Helping victims, their families and our community move beyond abuse for 35 years.

2015 Annual Report "I expect to pass through life but

once. If therefore, there be any kind-

ness I can show, or any good thing I

can do to any fellow being, let me do

it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I

shall not pass this way again."

- William Penn

1978 Women Aware opened the first shelter for battered women in Middlesex County. Board of Directors From the Executive Director

2015 was a milestone year for Diane Palmer Women Aware. In October, President we marked our 35th year as the domestic violence service Jessica Oppenheim agency for Middlesex County. Vice President Over the last four decades we have helped thousands of Matthew Flannery victims reclaim their lives and Treasurer move beyond abuse. Patricia Whitehouse Secretary As I reflect on this milestone, I am struck by the impact our work has well beyond the life of each victim we Jayshree Dave serve. You see, left unchallenged, domestic violence is a learned behavior passed down from generation Ellen Schwartz to generation. It impacts the entire family as well as the broader community. Abuse may lead to illnesses Nancy Drumright caused by stress, substance abuse and depression; it is a leading cause of homelessness, lost work productivity, Lois Kahagi diminished earning power; and on and on. Tragically, it is the children who will suffer most.

I am blessed to lead the skillful and dedicated staff of Women Aware who work every day to save lives. Our work is supported by individuals and organizations in our community who offer their time and resources to ensure that we can offer a safe bed, a caring hand and a new start for every victim. We are immensely grateful for that support. With thanks, I offer this reflection of our collective efforts to fight injustice.

Together, we are changing lives with kindness and all that is Good. We are moving -- at least our corner of the world -- closer to becoming a just society. Let us do what we can today, it will have an impact long beyond our own precious time on earth.

Phyllis Adams, MSW, MA, DVS Executive Director

1979 Women Aware hotline launched. Anniversary Celebration

Women Aware marked 35 years of service on October 8, 2015, by celebrating our work and honoring community leaders who help advance our mission:

Judge Marina Corodemus Senator Joseph Vitale Jane Kurek, Provident Bank Foundation Detective Danilo Gallardo New Brunswick Police Department

The event offered guests an insider view into the journey of a survivor, featuring dynamic, interactive stations that tap into what it means to move beyond abuse.

There was live music, wine and hors d’oeuvres, and guided museum tours of the beautiful Zimmerli Museum.

Our profound gratitude to sponsors of the 35th anniversary celebration.

35th Anniversary Benefit Committee: Edward Cross, Linda VanderVeer, Nancy Drumright, Diane Palmer, Phyllis Adams, Joe Del Guercio, Jessica Oppenheimer, Lois Kahagi, Patricia Whitehouse, Tina Dave, Pratima Patel Yissel Comacho

Yissel Comacho was rushed to the ER clinging to consciousness. Her hus- band had repeatedly kicked her in the head, fracturing her cheekbone and eye socket.

Two years and four surgeries later, it’s hard for others to tell how far she has come. But she can tell you about the times how, in a jealous rage, her husband threat- ened her with a chainsaw, with a bucket of bleach. All because he wanted to mark her. He wanted her disfig- ured so she would not be attractive to anyone else. After helping Yissel secure a Temporary Restraining Order against her husband, Women Aware connected The Department of Child Protection and Permanency her with Legal Services which provides was called to the hospital that November night because free legal representation. She got a Final Restraining Yissel's 7 year-old daughter and 9 year-old son were Order and her husband was charged with aggravated assault. there, too. Child protection services made arrange- ments for Yissel and her children at our Safe House. The assault left Yissel permanently disabled and unable to return to work. Women Aware connected “The Safe House is usually a bustling place,” says Yissel with financial and medical resources to help her Maria Betanzos, Assistant Executive Director. “But the get on her feet, including a two year grant from the moment Yissel walked through the door there was New Jersey Victims of Crime Compensation Office. absolute silence.” Even experienced staff were shocked at how visibly close to death she had come. On March 15, 2013 Yissel and her children moved into their own apartment. They achieved our ultimate goal for clients: to find safe, stable, affordable housing.

Yissel’s doctors are planning at least one more surgery on her eyes. Once medical treatment is complete, she will be eligible for free cosmetic surgery through the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Her victory will be in feeling beautiful again, in erasing the scars he left on her.

Yissel is coming to terms with her functional hearing loss, blindess in her right eye, and blurred vision in the left. All the she wants is justice—for herself and for others. “Looking back now, I see how blind I was. I didn’t understand what was happening. I didn’t know there was help out there.” She found the courage to tell her deeply personal and painful story so that others might see.

Yissel today Women Men Children 80 38 Children Who we serve. 119 216

Women Aware served 1 in 8 of all victims receiving domestic violence services in New Jersey last year.

Women 1720

Residential Non-residential

Visually 31%

Mobility 23%

Hearing 22%

% of domestic violence clients statewide with impairments served by Women Aware last year, according to the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence.

Latino 42%

White 30%

African American 18%

Asian 7%

Biracial 2%

Unknown 1% Our Work.

We help clients break down the barriers that keep them trapped in abusive relationships. We provide free, confidential, trauma-informed services thanks to the generous support of individuals and organizations in our community.

i’m afraid no io मुझे डर लग रहा है HOTLINE

Victims of physical, emotional, financial and sexual abuse call our hotline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to get help, answers and reassurance.

Our multi-lingual staff assesses each caller’s situation, including the need for emergency shelter. They help the caller develop safety strategies and connect her/him with additional resources in the community.

2015 5,804 hotline calls answered 5,192 callers received safety strategies 5,452 callers were given information for local resources SAFE HOUSE 2015 When victims are in imminent danger, they ■ 197 clients sheltered need to be sheltered in a safe and secure ■ 96% occupancy rate environment. ■ Average stay of 43 nights ■ 27,726 meals served Our 24-bed emergency shelter is staffed and ■ 82% clients leave to stable housing monitored 24/7. For victims who arrive with nothing, we provide meals, clothing, toiletries, and a private bedroom. The house is handicap accessible (important since disabled women are 40% more likely to be abused) and we are able to accommodate mothers and children with special needs.

Our professional staff works closely with each family. In fact, our shelter residents get 2.3 times more ser- vices than those in other shelters around the state. We address the financial, medical, legal, emotional̀ and educational needs of each client. Our goal is to help families find safe, stable and affordable housing.

1984 Support groups launched. LEGAL ADVOCACY

The next step for many victims is often to secure protection from the abuser through a restraining order. 82% of our clients live below the poverty level and cannot afford legal representation.

Our legal advocates empower victims to represent themselves for restraining order hearings. They work with victims on custody, child support, visitation and mediation. Last year, we provided legal advocacy to 1,158 victims.

Immigration Advocacy 38%

Pro Bono services 36%

% total services statewide to domestic violence clients provided by Women Aware

1987 Legal Advocacy program launched. COUNSELING Support Groups

Creative Arts Therapy After years of demeaning treatment, victims of domestic violence feel worthless and hopeless. In support groups, they share stories, learn about the Without intervention, children exposed to abuse are complex dynamics of domestic violence, and begin at risk of becoming abusers or victims themselves. to move beyond abuse. Traditional psychotherapy is ineffective for children who do not have the words to understand or express what has happened to them. Responsible Fatherhood Program

Women Aware offers a creative arts therapy program In 2013 Women Aware partnered with the New Jersey for children ages 3 to 12. Children process traumatic State Department of Children and Families to launch memories through painting, drawing, music and role- one of the first pilot batterer intervention programs in play to begin the healing process. the state. Through a structured 26-week program, these men learn to recognize their abusive behaviors, understand the impact it has on their families, and integrate strategies for nonviolent lives. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OUTREACH

One of the biggest barriers to sustaining a life free of Domestic violence is a silent epidemic. Women Aware abuse is the lack of affordable housing. Victims often raises awareness about abuse and services available don't have the financial resources to make rent, and to victims. We offer prevention and intervention so face the difficult choice of returning to their abuser programs in the communities we serve, with or becoming homeless. 30% of families living in volunteers at local police departments, and at events Middlesex County shelters in 2014 were victims of around the county. domestic violence. Violence in the household often coincides with child abuse and neglect. Women Aware liaisons serve as Women Aware was the first agency in New Jersey to consultants to the New Jersey State Department of provide subsidized, supportive housing for survivors Children and Families in cases of child abuse in of domestic violence. Residents continue to access our Middlesex County. They provide training to Department support services as they work with our case managers of Child Protection and Permanency case managers toward self-sufficiency. and coordinate domestic violence services for family members.

EDUCATION INTERNS

Women Aware supervises Bachelor and Master of Knowledge is power. Social Work candidates, many from , who are participating in academic internships that are a required part of their We provide education programs that empower curriculum. Last year our interns provided a total of victims of domestic violence. 2,749 hours of client services in our Safe House, Creative Arts Therapy and Legal Advocacy programs. In doing so, they gained real-world experience in ■ Financial literacy and job readiness training working with children and adults affected by trauma. They are then better prepared to serve as counselors with support from the Allstate Foundation. in healthcare, human services, and educational settings.

■ Legal clinics and workshops provided by our pro bono attorney partners. STAFF NOTES

May 2015 Phyllis Adams, Executive Director, was ■ Nutrition workshops at our Safe House sup- recognized as a leader in the field of human services, ported by the Provident Bank Foundation and with the 2015 Women of Achievement Award from the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs and Douglass Residential College.

■ Parenting workshops that address the unique September 2015 Phyllis Adams, Executive Director, and concerns of families exposed to domestic vio- Maliha Janjua, Director of Client Services, were invited to lence. present at the Third National "Safe & Together" Symposium. They presented on our collaboration with the NJ Department of Child Protection and Permanancy. 2015 Revenue

2015 Expenses

To view our complete financial statement, go to womenaware.net/financials Gifts and Private Donors Gifts from the following individuals and organiza- Grants tions provided life-saving services for the victims of domestic violence that we serve.

$25,000 + Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Arthur and Debbie Roedel Verizon Foundation

$5,000 + The Allstate Foundation Anonymous Benjamin Moore Corodemus & Corodemus Marina Corodemus Public funding for victims of domestic violence is FedEx Corporation often the result of legislation such as the federal The IOLTA Fund of the Bar of New Jersey Victims of Crime Act of 1984 and the Violence Karma Foundation Against Women Act, passed in 1994. The Mary Bradof Foundation The Provident Bank Foundation

Funding Partners $1,000 + Abundant Life Family Worship Church Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Adaptik Corporation Middlesex County Continuum of Care AT&T Corporate Employee Giving Programs Middlesex County, Department of Community Services Jason S. Camilo, Esq. New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Certified Financial Services Division of Food and Nutrition Chubb Group of Insurance Companies New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Joseph and Mary Ann Del Guercio Division on Women Caroline Dorcey New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Edward Leske Company New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Matthew Flannery and Jeanette Eng Division of Criminal Justice Ruth Hague United Way of Central Jersey Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP Henry and Patricia Hunt* Jacob Irving Foundation Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Matching Gifts Program Richard Levinson Liquid Church Neeta Patel* Provident Bank Ramatowski, Spilka and Schwartz Rutgers Pi Delta Psi Fraternity Ellen Schwartz Rupal Shah Trinity Presbyterian Church (East Brunswick) UBS Financial Services

* Gift includes a corporate match

1992 Legal clinics began. W. Lois Kahagi, Esq. Kiwanis Club of New Brunswick MetLife Premier Client Group of NJ Patricia Mignella O'Connor Davies, LLP Olmec Jessica Oppenheim Damaris Ortiz Diane Palmer Susan Perger The Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program Ellen Relkin John and Ann Shamy Stark & Stark Virtus Group For over four decades, Arthur and Debbie Roedel William and Patricia Whitehouse have owned and managed Monmouth Mobile Home Women's Guild of Rossmoor Community Church Park – fondly known to locals as the "communities of nice people”. $100 + ADP Isabella Ahern* The Roedels wanted to support Women Aware in a The Ale ‘N Wich Pub way that would inspire others to do the same. So Christina Alfonso they committed to match up to $25,000 in gifts from Roger and Nancy Allen the community made during the month of December. Allied World “What better way to make a difference than to help Judith Ambrus vulnerable women and children begin a new life,” American Endowment Foundation says Arthur. As a result of their challenge, 99 donors American Institute of Certified Public Accountants responded with a total of $22,900 in gifts. Cristina Amyot Anthony's Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc. Amy Antonelli Dominique Aponte Asbury-Ms. Locksmithing $500 + Association of Fundraising Professionals NJ Chapter Louis and Judy Amorosa Kalman and Janet Barson Anonymous BCB Community Bank (Bayonne) BPM Designs, Inc. Eric and Kathy Beck Bruce Bush and Judith Johnston Christie Bevacqua Joseph and Charlotte Camarota Vandana Bhanote Karen Cambria Borough Improvement League (Metuchen) Capital One Bank (North Brunswick) Carl Branciforte Christine Clayton* Ann Ribinsky Brown Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP Bucca & Campisano Edward Cross* Catherine Bull Amy Beth Dambeck, Esq. Christina Burlew Tina Dave Mary Canavan Amy Eisenstein Cathy Capozzi* Election Fund of Senator Vitale Janet Carrato Gannett Foundation Matching Gifts Program Michelle Casalino Evelyn Grier Shirley Chamberlain Hanlon Niemann & Wright CME Associates Highland Park Board of Education Charles Cohen Michael and Linda Hrycenko Dr. Liliana Cohen Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems William Conklin Shalese Johnson Marilyn Conte

1996 Current Safe House opened with 21 beds. Paul and Joreane Cooper Magyar Bank Tuscana Hair Salon Lois Cormack Dan and Keri Mandell The Unitarian Society Court Tavern Jean and Daniel McDonnell United Methodist Church At New Brunswick Alan and Barbara Cuneo-Kesselhaut Morley Melden Freeholder Blanquita Valenti Roger Daley Elaine Meyerson Linda Van Derveer Deloitte Middlesex County Bar Foundation Venusfest Alice DeVoe Diane Miller Joseph and Robin Vitale Discover a New Future Faith Miller Theresa Ward Dave and Carol Distel Miramar H. Sherman and Patricia Whipkey Nancy Drumright Daryl Mitruska Nicolette Wilkey Charles Eason Jose Montes Women at the Well Elizabeth Eichinger Morgan Stanley Women's Club at Renaissance Woodbridge Raymond and Monica Eppinger* Denise Muglia Academy for Allied Health Michele Fabriele Brian McFadden-Di Nicola, Esq. Xi Tau Xi Alumnae Chapter of Central Jersey Donna Farren North Brunswick AARP Jacalyn Ference Pasricha & Patel, LLC Under $100 Sheila Fichtner Leelaben Patel Ann Conlon Enterprises First Presbyterian Church (South Amboy) Pratima Patel Anonymous First Reformed Church (New Brunswick) Sheetal Patel Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church Franco Manufacturing Perfect Circuit Electrical, LLC AWT Environmental Services Deborah Fredericks Barbara Perkins Barbara Baier Kathleen Frisch* Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Richard Barfuss Colleen Gallagher Denise Pichl Marsha Beatty Judith Gardner Agathe Pierre-Louis Annette Bortone Brenda Giman Richard Pitoscia Phyllis Boyer Girl Scout Troop #80264 Jessica Polizzotto Carla Jean Boyle Martin Goldberg and Nina D'Ambra Uri and Carole L Poller Jane Brady Hugo and Margery Golin Carl Pray and Mary Forsberg Brause, Brause & Ventrice Kalpna Goragandhi John Quinn Judy Braverman Penelope Gordon Arnold Rabson Leah Brown and Steven Klein Robert Gowin and Laura Cisar* Linda Razzano Arleen Van Brunt Carol Greenberg Judy Richman Ashley Bryan Catherine Guarrieri* Rios for Freeholder Eliza Buchalczyk Tamara Guillou Rock Bottom Landscaping Anthony and Janet Campisano Marian Haas Dr. Dale Rosin Dawn Canavan Elizabeth Hance Laura Rossano Capital Health System Eileen Harkins Sakula Yoga Studio, LLC Cardinal Health Foundation, Inc. Sharon Hong Irene Sanborn Moises Castillo Barbara Howard Faith Saunders Marianne Cerrito IFPTE Local No. 195 Belmar Chapter Renee Scarano Church Women United of New Brunswick Janney Montgomery Scott Schechner Lifson Corporation Allison Clawans Marilyn Jeris Jeff and Jennifer Scott Colgate-Palmolive K&A Industries Rosemarie Shah Lillian Corcoran Niraj Kake Michele Simmens Natasha Cuiffo Susan Kaplan Ashley Simon Brenda Curtis John and Karen Keithler Six Mile Run Reformed Church Zusette Dato Maura Kelly Joseph Sofield Camille Daugherty Sandra Kennedy Spotswood Reformed Church Bina Desai Lisa Kent St. Peter's Episcopal Church Arlyne DeSena Mildred Kranzler Judith Storch Terry Doremus Jennifer Kushinka James and Ramona Sweeney Skip Drumm and Alan Gross La Mirage Motor Inn Systems 3000 Sonja Eilenberger Sandy Larson Tau Epsilon Phi Cynthia English Tamar Lerer Dr. Barbara Tomlinson Susan W M Fagan Carla Lewis Troster Paul W Faust III Rita Lipford TRUiST Krystal Febles

2002 Creative arts therapy program launched. Cynthia Feierstein Susan Rappaport Matthew and Diane Feldman Rebecca Rathmill John Ferguson Thomas and Catherine Rhein First Giving Nereida Rios Jeanne Fox Carol Robinson Allan and Sandra Futernick Rutgers Student Activities Business Office Joan Gartenberg Ken Sadowsky Roseanne Gedman Laura Schafer Kate Geier Schwab Charitable Glasgold Family Foundation Irving and Barbara Scott Joyce Glasgold Semple Solutions Cynthia Gordon Theresa Semple Robert and Erica Graser Alia Shinbrough Allan Greenberg Kathleen Soto* Linda Hackett South River National Honor Society Elizabeth Hahn Toni Stern Laury Hamilton Marjorie Strohsahl Hammarskjold Middle School Uma Subramanian Daniel Harris Robert and Christine Sullivan Sol Heckelman T/A Rainbow / G&J Painting, LLC Peter Heimann Sara Tagert Harriet Hershenov Matthew and Diana Taggart Erna Hornstein Judy Taylor Ida Howell Rose Toriello Jad Kaado Cathy Treiber Susan Kleiner Andrea Troster Elayne Landesberg Carlos Valoura Alex Larramendia Diane Vernickas Priya Lewis Joanne Vitanza Sylvia Lipman Stuart Wagner Logistics Partners Group John and Anne Wallwork Verna Ludwig Shirley Wanetik Valencia Lynch Georgia Weiner Gloria Mach Tara Williams Ivy Martin Talaina Woodridge Ms. Laura Matey Marla Zirin Kelly McCormack Helen McCoy Bonnie McHolme Lisa Meadowcroft Monthly Giving Club Gilbert Meierhans Alda Melo The following individuals have set up a monthly pay- Eric Morrell ment to Women Aware allowing them to spread out Joel Natter their total annual donation over the course of the year. Adam Neary Maci Nordone Judith Ambrus Abraham and Barbara Osofsky Christina Burlew Marleny Pagan Edward Cross Palmer Tanno Agency Sheila Fichtner Virginia Patrick Henry and Patricia Hunt Angela Peer Maura Kelly Margaret Pemberton Patricia Mignella Daniel Perrone Diane Miller Vincenzo Petti Linda Van Derveer Pheasant Run at Barnegat Homeowners Association Pramila Ramteke

* Gift includes a corporate match

2009 Gloria Steinem is the keynote speaker at Women Aware's 30th anniversary. Tribute Gifts In-Kind Gifts

Women Aware is honored to be the recipient of Women Aware received donations of various the following gifts: items, all of which are distributed to our clients.

In Honor Of Phyllis Adams Judge Marina Corodemus ADM Corporation Amy Eisenstein Adult B'not Mitzvah Class of 2015 Detective Danilo Gallardo Melissa Alejo Mary Hutchins Suzanne Anderson Lisa Kent's Bat Mitzvah Anonymous Jane Kurek Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple Nicole Mack's Bat Mitzvah Mike Antoniades Alexandra Mack's Bat Mitzvah Kathy Ashton New Brunswick Police Department Aveda - Bridgewater Commons Jessica Oppenheim Jeffrey Axelbank Diane Palladino and Ellen Koteen, Bank of America first directors of the shelter Barnes & Noble Booksellers (East Brunswick) Mr. and Mrs. Gunter Penzias Linda Bassett Sandy Soriano Bath & Body Works (North Brunswick) Temple B'nai Shalom 2015 B'not Mitzvah class Bath & Body Works (Woodbridge) Joseph Vitale Bayard Street Presbyterian Church Stacey Zimmer's Bat Mitzvah BCB Community Bank (Colonia) In Memory Of Doris Becker Mary Compton Donna Beiderman Rose Marie Gamble Donna Bellafronte Leonard Kaplan Charlotte Berman Susan E. Merklein Kristie Bernat Giorgina Nigro Best Buy, Iselin Mary Rasmussen Maria Betanzos Betty and Dorothy Vajo Dianne Scott Bey Corporate Matching Gift Jahe Bloch Irene Bodrogi We gratefully acknowledge support from the Annette Bortone following organizations that provided Rose Bowman employee matching gifts during 2015. Brandeis National Committee (East Brunswick) Brandeis National Committee (North Brunswick) ADP Bright Horizons Allied World Brunswick Martial Arts & Fitness Cardinal Health Foundation, Inc. C. Wonder (Edison) Colgate-Palmolive Rick Campopiano Gannett Foundation Matching Gifts Program Dawn Canavan Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Christina Capella Matching Gifts Program Marci Carestia Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Kelly Carvajal The Prudential Financial Matching Gifts Program Joan Casarella Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Maureen Cassidy Cathy and Norm Bauer Ethel Cehe

2013 New Jersey's first Permanent Supportive Housing program is launched. Central Elementary School Staff Judy Grasberg Liquid Church (East Brunswick) Greater Brunswick Area Woman's Club Livingston School 4th and 5th Graders CFPA Greek Orthodox Church of St. George Local # 195 Women's Committee Chipotle Restaurant (North Carol Greenberg Janise Loell Brunswick) Sheri Groover L'Oreal USA Choice Home Warranty Elaine Grykien RaeAnne MacMillian Christine and Dan Poano Chetana Guliana Karen Manneback Christopher and Grace Dobrowolski Lisa Gurevich Maria and Will Pough Andrea Cipala GW Connections Patricia Mayer Julie Cipriano Margit Haas-Rethage Edi Mayerson Cole Bros Circus Hair Cuttery Christine McGrath Crossroads Theatre Company Chase Hamilton Memorial School Student Council Cub Scout Pack 53 Hammarskjold Middle School (East Brunswick) Gianna Curtis Haven Beauty Inc Jayesh Menon Deloitte Peter Heimann Isabel Metrokotsas Dianne and Angelica Hernandez MaryLu Henry Michele and Justin Seavey Richard Diatlo Rupert Hentley Middlesex County Education Dish Network Sheila Hernesh Association Caroline Dorcey Highland Park Conservative Temple Middlesex Regional Black Nurse Terry Doremus Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Association Dreams for Kids, Inc. Doukas, LLP Diane Miller Nancy Drumright Candice Howard Milltown Senior Center Jeff Drylewicz Tia Howard Mindy and Daniel Cohen Duchess Florals Michael and Linda Hrycenko Renee Mink East Brunswick Jewish Center IEEE Monroe Township Hadassah East Brunswick Woman's Club Beverly James Thomas Morrison Rebecca Edelman Maliha Janjua Tom Morrison Elijah's Promise Janney Montgomery Scott Motion Federal Credit Union Elizabeth Education Association Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex Denise Muglia Irene Ellis County Julia Munn Emma L. Arleth Elementary School Jewish Women International N.J. State Federation of Women's Encore Tennis Club John Marshall Elementary School Clubs Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Johnson & Johnson National American Miss Contestant Center Johnson & Johnson (Customer Service Service The Lazarus Family Department) National Association of Social Workers Famous Dave's (New Brunswick) Johnson & Johnson Family of National Association of University Sheila Fichtner Companies Women - Plainfield-Brunswick First Baptist Church (Bound Brook) Catherine Joseph-Emmanuel Branch First Baptist Church of Lincoln Judd Elementary Needle Nite Women's Group Gardens Susan Kaczmarek New Brunswick Police Department First Baptist Church Sunday School Kristine Kadela New Jersey Corporate Counsel Sara Fleischer-Todd Hannah Kaplenko Association Forever a Rose Key Food Market New Jersey Division of Disability Franco Manufacturing Lubna Khan Determination Staff Dana Garriga Kids Fun Fair and Zoo New Jersey State Police General Federation of Women's Kitchen & Bath Works (North Plainfield) Felicia Newkirk Clubs- Peapack Gladstone Barbara Kobe Rochelle Newman Georges Road Baptist Church Koy Turkish Grill Brian McFadden-Di Nicola, Esq. GG Girl PR Krantz Dental Care Lizette Nieves Christina Giacomelli Lisa Kent NJEA-NEA Uni Services Daniel W. Gibson Lee Ann & Richie McNulty Noreen and Julia Baer Girl Scout Troop #60681 Patricia Leger North Brunswick Police Department Sr. Margaret Gleeson Danette Lewis North Plainfield High School Gloria Zastko Realtors Priya Lewis Olive Garden (East Brunswick) Google AdWords Linwood Middle School ONE at Rutgers One Kind Step Samantha Shen VFW Post 133 East Brunswick Kenya O'Neill ShopRite (East Brunswick) Ladies Auxiliary Shirley Osipov ShopRite (North Brunswick) Victoria's Secret (Woodbridge) Our Lady of Peace Church Langston Simmons Jenny and Michael Elsie Pabon Sandy Soriano Vinogradskyf Marleny Pagan South Brunswick Commission on Virginia Worsham Women's Diane Palmer Women Missionary Society Mount Zion Laura Pascetta South Brunswick Senior Center AME Church Past Presidents' Club - 10th District/ South River Library Stuart Wagner Highlands Gianni Spradley Walmart (East Brunswick) Barbara Perkins St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Meena Waran Amber Perpignand (Monmouth Junction) Watchung Terrace Senior PetSmart St. Joseph High School Housing Linda Piscadlo St. Peter's Episcopal Church Chris Wathen Lauren Pompey Michael Steiner Aimee Weber Program in American Language Studies, Anna Stevens William and Patricia Rutgers University Stonebridge Hadassah Whitehouse Project Provisions Stonebridge Women's Club Katheryne Wickers PSE&G Paula Storm Williams-Sonoma (South Jullian Puello Michael Sullivan Brunswick) Venessa Quansah Thomas Sullivan III Woman's Club of Cranbury Queen St. Mary and Prince Tadros Susan Kaplan Women's Club at Renaissance Patty Raneiri Kate Sweeney Kwabera Yamoch Raritan Valley IMA Gail Sylvester-Johnson Patricia Li Zhang Gissell Reyes T.J. Maxx Stacy Zimmer Richard and Roseann Schulz Tanzeela & Asif Qureshi Cindy Zins Althea Roberts Target (North Brunswick) Stan Rodak Tau Epsilon Phi Tom Rollo Temple B'nai Shalom Ronald McDonald House The Bernards Salon Amy Rosenthal The House of the Living God Rutgers The Rutgers Club Rutgers Against Hunger The Scott Family Rutgers Cooperative Extension The State Theatre Rutgers Muslim Student Association Mildred Torres Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Mai Anh Tran Education (OCPE) Transforming Cultures Rutgers RWJ University Hospital University RWJUH - Somerset Cancer Center Jane Tublin Christopher Rzigalinski Turner Construction Tamara Sago TW Metals Angela Santana United Methodist Church at Milltown Anne M Schadermann United Way of Essex and West Laura Schafer Hudson Evelyn Schenesky University Medical Center of Audrey Schwartz Princeton at Plainsboro Ellen Schwartz Lauren Uslan Anne Scimeca Valeant Pharmaceuticals Rosemary Seghatoleslami Linda Van Derveer Darcella Sessomes Fernanda Vello Hitesh Shah Nancy Veduin Share Good Thrift Shoppe Verizon Wireless Sharon Baptist Church Verizon Wireless (North Brunswick)

2015 Women Aware celebrates 35 years of service. Volunteers

We are grateful to members of the community who have given their time and talent to further our mission. The following individuals and groups have provided 1,394 hours of service including childcare, administrative support, pro bono legal advice and facilities improvement.

Charisse Allington W. Lois Kahagi, Esq. Bev Brasham and Diane Weiner of Bright Horizons Judith Ambrus Payal Kapoor dedicate one of the three creative arts therapy Anonymous Avanie Kapur rooms renovated by Brightspaces Foundation. Juanita Ashby Kristin Kasubinski Steven Atkinson Uma Kher Christie Pitcherello Abby Bakr Steve Koziczynski Marilyn Pruce Beverly Basham Hugh Kronrot Gene Maureen Rice Scott Basham Krutyansky Epifania Rios Suzanne Bier Bhupali Kulkarni Carol Robinson Nicole Blankiet Rachel Lester Milagros Rodriguez Mary Lettrick Annette Bortone Tatiana Rodriguez Vivian Leung Ann Ribinsky Brown Patricia Romagna Nicole Lewis Merriska Brown Margaret Roth Christina Burlew Stan Lorys Gregg Rubenstein Colleen Carey Kathy Makowski Lisa Ryan Joan Casarella Silvia Matos Ellen Schwartz Maria Catallo Patricia Mignella Ann Shamy Aneesha Cheedalla Nicole Miller Ronald Shand Abigail Conteh Roland Minard Nihar Sharma Edward Cross Roy Minieri Nicole Siha Patricia Cummins Martinez Phyllis Mitchell Myrna Sirleaf Maria Cygan Mayra Molina Lori Sladic-Olsen Tina Dave Kelli Mueller Maryann Sullivan John Decker Keeyana Murray Sheila Sullivan Norma Diaz Music for All Seasons Telatha Surujnath Nancy Drumright Adam Neary Patricia Thule Marijo Erdeck Felicia Newkirk Teri Tierney Diane Flakker Brian McFadden-Di Nicola, Esq. Norma Torres Matthew Flannery Victoria Nicolson Andrea Treadwell Jeremy Goldenberg Joan Nixon Carly Valentino Angelina Gomez Maci Nordone Linda Van Derveer David Gomez Jessica Oppenheim Peter Ventrice, Esq. Ken Gomikawa Sabrina Orlando Penny Vogt Lois Grosvenor Marlon Osuna Lahari Vudayagiri Joseph Del Guercio Hector Pachon Diane Weiner Cyndi Guler Diane Palmer Patricia Whitehouse Daria Guler William Pape, Esq. Karen Wilkinson Efraim Guler Pratima Patel Jennifer Woods Jayda Guler Yashavi Patel Filomena Yarussi Chetana Guliana Shelley Pedersen Cas Zambrzycki Angelica Hernandez Arianny Peralta Helen Zanetakos Dianne Hernandez Caroline Perez Courtney Hollosi Melissa Perry Linda Hrycenko Shelly Phillips