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Annual Report 2014 Annual Report 2013-14 A Message from the President t is with great pleasure that I share with you the details of The Arc of Chester ICounty’s successful fiscal year 2013-2014 and express our appreciation and gratitude for your generosity and support. I am very pleased to share with you that the organization has continued its strong history of balanced budgets, ending the fiscal year responsibly. Your contributions, time and talent as volunteers, and your support of our accomplishments are truly changing lives of individuals with disabilities and their families and caregivers. We have indeed together, achieved success! On the next few pages you’ll meet Jack Bradley, a three-year-old born with intellectual and developmental disabilities compounded by significant medically complex conditions, who with The Arc’s Early Intervention Home- based and Preschool program and services, has made remarkable progress in his development from an infant to a preschooler. You will also read about the richly deserved annual awards presented to individuals and businesses this year, whose efforts in the community have truly made a difference for individuals with disabilities and their families. We are so grateful to all the generous individuals, corporations, foundations, community groups, and volunteers listed in these pages that have touched the lives of nearly 3,000 individuals and their families, by supporting our quality programs and services provided by our dedicated staff at The Arc. Because of your commitment to individuals with disabilities, we are able to continue to offer and provide much needed programs and services and give individuals with disabilities the best chance at a quality of life. As I complete my first term as President, I‘d like to thank all of you for giving me the opportunity to serve, to be a part of this wonderful and caring organization and to be a member of The Arc community. I look forward to the opportunity for continued success together with your support this coming year. Thank you, for achieving with us!! Sincerely, Jessica Straghan Faces of The Arc: Jack Bradley ack Bradley is an amazing preschooler. Born with a chromosome malformation, JJack, now three years old, has intellectual and developmental disabilities compounded by tracheostomy and a heart condition. Since birth, Jack has endured multiple surgeries, has visual challenges, is tube-fed and non-verbal, and did not crawl or walk at the appropriate age. While in The Arc’s Early Intervention Home-based program, Jack’s parents were empowered to manage Jack’s disability; learning how to support Jack’s physical, developmental, medical and social needs. Jack made great strides; learning to sit, reach for things and stand with assistive equipment. Jack made significant progress developmentally and physically, expressing his wants and needs and his likes and dislikes to his parents and caregivers; enough so, that when it came time to consider preschool, Jack and his family knew they were ready to take the next steps and were looking forward to the opportunity of preschool. Jack’s parents never hesitated for one minute about Jack attending preschool as many parents of children with disabilities might. Rather than being nervous for him, Jack’s parents were excited about Jack going to school and spreading his wings. “When we met Judy and Elaine, Jack’s therapists in the home-based program, I knew how amazing they were right from the start. Being a teacher, I have met many different kinds of therapists. We knew immediately that Jack needed to go to the same school Judy and Elaine worked. Even though neither are his therapists any longer, it’s clear that The Arc only hires exceptional people.” says Jack’s mother. The Arc’s staff was integral in the seamless transition for Jack and his family from home-based services to educational support and having a successful start. In the preschool program for over four months now, Jack participates in “circle time” every morning with his fellow students, moves to the beat of the drums and the tambourine during music therapy, and is becoming stronger every day in standing and walking with assistance. “It is truly amazing to see how Jack has progressed since he was an infant and toddler, to now a preschooler who is enjoying all of his new preschool experiences. The smile on his face when he comes into school makes our day.” says Judy Glass, Director of Children’s Early Learning Services/Programs and Jack’s former Arc Home-based Occupational Therapist. Jack’s parents are most grateful for The Arc’s preschool nurses on staff. “Without Nurse Tina, it would be tough for Jack to attend preschool for as long as he does, nearly a full day. We feel comfortable knowing that Jack’s needs are being met and he has the opportunity to be surrounded by his friends, teachers, and therapists in a warm and caring learning environment.” Jack’s parents, Miranda and Joe, both teachers in the Great Valley School District, are active in their community and take Jack everywhere. Outside of school, Jack, his family and friends enjoy trips to the aquarium, the zoo, the park, as well as one of his most favorite activities, attending Philadelphia Phillies’ baseball games. “We are more confident parents because of the circle of supports Jack has at The Arc. Nothing holds us back from a day of experiencing great family fun.” says Jack’s mother. The Year in Review Advocacy Highlights One-on-One Systems Advocacy Participants 85 One-on-One Education Advocacy Participants 316 Advocacy Training Participants 431 Information & Referral Participants 2,828 Comprehensive Employment Services Highlights Total Participants 166 Community-Based Work Assessments 45 New Job Placements 51 Average Hourly Wage $8.85 Job Retention Rate 98% Family Support Services Highlights Home and Community Habilitation Participants 159 Summer Camp Participants 40 Recreation Participants 200 Autism Community Inclusion Participants 4 One-on-One Respite Participants 10 Housing Options Participants 63 Adult Transportation 33 Behavior Support 24 Representative Payee Service Participants 15 Children’s Early Learning Services/Program Highlights In the Classroom Total Participants 58 Intensive Nursing Support Recipients 26 Music Therapy Participants 58 Community Outings 58 ABBLE Participants 11 In the Home Total Participants 189 Nursing Consultation Recipients 189 Agency with Choice Service Participants 335 Financial Review for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014 Revenue • Government Payors - $9,893,948 • Contributions - $654,541 • Program Fees - $160,518 • Investment Income - $10,483 Expenses • Personnel - $8,023,092 • Administration - $703,207 • Operating - $280,193 • Housing Program Expense - $547,610 • Client Transportation - $165,580 • Occupancy - $227,911 • Vendor Services - $164,088 • Communications - $114,834 • Other - $354,291 Transportation Advocacy Employment Family Support Children’sServices Early Learning General/Admin Agency with Choice/ Services/Program TOTAL Vendor Services Income $ 150,210 $ 6,273,922 $ 297,080 $ 1,526,962 $ 1,501,664 $304,629 10,482 $ 10,064,949 Fundraising 57,170 1,060 5,866 87,965 -- 502,480 654,541 Total Income 207,380 6,273,922 298,140 1,532,828 1,589,629 304,629 512,962 10,719,490 Expenses 211,364 6,081,280 295,975 1,606,991 1,751,308 336,762 106,165 10,389,845 Net Total (3,984) 192,642 2,165 (74,163) (161,679) (32,133) 406,797 329,645 Fundraising Expenses (190,961) Increase/(decrease) in Net Assets 138,684 2014 Arc Awards The President’s Award – The Rogers Family The Rogers Family, including Allen and Phyllis Rogers, son Phil- lip Rogers, daughter Kathy Fox and nephew, Steve DiMarco are long-time supporters of individuals with disabilities specifically, a passion for children with autism. The Rogers family has been working tirelessly to ensure individuals with autism have the op- portunity to be successful, to participate in the community and have the best chance at a quality of life. The Rogers families have been ardent supporters of The Arc since 2006, working to in- crease awareness for individuals with disabilities by holding major events, raising funds, and volunteering their time and resources. Allen, Phil, and Steve have annually hosted The Arc’s Golf Outing since 2011 raising over $60,000 for The Arc. From sponsorships, to the beautiful venue and golf course, Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester, this event is a huge success year after year because of these individuals. Allen, Phil, and Steve have also held several benefit events where proceeds raised were donated to support The Arc’s programs and services. Allen has developed a community partnership for The Arc with the Glen Mills- Thornbury Rotary, who generously supports The Arc’s ABBLE program, a program for two-year-olds with autism, improv- ing the lives of so many children with autism and their families. Every year, Phyllis coordinates holiday toy and food drives along with the entire family and local businesses to ensure children with disabilities and their families have a wonderful holiday. Thousands of toys, donations, and food have been collected year after year from the Penn Oaks Golf Club, Rogers and Rogers LPL Financial, and the Roger’s families’ holiday toy drives. (Pictured left to right – Jessica Straghan, Arc Board President, Phil Rogers, Steve DiMarco, Phyllis and Allen Rogers.) Employer of the Year Award – Marshalls Department Store (Exton, PA) For the past several years, Marshalls Department Store in Exton has partnered with The Arc’s Comprehensive Employ- ment Services (CES) program to provide job opportunities for five individuals with disabilities from The Arc’s CES program. Marshalls sees their partnership with The Arc and working with people with disabilities from their local community as a win-win situation. CES program participants working at Marshalls have exactly the attitude Marshalls looks for in their em- ployees and wants to ensure that Marshalls is a special place to not only earn a paycheck, but be included in every way.
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