Administrative Offices 624 Elizabeth Street Utica, 13501 2017 IMPACT REPORT (315) 272-2600 Visit us on the web at www.neighborhoodctr.org Building a Stronger Community Now and for the Future Section 9 Section 1

The Center was also chosen as 1 of 19 We cannot express our gratitude enough to the dedicated & committed volunteers that organizations throughout the state to lead a serve on the Center's Board of Directors and our Foundation Board, Behavioral Health Care Collaboration The Marie A. Russo Neighborhood Center Institute. (BHCC) by New York State Office of Mental Health and the Office of Alcoholism and The Neighborhood Center, Inc. The Marie A. Russo Neighborhood Substance Abuse. The Center will serve as 2018 Board of Directors Center Institute the lead BHCC in the Mohawk Valley for 2018 Board of Directors regional provider partners and affiliates to enhance quality care through clinical and Frank Donato, President financial integration with community based Jeffrey Gornick, President Albert J. Casab, Vice President recovery supports. Tricia Bushee, Vice President Norman B. Crabtree, Treasurer Jennifer Viti, Secretary/Treasurer Betty Youmans, Secretary BHCCs will use data to manage quality and risk while committing to continuous quality and performance Frank Donato, President, Board of Directors improvement through integrated care (behavioral and physical) with attention to the social Jeffrey Gornick determinants of health and community prevention. Blake Ford Jeffrey Lottermoser, Jr. Our purchase of 3 Parkside Court in South Utica will allow us to not only derive rental income but as we Amy Mielnicki Dawn Mancari are exploring new partnership opportunities with Mohawk Valley Perinatal Network, their offices will be Marie A. Russo, Executive Director Emeritus relocated there in 2018. Reverend Abel Roy Sandra Soroka, NC Executive Director Since early 2017 we began working with another of our community partners, the Center for Family Life Jack Spaeth and Recovery to determine the level of synergy and complimentary programming that we share. This is Linda Tuggey certainly creating exciting possibilities and we look forward to working closely with them in 2018.

In the fund development arena, we added two new special events in 2017 – the Gala Di Mistero, a The Marie A. Russo Neighborhood Center Institute Board is a foundation whose mission themed masquerade ball that enjoyed tremendous inaugural year success, and a summertime event – is to “solicit, receive, hold and administer gifts, manage investments and resources Bites, Brews and Tunes, which features specialty food truck fare, craft beverages and great local music. generated by the Institute and to do such other lawful acts and undertake such other Both events have also provided a significant support and marketing boost to the services at the enterprises for the sole purpose of support and benefit of The Neighborhood Center, Neighborhood Center. Inc." Last, but not least with the backdrop of the opioid epidemic crisis impacting nearly every community in America including the Mohawk Valley and upstate New York, in 2017 we purchased a former nursing home in Herkimer County, for which we will remodel for the Soularium Addictions Treatment Center in 2019, the facility will have fifty treatment beds for persons in need of addictions treatment. In December the Center was awarded a 1.75 million dollar New York State Economic Development Zone grant for the facility.

WE continue to look forward to the next phase of the Neighborhood Center and making a positive Impact! An impact that we could not have without the dedication and services provided by our staff, our board and all those who support what we do! - Thank-you! Section 2 Section 8 Our Mission

is to enrich the lives of individuals and families through cooperative opportunities, resources, and advocacy which embrace diversity, promote empowerment, and foster responsible citizenship. www.neighborhoodctr.org

Our Divisions of Service: Total Impacted 44,303 WE NEED YOUR HELP We are so grateful to those that support us in so many ways each year and we look Behavioral Health Care Services forward to continuing partnerships and sharing stories about our growth as an The Neighborhood Center, Inc. provides organization and success stories from the people we serve and support for 2018.A professional, state-of-the-art mental health clinical stronger community is only possible because of the support of our many friends in the and crisis services for children, youth, adults and communities we serve. Thank you again for your continued support. their families as well as psycho-social and care management services for adults. Every Penny Matters 2018 brings a new realm of tax laws, and with that, many questions on how they will impact charitable giving. One thing that will remain consistent is the rule for Qualified Charitable distributions from individual retirement accounts (IRAs). People older than 70 Mobile Crisis Assessment Team ½ can transfer up to $100.000 from their IRA to a charity. It will not be added to their MCAT is available to anyone seeking crisis adjusted gross income and will also count as the annual required minimum deduction intervention services in Oneida, Herkimer, from their IRA. This is good news for those that have relied on the tax benefit, while Schoharie, Otsego, Delaware and Chenango giving them the ability to support causes they value. counties. MCAT has the ability to respond to crises where they occur and provide 24 Hour, 7 Days/Week Intervention, Mental Health Assessment Volunteer and Help Make a Difference and Crisis De-Escalation There are so many ways to get involved, whether is be through charitable gifts, supporting specific events or programs and even volunteering for anyone of our many programs. Specifically volunteers/mentors are greatly needed for our Circles program. Childcare & Family Services For more information on how to get involved, please contact Kerr Flanders, Director of Programs provide an array of child care and Development & Public Relations at 315.272.2622 and together we can build a stronger preventative services for youth and families. Our community. programs promote the social well-being of children and families by helping to build connections to To make a donation towards any of programs you can go to our home, school and community. Given the right tools and supports, families can help themselves to website www.neighborhoodctr.org or mail a check to: 624 achieve a better future. Elizabeth St., Utica, NY 13501 or use the enclosed envelope. In Kind Donations Section 8 Section 3

5 Wits Diane Grande-Martin Kirby's Restaurant Rosamond Gifford Zoo Empowering Individuals A & P Master Images Disneyland Resort KM Reflection Sabrina Lamie A Beautiful Mess Edible Arrangements Koto Japanese Steakhouse Sam & Jeanna Simonette A Moveable Feast by O'Connor's Elizabeth A Gorski Laser Spa Sandra L Soroka Elly Garofalo Lava Spa Saratoga Performing Arts Center A.I.R. Albany's Indoor Rockgym Enchanted Forest Water Lesal Ceramics Seabreeze Amusement Park Ace Hardware Safari Lesley Green Seneca Wine & Liquor Acme Pool & Bike Engelbert's Jewelers Liberty Vineyards Winery Shaniece Toner Adirondack Oil Company Erin McCarthy Lily's Party Store Shannon Burning John first came to The Neighborhood Center Adirondack Scenic Railroad F.X. Matt Brewing Co., Inc Lincoln Davies Sharon Gruen through a referral by Rome Memorial Fashion Nails Linda Fedigan-Hale Steet Ponte Ford, Inc. Airborne Adventures Finster's Local Honey Linda M. N. Walters Stephanie Ciotti Hospital Emergency Room staff. He was Amarianna McCall Fitness Mill Lisa Curtis Stewart's Shop suffering from depression as a result of a Ambasador Restaurant Fort Schuyler Club Litchmans Wine & Liquor Suzanne Hinge life-impacting situation-his longtime girlfriend AMF Pin O Rama Fox Run Vineyards Lori Hughes Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt Amy Mielnicki Francos Pizzeria & Italian Lorraine Post Swifty's Restaurant & Pub of twenty years left him, and she moved out Deli Mark Landrey Symeon's Ancora! of their home. Since she was his only means Frank Tocco Mary Carr Syracuse Stage Arianna DeLoach Fratello's Pizzeria Matt Militano Syracuse University Athletics of financial support, John found himself in an Barbara Menard Freeman & Foote Jewelers, McCraith Beverages Taj Mahal emotional crisis that led him to the hospital Barbara Porta Inc. Meelan's Carpet One Tanner & Tessa Spina emergency room. Staff there connected John Beautiful Dream Yoga Frey Vineyards Mele Manufacturing Taras Thairapy Salon & Massage Funny Bone Melinda Walsh Target to our Mobile Crisis Assessment Team Beaver Falls United Methodist Gibson Foundation Meyers Chocolate Terri Salisbury (MCAT). Women Glam House Day Spa Michael & Sarah Kilian The Bagel Grove Berkieda Boyd Gracious Home & Gifts Michael T's Restaurant The Buffalo Bills Beverly Johnson Guardian Minit Car Wash The Cheesecake Factory Big Apple Music Hampton Inn & Suites, New Miracle Nails The Goldmine Jewelers Hartford Misty O'Donnell The Indigo Tree Billy Beez Hannaford Mohawk Valley Community College The New York Giants An MCAT Crisis Case Manager assisted in filling out an application for Temporary Assistance Body By Design Harley Davidson Most Museum The Old Wicker Mill Bonnie Sanchez Helena Sofa Gato Mountain View District UMW The Phoenician and recertification for SNAP (Food Stamps) at the County Social Service Department. The Crisis Brandon Laribee Herb Philipson's Army & Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute The Stanley Case Manager helped him feel at ease with the County Social Services case worker. An Bremer's Wine & Liquor Store Navy Store National Baseball Hall of Fame The Tailor & The Cook appointment to meet with his Temporary Assistance Examiner was scheduled for the following Hidden Valley Golf Club New Hartford Presbyterian Church The Utica Curling Club Byrne Dairy Inc. Holiday Inn New York City Ballet, Inc. The Yahnundasis Golf Club week. Cafe CaNole, Inc. Holland Farms Bakery and Nicole Hinman Theresa Flemma Candice Sturtevant Deli North Star Orchards, LLC Timber Banks Carla Crowley Human Technologies Old Brewhouse Pub and Grub Tom Cavallo's Restaurant John was very distraught and in his meeting with our MCAT staff, he described what had Carl's Furniture Corporation Olive Garden Townsquare Media happened during his relationship and cried openly. The Crisis Case Manager immediately Impressions Limousine Oriental Trading Company. Inc. Tracy L. Pugliese Carpenter & Damsky Advertising, Jackie Bogdan OtterBox Tricia Bushee connected John with counseling through our outpatient behavioral health clinic, as well as our LLC Jacob Militello Palermo's Pizza Twin Orchards Adult Recovery Services for social supports. John is also beginning to meet with staff in our Cedar Lake Club James & Patty Salerno Panera Bread Utica Cutlery Employment Services program and is now eager to begin a job search. Chowder House Jason D Flemma Patricia Regan Christ Church United Methodist Jason Topi Pine Hills Golf Course Utica Zoological Society Christine Ross Jeffrey W Gornick Pittsburgh Steelers Van Hornesville UMC Jennifer Viti Portrait Innovations Villa Verona Vineyard The Neighborhood Center has helped John in many ways. Our programs are interrelated which Christmas Tree Shops Jessica Raut Price Chopper Village Florals allows us to provide a full array of supports and services. We empowered John by helping him City Liquors Jim Ellis Interiors Radisson Hotel Virginia Boskart Claire Rieben Joanne Fanelli Salon Ray Lighthall Voss's to build confidence and skills which will impact his life in many positive ways in the future. Compassion Coalition, Inc. Joseph Flihan Company Richard Wehrle W. Haver Excavating Courtney Malek Joseph Miller Richard Zick WaterFront Grille Joshua Lamie Rocco Fernalld WonderWorks at Destiny USA Crayola Experience Judge Julia Brouillette Rosa Usyk Woodland Hop Farm & Fermentation “I love working for the Neighborhood Center, because I believe there isn't a more important Curl Up & Dye Katherine & John Long Workforce Investment Board Dakota Watch Company Kathleen M Gardner job you can do than helping people. When I met this individual he was very lost and tearful. Dan Bogdan Katie Ashafa He is now receiving the support and assistance he needs. He now has friends and is Kerr Flanders Dan Kervy adjusting well. You get a sense of satisfaction when you see someone go from the depths of Kevin's Bistro Daniele's at Valley View Kim Storsberg despair to a well functioning individual with hopes and dreams.” D'Arcangelo & Co., LLP Kimberly Durr Debbie Dean Kimberly Meyers Deb Lein, MCAT Crisis Care Manager Debra Bevivino Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse Denise Toner Section 4 SPECIAL EVENTS Section 8 Strengthening Families Thank you to our guests, volunteers and sponsors of our 2017 events: Memphis joined our Circles Oneida County initiative in 2016 as a referral from the Utica • Gala Di Mistero held on June 9th 2017 at @171, Municipal Housing Authority. She struggled • Bites, Brew & Tunes held on July 16th 2017 at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds, with budgeting skills, resulting in her living • 15th Annual Dinner & Auction held on November 17, 2017 at Harts Hill Inn. above her means. She was working part time in a job she didn’t like to help make ends meet. That meant she was away from home at night, often leaving her teenage daughter home alone or with alternate care as the job would not allow her to switch shifts. Her debt was much greater than her income and she was unhappy with her situation.

Gala Di Mistero Sponsors 15th Annual Dinner & Auction Circles helps motivated, low income individuals and families reach greater economic Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Utica Region Abdoo Security & Automation stability by helping them identify their own resources and goals, learn how to take Strategic Development Specialists Americu Credit Union social action in their communities, and build beneficial relationships with others. Jeffrey W Gornick of M. Griffith Investment Arlott Office Products Services, Inc. Ascent Wealth Partners While in Circles, Memphis participated in a 16 week Circle Leader training program learning skills Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig, Inc. Avalon Document Services such as budgeting, hidden class rules, interviewing and more. Memphis has decreased her debt Northland Communications Bagg's Square Cafe to income ratio dramatically. This was made possible by refinancing car loans, paying off credit Strategic Financial Services, Inc. C. Lewis Tomaselli Architects cards, and making payment arrangements on credit card debt. She has built stronger C. Lewis Tomaselli Architects Carpenter & Damsky Advertising, LLC relationships and support systems with others in the group, staff members, and community Donato Appraisal members. She has obtained technical training and was able to get a computer for her home. She has re-enrolled in college to obtain her Associate's Degree. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Utica Region Family Advocacy Center Inc., F.A.C. Fitzgerald, Depietro & Wojnas, Inc. While in the group, it was discovered that her teen daughter was struggling with adapting into a Ford, English Financial Group, LLC new school, socialization with peers, developing a sense of purpose, and positive self-esteem. Hilton Estate & Elder Law, LLC Our staff referred this young woman to Project AIM. She joined in 2017 and within a month she H.J. Brandeles Corporation began to build assets and strengths in areas that she was initially struggling in. She is still Human Technologies Corporation enrolled and has expanded her social circle by being cast as a main role in a school play and joining the art club. Inficon, Inc. Kestrel Construction Bites, Brews & Tunes Sponsors Lincoln Davies In 2018, Memphis will begin learning a new role as a Circles Volunteer and will become a Lupini Construction Inc. facilitator. She has joined AmeriCorps and has found a new passion working the in the Human NBT Bank Lynn Tomaino Services Field, which encouraged her return to school. Paradigm Consulting, Inc. New Hartford Rotary M. Griffith Investments Americu Credit Union M & T Bank MVP Health Care "I am so grateful to be a part of the Circles program. I have been able to learn more about my First Choice Staffing Paradigm Consulting, Inc. strengths and not focus on my weaknesses. I have learned skills that help me set and reach Lincoln Davies Poncell Construction goals and build relationships with people I never would have spoken to otherwise. While Lupini Construction Inc. Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig, Inc. participating in Circles I was able to get connected to Project AIM for my daughter. She has Bank of Utica really come out of her shell and have been developing her own strengths. Both of these Jeff Gornick /M. Griffith Investment Services, Inc. The Added Touch Drapery Shop programs have given us support that we would of otherwise gone without. " New York State Tool Utica First Insurance Co. Utica Spray & Chemical 2017 donors cont. Section 5 Meyda Lighting Design Jeff & Sylvia Sorenson Mid-Lakes UMC Mission Committee Marty & Sandra Soroka Amy Mielnicki South Otselic UMW Building a Stronger Community Hayley Mielnicki Jack Spaeth Angela Miner Lauren Spetts Laura Misiaszek Nancy Spina UNIVERSAL CALL Frank Mondi St. Mark UMW Debi Monroe Stittville United Methodist Church After battling unforeseen forces that just aren’t there; My mind was left tortured, Norma Montagnino-Gemza Taberg United Methodist Church promised to me by a hard hitting Tom Mylinski Tayler Schmid Memorial Fund New Beginnings UMW preacher, who said this is my future for Susan Teti me a non-believer. OH! for crying out New Hartford Rotary The Community Foundation of loud, why don’t you stop all your Nexstar Broadcasting- WFXV Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc. nonsense? It’s bogus. Freedom from North Fenton UMW The Mohawk District Youth Council religion, free thinker left in the joy and Robin O'Brien The Utica Food Truck Association wonderment of nature, and an universe Kira Occhipinti that calls out to me to ask questions, Inga Thrasher because it knows I don’t have all the Dr. Paul D Ohlbaum Chuck Tomaselli Oneida Indian Nation answers. Kim Topharen Poem by Mark Pacilio Joeseph Traux Anna Tears Theresa Palmer Joe Trombetta Elise Pape Linda Tuggey Karen Peterson John Tweid Ms. Mary K Phillips United Methodist Church Vernon Anna has been a client of the Neighborhood Center since 2012. She first reached out to our Mobile Pizza Boys Pizzeria, LLC Lairdsville UMW Crisis Assistance Team after having thoughts of suicide. Our crisis counselors worked with her and Jim Portzeba Circle M UMW Laura Powers assigned her to a crisis care manager who helped her to divert her negative thoughts and energy Bethany UMW into more productive outcomes. She was also referred to our behavioral health clinic where Sal Raspante Sandy Creek UMW Christine Rayno clinicians further helped her focus on positive directions. They also inspired her to vocalize against Waterville UMW the abuse she’d been experiencing. Paul Rayno Upper NY Annual Conference of the Maggie Reed United Methodist Church Jeffrey Reynolds A recurrence of life stress – facing eviction and joblessness, led Anna back to our Care Management Eve Vandewal program in 2015. We helped her find an affordable apartment and prepared her for job interviews. Richmondville UMW Patrice VanNortwick Anna also joined our Adult Recovery Services program and our Assisted Competitive Employment Michelle Roberts Vienna UMW program to enhance her abilities to gain and keep employment. She learned coping skills and was Danielle Robidoux Dr. George Vineyard able to again begin to manage her wellness. Loretta Romano Bill & Patti Virkler Valentina Rose Jennifer Viti In 2017, along with ARS and ACE she began to work on her lifelong goal of becoming a published Grant Roser Voorheesville UMW poet. Staff took the time to work with Anna to compile all of her poetry and send her work titled, Mary Ruckel Douglas Walters “My Life in Poetry” to the Library of Congress to be copyrighted. The member received a certificate Rushville UMW Edie Weintraub-Danovitz a few weeks ago informing her that her poetry is officially copyrighted and has a place on the Laureen Sassower Gary Wileczka shelves of the Library of Congress. Sauquoit Valley UMW Ken Williams Mary and Jack Shaw Mark Williamson Anna’s poetry now can be in the hands of others who are struggling with mental health, and who Terry Shedd David & Pamela Wojnas may be helped or inspired by these words. As for what the Neighborhood Center has done for Cassandra Sheets Betty Youmans Anna is best captured by her, “The Neighborhood Center has empowered me to protect my own Barry J Sinnott Rick & Jennifer Zuccaro well-being by taking care of myself, and has helped me to protect my family’s well-being as well.” Ann Smallen Around the Neighborhood 2017 donors cont. Section 8 Bruce Ward & Company Real Estate Floyd United Methodist Church David & Martha Burke Blake Ford Jerry Burnham Mr. Brant W. Ford Trisha Bushee Foster Martin Advertising Gerald Camesano Brian Frank Enessa Carbone Alice Gafner Melissa Carey Eric & Danielle Garceau George Carpenter Christine Getman-Jweid Albert J Casab Chuck & Judy Guske Central Bridge UMW Ginsbergs Food Heather Chiffy Jeffrey Gornick Church of Christ Uniting Meredith Gorton Church of Christ Uniting (Fellowship) Grace United Methodist Church Gene Ciccolella Lorna Grant Clinton UMW Heather Hall Joan Colgan Tracy Harringshaw Stephanie Conley Michelle Harris David and Lisa Corasanti Gennaro Hathaway Norman Crabtree Benjamin L. Heintz Ms. Magdalen M Czech James Henck Carmen Davila Theo Hepburn DeKalb Junction UM Church Mary Hogel Mr. Robert C. DelBuono Coralee Humphreys Steve Devan Steve Jerome Porter Dickinson Claudette Johnson Dianne and Steve DiMeo Judy Jones District 4 ACBL Inc. Dean Kelly Caroline Dodge David Klievoneit Jackie Dodge Dr. Vijayakumar Komareth Joanne Donaruma Wade Michele Lamandia Frank Donato Sandra T. Lane Eannace Funeral Home Heather Laribee Ralph & Laura Eannace Deb Lastowicka Laura Eck Dan Lichorowic Donald Ehre Saverio Lomardo Jr. Brandy Enck Karole Loucks HOG LPS Construction Michael Ezzo Dawn Lupi Louise Fabian M&T Bank Foster Fahey Dawn & Bob Mancari Richard and Tracy Falvo Marcellus UMW Federated Church of West Winfield Frank Martello Eva Fiorentino Paul Massoud First Choice Staffing Mike McCoy First United Methodist Church Dan & Marie McNamara THANK YOU Section 8 Child Care & Family Services Division Section 6 Total Impacted in 2017: 16,842 A big thank you to our friends and benefactors in 2017! Child Care-Infant, Universal Pre- School Aged Child Care A generous community helps makes our mission possible every day. Your gifts to The Toddler, Preschool Kindergarten 624 Elizabeth Street Neighborhood Center helps us to continue our mission each day. We are extremely grateful for 615 Mary Street 624 Elizabeth Street Utica, NY 13501 your support. Utica, NY 13501 Utica, NY 13501 315.272.2600 315.272.2760 315.272.2600 Served 250 While we appreciate all gifts of any denomination, because of space constraints, we are listing Served 375 Served 215 gifts of $50 and above. We make every effort to properly recognize our benefactors. Please call us at 315.262.2622 if we have made an error or omission. Kinship Care Day Care Registration & Community Health Management CACFP Workers 612 Elizabeth Street 612 Elizabeth Street 628 Mary Street C. Louis Abelove Utica, NY 13501 Utica, NY 13501 Utica, NY 13501 ACBL Charity Foundation 315.272.2630 315.272.2630 315.801.5010 Addison UMW Louis Aiello Served 59 Families (77 DCR Served 109 Served 199 Women Allied American Abstract Adults & 105 Youth) providers Anita Amidon CACFP Served 92 Laura Appler providers, 8400 Children Mary Ann & Thomas Arcuri Rome Court Utica Court PINS Reduction & Arlotto Family Foundation Children’s Center Children’s Center Elimination Program Bank of Utica 301 W. Dominick Street 200 Elizabeth Street, Fl. 1 800 Charlotte Street Andrea Barres Utica, NY 13501 Utica, NY 13501 Utica, NY 13501 Phyllis B. Bartlett 315.266.4532 315.266.4485 315.798.8906 Bellevue Heights UMW Served 1,137 (Children), Served 1,346 (Children), Served 800 Children & Donna Benoit Benton UMW 763 Families (Adults) 883 Families (Adults) their Families Birnie Bus Service Inc. Eric BJornland Black River Systems Co. Outreach & Prevention SOHO Regional Project AIM Codey Blowers 624 Elizabeth Street Permanency Resource 624 Elizabeth Street Amy Boerger Utica, NY 13501 Center Utica, NY 13501 Rosemary Bonacci 315.272.2600 628 Mary Street 315.272.2600 Bonide Foundation Served 27 Youth, 15 Utica, NY 13501 Served 30 Youth-YB Aim, Kimmerle Booth Teens 315.272.2698 14 Youth, DSS AIM, 50 William Borrill Esq. Served 6 Families, 10 Youth Crossroads AIM, 14 Bouckville UMW Children, 9 Caregivers Youth Central Valley Aim Karen Bowen Elizabeth Bowers Brainardsville UMW Transitional Living Skills Operation Sunshine Circles Virginia S Brewer 624 Elizabeth Street 624 Elizabeth Street 624 Elizabeth Street Jennifer Brillante Utica, NY 13501 Utica, NY 13501 Utica, NY 13501 Kelly Britton 315.272.2600 315.272.2600 315.272.2600 Christine Brown Served 12 Youth Served 345 Adults, 607 24 participants Nathaniel Brown Children, 952 Individuals Section 6 Section 7 Behavioral Healthcare Division FISCAL MANAGEMENT

Total Impacted in 2017: 27,461 The Neighborhood Center, Inc. once again had a successful year in 2017. The year ended with a net income of $732,865 which was partly due to a good year with investments.

Our Mobile Crisis MCAT Oneida-Herkimer MCAT Chenango County The Neighborhood Center’s end of year fiscal report shows the agency maintained a positive Assessment Team County 5 Court Street, Suite 42 growth with a net increase. While the net increase is due to a positive investment return, the (MCAT)-Serving Oneida, 616 Mary Street Norwich, NY 13815 agency continues to manage resources and mission to ensure funds are utilized to build Herkimer, Chenango, Utica, NY 13501 1.844.732.6228 programs and enhance services needed in the community. Eighty-Nine percent (89%) of the Delaware, Otsego and 315.732.6228 Services provided 1553 Neighborhood Center, Inc.'s total expenditures went directly to supporting the 25 programs Schoharie Counties Services provided 16,865 that are offered to Utica and the surrounding communities. The remaining 11% is utilized to maintain the necessary infrastructure to support and ensure programming is delivered with the necessary support to ensure quality programming.

The Agency continues to grow with a number of great opportunities on the horizon. MCAT Delaware County MCAT Otsego County MCAT Schoharie County 56 Shepard Street 242 Main Street 113 Park Place Walton, NY 13856 Oneonta, NY 13820 Schoharie, NY 12157 1.844.732.6228 1.844.732.6228 1.844.732.6228 Governmental $10,215,301 77% Services provided 1194 Services provided 1794 Services provided 1341 Donations-Other $72,694 1% GALA Event $40,970 0% Donations-Capital Campaign $7,450 0% United Way $51,227 0% Grants $13,114 0% Utica Child Guidance & Rome Child & Adult Utica ARS, Employment Service Fees $1,681,804 13% Adult Behavioral Health Behavioral Health Clinics Services & ACE Clinics 195-199 W. Dominick Street 15-17 Hopper Street United Methodist $33,155 0% 628 Mary Street Rome, NY 13440 Utica, NY 13501 Rental $45,082 0% Utica, NY 13501 315.272.2730/315.272.2748 315.272.2660 Investments $843,665 6% 315.272.2700/315.272.2723 Served 1555 Individuals Served 312 Individuals Other $210,991 2% Served 1046 Individuals $13,215,454 Salaries/Benefits- Administration $845,510 7% Salaries/Benefits- Rome ARS, Employment Utica/Rome Care Family Ties Programs $7,260,268 58% Services & ACE Management 15-17 Hopper Street $8,105,778 195-199 W. Dominick Street 800 Charlotte Street, Utica Utica, NY 13501 Rome, NY 13440 212 W. Liberty Street, Rome 315.272.2661 Administration Costs 315.272.2736 315.624.9540/315.337-5262 Served 210 individuals Other Than Personnel $552,140 4% Program Costs Other Served 258 Individuals Served 1291 Adults, 42 Than Personnel $3,824,671 31% Children 21%$4,376,811 $12,482,589 Section 10 A MESSAGE From our Executive Senior Management Director Vision, Dedication, Heart What do more than 200 caring and dedicated employees at the Neighborhood Center do at their job?

Answer: They make an impact! An impact for individuals! CONTENTS An impact for families! An impact for the community!

By definition the services provided by the Neighborhood Section 1: Center’s staff have a direct effect on someone or Message from our Executive Director something Many who seek our services are looking to make a change or to ensure their family or loved ones can Section 2: get their needs met. That is what our services do for over Sandra Soroka Laura Eannace Mark Pacilio Mission & Divisions of Service 44,300 individuals and their families throughout the Executive Director Assistant Director of Operations Mohawk Valley annually. Executive Director Section 3: Empowering Individuals As is our legacy dating back to 1905 we continue to make an impact on meeting the unmet needs of our neighbors and fellow community members. 2017 was no different Section 4: then what we have done for the last 113 years, but it Strengthening Families certainly proved to be an extraordinary one for the Neighborhood Center! From new programs and new Section 5: buildings, to new events and new partnerships, the agency Building a Stronger Community experienced a transformational year and we look forward to the great things we will do with these new Melissa Carey Section 6: Kimmerle Booth Karole Loucks Patrice VanNortwick opportunities! Director of Programs, Locations and Impact Human Resources Controller Director of Child Care & Family Services Behavioral Healthcare numbers In 2017 we received funding to launch a new regional Director adoption permanency program in Schoharie, Otsego, Section 7: Herkimer and Oneida Counties. We also expanded our AIM Fiscal Management (Achieve Inspire Motivate) program for at-risk youth, as What We Value well as our Mobile Crisis Assessment (MCAT) program. Section 8: These programs touch the lives of families and individuals We celebrate the diversity of our community and seek to foster understanding, Donor Report by providing critical guidance and support. acceptance and cooperation; We advocate for human needs at the federal, state and We also said goodbye to our former administrative offices local levels; We work in cooperation with other service agencies and refer clients with Section 9: at 293 Genesee Street where they had been for the last 18 special concerns to agencies that can best meet their needs; We encourage Board of Directors years. We sold the building to the Rescue Mission, who we independence and self-help; We affirm our heritage as an agency related to the General know will be putting it good use! Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church. Section 10: Senior Management

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