ANNUAL REPORT 2015 annual report 2015 Agency Board of Directors 1 A Message from the Leadership of ACHIEVE Ellen Feldman, President Dave Sebastianelli, 1st Vice President 2 Awards and Accolades and Corporate Sponsors Kelly Eurillo, 2nd Vice President 3 A Supported Employment Program Success Story Nicki French, Secretary Daniel Ballard, 4 A NYSEG Investment Recovery Center through Treasurer Country Valley Industries Story Robert Salankiewicz, Assistant Treasurer David Alamo 5 A Day Habilitation Program Success Story Lisa Dolphin 6 Overview of Vocational Services Colleen Friends 7 Overview of Residential and Day Habilitation James Hayes, Esq. Services Dorollo Nixon Carolyn Nytch 8 Overview of Family Support Services Mark Peretore 9 Overview of Summer Program, Medicaid Service James Savage Coordination, and Guardianship Services Kathy Sheehan 10 Individual Donor Recognition Gary Shay 12 Foundations, Corporations, and Organizations John J. Stevens Donor Recognition Jamie Striley 13 Statement of Revenue and Expenses 2015 Foundation Board of Directors John J. Stevens, Chairperson Denis Wickham, Vice Chairperson Sandra Michael, PH.D., Secretary Douglas R. Johnson, Treasurer

James Hayes, Esq. Bob Pass Jeffrey Lake Marcia Craner Ed Parsons III Ellen Feldman

2015 Executive Management Team 2015 Day Habilitation Program Participant of the year, Steven Mary Jo Thorn, Chief Executive Officer Parker poses for a photo with Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Emmanuel Priest during the 61st Annual Dinner Dance held at the Amy Howard, Chief Operating Officer McKinley at Huron Campus. David Markie, VP CVI and Facility Operations Lisa Whitney, VP Programs

ACHIEVE find yourself here A Message From Leadership

Dear Friends,

Another exciting year for ACHIEVE – 2015 – as our agency was accredited by Council on Quality Leadership, an honor bestowed upon us as a result of the quality work our staff do to promote person centered planning and positive outcomes for the individuals we serve. Grounded in over 40 years of leadership and peer-reviewed research, CQL Accreditation promotes excellence in person-centered services and supports that lead to increased qualities of life for the individuals served. This prestigious 3 year accreditation ranks ACHIEVE among the premier providers of services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the region. We are thankful, appreciative and proud of the work that was done to support this accreditation at our agency. A job well done!

This year, ACHIEVE was privileged to have had both Laura Kennedy, President, NYSARC Board of Governors, and Steve Kroll, Executive Director, NYSARC, Inc., visit and tour our facilities. Having our state leadership team learn of the specific concerns of our chapter helps us in our advocacy efforts in working with legislators and other state representatives on important initiatives such as work center transformation, increased wages for our direct support professionals, and budget issues that have significant impact on services.

We continue to work in partnership with OPWDD regarding their Transformation Agenda. Recently, ACHIEVE submitted a proposal to OPWDD with regard to a new business model for our employment centers to place us in compliance with new requirements for integration and competitive work opportunities for the individuals we support.

Two quotes on change struck me as being particularly relevant during this period of time working in our system. In the words of Deepak Chopra – “All great changes are preceded by chaos”, and in the words of David Brinkley – “Lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at you”. ACHIEVE will continue to use those bricks to build on the foundation that our founding families created 60+ years ago, and it is our intent to use them to make us stronger and capable of seizing opportunities presented to us to further promote our mission to enrich the lives of those we support.

As always, we thank you for your continued support.

Warm regards,

Mary Jo Thorn Ellen Feldman Chief Executive Officer President, Board of Directors

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 1 2015 Awards & Accolades CQL Accreditation (August 2015) Country Valley Industries named Business of the Week ACHIEVE received accreditation from The Council on Quality and Country Valley Industries (CVI) was honored as the “Greater Leadership. This accreditation follows a thorough review of ACHIEVE’s Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Business of the Week” November services and programs. It demonstrates a commitment to excellence 17 - 21. This is CVI’s 17th year of membership with the Chamber in person-centered services and supports. CQL Accreditation facilitates of Commerce. Partnering with the Greater Binghamton Chamber of continuous organizational improvement in person-centered services Commerce has provided Country Valley Industries the opportunity and supports and personal quality of life outcomes. to attend events that foster networking, community involvement, and Roof Project connecting with local professionals. CVI and ACHIEVE sponsor one of ACHIEVE received grant awards from the George A. and Margaret the Greater Binghamton Chamber SBC lunches each year, attend after Mee Charitable Foundation, Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker hours networking events, support the Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, Foundation and ACHIEVE Foundation to replace 31,000 square feet of and manage a booth at the Annual Business Show, just to name a few. the roof at ACHIEVE’s Cutler Pond Road facility. March – CVI though the Supported Employment department secured Mildred Faulkner Truman (August 2015) our first Community Service Contract at the Greater Binghamton Health ACHIEVE was the recipient of a grant award from the Mildred Center-Food Service Department. This contract is part of New York Faulkner Truman Foundation to renovate ACHIEVE’s Tioga County Day State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) Preferred Source Contracts Habilitation facility. The award will renovate the day habilitation kitchen whereby NY State, Cities, or government agencies can contract for and provide updated technology for ACHIEVE’s Tioga County day goods and services with organizations who employee individuals with habilitation program. disabilities. IBM ACHIEVE was awarded an IBM Community Service Grant in recognition of the service of Ellen Feldman. These funds support electronic tablet purchases for ACHIEVE Supported Employment Program (SEMP). These tablets allow ACHIEVE employees to provide real time documentation and tracking for the Supported Employment Program. Community Foundation (August 2015) ACHIEVE received a $1,200 grant from the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation for South Central New York. These funds supported a healthy relationship curriculum for women in ACHIEVE’s residential program. Joslin Award- Trisha Peters (September 2015) Trisha Peters was announced as the 2015 William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award. This award recognizes the personal and professional growth achievements of New Yorkers with disabilities. CVI Employees pose for a picture for the monthly Chamber Report. 2015 ACHIEVE Award Winners 2015 Day Habilitation Program 2015 Family Support Services Program 2015 Employee Team of the Year: Participant of the Year: Participant of the Year: Rose Lane Heaven Fink Steven Parker Shawn Lichtenwalner Carlena Hoover Jacklyn Hannah 2015 CVI Employment Center Program Jennifer Shiner Karrie Morse 2015 Medicaid Service Coordination Program Nikki Smith Tamara Osibote Participant of the Year: Participant of the Year: Lisa Cebula Carly Tokos William English Linda Blend Mellisa Ellis 2015 Supported Employment Program 2015 ACHIEVE Star Performer: 2015 Supported Work Employer of the Year: Participant of the Year: Robyn Callaway Red Lobster Devon Woolfolk 2015 ACHIEVE Star Performer: 2015 Company of the Year: 2015 Residential Services Program Dawn Gonzalez Time Warner Cable Participant of the Year: 2015 ACHIEVE Star Performer: 2015 Community Service Award: James Battle Oral Marriott Margaret French 2015 Corporate Sponsors

Lachman & Gorton Attorneys at Law JD Tool Jill & Carter King

Friends of Assemblyman Clifford Crouch Kelly & Don Eurillo

2 ACHIEVE find yourself here a success story Daniel “Danny” Hine A Supported Employment Program Success Story Danny entered ACHIEVE’s Supported Employment Program in May of 2012. At that time, Danny did not have a lot of employment experience but had volunteered in the kitchen of a local nursing home and worked in a local hospital as part of his work study experience. Daniel enjoyed the work. After graduation, Danny set a goal of working in an integrated setting in the community. He succeeded.

In September of 2012 Danny began his first job working in a local restaurant not far from home. With the support of his father and the use of BC Transit, Danny was on time for his first day of work. His manager happily reported that Danny told her, “I need my apron and hat,” a good indication that Danny was ready to go to work. While Danny had good training and support from his job coach, he was good at following directions and demonstrated the desire to be successful. Early on in this job, Danny’s coworkers, managers, and job coaches noted one important character trait; they admired the fact that Danny likes to stay busy and find other chores to do when his work is caught up. Six months into his new job, Danny experienced a significant personal loss, the passing of his mother. A very supportive group of coworkers and managers provided natural supports during this difficult time. Danny thanked them and announced that he “needed to return to work.” Before Danny could celebrate his first year anniversary at the restaurant, a fire had closed the restaurant and they determined that it would not reopen. Danny returned to job development and said he wanted a job “real soon.” Within two months, Danny interviewed at Cracker Barrel and was hired. He trained on all five stations in the dish room and supported the kitchen staff by restocking clean dishes and cookware in the fast paced work environment. His manager stated that all of Danny’s coworkers enjoy working with him. Danny successfully completed his training during his first year and earned raises from the company. Danny has maintained his job at Cracker Barrel for two and a half years. There are many reasons for Danny’s success; he has a great work ethic, he is willing to work extra shifts to help out, he is focused on his tasks, and finds other work to do when he gets the dish room caught up. Another important reason for Danny’s success is the great natural supports he has at work, from the top level of management, to the wait staff, to the kitchen staff, and his coworkers in the dish room, people like working with Danny. He brings his positive spirit and caring attitude to the people he works with. Danny Hine is the “Spirit of Success.”

— Gerry Ponterio, Employment Services Professional

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 3 a success story John Spisak A NYSEG Investment Recovery Center through Country Valley Industries Story In May of 1983, following his graduation from BOCES, John Spisak began working at CVI at the Cutler Pond site (then known as the main CVI workshop on Front St.). In June of 1990 an enclave was initiated at NYSEG’s Investment Recovery Center through CVI; John was chosen as one of 16 individuals, along with three support staff to be employed there. Their main tasks were salvaging line hardware, street lights and sorting scrap steel. Using a vise, John learned how to operate a wide variety of tools to take apart those materials, some of which were quite challenging and complicated. Due to his good counting skills, John was also frequently considered for assisting the area manager with inventories. Gradually the need for our individuals labor at NYSEG decreased and eventually sometime during the mid 90’s, only 4 of the original workers remained. Very soon after, three more of the crew members left and moved out of the area, leaving John as the only original one. Twenty six years later, John still remains working at NYSEG with three others, recruited ‘96-’98. John is a very valuable employee and is familiar with each and every task performed at the site, stepping in when needed in many different capacities. He is very well known throughout the NYSEG plant due to a very exuberant personality and is often called upon to help their employees with a variety of tasks whenever, or wherever needed. Due to John’s experience and expertise at the jobs performed at the NYSEG/IRC, he was also able to help his co-workers learn the different components of the operations at that site by working alongside him. John’s attendance at work is also admirable; he is rarely ill and generally only takes time off for his vacations in Florida with his sisters and family. John is one of the many reasons CVI has successfully participated in the Investment Recovery Program for so many years.

— Vivienne Ciotoli, Rehabilitation Coordinator

4 ACHIEVE find yourself here a success story Hammond Lou A Day Habilitation Program Success Story Hammond entered ACHIEVE’s Day Habilitation Program early in 2015. Hammond is a happy person who loves Legos, food related activities, and spending time with his mother. Hammond had resided and attended program at Broome Developmental Center (BDC) for many years. With the closure of the center, Hammond and his family agreed that a transition to an ACHIEVE IRA and the ACHIEVE group Day Habilitation Program would offer supports and services that would enhance Hammond’s life. ACHIEVE Residential Staff helped Hammond with the transition from his new home to the Day Habilitation Program. Routine and structure are very important to Hammond, so the many transitions in his life also offered him some daily challenges. When Hammond first arrived to program, he wasn’t even sure he wanted to get out of the van – and that was okay! As his core room staff noted, “Hammond had made it to the building and that in itself was a valuable victory.” Slowly, Hammond became comfortable with getting out of the van, walking into the building and then walking directly into his Core Room. Although then he would immediately say he wanted to go back to his new home – and away he would go. Hammond’s first documented time at the Day Habilitation program was two minutes. He arrived at 10:00am and left at 10:02am. It was recommended by his family and his team that perhaps a step by step schedule would help. So, Hammond started by just working on his Legos, taking a walk, and then going back home. With lots of patience and hard work, Hammond began attending program every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to noon. Two minutes to two hours was a huge accomplishment for Hammond. Slowly, new meaningful activities were incorporated in Hammond’s day and eventually the time he spent at program was increasing every two weeks by 15 minutes. Today, Hammond is attending program Monday through Thursday for full days. Hammond independently chooses to participate in the many different activities offered at the Day Habilitation program and he has taken it upon himself to keep the core room silverware stocked at all times. He still checks out the transportation area throughout the day, just to make sure he hasn’t missed his ride home. But most of the time Hammond can be seen laughing, walking around, spending time with his friends, and giving the occasional hug throughout the day. While at first Hammond needed some encouragement and support from program staff, his recent commitment to the Day Habilitation program has been unwavering. His Core Room staff shared that “Hammond is a reminder of just how strong and astonishing people really are!” Hammond’s strength, growth, and determination are evident everyday as he inquires about new projects and asks to participate in new activities. Hammond has adapted very well to the many changes in his life, and that is something of which he can be very proud. — Linda Riggs, Day Habilitation Director

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 5 Vocational Services Country Valley Industries Pathway to Employment Country Valley Industries (CVI), a program of ACHIEVE, serves Pathway to Employment is a twelve month pre-employment as the core facility-based vocational program. CVI provides a service implemented by OPWDD designed for individuals who variety of training and job opportunities through subcontracts are interested in obtaining competitive employment and who are with business and industry. CVI also provides work experiences enrolled in the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) at local community businesses as a means to foster education, waiver. Pathway to employment provides comprehensive career awareness, and community integration. The program is certified and vocational employment planning and support services to by the New York State Office for People with Developmental assist individuals to identify a career or vocational direction. Disabilities (OPWDD), State and County Social Services Pathway to Employment also provides instruction and Departments, and the United States Department of Labor. training in job readiness skills and develops a plan for achieving n 354 individuals served in 2013 person-centered vocational outcomes. n 328 individuals served in 2014 n 11 individuals served in 2014 **NEW PROGRAM** n 315 Individuals served in 2015 n 22 individuals served in 2015 Pre-Vocational Services Supported Employment ACHIEVE pre-vocational services are meant to understand The Supported Employment Program provides services for people’s interests, help them discover their capabilities, and individuals looking for community employment and for those merge the two into fulfilling lifelong careers. ACHIEVE offers already employed at local community businesses. Services Pre-Vocational Services at each of four Country Valley Industries include seeking out job opportunities, providing assistance with facilities. Pre-Vocational Services are designed to teach interviews and on-the-job training, as well as and long-term responsibility, teamwork, initiative, and problem-solving skills follow along supports. The Supported Employment Program is necessary to succeed in the workplace. certified and fiscally supported by ACCES-VR and OPWDD. n 268 individuals served in 2013 n 467 individuals served in 2013 n 261 individuals served in 2014 n 500 individuals served in 2014 n 249 individuals served in 2015 n 443 individuals served in 2015

Individual’s at ACHIEVE’s CVI Lester Avenue location take part in “Game Day” by wearing their favorite team gear to work. Pictured from left to right: (top) Charlie, Dan, Blair, and Johnathan; (bottom) Debbie, Tina and Kristen.

6 ACHIEVE find yourself here Residential Services Community Residences, Supervised Apartments, and Supportive Apartments Each of ACHIEVE’s 14 residential facilities are regulated by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). They are designed to support individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in their community with access to recreational and work opportunities. Admission requires a developmental disability diagnosis before the age of 22, with the individual requiring a supervision level other than one-on-one support. n 116 individuals served in 2013 n 117 individuals served in 2014 n 121 individuals served in 2015 Day Habilitation Services Day Habilitation Program The Day Habilitation Program provides a comprehensive spectrum of intensive rehabilitative and support services to assist individuals with moderate to severe levels of disability with developing and maintaining skills for community integration. Services include: teaching activities of daily living, cognitive skill development, recreation, communication development, socialization opportunities, volunteer activities, speech education services, and comprehensive nursing services. Jennifer Webster holds one of the Baby Chicks that Cutler Pond Core Room 3 hatched Day Habilitation Services are offered to residents living in Broome and Tioga Counties who have been diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability prior to their 22nd birthday. Services are individualized and assist in developing, enhancing, and maintaining skills used while living, working, or socializing in the community. Individuals in the Day Habilitation Program are also given volunteer opportunities in the community to help increase socialization skills, develop individuality, and promote independence. n 137 individuals served in 2013 n 149 individuals served in 2014 n 152 individuals served in 2015

Residents at ACHIEVE’s Broad Street Residence were accompanied by Matt Blazey, ACHIEVE Division Manager, on a charter fishing boat on Cayuga Lake in Ithaca. Jeffery Packard and the Charter Boat Captain pictured above. ANNUAL REPORT 2015 7 Family Support Services Family Empowerment Program Party Night The Family Empowerment Program provides financial ACHIEVE’s Party Night is an opportunity for adults with reimbursement for short-term respite services to families intellectual and other developmental disabilities to socialize enrolled in the program. Families are responsible for finding, with their peers. At least eight events are planned each year to training, and supervising their own providers. An annual give the individuals a chance to get together and have some fun. allotment of respite hours is provided at intake, with a set n 228 individuals served in 2013 reimbursement rate established by ACHIEVE. n 213 individuals served in 2014 n 131 individuals served in 2013 n 145 individuals served in 2014 Community Behavior Supports Program n 163 individuals served in 2015 The Community Behavior Supports Program provides ongoing behavioral supports to individuals who live in the community Community Habilitation Program and receive services through the Community Habilitation and Community Habilitation is a Medicaid waiver service that Waiver Respite Programs. The Behavior Specialist works with assists individuals who either live at home with a loved one or families on Behavior Support planning, provides therapeutic independently in the community to maintain or develop the support, education, and crisis management guidance. highest level of independence possible for them. Individuals work on goals to build independent living skills in the following n 21 individuals served in 2013 areas: personal hygiene, self care (eating, grooming, etc.), n 21 individuals served in 2014 general household chores, mobility training, personal health n 22 individuals served in 2015 care, financial management, appropriate social skills, and life safety. Weekly schedules are established by the individual and In-Home Respite Program ACHIEVE staff. The In-Home Respite Program offers families a brief respite In addition, ACHIEVE also offers Community Habilitation with by providing a care provider who is identified and provided by a Self-Directed option. Selecting a Self-Directed option allows ACHIEVE. The care provider spends a predetermined number of the individual and his/her family to select their own provider hours with the individual and engages in activities in or out with the option to choose someone who is currently involved of the home. Respite is short-term, temporary care of family in their life. members with a disability to provide families with some relief n from the demands of routine care of an individual with a 55 individuals served in 2013 disability. n 61 individuals served in 2014 n 75 individuals served in 2015 n 25 individuals served in 2013 n 25 individuals served in 2014 Recreation Program n 4 individuals served in 2015 The Recreation Program provides organized and structured recreational activities and social opportunities for adults and teens living at home with their families while, at the same time, providing a brief period of respite to family members. These programs are available on Friday evenings and Saturdays at both the Cutler Pond Road facility in Binghamton as well as on Friday evenings at ACHIEVE’s Tioga facility in Owego. n 140 individuals enrolled in 2013 n 94 individuals served in 2014 n 86 individuals served in 2015

8 ACHIEVE find yourself here Children’s Summer Program Services Children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities benefit from summer programs that help them maintain the skills they developed during the school year. The Children’s Summer Program exposes them to drama, music, physical activity, arts and crafts, and field trips that reinforce their academic skills, gross and fine motor coordination, and social interaction. The goal of the program is to broaden the life experiences of children with disabilities and provide them with basic learning concepts that will enhance skill levels. Students are grouped by age and led by a team leader and counselors who design activities to meet each group’s needs. 100 individuals served in 2013 101 individuals served in 2014 100 individuals served in 2015 Medicaid Service Coordination Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC) is a program that provides ongoing support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Medicaid Service Coordinators assist people with obtaining available services in the community as well as services under the Home and Community Based (HCBS) Waiver. ACHIEVE’s Medicaid Service Coordination program serves adults and children of all ages both in Broome and Tioga counties. Service Coordinators work together with families to develop and maintain a personalized plan designed to meet their loved one’s dreams and desires regardless of complexity, by providing; advocacy, supports and referrals to necessary services. 301 individuals served in 2013 341 individuals served in 2014 339 individuals served in 2015 Guardianship Program The Guardianship Program is a service for individuals who require assistance in making decisions or managing their affairs when other family members are not able or willing to do so. Through NYSARC, Inc.’s Corporate Guardianship Program, ACHIEVE may serve as guardian, stand-by guardian, or alternate stand- by guardian to ensure that an individual has assistance with making critical decisions in areas related to healthcare, housing, day programs, or recreation. The Guardianship Program also provides information, referrals, and technical assistance to families who are interested in establishing legal guardianship.

2013 ACHIEVE served as primary guardian for 11 individuals ACHIEVE served as stand-by guardian for 7 individuals 2014 ACHIEVE served as primary guardian for 14 individuals ACHIEVE served as stand-by guardian for 3 individuals ACHIEVE served as alternate stand-by guardian for 1 individual 2015 ACHIEVE served as primary guardian for 14 individuals ACHIEVE served as stand-by guardian for 3 individuals ACHIEVE served as alternate stand-by guardian for 2 individuals

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 9 Our Contributors 2015 Individual Donors Mr. John Adams Ms. Cheryl Buckley Ms. Lisa Dibble Mr. and Mrs. James Gabak Ms. Jessie Hess Ms. Heidi Addiego Ms. Jamie Burden Ms. Elizabeth Dibble Mr. Rocco Galati Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hester Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ms. Miracle Burke Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Diehl Ms. Maria Gales Ms. Julie Hildebrandt Agnew Mr. and Mrs. William Burtis Ms. Mary Ann DiFilippi Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ms. Janet Hildebrant Mr. Ferris Akel II Ms. Julye Bush Mr. Andrew Dill Gardner Mrs. Amber Hillis Mr. and Mrs. George Akel Jr. Ms. Barbara Button Ms. Cindy Dillemuth Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gasper Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hoag Mr. Ronald Akel Mr. and Mrs. William Cady Mr. and Mrs. Dimitriou Ms. Sharin Gates Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hoag Mr. David Alamo Ms. Penney Cady Ms. Amanda Dingman Ms. Lauren Gaynor Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mr. and Mrs. Fred Alexander Mrs. Robyn Callaway Ms. Cheryl Distefano Ms. Brittany Gaynor Hodgson Mrs. Vesta Allen Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Calleo Ms. Marsi Ditta Ms. Mariah Gerty Mr. David Hogan Mr. and Mrs. Alex Altavilla Mr. Thomas Calloway Mr. Anthony Ditta Jr. Mr. George Getson Ms. Vicki Holecek Mr. Hector Alvarez Mr. Rob Campagna Ms. Kristina Doi Mr. Richard and Mrs. Ms. Amanda Holt Mr. and Mrs. Brian Anderson Ms. Jacki Campbell Ms. Flo Donovan Dorothea Giannini Mr. Craig Horak Mr. and Mrs. Larry Andrews Mr. Ronald Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mr. Clark Giblin Mrs. Kristine Hovancik Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Argyle Mr. David Capodaguo Douglass Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. William Howard III Ms. Kelly Cargill Ms. Lucrecia Duggins Ms. Elizabeth Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Gary Howard Mr. and Mrs. William Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Barbara Cargill Mr. and Mrs. Michael Duke Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Ginyard Ms. Ellen Howard Mrs. Margaret Axtell Ms. Brenda Carlsen Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Eaton Mr. George Giroux Ms. Karin Howard Mr. and Mrs. Fred Backlund Ms. Alice Caroompas Ms. Stephanie Eatton- Mr. David Goddard Ms. Sarah Howe Ms. Lori Bailey Mr. Duwayne Caroway Johnson Ms. Dawn Gonzalez Mr. Jeff Huffcut Ms. Fran Baker Mr. Richard Carpenter Ms. Annette Efferson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gorman Ms. Brittany Humphry Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baker James and Sharon Carper Mrs. Florence Englert Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goroleski Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ms. Audrey Baker Ms. Shari Caudell Ms. Cathy Entwisle Ms. Sophie Gosney Humphry Ms. Bonnie Baker Ms. Krista Celano Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Erb Mr. Daniel and Ms. Reanna Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hunt Mr. Steven Ball Ms. Kelly Cerroni Mr. and Mrs. Steve Erickson Graham Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ballard Mr. David Chaffee Hon. Rachel Esserman Mr. and Mrs Thomas Grant Hunt Sr. Ms. Samantha Barbera Ms. Mary Chapin Ms. Kelly Eurillo Ms. Deborah Grassi Mr. Robert Hurban Ms. Rebecca Barkley Ms. Kathy Chapman Ms. Brenda Evanek Ms. Nicole Gregor Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Husnay Mr. and Mrs. Ray Barnard Mr. Benjamin Chappell Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mrs. Mary Jane Gregory Ms. Hilary Huttleston Ms. Beatrice Barrett Ms. Wendy Christmas Evangelisti Mr. and Mrs. Richard Griffin Ms. Amy Hyde Ms. Anna Barrows Ms. Vivienne Ciotoli Mr. and Mrs. William Farrell Ms. Samantha Griffiths Ms. Donna Ingraham Mr. Bill Bates Mr. Timothy Clark Ms. Amy Fassett Mr. Vincent Grosso and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Iovine Mr. Ty Beansley Mr. Michael Clark Dr. and Mrs. Ellen Feldman Ms. Nancy Agranoff Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ms. Sarah Beckworth Ms. Laurie Claus Ms. Ruth Feldman Ms. Lori Schapiro Italiano Ms. Julie Beebe Mr. William Claus Jr. Ms. Ann Felice Mr. Francis and Mrs. Bonnie Ms. Lu Ives Ms. Maria Beecher Ms. Michelle Cleveland Mr. Justin Ferline Guirastante Mr. and Mrs. Raymon Mr. and Mrs. Tim Benham Ms. Theresa Cody Mr. and Mrs. Ann Fernan Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jackson Mr. David Bernardo Mrs. Brenda Conger Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Fiacco Gumbach Ms. MaryLou James-Gaskill Mr. Leo Berzinski Ms. Mary Conlon Mr. Bob Fiala Ms. Trady Hagen Mr. Joseph Johns Mr. and Mrs. Peter Beylo Ms. Susan Cook Mr. Richard Fish Ms. Kathleen Haley and Ms. Linda Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bjick Mr. Henry Cook Jr. Mr. Robert Fitch Mr. Steven Wax Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ms. Emily Blakeslee Ms. Keli Cooper Ms. Katherine Fitzgerald Ms. Leah Hall Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Blazey Ms. Trudy Corson Mr. Matthew Fitzpatrick Mr. Chris Hall Ms. Hedy Johnston Ms. Linda Blend Mr. Mike Costick Mr. Ron Flanders Ms. Basil Halupke Mr. and Mrs. Lester Jones Ms. Sharon Board Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mr. Frank Fleeger Mr. Dana Hamm Ms. Sophia Kaidon Mrs. Jean Bolden Crandell Ms. Nancy Fodero Mr. and Mrs. James Hamm Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Kamlet Ms. Claire Bombard Ms. Marcia Craner Ms. Eileen Foley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ms. Jane Kamper Mr. and Mrs. George Bonner Mr. Richard Crawford Ms. Cindy Folmar Hammond Mr. Henry Kaphesi Ms. Elizabeth Bossong Ms. Judith Crawford Ms. Lorie Foote Mr. and Mrs. Donna Harchar Ms. Maggie Kapr Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bostic Mr. Mike Crisanti Ms. Amber Forgy Mr. Patrick Harding Ms. Alyssa Keefe Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bostic Ms. Patti Criscitello Mr. John and Mrs. Ellen Ms. Amanda Harrington Ms. Audrey Kellenbenz Mr. Scott Bostic Ms. Patricia Croffutt Forsyth Ms. Tiffany Hatch Dupont Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bowen Ms. Patricia Cron Ms. Shalease Foster Mr. and Mrs. James Hayes Mr. William Kelly Mr. John Boyer Mr. David Culbertson Mr. Timothy Fox Esq. Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly Ms. Tammy Brace Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curry Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Mr. Paul Hayes Mr. Fred Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bradley Ms. Jean Curry Franceschini Mr. Don Hayward Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brazill Mr. Daniel Davies Mr. Richard Frankel Ms. Moreen Heath Mr. Kevin Kilker Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brazill Ms. Tai Decker Mr. James Franz Mr. and Mrs. George Heier Mr. Tung Kim Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brislin Ms. Jessie Decker Mrs. Margaret Frear Mr. and Mrs. Philip Mr. and Mrs. Carter King Ms. Rose Bronner Ms. Nancy Decker Mr. and Mrs. Art Fredricksen Heierman Ms. Nancy King Doug Brough Mr. Dan DeMann Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Heller Mr. Scott Kinne Mr. Chad Brown Ms. Virginia DeMichiei Mr. and Mrs. Alan French Ms. Mary Heller Ms. Loretta Kinner Ms. Mariah Brown Mr. and Mrs. Vincent DePersis Ms. Penny French Ms. Sara Heller Ms. Holly Klimuszka Mr. and Mrs. Noel Brown Mr. and Mrs. Walter DeRieux Mr. Marty French Jamie Helstein Ms. Kathy Knapp Mr. Jeremy Buck Mr. Dimitrios Derventzis Ms. Colleen Friends Ms. Carol Hermosilla Mr. and Mrs. John Kobuskie Ms. Marsha Buck Ms. Kim Desko Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fuller Ms. Veronica Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. James Kocak Mr. Timothy Buck Mr. and Mrs. David DeVries Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fusco Mrs. Barbara Herne Mr. David Kostelnik Ms. Jacki Buckland Mr. Martin Di Cesare Ms. Mary Ann Gabak Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Herron Ms. Frances Krein 10 ACHIEVE find yourself here Ms. Kathleen Kroldart Mr. Tim Merrill Mr. Bob Pass Ms. Kristina Shapley Ms. Abigail Terry Ms. Darla Krome Mrs. Carol Merritt Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pecka Mr. Gary Shay Ms. Michele Thompson Mr. Stephen Krome Ms. Janet Meshensky Ms. Karen Peckham Ms. Shirley Shea Ms. Latasha Thompson Ms. Danielle Kupiec Mr. and Mrs. William Mr. Jim Peduto and Ms. Ms. Kathryn Sheehan Ms. Laura Thompson Ms. Tammie Kwiatkowski Mezzadonna Denise Tatich Mr. and Mrs. Mike Shelp Dr. John Crowell and Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lake Dr. Sandra Michael Mr. Matthew Peer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shelton Mrs. Thorn Ms. Kay Laman Ms. Winta Michaels Mrs. Amy Pello Mr. John Shramek Ms. Susanne Ticknor Mrs. Kathleen Lange Mr. Frank Mikowychok and Mr. Mark Peretore Ms. Judy Siggins Ms. Jill Tietjen Mr. Mathew Lange Mrs. Ruth Whitcomb Mr. Ian Pergl Ms. Olga Sigler Ms. Susanne Tiffany Ms. Sally Lange Ms. Neva Miller Ms. Elizabeth Petrie Mr. Brian Signor Ms. Cindy Tokos Mr. Dennis Lange Ms. Doreen Miller Ms. Kristin Brhel Ms. Sherri Simmons Ms. Jeanne Tolley Ms. Jamie LaPlante Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Miller Mr. Walter Pickering Ms. Katina Sinclair Mr. and Mrs. James Tomaine Ms. Julie Lariccio Ms. Mary Miller Ms. Karen Pierce Ms. Chelsea Singler Mr. and Mrs. Tonder Dr. Camelia Lawrence Ms. Neva Miller Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pille Ms. Millie Skinner Ms. Staci Traffas Mr. Ron Lazo Ms. Shirley Miller Ms. Lorraine Polhamus Mr. and Mrs. Mark Slater Mr. Paul Traverse Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Mrs. Anita Miller Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Ponterio Mr. and Mrs. Tony Slezak Mr. Ben Turnpenny Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leip Mr. Richard Mills Mr. and Mrs. Charles Porter Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Mr. Steven Tyler Ms. Maria Lenga Mr. Paul Mills Ms. Courtney Potochniak Smedira Ms. Lisa Vallier Mr. and Mrs. Ken Leonard Mr. Albert Millus Ms. Marilyn Powell Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Smith Ms. Holly Van Hart Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Leonard Ms. Carol Mion Ms. Amantha Powell Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Smith Ms. Phyllis Van Hart Ms. Asha LeRay Ms. Corinna Molanda Reverends William and Diane Mr. and Mrs. Todd Smith Ms. Linda VanCott Ms. Leigh Lewis Mr. James Money Prentice Mr. Walter Smith Ms. Rebecca Vandawalker Mr. Gary N. and Mrs. Sarah Ms. Enedina Monllor Ms. Rose Price Mrs. Smith Ms. Roberta Vendetti S. 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ANNUAL REPORT 2015 11 Our Contributors 2015 Foundations, Corporations Planned Giving Every year, more donors are discovering and Organizations the benefits of supporting the ACHIEVE Ahearn Foundation Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP Foundation through their estate plans. Ahwaga Paint & Coatings Linder Bible Study Group These planned gifts are the cornerstones of All Phase Electric & Maintenance Inc. Lockheed Martin American Food and Vending Logowise, LLC our foundation and support the programs American Legion Auxiliary Post 1645 M&T Bank and services of ACHIEVE. America’s Charities Distribution Account Mario’s Pizza Barney & Dickenson Inc. Matthews Auto Group, Inc. Ways to make a gift to the Bates Troy Incorporated McFarland Johnson Inc. Bert Adams Disposal Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation ACHIEVE Foundation Binghamton University Foundation Miller Auto Team n Bequest Binghamton-Ithaca Express, Inc. Mirabito Holdings, Inc. n IRA Brian K. Mather Agency, Inc. Murray’s Auto Service Center n Stock and Securities Broome Bituminous Products, Inc. National Pipe & Plastics, Inc. n Broome-Tioga BOCES NBT Bank Real Estate Brown & Brown Empire State New York State Electric & Gas Corp. Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley, LP Newman Development Group LLC For more information regarding Bryans & Gramuglia CPAs, LLC Northeastern Striping Corporation Planned Giving at ACHIEVE, Burke Pest Control, Inc. NYBDC Charitable Foundation please contact: Burr Truck & Trailer Sales, Inc. NYSID Chemung Canal Trust Company Omnicare of Syracuse ACHIEVE, Development Office Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, Inc. Owego Harford Rail (607)231-5262 Columbian Financial Group Peranich & Shelp Construction Inc. 125 Cutler Pond Road Community Bank N.A. Petcosky & Son Plumbing and Heating Inc. Binghamton, NY 13905 Conklin Forks United Methodist Church Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Contemporary Personnel Staffing, Inc. Raymour & Flanigan Coughlin & Gerhart LLP Regional Clinical Research, Inc. D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP Rogers Service Group Datum Alloys Inc. RVSA Delta Engineers Sall-Stearns Donson Transportation Services, Inc. Sanico Dr. G. Clifford & Florence B. Decker Foundation Scott Smith and Son Evolution Consulting, LLC. Serafini Transportation Corp. Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield Shrink Packaging Systems Corporation Exit Realty Homeward Bound Simmons-Rockwell Ford Chrysler Dodge Feduke Ford, Inc. Southern Tier Medi-Van Feehan Group LLC Stafkings of Binghamton, Inc. First Giving Superior Plus Energy Services FOX 40 WICZ-TV Taylor Garbage Service Freshysites LLC The Community Foundation for Garufi Law P.C. South Central New York, Inc. GHS Federal Credit Union The Computer Man Hank’s Clothing For Men & Women Inc The Gaffney Foundation Harding Brooks Associates LLC The Victor & Esther Rozen Foundation Healthwear Rental, Inc. Thomas, Collison & Meagher Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP Tioga Downs Racetrack, LLC Errors Hogan, Sarzynski, Lynch, DeWind & Gregory, LLP Tioga Gardens, Inc. We strive for excellence in our record of IBM Corporation Tioga Hardwoods ICS Solutions Group Tioga State Bank each donor as well as each gift. Please J & R Upholstery Shoppe Inc. Tioga State Investment Services feel free to contact us if you notice an JD Tool, Inc. United Way of Broome County error in this report by calling ACHIEVE’s Kent and Barbara W. Turner Donor Advised fund Vestal Center United Methodist Church Women Community Relations Coordinator at KNOW Theatre Vestal Police Benevolent Association 607.231.5217. We welcome and appreciate Lachman & Gorton Visions Federal Credit Union your feedback. Leasure, Gow, Munk & Rizzuto Warner’s Gas Service, Inc. Lee and Yum Foundation Willow Run Foods Lesko Financial Services, Inc.

12 ACHIEVE find yourself here 2015 Financials Statement of Revenue and Expenses NYSARC, Inc., Broome-Tioga County Chapter and Affiliates Summary of Audited Financial Statement of Activities and Changes in Fund Balance for the Year Ended 12/31/15

WHERE THE FUNDS CAME FROM Program Services Revenue...... $ 20,987,264...... 96.8% Contributions, Grants and Special Events (net)...... $ 721,603...... 3.3% Investment Income, Management Fees & Miscellaneous...... $ -35,513...... -.1% TOTAL...... $ 21,673,354...... 100%

HOW THE FUNDS WERE SPENT Program Services...... $ 19,270,214...... 90.0% Management & General...... $ 1,877,655...... 8.8% Chapter and Fundraising Activities...... $ 275,935...... 1.2% TOTAL...... $ 21,423,804...... 100%

Excess of Revenue over Expense...... $ 249,550

NET ASSET BALANCE – BEGINNING OF YEAR Unrestricted net assets...... $ 9,773,786 Temporarily restricted net assets...... $ 575,122 TOTAL...... $ 10,348,908

NET ASSET BALANCE – END OF YEAR Unrestricted net assets...... $ 10,422,311 Temporarily restricted net assets...... $ 176,147 TOTAL...... $ 10,598,458

The above data has been condensed from the financial statements audited by Bryans & Gramuglia, LLC, Certified Public Accountants of Albany, New York. Copies of the audited financial statements, including the auditors’ unqualified opinion dated March 25, 2015, are available from the organization’s Business Office upon request. Revenue Expenses Fundraising and Development Chapter Funds Fundraising and 0.64% Foundation Transportation 0.34% Development 0.05% 3.62% Investment Income, 0.92% Management and General Family Support Services Management Fees Chapter Funds 8.76% 5.34% -0.89% 0.32% Transportation Summer Program Vocational Services 3.70% Vocational Services 0.39% 41.83% 39.84% Family Support Services 5.08% Medicaid Service Summer Program Coordination 0.47% 3.66% Medicaid Service Coordination 2.95%

Residential Services 37.92% Residential Services 41.91% ANNUAL REPORT 2015 13 125 Cutler Pond Road Binghamton, NY 13905 Phone: 607.723.8361 Fax: 607.231.5311 Email: [email protected] www.achieveny.org

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