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ANNUAL REPORT 2015 “It is the small things children’s wellbeing and safety while they may be at work. The rural setting of our residential camp uniquely offers opportunities that matter the most.” to be continuously active and to learn about environmental stewardship. The positive influence of friendships built during Staff and volunteers typically these experiences can have a say this when asked what helps lifelong impact. our members have fun and learn new things when they Empowering all youth, especially those who need us most, is a come to Sarah Heinz House BIG mission. But we know it is achievable by doing many small each day. things exceedingly well. The small things which cause them to joyfully come through our door each day to be part of activities It can start with a simple hug to that improve their fitness and health, deepen learning and build say hello, a spontaneous 30 second chat in a hallway to convey new friendships. how special a child really is, or the longer discussion at the table during the nightly dinner to simply listen to what’s on their Sarah Heinz House is extremely proud of our team of innovative minds. Encouragement and recognition are also given during employees, amazing volunteers and seasonal staff whose individual and group projects or fitness activities so our kids find collective talents and care for our youth resulted in over 100 a way to push themselves to new levels of achievement. different after school programs and 8 weeks of summer camp for 1,800 youth in 2015. Resident camp multiplies the opportunities to nurture the emotional and physical development of youth. While staff and We are very grateful for the kindness, trust and confidence of counselors shape the experience with organized programs, the donors and funders whose financial gifts provided laughter, most of the learning and growth is the result of spending time learning and leadership opportunities for every young person with tent mates and other friends-creating lasting memories. served by Sarah Heinz House. The safe and nurturing environment of Sarah Heinz House Every gift of volunteer time and charitable funding has a very provides our members-youth in grades 1-12- daily opportunities big impact, so we invite you to learn more about the youth we to have fun, learn about themselves, and pursue what interests serve and the opportunities to make them. They take on responsibilities that develop personal initiative additional investments in their future by Our Mission: and leadership while sharing experiences with friends of many going to www.sarahheinzhouse.org. To empower all different communities, faiths and cultures; fostering respect for others. Thank you, for all the good you do for youth, especially Sarah Heinz House kids. those who need To boost early learning and physical well-being, we continue to provide weekly preschool programs in dance, robotics, Sincerely, us most, to swimming, basketball, indoor soccer and tee-ball. LAUGH, LEARN Each summer children as young as pre-school attend day Jennifer Cairns Anthony Marfisi & LEAD. camps that keep them active and fit and support learning and Executive Director Board Chairman creativity. These camps also give parents confidence about their FINANCIAL INFORMATION 2015 “ You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis We thank our generous donors for helping kids to “Laugh, Learn and Lead.” Corporate/Foundation/Government UPS Wivina and Charles Chmura Jonathan Hoffmann Mary Jo Meenen Jennifer Setting A.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust USA Swimming Foundation Nicholas Cindrich Robert Holland Matthew Meister Connie Sharkey Aetna Foundation United CoolAir Jennifer J. Citrone Rodney Holsinger Denise and John Melcher Elizabeth Sharples Alco Parking Corporation United Way Worldwide Julie and Randy Cornelius Gina Homa Taryn Meyers Jennifer Shulin Align Leadership United Way of Monongalia & Theresa Costentino Natausha Horton Jean and Robert Miksa Franklin Silvio Allegheny Elks Club Preston Counties, Inc Amy Couch Andrew Horz Mary Ann Miller Peggy Simoncelli BNY Mellon Community Partnership Weavertown Transport Leasing Sharon Cowden Mary Louise and Anthony Hosek Mary Beth Miller Laurie Singer BNY Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Westmoreland Affordable Plumbing Jerry Cozewith Mary Howe Constance and Paul Mockenhaupt Elizabeth Smail Pennsylvania Women and Girls Foundation Kim Craig Stephen Hunter Robert Moorehead Chauncey Smith Babb, Inc Mallory Credito Linda Indovina Jeff Morris Lauren Smith Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation Individual Donations Giving Mary Cristallini Charlene James Lynne Morrison Margaret Smith Boys & Girls Clubs Of America Tarah and Dale Ackerman Kenneth Cunningham Brittany Jerome Arlene Motus Lisa Socash Buncher Company Cary Adamiec Denise Daniels Lorene M. Jerome James Murrin Jeffrey Sokolowski C. S. McKee, L.P. Debra Alward Marcia and Izzy Dawood James Johnson Mary Ellen Muth Patricia and August Spagnolo Calgon Carbon Corporation Michelle Ammon Cindy and Leland Day Michele Johnson Robert Muth Kelly Spiers Check Point Software Technologies, Inc. Anonymous Sharon and Randall Dearth Debra Jones Jim Nealon Jennifer Stapel Citizens Bank Cheryl Atwater Debra Dibiasi Wayne and Brenda Jones Brendan O’Brien Jon Stapel Coca-Cola Dominic Atwater Kathy Dibiase Nathaniel Kaib Mary Caterine O’Connor Marlene Stapel ComDoc Bruce Austin Jack Dickens Dorothy Kane Michael O’Hare Kathleen Stewart Comcast Foundation Christopher Azzara Michael Dickens Marsha Kanski Robert Ober Geoffrey Stillson and Mary Beth Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Carole Baierl Cindy and J. 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Betsy Benson Maria and Raymond Farnen Jared Kubinsky Robert Poling Shannon Vesely Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Store Timothy Benz Christine Ferguson Bala Kumar Robert Powderly Scott Vidovich Kinder Morgan Foundation Nancy Berdych David and Margaret Figgins Deborah Lange Jane Prantl Becca Volk Manchester Charter School Kara Beresh Karen Fixsen Geraldine Larocca Carole Preskar Erin Vybiral Marianne Sufrin CLAT Elizabeth Bershok Millie and David Florijan Linda Larotonda Andrea Prettyman Janice and Robert Wasson Mark C. and Mitzi A. 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