Diakon Donor Report 2018 PARTNER . INVEST . SUPPORT

Diakon successfully celebrated its 150th Anniversary in 2018. The photographs represent a number of the events held last year in celebration of this milestone. Thank you for your part in making our celebration so successful! 2018 DONOR REPORT

President/CEO Mark Pile: Donors help to make 150th anniversary a success

LAST YEAR WAS AN EXCITING ONE people in need. That work, however, would not be possible without the for Diakon, as we celebrated our 150th anniversary. support of so many generous donors, many of whom are recognized in Events took place at nearly every Diakon location, this publication. involving thousands of people in marking a century and The names in this report—as well as on our website*—represent very a half of service to our neighbors. Among highlights real blessings to our ministries. Each listing underscores an individual’s or were: organization’s commitment to changing the lives of children, teens, families • The dedication of the refurbished Old Main building and adults of all ages. Your support, like that provided by thousands of on The Lutheran Home at Topton campus, inclusive of others during the last 150 years, truly touches the lives of our hurting the opening of the Helen N. Palmer Center for neighbors. Permanency, created to house and support Diakon Adoption & Foster Care As our partner, you help to make possible care, concern and support • The creation of a historical video and various publications outlining our past for people who frequently have no or few other resources available to them. • Rededication ceremonies for staff members, residents and clients Through Diakon’s annual Donor Report and our online listings*, we • A sold-out performance by nationally recognized humorist Jeanne Robertson. express joy that you partner with us in Diakon’s critical mission. However Donors and other supporters were key aspects of many of these events, you help us—through prayers, volunteer efforts or gifts—we cherish your helping us to recognize this amazing milestone. The anniversary gala support, as do the clients and residents whose lives we touch, many of featuring Jeanne Robertson, for example, raised more than $100,000 for whom could not be served without your continuing gifts. program operations, thanks to ticket sales and the generous support of You truly are one of our Many Hands, guided by One Heart of love anniversary sponsors. and compassion, who transform the lives of people of all ages. Moreover, Diakon’s Office of Development, which oversaw a $1.5 Please accept my personal appreciation for your dedication and million three-year fundraising campaign concurrent with the celebration, commitment during our anniversary year and in the decades to come. achieved its campaign goal by the end of 2018, two years before its planned Thank you! conclusion. Thank you for the role you played in that success. A century and a half of care for our neighbors is an amazing legacy. We have successfully maintained that legacy these many years by dedication to our mission and an unwavering commitment to caring for Mark T. Pile, MSHA, MSW, Diakon President/CEO *As part of migration of these types of reports to online listings, as well as our efforts to be good stewards of our printing budget, some donors’ names are listed within the Office of Development’s section of Diakon’s website, found at www.diakon.org/giving. Please take time to view the names online.

Thank you! Diakon employees continue to support their ministry DIAKON’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN, “Ensuring our Future,” was a resounding success! Our public event featuring nationally recognized humorist EMPLOYEE Jeanne Robertson raised more than $100,000 for program 289 DONORS operations. That and the generous support of our GOAL AVERAGE many 2018 sponsors GIFT SIZE: $253 and donors enabled $1.5 million us to reach and exceed FUNDS RAISED 17% MORE the $1.5 million goal of $1,515,101 EMPLOYEES MADE our 150th anniversary- 9% INCREASE A GIFT IN 2018 related fundraising IN GIVING BETWEEN 2017-2018 drive—and two years (EXCEEDED GOAL!) THAN IN 2017 early! $ $80,085 RAISED

DR-2 DR-3 Diakon celebrates our 1868 Legacy Society members

Mr. & Mrs. Jonas D. Moyer Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Sherry Diakon’s 1868 Legacy Society recognizes our friends whose generous Martin R. Natter Mr. & Mrs. Daniel H. Shirey gifts support Diakon’s many programs and communities through the The Rev. William E. Osman & The Rev. Mrs. Joan B. Shope creation of planned gifts during their lifetime or gifted through their Elisa A. Osman Jean L. Sidoroff estate. Edwin G. Pfursich, III Karen M. Slama The Legacy Society was formed as a lasting thank you to all of Mitch & Jami Possinger Mrs. Charlotte Staton those who have contributed to Diakon or who have made plans to do Dora J. Randall Joan, Janet, & Dr. Robert Stegner so in the future. Membership in the Legacy Society is in perpetuity Mrs. William Rehm Lester Steiger and is available to individuals who have provided for Diakon by: Mr. & Mrs. Francis P. Reid Myra L. Toomey • Giving to the life-income program by creating a charitable gift Dr. & Mrs. William H. Reifsnyder The Rev. & Mrs. Wilson Touhsaent annuity with Diakon as a 51% remainder beneficiary. Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Richard Richard Uhrich • Establishing a charitable remainder trust or a charitable lead trust Mr. & Mrs. Walter L. Riggin, Jr. Susan Ebbert Wambaugh benefiting Diakon. Mrs. Mary S. Rim Mr. and Mrs. Larry Webber • Naming Diakon as a beneficiary or owner of a life insurance policy Lawrence H. Ritter & Elsie Ritter June S. Wentz or annuity. Alice K. Russ William N. West, IV • Naming Diakon as a beneficiary in a will or trust agreement. Jean A. Russ Mr. Lewis D. Wetzel (Contingent provisions are not counted unless reciprocal wills are Marion A. Sacawa David Wiest involved.) Mildred L. Salvaterra Lt. Col. Robert Williams Virginia O. Schlechter The Rev. James H. Wolford The Rev. & Mrs. Carl R. Schmoyer Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Yeager Lionel P. Adda Mary L. Gerhard Mrs. Paul Schoeneman Yoder Endowment Fund Mr. Richard H. Asendorf Mr. & Mrs. Harold Gift Kathryn M. Schrader Ruth E. Youse The Rev. and Mrs. Paul Baranek Mr. and Mrs. John W. Good David & Sara Schrum Ernest Ziegler George & Alva Barnett Gloria L. Grimes Della F. Schulz Merritt & Jane Zimmerman Dr. and Mrs. James P. Barrett Glen R. Grove Mr. & Mrs. Henry Sheetz Joie L. Barry The Rev. & Mrs. George Grubb Franklin & Joan M. Sherman IMO – In Memory Of Judee M. Bavaria Edward P. Hager The Rev. Dr. D. Michael Bennethum & Richard M. Hamler Diane Bennethum David P. Handwerk & Althea Handwerk Attorney Richard & Elizabeth Bernstein Pearl K. Haring Judith E. Bilyeu-Devlin Mr. & Mrs. George E. Hartranft 2018 Grant Funders Mildred R. and Robert G. Bogert Mary Hoffman David E. & Betty S. Bomboy The Rev. and Mrs. Laurence G. Horn Alexander Stewart, M.D. Foundation Dennis J. Boyle Shirley M. Horowitz Bartlett Foundation Mr. & Mrs. R. Keith Broome Geraldine A. Houp Chesapeake Bay Trust The Rev. Paul McCusker & Rebecca Mr. Hugh E. Hughes Cordis Foundation Brown-McCusker Mr. & Mrs. I. R. Humbert Corporation for National & Community Service The Rev. & Mrs. Paul L. Buehrle The Rev. Dianne Kareha Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Mr. & Mrs. John W. Burd Ruth Ann Karper First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Burkert Mary E. Keller Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way James Campbell Harry & Ruth Kemp Highmark Blue Shield Janet K. Coringrato Mrs. Irene Knabb Highmark Foundation Doris Funk Cosgrove Ralph J. Kneeream Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Cramer Curtis H. Kramer Kenneth Bankert Foundation The Rev. and Mrs. Rudolph K. David Susan Krings Keystone Savings Foundation The Rev. John J. Deisinger Ms. Nellie Lack Lehigh Valley Road Runners The Rev. Lawrence P. Delp The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. George M. Lycoming County United Way Mr. & Mrs. Milton C. Dumeyer Landes Moses Taylor Foundation (formerly Hospital). W. and S. Dunlap Charitable Trust John and Marianne Leh Nolf Unger Fund through Berks County Community Foundation Mrs. Viola Eiler Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Leh, Jr. Pa. Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) Lois E. Eisenhard Dr. & Mrs. Albert A. Lewis Partnership for Better Health Miss Ruth I. Eisenhart Mrs. Shirley Lewis Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Edward Emhardt Richard & Rita Long Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Lona M. Farr Marian L. Major Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Mr. Sheldon Fees Elsie Matthiesen Property Management Inc. Charitable Foundation The Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Catharine E. Mayer Robert and Agnes Bard Foundation Feinour, Jr. Eleanor T. McClelland Statewide Permanency and Adoption Network (SWAN) Rosanna M. Felix Daun & Mary Jo McKee The Century Fund Mrs. Marion Fenstermaker Lillian I. McMenamin The Donald B. & Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation Albert & Carole Fiori, IMO Mahlon & The Rev. Cheryl Meinschein The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Dorothy Schwar Helen M. Melick The Powder Mill Foundation The Rev. William A. Fluck Virginia G. Miles and Sarah K. Fershee Two Rivers Health and Wellness Foundation Mabel Foellner Harry S. Miller United Way of The Greater Lehigh Valley Robert B. Franke Philip D. Miller Women’s 5k Classic Elizabeth G. Fronheiser Louis R. & Darla Molnar Wyomissing Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gamber Mr. & Mrs. John W. Moser

DR-3 2018 DONOR REPORT

Diakon celebrates our Many Hands. One Heart. Society members

Mrs. Elizabeth H. Hopper Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Kern Mrs. Georgia W. Baldrige Diakon’s Many Hands. One Jarrod and Tonya Leo Mrs. Jane R. Kiscadden Mrs. Patricia A. Bittner Heart. Society is a group of Mrs. Gale S. Schlechter The Rev. Laura L. Klick Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Bowes committed individual donors Ms. Shari VanderGast Mrs. Carol M. Landes Ms. Barbara E. Brobst who pledge to make an annual Mr. Ezra A. Wenner Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Leh, Jr. Mr. Jason E. Brode through Partnership gift(s) of a minimum of $500 Beaver Lutheran Church, Beavertown, Mr. Michael Lehman for Better Health or more during their lifetime Pa. Ms. Tammy A. McCrae Mrs. Rebecca A. Brown-McCusker to help sustain Diakon’s Grace Lutheran Church, Topton, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. McDermond, Jr. Ms. Barbara Bruhn mission. For recognition St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, The Rev. Wayne C. Muthler Major General and Mrs. William F. purposes, the following lists Boyertown, Pa. Mrs. Catherine Nahmias Burns The Arthur E. Schaeffer Trust through the Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O’Toole The Rev. Cindy G. Camp also include organizations Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, Mr. Russell W. Price, II Ms. June F. Clothier that made gifts of the Allentown, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Rhodes through Col. (Ret) and Mrs. Ashby F. Collins designated amounts during The Exchange Club of Western Lehigh, Property Management, Inc Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Ray F. Confer 2018; corporations are listed Allentown, Pa. Foundation Ms. Diane K. Conneman elsewhere in this publication United Way of the Capital Region, Enola, Dr. and Mrs. Max L. Robbins Ms. Kimberly L. Cooley and on our website. Pa. Ms. Susan T. Schellenberg Dr. and Mrs. Walter J. Dex Ziegels Lutheran Church, Breinigsville, Pa. Ms. Jennifer R. Schlegel Ms. Linda D. Elliott The Rev. Carl R. Schmoyer The Rev. Debra K. Ernst President’s Circle Friend Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. J. Sheetz Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Essl, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Shoap Mrs. Dorothy S. Fiedler ($25,000 + ) ($1,000 - $2,499 ) Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Skelton Mrs. Carole J. Fiori Ms. Virginia G. Miles and 5 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Snyder Ms. Jane E. Fisher Ms. Sarah K. Fershee Mr. Edwin J. Alexander Dr. Neil S. Stewart and Ms. Elizabeth Ms. Elizabeth A. Fones The Rev. Marian K. Anderson Danner S. Gardner Mrs. Elfrieda M. Fusco Mr. Jonathan D. Andrews through UW of Leader Mr. Norman L. Stoffregen through BMS Mr. and Mrs. Lamar G. Hartline the Capital Region ($10,000 - $24,999) Matching Gift Program Ms. Jean M. Hase through Employees Mr. E. Briner Ashway through Grace Joanne Judge & Paul Oppenheimer Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Stone Charity Organization of Northrop Evangelical Church Mr. Kenneth G. Mertz, II Ms. Ann L. Thompson Grumman Mr. and Mrs. Rick Barger The Rev. and Mrs. Richard A. Miller Ms. Lisa D. Titus The Rev. Virginia Heimer Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Belletti Mr. Charles W. Riggs Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ungerman Ms. Jill Helmer Mr. Robert F. Benedict Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Schmerker Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Wagner Mr. Robert L. Herr Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Bereznak Mrs. Lee C. Wei Mr. William N. West, IV Mr. Charles M. Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Bigelow Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Wolfe Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Horger through Ms. Cynthia W. Bonney Mr. Lawrence T. Yeo Vanguard Charitable Endowment Partner Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Bozzelli Attorney Rebecca A. Young Program ($5,000 - $9,999 ) Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Byers Christ Lutheran Church, Elizabethtown, Mrs. Dorothy J. Ihm 1 Anonymous Mr. Michael J. Caverly through UW of Pa. Mr. Timothy P. Kann Mr. and Mrs. Maurice H. Bobst, Jr. Lehigh Valley Concordia Preschool, Macungie, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. William S. Katz Mr. and Mrs. Emried D. Cole, Jr. Mr. Steven L. Daniels First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Keinert Mr. Lawrence F. Delp The Rev. Rudolph K. David Allentown, Pa. Ms. Lindsey R. King Ms. Marion Fenstermaker Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph B. DeFrance The Dorothy K. Raubenhold Fund Mrs. Joanne C. Koch Mr. Thomas M. Foster Kevin and MaryEllen Dickey through InFaith Community The Rev. Colleen G. Kristula Dr. Jennifer Goldstein Miss Lois E. Eisenhard Foundation, Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. Nancy L. Kulp Scott and Jenny Habecker Ms. Lisa A. Elhajj Jordan Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ms. Anita M. Langford Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Martini Mr. and Mrs. William Evans Orefield, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. James A. LeGates Daun and Mary Jo McKee Ms. Barbara E. Feege through UW of Lewisburg Sunrise Rotary, Lewisburg, Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. LeVene Mr. Ray Ott Central Maryland Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Lieberman Mark and Susan Pile The Rev. Dr. Kenneth C. Feinour, Jr. Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce L. Madeira Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Rantz through Mr. and Mrs. Dale R. Fernandes Emmaus, Pa. Bishop Emeritus and Mrs. A. Donald Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund The Rev. William A. Fluck St. James Lutheran Church, Pottstown, Main Mrs. Ruth E. Rayna Ms. Charlotte K. Friend Pa. Mr. Philip D. Miller Ms. Rosalie M. Ridenour Mr. and Mrs. David E. Haight, Jr. St. John Lutheran Church, Nazareth, Pa. Ms. Suzanne Miller Christ Lutheran Church, Lewisburg, Pa. Ms. Sharon D. Havice St. Mark Lutheran Church, Reading, Pa. Mrs. Marguerite K. Miller Lehigh Mission District, Allentown, Pa. Ms. Betty Heffelbower St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ms. Doreen Murphy Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, Mr. Eric D. Henderson Albrightsville, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce S. Nielsen Allentown, Pa. Mr. Nels Hendrickson Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale, Pa. Mrs. Anne Olson Mr. & Mrs. Gunther D. Heussman United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Mrs. Barbara R. Pak Companion Mr. David B. Hislop SNJ, Philadelphia, Pa. Ms. Daris A. Phillips ($2,500 - $4,999 ) Mr. Douglas E. Hough Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius P. Powell 2 Anonymous Miss Geraldine A. Houp Mr. Charles R. Quandt, Jr. Mrs. Sandra K. Bacon Mr. Hugh E. Hughes through Hugh Neighbor Mrs. Mary A. Raymond Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Boland E. Hughes Foundation of Arizona ($500 - $999) Dawn Rhodes through Exelon Ms. Lydia C. Carfagno Community Foundation 3 Anonymous: Corporation Mr. Ronald P. Dreese The Rev. Dianne S. Kareha through the Ms. Mary Jane Adams Mrs. Sandra R. Richard Mr. Robert B. Franke Presbyterian Foundation Mr. George Ahart, Jr. DR-4 DR-5 Diakon celebrates our Many Hands. One Heart. Society members CONTINUED

Mrs. Joyce C. Riche Mrs. Kathleen J. Roach Ms. Helen H. Rohrer Mr. and Mrs. Kermit E. Roth Ms. Laurie A. Saltzgiver Dr. and Mrs. James S. Shirk Diakon recognizes long-time Topton donor Ms. Patricia H. Singley The Rev. and Mrs. Joseph E. Skillman DIAKON SAID GOODBYE TO A LONGTIME DONOR AND SUPPORTER LAST Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Stathos year when Frank Martz Henry died June 3. through Fidelity Charitable Gift His grandparents, the Rev. J.O. Henry and Mrs. Ida Henry, were superintendent and matron of The Fund Lutheran Home at Topton when it was a home for children. They served in those roles from 1909 to Mrs. Mary and The Rev. John K. 1946. Mrs. Henry is credited with creating the Putz diorama at The Lutheran Home. Stoner* through First Presbyterian Church of Allentown Frank Henry’s late wife, Dorothea “Dottie” Henry, served on the boards of The Lutheran Home at The Rev. Judy L. Strayer Topton, Lutheran Services Northeast following the late-1990s affiliation of Topton and LWS of Northeastern Mr. Brian A. Sullivan through Fidelity Pennsylvania and on an early Diakon board. Charitable Gift Fund For many years, Mr. Henry served as chairman of the Martz Group, a family-owned transportation Mr. William E. Swanger III company founded in 1908 now including Gold Line, National Coach Works, First Class Coach and Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Tyson Mrs. Brigitte Umlauf Martz Trailways. Additionally, he served on the board of directors and was past chairman of the American Ms. Jean M. Wassel Bus Association, Gray Line Worldwide, Trailways Bus System and Geisinger Health System. He also Ms. Phyllis G. Wawro was a former director of Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises Inc., Wachovia Bank and Glenmaura Ms. Lisa H. Webster National Golf Club. Ms. Bernardine G. Willard In addition to his support of Diakon, his charitable efforts included work with Wilkes University, The Rev. Mark A. Wimmer Mrs. Margaret M. Wonsick through Wyoming Seminary, The Salvation Army, Wilkes-Barre YMCA, F.M. Kirby Center and the Luzerne Partnership for Better Health Foundation. Mrs. Karen J. Wood A graduate of Wyoming Seminary, he completed a post-graduate year at Lawrenceville School and Ms. Susan B. Xander later graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Yale University. He was a veteran of the Mrs. Vickie R. Xanthopoulos Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, U.S. Air Force. Fleetwood, Pa. Christ Lutheran Church, Duncannon, Pa. Daniel G. Ebbert Charitable Fund of Berks County Community Foundation, Reading, Pa. Faith Lutheran Church, Whitehall, Pa. Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, Pa. The Jonas Daniel and Helen Laura Moyer Fund through InFaith Community Foundation, Minneapolis, Minn. Luther Crest - Spiritual Life Committee, Allentown, Pa. Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Allen, Boiling Springs, Pa. Nativity Lutheran Church, Allentown, Pa. New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Pa. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Valley View, Pa. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chambersburg, Pa. Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton, Pa. United Way of Central Maryland, Baltimore, Md. Zion Spies Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reading, Pa. Your gift can help a family become whole again.

Denotes deceased *

DR-5 2018 DONOR REPORT

The Buehrle Society

Diakon established The Buehrle Society in 2019 to recognize donors who make contributions to Diakon or its programs for five or more consecutive years. The society serves as a testament to the longevity of Diakon’s mission. In this spirit, The Buehrle Society recognizes consistent, loyal support of Diakon’s commitment to serve our neighbors in need. Diakon applauds these loyal donors and recognizes their continuing promise to support our services, which daily make a difference in the lives of children, youths, families and older adults. The Buehrle Society is named for the Rev. Dr. Paul L. Buehrle, former president of The Lutheran Home at Topton, Pennsylvania, who served for 20 years in that role and who directed the organization through extensive growth, acquisition and expansion.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Schlegel Mrs. Nancy L. Kulp Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Simons Mrs. Marjorie E. Kunkel Mr. and Mrs. J. Donald Steele, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Kuntz Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ungerman Mrs. Nancy J. Lawfer Ms. Lisa H. Webster Mrs. Marianne Leh Mrs. Gladys M. Wisowaty Mr. and Mrs. Don A. Leon Mr. Del Staecker and Ms. Lindy Litrides 4 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Bereznak Mr. and Mrs. James P. Mackin Mr. and Mrs. Maurice H. Bobst, Jr. Mrs. Patricia A. Bittner Bishop Emeritus and Mrs. A. Donald Mrs. Norma R. Brubaker Will & Gloria Boyer Main The Rev. Paul Buehrle Mrs. Carole J. Fiori Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. McGee Mr. and Mrs. Raymond T. Cameron The Rev. William A. Fluck Mr. Kenneth G. Mertz, II Mr. & Mrs. Emried D. Cole, Jr Mr. and Mrs. David R. Fralick Mrs. Marguerite K. Miller Mr. Preston L. Davis Mr. Glenn R. Hikes Dr. and Mrs. Wallace P. Murdoch Lois E. Eisenhard Mr. Hugh E. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. William E. Angus Mr. and Mrs. Bruce S. Nielsen Mrs. Marion Fenstermaker Mr. and Mrs. David K. Klein Mrs. Marianne Bahmann Mrs. Barbara R. Pak The Rev. Frederick S. Foerster Daun and Mary Jo McKee Mrs. Georgia W. Baldrige Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Potts The Rev. Dianne S. Kareha Mark and Susan Pile Mr. Robert F. Benedict Mr. Charles R. Quandt, Jr. Mrs. Christine A. Kauffman Mr. and Mrs. J. Douglas Price The Rev. David E. Bomboy Mrs. Ruth E. Rayna Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Kern Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Rauch Miss Beth L. Bossler Mr. and Mrs. William L. Reed, Jr. Mrs. Nancy L. Kline Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Bower Mrs. Joyce C. Riche Mr. & Mrs. Earl V. Mutter Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Bozzelli Mrs. Holly A. Robinson Mr. Russell W. Price, II Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Burns Mr. and Mrs. Kermit E. Roth Mrs. Dorothy J. Rettew Dr. Addie J. Butler Ms. Anne Rowinski Mr. and Mrs. Forrest L. Schaffer The Rev. Cindy G. Camp Mr. and Mrs. Ronald V. Ryerson Ms. Patricia E. Styer The Rev. and Mrs. Crea M. Clark Ms. Marion A. Sacawa Mr. Adam J. Swift, Jr. Mrs. Elsie M. Conn Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Schmerker Mrs. Darlyn D. Unger 4 Anonymous Ms. Carol A. Corrigan Mrs. Jean L. Sidoroff Mr. Warren C. Weidman Mr. and Mrs. Rick Barger Ms. Dorothy W. Culp Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Skelton Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Wolfe Mr. Jeffrey E. Boland Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Czor The Rev. and Mrs. Joseph E. Skillman The Rev. Paul McCusker & Rebecca Mr. Steven L. Daniels Ms. Catherine Smith Brown-McCusker Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Darnauer Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Snyder Mr. and Mrs. David L. Clough Kevin and MaryEllen Dickey Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Stackhouse The Rev. Rudolph K. David Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Diehl Dr. Neil S. Stewart and Ms. Elizabeth S. Mr. Lawrence F. Delp Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Dietz Gardner Dr. and Mrs. Walter J. Dex Mrs. Nancy C. Edinger Ms. Genevieve Stremba Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin D. Evans Mrs. Caroline F. Eichner Mr. William E. Swanger III Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Faucett Miss Ruth I. Eisenhart Mrs. Marion G. Tiedge Mr. Richard N. Ficken Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Exner Mrs. Louise H. Timbrell Ms. Beverly Heckart Mr. Howard L. Foose Mrs. Laree M. Trollinger The Rev. James L. Henderschedt, Jr. Ms. Fern M. Fronheiser Mrs. Mary B. Usher Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Horger Mr. Roger L. Giffin Mr. and Mrs. William E. Waldron Mr. and Mrs. Barry E. Isett Mrs. Lillian Goldner Mr. Ezra A. Wenner Ms. Patricia M. Jordan Ms. Sharon D. Havice Mrs. Irene D. Wenner Joanne Judge & Paul Oppenheimer Mrs. Florence Jane Hayes Mrs. June S. Wentz Mr. Nelson M. Kauffman Bishop Carol S. Hendrix Mr. and Mrs. John H. Yingling Mr. Milan S. Kovac Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Hill Ms. Ruth E. Youse Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Hopkins, Jr. Ms. A. Jean Przybeck Mrs. Elizabeth H. Hopper Mr. Dennis A. Ranck Mr. K. David Hulteng Mrs. Jennifer D. Rautzhan Mr. William D. Hutt Mrs. Mary A. Raymond Mrs. Gertrude P. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Reilly Mr. William J. Kasper Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Richard Dr. Marion Kayhart Ms. Wendy B. Richwine Mrs. Kathryn Keim 9 Anonymous Mark Pile, Diakon President/CEO, Mrs. Nancy L. Ritzman Mrs. Jane R. Kiscadden Mr. William H. Achenbach and the Rev. Dr. Paul Buehrle. Mrs. Kathleen J. Roach Ms. Michelle A. Koontz Ms. Mary Jane Adams Ms. Susan T. Schellenberg Ms. E. Ann Kretzing Mr. George Ahart, Jr. DR-6 DR-7 Mr. Harry C. Alascio, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Fulton Ms. Kathryn Lindgren Ms. Elizabeth C. Schweikert Mr. Edwin J. Alexander Ms. Ruth M. Gaston Ms. Barbara J. Lord Ms. Helen I. Scott Ms. Sherry A. Allender Mr. James T. Geist, Jr. Mrs. Patricia T. MacDonald Ms. Jennifer A. Seidel Mr. Jonathan D. Andrews The Rev. C. David D. Godshall Mr. and Mrs. Bruce L. Madeira Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. J. Sheetz Ms. Angela Arnidis Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Goodrich Mrs. Rufina B. Marquette Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Shoap Mr. E. Briner Ashway Ms. Sharon Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Martini Ms. Nancy M. Shope Ms. Eleanor R. Atkinson Mrs. Agnes C. Goudie Mr. Roger L. Mauchline Ms. Karen E. Sinkovits Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Bailey Ms. Beverly E. Gowton The Rev. Erin A. Maurer Mr. Donald C. Smith Mrs. Carol F. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Grabey Mr. and Mrs. John McClellan Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Snell Mr. Gerald L. Baltzell Mrs. Carole C. Graeme Ms. Tammy A. McCrae Mr. Todd Spahr Mrs. Gladys A. Barclay Ms. Ann Greenaway Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. McIlmurray, Jr. Mrs. Diane J. Spitko Ms. Joan A. Barthol Ms. Dana L. Greenhalgh Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. McKeehan Ms. Beth Sprunk Mrs. Grace Bast Mr. Leon C. Grim Ms. Trudy H. Mertz Ms. Barbara A. Stackhouse Mr. and Mrs. George R. Bates Scott and Jenny Habecker Ms. Valerie Messner-West Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Stathos Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Belland Ms. Julia Hair Mr. and Mrs. Clyde F. Miller Mrs. Charlotte M. Staton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Benjey Mrs. Linda Halma Mr. Philip D. Miller Ms. Starr E. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. John A. Bickel Ms. Loreen J. Hare The Rev. and Mrs. Richard A. Miller Mr. and Mrs. James F. Stone Ms. Kathleen Bielinski Mr. and Mrs. R. Joe Hartman Mr. William H. Miller The Rev. John * and Mary Stoner Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Bigelow The Rev. Chad Hebrink Mrs. Charlotte Agnes Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Julius Stoppock Mr. and Mrs. Bernard B. Blamble Ms. Jill Helmer Mrs. C. A. Mogel Mr. and Mrs. George H. Straub Mr. William R. Bloyer Mr. Eric D. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Moletress The Rev. Judy L. Strayer Mrs. Geraldine D. Boll Mrs. Ruth L. Hensinger Louis R. & Darla Molnar Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Stump Mr. David D. Borland Dr. and Mrs. Paul L. Herring Mr. and Mrs. Blake D. Morant Mrs. Jean A. Suarez Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Bowes Mrs. Janet I. Hetrick Ms. Patricia A. Morse Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Suhr Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Brecht Ms. Doris N. Hilbert Ms. Jean N. Moyer Mrs. Janet M. Swiecicki Mrs. Margaret F. Brion Mrs. Judith A. Hoch Mr. Rick E. Moyer Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Szarko Ms. Barbara Bruhn Mr. and Mrs. Karl Hoekstra Ms. Doreen Murphy Mrs. Mary B. Teller Mr. and Mrs. Karl Buchholtz Mr. Lawrence G. Hoffman The Rev. Wayne C. Muthler Mrs. Lillian E. Tomsho Ms. Christine M. Calamari Mrs. LJ L. Hoffman Ms. Elizabeth S. Myers The Rev. Stanley R. Trout Ms. Violet M. Carlson The Rev. Paul J. Hoh Ms. Joan A. Neff Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Umholtz Ms. Marjorie R. Chamberlain Mr. John C. Holland Ms. Mary E. Nehf Mrs. Brigitte Umlauf Ms. June F. Clothier Miss Geraldine A. Houp Ms. Sandra J. Nelson Mr. Gerald E. Utt Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Clough Ms. Abby R. Housel Ms. Jennifer K. Normand Mr. and Mrs. Karl Valley Ms. Hirma A. Cooper Ms. Kathy M. Hunt Mr. and Mrs. John D. Nystrom Mrs. Carolyn B. Volk Ms. Jean Coughlin Mrs. Dorothy J. Ihm Mrs. Anne Olson Mr. and Mrs. James L. Wagner Mrs. Lois O. Cox Mr. Gale Jefferson The Rev. Royal L. Olson Ms. Susan E. Wagner Ms. Lois J. Crossland Mr. Darryl S. Jeffries Mrs. Mary Lou Opper Ms. Marci Walls Mr. Michael W. Daubert Mr. and Mrs. William H. Jennings Dr. Barry W. Parks Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Walschburger Ms. Suzanne A. Dell Ms. Eugenia E. Jeppson Mr. and Mrs. Dean N. Paul Mr. Leroy E. Walters Mrs. Patricia K. Derk Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Kacsur Ms. Gloria J. Paules Mr. James H. Wartenberg Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Dieffenbach Mr. and Mrs. William S. Katz Ms. Patricia J. Peck Ms. Jean M. Wassel Ms. Barbara DiEugenio Mr. and Mrs. Melvin W. Katzenmoyer Mrs. Mary S. Phillips Ms. Ann M. Weatherill Ms. Margaret E. Dilullo Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth I. Kaufmann Mr. and Mrs. David A. Pindrock Mrs. Katherine C. Weber Ms. Janet W. Doherty Mr. George H. Keil Mr. Edward J. Porambo Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Welham Ms. Mary Jane Doney Ms. Katherine A. Keim Ms. Lucinda S. Priess Mr. Donald R. Werley Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Donovan Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Keinert Mrs. Patricia A. Reading Ms. Helen D. Wernlund Ms. Tara M. Doyle Mr. Frederick A. Keiper, Jr. Ms. Christine J. Reazor Mr. William N. West, IV Mr. Ronald P. Dreese Mrs. Evelyn B. Keir Ms. Helene F. Reed Mr. and Mrs. Andrew N. Wiegner Mr. Seth Dunn Ms. Grace A. Kline Ms. Judith A. Reese Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Wilborn Dr. Jameel Durrani Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Klinger Ms. Vicky H. Reinke Ms. Bernardine G. Willard Ms. Frances J. Eckert Dr. Ralph J. Kneeream Mrs. Deborah H. Reitzel Ms. Gaye L. Williams Bishop Emeritus Guy S. Edmiston Mr. Ronald H. Knoebel Ms. Dawn Rhodes and Ms. Joanne Ms. Leda L. Wimmer Mr. and Mrs. Eric J. Edstrom Mrs. Joanne C. Koch Santini The Rev. Mark A. Wimmer Mr. Scott A. Eichman Mrs. Linda A. Kochenderfer Mrs. Rebecca Sue Rimsky Mrs. Joan A. Wink Mrs. Lelia S. Ellenberger Mr. and Mrs. Maynard R. Koplin Ms. Ruth A. Ritchie Mrs. Karen J. Wood Ms. Linda D. Elliott Ms. Helen C. Krautheim Mr. Tyler D. Roach Ms. Frances R. Worman Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Elliott The Rev. Colleen G. Kristula Dr. and Mrs. Max L. Robbins Mrs. Jacqueline R. Wottrich Ms. Mary Ann Ernst Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Krommes Mrs. Wilma H. Roebuck Mrs. Lois D. Xander Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Espenshade Mr. Paul Kunkel Mr. Irwin Rosner Ms. Susan B. Xander Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Essl, Jr. Mrs. Olga Kuzma Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Roth Ms. Mary A. Yohn Ms. Barbara E. Feege Mrs. Carol M. Landes Ms. Lydia M. Ruhe Attorney Rebecca A. Young Mr. and Mrs. Dale R. Fernandes Ms. Janet H. Laudenslager Mr. and Mrs. Frederick G. Rummel Mr. Robert H. Youst Mrs. Dorothy S. Fiedler The Rev. and Mrs. Darrell L. Layman Ms. Margaret R. Ryan Bishop Samuel R. Zeiser Ms. Laurie A. Saltzgiver The Rev. Harold S. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Leh, Jr. Denotes deceased * Mr. Robert B. Franke Mr. Jarrod E. Leo Mrs. Rena J. Sattazahn Mr. and Mrs. Roger C. Frantz Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. LeVene Mr. and Mrs. Axel Schuette Mr. David W. Freudig Mr. George B. Lewis Ms. Bernadette S. Schumaker DR-7 2018 DONOR REPORT

Diakon celebrates all 2018 corporate donors during our 150th anniversary celebration year

DR-8 Counseling center improvements to increase access for service

THE DIAKON FAMILY LIFE SERVICES COUNSELING center at 435 W. Fourth St. in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, recently received funding for much-needed improvements, thanks to a grant from the Williamsport Lycoming Community Fund at the First Community Foundation Partnership in Pennsylvania. The $109,500 grant will allow Diakon to consolidate Williamsport programs into the 435 W. Fourth Street site, relocating family-based services and the SPIN program, currently located in different leased space, to this building. The impact will be decreased rental expense and improved operational efficiencies. In addition, the project will allow the center to expand therapy spaces from 14 to 16, will improve security and will create separate bathroom facilities. The overall project is estimated to cost approximately $130,000.

Laurel Spencer, executive director of Diakon Family Life Services, with Ron Cimini, chair of the First Community Foundation Partnership.

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Girls on the Run Continues to Thrive in Lehigh Valley

NUMEROUS DONORS HAVE MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE DIAKON- sponsored Girls on the Run – Lehigh Valley to expand throughout Lehigh and Northampton counties, serving 1,000 girls in 2018. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based youth-development program for girls in third through eighth grades. The program teaches life skills through interactive lessons and running games, culminating with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k running event. The program’s goal is to promote confidence while establishing a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. Significant, continuing donors have included The Century Fund, Lehigh Valley Road Runners, Highmark, St. Luke’s Health Network, Two Rivers Health & Wellness Foundation and Women’s 5K Classic.

Office of Development Team MARYELLEN DICKEY, CFRE Sr. V.P of Advancement, (610) 682-1218 CINDY ALEXANDER, Sr. Gift Processor, (610) 682-1229 ALEX DAPKEWICZ, Development Officer, (610) 682-1232 TAMMY MCCRAE, Grants and Development Officer, (717) 795-0456 BECKY RIMSKY, Database and Research Manager, (610) 682-1270 LISA TITUS, Director of Development, SLS (610) 952.5444 PRINCESS ZEHNER, Administrative Assistant, (610) 682-1219

Diakon Lutheran Fund Board of Directors The Diakon Lutheran Fund Board of Directors oversees Diakon’s endowment funds and other investments, a significant portion of which generate income specifically to support services for children and families. RICHARD BARGER, CPA, Retired Chief Financial Officer Your contribution will help MAURICE H. BOBST, JR., Chair, Real Estate & Investment Manager JEFF BOLAND, CPA, Senior Living Services Consultant and Consultancy Department Head a child who has experienced BARBARA BROBST, Bank Executive TED J. HEROLD, CPA, CGMA, Accounting Firm Principal trauma to smile again. ROBERT L. HERR, Insurance Executive PETER KNUDSEN, Private Equity and Venture Capital Investor KATIE SMARILLI, Strategic Management Consultant Company President

DR-10 Advocate for Topton legacy Twining Village Oktoberfest The 2018 Oktoberfest at Twining Village in Holland, Bucks County, remembered Pennsylvania, was one of numerous senior living events that raised In the fall of 2018, people attended needed funds to support benevolent care a fundraising event in memory of at those communities. Virginia “Ginny” Ebersole, a resident of The Lutheran Home at Topton who also grew up at Topton as a child in the former children’s home. Having passed away in 2016, she was an advocate for the senior living community and also served as archivist for historical records for the orphanage.

Earl and Shirley Mutter pose with Mark Pile, Diakon president/CEO. The Mutters made a gift for the kitchen in the Helen N. Palmer Center for Permanency in Old Main on The Lutheran Home at Topton campus. Named the “Earl & Shirley Mutter Family Kitchen,” the Diakon Adoption & Foster Care facility supports families and children in a comfortable environment as they dine together and get to know one another.

DR-10 DR-11 2018 DONOR REPORT Bank employees aid children in need THROUGH BB&T BANK’S LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT INITIATIVE, EMPLOYEES from the bank came to Diakon’s Helen N. Palmer Center for Permanency, located in Old Main on The Lutheran Home at Topton campus last year to help stock the center’s family kitchen and assemble personal-care bags for the children and youths served by Diakon Adoption & Foster Care. BB&T employees also donated and assembled a changing table for the center and gave a number of books and games for children. We thank BB&T for their generosity and partnership. Permanency development council member Lori Roth spearheaded the efforts. Benevolent Care A shared commitment to serve those with limited resources Diakon maintains a 150-year tradition of care for people of all ages, especially those with limited financial resources. In 2018, Diakon provided more than $1.6 million a month in uncompensated care. Those funds underwrote services in the following ways:

Diakon Senior Living Services* $ 18,594,386 Foster Care, Adoption & Related Services $ 359,279 Diakon Youth Services $ 257,069 Disaster Response $ 103,820 Diakon Youth Scholarships $ 71,045 Community-Based Senior Services $ 45,847 Girls on the Run – Lehigh Valley $ 540 Total $ 19,431,986

*Consists of actual costs to operate in excess of Medical Assistance reimbursement for skilled nursing care, and benevolent care provided to those primarily in personal care (assisted living in Maryland) who have exhausted their financial resources but for whom Diakon continues to care.

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