate

Robert & Roberta DeFonce

The Land Trust of West Haven

MARY JANE KELLY FUND

Annemarie & Arthur Kelly Jr.

Mary Jane & Michael Morrissey

Patricia & Richard Boyne

RANDOLPH A. MAITZ FUND

Stacie L. & Tuoc Phan

SHARON MARTIN FUND

Carole Porto

Ann Marie Pratson

SOPHIA O’CONNOR BROWN FUND

Barbara & Eddie Brown

Yoland and Robert O’Connor

DR. JOHN ONOFRIO FUND

Lisa Morgillo

PATTY STEVEN FAMILY FUND

Eder Bros

Nichola Cretella

Patricia W. Stevens

Mark Fra ni

Mary Jane & Michael Morrissey

John & Tara Picard

Cheryl G. Serfilippi

Robert Stevens

West Haven Community House Board of Directors

HELEN & NELLO PINZI FUND

Gail Direinzo

Brendan Healey

Mark A. Healey

Celia Pinzi

ROBERTA SAUNDERS GRAY ESTATE FUND

Roberta Saunders-Gray Estate

Gi s noted were made from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021

IN MEMORY OF JESSIE E. DELAHANTY

Eileen Ossa

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 Mar n Fund

Eugene McCarthy Fund

Pvt. Stephen McHugh Fund

Sco Merriam Fund

Sophia O'Connor Brown Fund

Dr. John Onofrio Fund

Ralph Paolillo Fund

Helen & Nello Pinzi Fund

Roberta Saunders-Gray Estate Fund

Peter Schwartz Fund

James Shanbrom Family Fund

Pa y Sevens Family Fund

Leave a Legacy

The West 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 dona ons in honor of birthdays, holidays or in memory of someone who has passed away. Gi s may also be made, or a named fund established, through one’s will.

The Endowment Fund is professionally managed by The Community Founda on for Greater New Haven, which reports back to the Endowment Commi ee appointed by the West Haven Community House Board of Directors.

West Haven Community House

A leader in iden fying, collabora ng and implemen ng services that meet the changing needs of the City of West Haven; its diverse families, educa onal structure and socio-economic challenges.

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 residen al living and voca onal training facili es for adults with intellectual disabili es.

What We Do:

We provide the best possible enrichment, protec on and compassionate care for children, families, and also adults with intellectual disabili es.

Our cri cal 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 opportuni es for adults with intellectual disabili es to experience community living and increased independence.

Change a Life Today:

When you give to The West Haven Community House, you help build a stronger, healthier, safer community for working families.

The Community House could not do all it does without the generous support of caring, communityminded individuals, businesses and organiza ons. Your help makes a real and posi ve difference for thousands of individuals and families right here in our community.

The West Haven Community House Associa on Inc. 227 Elm Street West Haven, CT 06516 whcommunityhouse.org 203-934-5221