ANNUAL REPORT / FY 2014 A publication of Howard Center Martie Majoros, editor 208 Flynn Avenue #3J, Burlington, VT 05401 LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY OUR MISSION Throughout my time at Howard Center, I have been fortunate to have had the Howard Center improves the well-being of opportunity to thank many of you in person for your support and words of wisdom. As I near the end of my 39-year tenure, I want to once again express my gratitude on children, adults, families, and communities. behalf of the individuals and families we serve each year. It has been a bit selfish on my part: I have gained more than given, learned more than taught.
In the faces I’ve seen over the years, I’ve witnessed the strength and courage required BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 SENIOR LEADERSHIP AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 to deal with life’s challenges. I’ve watched as people who could easily choose to complain about unfairness strive to make each day a positive one for themselves, Mark Baglini Todd M. Centybear President Executive Director their family and friends, and even strangers. And because of your generosity and commitment to our mission, I’ve seen faces filled with courage, hope, and joy. Elizabeth Bassett Bob Bick Vice President Director, Mental Health and You have made possible many services which benefit children, adults, and families. Substance Abuse Services Although highlighting specific programs is a bit like trying to choose a favorite child, Matthew Frazee, CPA we have much to celebrate. We have created two highly acclaimed programs that offer Treasurer Lorraine Jenne support for individuals with autism; one for pre-school children, the other for college- Director, Operations age students. We established First Call, a 24/7/365 crisis hotline that supports families Marna Tulin, PhD and schools every day and during community crises. With our community partners, we Secretary Sandra McGuire initiated an award-winning Street Outreach program that helps vulnerable individuals Chief Financial Officer with unmet social service needs access mental health services. When we introduced Rick Blount medication-assisted treatment programs for individuals in recovery from opiate Daniel Calder Deborah Mintz addiction, you remained committed to our mission and stood by us. We supported a Katherine Connolly Director, Organizational Planning and Development Thomas J. (TJ) Donovan, Jr. full-time military mental health specialist to serve our National Guard members and Gillian Eaton Deborah Shenk their families with pre- and post-deployment help. There was little to no financial E. William Leckerling Director, Development and Communications reimbursement. It was our mission to serve just as it was theirs. Michael Lipson, JD,LLM Stacey Miller, EdD Catherine Simonson The bottom line is that we provide help. It’s what we do. We provide help 24/7 Karen O’Neill Director, Child, Youth and Family Services through our crisis services and residential homes. We help individuals who feel like Duane Peterson there’s no one who can help them. In this year’s report, we’ve highlighted a few of the Michael Simoneau Sandra Steingard, MD many programs that help our friends, families, neighbors, colleagues, and community. Lusenge Emmanuel Siriwayo Medical Director David Sobczak Thank you, Connie Stabler Marie Zura Debra Stenner Director, Developmental Services Gail Stevenson, PhD Karen Ward Todd M. Centybear Executive Director We’ve done our best to acknowledge all of our FY14 donors and volunteers. If we’ve missed you, please call (802) 488-6912 so we can update our records.
1 A RENEWED COMMITMENT
It is customary that annual reports include achievements and highlights from the past year, and this report is no LETTER FROM exception. However, even as we look back on the previous year, we also have one eye on the future. As our current executive director Todd Centybear prepares to retire after 39 years with our organization, we celebrate him for the important accomplishments during his 13-year tenure as director. We also look to the future with excitement and hope as the new executive director Bob Bick will take the helm on January 1. We view this transition as a time of THE PRESIDENT promise as we continue to ensure that individuals and families in our community receive quality mental health services.
We are also pleased that we are able to include in this report one of the first public presentations of our new logo. As many of you are aware, our Executive Director Todd Centybear will retire after Our new look embodies our renewed commitment to serving our community and speaks to the core spirit of our 39 years at Howard Center. One of the agency’s longest-serving staff members, organization: Help is here. Todd started at Howard Center in 1975 and served in various adult mental health and substance abuse program areas before being appointed executive director in 2001. So please join us in celebrating our past accomplishments and our goals for the future. In the end, it is you—our Under his leadership, our organization has developed numerous innovative preventive, supporters, community partners, and staff—who make this celebration possible. education, and treatment programs. Many of these have become crucial to the well- being of our community. I have been inspired by his ability to create community partnerships and to establish new programs in response to emerging needs. WHO WE ARE & WHO WE HELP I am equally grateful to the staff who work every day to help the most vulnerable individuals in our community. I am thankful for our Board of Trustees who generously We offer life-saving professional crisis and counseling services to children and adults of all ages; supportive services to contribute their time and talent in support of our mission. Their commitment was individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities who need help with education, employment, and life maintenance most recently apparent as they contributed their expertise throughout our search for skills; counseling and medical services for those struggling with substance abuse, and intensive interventions for our new executive director, Bob Bick, the current director of our Mental Health and adults with serious and persistent mental health challenges. Substance Abuse Services.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to thank Todd for his work. I know there are thousands of Vermonters who join us in thanking him for his decades of service 60+ AGES 0 – 5: and effective leadership. I also want to take this opportunity to welcome Bob as he Howard Center locations 356 steps in to this new role within the organization. I look forward to working with him in where we provide service this new capacity to further our mission of providing quality mental health services AGES 6 – 12: for all members of our community. 1,073 1,500 Thank you, Todd. Welcome, Bob. Howard Center employees AGES 13 – 18: 1,224
Sincerely, 24/7/365 AGES 18 – 24: 1,083 When we provide service AGES 24 – 59: Mark Baglini * 4,161 President, Board of Trustees 8,366 Clients served in fiscal AGES 60+: year 2014 451
*Howard Center recently implemented an electronic health records system to track clients who receive services. The client numbers in this report are drawn from that system and reflect only individuals who became Howard Center clients. They do not include thousands of individuals who receive support and services (particularly 24/7 crisis services) without officially enrolling as a client.
2 3 “A key aspect HOW WE HELP CRISIS AND of the program STABILIZATION SERVICES is making sure that people know it’s okay 2,429: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO RECEIVE SUPPORT THROUGH ALL OF OUR CRISIS AND STABILIZATION PROGRAMS* to ask for help. We all need help sometimes.” –Michelle Risley, ASSIST: IT’S OKAY TO ASK FOR HELP Clinician, ASSIST Dina McGinnis, ASSIST Program Coordinator, says, “Our program is somewhat unique. We are just one of a few states to have a crisis stabilization program located outside of a hospital.” The clinically-based program, which can accommodate six residents at a time, offers support for any Chittenden County resident who is experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The goal is to help people remain in the community and avoid hospitalization.
For many, ASSIST offers a respite from a stressful situation in their lives. Knowing they are in a safe place with professional support helps clients address the issues in their lives and set goals so they can get their life back on track. One woman who came from an abusive home situation says, “Having a place to stay has allowed me to feel safer than being at home, without giving up a lot of the freedoms that I would have to give up if I went into the hospital.”
ASSIST NUMBERS 299: INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVED CRISIS SUPPORT THROUGH ASSIST 4.5 DAYS: AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY AT ASSIST ASSIST staff Michelle Risley, Dina McGinnis, and Kelsey Leder
FIRST CALL FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: Several of the 13 First Call full-time staff: Sam Weiss, HELPING FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY Heather Yassick, Charlotte McCorkel, and Katie Reynolds Charlotte McCorkel, Director of First Call for Children and Families says, “Regardless of who makes the call— parent, youth, teacher, doctor, neighbor—we will help them or make sure they get the help they need.”
The 24/7/365 crisis program is the only crisis team in the state specifically for children and youth and fully mobile. In Chittenden County, there is help regardless of the time of day or night, and clinicians drive to the farthermost regions of the county to help a young person and their family. For every face-to-face assessment, First Call follows up with the pediatrician or primary care provider to coordinate the youth’s health and mental health needs.
Although the program is based on the philosophy that the caller defines the crisis, for many parents it may be the first time they have reached out to ask for help. McCorkel says, “We tell them it’s okay to ask for support.”
FIRST CALL NUMBERS 32: COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS OR TRAININGS 1,666: IN-PERSON ASSESSMENTS 18,564: TOTAL CONTACTS, INCLUDING CRISIS PHONE CALLS AND FACE-TO-FACE ASSESSMENTS.
To read more about the specific programs included here, visit our website at *Please note that the numbers in the main categories included in this report represent a duplicate count as clients may receive more than www.howardcenter.org. one type of service.
4 5 HOW WE HELP EDUCATION HOW WE HELP FAMILY SUPPORT 1,497: INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AGENCY-WIDE 699: CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO RECEIVE SUPPORT AGENCY-WIDE
BAIRD SCHOOL: HELPING KIDS SUCCEED INTENSIVE FAMILY BASED SERVICES: HELPING THE WHOLE FAMILY When Jennifer Uttecht describes Howard Center’s Baird School, she says, “It’s a school for kids to learn all the things Ruth D’Angelo, Assistant Director of Family and Community Programs, says, “Howard Center’s Intensive Family they need to learn to be successful in life. The children at The Baird School just need to learn in different ways with Based Services (IFBS) serves high-need youth in our county who are struggling at home and in the community. different levels of support.” IFBS provides in-home family services to these children and their families. She adds, “Although the child is the client, we go into a home and work with the whole family and identify resources for all family members.” The definition of family is determined by each specific case and may be a nuclear family, foster family, adoptive family, single parent, or relatives raising children. “Through your nurturing and support, you have helped our son to strengthen and grow. You have instilled self-confidence. You have provided him with “We feel empowered as a sense of safety which parents. We have better has allowed him to ways of dealing with our trust in others.” children and each other. Baird School and INCLUSION Director Kristie Reed Every family would benefit and Clinical Director Jennifer Uttecht –Parent of a Baird School student from this amazing service.” –Parent of a child who receives support from IFBS Uttecht, the Clinical Director of the Baird School and INCLUSION Program, says many of the School’s students are referred from their home school districts because they have emotional or behavioral difficulties which interfere with their learning. At Baird School, they receive additional support, and a clinician, special educator, behavior interventionist, and classroom teacher are Ruth D’Angelo, Assistant Director assigned to every classroom in the licensed, independent school that serves students in grades K-8. of Family and Community Programs
“We put an emphasis on providing multiple levels of support, especially in the area of literacy. Being able to read is an essential skill necessary for success,” says Uttecht. Students participate in therapeutic group activities to help them Once enrolled in the program, IFBS clinicians visit families in their home twice a week for 13 weeks. If needed, learn how to be part of a group. Uttecht adds, “We want them to be able to be successful in social situations with families can receive additional support beyond the 13-week period. The home visits help clinicians make appropriate their peers when they return to their public school.” referrals to other services. They are also able to see how the family’s behavior impacts the child.
Uttecht acknowledges that there is sometimes a stigma associated with the students who attend Baird School, and The goals are as varied as the families. For some families with teenagers, improving communication may be the goal. adds, “We would love to change that. It’s a school like any other school, where students are having fun and learning For others, the goal may be reuniting the child after being in a foster family. Sometimes a parent will say I don’t have new skills. At the end of the day, they’re just kids.” a problem, my child does. D’Angelo says, “We often start by helping parents understand that whatever is stressing them is also stressing their children.”
BAIRD SCHOOL NUMBERS 52: STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL INTENSIVE FAMILY BASED SERVICES NUMBERS 12: NUMBER OF TEACHERS/STAFF 124: FAMILIES WHO RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM IFBS
6 7 HOW WE HELP EMPLOYMENT HOW WE HELP ADDICTION RECOVERY 446: INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT AGENCY-WIDE 1,034: CLIENTS RECEIVING ADDICTION RECOVERY SUPPORT AGENCY-WIDE
PROJECT HIRE: HELPING PEOPLE FIND EMPLOYMENT SAFE RECOVERY: HELPING PEOPLE THROUGH THE RECOVERY PROCESS When one 31-year-old man from Burundi with a developmental disability began exploring his career options through Safe Recovery Program Coordinator Tom Dalton is quick to point out that recovery is a process that takes place over Project Hire, he announced that his dream job was to wash trucks. His determination soon landed him a position at time. “For many people, we’re a safe place to come to when they hit a relapse, and helping someone stay safe during SecurShred. Although he had worked for several years as a volunteer, getting his first paying job was a well-deserved that time is an important part of their recovery.” He adds, “We engage people who are actively using, and we use that achievement. He now says, “I am hopeful that SecurShred expands and builds a new building and buys more trucks contact as a bridge to treatment.” for me to wash.”
Project Hire is a supported employment program offered through Howard Center Developmental Services. Since it began in 1982, the program has continued to grow as more clients desire paid employment and the benefits and satisfaction it brings. The program offers support for both job seekers and employers. Project Hire Senior Manager “We help people with Karen Hussey says, “Everyone benefits when people with disabilities achieve their goal of gainful employment.” Through partnerships with local employers, job seekers can realize their dreams and gain greater independence, and businesses all issues—housing, gain valuable employees. health insurance, and legal problems. We know that everything has to be stabilized in a person’s life for them to be If there was successful in recovery.” another candidate –Tom Dalton, who was a good Safe Recovery Program Coordinator match, SecurShred Safe Recovery Program Director Tom Dalton would always support
using Project Hire. Specifically, the program offers support for individuals who are in recovery from using opiates or who have injected –Mark Trombley, Operations drugs. Because clients are often at risk of contracting HIV, Hepatitis A/B, and Hepatitis C, the program provides Manager, SecureShred Project Hire staff Evan Jones, free testing and vaccinations. This past year, Safe Recovery added another option for clients and began distributing Jessica Snook, and Brenda Johnston Narcan, an overdose reversal kit.
Dalton says, “Sometimes when you are really struggling, it’s hard to function. You need someone to go the extra mile to help you get unstuck. We say to clients, let’s make that call now. Let’s go over this application together. Let’s do it As a new employee, he quickly impressed his supervisors with his work ethic and gained their trust and confidence. right now. We’ll help you with what you need.” SecurShred has welcomed their new employee with open arms and appreciate his positive attitude. Mark Trombley, Operations Manager at SecurShred says, “Having him here has created greater awareness throughout the company. His positive attitude and hard work make it a pleasure to work with him.” SAFE RECOVERY NUMBERS 80: ON AVERAGE, NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO COME TO SAFE RECOVERY EACH DAY 36: OVERDOSE REVERSALS ATTRIBUTED TO USE OF NARCAN PROJECT HIRE NUMBERS 42: PEOPLE WHO BECAME EMPLOYED 175: PEOPLE WHO RECEIVED ON-GOING EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT TO PREPARE FOR OR MAINTAIN A JOB $780,355: TOTAL EARNINGS OF PROJECT HIRE EMPLOYEES IN FY 14 115: NUMBER OF EMPLOYERS INVOLVED THIS YEAR
8 9 HOW WE HELP HOW WE HELP THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING INDEPENDENT LIVING SUPPORT 4,216: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO RECEIVE THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING AGENCY-WIDE 891: INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE SUPPORT TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AGENCY-WIDE
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY: HELPING PEOPLE FACE CHALLENGES SAFETY CONNECTION: HELPING INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY “Life is challenging and hard, but you have to find a way to work through it every day,” says one 27-year-old client For one young mother of three who has a developmental disability and struggles with substance abuse, Safety with an autism spectrum disorder. Through her participation in the treatment program known as Dialectical Connection provides stability for her and her family. She says, “I like it for me and my kids because I feel safe in my Behavior Therapy (DBT), she says she has learned “how to deal with my emotions and how to manage myself when apartment at night.” This past year, she left a home environment that included substance abuse. With help from other life changes and things are stressful.” local agencies, she is now living in her own three-bedroom apartment, in a safe environment for her children. She is able to pursue her goal of independence and is learning to be a parent in control of her surroundings.
Members of the DBT Team Mike Nichols, Safety Connection, now in its eighth year, provides nightly support to individuals who wish to pursue their goal of Erica Boudette, Ashley Wight, Katie Dorey, living on their own. Kevin Hutt, Safety Connection Coordinator, says that the “program meets people where they’re Elin Hardenberg, Lyn Taylor Hale, at by providing unobtrusive support.” Through the use of state-of-the-art technology and highly trained monitors Chuck Medick, Jameson Halnon and staff, individuals have the opportunity to move into more independent living situations while receiving enhanced security and safety measures to ease the transition. Nightly check-ins by Safety Connection monitors provide participants with a sense of connection to a larger community, and daily communication with Safety Connection case managers helps participants achieve their goals. Whether someone is just beginning their journey toward independent living or aging in place, Safety Connection helps people realize their dreams.
Staff in our Developmental Services area adapted DBT to specifically meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. Clinical Coordinator Ashley Wight says, “DBT helps clients identify specific things in their life they can change and then teaches them how to make those changes.” The program includes individual sessions and weekly group meetings that help clients gain the skills they need to deal with their emotions, stress, and interpersonal communication. Eight support staff, program managers, and shared living providers are trained in DBT to provide additional support and coach clients in real-time life situations.
Now, this young woman is using her skills to help others. Through her work at a local non-profit, she leads group sessions, puts together training materials to educate others, and regularly participates in a variety of advocacy-related events. Although these are impressive accomplishments, she has other plans for herself: “My goal is to get myself to a Safety Connection staff (row 1): Amanda Marino, Ginny Hardy, Elin Hardenberg place where I am stable and doing the best I can.” (row 2): Tracy Schneider, Erica Boudette, Kevin Hutt (row 3): Sara Hanlon, Bob Radler
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY NUMBERS 27: CLIENTS INVOLVED IN DBT SAFETY CONNECTION NUMBERS 54: ADULTS AND FAMILIES LIVING INDEPENDENTLY SUPPORTED BY SAFETY CONNECTION
10 11 HOW WE HELP RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS HOW ARE WE DOING? How does our work make a difference in the lives of the individuals and families we serve? 596: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SERVED IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AGENCY-WIDE Our client satisfaction surveys are one way we assess the quality of our work.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS: HELPING PEOPLE LIVE FULLER LIVES “Give someone the right environment and the right support, and it makes all the difference,” says Patti Bauerle, Team Coordinator for the Community Support Program. Bauerle is one of the supervisors for programs that provide case management and residential, employment, psychiatric, and recovery services for adults with significant mental health challenges and co-occurring substance challenges. Elaine Soto, the Community Support Program Director states, “Our mission is to provide person-centered services so that people recover and lead fulfilling lives.” 93% I RECEIVED THE HELP I NEEDED. “It’s like family here, even though sometimes 93% we get upset with THE SERVICES I RECEIVED each other.” Several staff from the Community Support Program WERE RIGHT FOR ME. –Client in a residential home for adults Patti Bauerle, Lisa Martiny, Graham Parker, with mental health challenges Elaine Soto, and Valerie Koropatnick 97% STAFF TREATED ME WITH RESPECT. Valerie Koropatnick, Coordinator of Westview House, a day program for Chittenden County adults who have been diagnosed with a major mental illness, notes that during her nearly 40 years at Howard Center, she has observed that clients are doing more: “Their lives are fuller, and they have a place to live. They are better able to handle the mental health obstacles in their lives, so they are more likely to take on new challenges.” 92% One man in his 50s says he comes to Westview because the one-dollar meal is “the cheapest lunch in town.” He explains that he has diabetes and the nutritious meals help him stay healthy. He also enjoys catching up with his peers THE SERVICES I RECEIVED and says, “It’s like family here, even though sometimes we get upset with each other.” MADE A DIFFERENCE.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM NUMBERS 157: INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES WHO WERE HOUSED WITH SUPPORT SERVICES AT 11 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS
12 13 DONORS Thank you to all our donors in FY14 (July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014). With your support clients are able to live more independently and with dignity.
CIRCLE OF CARE Hugh and Shana Griffiths* Steve and Marna Tulin* Pat and Sam Levin Engelberth Construction, Inc. Bentley Merrick, DMD, PC Benjamin Thurber Todd and Margaret $1,000 PLUS Town of Hinesburg United Way of Chittenden Tom and Charlotte MacLeay Peter Erly and Heather Briggs Susie and Ben Merrick* Alexander Topps and Centybear* Anonymous donors (4) Michael Huffman and County* Jane Marlin First Congregational Allan and Sarah Merritt Randall Keeping-Topps Virginia Clarke and Robert Allen and Margaret Singer University Mall Mary and Bob McKearin* Church United Women’s Town of Milton Vermont Community Theodore Lyman* Marsha Camp IBM VELCO The Medical Store* Fellowship* Sarah Muyskens and Garden Network Kirk and Karen Clarke The Morris & Bessie Altman Tim and Patrizia Jamieson* State Of Vermont Neil and Lis Mickenberg* Elizabeth Fitzgerald Michael Green* Vermont Federation of James Coates Foundation Jane’s Trust Vermont Agency of Education Bob and Holly Miller Frances Foster Nedde Real Estate Families for Children’s Louise Coates David and Joanne Austin Town of Jericho Vermont Community Peter Miller FriendCHIPS Paul Frank + Collins P.C.* Mental Health James and Vera Coates William and Karin Banks Barbara Kennedy Foundation Mount Philo Fund Geri Reilly Real Estate Barbara Paul Vermont Municipal Bond Bank Kathy Coates and Foundation Rolf Kielman and Vermont Energy Investment Northern Lights Global-Z International, Inc. Angelo Pizzagalli and Thomas and Ellen Wilkins John Patch* Elizabeth Bassett and Stevie Spencer Corp. Anne O’Neill Elizabeth Grant and Lynn Miles Valerie and David Coen and John Pane* Kittell Branagan & Sargent Vert-Mont Chapter IEHA* Pomerleau Real Estate Stephen Norten* James and Judith Pizzagalli* Michael Wood-Lewis* Sandra Berbeco Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Bill and Gerry Leckerling* Karen and Loren Ward Poultney United Fund* Hackett Valine & MacDonald Susan Poverman Barbara York and Ed and Nancy Colodny* Ed Biggins and Kerry O’Brien Eleanor R. Liebman Fund Town of Williston Powell and Brooks Hallam-ICS Giving Tree Fund Karen Prosciak David Adair* Edwin I. Colodny Trust Bio-Medic Appliances for Adults with Serious Zinnia, Inc. Charitable Fund Cheryl and Richard Hanson John Quinn Patricia Connors Bill Bissell Mental Illness Michael Radler Gladys Hart* David and Dana Rachlin SUPPORTERS Dennis Conti BlueCross BlueShield Michael and Marjorie Lipson CHAMPIONS Jane Ready* J and E Gifford Memorial Scott Ranney $100-$249 Robert Cooper* of Vermont* Robert Maddison $500-$999 Ride-Away Handicap Fund* Paul and Joanne Reiss Anonymous donors (9) Paul and Paula Costello* Gregory and Managing Information Anonymous donors (5) Equipment Corp. J.A. Morrissey, Inc.* Shari Robertson Aldrich + Elliott, PC Anne Cramer Janette Bombardier Services A.N. Deringer, Inc. Gary and Dottie Savage* Joyce Hendley and Peter Ryan* Alissa Angolano Jeffrey and Chuck and Carol Bookwalter* W.B. Mason Ken Axelson Mike Simoneau and Henrik Lumholdt Greg and Sally Sargent* AW Hastings & Co. Frances Crandall* The Boston Foundation John and Donna McSoley* Mark and Rita Baglini Geri Reilly* Erik and Mandy Koskinen Henry Schaefer Family Jacqueline Baglini Geoffrey and Leslie Crawford Judith Buechner* Mildred Chapin Union WCTU Bob and Carol Bick Dave and Susan Sobczak Ken Kowalewitz Foundation Dave and Helen Bailey John and Melissa Cronin Burlington Labs Mobius Inc. Bud and Nancy Bigelow Spruce Mortgage Neil Kvasnak Alan and Chris Schillhammer Ryan Bartley Robert Crouch Burlington School District Steve Nedde B.P.O.Elks Lodge #916 Connie and Paul Stabler* Patrick and Lisa Leduc Barbara Scotch Michelle Barvich Fred and Ann Curran* The Carmel Hill Fund Robert and Karen O’Neill Sima Breiterman and James Stuart* Thomas and Susan Little Matthew and Lori Smith Susan Bauer-Wu Cx Associates LLC Champlain College The Oakland Foundation Denise Vignoe* Peter Swift and Steve and Mary Loyer Sol and Phyllis Steingard* Walter and Kathy Baumann Ruth D’Angelo Champlain Investment Dan and Mary Sue Putzulu* Mark Brooks and Mary Powell Diana McCargo Ellen Marsden Stellar Restaurant Group Barbara Bayler Maureen Dakin Partners* Queen City Printers, Inc Alden and Phoebe Bryan Richard Tropp Ben and Nan Mason John Stewart* Nicholas Beahan Danaher Attig & Plante PLC Champlain Oil Company, Inc. Anthony Quintiliani Burlington High School Town of Underhill McSoley McCoy & Company Emilie Thompson Peter and Cynthia Bernhardt Stephen Darr Chittenden County Thomas Rini Burlington Labs UVM Department of Dan and Sara Mellinger Thorpe Charitable Trust Ashley Black Lauren Davis Transportation Authority* Dale Rocheleau Burton Snowboards Canadian Studies Linda Blackerby Lauren and Bryan Davis Church Street Marketplace Rock Point Advisors* John and Betsy Cain Lillian and Bruce Venner* Barbara Bloom Bob and Marilyn Dawson David Coates, Jr.* Ronald McDonald Town of Charlotte Vermont State Employees Rick and Lesli Blount* Mitch DeHond William and House Charities Inc. of Chroma Technology Corp. Credit Union Lawrence and Patricia Blume Tom DiTosto Constance Coates* Burlington, VT Eliza J. Coon Memorial Fund Vermont Student Assistance Nancy Boardman Richard Doherty The Comer Foundation Stephen Rooney and Frederick M. Coon Trust Corporation Martha Bombardier Art Dorfman Kathy and Tom Connolly* Alice Weston* Paul and Nancy Cotton* Edward and Peggy Bonach John and Heather Dwight Katherine Coppock Lili Ruane and Winthrop Smith Bob and Joy Cromwell SPONSORS Terri Borden Jack and Yve Dwyer Jim and Andrea Crook Christopher and Chris and Ann Dutton* $250 TO 499 Michael Bouchard Gillian Eaton* Larry Decker Michelle Sanetra Joseph and Betty Ellovich* Anonymous donors (2) Steve Boutcher and John and Deanna Edwards Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew, Deborah Dunlap Shenk James Farrell Nancy Bassett* Lisa DeNatale* Michael Evarts P.C.* Sills Family Foundation Fleet Feet Sports Daniel and Patricia Becker Joan Briggs John and Jane Ewing Edwards Child Care Olcott and Lucy Smith Good Health, P.C. Annie Bellerose Alexander Bryan Veronica Fallon and Scholarship Fund Foundation Alexander Graham* Daron Blake Jennifer Buffington Richard Messer Andy and Betty Finelli* Whit and Meg Smith Avery Hall and Andrea Rogers Gerri and Sam Bloomberg Thomas and Suzanne Burgos David and Judy Farrington Fletcher Allen Health Care Myron and Lenore Sopher Scott Hammond Joseph and Dale Boutin Brad Burkhardt Stephanie Favero Community Benefits Sopher Investment Hazelett Strip-Casting Boutin Family Foundation Jacqueline Burleson and Sandra Felis Program Management Corporation* Thomas and Patricia Brennan Jerry Eldem* Henry Fix Flex-a-Seal City of South Burlington Susan and Charles Hillman* Shawn Burke Eliza Burnham Al and Cheryl Foice Forsaken Sons Motorcycle The Elizabeth Steele Fund Town of Huntington Burlington Business Elizabeth and Steve Caflisch Liz and James Foster Club Lisa Steele Knights of Columbus Association Douglas and Jerry Francis The French Foundation Peter and Margie Stern Council #7525 Collette Campbell Christine Campbell Barbara Frankowski Thomas Gauntlett Betsy Sylvester John and Anya Koutras Todd and Margaret Nancy Carlson Fisher Gallagher, Flynn & Golub Corporation* Harlan and Joan Sylvester Krebs & Lansing Consulting Centybear* Ted and Anne Castle Company, LLP Gravel & Shea The Tech Group Inc. Engineers Martha Cooper Champlain Valley All Saralinda Gebo* William Griffin TruexCullins* Lake Champlain Chocolates Creative Office Pavilion Battery Center Suzanne Geoffroy
*Donor for five or more years. *Donor for five or more years.
14 15 Bill Germer Joseph Malenfant United Way of Greater Jay Bayersdorfer Diann Clark and Dana and Michael Engel GHP Advisors, PC Meghan Mallat Portland Nathan and Jessie Beaman Jacqueline Boucher Ford Englander Nancy Godfrey John Malpiede Valley Industrial Trucks Beansie’s Bus Darren Clarke Leslie Erb-Wallace Valerie and William Graham* Cliff Manko Louise and Brett Van Gelder Dennis and Julie Beatty Justin Clough Peter Etchells Casey Grant Manosh Properties Vermont Federal Credit Union Donna Beaudin Charles Cochran Evergreen Roofing Steven and Don Marshall Vermont Hospitality Hunter Bedard Jamie and Jill Coffrin* Alec Ewald Elizabeth Gronlund Ellis and Sheila Mascareno Management, Inc. Donna and John Beecy* Carol Cohen Christine Fabian Marcel and Harriet Grunvald Cecelia Mason Anthony and Sara Hubley Beeken Selene Colburn Sally Farrell Brooke Hadwen Mary Carol Massonneau Suzanne Villanti Mary Anne Benedetto Town of Colchester Richard and Joseph and Joyce Hagan* Maynard Auto Supply, Inc. Sarah Watson Matt Benedetto Joanna Cole and Patricia Fastiggi The Ham-Ellis Fund Peter and Charles and Laurie Webber Theodore and Sarah Flynn Devon Fay For Humanity Candace McCarthy Terry Wetmore Carlene Bennett Scott and Jody Cole Barbara Felitti and Cheryl and Andrew McConnell Gary and Karen Wheelock Meg Berlin Joeyanne Colton Wayne Curley Christopher Ham-Ellis Luana McCormick Jill and Edward Wilkens Nancy and Ron Berry Craig Confair Ross and Kathleen Ferguson* Hanley-Wilson and Scott McCreary The Laura K. Winterbottom Denis Berthiaume* Dick and Diane Confair Michelle Ferketic and Associates Bruce McKnight Memorial Fund Joseph and Joyce Bessette Frank and Susan Connors John Eberhard Susan Harrington Edward and Jean Melby John and Lauriette Winters Ann Bielawski Kevin Conroy Jules Fishelman Kristen Hayden-West Amy Mellencamp and Ann Wittpenn Linda Blair Maddy Coon Lesley Fishelman Michael Healey Charles Smith* Arthur Woolf Bart Blaner* Babette Coons Joyce Flanagan Jaimesen Heins Charles Mercier and John Wolff and Bill Bodette James Cornett Fleischer Jacobs Group Lael Hester Pamela Jackson Janet Brown-Wolff Thomas Bodnovich Martin and Karen Costello* Craig and Patricia Fleming Mark Hickernell Peter Meyer Mariellen Woods Nana Boffa Janice Couture and Jim Fogler John Higgins Bud Meyers and Christina Wyman Renee Boicort Gail Tissuer Forest Park Realty David Hill Ruth Farrell John and Anne Zawistoski Patricia Boldwin Tom Couture Corporation Jeffrey Hitt Flossie Miller and Sally Borden and Joe Arioli Tracy Crady Taylor Forest Sam and Eve Hoar* Gerald LeBlanc FRIENDS Thomas Bostwick* Kim Crady-Smith Georgette Frazer Lester and Sidney Hodgdon Sam and Mary Miller Richard Pietryka Heather Shaw TO $99 Alan and Janet Botula* Nancy and Jack Cramb Patricia Frazer Rob Hoehl Stephen and Robin Miller Colleen and Steve Pietryka Linda Shaw Anonymous donors (5) Emily Boucher Mary Crane Elisa Freeman and Jean Holmes and Robert and Nap and Agnes Pietryka Budd and Emily Shedaker Peter Ackerly Erica Boudette Joyce Cromie Brett Smith Sam Mazza Colleen Millstone Patricia Pizzagalli Miriam Sheehey Kay Ackerman Donna Bourne Mary and Florence Fregeau Tiffany Hutchins Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Remo and Donna Pizzagalli* Shelburne Shipyard, Inc. Barb and Jim Adams* Terrence Boyle and Stephen Cunningham Carolyn Fundis Frank and Elaine Ittleman Glovsky, and Popeo, P.C. Ronald and Dawn Plante Elaine Shield Advance Music Store Robin Worn Gabbie Cutaiar Tracy Anne Fusco J.L. Davis Realty, Inc. MissionCute Point Bay Marina Ira Siegel Sandra Allaire Jessica Bradley Lois D’Arcangelo* Marjorie Gadue Bruce Jones and Margaret Montgomery and Clay and Gail Poitras Catherine Simonson and Lena Allen Amy Brady Steve and Wendy Dale Sandra Gaines Johanna Sheehey-Jones William Fogg David Porteous and Joseph Laferriere* Linda Almy* Colin Branon Daria Bishop Photographers Alaina Galbraith Maureen Joyce Carolynne Morris Victoria Smith* Sisters of Mercy at Lynn Alpeter Myrna Braverman* Dave’s Williston Road Sunoco Sarah Gallagher Julie C. Richards Photography Stanley Morse Nancy and Thomas Pratt Mt. St. Mary Alexandra Altman Thomas and Diane Brennan Dorothy Davies Ed Gallagher and Pam Savely Mary Kehoe Melinda Mosley Primary Care Health Partners Deborah Smith* Susan Andersen Kenneth Brown and Kim Deetjen Christian Georges and Jennifer Kelley Mr. James Munn Cathy Prout Vicky Smith Norman and Betty Andrews Carol Jenkins Kenneth Defoe Julia Kimball Brad and Lisa Keysar Georgiana Murray Linda Quinn Douglas Smith and Kenneth Apel Rachel Inker* Ande and Kelly Deforge Joseph Giancola Lily Kielman National Life Group Matthew and Judith Quinn Brenda Balon R. E. and Bonita Atwood Paul Bruhn Robin and Joseph A. Giancola Real Chris King Gregory Nelson Quinoco Oil Company, Inc. Janet and Paul Spitler Stephanie Aubert Walter Bruska Michael DeGregorio Estate Andy Kingston Eliot Nelson and Randall Raner Christopher and Julia Austin Karen Burgess Andrew DeHond Eric and Clara Gilbertson Rebecca Kingston Maryann Lisak Redstone Research LLC Christine Staffa* Robert Austin and Jay Burnham George Delano Kathy and E. Girelli Randle and Ruth Kinne John and Eunice Newell* Jeannine Reed Sandra Steingard and Mary Fournier-Austin Bobbi Burns Alicia DeMartini Barbara Glade* Peter and Joyce Klinkenberg Ward and Lois Nial Michael Regan Scott Waterman Richard and Nancy Aylward John Burns Rolf Dietrichson John and Loretta Godzik Frank and Jennifer Kochman* Northeast Medical Practice Robert Rice David Stetson Gerald and Stephen Baitz Cathie Buscaglia Rick Dineley Bhavik Gohil Jessica Kosa Management Donald and Nancy Richard Gail Stevenson Marian Baker Bernard and Patricia Buteau Kathleen Donahue Rajni Gohil Cara Krebs Daniel and Sandra O’Brien* Shelley Richardson Barry and Carol Stone* Nancy Baker and Brian Flynn Diane Butler Mike Donahue Gold Machinery Group Patricia Krupp George and Judith O’Brien Town of Richmond David Straus Stan Baker Edward and Nancy and Dan Donnelly Bonnie Gold Lake Realty Odds N Ends Mary Lee and Richard Ritter Charles and Judy Stringer* Tyler Baker Alexandra Buturla Katie and Michele Dorey Eric Gold Kathy and Michael Larkin Offenhartz Management Heather Robinson Michael Stuart Sara Baker John and Ida Cadieux Kevin Dorn and Herbert Gold Lavoie Dental, P.C. Company Inc. Meg Rogers Marjorie Sulka Balance For Health Myles and Merja Cahoon Kathryn Finnie Jennifer Goldberg Robert and Steven Offenhartz Keith Roseberry Alan and Diane Sylvester Carol Balmer Paula Campbell* Alison Douglas Philip and Linda Goldman Michelle Lawrence* Michaelene Paquette* Gail Rosenberg and Thomas and Dave Barch Robert and Carole Cargill Janet and Willy Dowling Christine and Rick Sheila Lawrence* Ray Paquette and Tom O’Connor* Barbara Tachovsky Joseph Barch John Carpenter John and Ruth Drake Goldsborough Lorilee Lawton Karen Martin Erynne Ross and Beth Tarallo David Barker and Scott and Lisa Carpenter Kristy Dunbar Michelle Goodbred Bruce and Anne Leavitt Barbara Paterson and Matthew Byrne Ten Thousand Villages Marie Zagroba Michael and Jodie Casarico Carlos and Ethel Dunn Jeff and Erica Goodrich Thomas and Diane Leavitt Jim Whitby Bijan and Patricia Salimi Louise Thabault and Kelly Barland Mark Cashioli Linda Dusablon and Beth and Dave Goss James and Clorinda Leddy* Ann Patterson* Maureen and Peter Sandon John Leddy Rick Barlis Felix and Pat Cavallari Frank McDonough Suzanne Gott Sandra Limoge and Allan and Elise Paul* Elisa Sartori Pat Thackara Jeanne Barnes Elizabeth Cenis Lisa Dwyer Bob Goulette and Laura Crain Rose Pels* Bill and Kate Schubart Bridget Thomas Connie Barrett Allison Champ Josh Edwards Kathleen Leahy Louis Lionni Bill Pence J. Donald and Hope Schultz Larry and Maria Thornton Lisa Barron Jennifer Charbonneau Moira Edwards Jean Grabowski Bruce Lisman Christopher Perra Ray Schupp Scott Tobias Tyler Barron Raymond Charbonneau Victoria Edwards-White Karen Grace Mark and Christine Lundie Andrew Peterson and John Schwindt* Debra Trahan Lisa Barry Alan and Ann Charron Nelson and Lenore Elliott Lonnie Graham M & D Richard Automotive Kristen Pierce Seaview Lobster Co. Kristen Tyson Barbara Bartlett George and Marilyn Chates John Ellis-Monaghan Reid and Jane Grayson Lee and Lynne Mahannah Barrett and Mary Peterson Joan Shannon and UBS Financial Services Inc. Tim Barvich Bill Cherry Thomas Clark and Jennifer Green and Matt Malaney George Philibert Kenneth Grillo James and Pamela Baucom Jennifer Cholnoky Martha Ely Keith Brown*
*Donor for five or more years. *Donor for five or more years.
16 17 Marianne Green Deborah Keel Susan Macmillan Peter Myers B.J. Rogers Frederick Stetson and Jason Yereb Joseph R. Baglini Krista Grim Sandra and O’Neill Keeshan Matt MacNeil and Robert and Maddie Nash Elizabeth Rogers Katherine Pond Terry York Jacqueline Baglini Ellen Gunderson Rich Keitel Margaret Dalrymple NativeEnergy Patrice Rogers Jeff Stetter Sofia Zak Stephanie Gurrieri Jay and Marie Keller* John Madigan Donna Nedde Rebecca Roguen Martha and John Stewart Olivia Zeltner Michael Boyarksy David Gurtman Brandon and Rebecca Kelly Patrick and Mary Mahoney Julie Nelson Donald and Terry Romano Thomas Stoddard Kenneth and Anonymous Mary Haas Judith Kelly Martie Majoros Keith and Nancy Nelson Alfred and Maggie Rosa Andrew Stolberg Barbara Ziemann Kay Ackerman Christopher Hackett Linda Kelsey Jen and Cal Malaney Pete and Pam Niarchos Holly Rouelle Ed Stone Howard Zimmerman Susan Bauer-Wu Fred and Sally Hackett Jeanne Kennedy Patrick Manahan Jeff Nick Alice Rouleau Tracy Stone zoe ink Thomas and Suzanne Burgos John Michael Hackett Patricia Kennedy Maple Leaf Stephen and Delaina Norton Andre and Becky Roy Guy and Sandra Stone Robert and Angela Zwonik* Brad Burkhardt Michael Hackett Julie Kent Carpet & Tile Cleaning O’Brien Brothers Agency Zada Roy Melissa Storandt Burton Snowboards Pauline Hackett Kepler Consulting LLC Trudy Marineau Leo and Bonnie O’Brien Catherine Rude and Bruce Story EVENT SPONSORS Sally Farrell Jon and Holly Haggerty Maureen Ketcham Marshall & Associates, PLLC Mary Oczechowski Mark Kennedy Annie Strout Automaster Jaimesen Heins Robert Hale Brian Killkelley Candace Martabano Jane Okech Kacey Ruderman Leslie Sullivan Bio-Medic Appliances Thomas and Diane Leavitt Dan Haley Robert Kilmartin Chelsea Martin* Carolyn Orben Cathy Ruggiero James and Mary Sullivan BlueCross BlueShield of Andrew McConnell Jameson and Chris Kingston Claire Martin Alyssa Oruoja Bethany Sargent Pam Swartz Vermont Georgiana Murray Andrea Halnon Peter Kingston Joan C. Martin* Steven and Tracy Schneider Anna Swenson Brown + Davis Design Keith Roseberry Leslie Halperin Diane Kinnon Mel Martin Elizabeth Osborne Denise Schomody and Fred and Joanne Sylvia Burlington Labs Janet and Paul Spitler Elizabeth Halpern Bob Kiss and Jackie Majoros Sheila L. Mascareno Kevin Ose Joseph Petrarca Carol Talley Champlain Oil Company, Kathryn Sporzynski Joanne Hamblett Anne Knowlton Living Trust Becca Page Michelle Schrank John and Kathryn Tampas Inc./Jiffy Mart Marsha Hammersmith Susan Kohut Joan Mathews Brenda Palmisano Ann Schumacher Margaret Tamulonis Dinse, Knapp & Murray Braverman James Handy Kara Koptiuch Ryan Matlack Mary Panks-Holmes Peter and Sonja Schuyler* Barbara Tarantino McAndrew, P.C. Myrna Braverman Myra Handy Josie and Robyn Kummer Peter and Sandra May Jean and Ralph Paquette Nadine Scibek Timothy Tatro Golub Corporation Debby Hanley Laurie Kutner Helen Maynard Anne Paradiso Jim and Linda Scott Tom Tavares Good Health, P.C. Mark Buchanan Pamela Hanley Margaret and James Lacey Jean Maynes Nancy Parker Michael Sevy Grant Taylor Gravel & Shea Robert and Carole Cargill Charlotte Hanna and Ladd Electric, Inc. Dick Mazza’s Tom and Patty Pasley Catherine Shahan Sue Thibault Kittell Branagan & Sargent Nelson and Lenore Elliott Scott Bassage Angela Lael General Store, Inc. Hylah Patton Carolyn Shamel and Sarah Thomas Law Offices of Karen Allen James Harder Alexandra Lagadinos Bryan McConnell Margaret Pearsall Michael Piche April and Jeffrey Thompson Managing Information James Cipriano Dana and Tom Hark Marc and Pamela Landry Nanci McCrackin Celeste Perron Tammy Shannon Corinne Thompson Services Marian Baker Margaret Harrigan Katie Langrock Edward and Wanda McGann Phillip Peterson Colleen Shaw Timothy Tracy W.B. Mason Nancy Baker and Brian Flynn Mary Beth Harris Mariah Larkin Gary and Marie McGinnis Robert Pierce Pamela Shaw Edward Trottier The Medical Store Thomas Bodnovich Mary and Sheila Hartnett Jason and Kimberly Laroche Tom McGlenn Lisa Pizzagalli Tiffany Shaw Lauren Trottier NBT Bank Nancy and Jack Cramb Michael Hassenberg Louis and Norma Lasonde* Kevin McGrath Aimee Plaiffe Angela Shea and Sarah Troutman Nedde Real Estate Sandra Felis Jeff and Jane Hawkes Violet Lavigne Lynda McIntyre Farrington and Beverly Post Benjamin Doyle David Turner Rice Lumber Michelle Ferketic and Jon and Robin Hayden* Nancy and Rayburn Lavigne Whitney McKnight Tom Powers Joel and Shari Sheehey James Turvey Ride-Away Handicap John Eberhard Aimee and Matthew Hayes Keith Lavoie Carla McWherter Maurice and William Sheets Alec Tyson Equipment Corp. Helen Hulme Dawn Hazelett Derrick Lawrence Ben and Betty Merrick Marguerite Pratt Lisa Sherman Bill Tyson The Tech Group Inc. Tiffany Hutchins Sonya Heath Ashley Leamon Walter and Elaine Meyer Ty Pratt Megan Shrestha Union Mutual Fire Insurance TruexCullins, Inc. Margaret and James Lacey Lisa Hebert Annie Lee Vasanthi Meyette Sherry and Michael Prehoda Andrew Siegel Company University Mall, LLC Charles and Barbara Lias Thomas and Brian Leet Alganesh Michael and Elizabeth Price Eric Siegel David and Libby VanBuskirk VELCO Shari Robertson Theresa Heinrich Michael and Leslie Leff Abiy Ambaye Jon and Susan Pringle Pamela Simays Girdhar and Bhanu Vandra Vermont Open MRI Marjorie Sulka Hickok & Boardman, Inc. Liselotte Leicht Mike’s Auto Parts, LLC Mark Prior Marcus Sinclair Anne Vernon Vermont State Employees Jeanne Woodland Murph and April Higgins Gene and Thelma Denyse Miller Brenda Quenneville Lydia Singer Cyril Visovsky Credit Union Shawn and Sheri Hill Letourneau Donald and Susan Miller Angela Quintin Lauren Singh Annie and Steven Voldman Margaret Coates David Hobbs Kate Leugers Robert Millikin Elizabeth Ann Rainey Robert and Christine and Bob Wade CITIES AND TOWNS Susan Andersen Al Hoel Martin and Barbara LeWinter Megan Milton Chuck Rainville Christine Sinkewicz Emily Wadhams Burlington Norman and Betty Andrews Jay Hoffman Jill Lewis Beth Mintz Nicole Ravlin Sandra Sinkewicz Barbara Wagner Charlotte R. E. and Bonita Atwood Warren and Linda Hollis Michael Lewis Debbie Mintz Tom Rawls Elizabeth Skarie William and Susan Wargo Colchester Robert Austin and Ken and Judy Holzscheiter Charles and Barbara Lias Alexander and Sean Recicar Charline and Tom Skelly Daniel Wasser Hinesburg Mary Fournier-Austin Vicki and Michael Hornus John Linn Nadia Mitchell Lisa Rees Susan Smart-Howard and Janet Watt Huntington Richard and Nancy Aylward Dylan Horowitz Mary Lintermann Sean Mitchell Clinton and Carol Reichard Gary Howard Molly Waugh Jericho Gerald and Stephen Baitz Rick Howard Bill Lipke Rob Mitiguy Lawrence and Angela Smith Patricia Weaver and Milton Ryan Bartley Debi Hron Cheri Little Ryan Mitofsky Constance Reilly Dianne Smith Lawrence Copp Richmond Walter and Kathy Baumann Helen Hulme Kaylan Livsey Meg Modley Maria Reilly Jina Smith Andy Weigand South Burlington Daniel and Patricia Becker Fran Huntoon Cheryl Lockhart Bob Monette Deb Remick Farrin Sofield Stanley and Underhill Theodore and Barry Ibey Robert and Mary Lombard Katharine Montstream and Jennifer Rettew Katherine Solari Christine Weinberger Williston Carlene Bennett Betty Ibey Anita Long and Alan Dworshak Phil Reynolds Lea Solomon Jen Whalen Joseph and Joyce Bessette Angelo Iorlano Dorothea Brauer Meredith Mooney Laura Richards Wayne Sornberger Jeff and Elzy Wick GIFTS IN MEMORY OF Lawrence and Betsy Isham Katherine Long James Moore William and S. T. Soule Trust Craig Wilkinson Frederick N. Anderson, Jr. Patricia Blume Susan Maynard Iverson Clement and Nancy Looby Monica Morano Anne Richwagen Sallie Soule Kaz Williamson Lena Allen Nancy Boardman Laurice Jackson Genevieve and Charles Lotz Andre Morgante Molly Rideout Amanda Sovyrda Linda Williamson Ann Bielawski Renee Boicort Raymond and Suzanne Lourie Dennis Morreale Stacey Riley Kathleen Speedy Marlene Williamson Dorothy Davies Martha Bombardier Patricia Jewett Chrissy Lovell Reese Mosley Clara and Jane Robbins Peter Spitzform Shawn Wilson Carlos and Ethel Dunn Edward and Peggy Bonach William Johnson Sarah Lowcock James Mulligan Erin Robertson Kathryn Sporzynski Bonita Winer Anne Knowlton Mark Brooks and Mary Powell Tanya Kanigan Jennifer Lucas Kyle Munderville Angela Robins Travis St. Peter Ellen Wollensack Genevieve and Charles Lotz Paul Bruhn Elaine and Matt Katz George and Marie Luhr Murdoch, Hughes & Twarog Pat Robins and Phyllis Stambolian Sarah Woodard Edward and Jean Melby Walter Bruska James and Judy Kavanagh Paula Lyon Attorneys at Law, P.C. Lisa Schamberg Joann Stanfield Jeanne Woodland Nancy Parker Alexander Bryan Nathaniel and Belinda Macauley Michele Murphy Clara and Harry Robinson Mary Stedman Maisie Wormser Bernard and Patricia Buteau Deborah Kazlow Carmen MacDougall Katherine Myers Wally Robinson Mary Steiger Chris Yandow
*Donor for five or more years. *Donor for five or more years.
18 19 Edward and Susan Maynard Iverson Powell and Brooks Thomas and John Paul Fuller RW Talley Francine Putzulu Flavours of Vermont by Alexandra Buturla Laurice Jackson Charitable Fund Barbara Tachovsky Florence Fregeau Carol Talley Dan and Mary Sue Putzulu Sodexo Scott and Lisa Carpenter Raymond and Sherry and Michael Prehoda John and Kathryn Tampas Fleet Feet Sports Felix and Pat Cavallari Patricia Jewett Primary Care Health Partners Pat Thackara Robert Gannon Larry Thornton Shawn Reed Flynn Center for the Allison Champ Bruce Jones and John Quinn UBS Financial Services Inc. Suzanne Gott Maria Thornton Jeannine Reed Performing Arts Champlain Oil Company, Inc. Johanna Sheehey-Jones Quinoco Oil Company, Inc. David and Carol Usher Cheryl and Richard Hanson FreePressMedia Alan and Ann Charron James and Judy Kavanagh Randall Raner Vermont Hospitality Cecelia Mason Rabbi Max and Mimi Wall Barbara R. Pollack Rincon Gadue’s Dry Cleaning George and Marilyn Chates Sandra and O’Neill Keeshan Clinton and Carol Reichard Management, Inc. Annie and Steven Voldman Myrna Braverman Marcy Gillam Chroma Technology Corp. Brandon and Rebecca Kelly Lawrence and Vermont Municipal Bond Tim Hale Barbara Godfrey James Coates Jeanne Kennedy Constance Reilly Bank Robert Hale GIFTS IN HONOR OF Andrea Rini Beth and Dave Goss James and Vera Coates Patricia Kennedy M & D Richard Automotive Vermont Student Assistance Howard Zimmerman Sheryl Bellman Thomas Rini Grand Buffet Kathy Coates and John Patch Peter and Donald and Nancy Richard Corporation Dianne Smith Greater Burlington YMCA William and Joyce Klinkenberg William and Anne Richwagen John and Lauriette Winters Nicholas Hall Ann Sikes Green Mountain Coffee Constance Coates Lake Realty Clara and Jane Robbins John Wolff and Liza and Watson Lowery Rick Blount Connie and Paul Stabler Roasters David Coen and Marc and Pamela Landry Heather Robinson Janet Brown-Wolff Fleischer Jacobs Group Brian and Becky Hampl Sandra Berbeco Nancy and Rayburn Lavigne Donald and Terry Romano Arthur Woolf Stephen Ham-Ellis Ellen Slade Hannaford Town of Colchester Violet Lavigne Elisa Sartori John and Anne Zawistoski Kevin Conroy Christopher Bousquet and Clara and Harry Robinson Phyllis Harkonen Ed and Nancy Colodny Lavoie Dental, P.C. Henry Schaefer Family Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Matthew Bousquet Healthy Living Edwin I. Colodny Trust Robert and Foundation Susan Mary Coates Cheryl and Christine and Bob Wade Anna Marie Smith Honest Yoga Frank and Susan Connors Michelle Lawrence Alan and Chris Schillhammer Dave and Helen Bailey Christopher Ham-Ellis Connie and Paul Stabler Hotel Vermont Patricia Connors Lorilee Lawton Nadine Scibek David Coates, Jr. The Ham-Ellis Fund For Edmund J. Boutin, Esq Jay Peak Resort Joyce Cromie Gene and Joan Shannon and Gladys Hart Humanity Boutin Family Foundation Sallie Soule Kids City Robert Crouch Thelma Letourneau Kenneth Grillo Connie and Paul Stabler Joseph and Dale Boutin Geri and Sam Bloomberg Rolf Kielman Maureen Dakin Bruce Lisman Budd and Emily Shedaker Nathaniel Cole Kinney Drugs Danaher Attig & Plante PLC Clement and Nancy Looby Joel and Shari Sheehey Joanna Cole and Sarah Flynn Warren Hardy Robert Brueckner Sandy Steingard Klinger’s Bread Company Stephen Darr Tom and Charlotte MacLeay Shelburne Shipyard, Inc. John and Ida Cadieux IBM Sol and Phyllis Steingard Lake Champlain Chocolates Bob and Marilyn Dawson Lee and Lynne Mahannah Lisa Sherman David Conard Myles and Merja Cahoon Lakers Boys Hockey A.N. Deringer, Inc. John Malpiede Elaine Shield Thomas and Susan Little Jon and Susan Pringle Jim Charbonneau IN-KIND SPONSORS Bruce Lee Kevin Dorn and Marshall & Associates, PLLC Robert and Fred and Joanne Sylvia Hazelett Strip-Casting A Single Pebble Cindy Lee Kathryn Finnie Claire Martin Christine Sinkewicz Helen Connolly Gary and Karen Wheelock Corporation Advance Music Store LL Bean Outdoor Discovery Richard and Patricia Fastiggi Maynard Auto Supply, Inc. Sandra Sinkewicz Anonymous American Flatbread Schools Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Helen Maynard Sisters of Mercy at Marilyn Havian David and Margaret Coates Burlington Hearth Lowe’s Craig and Patricia Fleming Dick Mazza’s Mt. St. Mary Alfred and Marguerite Rachel Inker Dave and Helen Bailey Aubuchon Hardware Lululemon Al and Cheryl Foice General Store, Inc. Charline and Tom Skelly Couture Gladys Hart Judy Ayers Roberta MacDonald Ed Gallagher and Edward and Wanda McGann Sopher Investment Janice Couture and Barbara Homer The Bagel Place Massage Envy Pam Savely McSoley McCoy & Company Management Gail Tissuer Katherine Myers David Coates, Jr. Mark and Rita Baglini My Little Cupcake Gallagher, Flynn & Peter Meyer Myron and Lenore Sopher Gladys Hart Sheryl Bellman Ann Narance Company, LLP Walter and Elaine Meyer Guy and Sandra Stone Tom Ferguson Wendell O. Jones Ben & Jerry’s Church Street Needleman’s Bride and Thomas Gauntlett Mike’s Auto Parts, LLC Michael Stuart Ross and Kathleen Ferguson Bud and Nancy Bigelow Nancy Cohen Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Formals Joseph Giancola Bob and Holly Miller Alan and Diane Sylvester Dan and Mary Sue Putzulu James and Helen Black Olive Garden Italian Joseph A. Giancola Sam and Mary Miller Harlan and Joan Sylvester Paddy Murphy Bluebird Barbeque Restaurant Real Estate Stephen and Robin Miller Bill Cherry Katherine S. Connolly Body Resolution Outback Steakhouse Global-Z International, Inc. Robert and Thomas and Ellen Wilkins Boloco Ricky Patterson John and Loretta Godzik Colleen Millstone Sanford Pollack Bolton Valley Pet Food Warehouse Philip and Linda Goldman Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Myrna Braverman Kate and Dan Connors Bouyea-Fassetts Marianne Phillips Jean Grabowski Glovsky, and Popeo, P.C. Gladys Hart Bruegger’s, Inc. Pine Street Deli Gravel & Shea National Life Group Anna J. Quinn C. Douglas Cairns Arena Planet Fitness Reid and Jane Grayson Ward and Lois Nial Anonymous William Homer City of Burlington Price Chopper Fred and Sally Hackett Northeast Medical Practice Warren and Linda Hollis Katherine Myers Cabot of Vermont Price Chopper’s Golub Hackett Valine & MacDonald Management Matthew and Judith Quinn C. Douglas Cairns Arena Foundation James Handy George and Judith O’Brien Katherine Solari Howard Center Staff Canoe Imports Professional Fire Fighters Pamela Hanley Mary Oczechowski Dianne Smith Mary Chaffee of Vermont Hanley-Wilson and Steven and Arlene Aimone Rose Champlain Valley Exposition Queen City Printers, Inc. Associates Elizabeth Osborne Susie and Ben Merrick Jonathan Leff Chicago Recovery Alliance Red Wagon Plants Gladys Hart Ray Paquette and Michael and Leslie Leff Comcast Rhino Foods, Inc. Jeff and Jane Hawkes Karen Martin Irene Schillhammer Costco RL Photo Studio Dawn Hazelett Allan and Elise Paul Joan Briggs Vivian Lutian Theresa Commo Claire Robinson-White Hazelett Strip-Casting Christopher Perra Connie and Paul Stabler Core Studio Burlington Rocky Ridge Golf Club Corporation Colleen and Steve Pietryka Richard W. and Dakin Farms Sally’s Beauty Supply Thomas and Nap and Agnes Pietryka Irene R. Schillhammer James Paterson Dedalus Wine Sam Mazza’s Farm Market Theresa Heinrich Richard Pietryka Alan and Chris Schillhammer Barbara Paterson and Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC Select Design Hickok & Boardman, Inc. Angelo Pizzagalli and Jim Whitby ECHO at the Leahy Center Seventh Generation Murph and April Higgins Lynn Miles Kathy Searles for Lake Champlain Shanty on the Shore David Hill Patricia Pizzagalli Beth Mintz The Plantes ESPN 101.3 Shaw’s Supermarket Lester and Sidney Hodgdon Remo and Donna Pizzagalli Diann Clark and Jacqueline Essex Alliance Church Shelburne Museum Jean Holmes and Sam Mazza Aimee Plaiffe Jim Stillman Boucher Executive Car Care Shelburne Supermarket Ken and Judy Holzscheiter Ronald and Dawn Plante Joan Briggs Sherry and Ernie Farrar Shem Roose Photography Betsy Isham Point Bay Marina Feldman’s Bagels Skirack
*Donor for five or more years. *Donor for five or more years.
20 21 Small Dog Electronics Kelli Guider Curling for Kids Monica Hutt Snowflake Chocolates Alexis Hafner Butch Alexander Luisa Hutt Myron and Lenore Sopher Emily Harwood Hannah Caldwell Kathleen Laramee HOW YOU CAN HELP? South Burlington High School Jean Haverstick Rich Carpenter Kimberly Laroche Spare Time Bowling Kristen Hayden-West Clifton Beach Gary LeBlanc Sports and Fitness Edge Mark Hengstler Nancy Cohen Matt MacNeil Sportshoe Center Rachel (Gillie) Hopkins David Crounse Jess Markham CONTRIBUTE The Spot Anne Marie Humbert Colleen Fiske Flossie Miller Your financial support sustains critical services for more than 8,000 clients a year: children St. John Vianney Church Sarah Jennings Tracy Fisher David Nestor SymQuest Group Inc. Brittany Keel Chris Gillespie Erika Nestor and teens with emotional and behavioral challenges and their families; adults with mental Trader Duke’s Restaurant Brianna Kern Amanda Godette Luke Nestor illness and substance abuse issues; and people of all ages with intellectual disabilities. Trapp Family Lodge Megan Kerrigan Beth Holden Sam Nestor University Mall, LLC Amanda Kolifrath Karen Hussey Michael Nichols Support Howard Center’s programs and services benefiting the community. Honor a friend UVM President’s Office Max Krauss Joel Kessler Mark Prior VCAM Ann Laramee Paul Landerl Ashley Querubin or relative with a gift in his/her name; we will tell those you honor of your kindness. Vermont Community Access Chris Labelle Matt MacNeil Bob Radler Media Debbie LaRosa Lisa Martiny Emma Radler Mail a check, authorize a gift via credit card, or donate online at www.HowardCenter.org. Vermont Community Ashley LaScala Jaime McEnroe Caitria Sands Garden Network Zoe Leas Chris Pepin Tracy Schneider Include Howard Center in your will or designate a percentage of your paid-up insurance policy. Vermont Public Television Whitney Leighton Emily Phelps Dan Sherburne Vermont Tent Company Michael Leugers Gail Rafferty Etha Spier Villanti & Sons Printers, Inc. Mary Lew Jennifer Rettew Beth Tarallo Edward and Shannon Lowcock Michelle Richard Barbara and Ray Trimmer PARTICIPATE Jane M. Vizvarie Jaclyn Marcotte Tracy Schneider Marie Zura Howard Center hosts several fundraising events throughout the year. In February, Jill Williams Terry Masterson Sandy Steingard put together a team for the Curling Challenge, Vermont’s only curling fundraiser, Wright & Morrissey Kelly McClintock Anne Vernon held in March. Run or walk in Zoe’s Race in August and help us make homes more Zachary’s Pizza Melinda Fenton McGrath Sarah Watson Lynn Zinger Julia McLemore Jonathan Wilkins accessible for Vermont children and their families. These events are an opportunity Sam Messer for Howard Center to increase program funding, involve the community, and raise VOLUNTEERS FY 2104 Cathy Michaels Park Street and Fay Honey awareness about our diverse services. Join us! Baird School Bradford Miller Knopp Comcast Cares Day Dale Morway Ross Almo Joanne & Frank Burnham Community Friends Howard Muehlberger Castleton State College VOLUNTEER Mentoring Danielle O’Brien Becky Hampl Cael Barkman Latesha Parrott Everyone has a skill, talent, or interest to share, and we invite you to see how you Judy Bergeron Will Patten SUCCEED can help Howard Center by checking the volunteer opportunities on our website. Rachel Berube Jenny Peterson Melissa Payne-Vilmont Julie Bier Gordon Raymond Emma Dixon Dylan Billado Adam Repash Meghan Boucher Abbigail Rivait Westview House BE AN AMBASSADOR Ken Brown Laurie Roberge Emily Sanders Garcia Tell your family and friends about how you or someone you care about has Victoria Brown Julie Robinson Jessa Morrish been helped by Howard Center. Your story reinforces the life-saving support Melody Buschner Kara Robinson Tolami Oluitan Nicole Carpenter Gail Rosenberg Morgan Wilson our clients receive and dignifies those who receive mental health services. Joshua Chaplin Susan Rosle Cindy Chittenden Faith Roy Zoe’s Race Rebecca Cisar Trey Roy Karen and Bill Allen Allison Cleary Neal Sand Adina Bishop Gail Clook Bethany Scott Lesli and Rick Blount Nancy Colbourn Jennifer Shatagin Sima Breiterman Ariel Currier Ken Signorello Rich Carpenter Brian Cuseo Renzo Silva Alysia Chapman Rene Cusson Rayshaun Simmons Dana Charlee THANK YOU Bethany Dandrow Ora Clemmons Sparks Justin Clough Tom Dockery Amy Spector Meredith Clough Michael Dowling Kelsey Stavseth Tammy Douglas-Corrigan FOR HELPING. Marsha Drake Matt Stern Leslie Crawford David Ellenbogen Jason Storer Simeon Crossman Suede Evarts Jenny Sullivan Kathleen Donohue Sheila Fazackerly Olivia Tenan Nick Dubey WE ARE MOST Desiree Fisher Christine Toomey Tracy Fisher Karley Freeman Pam VandeWeert Rachel Garnett GRATEFUL TO YOU. John Gallagher Dana Visser Mackenzie Geary Melody George Emily Whalen Aaron Gonthier Anthony Giroux Mary Ann Wolf Jameson Halnon Dennis Grage Mark Hannigan Brian Granger Justin Hurd
*Donor for five or more years.
22 23
FY14 OPERATING BUDGET EVENTS FINANCIAL SUMMARY
PATIENT FEES AND PRIVATE INSURANCE 1% $180,901
CURLING CHALLENGE MEDICAID This year 32 teams took to the ice for our fifth annual curling 73% $58,477,788 fundraiser, Curling for Kids. Thanks to the Green Mountain Curling OPERATING PRIVATE, NON-MEDICAL INSURANCE (a form of Medicaid) Club, Cairns Arena, our sponsors, and participants, we raised more REVENUE 6% $4,598,327 than $42,000 for programs that support the children we serve. It’s not too early to begin gathering your friends, family members, and co- BY SOURCE STATE GRANTS workers to form your four-person team for the 2015 Curling Challenge. 7% $5,589,946 Total FY14 operating revenues: FEDERAL GRANTS SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 14, 2015 1% $87,995 CAIRNS ARENA , SOUTH BURLINGTON $80,350,365 LOCAL REVENUE 2% $2,041,899
STATE & OTHER CONTRACTS 10% $8,099,211
ZOE’S RACE For six years, children and adults have come out to Oakledge Park to take part in Zoe’s Race, an annual fun run to raise money for families OPERATING CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES with children who receive support from Howard Center Developmental EXPENSES BY 34% $27,038,588 Services and need assistance to make their homes accessible. In 2013, SERVICE AREA MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE over 200 runners, volunteers, and donors raised nearly $20,000. To date, 26% $21,088,859 Zoe’s Race has funded 13 home modification projects. We are grateful Total FY14 for the generosity of architect Chris Brown and contractors Rob Peeters operating expenses: DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES and Mark Bosner. Their contributions of time and talent have made $80,397,057 40% $32,269,609 these renovations possible.
SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 30, 2015 OAKLEDGE PARK, BURLINGTON
AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 ASSETS: $26,633,345 LIABILITIES: $12,543,786 EQUITIES: $14,089,559 This financial summary is unaudited. Howard Center’s complete audited FY14 financial statement is available on request.
24 25 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BURLINGTON, VT PERMIT NO. 129
Visit us at www.Howard Center.org