A LETTER FROM THE

Friends,

Our staff members give so much of themselves, emotionally and physically, so we recently asked them about the things that help the most with their wellbeing. The top thing? Most feel energized by spending time with their families. Our agency started 35 years ago because of the love of family, and we know that our future success will rely on family, too – the kind you are born into and the kind you choose for yourself. That’s one of the many reasons we continue so many of our family-focused traditions. For decades we’ve offered Dollars for A’s to staff and their children, a special family night during our reunion weeks and an annual pizza and skating party, which just celebrated its 25th year in Rochester. Then, of course, we have our Family Dinner in Buffalo and our Annual Dinner in Rochester. As many of you know, we lost a family member this past November when one of our founders Bob Otto passed away on Thanksgiving, which was so very appropriate for a man who lived with great gratitude. He will be remembered for his commitment to his family and to our agency's mission. You can see a glimpse of that in a video where he talks about what it was like as a parent when the first home opened in Webster nearly 35 years ago. Family and friends strengthened us during that time of loss and they make it easier to Joan Levato, Marisa Geitner and Susan Stockton recharge and serve with compassion. We’ll draw on that strength again and again in our next 35 years. Thank you for being there for the people we serve and the people we employ. Together, we will live out our mission well into the future. †

Sincerely, When you see this icon it means there’s a video at HeritageChristianServices.org/spirit-newsletter.

Marisa Geitner President & C.E.O. "A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more." -Rosabeth Moss Kanter, author and business professor About Us SPIRIT is a bi-annual publication of Heritage Christian Services. At Heritage Christian Services, people come first. A Second Thought Resale Shop • Springdale Farm Heritage Christian Services partners with thousands of people Center for Human Services Education • Employment Alliance throughout Rochester and Buffalo to ensure everyone – Expressive Beginnings Child Care • Heritage Christian Stables including children and people with developmental disabilities Ferncliff Apartments • Pieters Family Life Center – feels valued and respected. Most of the agency’s 2,600 International Ministries • Retreat Center employees work to support people so they can find the best Heritage Gardens place to live and work and build strong community connections. CORPORATE OFFICE Other employees work with children at Expressive Beginnings 275 Kenneth Dr., Suite 100 Child Care in Henrietta, Greece or Webster. Rochester, NY 14623 Telephone: (585) 340-2000 The agency is also known for community impact programs that REGIONAL OFFICE address health and wellness, education and self-empowerment. 3790 Commerce Ct., Suite 800 Together, those programs serve more than 23,000 N. Tonawanda, NY 14120 people annually. Telephone: (716) 743-2020 A Compass Agency Visit HeritageChristianSerivces.org. TDD: (800) 662-1220

2 SPIRIT | SPRING 2019 Celebrating 35 years it just bloomed, it blossomed. And that’s what decide what staffing works best for them. we are about. We take a dream. We work One of those homes will serve people toward the end goal.” with complex medical needs, which is a Many dreams were realized in the first step toward making this kind of housing 35 years, she said, including purchasing a accessible for all. fully accessible retreat center in Inlet, where HCS launched the Supported Decision Van Staalduinen serves as caretaker of the Making Pilot, which recognizes property. The agency grew from one home to that everyone has a right to make his or her offering a host of programs and services that own decisions and helps people develop a touch the lives of more than 23,000 people in formal agreement about their preferences the Rochester and Buffalo areas and even the as decision makers. The agency already lives of people in Guatemala. supports more than 300 people with self- And, thanks to its strong business directed plans – one of the fastest growing foundation, it’s growing in other ways, too services offered at HCS – and that means – especially as it continues to focus in on more people are mapping out the supports When Janet Van Staalduinen talks about what matters most to the people who use its and services that are most important to them. Heritage Christian, she uses words like dream services. It’s also serving more than 100 people with and family – and she talks about how hard self-directing home care services throughout The agency recently renovated two homes the founders and all those who came after Monroe, Livingston and Genesee counties so that almost every person within the them worked to make the agency a success. and will soon expand into Erie County. The certified residential program has a private “They needed help with their children,” program, called Consumer Directed Personal bedroom. In addition to its commitment Assistance Program, allows people with or said Van Staalduinen, who celebrates 31 to opening three new certified homes, the years with the agency just two months before without disabilities in that county to hire and agency will be offering more non-certified train personal care aides to provide care. HCS celebrates its 35th anniversary. “They homes for people who would like to choose worked hard and tough and long for this and the number of roommates they have and

A Second Thought Resale Shop • Springdale Farm Center for Human Services Education • Employment Alliance Expressive Beginnings Child Care • Heritage Christian Stables In addition, HCS is reaching out to the larger community in new ways by: Ferncliff Apartments • Pieters Family Life Center International Ministries • Retreat Center Heritage Gardens • working with close to 200 employers to match them with talented employees who have disabilities; • partnering with Jewish Senior Life to start Project Search, which is a new internship opportunity for young adults with disabilities; • providing behavioral supports to individuals age 8 and up who live with their families; • welcoming people and businesses to rent space at Balcony Point at Springdale Farm; • beginning work on its fourth Expressive Beginnings Child Care; and by • redirecting the money would have spent on holiday cards to build a home for a family in Guatemala. †

SPIRIT | SPRING 2019 3 New Board Members DAVID VADEN AGENCY BOARD C.O.O. at Bryant & Stratton College and a member of New York State Society of CPAs. He is a founding board member of Camp Puzzle Peace and the Family Autism Center and a former board member for Junior Achievement. He lives in Webster.

RICHARD VANDER HORST AGENCY BOARD Vice president of information development at Food Markets and a member of the Project Management Institute and of the International Institute of Business Analysis. He is a former member of the board and a co- founder of mpXML. He lives in Webster.

GLEN SKALNY FOUNDATION BOARD Luxury travel consultant with Skalny Travel Group and Van Zile Travel. He is a trustee for the Landmark Society of Western NY and his family’s charitable foundations have supported cultural, educational, medical and youth organizations. He lives in Brighton.

SUZANNE NYE FOUNDATION BOARD Director of finance at Willow Domestic Violence Shelter and is an active member of the Boots and Barrels and HCS Foundation’s Budget and Finance committees. She is a Certified Public Accountant and lives in Canandaigua.

KEVIN BEST FOUNDATION BOARD President and Owner of Best Times Financial Planning. He is on the Board of Directors for The SouthEast YMCA, the Estate Planning Council of Rochester and The Resource Group. He lives in Pittsford.

A retirement that works

Most of us know that things change as we age. Sometimes they meet up with people The print may seem a bit smaller. The lawn while bowling or walking along the lake may seem a bit larger. or volunteering at the Jewish Home. He's For David Sayre, it was the tired feeling scheduling a time for friends to come over for in his feet -- and then in his hands -- from a dinner that's cooked in his new kitchen, and working at a job where he stands for hours he's planning which movies he'll see next. packaging soap that is sent to Naval ships. "We go all over the place," said David, "and And after 31 years at the company, he needed my life is better now. I meet more people." to cut back his hours. He needed to ease into He didn’t settle for staying the same, and retirement and try some new things. Heritage Christian doesn’t either. That’s why Now, every Monday and Friday a the agency was prepared with a program and community habilitation staff member picks was fortunate to find the right staff member him up at his home that he shares with others who could help him have more personalized and they meet friends for coffee at Wegmans. options for his retirement. They know the chef and the baker and at least And that has made all the difference. † half a dozen other people who are regulars.

Danny Wegman & David Sayre

4 SPIRIT | SPRING 2019 The Amy Marie Tessoni Award winner was NICOLE BRUNSON, who is beyond dedicated in her role as a direct support professional at Rodwell Lodge. Drew Bielemeier & Nicole Brunson

CHARMAINE PEMBERTON was awarded the Eunice Hanson Excellence in Nursing Award for the way she shows compassion and dedication on a daily basis. Charmaine Pemberton & Ruth Benjamin

The Paul Hanson Excellence Award winner was NIKISHA RIDGEWAY, director of community initiatives. She was recognized for how she has served as a pioneer to help us open our doors to new populations and new services. Marisa Geitner & Nikisha Ridgeway

MARC O'MARA, a residential direct support professional at the apartments at Claire Court, received the ANCOR 2019 New York Direct Support Professional Recognition of the Year Award. Marc was selected for recognition from hundreds of nominations, and this award serves as a testament both to Marc’s work to support individuals in the community and to his leadership at Heritage Christian Services.

Save the Date Visit HeritageChristianServices.org/calendar

May July October Saturday, 4th: Rochester Special Needs Summer Kids Camp: Weeks of 8th and 22nd Thursday, 3rd: Annual Dinner at Joseph A. Planning Seminar at the Pieters Family Life (ages 4-6) and week of 15th (ages 7-9) at Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center in Henrietta Springdale Farm in Ogden Center in Rochester Saturday, 11th: Buffalo Special Needs August November Planning Seminar at the HCS Regional Office Saturday, 30th: Christmas with Santa at Week of 5th: Rotary Sunshine Camp in Rush in North Tonawanda Springdale Farm in Ogden (Family Night, Aug. 7) Tuesday, 14th: Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Summer Kids Camp: Week of the 5th (ages December Auction at Banchetti by Rizzo’s in Amherst 7-9) and the 12th (ages 5-8) at Springdale Tuesday, 3rd: Giving Tuesday online at HeritageChristianServices.org/GIvingTuesday June Farm in Ogden Saturday, 7th & 14th: Christmas with Santa at Saturday, 8th: Boots & Barrels at Heritage September Christian Stables in Webster Springdale Farm in Ogden Saturday, 7th: Heritage Hero Run + Stroll + Thursday, 19th: Gala Holiday Pops Concert Monday, 24th: HCS Golf Classic at Monroe Roll at Seabreeze Amusement Park Golf Club in Pittsford with the RPO at Hall at Eastman Thursday, 19th: Family Dinner at Samuel’s Theatre in Rochester Week of 24th: Respite Camp at Springdale at Grande Manor in Williamsville Springdale Farm in Ogden

SPIRIT | SPRING 2019 5 Donor Spotlight

As Heritage Christian celebrates 35 years of service, it’s only right to shine the light on a family who was there from the very beginning. BOB AND SUE DESARRA were in their 20s when their daughter Kimberly was born and they knew they would need support in the future. They met Bob and Marie Pieters, one of the founding families, and assisted in the start of HCS. Christian values, selfless dedication, and something more than just a job was what they wanted for their daughter and the people that served her. The DeSarras hope that their contributions “enable HCS to maintain the highest quality of care, along with offering new services and opportunities to people. We have confidence in the leadership and we believe in the quality services.” Bob and Sue believe that no financial gift is too small to create a better world. But besides giving financially, they volunteer and share with others about the mission of HCS. They are proud of their legacy and happy that even after the passing of their daughter, their son Paul and his family have continued their support of the agency. Paul serves as a board member and on committees. “We got through all of it because of support, and we want to make sure that it will still be there for others in the future.” †

From the top: Erin, Paul, Sue, and Bob DeSarra

"Your love has given me great joy and encouragement..." - Philemon 1:7

Volunteer Spotlight

PETER ALOI has many talents. The past He also helped with the renovations of the four years he has been volunteering at A Second store, including making sliding barn doors. Thought Resale Shop. Along with the traditional He is always willing to lend a hand and we are volunteer needs of the store, Peter will help pick thankful he has chosen to volunteer at A Second up donations from people’s homes and deliver Thought Resale Shop. them to the shop. Any donated furniture items Thank you, Peter! † that are in need of repair before they can be sold are seen by Peter. He uses his carpentry skills to fix and sometimes transform them.

Peter Aloi transforms a donated piece at A Second Thought Resale Shop

6 SPIRIT | SPRING 2019 Heritage Happenings HERITAGE CHRISTIAN STABLES WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR

Heritage Christian Services welcomed TARA DEFENDORF-KUBA, the new director of Heritage Christian Stables, in late January. Defendorf-Kuba is a lifelong equestrian with a degree in animal science from Cornell University and experience with a variety of riding and driving programs. "I love the fact that therapeutic riding and horsemanship programs can bring horses and positive horse experiences to everyone in our communities." said Defendorf-Kuba. In addition to their hallmark therapeutic riding program, the stables now offers beginners lessons for children. "I would encourage someone considering lessons to call the stables and set up a time for a visit. Often just meeting one of our horses can ease any nerves that one may have. Our instructors are friendly, knowledgeable, certified and always willing to help. I look forward to Heritage Christian Stables increased opportunities for everyone at the stables." †

GLOBAL CHALLENGE SPARKS HEALTHY COMPETITION

A 119,631 mile journey can really bring people together and that's just what the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge did for many at Heritage Christian. Over the course of 100 days, teams throughout the agency collectively took 300,823,194 steps toward increased physical and mental wellbeing. Emma Lange, assistant manager at the home on Clover Street enjoyed being able to recognize her teammates and found motivation through their successes. "I LOVED this opportunity. I think it’s things like this that help teams at residential or day hab sites to connect with each other, and really help with retention." Andrew Little, director of the Pieters Family Life Center and Global Challenge ambassador explained, "As an agency we understand that giving people the opportunity to focus on their wellbeing results in positive effects during their work day. We want to The winning Global Challenge team. support people in meeting their goals, both the people who choose our services and our dedicated staff and hope that support will result in staff who choose to stay with HCS.” †

HERITAGE GARDENS FULL

It’s been five months since the first tenants settled into Heritage Gardens, an 83-unit apartment complex for income eligible community members. Laura Hoh moved in the day Heritage Gardens opened its doors. She said, "I like everything really. I like the community room and my apartment. You get to socialize like going to Bingo and coffee hours on Mondays. I get more independence than when I used to live with my parents."

Home Leasing is the owner and operator. All 83 units are occupied and serving 100 people -- including the 17 spaces reserved for people served by NYS OPWDD. The spots filled quickly and there is a waiting list. †

SPIRIT | SPRING 2019 7 MEMORIALS HONORARIUMS

Often people will make a donation Barksdale Campanella Gloede Otto Hill in memory of a loved one who has passed away. The agency Marvin Barksdale passed away in October. He was 46 and he kept the joy of Christmas in his heart all year long. His sends the bereaved family a note favorite Christmas song was “Jingle Bells,” and he sang it all the time. of sympathy and informs them Kathy Campanella – an actress who shared joy and laughter with everyone she met – passed away on Christmas day. of the gift, without disclosing She was 57. She had a sense of humor that brightened hearts and a love of adventure that pushed her to travel. the amount. People also mark joyous occasions - like birthdays, Holly Gloede passed away in November. She was 29. She adored her niece and nephew and loved spending time with anniversaries and weddings - by her boyfriend. donating in honor of a friend or Bob Otto, one of the founders of Heritage Christian Services, also passed away in November. He will be remembered for family member. his commitment to his family and to our agency's mission.

Sue Hoh, donor relations Darren Hill, a man who loved music, sports and winning board games, passed away in February. He was 53. coordinator, can help you through the process. She canbe reached at (585) 340-2045. Gail Michaels Harriet Heimer and Fran Lyons Allison Janis In Memory of Ingeborg Lynda and Lisa Newman Elizabeth Holland Deborah and Donald Joss Herkstroeter Joan and Jim Parker Marcia and Greg Jablonski Michelle Labossiere-Hall and Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Marie and Bob Pieters Janet Manko Scott Hall Christiane Miczek Beverly and Bill Roberts Barb and Tom Snape Anthony Leone Lilita Lasen-Ward Cindy and Warren Wallin Anne and Glenn Lever Viewpoint School Music NOVEMBER 2018 - MARCH 2019 Charlene and David Roberts Donna Schirching Fausta and Dan Morganti Department Kathleen Schlafer In Memory of Anna Dietz Barbara Muller and Keith Betty and Jim Tudisco Mary Dietz and Family Conrad In Memory of Darren Hill MEMORIALS In Memory of Marge Winton South Friendship Group Valerie Dlugosz Joan and Jim Parker Kathryn Aman Brenneman (Barbara Durfee, Norma Mary Ann and Charles Goupil Helen and Alan Soanes Jennison and Drew Bielemeier In Memory of Brenda Allen Suzanne and Pam Barres Kathleen Guenther Dr. and Mrs. William Stephan David Desmond Sue Corey McLernon, Janet Stewart and Gretchen Young-Zeh) Betty and Donald Guenther Janet Yaeger Marisa Geitner In Memory of Jobina, Mark and Nancy and Mark Zawacki Donna and Michael Hassenfratz Nancy and Mark Zawacki Michelle Labossiere-Hall and In Memory of Mary Bailey Peter Bruinsma Suzanne Ioannone Scott Hall Carole Ann and Charles Collard Glenna Zobkiw Dr. Winabelle Gritter Carol and Donald Johnson In Memory of Gerald Everhart Joan and Jim Parker Deborah Lacey Virginia and Adolf Irmer Nancy and Mark Zawacki In Memory of Ellen Baxter In Memory of Bruce Campbell In Memory Of Arlene Burgio Tracy Shake Betty Jane Reisinger Helen and Ken Scott Joseph Burgio Laura Wahl In Memory of Adele and Philip In Memory of Dr. Thomas Lalla Rookh, Daughters of Wendy and David Zvijac Ferranti, Sr. Hassenfratz Mokanna In Memory of J. Suzanne Casey In Memory of Kathy Angela Cataldi Philip Ferranti Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Campanella In Memory of Jo Anne and Carole Ann and Charles Collard In Memory of Margaret Sally and Al Altobello Lance Dolliver In Memory of Brian Franklin Beikirch In Memory Of Gerald "Jerry" Kathleen Aman Cassin Louise Dolliver Sandy and Les Walker In Memory of Ingebord Shelley and Jeff Bierworth Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Herkstroeter DBI Properties Sandra and John Cassin Dolores Bielli In Memory of Ronald In Memory of Jennifer and David Desmond Kathleen Shahin Carole Bond Drzewiecki Christopher Fugitt Joan and Jim Parker Elaine and Nancy Tantalo In Memory of Mary Lu Cassin Josephine Buscaglia Sandra and John Cassin Carole Ann and Charles Collard Barbara Dillon-Fugitt Marianne Williams Donna and Frank Cimino In Memory of Theresa, Brian Marian and James Crouch In Memory of Connie Durfee In Memory of Jessica Gaugh and William Himmler In Memory of Laura and In Memory of Gordon Chew David Desmond Michael Yeung Norma McLernon Karen Stoddard Lillian Himmler-Martin Stephen Blackburn Connie and Bill Evert Laura and Rich DiPasquale Marisa Geitner In Memory of Morgan Coe In Memory of Bill Dwyer In Memory of Mary Haidvogel In Memory of Frank Ichishita Alice and John Gucker Kathy Coe Judy and John Jorgensen Mary and Roger Haidvogel Marilyn and Robert Aldrich In Memory of Anna and Jane and Kitch Kitchenman Carole Ann and Charles Collard Carol and Vincent Loce Stephen Bobowski Sandy and Mark Kopera In Memory of Dr. Robert Easley, Mickey Pamukcoglu In Memory of June Ivanick Richard Bobowski Lona and John Kissinger Michelle Labossiere-Hall and Annette Paruta Jr. Chris Reardon Wendy and Larry O'Connor Scott Hall Starfish Ministry of WNY Jennison and Drew Bielemeier In Memory of Delphine and Carol Lewis Karen and Donald Bonner In Memory of Eunice Hanson In Memory of Albina Jarvis Robert Bohall Eileen and Mark Lipari Louise Brown Joanne Case-Green Patricia and Richard Cataldi Judi and Stan Bohall In Memory of John D'Onofrio Leigh and Ron Little Eleanor and Dominic D'Onofrio Roseanne and Rich Critchlow Anita Lopresto and Barbara Anne, Rose, Tom and Gil David Desmond In Memory of Dr. Thomas In Memory of Richard Jones In Memory of Elaine Boyd Campanella Korleen and David Hanning Hassenfratz Mary Ann Hrankowski Joanne Case-Green Donahue Dee and Bob Lucacci Daniel Donohue Dr. and Mrs. Richard Gangemi Anthony Amigone Carol and Bob Markham Debra and Jay Hagenbuch Marisa Geitner In Memory of Joshua Jordon

Ida and William McAllian Ellen and Karl Hanafin Joseph Hanna Angela Cataldi

Kerry Hart Kerry Hart

8 SPIRIT | SPRING 2019 In Memory of Kevin Kerr In Memory of Ryan Marshall In Memory of Dave Roberts George-Ann, Billy and Mary Jo In Honor of Kathy Coe In Honor of Onni Peck Denise and Gregory Palis Audrey and Bill Marshall Patricia Boucher Coccia Carole Ann and Charles Collard Margarita and Francis Abbey Marjorie Crumb Theresa Coccia In Memory Of Teresa Kerr In Memory of Bruce Marshall Nancy Dwyer Arlene Coccia In Honor of Donna and Ted In Honor of Bob Pieters Suzanne Caffyn Barbara Marshall Marisa Geitner The Coffin Family of R.I. Colebeck's Wedding Holly and George Wolf Ann and Chris Connor Barbara Georger George Cooper Anniversary Carolyn Cross In Memory of Betty Martin Alice and John Gucker Mary Jane Culotta Donna and Ted Colebeck In Honor of Ana Pravato Angela and William Eckam June Bushfield Joan Jones Family Advocates of Heritage Lois Miller Nancy Herdic Mary and David Kipp Christian Services In Honor of Sean Connelly Janice McCutchan In Memory of Richard Means Carol Kulp Lori Guarino Eileen and Patrick Connelly In Honor of Jennifer Reitz Debra Nelson Gail Means Bette Michaelidis Kathleen and Robert Harris Marcia Ann and Bruce Reitz Cathy Nulton Sheila and Tom Roberts Jo Ann Hendricks In Honor of Elizabeth Cook's John and Paula Pilarski In Memory of Ricky and Bill Phyllis Todd Dr. Neal Levitt Birthday In Honor of Jamie Rhinehart Mary Lynn and Arthur Smart Metherell Deborah Trageser Marcia Palermo Gloria and Doug Fisler Risa and Doug Keene Rita Svarzkopf Fred Metherell Susan Weinberg Mary Anne Palermo Kim Mellema Ed Thorp Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wyant Cheryl Pratt In Honor of Lisa Dann Frances Mike-Mayer In Memory of Charles Miller Marcella Schnorr Eric Dann Dorothy and Charles Reiner In Memory of Karl Kittelberger Diane Miller In Memory of Shari Rogers Barb, Martin, Carter and Tate Cathy Slattery Sam Sayre David Desmond Spurling In Honor of Ward Donahue's In Memory of David Nenno Thomas Jenkins Virginia and Don Steele 90th Birthday In Honor of Joan Rinere's In Memory of Nancy Koris Shirley Meston Krestie Utech Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Birthday Melinda and Phil Andolina In Memory of Bessie Sylvia Watkins Marisa Geitner The Bileschi Family The Bass Family In Memory of Bob Otto Romagnola William Zugner Leigh and Ron Little Christine and Esco Buff Bridget Bertoldo Patricia Battisti Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Sam Sayre Bonnie Brae Avenue Neighbors Cheryl and Richard Bevan Harriet and Anthony Platania's In Memory of The Honorable Kathleen Schlafer In Honor of Mickey (Lindsey and Mike Batek, Megan Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Children (Sam, Chris, Richard, Robert Wagner Nancy and Mark Zawacki Ritzenthaler Clifford, Patty and Brian Malay, Becky Bivone Ann Carol and Carol Ann and Pat and Bill May Margarita and Francis Abbey Elaine and John McCory, Karen Kristina Borrelli their families) Jean and Arthur Wilson In Honor of Barbara Durfee's Frutiger and John Stewart, Pattie Rose and Ralph Bruinsma Birthday In Honor of Jack Rogers Taylor Brown and David Brown) Christine and Norman Bruinsma In Memory of Jimmy In Memory of Fran, Howard and Norma McLernon Steven Rogers Linda and John Buttrill Angela Cataldi Sassenhausen Sandy Wissick Mary Allison Callaway Lee Chapin Barbara and Werner Howard McGinn In Honor of Matthew Ford In Honor of Maureen and Dick The Campbell Family (Bruce, Patricia Culver Sassenhausen Pauline Fitzpatrick Schulze Mary Lou, Scott and Lynne) Sue and Bob DeSarra In Memory of Robert Wolcott Billy and Laura Yandow Cardinal Mooney Class of 1967 David Desmond In Memory of Werner Karen Robins In Honor of Marisa Geitner Laurie Crockett Suzanne Dunphrey Sassenhausen Julianne and Charles Hoffman In Honor of Mitchell Spiegel Bonnie and Mark De Paolis Marisa Geitner Judy Blake In Memory of Anne Wolf Nancy and Richard Parker Shela Giess Joan and Steve Jones Michael Doohan Bonnie and Scott Wolf In Honor of Libbie Hard Ginny Gray Judy and John Jorgensen Beverly and Wayne LeChase Douglas Wolf Deborah Hard In Honor of State Road 2 Sharon and Garry Huff Carole Kingston and Dave Mary Quinn Susan and Mike Wolf Martha Hard-Batzloff Employees Junior League of Rochester Onesti Barbara Stewart Karen and Don Bonner Garden Club Jane and Kitch Kitchenman In Memory of Lois Wolf In Honor of Olaf Herkstroeter Nancy and Robert Kelly Joyce and Robert Krist In Memory of Joan Schierer Douglas Wolf Kristin Herkstroeter and Babar In Honor of Kyle Stern Patti La Vigne Betty Kruchinsky Carole Ann and Charles Collard Ali Marilyn Hiwiller Nancy and Bill Lissow Michelle Labossiere-Hall and In Memory of Melissa Wolf Elaine and Bob Lissow Scott Hall In Memory of Margaret Scott Susan and Mike Wolf In Honor of Jonathan Jackson In Honor of Nancy Tantalo Mary Ellen Lissow and Sharon Leigh and Ron Little Audrey and Bruce Barclay and Family Margarita and Francis Abbey Curley Dee and Bob Lucacci Boyd Clausen In Memory of Gene Zimmer Jennie Oberholtzer Sarah Goodman Carol and Nick Love Ruth Machiele Kathryn Cherrington Terry Mancuso Joan and Jim Parker In Memory of Christopher Shea In Honor of Carol and Bob In Honor of James Walters Meadowbrook Book Club (Linda Marie and Bob Pieters Kathryn Cherrington In Memory of Cindy Zuniga Markham Kelly and James Walters Gillim, Anne Ferris, Therese Mary Rinere Lucille Brown and Family Jane and Davis Parker Busginer, Ruth Cheavacci, Shirley Sam Sayre In Memory of Robert Sloane In Honor of Anne Weber's Wersinger, Abby Chadoff) George-Ann and Carl Schauffele Sharon and Richard Sloane HONORARIUMS In Honor of Briana McClurg’s Birthday Mt. Hope Diner Kathleen Sobey Birthday Angela Cataldi Carol and Larry Perrin Elaine and Nancy Tantalo In Memory of Russ Smith In Honor of Robert Bonferraro Mary Ann McClurg Peggy Rickman Nancy and Donald Vanden Bout Susan and Mike Wolf Cara Lynch and Randy In Honor of Mike Wolf's Kevin Scott Nancy and Mark Zawacki Bonferraro In Honor of Norma McLernon Birthday The Joseph Vitko Family In Memory of George Snyder and the Winton South Cyndi Lepine Tom, Sue, Jennifer, and Mike In Memory of Jim Papapanu Marlene Snyder In Honor of Devon Booker Friendship Group Vitko Betty Kruchinsky Donyelle Booker Barbara and David Durfee In Honor of Rich and Jennifer Shirley Wersinger In Memory of Daniel Suter Ziegelhofer The Zenner Family In Memory of Timothy Mr. and Mrs. William Balderston In Honor of Ellen and Thomas In Honor of Norma McLernon Robert Reynolds Pietraszewski IV Blum’s 50th Wedding Nobuko and Frank Ichishita In Memory of Anne Lambert Rosemary and Arthur Linda and Anthony Barbato Anniversary Margaret Ilardi Pietraszewski The Bauer Family Ellen and Thomas Blum In Honor of Lida Merrill Judy and Fred Damiano Holly and George Wolf In Memory of Carol Lenahan In Memory of Richard Pucher Gail and Henry Ferraioli In Honor of Christine and David Desmond Ann and James Burk Christina and Michael Howard Norman Bruinsma In Honor of Bryan Newhouse Jane and Kitch Kitchenman Susan and Ronald Roberts Judith and Jeffrey Bruinsma Dianne Newhouse In Memory of Jeremy Ragan In Memory of Lisa Anne Lucacci Marian Halperin In Memory of Roland Van Der In Honor of Christina Cerame In Honor of Carrie Nicholson Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Beck Carolyn Cerame Sarah, Mike and Luke Allen Dee and Bob Lucacci Susan Belair and Konrad Emmer

SPIRIT | SPRING 2019 9 10 SPIRIT | SPRING 2019 FUNDRAISING REPORT The Heritage Christian Services Foundation is grateful for the generous support of the following sponsors for our fundraising events.

Annual Appeal More than 500 donors contributed $342, 021 to our fall appeal last year.

$163,025 came from 33 donors who had their gifts doubled thanks to a matching challenge grant from the Pulver family. †

Heritage Christian Basketball Classic Pulver Family

More than $2,300 was raised at the second annual Heritage Christian Basketball Classic to benefit the Employment Alliance, a program of Heritage Christian Services. The doubleheader, on Feb. 9, featured varsity men's and women's teams from Nazareth College and Utica College at the Shults Center at Nazareth College. Special thanks to presenting sponsor Tompkins Bank of Castile; as well as the generous support from event committee members: Tony Wells, event director; Lisa Formicola, Pittsford branch manager, Tompkins Bank of Castile; Pete Bothner, Nazareth athletic director; and Joe Seil, Nazareth sports information director. †

Finger Lakes Extravaganza

Guests celebrated all things at the third annual Finger Lakes Extravaganza Dine & Dance while taking in the amazing vistas of Rochester and the surrounding foothills from the Strathallan's City View Ballroom. Earlier in the day, others attended the all new Taste! A Finger Lakes Experience, which offered cooking demonstrations, wine and beer tastings and a signature cocktail competition. Special thanks to: The Joseph and Irene Skalny Charitable Trust and event co-chairs Tom Wahl Jr. and Glen Skalny. †

10 SPIRIT | SPRING 2019 Thanks to the generosity of our partners and donors, people touched by HCS have the opportunity to learn and grow and to be respected for their individual gifts Gifts of Support and strengths. Thank you for making a difference.

Support from the following Thanks to the Rochester Area organizations will allow Community Foundation for Heritage Christian to provide their generous support of our Respite Friends program, Sign scholarships for therapeutic Language Meet-Up group, and horseback riding at Heritage Heritage Christian Stables. Christian Stables: Maibaum Foundation, JM McDonald A Regional Economic Foundation, The Jordan Fund, Development Council grant Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund, from the New York State Department of Labor will and Polisseni Foundation. give the workforce at Heritage Christian a chance to learn Through the generosity of about safety science theory. the following funders, the Employment Alliance will Through the generosity of be able to match employers the Morgan Coe Fund, a gentleman was able to fulfill with talented people who are a lifelong dream of taking a seeking work: Daisy Marquis trip to Walt Disney World. Jones Foundation, Gannett Foundation and Marie C. and Joseph C. Wilson Foundation.

HCS is thankful for the support of the Gonsenhauser SAVE THE DATE Family Fund, M&T Charitable Foundation and Rochester Press Radio Club to allow children from across Rochester to attend field trips and respite camps at Springdale Farm.

Support from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will purchase adaptive bikes so people served at HCS can exercise and enjoy the outdoors.

An award from the Glen Miller Grants for Health Care provided an emergency dental procedure that a person Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 supported by HCS needed. 7:30 p.m. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Support from the following Foundations will allow For more information visit staff members to attend Dale Carnegie leadership RPOwithHCS.org training and gain the skills We are partners with Rochester they need to grow with Rotary to host a private Gala Holiday our organization: Pops Concert with the Rochester Charitable Foundation, Hoselton Foundation. Philharmonic Orchestra.

Club Adventure respite program will add staff hours thanks to a grant from the Scripps Howard Foundation.

The pool at our site on Keller Road will be made accessible thanks in-part to support from the Maria M. Love Convalescent Fund and the Anne Wolf Fund.

CORPORATE SUPPORT: Many corporations have philanthropic programs in which they match charitable donations of their employees. Consider asking your employer how your gift to the Heritage Christian Services Foundation can have twice its impact!

SPIRIT | SPRING 2019 11 At Heritage Christian Services, we love to recognize our employees for their great work. You have the opportunity to do the same! Read some of the great recognitions that our staff have received below, and then submit your own by visiting HeritageChristianServices.org/HighFive.

Recognizing Alexis Strong direct support professional at the Piano Works day program "Alexis is a wonderful team player. Very helpful and mindful of others and very compassionate about her work. She loves what she does for a job, and she cares deeply for people!" Recognizing Dena Spence registered nurse "Dena works hard and shows incredible dedication to the individuals she serves. Her compassion and willingness to go above and beyond helps make people’s lives great! She has a gift for being able to motivate and encourage. Dena you’re awesome!" AnniversaryAnniversary WorshipWorship ServiceService

Join us at a worship service to celebrate Heritage Christian Services’

35th anniversary 1K walk, 5K and 10K runs! Stick around after the event and enjoy a day of rides and slides! All participants must register at HeritageHero.org. Check out how you can fundraise to help offset your entry fees!

10:30 a.m. Monday, June 24 The Pieters Family Life Center 1025 Commons Way, Rochester, NY 14623

Monday, June 24 Monroe Golf Club

Afternoon flight SOLD OUT! Morning flight and sponsorship opportunites are still available!

HeritageChristianServices.org/golf