IMPACT REPORT: JANUARY 2014 – JUNE 2015 REIMAGINING LOCAL

® Reaching America “We established Easter Seals Dixon Center as a way to support veterans’ transition back to civilian life through our network of resources and services. We firmly believe veterans and military families can and will make valuable, long-lasting contributions to our communities.”

RANDALL RUTTA PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EASTER SEALS A NOTE FROM OUR CO-FOUNDER

Dear Friends,

We are approaching a critical moment in time. Even as the We need to reimagine “local” for our veterans and military wars in Iraq and Afghanistan recede in and operations, families the way we did so in combat, requiring all of us the needs of the 2.7 million service members who served in across the country to step up at a very local level. In this the U. S. military since Sept. 11, 2001, at a great personal reimagined model, local leaders and community-based, and professional cost, continue to grow. hands-on organizations play critical roles in helping veterans and military families know where to go and how to A Center for New American Security report references the get connected. “sea of goodwill” towards veterans, a phrase popularized by Admiral Michael Mullen, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs This is not about charity. It’s about the opportunity for 1 of Staff. The report verbalizes my worries succinctly: “As the veterans and military families to succeed where they live. It’s wars fade, the potential exists for this sea to become about highlighting veterans’ potential and creating pathways an ocean of apathy.” for success outside of service.

Our country – the military system included – emphasizes It’s time to do right by reimagining local connections for Washington, D.C.–based solutions for returning warriors. these great young men and women, who have held up their But without making excuses, there is only so much hand to defend our country. They have done their part; now government can do. And while we at Easter Seals Military it is time to do ours. and Veterans Services have realized strong corporate support, just one percent of corporate charitable budgets Thank you for your support. overall support our nation’s veterans and military families.

So where does the solution come from? It starts by reimagining “local.” Veterans come home to families and communities — so enabling them must be a community undertaking. COL David W. Sutherland, U.S. Army (ret.) Chief Strategist The bridge between our veterans and their successful Easter Seals Military and Veterans Services reintegration will mimic how the United States turned the of war in Iraq. We only became truly effective when we began reaching out to local leaders in the provinces. We moved the war away from central headquarters in Baghdad and stressed the importance of a local approach. PROGRAM SOLUTIONS

Reimagining local revolves around the Easter Seals FOCUS ON IMPACT Military and Veterans Services affiliate network. This local emphasis breaks down barriers and connects veterans and military families directly individuals and organizations with easily accessible 17,000 supported through workforce development in 2014 solutions veterans and military families need to achieve their goals in meaningful employment, education and Reached 35,000 military and veterans caregivers healthcare. Our affiliates identify gaps in service and since program inception work with partners to fill those unmet needs.

2 185,220 veterans and military families The stories of the people served are powerful. But supported annually even more telling is what happens afterwards. These veterans, who once needed a champion and found one Network of 20,000 community-based partners in Easter Seals Military and Veterans Services, have now to address obstacles become champions to others. Training and continuing education for 5,000+ human resource professionals in 2014 and 2015

Close to 1,000 corporate relationships (national and local)

Presence at 3 military installations

More than 30,000 Easter Seals employees and 40,000 volunteers supporting grassroots solutions nationwide “It’s not about charity. It’s about opportunity – the opportunity to ensure that veterans and military families succeed 3 where they live.”

COLONEL DAVID SUTHERLAND U.S. ARMY (RET.), CHIEF STRATEGIST, EASTER SEALS MILITARY AND VETERANS SERVICES AND CHAIRMAN, EASTER SEALS DIXON CENTER “Yes, there are other services out there. I tried them all. But if I had my list to 4 compile of services that actually help veterans, Easter Seals Crossroads… number one.”

DELBERT BOYD U.S. ARMY (RET.) INDIANAPOLIS: EASTER SEALS CROSSROADS

Easter Seals Crossroads in Indianapolis attributes its success and now sings the praises of its new inspector/project to partnerships with other community stakeholders such as manager. Presently in the process of reconciling with his Purdue University’s Military Family Research Institute, the wife and moving into permanent housing, Alfred has come a Indianapolis Motor Speedway and local/regional elected long way. He credits his success to a team effort, and thanks officials. Easter Seals Crossroads also cites the strong peer- all who gave him the opportunity to not only get back on his to-peer relationships built by its six-person team, four of feet but also to excel. whom are veterans themselves. These elements stimulate awareness and discussion, underscoring the credibility of Easter Seals programs for veterans in the community.

IMPACT

Through the federal Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor 5 (January 2014 – June 2015), Easter Seals has served more than 300 homeless veterans in Indianapolis, securing employment for 175: Job readiness skills Job search Resume preparation Employer connections

RALLY POINT RESOURCE FAIRS ALFRED NICKELL More than 30 events All-inclusive: veterans and family members Alfred Nickell, a recovering alcoholic separated from his March “cornerstone” event at Easter Seals wife and living in transitional housing, enrolled through hosted 47 employers, 200+ job seekers, resulting Easter Seals in the federal Homeless Veterans Reintegration in 10+ hires Program in February 2015. Alfred actively participated in the weekly veteran job club, improving his resume, working on his interview skills and following up on job leads. Kramer Construction Co. saw the potential in his military experience EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE AND MAINE

Easter Seals Veterans Count and the organization’s care “My Easter Seals care coordinator has coordination provide direct services to thousands of undeniably been the most helpful, supportive veterans in New Hampshire and Maine, with the goal of and knowledgable person I have ever had the ensuring each participant achieves self-sufficiency. The services take many forms: financial, housing, court liaison, opportunity to work with. I don’t feel alone trying mental and physical health, employment services, counseling to accomplish tough military issues anymore.” for military sexual trauma and domestic violence, and CYNTHIA, DESERT STORM VETERAN military culture training.

IMPACT Cynthia La Joie was sexually assaulted on multiple (January 2014 - May 2015) occasions by her commanding Served nearly 1,500 service members, veterans and/or officer during her honorable family members 6 service in the 1990’s and experienced a downward Intervened successfully in 22 instances of significant spiral of homelessness and suicide risk, resulting in zero suicides mental health issues after Prevented homelessness in 187 instances with imminent discharge. She came to risk of eviction or foreclosure CYNTHIA LA JOIE Easter Seals, angry, in despair, Secured stable, permanent housing for 215 and experiencing emotional homeless veterans and financial stress as a result of a stalled compensation claims process. An Easter Seals care coordinator connected Assisted 294 clients in their quests for meaningful Cynthia to her senator’s office, shepherding her through civilian employment the appeals process with emotional support, transportation Counseled 115 individuals with a previously unidentified resources and financial assistance. But for this support, this or undiagnosed mental health condition and worked veteran would not have pursued her successful appeal for with them to provide access to care service-connected disability. She now pays it forward by sharing her story at conferences and fundraisers so others Handled more than 2,200 referrals to needed supports can see there is a path forward to healing. and services in the military/civilian/VA systems Provided more than $650,000 in “hand-up” emergency financial assistance in the context of a plan for self-sufficiency : EASTER SEALS TRISTATE

With thousands of veterans returning to the Cincinnati “For the first time in this process, region, Operation Vets THRIVE provides a regional initiative I felt like someone actually cared about me that draws upon the expertise of other national programs to and wanted to do something for me.” assist these returning heroes. The specialized programs offer resources that allow veterans not only to reintegrate into CHRIS MACKLIN, U.S. ARMY, the community but to thrive where they live – just as the MEDICALLY RETIRED program’s name implies.

Chris Macklin called IMPACT Easter Seals Community OneSource as he was running Veterans connected to employment out of options. Unemployed (January 2014 – May 2015) due to a service-related 278 at an average of $17/hour injury, he struggled to get 10% salaried, 90% hourly 7 back into the workforce Easter Seals Community OneSource and found the government (January 2014 – May 2015) system difficult to navigate. 581 veterans served CHRIS MACKLIN Frustrated, he connected with Nina Renfrow, an employment Most common needs: placement specialist at Easter Seals TriState’s Operation Shelter: 394 Vets THRIVE. She jumped into action, translating his military Food: 266 experience into language employers could understand, Utilities: 311 reviewed job interview techniques, and helped him with Employment: 456 online applications. Now one of Operation Vets THRIVE’s Financial services: 185 best ambassadors, Chris refers dozens of area veterans to the program to receive the assistance they need. At the 2014 Brighter Futures Awards, Chris was honored with the Independence Award because of his commitment to help fellow veterans – a commitment that comes from the heart. “We’ve been there. We’ve gone through the process and we are aware of the challenges 8 that our veterans face.”

VINCENT MARTIN NAVY VETERAN AND MIKE BROTHERTON’S BOB HOPE VETERANS SUPPORT PROGRAM MENTOR SAN DIEGO: EASTER SEALS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Transitioning from a military career to a civilian workforce can After spending 20 years in the Navy working as a jet mechanic, be a challenge, one the Bob and Dolores Hope Charitable Mike Brotherton recently retired and moved into the private Foundation and Easter Seals Southern California address sector. Paired with a mentor who was also a veteran, Mike with remarkable success. Through the Bob Hope Veterans learned how to take the skills he learned in the military and Support Program, Easter Seals Southern California provides translate them for the civilian world. With this hand up, Mike employment services and referrals for those 90 days away found work in a field he knows and loves – aviation. He started from separating or up to two years out of the service. working in 2015 at the San Diego Airport as an airport ticket Tailored to each individual, the program provides one-on-one gate and ramp customer service agent. Mike also represents employment support services that assist veterans to transition the 100th veteran placed in employment through the Bob to a civilian job or to build their own small business. Hope Veterans Support Program, an achievement that was celebrated by his throwing the first pitch out on behalf of Easter Seals at the local Padres-Mets game in June.

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IMPACT

Provided at least one program service to 183 veterans and families (January 2014 - March 2015)  19% non-employment services including disability claims, housing, legal support, financial assistance and education 81% direct employment support Assisted 100 veterans secure meaningful employment with 100% retention to date

MIKE BROTHERTON NATIONWIDE: EASTER SEALS CAREGIVER SERVICES AND SUPPORTS

When veterans return to their communities, it is important THE IMPORTANCE OF CAREGIVERS to embrace not only them but their families as well. Many military families find themselves thrust into the role of caregivers, which comes with its own emotional and physical challenges. Easter Seals supports caregivers nationally 5.5 1.1 12.2% MILLION MILLION through a variety of programs, two of which are Military caregivers who are of Hispanic origin highlighted below. Military Supporting caregivers those who across the have served As a member of the Elizabeth nation our county post-9/11 30% Dole Foundation’s Hidden Hispanic post-9/11 Heroes: National Coalition for veterans receiving Military Caregivers, caregiving service 10 Easter Seals launched a (Source: RAND Military Caregivers Study, 2014) Military Caregiver Webinar series in May 2014 that provides real-life tips and tools from leading experts. With Through a contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans support through a grant to Easter Seals Dixon Center from Affairs, Easter Seals operates the National Veteran Newman’s Own Foundation, Easter Seals expanded the Caregiver Training Program. Available in both English offering in 2015 to more caregivers, moving to a monthly and Spanish, these online, workbook and classroom format and initiating its first caregiver webinars in Spanish. courses cover topics such as managing stress, taking care To date, nearly 1,300 military caregivers have either of yourself and utilizing technology. Since January 2014, participated in these live webinars or gone online to listen Easter Seals has delivered more than 12,000 trainings to to the recorded session. post-9/11 veteran caregivers and nearly 2,000 caregivers of service members from all generations.

Other key members of the Hidden Heroes Coalition with whom Easter Seals collaborates: USO, Rosalynn To fulfill this training, Easter Seals partners with Carter Institute for Caregiving, Caregiver Action Axiom Resource Management, Atlas Research, Network, National Alliance for Caregiving, Family Family Caregiver Alliance, National Alliance for Caregiver Alliance, and Atlas Research. Caregiving and National Alliance for Hispanic Health. “Easter Seals Dixon Center has been a tremendous help. It’s not just the advice that’s been given along the 11 way, it’s also inspirational leadership. I am grateful to have such a valuable resource to help guide my program.”

CAPTAIN TIM DUENING U.S. NAVY (RET), DIRECTOR, VETERANS SERVICES, EASTER SEALS TRISTATE HIGH-IMPACT ENGAGEMENT

ADVOCATING FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES

Veterans and military families deserve services delivered in an appropriate, timely, and accessible manner. Easter Seals Homeless Veterans Reintegration Easter Seals monitors and works to influence federal and Program grantees representing $2.4 million in state legislation affecting veterans and military families grant funding: and actively engages with Congressional staff in pursuit Easter Seals Crossroads (Indiana) of these goals. We also execute programs to ensure Easter Seals Serving DC|MD|VA compliance with Congressional mandates and goals. Easter Seals New Hampshire (via Harbor Homes) 12 Easter Seals New York HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAM Easter Seals Oregon

Easter Seals supported a bill to extend funding authorization through 2020 for the only federal nationwide NEW HIRING REGULATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT program focused exclusively on the employment of CONTRACTORS veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The bill would also update eligibility to include veterans who Easter Seals supports new federal employment rules participate currently in the HUD-VA Supportive Housing requiring government contractors to step up efforts program and those who are transitioning from being to hire people with disabilities and veterans. To assist incarcerated. The bill was approved by the U.S. House of contractors as they implement these new regulations, Representatives and is making its way through the U.S. the DirectEmployers Association (DEA), a non-profit Senate. Easter Seals affiliates operate HVRP grants in five organization specializing in federal contract compliance states, including two grants focused solely on assisting solutions, and Easter Seals will be collaborating on a series homeless female veterans. A multi-year commitment from of activities to ensure that DEA’s member employers best Congress would allow our affiliates to look at the program understand the new benchmarks as well as the expertise strategically with growth in mind, examining how we can of Easter Seals in working with companies to customize expand services to veterans. best practices to individual organizations. Colonel Sutherland gave the keynote speech at the DEA annual 2015 conference, which was followed by an Easter Seals The Work Opportunity Tax Credit was retroactively presentation on workforce solutions for contractors seeking extended for one year to give employers a tax to recruit and retain veterans and people with disabilities. credit for hiring unemployed veterans with a HIGH-IMPACT service-connected disability (up to $9,600), long- ENGAGEMENT ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION term unemployed veterans (up to $5,600), and

other target groups that have consistently faced In January 2015, Colonel Sutherland testified before the significant barriers to employment. Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs at an oversight hearing entitled “A Review of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP).” Colonel Sutherland discussed the best use of resources and community support to aid transitioning MOBILIZING SOLUTIONS service members during their reintegration into civilian life. Easter Seals affiliates work together for the greater Easter Seals highlighted the needs of military families, good within their local communities. This network of veterans and the families of the fallen and advocated for support provides programs and services to ensure community-based solutions in its support of legislation veterans and military families succeed where they live. passed by the 113th Congress: 13 Employment services The Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Counseling and emotional support Act (NDAA) included provisions making it easier for military families to pass on their survivor benefits to Child care resources their children with significant disabilities. The NDAA Housing assistance also authorized creation of a pilot program to help Respite care rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low- Caregiver training income veterans. Transportation assistance Disability services and resources The Fiscal Year 2015 Consolidated and Legal support Further Continuing Appropriations Act included funding for key veterans’ programs, including the Substance abuse counseling veteran caregiver program, job training programs Budgeting and financial and community-based programs to end Emergency financial assistance veterans’ homelessness. Navigating the government system  Advocacy and education HIGH-IMPACT ENGAGEMENT

LEVERAGING ENTERTAINMENT FOR GOOD

From Hollywood to Washington, DC to the New York NEW BEGINNINGS: REACHING AMERICA’S VETS concert scene, celebrities worked with Easter Seals Dixon Center to provide a national stage for ensuring The music video for the new single by the Smashing that veterans and their families know that their fellow Pumpkins, “Drum + Fife,” epitomizes the suddenness and Americans’ gratitude is genuine. sadness of war. Yet, the final scene also touches on a hope for future connections and the optimism and opportunities ahead when service members return to their communities. 14 The new single heralds the start of a movement by the band’s lead singer, , to drive awareness about the untapped potential of our veterans and military families.

The effort coincides with 2015 The End Times tour. For each concert stop, the Smashing Pumpkins are partnering with Easter Seals Dixon Center to ignite local fan involvement, action and support of the veteran community by sharing the new “What to Wear” PSA broadly and hosting special veteran-only events. Together we are promoting social consciousness and solutions, sharing innovative approaches and connecting those who have served.

BILLY CORGAN AND COL DAVID W. SUTHERLAND Coming home should not be the end. It should be a new ON THE SET OF MSNBC’S “MORNING JOE” beginning for our country’s brave, talented men and women. “WHAT TO WEAR” PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Apatow. In total, Easter Seals Dixon Center hired 47 veterans to develop its popular PSA series – veteran writers, directors, Retired U.S. Marine Lieutenant Colonel, actor and comedian production crew, actors, sound and photography. Rob Riggle and award-winning director, producer and writer HIGH-IMPACT ENGAGEMENT Judd Apatow joined forces for the third installment in THE CONCERT FOR VALOR Easter Seals Dixon Center’s public service announcement (PSA) series. The latest PSA, which debuted in May 2015, Easter Seals Dixon Center took center stage when comedian uses light humor to highlight the strengths of returning and actor Jack Black acknowledged its work at THE veterans while reinforcing the valuable contributions they CONCERT FOR VALOR, co-sponsored by Starbucks, HBO make in America’s workforce. It also builds on the success and Chase. This first-of-its-kind concert, held in Washington, and storylines of the award-winning prior spots released DC and simulcast live on HBO on Veterans Day 2014, in 2014, “The Bank” and “The Morning Routine.” Together, honored the courage and sacrifice of America’s veterans all three PSAs are approaching 75,000 airings and nearly and their families. 550 million impressions with an associated ad value of $13.7 million, driving a positive, compelling conversation about Co-Chairs Admiral Mike Mullen and former United States our veterans. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates led an advisory committee that selected 16 veteran service organizations (VSO) to be highlighted for outstanding service and support 15 of veterans and their families. All VSOs addressed at least one of the following core pillars of successful transition for veterans and their families: employment, education, health and wellness, and reintegration.

In addition to drawing attention to Easter Seals Dixon Center, THE CONCERT FOR VALOR raised $10,000 to support efforts to ensure veterans and military families succeed where they live.

(L TO R): JIM FABIO (DIRECTOR), RIGGLE, BRICE WILLIAMS (ACTOR)

Easter Seals Dixon Center worked with Veterans in Film and Television (VFT), a networking organization that unites current and former members of the military working in the film and television industry, to recruit a filmmaker, former Air Force Combat Officer Jim Fabio, for a special career-building opportunity to direct this PSA under the mentorship of EVERY DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

The strength of our organization relies on the dedication of those who support us with time, service, funds, and/or in-kind donations. We are grateful to the following donors* and partners who make valued contributions of time, product or financial contributions to ensure that veterans and military families succeed where they live.

*As of October 2015

PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORTERS Mary and Terry Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Harold Barringham, Jr. Charitable Foundation The Barry Robinson Center 2020 Processing LLC Tracy E. Anderson Ms. Jennifer Bartlett Charitable Foundation George and Mary Bates 16 Vincent and Paula Accardi COL and Mrs. Roy Adams, USA (Ret.) Mary Andrus Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baumberger Diane Addante Anonymous Paul and Beth Bechly Mr. and Mrs. John Adler Anonymous Women Veterans Fund Becker Aetna Foundation Anonymous Endowment Elizabeth Belcaster Tom Aiello Scott Arrington Anthony Belott Diane Ailor Dutch and Charlotte Ashton Donna Belton David Albritton Marsha Askins Erica Belton Donald and Anna Allard James Atherton Beverly Benner Jim Allard Auto Care Association Barbara Bennett Pauline Allard James Axelson Mr. and Mrs. C. Bennett Michael and Maureen Allen Dr. and Mrs. Read Backus Steve Bergman The Allstate Corporation CAPT Jeff Bacon, USN (Ret.) Philip Berry Steve Alpert Mike Bainbridge BGW Limited Partnership American Airlines Laurie Baker Jennifer Bicanovsky American Legion Auxiliary Margaret Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bielat David J. Anderson Julie and David Balfour John Binder Charitable Foundation Alfred and Gloria Barbato Philip Binkley Jeffrey R. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Barbato Brenda Blackman Charitable Foundation Mark and Andrea Barbato John Blumenshine III Kristin Anderson Charitable Foundation Wallace and Ellen Barber BNY Mellon Linda and John Anderson Barbara Barnes BNY Mellon Community Partnership Charitable Foundation William Barquin Stephen Bond Le Monte and Hyacinth Booker John Collura Elkridge Club, Inc. Christopher Booth Dylan Commeret Emch Family Trust Jeffrey Borenstein Margaret Connell Bruce and Ann Evans Krystian Boreyko Erik Cooke Dean Eveslage Pamela Boteler Rory and Rosi Cooper Excellus Health Plan, Inc. Kimberly Bowman Thomas Corrigan Exceptional Parent Magazine Melbourne and Lynn Boynton Sean Cox Donald Fairbairn Christi Bradshaw Paul Crabtree Edward and Linda Fake Karen and Jim Brailean John Cremins Bob and Carol Falke John Breast James Crites Charles Fall Dwane Brenneman David Crotto Joseph Fallon John and Sara Brewster CrowdRise Susan Fallon Kurt Bright Barbara Curran Gary and Gloria Falstad Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc. Pitt and Sally Curtiss The Farmer Family Foundation Britt Worldwide Charities, Inc. Thomas Daly Cynthia Farnsworth John Brown Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert Louis and Maura Ferdinand Alicia Bryant Rick and Tina Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fiaherty Olga Bunzik Michele Day Vincent and Margaret Filingeri Jeanne Burgman Sven De Jong Michael Fine Michelle Burke Daniel Deaton Evan Fishman 17 John and Patricia Burns Christopher Del Toro Ryan and Tracy Fitzgerald Jamie Burts Daniel Dellon Christopher Fitzpatrick Angela Butenschoen Angela Denekas John Fitzpatrick Kristin and Richard Cacciapaglia Giselle Dente Fran Flowers Peter Calabrese John Derosa Michael Fogarty Dr. Edward Callen and Ms. Patsy Samuel Lauren DeSimon Forefront Capital Kevin Carey Diane Deskins Hastert Daniel and Nancy Forrester William Carroll Jennifer Dexter Fort Worth Airpower Foundation Linda Carter Jamie Dimon Stephen and Julie Fortunato Katherine Catanzano John and Karen Dipippa George and Peggy France Thomas and Tamera Cellar Amy Doehring Paul Frankel Century 21 Real Estate LLC Gina Dols Stephen Fraser Sandeep Chahill Mr. and Mrs. Mark Domser Freddie Mac Community Trust Mark and Celia Domser Phyllis Freedman Dr. Mary Beth Johnson Christoff Donald and Donna Doneff Rick Freedman Harry and Joan Ciccolini Brent Dones Ray Frew Joni Ciccolini Daniel Downer Jim and Sally Friend Julie Clark Leon Durbin Maynard Friesz Tracy and Karen Cleaver Shari Duval Anthony Frogameni Ryan Clemens Elizabeth Eckert Bryon Fusini Alison Coady Ray Edgar Tom Gallagher Steven A. and Alexandra M. Cohen James Edsel Larry Gammon Foundation, Inc. Marcia Eggleston Mr. and Mrs. James Gargan Patrick and Jennifer Gargan Lawrence Hill Dana Kern Shane Garza Joan Hilscher Francis Kern Kevin Gaunt Charles and Teresa Hoag J.F. and Jolyn Kidd Nancy Gerrie Robert Holliker Jay and Mary Kiefer Donna Giles Jacob Hollinger Jim and Anne Kimble Bert Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hooks Beth Kimmick Bob and Christa Glowacki The Bob and Dolores Hope Jeffrey and Laurie Kirk Mr. and Mrs. John Gogolak Charitable Foundation Tom and Marge Kirkhope Steve Gonzalez Michael Horan Masonry, Inc. Timothy Klund Twila Granger Michael Horan John Kmiecik Gary and Susan Grant Lowell Huber Robert Konzen Graphite Sales, Inc. Hudson Ohio Police Department Ann Kora The Greater Cincinnati Foundation David Hughes Steven and Denise Kotz Steven Greenberg Brian Hull Damian Kozak Julianna Greer Helen Hunt David Krenn The Dean and Lois Griffith Foundation John Hyduke Paul Kuehner Barbara Grimaldi Ann Hylant Mara Kuhlmann Catharine Grimes Richard Hylant Nancy Kuhne Joel Grosberg John and Lynn Ingram Jennifer Kunde 18 Matt Guedes Mark and Judith Inserra Steven Kupka Mandy Gulley Mia Itoh David Lagreca Evan Guzman J Street Cup - No Greater Dung Lam Jonathan Haas Sacrifice Shootout Armin and Mary Langholz Eric Hagen Gregory Jacobik Taylore Lawhead The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr./U.S. Daniel and Janet Jacobs Mary Leary Bank Foundation Laura Jelinek Martin Leblanc Tommy Haire John Rowe Chas Lee Maureen Haller Dr. Mary Beth Johnson Christoff Rick Levine Monica Halloran Jed Johnson Cary and Mary Lewis Theresa Halloran Tyler Johnson Joe Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Gary Haman Patricia Jones Melissa Lloyd Lisa Hanlon John Jordan C.L. Loeblein George and Nancy Hanna Lewis and Joni Jordan Emmett Long and Patricia Boerger Mark and Sandy Harjung JP Morgan Chase Foundation Dexter Love Joshua Hatfield Charles Virginia Judge Andrew Lovorn James and Maureen Hausmann Segean and Mary Ann Karam Jeffrey Lowenkron Sharlene Hawkes Dr. Peter Kash Mr. and Mrs. Lou Lowenkron Serena Hayden Reenie Kavalar Allan and Nancy Lowenkron Heather Herndon Wright Amy Kearbey Jo Ann Lowman Heroux Construction Co., Inc. Patrick and Diana Keating Ernie Ludy Mr. and Mrs. Dale Heroux Latonia Keith Kevin and Linda Lynch Neil Hetherington Thomas Kelliher Jason Maas Will and Annelies Hickerson Heather Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Peter MacBride Walter Mack, Jr. N. James McNerney Patrick and Debbie Norris Steve and Jean Maggs S.H. Mcpherson Northrop Grumman Corp. Charity Trust William and Eleanor Mallory Nathaniel Mcqueen Northrup Grumman Mark Malsick Mary Meadow Novitex Enterprise Solutions Lucille Maneen Cassaundra Melgar-C’De Baca Jarrod Nunn Michelle Manglicmot Margaret Mencl Denise Oconnor Thomas Mangold Wes Mendenhall Kelly O’Connor Eugene Manning Carol Meredith Becky Offill SGT Sean Rohe, USA (Ret.) and Ronald and Marni Meredith Kelly Anne Ohde Mrs. Marie Manning Tracy Meredith Bill Oliver Mary Manning Cindy Metzger Tom and Connie O’Neill Joan Marinelli Herbert* and Carolyn Metzger Orange County Community Foundation James Marsh Holly Metzger Pamela O’Rourke Philip Martini Christopher and Eliza Meyer Albert Orr Jan Herb Masi Werner and Madge Meyer Ismael Ortiz Timothy Masluk Tim Meyers Richard Osial Marilyn Mason Frank Meznarich, Sr. John and Dawn Owen Michael and Vicki Masterson Mr. Mike Miedler Shawna Owens George and Joan Matilo Jennifer Mikulina Terry Pacitto Gerard Mattimore Dennis Miller Christopher Page 19 Marie Maus Mark Miller Mark Palko Lincoln Mayer William and Connie Mills Phil Panzarella Deborah Mayo Kimberly Mitchell Richard Passarelli Linda Mayo MNM Strategies LLC Eric and Kelly Perez Robert and Cindy McCann Manuel Morais Noritza Perito Ryan McClellan Mark Morehouse Andrew Perry Amy Mccord Robert and Dorothy Moser Nicole Peters McDermott Will and Emery Deepak Motwani John Pickens Charitable Foundation MSA Security Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pieper Nancy McDonald Mary Mucci Jennifer Pinto Pamela McDonough Adm. and Mrs. Michael G. 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Arthur Mcmaster Chester and Ulla Norris Dayna Ramos *deceased Randy and Julie Ramsey Howell Selburn Rob and Laurie Taishoff Clare Ranalli Karen Sellers Rachel Talen Realms Holding LLC Alice Senturia Dr. Lance Talmage Realogy Joan Shafer Deepak Tamasker Ruth Reed Selwa Shamy Mr. and Mrs. Mike Taurisano Gilda Reeves Dr. Judy Shanley Frank and Patsy Taylor Bradley Reifler Edwin Shen Thomas Telleen Julie Richards Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shepard Janet Temaat Jeff and Colleen Richart Jackie Shinault Kern Terry James and Kathy Riley Michael Shriver Edward Thompson William Riordan Amandeep Sidhu Kenneth Thompson Chris Rodgers Silicon Valley Community Foundation Paul Thompson Daniel Ronan Henry Silverman, Jr. Thresholds Frank Ros Thomas and Jean Sisky Stan Tibbs Sally Rosenberg Larry Sloan Grozda Tisma Rebecca Rossman Diann Smith Christopher Tolman Stephen Rossman Elliott Smith Richard Torrone Kirk Rostron Sandra Smith Thomas and Kim Troy Nigel Rowe Stephen Smith Stephen Tryon 20 Denise Rozell Betty Solether Robert Tuke Fae Rubenstein Jeanne Sowa Andrew Turney Gary Ruffner Stephen Staelin UBS Alyssa Ruiz Pearl Stearns USAA Joel and Kelly Rush Alex and Kathleen Steele Shaun Vaccaro Susan Russell Sara Steigerwald Vanguard Charitable Christopher Russo Cheri Stephenson Endowment Program Randall Rutta Marjorie Stevens Lisa Veith David and Mary Ellen Ryan Gail Stier Verna Velez David Ryan Kelly Stormer Verizon Foundation Michael and Tracy Ryan Elizabeth Stricklin Susan Vernon Peter Sacripanti Structure Works, Inc. 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