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Dear friends,

It is a blessing to reach the milestone of 35 years, and it is an honor to carry on mission- centered work. Reflecting on how we will propel Heritage Christian Services the next few decades, I have especially been thinking about the people who work steadfastly for our mission. In our workforce we continue to see how personal barriers force many of our best staff members to leave jobs they love. How is Heritage Christian Services helping them to stay? With our staff and their families in mind, this year we introduced a success coach. A success coach is a resource that assists our workforce in navigating barriers that might otherwise interfere with successful employment, helping employees be their best while supporting people. In addition, we are enriching more traditional employee assistance Marisa Geitner and David Sayre benefits like counseling, financial wellness services and concierge services. Along with the success coach, we have taken this anniversary edition to highlight how people like former employees, Aaron Metras and Jane Kitchenman, continue to stay connected and encourage others. And we applaud our award winners Rabecca Ortiz and Lakeaya Hartzog who make sure people in their care achieve what matters most in their lives. Looking forward, we are striving daily to be an example of an inclusive caring support partner. Continuing the good work that began so many years ago. We seek to validate and amplify the unmet needs of those within our community. Thank you for joining us to ensure all are treated with dignity, respect and entitlement to expression which all deserve. Your support is critical to our success.†

Sincerely,

When you see this icon it means there’s a video at Marisa Geitner President & C.E.O. HeritageChristianServices.org/spirit-newsletter.

"People harvest what they plant." -Galatians 6:17 About Us SPIRIT is a bi-annual publication of Heritage Christian Services. At Heritage Christian Services, people come first.

Heritage Christian Services partners with thousands of people A Second Thought Resale Shop • Springdale Farm and Balcony Point throughout Rochester and Buffalo to ensure everyone – including Ascent Education & Consulting • Employment Alliance children and people with developmental disabilities – feels valued Expressive Beginnings Child Care • Heritage Christian Stables and respected. Most of the agency’s 3,000 employees work to Ferncliff Apartments • Pieters Family Life Center support people so they can find the best place to live and work International Ministries • Heritage Hollow Retreat Center Heritage Gardens and build strong community connections, through residential support, respite, community habilitation and employment CORPORATE OFFICE supports. Other employees work with children at Expressive 275 Kenneth Dr., Suite 100 Beginnings 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 25,000 people N. Tonawanda, NY 14120 annually. Telephone: (716) 743-2020 A Compass Agency Visit HeritageChristianServices.org. TDD: (800) 662-1220

2 SPIRIT | FALL/WINTER 2019 Meaningful Relationships and Rich Experiences

Aaron Metras (right) reconnects with Joe Esch, Donny Pytlik, The Pieters Family Life Center hosted a celebratory Brandon Toellner, Chris Stewart, Tom Barraclough and Dan Toellner. worship service earlier this year on June 24th.

Across three and a half decades, people Jane Kitchenman worked for Heritage Kitchenman remains in touch weekly with have joined Heritage Christian Services Christian Services as a nurse for over her former colleagues and the many people by the thousands, accepting services two decades until 2010, when an injury that were in her care. With kind words and or choosing to working here. No contributed to her decision to retire. At the greeting cards she’s constantly encouraging matter how long they stay involved, it’s time, 75-year-old Kitchenman had a difficult others to continue the good work that they common for people to hold HCS in their transition leaving the job and the people she do. She attends every agency event that she hearts. Here are three stories... loved who had become her second family. can. She also creates a scrapbook of mission- Laurie Otto loves to show off her room Her faith helped her see how she can serve centered highlights each year to share with in her home on Clover Street in Brighton. HCS in other ways. “One day the Lord staff members and other visitors to HCS, The shrine of art and pictures spread across stopped me and said, ‘You encourage those always working to inspire others to keep up her walls gives glimpses into her personality who carry on,’” said Kitchenman. It’s been the good work and to carry on. and her experiences. It’s one of two Heritage nine years since she retired, and at 84, she is Kitchenman said she shows gratitude to Christian homes where she has lived since she answering the call by serving as an honorary Heritage Christian because the organization was 25, and she can’t imagine living anywhere ambassador for the mission of Heritage has done so much for her. “It prepared me else. Christian Services. for where I am now,” says Kitchenman who Otto’s mother, Gail, remembers a time admits she almost didn’t take the job she when people like her daughter didn’t have credits for changing her life. a choice of where or even how they could Like Jane Kitchenman, Aaron Metras live. Believing in a different outcome for her credits his experience working in direct daughter, she and her husband Bob, joined support with Heritage Christian Services for the Bruinsmas and Pieters to form Heritage helping him to be the father and business Christian Home. A decision that has positively owner he is today. “If you approach it right, A Second Thought Resale Shop • Springdale Farm and Balcony Point impacted and enriched Otto’s quality of life it is the most fun job you can ever have,” said Ascent Education & Consulting • Employment Alliance Expressive Beginnings Child Care • Heritage Christian Stables and independence. Lakeaya Hartzog and Jane Kitchenman Metras Ferncliff Apartments • Pieters Family Life Center Today, Otto is a self-advocate who loves The now restaurateur, started at the International Ministries • Heritage Hollow Retreat Center baking and using her iPad to draw. She has Tonawanda Creek home in North Heritage Gardens developed long-lasting friendships, goes on Tonawanda nearly two decades ago where he trips, and lives a meaningful life completely developed a close friendship with some of the full of choice. Otto’s life is an example men that he supported there, including Dan of a 35-year-old dream that has come to and Brandon Toellner and Tom Barraclough. fruition. That dream has enriched the lives of After leaving Heritage Christian in 2007, thousands of people that have chosen to be he moved out of state and worked for similar supported by Heritage Christian, families and organizations in Arizona. Metras says that the the care professionals working alongside them. Laurie Otto culture of relationships and creating a shared

SPIRIT | FALL/WINTER 2019 3 experience is unique to Heritage Christian employees that have learned, matured and Services and one that he hasn't encountered grown alongside them. The people at the working anywhere else. center are people who chose HCS to support When he and his wife moved to Rochester them in living with dignity and the freedom to open their business, Metras wanted to of choice. They are the people responsible reconnect with his friends Dan, Brandon, for significantly impacting and changing lives, Tom, and a new friend, Joe, as well. and are the inspiration for those continuing to He reached out to his partners at the Seneca create meaningful experiences. † Bob Pieters (middle) with "Kitch" and Park Zoo and The Strong National Museum Jane Kitchenman. of Play and organized a behind the scenes experience for his friends. They traveled to Rochester and together they enjoyed a full day with animals, food, inside jokes, and lots of laughter. “It was so cool that they remembered me. It was like no time has passed,” said, Metras who hadn't seen his friends for nearly 10 years. Metras says that Heritage Christian Services taught him about appreciating the value in everyone, and he continues to carry that mission with his own employees. The agency's inception 35 years ago has Hanging out at The Strong with: Joe Esch, given hope for families and the thousands of Aaron Metras, Brandon Toellner, Dan Ruth Benjamin and Laurie Otto Toellner, and Tom Barraclough.

HELPING STAFF Success Coach STAY IN JOBS THEY LOVE

This past spring, Heritage Christian our supporting roles," said Chanel Terrell, Services launched the Employer Resource the new success coach. Terrell says her goal Network (ERN) and introduced the first is to make sure that staff from all walks of success coach in Rochester. The ERN is a life, cultural backgrounds and employment national consortium with a local network of statuses receive full support. In addition to corporations and non-profit providers that is housing and family care, Terrell will connect administered by HCS. It offers a collective employees to community organizations sharing of resources for employers that offering services in training, education, want more than the standard assistance and health, and financial wellness. counseling programs for their workforces. Longtime HCS employee Part of ERN is the Marianne Durrant is leading belief that no one's job "NO ONE'S JOB SHOULD ERN-Rochester as director should be at risk when BE AT RISK WHEN DEALING of network development. dealing with important WITH IMPORTANT She has already begun personal barriers such PERSONAL BARRIERS SUCH onboarding the first class of as housing, lack of AS HOUSING, LACK OF organizations signed up to childcare, or caring for CHILDCARE, OR CARING FOR bring this unique benefit to an elderly parent. Life AN ELDERLY PARENT." their workforce. happens, and when it does ERN can offer a Several more companies success coach to be an onsite resource for are waiting to join the ERN. Soon, a second Chanel Terrell success coach will be hired. There are plans Success Coach employees dealing with problems that weigh heavy on their hearts. to bring the program to Buffalo next year. † "We want to retain employees and tackle life concerns, so we can all be successful in

4 SPIRIT | FALL/WINTER 2019 Z E TI W R O O R ANNE WOLF

AND JOBINA G O Z BRUINSMA T R AWARDS HA

COMMUNITY E R B The agency honored RABECCA ORTIZ AND LAKEAYA PARTNER AWARDS E EF HARTZOG with its top awards: The Anne Wolf Memorial Award L and the Jobina Bruinsma Memorial Award. Both were recognized for In Buffalo, ASHLEY ROWE accepted the Community Partner Christian compassion and outstanding advocacy. Award on behalf of WKBW-TV CHANNEL 7, in recognition Ortiz has worked at HCS for 15 years, most recently as a senior direct of their dedication to making sure that people aren’t overlooked or support professional, and is known for providing excellent behind-the- forgotten in the media, and how they work to make the community scenes support for the people that she works with. better. Hartzog has served HCS for 13 years first as a direct support In Rochester, Scott Lefebre accepted the Community Partner award professional before becoming a registered nurse. She is known for on behalf of SENECA FINANCIAL ADVISOR LLC. Seneca being an exceptional advocate. † Financial has supported HCS’ mission through their volunteer efforts and is an example of how continuing partnerships can improve

WNY’S HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS Heritage Christian Services was one of 100 finalists named for Business First’s WNY’s Healthiest Employers. Finalists were chosen based on their commitment to wellness initiatives. †

Heritage Christian HealthyYOU leaders accepted recognition at the WNY’s Healthiest Employers event.

INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES IS BUILDING FOR FAMILIES

Every year, volunteers connected to Heritage Christian Services visit Guatemala as part of the agency’s International Ministries program. In August, a team of 10 people provided over 50 wheelchairs to people in need, rebuilt the homes of two families, and brought food, clothes, shoes and school supplies to local citizens. “This was my 13th time going and the biggest thrill is seeing how this trip impacts team members. They all say its life changing and I get to watch that in them,” said Lida Merrill, director of faith community inclusion. “That’s what empowers me to keep going. Seeing how it transforms the team’s lives and the people we’re supporting is powerful.” Funds for the International Ministries program come from A Second Thought Resale Shop, a thrift store run by the agency in East Rochester. In addition, financial and in-kind donations are collected year-round such as wheelchairs that can be refurbished, school supplies, clothes, boots, and medical supplies. Another team International Ministries members celebrate building travelled in November to bring together people with disabilities for prayers and a new home with the family in Guatemala. friendship, plus provide health exams and distribute wheelchairs. †

SPIRIT | FALL/WINTER 2019 5 Donor Spotlight

When DREW AND RILEY HOSELTON first heard about the opportunity to purchase a new therapeutic horse for Heritage Christian Stables, they immediately knew it was something they wanted to be a part of. Riley grew up around horses and understands firsthand the impact horses have on people’s lives. Seeing and hearing how the horses have positively affected so many peo- ple, they saw it as a blessing to bring Aria – a Norwegian fjord – to the stables. Drew and Riley said that everyone has the ability to decide how to invest their lives outside of their work and family commitments – and that it’s important to make that investment count. “Being able to work and partner with HCS has proven most meaningful to us,“ Drew said. The Hoseltons have enjoyed being part of Heritage Christian Services over the years because they have witnessed the incredible standards of service at HCS, and also the effort that is put into caring for the employees. The Hoseltons call that a “difference maker.” †

The Hoseltons at Heritage Christian Stables Volunteer Spotlight

If you’ve been to the Heritage Christian what she can to make it a success. She also Services regional office, there’s a good enjoys greeting guests as they arrive at the chance you’ve been greeted with a smile Family Dinner each year. and positive attitude from CRYSTAL This coming holiday season, if you call SCHULTZ, a volunteer in the Buffalo the Goodrich Bakery to order some goodies, area who has shown how dedicated she is you just might hear Crystal’s voice on the through her reliable service. Her journey other end. She effortlessly takes orders and to volunteer began a few years ago and has assists in the bakery to make sure they go remained steady since. Her volunteering out on time. Thank you to Crystal for her encompasses everything from compiling enthusiasm, commitment and hard work. † employee handbooks and creating packets to helping supplement the interview process of potential employees. Along with volunteering at the office, she is one of the first to jump in and support special events. For the Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser she helps transport the auction baskets, assists in setup and is willing to do Crystal Schultz volunteering at the Spaghetti Dinner

6 SPIRIT | FALL/WINTER 2019 Heritage Happenings

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Springdale Farm has expanded rental opportunities at Balcony Point, its visitor center, which now hosts special events and conferences. In addition to a new name and some upgrades, Balcony Point now welcomes corporate rentals, weddings and special occasions. Laura Rivera, the sales manager, shared, "It has been my pleasure to be a part of the revitalization efforts that highlight our excellent value, lovely amenities and great customer service for our guests. It's a great feeling that efforts and proceeds from these rentals are going to toward the greater The sunset behind Balcony Point good of our community for many years to come." at Springdale Farm.

REGIONAL OFFICE ON THE MOVE

In January, the Heritage Christian Services regional office will move from Commerce Court in North Tonawanda to 130 John Muir Drive in Amherst. The new office is more centrally located, is on a public transportation line, and will accommodate a growing number of employees. Families, partners and friends will be invited to tour the facility during an open house next year. The new office space is managed by Uniland Development Company, one of the largest developers of commercial real estate in the Buffalo area, and an organization with its history rooted in the western New York community. A picture perfect wedding at Springdale Farm. FUN FOR ALL AT REUNION WEEK

People came together at Rotary Sunshine Camp in August for Reunion Week to renew old friendships and create new ones. Aimee Reinhardt said, “The best part about camp is being there with friends, family, camp counselors and staff we love. Being there is a big joy and I call it my home away from home.” Diane Sturmer, faith community inclusion specialist looks forward to the week each year. “This was my 31st year gathering ideas from everyone and putting together the activity schedule. I love camp.”

Aimee Reinhardt The office on John enjoys Sunshine Camp. Muir Drive in Amherst.

At Heritage Christian Services, we love to recognize our employees for their great work.

Recognize a staff member by visiting Timeisha Manley and Sarah Reddy connect HeritageChristianServices.org/HighFive. during Summer Reunion.

SPIRIT | FALL/WINTER 2019 7 MEMORIALS HONORARIUMS

Often people will make a donation Arengi Guinta Hogan Scott in memory of a loved one who Michael Arengi passed away in September. He had a bright smile and humorous personality. has passed away. The agency Mike was 58. sends the bereaved family a note of sympathy and informs them Thomas “Tommy” Guinta passed away in April. He loved the weather and spending time with his of the gift, without disclosing friends and family. He was 55. the amount. People also mark Patricia “Patty” Hogan passed away in June. At the age of 73, her life was full of love and she joyous occasions - like birthdays, was known to shine like the custom gems she made and wore. anniversaries and weddings - by Deborah Scott passed away in October. At the age of 21, she was known for her determination donating in honor of a friend or and positive spirit, always believing in good things to come. family member.

Sue Hoh, donor relations manager, In Memory of John Flynn Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Swain In Memory of Nancy Koris In Memory of David Nenno can help you through the process. Virginia and Adolf Irmer Christine Vargas Judy and David Curry Shirley Meston Marcia and Frank Zimber Karen Curry Rezai Barrie Nenno She can be reached at (585) 340- In Memory of Carol Giunta Nancy and Mark Zawacki 2045. Barbara Buckingham In Memory of In Memory of Thomas In Memory of Virginia David Lehning Pamukcoglu In Memory of Thomas Hawkins Jennison and Drew Bielemeier R. Pauline and Erland Kailbourne Giunta Sharon Pucher John Blasi APRIL - OCTOBER 2019 Doreen and David Behnke Joanne Morse In Memory of Rev. Linda Belmont In Memory of Ingeborg Jan and Mike Osborn Dr. Glenda Prins MEMORIALS Josephine Benfante Herkstroeter Pat Osborn Marisa Geitner In Memory of Michael Arengi In Memory of Joe Dady Janis and James Benfante Patsy and Ralph Jones Joan and Jim Parker Judy and John Jorgensen Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Sue and Bob DeSarra Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Friends from The Music Jean Sak Dee and Bob Lucacci Deb and James Boggs Frances Birrittella Department at Viewpoint School Naomi and Timothy Schick Kevin Brown and Family In Memory of Sherrie and Larry Bodnar In Memory of Silva and John DonVito Ronald Drzewiecki Cheryl and Bryan Boehlert In Memory of William In Memory of Anthony Mario Ramirez Marisa Geitner Carole Ann and Charles Collard Deb, Jim and Lizzie Boggs Herkstroeter Lipari Patti and Ron Penepent Kathy and Russell Giunta Betty and Beth Stanbro Louise, James and Kevin Brown Patsy and Ralph Jones Kathleen Aman Elaine Tantalo Alice and John Gucker Irene and Joe Brunelle Toni and David Schantz Connie and William Evert Michelle Labossiere-Hall In Memory of Jennifer Duncan Joanne Chiappone Friends from The Music In Memory of Elayna and Scott Hall Young's Birthday Carole Disparti Department at Viewpoint School In Memory of Kathleen Ratchford-Buyer Angeline Mastromatteo Kathie and Dick Duncan Judith Ficarro McMahon Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Darlene and Francis Mooreland Kathy and Frank Fuss In Memory of Darren Hill Margaret and Mark Schmitt Carole Ann and Charles Collard Anna and Scott Mulcahy In Memory of Marisa Geitner Alice and John Gucker Joan and Jim Parker Audrey Enfonde Kathy and Russ Giunta In Memory of Mary In Memory of Dave Vicky and Mabel Thayer Geraldine Drasch Alice and John Gucker In Memory of Patty Hogan Beth Messe Henry Roberts Nancy and Mark Zawacki Debra and Joseph Haefner The Beikirch Family Laura and Robert Arslan Jennison and Drew Bielemeier In Memory of Caryl Favro John Hermenet Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Dr. Michel Berg Linda and Joe Stannard In Memory of Barbara Baur Betsy and Gerry Archibald Lois and Norma Hines Marisa Geitner Kevin, Tyler and Skye Berry Doris and Albert Anderson Gloria and Mike Bansbach Kimberly and John Kane Alice and John Gucker Jennison and Drew Bielemeier In Memory of Shannon and Charles Barber Elaine and Chuck Kasiske Michelle Labossiere- Angela Cataldi Bessie Romagnola In Memory of Anne Bleier Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Betty Kruchinsky and Family Hall and Scott Hall Kathy England Geraldine Drasch Elaine Tantalo Joanne Case-Green Michelle Labossiere- Anna and Scott Mulcahy Friends from Yount Jean and Paul Seidel Angela Cataldi Hall and Scott Hall Joan and Jim Parker Hyde & Barbour Diane and Gary Sommers In Memory of Bernard Carole Ann and Charles Collard Rosemary Lundy Nancy and Mark Zawacki Marisa Geitner Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Bubel Doris and Ward Donahue Tara McLean Carol Griffith Nancy and Bernard Williams Family Advocates of Heritage Michael McLean In Memory of Ruth and Gretchen Israel In Memory of Jimmy Christian Services Lorraine and Joe McLean Frank Huscher Jane and Kitch Kitchenman Sassenhausen's Birthday In Memory of Vincent Gloria and Doug Fisler Nancy Marion and Barry Moore Sue and Bob DeSarra Ruth Machiele Barbara Stewart Caporale Marisa Geitner Anna and Scott Mulcahy Dr. Tom Messe Rose Albino Joan Jones Michele and Michael Munson In Memory of June Ivanick Marie and Bob Pieters In Memory of Jimmy Jane and Kitch Kitchenman Virginia Nicastro Barbara Buckingham Carolyn Rae Sassenhausen In Memory of Samuel Cino Betty Kruchinsky Lori Novelli Mary Rinere Katie Thomas Geraldine Drasch Carol Kulp Nancy O'Brien In Memory of Ada Kalbian Melissa and Gary Steele Michelle Labossiere- Joan and Jim Parker Judith Napps Brenda and Dan Van Ness In Memory of Werner In Memory of Morgan Coe Hall and Scott Hall Marie and Bob Pieters Sassenhausen Kathy Coe Anna and Scott Mulcahy Mary and Richard Prinzi In Memory of Kevin Kerr In Memory of Marti and Peter Erhardt Carole Ann and Charles Collard Joan and Jim Parker Friends from Pulsafeeder Anthony Amigone Gail Moynihan Pat and Tom Kiel Heather and Kevin Rickett Sharon Race Geraldine Drasch Shirley and Jackson Thomas In Memory of Leonard Douglas Mary Rinere Mary Rinere In Memory Of Teresa Kerr Colt Nancy and Mark Zawacki Patricia Romano Olga Borodin Russell Marcia Veeder Mamie Romano

8 SPIRIT | FALL/WINTER 2019 In Memory of John In Honor of Kevin Crichton In Honor of Joan Rinere Schlafer William Heyen Philip Savella Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Carol and Frank Ciaccia In Honor of Marilyn Curtis' In Honor of Nancy Tantalo Marisa Geitner Birthday Elaine Tantalo Jane and Kitch Kitchenman Joanne Case-Green Tell your family and friends we are hiring! Michelle Labossiere- In Honor of James Vandewater Hall and Scott Hall In Honor of Roger DeBelle's Beverly Chua and Richard Carol and Bob Markham Diaconate Ordination Vandewater Norma McLernon Elaine Tantalo Michele and Joe Munski In Honor of Glen Skalny and Lynda and Lisa Newman In Honor of Peter Devello Tom Wahl, Jr. Mary Catherine and Susanelizabeth Ward Joanna and Michael Grosodonia Stephen O'Leyar Joan and Jim Parker In Honor of Ward Donahue's In Honor of Benjamin Wehling Sam Sayre 90th Birthday Dea Ann and David Wehling The Family of Christopher Shea Jennison and Drew Bielemeier Nancy and Mark Zawacki Bonnie and Ross Cottone In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Pat Donahue Geoffrey Weinberg In Memory of Marisa Geitner Nancy and Glenn Koch Sharon Schlafer Barbara and Ralph Mosher Michelle and Kenneth Schlafer Michelle Labossiere-Hall and Scott Hall In Memory of Joan Sieper Anna and Scott Mulcahy Elaine and Nancy Tantalo Joan and Jim Parker Nancy and Mark Zawacki In Memory Of Evelyn Thompson In Honor of Bill Farlow's 8th Olga Strilec Year at Heritage Christian Eileen Farlow In Memory of Adrian VandenBerg In Honor of Matthew Ford Joan and Joe Charles Pauline Fitzpatrick Barbara and Richard Dierna Michael Fitzgibbon In Honor of Rachel Gebell Judith Gurski Barbara and Sidney Sobel Nancy and Philip Jay Rena Lubberts In Honor of Vicki Hanson's Judy and Tom Maxwell Birthday Andrew McIntyre Angela Cataldi Lee Lee and Robert Muesebeck Thomas O'Neill In Honor of Kevin Hart Judy and Tom Rohr Nancy Robbins Melinda and Mark Tower In Honor of Heritage Christian In Memory of James Vandewater Services' 35th Anniversary Carole Ann and Charles Collard Angela Cataldi Jennison and Drew Bielemeier In Honor of Drew Hoselton's In Memory of Anne Wolf Birthday Andrea Cliffe and The Coralie and David Hoselton Honorable Robert Cliffe In Honor of Kim McFatter In Memory of Lois Wolf Doris Van Etten Ernie Wolf In Honor of Ann Meyer, Emily HONORARIUMS Richardson and Charissa Moll Family of Steven Moore In Honor of Robert Bonferraro Cara Lynch and Randy In Honor of Laura Nenno Bonferraro Shirley Meston

In Honor of Nancy Cataldi's In Honor of Elena Petkovski Birthday Sharon and James Rose Mary Rinere In Honor of Jenny Reitz In Honor of Michael Cavanaugh Marcia Ann and Bruce Reitz Ann and James Finger In Honor of Jamie Rhinehart In Honor of Ross Cottone's Term Kim and Willis Mellema as President of Victor- Farmington Rotary Foundation In Honor of Joan Rinere's Friends from the Victor- Birthday Farmington Rotary Foundation Angela Cataldi Lucille Rinere

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

FINGER LAKES EXTRAVAGANZA Save the date: Saturday, April 25, 2020

THANKS TO

The Joseph and Irene Skalny Charitable Trust

Finger Lakes Extravaganza Committee Members Patrick Wahl, Lori Beattie, MaryLouise Steinwachs, Glen Skalny, and Tom Wahl, Jr.

BOOTS & BARRELS SPAGHETTI DINNER AND BASKET RAFFLE THANKS TO THANKS TO

Rich Vandewater in Honor of James Vandewater ■ Integrity Auto Service HCS GOLF CLASSIC Wegmans THANKS TO

HERITAGE HERO THANKS TO

84 Lumber ■ Adams Bell Adams ■ Alesco Advisors Best Times Financial Planning Crosby-Brownlie, Inc. ■ Douglas Electric ■ Christa Construction ■ Innovative Solutions ePlus Technology & Dell/EMC ■ ImageNow by Mahar Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning ■ Lewis Tree Kasperski Dinan & Rink CPAs, LLC ■ Service ■ Monroe Wheelchair LeFrois Builders & Developers ■ M/E Engineering, P.C. The Bonadio Group Medline Industries ■ Piehler ■ Rochester Lead Works Sage Rutty ■ The Bonadio Group Triad Network Technologies Vision Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

10 SPIRIT | FALL/WINTER 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 Alstom Signaling KeyBank Foundation funded strategies Foundation and Autism Speaks will to recruit and develop workforce talent. allow Heritage Christian to provide scholarships for therapeutic horseback Support from the William and Sheila riding at Heritage Christian Stables. Konar Foundation will provide field trip scholarships to students and increase The Community Foundation for education about the importance of Greater Buffalo administered a grant dairy farming in New York state. from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds that will educate the workforce Thanks to a grant from the McClain of Heritage Christian in safety science. Foundation, HCS will be able to purchase technology to assist This homerun gift was granted at Frontier Field. Support from the Children’s people with their mobility. Guild Foundation will help to increase awareness and education In 2019, the Hoselton Foundation about disabilities in classrooms awarded $18,500 to HCS in support across western New York. of Dale Carnegie Leadership Training, an invaluable initiative that A gift from the Ames-Amzalak Memorial strengthens our workforce and gives Trust will allow staff members to attend them the tools they need to build Dale Carnegie leadership training. meaningful careers with our agency.

Thanks to support from the Chapel We are grateful for the $37,000 donation at CrossPoint and the Fred and by the Walter Hubbell Employment The Pieters Family Award of Excellence is granted Floy Willmott Foundation, our Faith Services Fund and the Rochester Red to HCS employees. Community Inclusion team will Wings for supporting our Employment offer programming that celebrates Alliance and job opportunities for people spirituality, both locally and through with disabilities. mission trips to Guatemala. Marie and Bob Pieters (middle) gave staff Heritage Christian will be able to members the Pieters Family Award of purchase state-of-the-art medication Excellence for their heartfelt dedication distribution technology for our to the people they serve. Congratulations homes, thanks to support from to Andrew Miltsch, Nelson Torres, Sherry the Grainger Foundation. Gricar and Emma Lange.

A matching challenge was offered by Taylor, The Builders at the Annual Dinner.

BLACK FRIDAY. CYBER MONDAY. Join the millions of others across the globe for #GivingTuesday, a day that celebrates giving and philanthropy. We hope that you’ll choose to kick off the giving season by making a gift to HCS to benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019 MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT: HeritageChristianServices.org/GivingTuesday

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 | FALL/WINTER 2019 11 EXPERIENCES AT HCS:

“I made relationships, and watched lives be changed. I have built bridges, and made a lot of connections not just with the

people we support but with staff as well.” Joe Starling and John Puchyr -Joe Starling, employee since 2001

“I thought that it was fun and exciting just being able to enhance someone’s life on a daily basis. It’s more than a job, we can build a friendship.” -Burnette Woody, employee since 2015

Burnette Woody and Lynne Byron

July Summer Kids Camp: Weeks of 6th and 2oth (ages 4-6) and week of 13th (ages 7-9) at VisitSave HeritageChristianServices.org/calendar the 2020 Dates Springdale Farm in Ogden August Week of 5th: Reunion Week at Rotary February Sunshine Camp (Family Night, Aug. 5) Saturday, 15th: Basketball Classic at the Summer Kids Camp: Week of 10th (ages 5-8) Shults Center at Nazareth College at Springdale Farm in Ogden April Week of 24th: Respite Camp at Rotary Sunshine Camp Saturday, 25th: Finger Lakes Extravaganza at the Strathallan September Saturday, 25th: Sheep Shearing Festival at Saturday, 12th: Heritage Hero Run + Stroll + Springdale Farm Roll at Seabreeze Amusement Park Naomi Hooks opens the Annual Dinner with Thursday, 18th: Family Dinner of WNY at Amazing Grace. May Samuel’s Grande Manor Tuesday, 5th: Heart of Dance at Nazareth College Arts Center October Tuesday, 12th: Spaghetti Dinner & Basket Thursday, 8th: Annual Dinner at the Raffle at Banchetti by Rizzo's Rochester Riverside Convention Center June November Saturday, 6th: Boots & Barrels at Heritage Saturday, 28th: Christmas With Santa at Christian Stables Springdale Farm Monday, 29th: 30th Golf Classic at Monroe December Golf Club Tuesday, 1st: Giving Tuesday online at Week of 29th: Respite Camp at Rotary heritagechristianservices.org/givingtuesday Sunshine Camp Christmas With Santa in 2019 is on Dec. 7 and Saturday, 5th & 12th: Christmas With Santa 14. Buy tickets at Rochester area Wegmans. at Springdale Farm