CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES

CFall–Winter 2018onnections

EXECUTIVE MESSAGE Lori VanAuken Executive Director

Ably Employed What does The Black Cat Bistro in Penn Yan, NY and Catholic Charities Community Services have in common? The answer: the practice of employ- ing people who are living with disabilities. The Black Cat Bistro, Wegmans and a growing of companies know that employing people with disabilities makes good business sense. According to the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation (Feb 2018), the benefits of hiring people with disabilities include improvements in 22nd Annual Golf Tournament profitability (profits and cost-effectiveness, turn- Look who won a Hole in One sponsored by Jaguar Land Rover over and retention, reliability and punctuality, Rochester by Piehler! PAGE 4 employee loyalty, company image), competitive advantage (diverse customers, customer loyalty and satisfaction, innovation, productivity, work Camp ethic, safety), inclusive work culture, and ability Rocks awareness. Residents Individuals and clients who participate in Cath- enjoy some olic Charities Community Services’ employment respite time programs tell us that having a job helps them feel at camp. more confident, be part of their communities PAGE 5 and they have more friends because of their work experiences. Some studies also show better health outcomes for those who have meaningful employment. In addition to employing people with disabilities, CCCS continues to provide sup- portive employment and community based pre-vocational skills to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have goals to attain competitive employment. Through our state-funded contracts we have expanded services which include benefits advisement, work readi- ness including soft skills training, and placement. Beginning this fall, with funding from NYS Office

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Our Mission BOARD OF DIRECTORS Catholic Charities Community Services, in conjunction with Catholic Charities of Welcome New Board Members the Diocese of Rochester and those we Sue L. Arguello, Compliance Auditor serve, is deeply committed to enhancing Lead at MVP Health Care, joins the and strengthening the independence, CCCS Board of Directors. Sue will also be inclusion, and individuality of persons with serving on the Quality and Compliance disabilities and those who are living with Committee. Her unique combination of significant health challenges. legal education, detailed knowledge of We provide services that support, federal healthcare policies, and expe- coordinate, advocate, and educate in rience in corporate compliance makes order to foster individual and community Sue L. Arguello Virgil Joseph her a strong addition to our Board of empowerment. We strive to build a just Directors. Sue lives in Penfield with her Bank. Virgil was the Chair of the Board of and compassionate society for all individu- husband, Jim Taylor, and three children Directors from 2014–2017 and a contrib- als to live with dignity as people of God. and enjoys tennis, making jewelry and uting member of the Fund Development crafting bath and body products. Committee. He will be serving on our Board of Directors We welcome back to the Board of Nominating Committee. Virgil lives in Jack Balinsky, Ex-Officio Directors, Virgil Joseph, Senior Business Webster with his wife, Lisa and four Tim Mason, Chair Banking Relationship Manager at M&T children. Stevan Ramirez, Vice Chair Matthew Livernash, Treasurer Iveth Reynolds, Secretary Sue Arguello I like working at CCCS because it Dennis Fries feels more like a family than a large Mary Holleran Virgil Joseph corporation. All the clients know Sarah Kwiatkowski each other and know nearly every Joseph Pocious Charles Steinman employee. This fosters connections Jason Tonkery and relationships that don’t exist Lori VanAuken, Executive Director anywhere else. I’m grateful to be part of this family.”—KIRK SWAN

Ably Employed from page 1 relationships with community business- Catholic Charities Community Services es that have had success with employing 1099 Jay Street, Building J of Temporary and Disability Assistance, people with disabilities. We anticipate Rochester, NY 14611 we will be extending employment that our efforts, along with other orga- Phone: 585-339-9800 services to people living with HIV/AIDS nizations, will be part of a community Fax: 585-339-9377 to support them on their employment solution to change the abysmal unem- Email: [email protected] journey as they manage their health. ployment percentage of the disabled A recent paper published by the Strong who are not in the labor force. They have Regional Office Center for Developmental Disabilities, much to offer and we, as employers, have One Keuka Business Park City of Rochester and the Rochester much to gain. Penn Yan, NY 14527 Monroe Anti -Poverty Initiative Phone: 315-536-2749 highlights that disabled workers make Congratulations to The Black Cat Bistro, Fax: 315-536-2451 up only 7.4% of Rochester’s workforce which was recognized at the Rochester Services are provided to all people without overall. There is certainly room for Area Employment Network (RAEN) regard to race, religion, ethnicity, sexual improvement. National Disability Employment orientation, age, gender or ability to pay. As our job coaches and vocational Awareness Month event in mid-October, employees work to support people with for their commitment to creating an www.cccsrochester.org employment goals, we have been forming inclusive workforce.

2 CONNECTIONS | Fall–Winter 2018 CHILDREN’S HEALTH HOMES AT WORK! Congratulations The following staff members will Helping a Family Thrive be recognized for their years of service to CCCS at our Employee At Catholic Charities Community Services, Colleen’s youngest daughter, were able to Recognition Luncheon on we have the wonderful opportunity to sup- attend a weeklong overnight camp at Camp November 16 at Woodcliff Hotel port over 3,000 people, and with the help of Haccamo during the summer for the first and Spa. our community, encourage them to be their time ever. They hope to return next summer best selves. Colleen is one such individual. and join the Counselor in Training program. 30 YEARS She has six children, four living at home and And there were more community connec- Deb D’Amato two who are established adults living on their tions made by the care manager for the family. own. When Colleen’s sister died three years The Wease Cares organization generously 25 YEARS ago, she took on the guardianship of her six donated a hoop for the yard. ADP Heidi Donner nieces and nephews. This family of now 12 in Pittsford has adopted the family for the Barb Rossignolo have truly become a successfully blended last two years at Christmas time, providing family and Colleen is grateful that Catholic gifts to make the holidays special. Howie 20 YEARS Charities Community Services (CCCS) is DeLong, of ADP, says “Thank you—team ADP Cathy Cortese part of their support system. receives more than we give by being part of Denise Ross Our Children’s Health Home Care Man- this program!” Teddi Stevenson agers have assisted with Colleen’s children’s Margaret Mead said, “It takes a village to medical needs, and emotional wellbeing. raise a child.” Our donors and staff are part of 15 YEARS Care managers accompany the children to this village and essential in helping the people Sara Hansen doctor’s visits, mental health appointments, we serve, to thrive. and school meetings. The family has included 10 YEARS care managers in the celebration of the Use your smart phone to Natalie Jones children’s milestones such as middle school download the QR reader. Jennifer McAdam graduations and birthday celebrations at Place it here to view a Emily Nesbit school. spectrum interview at http:// Amberle Peryea The Children’s Health Home Program also spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/ afforded opportunities to Colleen’s children rochester/news/2015/12/20/ 5 YEARS that they may not otherwise have had. All christmas-comes-early-for-family-of-12. Nieisha Beauford of Colleen’s nieces and nephews, along with Or visit our website at cccsrochester.org Susan Bierley Karlienne Conrad Kelly Coriale CARING FOR OTHERS Erica Davidson Sierra Derr The Randisi Family Francine Frantz-Rodriquez Molly McGee’s parents were her first Deborah Hymes teachers of the importance of helping Kelsey Ingerick others. Yvonne Kalakewich As a Mercy High student, Molly Tia LaCroix donated every year during the Christmas Mary Lucas season. Every homeroom would collect Nicholas Murdock and donate items for those less fortunate. Elizardo Pardo Molly adopted the belief that no matter Lori VanAuken how much or how little you have, you Todd Wyjad always have something to give. Molly married Charlie Randisi and continued Charlie, Molly and Brigid Randisi. to be a cheerful giver. Their daughter Brigid, a Mercy legacy student, also Community Services as a place to donate learned the gift of giving. As a family, they to. Since Spring 2017, they have donated have been very generous over the years, boxes and boxes of food every couple of to their parish and wherever needed. months for Colleen’s family. CCCS is We are so grateful to the Randisi so honored to be a part of this family’s family for choosing Catholic Charities giving tradition.

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We were happy to have professional golfer, Casey Kennedy First Place Winners: Team Spagnolo donate her skills to us on the 10th hole.

2018 GOLF TOURNAMENT A Hole in One! Ask the golfers at this year’s tournament and they will tell you it Dan Christner, Andy Deutsch, and Jim Walter, and in 3rd, was couldn’t have been a better day! The Country Club of Rochester is Team Balinsky—Gene Beaumont, Jake Halter, Art Hatton, and Eric truly the star of the show, but the weather was a close second. With Bessette. Longest drive went to Frank Peschi and Jeanette Sheehan, 166 players teeing off at our 22nd Annual tournament on July 23, while Closest to the Pin was awarded to Dan Wesley. 2018, success was in the air, especially on the fourth hole. A special thanks to Scott Spezzano from 98.9 the Buzz and Bryan Busacco Sr. drove in a Hole in One and won a Carnival Comedian Reverend Mother for making return appearances and Cruise! Other winners included Team Spagnolo—Joe Spagnolo, delighting our guests. Mike Spagnolo, Greg Stark and Frank Peschi, who took home the 1st Funds raised help support the over 3,000 men, women and chil- Place trophy. dren who are striving for independence and wellness while living Rounding out the Winners Circle in 2nd Place was Eric Platzer, with disabilities and significant health challenges..

Thanks to Our Sponsors Once again, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors who helped to make our 22nd Annual CCCS Golf Tournament a huge success! Accelerated Mailing Services Cheesy Eddies Frontier Glass Iron Smoke Whiskey Altitude Trampoline Park Ciccarelli Advisory Services Genesee Brewery Iveth Reynolds Ancient Order of Hibernians CMI Communications Genesee Country Jaguar Land Rover Rochester Bill Gray’s Coca-Cola Village & Museum by Piehler Black and Blue Steak and Crab Companion Care of Rochester Geneva On The Lake Jason Tonkery Black Button Distilling Complete Payroll Processing George Eastman House Jazz 90.1 Coordinated Care Services, Inc. Geva Jewish Community Center Country Club of Rochester Great Tie Consulting Joe Pocious DD Giving Circle at RACF Hampton Inn: Greece Kammholz Law PLLC Candace Shira Associates/ Del Lago Hotel and Spa Hickory Ridge Golf & Lasertron Cross Staff Investments, Inc. Denny Fries Country Club Lima Golf and Country Club Carol Girvin Diane Prince Furniture Holy Sepulchre & Lori VanAuken Century Liquor and Wines Downstairs Cabaret Theatre Ascension Garden M & T Bank Champion Hills Country Club Eagle Vale Golf Club Hoselton Auto Mall Marketview Liquor Champions Golf Center East Avenue Inn & Suites Hyatt Mary Holleran Chateau Wine and Spirits Eastern Managed Print Network Indigo Tones Mason Digital

4 CONNECTIONS | Fall–Winter 2018 Mason Marketing Medina Railroad Museum MediSked, LLC Memorial Art Gallery MidWest Asset Acceptance Group Mostly Clay Nacca & Capizzi, LLP Nagel Consulting, LLC NY Giants Oak Orchard Health Panera Panther Graphics Parkside Diner Providence Housing Q Tours of Western NY CAMP STELLA MARIS Recognition Experts Reliant Community Credit Union Being Kind Rocks NY Ridgemont Country Club Catholic Charities Community Services Residents and Staff decided to connect with their artistic side at Camp Stella Maris and paint rocks to promote kindness. Being Kind Rocks NY started as an Rochester Management, Inc. anti-bullying activity and is all about spreading kindness. Here is how it works. Visit the Facebook Rochester Museum page “Being Kind Rocks NY.” Paint a rock and weather coat it. Be sure to put “Being Kind Rocks NY” and Science Center on the back of the rock along with the Facebook Logo. Then, take a picture of your rock, post it on Rochester Philharmonic the Facebook page, and then hide it in plain sight. When you find one of our rocks: take a picture Orchestra with your rock and post it on the “Being Kind Rocks NY” Facebook page and tell where you found it! Rochester Razor Sharks Keep your rock or spread the kindness by hiding it somewhere in plain sight! Join in the fun! Sarah Kwiatkowski Scott Miller Seabreeze Amusement Park Senior PGA Sirness Services, Inc. South Wedge Properties, LLC Sportworks Family Fun Partk Stevan Ramirez Steve Boerner Typography and Design, Inc. Stuart’s Spices Tampa Bay Lightening Tantalo Studio & Gallery Terry Hills Golf Club The Golf Club at Blue Heron Hills The Termine Family in memory of Michael Termine Tim Mason Tim Sheehan Toshiba Business Solutions CONSUMER ADVISORY BOARD Via Girasole W.B. Mason Co., Inc. CAB Enjoys Seabreeze! Waldorf Risk Solutions The Catholic Charities Community Services Community Advisory Board celebrated a year of Walmart Webster meetings, hard work and valuable contributions with a little fun at Seabreeze Amusement Park! Whispering Pines Miniature Golf While some had not been in many years, others had never ventured to this Rochester institution. Woodcliff Hotel and Spa The Consumer Advisory Board is comprised of CCCS service recipients who gather monthly to Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP advise the agency on service relevance, quality and emerging needs. This year members played an WXXI & the Little Theatre important role in shaping the 2019–2021 agency strategic plan.

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2018 CHRISTMAS GIVING PROJECT You Can Bring Hope this Christmas Season! It is in giving that we receive . . . invite your businesses, friends and family to be part of the 2018 Christmas Giving Project. Many of our clients struggle financially. By buying gifts for a family or for individ- uals, you can make Christmas morning brighter and show that someone cares. 2018 BWF keynote speaker We are grateful to our corporate part- Darryl Strawberry ners, area parishes, community groups Join Us for and families who help make Christmas Breakfast With Friends special for 1,000 clients each Christmas March 15, 2019 Season. Join us for fun and friendship Call Marianne Tucker at 339-9800 on March 15 at Breakfast with ext 378 or [email protected] for Friends featuring Guest Speaker details. Your efforts will bring hope and and Superstar Darryl love and reduce anxiety for those who are The Breed and Crandall families have been donors Strawberry. Darryl is described as struggling with limitations this year. in our Christmas Giving Project for many years. a legend by many who have been dazzled by the dynamics of his game, the power he possessed 2017 CHARITABLE SUPPORTERS at the plate, and the story of redemption that continues to With Thankful Hearts bring hope to so many lives. We acknowledge these generous donors: Today, as an ordained Minister, Darryl has found his purpose and Ms. Lauretta Allington Ms. Seana Denning Ms. Clare Lagiewski Mr. Timothy Rose, Jr. passion by speaking a message Ms. Gloria Anderson Ms. Chrissy Dole Mr. Brett Lagoe Ms. Denise Ross Ms. Allair Bailey Ms. Mary Ann Donato Ms. Sonia Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. of hope and by helping others Mr. John Balinsky Ms. Amy Dorscheid Ms. Geralyn Leipold Rossignolo transform their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bassett Ms. Shanika Duvall Ms. Olivia Lewis Mrs. Karen Rowland Ms. Andrena Beard Ms. Hilary Egburtson Ms. Catherine Lindner Mr. and Mrs. Israel Sak Friday, March 15, 2019 Mr. Anthony Bell Ms. Constance Emens Mr. and Mrs. Matthew P. Mrs. Mayeline Santiago 8:00–9:30 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. James Benson Ms. Eisan Espinosa Livernash Ms. Emily Schmerbeck Ms. Amanda Betts Ms. Nicole Ezell Mr. Juan Lozada-Marrero Mrs. Susan Schmidt The Joseph A. Floreano Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bierley Ms. Tonette Ferrante Mrs. Laurie Majchrzak Mr. Timothy Shanahan Rochester Riverside Convention Ms. Latoya Black Ms. Kristina Fletcher Mr. Todd Martin Ms. Cheryl Shepard Ms. Kimberly Bliss Ms. Katherine M. Frantz- Mr. Todd Mattle Mrs. Renee Shepard Center Ms. Penny Bloom Rodriguez Ms. Jennifer McAdam Mr. David Smith Mr. James Bloomfield Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Fries Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCann Mr. David A. Smith More information is on our website Mrs. Tracy Boff Ms. Jeanine Gallina Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McNett Ms. Donna Striks at www.cccsrochester.org/bwf Mrs. Renee Boyer Mr. Bryan Gargano Ms. Jennifer C. Meredith Mrs. Pamela Suttera Ms. Krista Brairton Ms. Cynthia Gary Mr. William Mittak Ms. Maryanne Sutton Ms. Gabrielle Brandenburg Mr. Charles Gibson Mr. Donald Muench Mr. Kirk E. Swan We’re Hiring! Ms. Joan Brandenburg Ms. Roxana Gomez Mr. Jose A. Nieves Jr. Ms. Kathleen A. Termine Come live your faith by working Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cadle Ms. Donna Green Ms. Shirley D. Noone Mr. Kevin Thompson Mr. Matthew Centola Ms. Rose Hanley Mr. and Mrs. David Nowak Mr. Guillermo Torres at Catholic Charities Community Mr. Daniel H. Chatterton Mrs. Sara Hansen Ms. Sheila O’Hanlon Ms. Marianne Tucker Services! Ms. Jeanette M. Coe Ms. Quinsetta Harvey Ms. Sandra Ortiz Mr. and Mrs. Eric VanAuken Several opportunities are Mr. and Mrs. Neil Combs Ms. Kimberly S. Hayes Mr. Elizardo Pardo Mrs. Aurora Vega Ms. Jacqueline A. Compagnoni Mr. and Mrs. James E. Holleran Ms. Jessica L. Paulino Mrs. Idalicy Vega available to serve those who Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Conlon Ms. Diana Huussen Mr. Jeffery Peck Mr. Miguel Velazquez are living with disabilities and Mr. Patrick Connors Ms. Sherie Johnson Mr. Bernard Pernot Ms. Rita Venuti Mrs. Penny Coon Ms. Tajanna Johnson Mr. Trevor Peryea Mr. Louis Whalen significant health challenges. Join Ms. Katie Corey Ms. Natalie Jones Ms. Teresa Pieper Mr. Robert White our compassionate team! Mr. Denis Cormier Ms. April Kahle Ms. Carol Potter Ms. Ebony Williams Mr. Jose Coronas Ms. Kristina Kaule Dr. Ryne Raffaelle Ms. Claretha Williams-Smith Apply online at Mr. and Mrs. David A. Cortese Ms. Kimberly Kazdan Ms. Tina Ramsey Mrs. Judith Winters cccsrochester.org/hiring Mr. Dean Costanzo Ms. Kimberly Kazdan Ms. Paula Randisi Mr. Stephen Wisnowski Mrs. Laura Crandall Ms. Joyce Kelliher Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Richards Ms. Jennifer Wolf “Amen, I say to you, whatever you Ms. Amanda M. Crowder Ms. Deborah Kluss Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Rickett Ms. Kelly Wurtenberg Mr. and Mrs. James Crowley Ms. Shaylynn Knorr Mr. John-David Rocha Ms. Priscilla Young did for one of these least brothers of Mr. James Darby Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kruger Ms. Darlene Rogers mine, you did for me.”—Matt 25:40 Mr. Matthew Dean Ms. Zenia Kuzel Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Romano

6 CONNECTIONS | Fall–Winter 2018 ROC the Day On Giving Tuesday, November 27, 2018 our community will come together to ROC the Day, and we need your help to make it a huge success. ROC the Day is a 24-hour social media giving opportunity to support Catholic Charities Community Services and many other community organizations. You are encouraged to visit ROCtheDay.org, a secure online giving plat- form. Donors can share the news of their giving spirit with friends, family and co-workers across all on-line social networks to increase awareness of our agency and the work that we do as well as inspire others to join in and donate. “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for updates. For more information, contact Marianne Tucker at (585) 339-9800 ext. 378 or email: [email protected]

Shop with a Purpose Amazon Smile is a new way to shop while Melissa Edington supporting Catholic Charities Community Services. Go to smile.amazon.com. You may use your same WORLD AIDS DAY Amazon account, and will see the same products. CCCS Employees Win Awards! Choose Catholic Charities World AIDS Day takes Kathy Frantz. Community Services of the Diocese of Rochester place on the 1st of Melissa is the 2018 as your charity, and shop ‘til you drop! CCCS will December each year. It’s recipient of the annual receive 0.5% of the price of your purchases. It’s that an opportunity for people Supportive Provider easy. Go ahead, smile! worldwide to unite in Award. This award is the fight against HIV, to presented annually to show support for people an individual or group living with HIV, and to who has demonstrated commemorate those exceptional service Kathy Frantz who have died from an delivery, care or advocacy Let’s get Social! AIDS-related illness. to individuals living with HIV/AIDS Are you in the know?! Be sure to follow us on all our Founded in 1988, World AIDS outside of medical care such as a social media platforms to stay up-to-date on news, Day was the first ever global health case or care manager, social worker, upcoming events, and more! day. World AIDS Day is important navigator, outreach, or Twitter because it reminds the administrative assistant. https://twitter.com/CathCharCommSer public and government Kathy is the 2018 that HIV has not recipient of the annual Facebook gone away—there is Rural Advocate Award. https://www.facebook.com/ still a vital need to This award is presented catholiccharitiescommunityservices/ raise money, increase annually to someone LinkedIn awareness, fight stigma and outside of Monroe County https://www.linkedin.com/ improve education. who has made a significant company/catholic-charities-community-services/ The RATFA (Rochester Area contribution to the Finger Lakes Task Force on AIDS) Executive HIV community. Congratulations Committee honored two CCCS staff Melissa and Kathy! You make members: Melissa Edington and us proud.

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