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 andto 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 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 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. 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. 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 needed services. Private pay rates are also available and are negotiable. All programs are in compliance with state and federal regulatory entities. CCARC’S Mission to “Make Dreams Happen” for people with disabilities is accomplished by understanding and CLINICAL SERVICES addressing each person’s unique needs and aspirations. Our Vision is to offer excellent quality, personalized services The Clinical Services team, composed of nurses and behaviorists, employs a person-centered approach to address through both our Residential and Day programs. the healthcare and behavioral needs of those participating in both our day and residential programs. CCARC’s behaviorists collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists and clinicians to create effective and innovative plans Individual and Family Support Services Employment Services promoting optimal quality of life and encouraging maximum independence for individuals. Plans emphasize a CCARC’s Day Services offer a variety of supports and Employment services foster opportunities to find and proactive approach utilizing strategies and coping skills to build on strengths and foster growth. activities for adults who live at home with their families; secure paid, community-based employment and learn in group homes operated by CCARC and other private valuable work skills. Individuals receive supports from At CCARC, we believe “All people providers; and in various residential settings. Our focus a CCARC staff person, which may include but are not have the right to choose their place in the world.” is on providing a range of opportunities for socialization, limited to onsite training and supervision, social skills acquiring and refining skills, participating in community and travel training. activities, volunteering and securing paid employment.

Opportunities to explore and interact within the OUR WORKPLACE community may include: informational tours of local CCARC employs approximately 275 persons within Administration, Day and Residential Services. All employees receive extensive training related to their specific area as well as medical issues, disability awareness/sensitivity, businesses and organizations, educational trips, positive behavior management, ADA standards, fire safety, CPR and first aid, defensive driving, professional dining at area restaurants, nature and health walks, communication and other pertinent subjects. horticultural activities, arts and crafts, physical fitness, music programs, sensory stimulation activities, and myriad types of volunteer work.

Communication, coordination and continuity of care are the hallmarks of providing safe, effective and rewarding experiences for those we serve.

Transitional Services Transitional Services (School to Adult) help build bridges for students preparing for their future after graduation from high school. Working with the student, his/her family and school personnel, CCARC designs a person- centered, outcome-based plan that helps the student 5 go on to experience their personal dreams. 6 DONATIONS TO CCARC FINANCIAL STATEMENT The CCARC Foundation, Inc. was established in 2008 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with Years End the mission of supporting the programs and goals of CCARC, Inc. The Foundation serves as a distinct entity for charitable gifts dedicated to helping ensure the future of the agency. The CCARC June 30, 2020 & 2019 Foundation is overseen by a separate Board of Directors. Donations given in memory of or in living honor of loved ones are designated to the CCARC Foundation.

Memorial Contributions In memory of Attorney The Hon. Robert & Cathy Mr. James Newman. Sr. William V. Dworski Vacchelli In memory of Wilfred Belion Norma Dworski Phyllis Visnauskus In memory of Hilda Pacinda REVENUE 2020 2019 Kirsten Merkle Jack & Betsy Waller Lillian Agostini In memory of David Erickson James Ward Lucinda Antonacci In memory of Nate Brennan Residential Services Revenue 6,813,200 6,576,256 Lillian Agostini Gary Wolff Allen Berndt Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brennan Stephen & Evelyn Anderson Judy Boyle Lucinda Antonacci In memory of Janis Campbell Day Services Revenue 4,078,761 3,559,853 In memory of Roderick Lois Grib Dr. Stephen Becker Marion Sangeloty Richard Cayer Brown Room and Board Revenue - DSS 792,859 776,912 Anne Ruwet Bart & Donna Bovee Joan Clark Richard & Judy Boyle In memory of Barbara Hess Joan Cromwell Kirsten Merkle Fees-towns, individuals & others 468,218 353,352 In memory of Richard Boyle Kristin Campanelli Ronald Eminian Fundraising 119,990 149,258 Stephen Anderson Debra Caswell In memory of Eric Laska Julie Erickson Carol Basile John Catalano Jenniffer Blaszka Dr. Richard & Nancy Judd *Other 1,278,201 329,468 Danny Butler Joan Clark CR Hair Design Joseph Kuchta Grace Cannata Juliann Collazo Pamela Ferzacca Anatol & Nelida Laska Net assets released from restrictions 506,058 161,747 Joan Clark Nancy Conlan Carmen Gil Dianna McNeish Stephen Costanzo Michael & Dawn D’Amato Santiago & Roberta Gil Kirsten Merkle TOTAL REVENUE 14,057,287 11,906,846 Michael & Dawn D’Amato Anne Datillo Joseph Kane Mary Pappalardo Janet Delissio Diane Deutsch Regina Kemmling Clifford Parker *OTHER: CCARC Foundation, United Way, Donations, Interest Income, Miscellaneous Julie Erickson Mara Dresner Anatol & Nelida Laska Richard & Terry Roach Susan Fiore Alma Erickson Frances Lorenc Anne Ruwet Kathleen Gregory John & Patty Ferrantino Kirsten Merkle Marion Sangeloty David Gustafson Brooks Finnegan Jenny Nara Madeleine Scricca Stephen Hoag Dr. Stephen Furs Cheryl Oncken Eleanor Thomson Deborah Jackson John Gagas Richard & Terry Roach Robert Turner Dr. Richard & Nancy Fox Judd Phyllis Visnauskas EXPENSES 2020 2019 Marsha Johnson Kathleen Roche Nancy Kelly Edmund & Phyllis Kindelan Anne Ruwet Community Living Arrangements 6,751,920 6,073,521 Barbara Kosakowski Tracy Kralik In memory of Tony and Brian Lizon Angela Lomaglio In memory of Mary Lazzaro Chrissy Pappalardo Day Services 3,520,952 3,100,594 Mark Mattioli Virginia Loughlin Anthony Lazzaro Mary Pappalardo David McGinnis The McKinnon Family Administrative & General 1,493,266 1,487,851 In memory of Muriel In memory of Irma Pesenti Kirsten Merkle Dwight Mendoza Michaud Marion Sangeloty Robert Musson Ronald & Lorraine Muzzulin Continuous Residential Support 258,575 549,732 The Plocharczyk Family Raymond Ruta Lisa Pagliaro In memory of Anthony & Individual Home Support 95,459 99,012 Anne Ruwet The Pandolfo Family In memory of Denise Mora Ann Plocharczyk Maria Santini Maurice Paradis Richard & Judy Boyle Jean Plocharczyk Fundraising 159,952 164,196 Mitzy Vaninetti Jose Planas Carl Fuhrman In memory of Phyllis Visnauskas Jean Plocharczyk Other Programs 8,312 35,690 Heather Glass Stanley Plocharczyk James J. Watson Jeffrey Plocharczyk & Debra John Hamlin Virginia Norton CCARC Foundation, Inc. 27,407 25,734 Shannon Yearwood Palmer Jonathan Mishkin Richard & Terry Roach Gerald Nissenbaum In memory of Tony & TOTAL EXPENSE 12,315,843 11,536,330 In memory of Mariano Rusch Family Russ Norwood Reg Rosenthal Campagna Gain (Loss) on interest rate swap (81,017) (78,623) Donna Rutola James Odone Jean Plocharczyk Diane Forni Philip Sabo The Raecek Family Increase (Decrease) in temporarily restricted (203,100) 684,245 In memory of Shirley In memory of Albert & Maria Scarpa Ellie Roberts Smedberg net assets Julia Carrier Stephen Schultz Sanditz Travel Management Mr. & Mrs. John Smedberg, Jr. Ms. Marjorie Gaffney Mark & Debra Seeger NET INCOME 1,457,327 976,138 Greg & Suzanne Stafstrom In memory of James 7 In memory of Mrs. Tre Clay Karen Swanson Newman 8 Jean Plocharczyk Ms. Bonnie Newman In memory of Marcus Smith In honor of Justin Libby Lillian Agostini Carl & Dorothy Krein Elva Barnes Judy Boyle In honor of Stanley Lorenc Joan Clark Lt. Mary E. Card-Mina The Davis Family In memory of Crystal Ronald Dombroski Mathena Julie Erickson Hunter & Kelly Mathena Mary Gilbert Frances Lorenc In honor of Jean Anthony Jimenez Plocharczyk Carolyn McElravy Jeffrey Plocharczyk & Debra Mark Pisano Palmer Richard & Terry Roach Patricia Rutkowski In honor of Anne Ruwet Elaine, Hilda and Marcus With His Eric Sheila and Anne Ruwet Atty. Stephen and Evelyn Bobby Pacinda Mom and Dad Laska Dick Boyle Greg & Suzanne Stafstrom Anderson Phyllis Visnauskas Michael & Dawn D’Amato Hilda Pacinda was Marcus Smith was a much We are also missing Richard Boyle’s history with Susan Yeagle Ryan Milligan & Kaylah Smith affectionately known as the loved and very popular Eric Laska another dear CCARC dates back 50 years-- Chris & Elyse McCormick “Beloved Matriarch” of CCARC. participant in CCARC’S gentleman who joined shortly after he and his wife In memory of CCARC Foundation Inc. She is a beautiful example Day Services ever since his CCARC after finishing high Judy became the parents of Norman Steinberg In honor of Linda Turner of a woman who embraced high school graduation. An school and participated in their daughter, Sheila who The Steinberg Family Robert & Edna Demery Board of Directors life’s challenges to become a avid sports fan and Special both our Day and Residential was born with an intellectual source of inspiration to many. Olympian, Marcus lived at Services. You could always disability. Perhaps the In memory of Ruby Yannello In honor of Savannah Tyler 2020 - 2022 count on a handshake and youngest child to ever benefit The Holland Family James Gosselin Hilda and her husband home with his parents Bob Nora Lombardi a hug when greeted by Eric. from CCARC’s services, Sheila Michael had three children. and MaryAnn for his entire Chief Executive Officer He loved music, movies and became involved with a In honor of The A daughter, Elaine and a son life. Bob served as a member Anne L. Ruwet shopping. His room at our special program when she Tribute Contributions Vacchelli Family Robert were each born with of the Board of Directors in Dee Chillson the early 1970s and MaryAnn group home was decorated was just 18 months old. A In honor of Attorney an intellectual disability. Elizabeth McLaughlin with dinosaurs—perhaps as a former President of the CCARC John Barbieri Officers 2020-2022 Together with other parents worked at one of group Glen & Lindy Mika tribute to his all-time favorite Board, Dick spent his career in Laura Carlin Lynn Ricci, President of children with special homes. Another son, Michael Jean Casey & Diane Walsh film “Jurassic Park.” Eric’s the banking industry, however Steven Perry needs, in 1952 Hilda became is currently our Vice President Barbara Mazur Scott Boos, Vice President paintings were often featured he dedicated his heart to Judy, Robbin Pierz one of the founders of what of Operations. When Marcus Lynda Kinnane Michael Carrier, Treasurer in CCARC’s Annual Art Show for their four children, CCARC and is now CCARC. She was the passed away at age 51 it left In honor of Denise Carrier a giant hole in our collective their bold colors and dramatic the Kiwanis Club. Dick passed In honor of James Watson Mary Jean Agostini, Secretary primary teacher of the boys Rick & Diane Walker subject matter. His dedicated away in May after battling The Watson Family and girls back before a public heart. parents, Nelida and Anatol Parkinson’s disease. To this In honor of Marissa Curtis education became the right Gregory & Pamela Reynolds Directors 2020-2022 Laska would bring Eric home day, Sheila lives at home and In honor of Holly Wiezalis of every child. She later went Charles Boos on weekends – something he enjoys activities with her In honor of Dawn D’Amato Donald & Jean Marra on to serve as President and always looked forward to. friends in Day Services. William & Gail Millerick Richard L. Judd Treasurer of the CCARC Board Janice Mazadoorian of Directors and served as a In honor of Julie Erickson Director Emerita until her Guarav Patel Paul Salina Greg Stafstrom passing at age 96. Over the In honor of Melissa Gagne years, Hilda became a mentor John Aubin Cathy Vacchelli to many at CCARC – always Donald Pisati reminding us of our mission Dominic Ragaglia and the value of each person. Summer Szell

Sadly, over the last year we said goodbye to several Always In individuals and family members who have had a lasting impact on CCARC Our Hearts and our history. 9 10 Benefactor Hunter & Kelly Mathena $10,000 & above William & June May David & Randi Manafort Atty. Harry & Janice Mazadoorian Chris & Elyse McCormick Director’s Guild Elizabeth McLaughlin $1,000- $3,000 Edwin & Joan Mercier Stanley Seniors Charitable Dino Miano Foundation Santo Miano General Donations Charles Boos James Newman, Sr. 2019-2020 Dr. Richard & Nancy Judd Mary Ellen O’Neill Jeff Plocharczyk & Debra Palmer Jean Plocharcyzk Art & Trish Schaller Gregory & Pamela Reynolds Annual Appeal Frank & Norene Robinson Unrestricted Restricted Sewing Face Masks of Jack & Betsy Waller Farmington Valley Gary & Dolores Robinson Aetna Foundation Employee Personal Enrichment 2019-20 Paul & Annette Salina & Education Through Young Shin President’s Circle Giving Campaign Yolande Spears David Shulman, Suburban Respite Services $500- $999 Archdiocese of Hartford David & Arlene Thrope John & Laurie Smedberg Annual Appeal (PEERS) Anthony & Rosemarie Burton United Way of Central & Dr. Thomas Spignesi Berlin Lions Charities Community Chest of New Laura Carlin Northeastern CT– Appeal Chairs Greg & Suzanne Stafstrom Bill Bowker Britain and Berlin J. William & Patricia Font Neighbors in Need Fund Rick & Diane Walker Kevin and Christine Eversource Energy David & Arlene Thrope Susan Venberg Our 2019 letter shared the unique stories Lindsley Wellman Bruemmer Fund Foundation The Hon. Robert & Cathy Anna Zujko of Brandon and Claudia who both live at Marti Witt Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri Knights of Columbus Vacchelli Council 12 one of our group homes in New Britain. Peter & Helen Zeleniuk Daniel Despres In-Kind Donations Paul & Veronica Vaida Knights of Columbus Frank and Ernestine Fraprie Rose Adams Honor Roll - Up to $99 Council 3675 Mary Jean Agostini Fund of the Community Rotary Club of New The 1952 Club Foundation of Greater Bob’s Discount Furniture Matthew & Carol Courtney Britain-Berlin, Inc. Charitable Foundation $250- $499 New Britain Lillian Agostini Joyce Adolewski-Haas Fund of the Community Judy Boyle Hugh and Lois Penney Manon-Lu Christ Lucinda Antonacci Foundation of Greater Denise Brezinski Mary Gilbert David & Emily Davison Paul Brennan New Britain Corinne D’Amato Grace C.M.E. Church Charitable Fund June Cameron Dawn D’Amato David Hadd Jason & Terese Howey Dr. Elizabeth Carabillo Covid-19 Support JoAnne DelConte Mary Card-Mina Jack & Karen Isaac Aetna Sewing Group Kaila Dressler Dee Chillson Paul Sangeloty through The Mary Jean Agostini John Gorman, Site Centers Slater Road Society Eileen Anderson $100- $249 Atty. Dennis Ciccarillo Traveler’s Community Grace C.M.E. Church Juliann Collazo Campaign Beanz & Co. Hampton Inn & Suites, Charlesetta Amos Carol Damelio Probus Club of Greater Mark & Maria Bernacki Farmington Atty. Stephen & Evelyn Anderson Donald & Diane DeFronzo Hartford Rosemarie Burton Italian Heritage Foundation Claudia McGhee Michael & Greta Blanchard Marjorie Gaffney Stop & Shop Community Community Foundation Karen Lavigne Susan Boyle Dolores Gawitt Bag Program of Greater New Britain– Pat Mancinelli Covid-19 Emergency Charles Brix Michael Gorzoch & Maria Simao United Health Group-- Atty. Stephen & Anne Fund Atty. Michael & Rita Carrier James Gosselin Benevity Community Marie Mangan Jean Casey & Diane Walsh Impact Fund CT State Senator Gennaro New Britain Symphony Carl & Dorothy Krein Bizzarro The Hon. Walter Clebowicz United Way of Central & Orchestra Anatol & Nelida Laska Karla DeChamps Liz Cunha Barbara Mazur Northeastern CT Petit Family Foundation Paul & Veronica D’Addabbo Bob & Susan Dinunzio Jean Plocharczyk Glen & Lindy Mika United Way of Greater Laura Foran Michael & Dawn D’Amato Ryan & Kaylah Milligan Waterbury—designated Theresa Ravalese Robert Demery Roger & Melissa Gagne Sanford & Anna Rich Lorraine Muzzulin donations Webster Bank Robin Grant Atty. Nick & Patricia DeNigris Anne Ruwet Bonnie Newman Employees Barbara Goodwin Norma Dworski Valley Collector Car Club St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Mary Pappalardo Stephen Hard Church, New Britain The Hon. William Dyson Webster Bank Corporate – Steven Perry Janis Jerman Art and Trish Schaller, Jr. Mitch Ellner Matching Gifts Richard & Terry Roach New Britain Commission Kathy Schwartz Michael & Laura Foran Marion Sangeloty Michael Wiernasz through on Disabilities Gabriele Godlewski Rosemary Semanski Ralph & Molly Sherman the Aetna Employee Giving New Britain Health Sir Speedy Sean & Pamela Higgins Brandon & His Mom, Christine Skeggs Campaign Department Patty Strazzulla Lynda Kinnane Andres & Graciela Sinisterra Maria Porretta Spring Brook Ice and Fuel Cathy Vacchelli Donald & Laurel Klepacki Donna Veach Lynn Ricci Service Anthony Lazzaro Susan Venberg Donna Rutola StanChem Robert & Vivian MacAlpine Kyle & Joanne Watson Sea Lion America Teresa’s Catering 11 Donald & Jean Marra Anna & Isabelle Zujko Corporation Webster Bank Resource Center 12 49th Annual Golf Open September 11, 2019 Timberlin Golf Course, Berlin, CT Honorary Chair: Paul Salina Tournament Sponsor -$10,000: Stanley Black & Decker

LEADERBOARD Charles Boos Gary Boukus Nationwide Insurance Claudia Barbieri Anne Ruwet SPONSORS - $5,000 Richard & Judy Boyle Burnside Dental New Britain Bar Association John & Barbara Barbieri Shuttle Meadow Country Club Associated Insurance Services Roderick Brown Davis, Mascola & Phillps Patterson Maintenance Services Barker Specialty Stanley Golf Course Webster Bank Mary Card-Mina Michael & Dawn D’Amato Steven Perry Bin 228 David & Patty Strazzulla Angelo D’Alfonso Frank Demanski Robbin Pierz Ryan Bingham Gary Sweetman CART & SCORECARD Boston Red Sox SPONSOR - $4,000 Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home Robert & Susan Dinunzio Pomeranz, Drayton & Stabnick Timberlin Golf Course Atty. Michael & Rita Carrier New Britain Transportation Michael & Laura Foran East Rock Pharmacy LLC RBC Wealth Management Total Wine, West Hartford Paul Gianaris Tony Famiglietti Sinatro Agency CCARC Town & Country Transportation ACE SPONSOR - $3,500 Norman & Charlene Hicks Eileen Godburn Dr. Thomas Spignesi Peggy Cherrick Turgeon Jewelers Constitution Group of Wells Janis Jerman Archie Harris Story Brothers Costco Cathy Vacchelli Fargo Advisors Anatol & Nelida Laska Kern & Kern The Standard DeFrancesco Farm Vera Bradley, Westfarms Mall Pension Consultants Frances Lorenc Kay LaVette Thomaston Savings Bank Robert & Susan Dinunzio Wood’n Tap The Schuster Group Harry & Janice Mazadoorian Manafort Family Foundation Tollman Spring Co. Farmington Country Club First & Last, Plainville EAGLE SPONSORS - $2,500 William & Melanie McCue William & Gail Millerick Bill Veits Five Churches Brewing ARCH Mill Work Edwin & Joan Mercier AUCTION & RAFFLE DONATION Woodland Construction & Design Val Ginn Benchmark Wealth Management Kirsten Merkle SPONSORS Peter & Helen Zeleniuk Global Spectrum Conry Asset Management/Spring Petit Family Foundation 4imprint Hampton Inn, Bedford, MA Brook Ice & Fuel Jean Plocharczyk Hampton Inn & Suites, Peoples United Bank Lois Radavich Farmington TD Bank Richard & Terry Roach Donna Rutola Hartford Wolf Pack BIRDIE SPONSORS - $1,500 Paul Salina Hospital for Special Care Mary Jean Agostini Christine Skeggs Norman & Charlene Hicks Accounts Management Inc. Rep. Peter Tercyak LA Styles Bouvier Insurance Michael Wiernasz Michael & Vicky Marinelli Guion Agency New Britain Museum of HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR Seaport Wealth Management of American Art Gallagher Buick Janney Montgomery Scott LLC New Look Salon & Day Spa John & Barbara Barbieri GOLF BALL SPONSOR The North House & The Barbieri Family Don Hammerberg Associates Mary Ellen O’Neill Max Restaurant Superior Refinishing BEVERAGE SPONSOR a Michael Schroeder – The Herald ION Bank CORPORATOR SPONSORSHIP Patterson Maintenance Services Lillian Agostini HORS D’OEUVRES SPONSOR Pocketful of Posies Gerry Amodio Teresa’s Catering PJ Jewelers Atty. Paul Argazzi Rogers Orchard Louise Belkin ADDITIONAL DONORS A&A Pest Control ROGO Distributors Anthony Bianca Rustic Barn 13 14 An Enduring LEGACY

The Hess Family’s establishment of a Trust to Supporters Atty. Paul Argazzi care for their daughter, Barbara will benefit Stephen & Evelyn Anderson Atty. John & Barbara Barbieri people with disabilities for years to come. The Rooney Swanson Group at Morgan Stanley Mary Card-Mina Dorothy and Richard Hess were CCARC both in Day Services and Eileen Campbell among the founding members of at our group homes where she Mary Ann Cianci CCARC, along with several other lived for many years. A breast Liz Cunha families whose son or daughter had cancer survivor, she demonstrated Corinne D’Amato a disability. Rather than place their tremendous resilience throughout Carol Damelio Robert & Susan Dinunzio children in a state institution they her entire life. Julie Erickson gathered together in their homes to Early on, Mr. and Mrs. Hess Michael & Laura Foran encourage one another and explore Betty Fumiatti educational, social and vocational established a Trust account to address any additional long-term Gaffney Bennett & Associates options. Through their hard work Roger & Melissa Gagne and advocacy efforts, CCARC was needs to supplement Barbara’s care. Paul Gianaris It has grown significantly over the Super Star Sponsor - $5000 Jack & Karen Isaac organized in 1952 and incorporated LDI Color Toolbox in the State of Connecticut. Mr. Hess years and upon Barbara’s passing in Dennis Kern the fall of 2019, the Hess Trust was was the first President serving from Scheduled to take Shining Star Sponsor- $3500 Ian & Sylvia Lucas 1952 to 1953 and helped to author transferred to CCARC to be invested New Britain Transportation Company Robert & Vivian MacAlpine our original set of by-laws. and used for the future care of place in the Spring of Atty. Stephen & Anne Marie Mangan people receiving our services. Star Bright Sponsor - $2500 Patricia Maerz Born with a disability, they were 2020, this event was Kaestle Boos Associates Kirsten Merkle originally told their only child This has proven to be the largest Vera Nako single gift CCARC has ever received eventually cancelled Star Light Sponsor - $1500 Richard & Terry Roach Barbara was deaf and thereby Aetna nonverbal. Watching her daughter’s with a current value of more than due to the coronavirus Anastasia Rulkowski Cohn Reznick Sylvia Rulkowski response to conversations, Mrs. Hess $1 million. We are truly grateful to the Hess Family for their foresight pandemic. We are Halloran & Sage William & Donna Rutola eventually realized this diagnosis Hoopes, Morganthaler Rausch & and generosity. And for entrusting Paul Salina was not correct. To the contrary, especially grateful to Scaramozza LLC Marion Sangeloty over the years Barbara amazed us with the care of their beloved Phoenician Home Improvement LLC daughter who we loved so much. all of the sponsors, Robin Sharp everyone who knew her with many Seaport Wealth Management of Christine Skeggs abilities as well as her “chattiness.” It is our hope that the Hess Family supporters and ticket Janney Montgomery Scott Sky Investment Group She possessed an incredibly keen Trust will provide CCARC with a Webster Bank Story Brothers much-needed cushion as we face holders who allowed us sense of observation as well as Inspiration Sponsor David & Patty Strazzulla ongoing needs. Dr. Zulma Toro definite preferences when it came to keep their donations Community Foundation of Greater The Hon. Robert & Cathy Vacchelli to everything including what coffee, despite the change in New Britain activities, magazines and television Anna & Isabelle Zujko shows she liked best. plans. They truly are Graphic Design Sponsor Barbara Hess CCSU Design Department Barbara enjoyed social interaction “Shining Stars”. with our staff and her friends at With Special Thanks to Stanley Black & Decker 15 16 Having a safe & comfortable place to call “Home” is important to all of us.

CCARC is grateful to the following Connecticare—Neighborhood Michael & Laura Foran William & Melanie McCue Jeffrey Plocharczyk & Debra Atty. Nick & Patricia DeNigris friends for their gifts, grants and in- Assistance Program William & Ellen Macristy Anne L. Ruwet Palmer Eversource Energy Foundation kind contributions to help us upgrade Farmington Bank Community Foundation Spring Brook Ice & Fuel Service James & Lynn Ricci Matching Gift and renovate our group homes in the Foundation Marjorie Moore TD Charitable Foundation Gary & Dolores Robinson Executive Valet community. The Maximilian E. & Marion O. Charitable Foundation Debra Seeger Annina Foran $1,000 - $4,000 Hoffman Foundation Okay Industries David & Patty Strazzulla Elizabeth Fumiatti Mary Jean Agostini These donations were pledged and Estate of Sophia Niebler William & Donna Rutola Webster Bank Resource Center Gabrielle Godlewski Louise Belkin—In honor of Dick & received over the past three years. Estate of John O’Keefe Scope Construction Company Employees James Gosselin Nancy Judd; Chuck Boos; Selective Insurance of South Siracusa Moving & Storage The Hon. Robert & Cathy Janis Jerman $300,000 and above Scott Boos Carolina—Neighborhood Webster Bank Vacchelli Kenneth & Maryann Laska American Savings Foundation Ryan & Jennifer Bingham Assistance Program Lindsley Wellman Phyllis Visnauskas—In memory of Anthony Lazzaro Stanley Black & Decker Roderick & Sara Brown Joanne Pullion Abigail McNeal $10,000 - $24,000 $5,000 - $9,000 Cynthia Capirchio $100,000 and above Julie Erickson Jean Plocharczyk Lillian Agostini –In loving Judith Boyle—In loving Memory Brendan Conry The Tinty Foundation William & Gail Millerick Rev. Jane Rowe & Rev. Dr. Ron memory of Edward & of Richard P. Boyle, Sr. Michael & Dawn D’Amato Peter & Lisa Sabatini Brown The Robert C. Vance Charitable Laura Bolles Anthony & Rosemarie Burton Emily & David Davison Marion Sgroi-Varano Foundation Associated Insurance Services – Atty. Michael & Rita Carrier Charitable Fund Under $1,000 Summer Szell City of New Britain—Community Steve Nims Connecticut Natural Gas Roger & Melissa Gagne Dr. Stephen Becker St. Francis of Assisi Church—In Development HUD Grants Charles Boos Corporation—Neighborhood Michael Gorzoch & Maria Simao Timothy & Kirsten Bergstrom loving memory of Albert & Estate of Ernest and Anna Brix Assistance Program Dr. Marie Gustin Rep. Whit and Jarre Betts $25,000 - $99,000 Julia Carrier Eversource Energy— Eversource Energy - Efficiency Jack & Karen Isaac Susan, Kevin, Rick & Sheila Community Foundation of Greater Kyle & Joanne Watson Neighborhood Assistance Program Thomas A. & Annita Mills, Jr. Boyle—In loving memory of New Britain Atty. Richard Witt Program Dr. Richard & Nancy Fox Judd Justine Moriarty & Jim Cronin their father, Richard P. Boyle, Sr. IN-KIND Collins Aerospace Volunteers Eversource Energy Volunteers Kaestle Boos Associates Loureiro Engineering & Employee Volunteers Mark Marzi, Don Hammerberg Associates Scope Construction Company United Technologies Research Center Volunteers

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