2017 Annual Report to the Community

July 1, Via2016 of Lehigh Valley to | Annual June Report 201730, | #ViaSuccess 2017 11 About Us

In 1952, a group of parents met to discuss expanding the opportunities and resources available for their adult children with disabilities. Together, they started a training and socialization service, operating out of a church basement. Two years later, the group was incorporated as the Lehigh

County Association for Retarded Children (LARC) and hired their first executive director. In 1989, LARC changed its name to Lehigh Valley Association of Rehabilitation Centers: merging with United Cerebral Palsy of the Lehigh Valley in 1997, LARC and UCPA formed Via of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.

2 | Via of Lehigh Valley | #ViaSuccess Today, Via of the Lehigh Valley serves more than 1,000 children and adults with disabilities in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Pike, Bucks, and Berks counties.

Via helps adults find and sustain employment within multiple industries and service sectors. Individuals gain life skills and develop friendships with the assistance of individual facilitators. In addition to providing a variety of high-quality programs, Via also advocates for inclusion and equal access to community activities.

Via provides state-of-the-art early education to children at Lehigh Children’s Academy in Wescosville. Early Intervention therapists offer physical, occupational and speech therapy to children to advance competencies in meeting developmental milestones.

Looking Ahead Via’s Strategic Plan focuses on five key areas:

• Outcomes - Tracking outcomes to provide evidence of the benefit of our services.

• Growth - Expanding services to meet the needs of the people we serve.

• Staff Investment- Building and maintaining the organization’s strength.

• Community Support - Expanding financial resources to ensure the agency’s viability.

• Communications – Making the public aware of the impact of our services.

2017 Annual Report | 3 VIA’S MISSION To help people reach their full potential through a rewarding career, meaningful relationships, and an enriching community life.

Guiding Principles

• Each individual deserves dignity, respect, and courtesy.

• Everyone is capable of growth and learning.

• Community inclusion matters.

• Every person is able to communicate needs, desires, feelings and personal choices.

• People have a right to the advocate of their choice.

People Community Growth Diversity 4 VIA’S VISION Via envisions a time when all people have equal access to developmental and educational services, friends and relationships that are rich and meaningful, a rewarding career of one’s choice and a satisfying retirement.

Shared Ideas Rehabilitation Advocacy5 Employment Services

Via believes that Everybody Works™ and everyone should be included

Community Employment Via assists adults with disabilities to obtain work in integrated, competitive settings within their community. Working one-on- one with Via Community Employment staff helps adults tap into their natural network of resources like family, neighbors, friends, and co-workers to ensure job stability. Via's work partnerships include: the Federal Courthouse, Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Army Reserve.

School-to-Work Transition Services Via coaches students to create a personalized plan for young adults preparing for the next step after high school — employment. Customized programming provides students the opportunity to explore different careers under the guidance of Via staff.

6 | Via of Lehigh Valley | #ViaSuccess ViaWorks Small Student Work Experience Group Employment By matching high school students to paid Focusing on training and skill development, internships at local businesses, Via focuses ViaWorks provides businesses with on the student, tailoring the experience to high-quality work at competitive wages their interests. Career Coaches teach skills through Small Group Employment. With centered on job seeking and retention, new work skills in a community-based problem solving, and methods to help setting, individuals are able to move on to students adapt to the work place. employment in the community.

Via Business & Industrial Services Since 1954, Via has specialized in contract packaging and assembly work, providing consistent high-quality work for businesses. Staff help provide a safe and productive environment for individuals to enhance skills and gain work experience.

2017 Annual Report | 7 Employment Services A YEAR IN REVIEW

233 people 200 students were supported in employment services, were served through Via Student Work funded by the PA Office of Vocational Experience, funded by a grant from the Rehabilitation, Source America & PA PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Department of Human Services.

51 People experienced Small Group Employment Work at Cigars International warehouse in Bethlehem.

Now providing 125 people Pre-Employment engaged in packaging, Transition Services assembly jobs at Via’s (P.E.T.S.) to youth, in Business Services. partnership with the PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

8 | Via of Lehigh Valley | #ViaSuccess Thank You TO OUR EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. Home Depot Regal Cinema Alvernia College Hotel Bethlehem The Restaurant Store Arbor Fence Hyatt Place Reynolds & Reynolds Arts Academy Charter School Josh Early Candies Electronics, Inc. B. Braun Medical, Inc. Keystone Pub Sands Casino Resort - Bethlehem Big Lots KFC Sargent Art Blackstone Career Institute KidsPeace Schutt Reconditioning Borenson & Associates Kmart Smooth-On, Inc. Cherrydale Farms Fundraising Longhorn Steakhouse Sodexo Chick-Fil-A Lowe’s Sonic Drive-In Cigars International Lutron Electronics Susie’s Shady Nook Continental Automotive Martin Guitar - CF Taco Bell Systems, Inc. Martin & Co., Inc. Target Continental Packaging Associates McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub TJ Maxx Copperhead Grill McDonald’s Unclaimed Freight Crayola, LLC Mission BBQ Valley Farm Market CVS Moravian Village Walgreens Deitzi’s Tavern Multicell Packaging, Inc. Wash N Lube Carwash Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Pandinis Weis Dick’s Sporting Goods The Palace Center Wendy’s DoorBags.com Pallet Express Inc Willow Brook Farms Dunkin Donuts PetSmart Willy-Joe’s Steak Shop Easton Health & Rehab PPL Center Woodcraft of Allentown FedEx Pratt Industries Wyomissing Parks & Recreation Giant The Product Factory, Inc. YMCA Golden Corral Rea.Deeming Beauty, Inc. Yocco’s Hampton Inn Redner’s Zyombi Gaming, LLC Holy Family Manor Reeb Millwork Corporation

2017 Annual Report | 999 Gaining Experience & Earning a Paycheck

New service funded by the PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Via Student Work Experience, launched in 2016, matches high school students with disabilities in paid internships at top employers in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon and Monroe counties.

Funded by a grant awarded to Via from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, and is at no cost to students, Via collaborates with school districts, ensuring the Via Student Work Experience is part of the student’s school day and curriculum. Students are matched with job sites according to their interests, and internships are tailored to each student’s individual needs. They learn skills and gain real-world experience while on the job - and while earning a paycheck. Career coaches help students define their employment goals and develop a professional portfolio to market themselves while searching for a job. Once their work experience is complete, students can continue to receive support through Via’s Pre-Employment Transition Services, or through the Community Employment department.

10 | Via of Lehigh Valley | #ViaSuccess Via Student Work Experience offers quality training at employers like:

• Abington Manor • Lehigh Valley Health • Aramark at East Stroudsburg Network University • Lowes • Boys and Girls Club • Salisbury Township • Cold Nose Lodge Public Works • Dorney Park & • ShopRite Wildwater Kingdom • Timber Ridge Horse Farm • Giant Food Stores • TJ Maxx • Goombas Pizza • Tractor Supply Co. • Great Wolf Lodge • Weis • Hampton Inn • YMCA • K9 Proving Grounds • The Zoo Health Club • Lehigh Children’s Academy

We are proud to be one of the work sites hosting Via Student Work Experience. This grant “ allows us to have students with differing abilities and diagnoses work as part of our LVHN programs. Our three students, D’Angelo, Araceli and Daniel, are helping build and open our Veteran Health Program resource center at the School of Nursing Building.”

Dr. Brian Nester, CEO of Lehigh Valley Health Network

Via of Lehigh Valley | Annual Report 2016 2017 Annual Report | 111111 ViaWorks Small Group Employment is a great match for those interested in competitive employment, as it provides a chance to work while enhancing skills, natural supports and opportunities for employment in the community. Job coaches provide supervision and mentoring.

Meet Zach Zach performs the same tasks expected of Cigars International’s employees—advanced skills that require high levels of dexterity and professionalism, like performing quality checks, skid wrapping, and product counting.

I like to work at Cigars because of the people. They are nice, and they like me. I like the staff too. I love working because it makes me feel “ pretty good about myself. I am able to help people, which also makes me feel good. I love paychecks because I can make money and spend it on clothes, pizza, and Arby’s. One of the hard things I do here is packaging cigars. My coach helps me a lot by cheering me on to do good.”

12 | ViaVia of ofLehigh Lehigh Valley | AnnualValley Report | #ViaSuccess 2016 12 ViaWorks Small Group Employment AT CIGARS INTERNATIONAL

Cigars International has hosted ViaWorks, or Small Group Employment, in their 80,000 square- foot warehouse in South Bethlehem since September 2015. The Via team works side-by-side with Cigars International employees to produce high quality work, and have become an integral part of the company’s business and workplace culture. At the end of the 2017 fiscal year, 51 individuals served by Via were working at the Cigars International warehouse in Bethlehem.

ViaWorks teaches job skills to individuals with disabilities so they may lead independent, productive lives in the community. It offers companies an opportunity to diversify their workforce—and help decrease the 75% unemployment rate of people with disabilities. ViaWorks helps people with disabilities to enter the work force, be a part of a community, and gain economic self-sufficiency.

”We are really pleased with our partnership with Via—we’ve worked with them for many years and are excited about this new venture. The employees from Via are a part of our team—they work hard and deserve to participate in our community’s workforce.”

Chuck Snyder, Cigars International Operations Manager

In addition to Small Group Employment, Via works with individuals to find and keep jobs in the community through job shadowing, coaching and follow-along support so individuals can achieve vocational success. Via contracts with local businesses to offer packaging and assembly work that includes specialty and promotional packaging, display assembly, and small parts assembly. 2017 Annual Report | 13 Services for Children & Young Adults

Preparing children for long–term success

Early Intervention Early Literacy Intervention Enhancing each family’s capacity to meet Children who are exposed to books and the developmental needs of their child, Via reading at a young age are better prepared provides Speech, Physical and Occupational for school. Pre-reading and reading skills help Therapies as well as Special Instruction for a child’s ability to read, write, and learn. Via children from birth through the first three Reading Specialists work with children and years. Via respects and builds on the family’s families in Allentown’s Promise Neighborhood strengths, values, diversity and competencies to build literacy skills and a love of reading. to address delays. Early Intervention builds A complimentary book is provided at each upon the natural learning that occurs in a session. This early literacy program is free child’s first few years. Via supports more to families, and is funded in part through the than 140 children and families in Lehigh and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. Northampton Counties.

MEET ROSLYN When Roslyn’s parents contacted Via about their daughter, she wasn’t able to communicate what she wanted, she had problems concentrating on simple tasks, and achieving developmental milestones seemed far from reach.

Today, Roslyn uses words to ask for what she wants, and she says “thank you” as a response. She calls out for her mommy, “ sings her ABC’s, counts to 14, knows her colors and most shapes, plays with other children, and acknowledges others around her.

Our family will forever be thankful to Via. We appreciate every moment you spent helping Roslyn get to where she is now." 14 Lehigh Children’s Academy Lehigh Children’s Academy focuses on creating learning opportunities through educational and recreational experiences that promote all areas of a child’s growth and development. Our staff works collaboratively with families every step of the way, from first feedings to first day of school and beyond. In our inclusive setting, we provide a developmentally appropriate educational environment for every young child that accounts for each individual’s unique abilities and potential in an accepting, respectful climate.

The mission of Lehigh Children’s Academy is: to provide quality care and education to children in a safe, caring, clean and developmentally appropriate environment; to provide a place for education, play and social engagement that is inclusive of children of all abilities; to recognize families as a child’s first teachers and the ones who know their child best; and to function as a model for best practice in early care and education by meeting or exceeding licensing and quality standards.

Teen Experience Critical social skills and peer networks are developed in adolescence. Teen Experience, held during winter and summer break, includes job shadowing, career counseling, volunteering and recreational and team-building activities. With the help of Via staff, teens develop life skills to plan their futures and gain independence upon graduation.

2017 Annual Report | 1515 Services for Children & Young Adults A YEAR IN REVIEW

140 children received Early Intervention Via Teen Experience offered therapy, funded by the PA vocational exploration Department of Human Services. to 30 young people.

234 children received inclusive, high quality education at Lehigh Children’s Academy, supported by PA Keystone Stars.

41 children and their families developed a love of reading through Scholarships Via’s Early Literacy Program in Allentown’s Promise were provided to students Neighborhood, funded in part by United Way of the Greater attending Lehigh Children’s Academy through the Via’s Early Literacy Program Educational Improvement was awarded grants from the PPL Foundation Tax Credit (EITC) and & the Verna O. Canova Foundation. 16 Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. Twelve Pennsylvania Businesses made contributions to these 47 children graduated scholarship programs. from the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs at 16 | ViaVia of ofLehigh Lehigh Valley | AnnualValley Report | #ViaSuccess 2016 Lehigh Children’s Academy. Thank You TO OUR EDUCATION PARTNERS

Educational Improvement Tax Credit & Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Donors • American Bank • Embassy Bank • UPMC Health Plan • Avalon Insurance Company • Highmark Health • Weis Markets, Inc. • BB&T Bank • John Yurconic Agency • Yocco’s, Inc. • Campbell, Rappold & • QNB Yurasits LLP • UGI Storage

2017 Annual Report | 17 Community Connections

Building relationships between people & communities

Community Connections It is essential for people with disabilities to be part of the communities in which they live. Via helps individuals gain access to different recreational, volunteer and educational opportunities —and helps them learn how to access them independently. Individuals explore interests and preferences while working on communication, socialization and vocational skills. Community Connections supports adults at all different stages of their lives, from recent high school graduates transitioning into adulthood, to people of retirement age who want to stay active and continue to access the network of friends they’ve built over the years.

Behavioral Support Services Behavior challenges can prevent people from participating fully in community activities. Through Behavioral Support Services, Via helps individuals who struggle with behavior challenges to learn alternative methods of expressing themselves. Behavioral Specialists work with a person’s natural support system and caregivers to develop a behavioral support plan, addressing: challenging behaviors, cognitive processing, communication skills, self-help activities, impulse control, adaptive skills, and environmental changes that support success.

18 | Via of Lehigh Valley | #ViaSuccess Autism Services Focusing on career exploration and life skills development, Via Autism Services help people participate in activities of their choice, planning their schedules and developing goals and objectives.

Job skills are honed through volunteer activities, and Via partners with local employers to provide: job shadowing and site visits, mock interviews, resume preparation, money management, and accessing transportation.

Creative Expressions Supporting growth through artistic self- expression, individuals engage their local community through visits to artist studios, museums, galleries, schools and cultural events.

Art projects, wellness, culinary skills, working to achieve independence and improve self-awareness are a part of the daily curriculum.

2017 Annual Report | 19 Community Connections A YEAR IN REVIEW

8,949 hours of volunteer assistance We helped 194 people were provided to 39 volunteer, recreate and Lehigh Valley agencies participate in educational from people served in activities, funded by the Community Connections. PA Department of Human Services.

Via Autism Services offered services specifically for adults through Pennsylvania’s Autism waiver in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Pike & Schuylkill counties.

Creative Expressions combined

Supported Living helped people opportunities to explore the live independently community with educational, in their own apartment or home. social and cultural activities.

Systematic Skill Building promoted independence and integration in the community for people with autism through

researched based methods of learning and retaining tasks and skills. 20 Thank You TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Volunteer Partners • Awsom • Lehigh Valley Zoo • Salvation Army • Bethlehem Library • Manito Equestrian • Sanctuary at Haafsville • Cedarbrook Center • Sixth Street Shelter • Conservancy • Meals on Wheels • SS Bethlehem Public • Feed the Children • Nazareth Library Library • Gracedale • Northampton Library • St. Johns ECC • Head Start • Northern Lehigh Food • Wawa • Humane Society Bank • Westminster Village • Liberty Nursing Home • New Bethany • Little Library Route • Parkland Library • Luthercrest • Phoebe Home • Lehigh Valley • St. Luke's Hospital International Airport

Via of Lehigh Valley | Annual Report 2016 2017 Annual Report | 2121 21 Special Events & Thrift Stores

The proceeds from three annual fundraising events and Via’s Thrift Stores advance the organization’s mission and vision

Lehigh Valley Health Network Via Marathon More than 5,000 runners, walkers and volunteers participate in events throughout race weekend annually in September. Running from Allentown to Easton, the Lehigh Valley Health Network Via Marathon is a top qualifier for the Boston Marathon and attracts supporters from all over the world. There is a racing event for people of all abilities: a marathon, half marathon, relay marathon, 5K, Kids Race, and a pet and stroller friendly, 2-mile walk.

Via All-Star Basketball Classic Encompassing several events throughout the winter, the Via All-Star Basketball Classic hosts clinics for athletes with special needs, a Banquet celebrating current and past basketball talent from the Lehigh Valley, and a Super Saturday tournament. Ninety-six of the area’s finest high school basketball students from 35 high schools in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon and Monroe Counties, are honored at the Banquet, and new members are inducted into the Lehigh Valley Basketball Hall of Fame.

Via Golf Classic Golfers fill the morning and afternoon rounds in the Via Golf Classic, held at the prestigious Silver Creek Country Club. Each hole featured a “Did You Know” sign, educating golfers on Via’s mission and services.

22 | Via of Lehigh Valley | #ViaSuccess Via Thrift Stores Via Thrift Stores offer high-quality merchandise at low prices. Families in need and people on a budget find that their dollar goes far at Via Thrift, and the variety of items available rival the inventories of some department stores. Vintage shoppers and DIYers alike can find new treasures in every aisle. And all proceeds support Via’s services for people with disabilities.

Via Thrift Stores accept donations of clothing, furniture, housewares, electronics, appliances, building materials and more. Donated children’s books are given to families with young children in Allentown’s Promise Neighborhood who participate in Via’s Early Literacy Intervention Program.

Fountain Hill Nazareth 1401 Broadway, Fountain Hill, PA 859 Nazareth Pike, Nazareth, PA 610-866-6777 610-759-8660

Host a Clothing Drive Clothing Drives are a great and easy way for businesses, communities and organizations to support Via of the Lehigh Valley. Via collects your members' or employees' unwanted clothing for resale.

Call 610-866-6776 or email [email protected] to learn more. Via of Lehigh Valley | Annual Report 2016 2323 Financials: Via Companies FISCAL YEAR 2017

Consolidated Balance Sheet Cash $204,804 Other Current Assets 4,390,706 Property & Equipment (Net) 721,650 Other Assets 1,824,139 Total Assets $7,141,299

Current Liabilities $2,465,348 Long-Term Liabilities 32,232 Total Liabilities $2,497,580

FY 2017 Via of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. Total Income $10,415,847 (July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017)

Income

Federal, State & County Funding 63% 9% 3% Grants & Contributions 5% 20% Other Government Contracts

Private Funding

Business Service Revenues

Expenses 68% 20% Adult Services 12% Children’s Services

Administrative & General Expenses

24 | Via of Lehigh Valley | #ViaSuccess Counties Served

Pike

Monroe

Carbon

Northampton

Lehigh

Berks Bucks

2017 Annual Report | 25 How You Can Help

Thanks to the support of our community, Via continues to provide vital services for children and adults with disabilities

The following individuals and corporations contributed to Via of the Lehigh Valley, Inc., Via Foundation, Inc. and/or Via Events, Inc. during the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Tax-deductible contributions are a vital part of substaining Via's mission to provide high quality service for children and adults with disabilities.

To learn more about these opportunities, please call: Vickie Nisbet Chief Development Officer 610-317-8000 | [email protected]

26 | Via of Lehigh Valley | #ViaSuccess Clara Morrow Society Estate of Barbara D. Mulholland Colene L. Jones $10,000 & above Thomas & Karin Hall Cheryl Kienzle BB&T Insulation Corporation Martin W. Richard Campbell, Rappold & of America Charitable Foundation Yurasits LLP Andree C. Johnson QNB Bank Embassy Bank Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Keenan Dennis L. Raudenbush Highmark Health Keystone Savings Foundation Roberto & Lisa Reyes Insurance Company Vickie & Bob Nisbet Joel & Kathy Strauss John Yurconic Agency David & Susan Perry The Martin D. Cohen Lehigh Valley Health Network PPL Corporation Family Foundation Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem Jeremy & Lauren Sestito West Lawn Quoiting Assn. Service Electric Cable TV, Inc. Martin & Diane Sheffield UGI Storage Company Jim & Sally Ryan Advocacy Club Werner & Mary Joy Reinartz Jerry & Lisa Somers $100 to $499 Lisa & Mike Walkiewicz Alan & Marsha Abraham Leadership Partners Weis Markets, Inc. Mohammed Ahmed $5,000 to $9,999 West Side Republican Club John Aleszczyk Reynolds & Reynolds Yocco’s, Inc. Alvarez Orthodontics Electronics, Inc. Julie Anderson UPMC Health Plan Achievement Circle Anonymous Wegmans $500 to $999 Mark & Nancy Bacak Dave & Bonnie Arner Sarah, Oleh & Auntie Bachynsky Success Council Steve & Catherine Bailey James Barger $1,000 to $4,999 Pete & Melissa Bergonzi Ed Bartels American Bank BMS Logistics Tara Bender Avalon Insurance Company Brian & Laurie Cook Leonard Blanar John & Barbara Diamant Jim & Lisa Dunleavy Brian L. Breter Andy & Vicki Doulé Carlos Fazenda Drohan Brick Enterprise Holdings Foundation Mr. & Mrs. George Ferrio John Calario

2017 Annual Report | 27 Contributions

Scott & Leslie Clay Marilyn Kachelries Spencer & Suzanne Salend Richard Cluett Amy Kares In memory of Sean Cohen Michael T. Keller Lorriane Reisteter Michael Connelly Bob & Pat Kindt John San Marco Stephanie E. Cope Anne R. Kline Mario San Marco Corporate Environments, Inc. David Knibbs Mary San Marco Lewis & Carol Coursen Kathleen Kovacs Judy Savchak William Cyr In memory of Irene Steiner Chrystal Schardt Mark St. Cyr John Kozakis Schweitzer Engineering Mr. & Mrs. Gentilello Lampire Biological Laboratories Laboratories, Inc. Mary DeHaven Andy & Amy Lazovitz Timothy Spinosa JoAnn Demarest Matt & Chelsea Leiner Thomas Sweeney Izel Dickerson Victor Lesky Donna G. Taggart Joseph Domitrowich Randy & Deborah Letterhouse James Toland Thomas J. Dotta Mary Lisicky Michael J. Torbert Deborah L. Dueh Warren & Tracey Loller Jeff Vaughan David Dunbeck Helen Lucas Chris Vieth Cynthia Eberts Ronald J. Macaulay Jason Voran In memory of Victor Dlugos John MacDonald Jennifer Walton Ercole Espinosa Janis A. Marsh Gary & Kathleen Wapinski Scott V. Fainor Antonia McBride Wells Fargo Community Support Gregory B. Falkenbach Jaime Mendes Brian Welsh The Wildenberg Family Diane Miller Michelle & Craig Westbrook Joseph R. Farkas Theresa C. Miorelli Westgate Global Logistics First Niagara Private Dianne Newman Stephen J. Wisocky Client Services Stanley D. Nocek Peter Wisocky Kristopher E. Galius Scott Nodolf Mark Kevin Wolfe Deirdre Gann Larry Parsons Carl & Debra Zvanut Paula George Rolland N. Paulus Bob & Gloria Hanawalt Penn State Paper & Box Co Inc. Community Supporters Pat Harris Catherine Peterson $1 to $99 Dianne Helwig Donny Petridis John Abbate Victoria Henshaw Paul & Allison Pierpoint Nicholas R. Ackerman Jeffrey Hudson Freddy Queen Anonymous Jeffrey & Lee Ann Jacksits Ratan Ratnesh Lenoy Bain Jeannine Johnson R. J. Rhodomoyer Thomas G. Barczynski Susan Johnson Sandra R. Richard Jeffrey B. Barr Joseph P. Liberati William Rimm Wendy Bartkus Intermediate School Tony & MaryAnn Rocco Bethanie Bartone

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John C. Bassler Sharon Costello 1952 Via Legacy Society Maura A. Beck Eliza Crawford Mark Bedwell Barbara Crowley These donors have Michelle Bennett Adrian Cruz shown their dedication to Joseph & Stacy Birkel Jason Curtis strengthening the future Harold M. Blacker Honey Cyr for people with disabilities Russell Blatt Howard & Leslie Cyr through planned estate giving Wendy G. Body Traci & Lewis Cyr to Via of the Lehigh Valley. Sarah Boger Margaret Damico Travis Bolton Mathilde Davidson Mabel A. Adams Erik Bornako Barbara J. Davies Herman Altman Karen Bortz Ralph Deangelis Jane C. Beitel Irene Bosch Timothy DeBree Agnes A. Bok Randi Bosch Douglas DeLeon Louis J. G. Buehler Anthony Breed Donna DeLucca Frances L. Butts Evelyn Brennan Stephen DeTurk Meyer Cohan Bill Brugler Roxanne Dew Donald N. Diehl Jim Bryson Sharon Dewire Miriam W. Dynan Lisa Bryson Anthony DiBianca William F. Hager Laura Budraitis David Didimamoff Dorothy Hittell Bryan Buschmann Lisa DiDonato Marguerite Huff Lee D. Buss Meredith A. Dieda Mary Ellen Keller Sharon Callahan John Dietrick Florence G. Kistler Jamie Cappiello Maureen Dougherty Marjorie T. Kulaitis Michael Capri Jeremy Driscoll Miriam T. Landis George F. Cartwright James Duggan Franklin H. Markley Edward Chanda Dun & Bradstreet Anna C. and Robert E. Mengel Paul Chantry Amy L. Dunn Robert F. Moll Kim Charles Robert Eilers Barbara D. Mulholland Jackie Chen Sean Elliott Betty Ann Saylor Carol N. Childers Christina Ellis Ruth P. Seruga Dawn Chiusano Patsy Emery Eleanor Shoemaker Susan Christiansen The Endrick’s Evelyn M. Stewart Adele Clemmer Corporate Environments Barbara Stoudt Vito Colapietro Alexandra Falconi The Waldman Family Joe Collura Christopher Fenno Pearle Wasserman Ryan Connellan David Fenstermaker Arthur Wolf Kelly Corrubia Luz A. Fermin Braeden Cosper Michael Fischer

2017 Annual2017 AnnualReport Report | 29| 29 Contributions

Barry Foland Shelly Handwerk Noelle & Alan Joralemon David Fontana Richard R. Haney Kristin Joralemon Melvin Ford Franklin & Susan Hann Jerry Judge Brad Forsythe Erik Harbison Richard Kahr Rachel Fox Theresa H. Hartman Jill Kares Sue Franczak Todd Harvey Yukiko Kato Rebecca Frank Ellen Havard Casey Kavanagh Shari Frank Cathleen Hawkey Yilma Kedeme Laurel Frankel Melissa Haydt Mark Keitel John F. Fruhmann Paul & Patricia Heffner Bradley Keller James & Jo Anne Gallagher In memory of Irene Steiner Tom Kenny In memory of Irene Steiner Daniel Helfrick Roger Kent Matthew Ganter Joseph Hepp Diane Kibler John Garber Madeline Herman John King Donna L. Garman Janet Herman Kent S. Kisenbauer William B. Gaul Catherine E. Hertzog Krista Kissell Susan & David Gay Debbie Hetherington Madeline H. Klotz Gabriella Gentilello Gloria & David Hinrichs In memory of Ronald Krause Linda Gerhart In memory of Irene Steiner Janet Knauss Christopher Gigler Debbie Hippensteel In memory of Gladys Quinn Gilbert Funeral Home, Inc. Rebecca Holko Sarah Kobylarz Joe R. Gillespie Gregory Holland Allison Koch Samantha Giordano Earl & Joan Holland Boyd & Tammy Kreglow Heather Giordano Philip Horlacher Adam Kromer Lori Gladstone Lucas Hudson John Kuhns Lynn A. Glancy Jerry Hulbert Sheree Kulaga Stephen Goldstein Selina Hunter Natalie Kulaga Tyler Gray KerriAnne Iannotta Beth Kushnick Denise Greene Flex & Jan Illick Joanne & Jerry LaBar Mary Greene Mike, Donna & Nina Iorio In memory of Irene Steiner Connor Greenleaf Courtney Iorio Brad & Valerie Lane Dawn Greenly Jo Iorio Beth Lanzisera Ann Greenzweig Josette James Carson R. Latshaw Sean Grimes Catherine Jeffries Gregg Laurin Karen E. Grom Manni Johnson Frank & Jessie Lawatsch Richard Haas Denise Johnson Lorraine Layton Thomas & Pearl Hahn David Johnson Linda Lechner Karen Halbfoerster Brian Jones Jennifer Lehr Zuleika E. Haldeman Jennifer Jones Jeri Leiendecker

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Joe & Tiana Lennert Trudy H. Mertz Jamie Puleo Elaine Leon Christina Mesko-Holzer Lois A. Raines Doug Leonzi Timothy Miers Myles Rashed Gladys M. Lerch Bernice Miers Jorge Rauen Casey Lewis Cornelia F. Miller Sara Reichard Hong Li Bud Miller Gary Reichl Phyllis A. Lichtenwalner Douglas Mitchell Frank & Theresa Reimer Matthew Lieberman Stephen Mollichella In memory of Gladys Quinn William Liming Brittany Mountz Jennifer Reis Judith Linton Gail Moyer Rebecca Reis James Lisiecki Deborah Moyer David Richards Allison Lizotte Lauren Mullins Gregory Richardson Ellen Lodato Ray Murphy Jan Rigo Henry Loehrke Gerri Murphy Colin & Maureen Rinehimer Brooke Loller Christine Murray John Ringhoff Megan Long Natalie Natal Seppo Rinne Jillian Lovejoy Debra J. Nelson Paula A. Riola James Lovelace Tracy Ness Bradley Risser Dawn R. Lowe Frank Nunamacher Joanne & Rick Rissmiller Debbie Lucas Mr. & Mrs. James O’Connell Ryan Rissmiller John Ludrof Lynn Olanoff Raymond Ruiz Rivera Lindsay Luttrell Robert & Margaretha Opacki Dana Roberts Hali Maclaren In memory of Frank Wassa Mr. & Mrs. James H. Roberts Jody Major Dorothy Ouellette Dan Rockcliffe Robert Maloof Louis Pacchioli Kreg Rodrigues Adrienne Mantz Chunjian Pan Timothy Roland Kenneth J. Margraff Lynn Pancoast Joseph Rosamilia Kelly Marksberry Janet Parkhurst Pamela Ross Elzbieta Mastaj Katie Pascali Antonia Roth Chris Matusek Alice Patterson Nancy & Ronald Ruth Jacqueline McBride Barbara F. Peabody Faith Ann Ryan John McGrann Jennifer Perez Michael Sacks Lonna McHugh Jeffrey Perry Linda Sagl Alexa McMaster Mark Phillips In memory of Irene Steiner Lisa McNamara Ebony Powell Donna Salsbury Ryan McWilliams Preceptor Delta Chapter of Beta Todd Salsbury Eric Meeker Sigma Phi Bethlehem Chapter Janet Salvage Caylin Meikrantz Abigail Priece Hector Sanchez Joann Mertz Nikki Priece Glen Santee

2017 Annual Report | 31 Contributions

Teresa Santee St. Elizabeth Catholic Valerie Vieth Glen Santee, Jr. Church - Golden Agers Mhel Vieth Vinay Satyanarayan Andrew Stahlhut William Vitalos Tanya Savage Troy Steckman David Wagner Bradley Savage Kimberly Stehlik John Wagner Eric Sawyer Paul Sterbenz Debbie Wagner Charles W. Schaffner Kelley Stout Finn Walter Scott Scharnitz Andrea Strahan Lisa Warech Charles Schmieg Karol Strelecki Heather Watkins Ruth & Charles Sclar Kevin Strobl Marlin Weekley Jennifer L. Sedora Yvonne Stroman Robert Weisman Anne Marie Sellitti Frances Susco Mary Anne Weiss Joseph Sellitti In memory of Gladys Quinn Linda Weiss Lakshmanan Shanmugavel Amanda L. Sutter Kyle Weller William J. Shannon Mary Lu Swanner Evelyn & Greg Werner David Sheehan Shanna Swint Jonathan Whitney Roy A. Shook Leslie Taggart Kristi Wiley In memory of Dennis Shook Lynn Taylor Susan Williams Justin Sibert Kevin Teles Erin Wilt Carol Y. Sieling Steven R. Tellschow Diana Wingren In memory of Rosaria Herceg Edward M. Tessalone Heidi Wisnioski Maria Sigafoos Susan Tetreault Michael Younge Barbara Simon Kristi Thomas Jaroslaw Zajac In memory of Gladys Quinn Jennifer Tocci John Zarbatany Michael Slack Patricia Tonay Nancy Zinn Thomas R. Slattery Wilmer Torres Bonnie Zsilavec LeeAnne Smith Joseph & Rosemary Trout Karen Zukarfein Sandra Snead In memory of Ronald Krause Steve Snyder Cynthia Trumbauer Leah Snyder Charles Turner Kelly Snyder-Backenstoe Doris & Bob Turner Dennis & Cheryl Sommer Chad Tyrrell In memory of Irene Steiner Jonathan Urban Antoinette M. Soos Patrick Vanfleet Robert M. Sopko Elizabeth VanSyckle Arthur C. Sosis Chris Vasquez Matthew Speed Bobbie Veeder Gina Spinosa Mary Ann Vermilya Vito & Cheryl Spinosa Luke Verna

32 | Via of Lehigh Valley | #ViaSuccess Thank You for Your Support

Gifts In-Kind Lehigh Valley Health Network UNITS Storage 6ABC Action News Lehigh Valley International Viamedia Aardvark Sports Shop Airport Walt Disney World Co. Act II Playhouse Lehigh Valley Magazine Waste Management Adams Outdoor Advertising Lehigh Valley Phantoms Wegmans Ambler Theater Liquid Interactive WFMZ Channel 69 American Girl Doll Longwood Gardens Working Dog Press ArtsQuest Lost River Caverns ArtsyDiva Boutique Lower Macungie Township B104 - WAEB FM Massage Envy Spas Blue Mountain Ski Area MCS Industries, Inc. Borough of Freemansburg Money Mailer Boston Beer Company PA Fish & Boat Commission Burkholder’s Heating & AC, Inc. Painting With A Twist Camden Children’s Garden Palmer Township City of Allentown Palmeri Transportation City of Bethlehem Penn’s Peak City of Easton Penske Truck Leasing Comfort Suites Bethlehem Pennsylvania Department Copperhead Grille of Transportation Crayola LLC. Philadelphia Museum of Art Dan Schantz Greenhouse Philadelphia Phillies D’Angelo’s Ristorante Italiano PJ Whelihan’s & Lounge Pocono Record Drexel University Raven One to One Marketing Dunne Manning Reading Fightin’ Phils Eastern State Penitentiary Reichenbach’s Oil, Inc. Easton Coach Republic Services Giant Food Stores, LLC. Salisbury Township Green Pond Country Club Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem Hotel Bethlehem Sands Event Center Iron Hill Brewery Service Electric Cable TV, Inc. Lehigh Valley IronPigs ShopRite of Bethlehem Just Born, Inc. Spark Orthodontics K Lee Web Design Steel Ice Center Lamar Outdoor Advertising The Academy of Natural Lehigh Valley & Pocono Sciences of Drexel University Sports Extra Total Marketing Resources, Inc. Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms TriOutdoor

2017 Annual Report | 3333 Via of the Lehigh Valley is a proud member of... • Association for Persons Supporting Employment First (APSE) • Carbon Monroe Pike Employment Coalition • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce • Lehigh Valley Employment Coalition • Lehigh Valley Supports Coalition • Pennsylvania Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA) • Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council • United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley • Northampton County Employment Transformation Committee • Carbon/Lehigh Transition Council • Northampton/Monroe Transition Council • Berks County Transition Coordinating Council • Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Organizations (PANO)

Providing support and services for children and adults with disabilities is obviously very complex and challenging, but it is a real necessity. Over the last seven years serving on the Via Board, I have developed a true appreciation regarding Via’s overall professionalism and effectiveness, “and I have been impressed by its reliable measurements in meeting its very human goals. As a retired executive, I have found it very rewarding to support Via of the Lehigh Valley, both financially and as a Board member.

Anyone in the Valley who is looking for an organization to support, need look no further.”

John Diamant, Via Board Member

34 | ViaVia of ofLehigh Lehigh Valley | AnnualValley Report | #ViaSuccess 2016 34 Board of Directors

Via of Lehigh Valley, Inc. Jerry Somers, Chairperson, TMR Advertising Mary Lisicky, Vice Chairperson, Morgan Stanley Jeremy Sestito, Treasurer, PPL Corporation Jessica Moyer, Secretary, King, Spry, Herman Freund & Faul Steve Bailey, Operations Resources, Inc. Anne Boran, Dunne Manning, Inc. Vicki Doulé, Capital Blue Cross David Dunbeck, Public Health Management Corporation Leadership Staff Jim Dunleavy, Northampton Community College Eric Johnson, Lehigh Valley Health Network Mary Joy Kaiser Chief Executive Officer/President Cheryl Kienzle, Lehigh Valley Health Network Matthew Leiner, Buckno Lisicky & Company Randall Letterhouse Taggart Associates Donna Taggart, Chief Financial Officer

Via Events, Inc. Lisa Walkiewicz Jeremy Sestito, Chairperson, PPL Corporation Chief Operating Officer Chrystal Schardt, Vice Chairperson, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network Vickie Nisbet Brian Cook, Treasurer, Unity Bank Chief Development Officer Eugene Lennon, Community Advocate Michael Keller, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Marianne Bear Sally Slifer-Ryan, Slifer Voice and Shade & Veritext Vice President, Quality Improvement Lisa Somers, STIFEL Lawrence Wolfe, Liquid Interactive Gerry Yasso Vice President, Via Events, Inc. Via Foundation, Inc. Mary Lisicky, Chairperson, Morgan Stanley Jill Kares John Diamant, Vice Chairperson, Diamant Consulting Director of Human Resources Ron Macaulay, Secretary/Treasurer, Community Advocate Jerry Somers, TMR Advertising

Via of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for profit corporation providing services and supports for people with disabilities and their families. Our service area is the greater Lehigh Valley, including Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks and Delaware counties.

Via Events, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that operates Via Thrift Stores and several special events activities. The mission of Via Events is to raise funds to advance Via of the Lehigh Valley and the services it provides for people with disabilities.

Via Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. The mission of the Via Foundation is to provide resources to grow and sustain services provided by Via of the Lehigh Valley.

2017 Annual Report | 35 Our mission is to help people reach their full potential through a rewarding career, meaningful relationships, and an enriching community life.

Via of the Lehigh Valley is a non- profit agency that provides services for children and adults with developmental disabilities like cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism and intellectual disability.

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