Building on the p romise of children and fami lies for m ore tha n 1 70 yea rs. 2 Welcome Building on the promise of children and families.
When Elmcrest was founded in 1845 as Syracuse’s I am honored to speak on behalf of the volunteers first orphanage, the founding women recognized who help make Elmcrest an outstanding resource that education and employability were essential for for the children and families in our community. Our success for the children being rescued from the County Board along with the many companies, businesses, Poorhouse. They founded the first free school, and and individuals who give so generously of their time, introduced the children to learning and to the world of talents and resources, form the foundation of the work. good work we do with children and their families. Similarly, as we take stock of our community and the preponderance of children living in extreme poverty, we concur with our We are grateful to the thousands who support our fundraising events founding mothers and their assessment of what today’s youngsters need and appeals and who bring gifts and provide services to our children on in order to become successful and independent. an annual basis. Spring plantings, summer picnics, holiday parties and gifts, all enrich the lives of our children and we are truly thankful. Our Board has reaffirmed its commitment to education and employability for the children entrusted to our care regardless of the circumstances that Syracuse has many assets that make it a great place to live for many. bring them to us. Further, our initiatives focus on early intervention in the Not among them was the recent designation of the highest poverty rate lives of children at risk and addressing triggers that cause the disruption among African-American and Hispanic residents. These are daunting of family life. Through mentoring, counseling and introductions to support services, our intent is to create a family environment that statistics and we cannot minimize the impact of poverty on the health nurtures and inspires learning and growth, prepares children for and well-being of children and their families. We all, individually kindergarten and their academic experience, and leads all family and collectively, need to be involved in those issues that diminish members toward an independent future. our community, weaken our families, and inhibit the success of our children. We are pleased to report to the community the successes we have achieved with children in education, employability and how they are Elmcrest is dedicated to addressing both the needs of children at risk, becoming successful in the classroom, at home, and in the community. and helping them and their families achieve self-sufficiency. Elmcrest We are further excited about our plans for the future including the continues to need the support of the entire community to help meet expansion of our early education program, development of mobility the growing needs of the boys and girls in our care. I thank you all for mentoring program, and the prospect of including a residential component for families ready and willing to assume the challenge of your ongoing support of our mission and I look forward to the future achieving independence. Regardless of circumstance, we want children in knowing we can count on a good and caring community to provide and families to reach their optimum potential and contribute to the for the health and well-being of our youngest and most vulnerable success of our community. We hope you concur. citizens.
Thank you and we look forward to your continued support of our mission of building on the promise of children and families. John Bellardini 16,656 President, Board of Directors Number of children living in poverty in the City Joseph Geglia of Syracuse. Executive Director
3 Our Vision Table of Contents In its simplest form, our vision is to help create communities of well-educated, hard-working, men and women who are well supported in the Content Page development and education of their children. Welcome 2 We believe that the community and its citizens are Mission+Vision ready for the changes that need to take place and, Mission + Vision 3 in partnership with other like-minded organizations, Elmcrest was founded in 1845 by a group of we intend to commit our time, talent, and resources Programs + Services 4 churchwomen who recognized a need to care for toward the achievement of that vision. children that were abandoned and parentless, Early Intervention 6 and to educate children regardless of their Throughout this Community Report, you will read circumstance. Today, 171 years later, Elmcrest about how Elmcrest is putting into practice Early Education 7 has grown in to a multi-service treatment and Intervention, Education and Employability programs education agency for children with emotional, and the results those programs are yielding. behavioral, and mental health challenges, Employability 8 children who have experienced abuse and neglect and children with developmental Moving Forward 10 disabilities and/or serious medical challenges. Financial Overview 11 Providing residential, educational and community-based programs to 2,500 children Support 12 and families in 20 counties throughout Central New York, it is the Elmcrest mission to protect Ways To Give 13 and Build on the Promise of Children and Families . As “protectors of the promise”, it is Benefactors 14 the goal of Elmcrest to strengthen families and develop meaningful relationships in a teaching and learning environment that will enable each child regardless of age, gender or circumstance, the opportunity to reach their optimum potential, point toward a productive future, and contribute to the success of their community. 171 Number of years ELMCREST has provided services for children.
This past year, Elmcrest took a look at how, why and in what environments children succeed. With direction from New York Times Bestseller Paul Tough in his book How Children Succeed, we developed character traits that were identified in the book as indicators to helping children become the best that they can be. These 8 traits, defined throughout this Community Report, have been woven in to the fabric of our residential program through the curriculum and after-school activities, and has
BUILDING helped to broaden our children’s mind and force them to incorporate these traits in to their daily lives. CHARACTER 4 Programming At-A-Glance Counties Residential Onondaga Cortland Children and youth in our residential 2% 7% Oneida Steuben program come from one of 19 counties 3% that we serve in Central New York, 3% Herkimer Chenango, and are referred through the counties 4% 36% Broome Chemung, Departments of Social Services. In order 4% Madison Otsego, to provide these youth in care with the life 4% Tompkins Delaware, Erie, they deserve, Elmcrest offers a safe and Our Children Oswego St. Lawrence, temporary environment for children who 7% In a given year, Elmcrest works with over 2,500 have been removed from their home. Cayuga Seneca children and families in its various programs and 7% 13% Jefferson services. Many children in our care have multiple At any given time, Elmcrest is home to 9% challenges, which require specialized, diverse 75 boys and girls. These youth have programs designed to serve their complex needs. experienced trauma in their lives or have We offer 22 programs and services, which fit the disabilities that prevent them from being complex needs of the boys and girls in our care. Our successful at home, at school, or in their Ethnicity of Residents programs and services are designed for: community.
Children with emotional, behavioral, and While the number of youth being placed 16% mental health challenges. in foster care over the last few years has gone down, the length of time in which 49% Children with developmental and/or youth are in care has risen. At Elmcrest, Caucasian medical disabilities. the average length of time as a resident is African-American 13.14 months. Hispanics 31% Families who are experiencing, or are at Other risk of experiencing, the effects of abuse Mostly male, and ranging in age from and neglect. 8-17, residents reside in one of 12 cottages located on campus and attend school at 4% Families in search of a high-quality early the on-campus Elmcrest School, a part of education program for children aged infant the Syracuse City School District. through preschool. Gender of Residents Age of Residents 22% 23% 6% GRIT 78% 17% \grit\ n. 17+ Years Old 14-16 Years Old 54% A {positive, non-cognitive } 11-13 Years Old trait based on an individual’s passion for a particular long- 8-10 Years Old term goal or end state, coupled with a powerful motivation Female to achieve their respective Male objective. 5
1% 1% Child Placement at Discharge 201-2014 Programs 4%
Early Education 9% Office of Persons With DevelopmentalDisabilities Residential Community Based Programs 9% 47% 11% 13%
44% 16% 34%
Parents Other Foster Home Group Home Residential Treatment Hospitalization Center Non-Secured 11% Relative Detention
Residential Discharge Beginning in 2012, Elmcrest began tracking individuals in Residential care and where they went post discharge.From 2012-2014, roughly 56% of children went back to their parents or to a relative, while 22% went to a higher level of care, lower level of care, foster or group home.
While the age of the individuals that we receive in care at our residential program PER•SE•VER•ANCE vary in ages, it shows that by receiving these 13.14 [p rs 'vir ns] n. children and working with them in a variety Months of programs and services, that Elmcrests Average length { Steadfastness in doing } intervention care and process is having a of time for a child something despite difficulty spends as a resident at or delay in achieving positive affect on the lives of youth. success Elmcrest Children’s Center. 6 Early Education Research has shown that 90-95% of brain growth ZEST happens in the first 5 years of a child’s life, and \zest\ n. those first days will shape who they become as a person. Thes critical years are influenced by { } negative environmental conditions, including Lively excitement : a lack of stimulation, child abuse, poverty, or feeling of enjoyment and enthusiasm; a lively quality violence within the family. that increases enjoyment, excitement, or energy; small Early Intervention Children living below the poverty line are 1.3 pieces of the skin of a lemon, orange, or lime that are used times more likely to have developmental delays to flavor food. Children living in environments with one or more or learning disabilities and are exposed to contributing factors present: homelessness, 30,000,000 less words than their middle to upper neglect, sexual, emotional or physical abuse, drug class peers. Keeping those statistics in mind, last addiction or poverty, are at a higher risk of entering year alone, of Syracuse’s population of children the foster care system. As a result, it is believed living in poverty, 52.4% of them were between A Look At One Of Our Early that Early Intervention is paramount to overcoming the ages of 0-5. Intervention Services barriers that threaten the health and safety of The Family Support Center (FSC), located children and families If children are reached earlier, with high-quality education, by or before age 5, they are 40% less on Elmcrest's Syracuse campus, is the only transitional residence for children entering Early Intervention is not only about preventing likely to be held back and 70% more likely to and moving through the foster care system in circumstances from happening, and early graduate high school. Onondaga County. A collaborative effort between childhood education, but also assessing children’s the Onondaga County Department of Social situations in a timely manner, in an effort to reduce Elmcrest’s early education program continues to Services and Elmcrest, and with the help of our the amount of trauma experienced and ultimately expand in order to accomodate and reach more supporters, the FSC was constructed to serve limiting the amount of time that a child spends in children during those formative years and in the up to 14 males and females ranging in age from the foster care system. areas of Syracuse that present the most need. newborn to 18 years old. Elmcrest has created innovative services that reach Currently serving over 150 children aged infant Individuals at the FSC are placed voluntarily, into the lives of children and their families at an through 5, Elmcrest provides SPICE/ESM, Early while others are placed due to neglect of medical earlier stage of development. These programs help Head Start, Early Pre-Kindergarten, Universal or basic needs, truancy, and/or sexual, emotional to form healthy and appropriate lifestyles that Pre-Kindergarten and traditional daycare or physical abuse. With an expected stay of 14 benefit young children. By working with families services. This past year, the Westmoreland Early days, the FSC immediately provides a safe and to create a stable environment where children are Education Center was opened on the near- nurturing environment for children once they healthy, safe, and prepared to enter school, these Eastside. Designated as an area of extreme have been removed from their homes. This year, children have a better opportunity at succeeding. poverty, through marketing its services within the community, the center was able to double its the FSC served more than 138 children. enrollment. With the goal of reuniting children with their CURIOSITY biological families, decreasing the amount of \kyur-e-a-s -te \ n. time it takes to safely return children home, and preventing their return to foster care, children whose initial placement was at the FSC, spent A quality{ related to inquisitive thinking} such 60 fewer days in foster care than those children as exploration, investigation, and learning, evident by observation in humans and other that did not initially come to the Family Support animals. Curiosity is heavily associated with Center first. all aspects of human development, in which derives the process of learning and desire to 7 acquire knowledge and skill. <3% Success Story Youth in Foster Care A current Elmcrest student, Evan stood out in credit recovery, a that go on to earn a collaboration between Elmcrest and the Syracuse City School District. college degree by the Credit recovery supports students who have not successfully earned age of 25. required course credits for graduation or supports students who are Education motivated to advance their academic transcript. Evan was working towards obtaining original credits in Chemistry, Economics Often times, when youth first come to Elmcrest, and Pre-calculus on Odysseyware, an online curriculum and was preparing to they have bounced around from school-to-school, take the NYS Regents examination, a statewide standardized exam required or may not have been attending school at all. Most for graduation. An extremely motivated student, we were able to support this of the students have fallen so far behind, that they student as he progressed towards his senior year. do not have enough instruction to get them back on track, and end up dropping out, or pursuing the The Literacy Center provided the academic support he needed to be successful, path to a GED. and when we did not have the capabilities to complete Chemistry labs at our school, we sought out a teacher at Nottingham High School to tutor him. Elmcrest believes that Education is the key to enabling youth to reach their full potential and As a result of the combined efforts of tutoring and credit recovery, Evan not has refocused staff on its priority.The Elmcrest only became regent eligible for Chemistry, but by adding credit recovery to School, a unique partnership between the Syracuse the school schedule, Evan, along with 51 other students earned 41.75 credits City School District (SCSD) and Elmcrest, is located overall. on-campus. The K-12 school provides a wide range of educational services to meet the special needs When it came time for the Regents testing, through 1:1 and small group of our children and features small classrooms, study and support, Evan was among the 62 Elmcrest students that took an a high degree of structure and prominent adult exam in the subjects of Integrated Algebra, Global History and Geography, supervision, operating 12 months a year. Comprehensive English, U.S. History and Government, and Geometry.
The Flora Bernice Smith Literacy Center, also Evan scored a 99% on the U.S. History & Government regent exam and on the Elmcrest campus, works in tandem with contributed to the combined passing rate of 63%. The passing rate the school to provide students access to the latest Indicates that the on-campus educational services provided to students is technologies in computers and communications. not only encouraging but also successfully preparing students for exams. The center functions as a site for differentiated instruction while school is in session, and allows Evan, a role model student, will graduate next year and is being encouraged to for educational and recreational activities during seek out the Elmcrest Scholarship to assist him with furthering his academic evenings, weekends and holidays. goals. Through character building, which is woven into SOCIAL strategies designed to prepare children for success INTELLIGENCE in school, their homes, and the community, coupled with enhanced literacy services, 1:1 tutoring and \so-sh l credit recovery initiatives, Elmcrest has been in-te-l -j ns\ n. successful with its youth. {The ability to get along } well with others, and to get them to cooperate 8 with you. A Look At CNY Works In collaboration with CNY Works, Employed through CNY Works Elmcrest works to place youth in meaningful jobs in safe settings within the agency, while providing exceptional support, academic enrichment and opportunities to 20 Employability gain marketable skills. This six-week NED program starts in early July and pays R YEAR 16 all participants minimum wage. This Elmcrests’ Employability initiative works to make past year, the program was enhanced 27 EA sure our youth, aged 14-21 have the basic skills by creating 15 additional jobs, YOUTH $ 11,761 developing an orientation process, Worked an necessary to become employed in meaningful average of jobs. It is our goal to not only inspire personal an improved interview process and and professional satisfaction and growth, but to assessment tools to assist with 8 HOURS 1,206 Hours make sure they have the skills to meet and exceed placing youth. PER WEEK employers expectations. The results were astounding. The TOTAL Through ongoing support, and by creating an number of employed youth increased environment that teaches work skills and helps by almost 70%, the total number of to develop work competencies, youth in our job opportunities available rose over residential, community, and developmental 50% to 32 jobs and students earned disabilities programs gain the tools necessary to over $11,000. be successful in their first job, maintain continuous employment and progress in the workforce. They are also introduced to the concept and value of work, and are presented with opportunities that help them realize the satisfaction of productivity, “I’ve learned good skills, how to better manage my responsibilities, as well as explore the skills and training needed for and how to be a receptionist. Elmcrest was able to provide me with future careers. a summer job through CNY Works; where I was able to work side-by- side with Barb. I learned multiple skills such as being professional, SOCIAL how to answer phones, file, and even be able to build positive INTELLIGENCE relationships with coworkers. All are tools that I will now be able to \so-sh l carry with me into my future and build into success. in-te-l -j ns\ n. When I first came to Elmcrest, I didn’t want to do anything with {The ability to get along } my life and had no goals for myself. I now would like to become well with others, and to get them to cooperate a lawyer. Elmcrest has helped me discover the endless possibilities with you. that I have. Elmcrest has truly helped shape me into the person that I am today and I am truly thankful for my time here.” -Young female Elmcrest Resident, 16
9 Employment Training Program Now a high school graduate, Alejandra How Sweet It Is is currently working at Geddes Bakery The ability to control one’s emotions Elmcrest Employment Services as a Bakers Assistant gaining real SELF and behavior in the face of temptations provide person-centered support to work experience, and following her and impulses. As an executive function, CONTROL assist young adults with disabilities dream of becoming a cake decorator self-control is a cognitive process that is and owning her own bakery in the \self-k n-trol\ n. necessary for regulating one’s behavior achieve gainful employment in the { } in order to achieve goals. community. Each young adult is future. partnered with a trained employment consultant to discover skills and Her dream of owning her own bakery abilities, career explore within their will be easily obtained due to her community, create community unique skill of being bilingual, her Employability @ Work experiences, build independence and amazing support system, real work experience, and passion for the career. The Bridges to Health program increased This year, 34 youth were part of Dream Jobs. develop work skills. their Prevocational Services from 24 hours Of those youth, 12 obtained employment, A role model for many, Alejandra is a per month to 66 hours per month. with an average length of employment Alejandra, a 21 year old with an force to be reckoned with. being 261 days; 11 were involved in intellectual disability, is enrolled in the Ready for From July 2015 – June 2016, Educational Programs, 10 were involved Employment Training Program (ETP). A natural food enthusiast, she enjoys Home had a total of 9 youth working at in Volunteering, 22 were involved in either cooking for family and friends, least one day, for 44 out of 52 weeks. The an Educational Program, Volunteerism, ETP, is an OPWDD (Office for People average youth worked 3.5 days a week. or Employment, and all youth worked on with Developmental Disabilities) and decorating baked goods for There were also 22 youth volunteering and achieved Vocational Goals. funded program that allows idividuals family gatherings. Her journey to at least once, 42 out of 52 weeks, with to explore their abilities and skills employment shows perseverance an average of one youth volunteering Four interns were enrolled in the and gain real work experience within through life’s obstacles and strength 2.2 times per week. Five Ready for Home Employment Training Program (ETP). to follow her passions. youth had internships. During the internship, wages are paid businesses in their community. through ETP while the individual learns Over the course of the year, 30 students the skills needed to be successful in the A participant in the program since participated in College Tours that took job. 2015, Alejandra’s passion for food them to Syracuse University, Morrisville, Nazareth, and Onondaga Community The girls at Cottages 9 and 12 participated service started at a young age with College. in a Microsoft Youth Spark Camp. The local her mother teaching her to cook many Microsoft store set up private classes at native Puerto Rican style dishes. Job Exploration Week found 49 students Destiny USA, where girls participated in completing job interest surveys, creating Kodu Makerspace and/or Learned to Code While in high school, Alejandra began resumes, and learning job interview Flatverse. skills. Students with a completed time working for Onondaga Community card were invited to a business luncheon New Directions is a new program that aims Colleges Fresh Express and American where staff spoke about their profession to enhance the personal growth of its par- Food and Vending. In addition, and conducted a Q & A about their job ticipants through a variety of daily activi- through the ETP, Alejandra was able experiences. ties. The curriculum focuses on safety and to obtain work at different internship different life skills which benefits its par- A new section was created in the monthly ticipants during any stage of life. sites and be paid. Employment Newsletter called Career Corner. Created to discuss everything The Farm at Project Green/Town of Clay involving employment, it features a work held a Strawberry Festival that included bio from a resident and an employee each staff and kids from Residential, B2H, Name: Alejandra month. DD, and Employment Services. Youth Age: 21 from Ready for Home also came out to Occupation: Bakers Assistant volunteer at the event. Aspirations: Bakery Owner
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Financial Overview Elmcrest’s financial position is strong and poised for growth. Program REVENUE service fees increased by $1,061,000 or 5% during the year ended June 2016. Fundraising dollars and investment earnings support and 1% enhance government funded program services. 84%
2% Audited
Condensed Finanicial Information July 2015-June 2016 Income 12%
Program Service Fees $ 22,467,693 Rate Based Income Grants/Contract Income Private Support/Events $ 456,472 Fundraising Investments Investments $ 687,438
Total Income $ 23,611,603
7% Operating Expenses Expenses
Program Expenses $ 20,452,963 9%
Management & General $ 2,979,772
Fundraising $ 212,386 23% Payroll 60% Total Expenses $ 23,645,121 Employee Benefits Payroll Taxes Operating Expenses
11 Fostering Leadership The Fostering Leadership Program partners with prominent companies in support of our mission: Building on the Promise of Children and Families. With a $10,000 commitment, Fostering Leadership provides our youth in care with opportunities to learn various skills that will enable them to go out in to the community as an employable individual, provides resources for the on-campus Literacy Center and provides real- world interaction with local businesses. In addition, our Fostering Leadership partners are recognized at each of our annual fundraising events. Thank you to our 2015-2016 Fostering Leadership Partners.
Support corporation
rom Binghamton to the Canadian border, children and families are overcoming Fobstacles to their success through a variety of sustainable programming and supportive services provided by Elmcrest, and supported by the many individuals, organizations and fundraising events each year. Their support is a true testament to a community of individuals who truly believe in Building on the Promise of Children and Families. We appreciate their belief in in our mission and helping us to Annual Fundraising Events provide the best programs and services to the Our corporate partnerships are vital to the success of our programs. Corporate partners have the option individuals in which we serve. of participating in one of three annual fundraising events, (Meatball Madness, Chid @ Heart Awards, Kimber's Invitational). Each event contributes to creating a brighter future for the approximately 2,500 children and families we serve each year. Thank you to our 2015-2016 Corporate Event Sponsors.
Annese & Associates, Inc. Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield Pinckney-Hugo BPAS Actuarial & Pension Services Fust, Charles, Chambers LLP Rockbridge Investment Management Brown & Brown Empire State Harris Beach PLLC Sanzone Distributor's C & S Companies Hill-Rom Shamrock Properties Charity for Children, Inc. Hueber Breuer Construction Co., Inc. Solvay Bank Chobani, LLC Kimber's Inc. Anne Smith Colonial Laundromat Mackenzie Hughes LLP SRC, Inc. COR Development Company, LLC National Grid TJ Sheehan Distributing Discipline Capital Management NBT Bank Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. DHP Consulting Northern NY Community Foundation Welch-Allyn Dominick's Restaurant Onondaga Beverage
12 United Way of CNY Elmcrest has had a long-standing partnership with the United Way of Central Ways To Give New York in support of Elmcrest’s Family Transitions Program. This community based treatment program, provides specialized sexual abuse services (SSAS) to local youth and their families who are faced with challenges related to sexual abuse. The program works with children/ adolescents who sexually act out, who are sexually reactive, and children who have been sexually victimized. Serving 72 families from Onondaga County, this program strives to work with the entire family system including siblings, who may not have been directly involved, but who are indirectly affected by the abuse.
Julia M. Kondratowicz Planned Gifts Scholarship Fund A planned gift, such as a bequest in your will or trust, life insurance designations, or stock donation, ensures your support for the children we The Julia M. Kondratowicz Scholarship Fund has made it possible for several serve well into the future. Your gift will create a legacy that will impact our former residents to achieve a college education. The scholarship fund is youth for years to come. Adding a bequest to your will or living trust can be as awarded to high school graduates who have participated in one of Elmcres’s simple as adding a single sentence. A bequest can be unrestricted, enabling programs or attended its on-campus school, and wishes to further their Elmcrest to direct your funds where future need is greatest, or restricted to a education at a two- or four-year school, or vocational institituion of higher particular program or Elmcrest location. learning. A student who meets and sustains the requirements of the program may receive an award of up to $5,000 annually for up to four years. Please contact Colleen Hedges at [email protected] with any questions.
Item Donation Memorial Gifts A Youth in care at Elmcrest have been through a lot in their lives, and while Memorial Gifts provide a special way to reach out to family and friends to they are here, they continue to diligently work to overcome hurt and struggle express sympathy for the loss of a loved one while providing support for from the past and build positive futures for themselves. It is very important Elmcrest Children’s Center’s many programs. When your Memorial Gift is that while they are at Elmcrest, they are provided with the most supportive, received, Elmcrest will immediately send a card to the person you designate, in your name, with a brief message expressing your sentiment. The amount comfortable and home-like setting to help them through this process. As part of the gift is not mentioned in the card, but you will receive separate of our treatment, we seek to provide activities and opportunities to help our acknowledgement of your tax-deductible gift for your own files. Your gift is youth learn new things, discover talents and develop the skills they will need also acknowledged in our quarterly newsletter section called In Remembrance to be successful in life. If at any time you would like to make a donation by Of…. The name of the person you are honoring will be listed. sending items listed below, your generosity and help in this process would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Terri Tulowiecki at [email protected] with any questions.
Your gift to Elmcrest helps us to continue to provide a safe haven for children in situations of abuse and neglect, and sustain our on-campus and community outreach programs that serve children with emotional, behavioral and psychiatric disturbances, as well as developmental disabilities and severe medical conditions.
Elmcrest Children's Center is a private, not-for-profit organization incorporated under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code. All donations to Elmcrest are tax deductible. Elmcrest makes it easy to give back by providing various options of support to fit your need. Please visit www.elmcrest.org/donate for more information.
13 Thank You This list is comprised of sponsors, donors and partners from the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year. We sincerely apologize for any omitted names, please know that your gift did not go unnoticed. If For Your there is information that is incorrect and/or misspelled, please call 315-446-6250x278 or email Support [email protected].
James & Jozette Abbott John & Beth Bellardini C.T. Male Associates Joseph & Joanne Corasaniti Doubletree Hotel Robert Abbott & Jan Nastri Douglas Bender Robert & Linda Cady Donald & Josephine Corbacio, Jr. William & Marybeth Doughlass Anthony Abboud Robert & Nancy Berger Frances & Dolores Cahalan COSTCO Robert Dracker Kevin & Alanna Abreu Steven Bergstraesser Dick Calagiovanni Richard & Linda Cote Thomass Dressman Nancy Abulencia Bill Rapp Super Store John & Elletta Callahan Patrick Coultry Mike Dube Actuarial Pension Analysts, Inc. Dr. William & Kathryn Billingham Emanuel Calocerinos Countryside Federal Credit Union Ira Dubnoff Adventure Calls Outfitters Bimbo Foods, Inc./Stroehmann Cam’s Pizza JoAnn Cox Dana & Margaret Dudarchik Adventure Landing Miriam Bladen John & Kathleen Cannizzaro Thomas Coyne Michelle Dugan Ahepa Syracuse Foundation Inc. Kayla Block Donald & Joann Caputo James Crawford Lawrence & Janice Dunn Aiello Family Charitable Trust Teri Block Kevin & Tina Card Timothy & Margaret Creamer Melanie Dunn Louis & Anita Aiello Blue Spruce Lounge Wilfred & Susan Carey, III Robert & Susan Crichton Joanne Dunne William & Janet Allyn BNY Mellon Robert & Lisa Carlin Dr. Victor & Mary Croglio Dupli Envelope & Graphics Corp. M. Alvera Thomas Bober, III Peter & Mary Carmen Daniel Cupelo Mary Dwyer & Karen Rein AmazonSmile Foundation Kenneth & Catherine Bobis Jim & Peggy Carrick Thomas & Maureen Curran East Area Family YMCA AmeriCU Bobbett Family, LLC Carrol’s Corporation CVS Corporation Andrew & Deborah Eassa American Express Gary & Vi Bobbett Pat Carroll Cyber Defense Institute Inc. Eaton CBE Services, Inc. Christina Ammann James & Juli Boeheim Michael & Tami Carter D. J. Giancola Exports, Inc. Edith Amesterdam’s Curry Mansion Inn Martha Andocs Boldt Castle Catholic Charities of Onondaga County D.M. Jarvis Painting, Inc. Edward Joy Electric, LLC Stewart Anklin Boom Babies CB Richard Ellis/Syracuse John & Phyllis D’Addario Edward Schalk & Son, Inc. Annese & Associates, Inc. Miles Bottrill Jeffery Chapman Frederick Dailey Paul T. Edwards Anonymous Rosalie Boulware Charity for Children, Inc. Jessica Dakin William Edwards Janice Archibald Stephanie Crawford & Steph Boutique Joseph Charles Louis DeBartelo Patricia Eisenberg Andrew & Gina Arcuri Renee & Patricia Brawdy Timothy & Beverly Chiavara DeFrancisco & DeFrancisco, LLP Embassy Suites Hotel AT&T Employee Giving Campaign Andy Breuer Chobani, LLC Dr. William & Gloria Delaney, Jr. Empower FCU Janet Audunson Mary Broedel Casey & Laura Christopher Delaware & Ulster Railroad Teresa Engle Ausable Chasm Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Kathleen Chrysler Margaret & John Deleo Scott & Linda English Autobody Jobbers Warehouse Lori Brosh Stanley Cianfarano & Patricia Murray Deli-Boy, Inc. Steven & Teresa English AXA Foundation Brown & Brown Empire State Armand Cincotta, MD Delta Sonic Tom & Leslie English Haniff & Premwattie Azeez Eric Brown Lawrence & Angela Clark Jodi Demperio Estate of David J. Jay B & B Lumber Co., Inc. Harold & Ruth Brown Carroll Clark Charles Deragon Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield David Bacon & Ellen Taylor Joann Brown Dennis & Linda Cleary Christina Derby Exelon Corp. Peter & Rose Bailey Nicholas & Carolyn Brust CNA - Cont Casualty Company John & Cynthia Desko Charles Falgiatano James & Faith Baker Marion Buckley CNY Community Foundation, Inc. John Despirito, III Zbigniew & Beata Falkowski Baker Photography Denise Buerkle CNY Technology Consultants DHP Consulting Robert & Carol Feldmeier Jeanella Baldwin Buffalo Bills Coca-Cola Company Thomas & Elizabeth Diecks Felicia’s Hair Design Kim Baldwin R. Donald & Gay Anne Burch David Como Margarit Diehl Jamie Ferman Eileen Bannerman Donald, Jr. & Lynn Burns Colonial Laundromat Christopher Dietter Craig Fiduccia Peter & Mary Barclay Douglas & Susan Burns ComSource Anthony DiNuzzo Maryann Finn Mark & Ann Barlow Gregory & Amy Burns Elizabeth Congel Disciplined Capital Management, LLC Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa, CPA, PC Barnes & Noble Burns-Garfield Funeral Home, Inc. Connections Dr. James & Donna Dispenza First Niagara Foundation John & Patricia Barsanti Devin Bush James & Christine Connors Paul & Sharon Dolan Bob Flask John Bates Meliha Busuladzic Kathleen Conroy Dominick’s Restuarant Kaleigh Fleming Charles & Elizabeth Beach Paul Byrne Joe Convertino Donald J. Giancola Trust Frances Foeillet Gail Beacham C & S Promotional Products, Inc. C. Vernon & Bonnie Conway James & Marcia Donohue Four Season’s Golf & Ski Center Christopher & Maria Bednarski C&S Companies Eugene & Ann Conway William & MaryBeth Donovan Wendy Fragola Marie Behr C.H. Insurance Brokerage Services, Cooley Group, Inc. Donovan-Luksa Paper Products Ltd. Frank & Francis Revoir Foundation Maura Belback Inc. COR Development Company, LLC Kimber Doolittle Richard & Sheila Fraser 14 John & Lori John Gorman Mark & Roxanne Hettler Mary Kennedy Kyle Lyskawa Nancy Freeborough-Kaczmar Deborah Goss Kurt Hill & Barbara Freeman John & Barbara Keremes Cindy MacConnell James Fresina Judson & Rosalind Gostin Matthew Holt Key Bank National Association Marline Macfarlane Friends for Mark Nicotra Laurie Gourdet Holy Cross Church Kidcents Riteaid Foundation Mackenzie Hughes LLP Hadwen & Corinne Fuller II William & Judith Grabau Ralph & Felicia Hoover James Kikta James E. Mackin Funny Bone Comedy Club Carolyn Graham William & Theresa Hopkins, Jr. Kimber’s Inc. 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2015-2016 Board of Directors
Officers Board of Directors Cynthia Desko Mary Beth Donovan President John J. Bellardini Steven Bergstraesser Eric M. Brown William F. Edwards Vice President Theodore J. Scallon Thomas C. Cambier, Esq. Charles L. Falgiatano, Esq. Vice President Yvonne Annese LoRe Mary Beth Carmen Nicole Gait Thomas Gerhardt Vice President Matthew T. Huber Dennis Cleary Anthony DiNuzzo Patricia H. Hale Secretary Gary R. Bobbett Margaret L. Dudarchik William J. Hanna, III Treasurer J. Bradford Mann, CPA Andrew M. Eassa, CPA David A. Kavney Matthew G. Holt Russell A. King Executive Director Joseph J. Geglia Drew A. James Dana C. Loucks Kenneth Kaminski Linda L. Meyers The Officers, Board of Directors and Board of Advisors Douglas Linquest Matthew A. Morgan for Elmcrest, work tirelessly to make sure that children James R. Muldoon, Esq. Todd A. Muscatello in our care have the opportunities needed to help them Garry R.M. Payne Mark Pitonzo succeed in education, employment and in life. The Amy R. Renna, Esq. Michael Puntschenko amount of time and dedication to our mission, along Hugh Roszel, Sr. Joseph O. Reagan, M.D. with the enthusiasm that they bring to our organization Matthew N. Schiro Van B. Robinson is appreciated beyond measure. Anne T. Smith Thomas P. Rogers Monika Taylor, LCSW, CASAC Raymond B. Ryan Sonya Y. Williams, PHR George J. Schunck Lorraine B. Schunck Board of Advisors Hon. Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. Building on Harvey L. Skeele the p Louis P. Aiello romise o GRAT•I•TUDE Charles W. Beach Paul M. Snow f child Maggie McAndrew Borio David J. Tagg, Sr. P.E. ren a \gra-t -tud\ n. James V. Breuer Terrence M. Tormey nd Fanny Villarreal fa Amy C. Burns mi Donald E. Burns Arthur W. Wentlandt, Esq. lies H. Thomas Clark, Jr. Mary Anne Winfield fo { The quality of being } Jeffrey S. Wittig r Eugene J. Conway m Thomas G. Young or thankful; readiness to show Thomas M. Coyne e t appreciation for and to George F. Curry han return kindness. Dennis DePerro, Ed.D. 17 17 0 yea rs.