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2020 950 Slater Road New Britain, CT 06053-1658 ANNUAL P: (860) 229-6665 F: (860) 826-6883 E: [email protected] REPORT SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES A Message from Our Every Board President & BEGINS Dream ... WITH A WISH Chief Executive Officer Do you remember childhood days of blowing on a For many of us, it may seem like our dreams were trampled this past year or at least put on hold. Although spent dandelion flower and making a wish? CCARC has needed to modify how we fulfill our mission, we have never abandoned our commitment to Our Wishes making this world a better place for people with intellectual disabilities. As the fluffy seeds floated through the air and to the ground did you ever silently hope some secret Every person with a disability On the following pages you will find the names of individuals, families, businesses and organizations who dream might actually take root? A simple act of have partnered with CCARC during our FY19-20 fiscal year. As the fiscal year began in July 2019, life for most whimsy, yet somehow powerful. will be seen as a unique of us seemed quite “normal.” And then, suddenly everything changed—causing us to quickly adjust in an individual deserving of dignity effort to protect the health and safety of the people we support, their families and our employees. With each We all know that “wishing” for something doesn’t challenge we faced—our donors, Board, staff and even strangers extended tremendous grace and generosity make it happen. It takes focus, determination, a and respect. to CCARC. Among the lists of those who have given you will find a new category—Covid-19 Support. These reasonable plan and often the support of others to are friends who came to our aid with emergency funding, donations, meals, masks and PPE. lay the groundwork for dreams to grow. When the state required CCARC temporarily discontinue Day Services, our staff shifted into action. Many of In addition to finding ways to “Make Dreams Happen” People with disabilities will feel our Day employees were redeployed to our group homes and apartment settings. Everyone adapted to the for people with disabilities, as an organization changes and enforcement of strict protocols without complaint…including the individuals who live in our CCARC is committed to seeing that these ongoing “at home” in the community— homes. Their remarkable courage and resiliency continue to amaze us. “wishes” are fulfilled for all people with intellectual residing in local neighborhoods, And yet, there have been bright spots. In January 2020 we opened a lovely shop in the New Britain Senior disabilities. benefiting from employment Center offering a great selection of new and gently used items for the home and personal use. Although we opportunities and enjoying life needed to cancel our Spring 2020 event “When You Wish Upon A Star,” all of our sponsors, supporters and ticket holders allowed us to keep their donations. In addition, we continued to raise funds toward our Home together with family, friends and Improvement Initiative and have been able to address many of the projects in our group homes. fellow members of society. As we look to the future we are encouraged knowing CCARC has a strong, committed Board, a wonderful group of Corporators, dedicated, compassionate employees and a generous, supportive community. Thank you for standing with us. We are truly grateful. Adequate funding to provide support and services for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Gregory Stafstrom Anne L. Ruwet 1 2 President, Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer “You can do what I cannot do. I can do 2020CCARC Corporators are community CORPORATORS members who uphold our Mission and Vision and are willing to LEADERSHIP what you cannot do. Together we can do serve as “ambassadors” by representing our good interests where they live and work. CCARC Board of Directors great things.” Robert Afum Lisa Downy Janet Marino Rollin Schuster and Administrative Team Lillian Agostini Juliana Erickson Valerie Marinucci Frankie Scott-Byrd ~ Mother Theresa Mary Jean Agostini Michael Ericksen Frank Marrocco Debra Seeger Elaine Aiudi Maria Falvo Matt Martin Marion Sgroi-Varano Elmo Aiudi Laura Foran Hunter Mathena Paul Shaker Eric Amodio Michael Foran Christie Matteo Robin Sharp Gerry Amodio Duncan Forsyth June May Elizabeth Sheridan CCARC Board of Directors 2020- 2021 Directors at Large – June 1, 2018 – May 31, 2021 Charlesetta Amos Paulette Fox Janice Mazadoorian Molly Sherman Stephen Anderson Gary Friedle William McCue David Shulman CCARC, Inc. is overseen by a voluntary Board of Damaris Burgos Ted Anderson Melissa Gagne Claudia McGhee Karen Sim Directors with experience from a variety of disciplines, Stacey Cafiero Robert Annon, Jr. Roger Gagne James McNair Maria Simao Lucinda Antonacci Joan Mercier Harry Sitilides including family members and individuals with Michael Gorzoch Larry Gallmeier Joe Aresimowicz Terry Gerratana Kirsten Merkle Christine Skeggs intellectual disabilities. Claudia McGhee Paul Argazzi Paul Gianaris Marlene Michaud Mary Ann Smith Andrew Aros Joe Glowka John Miller Robert Smith Officers June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2022 Chief Executive Officer Cheryl Austin Gabriele Godlewski Gail Millerick Ursula Sowinski Ann Baldwin Susan Gordon Gates William Millerick Elizabeth Speight Gregory Stafstrom, President Anne L. Ruwet John Barbieri Michael Gorzoch Thomas Mills, Jr. George Springer, Jr. Lynn Ricci, 1st Vice President Louise Belkin James Gosselin Richard Moore Greg Stafstrom Administrative Team Timothy Bergstrom Kelly Grant William Moore Jennifer Starble Laura Foran, 2nd Vice President Maria Bernacki Donna Griffen Justine Moriarty Jonathan Starble Melissa Gagne, Secretary Julie Erickson, Senior Vice President Mark Bernacki Jody Gustin Viola Richard Mullins Erin Stewart Maureen Cardone, Chief Operating Officer Gerry Berthiaume David Hadd Steve Nims Timothy Stewart Jack Isaac, Treasurer Whit Betts Nancy Hansen David Obedzinski Patricia Strazzulla Anna Cardona, Vice President of Individual and Ryan Bingham Peter Hansen Antonio Orriola Vincent Stryeski Directors at Large - June 1, 2020 – May 31, 2023 Family Support Services Charles Boos John Healey Nancy Orsi Margaret Symolon Scott Boos Charlene Hicks Debra Palmer Teresa Szafranski Timothy Bergstrom Lisa Sabatini, Vice President of Residential and Bill Bowker Pamela Higgins Gregory Palmer Laurence Tanner Stephen Nims Clinical Services Judith Boyle Sean Higgins Mary Paulette Pappalardo Ann Targonski-Brown Sheila Boyle John Patrick Zeena Tawfik Dr. William Petit Barbara Howey Michael Smith, Vice President of Operations Charles Brix Jason Howey Lois Penney Jason Taylor Gary Robinson Debra Seeger, Vice President of Information Technology Gerri Brown-Springer Joanne Humen Dr. William A. Petit, Jr. Peter Tercyak Elizabeth Sheridan Marzena Bukowski Jack Isaac Claire Pietras Eleanor Thornton Cynthia Capirchio, Vice President of Human Resources Rosemarie Burton Ronald Jakubowski Jean Plocharczyk Arlene Thrope Cathy Vacchelli Dawn D’Amato, Vice President of Development Stacey Cafiero Janis Jerman Jeffrey Plocharczyk David Thrope Angela Campagna Lois Radavich Zulma Toro Barbara Marzi, Development Coordinator/Executive Nancy Johnson Directors at Large June 1, 2019 – May 31, 2022 Mary Card-Mina Kenny Jones Lorraine Rakowski Cathy Vacchelli Administrative Assistant Carlo Carlozzi, Jr. Nancy Fox Judd Melanie Rausch Lynn Vasquez Mary Jean Agostini Jane Carney Richard Judd Pamela Reynolds Phyllis Visnauskas Michael Carrier Michael Carrier Mark Kaczynski Lynn Ricci Diane Walker Rita Carrier Joan Kelly-Coyle Tina Rice Rick Walker Thomas A. Mills, Jr. Christopher Chute Donald Klepacki Mark Riordan Jack Waller Justine Moriarty Dennis Ciccarillo Laurel Klepacki Richard Roach James Wardwell Patricia Cintorino Kristin Koos Terry Roach Kyle Watson Donna Rutola Salvatore Cintorino Kyle Kummer Gary Robinson Ernestine Weaver Walter Clebowicz Anatol Laska Thomas Ronalter Linda Weber “ Rex Cone Nelida Laska Alicia Rostkowski William Weber Brendan Conry Anthony Lazzaro Jane Rowe Lindsley Wellman The only difference between an extraordinary Jane Coyle Rick Lopes Donna Rutola Steven Westall Sharon Crandall Frances Lorenc Anne Ruwet Earl Wicklund life and an ordinary one is the extraordinary Angelo D’Alfonso Carl Lovitt Donald Sagarino Michael Wiernasz David Davison David Macdonald Karen Sagarino Vivian Williams “ pleasures you find in ordinary things. Donald DeFronzo Nancy Macdonald Adam Salina Marti Witt ______ Nick DeNigris James Mahoney Paul Salina Richard Witt Peter Denuzze Angela Manafort Nancy Sarra Annita Wright-Mills Veronique Vienne Gabrielle Devoe David Manafort Marion Sangeloty 3 Robert Dinunzio Michael Marinelli Trish Schaller 4 Michele Dischino Victoria Marinelli Michael Schroeder OUR SERVICES CCARC was originally founded in 1952 by a group of parents who gathered in their homes in New Britain/Berlin to support one another as they faced the joys and challenges of raising a child with a developmental disability. Today, CCARC, Inc. is a leading private, nonprofit (501c3) organization serving adults (age 18 to end of life) with intellectual disabilities associated with Down Syndrome, autism, genetic conditions, cerebral palsy and a variety of developmental and physical challenges. CCARC works closely with the Department of Developmental Services, the Department of Social Services, local schools and private agencies who refer individuals and families for services. We rely on funding from state agencies to provide these much