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969 E. Swedesford Road, Exton, PA 19341 Phone: 610-647-4940 Fax: 610-240-7268 - [email protected] www.homeofthesparrow.org The Artful Framer Mark Delowery Bajeerah LaCava Red Hat Ladies of Hillview The Grand Opera House Tricia DeMarini Cindy Laudato Debbie Reif The Institutes Jack Dembow Robbi Lee Susan & Samuel Reisbord Dear Friends, The Master’s Baker Janice Detweiler Levin Luminais Chronister Cindy, Tim, Garrett & Justin The McKee Group Devon Tile Eye Associates Roach What an exciting year of changes it has been here at Home of the Sparrow! A new CEO, a new The Media Theatre Rosemary DiGiandomenico Christy Levy Elisa Rodgers venue for Jazz on the Main Line and, of course, so many new wonderful friends who have joined Sue Thomas Karen DiVincenzo Bridget Lininger Stephanie Rodriguez Ashley Thompson Barbara Dougherty Lionville Storage Jennifer Rosback us in our mission to change the lives of women and children in our community. Suzanne Graham Thurman Downingtown UM Church Cara Locke Stephanie Roth Topiary Claire Dukes Kaitlin Lore Kristina Rowshan Thanks to your support, we were able to help nearly 550 women and children through our programs Urban Air Trampoline Park Adrianna Duranti Kathy Lovell Bonnie Sabbi this year. Our amazing team works extremely hard every day to prevent and end homelessness in USLI Linda Durkin Jessica Luff Sabic Chester County. But, unfortunately, the numbers of those in need are increasing at an alarming rate. Aileen Vaughan Barbara Ellixson Alicia Luke Joan & Mike Sabrick Michelle Venema Cleo Elkinton Ashley MacIntyre Rene Sacco It’s difficult to grasp that, in our beautiful county, nearly 600 people are homeless on any given night. Susan Venema Lee Ann Embrey Terry Woodman McIntosh John-Vincent Saddic But it’s the reality that we face every day. And, while we are proud of our accomplishments, we are constantly innovating Carol Verhake Erynn Eveland Nancy McLelland SAP John & Tammy Virnig Shelly Eveland Janet McMaster Rebecca Schaefer our programming so that we can better address this crisis. Lucas Virnig Rita Falcone Kyle McTiernan Lisa Schiel This year, not only did we help more women and children than ever before, we also implemented new programming so Zakiyyah Wagerle Laura Ferrara Regan Mack Stacy Sempier that we could be more effective and responsive to our most at risk neighbors, most specifically justice involved women Wagsworth Manor Pet Resort Julia Fisher Maillie Corporation Joyce Shields - - Sheila Wainwright Emma Follman Main Line Chamber of Commerce Mike Sidlo re-entering the community. Through partnerships and volunteers we are helping children access the resources and Wegmans Don & Renee Forcey Malvern Federal Siemens knowledge they need to go on to college. And, because of our generous supporters, more women and children are West Chester Friends School Four Counties Garden Club Martino family Julie Simmons West Chester Golf & Country Club John & Denise French Maggie Masar Pat Simpson remaining housed and creating new futures for themselves. West Chester University Jenna Gilpin Cindy Mauldin Pat Sincavage Within this annual impact report, you will find exciting details about these programs. But, more importantly, you will find Jennifer Weeks Stan Mauldin Sloan Ford Bill & Susan Wheeler Jackie Mendoza Ray Sloat stories of the women and children we have had the great fortune to walk alongside as they faced the greatest struggles Cara White Elise Mihranian Candise Smart of their lives. As you read about them, please remember that their successes are made possible by our generous friends, Whitford Country Club Adrienne Miller Greg Smith Andreas & Shannon Wiersbitzky Bob & Carol Miller Susie Sparkman partners and donors – they are made possible by you. Wilmington Blue Rocks Adele Millhimes Jaden Spencer Terese Winkler Mission Blitz teams St. Elizabeth Church So, again, thank you so much for all that you do for Home of the Sparrow. We truly couldn’t do it without you. Winterthur Museum & Country Estate Lisa Mitchell Amy Steffen Tom Wozniak MOMS Club of Malvern Emily Stein Sincerely, XL Catlin Julia & Dayna Morgan Ann Stirling Patty Morgan Mackenzie Stirling Michelle Barbara Volunteers Karen Giuliano Donna Morges Stacey Stirling Agnes Irwin School Debbie Beaulieu Goldblum Harold & Liz Morris Arlene Story Michelle E. Venema Barbara Dougherty Barbara Aitchison Lisa Golson Mary Beth Morrissey Hector Tan Chief Operating Officer Board President Alpha Delta Kappa Lucy Gordon Ann Moss Kristan Terne Jillian Angelini Glenn Gorman Kim Mullen The Institutes Rich Gostkowski Melanie Mullen The Master’s Baker Animas Corporation Bill & Virginia Apostolacus Sydney Gougeon Ellie Murdock Chris Thomas Board of Directors Architectural Concepts Lois Grieshober Erin Murray Sue Thomas Karen Bearde Grove United Methodist Church Sandy Murray Ashley Thompson Valeri Boclair Jane Guelich Caroline Nagy Greg Turnbull Tobey Chadsey There are so many ways you can support Home of the Sparrow! Karen Benner Hayley Guthridge Sue Narducci USLI Mark Delowery Berkshire Hathaway Barbara Dougherty, President Fox & Roach Chao Han Kathy Nester Vanguard Corporation Paula King For Corporate Gifts, Donor Advised Funds, Planned Giving or Memorial Gifts, Eileen Benenour Jenifer Hardie Nolen Companies Aileen Vaughan Elise Mihranian please contact Carolyn McKenna at 610 647 4940 or [email protected] Greg Blakey Cheyenne Hart Jacqui North Ben Vavrek Lisa Mitchell - - Randy Blough Evelyn Hegmann Nota Bene Boutique Villa Maria Ann Moss Joy Heller Lucas Virnig BNY Mellon Roger Nutter Linda Orff Angela Herb Stephanie Orfanidis Tammy & John Virnig Robin Parrish Amanda Boclair To donate online, please visit: www.homeofthesparrow.org/donate. Emily Holl Voya Martha Philpott Valeri Boclair Linda & Joe Orff Stacy Sempier To donate by mail, please send your gift to this address: Dianne Borges Cathy Holland Tina & Bob O’Toole Zakiyyah Wagerle Susie Sparkman Maddie Hoo Paoli Baptist Church Karen Walter Home of the Sparrow Sue Bucco Lucas Virnig 969 E. Swedesford Road Burlington Industries Hopkins family Paoli Presbyterian Church Jennifer Weeks Janet Zeis Andrew Carr Bonnie Hughes Robin Parrish West Chester East High School West Chester Friends School Board Emeritus Exton, PA 19341 Priscilla & Garrett Cathers Charlotte Infante Ginny Parry Fran & Emily Interrante Marie Pettinos & family West Chester University Charlotte Bartlett Rich Cavallaro IWCP Alex Philpott West Chester University Sororities Jean Wyeth Bell Cerner Nancy McLelland Tobey Chadsey Sheli James Martha Philpott Trish Weishaar Elizabeth Moran Chatham Financial Alpa Jani Dana Pilotti Susan Wheeler Lisa Schiel Susan Chronister Sheryl Jennings Emma Pinola Alex Wiersbitzky Elizabeth (Betsy) Stull Patricia Churchill Joan Kaiser Marianne Plucienik Nanciann Woodward Cathy Consalvi Deborah Kandebo Pohlig Builders Harold Wozniak, Jr. Of Counsel Diane Cooney Jodie Kelly Danielle Polinsky Carole Wright Wayne Buckwalter, Esquire Cindy Cornish Joanne Kemp Aubrey Pool XL Catlin Valentina Crossan Kim Kennedy Ailey Potter Janet Zeis Chief Executive Officer Sandra & Nina Kerr Anne Purcell Maggie Zeis Linda Crowell Michelle E. Venema Paula & Drew King QVC, Inc. @ homeofthesparrow @HomeofSparrowPA @homeofsparrowpa Cory Cyronak Francine Dague Rob Kocher Bill Rafferty Dansko Halli Kopecki Barbara Ranck Joanne Dearlove Kaitlin Kunkel Raymour & Flanigan Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the donor and Page 15 volunteer lists printed in this report. We regret any errors or omissions. Daylesford Abbey Prayer Group Hopkins family Mary Beth Morrissey In-Kind Donors Charles & Connie Dekowski Sara Hudson Moselem Springs Golf Club Barbara Delaney Bonnie Hughes Ann Moss Academy of Social Dance Mark Delowery & Jack Dembow Fran & Emily Interrante Kim Mullen Acer Associates Nick & Judy Demeno IWCP Melanie Mullen ACT II Playhouse FROM HOUSING INSECURE TO HOMEOWNERS – Depuy Synthes Jane Chalfant Sandy Murray ADK-Upsilon Chapter Desmond Great Valley Hotel Alpa Jani Roberta Musheno YOUR SUPPORT TRANSFORMS LIVES! Abby Albright Bonny Destafney David & Brenda Johnson Stephanie Musii Barbara Aitchison Devon Jewellry Michael Johnson Dan Naagel Alexis Bellina Photography Devon Tile & Design Jose Garces Group Susan Narducci Amerisource Bergin Rosemary DiGiandomenico Joan Kaiser Dan & MB Nelis Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Senator Andy Dinniman Deborah Kandebo Kathy Nester When our graduates come to us with stories of what a difference Home of the Sparrow has made in their lives, Aneu Approach Barbara Dougherty Kantor Media Nicole Miller (Conshohocken) Animas Corporation we love to share them with you. Not only has each of the women highlighted on this page maintained housing Nancy Dougherty Katherine Azar Photography Joan Nichols Anonymous (12) Downingtown East High School KD Markley Elementary North Family Charity for themselves and their families, they have also purchased their own homes or are in the process of do- Anthony’s Pizza Downingtown MOMS Club Jodie Kelly Nota Bene Boutique Architectural Concepts ing so! We are so proud of their accomplishments. They set their goals, determined plans to achieve those Downingtown STEM Sandra & Nina Kerr Roger & Darla Nutter James Armstrong Academy & Key Club Susan Kohli Chronister Michelle Ollis & goals and followed through. Your support helped make these stories possible! Thank you! Artsana USA, Inc. Downingtown United Drew & Paula King her kindergarten class Luciana Aspesi Methodist Church Bobbi Kisebach Optimists Club of